Video Interview with Strikeforce Fighter Jorge Gurgel

In addition to my video interview with Marcus Davis and Dustin Hazelett, I was also able to interview the man behind the JG MMA Academy himself, Jorge Gurgel.

Gurgel took the time to speak with me about his upcoming fight against KJ Noons as well as switching up his training camp and doing the entire camp at his home gym.

To see the interview, visit Pro MMA Now.

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Video Interview with UFC Fighter Dustin Hazelett

In addition to my video interview with UFC fighter Marcus Davis, I also recently had the chance to speak with UFC fighter Dustin Hazelett, who will face Rick Story at this weekend's UFC 117 event.

To check out my interview with Hazelett, visit Pro MMA Now.


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Video Interview with UFC Fighter Marcus Davis

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to catch up with UFC fighter "The Irish Hand Grenade" Marcus Davis. Davis spoke to me about his upcoming fight against Nate Diaz, what it means to be fighting in Boston, and what he thinks about his opponent.

I was also able to speak with Jorge Gurgel and Dustin Hazelett - those interviews will be posted in the coming days.

To check out my interview with Davis, visit Pro MMA Now.

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The Matthew Wellington Group

The Matthew Wellington Group is a sports management firm based in Lexington, KY and founded by myself and Lee Jacobs. We focus on the management and representation of professional and amateur mixed martial artists and consulting for local promotions.

For information on our fighters, sponsors, and corporate clients, visit our website, MWGmma.com.

You can also follow us on Twitter, @MWGroupLLC, and connect with us on Facebook.

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The Cageside Beat Update

My radio show, The Cageside Beat, the official radio show of ProMMAnow.com is continuing to bring MMA fans some of the best interviews and commentary out there. We have been lucky enough to continue to enjoy some great guests such as Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, Danny "Boy" Downes (who stepped in on just a few days notice to fight Chris Horodecki in the WEC), and Zoila Frausto, one of the fastest up and coming women's fighters in MMA. Check out each of their episodes on the embedded player in the sidebar, or click on the links below.

Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal

Danny "Boy" Downes

Zoila Frausto

For an extra treat, follow the jump to see a highlight video of Zoila's dominant win over Rosi Sexton at a recent Bellator MMA event in Louisville, KY.
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The Cageside Beat Episode Recaps

In the time since my last post here on Previously Viewed, there has been a lot going on, one of which is the continued success of my radio show, The Cageside Beat, the official radio show of Pro MMA Now.

Take some time and check out some recent episodes we've had. All episodes are available for free download on The Cageside Beat. You can also subscribe to The Cageside Beat (for free) on iTunes. Also, make sure to check out The Cageside Beat on Twitter, @CagesideBeat.

Follow the jump for some of our recent episodes.

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Chad Hinton and Thomas Campbell

"Showdown" Joe Ferraro

Mark Crawn

Eliot Marshall



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The Cageside Beat February 25, 2010: Roger Bowling

On the newest episode of The Cageside Beat, the official radio show of Pro MMA Now, we will be joined by MMA Big Show welterweight champ and recent Strikeforce signee Roger Bowling. This episode is sponsored by Silver Star Casting Company: Built for Champions.

The show is happening Thursday night (Feb 25) at 10 PM ET. Make sure to tune in, and take some time to subscribe to The Cageside Beat (for free) on iTunes.

For all of the details on how to tune in to the new episode, head over to Pro MMA Now. You will also find last week's episode featuring UFC fighter Matt Brown.

Enjoy.

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Pro MMA Now UFC 110 Pick 'Em Contest Sponsored By Silver Star

Pro MMA Now and Silver Star have teamed up yet again to bring you another great UFC pick 'em contest, this time, for the upcoming UFC 110 event.

Five winners will each receive his/her own Wanderlei Silva signature shirt.

For full details on the contest, head over to Pro MMA Now.

Entries will be accepted until 8 PM ET on Saturday. Make sure to enter for your chance to win!

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The Cageside Beat February 18, 2010: UFC Fighter Matt "The Immortal" Brown

The Cageside Beat is back tomorrow night, Thursday February 18, with another great episode. Tomorrow's night episode will feature UFC fighter Matt "The Immortal" Brown. To find out details on how to tune in, download previous episodes and check out info on the show, head over to Pro MMA Now.

Also, The Cageside Beat is now on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace. Check the links in the far right column here at PreviouslyViewed to find out how to connect with us on these popular social networks.

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Silver Star Expands Product Offering With New MMA Gloves

Silver Star is a name that has popped up a lot here on PreviouslyViewed and on various MMA blogs and websites around the world. They sponsor a number of the top-level fighters in MMA today and have released some of the most popular products out there, including their line of excellent signature shirts.

However, Silver Star has taken their game to the next level with the release of MMA fight gloves. I recently published a press release sent to me by Silver Star. To read up on the gloves, head over to the release on Pro MMA Now.

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My product review of Brandon Quick's "Chokes" app for the iPhone

From time to time I have the opportunity to review some great products from generous companies like BudoVideos and Victory Belt.

Normally the products I review are instructional books or DVDs, but recently I had the opportunity to review something new - an iPhone application on chokes from my friend Brandon "Never Quit" Quick.

It's a great product and has potential for some excellent application - it's also a very cost-effective training supplement for anyone that trains BJJ or MMA.

Head over to Pro MMA Now to check out my review.

Take a look at iTunes to purchase Chokes. At just $2.99 (plus tax), it's a steal.

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Kentucky Fighter Chad Corvin Signs With UFC

Although it is no longer breaking news, this is something worth checking out in case you haven't seen it yet. Kentucky fighter Chad Corvin has signed a contract with the UFC. Chad spoke exclusively to me for a release I originally published on Pro MMA Now.

Readers of PreviouslyViewed should be familiar with Chad as I was able to complete some interviews with him before and after his last fight with the Florida-based XFC.

Head over to Pro MMA Now to check out what Chad and his trainer had to say about Chad signing with the UFC and what kind of effect he'll have on the UFC heavyweight division. The post also includes a video of one of Chad's recent fights with Rico Hattingh. Don't blink, it doesn't last long.

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The Cageside Beat Recaps and Updates

As any of you regular readers may have noticed, I've been on a bit of a hiatus from Previously Viewed over the past month or so. No big reason, just that things have been busy. Getting used to the new format at Pro MMA Now, taking care of things with The Cageside Beat, and a few other things that will be revealed soon.

As far as The Cageside Beat goes, we've had more great guests on our show and some exciting episodes. You can always listen to the shows on the embedded player in the column on the right here at PreviouslyViewed, and to download the individual episodes, click the links below.

Additionally, The Cageside Beat is now on iTunes, so head over there to subscribe to our show (for free) and automatically download new episodes as they are archived.

In the meantime, feel free to listen to and download the following episodes.

January 21, 2010: Luke and Charis Burrett of Silver Star.

January 28, 2010: WEC Octagon girl Brittney Palmer.

February 4, 2010: Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports.

Also, coming up tomorrow night, February 11, is UFC fighter Eliot "The Fire" Marshall. Make sure to tune in Thursday night at 10 PM ET.

Coming up on February 18, we will be joined by UFC fighter Matt "The Immortal" Brown.

Enjoy.

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