Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-12-11)

Posted on | December 12, 2011 | No Comments

This Week in MMA – Dec. 11, 2011
Sportsrageous
By Tamon Go In what will surely be remembered as one of the most impressive runs by any fighter in the history of mixed martial arts, Jon Jones rounded out 2011 with yet another highlight-reel submission to go alongside his finishes of Ryan Bader, …
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Top 10 MMA fighters
London Free Press
By DAVE POLLARD, QMI Agency Jon Jones, the UFC’s light heavyweight champ, is well on his way to MMA superstardom. No other fighter in MMA has the diverse — and, let’s face it, unpredictable — skill set of Jones. (DAVE THOMAS/QMI Agency) Want a little …
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MMA’s pound for pound debate
Sydney Morning Herald
@AussieJoe, you obviously have made no effort to get to know the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. I’d encourage you to read the (very comprehensive) rules that govern the sport – http://au.ufc.com/discover/sport/rules-and-regulations . …
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Sydney Morning Herald

La Serna grad wins MMA championship
Whittier Daily News
By Sandra T. Molina, Staff Writer Brandon Wilson, 23, stands with his trainers, from left, Phillip Koon, George Valdez and Rico Ortiz at Black Mat Mixed Martial Arts in Whittier on Friday Dec. 9, 2011. Brandon Wilson, 23, is the California Mixed …
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Jones’ 2011 campaign trumps them all
ESPN (blog)
By Josh Gross One of the frustrating things about covering mixed martial arts is the inability to soak in history. Whatever happens in a particular moment always seems to be treated as the best or the worst, leading to a cycle where everything is great …
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History in the Making: ‘Cyborg’ Santos takes the face of women’s MMA and …
MMAmania.com
Gina Carano was the face of women’s mixed martial arts (MMA). That is until Cristiane Santos smashed it in. “Crush” was riding high on a seven fight win streak including a bout for the Strikeforce and four under the EliteXC banner. …
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Mother has found new passion in MMA fights
Deseret News
This is not the way most Mixed Martial Arts fights end. While many MMA athletes find their way into the sport because they love fighting, love combat, love being aggressive, Schaeffer’s route to the cage is much more unconventional. …
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Interview: Butch Hiles helps bring first MMA event to West Virginia
Pro MMA Now
I have had the honor to get to know BJJ black belt and MMA trainer Butch Hiles over the last year so it is no surprise to me that he is helping spearhead the first sanctionedmixed martial arts event in West Virginia’s history. …
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Pro MMA Now

Mixed martial arts pro to give demonstration
Sentinel and Enterprise
LEOMINSTER – Mixed martial arts pro fighter Matt Sung Lee will present an MMA Self Defense Seminar on Saturday, Dec. 17 beginning at 1 pm at The Factory gym, 511 Lancaster St. Admission to the seminar will be free with a donation to Toys For Tots. …
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Blogs

Jon Jones next fight not near, but willing to step up if … – MMA Mania
By Adam Guillen Jr.
Jon Jones has competed four times in the very competive UFC light heavyweight division, coming out on top in all four of his attempts. After defending his title twice against some of the top competition in the world, Jones is ready to take some …
MMAmania.com

UFC 140 Judo Chop: Frank Mir Uses a Kimura to Break Antonio …
By Ben Thapa
It pains me to write the following, but UFC 140 may have given us the greatest submission in mixed martial arts history. In terms of the caliber of fighters involved, the comeback nature of the submission and the defiant holding on until the bitter …
Bloody Elbow

Web

MMA Fighter Destroys Robber! – YouTube
24 year-old Chicago native Anthony Miranda tried to rob a man at gunpoint – he didn’t realize it …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgxHEAMJ-jM