Bellows has a gnarly new video from Euro ripper Mika Edin called Our Most Turquoise Friend.
Samstag, 31. März 2012
Court McGee vs. Nick Ring Rematch Added to UFC 149
With the UFC making its way to Calgary for the first time, UFC 149 is starting to see its first few official matchups for the event, as hometown middleweight Nick Ring will once again take on Court McGee, along with Bryan Caraway taking on Mitch Gagnon. Both matchups are expected to take place on the preliminary card for the event that takes place on July 21st from the Scotiabank Saddledome in downtown Calgary.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28042/court-mcgee-vs-nick-ring-rematch-added-to-ufc-149/
Stormy days after new year
Are the winters wamer nowadays? It was an awesome start in the new season. Just returned from new year´s celebration and the storm Andrea fully kicked in at Lake Neusiedl. I only sailed on 5,6 or 7,0 and used most of the days my smallest iSonic with 87 liters. We saw 5 great days out [...]
Source: http://www.chrispressler.com/?p=1717
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Mo Lawal apologizes for tweet about Nevada commissioner
On "No Holds Barred" radio and later in a video with CSN Bay Area, Mo Lawal apologized to Nevada Athletic Commissioner Pat Lundvall for calling her a slur for women on his Twitter account.
"I was out of line for calling the woman the 'b' word and I was wrong for that," Lawal told CSN California. "I was kind of mad about the comments, I was offended by the comments made towards me and I was out of line. I was too emotional. I apologize for that. With that being said, I still feel that I was offended, but I'm in the wrong for what I said."
Lawal has not changed his stance on Lundvall's tone towards him. In the end, it does not matter if anyone else but Lawal found her questioning racist, because it was directed at Lawal. Based on his experiences in his life, he found it to be racist and was offended, and he has a right to feel that way. Lashing out against Lundvall with that language wasn't the best move, which is why he apologized.
Apologizing was a smart thing for Lawal to do because he can now move on from this incident. It won't continue to hang over his head as he continues to rehabilitate from knee surgery and a life-threatening staph infection.
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Freitag, 30. März 2012
Travis Ehrlund in Spread The Good
Just came across Travis Ehrlund's part from Spread The Good. Dude is gnarly.
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Friday night talkback thread: Bellator and two TUFs
Another Friday night means more live fights on basic cable for your enjoyment. On MTV2, Bellator 62 will feature the opening round of the lightweight tournament. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire will take on Lloyd Woodard and his awesome mustache, J.J. Ambrose will fight Brent Weedman, Olympian Rick Hawn faces off with Ricardo Tirloni and Thiago Michel will fight Rene Nazare. They are all hoping to win the tournament to get a shot at Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler.
On "The Ultimate Fighter," Justin Lawrence will fight Cristiano Marcello in a battle of two highly-touted fighters. Tune into FX for the live fight.
This weekend, fight fans can also tune into the debut of the Brazilian version of "The Ultimate Fighter." The show will stream online at Br.TUF.tv at midnight ET.
Use this post to talk about the weekend's MMA happenings, or go to Cagewriter's Facebook and Twitter page.
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Nick Diaz’s attorney doesn’t take kindly to calling his client a liar
Nick Diaz's disciplinary hearing in front of the Nevada Athletic Commission for allegedly failing a post-fight drug screen after his loss to Carlos Condit on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas at UFC 143 figures to be a doozy.
The hearing isn't scheduled yet, though it's expected to be sometime next month. If things remain as contentious as they have been between Diaz's attorney Ross Goodman and the commission this week, tickets are going to be harder to come by than those for the Final Four.
Goodman has taken an aggressive stance and asserts that Diaz has not tested positive for a banned substance. Goodman argues that Diaz did not test positive for Delta-9-THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, but rather for marijuana metabolites. Those metabolites are an inactive ingredient in marijuana and are not on the World Anti Doping Agency's banned list that Nevada uses, Goodman said.
Goodman is clearly going to fight the case bitterly, and on Thursday, he railed against statements made by the public information officer for the Nevada attorney general's office.
Yahoo! Sports on Monday and Tuesday reached out to Christopher Eccles, the Nevada deputy attorney general who represents the athletic commission, seeking comment on points Goodman raised. Under a new policy instituted by attorney general Catherine Cortez Masto, however, her deputies are not allowed to speak to the media as they have in the past.
As a result, public information officer Jennifer M. Lopez returned the call for Eccles and later released a statement. Via email, Lopez said, "Not only did Nick Diaz violate the law by testing positive for marijuana metabolites, but he also lied to the Commission on his Pre-Fight Questionnaire when he swore that he had not used any prescribed medications in two weeks before the fight."
It is unusual for a spokesperson for an attorney general's office to call a person who will soon have a hearing in front of a state regulatory agency a liar.
Her statement probably wouldn't have been given much notice, though, had she said Diaz must have been mistaken when he checked no to a question asking if he'd taken any prescription medications in the preceding two weeks prior to the Feb. 3 weigh-in.
But saying outright that Diaz lied put Goodman even more in attack mode. He came out swinging on Thursday and insisted that Diaz did not lie when he checked no when he said he had not taken any prescription medications in the preceding two weeks.
The Nevada law that deals with medical marijuana doesn't regard it as a prescription drug. No doctor is able to prescribe it because it is a controlled substance.
Chapter 453A.210 of the Nevada Revised Statutes lays out the requirements to obtain a registry card for medical marijuana. To get the card, patients must comply with the following regulations:
(1) The person has been diagnosed with a chronic or debilitating medical condition;
(2) The medical use of marijuana may mitigate the symptoms or effects of that condition; and
(3) The attending physician has explained the possible risks and benefits of the medical use of marijuana;
(b) The name, address, telephone number, social security number and date of birth of the person;
(c) Proof satisfactory to the Division that the person is a resident of this State;
(d) The name, address and telephone number of the person's attending physician; and
(e) If the person elects to designate a primary caregiver at the time of application:
(1) The name, address, telephone number and social security number of the designated primary caregiver; and
(2) A written, signed statement from the person's attending physician in which the attending physician approves of the designation of the primary caregiver.
"Nowhere in there does it say that the attending physician is prescribing marijuana," Goodman said. "And so, for obvious reasons, before you speak and call someone a liar, you think you'd do a little bit of due diligence and understand what the Nevada law actually says."
Diaz manager Cesar Gracie said in a 2009 interview with MMA Fighting that "Nick has a prescription for marijuana in California. He has had a prescription for the last couple years, so it's a legal drug for him. He has the prescription for ADHD [Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder], and he says it helps him."
But Goodman said it is all irrelevant. He said no reasonable person regards marijuana as either a prescription drug or an over the counter medication.
"It's not like you walk into the pharmacy and start looking around on the shelves and hope to pick up a bag of marijuana," Goodman said. "That's ridiculous. No reasonable person would believe that medical marijuana falls under the category of over the counter medications."
Curiously, though, in his response to the commission, Goodman himself made a big deal about a prescription. He referenced NRS 484C.210, which deals with prohibited substances. Goodman bolded a section which said "if the person who uses the substance has not been issued a valid prescription ... "
Diaz may ultimately be forced to accept a lengthy suspension. He was suspended for six months in Nevada in 2007 for failing a marijuana test. On Jan. 31, boxer Matt Vanda had a hearing after testing positive for a second time. Vanda was suspended for a year and fined 40 percent of his purse.
If Diaz goes down, though, he's not going to make it simple on the commission. This isn't going to be a case where the fighter hangs his or her head, is lectured to by the commissioners and then apologizes profusely and meekly accepts the punishment issued.
Goodman will make certain of that.
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Donnerstag, 29. März 2012
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Advice from 30,000 miles on the Trail
Smart Breaks, Not Just Rest Breaks Simply taking an occasional rest break while dayhiking isn’t enough. If you want to cover big mileage without physical stress, you need to take smart breaks. Don’t just perch on a rock for a few minutes while you sip water and nibble a chocolate bar. Give your body all [...]
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Melange Montage 2
Melange has a new montage of Euro goodness.
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Reader rants: Cagereaders speak up on Rousey, the Edgar/Henderson rematch and ‘Rampage’
MMA fans are nothing if not passionate and opinionated. Cagewriter appreciates those passionate opinions, and wants to give them a home. Welcome to "Reader Rants," the best reactions to MMA's biggest stories on Cagewriter's Facebook page.
Opinions differed on the UFC giving Frankie Edgar a rematch for the lightweight belt against Benson Henderson.
I see Frankie winning this fight. He always displays an underdog mentality when he is out there fighting. Even when he was the champion! Now that he doesn't have the belt I feel like we are going to see even more heart and determination from him, if that was even possible. -- Christian Hagopian
BENDO .. another UD. It is not going to change. Edgar should have taken another fight before this. after losing twice to BENDO he will have his hand forced to move down a weight class. -- Jason Tellier
Ronda Rousey's first-round win over Miesha Tate impressed quite a few Cagereaders.
Ronda Rousey practices armbars on steel beams. -- Michael Rds Adams
Sickest armbars in MMA. That may not have been the best submission ever, but I can't remember one that looked more painful. -- Gabriel Martinez
But nothing moved more people to speak than Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's tweets about his next fight being his last one in the UFC. Instead of drawing sympathy, Jackson drew the ire of quite a few Cagereaders.
He hasn't done anything significant in the octagon since 2008. He has shown a complete lack of interest & dedication as well. Now he is going to complain about $$$. Adios homey! Vince McMahon can probably line something up for you. -- Frank Fazio
He wants more pay? Bader walked all over him! I think the UFC/Boxing/and contact sport like this should go to a winner take all purse maybe then some of these guys would take their train a little more serious and make weight. -- Edward Kelly Fiori
This guy misses weight, can't win a fight and is [expletive] about pay? Make weight and you won't lose 20% of your purse. Then win some fights and then maybe you will get more sponsors. This guy is a joke in MMA now anyways. Go make more terrible movies -- Chris Stephens
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Tuolumne River Dreamin’
I’ve got Tuolumne fever. Already. And it’s only February. I blame it on a recent hike at Hetch Hetchy (pictured above), where the gorgeous Tuolumne River rolls out of Yosemite National Park through a spectacular granite canyon and then flows down to create the most wild and exhilarating rafting in the U.S. The weather was [...]
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The Opinionated Hikers on Patrol for You
Parks Canada is Off Route Visitation to Canada’s Rocky Mountain National Parks has been declining. In an effort to reverse that trend, Parks Canada has announced it will allow the construction of a via ferrata in Banff National Park, at Mt. Norquay Ski Area, above Banff townsite. Parks Canada does not construct new hiking trails [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2011/08/the-opinionated-hikers-on-patrol-for-you/
Follow Your Bliss
“I don’t want to. Not today, at least.” Very rarely do I feel and think that. But it has happened. Halfway up a mountain, even. In the past, I’ve ignored it. Pushed onward, upward. But I recently learned that heeding this impulse can be wise and rewarding. Wishing my companions strength and success, describing to [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2012/01/follow-your-bliss/
Mittwoch, 28. März 2012
More matchmaking: Tito Ortiz retirement bout set, Demian Maia drops down, and more
With no events on the books until Apr. 14, the UFC has plenty of time to make matches for the spring and summer run of events.
-- Tito Ortiz will fight Forrest Griffin one more time. In what is expected to be Ortiz's final fight before retiring, the pair will meet up at UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7. The two are 1-1 against each other, with Ortiz taking their bout at UFC 59 and Griffin winning at UFC 106. Both were split decisions.
-- Also at UFC 148, former championship contender Demian Maia will debut at welterweight. He'll make the move down from middleweight and face Dong Hyun-Kim.
-- Featherweight prospects Jimmy Hettes and Steven Siler will square off at UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City. Hettes will put his undefeated record on the line against Siler, who has two wins in the UFC.
-- In a fight that will surely be fun to watch, Josh Neer will fight Mike Pyle at UFC on FX 3 on June 8. Neer won four of his five fights by TKO, and Pyle is coming off a TKO of Ricardo Funch.
Steven Seagal Still Claiming To Train Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida (Video)
In one of the weirder chapters in mixed martial arts history, former martial arts movie star Steven Seagal began showing up around Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida near their fights, claiming to have instructed them on how to properly use the flashy front kicks that they've both utilized so well. In case you've been successful in forgetting all about this, Seagal reminded the world during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Weekend Warriors: Bellator’s lightweight final four emerges and Lawrence advances on TUF
Welcome to another edition of weekend warriors, your rundown of what happened while you were watching the state of Kentucky break out in a war over a round, orange ball.
Bellator got to its lightweight final four. Watch the recap video above of Lloyd Woodard's fantastic win over Patricky Freire. (Seriously. It's worth your seven minutes.) Rick Hawn, an Olympic judo player, showed off striking skills with a TKO halfway through the first round. Brent Weedman advanced to the semifinals with a second-round submission of J.J. Ambrose. Thiago Michel rounds out the field after a split decision win over Rene Nazare.
TUF Awkwardness
This week's episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" started with last week's awkward fight pick. Since Dominick Cruz's team won the first fight, he had the next fight pick. When given the chance, he picked Justin Lawrence, the no. 1 pick from his own team. But he didn't name an opponent. Instead, Cruz asked Urijah Faber who he wanted to face Lawrence.
Put on the spot, Faber didn't have an answer, and no one from the team raised his hand to fight. Yikes. Cruz finally picked Cristiano Marcello, the experienced BJJ specialist who trained at Chute Boxe in Brazil.
Team Faber had good reason to be concerned, as Lawrence stopped Marcello in the second round. A push kick to the abdomen in the first round knocked Marcello down, but Marcello was effective in pushing the fight. His success was short-lived. Midway through the the second round, Lawrence threw a big left and ended the fight.
The second win for Team Cruz gave them another fight pick. Myles Jury from Team Cruz will take on Al Iaquinta from Team Faber.
Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos Releases Statement on Positive Test (Video)
Former Strikeforce featherweight champion recently released a video regarding her positive test following Strikeforce: Masvidal vs. Melendez. Santos was stripped of her title following a positive test for stanozolol after the event. While Santos says she ingested the drug by mistake, she also acknowledged that it was her fault for not knowing the supplement contained a banned substance. Santos warned others to be careful what they take without a doctor's approval.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28038/cristiane-cyborg-santos-statement-on-positive-test-video/
Getting used to the cold
Each session in cold temperatures is teaching me how to get better in keeping my body protected against the cold air. Today, December 30th, a nice breeze was on and I was motivared to test my latest toys: Titanium socks, 1mm thick seamless gloves combined with my drysuit and a 5mm strong Titanium Arctic hood. [...]
Source: http://www.chrispressler.com/?p=1711
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‘Rampage’ Jackson unhappy with pay, wants to fight outside the UFC
From the department of biting the hand that feeds you, Quinton Jackson complained on Twitter about the UFC and said his next fight in the UFC will be his last.
"I feel sorry for my next opponent, no matter who or what it is," Jackson wrote via Twitter. "I will fight whoever they put in front of me — I always have — but it will be my last fight in the UFC. I have other things on my mind. I didn't say I would be done fighting; I just said I'm not fighting for the UFC (u fight cheap)."
Jackson's most recent salary information was from UFC 96 in 2009, where he made $325,000. It doesn't count locker room bonuses, sponsorship money or a cut of the pay-per-view. As a headliner, it's likely Jackson's contract calls for pay-per-view money.
To review, the UFC stood by Jackson as he went on a hit-and-run driving rampage, as he took a break from fighting to film "The A-Team" plus do all the publicity required for the movie, during the many times he treated media like a punching bag, and when he insulted their own color commentator and another fighter working as an analyst.
Before UFC 144, the UFC's doctor sent him to an age specialist, who gave him testosterone therapy and helped make him healthy enough to fight and enjoy himself more in the bedroom.
There are fighters who have a legitimate reason to be unhappy with their pay and treatment by the UFC. Jackson is not one of them.
Check out pictures from UFC on FX 2
Tracy Lee was in Sydney, Australia, for UFC on FX 2, and she caught all the action from cageside. Check out her pictures of Martin Kampmann's comeback, Joseph Benavidez's big win, and all the rest of Friday's fights.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/check-pictures-ufc-fx-2-140914359.html
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Dienstag, 27. März 2012
Five to watch at NCAA Division I wrestling championships
The NCAA Division I wrestling national championships start on Thursday in St. Louis, and it will undoubtedly feature future stars of MMA. Randy Couture, Mark Munoz, Urijah Faber, Phil Davis, Ben Askren, Chael Sonnen, Tyron Woodley, Daniel Cormier, Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Josh Koscheck, Brock Lesnar and so many more familiar names from the fight world once wrestled in this tournament. MMA fans should tune in, so here's what you need to know.
Penn State has the ability to repeat as champions. They won the Big Ten title last week, but will have plenty of challengers. Minnesota won the dual meet championship earlier this year. Missouri won the Big 12 and was the only team in the country to qualify a wrestler at every weight class. (Ed. note -- GO TIGERS!) Cornell won their sixth straight EIWA title. Perennial powers Oklahoma State and Iowa will also be expected to challenge for a team trophy.
The 2012 field isn't as star-studded as some of the top wrestlers, like Mizzou's Dom Bradley, took a redshirt to focus on making the U.S. Olympic teams. Well known wrestlers like Anthony Robles and Bubba Jenkins from Arizona State and Jordan Burroughs from Nebraska have graduated. However, there are plenty of wrestlers to watch during the tournament.
Kyle Dake, Cornell: When Dake was a freshman, he wrestled at 141 lbs. and won a national championship. His sophomore year, he moved up at 149 lbs. again took home the title. This year, he is a junior and at 157 lbs. His goal is to keep the streak alive.
Ian Miller, Kent State: The freshman has taken the MAC by storm this season, going 28-3. He won the MAC at 149 lbs., and already has 11 pins and nine major decisions (winning by 8-14 points).
Frank Molinaro, Penn State: When you picture a wrestler in your mind, you are most likely picturing Molinaro. He's looking to become a four-time All-American and win his first championship in St. Louis this weekend and is the favorite at 149 lbs after winning the Big Ten title with a technical fall (winning by 15 points or more) in the finals.
Jordan Oliver, Oklahoma State: The same school that produced Munoz, Cormier, Mo Lawal, Johny Hendricks and Shane Roller has another star in the making with Oliver, the returning national champ at 133 lbs. He won the Most Outstanding Wrestler award at the Big 12 tournament for plowing through competition and racking up bonus points. (Wrestlers earn their teams bonus points for winning by pin, technical fall or major decision.)
Zack Rey, Lehigh: As the returning champion at heavyweight, expectations will be high for Rey, who is known for having insane strength. He lost to American's Ryan Flores in a sudden victory match at the EIWA final, so he'll be on the lookout for revenge.
See a complete list of qualifiers and brackets here. The finals will air live on Saturday on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET. Other rounds will air on ESPNU, so check local listings. Also, follow me on Twitter for updates from the tournament.
Kicking off a new year
Little reminders (to myself) for making this the best year yet. Getting back into the swing of things after the holidays can be awkward. Either emails piled up at work or they didn’t – so much so that you’ve either got your hands full for days of catching up or you’re not really sure where [...]
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Making the Most of Molokini Crater
Molokini Crater Marine Reserve is the premier snorkeling destination in Maui and one of the most prized snorkeling destinations in the world. As one of only three calderas (underwater volcanic craters) in the world, Molokini Crater is a once in a lifetime dive that shouldn’t be missed. Pride of Maui is famous for our Molokini [...]
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Be Good Now
The 20 minute Welsh video, Be Good Now is online and quite good.
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Cycling Mt. Lemmon
A Paved Road So Compelling, We Asked Ourselves “Why Hike When We Can Ride?” Though hiking is our focus in life, we occasionally take a break from the backcountry to go road cycling. Riding is an effective way to stay fit when trails are snow covered but paved roads remain dry. Choose the right road, [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2012/02/cycling-mt-lemmon/
Montag, 26. März 2012
The Maui Whale Watching Experience
The Humpback Whale is one of the most sought-after sights in Maui. These amazing creatures only show up in Maui between December and April, so if you’re in Maui during those months, you can be one of the privileged few who will be able to see them. It’s an experience that very few people will [...]
Source: http://www.prideofmaui.com/blog/whale-watching/the-maui-whale-watching-experience.html
Dare 2b British Halfpipe Championships ѕеt to Kick Start Thе BRITS in Style!
Wіth just оvеr four weeks untіl The BRITS Snow & Muѕіс Festival kicks off fоr another year оf wоrld сlаѕѕ competition Dare 2b are showing their соmmіtmеnt to dеvеlоpіng thе UK talent ahead of ѕосhі 2014 Winter Olympics by bringing uѕ the Dаrе 2b Brіtіѕh Hаlfpіpе Championships. Dаrе 2b hаvе аlѕо recently signed up three [...]
Yogaslackers | The Last Wild Race (video)
Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers (made up of YogaSlacker teachers Jason Magness, Paul Cassedy, Chelsey Magness, and Daniel Staudigel) took third place in the recent Patagonia Expedition Race. Dubbed the “Last Wild Race”, and arguably one of the hardest tests of human endurance … Continue reading
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You tell us: Should fighter have thrown punch when opponent was trying to touch gloves?
At Cage Warriors in Dubai over the weekend, Sheila Gaff knocked out Jennifer Maia in 10 seconds. The catch? Gaff started swinging when Maia had her hand outstretched to touch gloves. Watch it here:
The first rule of MMA is protect yourself at all times. What Gaff did was not outside the bounds of the rules. Even when Maia had her hand extended, she should have been ready to block any strikes that Gaff sent her way.
But did Gaff show poor sportsmanship? You tell us your opinion in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Dana White talks after UFC 137 "I Will Never Trust Nick Diaz Again" - Dana White
Nick Diaz was a no-show at the UFC 137 press conference in Las Vegas - just like he was a no-show at the press conference in Toronto the day before. Dana White decided enough is enough and axed him from the card, giving Carlos Condit the title shot in his place. In this interview with MMA:30's Dave Farra; Dana White talks about the trust lost, why he thinks he'll never heard from Diaz again, and touches on Overreem vs. Lesnar and the UFC's return to Japan. See more videos at MMA30.com
‘The Ultimate Fighter: Live’ premieres with 16 one-round fights
"The Ultimate Fighter," the reality show that helped jumpstart the UFC's success, began a new chapter on Friday night as it switched both channels and format. For the first time, fights were shown live and on FX.
Though fights on TUF were previously two rounds with a sudden-death round when needed, the fights to get on the show were just one round. Fighters who needed time to find their rhythm did not fare well, but the ones who managed to win by submission or knockout got a $5,000 bonus. Some highlights from the fights:
-- Sam Sicilia wasted no time making a name for himself, getting the fastest knockout of the day in just eight seconds.
-- After Andy Ogle's win, he jumped onto UFC president Dana White for a full-body hug.
-- Dakota Cochrane, the fighter whose past included acting in gay pornographic movies, did not make the house. He lost a split decision.
-- On the way to losing to Al Iaquinta, Jon Tuck also sustained a broken and disfigured toe.
Complete results:
1. Joe Proctor (8-1), Pembroke, Mass., submitted Jordan Rinaldi (5-1), Matthews, N.C., by guillotine choke at 2:08
2. Cristiano Marcello (13-3), Curitiba,Brazil, submitted Jared Carlsten (3-1), Los Angeles, Calif., at 2:42
3. Sam Sicilia (11-0), Spokane Valley, Wash., knocked out Erin Beach (3-2), San Diego, Calif., at 0:08
4. Chris Tickle (8-4), Bloomington, Ill., knocked out Austin Lyons (9-2), Cordova, Tenn., at 0:44
5. Andy Ogle (9-1), Tynemouth, England,defeated Brendan Weafer (6-4), New York, N.Y., by unanimous decision
6. Vinc Pichel (8-0), Sherman Oaks, Calif., submitted Cody Pfister (7-4), Amarillo, Texas, at 3:39
7. John Cofer (8-1), Hull, Ga., defeated Mark Glover (5-2-1), Liverpool, England, by unanimous decision
8. Chris Saunders (10-2), Long Beach, Calif; defeated Chase Hackett (4-2), Littleton, Colo., by unanimous decision
9. James Vick (5-0), Fort Worth, Texas, defeated Dakota Cochrane (11-3), Omaha, Neb., by split decision
10. Michael Chiesa (8-0), Spokane Valley, Wash., submitted Johnavan Vistante (4-2), Pearl City, Hawaii, at 2:05
11. Mike Rio (9-1), Miami, Fla., submitted Ali Maclean (9-6-1), Belfast, Northern Ireland, at 3:32
12. Justin Lawrence (4-0), Villa Ridge,Mo., knocked out James Krause (14-5), Blue Springs, Mo., at 1:25
13. Daron Cruickshank (10-2), Wayne, Mich.; defeated Drew Dober (8-3), Omaha, Neb., by unanimous decision
14. Jeremy Larsen (9-2), Phoenix, Ariz., defeated Jeff Smith (9-2), Mechanicsburg, Penn., by unanimous decision
15. Al Iaquinta (6-1-1), Wantagh, N.Y., defeated Jon Tuck (6-1), Hagtna, Guam, by unanimous decision
16. Myles Jury (10-0), San Diego, Calif. defeated Akbarh Arreloa (19-7-1), Chula Vista, Calif., by unanimous decision
What did you think of the first night of fights? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
See a Whole New Side of Maui with a Maui Snorkeling Cruise
No matter how beautiful the tropical scenery of Maui might be, the view below the water is as breathtaking as the view on dry land. One of the best ways to experience the underwater world of the Hawaiian tropics in on-board a Maui snorkeling cruise. There are many options available for a snorkel cruise in [...]
Sonntag, 25. März 2012
Three Stars from a whirlwind weekend of MMA: Rousey, Benavidez and Kampmann
An overshadowed weekend of fights still managed to deliver, as both UFC on FX 2 and Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Tate gave MMA fans plenty of fights to remember. Out of the two events, who really stood out? Here are Cagewriter's Three Stars. Tell us yours in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
No. 1 star -- Ronda Rousey: Her win over Miesha Tate at Strikeforce on Saturday lasted longer than her collected MMA career before the fight, but it still ended the same way: first-round armbar. Rousey faced her most talented foe, handled Tate's striking, and won with a submission that made stomachs turn around the country. Next, she will most likely defend her belt against Sarah Kaufman.
No. 2 star -- Joe Benavidez: Lost in the chaos of the Demetrious Johnson/Ian McCall draw was Benavidez and his Knockout of the Night performance at UFC on FX 2 on Friday. It took him just 11 seconds in the second round to take out Yasuhiro Urushitani, who was on a five-fight win streak heading into Friday's bout. Benavidez punched his ticket to the final of the flyweight tournament, but now has to wait for the McCall-Johnson rematch.
No. 3 star -- Martin Kampmann: Perhaps it was Kampmann's plan from the beginning -- let Thiago Alves beat him up for 14 minutes. Then, when Alves made the mistake of a lazy takedown attempt, pow! Lay on the guillotine and submit him at 4:12 in the third round. OK, maybe that wasn't his plan, but it worked out for him anyway. Not only did he get his second win in a row, but he walked away with a Submission of the Night bonus.
Bellator 62: Lloyd Woodard vs. Patricky “Pitbull” Freire Full-Fight Video
Bellator has released video of the entire fight between Lloyd Woodard and Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, which took place on Friday night from Laredo, Texas at Bellator 62. The bout was a part of the opening round of this season's lightweight tournament, which determines who will face off against current Bellator champion, Michael Chandler.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28014/bellator-62-lloyd-woodard-vs-patricky-pitbull-freire-full-fight-video/
Yogaslackers | The Last Wild Race (video)
Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers (made up of YogaSlacker teachers Jason Magness, Paul Cassedy, Chelsey Magness, and Daniel Staudigel) took third place in the recent Patagonia Expedition Race. Dubbed the “Last Wild Race”, and arguably one of the hardest tests of human endurance … Continue reading
Source: http://www.prana.com/blog/2012/03/18/yogaslackers-the-last-wild-race-video/
Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 - UFC 131
Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 Video by UFC 131
Etsy Handmade Portraits: Beantown Handmade (video)
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Samstag, 24. März 2012
Mackens Semerzier Released from UFC Contract
American featherweight fighter Mackens "Mack da Menace" Semerzier has been released from the UFC on the heels of a quick submission loss to Daniel Pineda, which took place at UFC on FX 2 earlier this month. The 31-year-old competed in the WEC and UFC several times, going 2-4 with one no contest overall in both promotions.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28010/mackens-semerzier-released-from-ufc-contract/
Watch how Jon Jones and Rashad Evans got to UFC 145 title bout
With UFC 145 coming quickly, take an extended look at how the two main event fighters worked towards the title match. In it, Jon Jones admits that Rashad Evans is in his head. He's constantly thinking about Evans, how he's training, how he's improving, and how Jones can beat him.
But Evans thinks his knowledge of Jones is exactly what gives him the edge.
"I've got the advantage mentally, too. He's not 'Jon Jones unbeatable champion' to me. I know the real Jon, the nervous kid who would ask me to tell him how to dress, how to talk and how to fight. I know how he reacts when things don't go his way, how he can't handle it mentally," Evans said.
Who will walk away with the UFC light heavyweight belt on Apr. 21? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/watch-jon-jones-rashad-evans-got-ufc-145-151319149.html
Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 - UFC 131
Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 Video by UFC 131
Bellator 62 Weigh-ins: Santos Overweight, Prindle wins Heavyweight Tournament by Default
Bellator 62's weigh-ins took place today for tomorrow night's card in Laredo, TX. Tomorrow's main card will air on MTV2 and EPIX HD, with the local card airing live on Spike.com. The card will mark the start of the lightweight tournament
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Wіth just оvеr four weeks untіl The BRITS Snow & Muѕіс Festival kicks off fоr another year оf wоrld сlаѕѕ competition Dare 2b are showing their соmmіtmеnt to dеvеlоpіng thе UK talent ahead of ѕосhі 2014 Winter Olympics by bringing uѕ the Dаrе 2b Brіtіѕh Hаlfpіpе Championships. Dаrе 2b hаvе аlѕо recently signed up three [...]
James Cameron to Descend Solo to the Pacific’s Deepest Point
Breaking new ground in the movie industry is not the only thing that makes James Cameron excited and worried. This time ‘Abyss,’ ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ famed film director plans to pilot a specially designed submarine to the planet’s most inaccessible spot, the Marina Trench in the Pacific Ocean, about 200 miles southwest of Guam. He [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/james-cameron-to-descend-solo-to-the-pacifics-deepest-point/
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Home Grown Promo
That's a full sized picnic table at the end of the Home Grown promo. Via: Platinum Seagulls.
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Freitag, 23. März 2012
SNOW SNOW SNOW!
Rumor has it–and by “rumor” I mean online reports and also some “professional snowboarder” that Amy d talked to who read the 2012 Farmer’s Almanac–that a storm in the Sierra is on its way. We, as are all of you no doubt, are quite excited. Sometimes it snows early, sometimes it snows late, and there’s a [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/oOp1UVdB-vk/
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Brett Band Matix NZ
Brett Band brings this part online for Matix in New Zealand.
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Talking Strikeforce MMA at the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade - Strikeforce
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Rampage Jackson’s Displeasure with the UFC Continues to Evolve: “I Wish I Didn’t Have One More Fight for the UFC”
The next chapter of the "Rampage" story has begun, as now Jackson seems to be wavering on the idea of even fighting for the UFC at all. This comes just days after a matchup with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua was announced by the organization. After stating that he plans on leaving the UFC after his contract concludes, which coincidentally has one fight left remaining on it, Jackson now hopes to leave the UFC even before he steps inside the Octagon.
Scuba Diver Girls Cook Island Adventure…a Little Paradise on Earth
I sat at the bow of the boat with my legs dangling over the edge feeling the wind whipping through my hair, the spray of the ocean on my face and the sun at my back as our small research vessel cut through the calm blue water following a mother humpback and her calf. I [...]
Source: http://scubadivergirls.com/blog/?p=9594
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Scuba Diver Girls Cook Island Adventure…a Little Paradise on Earth
I sat at the bow of the boat with my legs dangling over the edge feeling the wind whipping through my hair, the spray of the ocean on my face and the sun at my back as our small research vessel cut through the calm blue water following a mother humpback and her calf. I [...]
‘Virtual diving’ Very Close to Reality
Breaking news for those who truly appreciate the incredible beauty and splendor beneath the waters; many scuba divers throughout the world and marine conservationists soon will cooperate with Google and its partners to be included in the most original and special survey of the Great Barrier Reef ever undertaken. Tens of thousands of 360-degree high [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/%e2%80%98virtual-diving%e2%80%99-very-close-to-reality/
Mike Pyle vs. Josh Neer Likely for UFC on FX 3
With UFC on FX 4 quickly filling up, the UFC is making sure not to leave UFC on FX 3 in the dust. According to a video posted by Fight Church Las Vegas, welterweights Mike Pyle and Josh Neer could be matched up against one another at the event, which will take place on June 8th at a city and venue to be announced.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27982/mike-pyle-vs-josh-neer-likely-for-ufc-on-fx-3/
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Donnerstag, 22. März 2012
Bouldering Burbage photos
Finally a little sun! Yesterday I went climbing in Burbage (specifically Burbage south boulders) in the Peak District near Sheffield. I’m really glad I’ve got these boulders within 15 minutes of my home.
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
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Whoops! Ian McCall/Demetrious Johnson bout should have been a draw
In the first ever UFC 125-lb. match, an error by the athletic commission in Australia screwed up the result. Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson's bout should have been scored as a draw, and their fight should have gone to a fourth, sudden-death round.
After the fight, MMA Junkie's John Morgan reported that the score announced was not the score written on the judges cards he received. During the post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White reported that the fight was actually scored as a majority draw. By the rules of the flyweight tournament, it should have gone to a fourth and decisive round, but the error was discovered too late.
[Also: Ronda Rousey can break out in Strikeforce title bout vs. Miesha Tate | Rousey photos]
"Controversy has stuck to us like glue. Human error happens. Johnson-McCall was a draw. Fight was supposed to go to a fourth round. The commission has taken responsibility," White said.
The two will rematch to decide who will take on Joseph Benavidez, the other flyweight tournament winner at UFC on FX 2 on Friday night. For McCall, it's another chance to give the fans a show.
"We get to fight again. I feel vindicated," McCall said.
Johnson was looking forward to fight Benavidez for the promotion's first flyweight title, but now the process will take longer.
"I thought I had the victory, and it sucks because it prolongs stuff," Johnson said.
One consolation for Johnson and McCall is that they won the $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, and they both received their win bonuses. They will now have to schedule another fight to see when they can get a step closer to the championship belt.
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