Victory 2 Review

May 19th, 2013

Victory 2 Review
From Billy Rondan

Running a mixed martial arts promotion is not an easy task. Many have tried their hands at it and the results have been, well, not very good. Victory Combat Sports (VCS) brought only its second show to the Dorchester Armory in Boston on Saturday night and I was very impressed by the overall quality of the event. (more…)

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Dez Green Does It My Way

May 16th, 2013

Dez Green Does Maine MMA—My Way

This press release came in from the good folks at NEF, and it gives us a closer look at one of the region’s top lightweights.

For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
–Frank Sinatra from “My Way” (more…)

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Random Thoughts

May 15th, 2013

Random Thoughts
From Old School

NEF Fight Night VII and Victory 2 are on tap for this weekend… (more…)

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Nick Newell and the XFC

May 13th, 2013

Nick Newell and the XFC
Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid

From Old School

Former Bellator Lightweight Champ Eddie Alvarez has an offer from the UFC and a matching offer from Bellator, but he is still without a job, and his fanny is now being dragged into court. Meanwhile, former XFC Lightweight Champ Notorious Nick Newell is having his name dragged through the dirty laundry pile via his former employer. I caught up with Nick earlier today to get his thoughts on the topic… (more…)

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Victory 2 Preview

May 12th, 2013

Victory 2 Preview
From Old School

There’s a new promotion coming to the region, and they’re bringing a wealth of business experience and combat sports savvy. Victory Combat Sports will host their inaugural event this Friday, May 17th at Terminal 5 in New York City. Then, just 24 hours later, on May 18th, they will visit the Dorchester Armory in Boston for their first Pro MMA event. (more…)

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Marcus Davis Is Plugged In
From Billy Rondan

Marcus Davis is one of the most recognizable names in MMA in the entire northeast section of the country; many consider him a living legend when it comes to mixed martial arts in the northeast, as he fought his way all the way up to a UFC contract. And with his record and the level of competition he faced, it’s hard to argue with that statement. (more…)

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