Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/%7Er/mma-fight-video/%7E3/rGHVRQ2eTMk/
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The MMAHQ Wednesday fight club
It’s Wednesday fight club once again and, in a week that saw a heavyweight tournament decided by a groin shot that Ric Flair would have been proud of, there’s been no shortage of fights announced. The UFC have even announced yet another event, UFC on FUEL TV 1, which is set to take place on [...]
Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis named as UFC on FOX 2 headliner
After months of speculation on the scrap, the UFC appears to have finally booked former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans in a bout against undefeated grappling phenom Phil Davis. The two were originally set to face off at UFC 133 this past August but Davis was forced out of the fight with a hurt knee, [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/11/30/rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis-named-as-ufc-on-fox-2-headliner/
UFC NEWS ? Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Set For UFC on Fox 2 ...
COM has evolved into the most reliable destination for all your fighter interviews, fighter blogs and MMA/UFC news stories. BJPENN.COM is and will remain the largest social network on-line dedicated to Mixed Martial Arts. ...
Michael Bisping Addresses Alleged Training Camp Spies
If you were to ask Michael Bisping (Pictured), and most likely even if you weren?t going to ask the confident middleweight, he?ll tell you that Jason ?Mayhem? Miller stands two chances at beating him this Saturday at ?The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale? ? slim and none.
?I?ve fought this type of guy many times. I know exactly how to beat him,? Bisping said on Monday?s edition of�Inside MMA. ?Jason; I?m bigger, I?m stronger, I?m more athletic, I?m fitter, I?m better at wrestling, I?m better at kickboxing, jiu jitsu-wise, I reckon I match up well with him, as well.
?On paper, it?s not a good night for Jason Miller. And I?m better looking.?
In an attempt to mess with Bisping?s mind, Miller recently hinted he was receiving unrequested top secret information from members of Bisping?s team regarding the ins and outs of his training camp. The Britain quickly dispelled that chatter and suggested Miller?s insecurity was at the root of the bogus rumors.
?I know for a fact that none of them have been divulging secrets,? Bisping emphatically stated. ?I think this is a sign of Jason [being] a little bit nervous [about] the impending doom that?s coming his way this coming weekend and he?s trying to unsettle my camp.
?I think he?s looking at the [Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson] spygate thing and trying to jump on that bandwagon. Good luck, Jason, but better luck next time.?
The middleweight grudge match goes down Saturday inside the The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Spike TV broadcast begins live at 9PM ET/6PM PT.
?I?ve fought this type of guy many times. I know exactly how to beat him,? Bisping said on Monday?s edition of�Inside MMA. ?Jason; I?m bigger, I?m stronger, I?m more athletic, I?m fitter, I?m better at wrestling, I?m better at kickboxing, jiu jitsu-wise, I reckon I match up well with him, as well.
?On paper, it?s not a good night for Jason Miller. And I?m better looking.?
In an attempt to mess with Bisping?s mind, Miller recently hinted he was receiving unrequested top secret information from members of Bisping?s team regarding the ins and outs of his training camp. The Britain quickly dispelled that chatter and suggested Miller?s insecurity was at the root of the bogus rumors.
?I know for a fact that none of them have been divulging secrets,? Bisping emphatically stated. ?I think this is a sign of Jason [being] a little bit nervous [about] the impending doom that?s coming his way this coming weekend and he?s trying to unsettle my camp.
?I think he?s looking at the [Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson] spygate thing and trying to jump on that bandwagon. Good luck, Jason, but better luck next time.?
The middleweight grudge match goes down Saturday inside the The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Spike TV broadcast begins live at 9PM ET/6PM PT.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Michael Bisping Knows For A ?Fact? His Camp Isn?t Leaking Secrets To Mayhem Miller
A couple weeks ago, Jason “Mayhem” Miller claimed on his personal website that members of Michael Bisping’s camp were leaking info about Bisping’s training to his camp. I don?t update this thing nearly enough. I just want everyone to understand how fricken hard I am training. I have never trained this hard or smart for [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmaconvert/~3/Pq4euzoUG5c/
ASK THE TORCH: Amadi answers reader questions on Fedor and the UFC, challengers to Junior dos Santos
By: Jason Amadi, MMATorch Columnist
Brad writes: What do you think the chances are of Fedor entering the UFC?
A: The UFC vs. M-1 Global saga was fun for a while, but ultimately peaked two years ago. At this point, there isn't anywhere near the amount of public outcry for the UFC to sign Fedor Emelianenko.
For Fedor to ever step foot inside the UFC's Octagon, M-1 Global would have to be extremely realistic about what they bring to the table at this point. Recent tweets on their end suggest that we're pretty far from that ever happening.
The idea of the UFC co-promoting with M-1 Global to do a fight between Fedor and Cain Velasquez is patently absurd. Emelianenko's only win in the last two years is a pedestrian decision victory over a shopworn Jeff Monson, while Velasquez just lost the Heavyweight Title on the biggest stage the sport has ever seen in the U.S.
The reality is that Fedor going to Strikeforce was a huge risk that didn't work out for M-1. He went 1-3 in that organization and was humiliated in each of his three defeats. Those losses are still fresh in the minds of MMA fans, and despite what he's done in the sport, it would be weird for the UFC to sign a high profile fighter who's only one fight removed from an awful three fight skid.
With the purchase of Strikeforce, Zuffa now has every quality heavyweight fighter in the world under contract. Emelianenko can either end his career fighting guys like Jeff Monson or sign with the UFC on their terms. Negotiations are now and will forever be in the UFC's favor, and I don't think there's anywhere near enough interest on their side to sign Fedor and deal with M-1 Global.
�
James writes: Who in the division has a chance against Junior dos Santos? And if so, how?
A: Everyone has a chance, but I wouldn't favor anyone to defeat Junior dos Santos right now. His biggest threat is probably still Cain Velasquez, but even in a rematch, I'm not sure what changes. Velasquez would still need to take the fight into the later rounds, and dos Santos still has the power to stop him in 64 seconds.
Brock Lesnar could probably get dos Santos to the ground once or twice, but as soon as JDS starts uncorking hooks and uppercuts, Lesnar would probably just turn tail and run.
Many feel Alistair Overeem's K-1 credentials make him the fighter best equipped to handle ?Cigano,? but there's a couple problems with that line of thinking. The first problem is that ?K-1 level striking? is massively overrated as it relates to MMA.
As far as his K-1 World Heavyweight Grand Prix victory goes, a lot of things went right for Overeem to win. Remy Bonjasky (who's already beaten him) retired, Badr Hari (who's beaten him) didn't compete, Semmy Schilt was taken out by Peter Aerts and by the time Overeem fought Aerts and Gokhan Saki, they were already injured and exhausted from previous bouts.
However, I would mostly favor JDS because Overeem's style just doesn't match up well. In K-1, Overeem usually presses forward with a tight double-forearm guard, letting his opponents tee off before getting on the inside and clobbering them with a single left hook or a knee. With the 4oz gloves used in MMA, that wouldn't work out so well against a combination puncher with the power of Junior dos Santos. We've seen Overeem knocked out many times in MMA, and against smaller competitors to boot. I just don't see Overeem having much success, but the fight would be a lot of fun to watch either way.
Feel free to follow me on Twitter @JasonAmadi. Pretend I followed up with something clever here.
 |
A: The UFC vs. M-1 Global saga was fun for a while, but ultimately peaked two years ago. At this point, there isn't anywhere near the amount of public outcry for the UFC to sign Fedor Emelianenko.
For Fedor to ever step foot inside the UFC's Octagon, M-1 Global would have to be extremely realistic about what they bring to the table at this point. Recent tweets on their end suggest that we're pretty far from that ever happening.
The idea of the UFC co-promoting with M-1 Global to do a fight between Fedor and Cain Velasquez is patently absurd. Emelianenko's only win in the last two years is a pedestrian decision victory over a shopworn Jeff Monson, while Velasquez just lost the Heavyweight Title on the biggest stage the sport has ever seen in the U.S.
The reality is that Fedor going to Strikeforce was a huge risk that didn't work out for M-1. He went 1-3 in that organization and was humiliated in each of his three defeats. Those losses are still fresh in the minds of MMA fans, and despite what he's done in the sport, it would be weird for the UFC to sign a high profile fighter who's only one fight removed from an awful three fight skid.
With the purchase of Strikeforce, Zuffa now has every quality heavyweight fighter in the world under contract. Emelianenko can either end his career fighting guys like Jeff Monson or sign with the UFC on their terms. Negotiations are now and will forever be in the UFC's favor, and I don't think there's anywhere near enough interest on their side to sign Fedor and deal with M-1 Global.
�
James writes: Who in the division has a chance against Junior dos Santos? And if so, how?
A: Everyone has a chance, but I wouldn't favor anyone to defeat Junior dos Santos right now. His biggest threat is probably still Cain Velasquez, but even in a rematch, I'm not sure what changes. Velasquez would still need to take the fight into the later rounds, and dos Santos still has the power to stop him in 64 seconds.
Brock Lesnar could probably get dos Santos to the ground once or twice, but as soon as JDS starts uncorking hooks and uppercuts, Lesnar would probably just turn tail and run.
Many feel Alistair Overeem's K-1 credentials make him the fighter best equipped to handle ?Cigano,? but there's a couple problems with that line of thinking. The first problem is that ?K-1 level striking? is massively overrated as it relates to MMA.
As far as his K-1 World Heavyweight Grand Prix victory goes, a lot of things went right for Overeem to win. Remy Bonjasky (who's already beaten him) retired, Badr Hari (who's beaten him) didn't compete, Semmy Schilt was taken out by Peter Aerts and by the time Overeem fought Aerts and Gokhan Saki, they were already injured and exhausted from previous bouts.
However, I would mostly favor JDS because Overeem's style just doesn't match up well. In K-1, Overeem usually presses forward with a tight double-forearm guard, letting his opponents tee off before getting on the inside and clobbering them with a single left hook or a knee. With the 4oz gloves used in MMA, that wouldn't work out so well against a combination puncher with the power of Junior dos Santos. We've seen Overeem knocked out many times in MMA, and against smaller competitors to boot. I just don't see Overeem having much success, but the fight would be a lot of fun to watch either way.
Feel free to follow me on Twitter @JasonAmadi. Pretend I followed up with something clever here.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Ask_the_Torch_41/article_11430.shtml
Monday, November 28, 2011
UFC NEWS ? Rick Story Responds to Mike Pierce Claim: ?He's like ...
MMA News. November 28th, 2011. 16 comments � ... In a disturbing recount he detailed a beat down session handed out by Rick Story to a lesser MMA fighter in training and many fans around the world reacted in disgust. Now Rick Story is ...
Bellator 59 Results: Eric Prindle gets kicked in the nuts by Thiago Santos (Video)
Props: The Underground
No way to finesse this one Maniacs, as Eric Prindle gets a straight soccer-kick to the yam bag at Bellator 59 on Nov. 26, 2011, at Caesar's Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
From Brian Hemminger's results and play-by-play:
Thiago Santos stands up and kicks Prindle between the legs. The ref puts a halt to the action and Prindle will have five minutes to recover. Huge bonehead move by Santos as that'll allow Prindle to get back to his feet, if he's capable of getting back to his feet. Five minutes have elapsed and the bell just rang because Prindle can't continue. Ughh, that's a huge disappointment.
Their heavyweight tournament final was ruled a "no contest" and according to Prindle's Twitter account, he was forced to seek additional medical attention after one of his testicles ballooned up to twice its normal size.
He's expected to make a full recovery.
Fighters We Wish Were Still in Their Primes
There comes a time in every MMA fan's life when they realize that their favorite fighter just is not the same anymore.
Despite getting knocked out multiple times, continuing to lose or just not having the same flair that they once had, many fighters continue to fight on as if they have something left to prove.
It's sad when we see guys like BJ Penn, Randy Couture and Mirko Cro Cop retire.
It's even sadder when we see fighters continue to fight on when they aren't what they used to be.
Here's a look at the fighters we wish were still in their primes.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/956891-mma-fighters-we-wish-were-still-in-their-prime
ASK THE TORCH: Have a question about MMA? Let MMATorch columnist Jason Amadi answer it for you
 |
If you have a question on MMA, send it to mmatorch@gmail.com. Jason will sort through questions we receive and answer them on a regular basis here at our website and on our apps.
You can ask the basic of questions about the sport or the rules. You can ask questions about its history or its future. You can ask for his opinion on a particular controversial topic. It's wide open.
MMATorch website visitors: read previous Ask the Torch articles here:
ASK THE TORCH
MMATorch app visitors, just click on the MENU button and choose the ASK THE TORCH section.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Ask_the_Torch_41/article_11406.shtml
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Quinton Jackson fighting Ryan Bader at UFC 144
After a good deal of public lobbying, plus some vocal displeasure in being left out of the lineup, it appears Quinton Jackson will get his wish after all and fight on February 26 when the UFC returns...
Bellator 59 Weigh-In Results
The Bellator 59 weigh-ins took place earlier this evening in Atlantic City. All fighters made weight. Bellator 59 will feature the season five heavyweight tournament final between Eric Prindle and Thiago Santos and the bantamweight tournament final between Eduardo Dantas and Alexis Vila. The weigh-in results: Eric Prindle (264.8) vs. Thiago Santos (264.8) Patricky “Pitbull” [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmaconvert/~3/klBoqYidDxc/
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Alistair Overeem wants the biggest fights in the UFC, starting with Brock Lesnar
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Alistair Overeem makes his UFC debut in December in an excellent heavyweight fight with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 141. The Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion and K-1 Grand Prix kickboxing champion has emerged over the last couple of years as a rising force in the division, so much so that he could have entered the UFC with a title fight immediately.
"I didn't need to fight Lesnar," Overeem wrote in a blog at Yahoo! Sports. "When I signed for the UFC, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta offered me the winner of the title fight between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. But I am a fighter. I don't want to sit on the sidelines, I want to fight."
"I think I have earned a UFC world title fight, by winning every major title outside the UFC, but I am here to prove that I am ? without question ? the best heavyweight on the planet. You don't do that sitting on the sidelines or working out in the gym, you do that by fighting and beating the best available opposition in the biggest fights that can be made."
"Myself vs. Lesnar is a huge fight and I jumped at the chance to fight him."
Many don't see Lesnar as a threat in the division anymore after a battle with diverticulitis and a less than ideal reaction to getting hit in his last several fights. But while Overeem himself is very confident in what he's going to do against Lesnar, he knows Lesnar is not to be taken lightly.
"But I don't underestimate this man," Overeem said. "Winning UFC belt from Randy Couture in his fourth pro MMA fight and defending it against Frank Mir and Shane Carwin was very impressive. I am also impressed by Lesnar's fighting spirit; he has twice come back from a very serious illness and fought very tough opposition right away."
"He obviously has a lot of confidence in himself in fighting me after more than a year out and surgery on his stomach, and I admire that about him, but I am even more confident in myself. I will knock this guy out. He is great at takedowns and controlling people on the ground, but I can stop his takedowns and he is no match for me on the feet."
"I am going to rip Brock Lesnar apart, piece by piece."
Penick's Analysis: Overeem wanting to stay active and taking what is, despite the thoughts of some people, a very tough challenge in Lesnar is admirable. When he could have gotten the immediate title shot, he's not taking an easy route with this fight, and even though he thinks he's going to "rip Lesnar apart," he's got a difficult fight here. Taking on that challenge and truly setting out to prove himself as the best is going to be the best way to introduce himself to the UFC audience.
 |
"I didn't need to fight Lesnar," Overeem wrote in a blog at Yahoo! Sports. "When I signed for the UFC, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta offered me the winner of the title fight between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. But I am a fighter. I don't want to sit on the sidelines, I want to fight."
"I think I have earned a UFC world title fight, by winning every major title outside the UFC, but I am here to prove that I am ? without question ? the best heavyweight on the planet. You don't do that sitting on the sidelines or working out in the gym, you do that by fighting and beating the best available opposition in the biggest fights that can be made."
"Myself vs. Lesnar is a huge fight and I jumped at the chance to fight him."
Many don't see Lesnar as a threat in the division anymore after a battle with diverticulitis and a less than ideal reaction to getting hit in his last several fights. But while Overeem himself is very confident in what he's going to do against Lesnar, he knows Lesnar is not to be taken lightly.
"But I don't underestimate this man," Overeem said. "Winning UFC belt from Randy Couture in his fourth pro MMA fight and defending it against Frank Mir and Shane Carwin was very impressive. I am also impressed by Lesnar's fighting spirit; he has twice come back from a very serious illness and fought very tough opposition right away."
"He obviously has a lot of confidence in himself in fighting me after more than a year out and surgery on his stomach, and I admire that about him, but I am even more confident in myself. I will knock this guy out. He is great at takedowns and controlling people on the ground, but I can stop his takedowns and he is no match for me on the feet."
"I am going to rip Brock Lesnar apart, piece by piece."
Penick's Analysis: Overeem wanting to stay active and taking what is, despite the thoughts of some people, a very tough challenge in Lesnar is admirable. When he could have gotten the immediate title shot, he's not taking an easy route with this fight, and even though he thinks he's going to "rip Lesnar apart," he's got a difficult fight here. Taking on that challenge and truly setting out to prove himself as the best is going to be the best way to introduce himself to the UFC audience.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_11415.shtml
Former UFC middleweight Maiquel Falcao suffers heart attack in training
Former UFC middleweight Maiquel Falcao is currently in intensive care in Brazil, according to Tatame.com. Originally reported as a stroke, it was later revealed that he suffered a heart attack while training.
His manager Marcelo Brigadeiro updated his status: "Maiquel is still on the Intensive Care Unit and might stay there for few more days, when he'll go through a catheterization. He's lucid and improving fast."
Falcao is just 30 years old, and just signed a contract with Bellator Fighting Championships recently.
His manager Marcelo Brigadeiro updated his status: "Maiquel is still on the Intensive Care Unit and might stay there for few more days, when he'll go through a catheterization. He's lucid and improving fast."
Falcao is just 30 years old, and just signed a contract with Bellator Fighting Championships recently.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11392.shtml
Jon Jones spars with top female boxer Holly Holm ahead of UFC 140
Reigning Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones sharpens his stand-up ahead of his UFC 140 title defense against Lyoto Machida by sparring with top female boxer Holly Holm. Holm, who has a pro boxing record of 30-1-3, is in Albuquerque, New Mexico training with Jones to prepare for her upcoming IBA title bout with Anne Sophie Mathis.
Bellator 59 shuffles card due to Michael Costa Injury
Wand Fight Team product Michael Costa (10-5-1) has been forced out of his Bellator 59 match against Lyman Good (11-2) which was set to take place on Saturday.
Since Costa's withdrawal was made in such short notice, Bellator officials have elected to scratch the fight altogether. �Now promoted to main card is a lightweight contest between Marcin Held (11-2) and "The Ultimate Fighter 8" finalist Phillipe Nover (5-3-1), who is making his Bellator debut.
Nover looks to earn his second win since being released from the UFC. �"The Ultimate Fighter 8" finalist was bounced after losses to Robert Emerson, Kyle Bradley and Efrain Escudero.
Source: http://mmadiehards.com/news/bellator-59-shuffles-card-due-to-michael-costa-injury/
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tweets of the Week - 11/25
Thanksgiving with Fighters
Food coma. Somebody help. -Amir Sadollah
Patiently waiting for my favorite drinking Aunt to show up. Let's get this show on the road. -Danny Castillo
First thing grandpa says to me on Thanksgiving, "You put on some weight" Well at least he didn't say anything about fighting
Spoke too soon! Grandma counters with "Imagine! With all his schooling he fights for a living," then shakes her head. Love family gatherings -Daniel Downes
Turkeys running scared across the street in my neighborhood! Almost hit them! #Weird lockerz.com/s/159090499 -Mike Quick Swick
Wait, Jedi is a religion? I didn't know that was an option. My mom & dad are gonna be so pissed when I lead prayer for #Thanksgiving -Miguel Angel Torres
Happy to all my 7300+ followers! I am truly thankful for all of your support not just for me but the whole sport of MMA! Thanks! -Joey Beltran
Happy thanksgiving ladies and gentlemen, I'm excited about my first thanksgiving here today! -Siyar Bahadurzada
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!! -Duane Ludwig
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families -BJ PENN
Happy thanksgiving everyone! Now go eat yourselves stupid!!!!!!!!! -Chris Cope
Remember Your Roots
I don't think I'm ever going to change my twitter profile pic.... #WECneverforget -Dustin Poirier
He?s Not Already in a Band?
I can never find a band that are heavy enough to train to. I might have to take it upon myself to form a band and write some heavy tunes. -Dan Hardy
I Now Pronounce you: Rick Roll?d
Pretty sure I just convinced my fiance to make "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley our wedding song. She better not be joking -Daniel Downes
So, UFC 139 Went Well, Huh?
Just got a splint for a sprained thumb--otherwise all good. Thx for all the support. 2 thumbs up! twitpic.com/7gr4ip -Dan Henderson
thnks for all that support and cheered for me,now is time to rest with my family hugs to all. -Mauricio Rua
I told Wandy after the fight it was an honor to fight him. I have no excuse for my lost. -Cung Le
I dedicate this victory to all of you who are always with me! Thank you my brothers for all support,I am so happy for make you happy -Wanderlei Silva
My face after watching @UFC 139! Thank you to all my supporters! You guys are awesome!! pic.twitter.com/rtNpvI7y -Urijah Faber
Well it happens to the best of us just glad to a able to fight for a living in the @ufc I'm living the dream I'll b back I promise -Brian Bowles
Just gotta say @DanHendo vs @ShogunRua was the best f*#ing fight I've seen in my entire life. Holy sh*t!!! Fight of the millenium -Stephan Bonnar
hey @StephanBonnar that was class act. What a stand up guy for saying that...Congrats on ur win tonight. WOW! -Josh Koscheck
@sotomma Hey Alex. Thanks so much for taking the fight brother. You got me kinda nervous when you kicked me and my ribs just about shattered -Michael McDonald
@maydaymcdonald your the man bro! I hope we can do it again some time. -Alex Soto
I can not swear enough to describe this fight! Congrats to Shogun and Hendo. -Dana White
Four winners in the locker room!! @UrijahFaber @lastcall155 @wandfc pic.twitter.com/EaqnK14T -Martin Kampmann
This @ufc main event is nuts!!! -Ryan Bader
Food coma. Somebody help. -Amir Sadollah
Patiently waiting for my favorite drinking Aunt to show up. Let's get this show on the road. -Danny Castillo
First thing grandpa says to me on Thanksgiving, "You put on some weight" Well at least he didn't say anything about fighting
Spoke too soon! Grandma counters with "Imagine! With all his schooling he fights for a living," then shakes her head. Love family gatherings -Daniel Downes
Turkeys running scared across the street in my neighborhood! Almost hit them! #Weird lockerz.com/s/159090499 -Mike Quick Swick
Wait, Jedi is a religion? I didn't know that was an option. My mom & dad are gonna be so pissed when I lead prayer for #Thanksgiving -Miguel Angel Torres
Happy to all my 7300+ followers! I am truly thankful for all of your support not just for me but the whole sport of MMA! Thanks! -Joey Beltran
Happy thanksgiving ladies and gentlemen, I'm excited about my first thanksgiving here today! -Siyar Bahadurzada
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!! -Duane Ludwig
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families -BJ PENN
Happy thanksgiving everyone! Now go eat yourselves stupid!!!!!!!!! -Chris Cope
Remember Your Roots
I don't think I'm ever going to change my twitter profile pic.... #WECneverforget -Dustin Poirier
He?s Not Already in a Band?
I can never find a band that are heavy enough to train to. I might have to take it upon myself to form a band and write some heavy tunes. -Dan Hardy
I Now Pronounce you: Rick Roll?d
Pretty sure I just convinced my fiance to make "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley our wedding song. She better not be joking -Daniel Downes
So, UFC 139 Went Well, Huh?
Just got a splint for a sprained thumb--otherwise all good. Thx for all the support. 2 thumbs up! twitpic.com/7gr4ip -Dan Henderson
thnks for all that support and cheered for me,now is time to rest with my family hugs to all. -Mauricio Rua
I told Wandy after the fight it was an honor to fight him. I have no excuse for my lost. -Cung Le
I dedicate this victory to all of you who are always with me! Thank you my brothers for all support,I am so happy for make you happy -Wanderlei Silva
My face after watching @UFC 139! Thank you to all my supporters! You guys are awesome!! pic.twitter.com/rtNpvI7y -Urijah Faber
Well it happens to the best of us just glad to a able to fight for a living in the @ufc I'm living the dream I'll b back I promise -Brian Bowles
Just gotta say @DanHendo vs @ShogunRua was the best f*#ing fight I've seen in my entire life. Holy sh*t!!! Fight of the millenium -Stephan Bonnar
hey @StephanBonnar that was class act. What a stand up guy for saying that...Congrats on ur win tonight. WOW! -Josh Koscheck
@sotomma Hey Alex. Thanks so much for taking the fight brother. You got me kinda nervous when you kicked me and my ribs just about shattered -Michael McDonald
@maydaymcdonald your the man bro! I hope we can do it again some time. -Alex Soto
I can not swear enough to describe this fight! Congrats to Shogun and Hendo. -Dana White
Four winners in the locker room!! @UrijahFaber @lastcall155 @wandfc pic.twitter.com/EaqnK14T -Martin Kampmann
This @ufc main event is nuts!!! -Ryan Bader
Rear Naked Choke Radio: Miesha Tate, Mike Constantino, help Dan Miller Jr
DROID-FRIENDLY AUDIO AVAILABLE:
This episode is dedicated to helping the son of UFC fighter Dan Miller:�CLICK HERE TO HELP AND FIND OUT MORE
Give thanks a day early, as Rear Naked Choke Radio speeds the schedule, with Joe Rizzo and Jeremy Fullerton getting Turkey Day under way streaming live from LA Boxing in Paramus, N.J.
The guests are Read More »
This episode is dedicated to helping the son of UFC fighter Dan Miller:�CLICK HERE TO HELP AND FIND OUT MORE
Give thanks a day early, as Rear Naked Choke Radio speeds the schedule, with Joe Rizzo and Jeremy Fullerton getting Turkey Day under way streaming live from LA Boxing in Paramus, N.J.
The guests are Read More »
Source: http://mmadiehards.com/radio/rear-naked-choke-radio-live-5-et-miesha-tate-mike-constantino/
PELKEY: Doling out some MMA thanks to Henderson-Shogun, Steven Seagal, Nick Diaz, and more
By Matt Pelkey, MMATorch Columnist
It's the fourth Thursday of November, which means its time to let it be known the things we're thankful of. Sure it's as gimmicky as it is lazy, but you're the one reading it, so really it reflects poorly on you more than anything. Without further ado, the (MMA-related) things I'm thankful for this year:
-I'm thankful for the Dan Henderson-Shogun fight. Like my colleague Rich Hansen, I'd begun to feel some MMA burnout in the last year or so. Covering the sport was starting to become tedious and feel strangely like...work. Watching that epic slugfest made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning again, only if my toys were all covered in blood, swelling, and overwhelming exhaustion.
-I'm thankful for Steven Seagal. Without him, we never would've seen the top two knockouts of the year. Don't try to convince me Anderson Silva or Lyoto Machida even knew what a front kick was before Seagal taught it to them. I pity Jon Jones for turning down an opportunity to train with such a master.
-I'm thankful for Nick Diaz's return to the UFC. We'd watched him toil away in Strikeforce versus relatively mediocre competition for long enough. In one (classic) fight with B.J. Penn, Diaz announced himself as officially one of the best welterweights in the world, and a legitimate challenger to Georges St. Pierre's throne. The best in-fight trash talker in the game might actually have a chance if he can get in the champ's head. He's off to a good start.
-I'm thankful for the broadcast team of Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan. They've been together so long and have been the voices of so many prominent memories for me. Whether it was Goldie schilling products or future programming over pertinent action inside the cage, or just his inane questions or comments that were messes Rogan was constantly forced to clean up, they'll always have a special place in my heart. Which leads me to...
-I'm thankful for the impending arrival of Jon Anik as the UFC's play-by-play voice on all non-pay per view shows. I love Joe Rogan's knowledge and enthusiasm, but he gets stretched thin in his duties by having to fill the roles of both pbp and color commentator. Mike Goldberg loves to talk about anything but the action going on inside the cage, which, you know, is the primary job of a play-by-play man. Anik will bring some professionalism into the booth and take a lot of pressure off of Rogan. I can't believe I'm actually day-dreaming about the possibilities of a new announce team.
-I'm thankful for Scott Coker and Mark Pavelich. The two delusional figureheads of rival promotions to the UFC (ok so MFC isn't a rival of the UFC. Damnit! Pavelich is brainwashing me!) provided easy jokes all year long, even after his promotion was swallowed up by the UFC in the case of Coker. These two were the comic relief of MMA this year.
-I'm thankful for the UFC in general. As we suffered through a work-stoppage in football and continue to do so in basketball (I'd be shocked if we see a single NBA game this year), there was one constant in sports: the UFC. They've given us 15 numbered events thus far (with two more before the year is out), several fight nights, and of course The Ultimate Fighter. They've been plagued by a horrendous number of injuries, especially in high-profile fights, but more often than not they filled in with a fight or fighter just as good, if not better. No other professional sports league displays the commitment to their fans that the UFC does. No, they're not perfect, and the pay-per-view model is too taxing and is clearly starting to wear on the wallets of fans, but they try damn hard to give their fans what they want, and a lot of it.
-I'm thankful for the staff and loyal readers of MMATorch. It's been a trying year for me personally (a little peek into my personal life: I became officially divorced on October 24, just a few months shy of what would've been my fifth anniversary), and I've kind of come and gone from the site at certain stretches this year. A special thanks to the staff (particularly Rich Hansen and our fearless leader Jamie Penick, along with the big boss Mr. Wade Keller) for being supportive and understanding, and, as I said, to the readers, especially the longtime ones who've been around for years. You guys are why we do what we do, and you've been just as integral a part of building this site over the years as the people doing the writing and reporting.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now go kiss your family, tell them you love them, and then get fat and pass out watching football. It's the American thing to do.
 |
-I'm thankful for the Dan Henderson-Shogun fight. Like my colleague Rich Hansen, I'd begun to feel some MMA burnout in the last year or so. Covering the sport was starting to become tedious and feel strangely like...work. Watching that epic slugfest made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning again, only if my toys were all covered in blood, swelling, and overwhelming exhaustion.
-I'm thankful for Steven Seagal. Without him, we never would've seen the top two knockouts of the year. Don't try to convince me Anderson Silva or Lyoto Machida even knew what a front kick was before Seagal taught it to them. I pity Jon Jones for turning down an opportunity to train with such a master.
-I'm thankful for Nick Diaz's return to the UFC. We'd watched him toil away in Strikeforce versus relatively mediocre competition for long enough. In one (classic) fight with B.J. Penn, Diaz announced himself as officially one of the best welterweights in the world, and a legitimate challenger to Georges St. Pierre's throne. The best in-fight trash talker in the game might actually have a chance if he can get in the champ's head. He's off to a good start.
-I'm thankful for the broadcast team of Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan. They've been together so long and have been the voices of so many prominent memories for me. Whether it was Goldie schilling products or future programming over pertinent action inside the cage, or just his inane questions or comments that were messes Rogan was constantly forced to clean up, they'll always have a special place in my heart. Which leads me to...
-I'm thankful for the impending arrival of Jon Anik as the UFC's play-by-play voice on all non-pay per view shows. I love Joe Rogan's knowledge and enthusiasm, but he gets stretched thin in his duties by having to fill the roles of both pbp and color commentator. Mike Goldberg loves to talk about anything but the action going on inside the cage, which, you know, is the primary job of a play-by-play man. Anik will bring some professionalism into the booth and take a lot of pressure off of Rogan. I can't believe I'm actually day-dreaming about the possibilities of a new announce team.
-I'm thankful for Scott Coker and Mark Pavelich. The two delusional figureheads of rival promotions to the UFC (ok so MFC isn't a rival of the UFC. Damnit! Pavelich is brainwashing me!) provided easy jokes all year long, even after his promotion was swallowed up by the UFC in the case of Coker. These two were the comic relief of MMA this year.
-I'm thankful for the UFC in general. As we suffered through a work-stoppage in football and continue to do so in basketball (I'd be shocked if we see a single NBA game this year), there was one constant in sports: the UFC. They've given us 15 numbered events thus far (with two more before the year is out), several fight nights, and of course The Ultimate Fighter. They've been plagued by a horrendous number of injuries, especially in high-profile fights, but more often than not they filled in with a fight or fighter just as good, if not better. No other professional sports league displays the commitment to their fans that the UFC does. No, they're not perfect, and the pay-per-view model is too taxing and is clearly starting to wear on the wallets of fans, but they try damn hard to give their fans what they want, and a lot of it.
-I'm thankful for the staff and loyal readers of MMATorch. It's been a trying year for me personally (a little peek into my personal life: I became officially divorced on October 24, just a few months shy of what would've been my fifth anniversary), and I've kind of come and gone from the site at certain stretches this year. A special thanks to the staff (particularly Rich Hansen and our fearless leader Jamie Penick, along with the big boss Mr. Wade Keller) for being supportive and understanding, and, as I said, to the readers, especially the longtime ones who've been around for years. You guys are why we do what we do, and you've been just as integral a part of building this site over the years as the people doing the writing and reporting.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now go kiss your family, tell them you love them, and then get fat and pass out watching football. It's the American thing to do.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/pelkystake/article_11408.shtml
Thursday, November 24, 2011
UFC 142: Alcantara vs. Omigawa, Arantes vs. Carvalho set for Brazil
The UFC 142 event set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is taking shape and almost finalized. The UFC announced two featherweight fights that will take place on January 14th. Featherweights Yuri Alcantara and Michihiro Omigawa will face off, as well as featherweights Felipe Arantas and Antonio Carvalho.
Source: http://www.mmaplayground.com/forums/topic50091-1.html
The MMAHQ Wednesday fight club
Here at MMAHQ we’re all about value so, with that in mind, it’s time for the start of something new. The Wednesday fight club will be your reference for all the big fights that have been announced in the last week in one handy spot; an enfightclopedia if you will. This week, in the aftermath [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/%7Er/mmahq/main/%7E3/gxTuaTjl5Bs/
Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann in the works for UFC event in March
http://mmajunkie.com/news/26240/thiago-alves-vs-martin-kampmann-in-the-works-for-ufc-event-in-march.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Feed%29
...
...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Jose Aldo: Chad Mendes Doesn't Know What He's Getting Into
Promoted to the front page by Tim Burke.
A while back Chad Mendes posted a picture of himself wearing a Vasco jersey, rivals of Flamengo football club and Aldo’s team of heart, trying to get some support for his fight in Rio de Janeiro. Apparently this didn’t sit well with Aldo, who appeared upset when asked about it, saying Mendes doesn’t know what he’s dealing with:
The hype he’s creating is only for himself in this fight. He doesn’t even understand the rivalry between Vasco and Flamengo. This isn’t going to be a classic, this is going to be Brazil against the US. The fans from Vasco will be with me and the ones from Flamengo will be against him even more now. He doesn’t know what he’s getting into and will have to deal with the consequences once the fight starts
-- via UOL Esportes
Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/11/23/2582779/aldo-mendes-doesnt-know-what-hes-getting-into
Strikeforce Challengers 20 draws series-low 143,000 viewers on Showtime
The Strikeforce Challengers series hit a series low rating last Friday night for the 20th card of the "up and comers" events, drawing just 143,000 viewers for the broadcast on Showtime. That was down almost 30% from the Strikeforce Challengers 19 card from September.
The event didn't last long, with quick finishes throughout the night, including a lightning fast KO in the main event and a vicious armbar win in under a minute for Ronda Rousey in the co-main.
The 143,000 average viewers is 35,000 less than the next worst showing from Strikeforce Challengers 11.
The event didn't last long, with quick finishes throughout the night, including a lightning fast KO in the main event and a vicious armbar win in under a minute for Ronda Rousey in the co-main.
The 143,000 average viewers is 35,000 less than the next worst showing from Strikeforce Challengers 11.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11379.shtml
Cris ?Cyborg? Says Strikeforce Wants Her to Drop to 135 Because They Can?t Find Anyone to Fight Her
(Cyborg at 135 will be a scary woman, especially to other 135-pound women)
In an interview she did this week with TATAME, Strikeforce featherweight champ Cristiane Santos revealed a bit of insight into the plans the promotion has for its women's division.
According to "Cyborg," the Zuffa-owned organization has asked her to drop down to 135 following her December 17 title defense against Hiroko Yamanaka as they are looking to do away with the 145-pound class since they can't find anyone to face her. On the bright side, Santos says she's lucky that Strikeforce is accommodating the women on its roster considering UFC president Dana White's thoughts on female MMA.
"I signed the contract for these four fights after UFC purchased Strikeforce, so I guess they?ll keep us, they?ll keep the female divisions and female MMA keeps growing and growing, and I guess they?re keeping the girls and it depends on what we do to call UFC?s attention," Santos explains. "[As of right now there] are still two weight divisions: 135lbs and 145lbs."
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The Score Fighting Series Comes To Sarnia, Canada On December 3rd
Tweet The Score Fighting Series Comes to Sarnia on December 3rd Canadians Alessio and Fraser to headline event Press Release – TORONTO, November 22nd, 2011 ? Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that The Score Fighting Series (SFS) will be partnering with Avant-Guard Promotions for the first professional MMA event in the history of [...]
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/the-score-fighting-series-comes-to-sarnia-canada-on-december-3rd/
UFC 139 press conference highlights now available at MMATorch.com
Our UFC 139 press conference footage is now available on the right sidebar of our MMATorch.com website as part of our affiliation with USA Today.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11360.shtml
Fedor Emelianenko to Battle Satoshi Ishii at DREAM New Year?s Eve Event
Fedor will turn around in less than two months
Monday, November 21, 2011
Two Sheds Review: Could UFC 139 Be the Best Show This Year?
It was a night that featured three battles between former champions as Dan Henderson faced Shogun Rua in the main event of UFC 139, shown live in the early hours of this past Sunday morning on ESPN here in Britain.
The broadcast began in the light heavyweight division, as Stephan Bonnar took on Kyle Kingsbury.
Bonnar is one of those balls-to-the-walls kind of fighters you can’t help but like. His never-say-die attitude has won over countless fans when he trades heavy blows with his opponents.
The Bonnar we saw here was a completely different animal. Although he managed to bloody Kingsbury’s nose and stagger him with a few good shots, it was on the ground that Bonnar dominated.
The American Psycho seemed able to take his opponent down at will, and once they were down there Kingsbury seemed unable to do anything against his man.
Bonnar worked extremely well as he transitioned from position to position, looking for various submission attempts. Sadly those attempts just weren’t viable, but he was able to make Kingsbury look quite ordinary.
So with the fight going the distance, it was down to the judges, and no surprises there as Bonnar took the unanimous decision. It was just a shame that those in attendance didn’t realise just how good his work was.
It was down to welterweight for the next fight as Martin Kampmann went up against Rick Story.
The second three-rounder of the show proved to be an entertaining affair. Both men began by swinging for the proverbial fences, both sustaining cuts over their right eyes.
As the action progressed, Kampmann began to impose his will on the fight, his more technical striking game causing problems with Story before the Dane took the fight to the ground.
This was more or less how the rest of the fight played out. There were some more brief stand-up battles, but when the fight went back down to the ground, Kampmann took control again, going for a rear naked choke as the fight came to an end.
So once again the judges came into play, and surprisingly they only gave the fight to Kampmann by split decision.
The first battle of former champions saw Urijah Faber taking on Brian Bowles in the bantamweight division.
This one promised much and delivered in spades.
Both guys looked good early on as they engaged in a striking battle, but when Faber scored with the takedown he took control, delivering some heavy blows while Bowles countered with a big up kick.
The end came in the second round. Faber staggered Bowles with an uppercut, and from there it was all over bar the shouting. Faber went to work with the ground and pound, and it wasn’t long before he locked in a guillotine for the impressive submission win.
The second battle of former champions saw Wanderlei Silva taking on the debuting Cung Le in the middleweight division.
This was the fight I was looking forward to the most. The opening round saw Le bring out the full array of kicks, looking like the action-move star he is, and although some of them connected it was actually a spinning left back fist that staggered Silva.
Silva soon began to get his distance, though, and as the fight moved into the second round he began to judge his punches more, causing more trouble for Le.
As the round neared its final minute Silva connected with a series of knees in the muay thai clinch that rocked Le. Silva went in for the kill as Le began to stagger, following him down and going for the ground and pound, with the referee stepping in to give Silva the TKO win.
The main event, the third and final battle of former champions, saw Shogun Rua facing Dan Henderson in the light heavyweight division.
When Dana White announced that certain non-title fights would be contested over five rounds, I have to admit that I didn’t think it was a good idea. This fight changed that decision.
For five rounds, two of the best in the world put on a tremendous back-and-forth battle, a war of attrition in which both men gave it their all.
Henderson looked great early on with his striking, putting Shogun on the back foot on more than one occasion and looking like he could take the win at any moment.
As time went on, Shogun’s face turned into a mess, and Henderson looked in top form, even though he just couldn’t put the Brazilian away.
As the old saying goes, they really were leaving everything in the cage, with both men looking exhausted as they came out for the final round, but with Shogun finding the energy to take Henderson down so he could control him on the ground.
After all of that, they still couldn’t finish the fight, as they left the decision up to the judges, with Henderson taking the close unanimous decision.
In conclusion: Long-time readers will know that I spend quite a few column inches telling you how enjoyable these UFC shows are. It’s not hyperbole, it’s the truth.
Well, UFC 139 may turn out to be the best show they’ve put on this year. From top to bottom, every fight delivered, with the final three fights going that extra step to make this show that much more special, and they left the best for last.
For me, the battle between Dan Henderson and Shogun Rua was not just the fight of the night but perhaps the fight of the year. It didn’t matter that there wasn’t a title on the line, and the UFC’s decision to put on non-title five rounders has now been justified.
So in all, UFC 139 gets the big thumbs up from this particular writer, and that’s all I can really say about that.
Don’t forget to check out my blog, as well as my Facebook page.
Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/950398-two-sheds-review-could-ufc-139-be-the-best-show-this-year
UFC 139 Results: Where Does UFC 139 Rank Among 2011's UFC Events?
By the time the year is over, the UFC will have put on 27 events. Over 10 of them have been free, with one more in the works before the end of 2011.
It's quite a jump from the amount that the UFC was able to put on even five years ago.
The hype and energy surrounding UFC 139 is at its peak right now, so it seems like the best event in a long time, but is it?
Looking back through the year, there have been some incredible fight cards.
UFC 125 had the incredible fight between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard that ended in a draw, with Brian Stann knocking Chris Leben out on the undercard.
UFC 126 saw Anderson Silva knock out Vitor Belfort with an incredible kick, and Forrest Griffin and Rich Franklin put on a great fight, with Jon Jones also submitting Ryan Bader.
UFC 132 saw Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz put on a great fight, with Leben knocking out Wanderlei Silva and Tito Ortiz crushing Ryan Bader and then submitting him.
There was even UFC 136, which saw Frankie Edgar come from behind to knock out Gray Maynard, Joe Lauzon submit Melvin Guillard after battering him around the cage, Chael Sonnen brilliantly locking on a triangle choke on Brian Stann, Leonard Garcia and Nam Phan put on a war and Jose Aldo pick apart Kenny Florian.
The list seems a bit short and it probably is. There could still be more events added to those that could be contender for event of the year.
However, UFC 139 had something that none of them did: It had the feeling of being a PRIDE, WEC and Strikeforce event. It was held in the same building that Strikeforce had long put its fights in, and it was topped with fighters from all three promotions.
It didn't feel like the standard UFC event, and it showed. It felt like there were new faces to watch and new matchups to experience.
It felt like a truly global event.
It also had a little bit of everything: come-from-behind victories, exciting finishes, technical wars and slugfests. It felt like there was something for every type of MMA fan out there.
It could be argued that UFC 139 was the second biggest event all year round. The first was a lock before it even happened.
Even with all of the great, history-making fights that were on the card tonight, the card still had one thing going against it that will put it at No. 2 this year.
It was on pay-per-view.
The UFC on Fox event was the first UFC event on network television, and in doing so, it instantly became the biggest event of the year. Almost every group of media was on it, and even the most casual of fans knew the fight was happening.
That is something that UFC 139 failed to do, even with all it brought to the table.
The fights themselves were some of the best all year and certainly were more exciting than Junior Dos Santos' 64 second demolition of Cain Velasquez.
But they didn't appear on free TV and captivate all of America.
So, even though it was close, much like the Henderson-Rua fight, one event had to win. And UFC 139 came in second. At least for now. There are still two more pay-per-views this year.
Who knows what might happen next.
Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
UFC 139 results recap: A look back at the Dan Henderson vs Shogun Rua fight classic event
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has closed out another groundbreaking mixed martial arts (MMA) event, as UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" this past Saturday night (Nov. 19, 2011) brought the fans in attendance at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, some of the most exciting fights we've seen all year.
The main event, Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson, left the MMA world ablaze and had some fans proclaiming it to one of the finest fights in the history of the sport.
We saw one fight that some complained was stopped too early. We also saw a fight (between Chris Weidman and Tom Lawlor) that clearly was not stopped soon enough.
UFC 139 was packed to the gills with legends fighting to survive, top prospects looking to rise to the next level and fights that will be replayed for years to come.
After the jump, MMAmania.com takes a look back on the highlights that made UFC 139 one of the best MMA events of all time:
Coming off the inaugural UFC on Fox 1 event, the hype machine was a little low on "fuel." For this reason, the main event of UFC 139 may have flown under the radar.
Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua are MMA pioneers. They've done everything. They've fought everyone and everywhere. Yet, somehow, before Saturday night, the two had never faced each other.
All of that changed as "Hendo" and "Shogun" finally took to the Octagon together, giving fans a show that will forever live in the loving memories of all those who witnessed it.
Each fighter was sure they were winner. UFC President Dana White felt it should have been a draw. Ultimately, the judges' scorecard showed Henderson to be the winner by unanimous decision.
Read a full recap of the Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson fight at UFC 139 here.
The close decision left many to speculate as to what the future will hold for both fighters. Afterwards, Dana White was non-committal on the matter, stating that he believes Henderson could contend for either the 185-pound or 205-pound titles, depending on which he preferred.
Neither fighter was able to attend the post-fight press conference, as they were both forced to visit the local hospital to have their wounds attended to.
Watch the full "Shogun vs. Henderson" post-fight press conference video here.
The co-main event saw two more MMA legends collide as Wanderlei Silva looked to rebound from a tough knockout loss at UFC 132 to Chris Leben. His opponent, Cung Le, was making his UFC debut, after taking almost a year and a half off from fighting to pursue acting opportunities.
The fight went almost entirely as scripted. Le used his renowned martial arts skills and fancy kicks to keep "The Axe Murderer" on his heels for much of the first round.
But you can't keep "Wandy" moving backwards forever.
In the second round, Silva began to stalk Le, unloading on him with flurries of vicious combinations. It was only a matter of time before Le's face was hardly distinguishable.
Silva was able to notch an impressive second round TKO victory and bought himself and his career a little more time.
For a full recap with detailed analysis on the "Wanderlei Silva vs. Cung Le" fight, click here.
World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) veterans Urijah Faber and Brian Bowles had it out in a number one contender eliminator match that saw "The California Kid" return to his form of old.
Bowles was simply no match for Faber and his arsenal of weapons as he fell prey to a guillotine choke in the second round that forced him to tap.
Faber will now move on to get the trilogy fight against current Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz that he has loudly been requesting.
For an in-depth summary of the "Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles" fight, click here.
In the bonus department, Dana White mixed things up a bit by doling out the "fight of the night" award to two fights instead of the usual one. "Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson" and "Wanderlei Silva vs. Cung Le" received the prestigious honors.
the "Submission of the Night" bonus went to Urijah Faber. "Knockout of the Night" was awarded to Michael McDonald, whose quick KO of Alex Soto made a statement heard loud and clear all over the MMA community.
It doesn't have to end there. We want to hear your favorite fond memories from UFC 139.
For complete UFC 139 results and a detailed recap of all the action click here. To check out a recap of the UFC 139 prelim fights that were seen Spike TV, click here and here. Want to know what happened with the UFC 139 Facebook Prelims portion of the card? To read a full recap click here.
And just in case you want to get up to speed on the entire UFC 139 fight card from top to bottom click here.
Dual ?Fight of the Night? bonuses handed out at UFC 139
Considered by many to be a fight of the year candidate, Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson split “Fight of the Night” honors with co-main event fighters Wanderlei Silva and Cung Le. Rua and Henderson battled for 25 minutes, trading blows and gutting though exhaustion until the final horn sounded and Henderson’s hand was raised in [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/11/20/dual-fight-of-the-night-bonuses-handed-out-at-ufc-139/
Sunday, November 20, 2011
?UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos? Medical Suspensions
The California State Athletic Commission has medically suspended seven ?UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos? fighters for various injuries sustained in their respective scraps this past Saturday.
Although he was only in the Octagon for 64 seconds of action, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez (Pictured) will be forced to ride the pine for 45 days for precautionary purposes following his knockout loss to Junior dos Santos.
Three of the card?s athletes can be sidelined for up to six months with wounds.
The Honda Center in Anaheim hosted this weekend?s show.
Here is UFC on FOX?s official IR list:
Aaron Rosa: Suspended 180 days, 180 days with no contact for possible left wrist fracture
Paul Bradley: Suspended 180 days, 180 days with no contact for possible left elbow fracture
Mackens Semerzier: Suspended 45 days, 30 days with no contact for TKO and 60 days, 60 with no contact for cut to scalp
Norifumi ?Kid? Yamamoto: Suspended 180 days, 180 days with no contact for possible fracture to left hand finger
Darren Uyenoyams: Suspended 60 days, 60 days with no contact for cut to left eyebrow
Clay Harvison: Suspended for 45 days, 30 days with no contact for precautionary purposes
Cain Velasquez: Suspended 45 days, 30 days no contact for precautionary purposes
Although he was only in the Octagon for 64 seconds of action, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez (Pictured) will be forced to ride the pine for 45 days for precautionary purposes following his knockout loss to Junior dos Santos.
Three of the card?s athletes can be sidelined for up to six months with wounds.
The Honda Center in Anaheim hosted this weekend?s show.
Here is UFC on FOX?s official IR list:
Aaron Rosa: Suspended 180 days, 180 days with no contact for possible left wrist fracture
Paul Bradley: Suspended 180 days, 180 days with no contact for possible left elbow fracture
Mackens Semerzier: Suspended 45 days, 30 days with no contact for TKO and 60 days, 60 with no contact for cut to scalp
Norifumi ?Kid? Yamamoto: Suspended 180 days, 180 days with no contact for possible fracture to left hand finger
Darren Uyenoyams: Suspended 60 days, 60 days with no contact for cut to left eyebrow
Clay Harvison: Suspended for 45 days, 30 days with no contact for precautionary purposes
Cain Velasquez: Suspended 45 days, 30 days no contact for precautionary purposes
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson ? Main Card Preview and Predictions
November 18, 2011 ? We?ve come to the pinnacle of our pre-fight coverage for UFC 139 here at TXMMA.com with this preview of the main card. Our picks for the undercard were posted yesterday but here?s our preview and predictions of the main card headlined by the battle of two former PRIDE FC stars in [...]
Related posts:
Related posts:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
UFC 139 Prelims: Bader, McDonald Deliver KOs
?The Ultimate Fighter? Season 8 winner Ryan Bader put in 77 seconds worth of work and walked out of the Octagon with his arm raised.
Source: http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-139-Prelims-Bader-McDonald-Deliver-KOs-37353
UFC 139 Predictions: Martin Kampmann Will KO Rick Story
Martin Kampmann and Rick Story are set to fight tonight in UFC 139, and Kampmann is about to show us that he is the better fighter.
Kampmann is a great fighter who is a great striker and has underrated grappling. While he does make some very stupid mistakes at times, I think he manages to go a full fight without making one tonight.
Kampmann is the superior striker, and on his feet he will be tough to beat. The only way Story can win is if he gets Kampmann on the ground, which is a very tough task.
Kampmann is one of the hardest fighters to take down, and I don't think Story can land a takedown tonight. The majority of the fight (if not all of it) will take place with both fighters standing, and that will greatly help Kampmann.
I firmly believe Kampmann will do what Thiago Alves, Johny Hendricks and Jake Ellenberger could not: knock out Story.
It is a very difficult task to knock out Story, but Kampmann's superior fighting tactics while standing will win him this fight.
As long as Kampmann doesn't make another stupid mistake he will win for sure. Unfortunately, Kampmann has made a habit of doing so.
In his fight with Jake Shields he had Shields beat. Shields couldn't fight him standing, but Kampmann went for a takedown. In his fight with Paul Daley he decided to stand and fight instead of going for the easy takedown when Daley left himself open.
Kampmann is not the smartest fighter, he is simply vicious. However, he does go fights without making mistakes, and he usually wins by knockout in those fights. I think another one happens tonight against Story.
Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/948095-ufc-139-predictions-martin-kampmann-will-ko-rick-story
Video - New UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos receives big reception upon return home to Brazil
New UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos received a hero's welcome upon his return to his home country of Brazil this week. Check out some video of the turnout and the response he received below:
Video URL: http://youtu.be/krfePUTnKQw
Video URL: http://youtu.be/krfePUTnKQw
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11272.shtml
UFC 139 Weigh-In Highlight Video
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The UFC 139 weigh-ins took place Friday afternoon at the HP Pavilion. Check out the highlights of the proceedings below. Full UFC 139 weigh-in results here.
Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/11/18/ufc-139-weigh-in-highlight-video/
Friday, November 18, 2011
Heavyweight UFC newcomer Ednaldo Oliveira reportedly meets Rob Broughton at UFC 142 in Brazil
6'7" Brazilian heavyweight Ednaldo Oliveira will make his UFC debut this January in his home country at UFC 142, and a report from ESPN UK says he'll be meeting Rob Broughton on the card.
Oliveira is a training partner of new UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos, and enters the UFC with an undefeated 13-0-1 record. Oliveira has fought six times in 2011, and holds eight career knockout wins.
Broughton has lost consecutive fights in the UFC, and will get a chance to keep his roster spot in this fight. After winning his UFC debut at UFC 120 last year, Broughton dropped fights to Travis Browne and Philip De Fries this fall.
Oliveira is a training partner of new UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos, and enters the UFC with an undefeated 13-0-1 record. Oliveira has fought six times in 2011, and holds eight career knockout wins.
Broughton has lost consecutive fights in the UFC, and will get a chance to keep his roster spot in this fight. After winning his UFC debut at UFC 120 last year, Broughton dropped fights to Travis Browne and Philip De Fries this fall.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11256.shtml
Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo not slated for UFC 143 on Super Bowl weekend afterall [UPDATED]
A heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo is on its way to UFC 143 on February 4, as Nelson posted on Twitter news that verbal agreements were in place for the fight.
Both fighters picked up victories at UFC 137 last month, with Nelson finishing Mirko Cro Cop in the third round, and Kongo defeating Mitrione by decision.
For Nelson, the win was a bounce back from a disappointing performance against Frank Mir in his second straight loss, while Kongo made it two straight wins after a June knockout of Pat Barry.
UFC 143 is the UFC's Super Bowl weekend show, and will be headlined by a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz.
UPDATE: Though the report of this fight came courtesy of Roy Nelson's Twitter, the UFC has now refuted the news. The UFC's official Twitter posted the following:
"FYI we've got Kongo's next bout and this isn't it."
So that's that for now.
Both fighters picked up victories at UFC 137 last month, with Nelson finishing Mirko Cro Cop in the third round, and Kongo defeating Mitrione by decision.
For Nelson, the win was a bounce back from a disappointing performance against Frank Mir in his second straight loss, while Kongo made it two straight wins after a June knockout of Pat Barry.
UFC 143 is the UFC's Super Bowl weekend show, and will be headlined by a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz.
UPDATE: Though the report of this fight came courtesy of Roy Nelson's Twitter, the UFC has now refuted the news. The UFC's official Twitter posted the following:
"FYI we've got Kongo's next bout and this isn't it."
So that's that for now.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11262.shtml
MMA NEWS ? Strikeforce Challengers 20 Weigh-In Results | MMA ...
MMA NEWS ? Strikeforce Challengers 20 Weigh-In Results. Below are the results of Thursday's official weigh-in for Strikeforce: Britt vs. Sayers, airing Friday, November 18 at 11 pm ET/PT on Showtime. The event is headlined ...
Source: http://bjpenn.com/news/2011/11/17/mma-news-strikeforce-challengers-20-weigh-in-results-8203.html
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Featherweights Nam Phan and Jim Hettes set for UFC 141 bout in December
The UFC has been busy this week filling up spots in a number of their upcoming cards, and overnight they announced another bout for December's UFC 141 card, as featherweights Nam Phan and Jim Hettes will square off on the December 30 event.
Phan picked up his first UFC win at UFC 136 last month, avenging the awful decision loss to Leonard Garcia he suffered at the Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale last December - a fight that most felt he won despite the scorecards.
Hettes will look to keep his undefeated record intact after an impressive UFC debut in August. Entering with an 8-0 record, Hettes submitted Alex "Bruce Leroy" Caceres at UFC on Versus 5 in the second round.
UFC 141 is headlined by a heavyweight number one contender fight between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem.
Phan picked up his first UFC win at UFC 136 last month, avenging the awful decision loss to Leonard Garcia he suffered at the Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale last December - a fight that most felt he won despite the scorecards.
Hettes will look to keep his undefeated record intact after an impressive UFC debut in August. Entering with an 8-0 record, Hettes submitted Alex "Bruce Leroy" Caceres at UFC on Versus 5 in the second round.
UFC 141 is headlined by a heavyweight number one contender fight between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11239.shtml
UFC Champ Jon Jones Talks MMA On FOX, Upcoming Fight With Lyoto Machida
MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant talks with UFC lighht heavyweight champ Jon "Bones" Jones on the red carpet at the first-ever UFC on FOX show and hears what he has to say about the growth of MMA and mainstream acceptance of the sport. The champ also lets us know about his preparation for the title defense against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, how he feels about fighting 4 times in 2011, and what he plans to do to relax after his bout in December.
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/ufc-champ-jon-jones-talks-mma-on-fox-upcoming-fight-with-lyoto-machida/
UFC Champ Jon Jones Talks MMA On FOX, Upcoming Fight With Lyoto Machida
MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant talks with UFC lighht heavyweight champ Jon "Bones" Jones on the red carpet at the first-ever UFC on FOX show and hears what he has to say about the growth of MMA and mainstream acceptance of the sport. The champ also lets us know about his preparation for the title defense against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, how he feels about fighting 4 times in 2011, and what he plans to do to relax after his bout in December.
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/ufc-champ-jon-jones-talks-mma-on-fox-upcoming-fight-with-lyoto-machida/
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio Added to UFC 142 in Brazil
Despite hosting a major show this Saturday in San Jose, California, the UFC took the time to announce a middleweight bout between Rousimar Palhares and Mike Massenzio for their January 14th event in Brazil. Palhares returns to his homeland after posting a unanimous decision victory over Dan Miller there at UFC 134 in August. “Toquinho” [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/96469/rousimar-palhares-vs-mike-massenzio-added-to-ufc-142-in-brazil/
UFC 144 fight card: Joe Lauzon vs Anthony Pettis confirmed for Japan on Feb. 26
The lightweight battle between Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis will go down at UFC 144, which takes place on Feb. 26, 2012, in Japan's Saitama Super Arena, and not at UFC 143 on SuperBowl weekend as previously reported.
MMAFighting.com today confirmed the booking with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officials.
Using Lauzon to spruce up the promotion's return to the "Land of the Rising Sun" is a bright idea. In 11 career fights inside the Octagon, "J-Lau" has walked away with nine bonus awards. Even his three UFC losses have been cushioned by "Fight of the Night" bonuses.
He's got a great opponent tailor-made to bring home bonus number 10.
Pettis came to the UFC with a ton of hype, a World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) lightweight championship belt and a guaranteed title shot in hand. Then he got pushed out of the way thanks to Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard dueling to a draw, then losing a hard fought decision in his Octagon debut against Clay Guida.
An even closer decision followed against Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136, only this time "Showtime" emerged with his hand raised. And for his efforts, he's getting a shot against one of the most seasoned veterans of the lightweight division.
UFC 144 is expected to be headlined by a 155-pound title fight featuring Ben Henderson, fresh off his unanimous decision win over Clay Guida, taking on reigning lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. In addition, Jake Shields returns to action against Yoshihiro Akiyama, while Yushin Okami battled Tim Boetsch in a manly middleweight match up.
For the latest UFC 144 news and notes be sure to check out our complete archive right here.
UFC sues New York
Zuffa, LLC sued New York state on Tuesday for its ban of mixed martial arts in its state citing it as unconstitutional under First Amendment grounds. Zuffa, along with several notable UFC stars, are named plaintiffs in this lawsuit. The Complaint is over 100 pages in length and the Causes of Action begin on page [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/%7Er/Payout/%7E3/kMf4tAoZEvU/
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Jason ?Mayhem? Miller Rocking A ?Movember? Stash, Talks FOX, TUF & Bisping
MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant talks with Jason "Mayhem" Miller on the red carpet at the first-ever UFC on FOX show and gets his thoughts on the arrival of MMA on broadcast television. Jason also talks about the positive experience he's had as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter, the ridiculous pranks on the show and what he plans to do to rival coach Michael Bisping when they meet in the octagon on December 3rd, 2011.
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/jason-mayhem-miller-rocking-a-movember-stash-talks-fox-tuf-bisping/
Two Fights Added to UFC 142 Event in Brazil
On Monday afternoon, the UFC announced two fights for their return trip to Brazil. A light heavyweight bout between Fabio Maldonado (Pictured) and Stanislav Nedkov, as well as a welterweight scrap with Siyar Bahadurzada and Erick Silva were both added to the January 14th show. Maldonado had his 11-fight winning streak snapped in his last [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/96334/two-fights-added-to-ufc-142-event-in-brazil/
Monday, November 14, 2011
Showtime Names Stephen Espinoza as New Boss of Showtime Sports
NEW YORK (November 14, 2011) ? Showtime Networks Inc. has named Stephen Espinoza as its new Executive Vice President, General Manager, Showtime Sports and Event ...
Yoshihiro Akiyama Drops To Welterweight, Faces Jake Shields In Japan
Tweet Popular fighter Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama (13-4, 2NC) is set to drop to welterweight for his next fight, he’ll do it against former Strikeforce middleweight champ Jake Shields (26-6-1) in Japan this coming February. Ultimate Fighting Championship officials announced the matchup at UFC.com on Monday. Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama will have plenty of support from [...]
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/yoshihiro-akiyama-drops-to-welterweight-faces-jake-shields-in-japan/
The Ulysses Gomez Experiment: My history with Cobra Kai
Top-10 ranked flyweight Ulysses Gomez talks about his history with Cobra Kai and Marc Laimon and how stepping on those mats for the first time changed his life forever.
Related posts:
Related posts:
- The Ulysses Gomez Experiment: The biggest smallest thing that’s ever happened to me Well a lot has happened in my life since my...
- The Ulysses Gomez Experiment: A person that has influenced my MMA career thus far Ulysses Gomez talks about the person who has influenced his...
- The Ulysses Gomez Experiment: Religion and MMA World top 10 ranked flyweight Ulysses Gomez shares his thoughts...
Source: http://prommanow.com/index.php/2011/11/14/the-ulysses-gomez-experiment-my-history-with-cobra-kai/
Mayhem on UFC on FOX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VgqTFzE_QwM
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?76690-Mayhem-on-UFC-on-FOX&goto=newpost
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Latest MMA Schedule ? Edgar vs. Henderson to Headline UFC in Japan
An updated calendar of fight cards from around the globe.
Source: http://fightnetwork.com/news/mma/latest-mma-schedule-edgar-vs-henderson-headline-ufc-japan/
UFC on FOX 1 Post-Fight Interviews: Dos Santos, Big Nog, Rogan, More
MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani caught up with Junior dos Santos, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Joe Rogan, Dustin Poirier, Alex Caceres, DaMarques Johnson and Ricardo Lamas following UFC on FOX 1 to talk about the fights.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmaconvert/~3/Mrm3N4ireMk/
Saturday, November 12, 2011
UFC Welterweight Champ Georges St-Pierre says he makes between $4-$5 million per fight
The amount of income for UFC fighters disclosed to commissions following events is oftentimes not near the amount of money those fighters are actually making, especially for fighters on the top of a card. However, it's not often that a fight will actually comment on how much they take in from fight to fight. UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre - unquestionably one of the top two draws on pay-per-view for the UFC - has given a rough estimate of his earnings in a comment made to the Agence France-Presse:
"I learned that the UFC makes the most money on pay-per-view when I am fighting. That made me smile. For me, a fight is [worth] $4 to $5 million, and in the city where the UFC holds its events, there are economic benefits of between $15 to $20 million. It's huge!"
"I learned that the UFC makes the most money on pay-per-view when I am fighting. That made me smile. For me, a fight is [worth] $4 to $5 million, and in the city where the UFC holds its events, there are economic benefits of between $15 to $20 million. It's huge!"
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11162.shtml
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos: Who Does the UFC Want to Win?
The UFC on Fox features only one fight, a heavyweight title clash between champion Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos, but it may be the most important fight in UFC history.
Even more so than just bringing the UFC and MMA to a diverse range of fans, the fight is likely to make a superstar be born overnight.
The amount of media attention and coverage of the event has been more than any fan can remember. There literally hasn't been one day within the past month that went by without a story related to the UFC on Fox event.
Both Velasquez and Dos Santos are viewed as great fighters but not necessarily the best draw. If you ask the casual fan about who Velasquez is, they will likely tell you he is the guy who beat Brock Lesnar.
Likewise, Dos Santos is known to casual MMA fans as the other coach along with Lesnar on The Ultimate Fighter.
Although both men remain relative unknowns to casual fans and non-fans, that all is likely to change after their historic fight.
That begs the question, who does the UFC want to win more?
Dana White may be one of the biggest fans of MMA, but he's also a shrewd businessman. This fight will give the UFC a very popular champion.
The challenger, Dos Santos, comes from Brazil and from a well-respected camp. Training with such fighters as Anderson Silva, the Nogueira brothers and Lyoto Machida, among others, provides Dos Santos with elite-level training partners.
Dos Santos is one of the nicest guys in MMA and always has a smile on his face. If you've seen any of the behind-the-scenes videos or clips of him from the countdown show, you've likely seen him laughing with teammates.
"Cigano" isn't going to do anything negative that would impact the UFC's public perception, and he is a "safe" champion in PR terms.
He also possesses an exciting fighting style that features some of the best boxing MMA has ever seen. Dos Santos always looks for the knockout and puts everything behind his punches while still maintaining excellent technique.
Velasquez also has one of the more exciting styles in MMA. His wrestling background is well known, but he also uses punches and kicks. His ability to grapple and strike gives Velasquez one of the most complete games in MMA.
The champion also is considered one of the nicer guys in MMA and has been about as soft-spoken of a champion as possible. Velasquez had plenty of opportunities to respond to Lesnar's pre-fight talk and simply replied with the standard, "I'm training hard" response.
Velasquez comes from one of the best camps in America, American Kickboxing Academy, but Dana White has had problems with the gym in the past. White's issues with Josh Koscheck, Mike Swick and Jon Fitch are all well documented.
Although that situation isn't likely to repeat itself with Velasquez, the possibility exists. Daniel Cormier, a teammate of Velasquez's, may soon be joining the UFC heavyweights and could be a few fights from a title fight.
Perhaps the most logical way of looking at who the UFC stands to gain the most from winning is demographics.
Dos Santos hails from Brazil, which has historically been a very rich community for MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Unless White goes on a Chael Sonnen-ish tirade against Brazil, they will always be fanatical for MMA and the UFC.
Velasquez brings a relatively unknown demographic into MMA. The Mexican community hasn't had a true star to follow like they have had in boxing. Velasquez could be their star in waiting.
When Velasquez was challenging for the title, the UFC ran promo after promo citing Velasquez's quest to become the first Mexican champion. The UFC clearly wants to tap into the Latino market.
I don't mean to incite any racial issues because that's not what this is about. As the saying goes, "It's just good business."
Be sure to stay tuned to Bleacher Report for all things UFC on FOX. B/R is your home for complete coverage of the November 12 fight card, from pre-fight predictions, to in-fight coverage, results and post-fight analysis, which you can find out at our event hub page.
Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
MMA Beatdown radio: Phil Baroni, Antwain Britt, Chris Weidman
DROID-FRIENDLY AUDIO AVAILABLE HERE:
MMA Beatdown radio is back on MMADieHards.com and the MMA DieHards Radio Network as Amy, 790 AM �The Ticket host Alex Donno, and TapouT Radio’s Crooklyn talk to the “New York Badass” Phil Baroni, Strikeforce fighter Antwain Britt, and UFC fighter Chris Weidman.
Phil Baroni (twitter: @philbaroni) joins us to discuss upcoming Read More »
MMA Beatdown radio is back on MMADieHards.com and the MMA DieHards Radio Network as Amy, 790 AM �The Ticket host Alex Donno, and TapouT Radio’s Crooklyn talk to the “New York Badass” Phil Baroni, Strikeforce fighter Antwain Britt, and UFC fighter Chris Weidman.
Phil Baroni (twitter: @philbaroni) joins us to discuss upcoming Read More »
Source: http://mmadiehards.com/radio/mma-beatdown-radio-phil-baroni-antwain-britt-chris-weidman/
Friday, November 11, 2011
Watch today's Bellator 57 fighter weigh-ins live on MMAjunkie.com at 5 p.m. ET
Anishnabee Ballroom B at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada, plays host to today's official Bellator 57 fighter weigh-ins, and we're providing a live video stream of the proceedings at 5 p.m. ET. The same venue plays host to Saturday's event, which airs on MTV2 and features the semifinal round of Bellator's season-five welterweight and middleweights tournaments.
In addition to the live weigh-ins and pre-fight press conference, we'll have full text results posted after the proceedings.
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II Is the Perfect Main Event for UFC on FOX 2
With the UFC making its jump to network television this weekend, the entire MMA world is eagerly anticipating the heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos.
With so much hype surrounding the main event, it almost feels like the UFC is at a standstill, but behind the scenes the ZUFFA machine is still moving along and they have got to be close to working on the next main event to air on FOX.
With the UFC set to have four fights on network TV next year, it seems obvious that they would do one in each quarter, and the earlier they capitalize on what is sure to be a huge event this weekend, the better.
Ideally, the next Fox event would take place in early March 2012, which leaves the UFC with two big fights that it could promote for the card.
The first is a light heavyweight battle between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans, which would be great, except that this scenario would depend on Jones defending his UFC title against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140.
The second is the most anticipated fight of 2012, Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II.
Putting Silva vs. Sonnen on FOX makes sense on so many levels, and the fact that it would be for the UFC middleweight title only strengthens the argument.
Over the past five years, no fighter has come close to dominating the sport like Anderson Silva has, taking out every fighter he has ever fought with relative ease.
The only fighter to have come close to defeating him was Sonnen.
Sonnen dominated the first fight against Silva for 23 minutes of the scheduled 25-minute fight, before “The Spider” miraculously pulled off a fight-ending triangle choke to save his championship.
While many fans have sworn that this fight just added to the legacy of the greatest fighter ever to live, Sonnen supporters (and Sonnen himself) have repeatedly stated that the win was a fluke.
Sonnen’s insistence that Anderson got lucky is really what makes this fight so interesting.
No one in MMA can hold a candle to the verbal beatings that Sonnen dishes out every time a microphone is put in front of his face, and his constant barrage of insults towards the champion has made the upcoming fight even more interesting than the first.
While an argument could be made that the UFC should save this fight for PPV, it really doesn’t make sense.
Silva has never been a huge draw as far as PPV numbers are concerned, and outside of true MMA fans, the general public hasn’t even heard of Chael Sonnen, so why not throw the best fighter in the sport up against the best talker in the sport for the world to see.
As good as FOX has been at promoting the Velasquez-Dos Santos fight, neither fighter exactly oozes charisma the way that Sonnen does.
If the UFC can convince him to tone it down just a little, he can do as much promoting with his mouth as FOX can with its commercials.
To throw any other fight on FOX early next year would be the wrong business move for the UFC, and Dana White and company are some of the best businessmen in sports.
With that said, fans shouldn’t ask, they should beg Dana White to put the rematch for the middleweight title on FOX.
The UFC always says they give fans the fights they want to see, and by putting Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II on network TV, they would give more fans a chance to do just that.
Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)