July 31st, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Please welcome our newest contributor Phil Lanides aboard Octagon Buzz!! For those of you who are not familiar with Phil, he is publicist for some of the best and upcoming MMA organizations nationally; in addition, he is owner of Fight Of Your Life Communications, a company specializing in sports, music, and religious public relations and [...]
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Tito Returns To The UFC…Oh Joy
We knew about the rumors about Tito Ortiz possibly rejoining the UFC at some point in time. Well folks, for those of you who are Ortiz fans, you got your wish.
Dana White has verified that Ortiz will return to the organization, adding:
“Tito will retire in the UFC.”
Ortiz, who was at the press conference along with [...]
MMA Big Show: “UNSTOPPABLE” Results
Phil sent this in:
This past Saturday, July 25th was the scene of the latest offering from rising fight promotion MMA Big Show, as “UNSTOPPABLE” hit the fight fans in Indiana . Included on this star-studded show was a main event featuring UFC veteran Johnny “The Hater Hurter” Rees taking on Jorge Gurgel Academy Brown Belt [...]
Barnett Addresses Steroid Allegations
Finally, Josh Barnett has addressed the allegations that he flunked a drug test administered by the California State Athletic Commission which subsequently cancelled an Affliction bout between Barnett and Fedor Emelianenko. Actually, a representative for Barnett addressed the drug test issue – one Shannon Hooper of Excel Sports Management; below is the statement in its [...]
Fedor’s Plans To Join UFC On Hold – For Now
I had earlier reported that it was looking very likely that heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko was going to sign with the UFC – perhaps as soon as this Friday. Well folks, there’s been a change of plans.
Thanks to the fine folks over at M-1 Global – specifically M-1 Global president Vadim Finkelchtein – Emelianenko’s plan to [...]
Fedor Close To Signing With UFC
I suppose it depends on who your source is, but it is being floated out there – validly, I might add – that heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is very close to signing a contractwith the UFC, perhaps as soon as this Friday.
How close are they? According to the source close to the situation, negotiations between the [...]
Upcoming Grappling X Events
August 8-9th 2009
Gi, No-Gi & Pankration Tournament
Long Beach International Martial Arts Festival and Expo
Long Beach Convention Center
300 Ocean Blvd
Long Beach Ca 90802 www.Longbeachikc.com For Registration and Tickets
August 22, 2009
Gi and Pankration Tournament
7401 Mesa College Dr.
San Diego, Ca 92111
September 19, 2009
Gi & No-Gi Tournament
18800 Adams Ct
Morgan Hill, Ca 95037
October 4th 2009
Gi and No-Gi Tournament
Cibola High [...]
RITC 132 Visits Casa Grande
RITC 132 – Triple Main Event
Saturday August 1, 2009
Airport Tavern
Casa Grande, AZ
Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Fight Time: 7:30 PM1801 N Pinal Rd
520-836-5633 or 520-450-1191
Tickets available the day of the event at the venue.
Rage in the Cage tickets for this event are $30, $40 and $50.
Airport Tavern
Fight Card:
Vince Lucero ( 295 ) vs JoJo Thompson ( [...]
CNBC Documentary Takes A New Behind-The-Scenes Look At Ultimate Fighting Championship-The Biggest Brand In Brawling
Mary sent this in:
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 22, 2009-It’s a hit business like no other, a violent and growing sport that’s attracted controversy, millions of fans, and some deep pockets. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has battled its way to the top of mixed martial arts, continuing to dominate the competition and thrive in a [...]
Affliction Flops, Now UFC Sponsor
It just had to be a matter of time before this had to happen; predictably it did. Affliction Entertainment, despite putting together some critically acclaimed fights, has called it a day and are now a sponsor with Ultimate Fighting Championship. According to Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports:
After promoting two critically acclaimed but financially disastrous mixed [...]