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| Satoshi Ishii: Fedor didn’t bite, will Nogueira? Posted: 26 Dec 2008 08:24 AM CST
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-Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii - decked out in UFC regalia reportedly sent to him by UFC President Dana White - demonstrated his desire to sign with the UFC by cutting his Christmas day short to catch a flight to Las Vegas to attend UFC 92. Ishii has opted to pursue a career in the UFC rather than the Japanese promotion DREAM, much to the dismay of his Japanese fans and colleagues. After winning his gold medal in Beijing, Ishii issued an open challenge to heavyweight deity Fedor Emelianenko who basically laughed it off. Now Ishii is targeting UFC interim heavyweight champ Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera. Pretty ballsy for a guy with no MMA experience. |
| HDNet Fights presents Inside MMA: ‘Toe-to-toe with El Guapo’ (video) Posted: 26 Dec 2008 08:24 AM CST |
| Core of Duty: Building a foundation for high performance athletes Posted: 26 Dec 2008 08:23 AM CST
Back in my day, the only things that mattered were how much you could bench and the radius of your arms. That could explain why so many of us at the gym had 20" arms and 40" waists. It could also explain why that type of training is as obsolete as Roland Payne. Having the tools to compete in today’s world of mixed martial arts requires more than just skill, it requires mental toughness and top physical conditioning. No one can question the skills of Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, but his debut at UFC 76 was a bust thanks largely in part to the amazing conditioning of opponent Forrest Griffin. So often the difference in combat sports comes down to who has the better physical preparation. We’ve already established in prior columns the need to prepare your body for the rigors of high-impact sports, but it takes more than just hitting the gym and wantonly throwing weights around in every direction. Without having a developed core, you’re building the rest of your physique on a bed of sand. Core training focuses on the middle part of your body, specifically the waist, hips and lower back. This particular area is where the body gets its movement and generates the speed and power needed for knees, kicks and punches. You can’t expect to throw a knockout punch without using your core, just like you wouldn’t expect to hit a home run by swinging a baseball bat without moving your legs. Developing the core muscles is building a foundation for success. Aside from being advantageous in competitive sports, a strong core will help you feel good and look good too. Now comes the tricky part: Training. Just as combat sports requires random and unpredictable movements, so too should your core training. A lot of hype goes into exercising your core and even more so with your abdominal muscles. It can seem a but overwhelming at times but I’m here to inform you that getting ripped abs is not the science many people make it out to be (specifically exercise marketing companies looking to sell video tapes). Ab training doesn’t need to be done daily because the rectus abdominus is a fast-twitch group of muscle fibers that are trained most effectively when worked in a complete range with low repetitions and the inclusion of weights (Cosgrove, 2008). As for the core itself, there are dozens of effective exercises with a few of my favorites outlined here. There are the tried-and-true methods like bicycle crunches, side planks and hanging leg raises. I also like the Swiss ball crunch (with a dumbbell) and the cable wood chop and reverse wood chop. And don’t overlook the medicine ball. Like the kettle ball, a lot of designer workouts avoid them (as if they would turn you into a caveman upon contact). For me they are a mandatory part of my core training. The rotation and flexibility I get from overhead passes, chest passes and side passes using the medicine ball are without equal. And if you think your man enough, grab a kettle ball and bang out a few Turkish Get-ups. Not only is that core, that’s hard core. Once you’ve established your core training, it’s imperative you get the most out of it during your recovery. That means a good diet and proper nutritional supplementation. Like core training, the idea of committing to a supplement plan can be a bit daunting. Fortunately for the readers of MMAmania, the good folks over at Feel it! Nutrition are offering $20 off their already low priced MMA Stack . Mixed martial arts competitors have different nutritional needs. Just as one method of training won't cut it inside the Octagon, one nutritional blueprint won't suffice for high level athletes. Don't worry about trying to figure out what nutritional supplements are going to help you prepare for caged combat. Once again the Feel it! Nutrition experts have already done the research for you and assembled the most comprehensive stack available to help you achieve your goals. MMA Stack consists of the following cutting-edge supplements: Protein Powder: Pro Lab Pure Whey Chocolate (5 lb.) The key to using MMA Stack is incorporating it into your fight preparation. With the addition of MMA Stack you can take yourself to the next level. If you're stepping into the cage with an opponent who matches up evenly with you, the difference in the fight could come down to which fighter has the more complete core. Get to the head of the pack. Get MMA Stack . Now $20 off for a limited time.
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| MMA Quick Quote: Fedor Emelianenko means MMA business Posted: 25 Dec 2008 10:56 PM CST
– Current WAMMA heavyweight champion and Affliction headliner Fedor Emelianenko explains his recent — and very rare — loss at the 2008 World Sambo Championships to Bulgaria's Blagoi Ivanov via M1MixFight.com. “The Last Emperor” — widely considered the worlds top mixed martial arts fighter and king of Combat Sambo — only trained for part-time to accommodate for his busy media schedule and movie commitments in Thailand. However, several critics have argued that it signals Emelianenko is unprepared for his upcoming showdown with Andrei Arlovski at “Day of Reckoning” on January 24. Much ado about nothing? |
| UFC 95: Junior dos Santos to fight Stefan Struve Posted: 25 Dec 2008 10:10 PM CST Brazilian heavyweight sensation Junior dos Santos (7-1) will return to the Octagon against newcomer Stefan Struve (16-2) at UFC 95 at The O2 Arena in London, England, on February 21, according to several published reports. “Cigano” burst on the scene with an 81-second knockout of Fabricio Werdum — widely considered a top player in the division — in his debut for the promotion at UFC 90: "Silva vs. Cote" back in October. The Team Nogueira-trained fighter has never been beyond the first round in his professional career, finishing his all of his opponents (with the exception of one) with a mix of submissions and (technical) knockouts. He looked powerful and crisp in his Octagon debut. It will be interesting to see of he can establish himself in the division alongside other up-and-comers such as Shane Carwin, Cain Velasquez and others with another win in his encore performance against the talented Dutch fighter. Struve recently signed a four-fight contract with the organization, earning his opportunity to compete on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts with an impressive five-fight win streak in 2008 — all of which came via submission. The 20-year-old holds notable victories over former UFC veterans Colin Robinson and Mario Neto. He has lost just once in his last 16 fights, dating back to 2005. UFC 95 currently features the highly anticipated lightweight debut of Diego Sanchez against Joe Stevenson in the main event of the evening. Middleweights Nate Marquardt and Wilson Gouveia are also expected to mix it up in an important division clash. To check out the latest UFC 95 fight card and rumors click here. |
| ‘MMA Live’ episode 33 video from ESPN.com with UFC 92 preview and more Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:25 PM CST |
| Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale drug test results come back clean from NSAC Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:23 PM CST
Phillipe Nover, Efrain Escudero, Ryan Bader, Vinny Magalhaes, Roli Delgado, Shane Nelson, Tom Lawlor, Eliot Marshall, Krzysztof Soszynski, Junie Browning, Wilson Gouveia and Anthony Johnson were all tested on fight night for performance enhancers such as steroids and other banned substances. TUF 8 Finale sold 1,496 tickets for a live gate of $405,000, according to the NSAC. Lightweight Efrain Escudero defeated Phillipe Nover via unanimous decision and Ryan Bader stopped Vinicius Magalhaes in the first round of their light heavyweight match to earn their respective season titles in the tournament-style competition. In other main card action, Anthony Johnson scored sweet revenge over Kevin Burns with a perfectly-placed — and fight-ending — headkick in the third round of their welterweight contest. And Wilson Gouveia smashed Jason MacDonald to continue has climb to the top of the middleweight ladder. For complete results and coverage of TUF 8 Finale click here and here. To check out the medical suspensions and injuries click here. |
| Merry Christmas from the MMAmania crew Posted: 25 Dec 2008 12:29 PM CST
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