Cheryl Ragsdale
Cheryl Ragsdale trains in Mixed Martial Arts with UFC Fighter Kenny Florian and Keith Florian at Florian Martial Arts. She applies her fight training to teaching people how to handle verbal skirmishes in professional and personal relationships. When people behave badly, who do you turn to for support and guidance?
Have you chosen the right people to be in your corner? Have you chosen them for the right reasons? If you’re not sure, Cheryl can help.
Schedule some time to talk to her or read her ebook, "So, You Lost the First Round", which covers the subject. She offers advice on how to stand up for yourself on her blog called thatgirlisfunny.com.
You can contact her directly by sending a message through the "Contact" button located just under the "Page Views" section on this profile or on Twitter @thatgirlisfunny
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Have you chosen the right people to be in your corner? Have you chosen them for the right reasons? If you’re not sure, Cheryl can help.
Schedule some time to talk to her or read her ebook, "So, You Lost the First Round", which covers the subject. She offers advice on how to stand up for yourself on her blog called thatgirlisfunny.com.
You can contact her directly by sending a message through the "Contact" button located just under the "Page Views" section on this profile or on Twitter @thatgirlisfunny
To find my Yahoo! Sports articles, find the drop down menu entitled, "Filter Content by Site" (under the Contact button) on this page.
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Frank Mir is Honest About His Nervousness and Anxiety Before a Fight: Fan's LookUFC heavyweight Frank Mir is scheduled to face UFC champion, Junior dos Santos (JDS) at UFC 146. I saw this quote from the UFC 146 press conference (May 24) Frank said, "I've never walked into a fight without being nervous and full of anxiety."
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15 Books by Popular UFC Stars to Add to Your Reading ListHere are 15 books written by popular UFC fighters, a cut man and a referee to add to your reading list or buy as a gift for the UFC fans on your list. These books make great (Father's Day, birthday or other holiday) gifts for your favorite UFC fan.Also published on:
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Jon Jones in UFC Fast Lane, First Beer Ad, Then DUI Drama: Fan's LookIt's no longer unusual to see UFC stars in beer commercials. It's also no longer unusual to hear about UFC stars getting behind the wheel of a car after they've had a few too many drinks. Jon "Bones" Jones crashed into a pole and was arrested for DUI.
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Bellator: Karl Amoussou Wins with Sweet Judo Throws, Judoka Megumi Fujii Suffers Second LossBellator fighter, Karl Amoussou, sporting hand wrap tape to keep his cup in position, defeated a tough David Rickels by split decision. Japanese judoka and ground game specialist, Megumi Fujii lost to Jessica Aguilar.
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Megumi Fujii Looking for Victory Against Jessica Aquilar at Bellator 69: Fan's LookJapanese fighting star Megumi flies under the radar in the world of women's MMA. Fans will have a chance to see her in action when she faces Jessica "JAG" Aguilar at Bellator 69 on May 18, 2012, shown on MTV2 in the US.
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Two UFC Legends Discuss Korean Zombie's Chances Against Jose Aldo: Fan's LookTwo well-respected UFC legends, Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans discussed the Zombie's stunning performance on the "UFC on Fuel" post-fight show and also on a Wednesday night (5/16/12) edition of "UFC Tonight".
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'Poirier is Tough, but I'm Tougher', Korean Zombie Submits Poirier at UFC on Fuel TV 3: Fan's TakeFight of the Night with a $40,000 fight bonus went to Dustin Poirer and the Korean Zombie, who submitted Poirier by D'Arce choke early in the fourth round at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier on May 15, 2012.
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Ronda Rousey's Mom Judo Flips Bas Rutten on HDNet's 'Inside MMA'Strikeforce champion Ronda Rousey appeared on HDNet's "Inside MMA" with her mom, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars. Ronda's mom is a judo star with lots of awards and medals. She was not nervous stepping on the mat to demonstrate where Ronda learned her moves.
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Always Fresh, Ronda Rousey is a Promoter's Dream: Fan's TakeWith only a handful of professional fights--all stunning performances--Ronda Rousey (5-0) is a promoter's dream come true. You have to be controversial, like Ronda Rousey, to get people's attention and maintain it over the long haul.
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Nick 'No Show' Diaz Disappoints Braulio Estima at World Jiu Jitsu Expo: Fan ReactionBraulio Estima, was deeply offended at being stood up by Nick Diaz--the popular, but mercurial--MMA fighter. "I can understand that I have the big potential to be the first one to tap him. I was ready to do so. I understand that he wanted to run away."
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King Mo Lawal Joins TNA and Bellator 'Dream Come True': Fan ReactionKing Mo Lawal is putting his Zuffa troubles behind him and taking a positive step forward by first, joining TNA as a featured wrestler with crossover star power and secondly, by joining Bellator in 2013 as they move from MTV2 to Spike TV.
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Twitter Slap for Ring Girl, Miesha Tate Insults Boxer, Ronda Rousey 'Lamest Twitter' Award? Fan's LookTwitter wars are heating up with professional MMA fighters taking on would be fighters and a former ring girl. Plus, Strikeforce champion, Ronda Rousey knows who she wants to win the "lamest Twitter" award--her next opponent, contender Sarah Kaufman.
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'UFC Tonight' Update on Faber, Cruz and Henderson Vs. Edgar Rematch: Fan's Look"UFC Tonight" on Fuel TV host, Todd Harris, spoke to UFC president, Dana White about how things have changed since UFC champion, Dominick Cruz tore his ACL during training (not with the TUF live guys) for his fight against Urijah Faber.
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Add Gasparzinho's Broken Arm to Wanderlei Silva's List of Complaints About Vitor Belfort on TUF Brasil: Fan's LookThings are heating up between Coach Wanderlei Silva and Coach Vitor Belfort on "TUF Brazil". The most interesting verbal battle took place on episode 7, after Wanderlei's team achieved their first win--finally--with Rony Jason defeating Gasparzinho.
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Ronda Rousey Trash-Talking Contender Sarah Kaufman Already: Fan ReactionIn an "Inside MMA" interview on HDNet on Monday, May 7th, Ronda Rousey showed disdain for her next opponent, Sarah Kaufman. Par for the course in Ms. Rousey's world. Ronda told Ron Kruck, "It's a grappler vs striker match-up...she's the best striker...
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Blind BJJ Fighter Reminds Me of Nick Newell Fighting with One Arm: Fan ReactionBeing blind doesn't stop Shannon Cantan from practicing BJJ. Reporter Kristine Leahy from FOX25 in Boston, interviewed Shannon and filmed him training. He's not alone. Pro MMA fighter, Notorious Nick Newell (7-0) fights with one arm for XFC.
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Will Mosley Follow Hopkins' Fate and Be Defeated by a Young Star, Canelo Alvarez? Fan's LookYoung and strong, Canelo Alvarez is set to face Sugar Shane Mosley in a battle of youth vs wisdom. At a recent press conference, Alvarez said, "Mosley is a great fighter and despite his age, he has taken very good care of his body."
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Lucky Fan to Walk Out with Jim Miller at UFC on Fox 3: Fan's Look"Since I already bought my tickets the first day they came out...and so did all of my friends...can I walk out with one of the guys? Anyway you can make that happen?...I got huge respect for everybody who steps into the octagon. Any one of those guys."
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Floyd Mayweather on Cover of ESPN Magazine 'Money Issue': Fan's LookESPN the magazine has placed Floyd "Money" Mayweather on the cover of it's annual money issue. In a separate ESPN article, Floyd is listed as having made $40 million in 2011. Now that's something to smile about.
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Josh Koscheck and His Ferrari Vs Johny Hendricks and His Beard: Fan's Look"Ultimate Insider" on Fuel traveled to Fresno to check out Josh's spacious, elegant home, his multiple cars--including a little black Ferrari--and a Lear jet. What's next on the shopping list if he's successful in his UFC on Fox 3 fight against Hendricks?
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On 'UFC Tonight', Kenny Florian Talks UFC on Fox 3 Nate Diaz Vs Jim Miller: Fan's LookUFC on Fox 3 is scheduled for May 5th, 2012. Here's the latest from the May 1st, “UFC Tonight” show on how Analyst, Kenny Florian thinks the Diaz vs Miller fight will go down. "Miller does great work on the mat. He has the submission skills to beat Diaz".
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What Did Famous MMA Media Men Tweet About Invicta Fights? Fan's LookWhile I was watching the first Invicta Fighting Championship show on live stream, I checked Twitter to see what male MMA fight fans/media were saying about the all female fight card. Over 100,000 people viewed the live stream.
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At Invicta FC 1, Marloes Coenen Warns Ronda Rousey: Fan's Look"Ronda, I'm coming for you." Marloes Coenen issued a warning to Ronda Rousey after her win against Romy Ruyssen at the successful debut of Invicta FC 1. The all-female fight card delivered exciting fights with over 100,000 fans viewing the live stream.
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5 Floyd Mayweather Quotes on Pacquiao, Having Respect and Playing Mind Games: Fan's LookFloyd "Money" Mayweather is never at a loss for words as he tackles questions from the press. The media blitz is in full swing for the May 5th Ring Kings: Mayweather vs Cotto event with both fighters hosting media days with live streams for their fans.
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Can Invicta FC Women Make Weight Consistently? Four Fighters Weighed in Heavy: Fan's LookCan women make weight on a consistent basis? Surprisingly, four fighters missed weight at the first Invicta weigh-ins. Invicta is committed to five weight classes: 105, 115, 125, 135 and 145. Much is at stake as they make the effort to be taken seriously.
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Two Firsts: Ronda Rousey Joins TUF Live, Esther Lin Photographs Invicta Female FightersStrikeforce champion Ronda Rousey joins "The Ultimate Fighter Live" on Friday night, April 27. Ronda is the first female MMA fighter to appear on the show. Will she be shown training with the guys on the mats or only in the audience watching the fight?
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Bud Light Sends Shape-Up Message to UFC Over 'Certain Remarks' by Fighters: Fan ReactionBud Light ads are prominently displayed at UFC events. If the fighters and the UFC executives want the sponsorship dollars to continue rolling in, then something has to be done to stop the insensitive remarks made by fighters who think they're funny.
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Boss Asks Employee for Kidney, Then Fires Her After Donor SurgeryI gave you a job. You owe me a kidney. Is this another sign of the lengths people will go to secure a job in this economy? It gets worse. Once the kidney was donated, the donor was fired from her job. Is it appropriate to ask employees to donate organs?
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Floyd Mayweather Streams Media Day, Over 20,000 Viewers: Fan's LookMore than 20,000 people stopped by for a look to see what was happening during the Team Money Mayweather media day at his boxing gym in Las Vegas. Floyd Mayweather is preparing to face Miguel Cotto at Ring Kings on May 5th.
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Alistair Overeem License Denied, 9 Month Ban, Followed Dr Molina's Orders: Fan ReactionNSAC have officially denied UFC fighter, Alistair Overeem, a license today. Overeem can reapply in 9 months (as of March 27, the date of his original random test). This result was reported by MMA Insider, Ariel Helwani on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
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Sonnen Insults Brazil, 'Is Chael a Villain or Just Nuts?' Dana White at Rio Press Conference: Fan ReactionAfter the press conference on Tuesday, April 24, in Brazil, if Chael Sonnen has any fans left in Anderson Silva's home country, they're keeping that fact to themselves. The conference lasted 20 minutes. Dana White was joined by Anderson and Chael.
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Floyd Mayweather Invites Fans to Open Workout Live Stream: Fan Reaction"Floyd 'Money' Mayweather invites boxing fans around the globe to tune into his open workout as he streams it live on his website www.floydmayweather.com. Watch this live training session with the media on Tuesday, April 24th 6:45 pm ET / 3:45 pm PT.
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UFC Created Hot Infographic to Promote Jones Vs Evans as 'Fight of the Century': Fan ReactionIn the case of the UFC, they did a beautiful job of promoting UFC 145 using an infographic packed with interesting stats on the fighters (Jones vs Evans) and the UFC's reach on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
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HBO 24/7 Mayweather Vs Cotto Episode One and Two Recap: Fan's TakeWatching Mayweather perform for his fans and knowing what his haters say about him, I feel like I'm watching him feed attention the way people used to feed pay phones nickel after nickel in order to make a long distance phone call.
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Rashad's 'Fast Hands' Worked, but Next in Line, Dan Henderson Says Evans Overlooked Wrestling Game to Defeat Jon Jones at UFC 145: Fan's LookUFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, triumphed over Rashad Evans in a unanimous decision win in his first 5 round fight at UFC 145. "Rashad [Evans] has very, very fast hands. Plus, you have to worry about the double leg takedown. He's a lion."
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At UFC 145, GSP Worked the Corner for Team Tristar - Rory MacDonald Victorious Over Che Mills: Fan's LookTeam Tristar headed by Coach Firas Zahabi and cornered by GSP, made up almost half of the fight card at UFC 145 on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. From Team Tristar, Rory MacDonald faced Che Mills in the co-main event.
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Post UFC 145 Win, Jon Jones Ready to Reconcile Feud, Rashad Evans Not so MuchOn the UFC 145 post-fight show on Fuel TV, Rashad Evans was asked about ending his feud with Jones, his former training partner, "I still don’t like him. He fought a good fight and I have respect for him as a fighter, but we will fight again."
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Will Evans Vs Jones Feud End After UFC 145? Fan's LookWhat's your prediction? Will the Evans vs Jones feud end after their championship fight at UFC 145 in Atlanta, GA? I hope that the fight lasts long enough for both men to demonstrate to each other who is the better fighter.
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UFC 145 Jones Vs Evans: 5 Rock 'em Sock 'em Tweets that Made Me LaughThese hilarious tweets with photos and videos attached are just what I need to take a break from all the attention placed on the unsettled business between Jones and Evans heading into UFC 145 on Saturday, April 21.
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UFC 145 Jones Vs Evans, MMA Fighting, Family Style: Fan's TakeI'm having a hard time choosing which fighter to support at UFC 145: Jones vs Evans. The painful bickering between the two former Jackson's MMA teammates makes my "achy-breaky" heart hurt. Evans holds the bigger grudge towards his MMA family.
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Will Sual 'Canelo' Alvarez Try to Knockout 'Sugar' Shane Mosley? Fan's LookOn a media conference call, WBC Super Welterweight World Champion, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez addressed the issue of whether he will attempt to knockout "Sugar" Shane Mosley to end their bout on Saturday, May 5th at Ring Kings: Mayweather vs Cotto.
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Jackson's MMA Belt Ranking System for Amateur and Professional Fighters: Fan's TakeThere's always the lineage question: who gave you your belt? Some people question whether Greg Jackson is worthy of developing the MMA ranking system. Why not? He does have a stable full of champions training under his roof. -
'Canelo's a Beast' and 'Shane is Reinventing Himself', Alvarez and Mosley Training at Big BearSugar Shane Mosley and Saul Canelo Alvarez are both in training camp in Big Bear Lake, CA, preparing for their May 5th, Ring Kings: Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosley, 12-round fight. Canelo will defend his WBC Super Welterweight World Championship.
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Floyd Mayweather Vs Miguel Cotto Report from Their Training Camps: Fan's LookFloyd "Money" Mayweather and Miguel Cotto are focused on training for their May 5, "Ring Kings" HBO PPV bout taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. With Floyd's record at 42-0, the stakes are high for that "0". One day it will have to go -
Jon Jones Vs Rashad Evans Verbal Sparring on 'Counterpunch' as Warm Up to UFC 145: Fan's LookJon Anik is delivering the goods for those fans who have Fuel TV and can watch "UFC Ultimate Insider" on Tuesday nights at 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT. On this recap, champion Jon Jones takes on former champion Rashad Evans in "Counterpunch". -
UFC on Fuel TV Gustaffson Vs Silva Preview on 'UFC Tonight'The "UFC Tonight" crew spoke with Thiago Silva and to his opponent, Alexander Gustafsson. The two fighters are the main event for "UFC on Fuel TV: Gustaffson vs Silva", shown live from Sweden, starting at 3 pm ET and at noon PT on Saturday, April 14th.
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'Don’t Do It, Dummies! MMA is About Honor' Kenny Florian Says No to PEDs: Fan's Look“UFC Tonight” Analyst Kenny Florian gets real with fighters who use PEDs in MMA, “If you use PEDs, how does it feel good knowing that you won using them? Don’t do it, dummies!” This sport is about honor, technique and discipline.
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'Inside MMA' with Joe Rogan, Josh Barnett and Michael Schiavello on Overeem's Failed Drug Test and More: Fan's LookLots of interesting topics covered this week including Alistair Overeem and his failed random drug test on "Inside MMA", hosted by Kenny Rice and MMA fighter, Bas Rutten. Michael Schiavello, Joe Rogan and Josh Barnett joined the duo in studio.
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Cyborg Santos Appeal Denied, Out of the Game Until Mid December: Fan ReactionOn Monday, April 9, 2012, Cris "Cyborg" Santos appeared before the state commission to request to have her sentence reduced from one year to six months. Unfortunately, the California State Athletic Commmission (CSAC) refused to honor her request. -
Shane Mosley Explores the Art of Boxing Over 40 as He Prepares for Youthful Canelo Alvarez: Fan's LookSix-Time World Champion and Three Division World Champion, Sugar Shane Mosley is preparing to face Canelo Alvarez, WBC Super Welterweight World Champion, on May 5th in Las Vegas at the "Ring Kings" event. Alvarez, age 21, is much younger than Mosley.
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HBO's 24/7 Mayweather Vs. Cotto First Look Preview: Fan's TakeThe first episode of HBO's "24/7 Mayweather vs. Cotto First Look" is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th at 9:45 pm ET. Here is a sneak peek featuring Floyd Mayweather. Miguel Cotto's sneak peek follows after Floyd's video.
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Gracie Breakdown Addresses Safety Issues After 'Boy Chokes His Cousin to Death with Rear Naked Choke'Rener Gracie and his brother, Ryron Gracie recorded a "Gracie Breakdown" video to address the situation of a young boy accidentally choking his older cousin to death. "When you watch these techniques, you get excited, you want to copy what you saw..."
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Pass the Chloroform, I Want to Put Rampage Jackson to Sleep: Fan's RantPass the chloroform, please. I'd like to grab Rampage Jackson by the throat and jiu jitsu him into submission. That only sounds funny to me because Prius uses that line to advertise their cars. Except they don't use chloroform. Very offensive video, dude.
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Was This Fight Stopped Too Early? ProFC 40 Danielle West Vs Milena Dudieva: Fan's LookPROFC 40: Milana Dudieva vs Danielle West - Professional MMA fighter, Danielle West, shared her disappointment over her TKO loss to Russian fighter, Milana Dudieva, "Got tagged and the ref stopped the match."
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I Just Heard '...Grab It by the Throat and Jiu Jitsu it into Submission' in a Prius Commercial: Fan's TakeBrazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is turning up in unusual places, I just heard "...learn to grab it by the throat and jiu jitsu it into submission" in a Prius commercial. I can't think of another time I've heard BJJ used as a verb.
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'Bisping Hit Me Hard and it Hurt a Lot' True Confessions from Chael Sonnen: Fan's Look"Fighters have recently seen it as their quasi-job to continually put out misinformation. They refuse to answer questions head on. There is a difference between what fighters say and what fighters mean.” Like, 'Bisping Hit Me Hard And It Hurt A Lot'.
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Knowing His Wife, Ottavia, Can Fight is 'Kinda Hot' Says Anthony Bourdain: Fan's LookThe star of the Travel Channel's TV show called "No Reservations", Anthony Bourdain, said, "My wife can kick the sh** out of anybody in this place. It's kinda hot." Ottavia Bourdain will be profiled on Inside MMA on Monday, April 9th at 8 pm ET
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Brian Stann Predicts Chael Sonnen Defeats Anderson Silva at UFC 147: Fan's LookBefore giving Brian's prediction for Silva vs Sonnen 2 and what he's thinking about his upcoming match against Alessio Sakara on April 14 on Fuel TV starting at noon on the west coast and 3 pm on the east coast, take a look at this hilarious video.Also published on:
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RNC Choke Kills WWE Wrestlemania Fan Who 'Refused to Give Up or Tap Out': Fan ReactionTwo family members--wrestling fans--took things too far playing around with a chokehold that apparently, neither of the two people involved took seriously enough. "Stephen A. Arceneaux III, a 24-year-old was pronounced dead. RNC held 30-40 seconds.
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Greg Jackson Will Corner Jon Jones at UFC 145: Fan's LookIt gets weird when the guy who's been your training partner ends up facing you as a challenger in the octagon: Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans UFC 145. There's one more person who's stuck in the middle between these two fighters--Coach Greg Jackson.
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King Mo Lawal Emotional Apology to NSAC: Fan ReactionOn a Comcast Sportsnet (CSN) exclusive video interview, King Mo Lawal made an apology to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). "I was out of line for calling the woman the 'b' word and I was wrong for that..."
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RFA 2: Should Top Ranked Tara LaRosa Move to 135 to Join Ronda Rousey in Bantamweight Division? Fan's LookTara LaRosa, age 34 (21-2) is the number one ranked 125er. More than half of her wins are by submission. Tara defeated her opponent, Kelly Warren, by armbar in the third round at "RFA 2: Yvel vs Alexander" in Kearney, Nebraska on Friday, March 30, 2012.
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First Person: Hitting 'ReTweet' or 'Like' Can Interfere with Your Job and Your LifeSomeone can easily add an unsavory link to a long thread and sabotage the entire conversation. I'm starting to worry that I may be, unknowingly, putting myself at risk. People are finding themselves in trouble for retweeting bad links.
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Interview: At XFC 17, Will Patricia Vidonic 'Chuckle and Walk Away' from Felice Herrig After a Win?Patricia Vidonic said, "I feel like since I've really learned how to fight, I'm a lot more relaxed and easy going. Knowing that I can hurt someone numerous different ways, makes me chuckle and walk away." Vidonic faces Felice Herrig at XFC 17.Also published on:
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TUF Brazil is Smoking Hot Will Next Season Be Live? Fan's Look"TUF Brazil" is shown on a major TV channel in Brazil. Fans love it. 12 million of them are watching. I watched the first episode online. One major challenge is remembering the names of the men--forget trying to pronounce them properly.
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UFC Champion Ben Henderson on Fuel TV's 'Ultimate Insider': Fan's Look"Frankie deserves a rematch after a decision," Ben Henderson said to Jon Anik on Fuel TV's "UFC Ultimate Insider". Ben talked about Anthony Pettis getting his title shot (eventually) and doing a rematch with him at some point.
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Cutman 'Stitch' Duran Picks Most Memorable KO on Fuel TV's 'UFC Tonight': Fan's LookJacob "Stitch" Duran joined the regulars on Fuel TV's "UFC Tonight". He shared some of his best memories from his point of view as a cut man in the octagon. After seeing hundreds of fights, who does Stitch consider to be the most memorable knockout? -
Freddie Roach Lists 'Boxing's Best Shot at MMA' on HDNet's 'Inside MMA': Fan's LookFreddie Roach made his selections for who he thinks would have been good at MMA if they hadn't become famous boxers on HDNet's "Inside MMA". Freddie said, "The thing is, a lot of people warned me not to like MMA. But a good fight's a good fight."
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Top 5 Boxers in MMA Chosen by Freddie Roach and Andre WardFreddie Roach, boxing trainer to Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan was a guest on HDNet's "Inside MMA" on March 26. Freddie named his "Top 5 Boxers in MMA". Boxing champion, Andre Ward gave his reasons for choosing his favorite MMA fighters--who can box.
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The Dominator Has Team Alpha Male on Dominick 'Cruz Control' on TUF 15 (video)Coach Dominick Cruz has upped the ante big-time with his well-executed spoof of the long moment when Coach Urijah Faber didn't have an answer when Dominick flipped the who-do-you-want-to-fight-my-guy question to him on "TUF 15 Live".
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Fan's Look: Does Urijah Faber Have the Answers to Win TUF 15? I Don't Think SoBased on what I've seen so far, I'm picking Dominick Cruz's team to win. I always root for Urijah Faber in his fights, but this is different. Dominick is outsmarting Urijah. Already, Cruz is looking like the more strategic of the two coaches on TUF 15.
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Dana White Dissing Soccer as "Least Talented Sport" is Funny: Fan ReactionUFC Presient Dana White knows how to keep people's focus on his favorite sport saying on Twitter, "I know, I knew that one would fire people up" and "lol don't get all butt hurt about my soccer comments" and "...here come the Aussies"
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Patricia Vidonic to Felice Herrig: 'When that Cage Door Locks, You Better Be Ready'"Felice, when that cage door locks, you better hope you've been training even half as hard as I have." Get ready for another chick fight MMA-style. 115ers, "Little" Patricia Vidonic faces "Little Bulldog" Felice Herrig at XFC 17 on HDNet TV on April 13.
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Discipline and Honor: UFC Fighter Brian Stann and Coach Greg JacksonBrian Stann, UFC fighter and military hero, talking about having his military service featured on Fuel TV, "I won't watch, by my own ignorance, I was not prepared for how difficult it would be to film this, last time I will discuss it."
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Will Silva Vs Sonnen in Rio Soccer Stadium Seating 80,000 Result in First UFC Riot? Fan's ViewIn the press conference held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on March 21, UFC president Dana White said that the Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen fight will take place in a soccer stadium in Rio, Brazil that holds 80,000 people.Also published on:
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Greek Soccer Riot Excellent Reason to Watch Football on TV: Fan ReactionGreek soccer fans watching visiting team Olympiakos move ahead of home team, Panathinaikos became enraged because Olympiakos was leading the match 1-0. With eight minutes left in the game, play ended due to excessive violence in the stands.
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Chael Sonnen 'I Still Don't Have a Contract' for Silva Fight and Matt Hughes Wants to Avenge a LossChael Sonnen plans on fighting Anderson Silva, but he hasn't signed a contract yet. UFC Hall of Famer, Matt Hughes, joins the growing number of UFC fighters climbing the ladder of time, "I’m at a crossroads between fighting another fight or retirement."
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Instead of Touching Gloves (Again), Sheila Gaff Knocked Out Jennifer Maia: Fan ReactionFemale fighters are in the news--stealing the show--again. Jennifer Maia faced Sheila Gaff in a controversial MMA match which streamed live on MMAjunkie.com as part of the Cage Warriors Fight Night 4 event in the United Arab Emirates on March 16.
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At 39, Does Cung Le Still Have What it Takes to Be an MMA Fighter? Fan's ViewFranklin is dropping to 185 to face Cung Le, a formidable striker, at UFC 148 in July. But, I'm wondering if at age 39, Cung Le still has what it takes. This fight against Franklin takes place after Cung Le reaches the magical age of 40 (in May).
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TUF 15 Live Recap: James Vick with Sweet KO of Daron Cruickshank Leaves Urijah One DownJames Vick timed a perfect knee as Daron Cruickshank shot in for a takedown. Tall fighters have the advantage with their long knee strikes. Cruickshank dropped to the mat, earning a KO for Vick.
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Invicta Fighting Championship Will Stream Live in HD in April: Will You Watch It?With the success of Tate-Rousey, is this the perfect time for female MMA fighters to demonstrate that there are many more women willing to go three rounds in the cage? Invicta Fighting Championship's first all female card streams live in HD on April 28.
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Jon 'Bones' Jones Vs Mario 'Marinho' Filho on Brazilian MMA Reality TVJon Bones Jones spars with a Brazilian MMA fighter, who is much smaller than him and is wearing protective headgear. Apparently, this man, who is known as Marinho, is famous for jumping in the cage and doing battle with MMA royalty.
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Dereck Chisora British Boxing License Suspended Indefinitely: Fan Reaction"Dereck Chisora is not a fit and proper person to hold a licence," said BBBofC secretary Robert Smith. What if Dereck Chisora could replay that fateful night in Munich at the press conference following his match with Vitali Klitschko?
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Kenny Florian Offers Advice to Season 15 TUF Live ContestantsSpeaking of TUF, UFC fighter and former contestant on season one of "The Ultimate Fighter", Kenny Florian, with his back injury still healing, taught class today after three months away. Plus, he offers advice for the fighters on TUF Live.
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Wheelchair Boxing and MMA Fighting with One Arm? Don't Bully These DudesI've had the opportunity to get to know guys who have special needs, but still train to fight--like Nick Newell who has one and a half arms--and recently appeared in "Maxim" magazine after winning his mixed martial arts fight at XFC 15.
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Bollywood Meets MMA at Super Fight League India: Fan's ViewSuper Fight League 1 from Mumbai, India is officially in the books. SFL streamed the original fights live (Sunday morning for people in the US) and has now made the entire show available in full (2.5 hours) on this video.
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Disappointed Rampage Jackson Tweets Break Up with UFC on the HorizonQuinton "Rampage" Jackson has been busily tweeting his disappointment with the UFC's response to his loss to Ryan Bader. Tweets suggesting "lack of respect", "loss of appeal" and conversations about money appear to be at the root of this Twitter war.
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Who Would You Pick for Your Dream TUF 15 Team? Fan's ViewI think the 16 fighters chosen to move into the TUF 15 house for the next three months demonstrated enough of their skills for me to choose who I think would be at the top of the coaches--Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz's-- first pick list.Also published on:
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Chael Sonnen Apologizes to Anderson Silva on 'UFC Tonight' on Fuel TV 03/06/12On the March 6th episode of "UFC Tonight, Chael Sonnen apologizes to UFC champion, Anderson Silva. "I’ve disparaged your name in an attempt to garner respect and attention for my own. That was wrong and I apologize.”Also published on:
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New Era of Women's Basketball Started by "The Mighty Macs" in 1972Celebrate women's history month by learning about how a women's basketball team popped out of nowhere to win the first national championship in women's basketball. With nuns beating on empty buckets, how could they lose?
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Would You Tap? Gracie BreakDown of Rousey-Tate ArmbarBrazilian jiu jitsu experts, Ryron and Rener Gracie, break down the armlock action that made Ronda the new Strikeforce champion at Strikeforce Tate vs Rousey on March 3rd, 2012.
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Who Wears Short Shorts? New Strikeforce Champion Ronda Rousey DoesNew Strikeforce champion, Ronda Rousey, mentioned the shorts being too short as a minor distraction for her during the fight in her interview with MMA Insider, Ariel Helwani (and during the post-fight press conference).
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Dangerous Strikers Up Next for Strikeforce Champion Ronda RouseyThe next group of female warriors to step up to face the new Strikeforce Bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, are all comfortable with their striking skills. Sarah Kaufman has a great boxing base which will certainly present problems for Ronda.
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Headbutt at the Strikeforce Stare Down: Miesha Started It, Ronda Finished ItRonda: "This time she had the audacity to touch her forehead on mine and I had to pull out my inner Nick Diaz and push back. Thank god Scott Coker was there...because I was about to...ruin this from the beginning." Drama at the Strikeforce weigh ins.
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Will Miesha Tate Last 60 Seconds with Ronda Rousey? Fan's ViewWill Miesha make it through the first 60 seconds of the first round without getting caught with an armbar? Ronda Rousey's been working on her striking and Strikeforce champion, Miesha Tate believes wrestling trumps judo.
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Spike TV's 'MMA Uncensored' on Tate Vs Rousey: Fan ReactionSpike TV's "MMA Uncensored" team, Craig Carton, Mike Straka and former UFC fighter, Nate Quarry, presented their take on female MMA fighters on their second show just two days before Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey on Showtime, March 3rd.
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Picks from Fight Chicks: UFC on FX Alves Vs KampmannThe main card for "UFC on FX: Alves vs Kampman" in Sydney, Australia, starts at 9 pm ET (6 pm PT) on Friday, March 2, 2012. Professional MMA fighters, Danielle West and Elaina Maxwell have returned with their "quick picks" for Friday night's fights.
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J-Lo in Boxing Gloves? What If Jennifer Lopez Became a Cage Fighter While Gina Carano is Off Making Movies?In an article on USAToday discussing J-Lo in a 12 page photo spread for "V" magazine wearing boxing gloves, Jennifer Lopez says she trains to go 15 rounds. Gina Carano is fighting in movies. What if Jennifer Lopez Became a Cage Fighter?
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Rousey, Faber, and Noons Respond to Trash Talk and Bas Rutten's Fighter Comparison ChartsRousey, Faber and Noons joined HDNet's "Inside MMA" team, Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to see what their opponents said about them when they had their turn on the show and to review Bas's charts comparing each fighter to his or her opponent.
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Urijah Faber Talks TUF Live: 32 Fighters AnnouncedThere are 32 fighters in the world dreaming about their first fight on "The Ultimate Fighter Live" which starts March 9th. This is the first of two 13 week shows to air this year. This first season features fighters in the 155 lbs. weight class.
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Forrest Griffin Drops by 'UFC Tonight' on Fuel TV 02/28/12Fans are still debating who they think won at UFC 144 and who should get first crack at the new lightweight champion, Ben Henderson. The "UFC Tonight" crew offered their insight on the Tokyo show and previewed the big weekend coming up.
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UFC 144 Edgar Vs Henderson: Picks from Fight Chicks Featuring Alexis Davis and Elaina MaxwellJoining me to make fight predictions for UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson live from Tokyo, Japan are Alexis Davis and Elaina Maxwell. The main card, shown on Pay Per View begins at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. Prelims are on FX and start at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT.
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UFC Champion Frankie Edgar to Ariel Helwani, 'You Telling Me I've Got No Swag?'MMA Insider, Ariel Helwani has been hard at work conducting pre-fight UFC 144 interviews with fighters and producing videos for MMAFighting.com. Each video is packed with updates. Here's some of the best banter between Ariel and each fighter.
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Dana White Calls Floyd Mayweather 'Racist' in Presidential Address on Fuel TVUFC President, Dana White is known for his colorful outbursts. No one is off limits--even people who don't fight for or work for his organization. This time Dana takes on beleaguered boxer, Floyd Mayweather. Dana White: "Yes Floyd, You're Racist".
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Nate Marquardt, Now Strikeforce Fighter and More on 'UFC Tonight' 02/21/12For those of you who are back to being Fuel TV deprived after last week's free preview for 8 million, here are the highlights of this weeks "UFC Tonight" show - from Dana White to UFC 144 to Brittney Palmer and Nate Marquardt's return--to Strikeforce.
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First UK Female Ref Danielle Curzon Passes Herb Dean Referee TestAfter being a referee for more than two years in major MMA events in the UK, Danielle Curzon--the first female referee in the UK--has completed Herb Dean's Ref course. "Danielle's the type of person I would want [to see] officiating mixed martial arts."
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Dereck Chisora and David Haye Release Statements: Who was Responsible?BBC Sport Boxing reported that both Dereck Chisora and David Haye have released statements regarding the brawl that took place at the press conference in Munich after the championship match between Chisora and Vitali Klitschko.
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Top 10 Boxing Press Conference Brawls Plus Hayes-ChisoraAfter being released by police in Munich, Dereck Chisora headed home to London. Still no sign of David Hayes since their press conference brawl. Add this one to list of Don King presents "Top 10 Boxing Press Conference Brawls".
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ESPN on Jeremy Lin 'Offensive Comments', Employee Released and News Anchor Suspended: Fan ReactionOffensive comment about Jeremy Lin: ESPN took action on two of their staff members to make sure that employees recognize their responsibility to the people listening to them and to have respect for the people whose sport they are commenting on.Also published on:
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Revealing Week for UFC Octagon Girls Brittney Palmer and Chandella PowellChandella Powell has not been released by the UFC for revealing photos taken 10 years ago. Rumors were flying suggesting that she had been released because she was not present at the UFC on Fuel TV 1 event on Wednesday, Feb. 15th.
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Dana White Response to UFC on Fuel TV 1, 'Macho Man' as a Walk Out Song and 'Being a Blur'UFC President, Dana White expressed his disappointment with two things about the night. In an interview with "UFC Tonight" Insider, Ariel Helwani, Dana White gave his reactions to the night's events. "UFC on Fuel 1: Sanchez vs Ellenberger"Also published on:
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Chael Sonnen Joins 'UFC Tonight' on Fuel TV 02/14/12Many fans watched "UFC Tonight" for the first time this week. "UFC Tonight" is the official weekly news and information show of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, airing every Tuesday night at 10:00 PM ET on FUEL TV. Chael Sonnen joined the crew.Also published on:
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Gina Carano as Vengeful Wife in New Movie 'In the Blood': Fan's TakeDirector, John Stockwell, has selected the--used to be face of women's MMA--Gina Carano, to star in his action-thriller movie, "In the Blood". With filming starting this year, it seems highly unlikely that Gina Carano will return to MMA.Also published on:
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What's Wrong with Being 'Sexy and Tough'? Controversial Marketing Campaign for Tate Vs RouseyAll of these photos tweeted by Showtime Sports feature Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate and contender, Ronda Rousey, fully clothed, but---well, different from how you normally see female fighters posing when they are promoting a fight.Also published on:
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UFC on Fuel Sanchez Vs Ellenberger: Picks from Fight Chicks Featuring Elaina MaxwellElaina Maxwell returns as "fight chick solo" making "UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger" fight predictions. The first "UFC on Fuel" takes place Feb. 15th starting at 8-11 pm EST / 5-8 pm PST during a free preview week. Call cable provider for details.Also published on:
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Things Fighters Say: 'You Don't Need Both Eyes to Fight, Especially on the Ground'There's a reason refs don't let fighters decide whether they can continue after taking a hard hit. "I'm not sure where [the hit] came from. I think I could have fought. You don't need both eyes to fight--especially on the ground."Also published on:
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After Miesha, 3 Next Fights for Ronda Rousey in 2012: Fan's ViewEven if Ronda Rousey loses to current Strikeforce champion, Miesha Tate, I believe Ronda will see more action in the cage in 2012 than Tate does. That's saying a lot considering Ronda is lower on MMAWeekly's Women's Pound-for-Pound MMA Ranking list.Also published on:
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Doctor Stoppage Win for Marianna Kheyfets Vs Heather Clark XFC 16Kheyfets vs Clark at "XFC 16: High Stakes" lasted only one round. The ring doctor stopped the fight between rounds, due to extensive swelling under Heather Clark's right eye. Marianna Kheyfets maintains her undefeated record (5-0).Also published on:
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8 Million Free Previews for 'UFC on Fuel TV Sanchez Vs Ellenberger'For 8 million lucky cable homes, "UFC on Fuel TV Sanchez vs Ellenberger" will be shown during a free preview period which begins on February 13th and ends on February 19th. Check with your local cable provider for details to see if your home is on Fuel TVAlso published on:
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Diaz and Marijuana, 'Friends Don't Let Friends Smoke Pot' Before Their UFC FightNick Diaz, in a disastrously destructive move, smoked pot before UFC 143. "I am beyond disappointed that [Nick] tested positive for marijuana," White said in the statement that the UFC distributed to the media. "It is now in the hands of the NSAC."Also published on:
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HBO's 'On Freddie Roach' Episode 3 - Fan ReactionHBO's "On Freddie Roach", the third episode, centers on Freddie meeting with the US Olympic boxing team "hopefuls" and starting to train with them. The young boxers are not at the level that Freddie hoped they would be.Also published on:
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Dana White Says Condit Vs Diaz 2 is On: Fan ReactionOn Twitter, UFC President, Dana White, confirmed a rumor concerning a re-match between current Interim welterweight champion, Carlos Condit and contender, Nick Diaz. Diaz lost to Condit in a controversial win at UFC 143.Also published on:
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Rashad Evans Joins 'UFC Tonight' on Fuel TV 02/07/12Rashad Evans calls out Jon Jones, Dana White slams judging, and Anderson Silva criticizes Chael Sonnen on “UFC Tonight”. Here are the best notes and quotes from the "UFC Tonight" show chosen especially for fans who don't have Fuel TV yet.Also published on:
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Brutal Head Kick and Double Knockout when the Cage Door Opens During FightHardrock MMA 43 took place Saturday, Feb 4th in Kentucky. Two strange things happened. First, a double knockout when two fighters burst through the cage door. Next, a brutal head kick to a downed opponent (earned disqualification).Also published on:
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Rashad Evans Asks: Is Ronda Rousey's 'Cauliflower Ear Hot or Not'?Love her or hate her, it's virtually impossible to ignore Strikeforce fighter, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. UFC fighter, Rashad Evans tweeted, "I never seen cauliflower ear on a girl. @rondarousey What do u guys think hot or not?Also published on:
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UFC 143 Diaz Vs Condit: More Picks from Fight Chicks and Some NFL Stars TooMaking predictions for UFC 143, professional MMA fighters Alexis Davis and Elaina Maxwell are joined by some NFL stars who add in their fight predictions for the main event - Diaz vs Condit.Also published on:
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UFC 143 Diaz Vs Condit: Picks from Fight Chicks Featuring Danielle WestMMA fighter, Danielle West took some time out of her training camp for her upcoming fight with Jorina Baars on February 12th, to share her analysis of the fights and make predictions for UFC 143.Also published on:
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Ronda Rousey Joins Team Gaspari and is Featured with Nick Diaz on UFC HomepageStrikeforce fighter, Ronda Rousey, has a new sponsor, Gaspari Nutrition. Rousey training with Nick Diaz, was featured on the UFC website. She's not just an accomplished fighter, she sparkles in interviews and on chat shows like "Attack of the Show".Also published on:
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RIP Angelo Dundee 'The Best Man to Have in Your Corner': Fan ReactionIn the same week that Goody Petronelli, Marvelous Marvin Hagler's trainer passed away, legendary boxing trainer, Angelo Dundee has also died. In the corner, during a boxing match, Dundee made decisions that changed the direction of his fighter's careers.Also published on:
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Three Stunning Leg Kick Knock OutsYou might have missed these three stunning leg kick knock outs. Even if you've seen them, they're worth watching again.Also published on:
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GSP Joins 'UFC Tonight' on Fuel TV: January 31, 2012Current Welterweight Champ, Georges St-Pierre (GSP), joined the "UFC Tonight" team of Kenny Florian, Todd Harris and Ariel Helwani. GSP analyzed the UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit match-up, made predictions and gave an update on when he might return.Also published on:
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RIP Goody Petronelli, Marvelous Marvin Hagler's Trainer: Fan ReactionThe Patriot Ledger reported the passing of a great man, Goody Petronelli. He's well known for being "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler's trainer. I remember my first time visiting Petronelli's Gym. I felt nervous climbing the stairs of a building past it's prime.Also published on:
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Does Ronda Rousey Qualify as the New Face of Women's MMA?Evidence is building to demonstrate that Ronda Rousey has replaced Gina Carano as the face representing women's MMA. Will her "New Face of MMA" status change if she loses against Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate on March 3rd?Also published on:
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Three Levels of Intensity 'UFC Primetime Diaz Vs Condit' Part 2: Fan's LookCondit and Diaz are preparing to be the man to wear the interim championship belt. Their fight takes place at UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit on Saturday, Feb 4th. It will be shown live on PPV starting at 7 pm PST / 10 pm EST.Also published on:
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UFC on Fox 2 Best Fighter Quotes and Comments from Fuel TV Post Fight Team: Florian, Glazer and HelwaniAlthough there were three fights on the main card of UFC on Fox 2, I'm focusing on Evans-Davis and Sonnen-Bisping because the winners of both of these fights are heading towards championship matches against their personal nemesis.Also published on:
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Sexy Promotional Photo Sessions for Strikeforce Fighters Miesha Tate and Ronda RouseyConsidering the sexy, Strikeforce photo shoot that both Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey just completed, good looks and trim figures are as important as social media presence, if you want to be featured as the main event on Showtime.Also published on:
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Picks from Fight Chicks: UFC on Fox 2 Evans Vs DavisAt the press conference for UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs Davis, Rashad made sure that the Sonnen-Bisping show didn't overshadow his main event fight with Phil Davis, by saying Phil, who is a four time All-American wrestler from Penn State, has "trash technique"Also published on:
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Sonnen Bashes Media Instead of Opponent - HDNet's Kenny Rice Takes One for the Team: Fan ReactionChael Sonnen took offense at something that was said and lashed out at Kenny Rice, host of HDNet's "Inside MMA". To a Facebook fan question, Bisping responded, addressing Sonnen, "Fine, I'll call you the Greatest, if you beat me. And that's a big if."Also published on:
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Punk Payback: 'All Ages and Sizes' with Bas Rutten on Fuel TV"Punk Payback" with Bas Rutten, is a new show on Fuel TV, designed to allow people to "fantasize" about what they might do if they were ever caught in a situation with a thug. "Trying to steal my man-purse? I don't think so."
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'UFC Tonight' on Fuel TV: January 24, 2012In addition to hosting the "UFC Tonight" show, host Kenny Florian joined his old pal, Jon Anik, to handle the commentary duties for UFC on FX Fight Night 1: Guillard vs. Miller. This week, Kenny previews UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis and makes predictions.Also published on:
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HBO's 'On Freddie Roach' Episode One - Fan ReactionHBO presents "On Freddie Roach: Episode One". The show provides an intimate look at the boxing trainer including tense moments with his ex-girlfriend, training sessions with Amir Khan and a visit to his medical doctor.Also published on:
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Mom Says 'Maybe I'm the One Who Dropped the Ball': Permanent Damage Caused by Multiple ConcussionsDr. Sanjay Gupta from CNN presents a fascinating and informative documentary called, "Big Hits, Broken Dreams" on Sunday, January 29th at 8 pm EST. If you have kids who play sports where getting a concussion is likely, you need info from this show.
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Jon Jones in UFC on Fox Commercial and Hackers Attack UFC Website: Fan ReactionYesterday, two topics caught the attention of die-hard UFC fans and even some "only because it got interesting" by-standers. First, there was the Jon Jones UFC commercial, then the story of hackers invading UFC.com.Also published on:
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Sara McMann Wins Fight, Says All '135ers Will Have a Hard Time Defending My Take Downs'"Every person at 135 in the world would have a hard time defending my take downs," said Olympic wrestling silver medalist, Sara McMann after defeating seasoned veteran, Hitomi Akano at ProElite 3: Grove vs. Minowa in Hawaii, Jan 21, 2012.Also published on:
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Dana White Says Nick Diaz is 'an Intriguing, Mysterious Character', UFC Primetime: Fan ReactionTougher than a two dollar steak is a great way to describe both Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit. For "UFC Primetime", both men placed their trust in the hands of the film editors, let down their guards and started talking.Also published on:
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UFC on FX1 Fight Night Review: Fan ReactionUFC on FX Fight Night 1 is in the books after making a successful debut on Jan 20, 2012. Dana White tweeted, "Another amazing night!! Thank u Nashville. Thanks to all the fighters INCREDIBLE night on FX! Great job @Jon_Anik & @kennyflorian."Also published on:
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On Conan, Gina Carano Asks 'Are We Talking About Sex or Fighting?'What I love about Gina Carano is that she's always herself no matter who she's talking to. Gina was hilarious on "The Conan O'Brien Show". One story starts off, "Well, I was drinking forties with my ex-boyfriend one night..Olde English."Also published on:
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Picks from Fight Chicks UFC on FX: Guillard Vs. MillerStrikeforce fighter, Alexis Davis who faces former Strikeforce champion March 3rd sent her UFC on FX predictions via Facebook. She did very well with her last set of picks for UFC 142. She picked winners Aldo, Belfort, Palhares, and Barboza.Also published on:
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Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke Has Died from Her Injuries: Fan ReactionTweets and condolences are flooding in, acknowledging the unbearable news that freestyle skier, Sarah Burke, has died from her injuries. "Sarah Burke 'passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved,' her publicist says in statement. She was 29."Also published on:
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The Hardest Part of Switching to Facebook Timeline and How to Make it EasierI finally took the plunge and faced my fear of switching to Facebook's new timeline format--and I'm glad I did. It was surprisingly easy once I got through the hardest part. Once you make the switch, Facebook allows seven days to review your content.
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King Mo Lawal Interviews Ronda Rousey on Tapout Radio: Straight Talk and ComedyOn "Fighter Conversations", the idea is to bring in a couple of people and let them interview each other. King Mo Lawal is a great interviewer. He came up with questions that drew out information from Ronda Rousey that fans may not have heard before.Also published on:
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‘UFC Tonight’ on Fuel TV Update: January 17, 2012Highlights from this week's "UFC Tonight" which airs on Tuesday nights at 10:00 pm EST/7:00 pm PST on Fuel TV. UFC fighter, Kenny Florian's UFC Rio analysis, GSP interview, and predictions for UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller.
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Cyborg's Appeal, Twitter War with Rousey and Carano Wants a Superfight on UFCOn the same day the news that Cyborg is filing an appeal to CSAC regarding her use of banned substances was revealed, Cris "Cyborg" Santos tweeted to Ronda Rousey a photo shopped image of a badly damaged Gina Carano.Also published on:
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Dana White's Response to ESPN Interview on UFC Fighter Salaries: Fan ReactionDana White, takes the bull by the horns in his heated response to Josh Gross's article and the ESPN interview, "It's the piece of trash, one sided, typical stuff that I knew it would be. ESPN doesn't care about the sport. ESPN hates this sport."Also published on:
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Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson Released by UFC for Weight Cut Issues: Fan ReactionIf you can't trust a fighter to be responsible and show up--at the right weight, healthy and ready to go--then it's too risky to give him a major spot on the the main card. After UFC 142, UFC president, Dana White terminated Johnson's contract.Also published on:
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Sprint Car Racer Donnie Ray Crawford III, Killed by His Grandfather: Fans RespondFans are responding to the tragic news that racer, Donnie Ray Crawford III, has been shot and killed by his grandfather, Daniel Garcia. Police report that a domestic dispute turned deadly. The Crawfords spent the week participating in the Chili Bowl racesAlso published on:
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UFC 142 Rio: More Picks from Fight Chicks Featuring Danielle WestAmerican MMA fighter Danielle West, now calling London home, gives her fight predictions for UFC 142 Rio, presents an update on her fight life and calls out female MMA fighters who've been avoiding matching up with her.Also published on:
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Dana 'UFC' White Vs. Josh 'ESPN' GrossUFC President, Dana White, on a Twitter tirade against Josh Gross, MMA columnist for ESPN.com, has his own way of saying "what is your main malfunction?". Dana is ranting against the story and video produced by ESPN discussing UFC fighter salaries.Also published on:
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'Death by Negligence' Earns Possible Two Year Sentence for Russian MMA Champ, Rasul MirzaevFeatherweight MMA champ, Rasul Mirzaev, threw one power punch and changed his life outside of a nightclub in Moscow. That single punch ended the life of 19 year old, Ivan Agafonov and could earn Mirzaev up to two years in jail for "death by negligence".Also published on:
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Best UFC Rio: Aldo Vs. Mendes, Pre-Fight Press Conference QuotesAt the "UFC Rio Pre-Fight Press Conference", Marshall Zelaznik, who is the Managing Director for International Development for the UFC , stood in for UFC President, Dana White, whose flight was delayed. Rumble Johnson is "fighting a lion".Also published on:
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Picks from Fight Chicks UFC Rio: Aldo Vs. MendesAlexis Davis--who faces former Strikeforce champion, Sarah Kaufman (on March 3rd in Ohio) joins former Strikeforce fighter, Elaina Maxwell, in making picks and predictions for UFC Rio: Aldo vs. Mendes. Free prelims start at 7 pm EST on Facebook, 8PM on FXAlso published on:
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Under Attack, 'WMMA' Facebook Fan Pages Shut Down Due to 'Rights Infringement': Fan ReactionOn Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, any Facebook group or fan pages containing the abbreviation, "WMMA" (women's mixed martial arts) in their title were shut down due to "rights infringement". Cris "Cyborg" Santos is not the only one being stripped of her title.Also published on:
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'UFC Tonight' on Fuel TV Update: UFC Rio Aldo Vs. Mendes"UFC Tonight" airs on Tuesday nights on Fuel TV. Here's what you missed if your cable provider hasn't added Fuel to your service yet. I don't have the Fuel channel either, but I do have a press release with notes from the show.Also published on:
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On 'Haywire' Star Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor Says, 'There's Something Incredibly Dangerous and Powerful About Her'Ewan Mcgregor added, "Like when she throws a few punches and alters her stance, she's altering her stance like a fighter would, you know? You'll see, when you see the film, there's something incredibly dangerous and powerful about her."Also published on:
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Michael Philbin, Son of Packers Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin, Found DeadESPN is reporting sad news that "A body pulled from a river in Oshkosh, Wis., Monday has been positively identified as that of 21-year-old Michael Philbin, son of Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin.Also published on:
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Miesha's Not Happy, Sarah's Not Happy, Alexis Davis Isn't Even Mentioned: Fan's ViewBoth Sarah Kaufman and Strikeforce champ, Miesha Tate prefer that Ronda Rousey, the interloper, fight someone else first. But that's not going to happen unless Ronda gets hurt and has to pull out of the fight. No mention of Alexis Davis in Sarah's update.Also published on:
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Strikeforce Contender in Waiting, Sarah Kaufman Could Use a Dose of WWE Smack Talk TrainingIf only the Fabulous Moolah from WWE were still alive. Maybe, as an entertainer, she could offer former Strikeforce champion, Sarah Kaufman some "how to keep people interested in you for a long time" marketing and showmanship advice.Also published on:
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Cris Cyborg Santos Tested Positive for Steroids, Suspended for One Year: Fan ReactionAs of right now, Cyborg has been served with a $2,500 fine and a one year suspension. Her victory over Yamanaka in December has now been declared a no-contest by the CSAC because positive test results revealed that Cyborg has been juicing.Also published on:
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Picks from Fight Chicks: Strikeforce Rockhold Vs. JardineIn between fight training sessions at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand, Strikeforce fighter, Sarah D'Alelio and former Strikeforce fighter, Elaina Maxwell made their fight predictions for the January 7th Strikeforce event, Rockhold vs. Jardine.Also published on:
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Strikeforce Fight Picks - Lukehold Vs. Jardine: Fan's ViewKeith Jardine, the "Dean of Mean" with his herky-jerky fighting style is back in the cage for Strikeforce and fighting for the Middleweight Championship on Friday, Jan.7th, on Showtime starting at 10 pm. His opponent is current champion, Luke Rockhold.Also published on:
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Another BJJ Crime Fighting Hero, Courageous Wheelchair Man Stops Robbery: Fan ReactionEveryone wants to be the hero at least once in their lives. That opportunity arose and was beautifully acted upon by a man--in a wheelchair--wearing a green plaid jacket in a convenience store. This courageous man stopped a thief.Also published on:
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Strikeforce Fighter Sarah D'Alelio and Elaina Maxwell, Training at Tiger Muay Thai in ThailandElaina "Beef" Maxwell and Sarah "the Monster" D'Alelio are in Thailand at Tiger Muay Thai Training Camp preparing to compete at the Bangla Muay Thai Stadium in Patong. Junie Browning trains at Tiger Muay Thai. His bar fight story made national headlines.Also published on:
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Ronda Rousey's Life: Cracking Knuckles with Rogan and Bravo, Training Judo with Nick, Nate and MannyIn her first year as a professional, Strikeforce fighter, Ronda Rousey, has attracted a lot of attention and respect from experienced fighters, MMA media, and even, Joe Rogan. Winning awards, judo training with the Diaz bros. and a podcast with Joe Rogan.Also published on:
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Ronda Rousey Wins 3 WMMA Awards: 2011 Fighter of the Year, Newcomer and Featherweight Fighter of the YearRonda Rousey, has won three WMMA Awards: Fighter of the Year, Newcomer and Featherweight Fighter of the Year. "I think you helped the women's division stick around Strikeforce for another year. Your voice has made women's MMA even more popular."Also published on:
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Showdown at the UFC 141 Corral, Cerrone Vs. Diaz: Fight PredictionsDiaz started it. To follow up on his latest insult to Cowboy Cerrone--and to defeat him at UFC 141--Nate Diaz will have to stay focused and keep the brawling under control. If you missed it, here's video of Nate knocking Cowboy's hat right off his head.Also published on:
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Interview: UFC Ring Girl Brittney Palmer on Her USO Tour and New Year's Eve at the Bowling AlleyJust before Christmas, Brittney joined UFC fighters, Clay Guida and Urijah Faber, on a “six bases in seven days USO Tour” on a bus through Italy. After UFC 141 on December 30th, Brittney is heading to Seattle for New Year’s Eve at Lucky Strike.Also published on:
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He's Back! Punishment is Over, Miguel Torres Rejoins the UFCReturning to the scene of the crime, as the old saying goes, Miguel Torres sent the following message on Twitter. "Thanks to my family, friends, supporters, fans, @GlennAuthentic, @DanaWhite & @LorenzoFertitta. I'm back."Also published on:
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Before Gina Carano's 'Haywire', There's 'Cage Fighting Women'I'm really looking forward to seeing Gina Carano beat up her enemies in "Haywire". In the meantime, I've been catching up with some other professional female MMA fighters by watching a BBC Four documentary entitled, "Cage Fighting Women".Also published on:
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A Tribute to Urijah Faber's Hair, Now Shaved to Support His SisterWithin 48 hours, Urijah Faber's video showing him having his long locks shaved off in support of his sister -- whose head was shaved for brain surgery after a car accident the day after Thanksgiving -- had generated over 250,000 views.Also published on:
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Top Six Best Non-MMA (Sport) Fights Featuring Men, Women and BoysWith so much talk about lunatics brawling, several unexpected "sporting event fights" on video came to mind. Here are six of the best non-MMA fights or people brawling videos I've seen this year.Also published on:
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Laura, Junie Browning's Girlfriend, Reveals Her Side of the 'Lunatic' Brawl Story: Fan ReactionPhuketwan.com has been providing updates on the story which has become national news in Thailand. Browning's girlfriend, Laura, says that only expats were involved, and that she was punched and bruised as beer bottles were broken and the fight escalated.Also published on:
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'Vanguard' Explores Violence in America (and in the Church) on 'Cage Fighting in the USA'Mariana van Zeller, "Vanguard" on Current TV reporter, estimates 2.5 million people train in MMA. On the latest episode, "Cage Fighting in the USA", she said, "MMA is everywhere, including this church where cage fighting and the Bible, go hand in hand."Also published on:
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Are Women's MMA Fights Stopped Faster Than Men's? Cyborg TKO's Yamanaka in 16 SecondsCyborg vs. Yamanaka: At the end of the fight, the Strikeforce announcers wondered if there had been an early stoppage, raising the question of whether women's MMA fights are stopped sooner than men's.Also published on:
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Dana White Warming Up to Women's MMA is Perfect Time to Announce Nominees for WMMA Awards 2011With UFC President, Dana White's approval of the 135 lbs. weight division and Strikeforce programming continuing to be broadcast on Showtime, now is the perfect time to announce the nominees for the 2011 Women's MMA (WMMA) Awards.Also published on:
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Kenny Florian Vs. Brittney Palmer: Self Defense for Girls and GamersI didn't realize Brittany had mixed martial arts skills. That girl puts some time into her training. In the video, Kenny Florian commented on Brittney's punching, "She's got a hammer of a two (right cross punch), seriously."Also published on:
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5 Ways 'TUF Brasil' Will Be Different from 'TUF US': Fan's ViewFans in the US who watch "TUF Brasil" will be exposed to a Brazilian point of view and what's different about how Brazilian fighters handle things in the house. I'm expecting to learn something new and interesting about how the guys relate to each other.Also published on:
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Fuel TV Available for 36 Million, but What About the Rest of Us? Fan ReactionI called my cable company to ask about adding Fuel TV to my list of available channels. The customer service agent I spoke to had never heard of Fuel TV. I had to spell it for her. She said that I was the first person to ask her about it.Also published on:
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Manhunt for Junie Browning Former UFC Fighter in Thailand: Fan ReactionIt's being reported that former UFC fighter, Junie Browning, is being sought by police in Thailand following a bar fight that continued inside of a hospital. The airport has been staked out to prevent him from leaving the country.Also published on:
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MMA Family Christmas Wish List Includes Weapons, Luxury Items and Baking SuppliesMMA fighters and others in the MMA community reveal what's on their Christmas gift lists. From money to weapons to electronics to cars, planes, luggage and even baking supplies.Also published on:
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'Miguel Torres Out of UFC' Dana White Tells 'SI': Fan ReactionSI.com has reported that as of today, Miguel Torres has been released from the UFC for posting a bad tweet. 'If a rape van was called a surprise van more women wouldn’t mind going for rides in them. Everyone like surprises.'
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Rick Perry Stuffing Too Many Issues into One Sentence: Gays, Christmas and Prayer in SchoolsNearly 750,000 have viewed this video of presidential candidate, Rick Perry keyword stuffing three completely separate issues: gays in the military, Christmas and prayer in schools.
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Rashad Evans Drops Penn State 'Bomb' on Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 Press ConferenceRashad Evans, who faces Phil Davis at UFC on Fox 2, dropped a Penn State "bomb" in a trash talk exchange. Considering the fighters present at the UFC on Fox 2 press conference, it was only a matter of time before someone said something controversial.
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One Handed Nick Newell and Nemo Llewellyn 'Have the Guts to Fight Us'"Have the guts to fight us," say one handed fighters, Nick Newell and Nemo Llewellyn. "Once that door shuts, then leather will be slung," Nemo said.
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NFL Has Tebow, UFC Has 'Bendo' Praying: The God SquadTebow influences young men and women watching him play football and praying to honor his faith. Bendo prays before his UFC cage fights.
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Armed Robbery Foiled by MMA Fighter in Chicago: Fan Reaction"The Chicago Sun-Times" reported that "A would-be mugger on Chicago’s Southwest Side picked on the wrong person — a mixed-martial artist — and ended up with two black eyes and a gunshot wound to the ankle, the police say."
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'Pretty Fighter' Ronda Rousey Vs. Miesha Tate Verbal Sparring Over Title Shots and Charisma: Fan PerspectiveCharasmatic Ronda Rousey created an uproar with her fellow competitors because she's considering dropping from 145 to 135 lbs. Ronda's impatient to get her shot at the 135 lbs title. Current Strikeforce champion, Miesha Tate wants to fight Sarah Kaufman.
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One Armed MMA Fighter 'Notorious' Nick Newell Excites Fans at XFC 15Six fight win streak. All first round wins. Five by submission (one heel hook, two RNC and two arm locks) and one TKO. What makes Nick Newell different from most fighters working their way up the MMA rankings, is that he fights with one hand.
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11-Year-Old Hero Uses Jiu Jitsu Training to Fend Off Kidnapper, Protects His Younger SisterKeith Florian, BJJ black belt, tweeted a video saying: "check out the power BJJ can give your children!" The video tells the story of how Jonah Yano, age 11, "fended off a suspected car thief and kidnapper with his bare hands, saving his younger sister."
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Call Pole Dancing by Another Name and Add it to the Olympics: Fan ViewPeople are making a lot of fuss about practitioners of "pole dancing" lobbying to compete at the Olympics. Take pole dancing out of it's night time setting and it becomes complicated gymnastics performed with a prop. Give the sport a different name.
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Interview: First UK Female MMA Referee - Danielle CurzonDanielle Curzon is the only child of Peter Curzon, 4th Viscount Scarsdale, and the first female MMA referee in the UK. She served as a body guard for Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" movies.Also published on:
