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What If the UFC Held a Heavyweight Tournament?

(Somehow we see this tournament going down before Strikeforce’s HW GP.)
With the current buzz surrounding the recently announced Strikeforce 2011 heavyweight grand prix, we figured we’d take a look at what kind of tournament the UFC could put on if t…

(Somehow we see this tournament going down before Strikeforce’s HW GP.)

With the current buzz surrounding the recently announced Strikeforce 2011 heavyweight grand prix, we figured we’d take a look at what kind of tournament the UFC could put on if they were so inclined.

Contrary to popular opinion, the calibre of the UFC’s HW GP would be just as good, if not better than Strikeforce’s. The only noticeable difference is that there really wouldn’t be any mismatches in Zuffa’s heavyweightpalooza.

Even if Joe Silva decided not to put the matches together that we hypothesized in order to save some of the more anticipated pairings for the sem-final and final rounds, shuffling the card around would not cause a great disparity in the calibre of opponents.

3am A-Hole, Volume I

See what we did there? PicProps: FiveKnuckles.com

Welcome one and all to 3am A-Hole, where we yell at each other drunkenly after last call in a belligerent manner and misspell stuff. Now, this was originally conceptualized as …

See what we did there? PicProps: FiveKnuckles.com

Welcome one and all to 3am A-Hole, where we yell at each other drunkenly after last call in a belligerent manner and misspell stuff. Now, this was originally conceptualized as a streaming major live event on CagePotato, with exclusive interviews planned with Alistair Overeem and Dana White all simultaneous-like. Unfortunately, since neither of them are responding to the messages we Facebooked them, those plans were scrapped. To be honest, we hadn’t figured out the streaming-interview technology anyway, but whatevs, brah. Shit would have been dope.

Anyways, with a firm deadline looming and no White-Overeem love fest to carry us, we decided to go with a Comments of the Week edition. CagePotato posts what it claims to be Comments of the Week, but friends, they are lying to you. We’ve examined documents known as calendars, and we believe we can prove that these jokers are going weeks, sometimes months, between comment reviews. Well, Potato Nation, you can believe that 3am A-Hole is going to pick up the slack. We’ll pick out some comments from roughly the last week for extra appreciation; really good ones might show up on a Comments of the Month column. Hell, we may actually reward you in some material fashion, but don’t hold your breath. Now, you may ask: Why? Oh great Potato, why would you shower us with more attention and entertainment? Well, Nation, it’s because we love you. Also, you love talking about yourselves, and it keeps you occupied while we’re hammered.

Shane Carwin Gets ‘Unfollowed’ by the UFC, Requests Scott Coker’s Phone Number

(Image courtesy of Twitter.com/ShaneCarwin via BloodyElbow)
Following his loss to Brock Lesnar at UFC 116, Shane Carwin’s online persona seemed to change from "strong, silent type," to "loose cannon who will shout down everybody from f…

(Image courtesy of Twitter.com/ShaneCarwin via BloodyElbow)

Following his loss to Brock Lesnar at UFC 116, Shane Carwin‘s online persona seemed to change from "strong, silent type," to "loose cannon who will shout down everybody from fans to MMA blogs to his own employers." And while we’re not going to criticize a fighter for letting their personality hang out a little more, we will offer this one bit of advice: Be careful, bro.

Last month, Carwin publicly blasted the UFC for banning GOOD4U drinks as a UFC sponsor. Last night, he vented more anger via Twitter after apparently being "blocked" by the UFC’s official account. And then, he asked (jokingly, we hope) for Scott Coker’s number, which is not the kind of joke that Dana White would find amusing.

Carwin is far too valuable to be straight-up fired for his attitude, Duffee-style. But after these Twitter-outbursts, the recent steroid accusations, and his unwillingness to do media appearances leading up to the Lesnar fight, he can’t be the UFC’s favorite person right now. So please, Shane, stop self-sabotaging. And if Pinkberry offers gift baskets, make sure there’s one on Dana’s desk by tomorrow morning.

Update: Don’t worry, the UFC has unblocked Shane.

Whoops: Reports Say Roy Nelson Actually Under Contract to Somebody Else

("Read it? No, I *signed* it. We’re dealing with fight promoters here, I assumed they were on the level." Props: MMAConvert.com)
Well, this is embarrassing: As it turns out, UFC heavyweight contender Roy Nelson is allegedly still under contra…

("Read it? No, I *signed* it. We’re dealing with fight promoters here, I assumed they were on the level." Props: MMAConvert.com)

Well, this is embarrassing: As it turns out, UFC heavyweight contender Roy Nelson is allegedly still under contract to another fighting organization and has been during his entire UFC career, including three previous fights in the Octagon as well as his run to the championship of “The Ultimate Fighter” season 10. According to multiple internet reports, Nelson perhaps didn’t read all the fine print in the deal he signed with Roy Jones Jr.’s Square Ring, Inc., prior to his questionble decision loss to Jeff Monson in March, 2009. Now UFC President Dana White says “Big Country” will be on the shelf until the matter is resolved.

See, this is what happens when fighters don’t have lawyers. Obviously, Nelson should’ve known his own contractual status but instead of just blaming the big guy, let’s be honest: This can only be considered a fuck-up of colossal proportions on the part UFC’s massive and notoriously aggressive legal team. It’s hard to fathom how they missed this, especially since legal documents obtained by The Fight Lawyer allege that UFC Vice President Marc Ratner knew about Nelson’s contract with Square Ring. Fortunately for Zuffa, The Fight Lawyer also assumes the company will just end up billing Nelson for any losses it incurs while sorting this mess out. Man, must be nice.

Still Mum on Steroids, Carwin has Successful Surgery in Hopes of Spring 2011 Return

(Now seems like as good a time as any to start talking. PicProps: Squabbles.com)
Though his agent said doctors didn’t know the full extent of Shane Carwin’s injuries until after he went under the knife in Colorado this week, the surgery to …

(Now seems like as good a time as any to start talking. PicProps: Squabbles.com)

Though his agent said doctors didn’t know the full extent of Shane Carwin’s injuries until after he went under the knife in Colorado this week, the surgery to repair “neck, back and nerve problems” on the UFC heavyweight contender was reportedly successful. The big guy will be able to get back to contact training in 8-12 weeks and is hoping to return to action in the Octagon sometime during the Spring of 2011, according to an MMAFighting.com story out on Thursday.

"It went as good as it could have, but it was worse than we thought it was, if that makes sense …,” said Carwin agent Jason Genet. “The doctor said he was surprised Shane could compete with the damage as it was, but with the surgery, there’s no reason he won’t be able to fight and possibly even perform at a higher level. Once Shane gets back into the motions, we think it’ll be relatively quick for him to get into fighting shape. He’s not a guy who has a lot of ring rust."

Let us say without a hint of sarcasm or snark that this is great news. After Carwin had to pull out of his UFC 125 fight with Roy Nelson many of us media types were worried how extensive surgery might affect the 35-year-old, 265-plus pounder. It’s good to hear such a positive prognosis. Now, let’s address the issue everyone has been thinking about whenever we read anything about Carwin during the last few months: When can we expect the statement he promised us on that whole steroid thing?

Shane Carwin on Shelf for 8-12 Weeks After Surgery Addresses Multiple Injuries

Filed under: UFC, NewsShane Carwin has a full-time job as an engineer to go along with his better-known career as a successful mixed martial artist, but that busy schedule will be scaled back for the time being as the UFC contender rehabs from a seriou…

Filed under: UFC, News

Shane Carwin has a full-time job as an engineer to go along with his better-known career as a successful mixed martial artist, but that busy schedule will be scaled back for the time being as the UFC contender rehabs from a serious surgical procedure.

The heavyweight star recently underwent surgery to address neck, back and nerve problems, and will not be allowed any physical contact for 8-12 weeks, his manager Jason Genet told MMA Fighting.

The procedure, performed on Nov. 2 by neurosurgeon Dr. Chad Prusmack in Colorado, took four hours and required drilling into Carwin’s skull as part of the process that repaired nerve damage and problems with his C5, C6 and C7 discs.