Tag: Brazilian jiu-jitsu

[VIDEO] Believe it or Not, Ben Henderson CAN Be Submitted


(Hey Donald, you let me know when you’re gonna stop armbarring me like my little sister. Sound good?) 

I did something terrible this morning, Potato Nation. After waking up with blood on my hands and a splitting hangover beneath an underpass I did not recognize, I was forced to stumble across five miles of snow covered wasteland, wearing only one shoe mind you, to make it home. I fired up my computer to find a video of newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson competing in the 7th Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu International Open awaiting my viewership. In need of a pick me up, I watched it, figuring that there was no way in hell my boy “Smooth” would be submitted by this Daniel Grippaudo sumbitch, because, let’s be honest, Henderson CANNOT be submitted. We all know the first round anaconda loss to Rocky Johnson that soils his record was made up to prevent 155-pound grapplers from committing mass suicide. There is no “Rocky Johnson.” There never was.

Anyway, after watching the video that awaits you all after the jump, I proceeded to run to the nearest elementary school, steal the microphone from the principal, and inform those listening to the morning announcements that Santa was in fact a lie. Do I feel bad about it? Surely, but the point I was trying to make is simple: give up hope. The boundaries of life are disintegrating before our very eyes. Nothing is real anymore; Santa, your parents, Jesus, none of it. If it turns out that the following video is not, as I suspect, a complete fabrication, then I hold these truths to be self-evident.

Watch at your own risk.


(Hey Donald, you let me know when you’re gonna stop armbarring me like my little sister. Sound good?) 

I did something terrible this morning, Potato Nation. After waking up with blood on my hands and a splitting hangover beneath an underpass I did not recognize, I was forced to stumble across five miles of snow covered wasteland, wearing only one shoe mind you, to make it home. I fired up my computer to find a video of newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson competing in the 7th Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu International Open awaiting my viewership. In need of a pick me up, I watched it, figuring that there was no way in hell my boy “Smooth” would be submitted by this Daniel Grippaudo sumbitch, because, let’s be honest, Henderson CANNOT be submitted. We all know the first round anaconda loss to Rocky Johnson that soils his record was made up to prevent 155-pound grapplers from committing mass suicide. There is no “Rocky Johnson.” There never was.

Anyway, after watching the video that rests just a mere paragraph away, I proceeded to run to the nearest elementary school, steal the microphone from the principal, and inform those listening to the morning announcements that Santa was in fact a lie. Do I feel bad about it? Surely, but the point I was trying to make is simple: give up hope. The boundaries of life are disintegrating before our very eyes. Nothing is real anymore; Santa, your parents, Jesus, none of it. If it turns out that the following video is not, as I suspect, a complete fabrication, then I hold these truths to be self-evident.

Watch at your own risk.

 

*BARFS*

-J. Jones

UFC on FX: Bold Predictions for Tonight’s Undercard

The first UFC event on FX promises to be an entertaining event, with a compelling main event between Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard that could have ramifications on the lightweight division later on this year. Though before the main card starts, the un…

The first UFC event on FX promises to be an entertaining event, with a compelling main event between Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard that could have ramifications on the lightweight division later on this year. Though before the main card starts, the undercard will be broadcast on Fuel TV, which has become the unofficial UFC network. 

We know what to expect from undercard fights. It is very rare that anyone involved will become a star, but some fighters have emerged from the shadows in an event like this to make a name for themselves and be a staple of UFC for a long time. 

So what should fans be watching out for when they tune in to see these preliminary bouts?

 

Jorge Rivera Will KO Eric Schafer In The First Round

Rivera was on a good roll in 2009 and 2010 with three straight wins, and he even got a shot against Michael Bisping at UFC 127. He lost that fight, albeit controversially, and inexplicably lost to Constantinos Philippou at UFC 133. 

Schafer is a good opponent for Rivera to get back in the win column. He doesn’t do anything exceptionally well, and has lost his last three UFC fights. 

Rivera has good knockout power, and is solid in all other facets of the game, so he will dictate the pace early and unleash a flurry of punches before the referee stops it. 

 

Charlie Brenneman Will End Daniel Roberts’ UFC Career

Both Brenneman and Roberts are coming off losses, so they will want to put on a show for the fans and management in order to keep their spots in UFC. 

Roberts, however, has a lot to prove in this fight and is under tremendous pressure to perform. He is 3-3 in six career UFC fights, and he has looked bad in his last two fights against Claude Patrick and Rich Attonito. 

Brenneman is going to get back on track in this fight thanks to his wrestling ability, and he will send Roberts to another organization. 

 

Fabrício Camões Will Make Tommy Hayden’s First UFC Fight One To Forget

Tommy Hayden got the opportunity of a lifetime when Reza Madadi and Rafaello Oliveira both had to pull out of a fight with Camões due to injuries during training. 

Undefeated in his eight professional fights, Hayden takes a big step up in competition tonight. He last fought for Absolute Action MMA in May 2011, but he has never come close to fighting under the bright lights of the UFC stage. 

Camões is making his return to UFC following two years in Tachi Palace Fighting. He is a good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, and he will be able to overwhelm the younger, less-talented Hayden. 

Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Heads Up: The 2011 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu Championships Are Under Way

(Cyborg Santos gives Amanda Lucas a guided tour of the mat)

Since the very beginning of our sport, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a critical component of Mixed Martial Arts competition (spoiler- Royce Gracie wins). Odds are good that unless you’re a diehard republican or an MMA judge, you share at least some appreciation for the subtle art of torquing limbs and rendering folks unconscious. Good news for you- the 2011 Mudials go down this weekend.

Competition in the lower belt rankings began on Thursday. In the video above you can check out Strikeforce’s 145lb women’s champion Cris Santos slam MMA fighter/George Lucas’s daughter Amanda Lucas in every manner possible en route to claiming a gold medal in the purple belt division. It is a little surprising that the most intimidating female fighter on the planet is competing as a purple belt, but not surprising enough that we would ask her about it to her face. ‘Grats to Cyborg for the medal and for finding a way to keep busy while her fighting career is inexplicably left to die on the vine.

Info on how to watch the event is after the break.

(Cyborg Santos gives Amanda Lucas a guided tour of the mat)

Since the very beginning of our sport, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a critical component of Mixed Martial Arts competition (spoiler- Royce Gracie wins). Odds are good that unless you’re a diehard republican or an MMA judge, you share at least some appreciation for the subtle art of torquing limbs and rendering folks unconscious. Good news for you- the 2011 Mudials go down this weekend.

Competition in the lower belt rankings began on Thursday. In the video above you can check out Strikeforce’s 145lb women’s champion Cris Santos slam MMA fighter/George Lucas’s daughter Amanda Lucas in every manner possible en route to claiming a gold medal in the purple belt division. It is a little surprising that the most intimidating female fighter on the planet is competing as a purple belt, but not surprising enough that we would ask her about it to her face. ‘Grats to Cyborg for the medal and for finding a way to keep busy while her fighting career is inexplicably left to die on the vine.

For those of you whose thirst for action cannot be quenched by TUF Finales alone, you’re in luck. BudoVideos.com will be broadcasting the event live from Long Beach, California on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9:00 a.m. PT. Saturday’s stream is free, but Sunday’s finals will set you back a cool $9.95. It’s a small price to pay to catch some of the world’s greatest submission artists go head to head.