Part II of interview with former EliteXC exec T. Jay Thompson

One of the most talked about interviews I published this year was an extensive conversation with former ICON Sport promoter T. Jay Thompson that proceeded EliteXC’s October collapse. Thompson, who sold ICON to ProElite in 2007, was retained by EliteXC as a consultant but it was a role that caused him great frustration. While the promotion made mistake after mistake, Thompson’s knowledge... [Read More...]

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Report: Matt Riddle vs. Dante Rivera at “The Ultimate Fighter” 7 Finale

According to MMA Weekly’s rumors section, a fight between Matt “Chipper” Riddle and Dante Rivera has been scheduled for The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale. The two jokingly talked trash to one another inside the house and now it looks like they will get to go at it inside the cage. Riddle, a Team Rampage member, beat a talented jiu jitsu guy in Dan Simmler, knocking him out and breaking... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Dante Rivera believed to be selected for upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter”

FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) has learned through several sources close to Dante Rivera that the New Jersey middleweight is involved with the current taping in Las Vegas for the seventh season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” The 33-year old has a pro record of 10-3 and a documented amateur record of 1-1. The Team Renzo Gracie representative broke onto the national scene in... [Read More...]

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