Source: http://www.mmatko.com/melvin-guillard-vs-jamie-varner-fight-video-ufc-155-prelim/
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Monday 31 December 2012
Melvin Guillard vs Jamie Varner Fight Video UFC 155 Prelim
Melvin Guillard vs Jamie Varner Fight Video UFC 155 Prelim
Why Dont they Broadcast AHL games?
With no NHL why not have AHL games more often. TSN or CBC could show then. They are all full of NHL stars now anyway.
This is kind of a Canadian thread.
This is kind of a Canadian thread.
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?79745-Why-Dont-they-Broadcast-AHL-games&goto=newpost
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Rediscovering your Sexuality After Divorce
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/save-your-sex-life/201201/rediscovering-your-sexuality-after-divorce
Discover how to reconnect with your sexuality after divorce.
Published on January 17, 2012...
Discover how to reconnect with your sexuality after divorce.
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Jamie Varner Defeats Melvin Guillard, Wants Joe Lauzon Next (UFC 155 Post-Fight Interview) - Videos
http://www.mmaweekly.com/ -- It took Jamie Varner and Melvin Guillard a couple of tries to finally make it all the way to the Octagon and fight, but it happened at UFC 155 with Varner coming out on top. There was some heat between the two leading up to the fight, but Varner says a lot of that has to do with them both being very emotionally charged fighters that lay it all on the line. Check out what Jamie Varner had to say following his UFC 155 victory over Melvin Guillard.Wes Soldier Combs Ray Cooper Kit Cope Wesley Cabbage Correira Patrick The Predator Côté
Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller Break Down UFC 155 Co-Headliner (VIDEO)
With fifteen “fight night” bonuses between the two, it?s not shocking to hear both Joe Lauzon (eleven) and Jim Miller (four) say they expect their match-up at UFC 155 to net each an additional paycheck. The lightweights meet Saturday night in the evening’s co-headliner, and both combatants are promising fireworks in the Octagon. Watch below…
The post Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller Break Down UFC 155 Co-Headliner (VIDEO) appeared first on Fighters.com.
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DREAM 18 Results: Shinya Aoki Submits Antonio McKee with Strikes
Fighters.com made sure to have a few cups of coffee in order to deliver live results from DREAM 18 and, considering the number of finishes, caffeine was not as necessary to staying awake as originally anticipated! In the main event, Shinya Aoki mixed it up with Antonio McKee, while Hiroyuki Takaya, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Hayato “Mach”…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, whatever works in whatever land you hang your hat.
Hell even you Killemall you annoying bastard.
Crunch the mma forum rules, thanks for all your efforts.
...
Hell even you Killemall you annoying bastard.
Crunch the mma forum rules, thanks for all your efforts.
...
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?79779-Merry-Christmas&goto=newpost
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UFC 155 Salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released UFC 155 fighter payouts. Leading the $1.261 million payroll were main event fighters Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. Main card fighters Yushin Okami and Jim Miller were the next highest paid fighters on the card. As always, these numbers do not reflect full fighter salaries including sponsor payouts, performance bonuses, or PPV payouts.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/31932/ufc-155-salaries/
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Benson Henderson teaches you how to give your opponent a sad face (VIDEO)
UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will fight Nate Diaz on Fox on Saturday, but before his bout, he showed off some of his signature moves. Henderson's favorite thing during a fight is to give his opponent "a sad face."
Diaz is generally sporting a mean mug during fights. Will Henderson be able to turn it into a sad face? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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UFC 155: Jim Miller Post-Fight Interview - Videos
In one of the best fights of 2012, Jim Miller bloodied and battered Joe Lauzon en route to a decision victory. hear what Miller had to say following the victory.Source: http://mmalice.com/videos/ufc-155-jim-miller-post-fight-interview-video_iehp9vje.html
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UFC 155: Cain Velasquez Avenged a Year of Doubt (Post-Press Video) - Videos
http://www.MMAWeekly.com/ -- The first time he fought Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez lost his UFC heavyweight belt a little over a minute into the fight. That was more than a year ago. Velasquez has had to listen to the naysayers and doubters ever since. At UFC 155, he was able to avenge the loss, quiet all the doubters, and recapture the championship belt, returning it to his waist. Check out what Cain Velasquez had to say at the UFC 155 post-fight press conference.Xavier Foupa Pokam Hermes Franca Rich Franklin Ian Freeman Don Frye
Bellator, Spike hoping Thursday nights are alright for fighting
Now that their yearlong stint airing on MTV2 is over, Bellator is focused on their move to Spike and Thursday nights. Starting on Jan. 17, Bellator will air on Thursday nights at 10 p.m. ET with a premiere featuring title bouts between Michael Chandler and Rick Hawn and Pat Curran vs. Patricio Freire.
Bellator CEO and Spike president Kevin Kay talked to Cagewriter with smiles on their faces as they discussed what this move can mean to the tournament-based promotion. Kay, who worked with the UFC from it's debut of "The Ultimate Fighter" Spike, said it's the night that makes the most sense for the show.
"TNA Impact is there. We launched "The Ultimate Fighter" after WWE. I wouldn't say wrestling fans are always MMA fans, but there is crossover. It's one of the best lead-ins we can give Bellator. I like 10 o'clock because research says that's when guys get control of the remote. For all those reasons, it felt like the right place."
Bellator and Viacom, the parent company of Spike and MTV2, have been partnered since 2011. However, because of Spike's previous deal with the UFC, Spike can't air live MMA on the network until 2013. Bellator has been on MTV2 as a placeholder. Rebney had hoped all along for Thursdays.
"In the back of my mind, I was always hoping we would settle on Thursdays -- that's really a Spike decision as to where we can generate the biggest audience -- but that was optimal. If we can trail Impact, one of the biggest shows on Spike, and they have a crowd so analogous to ours, and on a Thursday night which is a great night for television, we're going on every cylinder."
But nothing in television is perfect. Both Kay and Rebney acknowledge there could be problems.
"The only real challenge is if fights go long. Bellator 85, we have two championship fights. If they both go five [rounds], they could conceivably go past midnight. I don't have a problem going a little past midnight, but if we start talking about 12:30, we'll probably lose ratings there," Kay said.
And Rebney knows it might be a bit tough on international fans. He said international fans will get the chance to watch shows, but watching them live "may make it a tough day at work." Still, Thursday makes the most sense. Leading with impact, that will feature Mo Lawal, who also fights for Bellator, will open the door to new fans.
"The Thursday spot is everything we want it to be. As Mo gets deeper into Impact and we get to do more with Dixie [Carter, the president of TNA) and her company, there's a lot of synergy and fun stuff we can do," Rebney said.
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Tim Boetsch wants bout with Michael Bisping
With wins in a quartet of consecutive clashes, UFC middleweight Tim Boetsch has positioned himself as one of the top contenders in the division and will be looking to put a stamp on that status tonight when he clashes with Costa Philippou at UFC 155. However, despite no winning streak to speak of, Michael Bisping [...]
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UFC 155: Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez II (Video Highlight)
Cain Velasquez (Pictured) promised he would be more aggressive than he was in last November’s encounter with Junior dos Santos, and the former UFC heavyweight champ kept his word on Saturday night. After getting put to sleep in merely 64 seconds in their initial scrap, Velasquez came storming back at UFC 155 to reclaim his [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/135090/ufc-155-junior-dos-santos-vs-cain-velasquez-ii-video-highlight/
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Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller Break Down UFC 155 Co-Headliner (VIDEO)
With fifteen “fight night” bonuses between the two, it?s not shocking to hear both Joe Lauzon (eleven) and Jim Miller (four) say they expect their match-up at UFC 155 to net each an additional paycheck. The lightweights meet Saturday night in the evening’s co-headliner, and both combatants are promising fireworks in the Octagon. Watch below…
The post Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller Break Down UFC 155 Co-Headliner (VIDEO) appeared first on Fighters.com.
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Matt Brown ready for bout with Mike Swick, who never answered him on MySpace
When Matt Brown gets into the octagon with Mike Swick at UFC on Fox 5 on Saturday, he'll be facing a fighter he was a fan of. Brown told MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani that after Swick appeared on first season of "The Ultimate Fighter," Brown sent him a message via the once-popular social network MySpace.
"He was the first fighter I really looked up to on 'The Ultimate Fighter 1.' I wrote him a message on MySpace, and I was real pissed when he never replied to my message. Was like, 'he's an [expletive.]"
He smiled at the idea that this slight serves as an incentive for him to win.
"That's my whole motivation for this camp. I didn't get a reply on My Space."
Brown appeared on the seventh season of "The Ultimate Fighter." He has put together an 8-5 record in the UFC since appearing on the reality show, and is riding a three-fight winning streak. Will Brown continue the streak this Saturday? Speak up in the comments, Twitter or on Facebook. (But not MySpace.)
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Alex Caceres? thigh punch played a key role in Benson Henderson?s UFC on Fox 5 win
Early in Benson Henderson's decision over Nate Diaz, questions began to pop up on Twitter.
"Did Henderson just punch Diaz in the thigh?"
And then he did it again and again. The thigh jab ended up being one of Henderson's effective moves. It turns out he borrowed the move from UFC bantamweight Alex Caceres. Henderson talked about it on Fuel's post-fight show.
"I actually planned that. I've got to thank Alex Caceres on that one ? he came up to the MMA Lab and he did it to me and it actually hurt. He's a 135-pounder, he weighs 150 pounds soaking wet, and he did it to me and it hurt me. I started using it and did it to my sparring partners and it hurt them. They asked me to stop because it hurt too much. It worked; I stole it from Alex and thank him very much. It was effective. You saw it against Nate Diaz and it was pretty effective. I'm always trying to add new tricks, work on my fundamentals, and get better and improve."
And that's what the best fighters always do. Georges St-Pierre added a killer jab to his repertoire before his championship win over Josh Koscheck. Anderson Silva's front kick against Vitor Belfort made one of the world's best fighters even scarier.
Henderson has been the champ since late February, but he has already figured out that to hold onto the belt, he has to grow and improve as a fighter.
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Sam Stout to Welcome Carlos Fodor to the UFC
The exodus has officially begun, as another Strikeforce fighter will be making his Octagon debut in the coming months. “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout will roll out the welcome mat for Carlos Fodor at UFC 157 in Anaheim, California. Fodor was supposed to fight on one of the cancelled �cards on Showtime, and Stout will…
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Melvin Guillard survives Jamie Varner slam but loses UFC 155 bout
Melvin Guillard and Jamie Varner staked a late claim to the UFC 155 Fight of the Night bonus with a bout that ended in a split decision. Varner won it on the judges' cards, 30-27, 27-30, 29-28.
Varner gained an edge early in the bout by tagging Guillard in the first round. Guillard showed good kicks, but couldn't escape Varner's takedowns for much of the bout. But the most frightening moment of the bout came late in the third round.
[Complete UFC 155 recap: Cain Velasquez mauls Junior dos Santos]
The two were scrambling on the ground for position when Guillard took Varner's back. Varner stood up, and with Guillard's head pointed to the ground, Varner slammed his opponent to the ground. Amazingly, Guillard was not knocked out or injured from the move. The fight ended seconds after, and the two embraced.
?This was a very emotional fight for both of us," Varner said after the bout. "After what happened a few weeks ago at the "TUF Finale" event, we were both ready to compete. I knew we would eventually get in the Octagon and squash our beef and I definitely feel that we did. I?m happy about my performance, I feel that I was able to dominate the fight wherever we ended up and I?m glad I got the win.?
Varner and Guillard were originally scheduled to fight during "The Ultimate Fighter" finale on Dec. 15, but illness kept Varner from the cage. Guillard was understandably upset about the delay, leading to trash talk.
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simple question. who is the most evolved, out of these two sets of fighters?
Fedor. Nog. Cro cop. Barnett. the old school.
8 point striking, jitz, and wrestling. all with chins, heart and stamina.
JDS, Cain. Lesnar. Carwin....
8 point striking, jitz, and wrestling. all with chins, heart and stamina.
JDS, Cain. Lesnar. Carwin....
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/108133-simple-question-who-most-evolved-out-these-two-sets-fighters.html
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Interesting stat regarding Frank Mir's losses.
Ian Freeman defeats Frank Mir...loses next fight to Andrei Arlovski.
Marcio Cruz defeats Frank Mir...loses his next two fights to Jeff Monson and...
Marcio Cruz defeats Frank Mir...loses his next two fights to Jeff Monson and...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/108141-interesting-stat-regarding-frank-mirs-losses.html
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Sunday 30 December 2012
Michael Bisping Wins Big Following UFC 155 Losses
As the old adage goes, one man’s loss is another man’s gain. In Michael Bisping’s (Pictured) case, two UFC 155 losses will result in his gain.� After watching middleweight contenders Alan Belcher and Tim Boetsch fall on Saturday night, UFC president Dana White confirmed Bisping will benefit from their blemishes. If “The Count” beats Vitor [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/135065/michael-bisping-wins-big-following-ufc-155-losses/
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Watch a flying reverse triangle choke (VIDEO)
Canadian fighter Wolfgang Janssen doesn't have a nickname. Perhaps he doesn't have because his name is Wolfgang Janssen, and a nickname is not necessary. Perhaps it's because he can do stuff like this, and now will be known as the guy who won by a flying reverse triangle.
Janssen is an undefeated featherweight with all three wins by submission.
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We want your UFC 155 picks
UFC 155 is just over a week away, so it's time to start making your picks. Do you want your picks to show up on Cagewriter? Cool. We want the same. Here's how it works:
1. Check out the UFC 155 main card:
Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez - for heavyweight title
Joe Lauzon vs. Jim Miller
Tim Boetsch vs. Constantinos Philippou
Alan Belcher vs. Yushin Okami
Derek Brunson vs. Chris Leben
Leonard Garcia vs. Max Holloway
2. Pick a fight, and head to Cagewriter's Facebook page.
3. Tell us who will win, how they'll win it, and why. The why is important. Don't forget it.
We'll pick a few predictions per fight, and run them here with picks from Kevin Iole and me. It will be a yabba-dabba do good time.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/want-ufc-155-picks-173949904--mma.html
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UFC 155: Erik Perez Ready for Anything, Including UFC in Mexico (Post-Press Video) - Videos
http://www.MMAWeekly.com/ -- Erik Perez is quickly making a splash in the Octagon, and that only continued with his victory over Byron Bloodworth at UFC 155 in Las Vegas. Perez, now 3-0 in the UFC, says he is ready for whatever the promotion throws his way, including the prospect of fighting for the UFC when it eventually lands in Perez's home country of Mexico. Check out what Erik Perez had to say at the UFC 155 post-fight press conference.Edson Drago Tomasz Drwal Joe Hybrid Duarte Aldrin de Jesus Todd Duffee
Junior dos Santos and Tim Boetsch show off their bruised post UFC-155 faces
Junior dos Santos and Tim Boetsch both walked away from UFC 155 with losses. They also walked away with seriously, seriously beat-up faces, as shown in this picture from the hospital.
UFC president Dana White originally suggested that dos Santos suffered a broken jaw from his five-round, title loss to Cain Velasquez, but tests reportedly came back negative. Boetsch had a huge cut during his loss to Costa Philippou, which is pretty easy to find in the above picture.
Predictions for 2013 from Yahoo! Sports:
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Goldberg Temporarily Out, Anik Steps in at UFC 155 [Update]
Turns out the injury bug is not limited to fighters, the UFC's regular pay-per-view play-by play announcer Mike Goldberg will not be on air tomorrow night after coming down with an illness. Filling in for Goldberg will be Jon Anik. UFC analyst Joe Rogan will still remain on the broadcast with Anik.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/31888/goldberg-ill-anik-steps-in-at-ufc-155/
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Andrei Arlovski -vs- Mike Hayes @ Battle of Moscow 9 - 12.17.12 [video]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QySlkD3xeLw
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Russian MMA Game Show
Sorry if this is a repost.
Russian MMA Game Show
http://youtu.be/AxYGiPxdylg
Link to the rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BLBSwBHY5EF0-VvE0sjnWL8-IQwTiEhHHt8Puh7RfHc/edit
Russian MMA Game Show
http://youtu.be/AxYGiPxdylg
Link to the rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BLBSwBHY5EF0-VvE0sjnWL8-IQwTiEhHHt8Puh7RfHc/edit
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?79773-Russian-MMA-Game-Show&goto=newpost
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Jon Anik Steps in for Mike Goldberg at UFC 155
UFC brass confirmed this afternoon before the UFC 155 weigh-ins that commentator Mike Goldberg will not be in the booth as usual with Joe Rogan for the event. Instead, Fuel/FX commentator Jon Anik will be assuming the role with Rogan for the broadcast. Unfortunately, no one has commented as to why the switch has been…
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UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez Weigh-in Highlight - Videos
Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez - Part II. The baddest men on the planet weigh for their heavyweight title rematch at UFC 155. Watch UFC 155 Live on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgHzDcA9Frs Full UFC 155 Fight Card: http://www.ufc.com/event/UFC155#/fight Check http://www.ufc.com for the latest UFC info Follow the UFC on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ufc About the Ultimate Fighting Championship® Universally recognized for its action-packed, can't-miss events that have sold out some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe, the UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas and with offices in London, Toronto and Beijing, UFC produces more than 30 live events annually and is the largest Pay-Per-View event provider in the world. In 2011, the UFC burst into the mainstream with a landmark seven-year broadcast agreement with FOX Sports Media Group. The agreement includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network annually, with additional fight cards and thousands of hours of programming broadcast on FOX properties FX and FUEL TV. This also includes the longest-running sports reality show on television, The Ultimate Fighter®, which now airs on FX. In addition to its reach on FOX, UFC programming is broadcast in over 149 countries and territories, to nearly one billion homes worldwide, in 20 different languages. UFC content is also distributed commercially in the United States to bars and restaurants through Joe Hand Promotions, in English throughout Canada via Premium Sports Broadcasting Inc. and in French throughout Quebec via Interbox. The UFC also connects with tens of millions of fans through its website, UFC.com, as well as social media sites Facebook and Twitter. UFC President Dana White is considered one of the most accessible and followed executives in sports, with over two million followers on Twitter. Ancillary UFC businesses include best-selling DVDs, an internationally distributed magazine, UFC.TV offering live event broadcasts and video on demand around the world, the best-selling UFC Undisputed® video game franchise distributed by THQ, UFC GYM®, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo® festivals, branded apparel and trading cardsSource: http://mmalice.com/videos/ufc-155-dos-santos-vs-velasquez-weigh-in-highlight-video_m3wbxppw.html
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How to help Dennis Hallman?s family after devastating house fire
As we mentioned last week, former UFC fighter Dennis Hallman lost his home the night before Thanksgiving to a fire. Luckily, no one was home and no one was injured in the fire that took six hours to put out. The MMA community has responded to help Hallman and his four children rebuild.
Fighter Benji Radach has put together a fund to help Hallman rebuild. 113 people have already donated to get the total over $10,000. To donate, click here. People have already contributed amounts ranging from $5 to $500.
Hallman has been fighting since 1996, and he told Sports Illustrated that the worst things he lost in the fire were irreplaceable items like pictures of his family and programs from his fights.
"That's the stuff that makes you want to cry when you think about it. At first, I was angry about it, but sitting there with my sons around me, I thought, I can't take any of that stuff with me to the grave," said Hallman.
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Bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz reinjured his knee, so Renan Barao will face Michael McDonald
UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has suffered a major setback in his recovery from a torn ACL. He explained on "UFC Tonight" that the cadaver ligament that replaced his torn ligament was not completely healed when he reinjured his knee the day after Thanksgiving. He had surgery less than a week later, and will likely not be able to return to fighting until late 2013.
He was emotional when talking about how he reacted when he found out he would be unable to fight for an even longer time than he thought. His last bout was an Oct. '11 win over current flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson.
"The only way I can explain my emotions is to people out there who don't have to rely on their body for their money and their career is to say is the closest thing is when you've been dumped by the girlfriend you've been with for years and you love her, or something like that. Or if you lose a family member. I felt like I lost a family member."
Though the UFC has not talked about stripping him of the belt, he knows that the bantamweight division must keep moving in order to stay strong.
"It means everything to me to have [the belt], but I'm here to build the 135-lb. division. I have to look at myself as part of the bantamweight business. That being said, the bantamweight division has other fighters in it. It has to keep growing."
The interim belt, put in place to keep the division from being stagnant in Cruz's absence, will keep on keeping on. Interim champ Renan Barao will put his belt on the line against Michael McDonald in 2013. A date and place has not been set for the bout.
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Dana White UFC 155 Post-Fight Media Scrum: Bisping Title Fight, Taking MMA to New York + More - Videos
MMA H.E.A.T. brings you the media scrum UFC President Dana White did immediately after the UFC 155 press conference. Dana talks about the card, which includes Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez heavyweight title fight main event, Jim Miller vs Joe Lauzon and Tim Boetsch vs Costa Philippou. He also talks about Michael Bisping getting his title shot, Anderson Silva's new 10-fight contract, the horrible judging which included a 30-27 score for Melvin Guillard, getting the UFC in Madison Square Garden in November 2013 for the UFC's 20th anniversary and much, much more. Karyn Bryant has been nominated 2012 MMA Journalist of the Year in the World MMA Awards. Please take a minute to vote for her: http://www.tinyurl.com/voteKB - Thank you! Be sure to visit http://www.MMAHEAT.com for more interviews and MMA content. Nós falamos Português! * We're on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MMAHEAT * Follow MMAHEAT on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MMAHEAT * Follow Karyn on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KarynBryant
Dana White Video Blog Part 2
Dana White‘s video blog is back again and the UFC President finally introduces us to Nick “The Tooth” who fans saw grapple Joe Lauzon in the first vlog for UFC 155.�This time around the feature takes viewers backstage at the UFC on FOX 5 for behind the scenes footage. Later, Ronda Rousey is shown nervously…
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Cain Velasquez Trounces Junior dos Santos to Recapture Crown at UFC 155
A heavyweight title tilt between champion Cain Velasquez (Pictured) and Junior dos Santos headlined Saturday’s UFC 155 pay-per-view broadcast. Please click HERE to catch our live results and play-by-play coverage. MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada hosted tonight?s festivities. Betting Line: Favorite (-) Underdog (+) Cain Velasquez +155 Junior Dos Santos -190 Here [...]
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Junior Dos Santos vs Cain Velasquez 2 Fight Video UFC 155 Main Event
Junior Dos Santos vs Cain Velasquez 2 Fight Video UFC 155 Main Event Back-up.
Source: http://www.mmatko.com/junior-dos-santos-vs-cain-velasquez-2-fight-video-ufc-155-main-event/
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Sam Stout to Welcome Carlos Fodor to the UFC
The exodus has officially begun, as another Strikeforce fighter will be making his Octagon debut in the coming months. “Hands of Stone” Sam Stout will roll out the welcome mat for Carlos Fodor at UFC 157 in Anaheim, California. Fodor was supposed to fight on one of the cancelled �cards on Showtime, and Stout will…
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Breaking Down UFC 155 ? Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez 2
Typically in a rematch we have much more information to go on then we did prior to the fight, but �in the case of Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez 2 at UFC 155, there is a possibility we have even less information. The fight lasted only 64 seconds, and at the end dos Santos…
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Study: �No Affiliation� Is Third-Largest Religious Group Worldwide
WASHINGTON (CBS DC) � A growing trend emerged from a comprehensive 2010 study of worldwide religions: roughly one-in-six (1.1 billion, 16 percent) of the world�s population claims no religious...
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Top 10 of 12: No. 5 GSP returns
MMA Payout?s No. 5 story of 2012 is the return of Georges St. Pierre. �After an 18 month absence, GSP returned to the UFC and defeated Carlos Condit to unify the UFC welterweight title. After receiving news of the PPV buys, Dana White indicated at the UFC on Fox 5 press conference that GSP ?delivered? [...]
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Roy Nelson Has a Christmas Gift for the Heavyweight Division
With a win under his belt at The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale over Matt Mtirione, you didn?t really think Roy Nelson‘s focus on VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency) was just going to go away did you? In fact, don?t expect it to ever stop. Whether Nelson is really trying to clean up the sport or he…
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Pat Barry?s heartfelt plea to ?hug your friends? (VIDEO)
On Friday, Pat Barry and all of the fighters on Saturday's "The Ultimate Fighter 16" finale had one task to accomplish. They had to make weight. Even for a small heavyweight like Barry, it's the only thing on a fighter's mind the day before a fight.
Still, the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary could not be ignored. No matter a fighter's focus, he was still affected by a gunman taking out 27 people, including 20 children. Several of Saturday's fighters mentioned the shooting, and UFC commentator Joe Rogan somberly spoke of the tragedy before Saturday's broadcast. Barry's speech after knocking out Shane Del Rosario was particularly memorable. (Skip to the 2:00 mark.)
"If you've got kids, hug 'em like it's the last day. Go hug your parents. Go hug your best friends. And if you have any beef with anybody, [even] from 10 years ago, tell 'em your sorry and love 'em because you never know what's going to happen."
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Saturday 29 December 2012
Fabricio Werdum getting title-shot if triumphant against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos is set to defend his title for the second time tonight when he faces Cain Velasquez at UFC 155. Though Dos Santos isn?t looking past Velasquez, his employers are and already appear to have a plan in place to determine a new contender later this year regardless of who [...]
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Cain Velasquez To Junior Dos Santos: ?I Am Coming?
Cain Velasquez likely won’t rush his actions as much this time, but the former UFC heavyweight champion wants Junior dos Santos to know one thing. “I am coming after him,” said Velasquez, during the weigh-in show on Fuel TV. Velasquez answered dos Santos’ typical weigh-in staredown pose with his own punch to the face, showing [...] 
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UFC 155: Joe Lauzon on Jim Miller Strategy, Bonus Money, Zombies + Beating Jamie Varner - Videos
MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant talks with UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon and hears what he has to say about his upcoming fight with Jim Miller, set to to take place at UFC 155 on December 29th, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV. Joe talks about his strategy in the fight, his history of fight night bonuses, what he does with the extra money and how good it felt to beat Jamie Varner on FOX. Karyn Bryant has been nominated 2012 MMA Journalist of the Year in the World MMA Awards. Please take a minute to vote for her: http://www.tinyurl.com/voteKB - Thank you! Be sure to visit http://www.MMAHEAT.com for more interviews and MMA content. Nós falamos Português! * We're on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MMAHEAT * Follow MMAHEAT on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MMAHEAT * Follow Karyn on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KarynBryantKultar Gill Allan Goes Takanori The Fireball Kid Gomi Akihiro Gono Gabriel Gonzaga
Ask Killemall a question thread
Ask me any question related to nutrition, religion, politics, life and I will try to answer it to the best of my ability.
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Tom �Kong� Watson vs. Stanislav Nedkov Added to UFC on Fuel 7 in England
http://www.mmaweekly.com/tom-kong-watson-vs-stanislav-nedkov-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-7-in-england
A middleweight bout has been added to the UFC on Fuel 7 card in England with Tom �Kong� Watson taking...
A middleweight bout has been added to the UFC on Fuel 7 card in England with Tom �Kong� Watson taking...
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira?s weird Honda ad is begging for you to watch it (VIDEO)
UFC heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira starred in a Brazilian ad for Honda motorcycles that's about ... I'm not sure. You need to watch it.
Maybe it's about how the guy wants to be like Big Nog? Or how Big Nog eats pineapples in a way that ensures he'll never taste the fruit part of it? Or how to improperly take care of gloves? Part of the problem is that I don't speak Portuguese, but I bet if I was fluent it would still not make a ton of sense.
Nogueira has been doing more than film bizarre commercials. He is working on the next season of the Brazilian "Ultimate Fighter," coaching against Fabricio Werdum. He's slated to fight Werdum in June in Brazil.
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Marco Antonio Barrera "Marijuana should be a 6 month suspension" talks Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. - Videos
For more log onto http://www.fighthubtv.com Like us:http://on.fb.me/xWRC1f follow us:http://bit.ly/wACkIv videos uploaded daily! Subscribe: http://goo.gl/vnzIb Marco Antonio Barrera believes that if you test positive for marijuana in boxing, you should only be suspended for 6 months.Vitor Belfort Robert Berry David Bielkheden Michael Bisping Dan Bobish
Dana White: ?Everyone on TUF 17 is scared of this one guy??
Stop us if you have heard this one before from the UFC‘s head honcho – ?This season of The Ultimate Fighter is the best one yet.? It seems UFC President Dana White dusted off that old chestnut just in time �for Christmas in relation to TUF 17, stating, ?This time it?s different.” According to White,…
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Dana White praises openly gay Liz Carmouche: ?It takes a brave person?
When Liz Carmouche steps into the octagon to fight Ronda Rousey for the UFC women's bantamweight belt, it will be a historic moment. Not only will UFC 157 feature the first UFC women's fight, it will also be the first time an openly gay fighter will fight in the UFC.
UFC president Dana White praised Carmouche, an ex-Marine, for coming out.
"There's a lot of gay athletes out there and athletes and actresses. It takes a brave person to come out and admit it because they're always afraid of what its going to do to their career or how people are going to treat them afterwards. I love what she did."
White came under fire in 2010 when he used a gay slur on one of his video blogs. He later apologized. When talking about Carmouche, he addressed his own reputation and shared his thoughts on same-sex marriage.
"I know I have the big ?homophobe' persona and people think I'm some homophobe. I'm the furthest thing from it. I think it's ridiculous it's 2013 and the government tells two people they can't marry each other. Who is the government to tell two people who say they love each other they can't be married? It's ridiculous."
Though it's not quite 2013, it's encouraging to hear White say not only that he supports Carmouche and same-sex marriage but that he hopes other fighters find the courage to come out, too.
Among the NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA, there are no active and openly gay players. Retired athletes, like basketball player John Amaechi and football player Wade Davis, have come out after they stopped playing.
However, athletes like Carmouche show that the tide is turning and athletes are more comfortable with not hiding their sexuality. Openly gay athletes like diver Matthew Mitcham and Natasha Kai have competed in the Olympics. More and more athletes are speaking out in favor of LGBTQ rights.
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?Showtime Boxing on CBS? a success in boxing?s return to network
ESPN Dan Rafael reports that boxing?s big return to network television on CBS scored a 1.3 rating. �The televised event, ?Showtime Boxing on CBS,? on December 15th, aired between 1:45p.m. PT/4:45p.m ET to 3:00p.m. PT/6:00p.m. ET. The rating equates to roughly 1.5 million viewers although the actual numbers have not been released. �The event featured [...]
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Marloes Coenen added to DREAM 18 lineup
Former Strikeforce champion Marloes Coenen seems likely for an eventual stint in the UFC but the Dutch submission-specialist?s next scrap will come inside a ring rather than the Octagon. Coenen is the latest fighter of note to find a home on the DREAM/Glory Spots International card scheduled for Saitama Super Arena in Japan on New [...]
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Wanderlei Silva Talks About Fighting in Japan (VIDEO)
Few characters in MMA are as endearing to fans as Wanderlei Silva. He is atop of most hardcore fans’ list of favorite fighters, he embodies the true definition of warrior in the cage to analysts around the globe, and there is no doubt he is a future Hall of Famer. Recently, the former PRIDE champion…
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Top 10 of 2012: No 6 Nike sponsors Silva, Jones and dos Santos
MMA Payout?s No. 6 business story of 2012 is the Nike sponsorship of UFC fighters.� Anderson Silva, Jon Jones and Junior dos Santos are all sponsored by the sportswear company. Jon Jones received a global sponsorship with the company which may include a signature clothing line.� Jones wore a ?Bones Knows? t-shirt wherever he went [...]
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Russian MMA Game Show
Sorry if this is a repost.
Russian MMA Game Show
http://youtu.be/AxYGiPxdylg
Link to the rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BLBSwBHY5EF0-VvE0sjnWL8-IQwTiEhHHt8Puh7RfHc/edit
Russian MMA Game Show
http://youtu.be/AxYGiPxdylg
Link to the rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BLBSwBHY5EF0-VvE0sjnWL8-IQwTiEhHHt8Puh7RfHc/edit
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Cain Velasquez: All That Matters is What Happens Saturday Night (UFC 155 Pre-Fight Press Conference) - Videos
http://www.MMAWeekly.com/ -- The last time Cain Velasquez fought Junior dos Santos, he had the UFC heavyweight championship belt wrapped firmly around his waist. Just over a minute into that first fight and the belt was gone. Despite oddsmakers heavily favoring JDS in the rematch, Velasquez has had more than a year to think about that fight and gear himself for their second meeting. Velasquez knows that it doesn't matter what happened the first time or what anyone else is saying, all that matters now is what happens in the Octagon when the door slams shut on Saturday night. Check out what Cain Velasquez had to say at the UFC 155 pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas.Lee Hasdell Musse Hasselvall Daiki DJ taiki Hata He Peng David Heath
Dana White Disgusted with Strikeforce?s Demise
If you were to ask UFC president Dana White (Pictured), which we did following Thursday’s press conference in Las Vegas, Showtime really stuck it to Strikeforce and its athletes before finally deciding to pull the plug on the MMA promotion. “What has happened to the fighters in Strikeforce is horrible,” White stated. “The way that [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/134660/dana-white-disgusted-with-strikeforces-demise/
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GLORY 4/DREAM 18 to Air on CBS Sports in the US
A last minute announcement from DREAM and GLORY explains much of the cloak and dagger routine behind the lack of a US TV deal for the coming New Year’s Eve co-promotional event. While many simply assumed that it would air on AXS TV (formerly HD Net) like New Year’s events past, it would seem something [...]
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/31854/dream-18-to-air-cbs-sports/
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Badr Hari in rough shape?
"Badr Hari now weighs 79 kg (down from 110) and a prison guard had to stop him from committing suicide at the last second. Recently a close friend of his, Patrick Brisbane, was murdered and His...
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Dan Henderson Has No Plans to Retire in 2013
There aren?t any 42-year olds still fighting at the level of light heavyweight Dan Henderson, as even the most able athletes tend to see skills start wearing off in their late 30s. However, Henderson is as good now as he?s ever been, picking up wins in his last four bouts including success against Mauricio Rua…
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UFC 155 Co-Main: Miller vs Lauzon - Videos
A look at a high-energy lightweight war between two fighters who have earned a total combined 15 fight night bonuses. From Countdown to UFC 155, a closer look at the co-main battle between Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller. Then, the fight the world has been waiting for: the world heavyweight title fight between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. It all starts live with Facebook prelims at 6:30PM ET | 3:30PM PT, followed by FX prelims at 8PM ET | 5PM PT. Then the main event, live on Pay-Per-View, Saturday, December 29th at 10PM ET | 7PM PT.Source: http://mmalice.com/videos/ufc-155-co-main-miller-vs-lauzon-video_uwwxtpy9.html
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Friday 28 December 2012
UFC 155: Tim Boetsch on Fighting Costa Philippou + Ending Hector Lombard's Win Streak - Videos
MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant talks with UFC's Tim Boetsch and hears what he has to say about his upcoming fight with Costa Philippou, set to to take place at UFC 155 on December 29th, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV. Karyn Bryant has been nominated 2012 MMA Journalist of the Year in the World MMA Awards. Please take a minute to vote for her: http://www.tinyurl.com/voteKB - Thank you! Be sure to visit http://www.MMAHEAT.com for more interviews and MMA content. Nós falamos Português! * We're on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MMAHEAT * Follow MMAHEAT on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MMAHEAT * Follow Karyn on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KarynBryantLeonard Garcia Andrew Gardner Tiki Ghosn Dennis George Kultar Gill
MMAFrenzy 2012 ?Fight Card of the Year?
MMAFrenzy kicks off our 2012 awards with our selection for "2012 Fight Card of the Year." Our list was compiled by staff nominations and then a final vote to pick the winner. Stay tuned to MMAFrenzy as we hand out our 2012 MMA awards picks. 2012 was not a year for strong all-around cards, with injuries and other issues decimating several events throughout the year, leading to a glut of uneven cards over the year. Despite this, there were a few standout cards this year.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/31864/mmafrenzy-2012-fight-card-of-the-year/
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Fighter loses by TKO: Vomiting (VIDEO)
Levi West has two losses in his professional career, but something tells me his second one will be more memorable. As shown on Inside MMA, West lost by technical knockout: vomiting. (It's the second fight mentioned in the short clip.)
The old wives tale advises swimmers to stay out of a pool for at least 30 minutes after eating. Perhaps it needs to be revised for fighters, as well.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/fighter-loses-tko-vomiting-video-235121053--mma.html
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Nate Diaz worried about judges? decision in fight with Benson Henderson
Nate Diaz is fighting Benson Henderson at UFC on Fox 5, and he has taken the idea "don't leave it in the hands of the judges" to a whole new level. He does not think he can win if it is put in the judges' hands.
"I don't think I've got a chance of winning any type of decision. So I gotta go out there and do what I can do to try and finish my opponent, try to be the better fighter and win the fight," said Diaz said to Inside MMA. "Either way, if it goes to a decision, I'm going to try to be the one outscoring, outpointing and outdoing him."
Winning by a finish is a pretty tough feat for Diaz to accomplish. Henderson has never been knocked out. He lost once by submission and once by a decision. The submission loss was in 2007. Since then, he's been in some tricky spots but hasn't tapped. In both fights against Donald Cerrone and in fighting Jim Miller, Henderson was memorably stuck in positions which seemed close to a submission. But instead of tapping, Henderson would give the thumbs up and went on to win all three fights.
Decisions in bouts with Henderson are also a likely occurrence. His last six fights were decisions, with five ending with Henderson getting his hand raised. Diaz isn't as successful in decisions, so you could see why he might be nervous. Of his seven losses, six are by decision. Only two of his 13 wins came via the judges' card.
Should Diaz be concerned? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Five questions that will be answered by UFC on Fox 5
The UFC's fifth appearance on Fox goes down on Saturday night, with one of the more stacked cards to air on the network since. What will come from the card? Read on.
Who will walk away with the lightweight belt? The biggest question of the evening goes to the main event. Benson Henderson will have the chance to show off his skills against someone other than Frankie Edgar. Diaz thinks he can't win a judges' decision, so will he be able to stop Henderson, who hasn't loss by a stoppage since 2007? Or will Henderson hold onto the championship?
Is this B.J. Penn's last stand? Penn is a legend in the UFC. His first fight was was in 2001 at UFC 31. He even dabbled with retirement until young buck Rory MacDonald called him out. Will Penn be able to stop the 13-1 MacDonald, or will the young fighter's star continue to rise?
Who will fight for the UFC light heavyweight belt after Chael Sonnen? Jon Jones is scheduled to put his championship on the line against Sonnen in April, after their season of "The Ultimate Fighter" airs. The bout between Maurico "Shogun" Rua and Alexander Gustaffson will decide who fights for the belt after Sonnen.
Will the next bantamweight star stand up? Men's bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will be on the shelf for a while because of a reinjury to his knee. Renan Barao will put his interim title up against Michael McDonald. The next challenger may show himself on Saturday during Mike Easton vs. Raphael Assuncao.
Will fans tune in extra early on a Saturday afternoon? The Facebook prelims for UFC on Fox start at 4:20 p.m. ET. Prelims on FX (a change from when Fuel aired Fox prelims) are at 5 p.m. ET. The early start time is due to the Fox broadcast, which is expected to end in time for the 11 p.m. local news. It's a Saturday during the Christmas shopping season. Will it affect how many fans tune in for the early fights?
Want to make predictions for Saturday night? Do it in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/five-questions-answered-ufc-fox-5-164929730--mma.html
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