Tag: Ricardo Almeida

The MMA Hour With Almeida, Cote, Miletich, ‘Mayhem,’ Riggs, Hale

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, BellatorThe MMA Hour returns on Monday with another two-hour live show. Here’s who will be stopping by:

* Ricardo Almeida will be in studio to discuss his recent retirement from MMA.

* Patrick Cote will talk abou…

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The MMA Hour returns on Monday with another two-hour live show. Here’s who will be stopping by:

* Ricardo Almeida will be in studio to discuss his recent retirement from MMA.

* Patrick Cote will talk about life after the UFC and Saturday night’s fight against Kalib Starnes at Ringisde MMA 10.

* Strikeforce color analyst Pat Miletich will discuss Strikeforce Challengers 15 and the future of the organization.

* Jason “Mayhem” Miller will update us on what’s next for him.

* MMA fighter turned WWE Tough Enough contestant Jeremiah Riggs will talk about why he went from mixed martial arts to pro wrestling.

* Bellator light heavyweight Richard Hale will discuss the amazing inverted triangle he pulled off last week against Nik Fete.

And of course, we’ll be taking your calls. Give us a shout at: 212-254-0193 or 212-254-0237.

Watch the show live below beginning at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. Download previous episodes of The MMA Hour on iTunes: audio feed here; video feed here.

Ricardo Almeida Talks Retirement: ‘I Wanted to Leave on My Own Terms’

Filed under: UFCIt wasn’t any one thing that let Ricardo Almeida know it was time for him to retire. As the former UFC fighter told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, his recent losses carried a certain sting, as always, but those alone…

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It wasn’t any one thing that let Ricardo Almeida know it was time for him to retire. As the former UFC fighter told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, his recent losses carried a certain sting, as always, but those alone probably couldn’t have driven him out of the sport.

“A big decision like that, it’s usually supported by many little things,” Almeida told Helwani. “It’s like the straw that breaks the camel’s back.”

The 34-year-old Almeida was running his own gym, training himself and others for UFC bouts, and trying to spend as much time as possible with his family, he said, and eventually he came to the conclusion that something had to give. After he lost a unanimous decision to Mike Pyle at UFC 128 in March, he began to feel like his MMA career might be that something.

Ricardo Almeida Retires From MMA Competition

Filed under: UFC, NewsRicardo Almeida has announced his retirement from MMA competition, citing the difficulties of finding a balance between his UFC career, his role as a father and his jiu-jitsu academy.

Almeida, who first retired in 2004, returned …

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Ricardo Almeida has announced his retirement from MMA competition, citing the difficulties of finding a balance between his UFC career, his role as a father and his jiu-jitsu academy.

Almeida, who first retired in 2004, returned to active competition in 2008 after inking a six-fight deal with the UFC. Soon after the signing, Almeida’s son was diagnosed with autism, one of the specific reasons why Almeida has struggled to devote a sufficient amount of time towards fighting.

“MMA is a great sport but also physically and mentally unforgiving. It is a dangerous task to step in the octagon, especially if your focus is not at 100 percent,” Almeida said. “After much deliberation since my fight at UFC 128 I have decided to step away from the sport as a fighter.”

UFC 128 Jones vs Rua

Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Maurício Rua (c) vs Jon Jones I’ve got Jon Jones winning this one. Rua might be the more powerful fighter here, but Jones is more dangerous in more places. Bantamweight bout: Urijah Faber vs Eddie Wineland Faber. Lightweight bout: Jim Miller vs Kamal Shalorus Miller should be able to keep this […]

Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Maurício Rua (c) vs Jon Jones

I’ve got Jon Jones winning this one. Rua might be the more powerful fighter here, but Jones is more dangerous in more places.

Bantamweight bout: Urijah Faber vs Eddie Wineland

Faber.

Lightweight bout: Jim Miller vs Kamal Shalorus

Miller should be able to keep this on the feet and out box Shalorus. This fight should be awesome as Shalorus is world class wrestler which will completely nullify Miller’s takedowns. Miller those is far superior in the boxing department where Shalorus wings bombs over and over. You know what I’m changing my pick. Shalorus via decision.

Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs Dan Miller

Nate Marquardt. Better everywhere.

Heavyweight bout: Mirko Filipovic vs Brendan Schaub

Brendan Schaub. Younger fighters seem to be giving Mirko problems.

Preliminary card (Spike TV Card)

Light Heavyweight bout: Luiz Cane vs Eliot Marshall

Luiz Cane easily. Well he won’t necessarily win easily, but I think its a easy pick.

Lightweight bout: Edson Barboza vs Anthony Njokuani

No pick, but like seeing Njokuani fight.

Preliminary card (Facebook)

Welterweight bout: Ricardo Almeida vs Mike Pyle

Ricardo Almeida doesn’t want to get choked out again. I don’t think Pyle is going to get that shot. I like Almeida here.

Lightweight bout: Kurt Pellegrino vs Gleison Tibau

If Gleison fights at his best he will be too strong and big for Pellegrino who has had problems against bigger fighters.

Preliminary card

Bantamweight bout: Joseph Benavidez vs Ian Loveland

Benavidez

Featherweight bout: Erik Koch vs Raphael Assunção

Assunção

Catchweight (195 lb) bout: Nick Catone vs Costantinos Phillipou

No pick

Ricardo Almeida vs. Mike Pyle Targeted for UFC 128

Filed under: UFC, NewsA welterweight bout between local favorite Ricardo Almeida and Mike Pyle is slated for UFC 128 in Newark, NJ, MMA Fighting learned through sources close to the fight.

UFC 128 is expected to take place March 19 at the Prudential C…

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A welterweight bout between local favorite Ricardo Almeida and Mike Pyle is slated for UFC 128 in Newark, NJ, MMA Fighting learned through sources close to the fight.

UFC 128 is expected to take place March 19 at the Prudential Center, headlined by Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Rashad Evans for the UFC light heavyweight title.

Ricardo Almeida ‘Really Not Happy’ With UFC 124 Win

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MONTREAL — MMA Fighting spoke to Ricardo Almeida following his UFC 124 win over TJ Grant about why he wasn’t happy with his performance in the fight, the injury he sustained and his mindset going into the fight after his devastating loss to Matt Hughes.

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MONTREAL — MMA Fighting spoke to Ricardo Almeida following his UFC 124 win over TJ Grant about why he wasn’t happy with his performance in the fight, the injury he sustained and his mindset going into the fight after his devastating loss to Matt Hughes.