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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
AA's stand up hasn't been the same since he fought Sylvia.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
AA's stand up hasn't been the same since he fought Sylvia.
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Aleksander Emelianenko Reveals The Real Reason He Was Removed From Affliction: Banned - FightLine.com Days after Aleksander Emelianenko was forced to withdraw from Affliction: Banned due what the CSAC termed as "failing to meet all licensing requirements", heavy rumors persisted that Emelianenko had contracted hepatitis B and could possibly be forced into early retirement. Aleksander spoke out today about the real reasons behind his dismissal from Affliction's inaugural event and addressed rumored health concerns in an interview with Life.ru Below is a brief description of the interview: |
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Less than 33 percent of "EliteXC: Unfinished Business" tickets sold by Dann Stupp on Jul 30, 2008 at 1:59 pm ET This past Saturday's "EliteXC: Unfinished Business" event in Stockton, Calif. -- the second EliteXC event to air on network TV via CBS -- had a large and energetic crowd of spectators. But few of them -- less than 33 percent in all -- paid to be there at the Stockton Arena. Of the 8,541 tickets the organization printed for the event, just 2,871 were sold. A total of 3,701 were given away, and 2,023 "deadwood" tickets went unused, according to paperwork the California State Athletic Commission today sent to MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com). This past Saturday's event drew a live gate of just $268,715. A total of $340,960 in tickets were comp'd, and $206,155 worth of tickets went unsold. Needless to say, the numbers are hugely disappointing. "Unfinished Business" also turned out to be a ratings bust; after peaking with more than 6.5 million viewers for its network-TV debut in May, this past Saturday's ratings slipped by more than 40 percent. A simultaneous Spike TV replay of UFC 84 -- an event two months' old -- actually drew more viewers (433,000 to 341,000) in the covered "males 18-34" demographic, though EliteXC scored a slightly higher overall rating. Despite the live gate and ratings disappointments, the event was lauded for improved production values and better pacing. The night's CBS card (and preceding Showtime card) featured solid match-ups and good fights, though without superstars Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson and Gina Carano competing -- and with less advertising on CBS airwaves -- the show failed to generate the type of buzz that accompanied May's CBS debut. EliteXC returns to CBS airwaves on Oct. 4 live from the 20,000-seat BankAtlantic Center near Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
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Originally Posted by fufu
hahahaha, fuck 'em.
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Hell yeah he is, that's why they basically relieved him from his duties. Jeremy Lappen took over for him, and it showed in the production of this event. Too bad the talent is sub-par and the matches are lopsided. People are already wise to this crap.
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I am surprised there wasnt ANY word about the latest WEC. I thought it was a fun fight card.
Three 1st round enders? Thats fantastic. Like that slam-to-be-gone-arai. |
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
I've been suckin it up bad at mmaplayground btw. |
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World Victory Road finalizes Sengoku 4, announces Sengoku 5 by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 08, 2008 at 4:44 pm ET The Japanese-based World Victory Road organization today announced a final bout for its upcoming Aug. 24 show -- Kazuo Takahashi (28-23-3) vs. Valentijn Overeem (25-22) -- and details for its Sept. 28 show, which includes the opening round of a middleweight grand prix. The Takahashi-Overeem heavyweight fight finalizes the Sengoku 4 fight card, which is headlined by Takanori Gomi vs. Pang Sung Hwan. That event takes place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan. The four Sengoku 5 participants who were revealed today include former UFC fighter Kazuhiro Nakamura, PRIDE veteran Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos, 2007 Strikeforce middleweight tournament winner Jorge Santiago, and Shooto light heavyweight champion Siyar Bahadurzada. The organization will announce four additional fighters in the coming weeks for the event, which takes place at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium. The latest Aug. 24 fight card now includes: SENGOKU 4 -- Saitama City, Japan
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Speaking of MMAPlayground, where's BC? He still hasn't joined the new camp.
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
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I never win when I bet against Huerta. So I bet big on him now. Someone chain Murphy up in the basement. Who's gonna show up the the Lesnar Hearing fight? The fit trained Hearing or the fat lazy Hearing that gases almost as fast as Tank? The fit Hearing that fought in Pride will fuck Lesnar up. If he is the Lazy Hearing that only runs when he sits on the toilet after a night of heavy drinking, then Lesnar will twist him off like a bottle cap. I'm really thinking this is just another White stacker match set up to pad Lesnar up a bit for the bigger draw and the fatter money in the near future, but the money is close so I'm betting Hearing. It'll give me something to get all excited over, and then to bitch about afterwards. I like that part. |
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
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I never win when I bet against Huerta. So I bet big on him now. Someone chain Murphy up in the basement. Who's gonna show up the the Lesnar Hearing fight? The fit trained Hearing or the fat lazy Hearing that gases almost as fast as Tank? The fit Hearing that fought in Pride will fuck Lesnar up. If he is the Lazy Hearing that only runs when he sits on the toilet after a night of heavy drinking, then Lesnar will twist him off like a bottle cap. I'm really thinking this is just another White stacker match set up to pad Lesnar up a bit for the bigger draw and the fatter money in the near future, but the money is close so I'm betting Hearing. It'll give me something to get all excited over, and then to bitch about afterwards. I like that part. |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Kenny is gonna embarrass Huerta. His luck runs out here.
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Kenny is gonna embarrass Huerta. His luck runs out here.
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
He did good against Guida.
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Ehhh ... should I change my bet? I been gone and outta the loop so now I feel
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Jeez that was some beatdown. Fitch has got a nice chin and a lot of heart but shitty standup. Time to get with that boxing coach.
If GSP fights like he did tonight he beats BJ @ 170 imo. I also ask myself how well GSP would fare moving up to face Anderson Silva. Also, wtf was Dana White thinking throwing that dude in with Kongo? Viking boy fuck Dana White's wife or something? I thought that was going to end a lot worse. |
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Originally Posted by The Monkey Man
No F#$kin way JSP beats BJ... Penn is too natural...
Hes calm, controlled, and smooth like Fedor... (a living machine) Whats up w/ brock lesner and that display of bad sportsmanship??? |
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Originally Posted by The Monkey Man
No F#$kin way JSP beats BJ... Penn is too natural...
Hes calm, controlled, and smooth like Fedor... (a living machine) |
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Jeez that was some beatdown. Fitch has got a nice chin and a lot of heart but shitty standup. Time to get with that boxing coach.
If GSP fights like he did tonight he beats BJ @ 170 imo. I also ask myself how well GSP would fare moving up to face Anderson Silva. Also, wtf was Dana White thinking throwing that dude in with Kongo? Viking boy fuck Dana White's wife or something? I thought that was going to end a lot worse. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I was thinking the exact same thing. Fuck BJ. Silva would be more of a trophy win.
Yeah, I thought Brock's sportsmanship was lousy but it was entertaining. I guess. The main event was pretty exciting, in fact, I thought it was an exciting night altogether. In all honesty, I always want a good fight regardless of picks. With the exception of the Huerta Florian fight, I loved all the others. Huerta was just terrible. |
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Well he already did a couple years back. BJ Penn will have a tough time taking GSP down as St. Pierre has some of the best sprawl in the game and the ability to get back up once he's down. It will be a standup war like it was in 2006 and this time GSP's polished striking will be the difference.
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UFC 87 bonuses: St. Pierre, Fitch, Maia and Emerson earn $60,000 each by Dann Stupp on Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 am ET Georges St. Pierre, Jon Fitch, Demian Maia and Rob Emerson each won $60,000 "fight night" bonuses stemming from Saturday's UFC 87 event at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The bonuses were announced in a post-event press conference and confirmed by MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) soon after the pay-per-view event. Although the majority of the night's fights ended via decision, only one -- the night's main event -- earned bonus honors. St. Pierre, who made his first successful title defense with a shutout unanimous-decision victory over Fitch, split "Fight of the Night" honors with the former top contender. The five-round fight was clearly dominated by St. Pierre, though Fitch's resiliency kept him in the game. For their efforts, each headliner earned a $60,000 bonus check in addition to their base salaries. Ground wizard Demian Maia, who took another step toward title contention with his third consecutive UFC victory, earned a Submission of the Night award with his win over gatekeeper Jason MacDonald. Although his opponent fended off a multiple attempts, Maia eventually secured a rear-naked choke and forced MacDonald to tap out at 2:44 of the third round. Ben Saunders, who defeated Ryan Thomas via second-round arm-bar in the night's opening bout, was Maia's only competition for the award. As for Knockout of the Night bonus, Rob Emerson needed just 12 seconds to claim it. After avoiding opponent Manny Gamburyan's wild swings, Emerson landed a stiff right. The blow sent "The Ultimate Fighter 5" runner-up to the mat, and his former castmate planted a short left hook to force the stoppage in the night's shortest bout. Had he not got tangled in Gamburyan's legs after the initial punch, Emerson could have made a run at the UFC's record for the quickest knockout, which stands at eight seconds. Emerson's only competition for the bonus was Cheick Kongo, who defeated Dan Evensen via first-round TKO in a preliminary bout. |
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Instead, though, he used the threat of the takedown to set up his powerful right. "I came with the right hand and I put it where I needed to put it," Lesnar said. "It's one of those things. I was stunned for a second." He wasn't nearly as stunned as Herring, who offered little offense for the rest of the fight. Herring had expressed his displeasure with having to fight the inexperienced Lesnar to White privately before the fight, but word had gotten back to Lesnar's camp. |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Gonna disagree with ya here. That was back when BJ didn't think it was necessary to train for fights, and it was still the closest match of GSP's career. The main differences between Fitch and BJ is BJ's polished striking, his takedown defense, and BJ's chin. Plus BJ will offer more of a challenge to GSP off of his back. BJ fought Lyoto Machida @ 205lbs and lost a close decision, that in itself if amazing. No way GSP can rock BJ with anything, and I'm pretty sure BJ has heavier hands than Fitch too. I'd take BJ all day.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Agree to disagree then I guess. I definately agree that BJ's striking is way better than Fitch's. I just can't see BJ winning a decision against St. Pierre which will likely go the 5 rounds. For some reason I see somewhat of a cautious fight by both. GSP too strong and athletic.
I despise BJ though. His stupid accent and cockiness annoys me. Add his gay entrance music too. |
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Originally Posted by fufu
I like BJ but his post WW title fight antics were uncalled for.
Let GSP enjoy his hard fought victory without BJ running out all crazy eyed challenging him. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
Why does BJ have a hard on for GSP anyway? Just cuz hes the champ?
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
He fought him before and lost a close decision. For the last year or so BJ has taken training seriously and now he wants a rematch.
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
I saw a flash of Liddel tossing a spinning backfist on someone's noggin in the highlights somewhere. WTF fight was that from? Anyone know? |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
He did it when he fought Jardine..
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
I saw a flash of Liddel tossing a spinning backfist on someone's noggin in the highlights somewhere. WTF fight was that from? Anyone know? |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
He landed a great one on Wanderlei.
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Yeah I just rewound the my vhs player so I could see who he was swinging on. Jardine still looks like a friggin Satan worshiper from W.Va somewhere ...
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Did I see that fight? When was that fight?
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Torez vs Maeda in WEC 34 ... outstanding fight.
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
Is that that asshole with one loss and a wonderful mullet?
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UFC 87 breaks Target Center gate record by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 11, 2008 at 2:58 pm ET This past Saturday's "UFC 87: Seek and Destroy" event is the latest UFC show to break the hosting venue's live-gate record. UFC 87, which took place at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., drew 15,082 attendees for a live gate of $2,252,000, breaking the venue's former record gate set by a Billy Joel-Elton John concert ($2,062,000) in 2001. Dana White announced the figures after Saturday's pay-per-view event, though a representative from the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission could not confirm the amounts, citing Minnesota privacy laws, when contacted today by MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com). White did not reveal how many of the 15,082 ticekts were "comp'd" and given away, though the UFC reportedly gave away many tickets to local radio stations and other media for giveaways/contests prior to the event. UFC 87 featured UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre's successful title defense and unanimous-decision victory over Jon Fitch. Additionally, Brock Lesnar and Kenny Florian scored decision victories over Heath Herring and Roger Huerta, respectively. It was the first-ever UFC event held in Minnesota. White hinted that the organization could return to the state for a future event. |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
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Kenny Florian: "MMA Live" could soon be headed to ESPN by Dann Stupp on Aug 12, 2008 at 12:20 pm ET "MMA Live," ESPN.com's popular web-only broadband MMA news show, could soon be headed to regular cable television. Top UFC lightweight contender and "MMA Live" host Kenny Florian said a deal that would put the show on ESPN or ESPN2 is "very, very close" to being finalized. Florian discussed the show's future while a guest on Monday's edition of TAGG Radio (TAGG Radio Network - Home of TAGG Radio & The Lights Out Show!) the official radio partner of MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com). So when exactly could the deal be done? "I don't want to let the cat out of the bag, but soon," Florian said. "The next couple of month, we're hoping to get [MMA Live] on ESPN or ESPN 2, and the sponsors are getting on board as we speak, so we should have a deal very, very soon. We're all very pumped." The 30-minute studio show, which launched in May, is hosted by Jon Anik with Florian, boxing/MMA writer Franklin McNeil and other guest hosts as analysts. With stellar production values, video footage from all the top organizations (including the UFC) and the backing of the sport's world most powerful news oulet, "MMA Live" has garnered a strong following despite being distributed only on the web. "It's a fun time," said Florian, who awakes at 4 a.m. to tape the show in Bristol, Conn., each Thursday. "The producers are awesome to work with. Everyone over there is cool." "MMA Live" airs Thursdays at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.com. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
Pity. If the bitch just used her head she couldve made stronger points. I mean, she was off to a good start, but the follow ups were just horrible.
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Originally Posted by Doublebase
Can someone fill me in on what has happened in the MMA world since I've been gone? Did that Afflication card happen? Fedor v Sylvia? Any upcoming UFC's to look forward to? Thx
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ShoXC: Suganuma vs. Hamman 2 Date: Aug 15, 2008 Location: Friant, Calif. Venue: Table Mountain Casino Broadcast: Showtime MAIN CARD (TELEVISED)
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UFC 88: Breakthrough Date: Sep 06, 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Venue: Phillips Arena Broadcast: Pay Per View MAIN CARD
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WEC 36 Date: Sep 10, 2008 Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Location: Hollywood, Fla. Broadcast: VERSUS
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I hope Hamill destroys Franklin. I dont know why Ive always disliked him. I think its cuz hes a pretty boy. However, and I may be the minority here, I have never been impressed with Hamill.
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
I think you'll get your wish. I'm not impressed with Hamill either but he should pose lots of problems for Rich.
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Originally Posted by Richie1888
you have to feel for Rich hes not good enough to go up a class hamill should knock him back down a weight, but he seems to do well against everyone at MW apart from silva. although having said that I cant see him beating hendo should they meet
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Originally Posted by fufu
I think Hamill could go places in the LHW. He is shaping up pretty well. Imagine having him as a champ?
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Originally Posted by Doublebase
Thanks for the update. The UFC card looks nice. I hope Liddell knocks out Rashad.
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Originally Posted by Doublebase
Thanks for the update. The UFC card looks nice. I hope Liddell knocks out Rashad.
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Originally Posted by Richie1888
Rashad couldnt get anywhere against Tito infact was lucky to get a draw and we ve all seen what Liddell did to bobble head so it should be pretty straight forward for him .
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
It sure looks like they are setting it up for him.
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Originally Posted by Richie1888
then hopefully Rampage can get his shit together and we can see them go at it again.
if im honnest if liddell is the champ again there are more top fights to see than if forrest has it, a fight id love to see would be machida against liddell, thats if machida can get by silva seems to be not bad himself another interesting thought what happens if the unlikely happens and rashad wins does he get a title shot and does that give forest more of chance at a title defence |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
I'm pretty sure they put Rashad in against Chuck to make sure he doesn't get a title shot. All signs are pointing to a Forrest/Chuck title fight for NYE. It would definitely be one of the biggest fights ever and the biggest card ever if GSP signs to fight BJ Penn.
I think Silva is the second most overrated fighter in the UFC, right behind Roger Huerta. I can't wait until Machida embarrasses him. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I like Silva.
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Originally Posted by Richie1888
his ground and pound on houston was the best I can remeber in recent times
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Which one though? I'm talking about Thiago.
Yeah but Houston has zero chin and zero ground game. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I meant Wanderlei.
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Yeah, that's what I thought. Wanderlei is fighting in December, but no opponent has been named. Machida fights Thiago @ 89. (Too many goddamn Silva's)
Wanderlei is one of my favorites. |
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
I've been wanting to see Wanderlei against Vera.
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Report: UFC's Rachelle Leah posing nude for Playboy by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 15, 2008 at 5:15 pm ET  Former UFC ring girl and current "UFC All Access" host Rachelle Leah will pose nude for an upcoming issue of Playboy. The news comes from our friends at MMARated.com. Leah appeared in a previous edition of Playboy when she was featured as the "Babe of the Month" in the October 2006 edition of the magazine, though she was clothed for the one-page feature. However, Leah will reportedly bare all for her latest appearance in the magazine, which is expected to come out in three months. Leah, 23, is a model and former paramedic student who was once the UFC's most recognizable ring girl. However, she turned in her booty shorts and began hosting episodes of "UFC All Access," the UFC's official event preview show, in early 2006. She was recently ranked 76th in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2008" feature. Despite a less-visible role with the UFC, Leah remains one of the most-searched UFC personalities on MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) and throughout the Web. Playboy launched in December 1953 with pop-culture icon Marilyn Monroe as the centerfold. Since then, the magazine has grown into a multi-media company and arguably the most popular "men's magazine" in U.S. history. Numerous celebrities -- including actresses, athletes and musicians -- have posed for the publication. Playboy has a circulation of approximately three million readers in the U.S. and seven million worldwide. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I have thought it was a legitimate way to win a belt.
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"The Ultimate Fighter 8" cast revealed by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 18, 2008 at 12:35 pm ET The identities of the 32 cast members who will appear on the upcoming eighth season of "The Ultimate Fighter" were released today. Si.com revealed the names, records and training camps of all 32 fighters involved in "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir." The upcoming season of "The Ultimate Fighter" features two 16-man tournaments. Lightweights and light-heavyweights will both be seeking UFC contracts. Filming recently concluded and the season debuts Sept. 17 on SpikeTV. This season's competitors include: LIGHTWEIGHT
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Chuck Liddell vs. Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffin vs. Wanderlei Silva Possible In December
In the headline bout of the December 27th event, UFC 92, “The Ultimate Fighter 8″ coaches, interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and former heavyweight champion Frank Mir, are set to square off for the UFC’s heavyweight title and joining them with co-main event status could be one of three top matchups. According to NBCSports.com the UFC is likely to sweeten the pot for UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre in an attempt to convince him take on UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn at the December event (as opposed to early-2009). However, if that bout fails to materialize UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva could return to the 205-pound light heavyweight division to take on former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell or newly-crowned light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin could put his title on the line against former PRIDE champion Wanderlei Silva. “[Anderson Silva vs. Chuck Liddell] has a few obstacles in its path,” said the NBCSports.com report. “Liddell is fighting in September, so assuming he wins, he’d have enough time to recover. But Silva is competing on Oct. 25 against Patrick Cote. He’d have to come out of that match unscathed and take a fight with only two months to prepare against Liddell.” “Some have suggested Forrest Griffin’s first title defense as a possibility, and the only contender that will be ready by Dec. 27 is Wanderlei Silva, so if Griffin were to defend the belt on that night, it would likely be against the “Axe Murderer”,” the report continued. “Silva, however, seems to be expecting to fight [Quinton] Rampage Jackson.” |
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Fore! Golf club breaks Nate Quarry’s eye socket By: MMAmania  Middleweight Nate Quarry has once again found himself on the sidelines, recovering from a facial injury sustained at party in Albany, Ore., more than one month ago. The “Rock” broke his orbital floor -– a bone that keeps an eye in place -– when he was on the wrong end of a golfer’s back swing, according to FCFighter.com. It certainly sounds painful, but fortunately for him, it is nowhere near as serious as the severe back injury that nearly cost him his fighting career. Here’s a snip from Nate: “I’m just glad it was me and not some kid or other woman. We had grown men swinging these clubs. If it would have hit a kid or a woman, it would have smashed their face.”Quarry is on a two-fight win streak since his return to the Octagon almost one year ago. The former 185-pound title challenger knocked the rust off after almost two years of inactivity by knocking out Pete Sell at UFC Fight Night 11 in September 2007. He then followed up that performance with a unanimous decision win over an extremely elusive Kalib Starnes at UFC 83: “Serra vs St. Pierre 2” in April of this year. Quarry indicates that he will be ready for action in November or December. There is a pay-per-view (PPV) event rumored for November 15 in Portland, Ore., which would essentially be a fight in his hometown. |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
I'd pretty much shit my pants if this happens.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
My dad hit me on the back swing of his golf swing when I was 4. Luckily it was on the forehead and not the eye socket though.
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Depending on the rest off the card I'd even be tempted to actually pay for that one vs downloading it and watching the next morning.
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
... that does explain a few things though. |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
From what it's looking like now, they're shooting for the greatest MMA card ever.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
I agree
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Owwwwww .... that's a hard thing to do.
Some of the old Pride cards were insane, as were some of the old UFC cards. |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Yeah there are some great cards, but to have 3 of the 4 top pound for pound fighters on the same card? On a card where a BJ Penn/GSP title fight may happen, and it wouldn't even be the main event? Forrest vs. Wandy or even Wandy/Page 3? Good lord.
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Jake Shields vs. Paul Daley title fight slated for Oct. 4 EliteXC-CBS by Dann Stupp on Aug 21, 2008 at 1:02 pm ET Newly crowned EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields (21-4-1) is expected to make his first title defense when he meets Paul Daley (18-6-2) at EliteXC's upcoming CBS event. The show takes place Oct. 4 at the BankAtlantic Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. When recently contacted by MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com), EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw dispelled rumors of Shields fighting Matt Lindland at an Affliction event and instead said the welterweight would defend his EliteXC title against a "worthy, worthy challenger." That challenger turns out to be Daley, a Cage Rage veteran who's won his past six fights -- five by knockout. Two of the wins came to UFC veterans Sammy Morgan and Duane "Bang" Ludwig while fighting under the EliteXC banner. However, the 25-year-old Muay Thai specialist will have his hands full with the crafty Shields, whose current 10-fight win streak includes submission victories in four of his past five fights. The 29-year-old most recently defeated Nick Thompson, a fighter ranked just outside the welterweight division's world top 10, in just 63 seconds. Earlier this month, after Vitor Belfort was forced off the card with a hand injury, Shields' name was mentioned as a possible "Affliction: Day of Reckoning" opponent for Lindland. However, Shaw said it was merely speculation. "That fight hasn't even been brought to our attention from the Affliction camp or from the Shields camp," he said. The Shields-Daley fight should be finalized in the coming days. The Oct. 4 EliteXC event will also feature Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, though his opponent has not been determined. Additionally, popular female fighter Gina Carano meets a tough and experienced Kelly Kobold-Gavin in a televised bout. |
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Antonio â€Bigfoot’ Silva tests positive for steroids after Elite XC title win By: James Iannotti Newly crowned Elite XC heavyweight champion, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, has tested positive for Boldenone after winning the first-ever vacant division crown over Justin Eilers at “Unfinished Business” last month, according to California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Acting Assistant Executive Officer Bill Douglas. “Bigfoot” has been suspended for 12 months and fined the standard $2,500. Boldenone, which is apparently one of the hardest steroids to mask on a blood test, can show up on tests as much as a year and a half after use. It is often used by body builders because of it’s ability to add strength and size. Other mixed martial artists who have tested positive for the drug include Josh Barnett, Phil Baroni and Kit Cope. There’s no telling what prompted Silva to use the drug in his preparation for his title fight with Eilers, but we do know he was coming off a pretty serious knee injury. Some athletes have been known to use the drug to heal injuries at a faster rate. It’s even possible — since Boldenone stays in your system for so long — that “Bigfoot” used the drug before his February fight against Ricco Rodriquez when his knee injury was still fresh. That was a huge fight for him. And one that eventually led to the title fight with Eilers five months later. Perhaps Silva rolled the dice and took the steroid, hoping to not get tested, instead of facing a world class talent such as Ricco with a bum leg. It’s hard to imagine Silva would be looking to gain an edge on Eilers. Looking at the two fighters side by side, one would think it would be Eilers trying to gain an advantage — he was giving up almost 60 pounds and three inches to the gigantic Brazilian. Either way, “Bigfoot” got popped, and Elite XC has another hurdle to jump. For a company already on the brink of possible collapse, this is devastating news. There is no word yet on what Elite XC plans to do during the year-long suspension, but Elite XC can’t afford to sit and wait on its champion to get reinstated. It’s certainly possible he may be stripped of his title. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
It said that Wandy is expected to fight Jackson, but....how is Jackson doing anyway?
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Originally Posted by fufu
bahahaha
Come on guys, if you aren't going to try to hide the roids give it a break. Wtf are these guys thinking. I really think some fighters are just plain stupid. |
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KJ Noons' manager says Nick Diaz not top contender, scoffs at EliteXC deadline by John Morgan on Aug 21, 2008 at 4:50 pm ET With the clock ticking for 160-pound champion KJ Noons' EliteXC-issued 5 p.m. PT deadline to sign a bout agreement to face Nick Diaz on an Oct. 4 CBS broadcast, the situation appears at an impasse. Noons' manager Mark Dion today told MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) he is unconcerned with EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw's demands. "The update on [the deadline] is nothing is going to happen with it," Dion said. "That's what's going to happen with that. I don't care about how many threats [Shaw] wants to pull. We'll be doing a press conference if EliteXC doesn't see the light here pretty soon and if Shaw doesn't stop talking [expletive]." While Shaw has claimed he's been unable to reach Noons or Dion -- while also hinting that Noons and Dion may have issues with his contract and pay -- Dion said the sticking point is the choice of opponent. "As far as Nick Diaz, he's not the No. 1 contender out there," Dion said. "To [EliteXC] he is. He's the number one (for getting) eyeballs to (watch) them. They're pushing on eyeballs versus a career move for a champion like KJ. KJ is really not the one who gets anything out of the fight. Diaz does and so does ProElite." Dion said if the situation between Noons and EliteXC does not improve, he will hold a press conference to bring the particulars of the debate to light. "We'll do a press conference to discuss everything," Dion said. "But there's nothing in it for KJ unless [EliteXC] finally wakes up a little bit. That's why we'll have a press conference. I don't like to talk and beat a company that's already beat down. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Hopefully they'll see the light." Dion insisted that in Noons' fight for widespread recognition, the champion only wants to fight the best EliteXC can possibly offer. "I would think Eddie Alvarez is the No. 1 contender," Dion said. "He's definitely ranked higher than Nick Diaz. KJ already beat Nick Diaz." While Alvarez is currently unavailable due to taking personal time off, Dion does not feel that is reason to arrange a rematch with Diaz. "Eddie Alvarez is getting married, but that's not our problem," Dion said. "People get married in five or 10 minutes." Detractors of Dion have pointed out that it was the City Boxing owner's negotiating tactics that kept former client Brandon Vera out of the UFC for nearly a year. Dion counters by explaining that situation resulted in a huge windfall for Vera. "Look at Brandon Vera," Dion said. "He had a long layoff, but he's making more money than the No. 1 ranked [expletive] fighter in the world, Anderson Silva -- or the same amount. "And now Anderson Silva is getting Bud Light sponsorships from (UFC President) Dana (White) handed down to him. He's getting to fight at 205 (pounds). He's kind of telling them what he wants to do. Why? Because you got people like Brandon Vera, who's on a losing streak and not performing, making more money than the most valuable guy. "Who do you think negotiated that [expletive] contract a year and a half ago? And if you look at my Post-it, the one I negotiated was a $7 million deal for four years. It's nothing close to [$100,000] and [$100,000] (as a win bonus). As far as trying to bring in the Mark Dion negatives and stuff, good luck. Show me any negatives on it. And that's just a pitch [EliteXC] can use. But hey, I know my [expletive]. I've been around this sport a long, long time." In the end, Dion insists it is important for observers to realize his role in the negotiation process. "I don't bend over for nobody, and I don't let my fighters do it," Dion said. "I'm not a booking agent. I don't book my fighters and schmooze deals to work for the promoters. I work for my fighters." And Dion has a message for anyone watching closely as Shaw's deadline nears. "Forget 5 o'clock," Dion said. "I ain't waiting until 5 o'clock. If [EliteXC officials] are holding their breath, then someone's going to pass out." |
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Greased lightning: Kenny Florian â€A little suspicious’ of Roger Huerta at UFC 87 By: Jesse Holland To be honest he was really slippery and I don’t mean that like technically-wise, he was really slippery. I don’t know, I don’t want to speculate and say that something was used or whatever but he was just hard to hang on to and that was from all the positions. Even when I had him in like a headlock or a guillotine everything was just really slippery. When I get the position, when I get mount, when I get back-mount, I’ve fought and I’ve wrestled some of the best guys on the ground from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission wrestling to MMA and when I get those positions you’re not getting out and Roger was able to get out. It was pretty slippery so I was a little surprised. Just the first time I was mounted on him and he gave his back I was a little suspicious, I knew something was up. Who knows, all I know is I’m good at keeping those positions and I know the difference between sweat and something else and it felt like something else but who knows. (Jokingly) Maybe it’s Albolene left over from the day before from the weight cut!-UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian tells The Fight Card radio show that something didn’t feel quite right in his decision win over Roger Huerta at UFC 87: “Seek and Destroy” on August 9. |
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Kimbo Slice vs Ken Shamrock Elite XC main event fight October 4 By: MMAmania  Ken Shamrock (26-13-2)– the 44-year-old mixed martial arts pioneer who has not won a professional fight in more than four years — is the next man to challenge Elite XC’s most coveted possession, Kimbo Slice (3-0), according to Sherdog.com. The bout will serve as the main event of “Saturday Night Fights” on CBS from the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., on October 4. Shamrock was a among a short list of possible opponents for the Miami native that also included Sean Gannon — the only man to defeat the YouTube.com sensation in underground fisticuffs — and Brett Rogers. Out of the trio Rogers was far and away the most qualified and would have likely given Slice the stiffest competition. However, that could have been the problem — Elite XC matchmakers still feel the need to shamelessly build its biggest star. And what better way then to have him wallop an over-the-hill, past-his-prime UFC veteran on national television. Shamrock — a UFC Hall of Fame inductee — dropped his first and most recent bout under the ProElite banner, losing to Robert “Buzz” Berry via first knockout at Cage Rage 25: “Bring it On” earlier this year. That, too, was supposed to be a warm-up for the “World’s Most Dangerous Man” to groom him for a big money match down the road against either Slice, or his younger brother, Frank. It seems like it didn’t matter — at least one of those fights (Slice) is going to happen. Although a win against Berry would have made this appear (to the casual fan at least) to be somewhat of a fair fight. Shamrock has lost eight of his last 10 fights dating back to 2001 and he’s on a five-fight losing skid. The only thing in his favor going into this fight is experience and his submission game. Shamrock has won more than 80 percent of his fights via submission, which poses somewhat of a threat provided he can get close enough to Slice to take him down. Don’t count on it. But then again stranger things have happened … kind of like this match up in the first place. |
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Originally Posted by fufu
A stiff breeze will make Kimbo fall on his ass. If Ken can set up a takedown with punches, even if they are shitty, I don't see Kimbo being able to avoid the takedown. That is unless he has vastly improved on his takedown defense.
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Originally Posted by fufu
Hopefully this isn't a name for Kimbo to beat.
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I just find this a lose lose scenario.
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Originally Posted by fufu
They should spend more time advertising guys like Lawler, Shields and Diaz as their top stars. Shit, they have Shields but you never hear anything about him other than mentioning his fight dates.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Wonder if Elite gave Ken a nice purse to take a fall?
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WEC Could Be Headed to Mexico City Aug 27, 2008 1:29 PM John Chandler Leonard Garcia. Photo property of World Extreme Cagefighting. If Urijah Faber and Leonard Garcia are victorious in their respective fights at World Extreme Cagefighting’s upcoming September 10 event in Hollywood, Florida, the two could potentially meet in a featherweight title showdown in Mexico. Garcia revealed on today’s edition of TAGG Radio that the WEC has already scheduled a press conference featuring himself and Faber for the third week of September in Mexico City, where the WEC may be planning to hold a show in the near future. “They’re flying me out six days after the (Pulver) fight to Mexico City to do a press conference and to make a huge announcement,” Garcia said on the radio show. “As I understand it, both Urijah and I are going...I think both of us just need to hold up our ends of the bargain on Sept. 10.” In order for the two to headline the organization’s first show outside of the United States, they must first pass their respective tests on Sept. 10. Faber is scheduled to make another defense of his WEC featherweight title against American Top Team product Mike Thomas Brown while Garcia will have his hands full against former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver. |
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Sources: Randy Couture willing to fight in the UFC once more by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 28, 2008 at 5:20 pm ET Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture could return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship by year's end as part of an out-of-court settlement with the organization. Multiple sources close to the fighter, speaking exclusively to MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com), today said that Couture is willing to fight once more for the UFC, possibly before the end of the year, as a potentia; resolution to his ongoing legal battles with the fight promotion. However, Couture himself could not be reached for comment, and it's unknown if the UFC is even considering the offer at this point. According to one source, as part of Couture's concession to return the octagon, the 45-year-old UFC hall-of-famer would want to walk away "clear and free" from the organization after the bout. Couture (16-8 MMA, 13-5 UFC), who hasn't fought since a third-round TKO victory over fellow UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga in August 2007, resigned from the organization two months later over what he perceived to be a lack of respect from UFC officials, issues over his pay, and the UFC's inability to sign then-top free agent Fedor Emelianenko. However, Zuffa LLC officials believe, per his fight contract, that Couture's next two bouts must be in the UFC. Couture had said that he wanted his resignation upheld so he could move on with his career, including a potential bout with Emelianenko outside the UFC. Back in February, Couture signed a deal with Mark Cuban's Dallas-based HDNet Fights promotion. The organization then filed suit against the UFC in Dallas district court to get a declaratory judgment concerning the contractual status of Couture. However, earlier this month, a Texas appeals court ruled in favor of Zuffa and granted the organization's request for a stay against the motion. In conditionally granting the stay, the court effectively deferred the case between Zuffa and Couture to arbitration to determine the fighter's contractual obligations to the UFC. The ruling all but ensures that this case will be decided by a Nevada arbitrator and not by a Texas court, though it's likely that HDNet will appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. Arbitration between Zuffa and Couture reportedly has been under way in Las Vegas since early July. Despite Couture's resignation, during a UFC 82 press conference in March, UFC President Dana White said that he had offered Couture a fight with now-interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on two different occasions. Although the fight never came to fruition, White has never ruled out the possibility of Couture returning to the organization. In the other squabble between the UFC and Couture, the five-time champion's employment contract, which is separate from his fight contract, is the focus of a breach of contract lawsuit filed by Zuffa on Jan. 14 in Las Vegas. Zuffa contends that Couture violated the one-year non-compete clause in his contract by having his name and likeness used to promote fights outside of the UFC. Couture's UFC employment contract expires on Oct. 11 of this year. |
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It's official: Randy Couture returning to UFC, fights Brock Lesnar at UFC 91 by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 02, 2008 at 4:17 pm ET After a very public split with the organization back in October, reigning UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture has agreed to return to the UFC, and he'll meet Brock Lesnar in a UFC 91 championship bout with Brock Lesnar. UFC President Dana White today confirmed the news in a media conference call. White also confirmed that UFC 91 will take place Nov. 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas -- not at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Ore., as first expected. As part of Couture's return to competition, White confirmed that their ongoing legal battle has been resolved. "I think some compromises were made on both sides," Couture said. "All I give a [expletive] about is that he's back and fighting," White said. White also confirmed that the winner of an upcoming fight between interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir will meet the Couture vs. Lesnar winner sometime in 2009 to unify the titles. |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand.......
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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Hello everyone. Good to see all the usual suspects lingering around here still. Makes it all homey like.
The imagery of Brock and Randy you just created had me lmfao But seriously ... do we know if Brock can take a punch yet? I would think Mir would've provided him with a chin-check, but I don't recall that happening. There was a lot of hand flailing and attempts to run away as Brock chased Mir around, but I just can't remember if Mir actually got to tag that 1959 Cadillac bumper sized chin on Brock. With Randy, he'll get his chin examined within the first 20 seconds. Since Sapp still insists on trying to fight in MMA, can we get a Brock vs Sapp on the schedule? It would be a fast and comical extinction of Sapp, but hey ... the UFC is all about the entertainment and I really like to see Sapp get beat up. And finally, who wins in a Brock vs Fedor match up? |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
Yeah I saw that on this morning. Pretty excited to see ESPN taking this shit seriously now.
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
There he is! I was starting to wonder if you went on walkabout again on us.
Honestly? I think Randy is in real trouble here. I don't know if it experience matters considering Brock outweighs Randy by ohhh 60 pounds come fight time. He's obviously bigger and stronger than Randy, but the thing Brock has going for him is he's probably faster than Randy too. That's a crazy thing to say about a 290lb man comparing him to a man that will come in fight time at 225lbs. Not to mention wrestling won't be saving Randy this time. As for Brock vs. Fedor? As of right now I'd have to say Fedor survives the initial onslaught and takes a Lesnar limb home for a souvenir. But... If Brock proves to be patient enough in his attacks to get through Couture, and more importantly Big Nog? I got Brock all day. He's just too big, fast and strong. |
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
What I was thinking that if Randy loses, do we care if he fights Fedor?
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
My question is, out of all the TUFs, on number 4 (the one Serra was in), there are NO coaches listed as main coaches. Anyone know why?
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
UFC 88: Breakthrough
Date: Sep 06, 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Venue: Phillips Arena Broadcast: Pay Per View MAIN CARD
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Originally Posted by AKIRA
I dont see Hamill winning.
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Originally Posted by fufu
shit, that is tommarow. That really crept right up on me. Don't think I'll be buying this one, however.
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Originally Posted by Richie1888
on another unrelated note what about lyoto against anderson silva for a bout |
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
They'll probably never fight, they're training partners.
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Report: Karo Parisyan injured, UFC 88 bout scrapped by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 05, 2008 at 2:50 pm ET Just hours before the official weigh-ins for tomorrow night's UFC 88 in Atlanta, a welterweight bout between Karo Parisyan (18-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Yoshiyuki Yoshida (10-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has been scrapped. The official announcement was made on the UFC's official website, citing a "last-minute back injury" that forced Parisyan to withdraw. A source close to Parisyan told MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) that the fighter "wasn't in the best of shape," but it wasn't clear whether Parisyan's conditioning was a factor in his withdrawal. Parisyan has been candid with the media in recent weeks about his battle with panic attacks and the effect they have had in his training regimen. Initial attempts to contact Parisyan by MMAjunkie.com were unsuccessful. According to UFC.com no replacement will be sought for Parisyan at this time. |
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UFC 89: Thiago Silva injury means no fight against Lyoto Machida By: MMAmania When it rains it poors. The injury bug has apparently bitten undefeated light heavyweight Thiago Silva, forcing him to withdraw from a highly anticipated showdown with Lyoto Machida at UFC 89: “Bisping vs. Leben” at Tha National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, on October 18. MMAWeekly.com reports that the Brazilian “has been dealing with a back problem” that will make it impossible for him to be prepared in time for the very important 205-pound bout. This is tragic. That’s because the sensational match up was widely considered as a number one contender eliminator match behind the showdown between Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans this weekend. It was a fight that the fans and the fighters were looking forward to because it would help clear up a very muddied light heavyweight picture. There’s no word yet on whether or not Machida will remain on the card against a yet to be announced opponent or if he will wait until Silva is ready for action. Stay tuned for more details on this developing story. |
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Jeez I was looking forward to the Parisyan/Yoshida matchup. Was probably going to be a sick judo showdown.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
I think it was probably just because they were all veterans and didn't need a pair of younger guys showing them the ropes. They did have striking, wrestling, grappling, etc. partners though.
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Originally Posted by ReproMan
UFC 88: Breakthrough
Date: Sep 06, 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Venue: Phillips Arena Broadcast: Pay Per View MAIN CARD
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Originally Posted by fufu
ahh wtf. I was looking forward to that fight. I'm calling possible BS on Karo, he may have pulled out for other reasons.
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Originally Posted by tallcall
I just want to see Henderson, Thiago, Hamill, and Liddell win.
I love Matt Hamill - it takes a lot of balls to do anything like this essentially without a corner (can't hear them so they might as well not be there) to give you help when the other guy has one and seems to rely on it a lot (Bisping). I might get the chance to work with Hendo sometime in December so I want him in good health until then. We're trying to get him and BJ Penn in to do seminars (both are friends of my instructors from way back). |
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
I see Rich finishing Hamill.
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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783
Never seen Chuck that hurt b4. Wasn't expecting that at all. Right on the button.
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UFC 88 winner Rashad Evans granted title shot with Forrest Griffin by Dann Stupp on Sep 07, 2008 at 3:05 am ET ATLANTA - With his stunning one-punch knockout victory over Chuck Liddell at this past Saturday's "UFC 88: Breakthrough" event, Rashad Evans has claimed top contender's status in the UFC and has been granted a title shot with current 205-pound champ Forrest Griffin. UFC President Dana White confirmed in the post-event press conference that Evans will get the immediate title shot -- one that was all but promised to Liddell. White wouldn't release a date for the upcoming championship tilt, but he made it very clear Evans had earned his shot. "(UFC CEO) Lorenzo (Fertitta), (UFC matchmaker) Joe (Silva) and I got together and thought yeah, he deserves the title shot," White said. "How could you say, 'No, he doesn't deserve the shot' after [the Liddell fight]?" White said he had a date in mind but wouldn't share it until the organization has the opportunity to announce some other upcoming cards. However, the organization's year-end Dec. 27 card in Las Vegas would seem a logical choice. After a cautious but effective first round, Evans finally connected with the big blow mid-way through the second. In the latest coup for Team Jackson's army of upset artists, Evans used a Liddell-like overhand right to stop his opponent cold. Liddell hit the mat instantly, and he lay motionless on the canvas for more than a minute before he finally awoke and quickly jumped to his feet. As MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) previously reported, White recently said that -- if he were to get by Evans, as most people expected -- Liddell would get his chance to reclaim the title. Even Griffin himself stated in a recent UFC fan club Q&A that he was rooting for Liddell, since it'd likely lead to a bigger overall event and, one would assume, a bigger potential payday. Instead, that shot will go to his still-undefeated opponent. For Evans, the heavyweight winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 2," this latest victory was the one, signature win missing from his resume. The victory moved his overall record to 12-0-1, which includes a spectacular 7-0-1 mark in the UFC. |
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Evans, MacDonald, Pellegrino and Tavares earn $60K UFC 88 bonuses by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 07, 2008 at 1:40 am ET Rashad Evans, Jason MacDonald, Kurt Pellegrino and Thiago Tavares each earned $60,000 "fight night" bonuses for their performances at UFC 88. UFC 88 took place Saturday at Philips Arena in Atlanta and aired live on pay per view. The bonus amounts were equal to last month's awards issued at UFC 87. The UFC announced the bonuses at the UFC 88 post-fight press conference and were confirmed by MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com). There was a large selection of knockouts for UFC brass to consider when picking the best of the night. But despite outstanding performances by Nate Marquardt and Tim Boetsch, no knockout was quite as devastating or meant quite as much as Evans' dismantling of Chuck Liddell. UFC officials agreed, and Evans took home the bonus in addition to his new-found position in the UFC's light-heavyweight division. Pellegrino and Tavares shared Fight of the Night honors for their rousing lightweight contest. In the back-and-forth affair, both fighters showed flashes of brilliance. In the end it was Pellegrino that was able to earn the unanimous decision. MacDonald erased the frustration of a UFC 87 loss to Damian Maia by securing the victory over a newly trim Jason Lambert. A late replacement for fellow Canadian Jason Day, MacDonald secured the evening's sole submission and the hefty bonus by default. |
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