Although he refers to himself as a “tyrannosaurus” fighting amongst the young lions of the sport, MMA legend Vitor Belfort came off like a kitten this weekend. More than that, he looked like a coward in the aftermath of UFC on FX 8, all because of three simple little letters: TRT. Put “The Phenom” inside […]
Although he refers to himself as a “tyrannosaurus” fighting amongst the young lions of the sport, MMA legend Vitor Belfort came off like a kitten this weekend. More than that, he looked like a coward in the aftermath of UFC on FX 8, all because of three simple little letters: TRT. Put “The Phenom” inside […]
(Video bought to you by Zombie Prophet, of course)
On the list of “9 Questions You Should Never Ask in an MMA Interview”, it comes in at number one. At first it seems like a win-win situation to spar with a professional fighter. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to test your skill against an idol; you get some entertaining footage; and, most importantly, no one expects you to actually win so there should be no pressure. Unfortunately, no one expects you to perform a Lesnaresque pirouette after every half-hearted love tap, either.
All joking aside, hats off to this dude for gloving up, taking some abuse, and filming it all in higher quality than 90% of the professional organizations out there. You’ve got to admire someone foolhardy enough to spend five minutes locked in a cage with Martin Kampmann, even if he isn’t really trying…at all. This reporter may be getting knocked down and tossed around, but he’s got a smile on his face right up until the final seconds of the match when he gets choked unconscious. What a story he’ll have a story to tell his mustachioed grand children one day.
(Video bought to you by Zombie Prophet, of course)
On the list of “9 Questions You Should Never Ask in an MMA Interview”, it comes in at number one. At first it seems like a win-win situation to spar with a professional fighter. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to test your skill against an idol; you get some entertaining footage; and, most importantly, no one expects you to actually win so there should be no pressure. Unfortunately, no one expects you to perform a Lesnaresque pirouette after every half-hearted love tap, either.
All joking aside, hats off to this dude for gloving up, taking some abuse, and filming it all in higher quality than 90% of the professional organizations out there. You’ve got to admire someone foolhardy enough to spend five minutes locked in a cage with Martin Kampmann, even if he isn’t really trying…at all. This reporter may be getting knocked down and tossed around, but he’s got a smile on his face right up until the final seconds of the match when he gets choked unconscious. What a story he’ll have a story to tell his mustachioed grand children one day.
UFC 126 possesses arguably the most stacked fight card since the memorable UFC 100 event in July of 2009. The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas will host the event live on pay-per-view, and longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will d…
UFC 126 possesses arguably the most stacked fight card since the memorable UFC 100 event in July of 2009. The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas will host the event live on pay-per-view, and longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will defend his title against No. 1 contender Vitor Belfort. Ten of Silva’s 12 […]
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UFC 126: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort Fighter, Coach, and Reporter Breakdown
