Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-18-11)

Posted on | December 18, 2011 | No Comments

Melendez defends title with solid display
ESPN (blog)
By Franklin McNeil Gilbert Melendez is regarded as one of the top two or three lightweights in mixed martial arts. There had even been rumblings that he might soon compete in UFC. But if all the talk of rankings and UFC competition was intended to put …
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Eyes on the TV, feet in the ring: Popularity of MMA competitions paying off …
Press of Atlantic City
After watching mixed martial arts events on TV, he has since added grappling techniques to his taekwondo training. Owner Ryan Perkins, right, works out with student Rob Stamboni, of Northfield, at Ninja Martial Arts & Fitness Studio in Ventnor. …
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‘Warrior’ DVD release on Tuesday: Greg Jackson helped make it super realistic
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
By Steve Cofield Greg Jackson knows his mixed martial arts in and out of the cage. That’s why the producers of the movie “Warrior” leaned on the MMA trainer so heavily. You can check out “Warrior” when it’s released this Tuesday Dec. …
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Yahoo! Sports (blog)

First West Virginia MMA show set for January
Parkersburg News
However, Wirt County school teacher and former world kickboxing champion Mike Sheppard will be a part of Mountain State history when he participates in the the state’s first Mixed Martial Arts show on Saturday, Jan. 7 inside the Williamson Field House. …
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Is Chael Sonnen MMA’s Muhammad Ali? On the Microphone, Dana White Says Yes
Heavy.com
Sonnen built his reputation as the biggest talker in mixed martial arts in the months leading up to his August 2010 middleweight title fight against Anderson Silva at UFC 117, and for more than four rounds he had more than a few jaws on the floor as he …
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Strikeforce women mull lighter work
USA Today
The elite judoka has thrashed all her opposition since entering mixed martial arts this year and wants a title shot after just four professional fights. Like Santos, Rousey has yet to prove she can actually make the cut to 135 pounds. …
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USA Today

Mixed marital arts set trend in Hong Kong
Channel News Asia
By Roland Lim | Posted: 17 December 2011 2314 hrs HONG KONG: Mixed martial arts (MMA) gyms are the rage in Hong Kong, where white-collar workers trade in their blackberries and briefcases, for boxing gloves and kick-boxing. …
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Amateur MMA card slated for Cosmo
Times and Transcript
An amateur mixed martial arts card, presented by Canadian Extreme Cage Rage and The Old Cosmo, is slated for tonight. The main event, for the 170 pound title, will feature Tyler Reid of Sydney, NS taking on Tyler Griffiths of Saint John. …
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Elliot stuns Pulver with second-round knockout
YouTube
KEARNEY — An up-and-comer dismantled his personal hero in the cage at the mixed martial arts main event at the Viaero Event Center Friday night.
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Gabriel Gonzaga heads back to the Octagon at UFC 142
Fighters.com
A little less than a year ago Brazilian heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga walked away from Mixed Martial Arts to focus on teaching at his school and competing in various BJJ tournaments. However, before long his competitive juices started flowing again and …
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