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Written by Jack Barrington
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Wednesday, 13 January 2010 17:27 |
 This piece serves our readers as an introduction to FightLockdown’s latest series of articles, as each month our very own Jack Barrington will be bringing you an account of one bona fide boxing legend and their contributions inside of the square circle. Jack will recount the high and low points of their careers, their best fights, and most memorable moments. Whether you’re a new or old fan to the sport of boxing, these articles will take you on a journey focusing on the preeminent stars that spurred the greatest events in the sport’s rich history.
It will come of no surprise to anyone even vaguely familiar with my love of boxing, that Roberto Durán is the center-piece of this series’ inception. It is safe to say, without a doubt, that Durán is my favourite fighter of all time, across all combat sports, and it is even safer to say that my knowledge of both his life and career, borders slightly on obsession. That matters very little here, however, as anyone from his most ardent fans to his most scathing critics will concur that “Manos de Piedra” (“Hands of Stone”) is most definitely a bona fide boxing legend, having earned every drop of the adulation I am set to decant upon him for your entertainment.
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Read more... [Barrington's Bona Fide Boxing Legends #1: Roberto Durán]
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Written by Brad Taschuk
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Wednesday, 13 January 2010 21:41 |
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Every once in a while, things align perfectly in combat sports for a moment that will be remembered through the ages. Usually it goes something like this: Two men meet in the middle of a ring or cage with the sternest of faces. Neither of them wants to show any weakness, or give an inch to his opponent. Grown men everywhere feel their hair stand on end and their testicles retreat inside their body at this sight. The fighters have a seemingly mutual respect for each other, for only they know what they are about to put the man whose eyes they are staring into through. This is all before the fight actually begins.
In Godzilla movies, cities are always leveled in the wake of two monsters doing battle. Consider this the real-world equivalent. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you...
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Read more... [FLD's Sloppy Slugfest Series #6]
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Written by Joshua Taylor
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010 15:07 |
 I have been pondering this move ever since Zuffa formally announced the signing of Gomi. Obviously Gomi, as of late, hasn’t yet proven himself to be the fighter he was from 2004 through 2006, but he still possesses star power and big potential. The UFC may have a superstar on their hands if they handle him right. However, my issue is that the UFC already has lots of stars.
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Read more... [Did Zuffa Make the Right Move with Takanori Gomi?]
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Written by Miles Hackett
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Monday, 11 January 2010 13:41 |
 Tonight on SpikeTV, the UFC is bringing us yet another Ultimate Fight Night with a number of intriguing match-ups. Providing the routine forecast for you are Jamie Hughes, Jack Barrington, and Miles Hackett. Read on to find out what's on their MMA doppler system.
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Read more... [The FightLockdown Forecast - Ultimate Fight Night 20]
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Written by Brad Taschuk
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Monday, 11 January 2010 00:00 |
 Ladies and gentlemen, the year has finally come to an end, and with it comes time to reflect on the past twelve months in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The overriding story in the past year is that 2009 has seen MMA take a higher profile in the mainstream North American media than ever before.
Between the coverage the UFC has regularly received on ESPN, to CBS and Showtime coming to agreements with a legitimate MMA organization, exposure for the sport is at an all time high. Even Canadian broadcasters got in on the trend as all three major sports networks in the country regularly feature MMA in one fashion or another. The struggling Japanese MMA scene even received some good news when the ratings for K-1 Dynamite!! 2009 came back at 16.7%, beating out Japan's #1 comedy show in the coveted NYE ratings race.
All in all, 2009 has been a good year for the sport. However, we're not here today to discuss the state of the union, as it were. We're here to look at some of the best and brightest from the past year, as decided by FLD's members themselves. Continue on for FLD's first annual MMA awards.
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Read more... [FightLockdown's Annual MMA Awards]
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Written by Miles Hackett
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Sunday, 10 January 2010 15:31 |
 Once again, the WEC is bringing us yet another stacked card with WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson. On the forecast panel today are Brad Taschuk, David Anthony, Jamie Hughes, Joshua Taylor, and Miles Hackett. WEC cards are notoriously unpredictable and home to plenty of upsets, let’s see how our picks compare to yours!
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Read more... [The FightLockdown Forecast - WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson]
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