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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Hulk Hogan willing to fight Fallon Fox

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Hulk Hogan has talked about the the recent controversy around Mixed Martial Arts fighter Fallon Fox, who came out as a transgender earlier this month.

While the UFC is not liking the idea of letting Fallon Fox fight in the Octagon anytime soon, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan says the MMA transgender fighter is welcome in his ring any day... even if the idea confuses him a little. (Watch the video below)

The wrestler, actor and TV personality told TMZ he'd be willing to fight Fox.

"I'll whip her...I mean, I'll whip him," Hogan said. "I'll whip her...I'm confused."

Fallon Fox’s next fight was set for April 20, 2013 at CFA 10. However her license is currently under investigation through Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation after she came out as transgender.



Among others who told their opinion about Fallon Fox is Joe Rogan, but he was not to keen on the idea of letting Fallon Fox fight women:

"She calls herself a woman but... I tend to disagree. And, uh, she, um... she used to be a man but now she has had, she's a transgender which is (the) official term that means you've gone through it, right? And she wants to be able to fight women in MMA. I say no fucking way. I say if you had a dick at one point in time, you also have all the bone structure that comes with having a dick. You have bigger hands, you have bigger shoulder joints. You're a fucking man. That's a man, OK? You can't have... that's... I don't care if you don't have a dick any more...







Monday, March 25, 2013

Hayabusa will not market GSP's UFC 158 gi

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Hayabusa has released a statement announcing that they will not be marketing the gi that UFC Welterweight champion GSP wore during UFC 158.

The gi that UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre wore during UFC 158 appeared to be offensive because of the Rising Sun imagery featured on the gi which is associated with Japan's World War II era regime. After Chan Sung Jung wrote a public letter to Georges St-Pierre, Hayabusa has released their own statement on Facebook:

Since Georges St-Pierre wore our walkout gi at UFC 158 we have received attention surrounding the negative connotation of the rising sun graphic used. The last thing we want is to offend or alienate anyone with the choice of design on our products.

We at Hayabusa have the utmost respect for culture and history and appreciate all of our customers worldwide. As such, we accept full responsibility for this design and are taking all complaints and comments very seriously.

The gi worn by GSP will not be brought to market. In addition, we will be very conscious of this specific design element when developing future communication materials and products.

Please accept our sincerest apology for any offence this has caused. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please feel free to discuss it with us at customerservice@hayabusafightwear.com. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you.

Sincerely,

Craig Clement
Co-President
Hayabusa Fightwear Inc.






                       

Michael Kuiper prepares himself for UFC on Fuel TV 9

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Michael Kuiper prepares himself for his fight with Tom Lawlor on UFC on Fuel TV 9 on April 6, 2013 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.



Video belongs to: Marco van den Broek





Sunday, March 24, 2013

UFC 158 Late rule change for GSP vs Diaz



Apparently they don't count the decimal in Canada, both Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz were allowed 0.9 allowance for the UFC 158 title fight.

When it comes down to the "golden boy" of the UFC, it seems like they are allowed to change the rules at the last minute before the weigh-ins. According to the MMA rules, the fighters are allowed to weigh 1 pound over the limit, if it's a non-title fight. But when it's a title fight both fighters need to come in at the weight limit. So both Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz were allowed to weigh 170lbs maximum.

So was this a rule changed for Georges St-Pierre because he was struggling making weight because he was sick? The conversation about the weight limit change was "off the record" and you can watch the video about this above.

Now we don't know what Georges St-Pierre's actual weight was, it could've been 170,2 lbs or 170,9 lbs. We don't know, because the weight was being announced as 170 lbs.

The conversation between Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs and Assistent Counsil for the UFC Michael Mersch and the Diaz camp:

Mersh: "They're going to allow you and Georges to have an extra hour, just in case somebody doesn't make it. But the good news is, they don't count the decimal. If you're 170.2 it's 170. If it's 170.9. it's 170."

Team Diaz: "Why didn't we know that before?"

Mersh: "Should be fine, hopefully, other than that. Just so you guys are in the loop, if there's ..."

Team Diaz: "Why didn't you tell us that yesterday?"

Mersh: "Well, no, it's just something to keep in mind. That's kind of an off the record type of thing. But keep that in mind. As long as he's under 171, we should be good. But, there is a time period afterwards, for you and Georges only. All the other fighters have to make it the first time. Just letting you guys be in the loop, okay? Good luck!"

Team Diaz: "That's a loophole... A Canadian loophole."

Apparently they didn't tell Carlos Condit the same thing when he fought GSP for the title at UFC 154.






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