Ronda Rousey Has Had a Tough Road to the Top: CagePotato
“We’ve all read stories about how Ronda Rousey became a beast on the mats training with the tough Armenians like Karo Parisyan and Manny Gamburyan as a girl at Gokor Chivichyan’s gym, but few actually know the real battles the bubbly Strikeforce number one bantamweight contender has gone through in her life.”
King Mo wants Kim Winslow to fight Cyborg while he refs: MiddleEasy
“I could tell last night’s stoppage of King Mo’s lead filled fists to the technicolor dome of Lorenz Larkin came late when my wife yelled over my shoulder ‘Oh my God, stop the fight!’. Normally she shrugs everything as something that happens in MMA, but last night I think we were all in agreement that Lorenz took a couple stiff shots that didn’t need to be taken. It wasn’t the worst late stoppage by any means, but it looked like Lorenz got knocked out, woke up, got knocked out again, woke up, then said ‘oh ****’ as the blows continued to rain down from a concerned King Mo.”
Best MMA Photos on 2011: MMAFighting
“MMA Fighting photographer Esther Lin selects her top photos from the past year, and tells the tales behind them.”
The 10 Worst New Year’s Eve MMA fights in Japan: TheFightNerd
“It would not be a NYE show in Japan without a few freak show fights to drag things on. That is why today, only days before the next big NYE event in Japan, we take a look at some of the worst, strangest, and weirdest MMA fights from Japanese New Year’s Eve shows!”
Fedor Emelianenko Could Be Part Of Final Strikeforce Heavyweight Fight: Fightline
“Fedor Emelianenko’s tenure in Strikeforce may not be complete yet, as the former heavyweight king could be set to help Strikeforce put the finishing touches on the division. It was announced that after the finals of the Strikeforce grand prix, there would be one more heavyweight match before the division is completely absorbed by the UFC.”
Paul Daley plans March return, willing to fight Nate Marquardt at BAMMA if the timing is right: MMAMania
“After fighting six times in 12 months, Paul Daley is entitled to a rest but instead he is in Tiger Muay Thai & MMA in Thailand, sharpening up his skills in preparation for a busy 2012. Semtex likes to fight, that’s all he is really interested in, and his explosive Muay Thai based style means that fans like to see him fight even more.”
Collateral Damage: How Cyborg’s suspension will affect WMMA: LowKick
“With MMA as a whole has been flourishing as of late, it seems that the Women’s side of the game has been suffering since the exit of popular former Strikeforce champion Gina Carano. With few popular fighters available as opposed to many noticeable male fighters, this was simply a black eye that the sport of WMMA could not afford.”
Anderson Silva Resumes Training Following Shoulder Injury: MMAConvert
“It looks like Anderson Silva’s shoulder is finally healthy enough for him to resume training. “
Vitor Belfort teams up with Georges St. Pierre to prepare for Anthony Johnson: FiveOuncesofPain
“GSP, we just try to help each other and we’re great friends,” explains Belfort of St. Pierre’s presence.
“He’s a great champion and my guys like him. Good behavior, good guy, so we’re gonna help each other. That’s the key to get better. Training with the champions. It’s an honor to train with him.”
Is the pro-wrestling influence in UFC unattractive to female sports fans?: FightOpinion
“MMA has unique ties to pro wrestling, particularly in Japan but also in the USA with crossovers such as Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley. But MMA and wrestling are a volatile mix. Handle with care.”
More on Overeem-Golden Glory contract: MMAPayout
“The contract attached to the Nevada lawsuit is interesting insight into the terms and conditions Knockout Investments (KOI) and Golden Glory (GG) had with Overeem. An initial impression is that it was not drafted by an attorney and has certain clauses which seem one-sided and unenforceable. Yet, we presume that Overeem signed the contract with knowledge of its terms.”
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