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Watch Georges St. Pierre get beaten by Japanese children in the cutest video ever produced

2012-02-29T23:22:00.001-08:00

UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre headed to Japan for UFC 144. He visited a school for young kids and was promptly beaten by children wielding swords.

Seriously, watch the first two and a half minutes of this video. Your day will improve. Watch as GSP beams while the children warm up, then see him not keep up as they run through exercises with plastic swords. Finally, see how they suddenly turn on him and beat GSP over the head until he submits to strikes.

After he talks about how he would have rather played with swords as a kid than with a hockey stick, they show a visit to the mayor of Saitama, Japan, and a visit to a dojo where kids aged around seven beat each other up. But if you can't watch the whole six minutes, at least press play for the first two and half.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/watch-georges-st-pierre-beaten-japanese-children-cutest-161240226.html

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Check out pictures from UFC 144 in Japan

2012-02-29T21:22:00.001-08:00

Start your day with a gallery of pictures by Tracy Lee from UFC 144, including Benson Henderson's big win, Anthony Pettis' knockout and everything else from Saturday night's action in Saitama.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/check-pictures-ufc-144-japan-114406536.html

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Sudden death round on tap for UFC’s flyweight tournament

2012-02-29T20:22:00.001-08:00

Next week, the UFC will kick off start their flyweight division with a four-man tournament to crown the division's champion. At UFC on FX 2, Joe Benavidez will fight Yasuhiro Urushutani and Demetrious Johnson will face Ian McCall. The winners of those two bouts will meet at a later date to decide the UFC's first 125-lb. champ.

If either of the three-round bouts happen to end in a draw, MMA fans in Australia and those watching on FX will get a bonus: A sudden death round. Johnson talked about the possibility of an extra round to Tapout Radio (transcribed by Five Ounces):

"I don't know if anybody has said anything about it, and this is the first time I'm mentioning it, is that we (McCall and myself) had to sign for a 'sudden death' bout," Johnson said. "If it goes to three rounds, and the judges can't decide who the winner is, then we'll do a fourth round."

Though the likelihood of a draw is small, it does bring the possibility of one of the most exciting circumstances in sports to MMA. Sudden death is thrilling whether it's 10-year-olds playing basketball at the park district or professional football players deciding who is going to the Super Bowl.

The flyweights will already bring a pace that UFC fans have not yet seen in the Octagon, but also the possibility of sudden death.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/sudden-death-round-tap-ufc-flyweight-tournament-182515404.html

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Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot - Strikeforce

2012-02-29T18:22:00.001-08:00

Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot Video by Strikeforce

Source: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/jorge-masvidal-makes-the-case-for-title-shot-video_817181133.html

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1 and a half foot - 27 November 2011

2012-02-29T16:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/12/1-and-half-foot-27-november-2011.html

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Carlo Prater vs. TJ Grant Targeted for UFC on Fuel TV 3

2012-02-29T14:22:00.001-08:00

Carlo Prater will be looking to erase the memory of his ugly disqualification win over Erick Silva from UFC 142 when he drops to lightweight to meet TJ Grant; the two are slated to square off this May at UFC on Fuel TV 3.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27695/carlo-prater-vs-tj-grant-targeted-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3/

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Culinary Union suggests Bill of Rights for MMA fighters

2012-02-29T12:22:00.001-08:00

The Culinary Union, the biggest union representing workers in Nevada, stopped by the Nevada Athletic Commission's meeting on Wednesday to discuss ways to improve treatment for fighters. They want to see the NAC lead the combat sports world by pushing for reforms in MMA.

It wants to see:

1. Equal protections for all fighters. Boxers are protected under the Muhammad Ali Act, which enacts certain rules over boxers that keeps them from getting exploited. Mixed martial artists are not.

2. Right to work. This would allow fighters to sign non-exclusive contracts and would prohibit contracts from automatically renewing. Champions' clauses, which keep champs attached to their contract as long as they hold the belt, would be a thing of the past.

3. Inalienable right to your own name, likeness and image. When Jon Fitch objected to handing over his image in perpetuity to the UFC for its video game, he was cut from the UFC and Dana White threatened to not do business with any fighters from Fitch's gym, American Kickboxing Academy. After Fitch played ball, he was brought back into the fold. This right would allow fighters to exercise the right Fitch wanted to.

4. Free market of sponsorships. This would not just allow fighters to get whoever they would like to sponsor them, but would also let them say no to their promotion's sponsor. In other words, Brock Lesnar could chug a Coors and Carlos Condit could have walked away from a Harley-Davidson if he wanted to pursue a sponsorship with Honda.

5. Transparency of contracts and payments. Fighters would get detailed financial statements from any event they participated in. This would be particularly important to fighters whose contracts earn percentages of pay-per-views or gates.

6. Fair share of revenues. In the NBA and NFL, athletes went through a lockout to fight for roughly half the league's revenues. Because Zuffa is a private company, their revenues are not public, so we have no idea how much revenue the fighters earn. This right would ensure fighters get at least a quarter of revenues.

7. Freedom of association. Fighters would be allowed to unionize in any way they see fit.

8. Right to healthcare insurance for training and fighting. Zuffa fighters are given medical coverage for both fight camps and fights, but this right would ensure it continued.

9. Right to fair fights. The UFC's matchmaking system generally provides fair and evenly matched bouts, but things get murky on subjects like who deserves a title fight. Timing often decides title matches as much as an independent ranking system. This right would call for a transparent ranking of fighters.

10. Professionalism. From the union: "You have the right to be treated with common courtesy and professional respect by other fighters and by promoters and managers. For mixed martial arts to become a mainstream sport accepted by the general public, participants in the sport must act in accordance with commonly accepted standards of courtesy, decency and respect in their public interactions with one another and in their interactions with the public."

In other words, promotions couldn't fire one fighter because of a tweet about rape while not firing another for jokes about child molestation. UFC executives would probably have to stop dropping F-bombs at Twitter followers.

Would you be in support of such a bill? Is it missing anything? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/culinary-union-suggests-bill-rights-mma-fighters-225928310.html

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Easter 2011

2012-02-29T10:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-2011.html

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Ronda Rousey Banking on Eclectic Judo Background to Earn Strikeforce Gold

2012-02-29T08:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/strikeforce/2012/2/28/2830542/strikeforce-ronda-rousey-miesha-tate-unorthodox-judo-mma-news

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Industry Veterans Launch Action Sports Design Studio

2012-02-29T06:22:00.001-08:00

When eclectic professionals with more than 30 years working in Youth lifestyle and Action Sports markets come together, you get…. PRJCT Action Sports Design Studio. After almost a year of planning, veteran product designer Jason Kanes and industry attorney & entrepreneur Marco Gonzalez have partnered to launch PRJCT LLC, a novel action sports design studio [...]

Source: http://snowboardaction.net/industry-veterans-launch-action-sports-design-studio/

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Watercolors from Hawaii by Ron Croci

2012-02-29T04:22:00.001-08:00

We're proud to announce an exclusive illustrated story by one of our favourite surf artists; Ron Croci… We were alarmed to hear that Ron nearly 'met his end', due to a serious (and sudden) illness on his recent vacation to Hawaii! But we're happy to say he came through it and has shared his story with us in a series of annotated watercolor paintings documenting his near death experience, the unusual effects of morphine and the beautiful Hawaiian islands he enjoyed and surfed up until falling ill…

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Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/watercolors-from-hawaii-by-ron-croci.html

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Octagon, but no fighters, in Japanese ad for UFC 144

2012-02-29T02:22:00.001-08:00

In the United States, we're used to seeing UFC pay-per-view ads that heavily feature the fighters on the card. Even when they break from the fight-highlight-norm-with-voiceover-and-music, like with the UFC 129 commercial featuring Georges St. Pierre and Jake Shields, the advertising still revolves around the fighters.

With the ad airing in Japan before this weekend's UFC 144 bout, the ad features the shadow of an octagon and the voice of cage announcer Bruce Buffer.

No Frankie Edgar or Benson Henderson to represent the main event, not even the more familiar Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Would that be enough to get you to tune in? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Thanks, Bloody Elbow.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/octagon-no-fighters-japanese-ad-ufc-144-231848081.html

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Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo Targeted for UFC on FUEL TV 3

2012-02-29T00:22:00.001-08:00

The UFC has announced a new bantamweight matchup has been added to UFC on FUEL TV 3, as mixed martial arts veterans Jeff Curran and Johnny Eduardo will square off at the event which takes place at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia on May 15th.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27733/jeff-curran-vs-johnny-eduardo-targeted-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3/

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Vote for Club Of The Waves!

2012-02-28T22:22:00.001-08:00

We're excited to announce that Club Of The Waves has been shortlisted as a nominee at the prestigious 2010 Pixel Awards in the Art category. The public can vote on their favourite nominee in each category, and we would love your vote!

You can see all the nominees here. Club Of The Waves is listed under the Art category! You can vote for the "People's Champ" every day through November 30th. Winners will be announced in December.

Vote for us in the ART category!

Background art above by Phil Roberts

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Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/vote-for-club-of-waves.html

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Tricky situation: There’s a former gay adult film actor in the cast of TUF 15

2012-02-28T20:22:00.001-08:00

It was inevitable that the UFC would be faced with handling the issue of a homosexual fighter. Even Dana White understands that's a reality, but we can't imagine he saw the Dakota Cochrane situation on the horizon.

Cochrane, part of the 32-fighter cast for "The Ultimate Fighter," is a talented mixed martial artist, but he also has another gig on his resume.

According to sites like Middle Easy, Bloody Elbow and MMAMania (Warning: Some of the landing pages contains links to explicit content.), Cochrane performed in 16 gay pornographic films under the name "Danny." Cochrane is quoted in another story about having a girlfriend, but that won't matter to most ardent anti-gay fans and followers of MMA.

UPDATE: Cochrane confirmed that his past does indeed include these films and that the UFC is aware.

On his audition tape for TUF, he included an introduction that mentioned all about his past. Everything.

"I think it's a little bit courageous for both of us. I could just hide in a hole and no one would know except for the people close to me. And to them, I was up front. I let them know right away so it wasn't anything that could come back and bite them in the butt. I think maybe they respected that a little bit," Cochrane told MMAFighting. "I think some people judge against it, some people will be OK with it. Some people will want me to get my butt kicked, and hopefully others will respect what I'm trying to do."

The reaction to Cochrane's inclusion on the show will be interesting to follow. White was asked in the past about the issue of promoting a gay fighter.

"Any guy involved in grappling is the furthest thing from homophobic in the world. I honestly think it would have no impact at all whatsoever. Not only with our fighters or our fanbase. It wouldn't be a big deal to me and most of the guys I know in this sport, it wouldn't be a big deal for them either," White said during a conversation with Edge Magazine in 2009. "The guys in the UFC, everybody is so cool. There's great sportsmanship and everybody has respect for each other."

What will be the reaction from fans, hardcore and casual one this blows up on the blogosphere? The 25-year-old Cochrane is 10-2 in MMA and posted a win over former WEC lightweight champ Jamie Varner in September.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tricky-situation-ufc-gay-porn-performer-cast-tuf-164850475.html

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UFC 144 comeback: Boetsch pulls off miracle against Okami; Shields gets by ‘Sexyama’

2012-02-28T18:22:00.001-08:00

With some guts, power and toughness, Tim Boetsch turned a trip back down the middleweight ladder into an opportunity to legitimately call out top-five fighters at 185 pounds.

After getting schooled for two rounds in every aspect of the game, Boetsch landed some huge shots to finish Yushin Okami at the 0:54 mark of the third round at UFC 144 in Tokyo, Japan.

[Video: Boetsch outduels Okami with power and guts]

Boetsch got picked apart in the first by Okami's boxing. The Japanese veteran then turned to his vaunted ground-and-pound game in the second. Okami outlanded Boetsch 47-26 over the first two rounds. With Boetsch down 2-0 and his face busted up, the American had to go for broke.

He came out looking for the home run shot landing some effective kicks early before grabbing Okami's head and blasting him with an uppercut. Okami stumbled backward and took a deep breath, but Boetsch didn't allow him to collect himself. He followed Okami around the cage and landed another good combination. The completely stunned Okami was out on his feet. That's when Boetsch grabbed his head again and dug in deep to land three more uppercuts. Okami went down in a heap after the third and referee Leon Roberts had to jump in to save him.

"It still hasn't settled in yet. The first two rounds weren't good, but I won the third round and that's what counts. Yushin hit me harder than I expected, but I was standing at the end of his range so it was kind of my fault. I knew I had to move forward, but the upper cuts were a spur of the moment thing. Awesome night overall," said Boetsch.

After racing out to a 10-2 start with the UFC, Okami has now dropped two straight. Boetsch (15-4, 4-1 UFC) is a perfect 3-0 at middleweight.

Shields wins favor with the judges

There's no mistaking what Jake Shields wants to do. A jiu-jitsu ace, he efforts to get his opponent to the ground. He couldn't accomplish that against Yoshihiro Akiyama, so turned to Plan B and got the victory.

Shields (27-6-1, 2-2 UFC) landed lots of short strikes and many leg kicks to earn the nod from the judges, 30-27 on all three cards. He sealed the fight down the stretch by scoring three takedowns late. He also got Sexyama's back and threatened with a choke in the final 30 seconds.

Some onlookers thought Akiyama (13-5, 1-4 UFC) did enough to win. His volume wasn't high enough on the the feet, but he did score three awesome judo throws/trips. He was also successful in defending 9-of-11 takedowns. Unfortunately, that just doesn't score enough with judges. According to Compustrike, Shields outlanded Akiyama 120-58.

[Video: Late takedowns propel Shields over Akiyama]

This was Akiyama's debut at 170 pounds. The move paid off. He was certainly competitive with one of the top welterweights in the worlds. He looked strong at the weight and unlike his previous fights at middleweight, his energy remained pretty constant into the late stages of the fight.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-144-comeback-tim-boetsch-shocks-japanese-crowd-042844026.html

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Class IV-V rafting trip in Patagonia this winter

2012-02-28T16:22:00.001-08:00

Our annual rafting expedition to Chile’s beautiful Patagonia region is just around the corner. The “Rio Futaleufu” is a genuinely world-class river. Challenging rapids, high-volumne water, jaw-dropping scenery………..all that and then you get to come home every night to a wood-fired hot tub, tasty dinners, fabulous local wines, and a comfy bed. Did I mention [...]

Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/T3ou1fsu2VQ/

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Nick Diaz Responds to Being Cut from UFC 137 - Nick Diaz

2012-02-28T14:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://mmalice.com/nick-diaz/nick-diaz-responds-to-being-cut-from-ufc-137-video_f01d81adb.html

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Tricky situation: There’s reportedly a gay adult film actor in the cast of TUF 15

2012-02-28T12:22:00.001-08:00

Cochrane, part of the 32-fighter cast for "The Ultimate Fighter," is a talented mixed martial artist, but he also has another gig on his resume.

According to sites like Middle Easy (NSFW), Bloody Elbow and MMAMania, Cochrane has performed in 16 gay pornographic films under the name "Danny." Cochrane is quoted in another story about having a girlfriend, but that won't matter to most ardent anti-gay fans and followers of MMA.

The reaction to Cochrane's inclusion on the show will be interesting to follow. White was asked in the past about the issue of promoting a gay fighter.

"Any guy involved in grappling is the furthest thing from homophobic in the world. I honestly think it would have no impact at all whatsoever. Not only with our fighters or our fanbase. It wouldn't be a big deal to me and most of the guys I know in this sport, it wouldn't be a big deal for them either," White said during a conversation with Edge Magazine in 2009. "The guys in the UFC, everybody is so cool. There's great sportsmanship and everybody has respect for each other."

Will Cochrane get booted from the show? That's anyone's guess. If he was supposed to disclose any and all pornographic work in the past and didn't, that could be grounds for dismissal. If he is dismissed, one wonders if there will be any backlash from gay rights groups.

The 25-year-old Cochrane is 10-2 in MMA and posted a win over former WEC lightweight champ Jamie Varner in September.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tricky-situation-ufc-gay-porn-performer-cast-tuf-164850475.html

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Fighter misses out on UFC debut with ankle issue: Sean Loeffler suffers injury in warm ups

2012-02-28T10:22:00.001-08:00

What a bummer for Sean Loeffler. The 29-year-old was set to make his debut at UFC on Fuel TV 1, but apparently injured himself just before the fight.

MMAjunkie reported that Loeffler's opponent Buddy Roberts, also making his debut, was paid his win and show money. Loeffler was also paid his show money. That's a great gesture for two guys who were minutes away from laying it on the line.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/fighter-misses-ufc-debut-ankle-sean-loeffler-suffers-004738713.html

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Boxing Day 2011

2012-02-28T08:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/12/boxing-day-2011.html

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Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' - Josh Barnett

2012-02-28T06:22:00.001-08:00

Strikeforce: Josh Barnett Describes Win Over Brett Rogers as 'Perfect' Video by Josh Barnett

Source: http://mmalice.com/josh-barnett/strikeforce-josh-barnett-describes-win-over-brett-rogers-as-perfect-video_a2d2d7805.html

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Photo of the day: Diego Sanchez’s walkout at UFC on Fuel 1

2012-02-28T04:22:00.001-08:00

When Diego Sanchez fights, you can count on two things: he won't quit and he'll bring a touch of wackiness to the fight. This is the man who brought us the "Yes! Cartwheel" and who used the UFC video game to train. So of course he's the fighter who will walk out at UFC on Fuel 1 with a silver cross stretched out in front of him.

The good news is that no vampires appeared at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, or things could have gotten ugly.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/photo-day-diego-sanchez-walkout-ufc-fuel-1-165852300.html

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UFC on FUEL TV 1 weigh-in: Sanchez looks healthy at 170 pounds

2012-02-28T02:22:00.001-08:00

Diego Sanchez was the man to watch during today's UFC on FUEL 1 weigh-in.

In this ever evolving sport, welterweights are getting bigger and bigger. At 5-foot-9 Sanchez is small for the weight. He looked bloated on fight night for his battle last March against Martin Kampmann. This afternoon, he looked much healthier.

Sanchez explained to USA Today that he screwed up the weight cut before the Kampmann fight.

The last fight for Martin Kampmann, I really messed up on the diet. I didn't cut out salt. I didn't cut out carbs. I ended up having to cut 14 pounds the day of the weigh-ins. That's three hours of cardio and another 30 minutes in the sauna.

Sanchez said it cost him late in the fight when he couldn't pour it on.

I felt it in the fight, and even though I still was able to fight hard and put a hard pace, if I would have done the weight cut properly, I would have been able to press the fight even harder in the second and third rounds and, I believe, finished the fight.

So there's no excuses for Sanchez and that means a victory for Jake Ellenberger is worth that much more.

UFC on FUEL TV 1 weigh-in: (Courtesy MMAjunkie)

MAIN CARD (FUEL TV)
Jake Ellenberger (170) vs. Diego Sanchez (170)
Dave Herman (234) vs. Stefan Struve (256)
Ronny Markes (185) vs. Aaron Simpson (186)
Philip De Fries (241) vs. Stipe Miocic (240)
T.J. Dillashaw (136) vs. Walel Watson (135)
John Albert (135) vs. Ivan Menjivar (135)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Jonathan Brookins (145) vs. Vagner Rocha (145)
Sean Loeffler (185) vs. Buddy Roberts (184)
Anton Kuivanen (156) vs. Justin Salas (155)
Bernardo Magalhaes (155) vs. Tim Means (155)

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-fuel-tv-1-weigh-sanchez-looks-healthy-003641493.html

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Perth Street Montage

2012-02-28T00:22:00.001-08:00

Check this rad montage from the streets of Perth, Australia. Via: SLAM.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/EfWi91_0Phg/perth-street-montage.html

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‘Rampage’ weight flop costs him; Bader puts him on his back to roll to victory at UFC 144

2012-02-27T22:22:00.001-08:00

Quinton Jackson didn't come to Japan ready to fight and it cost him in what he hoped would be a triumphant return. The former PRIDE legend and UFC light heavyweight champ didn't make weight on Friday. When it came time to show his stamina and athleticism, "Rampage" just didn't have it.

Behind a solid clinch game and wrestling, Ryan Bader pulled what turned out to be a mild upset, via unanimous decision, 30-27 on all three cards.

Jackson was a minus-250 favorite in the lead up to the fight. When he showed up at the weigh-in looking soft and tipping the scales at 211 pounds, bettors pounded the Bader side. They were right. Jackson explained that his weight miss was due to an injury during training camp that "kept him from doing his roadwork." Jackson did have a noticeable limp after the fight.

[Video: Bader rolls to victory over Rampage Jackson]

The 33-year-old wound up forfeiting 20 percent of his salary, which was likely around $250,000. That money goes straight to Bader.

This was a huge win for the former Arizona State All-American wrestler. Bader (14-2, 7-2 UFC) has been on the cusp of big things, but was dominated in early 2011 by the future division champ Jon Jones and upset later in the year by Tito Ortiz.

Jackson had one big moment in the fight. Known during his PRIDE days for his powerful slams, Jackson turned back the clock and spiked Bader. The second-round slam had Bader land in an awkward position. It looked like he may have injured his right arm at that point, but Bader said he was fine after the fight.

His performance showed it. He scored takedowns (four total) in each round. He didn't land anything too vicious on top but dominated position and made it tough for Jackson to get back to his feet. The numbers backed up the judges' decision with Bader landing 107-32 shots, including 67-7 in ground strikes.

Jackson, a native of Memphis, exploded as an MMA star during his time in Japan between 2001-2006.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/rampage-weight-flop-costs-him-bader-puts-him-055552931.html

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Well, It Did Taste a Little Gamey

2012-02-27T20:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.getoutdoors.com/goblog/index.php?/archives/4383-Well,-It-Did-Taste-a-Little-Gamey.html

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COTW wins international design award!

2012-02-27T18:22:00.001-08:00

We're excited to announce that Club Of The Waves has been awarded as the "People's Champ" at the prestigious 2010 Pixel Awards in the Art category! The website was originally nominated for the award in November. During December a record breaking 35,000+ people (public) voted on their favorite nominees, so we're delighted COTW came out on top! And we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our fans who voted for us! :)

The Pixel Awards are a cutting-edge, international website design award, annually honoring compelling sites that have shown excellence in web design and development.

Our Editor remarked: "We're so stoked on this nomination, and not just for us, but for the recognition it gets our incredibly talented and hard-working featured surf artists and photographers".

You can see all the nominees here.
Club Of The Waves is listed under the Art category!

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/cotw-wins-international-design-award.html

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Compadre Video

2012-02-27T16:22:00.001-08:00

The Compadre Video is pretty gnarly. Check it out if you've got 20 minutes.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/SILWoUzKiUI/compadre-video.html

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You tell us: Who should Benson Henderson fight next?

2012-02-27T14:22:00.001-08:00

Not long after Benson Henderson had the UFC lightweight belt fastened around his waist, questions arose about who he would fight next. UFC commentator Joe Rogan said at the end of the UFC 144 broadcast it would be Anthony Pettis. Frankie Edgar, who just lost his belt in a close fight, said he should get it. Nate Diaz and Jim Miller are fighting in May and the winner of that bout also has legitimate claim to a title shot. Who would you give it to?

Anthony Pettis: He is one of just two men to have beaten Henderson. Their WEC 53 bout, the last bout the WEC ever produced, was close until Pettis pulled out the "Showtime kick." There's no doubt they would produce another exciting bout.

On the other hand, does a split decision over Jeremy Stephens and a knockout of Joe Lauzon qualify you for a title shot? That's all Pettis has done since losing to Clay Guida, who lost to Henderson.

Frankie Edgar: Not only was his loss to Henderson a close decision even refuted by UFC president Dana White, but Edgar had to give immediate rematches twice while champ. Why shouldn't Henderson do the same?

On the other hand, it would tie up the belt with the same two fighters vying for it. Again. Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting pointed out that while not granting an immediate rematch to Edgar would be unfair to him, it would be extra fair to everyone else. Do you want to see Edgar in another rematch, or do you want to see someone else get a shot?

Winner of Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller: On May 5, the two will square off on the UFC's next Fox card. With both fighters floating near the top of the lightweight division, this bout has title eliminator written all over it.

On the other hand, Miller lost to Henderson in August. For Diaz, a win would give him his third straight, but his resume isn't more impressive than the other top lightweights.

Time for you to play matchmaker. Who would you give the next lightweight title shot to? Tell us in the comments, on Twitter or on Facebook.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tell-us-benson-henderson-fight-next-190557631.html

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Did Slacklining Just Become The Zoomba Of Outdoor Sports?

2012-02-27T12:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.getoutdoors.com/goblog/index.php?/archives/4373-Did-Slacklining-Just-Become-The-Zoomba-Of-Outdoor-Sports.html

Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof

Video: Countdown to UFC 144: “Edgar vs. Henderson”

2012-02-27T08:22:00.001-08:00

Another version of the always insightful "UFC Countdown" series is now available to watch in its entirety, as the UFC has released Countdown to UFC 144. Watch the entire video here, as multiple fighters from the main card are featured, including the main event featuring UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and former WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27679/video-countdown-to-ufc-144-edgar-vs-henderson/

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UFC 144 weigh-in: ‘Rampage’ Jackson misses weight badly, Ryan Bader fight still on

2012-02-27T06:22:00.001-08:00

Based on his condition when he stepped on the scale in Tokyo for the UFC 144 weigh-in, the rumors of Quinton Jackson having a lousy training camp were confirmed.

The former UFC light heavyweight champion missed the 205-pound limit by six pounds at 211.

The non-title fight will go on as planned with Jackson giving up 20 percent of his purse to Bader. Based on Jackson's salary from recent fights, that amount could be in the $50,000 range. Jackson was paid $250,000 in his fights at UFC 130 and UFC 135.

Even at 211, Jackson's face showed the wear of trying to make weight. He was also a little softer than normal in his chest. Both main event fighters, Frank Edgar and Benson Henderson, made weight for their UFC lightweight title fight at 154 pounds. Henderson, the much bigger fighter, was incredibly cut in the midsection.

Rich Franklin, serving as an analyst on Fuel TV, called Jackson's miss "ridiculous."

[ Kevin Iole: Benson Henderson's superhero mold may come in handy ]

During his interview with Fuel's Ariel Helwani, Jackson said he suffered an injury early in training camp and couldn't get in his roadwork. The injury, which Jackson would not disclose, was healed later in camp, but by then he was still very heavy. Jackson said he woke up at 3 a.m. local time to cut weight and he was only able to go from 232 down to 211.

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)
Frankie Edgar (154) vs. Ben Henderson (154)
Ryan Bader (205) vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (211)
Cheick Kongo (229) vs. Mark Hunt (264)
Yoshihiro Akiyama (169) vs. Jake Shields (170)
Tim Boetsch (186) vs. Yushin Okami (185)
Hatsu Hioki (145) and Bart Palaszewski (146)
Joe Lauzon (156) vs. Anthony Pettis (155)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
Takanori Gomi (155) vs. Eiji Mitsuoka (154)
Vaughan Lee (135) vs. Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto (136)
Steve Cantwell (185) vs. Riki Fukuda (185)
Chris Cariaso (136) vs. Takeya Mizugaki (135)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Issei Tamura (145) vs. Tiequan Zhang (146)

Watch UFC 144 right here on Yahoo! Sports

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-144-weigh-rampage-jackson-misses-weight-badly-044057757.html

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Surf Artist - Michael Ahearne

2012-02-27T04:22:00.001-08:00

Introducing British surf artist Michael Ahearne, inspired by the Devon coastline, his paintings are a great mix of traditional and modern techniques in oils, acrylics, watercolours and gouache. Check it out…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/michael-ahearne.php

www.surfartgallery.co.uk

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-michael-ahearne.html

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Melange Montage 2

2012-02-27T02:22:00.001-08:00

Melange has a new montage of Euro goodness.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/EMjVIKF5usQ/melange-montage-2.html

Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof

Industry Veterans Launch Action Sports Design Studio

2012-02-27T00:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://snowboardaction.net/industry-veterans-launch-action-sports-design-studio/

Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard Piers Courage Chris Craft

Where in the World is AO? Gay Paree, again!

2012-02-26T22:22:00.001-08:00

Apparently AO likes zee French (who doesn’t, let’s be honest. Ok maybe the lactose intolerant and those with celiac disease. Also teetotallers. And people afraid of mimes. Anyway.), because for the second time, I present, AO en France! And not just en France, but by le Tour Eiffel! Oh la la! Here river guide Britt [...]

Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/mbjD16KRWXU/

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Danny Sommerfeld VS. Frankfurt

2012-02-26T20:22:00.001-08:00

Danny Sommerfeld cruises through Frankfurt with raw speed and power.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/sqt5vepQFa0/danny-sommerfeld-vs-frankfurt.html

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Video: Ryan Bader knocks out Keith Jardine

2012-02-26T18:22:00.001-08:00

Though he has a strong wrestling background, Ryan Bader has plenty of power in his hands. He showed this when he knocked out Keith Jardine in the third round of their bout at UFC 110.

Bader had a long undefeated streak that was stopped by eventual champion Jon Jones. Tito Ortiz added to Bader's troubles by submitting him at UFC 132.

He got back on the winning track with a first-round knockout of Jason Brilz in November. This weekend, he has another chance to show he's in the upper echelon of light heavyweights against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Will he do it, or will Jackson get the win? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/video-ryan-bader-knocks-keith-jardine-151113024.html

Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais Thierry Boutsen Johnny Boyd David Brabham Gary Brabham

Surf Artist - Robert Heeley

2012-02-26T16:22:00.001-08:00

We've just added a new featured artist; Californian Robert Heeley. "Robert draws upon his surfing and sailing lifestyle to create inspired images of seascapes and ocean living. He captures the surfer's dream of spectacular waves at famous surf spots throughout California, Hawaii, Mexico and beyond." Enjoy…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/robert-heeley.php

- www.robertheeleyfineart.com
- www.facebook.com/robertheeleysurfart

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/surf-artist-robert-heeley.html

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The Grow Bike Grows With Your Kids, Shrinks Your Wallet

2012-02-26T14:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.getoutdoors.com/goblog/index.php?/archives/4374-The-Grow-Bike-Grows-With-Your-Kids,-Shrinks-Your-Wallet.html

Martin Brundle Gianmaria Bruni Jimmy Bryan Clemar Bucci Ronnie Bucknum Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi

“Where Locals Hike in the West Kootenay, The Premier Trails in Southwest B.C. near Kaslo & Nelson”

2012-02-26T12:22:00.001-08:00

Completely revised 3rd edition due out next summer. Exciting new trails will include several originating at Sol Mountain Lodge and Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge It’s been more than a month since our last post. If you were following our blog until then, we apologize for our lengthy disappearance. We spent most of that time hiking [...]

Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2011/10/where-locals-hike-in-the-west-kootenay-the-premier-trails-in-southwest-b-c-near-kaslo-nelson/

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MMA Marketplace: Nick Diaz in miniature form

2012-02-26T10:22:00.001-08:00

I truly apologize for not getting this to you before Valentine's Day because this would be the best gift ever for your valentine. Still, bookmark this and remember it for any occasion: Mother's Day, birthdays, graduation, new baby, Sweet 16 -- there isn't an event where you couldn't give this as a gift.

Ready for the best thing ever? Yes, it's the limited edition Nick Diaz Round 5 doll figurine.

He's fallen on some hard times lately, what with the razor-thin loss to Carlos Condit and the positive drug test result right after the fight. But his straight-out-of-Stockton style makes Nick Diaz in miniature form the perfect gift for your mother, wife, brother, friend, mail carrier or perfect stranger.

Unfortunately, the fingers aren't movable, so you can't get Diaz to give the old Stockton Heybuddy, but you can have him grimace at your loved one throughout the day. Buy it in April at select stores.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-marketplace-nick-diaz-miniature-form-124953476.html

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UFC on Fuel TV 1 postfight: Dana White hammers himself and the NSAC

2012-02-26T08:22:00.001-08:00

Dana White always says what's on his mind. He's not afraid to call someone out even if it's himself.

Seconds after Jake Ellenberger crawled across the finish line to win his three-round fight against Diego Sanchez, fans began asking "what happened to all UFC main events being five rounds?"

Fuel TV's Ariel Helwani asked White.

"Because we blew it. It should've been a five round fight. [...] I'm looking at the fight going ... 'yeah, this should've been five rounds.' I think that when Diego and Ellenberger went back in there for that fourth the place would've went crazy. People were ready for it at home," said White.

White wouldn't name names. He took the blame. He confirmed it was not Fuel TV's decision. More importantly, he said all main events will be five rounders. Back in June, White announced that would be the case for all main events. Somehow this fight slipped through the cracks.

White also commented on the latest with Nick Diaz's likely suspension coming from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. He knows Diaz will probably get pounded and he has little problem with that.

"How about the Nevada State Athletic Commission royally kissed Floyd Mayweather's ass when he walked in there. This guy is going to jail," White said. "The judge is allowing him to not go to jail until he has his fight. Right?"

It still annoys White that Chael Sonnen was denied a license by the state to coach on "The Ultimate Fighter." Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather facing jail time had his jail arrival delayed and got a license from the commission to fight on May 5.

"You know how much money we bring into Las Vegas every year with the fights that we put on? You know how much we contribute to the city of Las Vegas? Do you think for a second if we had a fighter that was going to go to jail that the athletic commission would license him to fight so that the fight could go on? There's no way in hell," White said. "Am I the only guy on this [expletive] planet who thinks that's crazy? Seriously. It just blows my mind."

White was very complimentary of the effort turned in by Sanchez calling him a professional. When asked about the right weight class for Sanchez, White said he can fight anywhere he wants.

He wasn't so complimentary of Dave Herman. A chiseled, athletic heavyweight, Herman fought well in the first round but lacked focus to stick with a gameplan against Stefan Struve. The 6-foot-11 Struve eventually used his length and effective combinations to put Herman away. White didn't rip Herman's performance, but criticized his prefight antics.

"I like Dave Herman. The stuff that he pulled this week? I can't stand that stuff," White told Fuel TV.

That stuff was Herman growing a huge beard and then dying his beard and thick body hair all black. Not the biggest deal, but when you lose the way Herman did, it opens the door for the critics.

"Listen, if you want to get noticed ... get noticed for your fighting skills," White said. "Not for coming in like a gorilla or wearing pink scarfs. And coming in to "Macho Man?" As I was sitting there, I'm thinking 'did I seriously let him come into this song?'"

White said he's not anti-Village People, but he's not into the joking around.

More from Yahoo! Sports: Frankie Edgar fooled by fellow UFC fighter

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-fuel-tv-1-postfight-dana-white-hammers-190155148.html

Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown Ian Ashley Gerry Ashmore Bill Aston

Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Countdown Preview Show - Strikeforce

2012-02-26T06:22:00.001-08:00

Fight Network previews Strikforce's heavyweight Grand Prix featuring Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum and Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers taking place on June 18, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.

Source: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/strikeforce-overeem-vs-werdum-countdown-preview-show-video_927471d83.html

Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly Christian Danner Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson

UFC 144 video: The search for hardcore UFC fans in a Tokyo square

2012-02-26T04:22:00.001-08:00

In what is a very unofficial study of Japan's interest in MMA, Ariel Helwani hit the streets in Tokyo to find hardcore UFC fans.

He combs through a bunch of 18-34 year olds and it was hard to find many that had more than a passing interest in the sport. Is this any worse than you'd find on the streets of most American cities? We're guessing yes. In any case, it's an interesting watch.

On the back end of the video, some of the more educated fans point to a lack of television, poor marketing and few good stories as the reasons for mixed martial arts' downturn in Japan. Others says with a recent spike in crime and the earthquake, people are shying away from events built around violence.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-144-video-search-hardcore-ufc-fans-toyko-221028977.html

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‘Rampage’ Jackson growing weary of mixed martial arts

2012-02-26T02:22:00.001-08:00

This weekend is a dangerous spot for Quinton Jackson. "Rampage" sounds less than motivated to face Ryan Bader and he admits he's sick of facing light heavyweights with a wrestling base.

"Sometimes it is hard to get motivated. Like when I fought Matt Hamill, I really wasn't motivated for that fight. At the end of the day, it's my job to fight," Jackson said. "I am kind of tired of fighting a bunch of wrestlers. I'd like to fight more striking-based fighters."

Jackson isn't getting his wish at UFC 144. Ryan Bader is a former All-American wrestler at Arizona State. His striking has gotten better, but he's already admitted there's little chance he's going to simply stand and bang with a guy like Jackson.

"I'm getting kind of bored with guys who want to take me down all the time. [...] I just want to excite people. I know fans are saying I'm one dimensional because i just try to knock people out. I just like knocking people out," said Jackson.

Who doesn't, right? But to do that a fighter has to be well-rounded enough to mix up his game, add to it and then improvise in the cage. Jackson doesn't seem to be adding much to his game at all. He's not a huge fan of training and he certainly isn't in the gym year-round working on his game. It sounds like he's already got his eye on his next challenge.

"The opponents I'm getting, a lot of people just want to take me down. I want to try and see how I'll do in both [boxing and MMA]. I haven't done boxing yet, so before I lay down the fighting, I want to try boxing," said Jackson.

At minus-260, Jackson is a big favorite in the fight.

You can watch UFC 144 right here on Yahoo! Sports

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/rampage-jackson-growing-wearing-mixed-martial-arts-183736666.html

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UFC 144 Results: Ben Henderson Beats Frankie Edgar

2012-02-26T00:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/2/26/2825200/ufc-144-results-ben-henderson-beats-frankie-edgar

Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli Piero Carini Duane Carter Eugenio Castellotti Johnny Cecotto

UFC 144 video: The search for hardcore UFC fans in a Tokyo square

2012-02-25T22:22:00.001-08:00

In what is a very unofficial study of Japan's interest in MMA, Ariel Helwani hit the streets in Tokyo to find hardcore UFC fans.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-144-video-search-hardcore-ufc-fans-toyko-221028977.html

Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon Don Branson Tom Bridger Tony Brise Chris Bristow Peter Broeker

Echelon Snowboards to launch snowboard and accessories line for the 2012-13 winter season

2012-02-25T20:22:00.001-08:00

Echelon Snowboards has enlisted the assistance of premiere creative and manufacturing consultants Prjct LLC to design, develop, and grow its snow-related offerings. After months of close collaboration, Echelon and Prjct LLC believe this first winter line captures the two critical elements for a successful movement into a new winter sector: unique appeal on the retail [...]

Source: http://snowboardaction.net/echelon-snowboards-launch-snowboard-accessories-line-2012-13-winter-season/

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Chad Griggs Wants a 'Real Big Name' Opponent Next - Chad Griggs

2012-02-25T18:22:00.001-08:00

Chad Griggs Wants a 'Real Big Name' Opponent Next Video by Chad Griggs

Source: http://mmalice.com/chad-griggs/chad-griggs-wants-a-real-big-name-opponent-next-video_c65946c1f.html

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Jin Shimizu City Of Rats Interview and Teaser

2012-02-25T16:22:00.001-08:00

Jin Shimizu gets a few lines in Paris and has an interview for Slam City's City Of Rats.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/wWwUiolTjWc/jin-shimizu-city-of-rats-interview-and.html

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Surf Artist - Steve Pleydell-Pearce

2012-02-25T14:22:00.001-08:00

Presenting Steve Pleydell-Pearce, a British surf artist based in the South West of England, who likes to work with fast drying oil paints to complete paintings in one session. Impressive stuff…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/steve-pleydell-pearce.php

www.stevepp.co.uk

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-steve-pleydell-pearce.html

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Basilio Cakaunivalu Interview

2012-02-25T12:22:00.001-08:00

Have you ever heard of the Fijian who loved to brag about his homeland? Bas (short for Basilio) has been sharpening his whitewater skills over the past year and gaining hands-on experience on rivers across the western United States. In addition to heightening his reputation as a well-versed river guide, Bas has a range of [...]

Source: http://whitewaterraftingblog.oars.com/post/basilio-cakaunivalu-interview

George Connor George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard Piers Courage Chris Craft Jim Crawford

James Toney and Ken Shamrock Nearly Fight at a Press Conference - James Toney

2012-02-25T10:22:00.001-08:00

James Toney and Ken Shamrock are supposed to fight sometime in the fall of 2011. The two had a short press conference in Van Nuys, California to announce the fight, but started to get physical a little early.

Source: http://mmalice.com/james-toney/james-toney-and-ken-shamrock-nearly-fight-at-a-press-conference-video_184a34575.html

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UFC 144 weigh-in extra: GTL, new Octagon girl and ‘Rampage’ vs. Franklin

2012-02-25T08:22:00.001-08:00

Sure the weigh-in for UFC 144 was a little later than normal, but it certainly delivered. There was a new Octagon girl, one fighter appeared to have just walked off the set of "Jersey Shore" and Quinton Jackson already booked himself his next fight.

Yoshihiro Akiyama brought it big time channeling the powers of GTL. We're not sure about the laundry part, but Akiyama certainly hit the gym to get down from his old weight of 185 to his new division down at 170. He also put Snooki to shame with a beautiful tan.

Meanwhile, it was pretty clear Jackson missed a lot of his gym time. Jackson, who gave hints that he might miss weight during the Dana White's second vlog (2:03 mark), clocked in at a hefty 211 for his fight at 205 pounds. Fuel TV's guest analyst Rich Franklin was exasperated and basically called it a joke. "Rampage" got wind of the comments and snapped at Franklin.

"My friend already texted me what Rich Franklin said and Rich Franklin need to watch his mouth before I smack him the next time I see him. He a fighter the same way I'm a fighter, he should watch what he say," Jackson said (1:50 mark). "You don't question if a fighter is taking his fight serious or not. I'm a fighter, I take all my fights serious and I'm tired of people saying that."

Jackson is dead wrong here. Franklin did his job and Jackson's focus for the fight is absolutely in question.

Looking for further satisfy the Japanese audience, the UFC held auditions for a new UFC 144 Octagon girl. They came up with a former Miss Japan contestant in Azusa Nishigaki.

Fuel TV's Ariel Helwani caught up with Nishigaki here.

Watch UFC 144 right here on Yahoo! Sports

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-144-weigh-extra-gtl-octagon-girl-rampage-151411443.html

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A Story For Tomorrow (video)

2012-02-25T06:22:00.001-08:00

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Source: http://www.prana.com/blog/2012/02/18/a-story-for-tomorrow-video/

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Watch Jon Jones get attacked by police dogs

2012-02-25T04:22:00.001-08:00

Before winning the UFC light heavyweight championship, Jon Jones dreamed of working in law enforcement. He got a taste of what his alternate timeline would look like when he went through a sampling of police academy training in Broome County, New York.

Though the dog training does not go so well, and it takes him a while to apprehend the thief's gun, Jones does show he could take on a second career if this whole fighting thing doesn't work out.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/watch-jon-jones-attacked-police-dogs-194725985.html

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Stipe Miocic pounds Philip De Fries for quick KO victory at UFC on Fuel TV 1

2012-02-25T02:22:00.001-08:00

Division 1 baseball and wrestling are on his resume, but if Stipe Miocic keeps going this way in mixed martial arts those accomplishments will be a footnote. The former elite athlete at Cleveland State put on a show on Fuel TV by finishing a fellow unbeaten Philip De Fries in just 43 seconds in Omaha, Ne.

After a plodding victory over Joey Beltran in his debut at UFC, Miocic looked to send a message here. He came out looking to bang and paid the price in the early seconds. Just 16 seconds in, De Fries (8-1, 1-1 UFC) drilled him with a three-punch combination. The Independence, Ohio native stood his ground stuffing a weak attempt at a clinch and reset himself.

Miocic (8-0. 2-0 UFC) landed a big right of own with 4:25 left that stopped De Fries in his tracks. A submission specialist, De Fries freaked out and tried to punch his way out of trouble. It didn't work. De Fries got pushed back into the cage when Miocic landed another big right. That was all it took. He dropped to his hands and his knees, and covered up. He didn't want to fight anymore, so referee Dan Miragliotta saved him after seven more shots.

Miocic's skill set is impressive. He was a high level college wrestler at 197 pounds and also played on the Cleveland State baseball team.

He's the rare wrestler, who also boxed at a young age. He's got a Golden Gloves title to his credit. At 29, he's getting a little bit of a late start to his MMA career, but it's also allowed to grow into his frame. The 6-foot-4, 240 pounder didn't have an ounce of fat on him. He continues the trend of new heavyweights, who are much more athletic than the big men of the part.

Dillashaw regains his status as a top 135-pound prospect to watch

The outcome of "The Ultimate Fighter" doesn't always predict who'll be the best fighter to come off the show. T.J. Dillashaw wasn't up to snuff at the TUF 14 Finale, but he more than made up for it tonight by putting on a clinch against Walel Watson. Dillashaw rolled with a unanimous decision victory, 30-25, 30-25 and 30-26.

Dillashaw, 25, destroyed Watson from the opening seconds. He scored two takedowns early and worked what appeared to be three nasty chokes. And that was all in the first round. In the second, Watson found himself on his back just 24 seconds in. By late in the second, he'd outstruck Watson 110-2.

At 5-11, Watson is extremely long for the division, but Dillashaw did a great job staying away from any submission predicaments by working mostly from half guard. He also mounted Watson on several occasions.

At the end of the fight, Dillashaw's advantage in the stats department was staggering. He outlanded 172-12.

TUF 12 champ Brookins looks explosive in easy victory over Rocha

If Jonathan Brookins can clean up one bugaboo in his game he has a chance to be a real player in the UFC's featherweight division. Brookins holds his chin a little too high, but it didn't matter tonight because he made such quick work of Vagner Rocha.

A flubbed Rocha takedown attempt turned into a dominant position for Brookins, who scored the rare top control knockout of Rocha at the 1:43 mark of the first round.

Rocha caught a Brookin kick and tried to drive forward to shoot for a double leg takedown. Brookins easily thwarted the attempt and pushed forward to get Rocha on his back. Instead of staying patient and protecting himself, the Brazilian started grasping at a leg to potentially attempt a knee bar and foot submission.

Brookins is too slick for that, so he started raining down right hands. the first three didn't land cleanly, but the fourth did. So much so that is appeared to knockout Rocha, who ate three more shots before the ref tossed Brookins to the side.

UFC on Fuel TV 1 undercard results:

Ivan Menjivar def. John Albert via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 3:45

Justin Salas def. Anton Kuivanen via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-27)

Tim Means def. Bernado Magalhaes vis unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26).

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/miocic-pounds-fries-quick-ko-victory-ufc-fuel-021549834.html

Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson

Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks on tap for UFC on Fox in May

2012-02-25T00:22:00.001-08:00

When Johny Hendricks knocked out Jon Fitch in 12 seconds at UFC 141, he showed he was ready to be put in the elite of the UFC's welterweight division. Now, he'll have another shot at one of the division's best. UFC president Dana White announced on Sunday Hendricks will take on Josh Koschek at the UFC's May card on Fox.

Koscheck's last two bouts were a tight split decision over Mike Pierce at UFC 143 and a knockout of Matt Hughes at UFC 135. Before that, he lost a championship bout to Georges St. Pierre.

Hendricks is riding a three-fight win streak, with the KO over Fitch, a TKO over T.J. Waldburger, and a split decision over Pierce. His last loss was a decision to Rick Story in December of 2010.

This is also a bout that will make college wrestling fans happy. Two former Division I champions will meet in the Octagon for the first time. Koscheck was a national champ and four-time All-American for Edinboro, while Hendricks won two national championships and four All-America honors for Oklahoma State.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/josh-koscheck-vs-johny-hendricks-tap-ufc-fox-162121236.html

Luiz Bueno Ian Burgess Luciano Burti Roberto Bussinello Jenson Button Tommy Byrne Giulio Cabianca

Demian Maia Prepares for UFC 131 - UFC 131

2012-02-24T22:22:00.001-08:00

Demian Maia's journey to Vancouver starts in his home country of Brazil. Take a quick glimpse into his life as he prepares to face Mark Munoz at UFC 131

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-131/demian-maia-prepares-for-ufc-131-video_bd49f1b7a.html

John Barber Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels Edgar Barth Giorgio Bassi

Trifecta of Fights Announced for UFC 146, Including del Rosario vs. Gonzaga

2012-02-24T20:22:00.001-08:00

UFC 146 is quickly filling up, with three more bouts announced for the Memorial Day weekend card in Las Vegas on May 26th. Recently announced bouts for the card include The Ultimate Fighter season 14 winner Diego Brandao taking on fellow featherweight Darren Elkins, along with Shane del Rosario making his UFC debut against former title contender Gabriel Gonzaga.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27687/trifecta-of-fights-announced-for-ufc-146-including-del-rosario-vs-gonzaga/

Tony Crook Art Cross Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly Christian Danner

September Wind

2012-02-24T18:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-wind.html

Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron

UFC 144 Preview: Hunt vs. Kongo & Bader vs. Jackson

2012-02-24T16:22:00.001-08:00

MMAFrenzy continues our main card coverage of UFC 144 with a pair of breakdowns of Saturday’s card. Each day we will breakdown a pair of fights leading up to our breakdown of the UFC lightweight title fight between Ben Henderson and champion Frankie Edgar. Today we take a look at a pair of fights with Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo and Ryan Bader taking on Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27685/ufc-144-preview-hunt-vs-kongo-bader-vs-jackson/

Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich Philippe Adams Walt Ader Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr

John Dilorenzo For Shred Shed

2012-02-24T14:22:00.001-08:00

John Dilorenzo comes out swinging in his Shred Shed welcome video.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/hwgId7holAs/john-dilorenzo-for-shred-shed.html

Joie Chitwood Bob Christie Johnny Claes David Clapham Jim Clark† Kevin Cogan Peter Collins

Did Slacklining Just Become The Zoomba Of Outdoor Sports?

2012-02-24T12:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.getoutdoors.com/goblog/index.php?/archives/4373-Did-Slacklining-Just-Become-The-Zoomba-Of-Outdoor-Sports.html

Gary Brabham Jack Brabham† Bill Brack Ernesto Brambilla Vittorio Brambilla Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli

JZ Cavalcante Post Fight vs Wilcox Wants to Return to Action Soon - JZ Cavalcante

2012-02-24T10:22:00.001-08:00

JZ Cavalcante Post Fight vs Wilcox Wants to Return to Action Soon Video by JZ Cavalcante

Source: http://mmalice.com/jz-cavalcante/jz-cavalcante-post-fight-vs-wilcox-wants-to-return-to-action-soon-video_3e43c6544.html

Christian Danner Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz

Jamie and SCUK at Innsbruck Air & Style

2012-02-24T08:22:00.001-08:00

Hoping Jamie Nicholls can top an impressive list of recent UK performances at the 6star Billabong Air & Style this weekend, SCUK Winter Bashers are heading out to the Bergisel Stadium in Innsbruck with a barmy army determined to be heard, possibly felt and most definitely smelt following 24 hours on a coach. Need a [...]

Source: http://snowboardaction.net/jamie-scuk-innsbruck-air-style/

Larry Crockett Tony Crook Art Cross Geoff Crossley Chuck Daigh Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly

Petit Plus 10

2012-02-24T06:22:00.001-08:00

France seems to have adopted a cool East Coast vibe that I enjoy. See Petit Plus 10 as an example.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/COzRQiQ-NmI/petit-plus-10.html

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Don't Eat the Snow, For Real

2012-02-24T04:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.getoutdoors.com/goblog/index.php?/archives/4379-Dont-Eat-the-Snow,-For-Real.html

Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis

Surf Artist - Steve Pleydell-Pearce

2012-02-24T02:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-steve-pleydell-pearce.html

Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco

Surf Artist - Michael Ahearne

2012-02-24T00:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-michael-ahearne.html

Bill Aston Richard Attwood Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi

A Night in Tokyo With Rampage Jackson

2012-02-23T22:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/2/23/2818797/a-night-in-tokyo-with-rampage-jackson

Jimmy Bryan Clemar Bucci Ronnie Bucknum Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi Luiz Bueno Ian Burgess

Surf Artist - Kathryn Colvig

2012-02-23T20:22:00.001-08:00

Introducing oil painter Kathryn Colvig based in Nosara, Costa Rica, a place she says has had a "profound" effect on her work, painting "the surf, big waves, and the power of the ocean". Check it out…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/kathryn-colvig.php

http://kathryn-colvig.artistwebsites.com

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/10/surf-artist-kathryn-colvig.html

Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof Paul Belmondo Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise

Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva trade advice

2012-02-23T18:22:00.001-08:00

With Chael Sonnen expected to take on Anderson Silva for the UFC middleweight belt in June, you would think they wouldn't want to help each other out. Even the fighters who are friends before their bout usually cut off communication in the months leading up to their fight. But Silva and Sonnen are so kind that they actually are trading advice.

In an interview with Fuel TV, Silva gave Sonnen training tips.

"Chael talks too much," Silva said. "Chael needs to train. No more talk, train. Going to Brazil? Big problem."

See? So helpful of Silva to not only help Sonnen with his training, but to do it in Sonnen's native language even though Silva usually only speaks Portuguese.

Sonnen, wanting to return the favor, offered Silva some advice on how to relax and who to hang out with.

How sweet! Perhaps Sonnen is forgetting how he lost to Silva in the final round of their bout. With this sort of collegiality, they may want to just have a chess match instead of a cage fight come June.

More sports news from the Yahoo! Sports Minute:

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/chael-sonnen-anderson-silva-trade-advice-155846735.html

Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron Joie Chitwood Bob Christie Johnny Claes

Happy Valentine’s Day Sierra Foothill Style

2012-02-23T16:22:00.001-08:00

It’s a little chilly for all but the die-hard of the die-hards to be rafting this time of year (although we will take you year round if the South Fork’s calling to your crazy self) but if you’re hankering for a little Sierra Foothill scenery before the 2012 rafting season starts, head to Boeger Winery in [...]

Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/ThD3jnGtN7U/

Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi

The Smiley’s Project: Half Dome Yosemite National Park (video)

2012-02-23T14:22:00.001-08:00

Join Us On Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo & YouTube Functional Apparel for the Unconventional Spirit We are committed to sustainability

Source: http://www.prana.com/blog/2012/02/19/the-smileys-project-half-dome-yosemite-national-park-video/

Gino Bianco Hans Binder Clemente Biondetti Pablo Birger Art Bisch Harry Blanchard Michael Bleekemolen

What's at Stake? UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Edition

2012-02-23T12:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/2/23/2819252/whats-at-stake-ufc-144-edgar-vs-henderson-mma-news

Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof Paul Belmondo Tom Belso

Junior Dos Santos Interview - UFC

2012-02-23T10:22:00.001-08:00

Heavy-handed Junior Dos Santos steps back into the Octagon™ against a man considered to be an equally dangerous striker, Shane Carwin. Will Junior's speed advantage be enough to hand Carwin his first KO loss? Watch UFC 131 Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ET.

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/junior-dos-santos-interview-video_8d42cdb57.html

Duane Carter Eugenio Castellotti Johnny Cecotto Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert Eugene Chaboud Jay Chamberlain

MMA Marketplace: Frankie Edgar’s walkout shirt takes on Benson Henderson’s

2012-02-23T08:22:00.001-08:00

It's time to break down the most important part of Saturday's title fight between the champion, Frankie Edgar, and the contender, Benson Henderson. Which man has the better walkout shirt?

The champ brings an Affliction shirt that is thankfully free of gold foil accents and gargoyle heads. It still looks like an Affliction shirt because of the frayed edges and upside down fleur-de-lis, but doesn't burn the eyes the way other Affliction shirt can. Henderson's Dethrone shirt has heavenly undertones behind his nickname of "Smooth."

What really sets the shirts apart is their price. The Edgar Affliction shirt retails for a whopping $58, while the Henderson Dethrone shirt is is just $27.99. Two Henderson shirts cost less than one Edgar tee. The winner here is clear: Benson "Smooth" Henderson.

More from Yahoo! Sports: Frankie Edgar fooled by fellow UFC fighter

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-marketplace-frankie-edgar-walkout-shirt-takes-benson-163906552.html

Bobby Ball Marcel Balsa Lorenzo Bandini Henry Banks Fabrizio Barbazza John Barber Skip Barber

Women’s star Rousey thinks commission testing for marijuana is flat out wrong

2012-02-23T06:22:00.001-08:00

And you thought Ronda Rousey was a beast when she has a limb in her grasps. The real animal inside emerged recently when she was asked about Nick Diaz's positive test for marijuana following his fight at UFC 143.

Rousey is outraged that marijuana is part of athletic commissions' banned lists across the United States.

"The athletic commissions testing for marijuana is an invasion of privacy. I don't think that's constitutional at all. There's no real reason that they should be able to test and make the athletes conform to their political ideas," Rousey told MMAWeekly radio.

This was the second time Diaz tested positive in the state of Nevada. Due to attention deficit disorder, Diaz has a medical marijuana card in California, but that doesn't supersede commission policy. Rousey said that's Diaz's personal business and state commissions are poking their beaks where they don't belong.

"They have just as much of right to say that 'you know what? We don't believe that athletes should be promiscuous so we're going to start testing for genital herpes and genital warts,'" said Rousey.

Then Rousey went completely off the rails.

"'We're going to start testing women for birth control because we don't think you be having premarital sex,'" Rousey said. "They don't have a right to do it. It has nothing to do with sports."

Nevada State Athletic Commission chairman Keith Kizer disagrees.

"The drug is banned because of the damage it does to the person taking it. It could make you lethargic, slow your reflexes, and those are dangerous things in a combat sport," Kizer told the L.A. Times in 2009.

Apparently Rousey has never seen that explanation.

"Anyone who is stupid enough to say that smoking weed enhances your performance has never fougt or never smoked weed," Rousey said. "It actually lowers your testosterone. It doesn't help you in anyway at all."

Diaz is likely to appear in front of the commission in April. The normal suspension for a positive marijuana test is six months, but this is offense No. 2 for Diaz. Boxer Matt Vanda appeared for a second offense last month. He received a one-year suspension and was docked 40 percent of his purse.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/women-star-rousey-thinks-commission-testing-marijuana-flat-153747504.html

Jay Chamberlain Karun Chandhok Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg

Ask and you shall receive: Lorenzo Fertitta’s late night Twitter scrum

2012-02-23T04:22:00.001-08:00

As far as breaking news from the press conference dais, Dana White plays it close to the vest. Immediately after the pressers, it's a different story. His boss Lorenzo Fertitta prefers Twitter. He was a news breaker last night in a late night chat with his followers.

According to Michael David Smith from MMAFighting, he revealed some important matchups on the horizon.

Alistair Overeem will challenge UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santoson May 26 in Las Vegas. The winner of that is likely to face the winner of a Frank Mir-Cain Velasquez bout confirmed Fertitta.

Fertitta also said Tito Ortiz's wish has been granted, he'll be getting Forrest Griffin for a third time. With Griffin's desire to always fight in Las Vegas and it being Ortiz's swan song, the fight is a lock for Sin City. Whether it's on May 26 or July 7 is unknown. Fertitta said the July 7 card will be headlined by Dominick Cruz-Urijah Faber III.

More sports news from the Yahoo! Sports Minute:

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ask-receive-lorenzo-fertitta-night-twitter-scrum-174205598.html

Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis

Jon Hartley in LA

2012-02-23T02:22:00.001-08:00

Up and comers skating LA is usually a bunch of mediocre ABDs, but Jon Hartley is making pros look dumb in this new part.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/dgkk-iM72sI/jon-hartley-in-la.html

Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa

THE BRITS ANNOUNCE HEADLINE AND DJ LINE UP 18TH – 25TH MARCH, LAAX, SWTIZERLAND

2012-02-23T00:22:00.001-08:00

Brace yourselves for a live AV set from DJ Yoda, a SCRATCH night to remember as Mr Thing and Yungun join Scratch resident Matt Smooth and DJ Lyley, dance floor devastation with DJ Cheeba and a night of technical trickery at the Whitelines Rail Jam. With an on-mountain Reggae BBQ, The Sledgercross and a Punk [...]

Source: http://snowboardaction.net/brits-announce-headline-dj-line-18th-%e2%80%93-25th-march-laax-swtizerland/

Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard Piers Courage Chris Craft

Anderson Silva goes 1-2 with Amazonian tribesman

2012-02-22T22:22:00.001-08:00

Above, you can see longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in a clinch with the member of an indigenous tribe in Brazil. According to the good people at Sherdog, he was taping a television show while visiting the Kamayura people in an inland state of Brazil.

While there, he worked out with a tribe member in their traditional combat sport of the huka-huka. He was beat twice under their rules, but then won when allowed to use jiu-jitsu.

Silva used the filming as a learning experience.

"It's different, the way they fight, the kind of technique they use," enthused Silva. "They are very strong, and I really enjoyed the experience. Really cool."

At 36 years old, Silva is still going out and learning new techniques and ways to dominate at MMA. He does not stop getting better as a fighter, even when he's at the top of his game. Hopefully, he'll continue to travel the world to learn every martial art and we'll see him try Senegalese grappling, Turkish oil wrestling, and Black Friday shopping in any mall in suburban America.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anderson-silva-goes-2-1-amazonian-tribesman-192613113.html

Jo Bonnier Roberto Bonomi Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais

Boxing Day 2011

2012-02-22T20:39:00.001-08:00

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/12/boxing-day-2011.html

JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg Georges Berger Gerhard Berger Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi

You know you want to look at fighters and their dogs

2012-02-22T19:22:00.001-08:00

Have you tuned in to the Westminster Kennel Club's Dog Show? Then you've seen a dazzling array of dogs that vary from the adorable to the weird. We tune in to this show for the same reason that we'll tune into the UFC on Fuel fights on Wednesday -- because it's awesome.

Now, if only the Zuffa would put together a dog show for their fighters. Bellator could get in on the act, too, and it could serve as a fundraiser for an organization like Knock Out Dog Fighting. Who wouldn't want to see a fighter lead their dog around the ring at a moderate trot? Since we don't have that (yet), here's a gallery of fighters and their puppies.

Rashad Evans is trying to keep up the steely demeanor that helped him earn a shot at the UFC light heavyweight belt, but you just know that seconds after this shot, he burst into giggles and snuggled the pup.

Benson Henderson worked with his new Akita to get ready for his championship bout with Frankie Edgar at UFC 144. If the pup can't pass Henderson's guard, do you think Edgar can?

Joe Lauzon's dog Grip likes to help him as Lauzon plays Call of Duty.

Lauzon's opponent at UFC 144, Anthony Pettis, has good taste in friends.

Jason "Mayhem" Miller's dachsund Gator is always by his side. Gator appeared on "The Ultimate Fighter" when Miller coached, and the pup even has his own Twitter.

Alan Belcher will take on Rousimar Palhares at UFC on Fox 3. More importantly, he sat in a kennel to promote pet adoption last October.

If you're a total softie for your dog, take heart. So are men who beat people up for a living.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/know-want-look-fighters-dogs-200247484.html

Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard Piers Courage Chris Craft

Machida, Jackson or wait: What to do with Dan Henderson?

2012-02-22T17:22:00.001-08:00

Dan Henderson appears to be a man with a world of options. Comfortable at both light heavyweight and middleweight, his winning streak and credentials in both Strikeforce and the UFC qualify him for a title shot. After his epic bout with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Henderson said he wanted to try for a title at whatever weight is first.

[Related: Y! Sports pound-for-pound rankings]

Unfortunately for Henderson, the light heavyweight belt will be contested in April, and the middleweight belt is up for grabs in June. He is involved in neither fight. The UFC's solution was to offer him Lyoto Machida, a former champ who most recently lost to Jon Jones in December.

"He doesn't want to fight Machida," [UFC president Dana] White said following Wednesday's UFC on FUEL event. "He doesn't want to wait. He's going to have to wait. Who does he want to fight? I don't know what to do with Dan. Dan's either going to have to wait for Jones or wait for Silva. Or fight somebody else."

Except, Henderson says he was never offered that bout. Via his Twitter account, Henderson disputed White's words.

Was never offered Machida. And even though he has lost 3 out of his last 4, I'm sure it would be entertaining.

Who to believe between the two? Though, as Henderson says, a bout with Machida could be interesting for fans to watch, it doesn't make any sense for Henderson. Dating back to when he held the belt, Machida has losses to Rua, Jones, and Quinton Jackson. His one win was over a retiring Randy Couture.

[Video: Watch Jon Jones get attacked by a police dog]

A win over Machida would get Henderson no closer to the title shot. MMA Fighting's Mike Chiappetta suggests that Henderson takes on the winner of next week's bout between Ryan Bader and Jackson. Though a win over Jackson would avenge a loss on Henderson's record, it could also jeopardize a chance to win a belt off Silva or Jones.

As much as it pains Henderson to sit idle, his best bet is to wait. What would you do in Henderson's shoes? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/machida-jackson-wait-dan-henderson-152748699.html

Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa

5 February 2012

2012-02-22T15:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-february-2012.html

Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto Jean Alesi Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot Cliff Allison Fernando Alonso

Class IV-V rafting trip in Patagonia this winter

2012-02-22T13:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/T3ou1fsu2VQ/

Giovanna Amati George Amick Red Amick Chris Amon Bob Anderson Conny Andersson Mario Andretti

What if? Dana White talks Roy Nelson’s future

2012-02-22T11:22:00.001-08:00

There's no doubt the most popular man at UFC 143 was Roy Nelson. For that reason, he's going to stick around. After his loss against Fabricio Werdum, he's now 3-3 with the UFC.

When asked about Nelson's future, Dana White isn't ready to give up on "Big Country," he still wonders if the fighter is cheating himself by not being in tip top condition.

"He's tough man, he's so tough. One of the toughest guys I've ever seen ... ever. The guy brings it. He comes to fight," said White.

Nelson shed some of excess weight and fought Werdum at 246 pounds, but it sounds like White would like to see drop even more.

"I've been telling Roy forever, if Roy took himself serious ... the schtick was funny for a while, but going in at 265 with a frame that doesn't carry 265 makes no sense when you're a professional fighter or a professional athlete of any kind," White said. He got his weight down [but] you wonder what he could do if he really, really trained and got into it."

Nelson lost a unanimous decision to Werdum, but had his moments early in the fight. When it came time to press on the gas pedal, Nelson didn't have the energy.

"If he was in good enough shape to keep that kind of pace he would win more fights," said White.

When asked about Nelson's punching power disappearing if he drop down into the 230's, White didn't think it would take away too much.

"You either have [punching power] or you don't. You got these guys that have knockout power, then guys that don't."

Nelson clearly put in good work to drop from 265 to 246, let's hope he can shed a little more, be able to go three hard rounds and take out heavyweights who legitimately in the top 10.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/dana-white-talks-roy-nelson-future-211756666.html

Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi Chuck Arnold Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown

Surf Artist - Colleen Malia Wilcox

2012-02-22T09:22:00.001-08:00

Following on from her recent fame painting the Women's Triple Crown of Surfing poster (more here), we're proud to present Hawaiian; Colleen Malia Wilcox as a featured artist on COTW. Below is her original painting and the end poster presented by Vans. "Her artwork expresses a love of the island lifestyle and appreciation for the natural beauty of Hawaii". We hope you enjoy the rest of her art…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/colleen-malia-wilcox.php

Photo: Stephanie Gilmore winning a wooden carved rendition of Colleen's painting

- www.colleenwilcoxart.com
- http://malikodesigns.blogspot.com

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-colleen-malia-wilcox.html

Tony Brooks Alan Brown Walt Brown Warwick Brown Adolf Brudes Martin Brundle Gianmaria Bruni

Angry Nick Diaz face, Dustin Poirier’s submission and more pictures from UFC 143

2012-02-22T07:22:00.001-08:00

Check out Tracy Lee's pictures from Saturday night's fights. See Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit's fight played out in pictures, Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum's Fight of the Night, Dustin Poirier's submission and more.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/angry-nick-diaz-face-dustin-poirier-submission-more-230423548.html

Fabrizio Barbazza John Barber Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels Edgar Barth

Photo of the day: Diego Sanchez’s walkout at UFC on Fuel 1

2012-02-22T05:22:00.001-08:00

The good news is that no vampires appeared at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, or things could have gotten ugly.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/photo-day-diego-sanchez-walkout-ufc-fuel-1-165852300.html

Jose Dolhem Martin Donnelly Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich Philippe Adams

Jon Jones misses his friendship with Rashad Evans

2012-02-22T03:22:00.001-08:00

Since Rashad Evans and Jon Jones stopped being training partners last year, the two have spewed nothing but vitriol at each other. But as UFC 144 and their title bout nears, Jones talked about how he misses their friendship with the Score in Chicago.

"We trained together and we had good times, but this competition has come between our friendship, which sucks," Jones told host Laurence Holmes. "I do miss being friends with the guy. But it's business, and he's coming after my championship. I've gotta do what I've gotta do. It might be a little awkward punching him in the face, but I'm sure the first time he swings at me, it will get reactionary."

Though fighters quite often forget their pre-fight squabbles after bouts, Jones says a renewed friendship is unlikely. He just wants respect between the two.

"I'd like to get to a point of being cordial, but to be friends again is not necessary. There's thousands of wonderful people in the world I can meet. After all that's been said, we can just live our lives. Respect is all that's necessary for me."

Hoping for respect between the two didn't prevent Jones from taking a few digs at Evans and how he performed in his win over Phil Davis.

"I don't know if it's because of changing camps, but his body looked a little softer. He couldn't finish Phil Davis, a guy who is pretty much a rookie. [Ed. note -- Davis has 10 fights.] I got even more motivated to out-train him."

Jones thinks that if the same Evans who fought Davis shows up in Atlanta in April for their bout, it will be another title defense.

"Rashad's been in the game for almost 10 years now [Ed. note -- Eight years], and he didn't really show why he's the No. 2 ranked athlete. We didn't see any legit boxing combinations, no kicking, no powerful double-leg dives. He was really just out there existing. If that's the same fighter who comes out when we fight, easier day for me."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/jon-jones-does-miss-friendship-rashad-evans-140911098.html

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27 Feb - uncrowded fun

2012-02-22T01:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/03/27-feb-uncrowded-fun.html

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Jamie and SCUK at Innsbruck Air & Style

2012-02-21T23:22:00.001-08:00

Source: http://snowboardaction.net/jamie-scuk-innsbruck-air-style/

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Shane Carwin Discusses Leaner Diet, Plan of Attack Against Junior dos Santos - UFC 131

2012-02-21T21:22:00.001-08:00

Shane Carwin Discusses Leaner Diet, Plan of Attack Against Junior dos Santos Video by UFC 131

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-131/shane-carwin-discusses-leaner-diet-plan-of-attack-against-junior-dos-santos-video_5d5abdd90.html

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Reaction from the Action: UFC on Fuel TV 1 “Sanchez vs. Ellenberger”

2012-02-21T19:22:00.001-08:00

After a strong performance on Wednesday, Jake Ellenberger emerged victorious with a win over the always tough Diego Sanchez. He might have the rulebook to thank for it, due to the match being scheduled for just three rounds. But where does this leave Ellenberger? That question, along with the biggest winners, losers, and future matchups to make are discussed in this edition of Reaction from the Action.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27620/reaction-from-the-action-ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-sanchez-vs-ellenberger/

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Nick Walker vs. Joe Morris at MCC - Midwest Cagefighting

2012-02-21T17:22:00.001-08:00

HDNet WebFights is back with this beating from the Midwest Cagefighting Championships in Des Moines, IA on 6/24/2011. This bout features two lightweights Nick Walker and Joe Morris

Source: http://mmalice.com/midwest-cagefighting/nick-walker-vs-joe-morris-at-mcc-video_4c4311bd2.html

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