Source: http://www.clubofthewaves.com/blog/rip-curl-europe-summer-2012/
Montag, 30. April 2012
Five UFC belts up for grabs this summer
-- Bantamweight: Champion Dominick Cruz will rematch Urijah Faber at UFC 148 on July 7 in Las Vegas
-- Featherweight: Champion Jose Aldo will fight Erik Koch at UFC 149 on July 21 in Calgary
-- Lightweight: Champion Benson Henderson will rematch with Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 on Aug. 11 in Denver
-- Middleweight: Champion Anderson Silva will rematch with Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, which is the most stacked UFC event since UFC 129 last April.
-- Heavyweight: Champion Junior dos Santos will fight Frank Mir at UFC 146 on May 26 in Las Vegas.
Throw in a free on Fox show, a Fuel and an FX show and UFC 147 with Wanderlei Silva fighting Vitor Belfort, it's going to be a ... wait for it ... hot summer of MMA. Which belt is most likely to have a new owner by Labor Day? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/five-ufc-belts-grabs-summer-183124577.html
Australia’s Best Dive Sites
Australia is a renowned holiday destination for a number of reasons. It has great beaches, bustling cities and a warm and sunny climate. However, one of the reasons many holidaymakers fly to Australia is the abundance of great locations for adventure sports and in particular diving. Here are the best five dive sites in Australia. [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/australias-best-dive-sites/
Hominick, Yagin, Browne and Rothwell pocket UFC 145 bonuses
Anheuser-Busch Warns UFC About Offensive Comments
Anheuser-Busch, parent company of Budweiser and major UFC sponsor, has apparently warned the UFC about offensive remarks made by some fighters, and other employees. Anheuser-Busch has stated that if the UFC does not start taking appropriate action that there will be repercussions.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28339/anheuser-busch-warns-ufc-about-offensive-comments/
JZ Cavalcante Post Fight vs Wilcox Wants to Return to Action Soon - JZ Cavalcante
JZ Cavalcante Post Fight vs Wilcox Wants to Return to Action Soon Video by JZ Cavalcante
Sonntag, 29. April 2012
Sky bath – a cleansing of the soul
After nearly half a year with my feet on the ground, I’m happy to say I made a successful return to the sky this weekend – despite Mother Nature’s best attempts at keeping me grounded. Early last week at physical therapy I was officially cleared to skydive. The caveat was that I had to feel [...]
Source: http://skydivechick.com/2012/04/sky-bath-a-cleansing-of-the-soul/
Great News for Folsom Lake Reservoir–and California Rivers
So literally a few days ago water experts were looking at Folsom Lake, shaking their heads, and pretty much throwing up their hands–the lake was literally at 31% of normal for this time of year. That’s not cool by anyone’s standards. Luckily for all of us, these latest storms were the Hail Mary we were [...]
Andrew Ellison in North Coast
Andrew Ellison is ripping in his part from North Coast. You can buy the DVD here.
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World traveler Dana White in air an astounding 33 hours in four-day span
But do you really want to be Dana White? Do you really want to do what it takes to be the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship? In theory, it sounds fairly enticing, until you hear some of the details -- the gory details, in my opinion.
White said Wednesday from his home in Las Vegas that from late Friday through Tuesday, he spent a total of 50 hours in the air. After figuring the flight times, it appears the correct number is 33 hours in the air, though that doesn't account for stops or waiting time. For the mathematically challenged, 33 hours is a full day and a quarter.
White's journey started late Friday, after the live airing of "The Ultimate Fighter" in Las Vegas. After White completed his obligations on the show at about 8 p.m. Pacific, he headed to the airport for a flight to Stockholm, Sweden.
The plane left Las Vegas at 10 p.m. Pacific. About 11 hours later, he was in Stockholm to be cageside for UFC on Fuel 2. When the fight card ended, White and crew hopped a plane for a six-hour flight to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, for meetings with his partners. When the meetings were complete, it was an almost 16-hour flight from Abu Dhabi to his home in Las Vegas.
"I don't know what it is, but I don't get jet-lagged," White told Cagewriter. "I guess I'm lucky. But you know how on the Internet, a lot of people say I'm fat? I get it a lot -- 'Hey, you fat pig,' that kind of thing -- but when people meet me, they say, 'You know, you're not really as fat as you look in pictures or on TV.' But when I'm in the plane that long, I kind of get bloated, swelled up, whatever you want to call it. I can't even close my fist sometimes."
White's travels aren't done. He'll be in Las Vegas through Friday, handling his duties with "The Ultimate Fighter" yet again. After the fight, he'll hop a plane for Atlanta, so that he can attend UFC 145 at Philips Arena on Saturday.
That's a simple four-hour cross-country trip. After the news conference that will begin early Sunday morning, White will hop his plane back to Vegas for a nice little West Coast to East Coast commute in a span of about 30 hours.
He's not flying Spirit Airlines, the worst airline known to man, and he's not squeezed into a middle seat next to a 330-pound guy who smells like he last showered in the Clinton Administration, but it's air time nonetheless.
There may be some folks who find that kind of a job appealing, but don't count me among that group.
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The Rebirth of the Legend…Aqua Lung’s Newest Regulator Series
The girls all showed up for an early morning dive at La Jolla cove. The air temperature that morning was 37 degrees making a water temperature of 58F seem almost inviting. They looked a little hesitant upon exiting their cars and Wendy said, “this is crazy cold…not sure I want to get my wetsuit on!” [...]
Samstag, 28. April 2012
Sebastian Dorfer
Melange links us to Sebastian Dorfer's part. I dig this guy's style.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/gT4gNZ0oJKY/sebastian-dorfer.html
Karo Parisyan vs Ryan Ford Post Fight Interview - Karo Parisyan
Karo Parisyan talks to HyeFighters.com about his MMA fight in Canada against Ryan Ford. He talks about everything from how he felt, before, during and after his fight. He even challenges Ford and calls him out for a rematch.Ryo Piranha Chonan Dan The Sandman Christison Logan The Pink Pounder Clark Steve The Snake Claveau
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva official after UFC on Fuel 2 weigh-ins
Everyone made weight at the UFC on Fuel 2 weigh-ins at the Ericsson Arena in Stockholm. Dennis Siver needed a second chance to make it, and preliminary card fighters Yoislandy Izquierdo and Reza Madadi's staredown involved a lot of snarling.
Main eventers Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva had no problem making weight. Read on for complete results, care of the good people at MMA Junkie:
MAIN CARD (FUEL TV)
Alexander Gustafsson (205) vs. Thiago Silva (205)
Alessio Sakara (186) vs. Brian Stann (185)
Siyar Bahadurzada (170) vs. Paulo Thiago (170)
Diego Nunes (146) vs. Dennis Siver (147)
DaMarques Johnson (171) vs. John Maguire (170)
Damacio Page (135) vs. Brad Pickett (136)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Papy Abedi (171) vs. James Head (170)
Tom DeBlass (205) vs. Cyrille Diabate (206)
Francis Carmont (186) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (185)
Yoislandy Izquierdo (155) vs. Reza Madadi (155)
Simeon Thoresen (170) vs. Besam Yousef (170)
Jason Young (145) vs. Eric Wisely (145)
Join Cagewriter tomorrow for a live chat for the Fuel TV card, starting at 3 p.m. ET.
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
We gonna fight or we gonna flip? Brimage-Blanco fight ends with gymnastics
Editor's note: Jay Busbee is cageside for Cagewriter in Atlanta. Follow him on Twitter.
ATLANTA -If you're an MMA fighter, there's a right way and a wrong way to show exactly how athletic you are. Marcus Brimage and Maximo Blanco chose the wrong way.
Brimage and Blanco opened UFC 145 with a largely drama-free opening bout, 15 minutes in which the fighters logged more miles walked than punches landed. Brimage had trouble getting Blanco to the floor, and Blanco didn't stay down long once he got there. But between the final horn and the judges' verdict — split decision in favor of Brimage — the fighters began a curious little display that might not have had the effect they wanted.
[ Related: Travis Browne and Matt Brown highlight UFC 145 prelim card ]
As the horn sounded, Blanco raised his arms in a self-declared victory. With his crew filing into the ring, Brimage shook his head in disgust. And then Blanco ripped a page from the playbook of NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, who backflips off his car after every victory.
Blanco unleashed an array of back tucks, back handsprings and round-offs, and Brimage, with an "anything you can do, I can do better" smirk, matched Blanco's every move. It was a pretty damn impressive display of athleticism, except for the fact that the crowd had come here to see fighting, not synchronized tumbling. The boos rained down from an already-full Philips Arena; the crowd would have to wait another bout for its blood.
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8 Ridiculously Cool Benefits Of Whitewater Guide Training
Why live as a mere mortal when you can learn to walk on water? You’ve been thinking about it. You toyed with the idea, last year maybe. You’ve always thought, “Man, it would be cool to do that,” or “I could totally guide this boat.” And, you can. You just have to go for it, [...]
Source: http://whitewaterraftingblog.oars.com/post/8-ridiculously-cool-benefits-of-whitewater-guide-training
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/
Jon Jones’ next opponent: Dan Henderson
After Jon Jones defended the UFC light heavyweight belt with a win over Rashad Evans, questions immediately turned to his next opponent. At Saturday's post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White confirmed Dan Henderson would get the next shot at trying to unseat Jones.
This title shot comes after Henderson had a banner year in 2011. He won the Strikeforce light heavyweight belt, beat MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, then returned to the UFC with a win over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a fight that's considered one of the best of all time.
It will be Henderson's third chance to win the UFC belt. After winning titles in Pride, Henderson lost UFC title shots to Anderson Silva at middleweight and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at light heavyweight. Back in 1998, Henderson won the UFC middleweight tournament at UFC 17, but that is the only UFC title he's won in his 15-year MMA career.
[ Also: UFC 145 recap: Jon Jones' length crucial in handling Rashad Evans for decision win ]
Though White didn't nail down a date for the Jones-Henderson bout, UFC 149 in Calgary was mentioned as a possibility.
Could Henderson be the man to stop Jon Jones? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Freitag, 27. April 2012
Reader Rants: Cagereaders take on the Olympics, Jon Jones/Muhammad Ali comparisons and advice for Rashad Evans
MMA fans look at the idea of the sport in the Olympics with a bit of skepticism.
That would be very cool, but the Olympics is very heavy on safety. Probably it would be like combat sambo with the headgear and shin guards, and maybe an elbow pad. -- Gab'bo Hofileña Delgado
I can't see it happening. If all the title holders decided to fight in the Olympics that would mean 3-4 months with no title fights. It's hard to sell PPVs without title fights. -- Kevin Dailey
The UFC made another Jon Jones/Muhammad Ali comparison in a video posted on Cagewriter's Facebook page. Readers felt the comparison was a bit too early in Bones' career.
Purely fighting, okay, the comparison is fine. Young, talented, seemingly unstoppable. But Ali was culturally so much more than a boxer, and I like Jones but I don't see him as a cultural icon forty years after he stops fighting. -- John Wilcox
No offense to Bones, but that comparison doesn't fit as much to me as Ali to Anderson Silva. Same attitude, same long-term domination, not nearly the same cultural impact... but I think Silva would be the closest MMA fighter to compare to Ali. -- Jason Zachary
After hearing advice from Rashad Evans' mother on how to handle Jones, several Cagereaders offered their advice to Evans. Much of it is not very nice.
Fake an injury before the fight cuz jones is going to crush him. -- Doug Martin
The night before the fight, you pull a Tonya Harding! -- William Corral
Use plenty of ice for the swelling and lots of Kleenex to wipe your tears. -- Jimbo Thompson
Winter Windsurfing at Lake Neusiedl
Had recently some nice Slalom sessions at my homespot Lake Neusiedl. The wind while the wintertime feels so much stronger and I feel like James Bond sailing in my dry suits. Already used the new 2012 iSonic 87. Is a sweet one. Jibes are super easy and has a lot of control. Had my 7,0 [...]
Criteria For Failure Promo
I like that someone does Marc Johnson's A-Team trick in this Criteria For Failure promo.
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Alan Belcher’s kick is your Knockout of the Week
For this week's Knockout of the Week, we jump into the wayback machine to Alan Belcher's second UFC fight. At Ultimate Fight Night 7, Belcher easily took out Jorge Santiago.
Belcher will fight Rousimar Palhares next week at UFC on Fox 3. Will he be able to escape the grasp of "Toquinho's" famous heel hooks, or will Belcher's punching power win the fight for him? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/alan-belcher-kick-knockout-week-131910387.html
Sebastian Dorfer
Melange links us to Sebastian Dorfer's part. I dig this guy's style.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/gT4gNZ0oJKY/sebastian-dorfer.html
Nick Moore In China
Canadian Nick Moore gets a handful of good tricks in China. I especially like the wallride 50-50 and his ender.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/rTMxErQIYaU/nick-moore-in-china.html
Donnerstag, 26. April 2012
Safety Debate
Last night at my bocce ball league – yes, I know, it’s not nearly as adrenaline pumping as hucking yourself from a plane at 14K, but girls gotta do somethin’ while on this injury time out – I participated in a debate on safety, skydiving vs. bungee jumping. As it usually does when meeting new [...]
Hisashi Nakamura
Japan always seems to produce sick skaters like Hisashi Nakamura. Maybe it's all the weird skate spots.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/GGBssuozowI/hisashi-nakamura.html
A windy year on tour
2011 is the season with the most wind I´ve ever had since I started competing on the PWA Slalom circuit in 2005. Wind in Vietnam, wind in South Korea, extremely strong wind at the Costa Brava, wind at Aruba, but I competed in Texel, Holland, in the IFCA Worlds, where we had a lot of [...]
Wanderlust Festival – Enter to Win All Access Passes, Travel, Accomodations & Gear! Wow
Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts, renowned speakers, top chefs and much more — all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. Enter through June 1, 2012! Wanderlust Contest Rules This … Continue reading
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Cycle the Sierra with veteran AO Rafting Guide
We love all of our guides of course, but some of them just blow our minds. Take Mark Reiner: world-class photographer, entrepreneur, film festival organizer, leader of trips to Kashmir, Baja, Patagonia………and now this: Cycle the Sierra! A fully-supported, 5-day bike tour in the Sierra Nevada. Fully-supported meaning…….forget about packing food and water and gear….. [...]
Mittwoch, 25. April 2012
Pictures of the Day: Rashad Evans and famous people
As Rashad Evans trained for this Saturday's title bout with Jon Jones, something about his camp attracted famous people.
Here, Evans is with Victoria Azarenka, the No. 1 ranked tennis player in the world and the winner of the 2012 Australian Open. As shown on "Primetime," he also was in the stands for one of her matches.
Before Evans' UFC 133 bout with Tito Ortiz, he picked up striking tips from another boxing legend. What advice do you thin Bernard Hopkins had for Evans?
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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/pictures-day-rashad-evans-famous-people-122647607.html
A Molokini Snorkel Tour Offers an Unforgettable Underwater Experience
Approximately three miles off the coast of Maui sits an extinct, but no less impressive, volcanic crater known as Molokini. This underwater volcano is now home to a plethora of sea life, as it has been converted to Hawaii’s only Island Marine Sanctuary. Molokini Crater snorkeling offers some of the best underwater viewing around Maui, [...]
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‘Kid’ Yamamoto saves injured man’s life at Tokyo subway
Yamamoto jumped onto the tracks when he saw the injured man, who was bleeding heavily from his forehead. He tried to lift him off, but couldn't do it on his own. Yamamoto convinced bystanders to help him. Together, they moved him off the tracks to safety before the next train came along. The injured man is now in stable condition at an area hospital.
After an impressive career in Japan, Yamamoto lost three straight fights in the UFC. His last bout was a submission loss to Vaughan Lee at UFC 144 in February.
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Fun in the Foothills: Endless Wine Tasting in April
Hire a DD folks, it’s time for Passport weekend. That means a weekend of serious wine tasting from one corner of El Dorado county to the next. Barbera, Mourvedre, Syrah, Viognier, trusty Chard, Cab, and Merlot, and a million wines named after the American River, someone’s rooster, truck, or maybe even a cowboy or two. If you have [...]
Eddie Yagin’s star rises; has Mark Hominick’s set?
Editor's note: Jay Busbee is cageside for UFC 145. Follow him on Twitter.
ATLANTA — Shortly after 10:30 Eastern on Saturday night at UFC 145, two careers crossed paths.
Mark Hominick, the onetime title contender who's fallen on hard times, squared off against the undistinguished, largely unknown Eddie Yagin. The result was the best fight of the night to that point, a featherweight bout that left both men bloodied and beaten.
Right from the start, Yagin made it clear that whatever Hominick's pedigree, Yagin wouldn't blanch. The so-called "Filipino Phenom" bored in on Hominick with lethal speed for seven uninterrupted minutes. Problem is, the fight went the full 15, and by the time it was done, both men were beaten beyond recognition
This was an upright fight; neither fighter even attempted a takedown. Yagin put Hominick on the mat with uppercuts followed by devastating overhand rights, combinations that raised an egg-sized swelling on Hominick's right cheek. And through the first half of the fight, it appeared that would be enough to do in the once-promising Canadian.
But Hominick didn't become a onetime championship challenger on reputation alone. And although he had a rough 2011, losing the championship bout in a decision and another fight in a seven-second knockout, he still had enough in the tank to turn Yagin's nose into a bloody mess.
As the second round closed and the third opened, Yagin's eyes widened, bringing to mind Mike Tyson's old line about everyone having a plan until they get punched in the face. And for a brief moment in the third round, it appeared that Hominick could right his listing career with a knockout of Yagin. But his punches weren't landing with enough force, his jabs weren't nearly quick enough, and Yagin, bloody face and all, stayed on his feet until the final horn.
After the fight, the Filipino Phenom was both gracious and elated. "Hominick is veteran and unbelievably badass," he said. "I was hoping I was going to get that fight with Mark, and the fight was exactly as I pictured it. I thank UFC for the opportunity. Because Hominick was favored, and a UFC veteran, and I'm a rookie UFC guy, I'm pretty happy about this win."
Hominick's future from here on out is uncertain. But Yagin's is as bright as the arena lights above him. Once he wipes the blood out of his eyes, he'll like what he sees.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/eddie-yagin-star-rises-mark-hominick-set-035018554.html
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Holy Flooding on the North Fork American River!
Scott A, the intrepid man at the helm of AO Rafting recently headed out into the deluge to check out the waterfalls and mayhem on the North Fork of the American River, which always puts out a great show after spring rains. The photos he took on his rainy hike (yes, he’s a bad *** but [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/EigvbYmVbaU/
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Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Officially Moved to UFC 148 on July 7th
UFC President Dana White, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, and title challenger Chael Sonnen traveled to Rio de Janeiro to announce that they will not be returning to the city for UFC 147 on June 23rd as planned. Instead, the championship fight has been moved to Las Vegas, and will headline UFC 148 at the MGM Grand Garden Area on July 7th.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28308/anderson-silva-vs-chael-sonnen-officially-moved-to-ufc-148-on-july-7th/
Dienstag, 24. April 2012
James Head balancing fighting and engineering heading into UFC on Fuel 2
Just reading through that schedule is exhausting, but Head, who is facing Papy Abedi at UFC on Fuel 2 Saturday in Sweden, told Cagewriter it's perfect because he never gets bored.
"It's mentally challenging and I like that. That's why I fight, because it's a mental and physical challenge. It keeps me sharp. I'm always learning things about my industry and fighting. That's how I was brought up. If I get bored with something, it's not really worth my time. I haven't gotten bored with any of the aspects of my life."
The industry is petroleum engineering, where it is Head's job to design and implement oil wells that will produce oil and natural gas. He started fighting when he was studying engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla (now called the Missouri University of Science and Technology.) When boredom hit, he tried fighting.
"The school was pretty male-dominant, so I didn't have a lot of distractions in the small town of Rolla. That's what led me to mixed martial arts. I went into a gym. It was a boxing gym, and my grandfather was a boxer. I was bought up around it. Walked into the gym, and that's where it all started."
Since then, his life has been about engineering and training MMA. For nine years, he has balanced the two demanding jobs. He likes that both challenge his mind.
"I'm cerebral in all aspects of my life, or I try to be. When it comes to training, I'm always seeking out the best training partners, the best dietitian, the best coaches. You can't be the expert in everything, you just have to have faith in the people who surround you. One of my main strengths is the mind God blessed me with."
Now he will try to take that style to Saturday's bout with Abedi. Since Abedi is from Sweden, Head will be in enemy territory. But no matter how many supporters Abedi has outside the cage, Head is confident all the fans in the world won't matter when the Octagon door closes.
"It doesn't really matter if you have all the king's horses and all the king's men on the outside of the cage. At the end of the day, it's just me and him. I'm looking forward to it."
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 [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2012/03/advice-from-30000-miles-on-the-trail-6/
Going Outside Your Comfort Zone Has Never Been So Comfortable
You’d Hardly Call One Of These River Trips ‘Roughing It’ My mother is not at all what you’d call the “outdoorsy type.” Yet, at 65 years old, she spent 8 days rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Yes, she even did the icky-dirty “C” word. (That’s “camping.”) The secret is — and don’t [...]
Report: Frank Trigg out at HD Net because of abuse and affair
Former UFC fighter Frank Trigg was a popular commentator for several MMA promotions on HDNet, so his absence from their broadcasts was surprising. The gossip website "The Dirty" reports his dismissal was not for business reasons.
MMA fighter Frank Trigg choked out his wife in front of his children on October 17th, 2011. They are now going through a VERY messy divorce and the children who saw the carnage are right in the middle of it. He no longer is employed at HDnet because he was sleeping with a co-worker, assistant producer, 23 year old Amy Vaughn. The company does not approve of the affair and abuse that they were made aware of soon after the incident and have chosen not to utilize his services as a commentator anymore.
HDNet did not respond to requests for comment. Trigg said he does not comment on personal business.
Trigg was 21-9 as a fighter and had a memorable loss to Matt Hughes. He fought in the UFC, Pride, Rumble on the Rock and BAMMA.
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 [...]
Montag, 23. April 2012
Stop Fakin' 2 Throwaway
The guys behind Stop Fakin have a throwaway montage featuring friend of the blog, Neal Wood, and plenty of other rippers.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/La1QT1CNFas/stop-fakin-2-throwaway.html
Frank Mir will now face Junior dos Santos for the belt at UFC 146
In early April, Overeem's pre-fight random drug test raised red flags with the NAC, who will administer the May fight in Las Vegas. His testosterone levels were well above the approved levels. He is scheduled to to appear before the NAC on Tuesday.
The ongoing question after Overeem's troubles arose was who would replace him on such an important card. This is dos Santos' first title defense since beating Cain Velasquez for the belt in November. Overeem earned the title shot by defeating Brock Lesnar in December.
Though a vocal group of fans pushed for Mark Hunt, who is fighting Stefan Struve at UFC 146, Mir was always the best option. He would not have to change much to prepare for the bout since he was already scheduled to fight Cain Velasquez. Mir won his last three bouts, including a memorable submission of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140.
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Ben Askren vs. Douglas Lima and Michael Chiesa’s ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ bout: Friday talkback thread
It's a busy Friday night at Bellator puts a belt on the line and "The Ultimate Fighter" rolls on. Douglas Lima will challenge Ben Askren for the welterweight belt. In other main card action, Alexandre Bezerra will take on Marlon Sandro in the featherweight tourney in Cagewriter's pick for fight of the night.
On TUF, Michael Chiesa will fight Jeremy Larsen. Read Kevin Iole's piece on Chiesa for more on tonight's bout.
If you want some MMA tomorrow morning, check out Super Fight League's fights from India at 9:15 a.m. ET. They will stream live on YouTube.
Use this thread to talk about all of the weekend's MMA.
Good Beer in a Can. Finally.
THERE'S ARGUABLY NOTHING BETTER THAN A COLD BEER AFTER A DAY ON THE RIVER. Until recently, that meant reaching into the cooler or drag bag for a can of Bud, Coors, or Miller. Today, cans are becoming the preferred vessel for a range of tasty American craft beers. We asked Mutineer Magazine’s online editor, Brian [...]
Source: http://whitewaterraftingblog.oars.com/post/good-beer-in-a-can-finally
Dana White UFC 131 Video Blog Day 2 - UFC
Dana White UFC 131 Video Blog Day 2. Behind the Scenes of the UFC 131 press con. Dana talking to fans about fights coming up and hockey.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/dana-white-ufc-131-video-blog-day-2-video_348769b2e.html
Daniel Cormier Explains Why He Didn't Try to Take Down Jeff Monson - Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier Explains Why He Didn't Try to Take Down Jeff Monson Video by Daniel CormierWesley Cabbage Correira Patrick The Predator Côté Randy The Natural Couture Dan Cramer
Sebastian Dorfer
Melange links us to Sebastian Dorfer's part. I dig this guy's style.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/gT4gNZ0oJKY/sebastian-dorfer.html
Nick Diaz to face world champion BJJ player Braulio Estima in grappling superbout
Estima is a highly-credentialed blackbelt in jiu-jitsu. He has won a world championship and numerous titles in BJJ and has two gold medals and a silver from the respected Abu Dhabi grappling tournament. In other words, he's one of the best around at groundwork.
Diaz and Estima will not wear gis (the traditional garment for BJJ) in their bout, making it more like an MMA bout. Diaz has eight wins by submission, but few opponents have the grappling skill of Estima. Will Diaz be able to win this bout? Tell us in the comments, on Twitter or on Facebook.
Sonntag, 22. April 2012
Fantastic Dive to Namena Marine Park
The joy of diving in the fascinating islands of Fiji is in its crystal-clear turquoise warm waters, fantastic marine life and easy access to the sites. From this point, the awe-inspiring Namena Marine Park, found in the Namena Island, is no exception with some of the best diving in Fiji. Located between the 2 main [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/fantastic-dive-to-namena-marine-park/
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Picture of the day: How Bellator champ Pat Curran pumps his gas
Pat Curran recently won the Bellator featherweight belt from Joe Warren. Proud to own that belt, Curran decided to wear it when even doing the most mundane tasks.
If you had a championship belt to wear, where would you wear it? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
UFC 145 Video Blog with Dana White (Episode 1)
Much like the UFC has returned, so has President Dana White and his video blogs. The first one for UFC 145 was posted, and it recaps all that went down last weekend in Sweden for UFC on Fuel TV 2. UFC 145 takes place this Saturday, and features a main event between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans for the UFC light heavyweight title.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28255/ufc-145-video-blog-with-dana-white-episode-1/
Cold Russian air arrived
Finally the cold Russian air arrived in Austria and the Lake Neusiedl is covered with a thick ice cap. But got some sessions done on the new Reflex III before the real winter arrived. The new sail, I used the 7,0 most of the time, delivers more power and stability comapred to the previous model. [...]
Source: http://www.chrispressler.com/?p=1730
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Rashad Evans vs. Jon Jones walkout shirts end in a draw
Rashad Evans and Jon Jones have spent a whole lot of time doing interviews, training, filming "Primetime," and doing public appearances heading into UFC 145. They have been busy, so they must not have had much time to spend on their walkout shirts.
If their shirts serve as a predictor of what Saturday night's bout will be like, we are in for a major letdown. Evans' Jaco shirt and Jones' shirt from the UFC are basic and don't even feature the fighter's names. Jones is made of moisture-wicking fabric, so it costs a bit more at $44.95. Evans' shirt features environmentally-friendly ink and costs $19.95.
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Samstag, 21. April 2012
Jon Jones spent Easter dodging ‘bullets’ (VIDEO)
With UFC 145 and his title bout with Rashad Evans drawing near, UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones spent Easter Sunday training in an unconventional way. With the help of his brother, Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones, Jones dodged "bullets" to get in some off day training.
OK, so they were Nerf bullets, but still. Soft foam can be tough to dodge.
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Julien Merour
Trauma has a quick clip of Julien Merour.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/zJup3P516-Q/julien-merour.html
Freelance “Slickwalking” in Snow Canyon, Utah
Snow Canyon, just outside St. George, Utah, is one of our all-time favorite places to camp. We describe it in detail in our guidebook: “Hiking from Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country.” It’s Trip 1, on page 34. So on our recent migration south, from Canmore, Alberta, to Tucson, Arizona, we camped here and explored [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2012/01/snow-canyon-utah/
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Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' - Josh Barnett
Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' Video by Josh Barnett
Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' - Josh Barnett
Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' Video by Josh Barnett
Michael Chiesa continues march to honor late father on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
Chiesa was one of 32 mixed martial arts fighters chosen to appear on the first episode of Season 15 of the UFC's reality series, "The Ultimate Fighter." On March 9 at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, those 32 men would fight for 16 spots as cast members.
When Chiesa left his home in Spokane, Wash., a few days earlier, he did so knowing that it might be the final time he ever saw his father, Mark. The 52-year-old Mark Chiesa was fighting a losing battle with leukemia.
Michael Chiesa submitted Johnavan Vistante with a rear naked choke on March 9. When Vistante tapped, Chiesa leaped to his feet in jubilation, raced toward a camera and shouted, "That was for you, Dad!" In Spokane, his dying father gave a thumbs up and then smiled.
A few hours later, he died. Michael Chiesa flew home -- for barely 24 hours -- to pay his respects. He's been back in Las Vegas since and, tonight, will get his first chance to fight when he meets Jeremy Larsen of Team Cruz.
"I feel very good about the matchup," said Chiesa, the fifth-round pick of Team Faber. "Larsen is a tough guy and I realize that. I'm looking to be the better fighter in all aspects and come out with a finish."
He said that having to break camp, even temporarily, didn't impact him. Once the fighters make the show, they're not allowed any contact with the outside world for the duration. They have no television, no Internet, no newspapers and they normally aren't allowed to leave the house where their every move is filmed. In Chiesa's case, UFC president Dana White made an exception to allow him to fly home to Spokane, Wash., to allow him to attend a service for his father.
Chiesa said leaving didn't put him behind the other fighters. Team Faber coach Urijah Faber said that if Daron Cruickshank had won the first week, he would have picked the Chiesa-Larsen matchup for Week 2.
"Chiesa is ready and he's a very hungry guy," Faber said. "He's highly motivated and I love this matchup for him. I think he has a big edge in grappling."
Chiesa said he'll fight as he always does and work to finish the fight. He noted that Larsen is resilient and was able to withstand several bad positions in his qualifying fight to get into the house.
"He's shown he can weather the storm, so I have to be aware of that, but I will go for the finish like I always have," Chiesa said. "If you look at my fights, you see I finish a lot. It's just how I like to go and I'm always looking for a way to end it."
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