(Machida enjoys a post-victory meal with friend/Fight Night 30 opponent Mark Munoz, who really wishes someone would answer that damn phone. Via Machida’s instagram.)
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(Machida enjoys a post-victory meal with friend/Fight Night 30 opponent Mark Munoz, who really wishes someone would answer that damn phone. Via Machida’s instagram.)
UFC middleweights, be fearful. Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida made his 185-pound debut at UFC Fight Night 30, needing just over three minutes to knock out No. 5 ranked middleweight Mark Munoz. The win shows that Machida is every bit as dangerous at middleweight as he was at light heavyweight, and that is a scary thought […]
UFC middleweights, be fearful. Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida made his 185-pound debut at UFC Fight Night 30, needing just over three minutes to knock out No. 5 ranked middleweight Mark Munoz. The win shows that Machida is every bit as dangerous at middleweight as he was at light heavyweight, and that is a scary thought […]
It is rare that we seem to get revealing, sincere and engaged comments from former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva in the quick-hit, superficial interviews that he’s grown used to and apparently tired of over the past seven years or so. However, a video of Silva conducting an intimate seminar in the London three weeks ago shows “The Spider” in great form.
The future hall of famer takes his time working with the students, carefully answering their questions in English about fight tactics, techniques and opponents. Anderson is talking about the thing he loves and does so expertly – fighting – with people who themselves train and who are informed and interested in learning from him. Guess that’s the secret to getting good stuff out of Silva, huh?
Check the video out to see Silva break down his favorite positions on the ground from off his back and detail how he pulled off some of his best moves. Also, he does all of it in glasses and a sweater. Baller.
It is rare that we seem to get revealing, sincere and engaged comments from former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva in the quick-hit, superficial interviews that he’s grown used to and apparently tired of over the past seven years or so. However, a video of Silva conducting an intimate seminar in the London three weeks ago shows “The Spider” in great form.
The future hall of famer takes his time working with the students, carefully answering their questions in English about fight tactics, techniques and opponents. Anderson is talking about the thing he loves and does so expertly – fighting – with people who themselves train and who are informed and interested in learning from him. Guess that’s the secret to getting good stuff out of Silva, huh?
Check the video out to see Silva break down his favorite positions on the ground from off his back and detail how he pulled off some of his best moves. Also, he does all of it in glasses and a sweater. Baller.
Anderson Silva gets his chance at revenge against Chris Weidman in December, of course. Weidman shocked the world with a second round KO of Silva to end the Brazilian’s historic streak as UFC middleweight champion this past summer.
The two have been on a world tour recently to promote the rematch. Silva has seemed more aloof, relaxed with less tough guy posturing than usual, on the tour. We imagine that behind his stylish thick-frame glasses, stylish clothing and wide smile, however, Silva is seething with anger and motivation over his loss.
Do you think he has a chance at taking the belt back against Weidman, or should Silva have taken more time off to recover from his knockout?
Bas Rutten poses with a future UFC women’s Gibraltarweight champion. Image via (COVER YOUR EYES!!) Rutten’s Facebook.
It’s a credit to reality television that it has managed to both continuously lower our expectations regarding what is an idea worthy of verbalizing (looking at you, everythingonBravoexcludingTop Chef) while simultaneously redefining what we consider a “season” of television. Whereas in simpler times, a show like Seinfeld would operate at a one season per year pace, reality TV has somehow managed to dilute even the most basic of television truths, cramming upwards of four seasons into the average year. Not to mention all the spin offs. My God, all thespin offs.
The Ultimate Fighter is one of the more notable offenders of this trend, now 18 seasons deep despite being less than 10 years old. Another favorite of mine, Chopped, also requires a mention, now 14 seasons deep in just 4 years (!!). Yes, the cheap production costs and minimal staffing required for the average reality show has seen them churned out at near breakneck speed, which is why it makes sense that in the same week we received our first glimpse of TUF 18, the UFC is already putting out a casting call for TUF 19.
According to release sent out by UFC.com early today, next season’s tryouts will be open to MEN (their emphasis, not ours) competing in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. The requirements are as follows:
Bas Rutten poses with a future UFC women’s Gibraltarweight champion. Image via (COVER YOUR EYES!!) Rutten’s Facebook.
It’s a credit to reality television that it has managed to both continuously lower our expectations regarding what is an idea worthy of verbalizing (looking at you, everythingonBravoexcludingTop Chef) while simultaneously redefining what we consider a “season” of television. Whereas in simpler times, a show like Seinfeld would operate at a one season per year pace, reality TV has somehow managed to dilute even the most basic of television truths, cramming upwards of four seasons into the average year. Not to mention all the spin offs. My God, all thespin offs.
The Ultimate Fighter is one of the more notable offenders of this trend, now 18 seasons deep despite being less than 10 years old. Another favorite of mine, Chopped, also requires a mention, now 14 seasons deep in just 4 years (!!). Yes, the cheap production costs and minimal staffing required for the average reality show has seen them churned out at near breakneck speed, which is why it makes sense that in the same week we received our first glimpse of TUF 18, the UFC is already putting out a casting call for TUF 19.
According to release sent out by UFC.com early today, next season’s tryouts will be open to MEN (their emphasis, not ours) competing in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. The requirements are as follows:
1. All applicants must between 21 and 34 years of age.
2. All applicants MUST have a WINNING RECORD of at least 3 PROFESSIONAL MMA fights. All records will be verified on sherdog.com and mixedmartialarts.com. If we cannot verify your record on either of these sites you will NOT be considered.
3. All applicants must have the legal ability to live and work in the United States
4. All applicants must complete and sign the application and bring the completed and signed forms to the tryouts. All applicants must attend the tryouts on Tuesday, August 27th 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
If you recall, middleweights were the focus of last year’s season’s TUF 17, with current welterweight Kelvin Gastelum eventually securing that awesome glass plaque. Minus the upcoming season, the total number of middleweight classes to pass through the TUF household is at 7. The total number of middleweight title contenders to emerge from said classes: 2. One was Travis Lutter, who failed to make weight for his title fight against Anderson Silva at UFC 67. The other was Patrick Cote, whose knee imploded in the third round of his fight with Silva at UFC 90. That Paul Bradley, though, he could have really made some waves at 185.
According to MMAJUnkie.com, Mark Munoz and Michael Bisping have both verbally agreed to fight each other on October 26th in Manchester, England. The bout will serve as the main event of an upcoming UFC on Fox Sports 1 card, although no other fights have been announced for the card.
Well, [Weidman is] on a roll but I don’t think a win over a fat Mark Munoz makes you a contender. Especially when Munoz has bounced into the Octagon like he’s at a Take That concert and with a haircut that looks like Belcher’s tattooist has switched careers. Did that distract him? It distracted me. I couldn’t take my eyes off it. What was it supposed to be, do you know?
According to MMAJUnkie.com, Mark Munoz and Michael Bisping have both verbally agreed to fight each other on October 26th in Manchester, England. The bout will serve as the main event of an upcoming UFC on Fox Sports 1 card, although no other fights have been announced for the card.
Well, [Weidman is] on a roll but I don’t think a win over a fat Mark Munoz makes you a contender. Especially when Munoz has bounced into the Octagon like he’s at a Take That concert and with a haircut that looks like Belcher’s tattooist has switched careers. Did that distract him? It distracted me. I couldn’t take my eyes off it. What was it supposed to be, do you know?
Considering that Munoz would go on to battle obesity and depression, Bisping’s insults now seem particularly cold. But for real, Mark, that hair do deserved it’s own Usher Raymond condescending/inspirational post-fight lecture.
In any case, Munoz will certainly be the guy coming into this bout with more hype considering his manhandling of Tim Boetsch compared to Bisping’s technical decision win over Alan Belcher last April. Bisping often does his best when he’s written off, however.
Who do you think will walk away with a win, here, taters? Will Munoz’ power and wrestling take the day or will Bisping’s patient, tactical and well-rounded style prevail? In either case, the fight is a great opportunity for both men to take a big step up the middleweight ladder.
UFC 162 saw Chris Weidman claim the UFC Middleweight Championship by knocking Anderson Silva out. For the first time in years there is a new leader of the pack. In total, four top-10 fighters were in action on Saturday night. If fans wanted change in t…
UFC 162 saw Chris Weidman claim the UFC Middleweight Championship by knocking Anderson Silva out. For the first time in years there is a new leader of the pack. In total, four top-10 fighters were in action on Saturday night. If fans wanted change in the division, they have it now. Weidman will usher in […]
