January 2011
36 posts
UFC Leaders - Significant Strikes Landed
UFC Leaders - Significant Strikes Landed The third in our series going through the categories on our UFC Official Records page, this post deals with the record holders for the highest volume of significant strikes landed. What: This volume or “counting” stat is one of the...
Will any Fathead have more stains than this one?
While it’s far from Arianny best picture, I’m sure some kids will be “tearing it up” on this fathead. Only if they had one of these of Bo Derek when I was younger via mmacrypt.com Posted via email from MMACrypt.com | Comment »
UFC Leaders - Significant Strikes Landed
UFC Leaders - Significant Strikes Landed The third in our series going through the categories on our UFC Official Records page, this post deals with the record holders for the highest volume of significant strikes landed. What: This volume or “counting” stat is one of the higher-profile records in MMA. It simply asks the...
Brock Lesnar Interview, talks doing TUF, Cain and...
Brock Lesnar Interview, talks doing TUF, Cain and coaching: Part 1 via mmacrypt.com Posted via email from MMACrypt.com | Comment »
UFN 23 heavyweight Pat Barry: Some people are just...
KILLEEN, Texas – UFC heavyweight Pat Barry (6-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) can tell you all about emotion. From rags to riches after dual “Fight Night” bonuses at UFC 104, to a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of his idol, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, at UFC 115, Barry always has been an open book to his fans. Barry once again was riding high after a UFC Fight Night 23 win on...
UFN 23 heavyweight Pat Barry: Some people are just...
UFN 23 heavyweight Pat Barry: Some people are just going to hate your guts KILLEEN, Texas – UFC heavyweight Pat Barry (6-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) can tell you all about emotion. From rags to riches after dual “Fight Night” bonuses at UFC 104, to a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of his idol, Mirko...
Enson Inoue: Impossible to run a big MMA promotion...
Enson Inoue: Impossible to run a big MMA promotion in Japan without Yakuza 4 hours ago | TABLE.RatingSite TD { WIDTH: 110px} From: Enson Yamato Inoue Hello everyone it’s Enson Inoue. I had a successful return to the ring last April and am currently in the process of writing a book —ENSON ON JMMA TODAY— lastcall - Enson, How do you think Kid will do in the...
Jon Fitch Warns BJ Penn About His Cardio and Gas...
Jon Fitch Warns BJ Penn About His Cardio and Gas Tank “I’m extremely hard to finish and I have a huge gas tank and historically that’s a big problem for B.J. Penn. If he doesn’t have the cardio to keep up with my pace, there’s no way he’s going to last.” ...
Wanderlei Silva has no desire to play Brian...
Wanderlei Silva has no desire to play Brian Stann’s villain KILLEEN, Texas – For aspiring UFC middleweight contenders, it’s almost become standard operating procedure. First, win a fight. Second, call out MMA legend Wanderlei Silva. Earlier this month, Brian Stann...
UFC 'Lasts'
UFC ‘Lasts’ (The last time Big Daddy got paid on time and in full.) By Cage Potato contributor Chris Colemon Only 17 years removed from its inaugural bout, the UFC is just now exiting its awkward teen years and developing into a suave, sophisticated adult. After an extended bout of growing pains that at times threatened the sport’s very existence, MMA is finally coming into...
Maybe, just maybe the gayest Fedor video to date.
Maybe, just maybe the gayest Fedor video to date. via mmacrypt.com Posted via email from MMACrypt.com | Comment »
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Event Pool
Event Pool XV - UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Date: January 22, 2011 Location: Kileen, Texas Venue: Fort Hood Broadcast: Live on Spike TV Broadcast Time: 9:00 PM ET We are betting all the fights from this point on. Main Card: Lightweight Bout: Evan Dunham (11-1-0) vs. Melvin Guillard...
Cesar Gracie: 'Greg Jackson is not one of the...
Cesar Gracie on Nick Diaz-Mayhem Miller, Greg Jackson and Batista 1/19/2011 4:27 PM ET By Mike Chiappetta Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz is about 10 days from his title defense against Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos. If most fans had their way, Diaz would be fighting Jason “Mayhem” Miller that night. The rivalry between Diaz and Miller...
Dana White would love to see Anderson Silva go to...
“I’d love to see [Anderson Silva] go to 205. I’ll tell you what, you want your challenge? You’ll get challenged at 205-pounds from number one all the way down to number twelve. I mean that division is so stacked with so much talent and I don’t disagree with you, I would love to see him [make that move]. It would have been great to see him go to 205 three years...
Antonio Silva: "Fedor's main weakness is on the...
“I am very happy to be fighting Fedor, who people still consider the No. 1 heavyweight in the world. Fedor is a legend and to be a legend you have to beat a legend. And I’m ready to be the best heavyweight in the world. Fedor is the best so this is the top of the food chain. For me, this is the final and I will give it all I have to make this happen. This is my dream and I’m...
UFC Fighter Daniel “Ninja” Roberts: Facing the...
“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.”—Joan Didion Anyone who is a parent can attest to the fact that it’s a job in this life that never seems to get any easier. Raising a child is the single most important responsibility that any person can take on. The moment that your child comes into this world, is...
10 Things Brock Lesnar Brings to the Table as a...
10 Things Brock Lesnar Brings to the Table as a TUF Coach (Now smile and tell everyone I’m the TUF coach and that it was an easy decision to make.) By Cage Potato contributor Jason Moles The second Dana White announced that Brock Lesnar would be taking the reins of one of next season’s The Ultimate Fighter teams, it seems that everyone with a keyboard immediately began...
Big Nog: I always wanted to fight Brock Lesnar
18/01/2011 12:26 Nogueira: “I’ve fought the best, but I have much more to show you” By Glaucia Arakaki Photo Eduardo Ferreira Former UFC and Pride heavyweight champion, Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira is focused on the recovery process of his injuries and is already planning a possible return on UFC Rio. On an exclusive interview given to TATAME, the black belt talked about the...
MMA Crypt Prediction Contest 27 - UFC Fight for...
MMA Crypt Prediction Contest 27 - UFC Fight for the Troops 2 UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Live, January 22nd on Spike TV From Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas Main Card: Lightweight Bout: Evan Dunham (11-1-0) vs. Melvin Guillard...
Brock Lesnar: Why He Will Be the Worst Coach in...
Brock Lesnar: Why He Will Be the Worst Coach in The Ultimate Fighter History Since its creation, The Ultimate Fighter series has been an important part of the UFC hype machine—and now it just got much bigger with the announcement that the sport’s biggest draw, Brock Lesnar, would be coaching against...
Is Felice Herrig the next Gina Carano?
Is Felice Herrig the next Gina Carano? via mmacrypt.com Posted via email from MMACrypt.com | Comment »
Dave Meltzer: Scott Coker should kick out Josh...
Dave Meltzer: Scott Coker should kick out Josh Barnett of Strikeforce tournament Dave Meltzer: Scott Coker should kick out Josh Barnett of Strikeforce tournament By Zach Arnold | January 13, 2011 There’s a lot of new layers being added to the Josh Barnett situation with Strikeforce. He’s...
It's Official: Strikeforce is Just Making This...
It’s Official: Strikeforce is Just Making This Sh*t Up as It Goes It’s Official: Strikeforce is Just Making This Sh*t Up as It Goes (“I’m thinking of a number between 1-20. First person to guess it gets to be Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix champion. No shit, we’ll give...
Brock Lesnar’s True Character Will Be Revealed as...
Brock Lesnar’s True Character Will Be Revealed as a TUF Coach “You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”—James D. Miles Anyone who has been following the UFC long enough, can’t deny that they have watched The Ultimate Fighter (TUF)...
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
Live, February 5th on Pay-Per-View From the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Main Card: UFC Middleweight Championship Bout: Anderson Silva (c) (27-4-0) vs. Vitor Belfort (19-8-0) Light Heavyweight Bout: Rich Franklin (28-5-0) vs. Forrest Griffin (17-6-0) Light Heavyweight...
Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos to coach TUF
Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos to coach TUF The big men of mixed martial arts are back on The Ultimate Fighter, but this time, they will be coaching, not competing. UFC President Dana White announced today that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and number one contender Junior dos Santos will...
Dos Santos to Fight for UFC Interim Heavyweight...
Dos Santos to Fight for UFC Interim Heavyweight Strap; But against who??? (“Blackhouse Brazilian Iced Tea? Those foolish MMA fans will buy anything.”) While on Larry Pepe’s Pro MMA Radio show yesterday, Yahoo! Sports MMA writer Kevin Iole threw out a crumb likely fed to...
Pat Miletich makes himself look like a complete...
Pat Miletich makes himself look like a complete idiot last night on Showtime. Pat Miletich Should Tone Down the Shilling on Showtime Pat Miletich is the best broadcaster in mixed martial arts at recognizing the action in the cage and explaining it in a way that’s accessible to fans. There’s...
Jason MacDonald vs. Ryan Jensen Tapped for UFC 129
Jason MacDonald vs. Ryan Jensen Tapped for UFC 129 Jason (The Athlete) MacDonald will make his return to the Octagon at UFC 129 in Toronto, taking on Ryan Jensen on April 30, sportsnet.ca has learned. Sources told sportsnet.ca that both parties have agreed and contracts should be signed by Saturday...
Replacement Mike Brown steps in to meet Rani Yahya...
Replacement Mike Brown steps in to meet Rani Yahya at UFC Fight Night 23 Former World Extreme Cagefighting champion Mike Brown is itching to redeem himself. Not more than a week after suffering a split-decision loss to Diego Nunes this past Saturday at UFC 125, Brown (24-7 MMA, 0-2 UFC) has volunteered...
Bas Rutten breaks down Mirko Cro Cop vs. Brendan...
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (27-8-2) Loss Frank Mir - KO (Knee) UFC 119 Win Patrick Barry - Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) UFC 115 Win Anthony Perosh - TKO (Doctor Stoppage) UFC 110Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub (7-1) Win Gabriel Gonzaga - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 121 Win Chris Tuchscherer - TKO (Punches) UFC 116 Win Chase Gormley - TKO (Punches) UFC Versus 1 via...
Has Strikeforce Outsmarted the UFC in Heavyweight...
Has Strikeforce Outsmarted the UFC in Heavyweight Talent Acquisition? Has Strikeforce Outsmarted the UFC in Heavyweight Talent Acquisition? by Leland Roling on Jan 7, 2011 10:00 AM EST in MMA Editorial Daniel Cormier is one of the few prospects in the world who could have an impact at the...
Nate Marquardt vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama Set for UFC...
Nate Marquardt vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama Set for UFC 128 in New Jersey With Chael Sonnen out of the picture for the time being, Yoshihiro Akiyama will remain on the UFC 128 fight card and will now face Nate Marquardt in a middleweight match-up on the New Jersey show set for March 19. The fight was...
Quinton Rampage Jackson vs. Thiago Silva Slated...
Quinton Rampage Jackson vs. Thiago Silva Slated for UFC 130 on May 28 After scoring a dominant win over Brandon Vera last Saturday at UFC 125, Thiago Silva is expected to face former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in a featured bout at UFC 130 on May 28 in Las Vegas, according to...
UFC 129 Georges St-Pierre vs Jake Shields:...
UFC 129 Georges St-Pierre vs Jake Shields: Announcement and Analysis Earlier today, it was announced that Georges St-Pierre and Jake Shields are under serious consideration to fight each in other in the main event of UFC 129, which is being held on April 30, 2011 at the Rogers Centre...
“jacare” wants to get “ruthless”
“jacare” wants to get “ruthless” STRIKEFORCE Middleweight Champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has garnered a reputation as one of the top submission fighters in MMA today. In his most recent bout, he exhibited his improved conditioning and an evolving striking game to grab the vacant world title belt in a matchup with Tim Kennedy. ...