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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

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers - The Five Bullet Point Preview
ropesringandcage.com — As we're on the doorstep of Strikeforce's return to network TV with Saturday's Saturday Night Fights featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers, it's time for the Five Bullet Point Preview. We'll look at the three main bouts on the card and add some opinion in, along with the facts. To listen ... (more) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers - The Five Bullet Point ...
Listen To Nason talk Fedor vs. Rogers, TUF 10 and more on Wednesday's Fight Network Radio
Listen To Nason talk Fedor vs. Rogers, TUF 10 and more on Wednesday's Fight Network Radio
ropesringandcage.com — I had a great chat with my pal John Pollock on Wednesday's Edition of Fight Network Radio. We talked all about this Saturday's big Strikeforce event and what Fedor Emelianenko has to lose against Brett Rogers, the unappreciated Jake Shields vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller fight, the awesomeness of TUF ... (more) Listen To Nason talk Fedor vs. Rogers, TUF 10 and more ...
Understanding The UFC Fighter Summit
Understanding The UFC Fighter Summit
ropesringandcage.com — Here's all the details on one of Tuesday's hottest trending topics on Twitter - the UFC Fighter Summit. (more) Understanding The UFC Fighter Summit
Patience Is A Virtue: Looking Back At The Ramon Ramirez Trade
Patience Is A Virtue: Looking Back At The Ramon Ramirez Trade
smallwhiteball.com — As the Red Sox go into their offseason in preparation for 2010, keep in mind that it's the little trades that can make a difference and that patience is a key component in the equation. For example, last year's deal for Ramon Ramirez. (more) Patience Is A Virtue: Looking Back At The Ramon Ramirez ...
MMA Week In Review: Kimbo's next fight, MMA in Boston, another great TUF
MMA Week In Review: Kimbo's next fight, MMA in Boston, another great TUF
ropesringandcage.com — In no particular order, here are five stories that caught my attention in MMA this week. From Kimbo vs. Alexander to a door-busting edition of TUF to anticipation for Fedor vs. Rogers, it was another great week to be an MMA fan. (more) MMA Week In Review: Kimbo's next fight, MMA in Boston, ...
Lesnar/Carwin Postponement Spotlights Major Problem For UFC: Too Many Events
Lesnar/Carwin Postponement Spotlights Major Problem For UFC: Too Many Events
ropesringandcage.com — 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. While still hot, the UFC is putting on way too many events, thinning out the ... (more) Lesnar/Carwin Postponement Spotlights Major Problem For ...
UFC 104 Recap: Lyoto Machida earns controversial decision win over Shogun Rua
UFC 104 Recap: Lyoto Machida earns controversial decision win over Shogun Rua
ropesringandcage.com — 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. (more) UFC 104 Recap: Lyoto Machida earns controversial ...
UFC 104: The Five Bullet Point Preview
UFC 104: The Five Bullet Point Preview
ropesringandcage.com — 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. Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua Machida is still ... (more) UFC 104: The Five Bullet Point Preview
Red Sox Playoffs: They've Been Here Before
Red Sox Playoffs: They've Been Here Before
smallwhiteball.com — Backs against the wall in a playoff situation? That's nothing for the Boston Red Sox, who find themselves in familiar territory Sunday as they battle the Los Angeles Angels down 2-0. (more) Red Sox Playoffs: They've Been Here Before
WWE Hell In A Cell Results: Undertaker, Randy Orton both win titles
WWE Hell In A Cell Results: Undertaker, Randy Orton both win titles
ropesringandcage.com — 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. (more) WWE Hell In A Cell Results: Undertaker, Randy Orton both ...
Winning the World Series: do the last 10 games matter?
Winning the World Series: do the last 10 games matter?
smallwhiteball.com — 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. Then again, it might be just a meaningless side note. (more) Winning the World Series: do the last 10 games matter?
Red Sox Wild Card win celebration deserved, but ill-timed
Red Sox Wild Card win celebration deserved, but ill-timed
smallwhiteball.com — Was there a better time for Tuesday's celebration of a Wild Card berth? Probably, considering Boston had lost five games in a row. However, the players don't think so. (more) Red Sox Wild Card win celebration deserved, but ill-timed
Despite playoff berth, Red Sox management failed their fans Wednesday
Despite playoff berth, Red Sox management failed their fans Wednesday
smallwhiteball.com — Management had a chance to do something special Wednesday night, but Red Sox owners John Henry, Tom Werner and Larry Lucchino decided to sit pat and do nothing instead. (more) Despite playoff berth, Red Sox management failed their ...
Early Ratings Are In: Kimbo vs. Nelson sets MMA viewership records
Early Ratings Are In: Kimbo vs. Nelson sets MMA viewership records
ropesringandcage.com — We knew a ton of people were going to watch Wednesday's The Ultimate Fighter match between Kimbo Slice and Roy Nelson, but early ratings show that Kimbo Slice is even more of a ratings phenomenon then even some experts gave him credit for. (more) Early Ratings Are In: Kimbo vs. Nelson sets MMA ...
TUF 10 Kimbo Slice/Roy Nelson Recap: The Lovable Underdog and The Arrogant Ogre
TUF 10 Kimbo Slice/Roy Nelson Recap: The Lovable Underdog and The Arrogant Ogre
ropesringandcage.com — 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. On Wednesday's mucho-anticipated show featuring Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson, TUF delivered in every ... (more) TUF 10 Kimbo Slice/Roy Nelson Recap: The Lovable ...
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