MMA Link Club: Post Strikeforce Rousey vs Tate and UFC on FX 2 Edition

Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey Aftermath Pt 1 – Going for Broke: CagePotato”Heading into arguably the most anticipated women’s MMA match of all time (that’s right, I said women’s), former Olympic bronze medalist Ronda Rousey had a mounta…

Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey Aftermath Pt 1 – Going for Broke: CagePotato

“Heading into arguably the most anticipated women’s MMA match of all time (that’s right, I said women’s), former Olympic bronze medalist Ronda Rousey had a mountain of claims to back up, a mountain only made higher by the fact that her meteoric run to a bantamweight title shot had left the general public with more questions than answers in regards to her skill set.”

Can someone explain to us how Thiago Alves gained 30 lbs in three hours?: MiddleEasy

“Mike Dolce is in the wrong business. Do you know how much money this guy could make coaching corporate branches that are in weight loss competitions? Hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars. Instead of a few fighters a year he could be peeling the fat off of entire floors of cubicle bound fatsos.”

UFC and Strikeforce results recap: What’s next for big winners Martin Kampmann and Ronda Rousey: MMAMania

“Come with me after the jump where we’ll examine what’s next for the big weekend winners, Martin Kampmann and Ronda Rousey

Commission Director Takes Responsibility For Johnson-McCall Scoring Debacle at UFC on FX 2: MMAConvert

“Well it just wouldn’t be a UFC event without a little judging controversy now would it?”

Benson Henderson receives a hero’s welcome in Korea: TheFightNerd

“Newly crowned UFC Lightweight Champion, Benson Henderson received a mob of local press and accolades the moment he arrived in Korea after his five round battle at UFC 144. Henderson took a unanimous decision over previous belt holder, Frankie Edgar after an epic back and forth brawl. Fight fans are still divided over the fight. Personally, I had it scored for Edgar, but I can easily see the opposite.”

Ohio Commission To Investigate Brandon Saling In Regards To Past Criminal Charges, Nazi Tattoos: FightLine

“Brandon Saling was just a fighter on the prelim portion of Saturday’s Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey card. However, it appears Saling may become more of a known person following his bout against Roger Bowling. Saling lost to Bowling via second round TKO.”

‘UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann’ Video Highlights: 5thRound

“UFC welterweight Martin Kampmann was on the brink of defeated when he notched an improbable victory by submitting former top contender Thiago Alves.”

Five questions the media should ask about UFC testosterone story: FightOpinion

So, for the purposes of our fellow MMA media & sports writers who read Rampage’s interview and aren’t sure what to say or what to pursue in regards to writing on the topic, here’s a list of five questions that everyone should be asking about in regards to the comments Rampage Jackson made during his Fighter’s Only interview.”

UFC President Dana White withdraws interest in assisting Strikeforce after snub from Showtime: FiveOuncesofPain

“UFC President Dana White nearly missed his first UFC show in eleven years to help push Saturday night’s Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey lineup further towards perfection. However, after finding out many of his ideas and plans had been nixed, White decided to end any future work with the promotion and remain 100% behind the UFC.”

Strikeforce Tate vs. Rousey Recap: “Rowdy” backs up smack talk in Ohio: LowKick

“Proving that she was more than just an inexperienced pretty face, Ronda Rousey secured her fifth consecutive submission victory in the headlining bout, dethroning Miesha Tate to capture the Women’s Bantamweight title.”

The financial punch of delaying fights: MMAPayout

“Larry Pugmire of the LA Times reported on the financial impact of delaying boxing matches due to injury. Its an interesting article that shows the differences between MMA and boxing when faced with injuries.”

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