Cheryl Ragsdale
Cheryl Ragsdale trains in Mixed Martial Arts with Keith Florian at Florian Martial Arts and sometimes, with his brother, UFC Fighter Kenny Florian. She applies her fight training to teaching people how to handle verbal skirmishes in professional and personal relationships. Contact her directly on Twitter @thatgirlisfunny
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Dana White Says Ronda Rousey (Future UFC Champion) Fights like 'a Dude in a Girl's Body': Fan ReactionStrikeforce fighter, Liz Carmouche, who hopes to be Ronda Rousey’s next opponent, tweeted her thoughts on the news. “@danawhite has committed to having women in the UFC. You have @RondaRousey to thank for that [whether] or not you like it.”Also published on:
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Tragic Car Crash Takes Life of Wanderei Silva's DadUFC fighter Wanderlei Silva lost his father in a tragic car accident in Brazil on Sunday, August 26. Fans responded to the news, sending messages to Wanderlei via Twitter. Recently, he published a beautiful 12 minute tribute to his family on video.Also published on: -
Dana White Answers Fan Questions, Predicts Jones Vs Henderson, ‘Somebody’s Going to Sleep': Fan's LookOn Tuesday evening, August 21, UFC president, Dana White and “Ultimate Insider” host, Jon Anik presented a 15 minute live-stream, question and answer session for fight fans on the MetroPCS Facebook page.Also published on:
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Fight Picks: Rousey Vs Kaufman, Tate Vs Kedzie, Yamanaka Vs De RandamieRousey vs Kaufman, Tate vs Kedzie, Yamanaka vs de Randamie Predictions: I sincerely hope that 145er, Hiroko Yamanaka, currently ranked first on the "Top 10" list of female MMA fighters, gets knocked out by Dutch kickboxer, Germaine de Randamie.Also published on:
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Update on Rousey, Cyborg, Tate and Kaufman, the Fab Four Female MMA Fighters: Fan ReactionWith three female MMA bouts scheduled for "Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman" on August 18th, there's a lot to discuss in the world of women fighters: Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, Cris "Cyborg" Santos and Sarah Kaufman...plus boxing legend, Lucia Rijker.Also published on: -
On 'UFC Tonight' Evans, Cruz, Bisping and Florian Debate Injuries and TRT: Fan's LookAriel Helwani, MMA Insider and frequent host of "UFC Tonight" on Fuel TV, presided over a panel discussion with four UFC veterans to get their thoughts on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and how to manage training for a fight to minimize injuries.Also published on:
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Ronda Rousey Guest Host on TMZ 'I Want My Souvenir Condom!': Fan's LookStrikeforce champion, Ronda Rousey, knocked it out of the park during her visit to TMZ where she appeared as a guest sitting with the rest of the crew dropping one-liners, blending in and making it look like she does this all the time.Also published on:
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Second Invicta FC Event Showcases Ronda Rousey's Future Opponents: Fan ReactionA fan asked Strikeforce champion, Ronda Rousey whether she was impressed with Invicta FC fighter, Sara McMann's performance. Ronda responded, "They all impressed me. Anyone who knows fighting should be impressed."Also published on:
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'Playboy Mexico' Features Boxer Mariana 'Barbie' Juarez: Fan's LookAnother beautiful athlete is featured on the cover of a magazine appealing to a male audience, "Playboy Mexico". Mariana Juarez is a 32-year-old boxer. "Pretty, talented, feisty -- Mari is true knockout."Also published on:
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Kids in MMA: Post-Fight, 6 Year Old Does Grave-Digger RoutineLiitle Minas pulled off his post-fight routine like a boss, straddling the cage and pretending to dig a grave for his opponent, even tamping the earth to finish the job, all neat and tidy. He was the one with the eye of the tiger.Also published on:
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Chael Sonnen Addresses 'Illegal Knee' on UFC Tonight 07/12/12: Fan's LookInteresting to hear UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen reflect on his fight with UFC champion Anderson Silva, days after the UFC 148 event. "II would do the exact same thing--had I thought of it...Good for him. He showed us something new."Also published on:
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Mark Munoz Aiming to 'Donkey Kong' Punch Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel TV 4: Fan's LookBJJ purple belt and two time national championship wrestler, Mark Munoz said he will use his hammer fist "Donkey Kong" punches to defeat his opponent, Chris Weidman. Munoz said he's been working on his stand up. He's ready for the fight wherever it goes.Also published on:
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Skin Tight Black Leather for Rousey-Kaufman Strikeforce Promo: Fan's LookStrikeforce champion, Ronda Rousey, tweeted sneak peek photos taken during the filming of the promotional video for her first title defense scheduled for August 18th against Sarah Kaufman. Ronda is shown clad in skin tight black leather.Also published on:
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Anderson Silva 'Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man' Invites Chael Sonnen to BBQ After Defeating Him at UFC 148: Fan's LookChael Sonnen didn't complain about the knee strike when he was down in any of his post-fight comments. Instead, he accepted Anderson's invitation to come over for a BBQ. Apparently, his constant barrage of trash-talking has been forgiven.Also published on:
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UFC 148: Is Forrest Griffin Boring? Fan ReactionUFC President Dana White commented with his usual direct manner on Ortiz vs Griffin 3: “I thought Tito looked old tonight. So did Forrest. Neither one of them looked like young guys. It reminded me of the first two fights. Forrest barely won this fight.”Also published on:
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Anderson Silva's Shoulder Bump Sets Stage to 'Dominate and Exterminate' at UFC 148: Fan ReactionAfter "shoulder bumping" Chael Sonnen at the UFC 148 weigh-ins, has Anderson Silva created a new move for stare downs? Sensei Steven Segal said that Anderson is prepared with "fierce determination to dominate and exterminate" Chael.Also published on:
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Next Stop UFC? First Female UK Referee Danielle Curzon Takes Big Step Towards Her Dream: Fan's LookDanielle Curzon is the first woman to referee a professional MMA match in the United Kingdom. Recently, Danielle applied for and received a license to referee MMA bouts in Indiana. Danielle, who practices MMA herself, sent the following update.Also published on: -
Who Licked His Opponent's Neck During an MMA Fight? Fan's LookFrank Shamrock on his reaction to not being selected to enter the UFC Hall of Fame, what he thinks of UFC President, Dana White and his unexpected answer to show host, Craig Carton's request to "Tell us something never told before."Also published on:
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Chael Sonnen Says Anderson Silva Has 'Amateur' Skills and 'He Sucks': Fan's LookContender Chael Sonnen, joined Fuel TV's "UFC Tonight" to address the remarks made by UFC champion, Anderson "the Spider" Silva on a UFC conference call. Chael responded by saying that Anderson has amateur boxing skills and "He sucks."Also published on: -
Anderson "the Bone Breaker" Silva Has Cold Heart for His Nemesis, Chael Sonnen at UFC 148: Fan ReactionWith UFC champion, Anderson Silva making uncharacteristic cold-hearted, bone-breaking threats aimed at challenger, Chael Sonnen on a UFC conference call yesterday, fans are even more focused on UFC 148.Also published on:
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Urijah Faber Reviews Strengths and Weaknesses Against Renan Barao at UFC 149: Fan's LookUrijah Faber appeared on HDNet's "Inside MMA" with hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss his upcoming bantamweight interim title fight against seasoned veteran, Renan Barao. Faber (26-5) faces Barao (28-1 and 1-no contest) at UFC 149 on July 21, 2012Also published on:
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Picks for UFC All-Star Dream Team: Fan's LookAsk 10 MMA fans to choose their UFC All-Star Dream Team and you're going to get 10 different answers. Former light heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans and "UFC Tonight" on Fuel TV Analyst, Kenny Florian went head-to-head with picks for their MMA Dream TeamAlso published on:
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Gray Maynard on Ring Rust, Changing Camps and Finding Holes in Clay Guida's Game: Fan's LookOn Fuel TV's "UFC Ultimate Insider", Gray Maynard (10-1-1) said that he wants to be the first fighter to knock out Clay Guida (29-12-0). "There's a couple of holes that we've seen and we're gonna try to take advantage of it."Also published on:
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Cris Cyborg and Sarah Kaufman Mean Mugging on Fight Promo Video: Fan ReactionSarah Kaufman is stepping up her media hype game and putting her best mean-mugging face on. She will need both to face off against Ronda, who trains with the notorious Diaz brothers--both known for their prodigious mean-mugging.Also published on:
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Can Ronda Rousey Shut Down Sarah Kaufman's Striking Game? Fan's ViewKaufman is known for delivering rapid fire punches. Rousey hasn't had to use her striking skills yet to defeat her opponents. By August 18th, will Ronda figure out how to shut down a straight puncher's game? Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman live on ShowtimeAlso published on:
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Clay Guida Will Braid His Hair for UFC on FX 4: Fan ReactionIn response to a complaint from Gray "the Bully" Maynard's camp, Clay "the Carpenter" Guida will wear his signature locks tightly bound and braided for their match at UFC on FX 4 scheduled for June 22, 2012.The preliminary fights will be shown on Fuel TV.Also published on:
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Freddie Roach on Controversial Pacquiao Bradley Decision, Says Judges Should Retire: Fan's LookPacquiao-Bradley seems to have attracted more attention for the questionable officiating than for the actual championship fight. Freddie Roach shared his opinion saying that he thinks judges should retire after age 65. Two of the judges are over 70.Also published on: -
Anderson Silva Dances like Michael Jackson for Rolling Stone Magazine: Fan's LookHere's more evidence that UFC Champion Anderson Silva is as much of a superstar in the world of lights, camera, action as he is in the octagon. Anderson is on the cover of the "Rolling Stone" dressed in Michael Jackson, the King of Pop's iconic gear.Also published on:
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BJ Penn Vs Rory MacDonald (and the Whole Tristar Team): Fan ReactionBy getting BJ Penn to accept his challenge, UFC fighter, Rory MacDonald (age 22) has accomplished something veteran fighter, Josh Koscheck couldn't do. Former Welterweight UFC champion, BJ Penn (age 33) explained why he chose to accept Rory's challenge.Also published on:
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Greg Jackson on Injured Fighters and Striking a Balance Between Cooperation and Competition when Training: Fan's LookThinking about the number of fighters getting injured during training and sparring practice reminded me of a recent segment on HDNet's Inside MMA. "We have a competitive-cooperative dynamic and you have to kind of keep those things in balance."Also published on:
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Dana White Wants More 'Tough and Nasty' Female Fighters, Invicta FC Plans to DeliverUFC President, Dana White, is sold on Ronda Rousey being the best female MMA fighter on the planet. Unfortunately, he still doesn't see depth in the ranks. Invicta gives women fight experience by having all-female cards.Also published on:
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MMA Judge, Ricardo Almeida, Former UFC Fighter Says 'I Can't Make Judging Better, but I Can Make Myself a Better Judge': Fan's LookRicardo Almeida, former UFC fighter and black belt in Brazilian jiu jiitsu under Renzo Gracie, was one of the three judges scoring the Josh Koscheck vs Johny Hendricks fight. Almeida was the only judge scoring the bout in Josh's favor.Also published on:
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Rousey Vs Cyborg in January? She Wants My Arm, I Want Her Head': Fan's LookStrikeforce CEO, Scott Coker, announcing his intention to schedule current champion, Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey vs. Cris "Cyborg" Santos at 135 generated a lot of interest and excitement with fans. Cyborg' said,"Ronda wants my arm. I want her head"Also published on:
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Urijah Faber Taps to RNC from CNN's Soledad O'Brien: Fan's LookCNN's Soledad O'Brien recently choked out UFC fighter, Urijah Faber--with a rear naked choke (RNC) on a recent edition of her "Starting Point" show (airs week days 7 AM to 9 PM ET). Urijah was on the show to promote his new book, "The Laws of the Ring".Also published on:
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Scott Coker Says Cyborg Vs Rousey at 135 Will Happen: Fan ReactionStrikeforce champion Cris "Cyborg" Santos won Gold at the IBJJF on June 2 and then called out current Strikeforce champion Ronda Rousey. Strikeforce CEO, Scott Coker said that fight will happen at 135.Also published on:
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Martin Kampmann Sees Holes in Jake Ellenberger's Wrestling Game, TUF Live Finale: Fan's LookWith so many distractions going on with Jon Jones pleading guilty to DWI and Arianny Celeste getting arrested for having a fight with Praveen Chandra, I feel the need to focus on real fighters like Kampmann vs Ellenberger at TUF Live Finale Friday June 1.Also published on:
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Vitor Belfort's Wife Wants Wanderlei Knocked Out in 19 Seconds or Less: Fan's LookVitor Belfort's wife, Joana Prado Belfort, tweeted her response to Wanderlei's angry bird noises--loosely translated, she hopes Wanderlei gets knocked out again--in less than 20 seconds to beat Chris Leben's record against the Axe Murderer.Also published on:
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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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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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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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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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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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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: -
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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'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: -
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: -
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: -
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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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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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: -
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: -
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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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:
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Cotto Vs. Margarito Face Off with Max Kellerman: Fan ReactionWhen someone, especially a public figure, will lose respect and be dishonored for their greatest personal achievement, it becomes almost impossible to tell the truth. Margarito faces his accuser, Miguel Cotto.Also published on:
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MMA Not as Super Sensitive as NFL About Tweets - Cheerleader Twitter Account Deleted: Fan ReactionSomeone in the NFL world just did something that no one in the UFC (social media) world has ever done -forcing someone to delete their Twitter account for sending out two tweets mentioning an incident that happened during one of their televised events.Also published on:
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Bellator 59: Full Five Minutes Taken by Eric Prindle for Low Blow - Fight Ends in NCWaiting for heavy weight Eric Prindle to stand up from the ground, Thiago Santos landed an accidental kick between Eric's legs in the first round of their fight at Bellator 59 broadcast live on MTV2. Prindle,took the full five minutes to recover.Also published on:
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What If Hazing Were a Sport? FAMU Band Incident - Fan ReactionSomething happened to 26 year old, FAMU band member, Robert Champion, that left him dead on the bus in Orlando after the FAMU football team lost to rival, Bethune-Cookman. Police are investigating whether hazing had anything to do with his death.Also published on:
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Knights of Mayhem 'Jousting Doesn't Compare to MMA' Says Fighter Jake 'the Snake' Paul"A lot of people are excited to see me transition from MMA to jousting. It was actually a lot of fun coming off (the horse). If you're sick like me, you'll enjoy it". Jake "the Snake" Paul, a professional MMA fighter and "Knights of Mayhem" jouster.Also published on:
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Top 10 Boston Bruins Christmas (or Any Holiday) Gift IdeasScore big points with your favorite Boston Bruins hockey fans with one of these holiday gift ideas. This list starts off with some fun stocking stuffers and works up to more expensive gifts.Also published on:
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'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey Breaks Arms, Wins Hearts and Sparks ControversyAfter watching Rowdy Ronda Rousey slap an arm lock on Julia Budd, another 145 lb. Strikeforce fighter, in less than a minute of the first round, someone tweeted, "I don't want my arms anywhere near that woman".Also published on:
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My Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Favorite UFC FanStarting with stocking stuffers and moving up to more expensive gift ideas, here are the Top 10 sports items on my UFC / MMA Christmas wish list. Since my favorite sport is mixed martial arts, this list is designed for fans of UFC and MMA.Also published on:
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Kenny Florian and UFC Ring Girl Brittney Palmer Practicing No-Gi Jiu JitsuA photo of Kenny Florian and UFC Ring Girl Brittney Palmer practicing no-gi BJJ tweeted by BodyKore caused quite a stir on Twitter. BodyKore sponsors UFC fighter Brian Bowles who faces Urijah Faber at UFC 139.Also published on:
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Murder - Suicide MMA Fighter Maryellen Cano Shot Dead by Her Boyfriend David Baldwin: Fan ReactionVery bad news from Marietta, GA. Female MMA Fighter of the Year, Maryelle Cano, was shot dead by her boyfriend, David Baldwin. She told her training partners that he had given her a black eye.Also published on:
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Olympics 2012 football (soccer) schedule for Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, UKMany Americans are unfamiliar with Wales, a very small country bordering England. With eight football games being played here, Wales and the Welsh have the opportunity to shine.Also published on:
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Jackson, Cyborg and Kedzie lead MMA seminars at G2 Summit 2011Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Cyborg Santos led a kick-boxing clinic and Julie Kedzie drilled the women in take-downs with Greg Jackson, trainer of current UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre and UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.Also published on:
