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MMA’s Full 38’ 4.09.08: Documenting MMA Part Two - SEXUALITY
(04.09.2008)
Sexuality has become a topic in MMA just like every other aspect of the lives of these athletes. This week we look into how sexuality has been recently documented in MMA. We will discuss the first openly gay male fighter, gender roles and being involved in sexual activity in the days before the big fight. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 3.31.08: Hermes Franca Ready To Return, Joins The White Chocolate Team
(03.31.2008)
Hermes Franca, former title contender and UFC vet, has signed with a new management team and has his eyes on a fight this summer. Here, MMA's Full 38' lets you know which team team he has joined, where he was last seen and when he will fight next. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 3.26.08: Phil Baroni To Fight Ninja, Talks Shamrock and MMA Trivia And News
(03.26.2008)
Only 24 hours before the news surfaced Phil “The New York Badass” Baroni will be taking on Ninja Rua on the Elite EX CBS show at the end of May, I got to ask a few questions of the colorful character about the upcoming fight between Shamrock and Cung Lee. Also, we have more MMA trivia for you this week. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 3.12.08: Documenting Mixed Martial Arts: Part I
(03.12.2008)
MMA is a phenomenon of culture, sports, anthropology and history. It reflects changes in society, a mixture of culture and the business driven desire to make a buck. MMA has being documented in news clips, scholarly books and on DVDs. Here is the first part in a look into how MMA is documented, this week by a film centering on Randy Couture and a scholarly level text.
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MMA’s Full 38’ 02.27.08: Renzo Gracie Seminar Review & UFC 82 Trivia
(02.27.2008)
Some MMA fans do not love the small details about MMA. Thats too bad as this week we review a Renzo Gracie Seminar and 411mania found another MMA writer who loves the small details - he has a trivia test on UFC 82. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 2.20.08: Sean Faris is an Actor, Not a Fighter
(02.20.2008)
The MMA community is crouched, ready to attack this poor guy who thought he could enter our world. So far many fans and press have been skeptical, while one or two have been already fooled, 411Mania is here this week to show you exactly how much of an actor, and how much a fighter Sean Faris really is. |
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The Jewish Americans DVD Review
(02.16.2008)
PBS recently released a series by David Grubin about The Jewish Americans, or in some cases, Americans who are Jews. The distinction is one mentioned in the four part series, between those who saw themselves first as Jews, and those who identified first as Americans. In either case it is a great account of the history of the Jewish people in the United States. |
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Exclusive 411MANIA EiteXC Weigh In Photos 2.16.2008
(02.16.2008)
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MMA's Full '38 2.06.08: Frank Mir is a New York Giant
(02.06.2008)
Frank Mir was said to be the underdog in his match up with Brock Lesnar, just as the New York Giants were a huge underdog against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. With only that small chance to win, most people counted the New York Giants and Frank Mir out. Both this past weekend had huge victories by that method they needed to rely upon. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 01.30.08: Title Contender Drew Fickett Exclusive
(01.30.2008)
With a record of 31-5, Drew Fickett is no stranger to MMA. With fights against Karo Parisyan, Josh Koshcheck and Nick Diaz, he definitely has fought a “who’s who” in the Mixed Martial Arts world. March 29th he is up against Jake Shields for the Elite XC Welterweight Title. Here is 411mania's exclusive interview. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 1.23.08: Little Lauzon talks Blood Sport and Blood Lines
(01.23.2008)
Joe Lauzon, the fighter who rained on “Lil Evil" Pulver’s comeback parade has a little brother who also has a promising career in front of him. Currently in his way is Andrew Montanez, and he is ready for a battle at Wild Bill’s this Friday in Atlanta. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 1.16.07: The Real Chuck’s Kids - The Soft Charitable Side of MMA
(01.16.2008)
HBO’s Entourage may have been the only time the average American knew these cage fighters cared about the communities the live and train amongst. This week we explore a foundation based on Mark Coleman’s buddy who was killed in Iraq, MMA stars helping homeless kids, and those helping women defend themselves. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 01.09.07: Freak Show
(01.09.2008)
With freak show MMA the Japanese's New Year tradition, and a bout with Kimbo vs. Tank on Showtime, it is as good of a time as any to explore some of the past and present, of the spectacle side of MMA. This article will be sure to include such heros of the freak bout as ”Minowaman,” Sapp’s early days, and pro-boxers in a new world. |
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GOP Candidates Love Martial Art Fans, Chuck Norris
(01.05.2008)
Chuck Norris, Huckabee, and MMA... |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 12.12.07: 411Mania’s MMA Holiday Shopping Guide 2007/08
(12.12.2007)
Every year there are guides published rating the cars of that season for value and performance. People also spend $6 on a single magazine to find out what clothes will make them look great. But who lets you know which MMA gloves hold up after a workout? Who lets you know where to find a fighter’s official shirt? We do, and we have exclusive sale codes to save you cash on the items you want most! |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 12.05.07: Looking Forward In MMA
(12.05.2007)
With so much to look forward to in MMA, it is about time someone points a few things to keep an eye on. We take look at what is going on behind the cameras, as the year ends and a new one starts: Rampage Jackson, Damage Inc., new or growing promotions and next week’s MMA Holiday Shopping Guide! Plus a few pictures from this past weekend’s NAMMAE. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 11.28.07: MMA Reality TV - Future And Past
(11.28.2007)
Some people only got involved in MMA from the UFC reality show, but Forrest Griffin was not the first guy to try on fingerless gloves and appear on a reality show. For instance, Tim Sylvia made a fool of himself on Blind Date and Kit Cope was on MTV. Plus, the future looks bright with Ricco in rehab and Tito Ortiz on The Apprentice. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 11.14.07: DVD Review - 2 Weeks Ago’s Night Fights: Seth Petruzelli Wins
(11.14.2007)
Why wait six months to watch an MMA event you missed? Unlike the UFC, MMA Nigh Fights releases October 27th’s event this week. If you could not make it to Orlando like me, here’s a review of the DVD, but you should get a copy so you can watch Seth Petruzelli and Renato Tavares dominate. |
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MMA’s Full 38’ 11.07.07: Charles McCarthy Catches Us Up On His TUF Life
(11.07.2007)
Charles McCarthy, Ultimate Fighter star reminds us what great talent he trains with, that he'll be back in the UFC with 5 fights left on his contract, and on a side-note, an update on the Phil Baroni, The New York Badass' troubles in Charle's region of the country. |
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MMA's Full 38' 10.31.07: Grappling Tournaments For Families and Babalu
(10.31.2007)
NAGA's Tournaments bring together child athletes, Ultimate Fighting reality stars, female BodogFight'ers, UFC Outcasts & both local and national greats. Find out how Babalu and others did... |
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