As soon as Ben Fowlkes gave me the terrible news that he’d be leaving us for MMAFighting.com, I did two things. First, I spent about 15 minutes digging my fingernails into my arm, because I find that physical pain is the only thing that can drown out emotional pain, and besides, it’s good to feel something, you know? The second thing I did was drop a line to our Canadian friend Mike Russell. In case you don’t know Mike, he used to work for The Fight Network, he currently writes features for UFC.com, and he’s been contributing to this site since December. Just to refresh your memory…
– Exclusive: Sonnen Brings in Okami to ‘Anchor’ his Training Camp for UFC 109 Fight Against Marquardt
- Exclusive: Frank Trigg Still Holds a Grudge Against "That Fool" Jerry Millen
- Pot, Meet Kettle: Butterbean Calls James Toney a ‘Circus Act’
- Exclusive: Denis Kang Returns in June Against the Guy Who Killed Marcelo Garcia’s MMA Career
- Exclusive: Gray Maynard: ‘My Shot Will Come’
With a natural understanding of CagePotato’s snarky-but-smart tone, a thick rolodex of industry contacts, and fearsome Photoshop skills (see above), I knew that Mike was the best candidate to come in and replace BF. Well, I shouldn’t use the word "replace," because how could you possibly replace someone as surly and unmotivated as Ben Fowlkes? Anyway, I’m extremely proud to announce that Mike Russell will be CagePotato.com’s Senior Editor beginning Monday.
Just as Fowlkes opened up the floor for questions as he made his way to plaid’er pastures, I’d like to invite you guys to ask Mike whatever you need to know in the comments section below. He will answer a handful of the best questions in a separate post at some point in the future. I know Mike’s "not your real dad," so to speak, but I hope you can give him a warm welcome and show him the kind of respect that’s always been the standard of this site. (LOL.)
Always love,
BG, the one with the receding hairline








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