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Have you people never heard of sarcasm?Then I have to doubt the veracity of your claim to be an mma fan
I don't see Shogun leaving Pride now. Silva's out, Henderson's in and he will (finally) get his much deserved le shot.
That... would actually partially explain why Diego comes across as an idiot every time he opens his mouth!
Have you people never heard of sarcasm?Then I have to doubt the veracity of your claim to be an mma fan
I don't see Shogun leaving Pride now. Silva's out, Henderson's in and he will (finally) get his much deserved le shot.
Oh sure. Problem is, your post didn't have that sarcastic ring to it.
Yea, but I don't see any in your post
Updated Pride April 8th and Bodog cards on pg 1...
Shogun's new contract...4 fights with Pride (not 2 with Pride and 2 with UFC as speculated)
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...articleid=3652
but it may not matter with the sale looking close to a sure thing at this point...
Filho wants to fight Shogun...
http://evilmaster-mma.blogspot.com/2...es-shogun.html
Johnnie Morton (former Lions WR) to be on the K-1 Heros card?? Odd...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...articleid=3651
although he wouldn't be the 1st ex-NFL player to take up MMA (Michael Westbrook, Whisper Goodman)...
Pride - Decade video promo... (PPV April 28th)
http://evilmaster-mma.blogspot.com/2...deo-promo.html
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Couture will be on Pro's vs Joe's again on Thursday, but this time he'll be in football pads...
Dana denies that a deal with Pride is in place...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=7068
Fedor signed longterm deal with Bodogfight???
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?t=536438
New Werdum interview
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?t=536733
David Loiseau and Wes Sims to "Art of War" (in Austin, May 11th)
http://evilmastermma.blogspot.com/20...unced-for.html
Rizzo vs Aleks in Art of War??
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?t=536248
Former NFL WR Johnny Morton...
http://evilmastermma.blogspot.com/20...d-martial.html
MMA fighters Old wrestling videos
Josh Koschek- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6StJtNyiVE
Kevin randleman- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vo2T8fdfOQ
Matt Hughes- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4rocFqX5QE
Nate Marquardt featured on SI online...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...mixed.martial/
Sam Hoger...out of the UFC!!!
http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/03/23/pat-...-with-the-ufc/
Dan Henderson was on "Rome is Burning" last week...I DVR'd it, but haven't found a video of it yet online. It's a short segment with him as Rome's "correspondent" or whatever he calls it. Shows him backstage before his fight with Wand, shows some fight highlights, and that's about it...
Chuck forced to take a drug test and he passed...
http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/03/26/nsac...-on-talk-show/
Randleman at 177lbs?!
Pride 34 Kamikaze update...
-Ricardo Arona (#3 LHW) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
-Shinya Aoki vs Brian Lo An Joe
-Makoto Takimoto vs Zelg "Benkei" Galesic
-Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Jeff Monson
-Zulu vs Butterbean
-Gilbert Yvel vs Bazigit "Volk" Atajev
-Don Frye vs Ikuhisa Minowa
-Roman Zentsov vs Brian Davis (from Brian Davis @ the UG)??
Wanderlei Silva vs TBA
James Thompson vs TBA
Mark Hunt vs TBA
Denis Kang vs TBA
The return of Don Frye...against Minowa? Man, that guy will fight anybody...
I could've swore that Kang just broke his hand in a non-Pride fight a couple weeks ago?
http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/f...s&EventID=4977
New Kimbo interview
http://evilmaster-mma.blogspot.com/2...mbo-slice.html
More on K-1 Heros coming to the US...working with Elite XC...
http://evilmaster-mma.blogspot.com/2...e-2-at-la.html
K-1 Press Conf Video
http://www.sherdog.com/videos/videos.asp?v_id=1128
Johnny Morton video interview
http://www.sherdog.com/videos/videos.asp?v_id=1129
Remember Noah from TUF 3? Check out the chick he left the show for. Finee....
http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/04/01/tuf-...-running-back/
It shocks me how he gets someone like that. He was knda wierd.
Another 69 article. Dont know if its been posted yet...
http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/04/01/dieg...s-him-jealous/
I saw that...Whisper Goodman (ex NFL RB) is going to rip Noah's head off...poor kid.
I wouldnt have left TUF for her. Shes not THAT hot.
You can always get a girl if your in the UFC. maybe not him though.
Even if she was smokin', it wouldn't matter. She is obviously a selfish and felt it was ok for him to blow an opportunity of a lifetime for her and her insecurities.
At the same time, if he was stupid enough to leave said opportunity, they deserve each other.
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Dana White is looking at Shogun to fight the winnder of Liddell-Rampage! It would be great if he could make that happen.
If we don't see Shogun (or even Silva) vs winner of Liddell - Rampage, Dana White will be ripped up by fans...he's got to backup his talk now...
I doubt that. Dana and the UFC have done so much the last couple of months to make the UFC twice as powerful as it had ever been (i.e. aquiring of new fighters, Zuffa aquiring Pride). It's so much change for the better in so little time, that I doubt fans would make that much of a stink about it.
More failed drug tests in CA...wow...pot is popular with MMA fighters it seems...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...articleid=3704
I wonder what else isn't being reported? In NV maybe???
If you get suspended 3 months, does it even matter? Most don't fight more often than that anyway...
Ricco Rodriguez trying to cut weight with cocaine?
Bas failed for pain killers...
California State Athletic Commission Positive Drug Tests for MMA Fighters
-March 10, 2006: Strikeforce; Cesar Gracie tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-May 13, 2006: International Cage Fighting Organization; Tim McKenzie tested positive for Benzodiazepines (frequently found in anti-anxiety drugs and muscle relaxants); suspended for 6 months
-June 3, 2006: Extreme Wars 3; Anthony Ruiz tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-June 9, 2006: Strikeforce Revenge; Harris Sarmiento tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-June 15, 2006: WEC 21; Joe Hurley tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-June 15, 2006: WEC 21; Ryan Healy tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-June 17, 2006: Invincible- Fists of Fury; Randal Limond tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-July 1, 2006: Gladiator Challenge 51; Emmanuel Newton tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-July 15, 2006: Total Combat 15; Shawn Bias tested positive for Benzodiazepines (frequently found in anti-anxiety drugs and muscle relaxants); suspended for 6 months
-July 22, 2006: World Fighting Alliance; Bas Rutten tested positive for Hydrocodone (prescription painkiller), Morphine (prescription painkiller), and Diphenhydramine (antihistamine with common brand name Benadryl); suspended for 6 months
-July 22, 2006: World Fighting Alliance; Lodune Sincaid tested positive for Cannabinoids/Marijuana Metabolite; suspended for 3 months
-August 12, 2006: Warrior Cup; Chuck Booz tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-August 18, 2006: Pangea Fights 2; Aaron Brink tested positive for Cannabinoids (substances found in cannabis) and Benzodiazepines (frequently found in anti-anxiety drugs and muscle relaxants); suspended for 6 months
-August 19, 2006: California Xtreme Fighting 3; Mike Penalber tested positive for Amphetamine; suspended for 6 months
-August 19, 2006: Total Fighting Alliance; Jesse Romero tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-September 30, 2006: Chaos in the Cage; Paul Mince tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-September 30, 2006: Xtreme International Kombat; Ty Montgomery tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-October 26, 2006: Valor Fighting; Jamiah Williamson tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-November 4, 2006: Cage Combat Fighting Championships; Joe Hurley tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 6 months as a repeat offender
-November 4, 2006: Total Combat 18; Shad Smith tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-November 17, 2006: Beatdown in Bakersfield; Ricco Rodriguez tested positive for Benzoylecgonine (major metabolite of cocaine) and Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 6 months
-December 13, 2006: UFC Fight Night 7; Diego Sanchez tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
-February 17, 2007: Cage Combat Fighting Championships; Nate Loughran tested positive for Delta 9 THC (active ingredient in marijuana); suspended for 3 months
Interview with Shogun on ufcjunkie this morning...
Performify back again, and I’ve got to come clean with you all.
Despite being a contributor here on UFCjunkie.com, I’ve long been a fan of both the UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships. One of the things that excites me most about the acquisition of the PRIDE organization by the UFC team is that I expect I’ll now be able to cover some of my favorite PRIDE fighters in more depth here on UFCjunkie.com.
As such, I’d like to take the opportunity to share with you an interview with one of my favorite fighters, Brazilian fighter Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. In this interview conducted by Raphael Paiva of Brazilian Web site WorldFight, Shogun talks about his potential for fighting in the UFC, says that he’d really like to fight both o Ortiz and Renato “Babalu” Sobral, and answers some speculation on how the rule changes will affect his trademark stomps.
Unsurprisingly the original article being from a Brazilian source means it is written entirely in Portuguese — and, unfortunately, the site that posted the interview lacks an English translation of the article. So while you can check out the original interview in Portuguese via the Brazilian site WorldFight, here’s an unofficial English translation of the article here for the English-speaking audience:
We hear you are going to be making a film?
It’s true — I’ve signed a contract and I will be starring in a movie.
In your last fight against Alistair Overeem you showed sharp ground n’ pound. Have you been training specifically for this type of game?
Our academy trains everything, jiu jítsu, muay thai and wrestling. A smart fighter knows that taking that fight to the ground would make it easier, so we trained specifically for this.
In your last three fights all were decided on the ground. Do you prefer to fight on the ground or on your feet?
Everything depends on the opponent, I think that the evolution of the MMA is for fighters to be complete, depending on the opponent, I find their weak point and take the fight there.
Some mma fighters have been invited to ADCC, Arona, Paulão, Josh Barnett and even Igor Vovchanchyn, if he was invited, couldn’t you participate?
With certainty. I train sufficient in submission and [would like] to fight in ADCC. Not only myself, but my brother and Cristiano Marcello also, I think the academy would be represented [well]. If we were invited to fight, I think we would do well.
What is the biggest difference between fighting in Japan and the United States?
The heat of the crowd, in the United States the fans are a lot like fans in Brazil, loud and passionate. In Japan, everybody is calm watching the fights. But they have affection for both sides and are always considerate. I like both.
Wanderlei Silva after said after his loss to Dan henderson that it is your time — what do you think?
This is my objective, in case Wanderlei does not get a rematch, I would like the chance. This le has to come back to Curitiba at any cost, and if the chance goes to me, I will give my best, it is my dream.
One of your toughest fights was against Rogério Minotouro, what did you think of his loss to Sokoudjou?
He came out fast and is a good athlete, I expected Rogerio to win but he got caught on the chin. I think Minotouro deserves all respect.
Pride now belongs to Zuffa, do you think this will be good for the sport?
I think think it will only grow the sport has to grow. For us athlete, things are going to improve very much.
The rules have been unified, will this harm your game?
With certainty, I love to stomp. But already I’ve fought two times under these rules, and have adapted well, I’ll continue training to adapt myself better.
You renewed with Pride for four fights, in your contract is there a possibility to fight in the UFC?
The possibility exists yes, I can fight in the UFC or in Pride.
Dana White said after the loss of Wanderlei Silva that a fight between he and Chuck Liddell would now be impracticle, and when questioned on a fight between you and Liddell, he scoffed asking “who is Shogun…”
Ha ha ha… If he does not know me, now he is going to know, I am going to fight in his event, this year he is going to know me.
You cannot choose your opponents, but would you like other fights to adapt before facing the best of the UFC?
In truth I already fought with the best fighters in the world, and I am ready for whoever is to come. It’s not necessary for me to prove anything to anybody, everyone [knows] of my potential, and what I can do in fights.
o Ortiz declared recently that he would like to fight with you…
He is a very good athlete and strong, I would like to face him yes, with certainty I would like that fight.
Does the possibility of a rematch with Renato Sobral motivate you to fight in the UFC?
Definitely! It is a fight that now can happen and I would like it very much it if did.
Speaking a little on the rivalry, Paulão Filho declared that Wanderlei Silva is beneath him, and that now he wants you…
Paulão is a good athlete, but I am above him, and the only thing he wants is for people to give him attention and credit. I do not give respect to a man who only wants to appear in the media.
Since Vítor Belfort did not materialize as a Brazilian phenomenon, and many point you as a new phenomenon, does this weigh on you?
I only concentrate on giving my best. If I begin to think that I am already the best in the world, I will not fight that way. It’s the fighters job to give 100% percent.
Thanks for the interview, can you leave a message for your fans…
I love all my fans, and I want to say that the people who follow me and cheer for me, are my biggest motivation. I will be always be training to give a show to my fans, friends and family.
Props to “Steven Sharp” from the BloodyKnux.com forum for turning us on to this interview and providing the translation.
Wand Silva vs Igor V at Pride 34????
http://www.chuteboxe-usa.com
Silva is actually on suspension with the NSAC til the 11th which is 3 days after Pride 34, but he was cleared to fight by doctors and the NSAC is going to let him fight...
PRIDE: APRIL 8, 2007 IN JAPAN
-Wand Silva (#5 LHW) vs Igor
-Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Jeff Monson
-Ricardo Arona (#3 LHW)* vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
-Shinya Aoki (#6 LW)* vs. Brian Lo-A-Njoe
-Zelg Galesic vs. Makoto Takimoto
-Don Frye vs. James Thompson
-Yoshihiro Nakao vs. Edson Drago
-Bazigit "Volk" Atajev vs. Gilbert Yvel
-Eric Esch vs. Zulu
Definitely not the most star-studded Pride card, but definitely some interesting fights.
Is Sokoudjou for real? (I think Arona will smash him)
Lil Crocop (Galesic) makes his Pride debut.
Fujita vs Monson is the "UFC vs Pride" fight (Give me Fujita to smash Monson)
The return of Don Frye
Butterbean vs Zulu...800+ lbs of fury...
Couture on "The Late Late Show" tonight...
http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/04/04/ufc-...-show-tonight/
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