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Massachusetts Legalizes MMA, UFC Preparing For Late-Summer Event

Amidst one of the most embarrassing Patriots defeats in recent memory, a beam of bright freakin' sunshine shone through as Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill legalizing mixed ...

Written by Josh Nason about about 9 hours ago 23 reads 0 comments
The Strange Saturday Night of Fighters Junie Browning and Jon Koppenhaver

There must have been something in the air Saturday as two of The Ultimate Fighter alums had quite the controversial night; despite being hundreds of miles apart with one not even in competition...

Written by Josh Nason about 1 day ago 553 reads 7 comments
MMA Newsday: The Hot UFC Middleweight Division, Junie Browning's Return

Hope everyone had a great holiday so far and keeps it going through the weekend. It's a light one for MMA today, which is welcome considered the enormous amount of events we've had this month...

Written by Josh Nason about 3 days ago 835 reads 8 comments
UFC 106: Recap, Bonuses, Analysis and What's Next

Even I was a bit impressed last night at the drawing power of Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin in my little part of the world here in Manchester, NH...

Written by Josh Nason about 8 days ago 598 reads 0 comments
UFC 106: The Five Bullet Point Preview

Good lord, there's a lot of mixed martial arts going on right now. The fourth and arguably biggest show of the week is set for Las Vegas Saturday night with UFC 106: Ortiz vs...

Written by Josh Nason about 9 days ago 245 reads 2 comments
UFC Newsday: Weigh-in Report, Dana White QA, New Upcoming Fights

No major stories coming out of the Friday weigh-ins for UFC 106 today in Las Vegas. Everyone made weight (even Phil Baroni who was rumored to be 20 pounds too heavy earlier this week) and there were no noteworthy shoving incidents or throwdowns...

Written by Josh Nason about 10 days ago 513 reads 2 comments
WEC 44 Results: Jose Aldo Stuns Mike Brown To Win Featherweight Title

Jose Aldo made it look easy in dispatching of WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown at WEC 44 Wednesday night, winning the title via second round TKO after getting Brown's back and unloading punches until the referee stopped the fight...

Written by Josh Nason about 12 days ago 527 reads 4 comments
MMA Newsday: Lesnar Update, Couture-Coleman, Overlooked Brown-Aldo Fight

Are you ready for another MMA event? What? You didn't know WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown was fighting Jose Aldo Wednesday night? More on this in a few minutes...

Written by Josh Nason about 13 days ago 1,254 reads 9 comments
UFC 105: Recap, Analysis, Looking Ahead to What's Next for Couture

There were plenty of new story lines coming out of UFC 105 as two men seemingly earned title shots while another doesn't seem to have a logical next fight after his victory...

Written by Josh Nason about 15 days ago 439 reads 7 comments
Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers: The Five Bullet-Point Preview

As we're on the doorstep of Strikeforce's return to network TV with tonight's CBS Saturday Night Fights featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers, it's time for the Five Bullet Point Preview...

Written by Josh Nason about 23 days ago 1,521 reads 1 comments
Understanding This Week's UFC Fighter Summit

On Tuesday, the phrase 'UFC Summit' became one of the hottest trending topics on Twitter—spending considerable time among the Top 10. Like I did, you might be asking, "Errrr.....

Written by Josh Nason about 27 days ago 346 reads 2 comments
Patience Is a Virtue: Ramon Ramirez Trade Shows Wisdom of Red Sox Front Office

In the Nation, we tend to get impatient...a lot. This tends to escalate in offseasons following disappointing campaigns, but then again, our version of disappointing would make about 80 percent ...

Written by Josh Nason about 27 days ago 190 reads -3 comments
MMA Week In Review: Kimbo Slice's Next Fight, MMA in Boston, Another Great TUF

In no particular order, here are five stories that caught my attention in MMA this week: 1 - Kimbo Slice to face Houston Alexander in catch-weight bout at the TUF 10 finale When I first read about this rumor, it just made a lot of sense...

Written by Josh Nason about 29 days ago 1,330 reads 3 comments
Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin Postponement Spotlights Big UFC Issue: Too Many Events

With Monday's surprise announcement that UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar's match with Shane Carwin was postponed due to an undisclosed illness, a major flaw in the UFC's business model was once again exposed...

Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 1,188 reads 24 comments
UFC 104 Results: Lyoto Machida Earns Controversial Decision Over Shogun

If you were a fan of kicks, the main event of UFC 104 was for you as Lyoto Machida defeated Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua in a controversial unanimous decision win to retain the UFC Light Heavyweight title Saturday night in Los Angeles, CA...

Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 2,220 reads 15 comments
UFC 104: The Five Bullet Point Preview

Five fights, five bullet points per fight, five drinks for me at the bar for writing this for you. It's UFC 104 from Los Angeles, CA, tonight and here's your official Five Bullet Point Preview, y'all! Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida vs...

Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 261 reads 1 comments
Red Sox Playoffs: They've Been Here Before

Down 2-0 in a five-game series? Pshhhh, please. That's nothing. Try being down 3-0 to your blood rivals in the ALCS a year removed from them ripping your hearts out in Game Seven.Sunday's Game Three against the Angels is just another day at Fenway Park...

Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 32 reads 0 comments
WWE Hell In A Cell PPV Results: Undertaker, Randy Orton Both Win Titles

The Undertaker won the World title for the third time and Randy Orton defeated John Cena for the WWE title Sunday at WWE's Hell In A Cell ppv Sunday night in Newark, NJ...

Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 3,340 reads 8 comments
Winning the World Series: Do the Last 10 Games Even Matter?

A lot was made of the recent losing woes of the Red Sox and how going into the playoffs amidst a losing streak spelled doom for the Boston Local 9. If you look at the last 10 World Series champions, it could...

Written by Josh Nason about about 1 month ago 174 reads 4 comments
Boston Red Sox Wild Card Celebration Justified But Ill-Timed

Point 1: If you're among those that think celebrating a Wild Card berth in the Major League Baseball playoffs is unwarranted, you're wrong.Eight out of 30 teams make the playoffs, just under 27%...

Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 297 reads 2 comments
Despite Playoff Berth, Red Sox Management Failed Their Fans Wednesday

As someone who spent the better part of a decade working for a successful minor league hockey team, I know that it's not easy working in a pro sports front office - especially when you're on top at the box office and in the standings...

Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 255 reads 1 comments
Early Ratings: Kimbo Slice-Roy Nelson Fight Sets MMA Viewership Records

We knew a plenty of people were going to watch Wednesday's "The Ultimate Fighter" match between Kimbo Slice and Roy Nelson, but early ratings show that Slice is even more of a ratings phenomenon then some experts gave him credit for...

Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 347 reads 2 comments
TUF 10 Recap: Roy Nelson Beats Kimbo Slice

You've got to hand it to the producers of The Ultimate Fighter. They managed to take a guy who was the scorn of the MMA world and make him a babyface in the span of one episode, even in defeat...

Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 1,305 reads 26 comments
Boston Red Sox Stretch Run: 10 Interesting Facts and Numbers

Even with Sunday's disappointing and depressing New England Patriots' loss to the New York Jets, there is still plenty of reason to be happy, that being the Boston Red Sox...

Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 212 reads 2 comments
UFC 103: The Five Bullet Point Preview

It's time for UFC 103, emanating from Dallas, TX, tonight, and is doused with plenty of comeback stories throughout. Headlined by two former champions, UFC 103 isn't heavy on mega-stars and money-drawing ...

Written by Josh Nason about 2 months ago 178 reads 1 comments

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Josh Nason Article Archive

Massachusetts Legalizes MMA, UFC Preparing For Late-Summer Event

The Strange Saturday Night of Fighters Junie Browning and Jon Koppenhaver

MMA Newsday: The Hot UFC Middleweight Division, Junie Browning's Return

UFC 106: Recap, Bonuses, Analysis and What's Next

UFC 106: The Five Bullet Point Preview

UFC Newsday: Weigh-in Report, Dana White QA, New Upcoming Fights

WEC 44 Results: Jose Aldo Stuns Mike Brown To Win Featherweight Title

MMA Newsday: Lesnar Update, Couture-Coleman, Overlooked Brown-Aldo Fight

UFC 105: Recap, Analysis, Looking Ahead to What's Next for Couture

Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers: The Five Bullet-Point Preview

Understanding This Week's UFC Fighter Summit

Patience Is a Virtue: Ramon Ramirez Trade Shows Wisdom of Red Sox Front Office

MMA Week In Review: Kimbo Slice's Next Fight, MMA in Boston, Another Great TUF

Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin Postponement Spotlights Big UFC Issue: Too Many Events

UFC 104 Results: Lyoto Machida Earns Controversial Decision Over Shogun

UFC 104: The Five Bullet Point Preview

Red Sox Playoffs: They've Been Here Before

WWE Hell In A Cell PPV Results: Undertaker, Randy Orton Both Win Titles

Winning the World Series: Do the Last 10 Games Even Matter?

Boston Red Sox Wild Card Celebration Justified But Ill-Timed

Despite Playoff Berth, Red Sox Management Failed Their Fans Wednesday

Early Ratings: Kimbo Slice-Roy Nelson Fight Sets MMA Viewership Records

TUF 10 Recap: Roy Nelson Beats Kimbo Slice

Boston Red Sox Stretch Run: 10 Interesting Facts and Numbers

UFC 103: The Five Bullet Point Preview

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