PUBLIC MARKS from da1prophet with tag mma

It was the strangest superfight of the 70's, yet was also the first time a mixed martial arts event captured the attention of the American public. The Prophet looks at the story behind the Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki boxer/wrestler fight.

The ink is barely dry on the UFC's deal to buy PRIDE and the Prophet has already compiled a list of 8 fighters who'd benefit from a change in scenery. Read his list of who should be moved to boost their career and maximize the success of the respective promotions...

With the UFC's purchase of the Japanese MMA organization PRIDE all but a done deal, the Prophet considers what steps need to be taken to make it work. The union has the potential to make a ton of money and solidify MMA as a "legit" sport but it has to be done right.

Chuck Liddell faces the toughest challenge to his UFC Light Heavyweight Title reign on May 26 in Las Vegas against recent PRIDE transplant Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Jackson is not only a bad dude, but the last guy to defeat "The Iceman". The Prophet gives you the details of the fight, along with his prediction of who'll be standing and why....

PRIDE's 2/24 event held in Las Vegas is being called one of the best MMA events ever. It had a fight that will easily win fight of the year, and could be the best MMA fight ever. It had exciting fights and amazing upsets top to bottom, and will be remembered by fans for years to come. Unfortunately, putting on such a great show may have actually hurt the value of the organization to a potential buyer like the UFC...

The worst in boxing and MMA ring entrance music

Showtime's Elite XC MMA promotion made its television debut on Saturday night. To the surprise of everyone, the matchup between Gina Carano and Julie Kedzie was the best match on the card and could very well put women's MMA on the map in the United States.

Mirko tells Croatian TV that his ring entrance at UFC 67 to the PRIDE theme song was "his idea". The Prophet's not buying it...

PRIDE OWGP champion and one of the best heavywight MMA fighters in the world, Mirko "Cro Cop" Fillipovic makes his UFC debut on Saturday night. Its supposed to be a showcase bout for the Croatian star but is an upset in the making?