Jose Canseco came out swinging but did not last long in his mixed martial arts debut. Canseco, the former major league slugger, was defeated by the South Korean super heavyweight Hong Man Choi by a knockout 1 minute 17 seconds into the first round in Yokohama, Japan. The referee stopped the fight when the 7-foot-2, 330-pound Choi knocked Canseco to the mat and started punching his head.
Friday, 31 July 2009
Canseco’s Quick Debut
Jose Canseco came out swinging but did not last long in his mixed martial arts debut. Canseco, the former major league slugger, was defeated by the South Korean super heavyweight Hong Man Choi by a knockout 1 minute 17 seconds into the first round in Yokohama, Japan. The referee stopped the fight when the 7-foot-2, 330-pound Choi knocked Canseco to the mat and started punching his head.
Correction
The Medium column on March 15, about mixed martial arts, misspelled the given name of a fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is Quinton (Rampage) Jackson, not Quentin.
Banned Sport Gains Fans, and Seeks More in Albany
Promoters, fighters, teachers and other supporters of mixed martial arts are working to get the the sport legalized in New York.
Busting Out of Her Shell
The mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano, who was a former American Gladiator, also battles to maintain a softer side.Elite XC Was Brutal. So Was the Hyperbole.
If M.M.A. truly is the world’s fast-growing sport, why did the announcers of CBS’s broadcast of the Elite XC circus on Saturday sound like such in-house lackeys?
Karate Kast 2005-07-19
Bringing the world of martial arts to you with your host, Master Steven Pinder.
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Couture Contract Dispute Settled
After nearly a year of legal disputes, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that Randy Couture had signed a three-fight contact and would defend his heavyweight title against Brock Lesnar on Nov. 15 in Las Vegas. “I’m 45,†Couture said in a conference call. “I can’t sit around in courtrooms for very long. I want to fight.†Last October, Couture announced his retirement, citing displeasure with his compensation and the U.F.C.’s inability to arrange a bout with Fedor Emelianenko. Couture,...
Ending in Main Event Raises Fans’ Suspicions
In the aftermath of Kimbo Slice’s controversial win on Saturday, mixed martial arts fans expressed their displeasure via the Internet.
[TS] Bronx Man Pleads Guilty In Terror Case
The man, Tarik Shah, pleaded guilty to plotting to teach would-be Qaeda operatives how to wage jihad with hand-to-hand combat.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
With Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar gained professional fame during his four and a half years with World Wrestling Entertainment. He made his mixed martial arts debut in 2007.
Program Averages 4.3 Million Viewers
CBS’s broadcast of the Elite XC mixed martial arts program Saturday night generated a preliminary national rating of a 2.7.
MOVIE REVIEW | 'PROTAGONIST'; Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers' Passion
“Protagonist” is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.[TS] Getting Your Kicks on Television
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has emerged from almost complete disrepute to become perhaps the fastest-growing spectator sport in America.
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Pulling No Punches, Brawler Wins His Prime-Time Debut
Kevin “Kimbo Slice†Ferguson defeated James Thompson by technical knockout 38 seconds into the third round, as mixed martial arts made its debut on CBS.Monday, 27 July 2009
Badge of Honor for the New Fighter: Mangled Ear
To herald its full arrival as a major sport, mixed martial arts has claimed a signature injury: cauliflower ear.TV Spotlight Shines on Celebrated Street Brawler
Kevin Ferguson, a mixed martial artist who goes by the name Kimbo Slice, is a knockout artist who has garnered Internet fame for bare-knuckle brawling.Sunday, 26 July 2009
Contender Shores Up Karate’s Reputation Among U.F.C. Fans
Lyoto Machida, who battles Saturday for the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title, has used karate techniques to dominate his opponents.Companies Warm to Sponsoring Mixed Martial Arts
Once considered too risky, mixed martial arts is now seen by companies as a way to reach young male consumers.
Fighter Shot to Death in Idaho
The fighter Justin Mark Eilers was shot to death during a domestic disturbance, the police said. He was 30.
Strong, Silent Types (One Very Silent)
Out this week is the martial arts fable “Circle of Iron” and a boxed set of John Gilbert films.Ultimate Branding
A clothing line promises the “lifestyle†of people who kick one another in the face.
Failed Test Prompts Complaint
To herald its full arrival as a major sport, mixed martial arts has claimed a signature injury: cauliflower ear.Ultimate Fighting Recruits Military to Its Ranks
The military has embraced mixed martial arts fighting to build morale, aid recruiting and enhance soldiers’ skills.The Businessman Who Finds Time to Fight
A former all-American running back, Jamal Patterson now spends his days selling orthodontic supplies and his nights engaging in mixed martial arts.Unified Title at Middleweight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Anderson Silva choked out Dan Henderson, a champion in the rival Pride Fighting Championships series, at 4 minutes 52 seconds of the second round to claim middleweight supremacy at U.F.C. 82 on Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio.
SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Fighter Dies 6 Weeks After Bout
Sam Vasquez, a 35-year-old fighter from Houston, was injured in a sanctioned bout in his hometown Oct. 20 and died Friday in a hospice. The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Vasquez’s death, but a spokeswoman said it could be several days before the official cause is determined.Vasquez was hospitalized after he was knocked out by Vince Libardi of San Antonio in the third round of a fight at the Renegades Extreme Fighting show. He lost consciousness and had a seizure.
Tapes Capture Bold Claims of Bronx Man in Terror Plot
In tapes played at a trial, Tarik Shah, a bassist, ninja and would-be terrorist, is heard planning an Al Qaeda combat training center in New York City....Saturday, 25 July 2009
In China, Jeers and Cheers for ‘Kung Fu Panda’
Sometimes it is important to take a political stand. And sometimes it is just fun to watch a cartoon panda trying to do kung fu.Going to the Mat to Welcome a Sport to Broadcast TV
CBS announcer Gus Johnson has taken a month of jiu-jitsu training to prepare for Saturday’s EliteXC mixed martial arts card.
Getting Your Kicks on Television
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has emerged from almost complete disrepute to become perhaps the fastest-growing spectator sport in America....Friday, 24 July 2009
For Soldiers, a Fringe Fighting Sport Finds Mainstream Appeal
Soldiers at Fort Bragg, N.C. took to the ring in a mixed martial arts competition, a sport the military has recently endorsed.Thursday, 23 July 2009
Prime-Time Deal With CBS
Mixed martial arts will be broadcast on one of the major television networks for the first time. CBS announced a deal with ProElite, which produces mixed martial arts events, to broadcast in prime time two-hour live specials four times a year on Saturday nights. Douglas DeLuca, the chief executive of ProElite, called it a “pivotal moment for the sport.”.
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP; St. Pierre Dominates Hughes; Liddell Bests Silva
Georges St. Pierre submitted Matt Hughes to win the interim welterweight title on Saturday, while Chuck Liddell resumed his winning ways in a convincing decision victory over Wanderlei Silva.
MOVIE REVIEW | 'WAR'; Martial Arts With a Gun Instead Of a Kick
Today, it seems, anyone seeking a pleasant summer afternoon of Asian-style fisticuffs must settle for the kind of urban-action/martial-arts hybrid that is “War.”Morton Knocked Out 38 Seconds Into Bout
After his mixed martial arts loss to Bernard Ackah of the Ivory Coast., former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton was suspended for refusing to take a drug test....
Bronx Man Pleads Guilty in Terror Case
The man, Tarik Shah, pleaded guilty to plotting to teach would-be Qaeda operatives how to wage jihad with hand-to-hand combat....Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers' Passion
“Protagonist” is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.MOVIE REVIEW | 'PROTAGONIST'; Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers’ Passion
“Protagonist” is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.[TS] EXECUTIVE PURSUITS; In the Corner With the Gladiators: Trying Out the Life of the Cut Man
Cut men tend to the wounds of mixed martial arts fighters, who combine elements of boxing, wrestling, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.
Drug Testing Hasn’t Grown With a Sport
Mixed martial arts, a young and booming sport, has no national or international governing body and lacks a rigorous drug-testing policy....Tuesday, 21 July 2009
SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Ultimate Fighting Star Found Dead
Ultimate fighter Evan Tanner is found dead in Palo Verdes Mpuntains in San Diego, Calif; heat stroke is possible cause of death
Judo Icon, a Fighter for Her Sport, Is Facing a New Battle
Rusty Kanokogi, who is considered the mother of women’s judo after giving a lifetime to the sport, is now battling illness.A Russian Warrior Who Doesn’t Battle for Acclaim
Fedor Emelianenko, the No. 1 mixed martial arts fighter in the world, has been described as superhuman. Yet, in his native Russia, few will likely be watching his next fight.
In Tight, a New (Old) Martial Art Gains Followers
Boxing rings and the streets give rise to a fighting style called the 52 Blocks.Lesnar Defends His U.F.C. Title
Brock Lesnar defended his heavyweight title at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 100 on Saturday night, capping the sport’s landmark weekend with a second-round stoppage of Frank Mir.
Claims of Molestation Resurface for Judo Official
The United States Olympic Committee is investigating claims that a high-ranking USA Judo official drugged and sexually molested teenage competitors in the late 1970s.
From the Edge of Madness to Fighting's Mainstream
In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing.[TS] ULTIMATE FIGHTING; Mixed Martial Arts, From the Edge of Madness to Fighting's Mainstream
In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing.
Monday, 20 July 2009
Cuban Athlete Is Barred for Kicking Referee’s Face
A Cuban tae kwon do athlete and his coach were barred for life after the athlete kicked a referee in the face following his disqualification in his bronze medal match.
[TS] II: True-Life Tales; Former-Self Defense
The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory.
[TS] Bong Soo Han, 73, Orchestrator Of Martial Arts Scenes
Bong Soo Han helped revolutionize Hollywood’ s understanding of martial arts by creating fight sequences for modern American films.
[TS] How a Cast Got Its Kicks. And Throws. And Punches.
The rule at rehearsals was simple: “ If you hit someone for real, you owe them a beer,” said Timothy Haskell, director of “ The Jaded Assassin.”
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Cuban Athlete Is Barred for Kicking Referee in the Face
Ãngel Valodia Matos charged at the referee after being disqualified for taking too long in an injury timeout.
Texas: Ex-Chief of Norris Charity Pleads Guilty
The former chief executive of Chuck Norris's martial arts program for inner-city children has pleaded guilty to stealing from the Houston charity.
[TS] Few Rules, but to the Fighters, Pure Sport
The Underground Combat League stages bouts in New York City that belong to a class of sport sometimes called mixed martial arts.
Saturday, 18 July 2009
[TS] FIGHTING; An Ultimate Warrior Is Used to Fighting for His Life
Brian Stann is juggling the responsibilities of life as a husband, future father, Marine officer and having an undefeated record in World Extreme Cagefighting.
[TS] CHEERING SECTION; Woman Joins Fight Club
Kat Amano, a 24-year-old writer and editor who lives in Nashville, trains in jujitsu and is a fan of mixed martial arts, which includes elements of kick boxing, jujitsu and wrestling.
How a Cast Got Its Kicks. And Throws. And Punches.
The rule at rehearsals was simple: “If you hit someone for real, you owe them a beer,” said Timothy Haskell, director of “The Jaded Assassin.”...Friday, 17 July 2009
EXECUTIVE PURSUITS; In the Corner With the Gladiators: Trying Out the Life of the Cut Man
Cut men tend to the wounds of mixed martial arts fighters, who combine elements of boxing, wrestling, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in one of the country’s fastest-growing sports....[TS] FIGHTING; No Helmet, No Padding And, in the Ring, No Escape
Former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton will begin his second career June 2 in perhaps the only sport more violent and more dangerous than professional football.
DANCE REVIEW; A Blending of Euripides, Martial Arts and Noh
On Thursday night at La MaMa, Company East performed “ Medea,” with a sudden nod toward modern questions of gender identity.[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; New Moves for an Age-Old Sport
In the primal pursuit known as mixed martial arts, Renzo Gracie may be the closest thing to a philosopher one will find.
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Mixed Martial Arts Makes Its Way to High School
A high school in Winchester, Mass., offers its students a mixed martial arts program as the sport has faced its fair share of controversy.Choose Your Weapon: Exotic Martial Arts
Here are some of the best fighting arts you may never have heard of, all taught in and around New York City.Blood Sport
Watching a mixed-martial-arts event known as the Ultimate Fighting Championship is a sick but seductive experience.
Mixed Martial Arts: A Tale of Success, but a Note of Caution
An excerpt from an interview with the author of “Blood in the Cage: Mixed Martial Arts, Pat Miletich, and the Furious Rise of the UFC.”
Ultimate Fighting Circuit Reaches a Milestone
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is poised to stage the biggest, most lucrative event in its history: U.F.C. 100 on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay.
Sparring Partners Put the Team Before All Else
Atony Graf’s role in the Olympics is a strange one: be a punching bag for members of the U.S. tae kwon do team.
Three Siblings Headed to Beijing in Tae Kwon Do
The Lopez family of suburban Houston has become the dominant force in American tae kwon do, and will be sending three siblings to Beijing.Gladiator
Just because he keeps a fist in both the underground and state-sanctioned worlds of mixed martial arts doesn't mean Shad Smith lacks an inner life.
[TS] THE GOODS; A Soap That Goes to the Mat
Guy Sako, who originally created Defense Soap for amateur wrestlers, keeps his sales consistent by marketing to practitioners of mixed martial arts.
TELEVISION REVIEW; Beware the No. 2 Fighter With a Fierce Mission
“ Afro Samurai,” the new animated five-part series on Spike TV, has showdowns that start off all Kurosawa, with swords and solemn words, but soon turn “ Superfly,” with guns and funk.[TS] PERSONAL BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE PURSUITS; In This Martial Art, Jack Benny Becomes a Sponge With Spikes
In ki chuan do, you can learn Jack Benny moves that can inspire you to unleash your inner animal in less than half an hour.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Mismatches in the Ring Draw Toughman Critics
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) The roundhouse punch that caught Jerrid Duncan took with it his memory of the night.
II: True-Life Tales; Former-Self Defense
The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory.
MOVIE REVIEW | 'WAR'; Martial Arts With a Gun Instead of a Kick
Today, it seems, anyone seeking a pleasant summer afternoon of Asian-style fisticuffs must settle for the kind of urban-action/martial-arts hybrid that is “War.”...[TS] CRITIC$(RSQUO$)S CHOICE; New DVDs
A frequent candidate for the finest martial arts movie ever made, “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” has at last been rescued from video bargain bins by the Weinstein Company.
[TS] Controversial Sport and Its Stars Kick Their Way Toward the Mainstream
Dismissed as too brutal by critics and banned in some states, mixed martial arts is gaining popularity and making progress in its fight for respect.
[TS] FILM; Exit Kicking: Jet Li's Martial Arts Swan Song
It’ s fairly alarming news that Jet Li is calling his new picture, “ Fearless,” the “ conclusion to my life as a martial arts star.”
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Once-Secret Martial Art Rises in Ring’s Bright Lights
Recently the increased popularity of mixed martial arts in the United States has brought attention to a Russian discipline of hand-to-hand combat called sambo.Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers’ Passion
“Protagonist†is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.The Color of Victory? Rethinking the Power of a Blue Judo Uniform
Can the color of an athlete's uniform affect success?CRITIC$(RSQUO$)S CHOICE; New DVDs
A frequent candidate for the finest martial arts movie ever made, “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” has at last been rescued from video bargain bins by the Weinstein Company.[TS] It's All Geek to Me
Lack of critical respect for “ 300” and other science fiction means nothing to fans. They made peace with their own dorkiness long ago.
THEATER REVIEW; A Martial Arts Film, Only Live
The first decapitation gets a laugh. The shadow puppets are hits. But Michael Voyer’ s innovative martial-arts fantasy is all about the battles.
Monday, 13 July 2009
Corrections: For the Record
Corrections to Oct 21 article and picture caption about tryouts in Mamaroneck, NY, for league of martial arts fighters
ULTIMATE FIGHTING; Mixed Martial Arts, From the Edge of Madness to Fighting's Mainstream
In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing.TRUE-LIFE TALES; Former-Self Defense
The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory....
From the Edge of Madness to Fighting’s Mainstream
In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing....[TS] 50 Guys, All Trying To Look Like Bruce Lee
Finding one man who looks just like that legendary martial arts master was a challenge, even in an actor-rich, Asian-rich city like Los Angeles.
Past and Future in Championship Fight
Saturday’s fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture represents a generational shift for both mixed martial arts and amateur wrestling.Sunday, 12 July 2009
To the Fighter in Red Go a Few More Spoils
A German study has found that referees consistently favor the tae kwon do fighter wearing red, although the researchers say they are not sure why.
WORLD BRIEFING; Colombia: Wrong Target
Police say that armed man who tried to rob karate school in Bucaramanga, Colombia, was disarmed by dozens of students there
Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers’ Passion
“Protagonist” is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.A Kinder, Gentler (but Not by Much) Brand of Fighting
More than 100 men tried out Saturday to become team fighters in the International Fight League, a mixed martial arts organization.FIGHTING; An Ultimate Warrior Is Used to Fighting for His Life
Brian Stann is juggling the responsibilities of life as a husband, future father, Marine officer and having an undefeated record in World Extreme Cagefighting.VITAL SIGNS: EXERCISE; A Little Tai Chi Can Go A Long Way Against Shingles
Older people who practice tai chi may be better equipped to fight off the virus that causes shingles or experience a milder case of it, researchers say.MUSIC REVIEW; A Rocker Who Likes Limelight. Lots of It.
Something terrible happened at the David Lee Roth concert at the Nokia Theater in Times Square on Thursday night: The show kept going.
Sport Sees Past and Future in Championship Fight
Saturday’s fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture represents a generational shift for both mixed martial arts and amateur wrestling.
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Cuban Athlete Kicks Referee And Faces a Lifetime Ban
Angel Valodia Matos of Cuba kicks referee Chakir Chelbat after being disqualified from bronze medal match in tae kwon do; World Taekwondo Federation says he will be banned from all future sanctioned events and records at Beijing Games will be erased; photo
Drug Testing Hasn’t Grown With a Sport
Mixed martial arts, a young and booming sport, has no national or international governing body and lacks a rigorous drug-testing policy.FIGHTING; No Helmet, No Padding And, in the Ring, No Escape
Former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton will begin his second career June 2 in perhaps the only sport more violent and more dangerous than professional football.MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Marine Is Used to Fighting for His Life
Brian Stann is juggling the responsibilities of life as a husband, future father, Marine officer and having an undefeated record in World Extreme Cagefighting....[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; No Holds (or Kicks, or Punches) Barred
Mixed martial arts, a sport combining martial arts with boxing, has a star and many aspiring fighters.
U.S. Wrestlers Given Incentive to Bypass Mixed Martial Arts
U.S.A. Wrestling announced the creation of a fund that will pay future Olympic wrestlers a staggering $250,000 for a gold medal, $50,000 for a silver and $25,000 for a bronze.
Cut-Prone Fighters Turn to Surgery to Limit Bleeding
Mixed martial arts fighters, who often are at risk of deep lacerations, are turning to plastic surgery with hopes of limiting their propensity for bleeding and prolonging their careers.Friday, 10 July 2009
Judge’s Ruling Protested
USA Taekwondo filed a protest Friday with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, seeking changes in the sport’s judging protocols after Steven Lopez’s disputed quarterfinal loss in the Beijing Olympics. Lopez was a two-time defending Olympic champion heading into Beijing and a favorite to win a third gold medal. He wound up with a bronze after he had a point deducted because of a series of penalties.
In the Corner With the Gladiators: Trying Out the Life of the Cut Man
Cut men tend to the wounds of mixed martial arts fighters, who combine elements of boxing, wrestling, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; No Helmet, No Pads, No Escape
Former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton will begin his second career June 2 in perhaps the only sport more violent and more dangerous than professional football....[TS] After 30 Years, a Man's Vision for Karate Thrives as a Way of Life
Students celebrated Seido, a form of karate born in Brooklyn in 1976 that is intended to emphasize students' moral character and emotional strength.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
First for the United States Is Also a Personal Triumph
Ronda Rousey, who has emerged as a compelling character at these Olympics, beat Germany’s Annett Boehm, 10-0, for the bronze at 70 kilograms.
Martial Arts With a Gun Instead of a Kick
Today, it seems, anyone seeking a pleasant summer afternoon of Asian-style fisticuffs must settle for the kind of urban-action/martial-arts hybrid that is “War.”THE GOODS; A Soap That Goes to the Mat
Guy Sako, who originally created Defense Soap for amateur wrestlers, keeps his sales consistent by marketing to practitioners of mixed martial arts....
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