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Matt Hamill Interview

By Marlene Castaneda / November 29, 2007

It was obvious in the TUF III competition that given his natural ability and time with the right coaches and training partners this guy would be contender in the UFC’s LHW division. I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the greatest amateur wrestlers in MMA, Matt Hamill, a three time NCAA champion […]

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Gabe Ruediger Interview

By Marlene Castaneda / October 11, 2007

Introducing Gabe Ruediger: Gabe Ruediger is a long time friend and training partner. When I first met Gabe, I have to admit I didn`t like him too much, but I have he`s among my best friends now.Introducing Gabe Ruediger: Gabe Ruediger is a long time friend and training partner. When I first met Gabe, I […]

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Gabe Ruediger Interview

By Marlene Castaneda / October 11, 2007

Although he certainly gained the most notoriety for his TUF appearance, Gabe Ruediger has been a friend of OTM’s for years.OTM: We are here with Gabe Ruediger at the OnTheMat grand opening here in Huntington Beach Ca. So Gabe tell us what has been up, how’s training going? Gabe: Phenomenal, right now I’m with team […]

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Erik Paulson Interview

By Marlene Castaneda / September 10, 2007

We caught up with Eric at his new gym in Fullerton California to talk about his new school and perhaps a return to the ring. Mention the name Erik Paulson to any die-hard mixed martial arts fan and I bet they will all say the same thing: An old school fighter with wicked submissions that […]

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A look back at Shooto Japan at No Limits

By Marlene Castaneda / August 31, 2007

n Saturday August 18th the Shooto Japan was hailed simply as “The Arrival “by Promoter Jason Manley, and from the looks of it the fighters arrived at the No Limits MMA Center with an intent to let their fists bring the fury.On Saturday August 18th the Shooto Japan was hailed simply as “The Arrival “by […]

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A look back at Invincible Fights

By Marlene Castaneda / August 17, 2007

Fight Fans were treated to a heart pounding display of caged combat at Invincible 4: It’s all about the action on July 21, 2007.Fight Fans were treated to a heart pounding display of caged combat at Invincible 4: It’s all about the action on July 21, 2007.The Ontario Convention Center hosted a night of chock […]

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Anthony Johnson Interview

By Marlene Castaneda / August 15, 2007

Anthony Johnson Interview OTM: We are here with Anthony Johnson at the International MMA expo, so Anthony how’s the eye? It looks better? How is it? Johnson: It’s going good; I just had surgery so everything is almost 100%. Well right now I’m more like 70% so I have 3 more weeks and I will […]

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Anthony Johnson Interview

By Marlene Castaneda / August 15, 2007

(Editors note: Anthony Johnson’s UFC debut has been pushed back for undisclosed reasons) OTM: We first saw you when you were representing Chute Boxe USA in Pangaea Fights. And this past UFC fight night we saw you fight Chad Reiner. You look really good in that octagon, what do you attribute that to? Anthony: Well […]

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Fight Girls Episodes 4 and 5 recaps

By Marlene Castaneda / July 26, 2007

Fight Girls Episodes 4 and 5 recapsFight Girls Episode #4 If you thought Master Toddy would go easy on the girls who fought their way to Thailand, think again! Master Toddy makes sure the women donÕt forget their opponents are training hard to make sure they achieve a Thai victory, making them drill their front […]

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Josh Barnett Interview

By Marlene Castaneda / July 25, 2007

Undeniably one of the top fighters in the World right now, but the question is where will Josh fight next?OTM: Josh what’s new with you? How’s training? Any fights coming up? Josh: No fights quite yet, but I’m working on something. I’m a free agent right now. I don’t have a contract with anybody, but […]

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