WEC champ Urijah Faber fights tonight (Tenth title defense) on Versus.. Says the lonely MMA fan....
Seriously though. If you've had any inkling of becoming and MMA fan then Faber is the guy to watch (Along with Georges St.-Pierre and Anderson Silva in the UFC) . Skillzzzz I tell ya, he's got 'em!
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Post by: Spooky on November 05, 2008, 07:01:18 PM
WOW! Faber got caught. Mike Brown has some power. Crazy!
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Post by: SerenityValley on November 05, 2008, 07:04:24 PM
WEC champ Urijah Faber fights tonight (Tenth title defense) on Versus.. Says the lonely MMA fan....
Seriously though. If you've had any inkling of becoming and MMA fan then Faber is the guy to watch (Along with Georges St.-Pierre and Anderson Silva in the UFC) . Skillzzzz I tell ya, he's got 'em!
That must be what the hubby's watchin'.
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Post by: Spooky on December 16, 2008, 02:47:47 PM
You have got to watch this. Best. Knockout. Ever! (Well two of them anyway) ;)
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Post by: SerenityValley on December 19, 2008, 08:15:38 AM
Did you hear about this?
Ultimate Fighter, Wife Shot in Apparent Murder-Suicide Thursday , December 18, 2008
A mixed martial arts fighter and his wife have been found shot to death in a California home in what authorities say was an apparent murder-suicide.
Orange County Sheriff's Office spokesman Jim Amormino said the bodies of Justin Levens and his wife Sarah McLean-Levens were found Wednesday afternoon in a Laguna Niguel condominium by McLean-Leven's mother after she hadn't heard from her daughter in five days.
"That was out of the ordinary for them," Amormino told FOXNews.com.
The couple later was found by police officials in their bed, Amormino said, with a handgun near Levens' body. Painkillers and anti-depressants also were found in the home, although authorities weren't immediately sure Levens had prescriptions for the medications, Amormino said.
Autopsies were performed on the bodies late Thursday. Levens, 28, died from a single gunshot wound to the head. McLean-Levens suffered a gunshot wound to the chest that pierced her heart, Amormino said, adding that Levens was believed to be the shooter.
Levens competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and other fighting federations. The couple had been married for roughly a year, Amormino said.
Authorities had been called to couple's home in October for a report of an overdose, but Amormino said it was immediately unclear who was treated at the time.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- A man was killed and a woman was injured early Wednesday when a speeding red Ferrari crashed into a light pole in Newport Beach, and the driver of a white Porsche was arrested as police investigate whether a street race led to the wreck.
The deceased was identified as TapouT clothing line owner Charles Lewis Jr., according to TMZ.com.
The crash on southbound Jamboree Road near Camelback Street occurred just before 1 a.m., according to Newport Beach Police Lt. Craig Fox.
An officer in a patrol car was going north on Jamboree when he noticed two vehicles, a 2004 Ferrari Modena and a 1977 white Porsche coupe, swerving out of control, Fox said.
"Apparently they had collided and this was the aftermath of the collision," Fox said.
The Ferrari hit a light pole, knocking it over, while the impact of the crash broke the car in half and left the front portion of the high-performance Italian sports car crushed by the light pole.
Fox said the wreckage was such that "we don't know if he was the driver."
"It was a very violent crash," Fox said.
A woman thrown from the car was taken to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana suffering from broken bones, including a broken arm, Fox said.
"He apparently lost control of the vehicle, hit the curb and a light pole," said Lt. Steve Shulman. "It broke up in several pieces."
The driver of the Porsche did not stop and drove away, but another officer spotted the vehicle on Bison Avenue, west of Jamboree, Fox said. A man and woman who were walking away were arrested, he said.
Jeffrey David Kirby, 51, of Costa Mesa, was booked on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter with DUI. Lynn Marie Nabozny, 32, of Newport Beach, was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication but was later released, Fox said.
Kirby was being held in lieu of $1 million bail, he said.
Skid marks at the scene indicate the cars were traveling at a high rate of speed, the lieutenant said.
The name of the woman in the Ferrari was not immediately available, and the man's name will be released after family members are notified, Fox said.
He has been arrested and is being held on $100,000 bail.
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on March 12, 2009, 08:32:31 AM
Kinda figured that .
It's a problem up here in many Canadian cities . Especially Vancouver and the drivers are nearly always Asians . Go figure .
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Post by: Spooky on March 12, 2009, 08:50:11 AM
I agree that if someone was going to die, that it should be the drivers in cases like this. His family and friends can't blame anyone but him for his death ('cept maybe the other driver). I think he was stupid, but I liked the guy and am very bummed that he's not here anymore. :(
PS. I hope the young lady that was thrown from his car ends up recovering.
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Post by: SerenityValley on March 12, 2009, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: Spooky on March 12, 2009, 08:50:11 AM I agree that if someone was going to die, that it should be the drivers in cases like this. His family and friends can't blame anyone but him for his death ('cept maybe the other driver). I think he was stupid, but I liked the guy and am very bummed that he's not here anymore. :(
PS. I hope the young lady that was thrown from his car ends up recovering.
It's kinda like drunk drivers, except they usually kill other people, but they survive.
Called the hubby to tell him about The Mask, he's pretty bummed.
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Post by: Spooky on March 12, 2009, 07:42:25 PM
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Post by: Spooky on March 22, 2009, 12:26:42 AM
Got to watch a coworker fight in his first Kick Boxing fight. The fight card had a mix of Kick Boxing and MMA fights. It was a blast! I got to sit next to the ring girls (until I found out I was in the wrong section), sorry, no photos. :( Also, I was told to leave my "real" camera in the car, so I had to take photos with my camera phone. :(
Anyway, my coworker, Drew Dambreville, won his fight. It was awesome! He almost knocked the guy out with a head kick in the first round, but the dude recovered and Drew ended up winning the 3 round fight with a unanimous decision.
Only MMA fans will care, but I got to meet Rich "Ace" Franklin (former UFC Light-Heavyweight champ) at the fight. He is the chairman of the association that put on the fight and he also has trained with Drew and cornered a few of the fighters.
The following photos were the best I could do with my Blackberry.
Seems I won't have to. I will be getting a staff pass for the next fight!!! My fighter friend Drew will be working promotions (not fighting) the next fight and he's going to hook me up with a event staff badge. :)
Also he said they were looking for someone to setup a photo booth at their fights so they can take photos of the fans with the fighters and ring girls, for a fee of course, and asked if I knew anyone with a portable printer.. Just so happens that a friend of the family (Bob) has portable photo printer that has been collecting dust for a few years (he used it a lot when his kids were in HS for dances and such) and has been inquiring if I would like to start up a little side business with him! These two things happening right now is Mr. Opportunity pounding on my door! It's just up to me to get it all in motion. I just fired off a message to my mom to get Bob's number so I can talk to him about it.
Drew said he saw a photo booth setup at another fight show and the guy said they took about 80 photos at $40/per. Half went to the fight organizers and half to the photographers. Thing is, that fight show was much smaller that the one I will be hopefully working. That means potentially MORE money! Crossing my fingers that I can get this off the ground!!!
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Post by: Eric on April 02, 2009, 01:22:10 PM
:happy: :headbang: :happy:
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on April 02, 2009, 03:00:16 PM
Seems I won't have to. I will be getting a staff pass for the next fight!!! My fighter friend Drew will be working promotions (not fighting) the next fight and he's going to hook me up with a event staff badge. :)
Also he said they were looking for someone to setup a photo booth at their fights so they can take photos of the fans with the fighters and ring girls, for a fee of course, and asked if I knew anyone with a portable printer.. Just so happens that a friend of the family (Bob) has portable photo printer that has been collecting dust for a few years (he used it a lot when his kids were in HS for dances and such) and has been inquiring if I would like to start up a little side business with him! These two things happening right now is Mr. Opportunity pounding on my door! It's just up to me to get it all in motion. I just fired off a message to my mom to get Bob's number so I can talk to him about it.
Drew said he saw a photo booth setup at another fight show and the guy said they took about 80 photos at $40/per. Half went to the fight organizers and half to the photographers. Thing is, that fight show was much smaller that the one I will be hopefully working. That means potentially MORE money! Crossing my fingers that I can get this off the ground!!!
I used to do hockey tournaments and swim meets . We fell prey to the fact that everyone and his dog obtained a digital camera . Still the first few years were very shiny . A good tournament could bring in a couple thousand dollars .
At least you'll have an area to yourself .
I would advise a second printer . ( and camera for that matter )
Strictly for back up .
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Post by: Spooky on April 08, 2009, 04:17:10 PM
I still can't believe that Tyson Griffin went on to win this fight after what happened in the first round. It's not for the faint of heart. At about the 3:20 mark of the video he gets caught in a leg compression move that is just wicked!
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Post by: Spooky on April 10, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
Report: D.A. says "Mask" free of drugs and alcohol during fatal accident by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Apr 10, 2009 at 8:15 pm ET Charles Lewis Jr., the tapout founder better known as "Mask," was not on drugs or alcohol at the time of his fatal automobile accident last month, the Orange County District Attorney's Office recently confirmed with ocregister.com.
Lewis died on March 11 in Newport Beach, Calif., when his vehicle was struck by another car driven by Jeffrey David Kirby, a two-time DUI convict who was allegedly intoxicated during his latest arrest.
The collision forced Lewis' Ferrari over a curb and into a utility poll, which nearly cut the car into two pieces. Lewis, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kirby, 51, has since been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, and fleeing the scene. He's being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.
Toxicology tests performed by the Orange County Coroner detected no evidence of drugs or alcohol in Lewis' system. The entrepreneur and TV host's friends had maintained since the accident that Lewis didn't drink or do drugs.
Lewis' 23-year-old girlfriend was ejected from the car during the collision. Lacy Lynn White suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured elbow, but was eventually released from the hospital.
Kirby twice had been convicted of past DUI offenses. He now faces a maximum sentence of 19 years and eight months in state prison if convicted of the new charges.
Lewis founded Tapout Clothing Inc. in 1997 with a trunk full of T-shirts and a few thousand dollars of start-up money. Over the past decade, he and his partners have made the company the biggest apparel success story in MMA.
Tapout, which grossed just $30,000 in sales in 1999, pushed that number to more than $100 million in 2008 alone. The company now has licensed retailers (including the likes of Dillard's and Champs) around the world and is one of the UFC's most prominent sponsors.
Lewis was a fixture at MMA events around the world, and his company sponsored numerous fighters. He also appeared in a TapouT TV show that airs on Versus.
A public memorial service to honor Lewis is being held April 14 at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Calif.
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on April 11, 2009, 07:24:59 AM
While his death was a terrible event , I'm not sure which makes me feel worse . The man , with a clear mind , engaged in a stree race which is something I'd ascribe to being not in control of one's facilties .
Oh well , awful all 'round .
( I know the insuraunce would be prohibitive - but shouldn't there be places for street racers to hone/indulge their abilities away from city/town streets ? )
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Post by: Spooky on April 11, 2009, 11:21:42 AM
Quote from: AdmiralDigby on April 11, 2009, 07:24:59 AM While his death was a terrible event , I'm not sure which makes me feel worse . The man , with a clear mind , engaged in a stree race which is something I'd ascribe to being not in control of one's facilties .
Oh well , awful all 'round .
( I know the insuraunce would be prohibitive - but shouldn't there be places for street racers to hone/indulge their abilities away from city/town streets ? )
I read a report, I'll see if I can find it, but it looks like he wasn't racing. The drunk idiot in the Porsche was trying to goad him into racing and ended up running him off the road.
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on April 11, 2009, 11:33:57 AM
I read a report, I'll see if I can find it, but it looks like he wasn't racing. The drunk idiot in the Porsche was trying to goad him into racing and ended up running him off the road.
That man was arrested , right ?
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Post by: Spooky on April 11, 2009, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: AdmiralDigby on April 11, 2009, 11:33:57 AM I read a report, I'll see if I can find it, but it looks like he wasn't racing. The drunk idiot in the Porsche was trying to goad him into racing and ended up running him off the road.
That man was arrested , right ?
Yep. And it's not his first time being arrest for DUI. He'll be spending time behind bars.
QuoteKirby, 51, has since been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence, and fleeing the scene. He's being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.
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Post by: Spooky on April 27, 2009, 11:06:59 AM
AX Fighting Championship 25
My favorites of the night: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellbailey/sets/72157617303521093/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellbailey/sets/72157617303521093/)
All the shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27054638@N03/sets/72157617301976935/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27054638@N03/sets/72157617301976935/)
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Post by: Eric on April 27, 2009, 11:36:29 AM
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Post by: Spooky on April 27, 2009, 11:57:27 AM
That young lady was very lovely indeed!
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Post by: Spooky on April 28, 2009, 04:35:36 PM
Not sure what I think about this. I admire this guys determination. Not his handicap keep him from doing what he wants, but if he keeps it up he might get seriously hurt.
Kyle Maynard, Amputee - MMA UFC Fight - No Arms, Legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWs5q9s7Sjk#lq-lq2-hq)
Congenital amputee Kyle Maynard's MMA fight has only just begun by Kyle Nagel on Apr 28, 2009 at 4:15 pm ET In the early-morning hours, after Kyle Maynard lost his mixed-martial-arts amateur debut, the congenital amputee sat with promoter David Oblas decompressing from the event's stress.
The pair relaxed in a house they rented in Auburn, Ala., to prepare for the Auburn Fight Night, where Maynard – who was born without elbows or knees or arms or legs below them – lost a three-round decision in his controversial first appearance.
"I asked him, 'Honestly, do you want to do this again,'" Oblas, president of Undisputed Productions, told MMAjunkie.com. "He said, 'Hell yeah I do.'"
Maynard's fight showed some successes and some flaws that would need to be considered if he does indeed re-enter the cage. While the fight wasn't the disaster many feared and Maynard left the Auburn Covered Arena without any major physical damage – thus proving he could successfully defend himself – opponent Bryan Fry displayed the relatively easy strategy that could keep Maynard from winning future fights.
Fry distanced himself from the former high-school wrestler, not letting Maynard get close enough to use the strength unusual for a 135-pounder. In chasing Fry around the cage, Maynard faced exhaustion, especially on the humid night that kept him from attaching gloves to his hands.
"He got popped pretty good three or four times," Oblas said. "He was proud that he could take a punch. You never really know until it happens."
Oblas said he had "six or seven" potential opponents fall through before settling on Fry. And even that was a difficult sell, as Fry first agreed to the fight before calling Oblas back and saying his parents didn't want him to face Maynard. After everyone involved viewed videos of Maynard training, though, their concerns were relaxed and Fry was again the opponent.
"I made well over 100 calls to find someone," Oblas said.
Many were concerned that Maynard was simply the subject of a publicity stunt, but Maynard himself stressed that he was a longtime MMA fan and had been heavily interested in and training for the sport for nearly four years, since he attended a Randy Couture fight as a behind-the-scenes guest.
In 2007, the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission denied Maynard a license to fight in one of Oblas' Wild Bill's Fight Night events. That led Maynard to choose a fight in Alabama, where there is no MMA overseeing body.
Oblas said he and Maynard now plan to re-approach the Georgia commission and again apply for a license. They'll take the tape of Maynard's fight and hope to prove that Maynard is in no significant danger by entering the cage.
If he is again denied, Maynard could seek another fight in Alabama, and Oblas said he would not hesitate to serve as promoter again.
"I feel totally comfortable promoting another Kyle Maynard fight," Oblas said. "He just needs to go back to the drawing board and see how he can win a fight.
"Just knowing Kyle, I don't see him going out on a loss. I think we'll definitely see him fight again."
Award-winning newspaper reporter Kyle Nagel is the lead features writer for MMAjunkie.com.
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on April 28, 2009, 06:59:42 PM
That was disturbing .
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Post by: Spooky on May 03, 2009, 12:06:28 AM
So at the fight last week I met the editor/owner of NW Fight Scene Magazine (an up and coming quarterly publication) we talked about camera stuff and MMA,he also mentioned he was looking for photogs to help him shoot fights but I lost track of him before I could get more info . Anyway, I went to another fight tonight and ran into him again and he said he wished we would had been in contact because he needed another photog for the event. It was too late to get me a press pass, but he now has my info and I am on his call list for photogs! :)
I hope to be shooting up close, under the ropes shots like this...
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Post by: Spooky on May 04, 2009, 10:50:11 AM
Unbelievable submission - reverse triangle
Bellator V Highlights - Toby Imada vs. Jorge Masvidal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpr9lPqcMDM#ws-lq-lq2-hq)
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Post by: Spooky on May 16, 2009, 08:31:44 PM
Just met rich franklin!
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Post by: Spooky on May 17, 2009, 01:16:39 AM
I was able to get Rich Franklin's autograph for my friend Angela at work. She is a big fan of his. I'm not much of an autograph person my self so a hand shake was good enough for me.
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For those who don't know, Rich is a former UFC champ and one of the most popular fighters in MMA. He was a very nice guy. He asked everyone names and even complimented me on my shirt.
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Anyway my friend Angela thinks he's hot.... what do you ladies think?
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Post by: SerenityValley on May 17, 2009, 11:52:43 AM
Quote from: Spooky on May 17, 2009, 01:16:39 AM I was able to get Rich Franklin's autograph for my friend Angela at work. She is a big fan of his. I'm not much of an autograph person my self so a hand shake was good enough for me.
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For those who don't know, Rich is a former UFC champ and one of the most popular fighters in MMA. He was a very nice guy. He asked everyone names and even complimented me on my shirt.
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Anyway my friend Angela thinks he's hot.... what do you ladies think?
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I think your friend Angela not only has the BEST NAME EVER, she also has good taste~
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Post by: Spooky on May 18, 2009, 08:14:20 AM
I just gave Angela her, Rich Franklin, autographed ticket stub and got the biggest hug in the world. :)
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Post by: Spooky on May 29, 2009, 08:17:51 AM
Just go this message from Mike at NW Fightscene Magazine...
QuoteKelly, sorry for the long delay getting back to you I wound up getting pneumonia and just now starting to get better. To that end, i had planned to shoot a show tomorrow night (Sat) at highline community college in Des Moines but won't be doing it now due to recovery. All amateur show under crappy lighting but fights should be good. ANd you'd be cageside. If you're interestsed let me know today and i'll get you in. Cheers. Mike Renouard
:dbanana: :dance2: :dancebana10:
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Post by: TinkTanker on May 29, 2009, 08:20:07 AM
:headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
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Post by: Eric on May 29, 2009, 08:34:10 AM
And round two goes to Spooky!
Grats. Have fun.
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Post by: Spooky on May 29, 2009, 09:13:39 AM
I'm amped up right now. I want it to be tomorrow already!
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Post by: Spooky on May 29, 2009, 04:51:07 PM
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Post by: Spooky on May 30, 2009, 02:40:44 PM
So, the guy promoting the fight is a former UFC fighter named Reese Andy, Should I tell him I rooted against him in his two UFC fights? Uh Nope, not going there. :rofl:
Only three hours before I have to be there. Nervous much?
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Post by: Spooky on May 30, 2009, 07:12:58 PM
At the fight. Getting settled.less thab an hour before first fight. Meeting a lot ofpeole. Contacts are good
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Post by: Spooky on May 30, 2009, 07:38:56 PM
I HATE waiting! Start the fights already!
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Post by: Spooky on May 30, 2009, 08:05:23 PM
A guy from tapout just gave me is contact info. Wants to use my photos!
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Post by: Eric on May 30, 2009, 09:38:25 PM
Go go Spooky! :beercheer:
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Post by: Spooky on May 30, 2009, 11:06:25 PM
That was Chucking fun, but I am beat!
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Post by: Spooky on May 31, 2009, 12:02:44 AM
Back home from shooting the fight. That was a lot of fun and a lot of hard work, but so worth it! I think I got some really good shots, but more important to me at this point was the networking. I met several local promoters and traded info with them. I met a representative of Tapout (the largest Mixed Martial Arts clothing brand the have a magazine as well) and he said he wants to use my photos. If everyone likes my photos, this could lead to some paid gigs! I'll post some shots latter tomorrow.
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Post by: Spooky on July 17, 2009, 10:20:44 AM
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Post by: Spooky on July 25, 2009, 12:13:19 AM
What a great night! Got to meet Urijah Faber, one of my favorite fighters, tonight. I got to the fight early and was able to chat with him for a few minutes. I was going to ask to do an interview, but he started signing autographs, so I had him sign the back of my press pass.
There was a rep from Tapout (Bret Atchley) at the fight, I know him pretty well now and he talked Faber's manager into getting a few minutes of face time and Bret let me tag along. I had my voice recorder and recorded the whole thing and even asked a few halfhearted questions. I learned a lot from listening Bret. He's done a ton of interviews and I am happy he let me hang with him.
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Post by: TinkTanker on July 25, 2009, 08:26:51 AM
Quote from: Spooky on May 31, 2009, 12:02:44 AM Back home from shooting the fight. That was a lot of fun and a lot of hard work, but so worth it! I think I got some really good shots, but more important to me at this point was the networking. I met several local promoters and traded info with them. I met a representative of Tapout (the largest Mixed Martial Arts clothing brand the have a magazine as well) and he said he wants to use my photos. If everyone likes my photos, this could lead to some paid gigs! I'll post some shots latter tomorrow.
Excellent news! And we can all say we knew you way back when.
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on July 25, 2009, 09:21:13 PM
Awesome !
:headbang:
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Post by: Spooky on July 29, 2009, 10:27:38 AM
To be honest, I never gave it even a first thought until you went on about it, but the local sports guys were pimping it this AM and I snagged a pair of passes. Looking forward to it.
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Post by: Spooky on July 31, 2009, 08:52:45 AM
To be honest, I never gave it even a first thought until you went on about it, but the local sports guys were pimping it this AM and I snagged a pair of passes. Looking forward to it.
Do you have the name of the promotion that is putting on the fight? Just curious. :)
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Post by: TinkTanker on July 31, 2009, 09:00:04 AM
Not a clue. I'll find out and let you know.
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Post by: Spooky on July 31, 2009, 12:31:28 PM
:haha:
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on July 31, 2009, 06:57:12 PM
To be honest, I never gave it even a first thought until you went on about it, but the local sports guys were pimping it this AM and I snagged a pair of passes. Looking forward to it.
Do you have the name of the promotion that is putting on the fight? Just curious. :)
The name on the tickets is Dragon Fist Productions. Didn't realize it, but these are ringside seats. O0
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Post by: Spooky on August 01, 2009, 11:29:11 AM
Ring side!!! Don't get any blood on you. ;)
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Post by: Spooky on August 01, 2009, 11:29:59 AM
Ring side also allows you to see the ring girls better.... Just sayin'
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Post by: TinkTanker on August 02, 2009, 08:27:05 AM
Well, we got there about five minutes before things were supposed to start, so no ringside seats left. No biggie, I didn't feel like arguing the point at this point. Also, bear in mind that this was the first MMA type thing Montgomery has ever seen. All the 'talent' was pretty much local. Spooky, you'd recognize none of these names. Two guys had the nickname of "Badass" and they got their butts whipped. I think a couple of guys were from neighboring states, but most were from the tri-county area. I paid nothing for these tickets and I got my money's worth. Had I paid more than 10-15 bucks a pop I would have been PO'ed. I enjoyed it, but...
Anyway, first match tapped out in 47 seconds. There were 8-10 matches, only three of which went beyond the first round and only one of those all three. There was some nice wailing on folks, but the fights were too uneven, I guess. Bear in mind this was the first MMA stuff I'd even seen, but most of them were over in less than a minute. I did enjoy it, if I can score some free tickets next time, I'll go again. There were two times towels were thrown it, the ref stopped a couple of matches, it was pretty fun.
The funnest match was when one fighter came out to "Crazy Train" and the other came out to "Beat It". "Crazy Train" grabbed another the "Beat It" guy's head and kneed him in the face about ten times real quick. Knocked him out in like 30 seconds. All the while, the audience was yelling "You got beated, just beated..."
But the big disappointment were the co-main events. The fight between the ladies was terrible, and I found out why later. One was a very good fighter, and the other, well, fought like a girl. Turns out the other fighter had dropped out a few hours before the match and the loser subbed with about five hours to spare. The loser got a huge round of applause for being such a trooper.
But the biggest disappointment was the last fight. It didn't even last 20 seconds. 18 seconds in, the ref stopped the fight because one of the fighters said he broke his hand. Nobody was happy. The promoter was standing in the back and when the ref called the fight and the booing started, he ducked out.
Anyway, there is another scheduled for November and again in February and I'll probably go again.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on August 02, 2009, 12:21:25 PM
QuoteThere was some nice wailing on folks, but the fights were too uneven, I guess.
That's quite common in small/start up promotions. I couldn't find much (nothing really) on Google about "Dragon Fist Productions", so I will assume they are a start up. Start ups are usually several local gyms banding together to promote their fighters. They tend to pit their fighters against known lesser talent, for obvious reasons. They want to build their brand and have stars to point to for the next event. It also helps them draw new people to their gyms.
QuoteKnocked him out in like 30 seconds. All the while, the audience was yelling "You got beated, just beated..."
:haha:
QuoteThe fight between the ladies was terrible
There very few skilled female fighters. I think there may be only half a dozen here in Wa.. After these girls have faced each other a couple of times they have to travel to other states to face other girls with similar skills. The couple of local female fights I've seen have been one sided. I did get to see two of the top female fighters go at it when Strikeforce came to town.
Great fight and worth the watch. This was the first time a professional woman's mma event had 5 minute round like the guys (used to be 3 min). I was able to snap a few photos of these badass ladies during their entrances.
Strikeforce challengers - Shayna Baszler V Sarah Kaufman part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7GuFJ26Rmc#lq-lq2-hq-vhq) Strikeforce challengers - Shayna Baszler V Sarah Kaufman part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IWXBSo2w7k#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
QuoteBut the biggest disappointment was the last fight. It didn't even last 20 seconds. 18 seconds in, the ref stopped the fight because one of the fighters said he broke his hand.
I've seen several fights called to early by refs.
That guy (broke hand guy) will never be a pro. This guy... Urijah Faber...
...snapped two bones in his right hand in the 1st rd of his 5 rd title fight and messes up his left hand in the 3rd, yet finished the fight. He lost, but that is one tough SOB. It was very cool getting to meet him last Friday.
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Post by: Spooky on August 14, 2009, 10:41:58 PM
Wishing I could watch this fight live.
Get Psyched for Saturday! Carano vs Cyborg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7dy6mHCFGs#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)
I had the opportunity Chris "Cybog" Santos when he husband was in town fighting a couple of months ago. STRONG woman! I'd love to meet Gina, not just because she's a hottie. She's a great fighter and has put WMMA on the map.
*sigh* Spooky, I've got to admit, I've stayed outta this thread. Not sure why, just kinda happened. Now that I've wandered in...this isn't good. The pics are awesome, as always, I'd expect nuthin' less from you. But, I'm also REALLY FRAKKING JEALOUS that I can't go to these things with you. Talk about swoon-worthy. Mmmmmm.
Seriously, keep up the the most excellent work.
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Post by: Spooky on August 19, 2009, 04:22:39 PM
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Post by: Spooky on October 02, 2009, 03:42:19 PM
I follow the all elbows blog and say that when Esther Lin (the all elbows' photographer extraordinaire) tweeted it a couple of days ago. Good stuff. Software geek was probably close to making a dooty in his drawrs.
http://allelbows.com/ (http://allelbows.com/)
I got the chance to meet Esther when she was in Seattle shooting an MMA show for Showtime. I also snapped a photo of her taking a photo.
Esther Lin photographs Sarah Kaufman (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellbailey/3645760934/#)
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Post by: Spooky on November 02, 2009, 12:54:29 PM
MMA on network TV (CBS) this Saturday. http://www.strikeforce.com/events/ (http://www.strikeforce.com/events/)
Featuring FEDOR EMELIANENKO - Considered one of the MMA best fighters ever.
Also Jason "Mayhem" Miller
Mayhem Miller: "This has to be my masterpiece." (http://vimeo.com/7390603)
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Post by: Spooky on November 11, 2009, 04:29:06 PM
Just gave a friend $30 to put on an MMA fight this Saturday (her and her hubby are going to Vegas tomorrow). It's a fighter that I don't like and he is the cards biggest under dog... I don't know why? I guess I like throwing my money away.
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Post by: Spooky on November 13, 2009, 02:49:16 PM
Free UFC Saturday on Spike. UFC 105 in Manchester, England.
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Post by: Spooky on November 14, 2009, 08:32:56 PM
Fight one done. Ross Pearson looked amazing. Look out UFC 155 lbs'ers
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Post by: Spooky on November 14, 2009, 09:10:12 PM
Fight two finished. Matt Brown win a tough technical battle after his flying knee knocks the wind out of James Wilks sails.
Fight three!!! Damn! Solid 1st round KO for the Britt Andre Winner. Delgado is out cold. Yikes!
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Post by: Spooky on November 14, 2009, 09:41:49 PM
Whoa! Bisping was impressive. Got himself into trouble in the first, but used juijitsu skills I didn't know he had (against a BJJ black belt) to stay alive. In the second he dominated. He hurt Kang and then never let up. I agree with Rogan that is was the best performance I've seen from Bisping and that's saying something, because I don't like him as a person and look for any reason to root against him.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on November 14, 2009, 09:58:26 PM
Swick/Hardy getting ready to start. I have $30 in Vegas on Hardy.
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Post by: Spooky on November 14, 2009, 10:22:48 PM
Chucking Hardy can take a punch and has some serious power. Thank you sir for making me $84. :headbang:
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Post by: Spooky on November 14, 2009, 10:32:11 PM
Time for Couture/Vera. I find it hard to root against Couture even though he's 47 46 YEARS OLD!
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Post by: Spooky on November 14, 2009, 11:00:58 PM
Randy won? I was rooting for him, but I don't know? He did control a lot of the fight in the clinch, but the significant strikes were landed by Vera. I don't know... :beatsme:
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on November 16, 2009, 08:49:06 AM
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Post by: Spooky on November 23, 2009, 12:22:17 PM
COURAGE by GY - MMA is Just a SPORT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPudQF2PWBE#ws)
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Post by: Spooky on December 07, 2009, 03:51:03 PM
Must say i agree with him.... --------
Quote of the Day: Dr Johnny Benjamin on Marijuana in MMA
QuoteIn my research, I could not find any credible, peer-reviewed medical literature that concludes that marijuana use in sporting activities provides significant performance enhancement or is potentially dangerous to the user or competitor. There are articles that discuss the affects of prolonged smoking of marijuana on the lungs, but these issues do not appear to have any relationship to sports.
I do not condone the use of marijuana in athletes - or anyone else, for that matter. I do not smoke tobacco, marijuana, take recreational drugs or drink alcohol. But these are all personal decisions and should not influence anyone other than members of my immediate family.
With that said, I find it inconsistent that sports regulatory bodies have chosen to test for and place marijuana on the banned substances list and not alcohol. I believe that the ban on marijuana use in combat sports is an attempt at legislating morality and not a safety or competitive integrity issue.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 08, 2009, 12:24:38 PM
hahahaha! There was a very boring fight on Saturday (except for a couple of minutes in the 2nd round) on Spike TV. It was made a little less boring when you watch it to the Benny Hill theme...
Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander: Benny Hill Edition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SQwNbsiIc0#)
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on December 09, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
Coulda' used more buxom chicks in states of undress .
:D
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 10, 2009, 02:54:14 PM
Two very good up and coming fighters. Can you guess their heights?
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Post by: Phyll33 on December 10, 2009, 03:02:09 PM
:laugh:
That's Mutt and Jeff isn't it. One looks about 5'4" or 5'5" and the other looks about 6'6" or 6'7".
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Post by: Spooky on December 10, 2009, 03:57:08 PM
The short guy (Pat Barry) is 5'11" and weighs 230. The tall guy (Stefan Struve) is 6'11" and weights about 240. They are both heavyweight MMA fighters. Hard to tell from the photo.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Phyll33 on December 11, 2009, 08:20:34 AM
Quote from: Spooky on December 10, 2009, 03:57:08 PM The short guy (Pat Barry) is 5'11" and weighs 230. The tall guy (Stefan Struve) is 6'11" and weights about 240. They are both heavyweight MMA fighters. Hard to tell from the photo.
Very hard. :)
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Post by: Spooky on January 03, 2010, 01:54:33 AM
I frget what i wn post
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Post by: Spooky on January 31, 2010, 05:31:00 PM
So 47 year old Herschel Walker wins his first MMA fight on Saturday. Just watched some clips. The man is in phenomenal shape (for any age) and showed pretty good technique, but had his opponent been of a bit higher quality, the mistakes he made would have cost him. That said, I was impressed and was expecting not to be.
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Post by: Spooky on April 13, 2010, 01:26:48 PM
Got a little frustrated with a UFC champ this weekend. He defended his title, but spent most of his time in the cage dancing around and acting like a fool. I had to put Spooky's bad photoshop skills to work making fun of a man that could kill me in seconds. Here is me and said man, who could kill me in seconds, and my bad photoshop of him.
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Post by: Spooky on April 26, 2010, 09:56:53 AM
One of my favorite fighters (Uriah Faber) got his ass kicked this weekend. He took a couple dozen vicious leg kicks from Brazilian phenom Jose Aldo. Check out his leg the day after!
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Post by: Spooky on July 03, 2010, 03:52:25 PM
UFC 116 tonight! The biggest MMA heavyweight title fight in the history of MMA! Go Shane Carwin!
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Post by: Spooky on August 13, 2010, 11:40:19 AM
Quote from: Spooky on April 28, 2009, 04:35:36 PM Not sure what I think about this. I admire this guys determination. Not his handicap keep him from doing what he wants, but if he keeps it up he might get seriously hurt.
After watching this documentary on the guy, I say let him do/try whatever his heart desires.
Good stuff...
A Fighting Chance (2010) 89 min
Born without arms or legs, Kyle Maynard plans to fight in the MMA cage. He'll change your definition of "disability" forever. A Fighting Chance is the vivid, character-driven story of Kyle Maynard, a young man born without arms or legs. At 23 years-old, Kyle has already become a nationally ranked wrestler, ESPY award-winner, motivational speaker and bestselling author. However, when Kyle seeks an official Mixed Martial Arts match against an able-bodied fighter- a highly controversial and dangerous goal – Kyle has to face even greater challenges in a world that fails to see him as anything but "disabled." Whether fighting in the MMA cage or extending his "No Excuses" philosophy to wounded military veterans, Kyle Maynard shows what life can be like when every day is a battle. Ask yourself: what is a disability? What is normal?
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on August 13, 2010, 12:34:13 PM
"When people look at some one else and look at them as inferior, because of some type of physical challenge, I think that is an inherent disability." - Kyle Maynard
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on September 17, 2010, 01:34:05 PM
Bad cardio gets a lot fighters. I've seen fights were one guy is dominating, but just can't finish the fight and then BAM the cardio monster hits him and he ends up getting his arse kicked.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: AdmiralDigby on October 28, 2010, 04:08:04 PM
I didn't attend so I can't say , but Toni ( Joy's daughter) said he got caught in a couple of holds and that was it . She says he was ahead until then ( not sure if that's true - Trit's Digby fans are pretty biased )
He's a really good kid though .
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 28, 2010, 04:10:21 PM
So he's a 145'er. Now a UFC weight class (Come January). maybe we'll see him on TV some day.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: AdmiralDigby on October 28, 2010, 04:27:54 PM
So he's a 145'er. Now a UFC weight class (Come January). maybe we'll see him on TV some day.
It's possible , but realistically , his shot at a big payday is pretty slim .
He fights mostly because he just loves the art .
( Tristan does not act up out of the ring - he's a first rate gentleman and is extremely polite , ergo - he lacks that mean streak found in most champions )
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 28, 2010, 04:51:44 PM
( Tristan does not act up out of the ring - he's a first rate gentleman and is extremely polite , ergo - he lacks that mean streak found in most champions )
I find that's true of most fighters. Obviously there are the exceptions.
I've had the opportunity to meet a few UFC/WEC champs/former champs and I have to say they were very, very nice people. Former UFC 185 lbs champ Rich Franklin is about the nicest guy you could meet He was very personable. Former WEC 145 lbs champ Uriah Faber was equally personable and went out of his way to to talk to the staff that was setting up the show he was a guest at and current UFC 205 champ Anderson Silva was very shy, but took time to talk to every fan that came up to him, even though his english is not very good (He's Brazilian).
Now that I'm thinking of it, every pro fighter I've met has been a gentleman. Time to drop some more names. 8)
Ivan Salavary, Matt Hume, Brad Blackburn, Maurice Smith, Reese Andy, Dennis Hallman (OK, he did act like a jerk to one of his employees when they were setting up an event), Matt Brown, Mario Miranda, Demetrious Johnson and Chael Sonnen.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: AdmiralDigby on October 28, 2010, 05:12:25 PM
I've been to *one* fight ( Trit's loss in Digby , I did do the pictures though ) so i know nothing of the behavior of fighters .
But most hockey players are very polite too so perhaps it's something to do with discipline .
Can't explain basketball players though ...
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 16, 2010, 10:35:09 PM
*sigh*
The WEC is no more. They had their last event tonight. They will be folded into the UFC. I don't think it could have ended on a better note. The kick in the clip below was from the 155 WEC title fight. The winner (Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis) gets to face the UFC champ next year.
I don't know if you have to be a fan to really appreciate the the kick in the clip blow, but there has been nuthin' like it in MMA. It's like one of those moves you see in a movie, but know it could never happen in a real fight. Except it can. :ninja: I believe in Ninjas now.
Anthony Pettis VS Ben Henderson Ninja Kick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e04PPUkpbEw#)
ETA to add this animated gif of the kick. (http://ezpicshare.com/images/kick.gif)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 18, 2010, 10:11:27 PM
A better vid of the kick.
Anthony Pettis Superkick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7oRb5Knjc#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: AdmiralDigby on December 19, 2010, 07:44:58 AM
:headbang:
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Post by: Spooky on December 21, 2010, 10:04:56 AM
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Post by: Spooky on January 20, 2011, 01:55:44 PM
Wish me luck! It looks like NW Fight Scene will only be getting one press credential for the UFC event that is coming to Seattle in March and the owner/editor, Mike, will be using that. I am trying to get a gig with http://sportspressnw.com/ (http://sportspressnw.com/) right now. Just waiting to hear back from them. I've shown them my best MMA photos as well as my recent Seahawks photos and UW football photos.
:goodluck:
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on January 20, 2011, 02:02:23 PM
:goodluck:
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Post by: Spooky on January 20, 2011, 03:59:17 PM
Obviously it helps he's a Canuckistani fighting in front of a bunch of other Canuckistanis . Will he win ?
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Post by: Spooky on February 11, 2011, 12:56:18 PM
Shields is a very good fighter (he left Strikeforce as their champ) and every fighter has a puncher's chance when it comes to combat sports, but GSP is a high level athlete (much higher than Shields) and he a person who works very hard to master his craft and shore up his weaknesses. Some people consider him the best pound for pound fighter in MMA (me included) and he is considered a scientist when it comes to tactics and forming a game plan against specific fighters. He also is very good at sticking to his game plan and exploiting the weaknesses of his opponent time and time again. Also, he doesn't make many mistakes (aside from the Serra fight in 2007). There aren't very many opportunities for his opponent to cause a lot of damage to him. So, to make a long answer even longer, yes, I think he will win. :D
Best GSP Highlights (Georges St-Pierre) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2hFxvh4AVk#)
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on February 11, 2011, 01:01:44 PM
He's painful to listen to when he attempts teh Engrish .
:D
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Post by: Spooky on March 24, 2011, 08:36:53 AM
Interesting interview with an MMA fighter. I've only seen him fight onece, but after this read, I am a fan. Sharp kid.
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Post by: Spooky on April 29, 2011, 10:27:45 AM
Big fight in Canuckistan on Saturday! Go GSP!
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on April 29, 2011, 12:53:51 PM
Yeah , they be pimpin' with a capital PIMP .
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Post by: Spooky on May 01, 2011, 11:35:44 AM
GSP is the man and won last night, but the moment of the night was when Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida became "The Best Around" by doing this to Randy Couture.
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on May 01, 2011, 12:40:03 PM
Two very nice kicks .
:headbang:
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Post by: Eric on May 01, 2011, 12:52:43 PM
From what I recall, Segal was supposed to be quite the bad-@ss street fighter back in the day.
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Post by: Spooky on May 03, 2011, 02:11:20 PM
Steven Seagal says he's training other Blackhouse MMA fighters but it's a secret
Steven Seagal sure does take this secret stuff seriously. When he has a secret he is very particular about the select few people he shares information with. Luckily, all of us are on his very exclusive list of trustworthy secret keepers. Only the very best make it on this list. I can guarantee there are no six year olds on this list because six year olds are horrible secret keepers. They tell everything. I know this one six year old, who walked in and told my old boss that his Mom thinks he looks like Gollum from the Lord of the Rings. Way to go, kid. Thanks a bunch.
Luckily, we aren't like six year olds and we met the one very important requirement to make the Steven Seagal secret keeper list by simply reading coming across a Fighters Only magazine article about an interview he did with UOL Esportes. Amazing. In this super secret revelaing interview he tells Fighters Only that he in fact is still training with Machida and Silva and some other Blackhouse MMA fighters:
Quote"I'm training other types of kicks, knees, elbows and strikes with them and I am also training their footwork. You have to wait for the new things which we're working out...I'm teaching other fighters but it is something secret."
So now that Machida and Silva have both won and are crediting Seagal with helping them perfect their fight winning similar but different front kick techniques, we all just have to wait and see who from Blackhouse will be next to use a Seagal move. Maybe it won't be a kick at all this time, but instead a debilitating thumb grab style takedown.
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Post by: Spooky on June 03, 2011, 09:48:39 AM
So a local guy (Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson) I've had the pleasure of covering for NWFS a few times is making his way up the ranks of the UFC. He fought last weekend and won a very, very close decision. Some fans are upset with the decision, but now that they found out that he fought half the fight with a broken leg... They should stop complaining!
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Post by: AdmiralDigby on June 11, 2011, 10:56:54 AM
Digby's own Tristan Johnston took a unanimous decision last night in the Score Fighting Series at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
"William Romero vs. Tristan Johnson Round 1 Johnson presses forward quickly, but Romero circles away, using his kicks to keep him at bay. Romero launches an errant kick, Johnson lunges into a right cross that just misses. Johnson presses further, and catches a Romero kick. Johnson lands a clean right counter that puts Romero on the mat. Romero is instantly lucid, kicking his legs to keep his lanky foe from attacking from the top. Johnson stands in Romero's guard, dropping rights and lefts as Romero twists around his leg, looking for a leglock. Johnson cracks Romero with two more hard rights, and the Bellator veteran scrambles back to his feet. Johnson lands another long right, and follows with a hard inside low kick that Romero takes flush. "Leon" explodes with a head kick that rings Johnson's bell. Johnson drives forward for a takedown, but gets stood up along the fence. Both men pummeling, and Romero tries to drag Johnson to the canvas with over-unders. Johnson reverses and gets a late takedown at the bell. Sherdog.com sees the round 10-9 for Tristan Johnson.
Round 2 Left straight and a head kick lands for Romero, and he follows up with a takedown into Johnson's guard. He gets to side control, punching away at Johnson's ribs, but the Nova Scotian gets back to his feet. Back in the standup, Johnson is scoring with combinations of punches as well as kicks to the head and body. Romero is content to throw single strikes. Romero continues to launch head kicks which are blocked. Left straight and a right hook from Johnson backs Romero up. Body kick lands for Romero. Hard right lands for Johnson. The pace is beginning to slow, with both men bleeding from the nose and mouth. Romero attacks Johnson with a salvo of wild strikes at the bell. Sherdog.com sees the second frame 10-9 Romero.
Round 3 Hard low kick from Romero. Johnson counters a jab with an overhand right, and he follows with a one-two that finds that mark. Romero seems to be tired, and goes for a bodylock takedown which Johnson shrugs off. Romero lands a right cross and a counter left before clinching, but Johnson escapes him again. Left-right for Johnson. Romero comes back with a right cross and a front kick. Very close round, but Sherdog.com sees it 10-9 for Tristan Johnson, and 29-28 for him overall.
Official scores: All three judges score the bout 29-28 for the winner by unanimous decision, Tristan Johnson.
I sometimes think he's just too nice to be anything approaching a dominant status .
:-\
There are a lot of really, really nice guys in the UFC and I've met more than a few. There is also a fair share of asshats in the UFC, but being nice doesn't mean you can't be a competitive fighter. Mighty Mouse, who I linked earlier, is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. You would never know he was a fighter if you saw him in street clothes and had a chance to talk to him.
I honestly think being a good MMA fighter comes down to working very, very hard and working every day to try and master as many martial arts skills as you can. The more techniques you can master the bigger your swiss army knife is when you get into the cage and that allows you to take advantage of the mistakes the other guy makes. Sure there will be the super athletes that can out speed/power their opponent, but if the super athlete is lacking in skill, then one day he will run into the guy who isn't a top notch athlete, but has much more skill and the guy with the skill will kick the super athletes arse.
Obviously the UFC has it's fair share of super athletes that have a lot of skill and those dudes are hard to beat, but there is always someone who is leaning and mastering the skills better and they always find their way to the top.
Check out this guy, Roy Nelson, he does not look like a fighter, but is a a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under one of the Gracies and is one of the top heavyweights in the UFC.
I sometimes think he's just too nice to be anything approaching a dominant status .
:-\
There are a lot of really, really nice guys in the UFC and I've met more than a few. There is also a fair share of asshats in the UFC, but being nice doesn't mean you can't be a competitive fighter. Mighty Mouse, who I linked earlier, is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. You would never know he was a fighter if you saw him in street clothes and had a chance to talk to him.
I honestly think being a good MMA fighter comes down to working very, very hard and working every day to try and master as many martial arts skills as you can. The more techniques you can master the bigger your swiss army knife is when you get into the cage and that allows you to take advantage of the mistakes the other guy makes. Sure there will be the super athletes that can out speed/power their opponent, but if the super athlete is lacking in skill, then one day he will run into the guy who isn't a top notch athlete, but has much more skill and the guy with the skill will kick the super athletes arse.
Obviously the UFC has it's fair share of super athletes that have a lot of skill and those dudes are hard to beat, but there is always someone who is leaning and mastering the skills better and they always find their way to the top.
Check you this guy, Roy Nelson, he does not look like a fighter, but is a a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under one of the Gracies and is one of the top heavyweights in the UFC.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on June 22, 2011, 12:30:56 PM
WHOOPS GAMING With Urijah Faber & Jareb Dauplaise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtoaeMppl5s#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on June 27, 2011, 08:35:55 AM
This fight took place last night. You'll think it is over at one point and then you are like WTF just happened!
congo kos barry after almost losing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8qaHPfCYOs#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on June 27, 2011, 08:44:24 AM
New UFC workout game for the xBox 360 Kinect. The Kinect is an awesome piece of modern technology, which tracks body movements (and voice) instead of needing a traditional controller:
UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System (Xbox 360) Scott Ramsdell video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdNTRYICTFU#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on June 27, 2011, 08:58:03 AM
Pretty cool. I've been debating about getting the Kinect. I don't think this game would put me over the edge on a decisin though. maybe if the video had more of the jumping girl?
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on June 27, 2011, 09:18:26 AM
The Kinect is neat technology, but there just aren't many good games out for it right now. Since buying ours, we've hardly had the time to play the ones we have.
Gunstringer was on my must-have list until it was recently announced it was moving from the xBox Live Arcade store to a full-fledged game package. We'll see on that one.
Star Wars may also become a must-have, just because.
Not sure about UFC personal trainer.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on July 06, 2011, 11:40:28 AM
While most would agree that MMA fighters are tough guys, sometimes you have to realize when you are in a bad position and tap out instead of proving how tough you are. "Tap or snap" is the saying and this video illustrates it quite well. guy should have tapped out!
Not for the squeamish.
MMA broken arm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7pcjv7rcZQ#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: AdmiralDigby on July 09, 2011, 07:26:16 AM
Star Wars may also become a must-have, just because.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on August 18, 2011, 10:13:25 AM
BIG news for the UFC. They finally got the big TV deal they have been trying to get for years. -----
UFC & FOX PACK PERFECT PUNCH
FOX SPORTS MEDIA GROUP REACHES MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP
FOX to Broadcast Four Fights Annually Beginning November 2011
The Ultimate Fighter, Featuring a New Format, Moves to FX Today, Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC), the world's leading mixed martial arts organization and No. 1 Pay-Per-View event provider in the world, finds its perfect media match in FOX, the No. 1 television network in the country. FOX Sports Media Group, the umbrella entity representing FOX Networks Group's wide array of sports platforms, has reached a multi-year, multi-media rights agreement with Zuffa, LLC, owner of the UFC brand.
The landmark agreement, which puts UFC on par with many of the country's professional sports organizations, delivers four live events in prime time or late night each year to the FOX broadcast network, home to the country's biggest sports events, including the Super Bowl, World Series and Daytona 500. The first live event airs Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT. Additional programming on multiple FOX networks launches January 2012 and includes live fights, pre and post shows, countdown shows, UFC Unleashed, UFC Primetime, the UFC Knockout series, Best of Pride, weigh-in specials, and much more original content from extensive Zuffa archives. The agreement also provides for developing robust mobile and authenticated online offerings to exploit a vast array of digital platform rights.
In spring 2012, THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER, UFC's signature weekly reality show moves to FX, FOX's general entertainment cable network now in more than 99 million homes. With the move to FX, the show will feature a newly-designed format. FX is also set to televise another four-to six-live UFC events annually, with a mixture of additional events and programs heading to FSMG cable networks including FUEL TV.
"We're excited to be part of the FOX family," says Dana White, UFC President. "The UFC is finally where it belongs on the number one network in the country and aligned with the most prestigious sports properties in the world. I've always said that the UFC will be the biggest sport in the world and with this relationship it will become a reality."
"My brother Frank, Dana and I always believed that our passion for the sport of Mixed Martial Arts would help us to build the UFC into a successful global brand and ultimately make it one of the premier sports properties in the world," said Lorenzo Fertitta, Chairman and CEO of the UFC. "The partnership with FOX is a major step in making this a reality and also builds on the great relationship that we already have established with FOX in Latin America, Australia and Europe."
"Mixed martial arts is not only the fastest growing sport in the world, but also the world's most exciting form of man-to-man competition, and the UFC is the world's premier MMA organization," said FSMG President & Co-COO Eric Shanks. "Since FOX Sports is America's No. 1 sports network and FOX is America's No. 1 network for young adults, the UFC on FOX is a perfect match."
"UFC's growth over the past decade is nothing short of phenomenal and it has become one of the marquee sports in this country," said John Landgraf, President and General Manager, FX Networks. "There is a reason for its rising popularity. It features some of the greatest athletes in the world, and we believe it will be a terrific addition to our schedule and look forward to our relationship."
Founded in 1993, UFC has been on a meteoric rise since 2001 when it was acquired by Zuffa, LLC, owned by Lorenzo Fertitta, Frank Fertitta III and Dana White. UFC'S first brush with FOX Sports goes back to June 2002, when Fox Sports Net carried UFC's first non-pay-per-view event on basic cable television, and delivered what was then its largest audience to date. Through cooperation with state athletic commissions, consistent rules were established and refined for competition through officiating, judging, the addition of weight divisions, length of rounds and better equipment. Combined with an unyielding devotion to fighter safety, the UFC has vaulted to mainstream status in the minds of US sports fans attracting major sponsors such as Bud Light, Dodge and Harley Davidson.
UFC has displayed tremendous growth in digital and social media consumption. Unique visitors to UFC.com tripled between 2006 and 2010 (2.1 million to 6.3 million), and UFC established local web sites in 10 countries and Latin America. Using a unique blend of incentives, promotions and original content, including live bouts, UFC has seen its number of Facebook friends increase from 800,000 in 2009 to 6.1 million at present, outpacing the NFL, MLB and the NHL. UFC currently ranks second to the NBA in social media followers among the major sports organizations. Additionally, UFC President Dana White regularly interacts with over 1.5 million fans that follow him on Twitter.
Mixed martial arts skews much younger than more established US sports, which ranged from age 43 for Super Bowl XLIV to 61 for horse racing's Triple Crown in 2010. Thus far, the median age for UFC on Spike in 2011 is 36 and 56% of UFC fans fall into the adult 18-34 demographic. Live UFC programming performs extremely well in the advertiser attractive, hard-to-reach male 18-34 demographic, with live event programing averaging a 1.53 rating, making it a top-20 cable show this year.
This could be the match before the feature fight of Phyll and Creek/Chat.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on September 30, 2011, 09:22:11 AM
Mighty Mouse!!!!
Demetrious "Might Mouse" Johnson, a local guy, is fighting for the UFC bantam weight belt tomorrow! I've had the pleasure of getting to know him a little. I think I've seen him fight 5 times in local shows and now he's got a chance to be considered the best 135 pound fighter in the world.
I wish I could be shooting his title fight tomorrow in D.C..
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on September 30, 2011, 09:30:52 AM
Here is a shot of Mighty Mouse (the shortest UFC fighter at 5' 3'') with Stefan Struve (the tallest UFC fighter at 6' 11'').
:haha:
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: AdmiralDigby on October 15, 2011, 08:44:29 AM
Last night -
Nova Scotia's Tristan Johnson and Ontario's Lyndon Whitlock had an action packed first round in their fight. Whitlock tried to bring the fight to the ground, but Johnson's defence was too much for him. Johnson's striking found its target and eventually dropped Whitlock to the canvas where the referee stopped the bout.
"My ground game is not a joke," boasted Johnson, a former boxer. "I can beat you on the ground. I am not just a striker anymore."
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 06, 2011, 12:28:22 PM
I always like reading stories like that. It's stories like this that may say a few, very few, would be muggers from following though. I look at Justin being well trained as being the same as being armed (and trained). We all have the right to defend ourselves. Be it hand to hand or with a gun.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on December 06, 2011, 12:33:39 PM
Know any Romanian MMA fighters who live in Des Plaines?
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 06, 2011, 12:42:45 PM
No, but I dated a Romanian girl named Elisabeta (the one that got away).
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on March 16, 2012, 09:14:22 AM
Ryan Hall uses his BJJ to subdue some loud and obnoxious idiot inside a restaurant
I think we're all obligated to give Ryan Hall a standing round of applause regardless of where you're reading this article. LOL at this guy proclaiming 'you don't know what I'm capable of' to a IBJJF Mundial, No-Gi Mundial and European BJJ champion. Ryan Hall may look like he knows the secret to Dwarven metal forging, but the dude is an absolute altered beast on the mat. There's no amount of grammatically correct word combinations that I can place in this paragraph to do justice to the epicness of this video, so I think you guys should just watch it for yourself. Also, be sure to follow Ryan Hall on Twitter and tell him how amazing he is -- because you know, he is amazing.
Ryan Hall's Radical Restaurant Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Adventure (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJX9QnrZtfc#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on March 20, 2012, 11:28:53 AM
Cute reporter learns a little JiuJistu
Gracie Academy on NBC 1st Look (March 17, 2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-EaO5xCLks#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on April 06, 2012, 09:22:28 AM
:-\
In the wake of the tragic accident that occurred last week, the Gracie Brothers explain precisely how Stephen Arceneaux III was choked to death by his younger cousin with hopes of educating our youth about the serious risks of practicing jiu-jitsu techniques, chokes in particular, without proper training and supervision.
On Sunday, April 1, 2012, a Louisiana man was choked to death by his younger cousin. Stephen A. Arceneaux III, a 24-year-old from Destrehan, was pronounced dead at 10:39 p.m. Sunday night, April 1, 2012. The two were at a house party and began wrestling around on an inflated mattress when the 14-year-old, 110 lbs. younger cousin placed Arceneaux in a Rear Naked Choke. After 30-40 seconds, witnesses noticed Arceneaux was turning blue so the choke was released. Arceneaux's girlfriend tried unsuccessfully to revive him before he was transported to the hostpital where he was pronounced dead.
Boy Chokes His Cousin to Death with Rear Naked Choke (Gracie Breakdown) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrsBlDDA0Lg#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on April 24, 2012, 01:23:00 PM
:haha:
MMA is Bullshit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syYsxVUQeV4#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on April 24, 2012, 01:27:02 PM
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on April 24, 2012, 02:21:55 PM
Where do I sign? :haha:
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on April 27, 2012, 08:29:12 AM
Chael Sonnen is probably the best trash talker in MMA. Some folks take him seriously and hate him, but he makes me laugh and this poem he wrote for his next opponent, middle weight champ Anderson Silva, is funny!
:haha:
NEW Chael Sonnen's Song for Anderson Silva From UFC 145 Fan Q&A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-dj6M4HNbk#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on April 27, 2012, 08:35:10 AM
The pee-pee thing made me LOL.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on April 27, 2012, 02:17:38 PM
Some of these girls might turn your head when you pass them on the street, but you've never guess they were fighters. A couple of them do look like fighters though.
INVICTA FC 1: Photoshoot / WATCH LIVE APRIL 28 8PM ET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiLB7QCp234#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on May 18, 2012, 12:21:14 PM
Chael Sonnen (UFC #1 Middle Weight Contender) has been making the rounds hyping his next fight and his new book. Now I don't normally watch TMZ, but I think this clip is hilarious.
Chael Sonnen on tmz live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAH2NqfEIqA#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on May 24, 2012, 04:55:22 PM
A remix of a vid posted earlier.
Chael P. Sonnen - Who You Gonna Send? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQq6wB6-ung#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on May 28, 2012, 07:08:03 PM
What!? Start watching at the 2 min mark.
Jason Jenkins vs Phill Savage - UIK1.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmUNJeUsXaE#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on June 28, 2012, 02:16:40 PM
Joe Rogan gets his 10th Planet black belt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTIb16BiGc4#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on July 10, 2012, 12:42:34 PM
Did someone mention sexy female fighters? No? Oh well, I'l leave this here anyway.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on August 16, 2012, 04:30:27 PM
MMA fighter using his powers for good.
Quote"My family's in town right now in Las Vegas, and they wanted to go down to old town Las Vegas last night, down on Fremont street, just check out the big TV screens and stuff down there. So they wanted to get some souvenirs so they went into one of the stores there, and as they walked I saw these two guys that looked like they were drunk, but they wasn't really, they were just arguing. So the cashier went over to stop them from arguing cause the store was packed full of women and children, people there shopping,"
"As they started to break it up one of the guys made a dash for the cash, the box behind the counter, and grabbed a handful of cash out and then pulled a knife out on the lady in front of everybody."
"I didn't want anyone to get hurt, so I just went over and grabbed from the side by his shoulder and his lapel and took the knife from him and swept him to the floor and pinned him to the ground until security came and handcuffed him and took him off,"
"No one got hurt, that was the main thing."
"I knew I had the capabilities to stop it, so I tried to stop it. I mean if they pull a knife, you have to assume they have intentions to use it so that was my reaction, I didn't want anyone to get hurt,"
"We train everyday so we can stop these sort of things and I'm always happy to help if I can."
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on September 09, 2012, 05:24:17 AM
California MMA fighter Jarrod Wyatt, accused of ripping out friend's heart and tongue, pleads guilty to murder (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/california-mma-fighter-jarrod-wyatt-accused-ripping-friend-heard-tongue-pleads-guilty-murder-article-1.1154835)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on September 09, 2012, 11:20:24 AM
If you do the shrooms, don't do too many.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on September 12, 2012, 09:07:16 AM
Wanna learn some jiu-jitsu? 8)
Avellan Squeeze from the Kimura - Girl Fight - MMA Candy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJZlVhXtUn0#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on September 23, 2012, 04:17:01 PM
Al Bundy!
Vitor Belfort POPS Jon Jones' Arm (Gracie Breakdown feat. Ed O'Neill) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fe0AaVDzQs#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 01, 2012, 09:20:19 AM
:haha:
Get in my Guard - GUILTYHUMOR.COM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXNroQ1-dWs#)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 08, 2012, 08:41:40 AM
It's not pretty, but a 62 year old man wins and amateur MMA bout.
AK Beat Down 20120928 Wayne Smallwood Vs Weeg Hewson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ol8kBZYHA4#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 14, 2012, 12:22:41 AM
If you want to see a guy get choked so hard he pops like a zit them watch the gif in the spoiler tag.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 19, 2012, 08:27:59 AM
Sexy MMA/BJJ short film/commercial.
Mata Leon Kimonos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWeyboifOfo#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 28, 2012, 12:18:57 PM
One 1/2 armed fighter win the XFC Lightweight title
History is Made -- Nick Newell Becomes XFC Champ on AXS TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd0n7XlQS5o#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on January 27, 2013, 12:46:34 AM
Anthony "Showtime" Pettis living up to his nickname. The guy always pulls off something you've never seen before.
(http://i.minus.com/iuPAo8WD3iwyE.gif)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on February 23, 2013, 09:18:49 PM
:woohoo:
Ronda Rousey wins the first UFC woman's MMA fight! She is an amazing athlete. Olympic bronze medalist in Judo and she just won her 7th straight MMA fight via arm bar.
I know Brett pretty well (not as well as I thought, it would seem) and I never saw him treat anyone with anything but respect (even when he was drunk). He was at most of the MMA events I covered as a photographer and I would talk with him before and after the fights. We've shared more that a few beers and I have seen him drunk around female fighters and pretty ring girls at after parties and he never acted inappropriately towards them. I'm just stunned.
He has a passion for MMA and when he started his WMMA management venture he named it after his autistic daughter, Addison. I haven seem him in over a year, but I do talk to him on FB from time to time. I want to ask him what's up, but I don't know if I will get the truth or not. He did blow it off on FB already.
Everyday you read stuff about people and judge them, but then you read something bad about someone you know and it's hard to judge. Feeling crappy right now. :-\
Forgot I have a photo of Brett interviewing the, then, WEC 145 champ Urijah Faber.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: AdmiralDigby on July 17, 2013, 11:16:08 AM
O0
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on July 30, 2013, 10:34:19 AM
Super slow-mo highlight for last Saturday's UFC event.
UFC Phantom Cam Highlights - Johnson vs Moraga (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dikdVXFQPyc#ws)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on November 16, 2013, 11:18:16 PM
GSP still has the belt, but Jonny Hendricks should have got the decision. It sucks to say it, as I am a huge GSP fan, but I feel bad for Jonny Hendricks. I guess the old adage is true, don't let it go to a decision. Finish the fight. ---------------------
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 28, 2013, 10:04:13 PM
The great Anderson Silva lost his bid to regain his title. Broke his leg while throwing a kick.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: TinkTanker on December 29, 2013, 10:06:04 AM
Legs are not meant to move that way.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 29, 2013, 10:31:30 AM
Anderson is probably considered the best ever and this will most likely end his career. He's 38 and that is a devastating break.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on August 02, 2015, 03:13:55 AM
For her Sports Illustrated photoshoot, Rousey gained fifteen pounds (http://pagesix.com/2015/07/30/ronda-rousey-actually-gained-weight-for-si-swimsuit-issue/):
Quote"I felt like I was much too small for a magazine that is supposed to be celebrating the epitome of a woman. I wanted to be at my most feminine shape, and I don't feel my most attractive at 135 pounds, which is the weight I fight at. At 150 pounds, I feel like I'm at my healthiest and my strongest and my most beautiful."
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on August 02, 2015, 01:38:16 PM
She fought last night. It was a loooooong 34 second fight. Longer than her previous two fight combined.
http://i.imgur.com/YkTlcUx.gifv
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Pearl@32 on August 02, 2015, 07:04:32 PM
She also dedicated her fight to Roddy Piper. rip
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on August 02, 2015, 07:12:01 PM
Yeah. It's who she took her nickname from. Rowdy Ronda Rousey.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on September 01, 2015, 03:24:41 PM
Oorah. Via a video that went viral, a Marine asked Rousey to go to the Marine's Ball with him. Here's her response:
https://youtu.be/3Ak1QjyPZRc
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on September 01, 2015, 03:31:33 PM
It would be a great PR move on her part. 8)
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 04, 2015, 11:45:44 AM
This kid (19 years old) won his UFC debut last night. This was his celebration after the fight.
http://imgur.com/siT53N8
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on October 05, 2015, 02:20:10 PM
He did that way too easily.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 05, 2015, 02:42:21 PM
Crazy athleticism. Did some reading on him. his dad was a pro body builder and he had, Sage (the kid in the gif), doing push-ups and sit-ups since he was a wee little one.
He was 12 or 13 in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEn8r5ODaqg
As a younster.
https://instagram.com/p/tqfXocKGtZ/
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on November 15, 2015, 11:06:08 AM
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on November 15, 2015, 09:33:41 PM
:haha:
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Post by: Phyll33 on November 16, 2015, 08:22:25 AM
From the sound of her loss it was bad. Getting kicked in the head like that is beyond dangerous. The fact that she was out cold and the other person was still beating her in the head should not have been allowed.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on November 16, 2015, 11:03:19 AM
Quote from: Phyll33 on November 16, 2015, 08:22:25 AM From the sound of her loss it was bad. Getting kicked in the head like that is beyond dangerous. The fact that she was out cold and the other person was still beating her in the head should not have been allowed.
It's the nature of the sport. I do think the refs should step in a lot quicker, but there have been many instances in MMA where you tink the fight should be stopped and then the person comes back and wins the fight. Typically in an MMA fighter gets knocked down, and the other person starts pounding on them, it gets called pretty quickly. They still take a lot less punishment that boxers take. Boxers get knocked down and get a standing eight count and then get to keep on fighting and sometimes get knocked down many times during the fight. The total amount of head shots a boxer takes in far higher than an MMA fighter. Either way, combat sports are brutal.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on June 07, 2016, 02:34:35 PM
Quote from: Spooky on December 08, 2009, 12:24:38 PM hahahaha! There was a very boring fight on Saturday (except for a couple of minutes in the 2nd round) on Spike TV. It was made a little less boring when you watch it to the Benny Hill theme...
Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander: Benny Hill Edition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SQwNbsiIc0#)
That video is no more and the same goes for Kimbo Slice. Dead at 42:
I just watched one of his old backyard bare knuckle fights. Dude was tough. Yeesh.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on June 08, 2016, 09:01:32 AM
He had heart trouble and was awaiting a transplant is what I just heard on the radio.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on November 13, 2016, 11:02:26 AM
Irishman, Conor Foookin' McGregor, is a two weight division champ. Unreal. I know I am the only MMA fan here, but had to talk about last night victory by Conor. He has been the 145 lbs champ for a while and got a chance to fight the 155 lbs champ, Eddie Alvarez, and made him look like he didn't belong in the same cage as him. He made a legit champ look like he didn't know what he was doing. Crazy.
The end of the fight: https://my.mixtape.moe/pcyckf.mp4
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 09, 2016, 10:05:28 AM
The UFC desperately wants her to win. Women's MMA took a big hit when she lost. I don't know why, but most of the other girls don't draw the attention that she does to the sport. Ronda has an appeal that the other women lack. It's not always a good appeal. Some like her and some hate her, but everyone wants to watch her fight.
Since she has been gone, there have been a lot of technical strikers move up the ranks. Ronda has good striking and phenomenal grappling. He grappling won her most of her fights, if she hasn't improved her punches and kicks, she may be in for a rough ride against Nunes.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on December 23, 2016, 09:52:12 AM
Quote from: Spooky on November 13, 2016, 11:02:26 AM Irishman, Conor Foookin' McGregor, is a two weight division champ. Unreal. I know I am the only MMA fan here, but had to talk about last night victory by Conor. He has been the 145 lbs champ for a while and got a chance to fight the 155 lbs champ, Eddie Alvarez, and made him look like he didn't belong in the same cage as him. He made a legit champ look like he didn't know what he was doing. Crazy.
The end of the fight: https://my.mixtape.moe/pcyckf.mp4
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on December 23, 2016, 11:05:01 AM
:haha:
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on February 20, 2017, 02:15:45 PM
A little showboating never hurt anyone, right?
[spoiler]Okay, maybe one person. :haha:[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on February 20, 2017, 04:35:07 PM
Saw this today and had a good laugh. i hate guys that showboat like this. A little is OK, but he was obnoxious.
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on February 20, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Ben Nguyen is now in the UFC. This is him and a tatted up show-boater.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LmeQ3Vci-w&vl=en
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Eric on February 20, 2017, 05:43:10 PM
Twenty seconds!
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on August 12, 2017, 08:11:53 AM
Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on October 09, 2017, 03:35:58 PM
My favorite fighter, Demetrious Johnson, getting his record breaking 11th title defense on Sunday with an unbelievable submission finish. He not my favorite because they use one of my photos of him on his Wiki page. :D
Rapist, you are Rapist. You are a hypocrite who is not responsible for your actions. Justice will find you. We will see.
(The girl is not Connor's wife)
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Title: Re: Spooky's UFC/WEC/PRIDE MMA Thread
Post by: Spooky on April 04, 2019, 10:02:15 AM
QuoteAs most of you know, Conor and Khabib have taken to arguing like middle schoolers on Twitter.
Please post update tweets and developments in this thread - all others created as separate posts from here on in will be removed and redirected here. We'll endeavor to create a timeline of events as time permits.