Thursday 30 April 2015

Khabib out for five months with meniscus tear, says father

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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/202577-khabib-out-five-months-meniscus-tear-says-father.html

Yasubey Enomoto Mark Epstein Tom Big Cat Erickson Martinsh Egle Eric Butterbean Esch

On Wednesday, the UFC will have a press conference, discussing PED's, punishments and the future

"There's lots of bad shit. We won't be talking about fun things on Wednesday," Dana said. "We'll address all the things that have been happening lately, what we're going to do, and what's going to...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84272-On-Wednesday-the-UFC-will-have-a-press-conference-discussing-PED-s-punishments-and-the-future&goto=newpost

Terrance Aflague Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio 

Bellator MMA: Foundations | Fernando Gonzalez

Source: http://mmasportsreport.com/8044/bellator-mma-foundations-fernando-gonzalez

Ian Freeman Don Frye Tony Fryklund Kazuyuki Fujita Masakatsu Funaki

UFC 186: Demetrious Johnson Backstage Interview

Source: http://mmasportsreport.com/8029/ufc-186-demetrious-johnson-backstage-interview

Roger Gracie Rolles Gracie Royce Gracie Royler Gracie Ryan Gracie

How to Make Ramen Noodles Healthier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kvvQN60Pm8

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84252-How-to-Make-Ramen-Noodles-Healthier&goto=newpost

Marcelo Brito  Rob Broughton  Mike Brown  Junie Browning Paul Buentello 

I Bet UFC Pulls Jon Jones from UFC 187 Says Rashad Evans

Well it’s just a matter of time before the UFC pulls Jon Jones from “UFC 187″. That’s what UFC star Rashad Evans believes will happen in the wake of the hit and run investigation in New Mexico.

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/i-bet-ufc-pulls-jon-jones-from-ufc-187-says-rashad-evans/

Viacheslav Datsik Marcus Davis  Tony DeSouza  Edwin Dewees  Nick Diaz 

CM Punk's foe to be 'competitive'

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta doesn't know who CM Punk, Phil Brooks, will fight in his professional mixed martial arts debut -- but he promises it will be someone "competitive."

The UFC signed the...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84196-CM-Punk-s-foe-to-be-competitive&goto=newpost

Crosley Gracie Gregor Gracie Ralek Gracie Renzo Gracie Rickson Gracie

?Jacare? Souza still hopeful for next UFC title shot

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/30/8505515/jacare-souza-still-hopeful-for-next-ufc-title-shot

Wagnney Fabiano Kevin Kimbo Slice Ferguson Paulo Filho Mirko Cro Cop Filipović Luiz Buscapé Firmino

Here are Mayweather-Pacquiao picks from basically every fighter on the UFC roster

This weekend?s Mayweather-Pacquiao mega-fight has the whole sports world coming out of the woodwork with wall-to-wall coverage and plenty of opinions from people you might not even care about.

Yes, David Hasselhoff, we?re talking to you.

As the networks descend upon Sin City, a fighting organization that has made its home here ? the Ultimate Fighting Championship ? has a roster full of athletes who know a thing or two about fist fighting. And the UFC asked seemingly every single one of them who they thought was going to win the big fight.

Michael Bisping speaks about fighter deterioration, Lyoto Machida talks about his belief in Manny Pacquiao, and Al Iaquinta even offers this up: ?He?s waited until the perfect time to get Pacquiao. I think Pacquiao?s slowing down a little bit and his chin is a little suspect.?

Give it a watch, fight fans. May 2 is only days away.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/here-are-mayweather-pacquiao-picks-from-basically-every-fighter-on-the-ufc-roster-021042764-mma.html

Jason Ellis Aleksander Emelianenko Fedor Emelianenko Yasubey Enomoto Mark Epstein

Brock Lesnar shuts door on MMA return, re-signs with WWE

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/3/24/8286025/ufc-brock-lesnar-not-returning-mma-wwe-news

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZTm51RZfbs#t=16
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar says that he...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84405-Brock-Lesnar-shuts-door-on-MMA-return-re-signs-with-WWE&goto=newpost

Stav Crazy Bear Economou  Yves Edwards  Justin Eilers  Jon Olav Einemo Per Eklund

Bellator MMA: Fan Fest with Randy Couture, Scott Coker, Tito Ortiz & More - Videos

Some of MMA's biggest legends came out to Dave & Buster's San Diego to promote Bellator 131 on Saturday, November 15th Live and Free on Spike TV! The Fan Fest line-up included Randy Couture, Ken Shamrock, Royce Gracie, Tito Ortiz, Stephan Bonnar, Michael Chandler and King Mo Lawal!

Source: http://mmalice.com/videos/bellator-mma-fan-fest-with-randy-couture-scott-coker-tito-ortiz-more-video_5amahvby.html

Karn Grigorian Karen Grigoryan Kendall Grove Clay Guida Jason Guida

The Ultimate Fighter Season 22: Tryouts Recap

Source: http://mmasportsreport.com/8048/the-ultimate-fighter-season-22-tryouts-recap

Rob Broughton  Mike Brown  Junie Browning Paul Buentello  Josh Burkman 

Petition For GWAR's ODERUS URUNGUS As Character In MORTAL KOMBAT X

Image: http://i2.wp.com/www.metalinjection.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/oderus-mortal-kombat-x.jpg?fit=750%2C1000

There's a lot of great ways for the world to memorialize the late Gwar frontman...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84216-Petition-For-GWAR-s-ODERUS-URUNGUS-As-Character-In-MORTAL-KOMBAT-X&goto=newpost

Dan The Sandman Christison  Logan The Pink Pounder Clark  Steve The Snake Claveau  Rich No Love Clementi  Mark The Hammer Coleman

Journalist Spencer Lazara Tells What It's Like to Step Into the Cage - Videos

MMA Journalist Spencer Lazara stepped into the cage last week for an amateur bout at the Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas. Watch Lazara discuss his transition from the keyboard to the canvas in this video clip. AXS TV is Your Home for MMA every Friday Night! Find AXS TV HERE: http://bit.ly/WtTUDr

Source: http://mmalice.com/videos/journalist-spencer-lazara-tells-what-its-like-to-step-into-the-cage-video_pmkior1c.html

Manvel Gamburyan Sean Gannon Edgar Garcia Leonard Garcia Andrew Gardner

Waterson vs. Magana Battle Set for July

More... (http://www.ufc.com/news/Waterson-vs-Magana-Battle-Set-for-July)

Former Invicta FC atomweight champion Michelle Waterson is the UFC's newest...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc-news-events/202457-waterson-vs-magana-battle-set-july.html

Jonathan Goulet Wilson Gouveia Jason Grace Crosley Gracie Gregor Gracie

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation signs with UFC Fight Pass

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/1/28/7928145/ufc-international-mixed-martial-arts-federation-signs-with-ufc-fight-mma-news

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and UFC announced...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84195-The-International-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Federation-signs-with-UFC-Fight-Pass&goto=newpost

Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah 

Bob Arum believes Mayweather vs. Pacquiao has 'cultural implications'

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/29/8518839/bob-arum-mayweather-vs-pacquiao-cultural-implications-boxing-news

Jorge Gurgel Andre Gusmao Alexander Gustafsson Jaime Gutierrez Dave Gomez

Pros react to UFC stripping Jon Jones of his light heavyweight title

One of the Bible verses I live by.

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.



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The unthinkable finally became the...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/202354-pros-react-ufc-stripping-jon-jones-his-light-heavyweight-title.html

Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo 

Unbeaten lightweight Lowen Tynanes meets Kuat Khamitov at May's ONE Championship 28

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/unbeaten-lightweight-lowen-tynanes-meets-kuat-khamitov-at-mays-one-championship-28

Along with the promotion�s lightweight title being on the line, �ONE Championship...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84427-Unbeaten-lightweight-Lowen-Tynanes-meets-Kuat-Khamitov-at-May-s-ONE-Championship-28&goto=newpost

Ed Herman Heath Herring Branden Lee Hinkle Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe

Sheamus new theme pretty badass

I like this new theme, it gets me pumped even though Sheamus looks frigging awful now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUWrHt-Rj-E

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84481-Sheamus-new-theme-pretty-badass&goto=newpost

Robert Berry David Bielkheden Michael Bisping  Dan Bobish Vagam Bodjukyan

Least suprising news story this month, Alexander Emelianenko in jail for kidnapping and rape

"Controversial Russian heavyweight Alexander Emelianenko is currently facing charges for allegedly heinous acts committed against 26-year-old Moldovan Polina Stepanova.

...charged with sexual...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84231-Least-suprising-news-story-this-month-Alexander-Emelianenko-in-jail-for-kidnapping-and-rape&goto=newpost

Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio  Houston Alexander

Ortiz Fails Drug Test, Arreola & Trout Return Dec. 11, Pacquiao-Algieri in Boxing News - Videos

http://fightnetwork.com/ - Fight Network's Corey Erdman brings us the boxing headlines including Luis Ortiz failing his post-fight drug test for steroids following his interim WBA title KO win over Lateef Kayode, Cris Arreola & Austin Trout return on December 11 and Top Rank's Bob Arum gives his prediction on the PPV buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri in Boxing News. For additional coverage of MMA, boxing and pro-wrestling check out http://fightnetwork.com/ or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/fightnet or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FightNetwork

Source: http://mmalice.com/videos/ortiz-fails-drug-test-arreola-trout-return-dec-11-pacquiao-algieri-in-boxing-news-video_t4zwvpiu.html

Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè 

Unbeaten lightweight Lowen Tynanes meets Kuat Khamitov at May's ONE Championship 28

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/unbeaten-lightweight-lowen-tynanes-meets-kuat-khamitov-at-mays-one-championship-28

Along with the promotion�s lightweight title being on the line, �ONE Championship...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84427-Unbeaten-lightweight-Lowen-Tynanes-meets-Kuat-Khamitov-at-May-s-ONE-Championship-28&goto=newpost

Dan Cramer Alberto Crane Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz Luke Cummo  Jeff Big Frog Curran

�Shogun� Rua-�Minotoro� Nogueira Rematch Set for UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Shogun-RuaMinotoro-Nogueira-Rematch-Set-for-UFC-190-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-83557

A light heavyweight rematch pitting Mauricio Rua against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84389-�Shogun�-Rua-�Minotoro�-Nogueira-Rematch-Set-for-UFC-190-in-Rio-de-Janeiro&goto=newpost

Marcus Davis  Tony DeSouza  Edwin Dewees  Nick Diaz  Tadhg Steamfist Dixon

Wednesday 29 April 2015

Someone is doing their best to make the worst videogame movie ever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HELfuiarPpo

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84264-Someone-is-doing-their-best-to-make-the-worst-videogame-movie-ever&goto=newpost

Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz Luke Cummo  Jeff Big Frog Curran Dai Shuanghai  Mac Danzig 

Rampage Jackson's camp not interested in fight with Ovince St. Preux

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/29/8512271/rampage-jacksons-camp-not-interested-in-fight-with-ovince-st-preux

Jason Grace Crosley Gracie Gregor Gracie Ralek Gracie Renzo Gracie

Skill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCD8ldaM-tc

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84436-Skill&goto=newpost

Renzo Gracie Rickson Gracie Rodrigo Gracie Roger Gracie Rolles Gracie

The Ultimate Fighter: ATT vs. Blackzilians ? All New Wednesday!

Source: http://mmasportsreport.com/8032/the-ultimate-fighter-att-vs-blackzilians-all-new-wednesday

Chris Dolman Edson Drago  Tomasz Drwal Joe Hybrid Duarte Aldrin de Jesus 

Old man my ass!

Lulz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7tHWa1Zr9s

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84324-Old-man-my-ass!&goto=newpost

Volk Han Joachim Hansen Antoni Hardonk Dan Hardy Lee Hasdell

Jon Jones pulled from UFC rankings following suspension, stripping of title

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/29/8515593/jon-jones-pulled-from-ufc-rankings-following-suspension-stripping-of

Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Ao Hailin 

Zangano's body is banging

Being at 31:35
http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/live-ufc-184-rousey-vs-zingano-weigh-ins-022715

Her face is meh, but her weigh-in body in magnificent. Probably the best female fighter women...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84329-Zangano-s-body-is-banging&goto=newpost

Dos Caras Jr   Phil Cardella Roan Jucao Carneiro

Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez Lands UFC 188 Co-Main Event Slot

http://www.mmaweekly.com/gilbert-melendez-vs-eddie-alvarez-lands-ufc-188-co-main-event-slot


Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez Lands UFC 188 Co-Main Event Slot

Hot on the heels of the...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84314-Gilbert-Melendez-vs-Eddie-Alvarez-Lands-UFC-188-Co-Main-Event-Slot&goto=newpost

Dan Bobish Vagam Bodjukyan Kotetsu Boku  Tony Bonello Stephan Bonnar

Mark Striegl-Casey Suire, Eugene Toquero-Brianata Rosadhi Added to One FC 26

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mark-StrieglCasey-Suire-Eugene-ToqueroBrianata-Rosadhi-Added-to-One-FC-26-82893

One Championship has added two new fights to One FC 26 �Valor of Champions� on...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84353-Mark-Striegl-Casey-Suire-Eugene-Toquero-Brianata-Rosadhi-Added-to-One-FC-26&goto=newpost

Edwin Dewees  Nick Diaz  Tadhg Steamfist Dixon Joe Doerksen  Chris Dolman

Weidman: "Not playing games", wants Belfort fight whether he's clean or not [video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAoq_ikebBA

On his dream opponent:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSeBFuwBUIE

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84444-Weidman-quot-Not-playing-games-quot-wants-Belfort-fight-whether-he-s-clean-or-not-video&goto=newpost

Forrest Griffin Tyson Griffin Karn Grigorian Karen Grigoryan Kendall Grove

UFC 186 Will Not Be Available On DISH Network

According to a press release on UFC.com, UFC 186 will not be available on DISH Network. According to the release, which you can read in full below, the UFC and DISH were were not able to reach an agreement. Going forward, unless a new deal is penned, pay per views will not be available to […]

The post UFC 186 Will Not Be Available On DISH Network appeared first on Fighters.com.

Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/22/ufc-186-will-available-dish-network/

Rashad Evans Urijah Faber Wagnney Fabiano Kevin Kimbo Slice Ferguson Paulo Filho

Manny Pacquiao Using Judah vs Mayweather Fight Video For Tips

Manny Pacquiao watched a lot of Judah vs Mayweather video footage. Will adjusted style and is focused on mistakes in fight camp.

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/manny-pacquiao-using-judah-vs-mayweather-fight-video-for-tips/

Dan Bobish Vagam Bodjukyan Kotetsu Boku  Tony Bonello Stephan Bonnar

ONE Championship to crown inaugural 115-pound male champ on May 22

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/one-championship-to-crown-inaugural-115-pound-male-champ-on-may-22

ONE Championship will crown its first 115-pound male champion on May 22, officials recently...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84493-ONE-Championship-to-crown-inaugural-115-pound-male-champ-on-May-22&goto=newpost

Gary Goodridge Gerard Gordeau Jonathan Goulet Wilson Gouveia Jason Grace

Conor McGregor signs sponsorship deal with Bud Light

Irish-born UFC superstar Conor McGregor has had quite a year.

First came a headlining performance of the night in January against Dennis Siver in Boston. Shortly thereafter the UFC announced that he would be getting his long-desired title shot against featherweight champion Jose Aldo on July 11 in Las Vegas at UFC 189.

Just last week McGregor created a mini-media firestorm when he mentioned that he would beat Floyd Mayweather in less than 30 seconds if they fought. And get this ? Mayweather actually took the time to respond, calling McGregor a ?joke? (for reference, ?Money? was once asked about UFC star Ronda Rousey before replying, "I don?t know who he is").

When he isn?t finishing his opponents in the Octagon or trolling future hall-of-fame boxers in the media, McGregor can be found in his signature suits, riling up fans and piling up paychecks.

The Conor McGregor train continued to roll Thursday night when the featherweight announced another addition to his growing bank account.

McGregor, who is also inked to an exclusive Reebok deal, has been known to enjoy a pint or two in his native Dublin. Now he finds himself in partnership with American brewer Anheuser-Busch.

No word from Guinness on how they could let this happen.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/conor-mcgregor-signs-sponsorship-deal-with-bud-light-160651206-mma.html

Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen 

Wrestling Gone Ratchet: Wrestler Named Blk Out & His Pimp Powers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPmRvxBYfnc

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84376-Wrestling-Gone-Ratchet-Wrestler-Named-Blk-Out-amp-His-Pimp-Powers!&goto=newpost

Takanori The Fireball Kid Gomi Akihiro Gono Gabriel Gonzaga Lyman Good Gary Goodridge

Zingano's cringe-worthy post-fight interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRxDguNMI7w

Damn Joe, back off.

Cow says moo
Dog says woof
Cat says FUCK

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84335-Zingano-s-cringe-worthy-post-fight-interview&goto=newpost

Martinsh Egle Eric Butterbean Esch Efrain Escudero Rashad Evans Urijah Faber

Teenage Mutant Pro-Wrestling Turtles?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPOxTCNFjFA&feature=youtu.be

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84348-Teenage-Mutant-Pro-Wrestling-Turtles&goto=newpost

Xavier Foupa Pokam Hermes Franca Rich Franklin Ian Freeman Don Frye

Hockey Fans

Exciting times in Edmonton.

What do ya think will happen now with the new GM and the superstar on the way?

Who gets traded out for the goalie and D men they need to bring in?

Chiarelli will...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84485-Hockey-Fans&goto=newpost

Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz Luke Cummo  Jeff Big Frog Curran Dai Shuanghai  Mac Danzig 

Michael Bisping's win over CB Dollaway keeps him in middleweight mix, for now...

Michael Bisping came into his UFC 186 fight on Saturday night against CB Dollaway determined to prove that he was more than just a gatekeeper for the UFC's middleweight division.

And after a hard fought unanimous decision victory over Dollaway, the 23-fight UFC veteran may finally be on his way to losing the "longest-tenured fighter to never fight for a championship" label.

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Prior to tonight's fight inside the Bell Centre in Montreal, Bisping was just 3-4 in his last seven fights and was coming off a loss to surging UFC contender Luke Rockhold. Consistency has been the name of the game in the 36-year-old's decade-long UFC career and Bisping knows he has more convincing to do if he ever wants to see gold in his future.

"Listen, I know more than anybody I've had my setbacks," said Bisping post-fight, "but trust me, I'm still working. I have the potential [and] believe you me, I'm going nowhere. I want this more than anyone. I will be champion one day.

It is hard reconciling with the fact that an up-and-down fighter like Bisping could ever reach promotional gold, but Saturday's performance undoubtedly showed the continued evolution of "The Count" ? something fans were first witness to in his mostly striking-heavy domination of stand-up wizard Cung Le in Aug. 2014.

On Saturday, Bisping showcased his takedown defense at the most opportune moments, to secure a very close decision win over Dollaway. Of course, there was the signature counter-punching and rangy jab from Bisping, but when the fight got tough, Bisping got tough ? most notably towards the end of round one when Dollaway unleashed a hellish left hook that floored Bisping. It was the same punch that Dollaway used to dispatch of TUF Brazil winner Cezar Ferreira in March 2014. Bisping fought off the oncoming storm that followed from his opponent and even managed a flurry of his own to end the round.Michael Bisping (R) lands a kick to the body of CB Dollaway. (AP)

The end of round two saw Dollaway earn a well-timed takedown to finish the round, but it came after plenty of big left hooks from Dollaway and counter shots from Bisping on the feet.

In the dwindling seconds of the third and final frame ? and after even more stand-up exchanges than in the round prior ? Dollaway went for another round-stealing takedown. This time Bisping was prepared, sprawling with textbook precision, turning Dollaway onto the mat and raining down punches. There was a scramble to the feet in the final 10 seconds with Bisping connecting on a solid hook on the feet to end the round.

It all added up to a (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) unanimous decision victory for brash Brit. After, Bisping continued to elaborate on the fight and give praise to Dollaway (sort of) after their entertaining scrap.

"CB Dollaway, he's tough man," he said. "Hell of a fight. I did think he would be easier, but this is the UFC and he's a top-10 guy."

"His standup was better than I thought it would be to be honest. He got me with a few good shots ? congratulations."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/michael-bisping-s-gritty-win-over-cb-dollaway-keeps-him-in-middleweight-mix--for-now---035734052-mma.html

Mac Danzig  Karen Darabedyan Viacheslav Datsik Marcus Davis  Tony DeSouza 

Yogi Oki-Doki Yoga Farm for kidz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cNf4kv_9QE

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84385-Yogi-Oki-Doki-Yoga-Farm-for-kidz&goto=newpost

Karen Grigoryan Kendall Grove Clay Guida Jason Guida Melvin Guillard

'Cyborg' finally under Zuffa umbrella, but Ronda Rousey fight is no guarantee

When female MMA powerhouse Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino made $90,000 in her last fight for the Invicta FC promotion back in February, many speculated that her paycheck was footed by the UFC.

It wasn't that the all-ladies promotion couldn't or wouldn't be able to dole out that sort of payday. It was just such a staggering lump sum for a promotion that, otherwise, had only paid out fractions comparatively to its other top stars in prior years.

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It turns out all the speculation was more than warranted, as news broke Wednesday that the feared Brazilian striker is officially a UFC employee.

And she has been for two months.

The news was first reported by Brazilian media outlet Globo and subsequently confirmed on "UFC Tonight."

"We want to let the world know that we want to make this fight," UFC president Dana White told "UFC Tonight" reporter Ariel Helwani. "Ronda wants this fight, everyone wants this fight to happen. But she needs to make 135 outside the UFC."

Justino (13-1-1) signed the deal with Zuffa before her last fight with Invicta in February. White said the plan is for her to fight for Invicta in July at 145 pounds. Then around the end of the year, she will make her first attempt at the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds. If she is successful in making the weight, a date with Rousey is all but assured.

Rousey is a phenom the likes of which MMA has never seen. Her last two fights were finished in a combined 30 seconds. She is an undefeated champ, movie star and a former Olympian. And seemingly ever since her UFC debut in February 2013, the name that has been synonymous with Rousey's rise has been Cyborg.

In August 2009, Cyborg retired Gina Carano in a Strikeforce fight on Showtime after bludgeoning her with a vicious first-round onslaught. Up until that point, Carano was an undefeated superstar with massive crossover appeal. A few months after the Justino beatdown, Carano starred in the Steven Soderberg directed film "Haywire," and her MMA career appeared to be finished.

The performance that Cyborg put on against Carano was about as effective of a statement as a fighter could hope for. Unfortunately, the dethroning of Carano wasn't enough for the UFC to create an entire division around Cyborg, like it did for Rousey. Whether it was Justino's failed drug test for the steroid stanozolol two years after the Carano win, or her inability to connect with the mainstream audience the way Rousey has, there have definitely been undertones of jealousy when Justino speaks about Rousey.

And speak she has. Everyone from Rousey's mother, to her coach, to her Hollywood friends ? any and all have become fair game in Justino's quest for a UFC career.

Rousey fights Brazilian Bethe Correia at UFC 190 on August 1 in Brazil. Currently, Correia is the seventh-ranked prospect in the bantamweight division. As of right now, Rousey is a 20-to-1 favorite, and with the way "Rowdy" has looked in her entire UFC career, that may be giving Correia too much credit.

The UFC is short on contenders for Rousey, and that's not going to be remedied anytime soon. The 'official' announcement that Justino has joined the UFC family is paramount, both in the growth of the sport overall, and the growth of women's MMA ? which if you are using Rousey's last PPV as an estimate (500,000-plus), is doing just fine.

That said, every division needs a true rivalry ? especially when dominance is the name of the game for a wrecking ball like Rousey. "Rowdy" had her first rivalry with fellow bantamweight fan-favorite Miesha Tate. But Tate got two chances and couldn't topple Rousey.

We may not know if Cyborg is competition for Rousey or if Rousey is competition for Cyborg. But now that the money has been put to the proverbial mouth, the whole MMA world can rejoice that it is one step closer to women's MMA's first, true superfight.

Assuming Cyborg can make the weight, of course.

"I don't want to speak about Cris Cyborg anymore," said White. "Let her make the weight. The ball is in her court."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/-cyborg--finally-under-zuffa-umbrella--but-ronda-rousey-fight-is-no-guarantee-021118228-mma.html

Mirko Cro Cop Filipović Luiz Buscapé Firmino Spencer Fisher Jon Fitch Kenny Florian

Tuesday 28 April 2015

Weidman Vs. Belfort is canceled

Weidman is injured. FUUUUCK. Another injury prone champion. Ronda Vs. Zingano is now the headliner.

Image: http://media.ufc.tv/photo_galleries/11/ufc162_11_weidman_vs_silva_047.jpg
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Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84203-Weidman-Vs-Belfort-is-canceled&goto=newpost

Clay Guida Jason Guida Melvin Guillard Cody Guinn Jorge Gurgel

Dude Catches A Beating After Starting A Fight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiMVyj1Sdq0

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84430-Dude-Catches-A-Beating-After-Starting-A-Fight!&goto=newpost

Mirko Cro Cop Filipović Luiz Buscapé Firmino Spencer Fisher Jon Fitch Kenny Florian

Alexander Gustafsson: 'I was really close to quitting' after KO loss to Anthony Johnson

Fans tend to focus on the winning side of mixed martial arts while the pain and suffering of the defeated is all too often forgotten about.

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UFC light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson recently spoke to Expressen.se about his shocking first-round knockout loss to Anthony Johnson in his hometown of Stockholm, Sweden, back in January. After having a few weeks to digest the devastating setback, Gustafsson made a shocking revelation: he almost quit the sport at 28.

?It has definitely been my most difficult period in life so far,? Gustafsson said. ?I thought about it. I was really close to quitting.?

It is rare to hear a fighter speak so candidly about his ongoing career swings just a few months removed from the event itself. The loss felt by Gustafsson was compounded by the fact that he was surrounded by friends and family, undoubtedly making the knockout that much more difficult to overcome.

?I do not care really [about] the title," Gustafsson said. "It was that it happened in front of my home crowd -- my cousins' cousins were in the place.?

?The Mauler? is coming off a two-week vacation and has a new opponent waiting in the shadows -- Brazilian bomber Glover Teixeira on June 20 in Germany. The scheduled matchup between two of the light heavyweight divison?s most dangerous contenders has Gustafsson primed for redemption.

?I did not show my potential,? he said. ?It went too fast. So, it feels good to get another chance. I know I can be the best in the world and I intend to show [that].?

And anyone questioning Gustafsson?s motivation after his recent admission better pump their breaks, because the UFC?s No. 2 light heavyweight contender still has his eyes set on a rematch with divisional kingpin Jon Jones in the near future.

?I have a new [gameplan] that made me very motivated,? he said. ?If I had not wanted to do this anymore, I [would have] stopped. But I want to continue. There is no doubt about it. No one is forcing me. I'm not doing this for money, but to be the best in the world.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/alexander-gustafsson---i-was-really-close-to-quitting--after-ko-loss-to-anthony-johnson-152611266-mma.html

Antoni Hardonk Dan Hardy Lee Hasdell Musse Hasselvall Daiki DJ taiki Hata

Judge throws out UFC suit, but it's far from a total defeat for MMA in New York

Zuffa, the company which owns the UFC, didn't come out on top in its lawsuit against the New York attorney general challenging the constitutionality of the state's law which bans professional mixed martial arts. But this might be a case in which the loser didn't exactly lose.

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New York is the only state in the country which bans professional mixed martial arts. Though amateur MMA and many unsanctioned illegal professional bouts are held in the state each year, the 1997 law, "The Live Professional MMA Ban," has been cited to prevent licensed promoters from holding sanctioned MMA fights in the state.

U.S. District Judge Kimba M. Wood did not rule on the merits of Zuffa's suit, writing that Zuffa did not have the proper legal standing to bring the action.

In her conclusion, though, she seemed to indicate she believed the law did not ban professional MMA in the state. Zuffa has not attempted stage a card in New York without getting the law overturned because the Attorney General's position is that it would be a crime to do so. Wood, however, seemed to indicate that she felt differently.

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, with women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)While ruling against Zuffa because it lacks standing, Wood wrote, "Plaintiffs, particularly Zuffa, may consider filing new vagueness claims based on events that occurred after this lawsuit commenced, including the [Office of the Attorney General?s] recent statements that the Ban prohibits sanctioned professional MMA (despite its plain language to the contrary). The Court advises Plaintiffs to weigh the merits of a new federal suit against those of a state declaratory judgment action, given that the latter ? unlike a federal decision on vagueness grounds ? could decisively settle disputes regarding the Ban?s scope."

During a Feb. 13, 2013, hearing on the New York Attorney General's motion to dismiss the case, Zuffa was arguing that it would face potential criminal prosecution if it attempted to promote a card in the state while "The Live Professional MMA Ban" was in place.

But a deputy district attorney said that Zuffa could stage an event by partnering with a licensed promoter who was specifically exempted by the law, such as a karate promoter. The attorney general's office� backtracked on that point later, but Wood took note of it and wrote about it in her decision Tuesday granting the summary judgment for the defendants.

"In briefing and argument related to its motions to dismiss the initial complaint and First Amended Complaint, the OAG suggested that Zuffa would be able to promote a professional MMA event sanctioned by one of the Ban?s exempt organizations," Wood wrote. "After Zuffa began planning such an event, however, the OAG reversed course and declared all sanctioned professional MMA illegal under the Ban"�

But because that comment came after the suit had already been filed, Zuffa couldn't rely upon it for the basis of finding the law unnecessarily vague. It is why, however, she suggested Zuffa consider another legal action making that argument.

The UFC is considering whether to appeal Wood's ruling or whether to file another lawsuit. But there is activity in the state legislature that may overturn the law and make the issue moot. A bill to legalize professional MMA has passed the New York state senate six years in a row, but it hasn't come to a vote in the state assembly. Powerful former speaker Sheldon Silver, who was indicted in February on federal corruption charges and resigned his post, prevented the bill from going to the floor for a vote.

Silver has been replaced as speaker by Carl Heastie, who is considered an MMA proponent.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/judge-throws-out-ufc-suit--but-it-s-far-from-a-total-defeat-for-mma-in-new-york-002312374.html

Marvin Eastman  Stav Crazy Bear Economou  Yves Edwards  Justin Eilers  Jon Olav Einemo

Alexander Gustafsson: 'I was really close to quitting' after KO loss to Anthony Johnson

Fans tend to focus on the winning side of mixed martial arts while the pain and suffering of the defeated is all too often forgotten about.

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UFC light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson recently spoke to Expressen.se about his shocking first-round knockout loss to Anthony Johnson in his hometown of Stockholm, Sweden, back in January. After having a few weeks to digest the devastating setback, Gustafsson made a shocking revelation: he almost quit the sport at 28.

?It has definitely been my most difficult period in life so far,? Gustafsson said. ?I thought about it. I was really close to quitting.?

It is rare to hear a fighter speak so candidly about his ongoing career swings just a few months removed from the event itself. The loss felt by Gustafsson was compounded by the fact that he was surrounded by friends and family, undoubtedly making the knockout that much more difficult to overcome.

?I do not care really [about] the title," Gustafsson said. "It was that it happened in front of my home crowd -- my cousins' cousins were in the place.?

?The Mauler? is coming off a two-week vacation and has a new opponent waiting in the shadows -- Brazilian bomber Glover Teixeira on June 20 in Germany. The scheduled matchup between two of the light heavyweight divison?s most dangerous contenders has Gustafsson primed for redemption.

?I did not show my potential,? he said. ?It went too fast. So, it feels good to get another chance. I know I can be the best in the world and I intend to show [that].?

And anyone questioning Gustafsson?s motivation after his recent admission better pump their breaks, because the UFC?s No. 2 light heavyweight contender still has his eyes set on a rematch with divisional kingpin Jon Jones in the near future.

?I have a new [gameplan] that made me very motivated,? he said. ?If I had not wanted to do this anymore, I [would have] stopped. But I want to continue. There is no doubt about it. No one is forcing me. I'm not doing this for money, but to be the best in the world.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/alexander-gustafsson---i-was-really-close-to-quitting--after-ko-loss-to-anthony-johnson-152611266-mma.html

Gabriel Gonzaga Lyman Good Gary Goodridge Gerard Gordeau Jonathan Goulet

Quinton Rampage Jackson vs Fabio Maldonado Fight Video UFC 186 Co-Main Event Bout

Quinton Rampage Jackson vs Fabio Maldonado Fight Video UFC 186 Co-Main Event Bout

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/quinton-rampage-jackson-vs-fabio-maldonado-fight-video-ufc-186-co-main-event-bout/

Don Barr Pat Barry  Vitor Belfort  Robert Berry David Bielkheden

Nelson broke hand against Overeem, Eyes fight with Barnett next

Image: https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/VOc5Mre1RWjXcDiJZbt9zh8DV_0=/0x0:3924x2616/783x522/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/45984728/usa-today-8446627.0.jpg

'Big Country' wasn't able...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84412-Nelson-broke-hand-against-Overeem-Eyes-fight-with-Barnett-next&goto=newpost

Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz

Rose Namajunas Faces Nina Ansaroff at UFC 187 on May 23

http://www.mmaweekly.com/rose-namajunas-faces-nina-ansaroff-at-ufc-187-on-may-23

The Ultimate Fighter 20 finalist Rose Namajunas will return to the octagon at UFC 187 on May 23 to take on Nina...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84320-Rose-Namajunas-Faces-Nina-Ansaroff-at-UFC-187-on-May-23&goto=newpost

Marcelo Brito  Rob Broughton  Mike Brown  Junie Browning Paul Buentello 

Maywether using $25K mouthpieces with Diamonds & $100 bills in them

Floyd 'Money' Mayweather will in fact have real money in his mouth when he faces Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd. The 38-year-old had custom mouth pieces made for his upcoming mega-fight and each of them...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84443-Maywether-using-25K-mouthpieces-with-Diamonds-amp-100-bills-in-them&goto=newpost

Fedor Emelianenko Yasubey Enomoto Mark Epstein Tom Big Cat Erickson Martinsh Egle

Weidman: "Not playing games", wants Belfort fight whether he's clean or not [video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAoq_ikebBA

On his dream opponent:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSeBFuwBUIE

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84444-Weidman-quot-Not-playing-games-quot-wants-Belfort-fight-whether-he-s-clean-or-not-video&goto=newpost

Patrick The Predator Côté  Randy The Natural Couture  Dan Cramer Alberto Crane Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz

Vince Russo Shoots On Triple H Comments About Joanie "Chyna" Laurer/Hall of Fame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we2z46HwOJ4#t=334

*ninja note - I actually respect Russo more after watching this. He is really defending her in a real and honest manner. *

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84246-Vince-Russo-Shoots-On-Triple-H-Comments-About-Joanie-quot-Chyna-quot-Laurer-Hall-of-Fame&goto=newpost

Steve The Snake Claveau  Rich No Love Clementi  Mark The Hammer Coleman Wes Soldier Combs  Ray Cooper 

Exclusive: MMA Legend Fedor Emelianenko on God, Dana White, and Vladimir Putin

http://www.breitbart.com/video/2015/03/05/mma-legend-fedor-emelianenko-live-every-day-according-to-gods-commandments/

^^^click the link for the full video
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�The organization must first learn to...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84349-Exclusive-MMA-Legend-Fedor-Emelianenko-on-God-Dana-White-and-Vladimir-Putin&goto=newpost

Josh Hendricks Ed Herman Heath Herring Branden Lee Hinkle Tank Abbott

Video: Tim Kennedy's excitement for Vitor Belfort vs. Chris Weidman dropping like 'The Phenom's' testosterone levels

Source: http://www.mmamania.com/2015/4/28/8503787/video-tim-kennedy-interest-vitor-belfort-vs-chris-weidman-dropping-like-phenom-trt-levels-mma

Patrick The Predator Côté  Randy The Natural Couture  Dan Cramer Alberto Crane Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz

Johny Hendricks one step closer to title shot after dominating Matt Brown

Almost one year to the day since winning the welterweight championship at UFC 171, Johny Hendricks returned to the American Airlines Center on Saturday night at UFC 185 in Dallas with his sights set on earning another title shot for a belt he still can?t fully grasp how he lost.

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Following a dominant unanimous victory against gritty welterweight stalwart Matt ?The Immortal? Brown, Hendricks might get his wish later this year.

The opening frame set the pace for the rest of the fight. Hendricks bullied Brown with looping hooks and precision cage control. When Brown looked to tie up or use some of his submission skills, Hendricks powered out of the attempts and landed punishing offense of his own.

By the middle of the fight, Hendricks landed his lead left at will. It was a resilient display by the former All-American collegiate wrestler, who has made quite the name for himself as a power puncher (Hendricks is a three-time KO of the Night recipient).

His big left hook paved the way for takedowns ? and the 31-year-old landed them at will. Hendricks landed nine takedowns in total, compared to Brown?s zero, according to FightMetric.

Post-fight, however, Hendricks was more than a little displeased with his performance. But leave it to a hospitable Texas crowd to cheer its hometown boy up:

?This is why I love Texas, right here!? yelled Hendricks after initially shaking his head when Joe Rogan stepped up.

?That wasn?t a good fight,? continued Hendricks. ?I just can?t figure it out, man. I?m going out there, I?m starting strong, but, hell, I just can?t finish.?

Rogan assured him that the fight was more than entertaining.

?Yeah, but I want perfect.?

The welterweight title is on the line when Robbie Lawler meets Canadian challenger Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 on July 11. And after a nice rest, Hendricks made it clear that he has dibbs on ?his? title.

?Whoever wins out of those two -- I don?t care -- I want one of ?em. I don?t care,? Hendricks said. ?And I?m gonna win. I got six months and that?ll be the best Johny Hendricks you?ve ever seen.?

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/johny-hendricks-one-step-closer-to-title-shot-after-dominant-win-over-matt-brown-045330577.html

Tony DeSouza  Edwin Dewees  Nick Diaz  Tadhg Steamfist Dixon Joe Doerksen 

RUMOR ***** IS jones out of ufc 187

Im hesring news will break soon...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/202122-rumor-jones-out-ufc-187-a.html

Vagam Bodjukyan Kotetsu Boku  Tony Bonello Stephan Bonnar Lorenzo Borgomeo 

Cro Cop talks about time he Choked out Werdum [video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9Ocv3OhPY

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84464-Cro-Cop-talks-about-time-he-Choked-out-Werdum-video&goto=newpost

Efrain Escudero Rashad Evans Urijah Faber Wagnney Fabiano Kevin Kimbo Slice Ferguson

The Ultimate Fighter: ATT vs. Blackzilians ? All New Wednesday!

Source: http://mmasportsreport.com/8032/the-ultimate-fighter-att-vs-blackzilians-all-new-wednesday

Luciano Azevedo  Ba Te er  Ryan Bader  Siyar Bahadurzada Bao Ligao 

Bellator MMA: Tonight - October 24th on Spike TV - Emanuel Newton vs Linton Vassell - Videos

Tonight, October 24, 2014 - Emanuel Newton makes his 2nd title defense against Linton Vassell. Plus, Bobby Lashley returns to face Karl Ethrington & more! Full Fight Card: http://bit.ly/1y8z1SI

Source: http://mmalice.com/videos/bellator-mma-tonight-october-24th-on-spike-tv-emanuel-newton-vs-linton-vassell-video_yk1zatsz.html

Rich Franklin Ian Freeman Don Frye Tony Fryklund Kazuyuki Fujita

Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis Fight Video UFC 186 Highlights

Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis Fight Video UFC 186 Highlights

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/sarah-kaufman-vs-alexis-davis-fight-video-ufc-186-highlights/

Spencer Fisher Jon Fitch Kenny Florian Jesse Forbes Xavier Foupa Pokam

Nate Diaz returns to welterweight, meets Matt Brown on stacked UFC 189 in Las Vegas

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/nate-diaz-returns-to-welterweight-meets-matt-brown-on-stacked-ufc-189-in-las-vegas

For the first time since 2011, Nate Diaz will fight at welterweight.

Diaz (17-10...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84451-Nate-Diaz-returns-to-welterweight-meets-Matt-Brown-on-stacked-UFC-189-in-Las-Vegas&goto=newpost

Mike Brown  Junie Browning Paul Buentello  Josh Burkman  Mikey Burnett 

Hobbits pwn Mountain Biking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4_YeAP9lac

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84325-Hobbits-pwn-Mountain-Biking&goto=newpost

David Baron  Phil Baroni Don Barr Pat Barry  Vitor Belfort 

Jon Jones Turns Himself In For Felony Hit And Run, Posts $2,500 Bail

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has turned himself in and has already been released from custody. As reported on fighters.com, Jones was involved in a car accident that left a pregnant woman with a broken wrist and broken arm,�has since been charged with felony hit and run. The police report said he fled from […]

The post Jon Jones Turns Himself In For Felony Hit And Run, Posts $2,500 Bail appeared first on Fighters.com.

Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/28/jon-jones-turns-felony-hit-run-posts-2500-bail/

Kazuyuki Fujita Masakatsu Funaki Zelg Benkei Galesić Mauro Galvao Arman Gambaryan

For Ronda Rousey, 14 seconds is nice, but not a personal record

Ronda Rousey won her last fight in just 14 seconds, successfully defending her UFC women's bantamweight title against previously unbeaten Cat Zingano by catching Zingano in an arm bar.

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The fight before that, she needed just 16 seconds to best Alexis Davis at UFC 175.

Rousey has become the talk of the sports world because of her dominance. On Monday, former New York Mets general manager Steve Phillips and� 1996 National League Rookie of the Year Todd Hollandsworth mentioned her on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, and they joked about which baseball player they could find who could hang with Rousey in a fight.

On "WWE Raw" on Monday, just two days after Rousey's incredible victory over Zingano at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Paul Heyman was doing a promo for ex-UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar's match at WrestleMania against Roman Reigns that is set for later this month.

Heyman told Reigns, "Brock Lesnar [might] simply Ronda Rousey your ass."

She's been so dominant there has even been crazy talk of her fighting a man. But such quick wins are nothing new to Rousey. When she was 14 and competing in judo, she defeated an opponent in just four seconds using an Ippon, or perfect throw.

The entire video is below. And while it's not of the greatest quality, it's obvious that Rousey was just as dominant as a young girl as she is now. She also has the giddy celebration that she still uses in the UFC.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/for-ronda-rousey--14-seconds-is-nice--but-it-s-hardly-a-personal-record-195046861.html

Wes Soldier Combs  Ray Cooper  Kit Cope  Wesley Cabbage Correira  Patrick The Predator Côté 

Dude Catches A Beating After Starting A Fight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiMVyj1Sdq0

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84430-Dude-Catches-A-Beating-After-Starting-A-Fight!&goto=newpost

Urijah Faber Wagnney Fabiano Kevin Kimbo Slice Ferguson Paulo Filho Mirko Cro Cop Filipović

Monday 27 April 2015

Silva tests positive for TWO steroids, Diaz ("reportedly")for marijuana.

Well I never.

Image: http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/3/0/1/k/w/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.301ku.png/1404049380247.jpg
...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84223-Silva-tests-positive-for-TWO-steroids-Diaz-(-quot-reportedly-quot-)for-marijuana&goto=newpost

Edgar Garcia Leonard Garcia Andrew Gardner Tiki Ghosn Dennis George

Demetrious Johnson manhandles Kyoji Horiguchi

More... (http://www.ufc.com/news/ESPN-demetrious-johnson-manhandles-horiguchi)

MONTREAL -- If we didn't know any better, we might accuse UFC...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc-news-events/202162-demetrious-johnson-manhandles-kyoji-horiguchi.html

Karn Grigorian Karen Grigoryan Kendall Grove Clay Guida Jason Guida

UFC Fight Night 70: Bouts Announced For Brazilian Card

The finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 will take place at UFC Fight Night 70, as Erick Silva meets Rick Story and Lorenz Larkin takes on Santiago Ponzinibbio. Set for June 27, the event will go down from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Both the lightweight and bantamweight TUF: Brazil 4 finals are expected to go […]

The post UFC Fight Night 70: Bouts Announced For Brazilian Card appeared first on MMA Convert.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmaconvert/~3/1nLsx_6eEcA/

Masakatsu Funaki Zelg Benkei Galesić Mauro Galvao Arman Gambaryan Manvel Gamburyan

One FC Drops �Fighting� From Its Name, Will Now Be Known As One Championship

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/One-FC-Drops-Fighting-From-Its-Name-Will-Now-Be-Known-As-One-Championship-81071

Since launching in 2011, the largest mixed martial arts organization in Asia has...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84201-One-FC-Drops-�Fighting�-From-Its-Name-Will-Now-Be-Known-As-One-Championship&goto=newpost

Luiz Cane  Dos Caras Jr   Phil Cardella Roan Jucao Carneiro Shane The Engineer Carwin 

Conor McGregor: I would beat Floyd Mayweather in less than 30 seconds

You can say a lot of things about boxing?s pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather. One thing you cannot say, however, is that he lacks confidence.

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So, then, perhaps when UFC featherweight contender Conor McGregor said this week that he would ?kill? Mayweather in less than thirty seconds, maybe ?Money? would appreciate the blinding braggadocio.

?I don?t look at a man who?s an expert in one area as a specialist. I look at him as a rookie in ten other areas,? McGregor said in an interview with Esquire. ?If you can box, what happens if I grab hold of your legs? If you put me face-to-face with Floyd Mayweather?pound-for-pound boxing?s best?if I fought Floyd, I would kill him in less than 30 seconds. It would take me less than 30 seconds to wrap around him like a boa constrictor and strangle him.?Conor McGregor plays to the crowd during a UFC press event. (Getty)

Hyperbole? Maybe.

Entertaining? Always.

Both McGregor and Mayweather have a penchant for slinging around grandiose statements. The only difference is, Mayweather has been a professional boxer since 1996, carries an Olympic pedigree, and is undefeated in 47 fights. McGregor, well, he?s fighting for his very first title this summer at UFC 189 in July against one of MMA?s pound-for-pound kings, Jose Aldo. This goes without mentioning that we are talking about two completely different sports, here.

That said, McGregor has seen a meteoric rise in MMA because of his mouth and his impressive ability inside the cage. People thought McGregor was insane when he said that ? after only two UFC wins ? he would be fighting Aldo by the end of 2015. Yet, here we stand.

McGregor-Mayweather will never happen. But leave it to the astute Irishman to drum up publicity for himself by throwing out Mayweather's name two weeks before the biggest fight in boxing history. Mayweather meets Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/conor-mcgregor--i-would-beat-floyd-mayweather-in-less-than-30-seconds-210630833-mma.html

Karen Grigoryan Kendall Grove Clay Guida Jason Guida Melvin Guillard

Kenny Florian: Jon Jones should be pulled from UFC 187, stripped of world title and seek treatment

Source: http://www.mmamania.com/2015/4/27/8505867/kenny-florian-on-jon-jones-he-should-not-be-allowed-to-fight-at-ufc-187-stripped-of-title

Tyson Griffin Karn Grigorian Karen Grigoryan Kendall Grove Clay Guida

UFC President Dana White to be credentialed media member for 'Mayweather vs. Pacquiao'

Source: http://www.mmamania.com/2015/4/27/8504075/ufc-dana-white-to-be-credentialed-media-member-mayweather-vs-pacquiao-boxing-mma

Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger 

McGregor snatches Aldo's belt at Dublin press conference [video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuytDr5Mc2A

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84428-McGregor-snatches-Aldo-s-belt-at-Dublin-press-conference-video&goto=newpost

Edgar Garcia Leonard Garcia Andrew Gardner Tiki Ghosn Dennis George

Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis Fight Video UFC 186 Highlights

Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis Fight Video UFC 186 Highlights

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/sarah-kaufman-vs-alexis-davis-fight-video-ufc-186-highlights/

Lyman Good Gary Goodridge Gerard Gordeau

Completely And Totally Agree with This Guy: Joey Diaz on Current UFC and McGregor

http://youtu.be/-2l1TAyF2NY

Discuss

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84259-Completely-And-Totally-Agree-with-This-Guy-Joey-Diaz-on-Current-UFC-and-McGregor&goto=newpost

Ryan Bader  Siyar Bahadurzada Bao Ligao  Josh Barnett  David Baron 

John Wayne Parr Blessed with Venom documentary

Take some time to watch this documentary. Shows how Parr came up as a teenager through the ranks, his training in Thailand and much more.

Made me remember my first Muay Thai school in Redwood...

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?84354-John-Wayne-Parr-Blessed-with-Venom-documentary&goto=newpost

Gerard Gordeau Jonathan Goulet Wilson Gouveia Jason Grace Crosley Gracie

Shinya Aoki to Defend Lightweight Title Against Koji Ando at �ONE: Warrior�s Quest�

http://www.mmaweekly.com/shinya-aoki-to-defend-lightweight-title-against-koji-ando-at-one-warriors-quest

Shinya Aoki is set to make the second defense of his ONE Championship lightweight title...

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UFC 186: Randa Markos Makes A Statement

Randa Markos remembered her accomplishments against Aisling Daly during their time together on The Ultimate Fighter 20, using that to her advantage at UFC 186 Saturday night. Markos pushed her record to 5-2 with a decision win over Daly, keeping her spot in the UFC’s ever-developing strawweight division. “I caught her with that move (hip […]

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Complete UFC 186 ?Johnson Vs. Horiguchi? Coverage

Welcome to FightLine’s live coverage of UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi. Tonight’s card comes to us from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The prelims air on UFC Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1, while the main card is set for pay-per-view. In the main event, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson defends his title […]

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UFC 186 unavailable to Dish Network subscribers after contract talks break down

The road to UFC 186 just keeps getting stranger and stranger.

First, the main event between bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw and Renan Barao was postponed due to injury. Then, there was the well-documented tug-of-war between the UFC and Bellator over Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson's involvement in the co-main event. Now, on Wednesday, the UFC has announced that Dish Network and the Las Vegas-based MMA promotion have been unsuccessful in coming to terms on a distribution deal. Therefore, Dish Network subscribers won't be able to purchase UFC 186.Dish subscribers wanting to watch Demetrious Johnson defend his title Saturday are out of luck.

The UFC issued the following statement to its fans via their website.

"Due to contractual issues, DISH Network will not be offering UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi on Pay-Per-View this Saturday. While all other providers in the U.S. have come to an agreement on renewal terms, DISH Network has elected not to renew its distribution agreement with UFC. We have enjoyed a strong and productive relationship with DISH over the years, and while we?re disappointed with their decision, we are confident that our fans will be able to enjoy this weekend?s card through several other viewing options that you can read more about by clicking here. We remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached with DISH in the near future, but remain committed to ensuring that all fans have continued access to UFC events through multiple distribution options."

It is fairly commonplace in the television world for providers to negotiate over terms. Viewers often lose their favorite shows when corporations essentially use them as leverage to negotiate better terms for certain channels.

MMA fans needn?t worry too much though; issues like this are usually resolved in due time. However, those wanting to watch this Saturday's fights will have to change service providers or take the UFC's advice and phone a friend.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-186-unavailable-to-dish-network-subscribers-after-contract-talks-break-down-023452155-mma.html

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