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February 10, 2008

MMA Blogosphere Showcase (Week 4)

This week's entries include a look at Zuffa's (the parent company of the UFC) financial status, an analysis of the resurgence of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the UFC, a one-on-one interview with Diego Sanchez, quotes from state athletic commissions where MMA is still not sanctioned, an examination of fighters who dodge tough competition, and an interview with Lesnar-Mir referee Steve Mazzagatti.

Let's get right to the entries:

-- Adam Swift, MMAPayout.com: Zuffa sale rumor goes public and Ghosts of Mergers and Acquisitions Past, Present, and Future

-- Jesse Holland, MMAMania.com: Their worst Nightmare: Exclusive interview with UFC welterweight Diego Sanchez (highly recommended Q&A)

-- Billy Gamble, Fight Tube: Is MMA legal in your state? (quotes from a number of Athletic Commissions)

-- Josh Stein, MMAOpinion.com: Respect the belt: The resurgence of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

-- Adam Barker, TKOExtreme.com: How much autonomy?

-- (Added Monday) Dann Stupp, MMAJunkie.com: Q&A: Referee Steve Mazzagatti discusses Lesnar-Mir fight

If you are a MMA blogger and you would like your work featured here, please e-mail me at pramit.mohapatra@gmail.com and put "Sun cooperative" in the subject line.

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Kevin Richardson has been a fan of mixed martial arts competition ever since UFC 3, when 600-pound sumo wrestler Emmanuel Yarborough was beaten by Keith Hackney. Kevin will cover the world of MMA — in Baltimore, nationally and internationally. He plans to take readers into the locker rooms and MMA schools, where they'll hear from local fighters and trainers. If you have a news tip or suggestions for the blog, please e-mail him.

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