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Sunday, 30 September 2012
Andrei Arlovski vs. Devin Cole Headlines first World Series of Fighting Card
http://www.mmaweekly.com/andrei-arlovski-vs-devin-cole-headlines-first-world-series-of-fighting-card
The inaugural World Series of Fighting event now has a main event as former UFC heavyweight...
The inaugural World Series of Fighting event now has a main event as former UFC heavyweight...
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T.J. Grant takes a really bloody decision over Evan Dunham (PHOTO)
UFC 152 featured a bloody, bloody fight during the preliminary bouts. During T.J. Grant's decision win over Evan Dunham, Grant opened a cut right down the middle of Dunham's forehead. Blood poured from Dunham's forehead for much of the fight. Keep reading for another look at the cut.
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Strikeforce Cancels Show After Gilbert Melendez Suffers Training Injury
http://www.mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-cancels-show-after-gilbert-melendez-suffers-training-injury
The injury bug has now claimed Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, which has led to...
The injury bug has now claimed Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, which has led to...
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The Vatican Criticises PROMETHEUS For Its Portrayal Of The Origin Of Mankind
And no, it has nothing to do with some of the plot holes which left many moviegoers feeling underwhelmed! Instead, the official newspaper of The Vatican ("L�Osservatore Romano") have rather...
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Shin Splints?
After I felt some pain at the side of my shins after karate, I was told I probably had shin splints. I was also told that it was probably caused by...
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Biological UFO's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYMKR620i30
Not metal-looking disks, triangles, squares or cylinders. But UFO's with movements similar to biological creatures. What's Up with that?
Not metal-looking disks, triangles, squares or cylinders. But UFO's with movements similar to biological creatures. What's Up with that?
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Stefan Struve Had Mind On Stipe Miocic, Ailing Father
Stefan Struve competed with his mind in two places this past weekend. Struve, who defeated Stipe Miocic in Nottingham, England, was also focusing part of his attention on his home. Struve’s father, the fighter revealed after his win, has cancer. My dad has been dying of cancer for about two months so this was for [...] 
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?UFC on FUEL TV 5? Quick Results
?UFC on FUEL TV 5? takes place tomorrow afternoon (in the US at least) at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England. The card will headlined by a colossal - literally - between massive heavyweights Stipe Miocic and Stefan Struve. The event will kick off tomorrow at 1PM ET on Facebook, with the main card beginning at 4PM ET and airing FUEL TV. MMAFrenzy will have full coverage both throughout and after the fights end on FUEL TV. Be sure to check our staff picks and other coverage of today's event.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30552/ufc-on-fuel-tv-5-live-results/
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Pron star Kiristina Rose hates on men and MMA
Adult actress Kristina Rose recently posted an unintentionally hilarious blog entry detailing what she does not like about the male talent in the industry. The list prominently includes MMA.
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Pat Healy: ?I don?t really picture myself turning down a fight.?
Instead of this article, had all gone according to plan, fans visiting the site would be reading a ?real time results? article today featuring action from Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. Unfortunately, as chance would have it, lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez suffered an injury while training for his headlining tilt and was forced to withdraw, prompting [...]
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Brian Stann takes out Jorge Santiago in the Knockout of the Week
Brian Stann will fight Michael Bisping at UFC 152 for maybe-possibly-could-be a shot at Anderson Silva when he's through with Stephan Bonnar. Before that fight, how about a reminder of Stann's knockout power? Here he is against Jorge Santiago at UFC 130.
Will Stann score another knockout when he fights Bisping? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Ultimate Fighter cast includes a former TUF coach and plenty of drama between Dana White and Roy Nelson
Nearly every season since the UFC created the reality series 'The Ultimate Fighter,' UFC president Dana White raves about the bouts and promises it will be the "best season ever." That's the promoter in him.
But as the 15th season is about to begin, White's focus is slightly different. The series, now known as 'The Ultimate Fighter Fridays,' seems to be as much about the battle between White and coach Roy Nelson as it is about the fighters or Nelson's upcoming fight with opposing coach Shane Carwin.
The series will return to the taped format on Sept. 14 with a two-hour special that will include all 16 fights to get into the house. The season features welterweight fighters, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Cameron Diffley, who served as the jiu jitsu instructor when Forrest Griffin was the coach.
There have been plenty of times a fighter has fought on the show and then coached, but this might be the first time a man coached and then showed up as the contestant.
But the big news seems to be about the battles between White and the outspoken Nelson, the winner of Season 10.
"Carwin and Nelson are two guys who just can't stand each other and Roy and I haven't exactly seen eye to eye either," White said in a statement. "He's been a nightmare for me to work with on this show with all of his stupid b.s."
Nelson kicked things off in an interview with MMA Junkie in which he publicly blasted White. That is big news in and of itself, since so few of the UFC fighters are willing to take White on publicly.
Nelson, though, had no such qualms. He tore into White in an interview with MMA Junkie's Steven Marrocco.
It's probably because he wants to be a fighter, and he's not
Nelson continued to poke at White, painting himself as a guy looking to carry the sport to the next level.
I'm always at the back of the bus when it comes to the UFC. I'm just trying to further MMA to the next level, hold journalism up to higher standards, holding fights to higher standards, holding promotions to higher standards, holding athletic commissions to higher standards, and even holding the fans to higher standards.
White responded to Nelson following the UFC on Fox 4 card in Los Angeles, telling MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani that Nelson "is a huge pain in the [expletive]."
The dynamic between White and Nelson may wind up being the highlight of the season.
The 32 fighters who will compete on Sept. 14 for the 16 slots in the house and the chance at the UFC contract are:
Bristol Marunde, 30, Las Vegas
Cameron Diffley, 27, Las Vegas
Colton Smith, 30, Fort Hood, Texas, via Ankeny, Iowa
Cortez Coleman, 30, Hugo, Okla.
David Michaud, 23, Pine Ridge, S.D.
Diego Bautista, 26, Lakewood, Calif.
Dom Waters, 23, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Eddy Ellis, 29, Olympia, Wash.
Frank Camacho, 23, Camp Springs, Md.
George Lockhart, 29, Atlanta, Ga.
Igor Araujo, 31, Albuquerque, N.M., via Patos De Minas, Brazil
James Chaney, 25, Klamath Falls, Ore.
Jason South, 34, West Jordan, Utah
Jerel Clark, 23, Reno, Nev.
Jesse Barrett, 26, Tempe, Ariz.
Joey Rivera, 32, Tucson, Ariz.
Jon Manley, 26, Ludlow, Mass.
Julian Lane, 25, Mansfield, Ohio
Kevin Nowaczyk, 23, Chicago
Leo Kuntz, 28, Bismarck, N.D.
Lev Magen, 25, Las Vegas
Matt Secor, 25, South Glens Falls, N.Y.
Max Griffin, 26, Sacramento, Calif.
Michael Hill, 25, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Mike Ricci, 26, Montreal
Neil Magny, 24, Chicago
Nic Herron-Webb, 22, Anchorage, Alaska
Ricky Legere Jr., 26, Corona, Calif.
Saad Awad, 23, San Bernardino, Calif.
Sam Alvey, 26, Murrieta, Calif.
Tim Ruberg, 30, Harrison, Ohio
Zane Kamaka, 23, Klaianae, Hawaii
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Pedro Rizzo talks about Fedor and how he will KO him - Pedro Rizzo
Inside MMA correspondent Ron Kruck talks to Pedro Rizzo as he prepares to fight Fedor Emelianenko at M1 in St. Petersburg, Russia June 21, 2012 Win or lose the fight is expected to be Fedor's final bout.Aleksander Emelianenko Fedor Emelianenko Yasubey Enomoto Mark Epstein Tom Big Cat Erickson
The Alistair Overeem doll sure has bulked up
Round 5 released its latest round of UFC dolls/action figures/toys meant for kids but likely bought by grown men. It includes a Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Dominick Cruz, and two different Alistair Overeems that don't remotely resemble each other.
The Overeem on the left in blue gloves is supposed to represent the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion's PRIDE days. The one on the right is supposed to be him in his one fight in the UFC before he was suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for elevated testosterone.
Overeem fought for PRIDE from 2002-2007, and moved between light heavyweight and middleweight with a few heavyweight bouts sprinkled in. He was leaner then, but also less successful, losing at light heavyweight to Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Ricardo Arona and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Since moving to heavyweight permanently in 2007, he has one loss and one no contest. Putting on weight has clearly worked for him, but the dolls are one more reminder of how much muscle he has put on since fighting.
The horse meat he credits with his weight gain sure does a (doll) body good.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/alistair-overeem-doll-sure-bulked-192205739--mma.html
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Bellator 74 Results: Season 7 welterweight semifinalists emerge including former champ Lyman Good
Once again Bellator kicked off what should be fantastic season full of tournament action and memorable highlights, starting things on the right note tonight at Bellator 74 with the opening round of the organization?s attempt at crowning a new welterweight contender. Headlining the lineup, former champion Lyman Good locked horns with seasoned Brit Jim Wallhead [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/09/28/bellator-74-real-time-results/
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Bellator 74 Highlights
Bellator 74 featured a night full of finishes and back-and-forth tilts, capped off by victorious performances from four men looking to advance to the semifinal round of the Season 7 welterweight tournament. 
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Jon Jones reportedly asked Dana White to tell Chael Sonnen to stop calling him out
Before UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones turned down a fight with Chael Sonnen, the two engaged in a war of words. Sonnen called Jones out, Jones responded with, "If you're going to disrespect me out of nowhere, at least disrespect me to my face like a man. And you call me a punk, I'm more man than you'll ever be," and then Jones said he knew what he was doing all along.
Except, there are reports now that Jones was bothered by Sonnen not only calling out Jones here, but in the many things Sonnen said after Jones turned down their fights. He even reportedly asked UFC president Dana White to tell Sonnen to stop.
This isn't the first time Jones has been oddly bothered by what people have to say about him. After beating Quinton Jackson at UFC 135, the UFC brought Rashad Evans into the cage for the two to face off for their next fight. Jones was so bothered by the sight of his former friend in the cage that he ignored Evans' compliments on how he fought, and said Evans "ruined his night twice." Really? Jones had just beaten a former champion by submission, but the mere sight of Evans ruined what should have been a jubilant evening for him.
When Jones apologized for getting behind the wheel of a car while drunk, he lashed out again at his "haters" who tried to "kick him while he was down." After White announced the cancellation of UFC 151 and lashed out against Jones and his camp, Jones actually unfollowed his boss on Twitter.
For a millionaire professional athlete, Jones has a thin skin. He often appears more concerned with what his detractors think than his supporters.
It's an odd stance for someone of his level to take, because part of the job of being a famous athlete is dealing with people who don't like you. Look at the mentions of Twitter pages or Facebook pages for any pro athlete. They are being blamed for everything from fantasy team losses to ruining a fan's life. San Francisco 49er Kyle Williams received death threats after fumbling in a playoff game. It's not right that anyone should have to deal with such vitriol, but it's part of the fame game.
Jones has the skills, speed, reach, height and fight intelligence to stay at the top of the MMA world for a long, long time. He appears so far above his competition that the only person who can beat him is Jon Jones. Right now, he should be thinking about his fight with Vitor Belfort on Sept. 22, not be worried about what Sonnen has to say.
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Showboating amateur fighter gets knocked out (VIDEO)
Showboating can give a fight a little bit of personality, but there are times it goes wrong. At the Tuff 'n' Uff amateur MMA card on Sunday, Shai Lindsey raised his arms at Carlo Juinio in the Nick Diaz-ian, "Come at me, bro," gesture. Unfortunately for Lindsey, Juinio did as he requested.
By the end of the video, Lindsey is sitting up and on a stool. The only lasting wound is on his pride.
A note to all fighters and future fighters out there: Only showboat if you're ready to accept the kick to the face it may inspire.
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Brad Pickett vs Yves Jabouin Fight Video UFC on FUEL 5
Brad Pickett vs Yves Jabouin Fight Video UFC on FUEL 5
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UFC 149 Post Fight Press Conference Full - UFC 149
Watch the UFC 149 post-fight press conference live following the event.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-149/ufc-149-post-fight-press-conference-full-video_5a557938e.html
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Saturday, 29 September 2012
?Rampage? Jackson shows off his Gangnam Style moves
By now, you've likely seen the Korean pop video by Psy, "Oppa Gangnam Style." If you haven't, click here, enjoy, and enjoy having it in your head the rest of the day. The catchy tune caught the ear of injured UFC light heavyweight Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, and he showed the dance to Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour on Monday. Skip to 1:15 to check out Jackson's moves.
Jackson had communicated with Psy via Twitter, telling him he's working on the dance that has become a viral sensation. He also said he was practicing the dance by himself when a teammate walked in. Awkward!
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Pokrajac complains about Magalhaes grappling
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Kurt Angle: ?I would have done MMA if I would have known it would have blown up the way it did.?
Mixed Martial Arts certainly doesn?t have any shortage of accomplished amateur wrestlers or even Olympic-level competitors. However, none have the blend of both athletic prowess and showmanship as Kurt Angle.
A former WWE champion who has called TNA his home for the past five years, Angle also won gold at the 1996 Olympic games in freestyle wrestling and is viewed as one of the greatest mat-technicians in the sport?s history. Though Angle is north of 40 now, when asked about MMA the talented grappler said he would have ended up as a fighter in unscripted bouts had the climate been different a decade ago.
“I would have done MMA if I would have known it would have blown up the way it did,? revealed Angle in an interview with MMA Uncensored (as transcribed by MMAMania). ?In 1999, I joined WWE, then I went to TNA. If MMA had blown up at that time, I would have done it, full time. I would have gone into MMA.?
?But, I was so far into it, main eventing Wrestlemanias, that there was no way I could turn back. I do love pro wrestling, and I love being with TNA?but it just wasn’t the right time. The money was in pro wrestling,? Angle continued, saying he even spoke with UFC President Dana White on two occasions though neither could agree on the particulars of a deal.
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Though it?s unlikely Angle will ever have an opportunity to show off his legitimate skills inside a ring, he still isn?t ready to completely write the idea off.
“I can’t say yes or no. I’m 43. I tried out for the Olympics, last year, and I kept getting injured. It’s one of those things where, I was wrestling great, I think I could have made it, but I just kept getting injured,? explained Angle. ?My body’s breaking down. The answer is probably no, but if the offer is good enough, you never know.?
PHOTO CREDIT – TNA
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?UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic? Live Results and Play-by-Play
?UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic? took place Saturday inside Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England. A heavyweight shootout between Stipe Miocic and Stefan Struve headlined the freebie fight card. Miocic was a 2-to-1 odds-on favorite to ground the “Skyscraper.” Welterweights Dan Hardy and Amir Sadollah served as the night?s co-featured attraction. Here are [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/128706/ufc-on-fuel-tv-struve-vs-miocic-live-results-and-play-by-play/
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UFC: Struve vs Miocic Weigh-Ins (Video & Results)
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Anyone in Minnesota?
Cam needs a touch of help finding something in Minny.
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?79291-Anyone-in-Minnesota&goto=newpost
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Strikeforce fighters compensated after fight cancellation
After Strikeforce canceled Saturday's events, fighters worried about their finances because they didn't have the fight pay day. The good news is that they still will receive some compensation from Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC and Strikeforce.
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TUF 16 Results: Neil Magny?s performance improves Team Carwin?s record to 1-0
When UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson selected Neil Magny from Shane Carwin?s squad last night on the Ultimate Fighter 16 he explained it was the result of the 24-year old celebrating his birthday that very day. However, the gift was not meant to be one out of kindness but rather a means of eliminating Magny from the season?s tournament by pairing him against BJJ expert Cameron Diffley.
In the end, Magny has a present of his own to deliver in the form of an opening round victory for his team. The Chicago native?s success came as the result of crisp striking and takedown defense preventing Diffley from ever finding his groove minus one legitimate submission attempt.
Their bout capped off the second episode of TUF 16 also ripe with other highlights including some dissention in the ranks of Team Nelson and the beginnings of a prank war.
A Closer Look at the TUF 16 Teams
A handful of fighters in Nelson?s group showed disappointment with their leader?s decision to approach training less rigorously than they would have preferred, leaving some competitors wondering if they were truly going to be able to maximize their potential.
On a brighter note, his team also gelled some during the episode after covering Team Carwin?s Mike Ricci with flour after catching him off-guard as he returned from training. Ricci, who had previously said he couldn?t relate to the intellectual deficiency of some of his house-mates, seemed unamused by remained stone-faced rather than lashed out at the culprits.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
TweetIan McCall out to earn rematch with Demetrious Johnson
Now that the UFC has crowned its first flyweight champion in the form of Demetrious Johnson, the organization will have to start looking for contenders to challenge for the company?s newest belt. While it looks like an October 5 bout between John Dodson and Jussier da Silva will determine the first individual in that line, talented 125er Ian McCall recently made it clear he isn?t to be forgotten about either.
McCall went online last night to issue a warning to Johnson to let him know he?s out to settle a score. The pair has mixed it up on two previous occasions with one resulting in an errant Draw and the other a decision win for ?Mighty Mouse?.
?I’m coming for ya,? posted McCall on The Underground. ?Hold onto my belt for me in the meantime.?
McCall: “Free at last, free at last…”
The 11-3-1 McCall has not fought since his June loss to Johnson and does not have anything inked at the moment, seeing an expected match-up fall apart due to injury and an untimely arrest for some old warrants. However, he is expected to fight again before year?s end.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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Pron star Kiristina Rose hates on men and MMA
Adult actress Kristina Rose recently posted an unintentionally hilarious blog entry detailing what she does not like about the male talent in the industry. The list prominently includes MMA.
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Stefan Struve Looking To Move Ahead In Heavyweight Division
Stefan Struve has spent the past three-plus years competing inside the Octagon. Now, for the first time in his career, Struve will main event a show, as he takes on Stipe Miocic today at UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic. The card goes down from Nottingham, England. For Struve, who is 24-5 in his [...] 
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Joe Warren vs. Owen Evinger at Bellator 80
Former Bellator Featherweight Champion Joe Warren is now set to make his return to action after an eight-month layoff. “The Baddest Man on The Planet” will once again try his luck at bantamweight, as he is welcomed back by Owen Evinger at Bellator 80 on November 9. Warren (7-3) has been on a tough run [...]
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30521/joe-warren-vs-owen-evinger-at-bellator-80/
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UFC on FUEL TV 5 Weigh-Ins: Struve vs. Miocic Set
"UFC on FUEL TV 5" takes place tomorrow night at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England. The weigh-ins took place earlier today at the arena, with all main card fighters making weight. The event will kick off tomorrow at 1PM ET on Facebook, with the main card beginning at 4PM ET.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30534/ufc-on-fuel-tv-5-weigh-ins-struve-vs-miocic-set/
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Nick Diaz not done challenging NAC?s ruling regarding suspension
Not much has been heard from UFC welterweight Nick Diaz since being handed a yearlong suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission when the Stockton scrapper tested positive for marijuana metabolites after a February fight with Carlos Condit. While Diaz is known being a private person preferring to stick to the gym rather than the spotlight, [...]
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Nick Diaz seeks judicial review of suspension
MMA Fighting reports Nick Diaz and his legal team is seeking judicial review from the Nevada State Athletic Commission?s ruling this past May.� Diaz?s appeal hopes to overturn a $79,500 fine and 12 month suspension. The NSAC has 30 days to respond to the appeal by Diaz and Keith Kizer indicated that a response is [...]
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TUF 16 Results: Neil Magny?s performance improves Team Carwin?s record to 1-0
When UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson selected Neil Magny from Shane Carwin?s squad last night on the Ultimate Fighter 16 he explained it was the result of the 24-year old celebrating his birthday that very day. However, the gift was not meant to be one out of kindness but rather a means of eliminating Magny from the season?s tournament by pairing him against BJJ expert Cameron Diffley.
In the end, Magny has a present of his own to deliver in the form of an opening round victory for his team. The Chicago native?s success came as the result of crisp striking and takedown defense preventing Diffley from ever finding his groove minus one legitimate submission attempt.
Their bout capped off the second episode of TUF 16 also ripe with other highlights including some dissention in the ranks of Team Nelson and the beginnings of a prank war.
A Closer Look at the TUF 16 Teams
A handful of fighters in Nelson?s group showed disappointment with their leader?s decision to approach training less rigorously than they would have preferred, leaving some competitors wondering if they were truly going to be able to maximize their potential.
On a brighter note, his team also gelled some during the episode after covering Team Carwin?s Mike Ricci with flour after catching him off-guard as he returned from training. Ricci, who had previously said he couldn?t relate to the intellectual deficiency of some of his house-mates, seemed unamused by remained stone-faced rather than lashed out at the culprits.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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UFC 152 Medical Suspensions
The medical suspensions for this passed weekend’s UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort have been released. Five fighters, including UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones have found themselves suspended indefinitely. Jones, who survived an armbar from Vitor Belfort to go on and submit the Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt with kimura, is out until a physician [...]
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30502/ufc-152-medical-suspensions/
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Pokrajac complains about Magalhaes grappling
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Friday, 28 September 2012
Shane Carwin thinks Roy Nelson is a fake
One of the underlying storylines on this season of the Ultimate Fighter is the dynamic between coaches Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson. The two talented heavyweights are among the most powerful punchers in MMA and will face off after the show?s conclusion, yet it seems the personal animosity between the two has overshadowed any sort of professional rivalry.
Carwin offered up his thoughts on ?Big Country? in a recent interview where he explained his dislike of Nelson stems from the way his rival represents himself.
“I think he puts on a front. He claims to be this average guy and that’s who his audience is – that he’s this average dude fighting ? and he’s anything but that,? explained Carwin in a conversation with MMAFightCorner. ?The guy’s never had a job in his life. And that’s how I grew up. I grew up poor and I had a job at 15. I was working construction, throwing boxes, working in factories. For me to get where I got, it was a hard route of labor and that guy’s never even had a job. For him to sit there and talk to blue collar people, and me and my people, that stuff’s bullsh*t and it pisses me off.”
Carwin: “I hate Roy Nelson as a person.”
While Carwin?s feelings towards Nelson were negative in general, it doesn?t sound emotions ever boiled over on set based on the way the opposing teams? schedules were set up in addition to Carwin?s focus on the contestants rather than the coaches.
?Working with somebody that you dislike is kind of rough. You got those people at the office, you’re both trying to get coffee and you don’t like each other. There’s not a lot to be said,? stated Carwin. ?Obviously it was those eight individuals, those kids?that’s what we’re there for is to make them better?and not only a better fighter, but a better person and becoming successful in life and giving them the tools and the foundation on how to do that.?
Fans can catch Carwin/Nelson (as well as the rest of the TUF 16 cast) every Friday night on FX at 10:00 PM EST.
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XFC 20 Weigh-In Results
The Xtreme Fighting Championships returns to action tonight with "XFC 20: High Octane." The card will be headlined by Bellator veteran Eric Reynolds taking on Lorenzo Borgomeo. The card takes place in Knoxville, Tennessee and will air live on AXS TV (formerly HDNet) starting at 9PM ET.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30532/xfc-20-weigh-in-results/
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Strikeforce fighters compensated after fight cancellation
After Strikeforce canceled Saturday's events, fighters worried about their finances because they didn't have the fight pay day. The good news is that they still will receive some compensation from Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC and Strikeforce.
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Frankie Edgar steps in to face Jose Aldo in now enthralling UFC 153 main event
For the second time in a week, the challenger in a UFC title fight had to pull out of a bout with an injury.
This time around, though, it was a far simpler process with much less drama in finding a replacement.
As first reported late Thursday by MMA Junkie.com, Erik Koch is injured and out of his featherweight title fight with Jose Aldo that is scheduled for Oct. 13 at HSBC in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will step up to face him.
UFC president Dana White confirmed the switch in a text with Yahoo! Sports. White said Koch had injured a knee in training. He was disappointed to lose Koch, but praised Edgar in comments made earlier Thursday to MMA Junkie's John Morgan.
Obviously, we've had a rough couple of weeks here at the UFC, and then sure enough, I walk in to work today, and Erik Koch is hurt. But Frankie Edgar, being the stud and the warrior that he is, steps up and accepts this fight.
Last week, a major controversy arose when Dan Henderson pulled out of a light heavyweight title fight against champion Jon Jones scheduled for Sept. 1 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. White arranged to Chael Sonnen to replace Henderson, but Jones declined. He said he didn't want to fight a different opponent with such little practice time.
As a result, the event was canceled and Jones will now defend the belt against Vitor Belfort on Sept. 22 in Toronto at UFC 152.
No such issues existed this time around, though. Edgar lost his lightweight title to Benson Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan in February, then dropped a hotly disputed decision in the rematch on Aug. 11 at UFC 150 in Denver.
For years, White and fans had lobbied for Edgar to drop to the 145-pound class. Edgar barely needed to cut weight to make lightweight's 155-pound limit. But Edgar had always resisted, given he was winning.
But after losing back-to-back bouts and knowing that another shot at the lightweight title would be a long way off, he jumped at the chance to face Aldo.
The Aldo-Edgar match now pits the Nos. 3 and 7 pound-for-pound fighters in the world, according to the Yahoo! Sports rankings.
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Ultimate Fighter cast includes a former TUF coach and plenty of drama between Dana White and Roy Nelson
Nearly every season since the UFC created the reality series 'The Ultimate Fighter,' UFC president Dana White raves about the bouts and promises it will be the "best season ever." That's the promoter in him.
But as the 15th season is about to begin, White's focus is slightly different. The series, now known as 'The Ultimate Fighter Fridays,' seems to be as much about the battle between White and coach Roy Nelson as it is about the fighters or Nelson's upcoming fight with opposing coach Shane Carwin.
The series will return to the taped format on Sept. 14 with a two-hour special that will include all 16 fights to get into the house. The season features welterweight fighters, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Cameron Diffley, who served as the jiu jitsu instructor when Forrest Griffin was the coach.
There have been plenty of times a fighter has fought on the show and then coached, but this might be the first time a man coached and then showed up as the contestant.
But the big news seems to be about the battles between White and the outspoken Nelson, the winner of Season 10.
"Carwin and Nelson are two guys who just can't stand each other and Roy and I haven't exactly seen eye to eye either," White said in a statement. "He's been a nightmare for me to work with on this show with all of his stupid b.s."
Nelson kicked things off in an interview with MMA Junkie in which he publicly blasted White. That is big news in and of itself, since so few of the UFC fighters are willing to take White on publicly.
Nelson, though, had no such qualms. He tore into White in an interview with MMA Junkie's Steven Marrocco.
It's probably because he wants to be a fighter, and he's not
Nelson continued to poke at White, painting himself as a guy looking to carry the sport to the next level.
I'm always at the back of the bus when it comes to the UFC. I'm just trying to further MMA to the next level, hold journalism up to higher standards, holding fights to higher standards, holding promotions to higher standards, holding athletic commissions to higher standards, and even holding the fans to higher standards.
White responded to Nelson following the UFC on Fox 4 card in Los Angeles, telling MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani that Nelson "is a huge pain in the [expletive]."
The dynamic between White and Nelson may wind up being the highlight of the season.
The 32 fighters who will compete on Sept. 14 for the 16 slots in the house and the chance at the UFC contract are:
Bristol Marunde, 30, Las Vegas
Cameron Diffley, 27, Las Vegas
Colton Smith, 30, Fort Hood, Texas, via Ankeny, Iowa
Cortez Coleman, 30, Hugo, Okla.
David Michaud, 23, Pine Ridge, S.D.
Diego Bautista, 26, Lakewood, Calif.
Dom Waters, 23, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Eddy Ellis, 29, Olympia, Wash.
Frank Camacho, 23, Camp Springs, Md.
George Lockhart, 29, Atlanta, Ga.
Igor Araujo, 31, Albuquerque, N.M., via Patos De Minas, Brazil
James Chaney, 25, Klamath Falls, Ore.
Jason South, 34, West Jordan, Utah
Jerel Clark, 23, Reno, Nev.
Jesse Barrett, 26, Tempe, Ariz.
Joey Rivera, 32, Tucson, Ariz.
Jon Manley, 26, Ludlow, Mass.
Julian Lane, 25, Mansfield, Ohio
Kevin Nowaczyk, 23, Chicago
Leo Kuntz, 28, Bismarck, N.D.
Lev Magen, 25, Las Vegas
Matt Secor, 25, South Glens Falls, N.Y.
Max Griffin, 26, Sacramento, Calif.
Michael Hill, 25, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Mike Ricci, 26, Montreal
Neil Magny, 24, Chicago
Nic Herron-Webb, 22, Anchorage, Alaska
Ricky Legere Jr., 26, Corona, Calif.
Saad Awad, 23, San Bernardino, Calif.
Sam Alvey, 26, Murrieta, Calif.
Tim Ruberg, 30, Harrison, Ohio
Zane Kamaka, 23, Klaianae, Hawaii
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Frankie Edgar steps in to face Jose Aldo in now enthralling UFC 153 main event
For the second time in a week, the challenger in a UFC title fight had to pull out of a bout with an injury.
This time around, though, it was a far simpler process with much less drama in finding a replacement.
As first reported late Thursday by MMA Junkie.com, Erik Koch is injured and out of his featherweight title fight with Jose Aldo that is scheduled for Oct. 13 at HSBC in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will step up to face him.
UFC president Dana White confirmed the switch in a text with Yahoo! Sports. White said Koch had injured a knee in training. He was disappointed to lose Koch, but praised Edgar in comments made earlier Thursday to MMA Junkie's John Morgan.
Obviously, we've had a rough couple of weeks here at the UFC, and then sure enough, I walk in to work today, and Erik Koch is hurt. But Frankie Edgar, being the stud and the warrior that he is, steps up and accepts this fight.
Last week, a major controversy arose when Dan Henderson pulled out of a light heavyweight title fight against champion Jon Jones scheduled for Sept. 1 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. White arranged to Chael Sonnen to replace Henderson, but Jones declined. He said he didn't want to fight a different opponent with such little practice time.
As a result, the event was canceled and Jones will now defend the belt against Vitor Belfort on Sept. 22 in Toronto at UFC 152.
No such issues existed this time around, though. Edgar lost his lightweight title to Benson Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan in February, then dropped a hotly disputed decision in the rematch on Aug. 11 at UFC 150 in Denver.
For years, White and fans had lobbied for Edgar to drop to the 145-pound class. Edgar barely needed to cut weight to make lightweight's 155-pound limit. But Edgar had always resisted, given he was winning.
But after losing back-to-back bouts and knowing that another shot at the lightweight title would be a long way off, he jumped at the chance to face Aldo.
The Aldo-Edgar match now pits the Nos. 3 and 7 pound-for-pound fighters in the world, according to the Yahoo! Sports rankings.
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Sleeper Hits: September 28-30
With the news of Showtime's cancellation of "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy," much of this coming weekend's MMA action has gone largely unnoticed. While the UFC is putting on a quality card this weekend, one can not ignore the fact that they are doing so overseas. This and other factors have lead to a collective "meh" from the majority of the MMA viewership. Despite these unfortunate circumstances, there are still an abundance of quality match-ups set to take place over this weekend. Here are the bouts some members of the MMAFrenzy staff are most looking forward to.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30537/sleeper-hits-september-28-30/
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Anderson Silva: ?I think Chael has learned his lesson.?
Leading up to their much-hyped encounter at UFC 148 it seemed like Chael Sonnen couldn?t say enough bad things about middleweight champion Anderson Silva, though the stream of negativity was of course to be expected considering Sonnen?s behavior before the two talented 185ers fought in 2010. At one point or another during their rivalry Sonnen [...]
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Andrei Arlovski vs. Devin Cole Headlines first World Series of Fighting Card
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The inaugural World Series of Fighting event now has a main event as former UFC heavyweight...
The inaugural World Series of Fighting event now has a main event as former UFC heavyweight...
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Vitor Belfort: ?I know I can win this fight and shock the world.?
UFC legend Vitor Belfort might be an 8:1 underdog in this weekend?s title-fight with light heavyweight champion Jon Jones but don?t tell him that. As far as Belfort?s concerned, he is confident he will leave countless jaws dropped with an impressive victory over the incredibly successful youngster.
?I know I can win this fight and shock the world,? acknowledged Belfort in a conversation with the UFC. ?I am so ready in my mind, it is hard for me to explain. I am so ready to be the champion again. My brain, my body, they are so ready.?
?That?s how I live my life, with belief. I am a winner. I am ready to win,? Belfort continued, explaining his mindset entering the UFC 152 bout is the same he employs in his day-to-day journey through life. ?As you get older you learn about yourself. I have the same abilities as I had when I was younger, but now I have more sense of myself. I know how I respond and learn. Whenever someone says something like ?Can you speak French?? I don?t say ?no? I say ?Not yet?. Against Jon Jones people ask ?how can you beat this guy?? and I say ?I will show you how on Saturday?.?
“The Phenom” Says He is “Always Ready to Fight”
Belfort has finished both opponents he?s faced since falling to Anderson Silva in February 2011. He has racked up 21 total wins in his career including fourteen strike-based stoppages like those against Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin, evidence showing he certainly has the ability to back up his words.
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Injured Matyushenko calls Hamill?s win a ?weak fight?
Matt Hamill's return to the Octagon was less than thrilling. Hamill may have won his first post-retirement bout with a decision over Roger Hollett, but he didn't win many fans with the slow, plodding bout. The crowd at UFC 152 in Toronto booed the bout, and the fight was panned on social media.
One of the notable tweets about how boring the fight was came from UFC fight Vladimir Matyushenko:
Damn! Even injured I could beat @hammerufc and @rogerhollett together! What a weak fight!
? Vladimir Matyushenko (@vladthejanitor) September 23, 2012
At one point, it was supposed to be Matyushenko in the cage with Hamill. The fight that was originally made for UFC 152 was Hamill vs. Hollett. However, Hollett was still under contract with Bellator. Matyushenko stepped in to fight Hamill, but then tore his Achilles' tendon in training. Hollett had his contract situation cleared up, and was brought back into fight Hamill.
But even with his torn tendon, Matyushenko thought he could still bring a better fight than the one he saw on Saturday night.
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?Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy? Fighters Will Receive Pay Despite Event Cancellation
Fighters on the doomed "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy" will receive some compensation despite the event's cancellation after Showtime refused to air the card in the wake of lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez being injured. While terms have not been made public, sources have confirmed that the fighters will receive at least some of their expected earnings from Zuffa, who was not required to pay them anything.
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UFC open to Anthony Johnson return, but Bellator fighters off limits due to 'despicable' deals
While it's surprising for the UFC to cut a fighter on a 5-2 run in the promotion, Anthony Johnson's weight-cutting issues prompted just such a scenario.
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Sonnen's War: Episode 2
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Ednaldo Oliveira vs. Krzysztof Soszynski Reportedly Set For UFC on FX 6
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Lyoto Machida open to fighting Georges St-Pierre at 185 pounds
UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre has teased the idea of moving up to 185 pounds for a fight with divisional king Anderson Silva a number of times in the past. However, he has remained adamant the will only truly entertain the notion if the increase in weight is permanent based on the effect it would [...]
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