The name of the game, as Joe Rogan likes to point out, is to “inflict the most damage while taking the least amount of damage possible.” Some use excellent head movement while others like to use their footwork to run circles around their op…
The name of the game, as Joe Rogan likes to point out, is to “inflict the most damage while taking the least amount of damage possible.” Some use excellent head movement while others like to use their footwork to run circles around their opponents. Whatever their method may be, the men on this list are […]
Following the news of Georges St-Pierre’s knee injury, Josh Koscheck said he would be willing to step up on 11 days notice to fight Carlos Condit. Although this sounded good in theory, Dana White quickly shot down the rumors by saying Condit…
Following the news of Georges St-Pierre’s knee injury, Josh Koscheck said he would be willing to step up on 11 days notice to fight Carlos Condit. Although this sounded good in theory, Dana White quickly shot down the rumors by saying Condit must wait for St. Pierre to return from injury. Waiting on the sidelines like […]
File this one under “least surprising info of the day.” Following back-to-back losses to Brian Stann and Demian Maia at UFC 130 and 136, repectively, word has it that Jorge Santiago has been released by the UFC for the second time. The American Top Team standout’s original run took place back in 2006, where he scored a quick knockout over the now deceased Justin Levens before ending up on the highlight reels of Chris Leben and Alan Belcher for all eternity.
File this one under “least surprising info of the day.” Following back-to-back losses to Brian Stann and Demian Maia at UFC 130 and 136, repectively, word has it that Jorge Santiago has been released by the UFC for the second time. The American Top Team standout’s original run took place back in 2006, where he scored a quick knockout over the now deceased Justin Levens before ending up on the highlight reels of Chris Leben and Alan Belcher for all eternity.
“The Sandman” was given another shot at the big time at UFC 130, where he was put to bed by Brian Stann in a Fight of the Night effort. At UFC 136 Santiago found himself grounded en route to a unanimous decision loss to Demian Maia and subsequently given the boot, which we warned him would happen. Santiago will likely be headed back to Japan, where he should consider changing his nickname to “Godzilla” because the man is scary as hell, until he comes to America.
Since making his organizational debut in 2004, Georges St-Pierre has collected eight decision victories inside the Octagon. In 18 fights, St-Pierre has fought 53 rounds with 29 of those coming in his past six fights. The four additional fighters that a…
Since making his organizational debut in 2004, Georges St-Pierre has collected eight decision victories inside the Octagon. In 18 fights, St-Pierre has fought 53 rounds with 29 of those coming in his past six fights. The four additional fighters that accompany the welterweight title holder on the list are former lightweight, welterweight and light heavyweight […]
The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t emerged as a powerhouse over the recent decade on performance alone. In fact, it’s the fighters who have dedicated their lives to the sport that bring a spice to MMA. More specifically, the UFC is fill…
The sport of mixed martial arts hasn’t emerged as a powerhouse over the recent decade on performance alone. In fact, it’s the fighters who have dedicated their lives to the sport that bring a spice to MMA. More specifically, the UFC is filled with individuals who not only can fight, but can pitch you a […]
“It’s the weirdest thing, Doc. It feels just fine when I stand like this.” (Photo: Francis Specker)
In a post to his blog titled “Unfinished Business”, top UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin revealed yesterday that for the second time in a year he will be going under the knife.
“I have spent my entire fighting career dealing with injuries from my football career. I have done my best to get through my training and I have been blessed to get through my fights with relatively little to no damage.
As I ramped up my training for UFC 141 my body locked up during training. It wasn’t like the Lesnar fight but my back just tightened up and I froze. I scheduled an MRI and the results showed that my disc in my lower back is into the nerves . My doctor gave me two options; retire and I could probably go on for a few years without surgery or I could undergo surgery and continue my career.
The decision was easy. I have unfinished business. The UFC had me lined up to face one of the best in the world and I am confident I have everything I need to be a Champion. I am scheduling surgery and I hope to return to the Octagon by spring or summer 2012.”
“It’s the weirdest thing, Doc. It feels just fine when I stand like this.” (Photo: Francis Specker)
In a post to his blog titled “Unfinished Business”, top UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin revealed yesterday that for the second time in a year he will be going under the knife.
“I have spent my entire fighting career dealing with injuries from my football career. I have done my best to get through my training and I have been blessed to get through my fights with relatively little to no damage.
As I ramped up my training for UFC 141 my body locked up during training. It wasn’t like the Lesnar fight but my back just tightened up and I froze. I scheduled an MRI and the results showed that my disc in my lower back is into the nerves . My doctor gave me two options; retire and I could probably go on for a few years without surgery or I could undergo surgery and continue my career.
The decision was easy. I have unfinished business. The UFC had me lined up to face one of the best in the world and I am confident I have everything I need to be a Champion. I am scheduling surgery and I hope to return to the Octagon by spring or summer 2012.”
Time will tell how how Carwin will bounce back from this operation. Multiple spine surgeries in a short time span don’t sound promising for a fighter’s career, particularly for a fighter getting up there in years.
