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2008-03-13
This Thursday get a double dose of wrestling bone-crunching action and chat as the latest show from the KocoSports.com radio network hits the air.
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Kocosports.com Newswire #11
2007-08-26
Kocosports.com Newswire # 11
Kocosports.com Newswire goes Blogging
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Sale at The Combat Shop
Kocosports.net Launch Party Sale is going on right now at www.thecombatshop.com 8/26/2007 1:02 AM
Knock Out Radio w/ Randy Harris & Benjamin Glossop
MMA Radio Show; 5 Nights a Week from 11-midnight Eastern.
6/14/2007 7:17 AM
6/14/2007 7:17 AM
MMA WFC Live Radio Coming Soon!
The MMA WFC (Mixed Martial Arts World Fighting Championships) will begin broadcasting WFC live Radio on September 3rd @ 10pm Mon-Fri all over the world via the worldwide web. I'm your host (Cliff Nees) and i will be joined by several different co-hosts during the week.
We have joined forces with KNOCKOUTRADIO.com, KOCOSPORTS.com, TSN13.com and Randy Harris from the "Talking sports with Randy Harris" show. You can join my show and listen live by going to MMAWFC.com or KNOCKOUTRADIO.com. Come join us live September 3rd and chat with the hosts during the show in the Ryan Bennett chat room on TSN13.com.
If you are interested in advertising on WFC Live Radio I still have a few spots open at an introductory rate.
Contact me today for complete details.
Cliff Nees
The MMA WFC (Mixed Martial Arts World Fighting Championships) will begin broadcasting WFC live Radio on September 3rd @ 10pm Mon-Fri all over the world via the worldwide web. I'm your host (Cliff Nees) and i will be joined by several different co-hosts during the week.
We have joined forces with KNOCKOUTRADIO.com, KOCOSPORTS.com, TSN13.com and Randy Harris from the "Talking sports with Randy Harris" show. You can join my show and listen live by going to MMAWFC.com or KNOCKOUTRADIO.com. Come join us live September 3rd and chat with the hosts during the show in the Ryan Bennett chat room on TSN13.com.
If you are interested in advertising on WFC Live Radio I still have a few spots open at an introductory rate.
Contact me today for complete details.
Cliff Nees
8/26/2007 8:02 AM
ACW - Combat Recap Episode 16 (Video)
List of Matches for Download:
Nooie Lee vs. dany only
Sideshow vs. Scott Commodity
Shan Hill vs. Vordell Walker
Bruce Santee vs. Scott Commodity
Shan Hill vs. David Mercury
DIK (C) vs. Swyft/Cujo
Swyft/Cujo vs. The New Movement
Bruce Santee vs. David Mercury - Heavyweight Title Match
8/26/2007 1:04 AM
Nooie Lee vs. dany only
Sideshow vs. Scott Commodity
Shan Hill vs. Vordell Walker
Bruce Santee vs. Scott Commodity
Shan Hill vs. David Mercury
DIK (C) vs. Swyft/Cujo
Swyft/Cujo vs. The New Movement
Bruce Santee vs. David Mercury - Heavyweight Title Match
8/26/2007 1:04 AM
Knock Out Radio #83 (Audio)
Benjamin Glossop interviews Jeff Curran 8/26/2007 1:14 AM
Knock Out Radio #82 (Audio)
Interview with Tap Out’s Sunshine 8/26/2007 1:13 AM
Knock Out Radio #81 (Audio)
Benjamin Glossop interviews WCL’s Dan Rawling 8/26/2007 1:12 AM
The Whole Effin Show #19 (Audio)
Joey Numbers & boom Boom break down the week in Wrestling and interview PCW’s Kyle Davis 8/26/2007 1:09 AM
Knock Out Radio #80 (Audio)
MMA HOF Talk & Gabriel Gonzaga 8/26/2007 1:07 AM
UFC 74 "Respect" - Full Results - Las Vegas, Nevada
-Georges St. Pierre def. Josh Koscheck via Unanimous Decision after 3 Rounds.
-Randy Couture (c) def. Gabriel Gonzaga via TKO (strikes) in Round 3 to retain the UFC HW Title. 8/26/2007 8:01 AM
-Randy Couture (c) def. Gabriel Gonzaga via TKO (strikes) in Round 3 to retain the UFC HW Title. 8/26/2007 8:01 AM
Report: Brock Lesnar could sign with UFC and debut in December
The Figure Four Weekly is reporting that Brock Lesnar could possibly sign with UFC today in Las Vegas and debut in December. 8/26/2007 8:00 AM
Former UFC champ & PRIDE performer Kevin Radleman resists arrest
New details on former UFC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE veteran Kevin Randleman’s arrest last week have been brought to light by The Fight Network: 8/26/2007 7:58 AM
Injury Scraps Pulver from WEC Debut
Due to a knee injury suffered while training in Iowa last Friday, Jens “Lil’ Evil” Pulver has been forced to withdraw from his World Extreme Cagefighting debut fight on September 5th against Cub Swanson. 8/26/2007 7:57 AM
Vera vs. Sylvia bout confirmed for UFC 77: Hostile Territory
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® HEADS TO CINCINNATI FOR UFC 77: HOSTILE TERRITORY
UFC® MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ANDERSON “THE SPIDER” SILVA vs. RICH “ACE” FRANKLIN
HEAVYWEIGHT FEATURE TIM “THE MAINE-IAC” SYLVIA vs. BRANDON “THE TRUTH” VERA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 LIVE FROM U.S. BANK ARENA
8/26/2007 7:55 AM
UFC® MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ANDERSON “THE SPIDER” SILVA vs. RICH “ACE” FRANKLIN
HEAVYWEIGHT FEATURE TIM “THE MAINE-IAC” SYLVIA vs. BRANDON “THE TRUTH” VERA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 LIVE FROM U.S. BANK ARENA
8/26/2007 7:55 AM
Josh Koscheck explains controversial racist comments about Matt Hughes
In a recent interview, top UFC Welterweight Josh Koscheck made some controversial comments about fellow 170 pounder Matt Hughes. 8/26/2007 7:54 AM
IFL Gains First European TV Sale
The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world’s number one team-based professional mixed martial arts league, and Alfred Haber Distribution (AHDI) today announced the addition of another three territories to their fast-growing international television network. 8/26/2007 7:53 AM
UFC Champion to take on PRIDE Champion at UFC 75 free on Spike TV
Spike TV will telecast “UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion,” its most star-studded fight card ever, including the network’s first-ever UFC® title fight, a unification bout between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and PRIDE’s 205-pound Champion Dan “Hollywood” Henderson, on Saturday, September 8 at 9:00 PM ET/PT 8/26/2007 7:53 AM
UFC Inks Wanderlei Silva; Brazilian legend set for December return
Former PRIDE Champion Wanderlei Silva - will be returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Octagon 8/26/2007 7:51 AM
IFL World Championship Rosters Announced
CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT ROSTERS ANNOUNCED AS SILVERBACKS LOOK TO DEFEND IFL TITLE VS. PITBULLS SEPTEMBER 20 IN FLORIDA 8/26/2007 7:49 AM
Bret Hart to return to WWE TV for Hart Foundation 2.0 angle
As previously posted, WWE is looking to bring the Hart Foundation 2.0 consisting of Nattie Neidhart, Harry Smith and Teddy Hart up to the main roster soon and want Bret Hart to do an introductory angle for the group. 8/26/2007 7:49 AM
SummerSlam Notes: Original plan for Cena vs. Orton and Triple H return
The Wrestling Observer is reporting the following notes regarding tomorrow night's SummerSlam PPV in East Rutherford, NJ: 8/26/2007 7:48 AM
Updated card for WWE SummerSlam PPV on Sunday
Here is the updated card for WWE SummerSlam on Sunday, August 26, live and only on Pay Per View from East Rutherford, New Jersey: 8/26/2007 7:47 AM
Smackdown Results - 8/24/07 - Columbia, SC (Batista/Finlay, more)
Just 48 hours before he challenges The Great Khali for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, Batista stepped into the ring to face Finlay on SmackDown Friday night. 8/26/2007 7:46 AM
World Wrestling Entertainment responds to the request from Congress
World Wrestling Entertainment has responded to the request it received from the Congressional Committee on Oversight and Government Reform seeking information on WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. 8/26/2007 7:45 AM
TNA iMPACT! Results - 8/23/07 (Kurt Angle vs. Steiner Brothers and more)
There are several major news items to report from Thursday’s “iMPACT!” broadcast on SpikeTV as TNA Wrestling heads towards the September 9 “No Surrender” Pay-Per-View event: 8/26/2007 2:06 AM
Follow up on Brock Lesnar's UFC comments
It is now being reported that what Lesnar was attemping to do with the interview is basically an angle and that he and UFC President Dana White are on the same page. It isn't believed he has signed a deal with UFC yet. 8/26/2007 2:05 AM
Update on WWE's trademark infringement lawsuit against Dale Gagner
Some new developments regarding World Wrestling Entertainment's current trademark infringement lawsuit against Dale Gagner's AWA Superstars promotion. 8/26/2007 2:03 AM
Brock Lesnar: I'll be at UFC 74, I'm tired of playing games
MMAWeekly.com has an article up featuring comments from former WWE star Brock Lesnar regarding his aspirations to sign a deal with UFC. Lesnar claims he will be at this Saturday's UFC 74 "Respect" event in Las Vegas. Here are some highlights from the interview: 8/26/2007 2:04 AM
Rey Mysterio on ''Fox News'': Said he has never taken steroids, & more
Rey Mysterio made an appearance on Fox News earlier today. Mysterio was asked about steroids and he said he had never taken them. 8/26/2007 2:01 AM
Updated schedule for Chris Jericho's "A Lions Tale" book tour this fall
PWInsider is reporting the following updated signing schedule for Chris Jericho's new book "A Lion's Tale" this fall:
October 25: Tampa, FL (Barnes & Noble)
October 26: Orlando, FL (Virgin Megastore)
and More... 8/26/2007 1:59 AM
October 25: Tampa, FL (Barnes & Noble)
October 26: Orlando, FL (Virgin Megastore)
and More... 8/26/2007 1:59 AM
SummerSlam match rumor, CM Punk's theme, & latest Billboard Top 10
Here is the latest Billboard Top 10 for Recreational Sports DVD's:
1. UFC 68: The Uprising 2. WWE: The Ladder Match 3. WWE: Vengeance 2007 4. WWE: Wrestlemania 23 5. WWE: One Night Stand 2007 6. 2001 FedEx Orange Bowl National Championship 7. NFL: Chicago Bears 2006 NFC Champions 8. NFL: New York Jets: The Complete History 9. NBA Champions 2006-2007: San Antonio Spurs 10. UFC 67: All Or Nothing 8/26/2007 1:57 AM
1. UFC 68: The Uprising 2. WWE: The Ladder Match 3. WWE: Vengeance 2007 4. WWE: Wrestlemania 23 5. WWE: One Night Stand 2007 6. 2001 FedEx Orange Bowl National Championship 7. NFL: Chicago Bears 2006 NFC Champions 8. NFL: New York Jets: The Complete History 9. NBA Champions 2006-2007: San Antonio Spurs 10. UFC 67: All Or Nothing 8/26/2007 1:57 AM
Extreme Expose in Playboy, RAW team moves to SD, Mick Foley news & more
ECW's Extreme Expose may do a group photo shoot for Playboy magazine in the editions leading up to WrestleMania 24. 8/26/2007 1:55 AM
Brock Lesnar & Dana White to play up "outsider heel" angle at UFC 74
The following is a note from Dave Meltzer's WrestlingObserver.com
I don't know if Brock Lesnar has signed with UFC or not, but he's in Las Vegas for Saturday's fight and what he's doing is an angle and he and Dana White are on the same page. 8/26/2007 7:58 AM
I don't know if Brock Lesnar has signed with UFC or not, but he's in Las Vegas for Saturday's fight and what he's doing is an angle and he and Dana White are on the same page. 8/26/2007 7:58 AM
Booker T. to sit in on both PPV and RAW producer meetings
As previously posted, Booker is close to signing a new three year deal with WWE. He has asked that his new deal allows him to sit on producers meetings, which are the meetings that take place before TV and PPV's where Vince goes over the scripts. 8/26/2007 1:49 AM
Major WWE star releasing very shocking and controversial book
Those who have seen Batista's book say it's "insane." It's sure to ruffle a few feathers in the WWE locker room. Batista has said time and time again that he's the most boring guy in the world, which sounds like it would make for a lackluster book, but as it turns out, he talks nonstop about who he hates and does not respect in the locker room in his book. 8/26/2007 1:48 AM
Former Olympian to leave WWE after Unforgiven PPV
Mark Henry's deal is about to expire and as of right now he is not entering negotiations to re-sign. 8/26/2007 1:47 AM
Big Vito Wins Title and XWE Announces Big Main Event Match
Big Vito (formerly of WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA) won the IWA InterContinental Title in Bayamon , Puerto Rico on August 18th using the old WCW mobster gimmick. He defeated Dominican wrestler El Bacano for the title. 8/26/2007 1:22 AM
The Two Sheds Review: RQW Clacton March 2005
THE TWO SHEDS REVIEW by Julian Radbourne 8/26/2007 1:20 AM
Samuel L. Jackson shares his thoughts on boxing's past and present
Samuel L. Jackson swings into theaters Friday with the release of Resurrecting the Champ, which stars the veteran actor as an aging homeless man who believes, and convinces a reporter, that he's noted boxer Bob Satterfield. The movie is based on a Los Angeles Times Magazine story by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer J.R. Moehringer. Jackson, who has appeared in more than 80 films, says the movie should appeal to a cross-section of viewers. 8/26/2007 1:19 AM
Dunne and Magee - The Irish can expect to toast a double
It may have escaped the notice of some but you would have to go back to the halcyon days of Barney Eastwood in the 1980s for the last time Irish boxing had such a buzz. 8/26/2007 1:18 AM
WBF America's Champion upsets "Contender" star in Philly
Super Middleweight prospect/journeyman Dafir Smith put himself in contention in a major way on August 24 in Philadelphia as he upset Jonathan Reid 34-6 who was a star on the Hit show The Contender! 8/26/2007 1:17 AM
Vargas-Mayorga conference call transcript
In one of the most highly anticipated grudge battles of the year, two-time world champion Fernando Vargas faces three-time world champion Ricardo Mayorga at a catch weight of 162 pounds on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Showtime pay-per-view. 8/26/2007 1:16 AM
Kocosports.com Newswire #10
2007-06-27
Kocosports.com Newswire # 10
Kocosports.com Newswire goes Blogging
In an effort to make our content available to our readers in the most convenient way possible, Kocosports.com, has recently implemented the use of RSS feeds and a number of web blogs. So make sure to subscribe to the Kocosports.com Newswire either by RSS or by adding us to the list of blogs & sites you check daily. 3/22/2007 1:03 AM
Knock Out Radio w/ Randy Harris & Benjamin Glossop
MMA Radio Show; 5 Nights a Week from 11-midnight Eastern.
Next Guest: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Evander Holyfield @ 11:15pm EST 6/14/2007 7:17 AM
Next Guest: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Evander Holyfield @ 11:15pm EST 6/14/2007 7:17 AM
The Whole Effin Show Tonight; Letter from Boom Boom about Benoit
Words cannot express the shock and outrage Joey and myself are going through in light of this recent events. I personally have never felt so sick over anything in pro wrestling in my life; I can honestly say that this most f'ed up thing I have ever seen in almost 20 years of being a wrestling fan. 6/26/2007 10:12 PM
Timeline of events chronicling WWE's final interactions with Benoit
Below is a detailed WWE/Chris Benoit timeline from Saturday to Monday: Saturday, June 23, 2007 Chris Benoit was scheduled to appear at the WWE SmackDown/ ECW live event in Beaumont, Texas 6/26/2007 10:12 PM
6/26 ECW Results: McMahon talks about the Benoit tribute
In a pre-recorded segment: Vince McMahon talked about last night's Chris Benoit Tribute show which aired 26 hours earlier. McMahon said he wouldn't mention Benoit's name further, and said tonight's show was a tribute to all affected by the terrible incident. Tonight is the first step in the heeling process. Tonight WWE superstars will do what they do best, entertain you. 6/26/2007 10:11 PM
Chris Benoit's history of domestic violence exposed
Before her grisly death, Chris Benoit's wife once told a judge that she was, "intimidated by threats of violence" from her 220 lb. husband. 6/26/2007 10:10 PM
WWE reschedules Corpus Christi, TX event, + Canadian tour postponed
American Bank Center has scheduled a new date for WWE Monday Night Raw. The event will be back in Corpus Christi at American Bank Center Arena on July 16th at 6:30pm. Tickets for the June 25th postponed date will still be honored. 6/26/2007 10:09 PM
Benoit may have believed family was 'better off in heaven': expert
Chris Benoit may have been so depressed that he believed his family would be “better off in heaven” when he allegedly murdered his wife and son before killing himself, says an expert on murder-suicide. 6/26/2007 10:08 PM
ESPN Reveals More About The Benoit Family Situation
Georgia District Attorney Scott Ballard was interviewed by ESPN.com as part of a feature article on the Chris Benoit murder-suicide case. Ballard told the website that the text messages that have been mentioned previously as sent by Benoit (believed to be sent to WWE star Chavo Guerrero, who had just spent time with the family) stated that Nancy and Daniel Benoit were sick (believed to be sent after they were murdered) and a second noting the doors were open and the dogs were outside. 6/26/2007 10:07 PM
WWE Apologizing For Last Night’s Chris Benoit Tribute Show
TVWeek.com is reporting that WWE Head Vince McMahon will appear on tonight's ECW on Sci Fi Broadcast to address the Chris Benoit tragedy and offer a public apology for the company's three hour tribute to Chris Benoit, which aired live last night before the company is believed to have learned the details of the circumstances behind the deaths of Benoit and his family. 6/26/2007 10:07 PM
Reports Suggest Chris Benoit’s Personality Altered Prior To Incident
1wrestling.com's Bob Ryder has reported the following: "In speaking with close friends and confidants of Chris Benoit contacted this afternoon, apparently there were some warning signs that something was wrong with Benoit. Some of the information learned by 1Wrestling.com by colleagues and friends that did not want to be quoted: 'This wasn't roid rage, this was insanity. Roid rage doesn't last for 48 hours. There were signs that something was wrong. Stories have emerged that a year ago he became paranoid and believed he was being followed. He wouldn't let Nancy leave the house because he believed someone was out to get them'.... "Chris hated religion. He didn't believe in it. I cannot comprehend him putting bibles by the bodies. I am shocked." 6/26/2007 10:05 PM
WWE Cancels Canadian Tour So WWE Raw Can Return To Texas
WWE has canceled the tour of western Canada that was scheduled for July 14th-17th so that Raw can be held in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 16th. 6/26/2007 10:05 PM
Last Nights WWE Raw Not Airing In International Markets
Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com is reporting that World Wrestling Entertainment will not distribute their three hour Chris Benoit tribute show that aired last night on the USA Network to their international affiliates for airing. 6/26/2007 10:04 PM
WWE Issues Statement On Continuing Benoit Family Situation
World Wrestling Entertainment is stunned and saddened by the details released by local authorities concerning the double homicide-suicide involving Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son, Daniel. 6/26/2007 10:03 PM
Press Conference Notes On The Passing Of The Benoit Family
The lead investigator began the press conference. He says that yesterday they came to the home after receiving a call for a welfare check on his home. He missed some out of state work and they became concerned and asked for the check. Police found the bodies of Chris Benoit, Nancy and Daniel. They were all deceased. Autopsy’s were performed and it has been ruled a double homicide/suicide. 6/26/2007 10:03 PM
Georgia Bureau of Investigations - New information regarding Benoit family
Information has been leaked from GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigations) and they are currently working on the theory that Chris Benoit's wife killed their son Daniel, called Chris and told him to rush home because of an emergency which is why he missed last Sunday's Vengeance PPV. 6/26/2007 10:02 PM
Kryptonite Krunch #66: R.I.P The Benoit Family
Monday evening, I received an instant message from Koco Sports owner Dave Kocotos along the lines saying “are you sad about Benoit.” My first thoughts were that my friend was talking about Chris Benoit not making the scheduled appearance at WWE Vengeance. 6/26/2007 10:01 PM
WWE Shopzone Removes All Chris Benoit Merchandise
In light of the Benoit family tragedy, WWE’s Shopzone merchandise website has pulled all merchandise related to Chris Benoit. Searches for Benoit's name in the website's search engine are returned "discontinued." 6/26/2007 10:00 PM
Vince McMahon Seen As Backstage Leader & Notes On Tonight’s TV Tapings
The lack of an understandable explanation to the circumstances of the death of Chris, Nancy and Daniel Benoit has left virtually the entire wrestling community reeling. 6/26/2007 10:00 PM
King Booker & Queen Sharmell Comment On Chris Benoit’s Passing
There are no easy words at a time like this. We have already endured a difficult week, with the death of our beloved "Sensational Sherri", and now with the unfortunate news of the untimely passing of Chris Benoit and his family. My husband and I would first like to extend our thoughts and prayers to entire Benoit family, during this difficult period. 6/26/2007 9:59 PM
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Comments On Chris Benoit’s Passing
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Comments On Chris Benoit’s Passing 6/25 To my friend Chris Benoit R.I.P. I was sitting here at my computer when I got a call informing me of the death of Chris Benoit and his family. Other than saying that my thoughts go out to to his remaining family, I don't know what to say. Chris had just called me on Thursday to check on me as he has every week since my surgery and now days later I find out that he's gone. He was my friend. This hurts! This sucks!!!! Rest in peace my friend! Love you!- Shane 6/26/2007 9:58 PM
Benoit family deaths receive huge media coverage in the UK
The death of Chris Benoit has been covered here in the UK this morning, with the online versions of UK tabloids The Sun and The Mirror, as well as broadsheet The Guardian covering the story. Sky Sports News have also covered the story this morning, as have Radio 1 and numerous local news outlets. 6/26/2007 9:57 PM
Bret Hart & family comment on the passing of the Benoit family
Members of the Hart family wrestled with the sudden, tragic death of Chris Benoit yesterday. 6/26/2007 9:57 PM
Benoit's text messages had a "thank you and goodbye" theme
World Wrestling Entertainment is providing more details about the shocking turn of events leading to the deaths of Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and son Daniel. 6/26/2007 9:54 PM
Fayette D.A. Scott Ballard - Benoit details "are going to prove a little bizarre"
Details of the deaths of pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son may seem "a little bizarre" when released to the public, a prosecutor said. 6/26/2007 9:54 PM
Sheriff requests that WWE not release info on "curious text messages"
According to lead investigator Lt. Tommy Pope, of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, in Fayetteville, Ga., the deaths of WWE Superstar Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel were the result of a double murder-suicide, WWE.com has learned. 6/26/2007 9:52 PM
WWE Raw recap: Three hour Benoit tribute show; wrestlers speak
The show opens to a wide angle shot of an empty American Bank Center in Corpus Christy, Texas. Vince McMahon, abandoning his storylined death, stood alone in the ring and delivered the following message: "Good evening. Tonight this arena here in Corpus Christi, Texas would have been filled to capacity with enthousiatic WWE fans. Tonight's storyline was to have been the alleged demise of my character, Mr. McMahon. However, in reality, WWE superstar Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their son Daniel are dead. Their bodies were discovered this afternoon in their new, suburban, Atlanta home. The athourities are undergoing an investigation. We here in the WWE can only offer our condolences to the extended family of Chris Bennoit. And the only other thing we can do at this moment is, tonight, pay tribute to Chris Benoit. We will offer you some of the most memorable moments in Chris' professional life and you will hear, tonight, comments from his peers - those here, his fellow performers - those here, who loved Chris and admired him so much. So tonight will be a three hour tribute to one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time. Tonight, we pay tribute to Chris Benoit." 6/26/2007 9:49 PM
Benoit tragedy details - Chris Benoit was found dead in his weight room
Sources in the Fayette County Police Department are now working under the theory that Chris Benoit killed Nancy on Saturday, son Daniel on Sunday, and then killed himself earlier today. 6/26/2007 9:48 PM
Edmonton Mayor Bill Smith comments on Benoit family tragedy
The former mayor who declared Chris Benoit Day in Edmonton three years ago was stunned to hear that the hometown wrestling hero, his wife and son are dead. 6/26/2007 9:48 PM
WWE.com update - "Double murder-suicide from within the home"
"It has been ruled that the deaths of Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their son Daniel earlier today were the result of a double murder-suicide from within the home. WWE.com will have more as soon as it becomes available." 6/26/2007 9:47 PM
Benoit Update: Lt. Pope - "the instruments of death were located on scene"
Wrestling star Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and their 7-year-old son, Daniel, were found dead in their suburban Atlanta home Monday. The deaths are being investigated as a possible suicide and double homicide, authorities told ABC News. 6/26/2007 9:47 PM
MSNBC: "Investigators believe Benoit killed his wife & son, then himself"
Chris Benoit, his wife, and son were found dead Monday and police said they were investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide. 6/26/2007 9:46 PM
CNN reports Sheriff investigating Benoit deaths as a homicide
WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and son were found dead Monday and police said they were investigating the deaths as a homicide. 6/26/2007 9:45 PM
Vince McMahon Ends Storyline Death In Light Of Benoit Family Passing Away
As Raw started tonight from an empty arena in Corpus Christi, TX, WWE chairman Vince McMahon stood in the ring and acknowledged that the "Mr. McMahon death" storyline was a work, but Chris's death is real. Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their son Daniel have all passed away. As previously noted, tonight's Raw show is a tribute to Benoit. 6/26/2007 9:44 PM
Gunshots Ruled Out As Benoit Family Cause Of Death
Authorities have stated that Chris, Nancy, nor Daniel were killed by bullets. This should put aside some rumors that were running rampart. 6/26/2007 9:44 PM
Possible Scenario In The Death Of Chris Benoit & Family
Chris & Nancy Benoit's son Daniel has been confirmed dead. Benoit's other children from a previous marriage were not at the residence and are reported alive. 6/26/2007 9:43 PM
TNA Issues Statement On The Passing Of Chris Benoit & Family
Everyone in the TNA family joins the entire wrestling world in mourning the untimely passing of Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their son Daniel. 6/26/2007 9:42 PM
More On The Passing Of Chris Benoit & Family
Details remain very sketchy regarding the tragic news today that Chris Benoit and his family were found dead at their Atlanta area home. 6/26/2007 9:42 PM
WWE Article On The Passing Of Chris Benoit & Family
World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that today Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel were found dead in their home. 6/26/2007 9:40 PM
John Cena To Star In Another Movie
WWE Champion John Cena has been telling people that he has a script in hand for a new WWE Films production that will begin filming in the fall. It will not be a sequel to The Marine. 6/26/2007 9:39 PM
The Miz Getting Character Change
The Miz was not ready to be a real star on one of the main brands, but with less competition for top stops and being young, ECW was a good place for him, hence the move. 6/26/2007 9:38 PM
Chris Benoit, wife Nancy, and son Daniel found dead
World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that today Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home. 6/26/2007 9:37 PM
WWE Vengeance PPV Results
WWE Vengeance PPV Results - 6/24/07 : Houston, Texas Announcers: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole & JBL and Joey Styles & Tazz 6/26/2007 9:36 PM
Dana White says no PRIDE show in Oct., despite rumors
The following is an excerpt from Dave Meltzer's news update from yesterday at WrestlingObserver.com regarding the rumors of PRIDE returning and holding a show in Japan in October According to Dana White, the stories of a Pride show on 10/11 are as accurate as last week’s story about an August card. In other words, nothing to them at all no matter what is being said in Japan. And PRIDE's future remains uncertain. 6/26/2007 9:34 PM
K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 Results
Dutch fighters Semmy Schilt and Peter Aerts and Aussie Paul Slowinski were the big winners on a big night at the K-1 World Grand Prix '07 in Amsterdam. 6/26/2007 9:34 PM
UFC 74: Respect Officially Announced
Scheduled for August 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, UFC 74: Respect features Couture in his first title defense since defeating Tim Sylvia in March. 6/26/2007 9:33 PM
Two UFC Fighters Nominated For ESPN ESPY Award
ESPN today announced that UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson have been nominated for its ESPY awards. The ESPYs will be televised Sunday, July 15, on ESPN. 6/26/2007 9:31 PM
Cage Fury Fighting Championships 5 Results
Full results for Cage Fury Fighting Championships 5: Kimbo Slice over Ray Mercer by guillotine choke Rd 1 Josh Rhodes over Noah Inhofer by TKO Rd 2 Deividas Taurosevicius over Kevin Roddy by armbar Rd 1 Gregor Gracie over Josh Lydell by rear naked choke Rd 1 Dante Rivera over Alexis Aquino by heel hook Rd 2 Nick Serra over Mike Varner by armbar Rd 2 Jim Miller over Anthony Morrison by triangle choke Rd 1 Nick Cantone over John Howard by unanimous decision Lyman Good over Doug Gordon by unanimous decision Al Buck over Brian Demuro by unanimous decision 6/26/2007 9:31 PM
UFC Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale Results
More than 5 years have passed since Jens Pulver shocked the world by defeating the heavily favored and highly regarded BJ Penn in their UFC lightweight title fight. 6/26/2007 9:30 PM
UFC Heading To Mexico
In September, White remarked to MMAWeekly, "We’re going to aggressively go after the Hispanic market over the next couple of years. Right now down in Mexico, they get The Ultimate Fighter on DirecTV. Every time I go down to Mexico, people know about the sport and the show and we’re looking for a television deal." 6/26/2007 9:28 PM
Bob Sapp Making MMA Return At K-1
Sapp will fight Peter Aerts, one of the Netherlands' favorite sons. 6/26/2007 9:27 PM
Elite XC "Shamrock vs. Baroni" Results
STRIKEFORCE/ELITEXC RESULTS STRIKEFORCE MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT -Frank Shamrock def. Phil Baroni by TKO (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:00, Round 2 -Cung Le def. Tony Fryklund by TKO (Due to Punch) at 0:25, Round 3 -Paul Daley def. Duane Ludwig by TKO (Due to Strikes) at 0:42, Round 2 -Josh Thomson def. Nick Gonzalez by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:42, Round 1 ELITE XC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT -Murilo "Ninja" Rua def. Joey Villasenor by TKO (Due to Strikes) at 1:05, Round 2 -Paul Buentello def. Carter Williams by TKO (Due to Strikes) at 0:10, Round 2 -Edson Berto def. Victor "Joe Boxer" Valenzuala by Submission (Heel Hook) at 0:47, Round 1 -Nik Theotikos def. Nick Covert by KO at 1:13, Round 1 -Mike Pyle def. Aaron Wetherspoon by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-27, 30-27), 3 Rounds -Luke Stewart def. Jason Von Flue by TKO (Due to Strikes) at 2:17, Round 3 -Rex Richards def. Ray Seraille by TKO (Due to Strikes) at 0:37, Round 1 -Chris Cariaso def. Anthony Figueroa by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), 3 Rounds -Seth Kleinbeck def. Sam Spengler by TKO (Due to Strikes) at 2:55, Round 2 6/26/2007 9:26 PM
Quinton Jackson vs. Dan Henderson Made Official For UFC 75
Quinton Jackson mentioned the fight in an interview with CBS 2 in Los Angeles earlier this month, but the UFC today made it official. 6/26/2007 9:25 PM
Davis seriously injured
Former IBF Crusierweight champion Kelvin Davis was seriously injured Monday while doing roadwork in preparation for a scheduled bout on Thursday against a fighter by the name of Shane Cameron in Auckland, New Zealand. 6/26/2007 9:04 PM
Hatton KO’s Castillo in four
Undefeated former three-time world champion Ricky Hatton scored an impressive knockout of former two-time lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo this past Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. 6/26/2007 9:03 PM
Kocosports.com Newswire #9
2007-06-14
Kocosports.com Newswire # 9
Kocosports.com Newswire goes Blogging
In an effort to make our content available to our readers in the most convenient way possible, Kocosports.com, has recently implemented the use of RSS feeds and a number of web blogs. So make sure to subscribe to the Kocosports.com Newswire either by RSS or by adding us to the list of blogs & sites you check daily. 3/22/2007 1:03 AM
Knock Out Radio w/ Randy Harris & Benjamin Glossop
MMA Radio Show; 5 Nights a Week from 11-midnight Eastern. 6/14/2007 7:17 AM
The Whole Effin Show comes to KO Radio Network
Wrestling radio's best new show of 2006 and wrestling radio's newest home have come to terms on a deal. The Whole Effin Show with Joey Numbers and Boom Boom which airs Monday night's at 7PM EST and Knockout Radio which can be found at www.kocosports.com will now be one in the same. WES host Joey Numbers had this to say "Dude, this is cool! Kocosports.com is a website that I frequent and now that we will be a part of Knockout Radio I am siked!" The show which will move from Monday nights, its traditional time slot, to Wednesday nights at 8PM is one of many new shows that will debut soon on Knockout Radio. The move to a new night and time is not a huge deal for Numbers "We will be on Monday night temporarily and then move over to Wednesday nights when Chris (Cash of The Voice of Wrestling) comes back for good." 6/14/2007 6:52 AM
ROH’s Lenny Leonard tags up with Knock Out Radio
As part of a continuing effort to expand its program lineup and become the combat sports fan's first choice for news and opinions on pro wrestling, boxing and mixed martial arts, www.Knockoutradio.com, in conjunction with www.Kocosports.com has reached an agreement to air a weekly one hour program which will discuss the world of fighting sports each and every Friday night from 10 to 11 pm EST. 6/14/2007 6:48 AM
ACW at the Jewish Community Center Sat. June 16
American Combat Wrestling Saturday June 16th Jewish Community Center 9841 Scenic Drive Port Richey, FL Doors open at 7, matches begin at 8pm Tickets $7 in advance $10 at the door “The Marquee” Bruce Santee vs. ACW Unified Heavyweight champion “Roughhouse” Ralph Mosca 6/14/2007 7:16 AM
New Japan Pro Wrestling results - 6/12 – Fukui City Gym
8. Yuji Nagata/Manabu Nakanishi/Riki Choshu/Naofumi Yamamoto defeated Tomohiro Ishii/Shiro Koshinaka/Togi Makabe/Hiroyoshi Tenzan in 15:17 when Nagata used a wrist-clutch Exploder on Tenzan. 6/14/2007 7:15 AM
New TNA Ghandi Gimmick, Big Scott Steiner Update, More
Sonjay Dutt will be debuting a "Ghandi" gimmick in TNA. He's going to be wearing clothes that Ghandi would wear and preach non-violence to people. TNA officials wanted him to wear turban with a jewel in the middle and dress like a stereotypical Indian person, but he nixed the idea. He joked that TNA should have him drive a cab as well. 6/14/2007 7:15 AM
Harry Smith's WWE status, WSX contracts expire today & more
Harry Smith's WWE status, WSX contracts expire today & more
Harry Smith has relocated to Florida Championship Wrestling, WWE's new developmental territory. The group plans on running a few shows, although it'll probably take at least the entire summer before they have things totally up and running. 6/14/2007 7:14 AM
NOAH Update: Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi & list of gaijin for next tour
GHC Heavyweight Champ Mitsuharu Misawa stated today that there is no clear choice for his next challenger for the title and he wants to know if anyone wants to wrestle him, so he sent out a public challenge to anyone that wants to step up for a shot on 7/15 at Nippon Budokan Hall. 6/14/2007 7:14 AM
Cejudo, Schwab hit jackpot making first U.S. World Teams
Go ahead and call Henry Cejudo the future of American wrestling.
He doesn’t mind.
In fact, he embraces it. 6/14/2007 7:13 AM
He doesn’t mind.
In fact, he embraces it. 6/14/2007 7:13 AM
Bret "Hitman" Hart coming to Montreal on June 24 at Unison
Bret "The Hitman" Hart, one of North America’s favorite personalities will be performing an autograph & picture session at Unison Bar & Lounge in Ville St-Laurent, Quebec on Sunday June 24th, 2007. 6/14/2007 7:12 AM
Last night’s ECW rating, Vince’s death coverd on ESPN
According to Nielsen Media Research, last night’s edition of ECW on Sci-Fi did a 1.7 cable rating. This is up from last week due to the angle on Monday’s RAW. 6/14/2007 7:12 AM
Mr. McMahon backstage at SmackDown/ECW, next SNME
The next edition of WWE Saturday Night Main Event is scheduled to be taped on August 13th at the WWE Madison Square Garden RAW event in New York City, before the WWE RAW broadcast. The scheduled ECW taping has been moved to the following night on August 14th, where ECW will air live from Uncasville, CT. 6/14/2007 7:11 AM
WWE pleased with media attention, new talent update & more
WWE management is said to be very happy with the media coverage of the Vince’s “death” angle. WWE.com had one of its best traffic days every yesterday and they were also really happy that The Sopranos ended the way it did since it added another angle to their storyline. 6/14/2007 7:11 AM
FBI responds to WWE, plus more updates on Vince’s "Death"
The Wilkes Barre Times-Leader out of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania actually contacted the FBI to see if they were investigating the “car bomb” incident on Monday’s RAW. 6/14/2007 7:04 AM
More details on Vince McMahon’s limo explosion
To follow up on how WWE taped the exploding limo footage, WWE had a team of professional stunts from Zenith Pyrotechnology heading up the operation. Permits to produce the stunt was acquired a week ago which made for great timing considering The Sopranos ended on Sunday with what many people consider an unsatisfying finale according to Andy Kratz who was involved with the stunt. 6/14/2007 7:03 AM
British model signs deal with WWE, John Cena advances
WWE Champion John Cena has successfully advanced to the second round on last night's episode of Fast Cars and Superstars on ABC. Cena finished second in a time of 1:52:02. Singer Jewel took first place while former NBA star John Salley took third. 6/14/2007 7:03 AM
ECW Results - 6/12/07 - Philadelphia, PA (McMahon tribute)
ECW on Sci Fi / June 12, 2007 / Philadelphia, PA Commentators: Jim Ross & Jerry “The King” Lawler 6/14/2007 7:01 AM
Scheduled WWE Supplemental Draft postponed until Sunday
www.WWE.com is reporting today that the scheduled WWE Supplemental Draft scheduled for Wednesday afternoon has now been postponed to this Sunday at Noon ET. 6/14/2007 7:01 AM
Details on how WWE did the limo explosion & more
According to reports, WWE filmed the limo explosion on Sunday night in Wilkes-Barre, PA with an outside stunt team that helped coordinate the explosion. WWE had acquired local permits to do the stunt many weeks ago. 6/14/2007 7:00 AM
Dark Match before the Raw taping & McMahon's death reported as real
PWInsider is reporting that World Tag Team Champions Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch defeated Cryme Tyme in a Dark Match before the Monday Night Raw taping last night in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It was also reported by PWInsider that local Connecticut radio station Kiss 95.7 reported that Vince McMahon was actually killed as a result of what was shown at the end of Raw last night with his limo blowing up. It was done during a "Hollywood Report" segment and all hosts involved treated it as a legit death. Believe it or not, some other members of the media have also been reporting McMahon as dead as a result of what aired on TV last night. 6/14/2007 7:00 AM
Florida Championship Wrestling coming to the Dallas Bull in Tampa, FL
Florida Championship Wrestling, the new WWE developmental organization, will be holding an all-ages fundraiser for the Angelus House, a charity that Charlie Daniels owns, on June 26th, 2007 at the Dallas Bull bar in Tampa, Florida. 6/14/2007 6:56 AM
Valley Championship Wrestling returns to Mountain Top, PA July 20th
September is a long ways away.. especially for Joey Davino. On September 29th of last year, Joey Davino put his VCW title on the line against Matt Turner's VWA title to finally decide a VCW/VWA Unified Champion. 6/14/2007 6:56 AM
McMahon incident was “a car bombing” no body found in wreckage (WWE.com)
A night originally designated Mr. McMahon Appreciation Night turned deadly when the WWE Chairman’s limousine burst into a fiery explosion just moments after Mr. McMahon stepped into it. Permanently uprooting the world of sports-entertainment, the Chairman has been presumed dead in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 6/14/2007 6:55 AM
WWE RAW Results - June 11, 2007 - MCMAHON PRESUMED DEAD
Vince McMahon reads a statement welcoming us to the WWE draft and Mr. McMahon Appreciation night. In the statement, Vince says the lost of the ECW title has not had an adverse effect on his mental state. 6/14/2007 6:54 AM
Koco Sports 2007 WWE Draft Recap
Koco Sports 2007 WWE Draft Results Raw Brand King Booker & Queen Sharmell (From Smackdown) - Umaga def. Balls Mahoney to win pick Bobby Lashley (From ECW) - Candice Michelle def. Kristal to win pick Snitsky (From ECW) - Randy Orton Wins Battle Royal to win pick Ken Kennedy (From Smackdown) - Randy Orton Wins Battle Royal to win pick Smackdown Brand The Great Khali (From Raw) - Edge def. John Cena via Count Out to win pick Torrie Wilson (From Raw) - MVP def. Santino Marella to win pick Chris Masters (From Raw) - The Miz def. Snitsky via DQ to win pick Ric Flair (From Raw) - Batista def. Jeff Hardy & Elijah Burke to win pick ECW Brand The Boogeyman (From Smackdown) - CM Punk def. Carlito to win pick Chris Benoit (From Smackdown) - Bobby Lashley def. Chris Benoit to win pick 6/14/2007 6:53 AM
Sumo Round-Up: Three rikishi get snipped, exhibition in Los Angeles
June 7th Miyabiyama's mother dies; former Ozeki leaves for Hawaii anyway
June 6th Hakuho gains unorthodox fan
June 5th Sumo Association eyes exhibition in Los Angeles
June 4th Three rikishi get snipped 6/14/2007 6:50 AM
June 6th Hakuho gains unorthodox fan
June 5th Sumo Association eyes exhibition in Los Angeles
June 4th Three rikishi get snipped 6/14/2007 6:50 AM
Statement on Scott Steiner's 'surgery recovery' in Puerto Rico
According to PWInsider, Scott Steiner remains in serious condition in the hospital in Puerto Rico he is currently staying at. However, Steiner is expected to make a full recovery. 6/14/2007 6:49 AM
PRIDE tried bribing Rampage to lose to Sakuraba?
The following is an excerpt from a video interview with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson from MMA Today, transcribed to text by a great MMA blog, MMAOnTap: "I’m never the type of fighter that would lose for money," Jackson said. "I don’t do that. But they told me, If you win this fight, you get $10,000. But they told me these are like the two people from PRIDE who got fired recently, I don’t know if the president of PRIDE knew about it but they told me themselves: ‘If you lose by knockout or submission and you don’t tap, you get $12,000." 6/14/2007 6:47 AM
UFC Fight Night 10 Results
UFC Fight Night 10 Results Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida 6/14/2007 6:46 AM
Topps to release IFL trading cards
The IFL announced Monday that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership and licensing agreement with Topps that will bring IFL trading cards to the collectibles market. 6/14/2007 6:45 AM
UFC 71 fighters pass drug testing
All six UFC 71 fighters selected to be tested for illegal substances, have passed, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. 6/14/2007 6:45 AM
King of the Cage: Epicenter Results
King of the Cage: Epicenter Results Friday, June 8, 2007 Soboba Casino in Soboba, CA 6/14/2007 6:44 AM
Judo: Team USA Wins Six Medals in El Salvador
Each of the six U.S. athletes that fought at the II Copa Yaniro Ramos Vigil in San Salvador, El Salvador on Saturday came away with a medal, including four golds for the team. 6/14/2007 6:43 AM
Penn-Pulver II Pre-Show Special On Spike TV 6/18
On Monday, June 18th - Spike TV will air a "Countdown" special focusing on the rematch between TUF 5 coaches B.J. Penn and Jens Pulver. 6/14/2007 6:42 AM
Diego Sanchez vs. Hayato Sakurai At UFC 74 In August?
KRQE News 13 in Albequerque, New Mexico is reporting that Albequerque native Diego Sanchez will be fighting Hayato Sakurai at UFC 74 in August. 6/14/2007 6:42 AM
Tommy Morrison wins by TKO in Arizona
Former WBO heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison scored a first-round TKO over John Stover on Saturday night at WFC "Rumble in the Red Rocks" in Arizona. 6/14/2007 6:40 AM
Drunk Driving killed Diego Corrales
According to reports now published, Diego Corrales who died last month at age 29 when he crashed his motorcycle at a high rate of speed, was driving drunk. Corrales had more than three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed his motorcycle and died. Diego Corrales was very drunk during the final moments of his life. 6/14/2007 6:41 AM
James Toney test positive for two Steroids
According to a recent report now published in the L.A.Times by staff writer Lance Pugmire, James Toney, the former three-time world champion has tested positive for steroids after his split decision victory against Danny Batchelder on May 24th of last month. 6/14/2007 6:40 AM
HBO and Showtime to go head to head again on September 29?
Sources close to the situation are reporting that HBO and Showtime Networks could be going head to head with dual boxing cards on September 29. Sources are saying that plans are in motion for unified middleweight champion Jermain Taylor to defend his title against #1 contender Kelly Pavlik with HBO televising the fight on it’s "World Championship Boxing " series. 6/14/2007 6:39 AM
Cazares-Calderon Officially set for August 25
On August 25 one of the most awaited showdowns in the mini flyweight division will become a reality when undefeated WBO straweight champion Ivan 'Iron Boy' Calderon (28-0, 6 KO's) moves up in weight to face WBO mini flyweight champion Hugo Cazares (25-3-1, 19 KO's). 6/14/2007 6:38 AM
Former Crusierweight champion Braithwaite gets title shot
It has been announced that handlers of former WBC crusierweight champion Wayne Braithwaite have come to what is being called "A verbal agreement" for a fight with current WBO crusierweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli on July 21 in Cardiff Wales. 6/14/2007 6:38 AM
Tarver wins in return to the ring almost one year to the day of his last fight
Former two-time light-heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver returned to the ring Saturday night at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT in his first fight since June 10, 2006 when Tarver was manhandled by Bernard Hopkins in an embarrassing decision loss. 6/14/2007 6:37 AM
Cotto returns home to Puerto Rico
Undefeated two-time world champion, current WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto fresh off of a thrilling eleventh round TKO of former three-time world champion Zab Judah Saturday at Madison Square Garden has returned to his home in Puerto Rico. 6/14/2007 6:36 AM
Under card/off-air results from Madison Square Garden
The night of great action Saturday night at Madison Square Garden kicked off with a jr. featherweight (122lb) fight between highly touted prospect Jesus Rojas scoring a six round unanimous decision over Torrance Daniels. Scores were 58-56, 59-55, 59-55. It was Rojas’ eighth victory in as many fights. 6/14/2007 6:35 AM
Cotto retains welterweight championship before record crowd at Madison Square Garden
Undefeated two-time world champion, current WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto made a successful second defense of the WBA welterweight championship Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. 6/14/2007 6:34 AM
Adamek stops Pineda
Tomasz Adamek returned to the ring after losing his WBC light-heavyweight title to Chad Dawson, earlier tonight in Slaskie Poland against top crusierweight contender Luis Pineda. Adamek looked very impressive in executing what seemed to be a carefully thought out game plan. 6/14/2007 6:34 AM
Golota stops Bates in 2
Moments ago in Slaskie Poland, popular polish heavyweight contender Andrew Golota returned to the ring after a two year absence easily knocking out trial horse Jeremy Bates in two rounds. Golota came to the ring looking bone dry and not properly warmed up in an arena with no air condition. 6/14/2007 6:33 AM
Kocosports.com Newswire #8
2007-05-25
Kocosports.com Newswire #8
Kocosports.com Newswire goes Blogging
In an effort to make our content available to our readers in the most convenient way possible, Kocosports.com, has recently implemented the use of RSS feeds and a number of web blogs. So make sure to subscribe to the Kocosports.com Newswire either by RSS or by adding us to the list of blogs & sites you check daily. 3/22/2007 1:03 AM
Chris Cash and Voice of Wrestling Partner with KocoSports.com
Chris Cash, owner of the Voice of Wrestling (www.voiceofwrestling.com), has partnered with Dave Kocotos, owner of Koco Sports (www.kocosports.com), effective immediately. The two parties have come to terms and will collectively work together to continue establishing KocoSports.com as one of the premier online sources for Combat news and media. 5/25/2007 12:29 AM
iMPACT! Results - 5/24/07 - Samoa Joe Advances
There are several major news items to report from Thursday’s huge “iMPACT!” broadcast on SpikeTV, including an update on the upcoming “Slammiversary” Pay-Per-View on Sunday, June 17! 5/25/2007 12:37 AM
Recap of Joanie "Chyna" Laurer on the Howard Stern show
Joanie "Chyna Doll" Laurer came in for an interview. Howard immediately noted how much more feminine she looked compared to years past. Joanie said she is working out more but not lifting heavy like she use to. Artie then said she use to look more like Sly Stallone, now she looks like Frank Stallone. Howard then asked to see Joanie's breasts but she would not show them to him claming she wants to get a breast reduction now that she is getting older. 5/25/2007 12:36 AM
Candice Michelle/Chris Lytle, final show before SummerSlam & more
WWE Diva Candice Michelle and UFC’s Chris Lytle will be among the celebrities at this weekends Indianapolis 500. 5/25/2007 12:35 AM
Cage match at One Night Stand, news on SummerSlam & more
Edge’s upcoming match against the winner of the four-way match taped Tuesday night for tomorrow’s SmackDown to take place at One Night Stand on June 3rd will be a cage match for the World Heavyweight Title. 5/25/2007 12:35 AM
Former WWE wrestler comments on release & TNA
Former OVW Champion and WWE Tag Champion Doug Basham joined ClubWWI today for an uncut shoot interview with James Guttman. Among the topics discussed were Doug's WWE release: 5/25/2007 12:34 AM
Sumo: Hakuho alone on top after Asashoryu loses
Mongolian ozeki Hakuho ratcheted up another convincing win to remain undefeated, but yokozuna Asashoryu fell to a shock first defeat at the hands of Aminishiki at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday. 5/25/2007 12:33 AM
Jeff Jarrett's wife passes away after after long battle with cancer
While we don't have a lot of details, she had been battling cancer on-and-off for many years and her health issues had gotten worse over the past two months. 5/25/2007 12:32 AM
Rob Van Dam comments on Sabu, cannabis prohibition & more
The following is from Rob Van Dam's official MySpace page:
update for May
Greetings everybody. Thanks for checking out my site . You'll notice it looks pretty sweet, huh? Watch for it to keep developing in the next several weeks. By the way, as per several requests, I will be putting my workouts up in the near future. 5/25/2007 12:31 AM
TNA sources claiming talks with Hogan are still in progress
Hulk Hogan recently attended a press conference in Japan to help push the release of his daughter, Brooke’s new CD “Undiscovered.” Hundreds of reporters and nearly all television media outlets were on hand. 5/25/2007 12:31 AM
Wife of Ivan Koloff issues 'statement' on car accident both experienced
As reported earlier, former WWWF Champion Ivan Koloff and his wife were involved in a car accident. Ivan's wife Renae sent out the following statement about the accident: 5/25/2007 12:30 AM
Stephanie McMahon & Batista behind Ariel’s sudden release
One of the most surprising names released, given the amount of television time devoted to her, was Ariel, real name Shelly Martinez. The release appears to be related to a backstage incident involving Martinez and Batista at last Tuesday's SmackDown tapings in Baltimore, Maryland. 5/25/2007 12:28 AM
What You Didn't See On WWE Judgment Day
The crowd was definitely behind Flair and he got a really good pop when he locked in the figure 4. 5/25/2007 12:27 AM
More on Sabu's Firing, Steph's Promotion, Kozlov's Future
Out of all the releases in the past week or so (not including Ariel), Sabu's wasn't planned ahead, although he had been on thin ice for quite some time. 5/25/2007 12:27 AM
WWE Judgment Day Results May 20th, 2007
Event: WWE Judgment Day Pay-Per-View Results
Airdate: Sunday, May 20th, 2007
: The Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO 5/25/2007 12:25 AM
Airdate: Sunday, May 20th, 2007
: The Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO 5/25/2007 12:25 AM
Night of Legends at Tropicana Field Results
It was a “Night of Legends” at Tropicana Field when the Devil Ray’s hosted the Florida Marlins this past Friday night. The Rays brought in a dozen former World Wrestling Entertainment stars that made appearances before, during and after the game. 5/25/2007 12:24 AM
King of the Cage: Damage Control
King of the Cage has released the fight card for this Saturday's "Damage Control" from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL. 5/25/2007 12:24 AM
Lesnar now set to Face Tank Abbott or Butterbean
We have been able to confirm that preliminary talks have started with FEG regarding potential new opponents for Brock Lesnar. 5/25/2007 12:23 AM
Shogun to challenge Liddell or Rampage at UFC 71?
UFC president Dana White held a press conference over the phone today to promote the upcoming UFC 71 event. 5/25/2007 12:22 AM
Art of War 3 postponed till August 18
To expand the availability of the pay-per-view broadcast, Art of War 3 "USA vs. Brazil" scheduled for June 30 has been postponed till August 18. 5/25/2007 12:22 AM
Brock Lesnar's MMA debut possibly canceled
Brock Lesnar's MMA debut may have to wait. Originally scheduled to headline the K-1/Elite XC combined "Dynamite! USA" show promoted by FEG, the fight seems to be off. 5/25/2007 12:21 AM
UFC lightweight Roger Huerta on cover of Sports Illustrated
Roger Huerta will grace the cover of the May 28 edition of Sports Illustrated magazine, which hits newsstands on Wednesday, May 23. 5/25/2007 12:20 AM
Gladiator Challenge: Best of the Best Results
Brian Cobb earned himself a shot at the vacant Gladiator Challenge lightweight title on Sunday by submitting two opponents in one night in Porterville, California. 5/25/2007 12:19 AM
Tito Ortiz is not training with Randy Couture, despite claims
Randy Couture will not be headed up to Big Bear to help train Tito. 5/25/2007 12:19 AM
IFL Chicago Results
Southern California Condors def. San Jose Razorclaws 3-2
Quad City Silverbacks def.Chicago Red Bears 3-2 5/25/2007 12:18 AM
Quad City Silverbacks def.Chicago Red Bears 3-2 5/25/2007 12:18 AM
GFC: Evolution Results
205 lbs: Robert Wince def. Leopoldo Serao via KO - R1 5/25/2007 12:17 AM
Tamura avenges loss to Inoue, wins Shooto lightweight title
Akitoshi Tamura captured the Shooto 143-pound title on Friday night at the Korakuen Hall by winning a unanimous decision over Takeshi Inoue. 5/25/2007 12:16 AM