The Ultimate Fighting Championship is beginning a public campaign to legalize so-called mixed martial arts fighting in New York State, 11 years after being banned.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Ultimate Fighting, Toned Down, Seeks Legalization
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is beginning a public campaign to legalize so-called mixed martial arts fighting in New York State, 11 years after being banned.
Veterans of Storm Find Relief in Combat
For a group of men, the best way to cope with the stresses of life after Hurricane Katrina turned out to be martial arts.[TS] Defendant's Lawyer Claims Anti-Muslim Bias in Charges
One of the lawyers of a man charged with conspiring to aid Al Qaeda says his client was singled out for being a Muslim.
Sunday, 18 March 2012
For the Marshall Islands, a Debut on a World Stage
For the first time, the Marshall Islands are competing in the Olympics.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.METROPOLITAN DIARY; Dear Diary
Tai chi — a discipline, a way of life ... a popular hot drink?...[TS] SUNDAY MONEY: SPENDING; Picking Up the Sword, Purely for Recreation
ON a Wednesday evening this spring, a dozen or so adults, from their 20' s to their 60' s, attended Misha Shimshovich' s class for beginners at the Fencers Club in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
Mixed Martial Arts Books by Matthew Polly and Jim Genia
Matthew Polly and Jim Genia, two chroniclers of mixed martial arts, a popular sport that is illegal in New York State, participated in a “Battle of the Books” last week.U.F.C. Lands a Seven-Year Deal With Fox Sports
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will takes its brand of mixed martial arts to Fox Sports in a seven-year deal that was announced on Thursday.Comcast Said to Be In Talks to Sell G4 Cable Channel
The Ultimate Fighting Championship, which produces mixed martial arts matches, wants to expand its TV offerings.
No M.M.A. in New York as Debate Rages On
New York State remains one of the few holdouts against the sanctioning of mixed martial arts.SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Canadian Group Urges Ban
Canadian Medical Association calls for a government ban on mixed martial arts in Canada, saying sport puts fighters at risk of severe head trauma
Ip Man, Martial Arts Master - Wong Kar-wai - Film
Ip Man, the martial artist master and mentor to Bruce Lee, is the subject of four movies, one from the auteur Wong Kar-wai.Georges St-Pierre Carries Flag for Mixed Martial Arts
If Georges St-Pierre wants to sell mixed martial arts to the mainstream, he’ll need to embrace the A-listers as enthusiastically as they seem to want to embrace him.Canadian Group Urges Ban
The Canadian Medical Association called for a government ban on mixed martial arts in Canada.
Lesnar Rallies to Victory
Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Fox’s Glazer Straddles Jobs as N.F.L. Reporter and Trainer
Since Jay Glazer reports on some of the same players and teams who pay him for his training expertise, questions have been raised about how he balances his competing interests.
Arrest in Case of Murdered Athletes in Iraq
Troops captured a man suspected of killing members of the country’s national tae kwon do team in 2006.
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.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.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Mixed Martial Arts Catches On With the Internet Generation
For many young men, mixed martial arts has come to represent everything that boxing once did: the ultimate measure of manhood, endurance and guts.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.
Friday, 16 March 2012
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.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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.Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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.U.F.C. Sues to Lift New York Ban on Mixed Martial Arts Fighting
The complaint accuses New York State of violating the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s free speech rights, that is, banning live fighting to “squelch its expressive element.”U.F.C. Buys Rival Promoter
The parent company of the UFC, long the dominant force in mixed martial arts, has purchased the rival promoter Strikeforce, although Strikeforce will continue to operate as a separate entity.
No Police Work for U.F.C. Fighter
A mixed martial artist, Sean Pierson, who recently made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut has been barred from police training in Canada.
Japan Regains Its Judo Form
After a string of disappointments over the past few years, the Japanese men's team at this year's World Judo Championships earned some much-needed redemption.
WORLD BRIEFING | ASIA; China: Temple Web Site Attacked
China Daily reports that Web site of Shaolin Temple, venerable martial arts academy, was attacked by hackers looking to criticize lifestyle of temple's abbot, Shi Yongxin; his photo
Madison Square Garden Shows an Interest in Mixed Martial Arts
The Garden will show a mixed martial arts event on a big screen at Radio City Music Hall, which it operates, and it is involved in other fight promotions.
Reimagining a Pivotal Year in China
"Bodyguards and Assassins'' by Teddy Chen -- a fanciful account of Sun Yat-sen's 1905 visit to Hong Kong -- is a likely blockbuster with its star-studded ensemble cast and loads of martial-arts action.Rusty Kanokogi, Fiery Advocate for Women’s Judo, Dies at 74
Ms. Kanokogi was considered the mother of women’s judo after fighting for more than two decades to make it an Olympic sport.An Action Star Moves to the Lead
Over the past 26 years, the martial arts actor Donnie Yen has built up a dedicated following. But it is only now, at 46, that he is entering "leading man" territory, previously dominated by Jet Li and Jackie Chan.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.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.
Monday, 12 March 2012
Ultimate Branding
A clothing line promises the “lifestyle†of people who kick one another in the face.
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....Sunday, 11 March 2012
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....Saturday, 10 March 2012
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.Friday, 9 March 2012
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....Thursday, 8 March 2012
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....Fox’s U.F.C. Broadcast a Hit With Viewers
The hourlong U.F.C. broadcast Saturday night was seen by an average of 5.7 million viewers — more than any previous U.F.C. event.
'True Legend' - Review
Despite a Michelle Yeoh cameo, “True Legend” is a typically bloated moralistic epic from a master of action choreography.Mixed Martial Arts Makes Inroads in Baseball Training
Several baseball players have used the sport’s fighting methods to improve their fitness and mental toughness.SPORTS BRIEFING | OLYMPIC SPORTS; Iran Accused of Playing Politics With Withdrawal Vs. Israel
Iran withdraws from a tae kwon do final against Israel at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore, citing an injury; Israel calls the withdrawal politically motivated
China Dominates in Gold Medals
The martial art of wushu provided the first of an onslaught of gold medals for China at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, with the host nation excelling in competitions ranging from weight lifting (two gold medals) to dance (five).
Iran Accused of Playing Politics With Withdrawal vs. Israel
Iran withdrew from a tae kwon do final against Israel at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore on Sunday, the same day Iran’s girls soccer team beat Papua New Guinea, 1-0, after reaching a compromise on Islamic head scarves.
U.F.C. Event Is Two-Man Showdown
If every mixed martial artist expected to fight at Ultimate Fighting Championships 108 had been healthy or willing, Saturday’s event at the MGM Grand Garden would have been a classic.
First Women’s Main Event
Cris Santos, known as Cyborg, handed Gina Carano her first defeat, scoring a technical knockout with a second left in the first round Saturday night in San Jose, Calif.
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.
In Tight, a New (Old) Martial Art Gains Followers
Boxing rings and the streets give rise to a fighting style called the 52 Blocks.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.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
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.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
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.”
Monday, 5 March 2012
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.
Sunday, 4 March 2012
[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.”...Saturday, 3 March 2012
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.
‘Caged,’ ‘Jersey Shore’ and ‘Teen Mom’ on MTV
“Caged” on MTV joins “Jersey Shore,” “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom 2” in illuminating youth subcultures.Dos Santos Beats Velasquez for U.F.C. Heavyweight Championship
Junior Dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez just 1 minute 4 seconds into their Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title bout.ARTS, BRIEFLY; Martial-Arts Maven To Speak at Oxford
Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White will give speech at Oxford University in fall
CITY ROOM; SWEAT; Helping Children Kick At Ninjas, and Cancer
Corey Kilgannon Sweat column on unusual martial arts therapy offered by New York City police officer turned rabbi Gary Moskowitz to children with terminal cancer in Queens; photos
Anton Geesink, Judo World Champion, Dies at 76
Geesink stunned Japan when he defeated Japanese opponents to win the 1961 world title and capture a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.In This Remake of an ’80s Martial Arts Fable, It’s Jacket On, Jacket Off
Jaden Smith has the Ralph Macchio role and Jackie Chan the Pat Morita part in this remake of a 1980s classic, transplanted to China.An Artist of the Martial Kind, Teaching Peace
Once a fighter himself, Abdul Aziz is bringing karate to youth in Harlem, imploring his students to leave bitterness behind.
Emirate in Ultimate Fighting Business
An entertainment promotion company owned by Abu Dhabi has bought a 10 percent stake in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for an undisclosed sum.
From Icon to Lifestyle, the Marketing of Bruce Lee
The daughter of the late martial arts star Bruce Lee has begun an effort to rebuild his image in the global marketplace.I.O.C. Decision Draws Cheers and Complaints From Athletes
Baseball, softball and karate were among the sports left out of the 2012 Olympics, disappointing those who had been hoping to compete in London.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.
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.”
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.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.
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