http://www.total-mma.com Go inside the sport of MMA with the Total MMA staff. Interviews, analysis, and the rich history of MMA. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:34:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This past Saturday marked the entry of what was hailed as the first independent sanctioning body in mixed martial arts, the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts. Its been a source of controversy since inception among many MMA fans, a large number of whom fear what happened to boxing happening ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/22/wamma-belts-make-great-accessories/ "The fight contract is up today...July 19th according to the contract. That was 18 months or four fights.That's the way the contract is written, by the language that I've read in the contract that my attornies explained to me. That's the rub. They say I owe them two more fights. ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/22/couture-vs-nogueira-still-a-possibility/ Norway's Joachim Hansen pulled off a major surprise in Japan today with his stunning and controversial victory in the DREAM 2008 Lightweight Grand Prix.Hansen defeated Kultar Gill in the reserve bout but was not expected to feature any further with semi-finalist victors Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki appearing to emerge ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/21/joachim-hansen-dream-gp-2008-lightweight-champion/ HEIWA DREAM.5 Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round Date: July 21st, 2008 Place: Osaka Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan 10. Lightweight GP Final Fight: Kawajiri/Alvarez vs. Uno/Aoki 9. Heavyweight Fight: Mark Hunt vs. Alistair Overeem 8. Middleweight Fight: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Katsuyori Shibata 7. Featherweight Fight: Hideo Tokoro vs. Takeshi Yamazaki 6. Welterweight Fight: Motoki Miyazawa vs. Kuniyoshi ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/21/dream-5-live-results/ Post Affliction Interview with Josh Barnett and DREAM Preview Remember to subscribe to via iTunes. Just search for ‘Total MMA’ or if want to flex your technological muscles then: 1. If you do choose, click Advanced followed by Subscribe to Podcast. 2. Type in http://feeds.feedburner.com/TotalMMARadioShareThis http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/20/total-mma-radio-barnett-interview-and-dream-preview/ On July 19th, Affliction, the company known for its rather gaudy clothing line launched a Holy War against the world of Mixed Martial Arts, the UFC in particular, led by Megadeth and the world's best heavyweights. While it wasn't their intention originally to jump right in to rivaling the UFC ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/20/afflictions-holy-war/ Fedor Emelianenko and Anderson Silva reminded fight fans why they are widely regarded as the two best pound for pound fighters in the world as each scored impressive (and lightning quick) wins. Before his fight with former UFC champion Tim Sylvia, many questioned Fedor's ability to come back strong after a ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/20/best-of-the-best/ Claimed attendance was just under 14,000. It was a raucous crowd, especially for Anaheim. Tom Atencio -next show will be in early November -it will likely feature the big heavyweights that won: Barnett, Arlovski and Fedor Matt Lindland -doesn't rule out fighting above his natural weight class again, but plans on sticking at 185 -he specifically ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/20/affliction-press-conference-news-and-notes/ Paul Buentello vs. Gary Goodridge Round One Buentello looks a little less flabby than usual. Confusion in the ring right now. Goodridge is stretching on his back. It's been 3-4 minutes since they announced the fighters. CSAC is delaying the start of the bout, the announcer says the bout will start in ... http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/19/affliction-live-play-by-play/  ShareThis http://www.total-mma.com/2008/07/19/afflictionbanned-minutes-away/