Real BOXING vs MMA??? - Passing Fad or the real deal

With the recent death of Arturo Gatti, it seems a side story on the internet is the debate about real boxing and the MMA craze. Without slamming the MMA craze or the Ultimate fighting fad, my personal opinion of the MMA is a glorified "tough-guy" contest with limited skills...

Daughters of the Derby Revolution

"From all parts of the state and most conceivable walks of life, 30-plus women got together earlier this month for the kick-off meeting of the fledgling Connecticut RollerGirls league. The March 4 meeting was...

Rink leaders bond while starting roller derby league (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

"By Bob Batz Jr. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Working together to birth a Pittsburgh roller derby league, a diverse group of women from across the region are bonding; forging friendships; and celebrating their womanliness, sisterhood and grrrl power as they create something...

Ann Calvello, roller derby bad girl, dies (UPI)

"SAN BRUNO, Calif., March 16 (UPI) -- Ann Calvello, who thrilled roller-derby audiences in California and elsewhere with her spray-painted hair and tattoos, has died at the age of 76."

RollerGirls Gun for Derby Glory

My kind of girl... "Thinking about putting on a pair of roller skates and riding with the Renegade Rollergirls? Night~Mar has something to say. “If you’re just here to put on some crazy makeup and get dressed up, you’re going to get hurt.”"

Gotham Girls Roller Derby: event July 15th

Gotham Girls Roller Derby is New York's only all-female roller derby league, comprised of rough-and-tumble women from the world's biggest, baddest city. These rabble-rousers have honed their skills on the mean streets of the concrete jungle, and they're ready to unleash their...

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