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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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About the blogger
Mark Chalifoux covered his first MMA event at UFC 68 in Columbus, Ohio. Since that night, he’s been hooked on the sport. He is based in Cincinnati and also works in sports talk radio. He’s written for the Athens News, ESPN.com, SI.com, The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Chalifoux Family Christmas Newsletter.

Pramit Mohapatra, who currently runs FightTicker.com, previously authored this blog.
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