Archive for the ‘Features’ Category

Exclusive: IFL Champ Ryan Schultz Talks Gunderson, Horodecki, and Huerta

By Mike MacLeod • Feb 11th, 2008 • Category: Features

In an exclusive interview for BadManSports.com, I sat down with IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz. We discussed life as a new champion, changes in the IFL and his upcoming fight with contender John Gunderson.
In December, Schultz won his title by beating previously undefeated Chris Horodecki at the IFL World Grand Prix finals. Displaying his trademark […]



Exclusive Interview: IFL Contender John Gunderson

By Mike MacLeod • Feb 5th, 2008 • Category: Features

In an exclusive interview, BadManSports.com talks with International Fight League contender, John Gunderson.



What We Learned From Brock Lesnar in 90 Seconds

By Mike MacLeod • Feb 3rd, 2008 • Category: Features

At UFC 81 last night, Brock Lesnar submitted to Frank Mir’s leg lock at 1:30 of the first round. Despie such a short fight, I learned a lot about Lesnar’s skills and his future as a fighter.
Brock Lesnar is huge.
Brock weighed in at 265 lbs but looked to be 280 as he entered the octagon. […]



Exclusive: Mark Cuban Expounds on Ali Act

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Features

The owner of HDNet Fights talks with Bad Man Sports about legislation that should protect fighters.



Nevada Gets Tougher on Steroids

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 27th, 2008 • Category: Features

The Nevada State Athletic Commission recently issued a memo to all fighters informing them that drug testing can occur at any time.



The Road To The Octagon - In a Bikini

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 26th, 2008 • Category: Features

Michelle Wickert’s MySpace page says it all.
“Dana White..you need another Octagon Girl….I know you’re watching!”



Matt Hughes: “The Fans Will Definitely See Me In The Octagon Again”

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 25th, 2008 • Category: Features

The former UFC welterweight champion speaks about his book, his loss to Georges St-Pierre, and his immediate future.



Akiyama vs. Misaki a No Contest

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 23rd, 2008 • Category: Features

FightOpinion.com reports that Japanese MMA site God Bless the Ring says that the finish of the Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Kazuo Misaki fight has been overturned.
Misaki was declared the winner on the New Years Eve Yarennoka show when he delivered a brutal soccer kick to Akiyami’s head. However, there has been a public outcry that […]



Shane Carwin Signs With UFC

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 23rd, 2008 • Category: Features

FiveOuncesOfPain.com reports that the UFC has signed highly-touted heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin to a multi-fight contract.Carwin holds a perfect 8-0 record and claims victories over current IFO heavyweight champion Chris Guillen and former UFC fighter Sherman Pendergarst.
Carwin brings with him an impressive athletic background, holding a title as a Division II wrestling champion and also […]



Werdum To Get Title Shot Because There’s Nobody Else

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 22nd, 2008 • Category: Features

MMAjunkie.com and Yahoo! Sports are reporting that Fabricio Werdum is next in line for a shot at the UFC heavyweight title. He’ll take on the winner of an interim title fight between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Tim Sylvia that headlines next month’s UFC 81 event.
Werdum earned the shot after defeating Gabriel Gonzaga this past weekend […]



Hong Man Choi - Crossover Threat

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 20th, 2008 • Category: Features

Hong Man Choi is more than just a giant, plodding tree for men like Fedor to chop down. He is also a singer and dancer. Check out his debut single..
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And here is the cover..

What do you think? Does the big man have a […]