"SAVE YOUR RAGE FOR THE CAGE"

With Governor Patterson announcing a 52 million dollar cut in the NY State budget, AM4MMA believes this will lead to the LEGALIZATION of MMA in New York State. In a state where gas has dropped to just over 2 bucks a gallon and yet that will still be too much with the unemployment rate rising, the state needs help. What better salvation then Legalizing a sport that draws millions upon millions to the local economy. AM4MMA believes that a poor economy will aid in getting MMA to its ultimate goal of having an event in Madison Square Garden.

AM4MMA is proud to introduce Anthony "Slim Assassin" Criscione to the site. Anthony is 12 years old and a huge MMA fan. He will be writing a review of all MMA fights and will be using the following grading system:

KO=WOW, what a fight, very exciting, missed nothing, WORTH SEEING AGAIN.
TKO=Almost there, but lacking something, not sure what.
Rear Naked Choke=Clever attempt, had potential but lacking a lot.
Split Decision=Very weak attempt at MMA
Tapout= So boring I really could not take anymore, so I tapped out.

Please check back often to see MMA through youthful eyes.

The much anticipated fight between UFC Legend Ken Shamrock didn't take place due to a pre-fight injury. The injury to Shamrock resulted in 6-7 stitches to his eye. The athletic commission prevented Shamrock from fighting against Slice.

However, what took place instead was not a surprise to AM4MMA. Kimbo accepted a fight with an ex season 2 TUF alum on short notice and was tremendously embarrassed in front of his Florida fans. The fight was stopped in 14 seconds of the first round.

If Kimbo struggled through this fight, how would he really have faired against Legendary fighter Ken Shamrock?

KJ Noons has been stripped of his EliteXC lightweight title. The announcement was confirmed by EliteXC Head of Fight Operations, Jeremy Lappen.

The main reason EliteXC took this action, was due to Noons’ reluctance to defend his belt against leading 160-pound contender Nick Diaz.

The November issue of FIGHT! will have an article published. The article was written by the founders of AM4MMA. This article discusses the state of MMA in New York and the LEGALIZATION process. Please show your support of AM4MMA and order your subscription today or go to your local Barnes and Noble and pick it up.

AM4MMA strongly believes that MMA should be legalized in NY so that the following underground clubs are minimal. AM4MMA is not suggesting that MMA should be made legal to prevent illegal activity but rather to promote the positive side of the sport. Underground clubs mean very few rules, the legalization of MMA means rules which will protect the fighter and the integrity of the sport. These fight clubs have existed for years, FOX is suggesting that these clubs exist solely because MMA is illegal, AM4MMA believes that these underground fights will not only exist if MMA is legalized but will probably increase to serve as a minor league system to the big MMA companies until smaller companies are created. LEGALIZATION of MMA everywhere is the only thing that will promote and protect the sport and will promote small legit companies to serve as a minor league to the bigger MMA companies.

Former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner was found dead near Palo Verde, Calif. on Monday. He was 37 years old. This was confirmed by his management company to MMAWeekly.com.

What was supposed to be a routine trek into the desert to “cleanse” himself, turned to be deadly for Tanner. It was something that he had done numerous times over the years. What is believed to have taken place is that Evan's motorcycle had run out of gas. Tanner went to walk out in 115- to 118-degree heat since he was miles away from his camp. It is believed that he succumbed to the heat.

Tanner will surely be missed in the MMA world as he was not just a fighter, but a person with a truly unique personality. His eclectic spirit and competitive persona will be a loss for the MMA community.

The law suit by the UFC against Hall Of Famer, Randy Couture has been settled quietly and outside of the courtroom. Apparently the UFC is has something up their sleeve as Couture vs. Lesnar has been officially announced. This fight will take place Novemeber 15,2008 at UFC 91. The "NATURAL" VS. The "FREAK" is what AM4MMA is billing this fight.

That's right Anger Management will be at the Vineyard this Saturday with a table set up so that you can sign our petition or support our cause by purchasing an AM Hat, Sticker or T-Shirt. Hope to see you there... Check out our EVENTS section for further details.

On September 6,2008 where are you going to watch "The Hammer" as he takes on Rich Franklin in Atlanta at UFC 88. You should be at the Vineyard's fight party in Washington Mills, NY. Please check out our events page for further details.