'Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg' ratings average 561K viewers

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/1/1968769/strikeforce-diaz-vs-cyborg-ratings-average-561k-viewers

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New York is sanctioning an amateur MMA event

A funny thing about the MMA ban in New York - it specifically doesn't cover amateur events. That didn't stop the city from cracking down on any venue holding events, threatening to revoke liquor licenses and all that jazz. It's been a decade since anyone has even bothered to try and run a proper sanctioned amateur event, but now TNT Fight Series are giving it a go. How's that turning out?

The TNT Fight Series, is set to take place this May in Tonawanda, New York, just north of Buffalo and will be sanctioned under the USMTA. The USMTA is one of the organizations that New York State allows to regulate “martial arts” competitions, which amateur MMA falls under according to the legal definition of the term. Many sanctioning bodies have known that they can regulate amateur MMA shows but have been intimidated by possible conflicts with state and local authorities. Yet, according to Herbert, convincing the USMTA to sanction his event was no great effort.
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When Herbert was forced to approach the state athletic commission, where the everyone thought the real conflict would lay, there appeared to be no big fuss. While Herbert felt that “easy” was the wrong word to describe the process, he did say that “they’ve been cooperative.”

“They’ve given us the green light for everything, provided we abide by the rules of the sanctioning body,” Herbert said of the State Athletic Commission. “They told us they would have to let officials in our town know what we were doing. So, they sent a letter to our local government warning them that there was a risk of rioting and all kinds of things that were not going to happen.”

Hey, sometimes these things happen in MMA.

Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/new-york-is-sanctioning-an-amateur-mma-event

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Panthers mull options at cornerback

It would not be a surprise if the Panthers poke around the thinning free-agent market at corner.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/03/31/panthers-mull-options-at-cornerback

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Fit with Manning will determine Broncos' RB depth

Everything the Broncos do the rest of the offseason is tied to Peyton Manning, including their philosophy regarding running backs. 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/03/30/fit-with-manning-will-determine-broncos-rb-depth

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AP source: No decision on appeal, Saints' coach

Decisions are still pending on a possible appeal of Sean Payton's suspension or the hiring of an interim coach, a source told the AP.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/03/29/ap-source-no-decision-on-appeal-saints-coach

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Tannehill works out for NFL scouts

Ryan Tannehill could be a top-10 pick in next month's NFL draft, less than two years after lining up as a receiver for Texas A&M.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/03/30/tannehill-works-out-for-nfl-scouts

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Sergei Kharitonov would fight Aleksander Emelianenko

Sergei Kharitonov seems to have landed on his feet after getting dropped from Strikeforce during the Great Golden Glory Purge of 2011. His management has taken care of him, bringing him in for their United Glory card last week. He'll also be returning at the next Golden Glory event in May, and made it clear that he'd be happy to consider a fight against his recent internet beef nemesis, Aleksander Emelianenko:

The athlete denied that the next battle will mixed style with Alexander Emelianenko, with whom he recently had serious conflict. "From Alexander I to fight right now, even in the locker room - said Kharitonov. - But seriously, it is not known with whom I compete in MMA. If there are suggestions from his camp, we will consider. If the conditions suit both sides, then why not. Personally, I am ready to meet with Alexander Emelianenko, or, for example, Mohammed Malikov."

You may remember there was a little spat between Sergei and Aleks - Sergei called Aleks a
homeless leech with hepatitis and Aleks replied by swiftboating Sergei's military rep and offering to bet a finger on the outcome of a hep test. Sadly, Kharitonov never accepted AE's digit slicing challenge. But on the plus side it doesn't sound like the hep thing has closed the door on a potential fight between the two. Oh, unregulated world of Russian combat sports. You so crazy.

Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/sergei-kharitonov-would-fight-aleksander-emelianenko

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