It is a somber day amongst the MMA community as we say a collective goodbye to “The Coach” Shawn Tompkins who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14th in Canada at the age of 37..
It is a somber day amongst the MMA community as we say a collective goodbye to “The Coach” Shawn Tompkins who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14th in Canada at the age of 37. MMA Fix has only grattitude and respect for Shawn Tompkins. We extend our hearts and support to the Tompkins family.
UFC on Versus 5 drew $539,000 at the gate with 6,751 in attendance.
Chris Lytle officialy retires following submission win over Dan Hardy at UFC on Versus 5.
Lorenzo Fertitta gives Dan Hardy at least one more chance in the UFC.
Ryan Couture will face Maka Watson at Strikeforce Challengers 19. Watson is currently (4-1) in his pro MMA record. 3 of his wins come via submission.
Following Ben Henderson‘s Unanimous Decision win over Jim Miller at UFC on Versus 5, Clay Guida campaigns for next title shot.
Ronda Rousey hopes to return to the Strikeforce cage immediately following her controversial win over Sarah D’Alelio where it appears, referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight after being told by Rousey (and not hearing it himself) that D’Alelio verbally tapped at Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers 18.
I’m sitting here in front of my computer searching for words on where to begin to get to the end of “The Coach,” Shawn Tompkins‘ life, as I knew it. Tompkins was an instant friend to.
I’m sitting here in front of my computer searching for words on where to begin to get to the end of “The Coach,” Shawn Tompkins‘ life, as I knew it. Tompkins was an instant friend to us at RawVegas. He was one of honestly… few… who believed in our site and our contribution to MMA when we first started, so he openly gave us access into his gym, into his team, and several times into his home with his beautiful wife, Emilie and their dogs Cowboy and Patsy. Tompkins was a renowned and respected coach who embraced the saying, “those who can’t, teach.” Tompkins had tried his hand as an MMA fighter and gone 0 and 4 in that capacity. So he decided, he may not be a very good fighter, but he certainly could coach, thus one of the biggest names in MMA training was born.
Tompkins moved to Las Vegas in 2007 to help open Xtreme Couture training facility as he coached Randy Couture. In 2009, he amicably left as Head Coach at Xtreme Couture to work on branding his Team Tompkins at TapouT Training Center. Among his growing team were Chris Horodecki, John Gunderson, his brother-in-law Sam Stout, Mark Hominick and George Roop. Tompkins had recently taken Hominick to an amazing heart-filled title contention against Jose Aldo at UFC 129 in April. Hominick lost the fight, but it was evident that like all Team Tompkins members, Hominick learned to keep fighting at all costs.
Shawn Tompkins would be the first to tell you, he had many personal demons, but it was his way of pushing past them to show up to the fight that earned the respect of those who trained with him and those who simply just knew him, as I did. As I work in the media, I am not to show bias, but it’s hard when you live in the city that breeds this sport and you are welcome into so many terrific gyms and into the lives of these athletes and trainers, not to build a friendship with them. Shawn Tompkins was my friend. I will miss him. The talent he has helped cultivate…Horodecki, Gunderson, Stout, Hominick, Roop… and so many others, they will go on. They will continue to win fights and impress us with their skills. And we must always remember, that behind every single fighter that we cheer for and adore and admire… there’s a coach that stands in their corner, devoting their lives to a fighter’s glory. We all need a good coach in our lives. You will be deeply missed, Shawn.
Wise guru, Chael Sonnen says Ken Shamrock vs. James Toney fight ain’t gonna happen!: here. UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III in Houston officially announced for October 8th with Jose Aldo vs. Kenny Florian as.
Wise guru, Chael Sonnen says Ken Shamrock vs. James Toney fight ain’t gonna happen!: here.
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III in Houston officially announced for October 8th with Jose Aldo vs. Kenny Florian as co-main event: here.
Alistair Overeem not released by Strikeforce and still in Zuffa negotiations: here.
Josh Grispi injured. Nam Phan will fill in against Matt Grice at UFC 136: here.
Charles Oliveira going for Fight of the Night honors with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at Sunday’s UFC on Versus 5: here.
Watch Strikeforce: Gurgel vs. Duarte tonight on Showtime Network live at 11pm ET/PT! Details: here.
Find more pictures of Ice T‘s wife, Coco busting out of her bikini: here.
Arianny Celeste tweeted this pic of herself eating a giant meatball. We appreciate how wide she can open her mouth. Just try not to use your teeth, Arianny! It’s very painful.
Follow Miss Celeste: here.
Arianny Celeste tweeted this pic of herself eating a giant meatball. We appreciate how wide she can open her mouth. Just try not to use your teeth, Arianny! It’s very painful.
Nope, no one has any idea the names of any of the Rockstar Ring Girls except for that Maxim Hot 100 Hottie, Kelli Hutcherson. I’m not even sure we’re ever meant to know their names,.
Nope, no one has any idea the names of any of the Rockstar Ring Girls except for that Maxim Hot 100 Hottie, Kelli Hutcherson. I’m not even sure we’re ever meant to know their names, or if they ever use the same girls twice. It really doesn’t matter, I guess. Maybe Strikeforce has it right… just when you start to feel close to a ring girl, it’s like… they just leave you. But enough about Brittney Palmer, here are some pics below from the Strikeforce Gurgel vs. Duarte weigh-ins today posted by the UFC on their official Facebook page.
There has been a lot of rumbling over former NBA Superstar Shaquille O’Neal in talks with Dana White and a possible MMA career. O’Neal will address the rumors to Inside MMA tomorrow night on HDNet..
There has been a lot of rumbling over former NBA Superstar Shaquille O’Neal in talks with Dana White and a possible MMA career. O’Neal will address the rumors to Inside MMA tomorrow night on HDNet. O’Neal reportedly tells hosts Kenny Florian and Bas Rutten : “Once I started training MMA, I starting winning championships.” O’Neal spent this past 2010-2011 season with the Boston Celtics before retiring from his basketball career this year at the age of 39. At 7′ft. 1 inches tall and 325 pounds, he was the heaviest player ever to join the NBA. Inside MMA airs Friday night at 9:00pm ET.
