Monthly Archives: January 2012

Father Ryan Claims 2012 Clinch Gear Prep Slam Title

Father Ryan Claims 2012 Clinch Gear Prep Slam Title

ATLANTA –With a powerhouse 44-school field that featured 23 top-10 squads from 11 states and 160 individual state medals, 69 state finalists and 40 state weight class titles, the 2012 Clinch Gear Prep Slam boasted a veritable shark tank of … Continue reading

Dotseth’s Blog: Could There Ever Be Too Much UFC?

Dotseth’s Blog: Could There Ever Be Too Much UFC?

Chael Sonnen is fighting Michael Bisping this weekend. I’m sure you know this, but do you care? I wrote at the end of 2011 that many experts in the sport were concerned about the UFC’s plan to run 34 live … Continue reading

Jacob “Stitch” Duran – Clinch Gear Radio 1/18/2012

Jacob “Stitch” Duran – Clinch Gear Radio 1/18/2012

This Week: A conversation with legendary cut man Jacob “Stitch” Duran along with all the news from Strikeforce and the UFC. Clinch Gear Radio with Jeff Dotseth and “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros airs LIVE every Wednesday from 4pm-6pm ET … Continue reading

Dotseth’s Blog: Hendo Takes Gamble by Saying No

Dotseth’s Blog: Hendo Takes Gamble by Saying No

If you watch NBC’s “Poker After Dark”, you know Dan Henderson is a gambler. This was proven again with Henderson’s recent decision to turn down a fight with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in order to wait for a shot at Jon … Continue reading

Clovis Takes Team Title at 2012 Clinch Gear Battle for the Belt

Clovis Takes Team Title at 2012 Clinch Gear Battle for the Belt

TEMECULA, CALIF – The 2012 Clinch Gear Battle for the Belt, hosted by Temecula Valley High School, was a star-studded affair with both state and national implications. One ofthe country’s premiere high school wrestling competitions, the January 13-14 Clinch Gear … Continue reading

Clinch Gear Radio – Tarec Saffiedine 1/11/2012

Clinch Gear Radio – Tarec Saffiedine 1/11/2012

Strikeforce welterweight contender Tarec “The Sponge” Saffiedine stops by Clinch Gear Radio to discuss his recent win over Tyler Stinson. Clinch Gear Radio with Jeff Dotseth and “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros airs live each Wednesday from 4pm-6pm ET/1pm-3pm PT … Continue reading

Clinch Gear Radio – Dan Henderson 1/11/2012

Clinch Gear Radio – Dan Henderson 1/11/2012

Dan Henderson called in to Clinch Gear Radio to discuss why he turned down a fight with “Lil Nog” and the possibility of a return to Strikeforce. Clinch Gear Radio with Jeff Dotseth and “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros airs … Continue reading

Dotseth’s Blog: Not a Great Night In Vegas

Dotseth’s Blog: Not a Great Night In Vegas

For as long as I can remember I’ve heard how great the Nevada State Athletic Commission was. When crazy things would happen at a boxing match in some small town, you would always hear “things like that don’t happen in … Continue reading

Bas Rutten – Clinch Gear Radio 1/4/2012

Bas Rutten – Clinch Gear Radio 1/4/2012

For the first show of 2012, Jeff Dotseth and “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros look back at UFC 141, look ahead to this weekend’s Strikeforce card and visit with former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten. Clinch Gear Radio airs live … Continue reading

Dotseth’s Blog: Lesnar Will Be Missed

Dotseth’s Blog: Lesnar Will Be Missed

Every time I think I have a pretty good idea of how MMA fans think, something like Friday night happens and I’m reminded just how clueless I am. I’m talking about the amazing reaction to Brock Lesnar not only getting … Continue reading