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Martin Kampmann Leaving the Talking to His Fists

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Gone Fishin’. It could have been the sign hung on the door at the Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas a couple weeks back, when Martin Kampmann, Tyson Griffin, and Mike Pyle all took a half-day out of training for their UFC …

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Gone Fishin’. It could have been the sign hung on the door at the Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas a couple weeks back, when Martin Kampmann, Tyson Griffin, and Mike Pyle all took a half-day out of training for their UFC 115 bouts this weekend to fish and recharge their batteries before the fight week madness sets in.

Exclusive: Fighter/Soldier Tim Kennedy Discusses Strikeforce Fight Against Trevor Prangley, Wannabe Warriors + More

(Photo courtesy of Tim’s official Facebook fan page.)
by CagePotato contributor Matt Kaplan
Tim Kennedy is a family man, a rising MMA star, and a war hero. He is guided by a strong moral compass and upholds what he thinks is right. As a result, he …

Tim Kennedy fighter Strikeforce special forces army staff sergeant
(Photo courtesy of Tim’s official Facebook fan page.)

by CagePotato contributor Matt Kaplan

Tim Kennedy is a family man, a rising MMA star, and a war hero. He is guided by a strong moral compass and upholds what he thinks is right. As a result, he will no doubt rub some of you the wrong way.

He is unapologetically pro-military. He thinks that too many high-profile fighters are irresponsible, and that your favorite scary MMA t-shirt is lame. His shorts will never promote alcohol, tobacco, gambling, or pornography, and he snickers at nicknames that have “Killer” or “Assassin” in them. He takes seriously his role as a professional athlete and would like to see more of the MMA community follow his lead.

For some of you, Tim’s patriotism and wholesome principles are breaths of fresh air. Others, however, might be wondering if his high horse actually has a name. Either way, there’s no denying that Tim is one of MMA’s most quintessential warriors (for real).

A U.S. Army Staff Sergeant with the 19th Special Forces Group, Tim is a trained sniper and combatives instructor whose combat heroism has earned him the Bronze Star. Now, with an already impressive military record to his credit, Tim is preparing for just his second fight as a full-time fighter and has already lined up in his crosshairs the Strikeforce middleweight championship belt.

On June 16 at Strikeforce: Los Angeles, Tim Kennedy (11-2) will climb into the cage with rugged South African veteran Trevor Prangley (22-5-1), his biggest test to date. Tim has yet to fight someone with the combination of size, strength, toughness, and experience that is Prangley, so he’s keeping to a basic plan of attack: dominate the fight in every possible way. Why get fancy, right?

CAGEPOTATO.COM: Your last fight was against Zak Cummings back in September. Why the long lay-off?

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Rothwell Looking to Leave a Permanent Impression on Fight Fans Saturday

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – A training camp with renowned Milwaukee trainer Duke Roufus that will test your limits and get you ready for the biggest fight of your career = Eight weeks.
A flight from the States to Sydney, Australia to fight that fi…

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – A training camp with renowned Milwaukee trainer Duke Roufus that will test your limits and get you ready for the biggest fight of your career = Eight weeks.
A flight from the States to Sydney, Australia to fight that fight against Mirko Cro Cop = 15 hours.

Carlos Condit -No Pressure for the Natural Born Killer

A.J. Benza, UFC – It is 1993. The big dream machine, that is Hollywood, has moved its huge production to a tiny, one-story town outside Albuquerque, New Mexico to shoot a gory scene for an upcoming Oliver Stone film. The producers set the act…

A.J. Benza, UFC – It is 1993. The big dream machine, that is Hollywood, has moved its huge production to a tiny, one-story town outside Albuquerque, New Mexico to shoot a gory scene for an upcoming Oliver Stone film. The producers set the action inside a pharmacy where the two villains are in desperate search for some anti-venom to a deadly snake bite. Outside the drug store, yellow tape surrounds the area to keep the looky-loos at bay.

Mario Miranda Moving to the Beat of a Different Surdo

Martins Denis, UFC – Moving to the mainstream of mixed martial arts is the real deal for up and coming fighters, and that’s no surprise. Who wouldn’t like to fight for a better paycheck, with a company watching his back, working the publicity…

Martins Denis, UFC – Moving to the mainstream of mixed martial arts is the real deal for up and coming fighters, and that’s no surprise. Who wouldn’t like to fight for a better paycheck, with a company watching his back, working the publicity and placing you among the elite and most highly recognized athletes?

Matt Wiman Down for the Slow Road to Glory

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – After four years, eight fights, five wins, and three Fight of the Night awards in the UFC, Matt Wiman has seen a lot while cementing his own place in the lightweight division.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – After four years, eight fights, five wins, and three Fight of the Night awards in the UFC, Matt Wiman has seen a lot while cementing his own place in the lightweight division.