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- UFC 100 video: Frank Mir vs Brock Lesnar is technique vs strength
- Antonio ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira: Reclaiming the UFC title is a matter of PRIDE
- Brock Lesnar interview that angered Shane Carwin exposed as fake
- UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for June 2009
- Free Murray: ‘Lightning Lee’ released from Moroccan prison
- UFC stacks the 2009 Fan Expo with more than 30 of its top fighters
- Live fast: An MMAmania.com interview exclusive with Affliction’s Tom Atencio
- WEC Quick Quote: ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone doesn’t want to wait for Jamie Varner, eyes UFC debut
- BJ Penn tips the scale at 166 lbs for June 24 video blog
- TUF 9 Finale hangover: Clay Guida and Brad Blackburn show off their battle scars at REHAB (Pic)
| UFC 100 video: Frank Mir vs Brock Lesnar is technique vs strength Posted: 25 Jun 2009 04:12 AM PDT |
| Antonio ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira: Reclaiming the UFC title is a matter of PRIDE Posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:57 AM PDT
Props: Sherdog.com Quoteworthy:
Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira talks about the changes he’s made after losing his title to Frank Mir at UFC 92: "The Ultimate 2008" back in December. The Brazilian was finished for the first time ever in his illustrious career via technical knockout in the second round. It was a feat that Fedor Emelianenko, Josh Barnett, Mirko Cro Cop and even "The Beast" Bob Sapp have been unable to accomplish. Now healthy, Nogueira is set to face another former champion and legend of the sport, Randy Couture, at UFC 102 on August 28. With his health issues seemingly resolved, can he climb back to the top of the division heap or have his brutal days in PRIDE taken their toll on his body and career? |
| Brock Lesnar interview that angered Shane Carwin exposed as fake Posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:15 AM PDT
One of the most talked about topics in mixed martial arts over the past 24 hours has been the interview with Brock Lesnar posted on GroundNPound.org that quoted the current UFC heavyweight champion as saying he was able to out-punch Shane Carwin in a side-by-side power test taken the day before UFC 96. The claim had angered the up-and-coming Carwin so much that when reached for comment, he told Five Ounces of Pain that Lesnar was “A freaking liar.” It now appears the only “liar” in this story is the person who posted the interview, which has now been exposed as fake by the very Web site that first published it. From GroundNPound.org:
Unfortunately, in a medium where news moves as fast as your mouse can scroll, bogus stories can sometimes slip under the radar. In the end, this one ended with relatively little damage. I just hope it doesn’t cause Shane Carwin to be less outspoken following UFC 100. I was looking forward to a little heat between him and Lesnar should the champ get past Frank Mir on July 11. |
| UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for June 2009 Posted: 24 Jun 2009 07:52 PM PDT
Our partners in crime over at BloodyElbow.com have once again published their divisional rankings for mixed martial arts in the nation's largest daily newspaper, USA Today, for the month of June 2009. For those of you unfamiliar with the process, here's how it works:
To check out the latest USAT/SBN rankings click here. We've also listed their top 10 in each class after the jump for your convenience. What do you think? Share your ranking rants in the comments section below.
Heavyweight:
Light Heavyweight:
Middleweight:
Welterweight:
Lightweight:
Nothing brings MMA fans closer together than a list of divisional rankings. Let's hear it: Who belongs and who doesn't? And be sure to say why. "He sucks" is not a valid argument. |
| Free Murray: ‘Lightning Lee’ released from Moroccan prison Posted: 24 Jun 2009 07:23 PM PDT
Murray was released after judges in the Moroccan Supreme Court upheld his claim that he is a citizen of the North African nation. British prosecutors have been trying to extradite the ex-fighter, claiming he masterminded the largest bank raid in British history in 2006 — he and six other associates allegedly stole more than $100 million. He sought refuge from the Moroccan government because of his father being of Moroccan descent. From Murray’s attorney Derek Parker:
Murray defeated Jorge Rivera via first round submission (strikes) at UFC 46, which was his only appearance inside the Octagon. He is perhaps better known in the fight world for his exploits outside the cage, however, brawling with Tito Ortiz in a street fight following UFC 38 in July 2002. Murray is 8-2 overall in mixed martial arts competition. He last fought in September of 2004 at Cage Rage 8, dropping a unanimous decision to current UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. For more on the rise and fall of “Lightning” Lee Murray click here. |
| UFC stacks the 2009 Fan Expo with more than 30 of its top fighters Posted: 24 Jun 2009 06:28 PM PDT
Ultimate Fighting Championship today announced its star-studded line up for the launch of the UFC Fan Expo, a two-day fan exposition of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) activities scheduled for Friday, July 10, which leads right up to the start of the historic fights on Saturday, July 11, inside Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Included in the UFC Fan Expo will be meet and greets with legendary UFC and WEC fighters, MMA demonstrations, fan-inspired special events, training and development sessions as well as other combat related opportunities and entertainment. All the UFC Fan Expo activities will be planned in conjunction with UFC 100, including the weigh-in event on Friday, July 10, that is free and open to the public. Scheduled to appear are:
The big guns of the WEC will also be on hand to sign autographs, with current champions Miguel Torres and Mike Brown sharing the convention center floor with Urijah Faber, Jens Pulver, Brian Bowles, Joseph Benavidez, Donald Cerrone, Leonard Garcia, Ben Henderson and Alex Karalexis. Tickets for the UFC Fan Expo can be bought exclusively at www.ufcfanexpo.com. Customers that purchase Expo tickets in advance will receive $10 off the two-day pass. For more information on the big event click here. |
| Live fast: An MMAmania.com interview exclusive with Affliction’s Tom Atencio Posted: 24 Jun 2009 03:01 PM PDT
In life, a man can wear many hats. Some are forced upon us and some we freely choose. For Tom Atencio, the latter is the case when it comes to fighting. Atencio is well recognized for his role as both Vice President and fight promoter for Affliction. But beyond the limelight those roles derive, his favorite job may have become doing what he has come to promote. Back in 2005, Tom Atencio made his mixed martial arts debut against David Martinez at Total Combat 7 in Tijuana, Mexico. Four and a half years later, Atencio will return to the ring, this time skirmishing stateside against the debuting Randy Hedderick on the under card of ‘Ultimate Chaos’ this Saturday, June 27 in Biloxi, Mississippi. For Atencio, fighting is in his Mexican-born blood. Growing up, it's how boys settled their disputes. Now fighting has become a way of life. Whether it's battling with the UFC or competing inside the ring, Tom is living the motto of his apparel company: "Live Fast." We had the chance to talk with Atencio before he started his morning at the Affliction head office and he spoke about his upcoming fight, the challenge he issued to Dana White and why he believes there is nothing more honest than mixed martial arts. Check it out:
Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): Everyone knows you as the Vice President and fight promoter for Affliction. But you are also a fighter. How is it that you have the time to run a company, promote mixed martial arts and also train to fight? Tom Atencio: Training is part of my weekly routine. I am fortunate to have an incredible team at Affliction so I don't have to micromanage. Leading up to this fight, I have been doing a lot of running and a lot of sparring. I have great trainers so I do what they tell me. Training is a part of my everyday life so I will be fully prepared for the fight. I can promise you that my "day job" hasn't gotten in the way of that. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): It has been said that fighting is a labor of love for you, a release from the everyday pressures associated with your Affliction job. You have also talked about growing up as a young kid fighting and that being Mexican, fighting is in your blood. Tom Atencio: Growing up, it's just what you do. If you're a boy, you settle your issues by beating the heck out of each other. My grandfather was a boxer. I watched boxing with my Dad growing up. It's just part of the culture. I know some people will disagree with me but I think it's a healthy way to settle things. You can fight, shake hands afterward and move on. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): You are 1-0 in your MMA career. You hold a decision win over David Martinez at Total Combat 7. Can you tell us about the experience of having your first MMA fight? Tom Atencio: It was pretty exciting. I don't remember too much of it (laughs). It was one of the most difficult things I have ever done but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've wanted to do it again ever since. I have had that itch that every fighter gets. So I am really looking forward to my second MMA fight. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): Casino card dealer Randy Hedderick is making his pro debut against you on the under card of Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp on June 27 in Biloxi, Mississippi. What advice would you give the rookie since you just recently made yours? Tom Atencio: (Laughs) I don't think I want to give him any advice. Maybe if I was a little more experienced. But it is only my second fight so I am still relatively new to all of this. He will get to learn what fighting is all about first hand. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): Your opponent has said he is brawler who lives for 'Fight of the Night' and he is going to be looking for a knockout. Do you prepare any differently when that is the mentality of your opponent? Tom Atencio: I will prepare for him no different than I prepare for anyone else. I'm not taking this guy lightly but I have some of the best trainers in the world and have sparred with some of the best fighters in the world, so I am not too concerned in that sense. He won't be better than anyone I have worked with. Like I said, I won't take the guy lightly but I don't think he is going to bring anything that I won't be able to handle. I have worked on all aspects of my game, both stand up and ground. I believe I have turned myself into a well rounded fighter. I will go into this fight looking to do what I feel comfortable doing and that is what he is going to get. I don't think there is one thing that I excel at. I am well rounded and feel comfortable letting the fight go where it needs to. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): You had a Muay Thai amateur fight and came out of it with a broken rib and nose. I am sure your employees around the Affliction office were looking at you like you were off the set of Fight Club? Tom Atencio: (Laughs) Everyone here pretty much knows who I am and what I do. So it is not a surprise to anyone anymore. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): I have to ask you about calling out Dana White. What is the full story behind that and would you really step into a cage with him? Tom Atencio: I would definitely step into the cage with him. He will never let it happen though. I have a lot of respect for him in terms of what he has done for the industry. But he tries to come across as this bad ass and I really don't think he is. I am not saying I am some sort of bad ass but I don't walk around like I think I am one either. That is really what it comes down to. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): You are 42 years old. You have said this could be your last fight depending on how you feel afterwards. We have all seen fighters get that itch to keep going past the point they should. How will you know when it is time to quit beating your body up? Tom Atencio: You have to look at everything: Your heart, your mind and your spirit. A lot of fighters might feel like they are giving up when they walk away and that can make it hard. But there just comes a time when you have to say enough is enough. I think I could continue to train and move forward. We will see how I feel after the fight and listen to what my coaches tell me. A lot will be based on how I perform in the fight. It will be a collaborative effort and I will trust in their opinion. I don't want to pretend like I am better than I am. There are times when I am training and my trainer makes me keep going and I tell him I hate him and want to stop. But that is why he is such a good trainer. He pushes and he pushes hard. And when it is time to stop pushing so hard, he will let me know that too. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): What intrigues you most about mixed martial arts? Tom Atencio: With MMA it is doesn't ring more true than when two guys step into the ring fully prepared to fight each other. It is not a bar room brawl or a fight on the street. It's two guys that go in there prepared and the better man wins, sometimes the better man that night. It doesn't get any more honest than that. And after it's done, you have a lot of respect for the person that was willing stand there in the ring with you. I don't think you can have any more respect for someone. So for me that is what MMA is about — the honesty, the discipline and the commitment. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): It looks like were winding down here. Time for shout-outs. Tom Atencio: I appreciate everyone who supports me and supports our brand. I definitely owe them all my success. Brian Oswald (MMAmania.com): Thanks for your time Tom. We look forward to seeing you back in the ring on June 27. Tom Atencio: Thank you. I look forward to it. |
| WEC Quick Quote: ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone doesn’t want to wait for Jamie Varner, eyes UFC debut Posted: 24 Jun 2009 02:41 PM PDT
Donald Cerrone was a guest on last week's MMA radio show "Knuckled Up" and sounded off about his frustration with Jaime Varner's injuries. Whether or not the WEC will actually create an interim belt remains to be seen. ‘Cowboy’ went on to call out UFC lightweight Cole Miller, stating that he has a score to settle with ‘Magrino.’ Cerrone added that he would like to move to the UFC for that fight at some point and pointed out he only has one fight left on his WEC contract. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the lightweight sensation. |
| BJ Penn tips the scale at 166 lbs for June 24 video blog Posted: 24 Jun 2009 02:31 PM PDT Check out part two after the jump.
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| TUF 9 Finale hangover: Clay Guida and Brad Blackburn show off their battle scars at REHAB (Pic) Posted: 24 Jun 2009 01:27 PM PDT
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Lee Murray, one-time UFC fighter and alleged mastermind behind one of the world’s biggest bank heists, has been freed from a Moroccan prison after more than three years behind bars, according to 
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