The WAMMA zombie rises again!!!

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MMA Convert passes along this press release from the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts proclaiming that they, like Tupac, are not dead, 

We believe our combined efforts will help bring new sponsors into the MMA arena," says WAMMA CEO Dave Szady. "It will also help advance WAMMA's mission of promoting the integrity, legitimacy and prosperity of MMA."

"Brand Asset Digital will provide WAMMA with unparalleled access to P2Plive streaming technology and our social networking platform, WAMMA online will connect MMA fighters and fans providing them with the ultimate online experience," says Brand Asset Digital CEO Tim Hogan. "We are on the cutting edge of changing the LIVE experience on the internet and the future of pay-per-view with P2PLive Streaming. We are looking forward to applying that technology to mixed martial arts."

Looks like WAMMA is becoming a MMA social networking site with live video. An interesting move but a far cry from their original mission statement. 

What about the whole abandoning their office and not updating their rankings since May? Well that is just rumor mongering by us crazy bloggers. 

Additionally, Szady addressed rumors of WAMMA's demise, including blogosphere photos of vacant WAMMA offices.

"Clearly WAMMA is alive and well, and growing," says Szady. "We are in the process of relocating to new office space in Pensacola and will resume our rankings this month. WAMMA Consultant Michael Lynch and I have been actively seeking a new rankings committee chair. We plan to finalize a new Rankings Committee Chairperson and make that announcement shortly."

It appear that the reports of WAMMA's death have been exaggerated.