|
You are Unregistered, please register to gain Full access. | 
|
Sports Talk about all sports! Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, MMA Fighting, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skiing, etc.
|
MMA News and Notes
08-17-2007, 10:53 AM
|
#91
|
|
fiendish thingy
Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 16,730
|
d'oh! I thought that may be the case.
|
|
|
|
08-17-2007, 10:54 AM
|
#92
|
|
fiendish thingy
Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 16,730
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by AKIRA
Whats the big deal if its not live?
|
If I pay money for an event I want to see it as it happens.
|
|
|
|
|
08-17-2007, 11:19 AM
|
#93
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Fedor is the guy standing between me and my dream car!
FIGHTHYPE \\ CONTENT
Quote:
SOKOUDJOU: "FEDOR IS THE GUY STANDING BETWEEN ME AND MY DREAM CAR!"
By Editor | August 17, 2007
Fans, if you missed the free chat session with former PRIDE light heavyweight star Sokoudjou, check out the entire transcript to see what he had to say about his future plans and much more. Answering questions directly from the fans, Sokoudjou talked about when we can expect to see him fighting again and who he'd like to be fighting next. "The UFC is where I would love to fight," stated Sokoudjou and you don't want to miss his thoughts on Shogun Rua, Quinton Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Brandon Vera and Fedor Emelianenko as he reminds everyone that he's a "fighter for hire" and is "looking for work right now". Check it out!
thehype: FightHype would like to welcome Sokoudjou to tonight's chat session
SOKOUDJOU: What up Fighthype!
mosleyfan: obvious question...but....When can we expect to see you fight again?
SOKOUDJOU: Hopefully by mid-September.
SOKOUDJOU: That's what I'm training for!
skankpunch: did u sign with elite xc?
SOKOUDJOU: No, because they sent us a contract and we had an attorney go over it and we never came to an agreement.
SOKOUDJOU: Im unemployed right now!
SOKOUDJOU: Fighter for hire!
SOKOUDJOU: I'm looking for work right now. Is there anyone who wants to hire me?
jaz: In an ideal world, who would you want to fight next?
SOKOUDJOU: I would love to fight Shogun or Tito, but it seems like I will never be in the UFC and Shogun has someone lined up!
mikerg: How many weeks do you train for a fight?
SOKOUDJOU: Usually it's eight weeks. We usually have 8 weeks to prepare for a fight. I started my camp at the beginning of the month, so hopefully by September.
mosleyfan: Is it tough to train and mentally stay focused when you're not even sure if you'll be fighting?
SOKOUDJOU: Yeah, its really tough because your focus is not on any certain fighter. It's really tough. You dont have a gameplan or anything.
skankpunch: so what orgs are you talking with? Is the UFC not offering u enough money?
SOKOUDJOU: Put it this way, the UFC is where I would love to fight, but the UFC is all about protecting people. I'm hoping to get a call saying "Forrest Griffin can't fight, do you want to fight Shogun?"
SOKOUDJOU: That's my dream.
SOKOUDJOU: I told them screw the money. I want to fight this and that person, but they wanted me to fight nobodys.
jaz: How do you think Rua will do against Forrest Griffin?
SOKOUDJOU: Well, to tell you the truth, I would love for Forrest to call in sick!
teetoe: How has your boy Dan Henderson been looking in preparation for his fight with Rampage?
SOKOUDJOU: He's been looking good. He's been beating people up every day!
muaythaifan: Any chance we might see you fight Fedor?
SOKOUDJOU: After my fight in Japan, we went to a Bodog show. My manager said Fedor is the guy standing between me and my dream car; a Benz CL600
SOKOUDJOU: I would love to fight him!
SOKOUDJOU: We are both unemployed so maybe we can fight for a job.
mikerg: Whats weaknesses do Fedor have in your opinion?
SOKOUDJOU: His stand-up sucks.
mosleyfan: What do you think about Liddell-Jardine being a PPV fight while Rampage-Henderson is free on Spike and in England no less? Do you think Dana is showing favoritism to a couple of fighters who just got knocked out?
SOKOUDJOU: Dan isnt really known in the US. It's better for Dan to be on free TV for exposure. You cant say UFC without saying Chuck, so it would be good for Dan to be on free TV.
SOKOUDJOU: It's good for Dan and Chuck is just so marketable.
thehype: good answer
SOKOUDJOU: Thanks.
skankpunch: Can you give us specific names u asked for in the ufc, and names the ufc wanted u to fight instead? who gets the better of each other in practice between matt lindland and dan henderson?
SOKOUDJOU: They're friends, but in the ring, they hate each other. I will just give one name. I asked to be on the card with Dan on free TV and I asked for Michael Bisbing and they basically asked me if I was on crack.
SOKOUDJOU: I dont want to name any names they offered me and start some shit.
thehype: obviously they weren't anyone you felt were elite
SOKOUDJOU: Exactly!
jaz: Where were you training before you hooked up with Dan and Team Quest?
SOKOUDJOU: I was doing my own thing. Everywhere, but nowhere. I hooked up with Dan in 2004. They told me I had potential, but I needed to work on my striking. All I knew was Judo.
SOKOUDJOU: I went to various gyms and learned other things and told them to give me an opponent.
teetoe: Do you ever see yourself fighting Dan Henderson some time down the road?
SOKOUDJOU: If they give me 10 million dollars and they want me to get my ass kicked. No, we would never fight. What's the point of it? We're from the same camp.
muaythaifan: in your opinion, who, besides yourself, do you think are the top five or so light heavyweights in the world?
SOKOUDJOU: I'm not really into rankings. To me, a ranking is when all of the guys fight each other in a tounament and prove who's #1, #2, #3 and so on. I respect every single fighter, but until we have the tounament, I won't say who's #1 or #2.
muaythaifan: and if the UFC offered you the fifth best light heavy, would you be willing to take that fight?
SOKOUDJOU: Who's that?
SOKOUDJOU: If they give me Shogun, I wouldnt care about the rest of them.
muaythaifan: I meant the fifth best in your opinion...but you kind of already answered
SOKOUDJOU: But who do you think is the 5th best?
muaythaifan: good question
muaythaifan: not sure who would be 5th best
muaythaifan: maybe Liddell or Ortiz or someone like that I guess
muaythaifan: but obviously the UFC isn't offering those guys
mikerg: Do you think Tito is overrated?
SOKOUDJOU: Tito has a good marketing plan behind him. I dont know if he's overrated. I never thought about it. Good question. I dont know?
SOKOUDJOU: I'll put it this way...when was the last time he finished a fight before Shamrock?
mosleyfan: Brandon Vera, who they just announced was returning to the UFC, has commented in the past that he'd be willing to move down in weight to fight Chuck Liddell. Do you think he'd be as willing to fight you?
SOKOUDJOU: We train together from time to time. We've had some good sessions together. This is a business and if you put enough money up, fuck it, we can train after the fight .
skankpunch: who do like in the couture v. gonzaga fight? I got u at number 5 in the world by the way behind shogun, henderson, ramapge, and chuck. Not to say u can't beat some of these guys they have just accomplished more up to this point.
SOKOUDJOU: Thats a tough fight for Randy. Gonzaga is a tough grappler. I'll say Randy, but he has a lot of work.
jaz: How would a Rampage-Sokoudjo fight play out?
SOKOUDJOU: I dont know. The only answer is for me to fight him. That's a tough one!
thehype: FightHype would like to thank Sokoudjou for taking time out of his busy schedule to chat with us tonight.
SOKOUDJOU: Be good FightHype and I'll chat with you guys again soon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-17-2007, 01:45 PM
|
#94
|
|
Lift or Die
Elite Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin Texas
Posts: 8,589
|
Thanks for the effort you put into keeping this thread current ReproBro ... great work.
|
|
|
|
|
08-17-2007, 02:02 PM
|
#95
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Report: Randleman Arrested in Las Vegas
Report: Randleman Arrested in Las Vegas
Quote:
Report: Randleman Arrested in Las Vegas Options:  Email Article |  Printer Friendly
Friday, August 17, 2007
by Sherdog.com Staff
Former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman (Pictures) was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence near Las Vegas, Nevada, MMAWeekly.com reported on Thursday. Randleman, 36, was also booked on charges of malicious destruction of public property, intimidating a public officer and other driving offenses, the report stated.
"The Monster" was stripped of his license to compete in mixed martial arts by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Feb. 16 after the light heavyweight provided a urine sample that was free of human hormones following his submission loss to Mauricio Rua (Pictures) at PRIDE 32. Speaking with Sherdog Radio Network's TJ De Santis and Josh Gross on Dec. 11, 2006, Randleman blamed the test, which the NSAC ruled to be fraudulent, on health-related issues.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-17-2007, 02:03 PM
|
#96
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
Thanks for the effort you put into keeping this thread current ReproBro ... great work.
|
My pleasure. 
|
|
|
|
|
08-17-2007, 02:43 PM
|
#97
|
|
Registered Offender
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Fort Pierce, FL
Posts: 725
|
Dan Henderson: Quest for the Belt. Episode 1
Mayhem is supposed to be posting a new episode every Friday until the fight. Episode 2 should come out later today. |
|
|
|
|
08-17-2007, 03:36 PM
|
#98
|
|
happy sumo
Elite Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 21,962
|
Date submitted: 17 August 2007
Author: Tom Parkes
--> Rumourmill: Fedor Emelianenko to Sign with Hero's - MMAUniverse.com
Rumors have been flying around the internet that Fedor Emelianenko has signed a contract for five fights with the Hero's organisation in Japan, worth an estimated $5,000,000 ($1,000,000 per fight).
Such a signing is indeed possible for Hero's, which is backed by the mighty K-1 organisation - the Worlds largest Mixed Martial Arts events organisers - yes bigger even than the UFC. K-1 typically get 40,000 - 50,000 live spectators at their largest events in Japan, and their events are screened live on terrestrial television to millions of loyal Japanese fans.
Hero's was introduced in 2005 and has become an immediate success story - already drawing crowds of 10,000 - 15,000 per event (putting it at the same level as the UFC in the USA, who's highest ever live attendance was 17,000, but typically draw 10,000 - 14,000 per event).
There has been a gap in the Japanese market for the past few months, since Pride was taken over by the UFC and all Pride events stopped in Japan. Hero's has been quick to step in and fill this void and is currently signing top International A-Class fighters such as Alistair Overeem, and it seems reasonable to assume that Hero's realise the drawing power of having Fedor on their event and such a move would immediately raise their stake in the International MMA market.
The UFC have previously been in talks with Fedor, but were unable to come to an agreement, for reasons that neither party were overtly eager to disclose. After several months, it seems that maybe a UFC deal is not on the cards.
Nothing has been confirmed by either Hero's or Fedor Emelianenko's management as of yet, but it seems highly likely that this is a rumour which could be very well founded. Keep your eyes peeled.
P-side Inc.
"the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.
|
|
|
|
|
08-18-2007, 01:40 AM
|
#99
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
UFC Inks Wanderlei Silva; Brazilian Legend set for December Return
UFC® : Ultimate Fighting Championship®
Quote:
08/17/2007
UFC Inks Wanderlei Silva; Brazilian Legend set for December Return
It’s been a deal years in the making, but finally, one of mixed martial arts’ unquestioned greats – former PRIDE Champion Wanderlei Silva - will be returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Octagon this December for the first time in over seven years to take on the best 205-pound fighters in the world.
“Many fighters have a dream of fighting for the UFC, and as a champion for six years in Japan, my dream has always been to have the UFC belt,” said Silva. “Today, I’m one step closer to this goal.”
“As crazy as this sounds, this is the pinnacle of my seven year career in this company,” said UFC President Dana White. “I’m so excited to have this guy under contract. He grabbed my arm and looked me in the eyes like one of his pre-fight staredowns and he said ‘I’m gonna fight so good for you, you’re gonna see the best fights ever from Wanderlei Silva.’”
The signing of Silva, which took place in the Zuffa offices in Las Vegas Friday afternoon, is the culmination of years of pursuit and hard work by White, who weathered a series of ups and downs to get the Brazilian bomber in the UFC, where potential matchups with the likes of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell await.
The 31-year old Silva, known by fight fans as “The Axe Murderer” for his ultra-aggressive style and finishing ability, began his career almost 11 years ago in his native Brazil, fighting in Vale Tudo bouts that pushed him to the
limit as he honed the skills that would soon make him one of the most feared fighters on the planet.
In 1998, Silva would make his UFC debut against Vitor Belfort, and he would fight two more times in the Octagon (including a 2000 bout against Tito Ortiz).
But it was in the PRIDE organization that the legend of Silva was truly born, and after his debut in 1999, he met great success by winning the organization’s middleweight championship and defeating the likes of current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson (twice), Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba (three times), Ricardo Arona, Hidehiko Yoshida, and Kazuyuki Fujita, while engaging in some of the most memorable fights in MMA history.
“This guy is a real fighter,” said White. “He reminds me of Chuck Liddell, and he’s the kind of fighter that all fight fans love to see fight. He’s a gunslinger. He will get in harm’s way to inflict damage and pain. This guy comes out like a speeding train and never stops. He goes for the finish, he likes to knock people out, and I just think he’s going to bring so much excitement to the UFC, I feel like I’m going to jump out of my skin.”
Well-rested after his February PRIDE fight against Dan Henderson, Silva (31-7-1) now looks forward to the next chapter in his career in the UFC.
“I’m gonna work hard to give a great show for the fans and I want to thank God for this opportunity,” said Silva, who counts the key elements of his style as raw aggression, emotion, and intensity.
He also wants to send a message to prospective foes.
“I want to issue a warning to the other fighters out there: you need to train hard, because “The Axe Murderer” is here.”
A date and opponent for Silva’s return will be announced at a later date.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-18-2007, 09:52 AM
|
#100
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
EliteXC Announces Hawaii Co-Promotion
EliteXC Announces Hawaii Co-Promotion
Quote:
HONOLULU, Aug. 16 -- New mixed martial arts heavyweight promoter EliteXC gathered with perennial top Hawaiian promoters -- and long time rivals -- Rumble on the Rock and ICON Sport at the Blaisdell Center Thursday to confirm rumors and officially announce their partnership, which will manifest on a co-promoted event broadcast live from Hawaii on the premium cable channel Showtime.
"It really is a major step," said Director of Live Events for EliteXC Gary Shaw with ICON promoter T. Jay Thompson seated to his right and ROTR's J.D. Penn on his left.
Dubbed "Uprising," the first collaboration between the promoters takes place Sept. 15 at Honolulu's Blaisdell Arena and features an 11-fight card headlined by an EliteXC middleweight championship bout pitting ICON 185-pound ace Robbie Lawler (Pictures) against newly crowned EliteXC champ Murilo "Ninja" Rua.
The event also marks the return of Nick Diaz (Pictures) since his submission victory over Takanori Gomi (Pictures) was erased from the record books after being suspended for marijuana last February. The volatile Californian faces B.J. Penn (Pictures)-trained Mike Aina (Pictures).
"September 15 will be the biggest MMA event Hawaii has ever seen," said Thompson, however the longtime Hawaii promoter predicted "it won't be the biggest MMA event Hawaii will see in the future."
Additional Showtime-televised fights include Joey Villasenor (Pictures) versus Riki Fukuda (Pictures), Jake Shields (Pictures) against Renato Verissimo (Pictures), and Gina Carano (Pictures) facing Tonya Evinger (Pictures).
"Coming to Hawaii was important to EliteXC," said Shaw. "As I said before, I believe this is really the home of mixed martial arts."
When asked about future Hawaiian events for EliteXC, Shaw showed interest in promoting other big shows on the islands, and also mentioned the possibility of bringing the ShoXC series to the Aloha State.
"Next year we'll be back," Shaw said of promoting in Hawaii. "We won't be back in '07, but I guarantee to you … we'll be back here in '08."
Preliminary bouts available at ProElite.com:
Jae Sok Lim vs. Brandon Wolff (Pictures)e
Kala Kolohe Hose (Pictures) vs. Jeff Cox
Mark Oshiro vs. Nui Wheeler
Mark Kurano vs. Jose Diaz
Justin Buchholz vs. Kolo Koka (Pictures)
Tyson Nam vs. Albert Manners
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-18-2007, 10:01 AM
|
#101
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Huerta ready for another war @ UFC 74
MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More
Quote:
- ROGER HUERTA READY FOR ANOTHER WAR
Saturday, August 18, 2007 - by Damon Martin - MMAWeekly.com
Roger Huerta, now 4-0 in the UFC, will make his return to the Octagon on August 25th when he takes on Alberto Gonzalez Crane. He stopped by MMAWeekly Radio recently to talk about the fight and his career of late.
Since gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated a few months ago, Roger Huerta has become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, but the Texas native doesn’t let the hype get to him too much.
“I try not to think about it,” said Huerta about his newfound fame. “I’m a fighter first and foremost. People are like ‘you’re an awesome fighter, you’re a great fighter’ and it’s awesome because I hope I am. I come in there and I try to bang and put on a good show.”
His upcoming bout will be a showdown with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert and former King of the Cage lightweight champion, Alberto Gonzalez Crane.
Huerta admits that Crane is a dangerous opponent harnessing one of the best ground games in the lightweight division.
“I’d be stupid to say I’m going to go on the ground with a black belt in jiu-jitsu guy like that,” Huerta stated about his opponent. “This is MMA, it’s mixed martial arts, so I’m going to go in there and do what MMA is about which is to bang. If it goes to the ground, it goes to the ground. If it’s standing, it’s standing. So basically it’s wherever the fight takes, I’ll go and that’s where we’ll end up.”
In this fight, Crane will be returning to action for the first time in over 2 years and ring rust as well as cardio could play a major factor in the bout.
“It could definitely be a factor, especially with me, I’m really conditioned,” said Huerta “One of my biggest assets is that you fight me, you better be ready to go forever. I’m not going to gas. I’ve got gas in the tank and I’m ready to go for a long time. To my opponents and to Alberto, I hope he’s well conditioned.”
A student of Dave Menne, Huerta has fought a variety of fighters with varying styles in his fights this year, but his training regimen stays the same.
“I train the same basically for every opponent,” stated Huerta. “Basically with that said, is just going 100 miles an hour. I just come in there to bang and to fight. I’m a fighter and that’s what I do.”
With his growing popularity and tremendous skill, the question always comes up for Huerta. When does he want a shot at the title?
“I’ll be ready whenever,” said a confident Huerta. “It just depends when Dana White, Joe Silva and my manager Monte (Cox) decide. Whenever, whatever those guys think. Whenever they think it’s the time for me to go for that.”
The bout with Crane will be the fourth this year for Huerta, but he feels he would like another turn in the Octagon before 2007 expires.
“To me, I believe there should be one more fight in me before the year ends.”
With UFC 74 just a week away, Huerta seems confident going into his fight with Alberto Crane and wants to make a statement following his previous fight with Doug Evans.
“You guys will be in for an awakening,” said Huerta about the upcoming fight. “I’m quite awakened after my last fight when I fought Doug (Evans). I got two weeks notice and a week and three days of training really at the same time so much was on my mind and I was just so flat in that first round. I have a lot to prove again. I’m hungry, I feel like I need to go in there and put on a good show again.”
Huerta will get his chance when he faces Alberto Crane on August 25th in Las Vegas on the main card of UFC 74.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-18-2007, 11:27 AM
|
#102
|
|
Let Me See Yo Grill
Elite Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Colorado
Posts: 5,125
|
They are really hyping Huerta lately. He's good but his level of competition is no where near the top of the lightweight division.
I can't believe their having that punching bag Chris Leben still fight in the UFC
|
|
|
|
|
08-19-2007, 04:17 AM
|
#103
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigss75
They are really hyping Huerta lately. He's good but his level of competition is no where near the top of the lightweight division.
I can't believe their having that punching bag Chris Leben still fight in the UFC
|
Good news is Terry Martin should kick his ass from here to next week. Rowdy little bastard that Martin, Leben has nothing for him.
|
|
|
|
|
08-19-2007, 03:10 PM
|
#104
|
|
fiendish thingy
Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 16,730
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigss75
They are really hyping Huerta lately. He's good but his level of competition is no where near the top of the lightweight division.
I can't believe their having that punching bag Chris Leben still fight in the UFC
|
True story, I want to see him fight some bigger names.
|
|
|
|
|
08-20-2007, 01:09 PM
|
#105
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
GSP Joins Team Jackson
Great news for GSP Fans!!
Report: Georges St. Pierre an Official Part of Team Jackson
Quote:
Posted by UFC Junkie on August 20, 2007 at 12:08 pm ET
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, who is set to face Josh Koscheck this Saturday in one of UFC 74’s marquee matches, has become an official part of Greg Jackson’s camp in Albuequerque, N.M.
The news comes from this week’s “The Great Fight North” column at The Fight Network.
St. Pierre, who lost his belt to Matt Serra via first-round TKO at UFC 69, recently parted ways with his previous manager, TKO Major League MMA promoter Stephane Patry. St. Pierre said he got a new manager, in part, because of disagreements over his training.
According to the column:
Quote:
Highly regarded New Mexico coach Greg Jackson says he and his fighters expect to log a lot of air miles to Montreal in the coming months, with the recent addition of Quebec native Georges St. Pierre to his stable. St. Pierre recently dropped his trainer, ex-Soviet Special Forces sniper Victor Vargotsky, in favor of the Albuquerque-based Jackson, who mentors fighters like Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt and Keith Jardine. St. Pierre hosted the trio for a two-week training camp at his home in Candiac. St. Pierre… feels he made the best decision to help himself evolve as a fighter.
“It’s absolutely great, and I think I am blessed because I am lucky to be able to train with such a great group of guys and under Greg Jackson, who is the best MMA coach in my book,” St. Pierre says. “People say you’re only as good as your training partners, and I believe that is the truth.“
|
St. Pierre began training with Jackson prior to his loss to Serra. Unfortunately, he was one of many of the team’s fighters to experience some tough luck.
By the end of 2006, the camp was among the most successful in mixed-martial arts. However, the team has since suffered losses by Joey Villasenor (vs. Murilo Ruo at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni), Jardine (vs. Houston Alexander at UFC 71) and Marquardt (vs. Anderson Silva at UFC 73). Evans was unable to secure a win at UFC 73 and instead fought Tito Ortiz to a disappointing draw, and Diego Sanchez (who lost a unanimous decision to Josh Koscheck at UFC 69) has since left the camp.
Still, Team Jackson remains one of MMA’s most notable camps, and without world-class training, none of those fighters would have been in a position to fight in those marquee fights to begin with.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-20-2007, 02:14 PM
|
#106
|
|
Lift or Die
Elite Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin Texas
Posts: 8,589
|
I'm hugely glad he made this move mentally, but in IMHO Jackson is over rated. GSP needs a top shelf coach like Bas or MILETICH for schooling on his ground game not a mid level trainer like Jackson.
|
|
|
|
|
08-20-2007, 05:21 PM
|
#107
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Sherdog's P4P Top Ten List
Advertising at Sherdog.com
Quote:
Fedor Tops Sherdog.com Pound-For-Pound
August 20, 2007
For the past century the baddest man on the planet was widely regarded to be boxing's heavyweight champion. That perception has changed rapidly in recent years with the growth of mixed martial arts and an influx of young talent into the sport. Who is the best mixed martial artist -- and by extension the top fighter in the world -- today? Sherdog.com attempts to answer that, and lists nine others who could own the distinction in short order.
1) Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) (26-1-0, 1 NC)
The creation of a pound-for-pound list can be directly traced back to the desire of determining the best fighter regardless of weight. So it is Mastro's Steakhouse-rare when a list is topped by a heavyweight. But such is the greatness of Russian Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures). A complete fighter, Fedor is known for his brilliance in the ring, where he often appears so relaxed it's like he just woke from a Sunday afternoon nap. Fedor, currently weighing contract offers, mixes a vicious ground-striking game with an active submission regimen along with the kind of high-elevation takedowns that only the most dynamic fighters possess. Having stood and gone to the floor with the best in both areas, most pundits regard Emelianenko, the current PRIDE heavyweight champion, to be the finest fighter on the planet.
2) Mauricio Rua (Pictures) (16-2-0)
A staple of any pound-for-pound list, and rightfully so, Shogun's ledger is a hit list of some of 2005's finest. His epic run through 2005's PRIDE 205-pound Grand Prix saw him ice now-UFC kingpin Quinton Jackson (Pictures), Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Pictures), Alistair Overeem (Pictures), and Ricardo Arona (Pictures), in what may be the best 12-month run any MMA fighter has ever put together. Recent wins over respectable opponents such as Kazuhiro Nakamura (Pictures), and another W over Overeem, only serve to solidify the 25-year-old's sterling hit list, which may be due for some fresh additions as he heads to the octagon.
3) Gilbert Melendez (Pictures) (12-0-0)
You won't find "El Niño" on many people's pound-for-pound lists, let alone third. The question is simple: Why not? Melendez is perhaps the only fighter you could name other than B.J. Penn (Pictures), who after achieving top three status in one division, jumped up a weight class to achieve the same stature in another. Melendez's wins over the likes of Hiroyuki Takaya (Pictures) and Rumina Sato (Pictures) saw him emerge as a preeminent featherweight, but he was forced to move up in weight when then-Shooto world champion Alexandre Franca Nogueira (Pictures) did everything in his power to avoid fighting him. At 155, Melendez cemented himself as one of the division's best, emerging victorious in his slugfest with Tatsuya Kawajiri (Pictures) on New Year's Eve. While Melendez may not be the "third best fighter in the world," his resume boasts two divisions of top three credibility, which cannot be balked at.
4) Dan Henderson (Pictures) (22-5-0)
The proverbial snapshot adjacent to the definition would feature Henderson wearing 4-ounce gloves. Fighting from heavyweight to 185 pounds, Henderson is the only man to hold major titles in separate weight divisions at the same time, owning both the PRIDE 205 and 185-pound straps -- and the No. 3 spot at both light heavyweight and middleweight in the Sherdog.com divisional rankings. There are few if any fighters with as an impressive list of opponents, many of which are heavier than the former U.S. Olympic wrestler. A February knockout over Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) helped to diminish the negative impact of Henderson's uninspired 2006 decision loss to Kazuo Misaki (Pictures) at 183 pounds in Japan last year. But no matter, Hendo is a great mixed martial artist and has never failed to fight -- and in many cases defeat -- the best when given the chance.
5) Anderson Silva (19-4-0)
Had Silva not illegally up-kicked Japan's Yushin Okami (Pictures), Silva may very well be 22-3. However the Brazilian Muay Thai sniper had to settle for taking the loss and the eventual UFC middleweight title around his waist. Silva captured the title by demolishing Rich Franklin (Pictures) last October. Recently, Silva side-swiped Nathan Marquardt (Pictures) to hold on to the 185-pound belt. Silva's lanky frame and dangerous striking skills make him a tough night for anyone. Add to that an increased awareness in the cage, as well as improving takedown defense, and it's quite possible Silva won't lose in the UFC middleweight division for several years, especially if he can get post Franklin again, this time in the former champ's hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.
6) Quinton Jackson (Pictures) (27-6-0)
On the strength of his early knockout against Chuck Liddell (Pictures) in May, "Rampage" Jackson comes in on the cusp of a Top 5 ranking. It's taken some time for Jackson to appear recovered -- both physically and mentally -- from the beatings he endured against Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) and Mauricio Rua (Pictures), but on the eve of his Sept. 8 title defense against PRIDE king Dan Henderson (Pictures) the UFC champion looks as strong as ever. It's really his strength that separates "Rampage" from many fighters at his weight; the gifted Memphis, Tennessean has picked up and slammed a great many opponents, and has harnessed his punching power while learning how to strike in the gym.
7) Takanori Gomi (Pictures) (27-3-0)
The talk of where post-PRIDE Gomi will end up continues to be a major MMA topic, and with good reason: the 28-year-old PRIDE champion is still arguably the best lightweight in the world after seven years in the rarified air of the division. While his spot on the list may have been saved by the bogus technicalities that beautified his record after his wild and woolly loss to Nick Diaz (Pictures), rules are rules -- however silly -- and we must play by them. Besides, in the last two years alone, "The Fireball Kid" has taken home wins over the likes of Tatsuya Kawajiri (Pictures), Hayato Sakurai (Pictures), Marcus Aurelio (Marcus Aurelio' class='LinkSilver'>Pictures) and Mitsuhiro Ishida (Pictures), which is pretty tough to argue with.
8) Shinya Aoki (Pictures) (11-2-0)
Multidivisional success is a huge achievement in MMA, where weight classes aren't a cute four pounds apart. Yet, the 24-year-old Shooto world champion has managed stalwart wins in two weight classes, having knocked off perennial Top 10ers Joachim Hansen (Pictures) and Akira Kikuchi (Pictures) at lightweight and welterweight. While the "Tobikan Judan" doesn't quite fulfill the criteria of dominance expected of pound-for-pound list, he is still one of the few fighters in MMA who deserves to be ranked in two weight classes, which earns him his spot here.
9) Sean Sherk (Pictures) (32-2-1)
However tarnished the UFC titlist may emerge from his ongoing steroid saga doesn't change the fact that, at least for now, he is a winner. A longtime standout welterweight, Sherk punctuated his career at 170 pounds with a win over Nick Diaz (Pictures) before moving down in weight and knocking off Kenny Florian (Pictures) and Hermes Franca (Pictures). Though solid enough to entrench him as a top lightweight, his wins at 155 are not overly outstanding in a pound-for-pound fashion, which is why "The Muscle Shark" takes a dip on this list below other double division standouts.
10) Norifumi Yamamoto (Pictures) (15-1-0, 1 NC)
As these types of lists go there is always a necessary subjectivity that's used to bind the thing together. You can argue that "Kid" Yamamoto doesn't have the wins to make the list -- though he has fought 10 pounds above his natural weight division of 145 for several years. But you can't argue against the explosive fighter's dynamic skills and fighting style, both of which have some suggesting "Kid" needs to have the zero removed from this ranking. Yamamoto is the face of K-1 HERO'S and if he fought regularly against 145-pound competitors, it wouldn't take long before he was regarded the best in the world at that weight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-20-2007, 05:52 PM
|
#108
|
|
fiendish thingy
Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 16,730
|
I thought that list was pretty accurate, but my friend made a good point about it - Sherk but no Hughes?
|
|
|
|
|
08-20-2007, 06:54 PM
|
#109
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by fufu
I thought that list was pretty accurate, but my friend made a good point about it - Sherk but no Hughes?
|
I don't like the list at all really. Where's BJ Penn? He beat Gomi fair and square. How about GSP? He beat Sherk, BJ, and Hughes. Gilbert Melendez is good, but I don't think he belongs on that list at all. I don't know how Sherk got there either. Weird list.
|
|
|
|
|
08-21-2007, 01:48 AM
|
#110
|
|
Lift or Die
Elite Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin Texas
Posts: 8,589
|
Quote:
Crimson Tide: EliteXC parent company posts considerable loss
By Jesse Holland
Not since the formation of the Nortenos has anyone in California seen this much red.
Once considered a viable threat to the UFC programming empire, EliteXC (operating under its parent company ProElite) has posted a net loss of 11.9 million dollars over a six-month period starting from January 1st and ending June 30th of 2007.
Operating in the loss column is not unusual for a start-up company, but ProElite’s revenue was a disappointing 2.2 million dollars during that same time period.
Anyone confident in the relationship with Showtime Networks as it pertains to financial rescue should also be aware that Showtime isn’t required to pay any licensing fees until 2008.
John Donne once said that no man is an island, yet I can’t help but wonder if Gary Shaw is feeling a little like Chuck Noland.
In addition, SEC Form 10QSB of ProElite’s quarterly report is surprisingly grim. Particularly its outlook for the next twelve months:Our cash and cash equivalents are expected to be sufficient to execute the next 18 months of our three year business plan. As such, we continue to seek additional financing. If we are unable to raise sufficient additional financing, our growth may be limited. There can be no assurances that we will be able to raise sufficient financing on favorable terms and conditions. Management believes that we currently have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to finance our current operations for the next twelve months.
EliteXC is not dead yet. They have experience in Gary Shaw, a marquee name in Frank Shamrock, and a juggernaut of a producer in Mark Burnett.
What they don’t have is a pay-per-view (PPV) that can make you stand up and cheer. And they need one in a hurry. I know it’s easier said than done, but after this financial report it’s pretty obvious that time is of the essence.
Yet with such a limited number of fighters on the free market and a couple of missed opportunities (Vera, Sokoudjou), I’m not sure if it’s possible for EliteXC to pull it off.
I believe that competition breeds success, so I’ll keep ordering their PPV’s in the hopes that they can.
I’m sure some UFC fighters of past and present will be doing likewise.
|
It will totally suck if they crash and burn. The UFC needs some kind of competition to keep Dana White in check. |
|
|
|
|
08-21-2007, 11:07 AM
|
#111
|
|
Let Me See Yo Grill
Elite Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Colorado
Posts: 5,125
|
Quote:
[8/21/2007] Pulver’s WEC Debut on Hold
The highly-anticipated World Extreme Cagefighting arrival of former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver (21-8-1) has been indefinitely put on hold, sources close to the Miletich champ told Sherdog.com Monday evening, due to a knee injury suffered by the popular fighter last Friday.
Pulver was scheduled to face promising prospect Cub Swanson (11-1-0) on Sept. 5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. It would have been Pulver's first fight in the 145-pound featherweight division, a class much more suited to the Iowan, who dropped his last outing to B.J. Penn in June.
According to the source, an MRI is scheduled for later this week. Those results will determine whether Pulver will face surgery or physical therapy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-21-2007, 12:19 PM
|
#112
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Nuff said.
|
|
|
|
|
08-21-2007, 01:47 PM
|
#113
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Quest for the Belt: Episode 2
|
|
|
|
|
08-21-2007, 02:13 PM
|
#114
|
|
fiendish thingy
Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 16,730
|
^ cool, Dan Henderson is the man!
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2007, 07:41 AM
|
#115
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2007, 10:53 AM
|
#116
|
|
Lift or Die
Elite Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin Texas
Posts: 8,589
|
For MMA weekly to put Franklin ahead of Hendo is fuggin ridiculous.
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2007, 11:02 AM
|
#117
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BoneCrusher
For MMA weekly to put Franklin ahead of Hendo is fuggin ridiculous.
|
Kang would wipe the floor with him too.
|
|
|
|
|
08-22-2007, 11:21 AM
|
#118
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Rampage, Henderson media days
Sports: FIGHT BLOG: Rampage, Henderson media days | rampage, henderson, training, fight, ufc - OCRegister.com
Quote:
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
FIGHT BLOG: Rampage, Henderson media days
The two champs prepare for their unification fight at UFC 75 on Sept. 8
By CARLOS ARIAS
The Orange County Register
RAMPAGE MEDIA DAY
BIG BEAR CITY - I got a chance to visit Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's training camp in Big Bear on Monday morning.
I had to get up the mountain to check out the UFC light-heavyweight champion before he heads across the pond for his unification fight against PRIDE champion Dan Henderson on Sept. 8 at UFC 75 in England.
Rampage's training session was supposed to start at 12:30 p.m. It was 11:45 a.m. and I was stuck on the 10 freeway, and it wasn't moving. I'm not talking barely moving, I mean, NOT moving.
I called UFC publicist Rachel Trontel, who was bringing a van-load of media members from L.A. They were stuck in the same traffic, and they were behind me, so there was no way any of us were going to make it up the mountain by 12:30 p.m.
We arrived at Rampage's training camp an hour late. He was already done training for the day. He had started earlier in the morning, so we would have missed his workout even if we made it on time.
Rampage and his trainer, Juanito Ibarra, were eager to get off the mountain. They were leaving for England on Tuesday. Rampage wanted to see his kids before heading to the U.K. for his final two weeks of training.
Rampage was very laid back, calm and playful with interviewers as usual.
A CBS camera crew wanted Rampage to cut a promo for their channel, and Rampage said he needed to get paid for any promos. The CBS guy is speechless, not realizing that Rampage was kidding.
During my interview with Rampage he said his training has been going great. He has been training just as hard as before he won the title. He said some of Henderson's guys have been trying to spy on his training sessions.
TUF 3 winner Michael Bisping, Cheick Kongo and Brandon Vera were among those he has been training and sparring with. He also revealed he spent a couple of weeks in Las Vegas training with UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture, who used to be teammates with Henderson at Team Quest. I wonder what Henderson thinks about his old pal helping out Rampage. I'll ask Henderson about that on Tuesday when I visit his training camp.
I asked Juanito about the recent additions of Wanderlei Silva and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua to the UFC. Silva beat Rampage twice and Rua also holds a victory over him. Those fights were held in the PRIDE ring in Japan. Juanito said he believes Silva and Rua had "extra help" when they fought Rampage. He didn't spell out exactly what that extra help was. But our conversation quickly turned to the fact there was no athletic commission or steroid testing when they fought in Japan. Juanito said the outcome will be much different when they meet in the U.S.
Juanito said he won't allow any of his fighters to use supplements, creatine or any other concoctions even if they are sold over the counter. He wants his fighters to be clean. If anybody brings any strange supplements into his camp, he said he will kick them off the mountain. He even monitors everything they eat.
Juanito said he wants Rampage to take a six-month break after the Henderson fight, which will be his third fight of the year. Juanito said he is shopping a Rampage reality show, which is being bid on by MTV, Spike and A&E. Rampage also is getting offers for role sin movies.
Bisping said he forged a friendship with Rampage after hanging out and "sharing some pints" together in England after UFC events earlier this year. Bisping expressed an interest in training with Juanito and Rampage and that's how they got together.
Juanito said Bisping is destined to be a UFC champion. He hinted that Bisping might be moving out of the 205-pound weight class in the future. Bisping confirmed he believes he can make the 185-pound limit. Bisping's dynamic striking and the added strength he would have at a lower weight class would make him a serious force, as if he weren't a force already.
Bisping said he has a nine-fight contract with the UFC and he wants to take his time moving up the ladder and improving with each fight.
Bisping faces his TUF 3 rival Matt Hammil on the Rampage-Henderson undercard at UFC 75. It's some unfinished business he has to take care of. Bisping said he always felt slighted by Tito Ortiz, his coach on TUF 3, because Ortiz took Hammil under his wing. Bisping said Hammil is a one-dimensional wrestler and he plans to expose him at UFC 75.
Juanito said Kongo's ground skills are much improved considering he had "no ground skills whatsoever" when they started working together. Juanito said don't be surprised if Kongo upsets Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic at UFC 75.
Four-time world champion Sugar Shane Mosley stopped by Rampage's camp. Shane and Rampage have become friends in recent years. Shane said he finds MMA very exciting, especially Rampage's fights. I bring up Shane's Nov. 10 fight against Miguel Cotto at MSG. Shane starts salivating. "He's tailormade for me," Shane said about facing Cotto.
Those of us that were hoping to get some video of Rampage in action were disappointed that we missed his training session. I plead my case with Rampage and he agrees to do some shadowboxing in the cage for us.
Rampage is off to England. He will spend the final two weeks training at Bisping's camp, the Wolfslair. That will give him plenty of time to get acclimated to the time change and the conditions overseas.
HENDO MEDIA DAY
MURRIETA - No traffic problems on Tuesday on the way to media day with Dan Henderson at Team Quest in Murrieta.
Henderson is one of the kindest people I have met in the fight game. He is a down to earth family man that happens to be one of the toughest fighters in MMA.
This is a stressful time for the Henderson family. Henderson's wife, Alison, is pregnant with their third child. She is due to have a c-section next week, then Henderson will leave for England a day later on Sept. 3. The Henderson's moved Alison's c-section up a week, so Dan could be there for his wife.
Henderson said he had asked for the fight to be held in November or even the Sept. 22 date at the Honda Center, but he said UFC president Dana White insisted the fight would have to be on Sept. 8.
Henderson is the consumate professional, so he is dealing with the situation. Alison said she wished she could give her husband more attention and support like she has for his past fights.
I notice a blood-stained canvas hanging on the wall of the Team Quest gym. It's from PRIDE: Shockwave 2005 when Henderson beat Murilo Bustamante in the PRIDE 183-pound Grand Prix finals. "That's some of my blood on that canvas," Henderson said. He said he also has the canvas from PRIDE 33 when he defeated Wanderlei Silva. Now, that's what I call a piece of memorabilia.
Henderson said he expects a standup battle when he faces Rampage. He doesn't believe Rampage's size will be a factor because he has usually been the smaller fighter in most of his fights.
I told Henderson that Rampage spent a few weeks training with Couture. "I guess you find out who your real friends are," Henderson said.
I asked Henderson about Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, a Team Quest fighter who has stormed onto the MMA scene with first-round KOs over Ricardo Arona and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira this year. Henderson said Sokoudjou will probably end up on the K-1 HERO'S card in September.
I asked Henderson about his kids, Reese, 6, and Sierra, 8. He said Reese started wrestling last summer and he's doing pretty well. I'm guessing that kid came out of the womb scoring takedowns. Dan said Sierra also is an athlete, but she will probably end up in track and field because of her speed.
Henderson finished off media day with some light work on the mits for the cameras. He looked sharp as he rattled off combinations.
One photographer asked Henderson what the big tractor tire, which weighs between 500-600 pounds, in the middle of the gym is for. Henderson said he lifts the tire and topples it all the way across the room during circuit training. Then he proceeds to demonstrate how he does it. This is one bad dude.
After checking out both training camps, I am convinced Jackson-Henderson will be an extremely exciting fight. I believe Jackson has the edge because of his size and strength. Henderson's overhand right is vicious and could end the fight at any time. I'm leaning towards Rampage. One thing is for sure, this fight probably won't go the distance the way these guys bang.
Keep punching,
Los
|
|
|
|
|
|
08-24-2007, 01:55 PM
|
#119
|
|
Señor Member
Elite Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stuart, FL
Posts: 7,260
|
Dana White: If found guilty, Sherk will be stripped of title
Dana White: If Found Guilty, Sean Sherk Will Be Stripped of Title -- UFC news at UFCjunkie.com
Quote:
Dana White: If Found Guilty, Sean Sherk Will Be Stripped of Title
Posted by UFC Junkie on August 24, 2007 at 2:45 am ET
 If Sean Sherk’s appeal of a failed UFC 73 drug test is denied by the California State Athletic Commission, UFC President Dana White says he will strip the UFC lightweight champion of his belt.
White made the comments during a UFC 74 press conference in Las Vegas yesterday afternoon.
Sherk defeated Hermes Franca via unanimous decision at UFC 73, which took place July 7 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. However, after the championship bout, both fighters tested positive for anabolic steroids and were promptly fined $2,500 and suspended one year by the CSAC.
Sherk tested positive for elevated testosterone levels and nandrolone, an anabolic steroid.
Sherk maintains his innocence, and in a statement he released after the failed test, said he was investigating possible causes of the failed test with his attorney.
A source close to Sherk recently told UFCjunkie.com (UFC news, MMA news, UFC rumors, UFC gossip, fighter interviews and event previews and recaps - UFCjunkie.com) that the fighter’s legal team is testing a variety of supplements the fighter consumed during his training for UFC 73. According to the source, Sherk’s team hopes it can point to one of the over-the-counter supplements as the reason he unknowingly ingested a banned substance.
Sherk has retained Los Angeles attorney Howard Jacobs, who’s represented some of the sporting world’s biggest names in doping cases.
His appeal will be held in October.
Sherk (32-2-1 MMA, 6-2 UFC) won the vacant lightweight title by defeating Kenny Florian at UFC 64 in October 2006. His fight with Franca was his first title defense.
|
Duh?
|
|
|
|
|
08-24-2007, 02:31 PM
|
#120
|
|
My Role Model
Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,545
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan
Kang would wipe the floor with him too.
|
It is probably based on the fact that Hendo hasn't fought in that weight class in forever.
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Michael Jordan 
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:58 PM.
|
