Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-5-12)

Posted on | January 5, 2012 | 1 Comment

MMA Analysis: Brock Lesnar Retiring, Cesar Gracie’s Role and More
Opposing Views
With his post fight announcement that he was retiring from MMA, Lesnar leaves a lot of unanswered questions that will slowly but surely be answered with time. Brock is a phenomenal athlete and whether you love him or hate him; you watched him. …
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Opposing Views

Haywire’s Gina Carano and her greatest (and not so greatest) MMA hits
MMAmania.com
Former Elite XC standout Gina Carano — once regarded as the “face” of female mixed martial arts(MMA) — has not stepped into the cage since her disastrous title bout against Brazilian powerhouse Cristiane Santos back in 2009. …
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Keith Jardine looks to pick up title as he returns to MMA spotlight
Winnipeg Free Press
The veteran mixed martial arts fighter said he hit rock-bottom in December 2010 when he beat Francisco France before 100 people in the Dominican Republic. “It was incredible,” Jardine said. “Man, no timekeepers, no proper rounds. …
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Loretta Hunt: Rousey eyes Strikeforce titles as she tries to build on breakout …
SI.com
When it came time to choose between joining the US Coast Guard (Rousey wanted to be a rescuer) or pursuing a mixed martial arts career, Rousey took the latter option. She began working with wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu coaches at the Glendale …
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Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Opens Gym in Rock Hill
Patch.com
By Denise Bertacchi Tyron “T-Wood” Woodley, is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and owner of ATT Evolution gym in Rock Hill. ATT Evolution Tyron Woodley, a professional mixed martial arts fighter and contender for the Strikeforce …
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MMA: Why Constant Fighter Injuries Harm the Sport
Bleacher Report
As the UFC starts the year off with the FOX network, Mixed Martial Arts, as a whole, will enter a critical point in the sport’s short history. MMA has been one of the largest-growing sports in the world. With the FOX deal, the sport is hoping to reach …
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Bleacher Report

UFC 142’s Mendes more than ready for champ Aldo, no matter what Maynard says
MMAjunkie.com
Mendes, who’s four years into pro MMA with 11 fights to his name, strongly disagrees. “Maynard saying that he doesn’t think that I’m ready for a title shot – I don’t know why Maynard’s saying anything about anyone,” Mendes (11-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) said …
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MMAjunkie.com

CM Punk to Walk Out with Chael Sonnen: Fan’s View
Yahoo! Sports
I’m sure there will be plenty of mixed martial arts fans that won’t like the idea of a professional wrestler hanging around “pure” fighters, but there are plenty of worst relationships that could happen. The two sports go hand-in-hand, …
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TNA Pro Wrestler Training for Bellator
Yahoo! Sports
I’ve been a fan of pro wrestling much longer than I have mixed martial arts. And as much as I think the cross promotion among the two companies would benefit TNA, I just think it would totally crush Bellators legitimacy. Note: This article was written …
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Yahoo! Sports

MTV’s ‘Caged’ follows Shreveport-area MMA fighters
Alexandria Town Talk
Provided SHREVEPORT — A new MTV reality show called “Caged” will follow the lives of Shreveport-area amateur mixed martial arts fighters on their quest for success in the ring. Cast members include Daniel Payne, Matt “Danger” Schnell, …
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Blogs

Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva rematch would take … – MMA Mania
By Geno Mrosko
According to UFC President Dana White, if Chael Sonnen beats Mark Munoz at UFC on Fox 2, he would set up a rematch between Sonnen and Anderson Silva sometimes this summer. The kicker? He would put the fight in a soccer stadium in …
MMAmania.com

Jordan Mein – A Good Swimmer Moves Into Even Deeper Water …
By Thomas Gerbasi
It has, to the tune of 23 wins in 30 fights, a hectic schedule for any fighter, let alone a 22-year old, but as soon as Mein the younger turned 16, his father sat him down for a talk to see just what he wanted to do with this whole mixed martial arts …
Strikeforce news

Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey In Place for … – Gals Guide To MMA
By mountaineers101
It is on! Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate! Finally! Come look at the details over here on Gal’s Guide.
Gals Guide To MMA

2012 World MMA Welterweight Scouting Report: #10 – Stephen …
By Leland Roling
Luckily, 28-year-old Stephen Thompson (5-0) is well-versed on the ground, earning a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from his brother-in-law, none other than legendary grappler Carlos Machado.
Bloody Elbow

Web

The Underground – MMA Underground Forums
MMA Underground Forums – Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Forums. … Sonnen should head to the WWE once his MMA career is over. He def has the mic skills to …
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-5-12)

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