Ryan Ford Post Nick Hinchliffe Interview Video by Ryan FordSource: http://mmalice.com/ryan-ford/ryan-ford-post-nick-hinchliffe-interview-video_f841c3083.html
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Jon Jones: One Step Away From Legendary
<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
At just 24 years old, Jon Jones has already built a r�sum� that most would sacrifice virtually anything for. Fighters train endlessly, with some of the greatest coaches and training partners for hours incalculable, and never accomplish what ?Bones? has. Tito Ortiz helped usher MMA and the UFC into the mainstream spotlight; Randy Couture defied odds time and again, between two weight classes; Wanderlei Silva ran through the Pride middleweight division for roughly five straight years. All of these examples speak volumes to the level in which each man has reached in the sport. That said, none of them have ever completely outclassed (in damn near embarrassing fashion) four former champions and current top five ranked fighters consecutively. Only Johnny ?Bones? Jones has managed this feat, and amazingly, he hasn?t even reached his physical prime yet.<BR><BR>
Equipped with an 84.5 inch reach, a potent wrestling base, wildly flashy strikes and the most brutal ground and pound north of 170 pounds, Jones looks to be the second coming of longtime middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva, with a few extra tools on his belt. Unlike Silva, Jones? offensive and defensive wrestling is absolutely top notch, and rather unorthodox, as the Jackson?s MMA rep has a knack for unrivaled upper body control and takedown defense unlike anything we?ve ever seen. The man is able to hurl quality wrestlers to the mat from a thai plum stance, secure double legs with ease, and trip opponents to the canvas in a tangle of gangly limbs. Did I mention not a single man has managed to take the champion down within the confines of the octagon?<BR><BR>
Jones is, in short, a phenomenon this sport has seen too few times. Outside of Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre, Jon?s talent appears unrivalled. Having now finished Ryan Bader, Mauricio ?Shogun? Rua, Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson and Lyoto Machida back to back, followed by a dominant five round decision win over Rashad Evans, Jones? list of challengers is depleted in a serious way. Alexander Gustafsson looks as though he could be prepared for a title bid, but he needs to topple a few top five opponents before he should rightfully be awarded the opportunity to fight Jon Jones. Beyond ?The Mauler?, there aren?t too many prospects to examine at 205 pounds; remember that as I pointed out, Jones already put the hype behind Bader in perspective, back at UFC 126.<BR><BR>
Prospects disregarded, only one man now looks to potentially pose any form of legitimate threat to the champion. That man is Dan ?Hendo? Henderson, who quite frankly, at nearly 42 years old, is running out of time. Henderson himself is obviously well aware of the ticking clock; he?s opted to avoid just about every fight available to him that doesn?t showcase a title up for grabs. And honestly, who should fault the man for picking fights at this point in his career? He?s been a marquee draw for the UFC, Strikeforce and the now defunct Pride. He?s battered elite competition in Mauricio Rua, Vitor Belfort, Fedor Emelianenko, Michael Bisping and Wanderlei Silva, to name just a select handful. The man?s competed at 185 pounds, 205 pounds and even heavyweight, with extreme levels of success. Dan Henderson is unquestionably one of the greatest fighters in history, and he?s earned the right to wait on a title fight.<BR><BR>
But will Henderson bring anything to the table that Jones has not already seen, and overcome? In regards to skillset, Henderson is awfully similar to Rashad Evans in the sense that both are aggressive wrestlers with extremely powerful right hands. He?s also remarkably durable, able to absorb a comparable amount of punishment to that of ?Shogun? Rua. We already know that Jones had little trouble with either man, so what will make a bout with Henderson any different?<BR><BR>
If anything alters the dynamics of this fight (which looks to be targeted for summer), it is pressure. Jones is a single fight away from cleaning out the division. One final hurdle and the champion will have cemented himself a living, active legend with virtually zero challenges remaining at light heavyweight. I?m certain Henderson will do everything in his power to land his much-feared ?H-Bomb?, but Jones? range will likely make that one damn gnarly challenge for the fifteen year veteran, and that leads me to believe that you?ll be reading more on the nearly mythical Jon Jones before too long.<BR><BR>
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At just 24 years old, Jon Jones has already built a r�sum� that most would sacrifice virtually anything for. Fighters train endlessly, with some of the greatest coaches and training partners for hours incalculable, and never accomplish what ?Bones? has. Tito Ortiz helped usher MMA and the UFC into the mainstream spotlight; Randy Couture defied odds time and again, between two weight classes; Wanderlei Silva ran through the Pride middleweight division for roughly five straight years. All of these examples speak volumes to the level in which each man has reached in the sport. That said, none of them have ever completely outclassed (in damn near embarrassing fashion) four former champions and current top five ranked fighters consecutively. Only Johnny ?Bones? Jones has managed this feat, and amazingly, he hasn?t even reached his physical prime yet.<BR><BR>
Equipped with an 84.5 inch reach, a potent wrestling base, wildly flashy strikes and the most brutal ground and pound north of 170 pounds, Jones looks to be the second coming of longtime middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva, with a few extra tools on his belt. Unlike Silva, Jones? offensive and defensive wrestling is absolutely top notch, and rather unorthodox, as the Jackson?s MMA rep has a knack for unrivaled upper body control and takedown defense unlike anything we?ve ever seen. The man is able to hurl quality wrestlers to the mat from a thai plum stance, secure double legs with ease, and trip opponents to the canvas in a tangle of gangly limbs. Did I mention not a single man has managed to take the champion down within the confines of the octagon?<BR><BR>
Jones is, in short, a phenomenon this sport has seen too few times. Outside of Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre, Jon?s talent appears unrivalled. Having now finished Ryan Bader, Mauricio ?Shogun? Rua, Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson and Lyoto Machida back to back, followed by a dominant five round decision win over Rashad Evans, Jones? list of challengers is depleted in a serious way. Alexander Gustafsson looks as though he could be prepared for a title bid, but he needs to topple a few top five opponents before he should rightfully be awarded the opportunity to fight Jon Jones. Beyond ?The Mauler?, there aren?t too many prospects to examine at 205 pounds; remember that as I pointed out, Jones already put the hype behind Bader in perspective, back at UFC 126.<BR><BR>
Prospects disregarded, only one man now looks to potentially pose any form of legitimate threat to the champion. That man is Dan ?Hendo? Henderson, who quite frankly, at nearly 42 years old, is running out of time. Henderson himself is obviously well aware of the ticking clock; he?s opted to avoid just about every fight available to him that doesn?t showcase a title up for grabs. And honestly, who should fault the man for picking fights at this point in his career? He?s been a marquee draw for the UFC, Strikeforce and the now defunct Pride. He?s battered elite competition in Mauricio Rua, Vitor Belfort, Fedor Emelianenko, Michael Bisping and Wanderlei Silva, to name just a select handful. The man?s competed at 185 pounds, 205 pounds and even heavyweight, with extreme levels of success. Dan Henderson is unquestionably one of the greatest fighters in history, and he?s earned the right to wait on a title fight.<BR><BR>
But will Henderson bring anything to the table that Jones has not already seen, and overcome? In regards to skillset, Henderson is awfully similar to Rashad Evans in the sense that both are aggressive wrestlers with extremely powerful right hands. He?s also remarkably durable, able to absorb a comparable amount of punishment to that of ?Shogun? Rua. We already know that Jones had little trouble with either man, so what will make a bout with Henderson any different?<BR><BR>
If anything alters the dynamics of this fight (which looks to be targeted for summer), it is pressure. Jones is a single fight away from cleaning out the division. One final hurdle and the champion will have cemented himself a living, active legend with virtually zero challenges remaining at light heavyweight. I?m certain Henderson will do everything in his power to land his much-feared ?H-Bomb?, but Jones? range will likely make that one damn gnarly challenge for the fifteen year veteran, and that leads me to believe that you?ll be reading more on the nearly mythical Jon Jones before too long.<BR><BR>
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Mark Munoz matched with Chris Weidman for UFC on Fuel 4 headliner
Rumor became fact last night when the UFC revealed a middleweight bout between Mark Munoz-Chris Weidman had been tabbed as the main event for UFC on Fuel 4. The 185ers had been linked together for weeks prior to the organization?s official announcement with Munoz even admitting a fight seemed likely given the buzz. Their headlining [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/25/mark-munoz-matched-with-chris-weidman-for-ufc-on-fuel-4-headliner
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Michael McDonald, Ben Rothwell and Travis Browne are UFC 145?s Three Stars
[UFC 145 recap: Jon Jones' length crucial in handling Rashad Evans for decision win]
No. 1 star -- Michael McDonald: The bantamweight continued his undefeated UFC run with a first-round knockout of one-time WEC champ Miguel Torres. After the fight, he showed true class by sending several tweets to Torres to thank him for the fight.
No. 2 star -- Ben Rothwell: When Rothwell weighed in, he showed off a sleeker shape than he's ever had in the Octagon. He then proved the new body was not just for looks as he knocked out Brendan Schaub in just over a minute.
No. 3 star -- Travis Browne: "Hapa" saved the preliminary card from being all decisions by ruining Chad Griggs' UFC debut. Browne used knees to knock Griggs down, then a beautiful arm triangle to submit Griggs in the first round.
Who were your three stars from Saturday night? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
FX and UFC 'going to switch some things up' for future 'TUF' seasons
LAS VEGAS - While officials say they're satisfied with the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter: Live" on FX, changes are on the way. This season of the UFC's long-running reality series is the first on FX (after seven years and 14 seasons on Spike TV) and the first to feature live fights.
While UFC president Dana White believes many folks have painted a far-too-bleak picture of "TUF: Live," he told MMAjunkie.com some changes are going to be made for future seasons.
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Cane vs. Okami, Hallman vs. Tavares set for UFC 150 in Denver
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Denver on August 11th for UFC 150. Two bouts are already booked for the card which will take place the Pepsi Center. The news was initially reported by the DenverPost.com. Luiz Cane will square off against Yushin Okami in a middleweight bout while Thiago Tavares will face Dennis [...]
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Alistair Overeem License Denied By NSAC, Unable To Reapply For 9 Months
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/4/24/2971918/ufc-alistair-overeem-nsac-license-denied-9-month-suspension
Alistair Overeem was in person at today's Nevada Athletic Commission meeting to address his...
Alistair Overeem was in person at today's Nevada Athletic Commission meeting to address his...
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How FAST is Jon Jones? Slightly slower than a bitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8a8gozvoB7I#!
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UFC 148 press conference chael vs silva staredown
http://youtu.be/2iSi3p03ziY
lol @ chael trying to take the belt
lol @ chael trying to take the belt
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Frankie Edgar Talks Move To Featherweight
<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Many have predicted this move for some time now, but former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is finally addressing and embracing the idea of a drop to featherweight.<BR><BR>
The former champion will once again attempt to capture 155 pound gold, when he rematches Benson Henderson sometime in the months to come (no official date has been pinned down for Edgar/Henderson 2, as of yet), but he?s also quick to acknowledge the fact that a shift in weight classes is all but inevitable.<BR><BR>
"We?ll see what the future holds, but I think it?s inevitable that I?ll eventually get down there. I just don?t know when." declared Edgar at a recent press conference.<BR><BR>
He also spearheaded the rumors of a potential clash with reigning 145 pound champion Jose Aldo, noting that he was offered an immediate fight with the Brazilian should he make the transition to featherweight.<BR><BR>
"I?m all about fighting big fights, and fighting the best guys, and Jose Aldo?s one of them," stated Edgar. "We?ll see where it?s at, whether it?s at 145 or 155."<BR><BR>
A meeting between two of the most dangerous fighters south of 170 pounds now looks like a near guarantee. The fact is, everything hinges on Frankie?s rematch with Benson Henderson, and the possibility of Jose Aldo making a move to 155, which he?s expressed interest in recently. Regardless of where it takes place, Aldo/Edgar sounds like a fantasy match that will likely become a reality. We may even be fortunate enough to see it this calendar year.<BR><BR>
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MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Many have predicted this move for some time now, but former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is finally addressing and embracing the idea of a drop to featherweight.<BR><BR>
The former champion will once again attempt to capture 155 pound gold, when he rematches Benson Henderson sometime in the months to come (no official date has been pinned down for Edgar/Henderson 2, as of yet), but he?s also quick to acknowledge the fact that a shift in weight classes is all but inevitable.<BR><BR>
"We?ll see what the future holds, but I think it?s inevitable that I?ll eventually get down there. I just don?t know when." declared Edgar at a recent press conference.<BR><BR>
He also spearheaded the rumors of a potential clash with reigning 145 pound champion Jose Aldo, noting that he was offered an immediate fight with the Brazilian should he make the transition to featherweight.<BR><BR>
"I?m all about fighting big fights, and fighting the best guys, and Jose Aldo?s one of them," stated Edgar. "We?ll see where it?s at, whether it?s at 145 or 155."<BR><BR>
A meeting between two of the most dangerous fighters south of 170 pounds now looks like a near guarantee. The fact is, everything hinges on Frankie?s rematch with Benson Henderson, and the possibility of Jose Aldo making a move to 155, which he?s expressed interest in recently. Regardless of where it takes place, Aldo/Edgar sounds like a fantasy match that will likely become a reality. We may even be fortunate enough to see it this calendar year.<BR><BR>
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An Ancient Ninjashoes Link
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Fracas breaks out after Bellator bout
Spang was rocked in the second round by Brian Rogers in the Bellator middleweight tournament semifinal, but he came back to knock Rogers out with a left hook. Rogers fell to the canvas like a tree being cut down. After the fight was stopped, Spang jumped to the top of the cage and flipped two middle fingers to the Cleveland crowd, who was behind the Ohio-based Rogers.
After his arm was raised for the win, Bellator brought Maiquel Falcao in the cage to face off with Spang. Falcao win his tournament semifinal in a decision earlier in the evening. When they faced off, Spang pushed him. Falcao responded with a knee to Spang's body, but clearly pulled a punch and didn't hit Spang before they were separated. Falcao charged back towards Spang, but was stopped by his coaches and Bellator commentator Jimmy Smith. Both men were ushered out of the cage without any further incident.
According to the Detroit News' Matt Bishop, Ohio Athletic Commissioner Bernie Profato immediately "read Spang the riot act" after the bout. This isn't the first time he pushed an opponent while not in a fight. During Thursday's weigh-ins, he pushed Rogers as they faced off.
UPDATE: Bishop reports that Profato has given Spang the option of a $500 fine and a six-month suspension, which would take him out of the middleweight tournament final, or 20 percent of his purse now. If Spang crosses the line again, the six-month suspension will be added on.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/fracas-breaks-bellator-bout-024720825.html
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Jon Jones? brother Chandler drafted by Patriots
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones now will have divided loyalties come this football season. His younger brother Chandler was drafted by the New England Patriots. Jones' older brother Arthur plays for the Baltimore Ravens.
As Les Carpenter pointed out in this must-read piece, the Jones family is one of the most athletic in America. All three sons are now professional athletes. In an interview with Cagewriter, Jon once said that Chandler is the best of them all.
Jon's loyalty will be tested in September, when the Patriots will head to Baltimore to face the Ravens. Jon has to hope he is not scheduled to fight at UFC 152 in Toronto, which is happening the night before his brothers play each other.
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Featherweight Junior Assuncao?s road back to the UFC starts with July fight for Legacy FC
Junior Assuncao was as surprised as fans after his release from the UFC earlier this year. Now, Assuncao officially has a new home after signing a multi-fight deal with Texas’ Legacy FC. Assuncao (13-5) will make his debut with the company on July 13 at Legacy FC 12 though no opponent has been announced for [...]
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JZ Cavalcante Post Fight vs Wilcox Wants to Return to Action Soon - JZ Cavalcante
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