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Stop Saying Brock Lesnar is on Steroids

"Brock is on steroids!""Brock is sick from HGH use!"These are common statements made about UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar especially on Internet message boards. Whether or not Lesnar uses or used steroids is a topic that is constantly debated...

Written by Tony Preston about 10 days ago 490 reads 19 comments
BREAKING NEWS: Carwins Says UFC 108 Bout Off and Lesnar Has Mono

Shane Carwin has posted a blog saying that the UFC 108 bout with Brock Lesnar is off and that Lesnar has Mono. Carwin also says in his blog entry that the UFC has told him he is the number one ...

Written by Tony Preston about 29 days ago 271 reads 15 comments
Strikeforce/CBS's Marketing Brings In...My Mom?

Today, I had a great conversation about MMA with my mom. I thought I would never have a conversation with my mom about MMA...

Written by Tony Preston about about 1 month ago 81 reads 5 comments
UFC Pay Per Views: More Is More

The recent string of injuries has caused many fans to declare that there are just too many UFC pay per views events, however, for the UFC more pay per views is more money...

Written by Tony Preston about about 1 month ago 88 reads 12 comments
MMA Legalization in Massachusetts

Massachusetts state representatives recently passed legislation to legalize Mixed Martial Arts in the state. This has brought talk of when will the UFC visit Boston and when will Dana White go through with his plan to host an outdoor event at Fenway Park

Written by Tony Preston about about 1 month ago 72 reads 0 comments
Where do the Heavyweights from UFC 104 go From Here

After UFC 104 what are the next moves for the Heavyweight competitors from the card. I'll start with the undercard and move to the main card.First, is the first fight of the night Stefan Struve defeated Chase Gormley by triangle in the first round...

Written by Tony Preston about about 1 month ago 43 reads 2 comments
UFC Counter Programming Not Effective Agianst CBS

The UFC and Spike have announced plans to counter program the Strikeforce broadcast on CBS. While I understand the the UFC wanting to do this their counter programming has not been effective against network broadcasts...

Written by Tony Preston about about 1 month ago 150 reads 18 comments
Things to Change for the Next Season of The Ultimate Fighter

Here we are five episodes into season ten of The Ultimate Fighter. At the end of each season there is always talk about what can be done to improve the show from the previous season. Here are a few changes that should be made for next season...

Written by Tony Preston about about 1 month ago 112 reads 0 comments
US Finishes World Cup Qualifying

The United States has finished World Cup qualifying. The final game was played in Washington DC against Costa Rica. The US had several opportunities to score in the first half but could not convert...

Written by Tony Preston about about 1 month ago 2 reads 0 comments
The Media's Double Standard In Covering MMA

Recently, we have seen two people make homophobic comments in regards to Mixed Martial Arts, Bob Arum and Tim Cowlishaw. At first you think no big deal it is a boxing promoter and a newspaper writer, they always bash MMA...

Written by Tony Preston about 2 months ago 53 reads 17 comments
Interview With Rampage Jackson

Note: This is just for laughs I didn't actually interview Rampage. Q: Rampage you just finished filming TUF 10 what do you think of the fighter's? A: They are some big guys I thought I was big but those dudes are giants...

Written by Tony Preston about 2 months ago 29 reads 3 comments
Who's Next For Anderson Silva

Before UFC 102 the answer was simple, Dan Henderson was next in line to face Anderson Silva. Henderson earned his second shot at the Middleweight title by knocking out Micheal Bisping in the second round of their match at UFC 100...

Written by Tony Preston about 3 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
WEC 43 Rescheduled For October 10

MMAJunkie.com is reporting that the WEC is moving WEC 43 to Saturday October 10th due to injuries to some of the fighters including Ben Henderson. There is no word at this time if the event will still be held in Youngstown, Ohio...

Written by Tony Preston about 3 months ago 11 reads 0 comments
The Debate On The WEC Adding Pay Per Views

Reed Harris the General Manager of the WEC has stated that there are plans for the WEC add pay per view events. There are both pros and cons to this idea of course...

Written by Tony Preston about 3 months ago 13 reads 3 comments
Michigan Promoter Goes Head To Head With UFC: Good Idea?

Recently while looking at a local MMA promotions website I noticed that they had events scheduled on the same night as UFC events. This made me wonder is this a good idea...

Written by Tony Preston about 3 months ago 21 reads 0 comments
Three Reasons WEC Is a Great Way To Introduce People To MMA

The WEC is a great way to introduce people to MMA for three reasons: Frank Mir, free, and action. First, Frank Mir is a phenomenal mixed martial artist. His speciality is the ground game mainly jui-jitsu...

Written by Tony Preston about 4 months ago 18 reads 2 comments
UFC 101: The Return Of Amir Sadollah

Amir Sadollah entered the seventh season of "The Ultimate Fighter" with no professional fights. He won his way onto the show with a submission victory over UFC vet Steve Byrnes...

Written by Tony Preston about 4 months ago 204 reads 2 comments
Promoter Refers To MMA As Blood Sport

In today's edition of the Detroit Free Press there was an interview in the sports section with local MMA and boxing promoter and former boxing Golden Gloves contender Joe Donofrio...

Written by Tony Preston about 4 months ago 36 reads 14 comments
UFC Undisputed and TUF: Bringing In New Fans

Last night was the first UFC PPV that I watched with several of my close friends. And I can easily point to the two main reasons The Ultimate Fighter and UFC Undisputed...

Written by Tony Preston about 4 months ago 6 reads 0 comments
Anderson Silva To Fight Forrest Griffin at UFC 101: Thank You Dana White

Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports has reported that Anderson Silva will officially be facing Forrest Griffin at UFC 101. Iole has reported that both Griffin and Silva are thrilled to have this fight signed...

Written by Tony Preston about 7 months ago 272 reads 29 comments
Fedor Emelianenko Fighting Shinya Aoki In Six Days

MMAJunkie is reporting that Fedor Emelianenko will be fighting Shinya Aoki on April 29 in a five minute special exibithion at an M-1 Challenge event. The rules have yet to be determined, but it is expected to be mainly a grappling competition...

Written by Tony Preston about 7 months ago 104 reads 10 comments
Matt Hughes: End of the Line for a Great Champion

When walking through a dollar store the other day, I saw a $5 movie rack. On the rack were the UFC 52, 58, and 59 DVDs marked down to $3.75. I quickly bought all three...

Written by Tony Preston about 8 months ago 408 reads 5 comments
ESPN: The World Wide Leader In Sports...Not Quite

This past few weeks I have noticed something. ESPN is trying to tell its viewers that the World Baseball Classic is important...

Written by Tony Preston about 8 months ago 163 reads 33 comments
Promoting MMA Not as Easy as It Looks

Many people see fight cards scheduled and don't see the work that is put in behind the scenes. Most have not heard of the Midwestern Fighting Alliance. It is a small promotion I started working for a little over a month ago...

Written by Tony Preston about 9 months ago 62 reads 4 comments
War Machine Arrested In Las Vegas

MMAJunkie is reporting that War Machine (a.k.a. Jon Koppenhaver) has been arrested in Las Vegas for misdemeanor battery after an altercation in a night club...

Written by Tony Preston about 9 months ago 188 reads 7 comments

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Tony Preston Article Archive

Stop Saying Brock Lesnar is on Steroids

BREAKING NEWS: Carwins Says UFC 108 Bout Off and Lesnar Has Mono

Strikeforce/CBS's Marketing Brings In...My Mom?

UFC Pay Per Views: More Is More

MMA Legalization in Massachusetts

Where do the Heavyweights from UFC 104 go From Here

UFC Counter Programming Not Effective Agianst CBS

Things to Change for the Next Season of The Ultimate Fighter

US Finishes World Cup Qualifying

The Media's Double Standard In Covering MMA

Interview With Rampage Jackson

Who's Next For Anderson Silva

WEC 43 Rescheduled For October 10

The Debate On The WEC Adding Pay Per Views

Michigan Promoter Goes Head To Head With UFC: Good Idea?

Three Reasons WEC Is a Great Way To Introduce People To MMA

UFC 101: The Return Of Amir Sadollah

Promoter Refers To MMA As Blood Sport

UFC Undisputed and TUF: Bringing In New Fans

Anderson Silva To Fight Forrest Griffin at UFC 101: Thank You Dana White

Fedor Emelianenko Fighting Shinya Aoki In Six Days

Matt Hughes: End of the Line for a Great Champion

ESPN: The World Wide Leader In Sports...Not Quite

Promoting MMA Not as Easy as It Looks

War Machine Arrested In Las Vegas

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