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Kevin Casey Never Showed Up

Chael Sonnen said it best when he said that Kevin Casey just never showed up to his fight with Collin Hart on this week’s episode of TUF. For someone who has trained extensively with the.

Chael Sonnen said it best when he said that Kevin Casey just never showed up to his fight with Collin Hart on this week’s episode of TUF. For someone who has trained extensively with the Gracies, Casey looked fairly lackluster on the ground. Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t Gracie trained fighters supposed to possess a dangerous guard? Well it looks like Casey has shattered that myth.

Collin Hart wasted no time in this fight, as he lunged toward Casey the very moment the fight started. His early flying knee attempted didn’t exactly land, but Hart followed through with a takedown that positioned him immediately into side control. It was impressive how quickly Casey was able to gain a full guard position, but he didn’t amount any offense with it. For as good a grappler as Casey is, his inability to hold his opponent against the cage or achieve under hooks in the clinch was quite surprising. Although he had brief success landed several heavy punches, Hart took the first round with his early takedown, landing more strikes in the clinch, and simply getting the better of every position.

It looked like a fire had been lit under Casey’s rear early in the second round, as he landed a flurry of punches that had Hart in defense mode. Now the most disappointing part of this fight, is that after Casey chased Hart he chose to clinch with him up against the cage. It would’ve been fine, but Casey never tried to utilize any strikes in the clinch, and it seemed as if he was just biding his time. That was a huge mistake on his part, as Hart worked for another takedown and stayed in the top position for the remainder of the fight. Between his dominate position and the short strikes he was landing, the judges correctly scored the second round for Hart as well.

With Team Sonnen still leading 2-1, Team Jones has seized control and has matched up Team Sonnen’s last pick, Kelvin Gastelum, against Team Jones’ third pick, Robert “Bubba” McDaniel. This is a fight that may very well tie this competition 2-2.

– Ryan “Fight Freek” Poli

@FightFreek

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Master of Foresight Greg Jackson Shows Shocking Lack of Foresight in Joining Bellator/Randy Couture Reality Show

(“OK, Jon, let’s call it a day. I’ve got to go get some fans.”)

Greg Jackson, world-renowned mixed martial arts trainer and Dana White-described “fucking sport killer” is known by MMA fans near and far for his ability to predict the mindsets of opposing fighters and react accordingly. He has created intricate, masterly crafted gameplans that have in turn helped propel the likes of Georges St. Pierre, Rashad Evans, and Jon Jones to the ultimate level of MMA glory. But as they say, “Those who can’t do, teach.” “They” were clearly referring to none other than Greg Jackson, who stated in an interview today that he didn’t “foresee any future problems” with the UFC despite the fact that he’s hopped on board Bellator’s upcoming TUF-ripoff reality show:

No, I don’t think so because like Randy (Couture) I’ve worked with Bellator before, and I don’t think it should be a problem. My fighters are my fighters, and I’m me and like Frank (Shamrock) said as well, I think it’s good for the sport.

Even Dana (White) would admit that it’s good for the sport to have other organizations around. So I don’t foresee any problems.

Oh Greg, you ignorant slut. After all this time in the game, you think you would have a better understanding of The Baldfather’s view on friendly competition.

(“OK, Jon, let’s call it a day. I’ve got to go get some fans.”)

No, I don’t think so because like Randy (Couture) I’ve worked with Bellator before, and I don’t think it should be a problem. My fighters are my fighters, and I’m me and like Frank (Shamrock) said as well, I think it’s good for the sport.

Even Dana (White) would admit that it’s good for the sport to have other organizations around. So I don’t foresee any problems.

Oh Greg, you ignorant slut. After all this time in the game, you think you would have a better understanding of The Baldfather’s view on friendly competition.

One would also think a guy as smart as Jackson would have been hesitant to join the ranks of Frank Shamrock, who White will carry a grudge against to the grave (perhaps rightfully so), and Randy Couture, who has enraged White so much with this deal that he has in turn been banned from attending any future UFC events, including those that feature his own son. All we’re saying is, Greg, don’t be too surprised if you show up at the next UFC event and find the guy on the far right blocking the door.

Jackson has been on thin ice ever since he advised Jon Jones to pull out of UFC 151, a move that led to the inevitable cancellation of the event. And although Dana has since ceased spilling haterade in Jackson’s direction, you gotta imagine this move puts the famed trainer back on Dana’s shitlist. And brother, that is not somewhere you want to be.

–J. Jones

All Eyes on Uriah Hall

While watching this week’s episode of the Ultimate fighter, I’m sure everyone half expected the “devastating knockout” that we all heard so much about, wouldn’t like up to the hype. Luckily, that wasn’t the case . Uriah Hall landing a spinning head kick that rivaled that of Edson Barboza’s knockout of the year award, leaving spectator in disbelief. This knockout win really validates what Dana White and Chael Sonnen have commented on, with regards to Uriah Hall being one of best fighters in this TUF season, if not the best fighter. There’s only a handful of knockouts in the UFC that have been as impressive, but none of them have occurred during any TUF season.

As on this moment, I can’t see how any other fighter could possible beat Hall out for knockout of the season. However, the winner is determined by votes. So just like the MMA awards, this too gives the fans the chance to screw it all up with their bias opinions. If I was one of the fighters, I’d still be taking Dana White’s advice and focusing on winning either submission of the season, or fight of the season.

This TUF season is looking extremely promising early, with only two fights in the season, we’ve seen two stellar knockouts. Match ups have all favored Team Sonnen thus far, as they lead 2-0, so Team Jones will have to do something spectacular if they want to regain control. Unfortunately, Team Sonnen’s Kevin Casey, a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt, is fighting next. Defeating Casey will be much easier said than done, so Team Jones’ Collin Hart will have to be on his A game.

– Ryan “Fight Freek” Poli

@FightFreek

UFC 156 Medical Suspensions See Thirteen Fighters Handed Sentences

On Monday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission released the list of medical suspensions for this past weekends UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar event, handing out sentences to thirteen of the nights twenty-two competitors. Leading the list of suspended fighters were former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, Evan Dunham and Francisco Rivera who were all given […]

Leading the list of suspended fighters were former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, Evan Dunham and Francisco Rivera who were all given six-month sentences.

UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar took place on February 2, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card aired on pay-per-view, while the prelim card was split between FX television and streaming video on Facebook.

Check out the full list of medical suspensions, as listed by MMAWeekly.com, below:

Main Card

Frankie Edgar: Must have facial CT scan to rule out a left orbital fracture. If the CT scan is positive, then he must gain clearance by a maxilla-facial doctor or he is suspended until Aug. 2, 2013. He faces a minimum suspension until April 4 with no contact prior to March 20.

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: Needs clearance by an ophthalmologist before his next fight due to a right eye injury.

Antonio Silva: Suspended until March 5 with no contact prior to Feb. 24 due to a chin laceration.

Alistair Overeem: Suspended until March 20 with no contact prior to March 5.

Joseph Benavidez: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact prior to Feb. 17 due to a forehead laceration.

Prelim Card (FX)

Evan Dunham: Must have right orbital blowout fracture cleared by an ophthalmologist or plastic surgeon or he is suspended until Aug. 2. He faces a minimum suspension until April 4 with no contact prior to March 20.

Gleison Tibau: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact prior to Feb. 17.

Jay Hieron: Suspended until April 4 with no contact prior to March 20.

Jacob Volkmann: Suspended until March 5 with no contact prior to Feb. 24 due to right eye contusion.

Yves Edwards: Suspended until March 5 with no contact prior to Feb. 24 due to left eye laceration.

Prelim Card (Facebook)

Chico Camus: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact prior to Feb. 17.

Francisco Rivera: Must have right hand/wrist x-rayed. If x-ray is positive, then he needs clearance by an orthopedic doctor or he is suspended until Aug. 2. He faces a minimum suspension until March 20 with no contact prior to March 5.

Edwin Figueroa: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact prior to Feb. 27 due to left eye laceration.

UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar Payroll Totals $1.8 Million

This past weekends Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view event saw a number of big names competing on the UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar card. A total of seven fighters earned six figure payouts with former champ Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem, and featherweight title holder Jose Aldo rounding out the top three. UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar […]

This past weekends Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view event saw a number of big names competing on the UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar card.

A total of seven fighters earned six figure payouts with former champ Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem, and featherweight title holder Jose Aldo rounding out the top three.

UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar took place this past Saturday (Feb. 2, 2013) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card aired on pay-per-view, while the prelim card was split between FX television and streaming video on Facebook.

Evans earned $300,000 in his decision loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira ($174,000), while Overeem earned $285,714.29 after his knockout loss to Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva ($70,000), and UFC featherweight champ Frankie Edgar was paid $240,000 after successfully defending his title against Frankie Edgar ($120,000).

Check out the full UFC 156 payroll, as posted by MMAWeekly.com, below:

Main Card (Pay-per-view)

Jose Aldo: $240,000 (with $120,000 win bonus) def. Frankie Edgar: $120,000
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: $174,000 (with $67,000 win bonus) def. Rashad Evans: $300,000
Antonio Silva: $70,000 (no win bonus) def. Alistair Overeem: $285,714.29
Demian Maia: $120,000 (with $60,000 win bonus) def. Jon Fitch: $66,000
Joseph Benavidez: $60,000 (with $30,000 win bonus) def. Ian McCall: $9,000

Preliminary Card (FX)

Evan Dunham: $46,000 (with $23,000 win bonus) def. Gleison Tibau: $33,000
Tyron Woodley: $87,000 (with $43,500 win bonus) def. Jay Hieron: $12,000
Bobby Green: $20,000 (with $10,000 win bonus) def. Jacob Volkmann: $22,000
Isaac Vallie-Flagg: $20,000 (with $10,000 win bonus) def. Yves Edwards: $21,000

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

Dustin Kimura: $16,000 (with $8,000 win bonus) def. Chico Camus: $8,000
Francisco Rivera: $16,000 (with $8,000 win bonus) def. Edwin Figueroa: $10,000