Author: Andrew Mahlmann

UFC 131 Media Call, Shane Carwin: "Everytime I Fight I Pray for Both Fighters"

When asked about former opponent Brock Lesnar’s struggle with divurticulitis, UFC 131’s Shane Carwin said on this week’s media call, “My thoughts are with Brock right now, that he is able to make a full recovery…hopefully Brock will recover and we ca…

When asked about former opponent Brock Lesnar‘s struggle with divurticulitis, UFC 131‘s Shane Carwin said on this week’s media call, “My thoughts are with Brock right now, that he is able to make a full recovery…hopefully Brock will recover and we can meet again.”

It is a compassion and respect that Carwin apparently has for all of his fellow competitors.

“Everytime I fight I pray for both fighters to get through it injury free.”

Just because you honor your opponent does not mean you cannot go to war with them. Shane Carwin certainly does. 12 of his 13 career opponents he has finished in the first round.

It is an admirable quality for such a prominent fighter on the UFC roster.

On June 11th Shane Carwin will face red hot contender Junior dos Santos in a matchup of the two most explosive knockout artists in the UFC heavyweight division.

Neither man has ever been knocked out before, but the expectation is for someone to win via spectacular knockout in this collision.

No matter how the fight develops, the fighters trust in the system, rules, and referees to do their job and prevent serious injuries.

They are two of the most brutal fighters in the sport, but as respectful and humble sportsmen, Shane Carwin and Junior dos Santos are wonderful headliners and representatives for the sport of MMA. 

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UFC 130 Results: Top 10 One-Punch Knockouts of 2011 So Far

2011 is not even halfway through and we already have 10 awesome one-punch KOs to show for it. We have also been treated to some amazing head-kick KOs (thank you, Steven Seagal), but please, let us not forget the one-punch knockout. Usually fighters…

2011 is not even halfway through and we already have 10 awesome one-punch KOs to show for it.

We have also been treated to some amazing head-kick KOs (thank you, Steven Seagal), but please, let us not forget the one-punch knockout.

Usually fighters notch knockouts due to an accumulation of punches, but these come from some of the lucky few who’ve done the job with a single throw of a fist.

How many more great one-punch knockouts are we going to get to see this year?

This is what we have so far.

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UFC 130 Results: How Does Rampage Jackson Stack Up against Jon Jones?

By defeating Matt Hamill, former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson may just have secured himself as the first challenger against reigning champion Jon Jones.Some have speculated that Jackson is not the same fighter he was when he cla…

By defeating Matt Hamill, former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson may just have secured himself as the first challenger against reigning champion Jon Jones.

Some have speculated that Jackson is not the same fighter he was when he claimed and defended the championship title, but by outclassing a surging Matt Hamill, Jackson proved he is still performing at the very top of the food chain.

That being said, how much of a threat does he pose to the phenom champion?

Jackson has the skill and power to take out any light heavyweight, but Jones has looked to be in a league of his own.

So how does Rampage stack up against Jones?

Let us take an in depth look at the matchup in the following categories on a scale of 10:

-Experience

-Size and Strength

-Striking

-Grappling

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UFC 130 Rampage vs Hamill Preview: Battle of the Uppercuts

When former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson faces Matt “The Hammer” Hamill this Saturday in the main event for UFC 130, he will be facing a fighter very similar to himself.Both are strong wrestlers with powerful striking and du…

When former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson faces Matt “The Hammer” Hamill this Saturday in the main event for UFC 130, he will be facing a fighter very similar to himself.

Both are strong wrestlers with powerful striking and durable chins.

They even share what is arguably their trademark strike: the uppercut.

The uppercut is oft underutilized by other fighters, but this technique is never lost on these two.

Although they both use the uppercut to great effect, they use it in distinctly different ways.

Rampage’s uppercut is short and used in close range. He loves to knock opponents out with his devastating hooks, but as soon as they step in too close he is there to greet them with his trademark uppercut.

Hamill’s trademark uppercut is a lunging strike, utilized at range. When fighters are used to their opponents coming in with overhands and straight punches, Hamill comes in with an unexpected uppercut.

Which strike will play a bigger role this Saturday?

Rampage’s might be quicker and more ferocious, but Hamill’s might be more versatile and possibly used more frequently.

Of course, considering their wrestling abilities, we could see the match play out mostly as a grappling battle. However, my intuition tells me that their wrestling is going neutralize each others’.

When these two powerful men step into the octagon, somebody is going to get hit very, very hard, and I have the distinct feeling that we are going to see some of the best uppercuts in the sport at work.

UFC 130 Rampage vs Hamill: News, Results, and More… 

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UFC 130 Fight Card: Top 10 Pre-Event Quotes and Questions They Raise

Sometimes the best way to get a feel for an upcoming clash of MMA fighters is to take a look at some of their best quotes leading up to the event.When fighters reiterate the same thing we have heard a million times before, it is not necessarily a bad t…

Sometimes the best way to get a feel for an upcoming clash of MMA fighters is to take a look at some of their best quotes leading up to the event.

When fighters reiterate the same thing we have heard a million times before, it is not necessarily a bad thing because they are probably in the right frame of mind, but it is always great when we get something fresh and original.

So what are the best quotes leading up to UFC 130?

Well there are a ton of great matchups, so let us see who is ready to bring the hammer.

UFC 130 Rampage vs Hamill: News, Results, and More… 

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50 Reasons Why We Love the UFC

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is rapidly expanding into one of the most recognizable sports leagues in the world.There is so much to love about the brand primarily responsible for MMA being the fastest growing sport in the world.To anyone who enjo…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is rapidly expanding into one of the most recognizable sports leagues in the world.

There is so much to love about the brand primarily responsible for MMA being the fastest growing sport in the world.

To anyone who enjoys good competition, martial arts, fighting, or grappling; there is plenty to love about the UFC.

There is so much to appreciate about a brand who is raising a sport from the ground into global prominence, so let us take a moment to look at 50 reasons why we love the UFC.

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