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Josh Nason has been covering sports since 1994 by writing, commentating and interviewing those who play the sports we love. After leaving the business for a few years, Nason found blogging in 2007, starting up Small White Ball.com and being the first sports blog to break the news on the ESPN Dana Jacobson story. Small White Ball mostly covers New England sports and media, but does hit all over the sports world.

Nason started another blog - Ropes Ring and Cage - that focuses strictly on MMA, wrestling and boxing. A mix of live results, opinions and news recaps, RRC is meant to give busy fans easy-to-digest bits of information and updates several times a week.

Nason has written extensively for Wrestling-Online.com and 411wrestling (now 411mania.com). He's also written for the Maine Campus and Bangor Daily News (ME) and contributes to Manchester Magazine (NH) and national publication FIGHT! Magazine.

Web Site: Small White Ball

Claimed Blogs: Small White Ball, Pro Sports Media, Ropes, Ring and Cage

BallHype Member since Nov. 13, 2007

UFC 109 Recap, Analysis, What's Next: The Night of Chael Patrick Sonnen
ropesringandcage.com - 45 hours ago
UFC 109 Recap, Analysis, What's Next: The Night of Chael Patrick Sonnen
— ropesringandcage.com — Saturday's UFC 109 event couldn't really be described as 'sexy' but maybe 'gritty' or 'bloody' would be... more proper as we saw grizzled veterans go to work and Chael Sonnen drip like a bad faucet on his way to the biggest victory of his career. UFC 109 also marked what should be the end of the ... (more) UFC 109 Recap, Analysis, What's Next: The Night of Chael ...

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UFC 109: The Five Bullet Point Preview
ropesringandcage.com - 3 days ago
UFC 109: The Five Bullet Point Preview
— ropesringandcage.com — Despite some fans not exactly glowing over the main event featuring legends Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman,... Saturday night's UFC 109 card will sport five intriguing bouts involving some veterans on the way out and some guys looking to get to the next level of competition in the UFC. It's an ... (more) UFC 109: The Five Bullet Point Preview

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The WEC's Move to PPV: Bold and Ballsy But Not Fully Baked
ropesringandcage.com - 5 days ago
The WEC's Move to PPV: Bold and Ballsy But Not Fully Baked
— ropesringandcage.com — I love risk-takers. In business today, there's not enough of them. It seems that most that claim... to be on the edge are really just taking small little jumps - not crazy and bold Maverick-type moves - because they're intimidated as the prospect of failing. The Zuffa-owned WEC announced a ... (more) The WEC's Move to PPV: Bold and Ballsy But Not Fully Baked

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Strikeforce Miami Recap and Analysis: Diaz and Santos Leave Champs, Herschel Walker wins in debut
ropesringandcage.com - 8 days ago
Strikeforce Miami Recap and Analysis: Diaz and Santos Leave Champs, Herschel Walker wins in debut
— ropesringandcage.com — Even though the focus going into Saturday's Strikeforce event was squarely on Herschel Walker's pro debut, it... was Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler that came out of the event as the big stars thanks to two impressive first-round victories. But Walker was a focal point of the evening, dominating Greg ... (more) Strikeforce Miami Recap and Analysis: Diaz and Santos ...

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Strikeforce Miami: The Five Bullet Point Preview
ropesringandcage.com - 10 days ago
Strikeforce Miami: The Five Bullet Point Preview
— ropesringandcage.com — Strikeforce kicks off their 2010 schedule of events with a really well-rounded event, featuring some guys that... hopefully will turn into major heavyweight prospects and a main event that is being underappreciated by the masses. It's Strikeforce in Miami Saturday night. You've heard the audio ... (more) Strikeforce Miami: The Five Bullet Point Preview

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AUDIO: Hear Nason Talk Strikeforce Miami on Friday's The Fight Show
ropesringandcage.com - 11 days ago
AUDIO: Hear Nason Talk Strikeforce Miami on Friday's The Fight Show
— ropesringandcage.com — Before the Strikeforce Miami Five Bullet Point Preview and the show itself, hear yours truly preview the... event with Arda Ocal on Hardcore Sports Radio's The Fight Show. Listen to the preview here, watch the show Saturday on Showtime and c'mon back for some recaps on Sunday. I should have the ... (more) AUDIO: Hear Nason Talk Strikeforce Miami on Friday's The ...

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MMA Newsday: UFC Formalizes UFC 112 and Announces China Deal, Strikeforce Saturday and MORE James Toney
ropesringandcage.com - 12 days ago
MMA Newsday: UFC Formalizes UFC 112 and Announces China Deal, Strikeforce Saturday and MORE ...
— ropesringandcage.com — On Wednesday, the UFC formally announced UFC 112 - the first outdoor event in UFC history -... set for April 10th at the incredible Ferrari World complex in Abu Dhabi. The card - which Yahoo's Dave Meltzer has said is the strongest overseas event the UFC has put on - will feature Middleweight ... (more) MMA Newsday: UFC Formalizes UFC 112 and Announces China ...

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A Note To James Toney, Other Boxers: MMA Doesn't Need You
ropesringandcage.com - 13 days ago
A Note To James Toney, Other Boxers: MMA Doesn't Need You
— ropesringandcage.com — James Toney recently called UFC President Dana White's offer a joke. What really deserves a good laugh... is why Toney and other boxers think they can make it in today's MMA. (more) A Note To James Toney, Other Boxers: MMA Doesn't Need You

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Brock Is Back: Lesnar to fight Mir/Carwin winner this summer, video
ropesringandcage.com - 20 days ago
Brock Is Back: Lesnar to fight Mir/Carwin winner this summer, video
— ropesringandcage.com — More later tonight on this, but as expected, Brock Lesnar is coming back to the UFC this... summer after getting a clean bill of health in what UFC Prez Dana White called a "miracle". Here's the video: Josh Nason has published MMA, wrestling and boxing blog Ropes, Ring and Cage.com since 2007. ... (more) Brock Is Back: Lesnar to fight Mir/Carwin winner this ...

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MMA Newsday Tuesday: Lesnar Announcing Return on ESPN, GSP/Hardy Going Primetime, NY Gov Pushes MMA
ropesringandcage.com - 20 days ago
MMA Newsday Tuesday: Lesnar Announcing Return on ESPN, GSP/Hardy Going Primetime, NY Gov Pushes MMA
— ropesringandcage.com — A news recap with Brock Lesnar, GSP, BJ Penn, Diego Sanchez and more free UFC on Spike?... Let's get to it! (more) MMA Newsday Tuesday: Lesnar Announcing Return on ESPN, ...

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MMA Newsday: Lashley Fight In Jeopardy, Wreck MMA announces next show
ropesringandcage.com - 24 days ago
MMA Newsday: Lashley Fight In Jeopardy, Wreck MMA announces next show
— ropesringandcage.com — With just two weeks to go before their January 30th event, Strikeforce is without an opponent for... heavyweight prospect Bobby Lashley. The organization can't seem to find anyone to take on the massive Lashley. Names like Shane Del Rosario and Yohan Banks were originally discussed and as late as ... (more) MMA Newsday: Lashley Fight In Jeopardy, Wreck MMA ...

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MMA Newsday: Dos Santos/Gonzaga, Ninja Returns To Action, WCF 9 Main Event
ropesringandcage.com - 26 days ago
MMA Newsday: Dos Santos/Gonzaga, Ninja Returns To Action, WCF 9 Main Event
— ropesringandcage.com — The UFC is loading up for their March 21st debut on Versus by adding Junior Dos Santos... vs. Gabriel Gonzaga to the event, headlined by Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones. Dos Santos (seen right) vs. Gonzaga is essentially a No. 1 contender's match for the winner of the interim Heavyweight title match in ... (more) MMA Newsday: Dos Santos/Gonzaga, Ninja Returns To ...

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MMA Newsday: UFC Fight Night 20 Leftovers, video of Tom Lawlor's Awesome Entrance, Bonuses, More
ropesringandcage.com - 27 days ago
MMA Newsday: UFC Fight Night 20 Leftovers, video of Tom Lawlor's Awesome Entrance, Bonuses, More
— ropesringandcage.com — If you're familiar with Hulk Hogan's WWF/E entrance in the 80s/90s, then you have to appreciate Tom... Lawlor's entrance Monday night for his fight with Aaron Simpson at UFC Fight Night 20. Why do they not make a huge effort to show this stuff on TV? Maybe if he had hulked up and wagged the finger ... (more) MMA Newsday: UFC Fight Night 20 Leftovers, video of Tom ...

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UFC Fight Night 20 Results: Maynard Edges Diaz, Dunham Submits Escudero
ropesringandcage.com - 28 days ago
UFC Fight Night 20 Results: Maynard Edges Diaz, Dunham Submits Escudero
— ropesringandcage.com — At this rate, the biggest challenge that UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn might have in 2010 is... whether to jump up in weight class. Gray Maynard took home a lackluster split decision win over Nate Diaz Monday night to headline the 20th edition of UFC's Fight Night series in Richmond, VA - an ... (more) UFC Fight Night 20 Results: Maynard Edges Diaz, Dunham ...

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WEC 46 Results and Recap: Henderson Submits Varner, Faber and Brown return to glory
ropesringandcage.com - 29 days ago
WEC 46 Results and Recap: Henderson Submits Varner, Faber and Brown return to glory
— ropesringandcage.com — Ben Henderson pulled off a 3rd round submission out of nowhere to become the undisputed WEC Lightweight... Champion, while Urijah Faber and Mike Brown returned to their winning ways Sunday night at WEC 46 in Sacramento, CA. (more) WEC 46 Results and Recap: Henderson Submits Varner, ...

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WEC 46: The Five Bullet Point Preview
ropesringandcage.com - 1/9/2010
WEC 46: The Five Bullet Point Preview
— ropesringandcage.com — Varner! Henderson! Faber! Brown! Championships! Meaningful fights! Stars aplenty! It's WEC 46 in Sac-Town, CA, Sunday night... and this is the official Five Bullet Point Preview. Exclamation points!!! Undisputed Lightweight Championship: Jamie Varner vs. Ben Henderson It's amazing how disliked ... (more) WEC 46: The Five Bullet Point Preview

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Post "New" Monday Night War: For one night, pro wrestling was fun again
ropesringandcage.com - 1/5/2010
Post "New" Monday Night War: For one night, pro wrestling was fun again
— ropesringandcage.com — At least for one night, it felt fun to be a pro wrestling fan. The love affair... with the "sport" began for me like so many others - in the 80s. I can't remember what the first wrestling match was that I saw, but I know what WWF Superstars of Wrestling on Saturday afternoons meant, what renting ... (more) Post "New" Monday Night War: For one night, pro ...

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Wrapping Up UFC 108: Recap, Analysis, What's Next, Tons of News
ropesringandcage.com - 1/4/2010
Wrapping Up UFC 108: Recap, Analysis, What's Next, Tons of News
— ropesringandcage.com — Saturday night may have not been full of huge stars or the mainstream appeal of other events,... but UFC 108 turned out to be a good event that was all about guys taking steps forward to much larger opportunities, especially if you're Rashad Evans, Paul Daley or Junior Dos Santos. Evans dominated ... (more) Wrapping Up UFC 108: Recap, Analysis, What's Next, Tons ...

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Dynamite! - Aoki decimates Hirota's arm, Mousasi and Overeem cruise
ropesringandcage.com - 12/31/2009
Dynamite! - Aoki decimates Hirota's arm, Mousasi and Overeem cruise
— ropesringandcage.com — I'm not a huge Japanese MMA fan yet, but I did watch some of the NYE Dynamite... show fights on YouTube today. Of the four I watched, they were very quick and ridiculously one-sided. I think the show was about seven hours and had around 15 fights, but here are some notes from the four I ... (more) Dynamite! - Aoki decimates Hirota's arm, Mousasi and ...

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The Top Five Boston Sports Stories of 2009
smallwhiteball.com - 12/31/2009
The Top Five Boston Sports Stories of 2009
— smallwhiteball.com — From a championship-less year to a three-headed Patriots monster breaking it up, it was another wild year... in Boston sports. Here's the top five stories as we saw 'em. (more) The Top Five Boston Sports Stories of 2009

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