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MMA Video Roundup: 8 Local Show KO’s You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

(It seems that local shows have corned the market on doppelganger MMA as well.)

Quite possibly the most dangerous proving ground in all of mixed martial arts, the local MMA show combines the blood-soaked glory of the big leagues with the fluorescent lighting and seating arrangements of your high school gymnasium or neighborhood watering hole. Often featuring announcers that would make Mauro Ranallo blush and referees that would be laughed off stage by Cecil Peoples, the local show never ceases to be entertaining, as well as a place where some of the sport’s finest talents build their resumes and skill sets. And with all the unknown prospects (not to mention knockouts) we were treated to with last night’s season opener of The Ultimate Fighter 14, I figured I’d surf the web and find eight of the localest, bar-room-brawlingest, shakiest-cameraist knockouts out there for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.

-Danga

1. “That’s gunna leave a mark”

(It seems that local shows have corned the market on doppelganger MMA as well.)

-Danga

1. “That’s gunna leave a mark”

2. Paging Dr. Marquardt– Skip to 1:07 for the start.

3. In which I prove that all Swedes are not tall, beautiful people

4. Fedor’s first legitimate knockout loss

5. Followed by his first knockout victory

6. Miller Lite – it always goes down smooth

7. A tall gentleman’s first (and likely last) amateur match

8. The “I swear I recognize one of those guys” knockout

Alexander Gustaffson vs Vladimir Matyushenko Booked Again, This Time for UFC 141

A compelling light heavyweight matchup between former IFL champion Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko and rising star Alexander Gustaffson has just been booked for UFC 141. The match was originally intended to transpire at UFC 133 in Philadelphia, but Matyushenko pulled out due to a last minute injury. Matt Hamill took “The Janitor’s” place and was subsequently beat into retirement by the Swede, so it’s fair to say that Matyushenko has one of his toughest tests to date ahead of him. Well, other than that one guy, which I’m pretty sure was a fluke.

A compelling light heavyweight matchup between former IFL champion Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko and rising star Alexander Gustaffson has just been booked for UFC 141. The match was originally intended to transpire at UFC 133 in Philadelphia, but Matyushenko was forced to pull out due to a last minute injury. Matt Hamill stepped in for “The Janitor” and was subsequently beat into retirement by the Gustaffson, so it’s fair to say that Matyushenko has one of his toughest tests to date ahead of him. Well, other than that one guy, which I’m pretty sure was a fluke.

Matyushenko is coming off his quickest and perhaps most impressive octagon appearance to date, a 20 second storming of Jason Brilz. “The Mauler” on the other hand has put together a three fight win streak since his first round submission loss to Phil Davis at UFC 112, but it was his destructive TKO of Hamill that opened a lot of eyes to he Swedish prospect. UFC 141 also features the epic number one contender match between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem and a slightly less epic welterweight tilt between Jon Fitch and Johny Hendricks. So Potatoites (Potatoians?), how do you see this one going down?

-Danga

Video: This Jon Jones/Rampage Jackson Double Booking Stuff is Getting Ridiculous

Following suit with their dual appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and trusty sidekick Quinton “Rampage” Jackson appeared together on FuelTV‘s Late Show the other night. Rampage broke the tension in typical fashion, by dry humping the closest object to him, in this case Parks and Recreation cast member Alison Becker. It really makes you wonder what Rampage does to keep himself entertained while backstage at all these media appearances. Watch your back, Bones.

Join us after the jump for a few highlights.

Rampage: [on Jones’ legs] “They look like a couple of burnt toothpicks”

Rampage: [on playing the underdog] “I’m glad to be the underdog. I was the underdog when I won the belt the first time. When I’m expected to win…like in my last fight I wasn’t motivated at all.”

Jones: [on rumors of a spy in Jackson’s camp] “Oh I definitely have a spy in his camp…to be honest it’s his chef, so I know what he’s eating, what time he’s eating, his PJ’s…”

Thank God we can finally put these rumors to rest. But now that Bones has admitted to going all Angelina Jolie in Salt on Jackson’s chef, the question is, when will he start unleashing the “stank bref” jokes on the master?

-Danga

Technique Video of the Day: The Kimura Sweep

Ultimate Fight Night 25 provided us with a good deal of highlights this past weekend, but while you were watching Jake Shields trying to single leg Kevin Mulhall or Alan Belcher beat the tar out of Jason Macdonald, you may have overlooked the textbook kimura sweep that Lance Benoist pulled on Matt Riddle in the first round of their Fight of the Night earning scrap. Personally, it was my favorite highlight of the fight, and I loves me some broken noses.

Though not the most technical video we have offered, the kimura sweep is a fundamental tool for any fighter who finds themselves on the losing side of a takedown and either looking to gain a dominant position or simply stand back up. Submissions 101 has long been one of my favorite consultants for BJJ techniques, and their Youtube channel alone offers guides for even the greenest of Jiu Jitsu practitioners. In the above video, 10th Planet and Gracie Jiu Jitsu purple belt Ari Bolden demonstrates the kimura sweep from the full guard, as was the case in the Riddle/Benoist fight.

Speaking of Kevin Mulhall, did you know he runs his own gym in New Jersey that’s open to the public and children as young as five? All I’m saying is, Jake Shields is lucky he came to his senses before Mulhall decided to armbar the dickens out of him. As a bonus, I’ve provided you with the promotional video for his gym, Jersey Fight Club, because you deserve it Potato Nation. Enjoy.

-Danga

Report: The Ultimate Fighter Bound for the Philippines in 2012

(Why am I excited about this upcoming season? I can’t quite explain it…)

According to a new report, the first international edition of The Ultimate Fighter is close to being finalized in the Philippines. Officials from ABS-CBN — parent company of Balls, the TV sports network that airs UFC programming in the Philippines — informed BloodyElbow that they expect to launch a local edition of the series in 2012. This shouldn’t really come as a shock, considering that rumors of ‘TUF Philippines’ have been circulating since February, and the UFC had just planned a publicity tour of the island nation for current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones following UFC 135.

(Why am I excited about this upcoming season? I can’t quite explain it…)

No details have emerged in regards to possible weight classes or coaches for the series, but one name that must be in the mix is none other than “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” himself, Mark Munoz. Coming off a big win over Demian Maia at UFC 131, Munoz has gone 6-1 since his drop to middleweight, with the lone loss coming to most recent title contender Yushin Okami. Pairing him with the winner of the Belfort-Le scrap could make for an interesting title picture at 185, and with Anderson Silva riding the pine until then, the division is in need of a few high profile fights to fill the void.

With the recent success of OneFC, there is no question of the potential talent that could become a part of this series; the likes of Eduard Folayang and Eric Kelly could present some intriguing match-ups at lightweight and featherweight, respectively, though the likelihood of the UFC doing two straight seasons of lighter weight-classes seems slim. Then again, the last heavyweight season of The Ultimate Fighter didn’t exactly leave us begging for more.

-Danga

Its Official: Hendo vs. Shogun at UFC 139

It looks like former UFC light heavyweight champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will be getting his wish. Multiple reports confirm that current Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson and “Shogun” have verbally agreed to face one another, likely as the main event of UFC 139.

The originally penned headliner for this event, a heavyweight title match between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos, was moved to the UFC’s debut on Fox, which takes place Nov 12th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. I think it’s safe to say that this will be a fair replacement; Rua’s last 5 wins have come by knockout, whereas “Hendo’s” last 4 wins have ended in similarly decisive fashion, the most recent being a first round knock out of former Pride heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko.

Henderson’s last octagon appearance was highlighted by perhaps his most brutal finish to date over fellow TUF 9 coach Michael Bisping at UFC 100. Mauricio Rua on the other hand, is coming off a quick dispatching of Forrest Griffin in their rematch at UFC 134. A fight that has nothing but title implications written all over it, don’t expect this one to go to the judges, especially considering “Shogun’s” somewhat rocky history with them.

Speaking of title implications, UFC 139 will also feature former UFC light heavyweight champ and middleweight contender Vitor Belfort, taking on former Strikeforce middleweight kingpin Cung Le, as well as a bantamweight bout between former WEC featherweight champ Urijah Faber and former WEC bantamweight champ Brian Bowles. That’s a lotta (former) gold for one event, son. UFC 139 goes down November 19 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

-Danga