Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-29-11)

Posted on | September 29, 2011 | No Comments

Brendan Schaub: UFC heavyweight from Denver talks MMA super fights
Denver Post
Brendan Schaub: I think the numbers showed, like I’ve always said, Denver is a hotbed for MMA. I think it was their third-biggest gate. It was a great turnout, as I expected. The heavyweight fights were not good, though. I liked Nate Diaz. …
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UBC MMA class redefining cross-training
Ubyssey Online
Such an open celebration of violence has attracted a stream of criticism towards mixed martial arts(MMA) and its viewers. In addition to the violent display of kicks, punches and submission holds, theMMA scene in Vancouver has been an ongoing …
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Is Patrick Barry the UFC’s funniest fighter?
Washington Times
This philosophy has produced some of the most comical psychological warfare in recent mixed martial arts (MMA) contests. Barry drew first blood with an Aug. 8 “training video” on YouTube that showed him preparing for Struve by mounting a mannequin on a …
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Washington Times

MMA Top 10 Light Heavyweights: Jon Jones Continues Division Dominance
MMAFighting.com
So as we list the top light heavyweights in mixed martial arts, we’re looking at an extremely talented division. But a division with one unique talent that stands far above the rest. 1. Jon Jones (1): There was never a moment during Jones’ victory over …
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MMA fighter puts together special event for dad
Sun-Sentinel
Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Aaron Rajman invests his time aggressively and positively within the sport because he knows that’s what his father would want for him. When Gabriel Eric Rajman passed of lymphoma cancer recently at age 46, …
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Sun-Sentinel

Takedown Entertainment Signs Agreement With CageSport MMA
MarketWatch (press release)
Brian Halquist and his company Brian Halquist Productions added mixed martial arts to their distinction and have since showcased former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters such as Cody McKenzie, Bellator Fighting Championships fighter Mike …
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MMA Adventure offers fight fans the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime adventure …
Pro MMA Now
This month fans can win a trip to Las Vegas with MMA Legend Mark Coleman! Las Vegas, NV – September 28, 2011 – MMA Adventure Co., a company that offers mixed martial arts fans the chance to embark on one-on-one adventures with today’s most respected …
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XYIENCE Signs Endorsement Deal with Mixed Martial Arts Athlete Frank Mir
The Beverage Network
26, 2011)— XYIENCE, maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, has finalized an endorsement deal with mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete and former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir. In his role as a brand ambassador with XYIENCE that runs …
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The Beverage Network

Yahoo! Contributor Network
Yahoo! Sports
Brits have gone mad because the event took place in a cage usually reserved for mixed martial arts(MMA) fights. Adult MMA matches followed the ground fight between the two boys. “Scantily clad” ring girls were also noted as being present between bouts …
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Blogs

How’s Taste My Tweet Tweet? Mixed Martial Arts on Twitter for the …
By Anton Tabuena
Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week’s most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.
Bloody Elbow

Web

Jones kept Seagal out of his dressing room – MMA News
Jon Jones is well on the road to establishing himself as the greatest fighter in the sport, or perhaps any fight sport. He is also one of the smartest, as indicated by …
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