Tag: Fighting

Moving Past Serious Depression, Jeff Curran Regains Focus

Filed under: FightingJeff Curran entered 2010 on a path back into the WEC, but it didn’t work out as he hoped.

While he waited for the organization to give him a specific date, Curran ended up taking a fight for Bellator in April, because he needed…

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Jeff Curran entered 2010 on a path back into the WEC, but it didn’t work out as he hoped.

While he waited for the organization to give him a specific date, Curran ended up taking a fight for Bellator in April, because he needed the extra money. Curran surprisingly lost the bout, eliminating any shot he had at one of his biggest goals for the year.

“[Fighting] is my only way of making a living,” Curran said Monday on The MMA Hour. “I don’t survive off my school. I actually support the school off of my fighting, so I had to stay busy and tried to do something … and when we looked at the original matchup it was a great matchup.”

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Manslaughter in Death of Tapout’s ‘Mask’

Filed under: Fighting, NewsOpening statements began on Tuesday in the vehicular manslaughter trial of Jeffrey David Kirby, the driver of a Porsche that allegedly crashed into the Ferrari of Tapout co-founder Charles “Mask” Lewis in an accident that kil…

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Opening statements began on Tuesday in the vehicular manslaughter trial of Jeffrey David Kirby, the driver of a Porsche that allegedly crashed into the Ferrari of Tapout co-founder Charles “Mask” Lewis in an accident that killed Lewis.

Kirby was arrested shortly after the March 11, 2009 crash in Newport Beach, California, registering a .13 blood/alcohol level, well above the legal limit.

According to the Orange County Register, prosecutor Jason Baez told jurors in his opening statement that skid marks show that Kirby was driving at speeds over 100 mph when he lost control of his car and crashed into Lewis.

UFC 121: Jake Shields Says He Is Finally Fighting in the Premier Organization

ROSEMEAD, Calif.—Jake Shields is set to make his UFC debut this Saturday at UFC 121 in Anaheim.  At yesterday’s press conference, Dana White made it clear that, if it had not been for bad timing, Jake Shields would be right on deck for…

ROSEMEAD, Calif.—Jake Shields is set to make his UFC debut this Saturday at UFC 121 in Anaheim.  At yesterday’s press conference, Dana White made it clear that, if it had not been for bad timing, Jake Shields would be right on deck for a title shot against UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre.
It’s a pretty […]

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UFC 121: Jake Shields Says He Is Finally Fighting in the Premier Organization

Ground Fighting: Two Sides, Two Perspectives [Part II]

On my last article, I discussed the issue of “Lay and Pray.” Specifically, the fighters who are on top. They hold down their opponent for majority of the fight and get the decision. Their mindset is to have a secure victory and not to take …

On my last article, I discussed the issue of “Lay and Pray.” Specifically, the fighters who are on top. They hold down their opponent for majority of the fight and get the decision. Their mindset is to have a secure victory and not to take a risk, much to the dismay of many fans.
Lay and […]

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Ground Fighting: Two Sides, Two Perspectives [Part II]

Ryan Bader on Potentially Fighting for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title

Ryan Bader (12-0) recently won a unanimous decision against Antônio Rogério Nogueira at UFC 119.
The decision came without much fervor for many, though Bader nevertheless retains his perfect record and a chance to further grow with the UFC.
I…

Ryan Bader (12-0) recently won a unanimous decision against Antônio Rogério Nogueira at UFC 119.
The decision came without much fervor for many, though Bader nevertheless retains his perfect record and a chance to further grow with the UFC.
In the post-fight press conference, Bader was asked a number of questions surrounding how he felt he did […]

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Ryan Bader on Potentially Fighting for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title

Fighting Heart: A Review of Brian Stann’s New Book

Respect is a quality that is earned over time. Respect is given those who put others in front of themselves, to people who do tasks that others would shy away from, and to those who work tirelessly in order to provide for themselves and their family. A…

Respect is a quality that is earned over time. Respect is given those who put others in front of themselves, to people who do tasks that others would shy away from, and to those who work tirelessly in order to provide for themselves and their family. After reading this book, the only word that will […]

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Fighting Heart: A Review of Brian Stann’s New Book