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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez headlines UFC on FUEL 1
A high profile welterweight clash has been tapped to headline the UFC’s first televised event on FUEL TV. The surging Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger will square off against tough veteran Diego “The Dream” Sanchez. The news was officially announced by UFC president Dana White late Tuesday evening. UFC on FUEL 1 is scheduled to take [...]
Romain picture gallery update
Check out these pics of Fox surfer Romain Laulhe surfing the french sore break.
All pics: Terry Houston
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/surf/blog/id/26107
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2011 AMA Supercross Rd 1
When the gate dropped in the final race of the 2011 AMA Supercross season opener at Anaheim 1 it was Ivan Tedesco who took the holeshot and led or a handful of laps. Villipoto and Dungey were placed in the top five early mixed in with Byrne and Windham. Reed was well back in the [...]
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/2011-ama-supercross-rd-1/
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Bruno Alves Biography
BJJ Heroes�has a very detailed biography on Bruno Alves on their site. Bruno is one of the most well respected BJJ fighters in the entire world. From the website it details that: Bruno Almeida Alves is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Z� Radiola�from the Gracie Barra (Pernambuco) academy. Bruno piled up medals in [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/27/bruno-alves-biography
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UFC to air four preliminary card bouts from UFC 140 on Ion Television
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The UFC will televise four preliminary card bouts from next weekend's UFC 140 event in Toronto, as they've announced plans to bring the fights to Ion Television.
It will be the first time the UFC has aired fights on Ion since this February, when they aired prelim fights for UFC 127. This two-hour prelims broadcast will feature Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski, Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou, John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman, and Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson.
UFC 140 is headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida. In addition to the Ion Prelims, three fights will stream live on Facebook. The full event layout is below:
Main Televised Card
* Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida
* Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
* Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rog�rio Nogueira
* Claude Patrick vs. Brian Ebersole
* Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung
Ion TV Prelims
* Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Igor Pokrajac
* Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou
* John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman
* Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson
Facebook Prelims
* Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz
* Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht
* Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish
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It will be the first time the UFC has aired fights on Ion since this February, when they aired prelim fights for UFC 127. This two-hour prelims broadcast will feature Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski, Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou, John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman, and Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson.
UFC 140 is headlined by a Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida. In addition to the Ion Prelims, three fights will stream live on Facebook. The full event layout is below:
Main Televised Card
* Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida
* Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
* Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rog�rio Nogueira
* Claude Patrick vs. Brian Ebersole
* Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung
Ion TV Prelims
* Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Igor Pokrajac
* Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou
* John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman
* Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson
Facebook Prelims
* Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz
* Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht
* Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_11476.shtml
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Rolling Deals on MMAHQ Tonight
MMAHQ ROLLING DEALS DAY STARTS TONIGHT! November 30, 2011 – A different MMA Deal goes on sale every 60 minutes unless it sells out. When a deals sells out, the next deal goes on sale. Rolling Deals on MMAHQ are from 11PM EST Tuesday to 11PM EST on Wednesday. Go quickly and check back often! [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmahq/main/~3/nLtgTOposL4/
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UFC 139 openers: Irked Castillo rolls over Bailey for first round TKO, Torres and Baczynski win too
SAN JOSE - Apparently Danny Castillo felt disrespected when Shamar Bailey missed weight yesterday. After pounding on Bailey to produce a first TKO victory, Castillo had little to say except that his opponent bothered him with his weight issues.
"You're supposed to be a professional and come in three pounds overweight, and then tell me you can't lose anymore weight?" Castillo told UFC analyst Joe Rogan.
Bailey came in yesterday at 158 pounds and passed on trying to lose two pounds in the next hour. In the end, the extra weight made no difference as Castillo threw him around like a rag doll in fight No. 1 of UFC 139 at the HP Pavilion.
The northern California-native scored his first takedown just 15 seconds into the fight. Castillo (12-4, 2-1 UFC) landed a nasty body kick and fell to his rear end from the impact. Bailey charged forward to score his own takedown and got double-legged down to the mat. He got up quickly, but Castillo picked him up off the ground and slammed him down twice in the next 45 seconds. After the third takedown, Bailey never got back to his feet.
Castillo worked from half guard to smother and grind on Bailey. It wore out the Season 13 "Ultimate Fighter" alum. In the final 90 seconds of the round, Castillo began to sit up on a knee and punch away to the body and head. Bailey got tired of defending himself with 15 seconds left in the round as Castillo threw 11 unanswered shots. Bailey rolled to his side and covered up. Most of the shots were hitting Bailey on the arm, but it was clear he didn't want to continue at the 4:52 mark of the first.
"I feel great. It feels good when you fight to your potential. It's exciting for me and important for the advancement of my career. I think the lightweight division is the strongest in the UFC and it's good to get a win. It's what I wanted to do and I'm glad I went out there and did it," said Castillo.
Bailey, who is now 1-2 in the UFC, admitted he blew it this weekend.
"I'm very disappointed in myself, definitely underperformed. I've never come in overweight, so it was definitely a bad start with that. Then Danny went out and fought a good fight. I wish the ref hadn't stopped the fight but what are you going to do. I need to do what I do, but way better," said Bailey (12-5).
Torres workman-like in getting back on winning track
Miguel Torres isn't the same fighter he was in the WEC, but that doesn't mean he's doing anything wrong.
Now that the weight class is quickly filling up with dangerous opponents, the former bantamweight king is simply using a more measured approach. Torres worked the clinch effectively and wore down Nick Pace to pick up his first win since February via unanimous decision, 30-27 on all three scorecards.
"I'm a little disappointed with my performance, I wanted to knock him out or submit him. I knew he was looking for a good shot. I could tell by the way he was standing. I didn't want to rush it, so I was trying to be smart," Torres (39-4, 2-1 UFC) said. "I've been working on my wrestling a lot. So I was trying a couple takedowns and get up and put the pressure on him. I felt him in the clench and he was kind of weak, so I was able to finish it."
Baczynski pulls the upset in rather easy fashion over Brown
Matt Brown's been around the block a time or two, but the veteran does tend to have lapses in concentration. It happened tonight and Seth Baczysnki was the beneficiary.
Baczysnki, a cast member on Season 11 of "The Ultimate Fighter," slapped on a tight guillotine choke early in the second. Brown tried to free himself, but after 24 seconds he couldn't hold out any longer and tapped at 0:42.
"I'm just really pleased to get out of there with the finish. It's my 15th professional win and�I'm happy to close the win out against a tough opponent," Baczynski said. "I'm going to get to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family this year and be thankful for my success."
Brown (12-11, 5-5 UFC) didn't look right from the start. He was tentative in the striking game and often pushed around in the clinch in the opening five minutes.
Baczynski (15-6, 2-1 UFC) came out looking to throw in the second. He missed with a big shot that Brown ducked under. Brown pushed forward to score takedown, but left his head exposed. It was a pretty easy submission attempt for Baczysnki.
Brown was a minus-135 betting favorite.
Watch UFC 139 right here on Yahoo! Sports
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Ryan Ford Post Nick Hinchliffe Interview - Ryan Ford
Ryan Ford Post Nick Hinchliffe Interview Video by Ryan FordSource: http://mmalice.com/ryan-ford/ryan-ford-post-nick-hinchliffe-interview-video_f841c3083.html
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Despite loss of 'The Coach,' Hominick prepping for vintage form at UFC 140
Mark Hominick knows the storyline that will accompany his first trip to the octagon since his unsuccessful bid for Jose Aldo's featherweight crown.People will wonder whether his head is still in the game after the loss to Aldo followed by the bigger loss of his longtime coach and mentor Shawn Tompkins.
"There's a lot of what-ifs, and I'm looking to silence any critics that are out there and make a performance that people look back and say in my division, 'I don't want to fight that guy,'" Hominick today told MMAjunkie.com Radio.
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MMA Weekend: A Viewer's Guide Nov 24 - 26
Not much this weekend
Thursday
3:00 a.m. ET MAVTV: MMA H.E.A.T.
3:30 a.m. ET MAVTV: King of the Cage
12:00 p.m. ET MAVTV: Ultimate Combat Experience
3:30 p.m. ET HDNet: Fight Vault �Best of...
Thursday
3:00 a.m. ET MAVTV: MMA H.E.A.T.
3:30 a.m. ET MAVTV: King of the Cage
12:00 p.m. ET MAVTV: Ultimate Combat Experience
3:30 p.m. ET HDNet: Fight Vault �Best of...
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?77329-MMA-Weekend-A-Viewer-s-Guide-Nov-24-26&goto=newpost
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Martin Kampmann to tangle with Thiago Alves in March
It didn’t take long for Martin Kampmann to find his next challenge. It appears a long-awaited tilt between Kampmann and Thiago Alves is scheduled to take place as early as March 3 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event. If confirmed, this fight will be poised to add another chapter to the long and storied history between [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/23/martin-kampmann-to-tangle-with-thiago-alves-in-march
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Guys who get KTFO the most
I watched a Gary Goodridge lowlite and it was pretty fucked how many times he got KTFO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4dI0z52o9U
Who has taken the most brutal KTFO moments? I'm not talking...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4dI0z52o9U
Who has taken the most brutal KTFO moments? I'm not talking...
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?77346-Guys-who-get-KTFO-the-most&goto=newpost
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Agreed for Early 2012 UFC Event
Welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez have agreed to square off at an early-2012 UFC event, but an exact card hasn't been determined and won't be UFC on Fox 2 on January 28 in Chicago.
The UFC's early-2012 schedule includes UFC on FX 1 on Jan. 20, UFC 143 on Feb. 3, and a March 3 event that could be the third UFC on Fox event.
The UFC's early-2012 schedule includes UFC on FX 1 on Jan. 20, UFC 143 on Feb. 3, and a March 3 event that could be the third UFC on Fox event.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/26769/diego-sanchez-vs-jake-ellenberger-agreed-for-early-2012-ufc-event/
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MMAjunkie.com's Dr. Johnny Benjamin on 'The MMA Show with Mauro Ranallo' today
MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and consultant Dr. Johnny Benjamin is a guest on today's edition of "The MMA Show with Mauro Ranallo." Dr. Benjamin and Ranallo discuss Eric Prindle's gruesome injury at Bellator 59 and Chris Leben's recently failed drug test.
Catch the show live at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) on radio.thescore.com, or download the archive on iTunes.
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Talking Strikeforce MMA at the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade - Strikeforce
Talking Strikeforce MMA at the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade Video by StrikeforceKyle Bradley Jai Bradney Ebenezer Fontes Braga Chris Brennan Marcelo Brito
UFC 139 video: Has Bowles lost some of his sting? Benavidez breaks down 135-pound contender fight
Watch UFC 139 right here on Yahoo! Sports
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"Rampage" Jackson heading back to Japan for bout with Ryan Bader
It appears that Quinton Jackson will get his wish after all. Days after voicing his displeasure about being left off the UFC 144 card, “Rampage” will step into the Octagon against Ryan Bader in Japan on February 26 where he’ll return to his old stomping grounds at Saitama Super Arena. Jackson Upset After Apparently Being [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/25/rampage-jackson-heading-back-to-japan-for-bout-with-ryan-bader
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Baja Bell
Andy Bell is back from the Baja 1000 where he repped Toyota, Skullcandy and etnies in the brand ne...
Source: http://etnies.com/blog/2011/11/29/baja-bell/
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2nd Annual DC Moto TF Ride Day and Invitational Poker Tournament
Supercross 2011 is right around the corner! So much is going on, both publicly, but also behind the scenes. One public and noteworthy item - DC Shoes has a new three year contract with Monster Energy Supercross!
Adam Cianciarulo
I was invited to the 2nd Annual DC Moto TF Ride Day and Invitational Poker Tournament at Pala Raceway. It was a full day's 'work' for the DC Athletes; group photos, action shots, interviews, and lots of MX riding at Pala. And there was good game of Poker to raise money for Road 2 Recovery. The list of Athletes sponsored by the DC Shoes brand is a very impressive group making this Supercross assignment unique fun for me!
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American Honda: Factory Team and Support Teams Gear Up for 2012 Supercross Season Opener
The short SX and MX off-season period is hardly a slow time of year, as the Honda Red Riders gear up in preparation for the 2012 AMA Supercross series, an FIM world Championship, which is set to launch on January 7 in Anaheim, California. With all the team rosters filling out, here?s a preview of things to come.
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Kevin Windham Sparkles in Emerald City, Eli Tomac Gains Big Ground in Lites West
It was good to be a GEICO Honda rider during the 15th round of Supercross in Seattle. Fan favorite Kevin Windham and teammate Eli Tomac both earned runner-up finishes under the Saturday night lights at Qwest Field, Windham on his 450cc ride and Tomac on his 250cc Lites bike.
Windham, who won Seattle last season, always [...]
Windham, who won Seattle last season, always [...]
Source: http://emotocrossblog.com/archives/1071
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Bisping spoils semi-final Tuf fight.
Don't watch mmalive's episode tonight. Bisping's loud mouth spoils the Caraway/Diego fight. Just a heads up.
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ultimate-fighter-tv/97415-bisping-spoils-semi-final-tuf-fight.html
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THE FRIDAY INTERVIEW WITH RUSSELL BARONE
Check out www.ridebmx.com for a cool interview with our favorite dreaded frie
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/bmx/blog/id/26306
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Chad Reed to Compete at the 2011 Genoa Supercross
Two-time Supercross champion Chad Reed will compete in Italy?s prestigious Superbowl of Supercross in Genoa on November 19th, 2011.
The event will provide a crucial shake down for Reed and his TwoTwo Motorsports team ahead of the opening round of the 2012 AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship in seven weeks time.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/chad-reed-to-compete-at-the-2011-genoa-supercross
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PAT CASEY COVER BOY BMX PLUS!
FOX rider Pat Casey graces the cover of the new BMX PLUS! magazine. This trick is crazy.
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/bmx/blog/id/26284
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Randy Orton Is A Work Horse, Stacy Keibler/George Clooney
– Many people that have tickets to the Night of Champions PPV stated they were invited to take part in a group survey to discuss upcoming WWE Studios films. They would be paid $20 to watch scenes from a film and discuss the positives and negatives. WWE has John Cena’s Family Reunion, Edge’s Inside Out, and the horror film No One Lives on the way.
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/randy-orton-is-a-work-horse-stacy-keiblergeorge-clooney/
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Are all police corrupt ?
My friend was being harassed & stood over by the NSW Police & the crime commission...
After 7 months of bargaining in order for info (in favour...
After 7 months of bargaining in order for info (in favour...
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=103834&goto=newpost
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Strikeforce Champ Luke Rockhold expecting to face Tim Kennedy in January
The future of Strikeforce as a promotion is still in limbo as everyone awaits the decision of Showtime and new owners Zuffa on whether their television deal will continue on. However, they've still got a couple of months left for sure, and the Champions remaining in the organization may all defend their titles at least once more. The December 17 card features a Lightweight title bout between Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Santiago, as well as women's champ Cris Cyborg in action. Now, newly crowned Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold has told Tatame.com that expects to defend the belt in January:
"I think Tim Kennedy is out there, and from what I've been told, that's probably my next fight. Nothing's official, but they told me to get into train camp and get ready. So, I'm thinking January I'll be fighting and, most probably, it'll be Tim Kennedy... I also heard that Strikeforce might survive. Like I said, nothing's official, it's all hearsay. I look forward going to the UFC. I think me, Kennedy and Jacare would be very well in the UFC. I think we're on the way to go."
"I think Tim Kennedy is out there, and from what I've been told, that's probably my next fight. Nothing's official, but they told me to get into train camp and get ready. So, I'm thinking January I'll be fighting and, most probably, it'll be Tim Kennedy... I also heard that Strikeforce might survive. Like I said, nothing's official, it's all hearsay. I look forward going to the UFC. I think me, Kennedy and Jacare would be very well in the UFC. I think we're on the way to go."
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11423.shtml
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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.
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"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
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UFC 144 ?Edgar vs. Henderson? Announced, Gomi vs. Sotiropolous, Yamamoto vs. Lee, Garcia vs. Zhang Added
UFC 144 is official. UFC 144 “Edgar vs. Henderson” is scheduled to take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on Sunday, Feb. 26, and will air live on pay-per-view on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 10pm ET/7pm PT in North America. The card will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between champion [...]
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Saw The Sword and Kyuss Last Night in SF
So Kyuss got back together for a tour, and brought along The Sword with them. The Sword stole the show by playing before Kyuss, but the show overall was EPIC!!!. Unfortunately it was on the same...
Takanori The Fireball Kid Gomi Akihiro Gono Gabriel Gonzaga Lyman Good Gary Goodridge
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. James Thompson 2 Post Fight Interview
Well worth watching for the last third of the video.
Source: http://www.mmatko.com/mariusz-pudzianowski-vs-james-thompson-2-post-fight-interview/
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David Rinaldo pics
Here are a couple of pictures of French FMX athlete David Rinaldo. David has been out training in preperation for the next Freestyle mx world championship round which is next weekend in Riga Latv
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/mx/blog/id/26106
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The Sunday Junkie deadline reminder, win a free 'Fighters Only' subscription!
As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of "The Sunday Junkie" are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET. All topics - including this week's Bellator 59 event - are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best (based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness) will be invited onto MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss the topic.
Each winner also receives a free year's subscription to "Fighters Only," the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine.
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RJ Says: Supercross 2011
Rick Johnson is a seven time AMA Motocross and Supercross Champion. These are his thoughts on the upcoming 2011 AMA / FIM Supercross Series.
Depending on how healthy riders stay during the season, Supercross 2011 could be an incredibly awesome year.
Of course, we all say that every year, but this year could be something special - if most stay healthy.
As I go down a list of riders, my top pick is defending AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Dungey.
Do I think Ryan will dominate Supercross the way he did outdoor MX in 2010? No, but after watching Ryan over the past few years, and especially at the MX of Nations in Italy in 2009, I've seen his confidence go up and up. Each time out, he gets a little faster, a little stronger, and smarter.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-supercross-2011
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Ouch! Monster Girl Amy breaks leg after big off
One of our favourite Monster Energy girls Amy Dargan had a slight accident recently after crashing on a motocross bike [...]
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Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/ouch-monster-girl-amy-breaks-leg-big.html
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?Bellator 59? Weigh-In Results
The official weigh-ins for ?Bellator 59? took place Friday at New Jersey’s Caesars Atlantic City. Tomorrow?s show features the finals of Bellator’s Bantamweight and Heavyweight Tournaments. MTV2 will broadcast Saturday?s main bouts starting at 9PM ET/PT. Here are the results from today?s weight competition: Preliminary Bouts: (Spike.com 7PM ET/4PM PT) Karl Amoussou (174.6) vs. Jesus [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/97587/bellator-59-weigh-in-results/
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Report: 'Rampage' Jackson Meets Ryan Bader at UFC 144 in Japan
Quinton Jackson is headed back to Japan.After campaigning for a spot on the UFC 144 card immediately after his loss to Jon Jones in September, the UFC has granted Jackson's wish of fighting in the Land of the Rising Sun. Jackson (32-9) has agreed to meet Ryan Bader (13-2) on the Feb. 26 card at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta confirmed the news with ESPN.com on Thursday.
Amazingly, when Jackson meets Bader at UFC 144, it will mark exactly six years since his last fight in Japan. On Feb. 26, 2006, "Rampage" defeated Yoon Dong-Sik via unanimous decision at PRIDE 31. In total, the former PRIDE star competed in 20 MMA/kickboxing fights in Japan.
The 33-year-old Jackson is 2-2 in his last four fights. He had won two in a row before losing to Jones in a UFC light heavyweight title fight at UFC 135.
Bader, 28, snapped his two-fight losing streak last weekend at UFC 139 when he knocked out Jason Brilz in the first round. Prior to that win, Bader had lost to Jon Jones and Tito Ortiz in 2011.
UFC 144 will mark the organization's first event in Japan since Dec. 2000. The main event will feature Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson for the UFC lightweight title.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/11/24/report-rampage-jackson-meets-ryan-bader-at-ufc-144-in-japan/
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Countdown to UFC 139 (Full Video)
Take a look at the training of Dan Henderson, Shogun Rua, Wanderlei Silva, Cung Le, Urijah Faber and Brian Bowles as the six former champions prepare for their upcoming fights at UFC 139. Countdown to UFC 139 (Full Video) is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
Countdown to UFC 139 (Full Video) is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
Source: http://www.mmainterplay.com/ufc-news/countdown-to-ufc-139-full-video-55977/
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Khabib Murmagomedov gets Kamal Shalorus in UFC debut at UFC on FX 1
Recent UFC signee Khabib Nurmagomedov has his first opponent set, as the organization announced on Thursday that he'll take on a returning Kamal Shalorus on January 20 at UFC on FX 1.
Nurmagomedov holds an undefeated 16-0 record into his UFC debut, while Shalorus looks to rebound from his first career loss against Jim Miller in his UFC debut in March.
UFC on FX 1 takes place from Nashville, Tenn., headlined by a lightweight bout between Melvin Guillard and the aforementioned Miller.
Nurmagomedov holds an undefeated 16-0 record into his UFC debut, while Shalorus looks to rebound from his first career loss against Jim Miller in his UFC debut in March.
UFC on FX 1 takes place from Nashville, Tenn., headlined by a lightweight bout between Melvin Guillard and the aforementioned Miller.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11411.shtml
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Bonnar comes clean with Koscheck after UFC 139 win
After winning a decision over Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139, Stephan Bonnar was honest about a legal matter with a fellow fighter. After the win, he spoke with UFC commentator Joe Rogan and apologized to�UFC welterweight�Josh Koscheck.
"I have a little confession to make. I had this big plan to get this win, and then call out Koscheck. But you know what? Something about fighting makes you be honest with yourself. The truth is, he asked me not to make those shirts, and I did it anyway. So Koscheck, I apologize. You taught me a valuable lesson. From now on, fighters gotta approve of those shirts, and they'll get paid for every one of them."
Bonnar had a brewing feud with Koscheck. Though the two were castmates on the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter," they had recently fallen out when Bonnar's clothing company printed a parody t-shirt of Koscheck.
Based off the 1980s trading cards "Garbage Pail Kids," Bonnar's shirt depicted Koscheck as a Cabbage Patch Kid. The problem was that Bonnar didn't get permission from Koscheck to use his image. �Koscheck sued, and Bonnar responded by challenging the much-smaller Koscheck to a fight.
"Words cannot describe how bad I want to kick Josh Koscheck's [expletive] right now," Bonnar said in June. "Sometimes I can't sleep at night because I'm up just thinking about all the things I want to do to him ? and kick his [expletive]."
But Bonnar has put those feelings behind him. Getting permission and paying fighters for their images is the right thing to do. It's just surprising to see Koscheck, who is usually considered a "bad guy" in MMA, teach that lesson to Bonnar, a beloved fighter.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Fox Girls Surf Trip
Write up from Corinne Evans (Surfer/Model) on the trip:
‘’Sri Lanka almost seems like a distant memory for me but seeing these shots from Lucia Griggi brings back all t
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/girls/blog/id/25647
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Bellator tournament finals set as all fighters make weight
Two more Season 5 winners will be crowned tomorrow night in Atlantic City when the boardwalk welcomes Bellator 59 and a card featuring bantamweight/heavyweight finals. Also scheduled for action tomorrow night on MTV2/EPIX, UFC veterans Kurt Pellegrino and Phillipe Nover make their promotional debuts in battles against Bellator staples Patricky Freire and Marcin Held respectively. [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/11/25/bellator-tournament-finals-set-as-all-fighters-make-weight/
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Cam Sinclair: Update
**CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL VIEW OF IMAGE**
This past weekend in Las Vegas, Fox FMX rider, Cam Sinclair crashed attempting a double backflip (which he's successfully la
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/mx/blog/id/26116
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3rd Annual FMX Psycho Tour
Check some photos from the 3rd Annual FMX Psycho Tour that went on this past weekend in Puerto Rico.
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/mx/blog/id/25979
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Ryan Villopoto ? A year to remember
RV2 returned to the outdoor series this year, capturing the title from reigning champ Ryan Dungey. Re-live Villopoto’s greatest moments [...]
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Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/ryan-villopoto-year-remember.html
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Rise 85 Goes Down This Weekend
LiveKick.com has a great breakdown of Rise 85 that is happening this weekend in Tokyo. This is one of the best kickboxing Grand Prix you will get to see. With K-1 struggling so much financially it is RISE that has come up to be the major player in the space. Full the full RISE 85 [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/25/rise-85-goes-down-this-weekend
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Martin Kampmann to tangle with Thiago Alves in March
It didn’t take long for Martin Kampmann to find his next challenge. It appears a long-awaited tilt between Kampmann and Thiago Alves is scheduled to take place as early as March 3 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event. If confirmed, this fight will be poised to add another chapter to the long and storied history between [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/23/martin-kampmann-to-tangle-with-thiago-alves-in-march
Cung Le Can't Smell What Wand Was Cooking. Wonder Why?
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WAR WAND 4 EVER!!!!!
WAR WAND 4 EVER!!!!!
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Friday, November 25, 2011
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of ?MMA Link Club?, Five Ounces of Pain?s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. This week we’ve offered up a double-dose of MMA-related goodness based on all the excellent material out there to choose from. Enjoy? B.J. Penn Talks About Life Without MMA [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/11/24/5-oz-mma-link-club-69/
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UFC 140 preview made available for viewing
With UFC 139 in the rear-view mirror, the world is now looking ahead to early December when UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his belt for a second time this year when he meets former UFC 205-pound champ Lyoto Machida in the main event of UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida. The card is [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/11/22/ufc-140-preview-made-available-for-viewing/
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RJ Says: Give me a break in between supercross and motocross
Is the combined supercross / motocross season of today's era too long?
As a former supercross and motocross racer, I don't think the season is too long. Racers want to race.
But I would like to see a couple of changes that I think will make it better for the riders, teams, and most importantly, the fans.
First, I'd like to see a much longer break in between the end of the Supercross season, and the start of the MX season.
I think it would be great if the riders could have at least a couple off weekends off after the supercross season ends. One of the reasons is they could do more 'outdoor' testing at that time, instead of during supercross season.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-give-me-a-break-in-between-supercross-and-motocross
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Extended layoffs in store for UFC 139 headliners Rua and Henderson
UFC 139 main event fighters Mauricio ?Shogun? Rua and Dan Henderson are facing extended suspensions after their epic five-round war in San Jose, California this past weekend unless receiving a doctor’s approval to return to action. Henderson won the bout via unanimous decision but, like Rua, went straight to the hospital after the show’s conclusion. [...]
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Fight Metric - Hendo vs Rua
Interesting stats
http://blog.fightmetric.com/2011/11/henderson-vs-shogun-official-ufc.html
http://blog.fightmetric.com/2011/11/henderson-vs-shogun-official-ufc.html
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?77321-Fight-Metric-Hendo-vs-Rua&goto=newpost
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whats wrong on this web page?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_28
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=103605&goto=newpost
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Strikeforce heavyweight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva undergoes shoulder surgery
Strikeforce heavyweight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva underwent shoulder surgery today to repair an injury suffered in his loss to Daniel Cormier in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinals in September, according to a report from Tatame.com.
His manager, Alex Davis, said he'd be able to return to training in six weeks, and he added hope that Silva would be brought to the UFC.
Said Davis: "I hope that, meanwhile, Strikeforce decides its future and that Bigfoot can come with all his power to the UFC."
His manager, Alex Davis, said he'd be able to return to training in six weeks, and he added hope that Silva would be brought to the UFC.
Said Davis: "I hope that, meanwhile, Strikeforce decides its future and that Bigfoot can come with all his power to the UFC."
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11381.shtml
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WWE SmackDown! Taping Draws 1,600 Paying Customers
Last Tuesday’s SmackDown! taping in Toledo, Ohio was one of the worst attended WWE events in years as it drew 3,200 fans, with only 1,600 paid.
Following the event’s poor advance, WWE only sold tickets facing the camera so the Huntington Center would appear full on television. SLAM! Wrestling columnist Matt Bishop, who attended the event, described the venue’s appearance: “Tuesday’s tapings of WWE Smackdown, Superstars and NXT wasn’t notable because of what happened in the ring, but rather because of what was happening outside the ringside area. Or more appropriately, ...
Following the event’s poor advance, WWE only sold tickets facing the camera so the Huntington Center would appear full on television. SLAM! Wrestling columnist Matt Bishop, who attended the event, described the venue’s appearance: “Tuesday’s tapings of WWE Smackdown, Superstars and NXT wasn’t notable because of what happened in the ring, but rather because of what was happening outside the ringside area. Or more appropriately, ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/wwe-smackdown-taping-draws-1600-paying-customers/
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Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview - Strikeforce
Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview Video by StrikeforceSource: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/strikeforce-overeem-vs-werdum-preview-video_68946046e.html
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UFC on Fox draws 5.7 million, Bob Arum says MMA got ?buried?
Even with the quick knockout at UFC on Fox 1, the event pulled in a very big audience for the promotion's debut on network television.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the show beat college football and produced an audience of near six million.
[...] preliminary ratings announced by Fox show the Ultimate Fighting Championship card on the network Saturday night was watched by 5.7 million people. A release issued by the network indicated the broadcast, the first for the UFC on network television, pulled a 4.3 rating in the 18-to-34 male demographic, better than any Saturday night college football game this season except the Alabama-Louisiana State game on Nov. 5.
Amongst local affiliates, no surprise here, Las Vegas did the biggest numbers:
KVVU-Fox 5 drew the highest rating of all Fox affiliates, according to the station.
It was a big night for fighting in general. The UFC's network TV debut was more than solid, while boxing's Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight was deemed a big success as well.
During the prefight, UFC president Dana White worked to shatter the image that the sports were in competition. Following the fight, boxing promoter Bob Arum was still in combative mode.
"They thought they would hurt us. Instead they got hurt because they got buried. But I think the fact they're just on for an hour helps us," Arum told the N.Y. Post.
Arum said boxing's momentum isn't about just one fight. His next big tilt comes in three weeks with the Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito rematch in New York on Dec. 3.
"We had so many companies soliciting us wanting to be sponsors not just for a fight, but a series of fights," Arum said. "We've had to greatly increase our staff and personnel. Our [Las Vegas] offices are now too small, and we're in the process of buying our own building, so we can expand and handle the people we have."
Can boxing and MMA both benefit from the attention it got this weekend or can only one prosper?
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MMAjunkie.com Radio: Ramsey Nijem, Danny Castillo, James Thompson
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 141's Ramsey Nijem and UFC 139 winner Danny Castillo.Additionally, longtime MMA vet James Thompson calls in to preview his upcoming KSW 17 contest, and "The Sunday Junkie" winner Mark Breckles comes on to discuss his winning entry.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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