shreveporttimes.com - 1/16/2009
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The state of Louisiana helped out the UFC in a time of need. Now, it's hoping for a little something in return. Alvin Topham, chairman of the Louisiana Boxing and Wrestling Commission the state's governing body over mixed-martial arts says recent talks with UFC owners could result in a fight ...
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UFC eyes possible return to Louisiana for summer of 2009
MMA Mania —
... The Ultimate Fighting Championship is continuing its push across the United States as it gears up for a possible seventh event in Louisiana planned for some point in the summer of 2009 according to the Shreveport Times. ...
Reports: UFC Interested in Holding Shows in Louisana and Utah
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... According to the Shreveport Times, the UFC is currently in talks with Alvin Topham, chairman of the Louisiana Boxing and Wrestling Commission, regarding the possibility of holding a show at the New Orleans Arena later this year, likely in the summer: ...
Punches in bunches: Warrant issued for Monson, huge ratings for UFC Primetime and more
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... Spike drew a combined total of 1,494,000 viewers in 10PM EST time slot. For some perspective, the highest rated Countdown special of last year drew 782,000 viewers for its debut. (MMA Payout)
Josh Koscheck recently agreed to a 20-month contract extension with the UFC, and the deal will keep him locked up until almost 2011. (MMA Mania)
UFC vice president of regulatory affairs Marc Ratner says the UFC is looking to go back to Louisiana. (Shreveport Times)
According to a UFC press release, UFC 94 in Las Vegas on ...
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- The Nevada commission is "concerned" about TUF antics. (MMA Weekly)
- Is Gomi having girl/hair color troubles? (Suki MMA)
- Demian Maia says Chael Sonnen wants no part of his ground game. (Tatame)
- Dan Henderson just wants to beat Anderson Silva and retire. (Daily Telegraph)
- UFC headed to New Orleans this summer? (Shreveport Times)
- Michael Bisping may be looking too far ahead. (Fighters Only ...
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