Saturday, May 30, 2009
No Holds Barred: Todd Hester of Gladiator Magazine on Art of War 12
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman presents the third in our series of shows reviewing the historic Art of War 12 mixed martial arts card, which we covered live from Beijing, China, Saturday, May 23, 2009.
Todd Hester, the veteran mixed martial arts and grappling journalist, who first trained with the Gracies over 20 years ago, and covered the first UFC live, was also in Beijing for Art of War 12. He is now the editor and publisher of Gladiator Magazine, as well as a correspondent on this show and an old friend and colleague.
We had a chance to speak with him at length while we were in Beijing. We began with an interesting discussion about our observations about China as a society, refuting some common misconceptions held primarily in the West about it. We then reviewed the Art of War 12 card, discussed star fighters Wu Hao Tian and Rolles Gracie, analyzed the potential for the Art of War Fighting Championship to become as popular and successful as the Pride Fighting Championships were in their heyday, and much more.
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The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by Ian Carpenter.
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Labels: Andy Pi, Art of War, Beijing, BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, China, Eddie Goldman, Gladiator Magazine, Konrad Pi, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, Rolles Gracie, Todd Hester, UAE, Wu Hao Tian
Monday, November 24, 2008
No Holds Barred: Todd Hester of Gladiator Magazine Names Eddie Goldman "Conscience of the Combat Sports"
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by commenting on the controversy around the November 15 mixed martial arts fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture at UFC 91. We go to the No Holds Barred e-mail bag for an insightful analysis by a listener about how this fight may have symbolized "The Day That MMA Died", and then critique a number of so-called "experts" writing in the mainstream media defending the UFC promoters for handing the inexperienced Lesnar this title shot and inflating what his real athletic credentials are.
In the main part of this show, we speak with our long-time colleague, Todd Hester, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine. Todd is also a correspondent on this show.
In its November 2008 edition, Gladiator Magazine announced that it has presented its first-ever Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award to Eddie Goldman. In an article in its November 2008 issue, Eddie Goldman was also named the "Conscience of the Combat Sports".
In a lengthy interview, we discuss why this award was given, and then, as is befitting on a show called No Holds Barred, jump into explaining and analyzing some of the pressing problems in the combat sports of mixed martial arts, boxing, and wrestling.
You can play or download No Holds Barred here or here. You can also download No Holds Barred here. If one link does not work, please try another. The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter.
No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
Gladiator Magazine, for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
BJJMart.com, your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more.
Wrestling 411, providing coverage of the sport of wrestling on TV, the Internet, and radio. Wrestling 411 is produced by Media Sports Productions, whose sole mission is the marketing and promotion of the sport of wrestling.
FightBeat.com, for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Labels: boxing, Brock Lesnar, conscience of combat sports, Eddie Goldman, Gladiator Magazine, grappling, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, Randy Couture, Todd Hester, UFC, wrestling
Gladiator Magazine Presents Eddie Goldman First-Ever Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award, Names Him "Conscience of the Combat Sports"
For Immediate Release
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24 -- Gladiator Magazine, which provides in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts, has announced that it has presented its first-ever Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award to veteran combat sports journalist Eddie Goldman. In an article in its November 2008 issue, Eddie Goldman was also named the "Conscience of the Combat Sports".
Eddie Goldman presently is the host and producer of the No Holds Barred podcast and SecondsOut Radio, publishes the No Holds Barred blog, is a senior contributing editor at the ADCC News, and contributes to numerous publications, web sites, and media outlets.
"An advocate for the combat sports based on his philosophical viewpoint that the warrior culture is a noble calling that has the power to transform lives, Goldman has somehow managed to provide expert commentary not just on mixed martial arts but also boxing, college and Olympic wrestling, and many other endeavors that stretch its participants to their ultimate capacity," said Todd Hester, publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine.
"It is with great pleasure that Gladiator Magazine is proud to present its first Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award to Eddie Goldman for his work promoting all the combat sports."
"This is indeed a great and humbling honor for me to receive such an award," said Eddie Goldman. "I just try to tell the truth and stand up for what is right, both of which seem to be vanishing practices in this era of corporate concentration in the mainstream media, the relentless attacks on independent, rational, and critical thinking, especially in America, and the lack of integrity and spine in so many of the so-called journalists of today."
About Gladiator Magazine
Gladiator Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine providing in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. It features many of the best MMA and grappling writers in the world including Kid Peligro, Todd Hester, Matt Furey, Dr. Christian Harfouche, Tyson Johnson, Lester Griffin, Jason Morris, Kipp Kollar, Kyle Harimoto, Eugene Robinson, Rick Gamarra, Laurie Kilantang and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at major bookstores in the U.S. and Canada and in 20 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the Middle and Far East, and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
About Eddie Goldman
Eddie Goldman presently is the host and producer of the No Holds Barred podcast and SecondsOut Radio. He publishes the No Holds Barred blog. He is a senior contributing editor at the ADCC News. He also contributes to numerous publications, web sites, and media outlets.
He has been an editor and writer for BoxingRanks.com, MaxBoxing.com, TheSweetScience.com, Penthouse, the Extreme Fighting web site, Grappling, Inside Kung Fu, Gracie Magazine, Wrestling International Newsmagazine, Full Contact Fighter, Vale Tudo News, Tapout.com, Roundcardgirlz.com, and numerous other publications and web sites.
He was narrator in the film "The Smashing Machine". He was host of the daily sports talk show "No Holds Barred" on eYada.com, host and producer of "Knockout Radio" on MaxBoxing.com, and co-host and co-producer of "Light Show" on WBAI-FM. He was color commentator and analyst for IFC mixed martial arts and USKBA kickboxing TV broadcasts and videos. He is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, National Wrestling Media Association, and National Writers Union.
Grappling Magazine was voted 2002 Wrestling Publication of the Year by the National Wrestling Media Association. He was vice-president of the National Wrestling Media Association, 2003-5. He was voted 2000 Journalist of the Year by the readers of Grapplersworld.com. He won third place for Boxing Event Coverage in Boxing Writers Association of America's 2003 Barney Awards for excellence in boxing journalism. He wrestled in high school, graduated Columbia with a history major and philosophy minor, and did graduate work in magazine publishing at NYU. He lives in Manhattan.
Web site: http://gladmag.com
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24 -- Gladiator Magazine, which provides in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts, has announced that it has presented its first-ever Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award to veteran combat sports journalist Eddie Goldman. In an article in its November 2008 issue, Eddie Goldman was also named the "Conscience of the Combat Sports".
Eddie Goldman presently is the host and producer of the No Holds Barred podcast and SecondsOut Radio, publishes the No Holds Barred blog, is a senior contributing editor at the ADCC News, and contributes to numerous publications, web sites, and media outlets.
"An advocate for the combat sports based on his philosophical viewpoint that the warrior culture is a noble calling that has the power to transform lives, Goldman has somehow managed to provide expert commentary not just on mixed martial arts but also boxing, college and Olympic wrestling, and many other endeavors that stretch its participants to their ultimate capacity," said Todd Hester, publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine.
"It is with great pleasure that Gladiator Magazine is proud to present its first Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award to Eddie Goldman for his work promoting all the combat sports."
"This is indeed a great and humbling honor for me to receive such an award," said Eddie Goldman. "I just try to tell the truth and stand up for what is right, both of which seem to be vanishing practices in this era of corporate concentration in the mainstream media, the relentless attacks on independent, rational, and critical thinking, especially in America, and the lack of integrity and spine in so many of the so-called journalists of today."
About Gladiator Magazine
Gladiator Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine providing in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. It features many of the best MMA and grappling writers in the world including Kid Peligro, Todd Hester, Matt Furey, Dr. Christian Harfouche, Tyson Johnson, Lester Griffin, Jason Morris, Kipp Kollar, Kyle Harimoto, Eugene Robinson, Rick Gamarra, Laurie Kilantang and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at major bookstores in the U.S. and Canada and in 20 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the Middle and Far East, and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
About Eddie Goldman
Eddie Goldman presently is the host and producer of the No Holds Barred podcast and SecondsOut Radio. He publishes the No Holds Barred blog. He is a senior contributing editor at the ADCC News. He also contributes to numerous publications, web sites, and media outlets.
He has been an editor and writer for BoxingRanks.com, MaxBoxing.com, TheSweetScience.com, Penthouse, the Extreme Fighting web site, Grappling, Inside Kung Fu, Gracie Magazine, Wrestling International Newsmagazine, Full Contact Fighter, Vale Tudo News, Tapout.com, Roundcardgirlz.com, and numerous other publications and web sites.
He was narrator in the film "The Smashing Machine". He was host of the daily sports talk show "No Holds Barred" on eYada.com, host and producer of "Knockout Radio" on MaxBoxing.com, and co-host and co-producer of "Light Show" on WBAI-FM. He was color commentator and analyst for IFC mixed martial arts and USKBA kickboxing TV broadcasts and videos. He is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, National Wrestling Media Association, and National Writers Union.
Grappling Magazine was voted 2002 Wrestling Publication of the Year by the National Wrestling Media Association. He was vice-president of the National Wrestling Media Association, 2003-5. He was voted 2000 Journalist of the Year by the readers of Grapplersworld.com. He won third place for Boxing Event Coverage in Boxing Writers Association of America's 2003 Barney Awards for excellence in boxing journalism. He wrestled in high school, graduated Columbia with a history major and philosophy minor, and did graduate work in magazine publishing at NYU. He lives in Manhattan.
Web site: http://gladmag.com
Labels: boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, conscience of combat sports, Eddie Goldman, Gladiator Magazine, grappling, journalism, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, submission, Todd Hester, UFC, wrestling
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
No Holds Barred: Todd Hester Interviews Eddie Goldman
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with our colleague and correspondent, Todd Hester, who is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine.
The tables are turned, however, as Todd conducts an in-depth interview with Eddie about Eddie's background, how he got into covering the combat sports, what they represent to him philosophically and historically, what his plans are now, and more.
You can play or download No Holds Barred here or here. You can also download it here. If one link does not work, please try another. The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter.
No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
BJJMart.com, your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more.
Gladiator Magazine, for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
FightBeat.com, for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Labels: BJJ, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, combat sports, Eddie Goldman, Gladiator Magazine, grappling, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, submission, Todd Hester, UFC, ultimate fighting, wrestling
Friday, July 11, 2008
No Holds Barred: Todd Hester on the Soul of Mixed Martial Arts
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with our colleague Todd Hester, who is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine.
Todd is someone who has been immersed in the combat sports for many years. He started training with the Gracies in the late 1980's, covered the first UFC in 1993, and has been ringside or cageside for countless MMA events all around the world.
Now, in a provocative new editorial called "Redemption and Transformation", in the current edition of Gladiator Magazine, he argues that MMA has lost its soul.
Commenting on what grappling, jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts are really about, he wrote, "it isn't about the fighting." He also argued, "fighting for the sake of pure violence is basically immoral."
In a lengthy interview, we discuss the transformation of mixed martial arts from, as he called it, the "cerebral" sport it once was, to its current state which celebrates "mindless, juvenile violence." We also discuss what can be done to change the sport of mixed martial arts into something which plays a more positive role.
You can listen to No Holds Barred here. Just press the play button on the player. You can also download it here or here.
The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter.
No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
IFL, the International Fight League. Make sure to check out their regular TV shows on FSN (Fox Sports Net) in the U.S. and to check your local listings for dates and times. Check out the IFL web site, ifl.tv, for a listing of IFL live events and their TV schedule.
Gladiator Challenge, shaking up the mixed martial arts world since 1999, and now with 30 shows per year. For more news and info, check out their web site, GladiatorChallenge.com.
BJJMart.com, your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more.
Gladiator Magazine, for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
FightBeat.com, for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Labels: BJJ, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eddie Goldman, Gladiator Magazine, grappling, judo, martial arts, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, submission, Todd Hester, UFC, ultimate fighting, wrestling
Monday, January 21, 2008
NO HOLDS BARRED: Fedor Emelianenko
On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman plays an exclusive interview conducted Saturday, Jan. 19, in Los Angeles by Todd Hester, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine, and our correspondent on this show, with Fedor Emelianenko, the top pound-for-pound mixed martial arts fighter in the world.
Fedor discussed his background, how and why he started training in the combat sports, the advantages of his sombo background for MMA, his thoughts on some of his past fights, the fighters he admires, his thoughts on Pride, why he didn't sign with UFC, why he did sign with M-1, and more.
To listen to NO HOLDS BARRED, click here and just press the play button on the player.
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Also, NO HOLDS BARRED is available through iTunes.
The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
The NO HOLDS BARRED theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter.
NO HOLDS BARRED is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
Art of War, the undisputed arena fighting championship, promoted by SUN Sports and Entertainment, producing world class mixed martial arts events. For more information, check out their web site, ArtOfWarLive.com.
IFL, the International Fight League, the world's first professional mixed martial arts league. Make sure to check out their regular TV shows on FSN (Fox Sports Net) in the U.S. and to check your local listings for dates and times. Check out the IFL web site, ifl.tv, for a listing of IFL live events and their TV schedule.
Gladiator Challenge, shaking up the mixed martial arts world since 1999, and now with 30 shows per year. For more news and info, check out their web site, GladiatorChallenge.com.
BJJMart.com, your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more.
Gladiator Magazine, for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
FightBeat.com, for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Labels: boxing, Eddie Goldman, Fedor Emelianenko, Gladiator Magazine, IFL, International Fight League, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, Randy Couture, Todd Hester, UFC, ultimate fighting, Zuffa
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
NO HOLDS BARRED: Todd Hester on the First UFC
On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Todd Hester, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine, and our correspondent on this show.
Todd covered the first edition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which was held 14 years ago, on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado. We discuss what the significance was of that event for the combat sports, how it showcased Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and emphasized technique, and the subsequent dumbing down of the UFC in recent years. We also stress that technique in general and submissions in particular need to be emphasized to make these types of events special again.
To listen to NO HOLDS BARRED, click here and just press the play button on the player.
You can also listen to it through this blog and my MySpace page, also by pressing the play button on the player.
Also, NO HOLDS BARRED is available through iTunes.
The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
If you want to leave a comment on the show, you can do so on this blog.
The NO HOLDS BARRED theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter.
NO HOLDS BARRED is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
Art of War, the undisputed arena fighting championship, promoted by SUN Sports and Entertainment, producing world class mixed martial arts events. For more information, check out their web site, ArtOfWarLive.com.
IFL, the International Fight League, the world's first professional mixed martial arts league. Make sure to check out their regular TV shows on FSN (Fox Sports Net) in the U.S. and to check your local listings for dates and times. You can also catch IFL Battleground on MyNetworkTV. Check out the IFL web site, ifl.tv, for a listing of IFL live events and their TV schedule.
Gladiator Challenge, shaking up the mixed martial arts world since 1999, and now with 30 shows per year. For more news and info, check out their web site, GladiatorChallenge.com.
BJJMart.com, your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more.
Gladiator Magazine, for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
FightBeat.com, for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Labels: BJJ, boxing, Eddie Goldman, Gladiator, grappling, jiu-jitsu, martial arts, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, Rickson, Royce Gracie. Rorion, submission, Todd Hester, UFC, ultimate fighting
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
NO HOLDS BARRED: Todd Hester of Gladiator Magazine
On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman speaks with one of the pioneers in mixed martial arts journalism, Todd Hester, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine.
In a lengthy discussion, we go over the origins and evolution of the sport now known as mixed martial arts, and especially point to its roots in grappling. We critique the current predominant direction in this sport, where sportsmanship and positive values are no longer promoted. And we discuss how Gladiator Magazine (for which I am also writing) is beginning to play a role in striving to get mixed martial arts to return to the path of emphasizing the many positive aspects of the combat sports and the martial arts.
To listen to NO HOLDS BARRED, click here or here and just press the play button on the player. (Please note that if one of these sites has a technical problem, please use another one.) You can also listen to it through this blog and my MySpace page, also by pressing the play button on the player. (And if the player does not display the latest episode, please go directly here or here.)
Also, NO HOLDS BARRED is available through iTunes.
The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.
The NO HOLDS BARRED theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter.
NO HOLDS BARRED is free to listen to and is sponsored by:
IFL, the International Fight League, the world's first professional mixed martial arts league. Make sure to check out their regular TV shows on FSN (Fox Sports Net) in the U.S. and to check your local listings for dates and times. You can also catch the IFL's newest show, "IFL Battleground", every Monday night on MyNetworkTV. An encore presentation will run each Saturday night. Check out the IFL web site, ifl.tv, for a listing of IFL live events and their TV schedule.
BJJMart.com, your premier source for all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gear, videos, books, and much more.
Gladiator Magazine, for in-depth coverage of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and MMA, as well as lifestyle articles on surfing, cars, movies, and more. Gladiator Magazine is available at any major bookstore and online at BJJMart.com or Jiu Jitsu Pro Gear.
FightBeat.com, for news, results, interviews, and free exclusive videos from the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Labels: boxing, combat sports, Eddie Goldman, Extreme Fighting, Gladiator Magazine, grappling, jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, MMA, No Holds Barred, Todd Hester, UFC, ultimate fighting, wrestling
