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MMA4Real’s Top 5 Knockouts of 2008
2008 had it’s fair share of brutal, jaw breaking knockouts and it’s time to look back on some of the best. Here is my comprised top 5 KO’s of the year. Though I wanted to do 10, spanning twelve months is harder than it seems, so I did the five that stood out for me [...]
MMA Quote: Ronnys Torres On Importance Of Speaking English
Torres recently spoke with Tatame on the importance of speaking English:
Are you already studying English?
I am trying, I will have to study. I saw how much this is important to the athlete, I went with Marlon to Japan now and I saw how it is important to speak English. I have to study and I [...]
Wanderlei Silva Says He Needs To Improve Striking Technique…Wants Liddell Next
Wanderlei spoke with MMAWeekly:
I’m going to study what I need to change, what I need to train different,” Silva explains. “Because now my cardio is the best cardio in my life. I have a very good condition. Now, I need to change a little bit of my technique to come back to win.”
On a possible [...]
Size Is Not The Reason For Wanderlei Silva’s Move To MW
The rumors have been swirling constantly about Wanderlei Silva’s possible move to the UFC MW division since being KO’ed by Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 92. First of all, I do agree that Silva needs to move to the middleweight division to prolong his career. However, I do not attribute his ’size’ as one of the primary reasons as to [...]
Report: Jeremy Stephens vs. Efrain Escudero At UFN 18.
According to his Stephen’s myspace page:
Jeremy “LIL HEATHEN” Stephens is Fighting April 1st, UFC fight night 18 against Efrain Escudero.
Stevens is a tough fighter, and a good test for Escudero in my opinion. He gave Din Thomas a run for his money before losing via submission and went the distance with Spencer Fisher. Stevens was in [...]
Shinya Aoki Will Settle For Being Second Best
In post fight notes after the K-1 Dynamite event, Shinya Aoki gave his thoughts on BJ Penn and the UFC:
“I think there’s no doubt that B.J. Penn is still the best at 155 pounds. He’s most likely the best fighter in the world. I don’t ignore the UFC,” Aoki commented. “I respect the UFC because it’s [...]
Dan Henderson Vs. Rich Franklin Promotional Video
Who you got in this fight and why? Also, I know Dana and Rogan are trying to hype the fight and all, but Henderson didn’t dominate Palhares.
Why Rashad Evan’s ‘Gestures’ Shouldn’t Bother You
First of all, I just have to say that Mike Whitehead is a certified idiot after listening to his latest interview.
1. He says that Rampage Jackson thew a lucky punch and put Wanderlei out.
2. He says that the UFC only wants the UFC to do well and not the sport of MMA.
3. He thinks Rashad’s antics/showboating is [...]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Had Staph Infection In UFC 92 Fight
According to Dana White from a radio interview with Dave Carmichael and reported by FiveOuncesofPain:
UFC President Dana White was a special guest on Monday’s edition of “The Carmichael Dave” show on Sports 1140 AM KHTK in Sacramento and offered his breakdown of UFC 92. During the course of the interview, White revealed that Antonio Rodrigo [...]
UFC 92 Fallout: War-Torn Warriors
While Saturday played the part of redemption for a few UFC fighters, it ultimately became the beginning of the swan song for a few others. Two of Brazilians finest warriors, Wanderlei Silva and Antonio Rodrigo ‘Mintoauro’ Nogueira, were demolished in one night. The two former Pride standouts and top ranked fighters looked over matched and [...]
