Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship President Mr. David Feldman was a surprise guest on the Cage Side with Christopher James Show on Monday night and we found out some very interesting information about things taking place inside the promotion. He 1st told us about the BKTV app going live in the Google play store and the app store from Apple. He let us know that the content that we see on this new platform isn't going to just feature BKFC fights, but also will feature bare-knuckle boxing and … [Read More...] about Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship: Going Global, Cross-Promoting, BKTV App, President David Feldman Drops Some News on Cage Side with Christopher James
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Masvidal vs Usman: A Real Life Storybook Event at UFC 251
Once Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman MMA pass their COVID tests that were administered upon their respective arrivals in Las Vegas earlier today, they will then jump on a plane ( both on the same plane apparently, making me wish I was a fly on the wall) to Yas Island to fight for Usman's UFC Welterweight Championship at #UFC251. This fight has brought a level of excitement that the card previously did not have, and although we all feel bad for Gilbert "Durinho" Burns who was forced to withdraw … [Read More...] about Masvidal vs Usman: A Real Life Storybook Event at UFC 251
August Has Officially Been Renamed UFC Fight Month
Under normal circumstances, we see 3 events for the most part from the UFC every single month. During this worldwide pandemic, we see UFC events whenever they can pull them off, and it's been awesome. Even without massive build-up and time to hype said events, the promotion has delivered some incredible fights, and for that, the mixed martial arts community should be extremely grateful. The month of August is going to be full of so many events, I don't know if I'm going to get any sleep … [Read More...] about August Has Officially Been Renamed UFC Fight Month
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Cage Side with Christopher James Chats with TITAN FC C.O.O. Lex McMahon
Tuesday night TITAN Fighting Championship C.O.O Mr. Lex McMahon took some time away from a movie night with his family to jump on the show. We discussed TITAN's next event slated for May 29th, sports being deemed as "essential businesses" in Florida. The WWE and their Performance Center in Orlando as a possible destination on May 9th for the UFC after the cancellation of UFC 249 and the possible real reason it was canceled, which seemingly had more to do with politics and not so much to do with MMA or public safety as the State of California's Democratic leadership wants us to believe. So much fun, including Lex singing on the show, which has become a time-honored tradition, and a favorite segment of mine, and the fans of the show. Sit back relax, and pay attention to McMahon during this interview, he shares some wisdom and knowledge that we can all use in our lives. Click the link and enjoy the show, and subscribe to my Youtube channel while you're at … [Read More...] about Cage Side with Christopher James Chats with TITAN FC C.O.O. Lex McMahon
Cage Side with Christopher James Revisits Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5 with Jason Knight and Artem Lobov
Last week we celebrated the greatest fight to date at David Feldman's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Artem Lobov vs. Jason Knight which took place at BKFC 5 in April of 2019 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Knight and Lobov put on an amazing fight that night, and just like Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin's fight at the conclusion of season 1 of the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter helped the UFC catch fire, Knight vs. Lobov did the exact same thing for BKFC! What better way to reminisce about that incredible battle than by talking with the two men who actually created that moment. Here is my conversation with Knight and Lobov. We covered their bout, a possible trilogy and if they would ever face one another in an MMA contest since both are UFC veterans as well as Bare Knuckle fighters. We even discussed a bare-knucle MMA fight! David Feldman let's make that happen! Click the link, and enjoy the show! https://youtu.be/l-y12w6_3_A … [Read More...] about Cage Side with Christopher James Revisits Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5 with Jason Knight and Artem Lobov
Cage Side Chats with UFC Featherweight Aalon Cruz and Special Guest UFC Welterweight Niko Price
Last week I had the chance to talk with UFC Featherweight from right here in Tampa, Florida, Aalon Cruz. This hard-working young man, who maintains his regular job at local grocery chain Publix, tells about life as a fighter that can't fight due to the Coronavirus pandemic. During the interview, we were chatting about another Florida based UFC fighter Niko Price. Price suddenly joined us on the comment thread, and I brought him on as a surprise guest since he and Cruz are friends and periodically train together. This episode was fun and with the addition of the always up for a good time Price, became a great show. We even discussed who had the best man-bun! Click the link and enjoy the show! https://youtu.be/K1juJdrHLRo … [Read More...] about Cage Side Chats with UFC Featherweight Aalon Cruz and Special Guest UFC Welterweight Niko Price
Let Elbows Reign: Florida State Boxing Commission Approves Elbow Strikes For Amateurs
The Florida State Boxing Commission did something awesome yesterday, and in essence presented an early Christmas gift to the amateur mixed martial arts community, which in turn will benefit the professional mixed martial artists that are bred here in the sunshine state. Yesterday at a commission meeting the members voted unanimously to allow elbow strikes in amateur mixed martial arts fights. Something that should have happened long ago. Amateur mixed martial artists in Florida that intend on becoming professionals have been served an injustice over the years because elbow strikes were not allowed in their bouts. When they moved to the professional ranks, it's almost like starting all over again for them as far as training and working in a fight is concerned. If you're going to be a professional in any sport then training for it while you're an amateur and working on your technique you should be allowed to do whatever the pros do. How are you going to transition to the … [Read More...] about Let Elbows Reign: Florida State Boxing Commission Approves Elbow Strikes For Amateurs