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No two individuals can have the same personality.Especially, if you’re a mixed martial artist.The world of MMA is filled with hundreds of different personalities ranging from the silent assassins, those who fly under the radar, and of course, the goofb…
No two individuals can have the same personality.
Especially, if you’re a mixed martial artist.
The world of MMA is filled with hundreds of different personalities ranging from the silent assassins, those who fly under the radar, and of course, the goofballs.
The goofballs bring a different spice to the table and have attracted many of their own fans over the years.
With love for our goofballs, the following slides display the 11 biggest goofballs in MMA today.
Let’s take a look.
Saturday, Jan. 14 will mark the return of UFC legend Gabriel Gonzaga (12-6) after having been out of the Octagon for nearly 15 months.Gonzaga will be replacing the injured Rob Broughton at UFC 142 in a heavyweight showdown against Ednaldo Oliveira, who…
Saturday, Jan. 14 will mark the return of UFC legend Gabriel Gonzaga (12-6) after having been out of the Octagon for nearly 15 months.
Gonzaga will be replacing the injured Rob Broughton at UFC 142 in a heavyweight showdown against Ednaldo Oliveira, who holds a record of 13-0-1 with one No Contest.
UFC 142 will take place at the HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil beginning at 7:00 p.m. PT and 10:00 p.m. ET.
In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Garrett Derr, Gonzaga shared how his time away from the Octagon was the best thing that’s happened to him.
I believe the time away from the Octagon was really good, as it allowed me to take care of some smaller projects in my life. It also allowed me to regain my focus on my career as a mixed martial artist.
I’m very happy to be back fighting for the UFC. I’m hungry to get back in there and fight. I want to prove that I can make a big run in the heavyweight division. It’s time to focus on winning my fights and getting back to where I was before I left.
With Gonzaga’s hectic schedule and constant training, he hadn’t had the opportunity to hear directly from UFC president Dana White. Instead, Gonzaga was informed of his return by his manager, Marco Alvan.
I actually didn’t get to talk to Dana. It was all done and completed through my manager, Marco, and Joe Silva. I just got the great news that I was going to be back in the UFC. The best news was that I was going to be fighting at UFC Rio in front of my home country.
Despite being off for a significant amount of time, Gonzaga is confident he will make his return known to all when he steps foot inside the Octagon to take on Oliveira.
However, while Gonzaga may be confident, he is well aware and respects the fact that his opponent has never lost a fight.
I truly believe that I’m the better fighter. But, I’ll need to prove that I’m the better fighter inside the cage, not just by saying it. I’m training extremely hard for this fight against Oliveira, and I’m confident that I will win.
What many fail to realize is that while Gonzaga hasn’t fought in the UFC since UFC 121, he’s remained active and is coming off one the biggest fights of his career. Gonzaga recently defeated Parker Porter by arm-triangle choke in the third round of action, declaring him the Reality Fighting heavyweight champion.
I had a pretty big fight last October when I decided to come back and pursue my dream again. It was for the Reality Fighting heavyweight title. I was able to win by submission and become the new champion at the Casino Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. I was very well prepared for that fight, and I’ll be even more prepared for this one.
Gonzaga will have more than one opportunity to prove to the world he still has what it takes to make a run towards the top of the heavyweight division, as he recently signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC.
“I just signed a four-fight contract with the UFC, and I’m very excited about my future. I want to focus on Oliveira and go step by step all the way back to the top,” said Gonzaga.
A key component to Gonzaga’s return was finding the right training partners to maintain his focus on his journey back to the UFC. Gonzaga found the support he needed, as he’s currently training with Team Link located in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
I’m very thankful for the support from my team here in Massachusetts. We’re having an awesome training camp, and I’m ready to get back in the Octagon. I look forward to representing Team Link in Rio.
To learn more about Gabriel Gonzaga, follow him on Twitter.
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On Saturday, Jan. 14, Mike Massenzio (13-5) will enter the Octagon at UFC 142 to take on arguably the toughest opponent of his mixed martial arts career in Rousimar Palhares. UFC 142 will take place at the HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil beginning…
On Saturday, Jan. 14, Mike Massenzio (13-5) will enter the Octagon at UFC 142 to take on arguably the toughest opponent of his mixed martial arts career in Rousimar Palhares. UFC 142 will take place at the HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil beginning at 7:00 p.m. PT and 10:00 p.m. ET.
In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Garrett Derr, Massenzio discussed his upcoming bout with Palhares and the opportunity to fight in Brazil. As Massenzio counts down the hours until the biggest fight of his life, he is often reminded of how he got to where he is today.
I’ve wrestled my whole life and was always a huge fan of mixed martial arts. It was definitely something I thought about and wanted to do after college. So in 2005, I made my MMA debut. Right then and there, I knew if I wanted to be the best, I would have to dedicate my whole life to this, and that’s exactly what I did.
Massenzio’s dedication paid off in his most recent bout where he defeated Steve Cantwell by unanimous decision at UFC 136. Not only did Massenzio’s win over Cantwell get his career back on track, but it allowed him to get back to being the fighter he once was.
The Cantwell win was big for me. He’s a tough guy and a world class athlete, so I knew in order to beat him, I was going to have to put on a great performance.
In 2008, I had some serious injuries, so it was difficult there for a while, but I never gave up. I just kept telling myself to keep moving forward, and in the Cantwell fight, I felt like I found my groove again.
While Massenzio is certainly excited to have captured his first win inside the Octagon since Sept. 2008, his main focus is on Palhares.
“Fighting Palhares is a great opportunity for me. He’s very well-rounded and a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt,” Massenzio said.
When action begins on Jan. 14, Massenzio will attempt to live up to his nickname of “The Master of Disaster,” but in a controlled way, as he is well aware of Palhares’ strengths.
My plan is to make him fight my way and not get caught up playing into his game. My goal is to keep the pressure coming the whole fight. I feel anywhere the fight goes, I will be ready. This is the biggest test of my life, and I’m looking forward to it.
Not only is Massenzio looking forward to his middleweight showdown with Palhares, but the challenge of fighting in his opponent’s home country as well.
I love challenges, and fighting him in Brazil is a big test. However, the moment I walk out that tunnel, I’ll be focused. I’ll act like the place is empty whether they’re booing me or cheering. My mind will only be on Palhares. We both will be ready, and I expect the best Palhares that night.
While Massenzio will certainly be up against the odds when he travels to Palhare’s home country of Brazil, he won’t be the only one.
In the main event of the evening at UFC 142, Chad Mendes will be fighting for a chance at the featherweight title. In order to capture his desired dream of UFC gold, Mendes will have to defeat Jose Aldo, who will also be fighting in front of his hometown fans.
Massenzio weighed in on how he thinks the championship bout will unfold.
That’s a tough fight to call. Aldo is such an explosive and technical fighter, but so is Mendes. Mendes is also a great wrestler. It’s definitely going to be a war. But, I’m going to have to go with Mendes on this one. I just think his wrestling will be too much for Aldo to handle when all is said and done.
Massenzio isn’t concerned with what the future may hold, as he is focused on living with no regrets and taking one fight at a time.
My ultimate goal is to be the best I can be, and my dream is to be the UFC middleweight champion. But right now, it’s one fight at a time, and Palhares is standing in my way. That’s all I’m concerned with right now.
When that day comes that Massenzio steps away from the sport he’s dedicated his life to, he wants to look back and know he gave every ounce of effort he had.
At the end of it all, I want to know I gave it my all in this sport. I want to know that I did everything I possibly could to reach my goals.
I want to be remembered for living with no regrets.
To learn more about Mike Massenzio, follow him on Twitter.
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With the new year beginning with a bang, we begin to look forward to what 2012 may hold.As we’ve seen over the course of 2011, several fighters have fallen from their ranks while others have grown leaps and bounds.As expected, 2012 will be a year of ma…
With the new year beginning with a bang, we begin to look forward to what 2012 may hold.
As we’ve seen over the course of 2011, several fighters have fallen from their ranks while others have grown leaps and bounds.
As expected, 2012 will be a year of many title fights, great rivalries and, of course, more rising stars.
While every mixed martial artist certainly has the opportunity to write their own story, few will have a realistic shot at UFC gold.
Through recent success, these specific fighters are quickly approaching unmarked territory with hopes of coming home with gold.
So, the following slides display 10 fighters who have a realistic chance of wearing UFC gold in 2012.
Let’s take a look.
After fulfilling his four-fight contract with the organization of Strikeforce, Dan Henderson returned to the UFC in hopes of making one last run towards gold.Henderson proved he’s still a tip-top contender in an historical showdown with Mauricio “Shogu…
After fulfilling his four-fight contract with the organization of Strikeforce, Dan Henderson returned to the UFC in hopes of making one last run towards gold.
Henderson proved he’s still a tip-top contender in an historical showdown with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139.
After five grueling and heart-wrenching rounds of war, Henderson and Rua awaited a judge’s decision that would eventually reveal a Henderson unanimous decision victory.
While Henderson is in the light heavyweight division, he should make the transition back to the 185-pound weight class.
Not only that, but “Hendo” should receive an immediate title shot.
Not only is competition thinner in the middleweight division, but it’s a place where Henderson has some unfinished business to take care of.
As we know, Henderson was defeated by current 185-pound champion Anderson Silva when the two met at UFC 82 years ago.
Henderson put Silva on his back and began to unleash vicious power punches and elbows, very similar to what Chael Sonnen did to Silva at UFC 117.
Unfortunately for Henderson, his chance at gold came crashing down when he was caught in a submission in the second round of action.
However, a transition to the middleweight division would mean far more than just a rematch with Silva.
The middleweight division is where Henderson could be at full potential.
Already one of the strongest 205-pounders in MMA today, Henderson would clearly outpower nearly every opponent that came his way.
In addition, Henderson is a former Olympic wrestler which would make him the front-runner of all martial artists in the middleweight division.
At this point, Henderson’s knockout power and ability to take a punch are an add-on bonus making him an even deeper threat.
Henderson should fight for the middleweight championship.
For additional information, follow Garrett Derr on Twitter.
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At some point or another, we’ve all had our fair share of disappointments in life. Through time and focus, we’re usually able to overcome and look past these specific disappointments as everyday is a new beginning.But in the world of sports, sometimes …
At some point or another, we’ve all had our fair share of disappointments in life. Through time and focus, we’re usually able to overcome and look past these specific disappointments as everyday is a new beginning.
But in the world of sports, sometimes these disappointments stick with us and can haunt us over the years. For many of our sports teams, a simple shaking of the head or screaming at the TV just doesn’t justify what happened.
As sports fans, we’ve had to learn to live with these disappointments and move on with our lives. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t still in the back of our minds as the memories are alive and with us even to this very day.
So, the following slides display the 25 biggest disappointments in sports history.
Let’s take a look.