Hey guys. One of our writers recently visited Yuki Kondo in his dojo in Japan. He captured some sweet footage of the man himself training for the upcoming Bodog Fight: Eddie Alvarez VS. Matt Lee, where Kondo will face Trevor Prangley for the very first Bodog 185lb title.

Here’s 2 of the better clips. In the top video, Yuki is the guy with his shirt off. Sorry, there’s no sound for the moment. I’m trying to fix that.

Also, our Bodog Fight: Paradise Lost page is now live. Go check out the Fighter Roster, some of the new wallpapers and galleries, and, of course, some new Bodog Girls stuff. Episode 1 will be available for download on Tuesday June 26th from the Episodes page.

Okay - here’s a press release worth reading.

Bodog Fight Billionaire Makes UFC President an Offer He Can’t Refuse

For Immediate Release

June 15, 2007

In response to recent comments made by Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, Bodog Fight founder Calvin Ayre is pleased to extend a once-in-a-lifetime offer to his mixed martial arts rival.

White’s unfortunate public diatribe included slanderous comments about the Canadian billionaire, referring to the online gaming mogul as a “criminal”. The notoriously bald UFC promoter goes on to liken Mr. Ayre to a Richard Pryor character, stating “he’s like that guy in Brewster’s Millions who is trying to spend all his money in 48 hours.”

With July 14th’s Bodog Fight: Eddie Alvarez vs. Matt Lee marking Ayre’s first event on U.S. soil, the digital entertainment icon is referencing another Hollywood film, The Godfather, by making White “an offer he can’t refuse.”

“Sources tell me Dana’s a big Bodog Fight fan,” said Ayre. “He must be. He can’t stop talking about us. Personally, I love it when he keeps mentioning my organization in the media. He doesn’t seem to realize that each time he does, he only makes me more money, which is why I want to repay him by allowing him to experience the luxurious lifestyle I am fortunate to enjoy for 48 hours.”

“Since, regrettably, I am unable to attend the upcoming Bodog Fight event in New Jersey, I will offer to send my private jet - complete with an assortment of beautiful Bodog Girls - to pick up Mr. White, wherever he may be. I will then fly him to the east coast where he will enjoy a front row seat to our next event, followed by a VIP evening including a comfortable five-star overnight stay in a nearby Atlantic City hotel. After hitting the poker tables, Mr. White can retire to his lavish suite, sip the finest champagne and relax in the knowledge that all amenities and services are complimentary as my way of saying ‘thank-you’ for all the money he keeps making me.”

All Mr. White has to do is send his R.S.V.P. to pr@bodogfight.com and the wheels will be put into motion.

Dude.

We’ve recently instituted a new “favorite fighter” contest that will stick around for at least a while. Go check it out:

FAN’S CHOICE AWARDS

In this contest, fans from around the world will get to vote on which fighter did the best in a variety of categories including “Best Entertainer,” “Best Finish,” “Best Overall Fight,” and a bunch of other stuff. Go check it out and vote right now. The winning fighters in each category actually win cash.

And as opposed to the last few seasons’ contests, the Fans’ Choice Awards are open to anyone from anywhere in the world. The tradeoff is that there’s no prize for voters anymore. Oh well.

One of our intrepid writers recently visited Windy Tomomi in hospital to see how her recovery was going. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Watch this clip from episode 4 of Costa Rica Combat:

Anyway, she’s doing fine and is well on her way to that rematch she’s demanded. Here she is in a Japanese hospital. Sorry about the quality…

I just learned who Nick Agallar will be facing in the upcoming Bodog Fight: Eddie Alvarez VS. Matt Lee. As you may remember, his opponent was TBA… until today.

The man’s name is Alan Lee, an up-and-comer who knocked out Juan Ramerez at the Desert Extreme: Tribal Nation, his last fight… on February 4th… 2006.

Here’s a picture:

Looks kinda fresh to me. I don’t know, whattya think… Nick maybe eats him?