Leonard Kagan's newest articles on 101.7 The Team 2010-07-30 00:55:30 http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/index.php 2010 After airing episodes for the first time this May, ESPN2 will continue to televise ESPN.com’s produced and distributed weekly MMA Live series dedicated to news, highlights and analysis from the sport of mixed martial arts through August, 2010. ESPN2 will continue to provide the first airing of the weekly MMA Live series Fridays at 1 a.m. ET (Thursday at 10 p.m. PT) with the ESPN.com version, featuring additional content, available shortly after the ESPN2 telecast. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/espn2_to_continue_espn_coms_mma_live_show/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/espn2_to_continue_espn_coms_mma_live_show/ Sat, 29 May 2010 18:54:29 MDT The betting line works like the if the fighter has a negative number next to name you have to wager that amount to win $100 so if you bet $125 on Evans you win back that plus $100 for a $225 payout. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_betting_odds_and_predictions/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_betting_odds_and_predictions/ Fri, 28 May 2010 20:29:41 MDT Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC officials announced today that tickets for UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. are officially sold out. The war of words between former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans has created one of the fiercest rivalries in the history of the sport. It’s also created one of the hottest tickets in Sin City. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_114_sold_out/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_114_sold_out/ Fri, 28 May 2010 20:27:42 MDT STRIKEFORCE MMA fighters Dan Henderson, Gegard Mousasi and Tarec Saffiedine will sign autographs this weekend at the Clinch Gear booth at the SENI MMA Expo in London. Henderson will also give an MMA instructional seminar on Saturday afternoon. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_stars_to_participate_in_mma_expo_in_london/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_stars_to_participate_in_mma_expo_in_london/ Fri, 28 May 2010 20:24:32 MDT STRIKEFORCE women's 135-pound sensation Miesha "Takedown" Tate and four-time world champion and MMA pioneer Frank Shamrock will begin production on a DVD project that seeks to educate women on rape prevention techniques this Friday in Los Angeles. Media are invited to attend the event and one-on-one interviews will be available. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/tate_shamrock_to_shoot_rape_prevention_video/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/tate_shamrock_to_shoot_rape_prevention_video/ Thu, 27 May 2010 15:40:45 MDT Las Vegas, NV – One of the world’s most accomplished mixed martial artists will meet one of the sport’s most decorated wrestlers in a can’t-miss grappling contest just added to next week’s UFC® FAN EXPO™. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/gomi_vs_roller_added_to_ufc_fan_expo/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/gomi_vs_roller_added_to_ufc_fan_expo/ Thu, 27 May 2010 15:37:44 MDT Listen to our interview as Diego Sanchez discusses his up coming bout with John Hathaway this Saturday on UFC 114. Sanchez grew up in the Duke City and has made a name for himself on the national MMA scene. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/diego_sanchez_interview/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/diego_sanchez_interview/ Thu, 27 May 2010 15:33:41 MDT NEW YORK (May 26, 2010) – American military hero and up-and-coming middleweight, Tim Kennedy, will be opposed by the dangerous Trevor Prangley in one of the featured STRIKEFORCE Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday, June 16, on SHOWTIME®. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/kennedy_prangle_added_to_strikeforce_la/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/kennedy_prangle_added_to_strikeforce_la/ Thu, 27 May 2010 14:57:58 MDT Las Vegas, NV (USA) - UFC(r) Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta will address the thousands of fans in attendance at the second UFC FAN EXPO(tm) on Saturday, May 29 at 12PM PT during his keynote speech scheduled for the main stage inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Immediately following the keynote speech, Fertitta will take part in a Question and Answer session with fans. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_chairman_and_ceo_to_give_keynote_at_fan_expo/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_chairman_and_ceo_to_give_keynote_at_fan_expo/ Thu, 27 May 2010 14:55:34 MDT World Extreme Cagefighting® bantamweight star Miguel Angel Torres will be recognized by his hometown of East Chicago, Ind. on Friday, June 4. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/wec_star_to_be_honored_in_home_town/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/wec_star_to_be_honored_in_home_town/ Thu, 20 May 2010 13:46:16 MDT A glance at the activities http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_114_fight_club_schedule_of_events/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_114_fight_club_schedule_of_events/ Wed, 19 May 2010 13:27:48 MDT All fighters who will compete in the STRIKEFORCE Challengers mixed martial arts (MMA) event this Friday, May 21, at Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., will weigh in the day before, Thursday, May 20 at The Game, located across the commons from the south entrance of the Rose Garden. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_weigh_in_in_portanland/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_weigh_in_in_portanland/ Wed, 19 May 2010 13:18:42 MDT An already loaded UFC® FAN EXPO™ just got some added firepower. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/four_grappling_superfights_featured_at_ufc_fan_expo/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/four_grappling_superfights_featured_at_ufc_fan_expo/ Wed, 19 May 2010 13:16:11 MDT The fight, which was featured on the non-televised undercard of last Saturday's STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery event, was an incredible game of human chess with both fighters displaying impressive grappling skills. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/beerbohm_vs_ribeiro_fight_to_stream_on_strikeforce_com_wednesday/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/beerbohm_vs_ribeiro_fight_to_stream_on_strikeforce_com_wednesday/ Wed, 19 May 2010 13:12:56 MDT Listen to today's national media conference call for UFC 114 with Dana White, Rampage and Evans. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/rampage_evans_get_into_heated_exchange_on_conference_call/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/rampage_evans_get_into_heated_exchange_on_conference_call/ Wed, 19 May 2010 13:08:18 MDT Las Vegas, NV – UFC President Dana White will officially welcome fans to the second UFC® FAN EXPO™ on Friday, May 28 at 12PM PT during his keynote speech scheduled for the main stage inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_president_to_give_keynot_at_fan_expo/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_president_to_give_keynot_at_fan_expo/ Tue, 18 May 2010 15:25:58 MDT World Extreme Cagefighting® lightweight star Anthony Pettis will be honored by the Milwaukee Brewers during the team’s Major League Baseball game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:10 PM CT. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/wec_fighter_to_toss_first_pitch_at_brewers_game/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/wec_fighter_to_toss_first_pitch_at_brewers_game/ Tue, 18 May 2010 15:22:32 MDT Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (5-0) will square off with fellow undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) heavyweight Ron “The Monster” Sparks (5-0) when STRIKEFORCE hits Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday, June 16. DREAM welterweight champion Marius “The Whitemare” Zaromskis (13-4) will face Evangelista Cyborg (17-13) in a featured welterweight (170 pounds) contest. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/fights_added_to_strikeforce_la_june_16/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/fights_added_to_strikeforce_la_june_16/ Tue, 18 May 2010 15:19:48 MDT Alistair “The Demolition Man’’ Overeem lived up to his nickname and his billing as one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the world on Saturday as he easily retained his STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Championship with a 3:40, first-round knockout over Brett Rogers in the main event of an action-packed mixed martial arts card before 8,136 enthusiastic fans who turned out for “STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery” at Scottrade Center on SHOWTIME®. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/overreem_overwhelms_rogers/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/overreem_overwhelms_rogers/ Tue, 18 May 2010 15:01:46 MDT Las Vegas, NV (USA) - For the first time ever, just as UFC(r) light heavyweight rivals Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans enter the Octagon(tm) and touch gloves, Roku users all over the country will be able to see what happens next and who emerges the winner of this ultimate grudge-match live on TV via their Roku streaming video player. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_fights_live_on_roku_starting_with_114/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_fights_live_on_roku_starting_with_114/ Tue, 18 May 2010 14:48:44 MDT Finally the wait is over as Alistair Overeem returns to STRIKEFORCE to defend his Heavyweight title against Brett "The Grim" Rogers. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_heavy_artillery_predictions/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_heavy_artillery_predictions/ Sat, 15 May 2010 02:44:30 MDT The long wait is over, after signing a 4 fight, 3 guaranteed contract with STRIKEFORCE it took a while for Joey Villasenor to get his first fight with the organization. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/villasenor_to_make_strikeforce_debut_tonight/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/villasenor_to_make_strikeforce_debut_tonight/ Sat, 15 May 2010 02:43:26 MDT Oregon's own middleweight (185 pounds) MMA superstar and former Olympic wrestling silver medalist Matt "The Law" Lindland (21-7) will return to the cage to face "King" Kevin Casey (3-1) in the main event. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/former_olympian_to_participate_in_portland_media_workout/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/former_olympian_to_participate_in_portland_media_workout/ Sat, 15 May 2010 02:42:00 MDT Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) and NCM Fathom are teaming up again to bring the raw excitement of UFC events to local movie theaters with UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin, broadcast LIVE in high definition on Saturday, June 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/sold_out_ufc_event_to_be_shown_in_theatres_nationwide/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/sold_out_ufc_event_to_be_shown_in_theatres_nationwide/ Sat, 15 May 2010 02:40:08 MDT For the first time in the history of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the No. 1 male and female fighters in the world will step into the cage on the same night as the top men's heavyweight and pound-for-pound great, Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko (31-1), and STRIKEFORCE Women's World Middleweight (145 pounds) Champion Cris Cyborg (9-1) return to action at HP Pavilion here on Saturday, June 26. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/fedor_to_fight_cyborg_in_historic_mma_event/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/fedor_to_fight_cyborg_in_historic_mma_event/ Sat, 15 May 2010 02:38:13 MDT The bitter rivalry between former UFC® light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans can no longer be contained inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_announces_closed_circuit_viewing_for_114_rampage_vs_evans/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_announces_closed_circuit_viewing_for_114_rampage_vs_evans/ Sat, 15 May 2010 02:35:47 MDT A stacked "STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery'' 12-bout card will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT. Doors open at 6 o’clock. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_st_louis_heavy_artillery_card_and_pics/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_st_louis_heavy_artillery_card_and_pics/ Sat, 15 May 2010 02:33:40 MDT STRIKEFORCE stars Brett Rogers and Jesse Finney (in Cardinals' jersey) threw out the ceremonial first pitches before Thursday's Cardinals-Houston Astros game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/stee_rike_force_rogers_and_finney_throw_out_the_first_pitch_in_st_louis/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/stee_rike_force_rogers_and_finney_throw_out_the_first_pitch_in_st_louis/ Fri, 14 May 2010 13:01:45 MDT DALLAS (May 13, 2010) HDNet will feature LIVE coverage of "HDNet Fights: Mark Burnett Presents King of the Cage - Honor" from the Inn of the Mountain Gods in New Mexico this Friday, May 14 at 10:00 p.m. ET. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/hd_net_to_broadcast_king_of_the_cage/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/hd_net_to_broadcast_king_of_the_cage/ Fri, 14 May 2010 12:34:57 MDT Overeem and Rogers will make a guest appearance on MMA Live on ESPN2 this Thursday to discuss their highly anticipated showdown for Overeem's STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Championship at this Saturday's STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery event at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforcess_overeem_and_rogers_to_be_on_espn2/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforcess_overeem_and_rogers_to_be_on_espn2/ Thu, 13 May 2010 13:23:48 MDT Six of the fighters who will compete on this Saturday’s stacked mixed martial arts event at Scottrade Center, including hard-hitting Brett “The Grim” Rogers, who will challenge STRIKEFORCE heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem in the STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery main event, participated in an open media workout Wednesday at Finney’s MMA here. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_st_louis_workout_photos_and_quotes/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_st_louis_workout_photos_and_quotes/ Thu, 13 May 2010 13:18:49 MDT One day before America watches fireworks to celebrate their independence, the biggest heavyweight title fight ever will go off in Las Vegas as Ultimate Fighting Championship® heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to defend his heavyweight championship against interim title holder Shane Carwin at UFC® 116: LESNAR vs CARWIN, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, July 3. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/brocks_back/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/brocks_back/ Wed, 12 May 2010 14:03:39 MDT Popular, unbeaten welterweight Jesse Finney (5-0) of St. Louis will try to cash in against Justin DeMoney (14-2-1) of Ottumwa, Idaho, in the top non-televised undercard fight when Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) returns to The Gateway City with STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery at Scottrade Center this Saturday, May 15. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/saturdays_strikeforce_card_has_local_flavor/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/saturdays_strikeforce_card_has_local_flavor/ Wed, 12 May 2010 13:44:40 MDT The event will be televised live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikforce_st_louis_reminder/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikforce_st_louis_reminder/ Wed, 12 May 2010 13:40:26 MDT Here are the Vegas betting odds for this Saturday nights UFC 113 card. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_113_betting_odds_and_predictions/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_113_betting_odds_and_predictions/ Fri, 7 May 2010 14:15:04 MDT After months of anticipation, the world’s No. 1 heavyweight and pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-1), will make his eagerly awaited return to the cage to face two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and top-ranked superstar Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/fedor_to_face_wordum_june_26/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/fedor_to_face_wordum_june_26/ Wed, 5 May 2010 19:05:21 MDT One day before America watches fireworks to celebrate their independence, the biggest heavyweight title fight ever will go off in Las Vegas as Ultimate Fighting Championship(r) heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to defend his heavyweight championship against interim title holder Shane Carwin at UFC(r) 116: LESNAR vs CARWIN, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, July 3. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/brock_is_back/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/brock_is_back/ Wed, 5 May 2010 18:41:07 MDT In a clash of explosive light heavyweights (205 pounds), Antwain "The Juggernaut" Britt (11-3) will collide with Rafael "Feijao'' Cavalcante (8-2) at STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Saturday, May 15. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/new_fight_added_to_strikeforce_st_louis_card/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/new_fight_added_to_strikeforce_st_louis_card/ Mon, 3 May 2010 17:48:28 MDT Knockout artist "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler (17-5) will collide with former STRIKEFORCE Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) Champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral (35-8) at a catch weight of 195 pounds in the main event when STRIKEFORCE Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) hits Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, Calif. on Wednesday, June 16. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/sobral_to_face_lawler_in_strikeforce_main_event_june_16/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/sobral_to_face_lawler_in_strikeforce_main_event_june_16/ Mon, 3 May 2010 17:46:16 MDT Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski (15-7) will face with Antonio "Big Foot" Silva (13-2) in a featured heavyweight bout. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/listen_to_the_national_media_conference/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/listen_to_the_national_media_conference/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:12:16 MDT Sometimes in the middle of a mixed martial arts bout, a good old fashioned fight breaks out. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/catch_the_replay_of_aldo_vs_faber/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/catch_the_replay_of_aldo_vs_faber/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:40:02 MDT Two of the most celebrated alumni from The Ultimate Fighter® will finally meet inside the Octagon™ in the live finale of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz” on Saturday. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/hamill_vs_jardine_in_spike_tvs_the_ultimate_fighter/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/hamill_vs_jardine_in_spike_tvs_the_ultimate_fighter/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:14:50 MDT Lightweight: Anthony Pettis (-650) vs. Alex Karalexis (+425) http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/preliminary_card_results_from_wec_48/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/preliminary_card_results_from_wec_48/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:50:24 MDT This is the best card the WEC has ever put on top to bottom, lead by Jose Aldo vs. Urijah Faber, the face of the WEC. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/wec_48_predictions_and_betting_lines/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/wec_48_predictions_and_betting_lines/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:00:22 MDT Tonight the UFC will take over and produce the first PPV for the WEC. At first glance it will not event look or feel like a WEC event with all the production, ring announcers and TV analysts being from the UFC. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/is_wec_worth_ppv/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/is_wec_worth_ppv/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:58:28 MDT Former Rickson Gracie protégé and highly confident middleweight (185 pounds) “King” Kevin Casey (3-1) of Los Angeles will face the toughest test of his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career when he faces former Olympic wrestling silver medalist and MMA superstar Matt “The Law” Lindland (21-7) of Oregon City, Ore., in the STRIKEFORCE Challengers main event at Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Ore. on Friday, May 21. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/bout_added_to_may_21_strikeforce_card/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/bout_added_to_may_21_strikeforce_card/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:56:50 MDT Middleweight (185 pound) superstar and 2008 DREAM Grand Prix tournament runner up "Jacare" Souza (11-2) will collide with hard-hitting sensation Joey Villasenor (27-6) in another featured bout. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/abqs_villasenor_on_strikeforce_card/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/abqs_villasenor_on_strikeforce_card/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:51:09 MDT Shine International today announced it has sold Pan-Asian rights for STRIKEFORCE®, one of the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions, to Tiger Gate Entertainment. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_hits_asian_tv/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/strikeforce_hits_asian_tv/ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:47:57 MDT The UFC(r) today announced it is teaming up with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas to release 10 Limited Edition UFC Chevrolet Camaros. The very first car, "#1" will be auctioned to benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes fund, a charity dedicated to providing financial support for the dependents of United States military personnel lost in performance of their duty. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_releases_custom_camaro_to_benefit_intrepid_fallen_heroes_fund/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/ufc_releases_custom_camaro_to_benefit_intrepid_fallen_heroes_fund/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:55:54 MDT As the world prepares for the most anticipated featherweight title fight in the history of mixed martial arts, ALDO VS. FABER live on Pay-Per-View Saturday, April 24 at 10pm ET/7pm PT, fans will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the fighters as they prepare for this epic bout. http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/countdown_to_aldo_vs_faber/ http://1017theteam.com/blog/view/article/countdown_to_aldo_vs_faber/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:15:19 MDT