Location Elite MMA
880 Hampshire Rd. Suite X
Westlake Village, CA
Saturday, September 25 · 11:00am - 5:00pm
http://www.elitemmagym.com/
More Info GRAND OPENING of Elite MMA
"Self Defense and Fitness for the whole family"
Sept 25th 11am - 5pm
Exhibitions during the grand opening:
... - Elite Krav Maga - Sam Sade 11:30am, 2:00pm
- Kids Grappling Exhibition - Randy Khatami 12:00pm, 2:30pm
- Bas Rutten - MMA 101 (plus some of Bas's signature moves) 12:30pm, 3:00pm
- "Extreme Fit" Bag Classes - Chelsea & Randy Khatami 1:00pm, 3:30pm
- CorMax Fitness Demo - Certified CorMax Trainer 1:30pm, 4:00pm
Guests will also enjoy Great Food, Drinks and Special Giveaways
Special Guests include:
- Cris "Cyborg" Santos
- Kevin Randlemen
- "Big John" McCarthy
- Gene LeBell
- Steven "The Fight Professor" Quadros
- Guy Mezger
- Benji "The Razor" Radach
- Krzysztof "The Polish Experiment" Soszynski
- Renato "Babalu" Sobral
- plus MANY more of your favorite fighters and MMA personalities!
Brand New 8,000 sf+ training facility including:
- Over 3,000 sf of mat and heavy bag space
- Advanced Cardio, Weight Training and Fitness Equipment
- Certified Cormax Training Center
- Men's and Women's Locker Rooms, Showers and Saunas.
- Pro Shop with large selection of MMA gear and apparel.
Classes Include:
- Elite Krav Maga - The ultimate in self defense training!
- Boxing - Basics to Advanced!
- Extreme Fit Bag Classes - Not just another workout!
- Kids and Family Programs
- Bas Rutten's MMA System - Learn MMA, Get in Shape and Have Fun!
www.elitemmagym.com
(805) 496-4472
880 Hampshire Rd. Suite X Westlake Village, CA
Thursday, September 23, 2010
STRIKEFORCE DIAZ vs NOONS I (SHOWTIME TO RE-AIR) PRIOR TO LONG-AWAITED OCT. 9, 2010 REMATCH
SHOWTIME® TO RE-AIR DIAZ-NOONS I
PRIOR TO LONG-AWAITED OCT. 9 REMATCH
Beginning Friday, Sept. 24 at 10 P.M.;
Also Available on Showtime On Demand
NEW YORK (Sept. 21, 2010) - In anticipation of their must-see grudge rematch on Saturday, Oct. 9, SHOWTIME® will re-air the memorable first fight between Nick Diaz and KJ Noons as part of an hour-long, multi-fight highlight package on SHO 2 beginning Friday, Sept. 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
The Diaz-Noons special, which features their original showdown along with three of Diaz's past fights and three of Noons' past fights, will also air on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 10:10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO 2 immediately following an airing of Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker. It will air again on Monday, Oct. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO2. The program will also be available On Demand beginning Sept. 24.
The first slugfest ended in bloody controversy when Noons won a disputed, first-round upset TKO over Diaz in a thrilling, give-and-take brawl, Nov. 7, 2007, on SHOWTIME. Both fighters have gone undefeated since their last meeting and bad blood between the brash fighters has only been growing.
Diaz-Noons II will be for Diaz's STRIKEFORCE World Welterweight Title in the main event of a sensational fight card at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., which will also feature Sarah Kaufman defending her STRIKEFORCE Women's Welterweight World Title against No. 1 contender Marloes Coenen.
The following Diaz and Noons fights, consisting of five knockouts and one submission, will also appear on the highlight video: Diaz vs. Thomas Denny (July 26, 2008), Diaz vs. Scott Smith (June 6, 2009), Diaz vs. Marius Zaromskis (Jan. 30, 2010), Noons vs. James Edson Berto (July 27, 2007), Noons vs. Yves Edwards (June 14, 2008) and Noons vs. Jorge Gurgel (Aug. 21, 2010).
TYRON WOODLEY-ANDRE GALVAO FIGHT TO REPLACE
ROCKHOLD-LINDLAND BOUT
ON SATURDAY, OCT. 9, IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.
Training Injury Sidles Rockhold
Nick Diaz Risks Welterweight Title Against KJ Noons; Sarah Kaufman Defends
Lightweight Belt Against Marloes Coenen Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2010) - A matchup of welterweight prospects, Tyron Woodley (8-0), of St. Louis, Mo., and Andre Galvao (5-1) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will replace the fight between Luke Rockhold and Matt "The Law" Lindland on STRIKEFORCE: Diaz vs. Noons II on Saturday, Oct. 9, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
The middleweight bout between Rockhold and Lindland was called off after Rockhold sustained a shoulder injury last Saturday while training at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose. The extent of the injury is not yet known.
"The fight between Tyron and Andre is a great matchup between two young fighters looking to take their careers to the next level," said STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker. "We wish Luke a speedy recovery and are confident he will soon enough rejoin our growing crop of top prospects."
Woodley and Galvao are two of MMA's fastest-rising 170-pounders and both possess the talent, ability and dedication to one day fight for a world title. The highly touted fighters will be making their respective televised debuts on a STRIKEFORCE championship series fight card on SHOWTIME after having appeared on STRIKEFORCE Challengers.
The unbeaten 5-foot-9, 28-year-old Woodley of St. Louis, Mo., is a two-time All-American NCAA wrestler for the University of Missouri. He fought three times on the Challengers series, winning his last on a hard-fought split decision over Nathan Coy in his first start of the year on May 21 in Portland, Ore. Woodley triumphed by submission in both his 2009 outings on STRIKEFORCE Challengers, finishing Rudy Bears with an arm-triangle choke and Zach Light with an arm-bar on Nov. 20 and Sept. 25, respectively.
Woodley, who turned pro in February 2006, is a member of American Top Team. He won his initial start for STRIKEFORCE with a first-round submission (Brabo Choke) over Sal Woods in a non-televised, undercard bout on June 6, 2009, in St. Louis.
Galvao, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, is coming off a third-round TKO (punches) over Jorge Patino in an undercard bout last Aug. 21 at STRIKEFORCE: Houston. In his fight before last, he triumphed via controversial split-decision over Luke Stewart during a STRIKEFORCE Challengers event last March 26 in Fresno, Calif.
The 5-foot-7 Galvao, who turns 28 on Sept. 29, is 2-0 in 2010. His only defeat came on a split decision to Jason High in the DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix on July 20, 2009. Before going pro in August 2008, Galvao earned countless Jiu-Jitsu titles in international competition for Brazil, including a gold medal at the World Championships in '08.
The postponement is a setback for Rockhold, an up-and-coming middleweight on a six-fight winning streak.
"There's not much I can do. Injuries are part of the game,'' Rockhold said. 'But I feel bad for Matt, the fans, STRIKEFORCE, everybody. I'd been working really hard and was really focused on this fight. Hopefully, I will be OK soon and Matt and I can get it on in the future.''
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its "Shamrock vs. Gracie" event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose's HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with "Shamrock vs. Gracie." In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose. In March 2009, STRIKEFORCE signed a multi-year agreement with SHOWTIME® to stage live events on the premium cable television network. The promotion has since also produced two live, primetime events on the CBS Television Network.
PRIOR TO LONG-AWAITED OCT. 9 REMATCH
Beginning Friday, Sept. 24 at 10 P.M.;
Also Available on Showtime On Demand
NEW YORK (Sept. 21, 2010) - In anticipation of their must-see grudge rematch on Saturday, Oct. 9, SHOWTIME® will re-air the memorable first fight between Nick Diaz and KJ Noons as part of an hour-long, multi-fight highlight package on SHO 2 beginning Friday, Sept. 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
The Diaz-Noons special, which features their original showdown along with three of Diaz's past fights and three of Noons' past fights, will also air on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 10:10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO 2 immediately following an airing of Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker. It will air again on Monday, Oct. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHO2. The program will also be available On Demand beginning Sept. 24.
The first slugfest ended in bloody controversy when Noons won a disputed, first-round upset TKO over Diaz in a thrilling, give-and-take brawl, Nov. 7, 2007, on SHOWTIME. Both fighters have gone undefeated since their last meeting and bad blood between the brash fighters has only been growing.
Diaz-Noons II will be for Diaz's STRIKEFORCE World Welterweight Title in the main event of a sensational fight card at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., which will also feature Sarah Kaufman defending her STRIKEFORCE Women's Welterweight World Title against No. 1 contender Marloes Coenen.
The following Diaz and Noons fights, consisting of five knockouts and one submission, will also appear on the highlight video: Diaz vs. Thomas Denny (July 26, 2008), Diaz vs. Scott Smith (June 6, 2009), Diaz vs. Marius Zaromskis (Jan. 30, 2010), Noons vs. James Edson Berto (July 27, 2007), Noons vs. Yves Edwards (June 14, 2008) and Noons vs. Jorge Gurgel (Aug. 21, 2010).
TYRON WOODLEY-ANDRE GALVAO FIGHT TO REPLACE
ROCKHOLD-LINDLAND BOUT
ON SATURDAY, OCT. 9, IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.
Training Injury Sidles Rockhold
Nick Diaz Risks Welterweight Title Against KJ Noons; Sarah Kaufman Defends
Lightweight Belt Against Marloes Coenen Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2010) - A matchup of welterweight prospects, Tyron Woodley (8-0), of St. Louis, Mo., and Andre Galvao (5-1) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will replace the fight between Luke Rockhold and Matt "The Law" Lindland on STRIKEFORCE: Diaz vs. Noons II on Saturday, Oct. 9, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
The middleweight bout between Rockhold and Lindland was called off after Rockhold sustained a shoulder injury last Saturday while training at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose. The extent of the injury is not yet known.
"The fight between Tyron and Andre is a great matchup between two young fighters looking to take their careers to the next level," said STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker. "We wish Luke a speedy recovery and are confident he will soon enough rejoin our growing crop of top prospects."
Woodley and Galvao are two of MMA's fastest-rising 170-pounders and both possess the talent, ability and dedication to one day fight for a world title. The highly touted fighters will be making their respective televised debuts on a STRIKEFORCE championship series fight card on SHOWTIME after having appeared on STRIKEFORCE Challengers.
The unbeaten 5-foot-9, 28-year-old Woodley of St. Louis, Mo., is a two-time All-American NCAA wrestler for the University of Missouri. He fought three times on the Challengers series, winning his last on a hard-fought split decision over Nathan Coy in his first start of the year on May 21 in Portland, Ore. Woodley triumphed by submission in both his 2009 outings on STRIKEFORCE Challengers, finishing Rudy Bears with an arm-triangle choke and Zach Light with an arm-bar on Nov. 20 and Sept. 25, respectively.
Woodley, who turned pro in February 2006, is a member of American Top Team. He won his initial start for STRIKEFORCE with a first-round submission (Brabo Choke) over Sal Woods in a non-televised, undercard bout on June 6, 2009, in St. Louis.
Galvao, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, is coming off a third-round TKO (punches) over Jorge Patino in an undercard bout last Aug. 21 at STRIKEFORCE: Houston. In his fight before last, he triumphed via controversial split-decision over Luke Stewart during a STRIKEFORCE Challengers event last March 26 in Fresno, Calif.
The 5-foot-7 Galvao, who turns 28 on Sept. 29, is 2-0 in 2010. His only defeat came on a split decision to Jason High in the DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix on July 20, 2009. Before going pro in August 2008, Galvao earned countless Jiu-Jitsu titles in international competition for Brazil, including a gold medal at the World Championships in '08.
The postponement is a setback for Rockhold, an up-and-coming middleweight on a six-fight winning streak.
"There's not much I can do. Injuries are part of the game,'' Rockhold said. 'But I feel bad for Matt, the fans, STRIKEFORCE, everybody. I'd been working really hard and was really focused on this fight. Hopefully, I will be OK soon and Matt and I can get it on in the future.''
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com
Monday, September 20, 2010
UFC 122 tickets: return to Germany on Sat. Nov, 13 and you can get your presale tickets starting Monday, Sept .20 at 10 am CEST!
UFC returns to Germany in November at the Konig Pilsener Arena, and you can get your presale tickets starting Monday morning at 10 am CEST! However, exactly who is fighting has not be finalized.
Here's how to order http://bit.ly/cMD83r (English)
http://bit.ly/bXLavB (German/Deutsch)
1) Go to www.ufcfightclub.com
2) Look for the "Ultimate UFC Fight Club Membership." Click the orange "Join Now" button.
3) Purchase the "Ultimate" Fight Club Membership ($74.99 USD + S/H). Make sure you are purchasing the "Ultimate" package, since the regular "UFC Fight Club Membership" ($34.99 USD + S/H) does not include pre-sale access.
4) Once you are signed into www.ufcfightclub.com as an Ultimate member, visit the EVENTS page by clicking on "EVENTS" in the navigation bar (www.ufcfightclub.com/events)
5) Find instructions and your unique code under the heading of the event, "UFC 122 Germany Pre-sale," right below the "upcoming events" listings.
6) Copy and paste your code on www.eventim.de/ufc-fightclub to access your pre-sale tickets!
Here's how to order http://bit.ly/cMD83r (English)
http://bit.ly/bXLavB (German/Deutsch)
UFC 122 will take place in Germany on November 13, and Ultimate-level members of UFC Fight Club can order tickets starting on September 20th at 10 am, before the general public.
Here's how to join UFC Fight Club in order to take advantage of pre-sale access!1) Go to www.ufcfightclub.com
2) Look for the "Ultimate UFC Fight Club Membership." Click the orange "Join Now" button.
3) Purchase the "Ultimate" Fight Club Membership ($74.99 USD + S/H). Make sure you are purchasing the "Ultimate" package, since the regular "UFC Fight Club Membership" ($34.99 USD + S/H) does not include pre-sale access.
4) Once you are signed into www.ufcfightclub.com as an Ultimate member, visit the EVENTS page by clicking on "EVENTS" in the navigation bar (www.ufcfightclub.com/events)
5) Find instructions and your unique code under the heading of the event, "UFC 122 Germany Pre-sale," right below the "upcoming events" listings.
6) Copy and paste your code on www.eventim.de/ufc-fightclub to access your pre-sale tickets!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Jon "Bones" Jones at UFC Gym Los Angeles (Rosemead) Grand Opening
Jon "Bones" Jones at UFC Gym Los Angeles (Rosemead) Grand Opening, Sept. 18, 2010
UFC® President Dana White, Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, Bruce Buffer
and Top Fighters BJ Penn, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Jon Fitch,
Gray Maynard, Jon Jones, WEC® Champion Dominick Cruz, plus UFC Octagon Girl™ Arianny and Best of PRIDE® Host Kenda Perez to Attend
Rosemead, CA (USA) – Continuing on its path to completely revolutionize the fitness industry, UFC® GYM™ is unveiling a second location in Rosemead, California, and is holding the official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Expo on Saturday, September 18 starting at 10:00am PT.
UFC superstars Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and BJ “The Prodigy” Penn as well as UFC President Dana White and New Evolution Ventures (NeV) founders / UFC Gym Partners Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley will make special appearances to kick-off all of the day’s exciting events and activities.
“I was blown away by the first gym in Concord, and the Rosemead UFC Gym is just as incredible,” said White. “I’m excited to get there on September 18th and open yet another UFC Gym for fitness seekers in LA.”
“This UFC Gym facility is second to none. No one out there can replicate what we do. The Rosemead location will continue to provide innovative fitness training and create an atmosphere where members will see immediate results. UFC Gym is not what you expect and more than you could imagine,” said Rowley, NeV/UFC Gym CEO/co-founder.
White, Liddell, Penn, Mastrov and Rowley will take part in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Rosemead City Officials scheduled to begin at 10:15am PT.
Attendees can look forward to an action packed day: White will deliver a public address, fighters will sign autographs inside the Octagon™, Bruce Buffer will host Q&A sessions and UFC stars BJ Penn, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Jon Fitch, Gray Maynard, Jon Jones, Dominick Cruz and Best of PRIDE host Kenda Perez will make special appearances. Additionally, fitness demos will be taking place all day long, including UFC Gym Kids MMA, Muay Thai, Zumba, Kick Ass Kickboxing and Daily Ultimate Training (DUT) while partners such as the U.S. Marines, Affliction and Powerade will be on site highlighting their brands.
To top it all off, UFC Octagon Girl™ Arianny Celeste will sign autographs and then take the stage for fan giveaways, which will include UFC Gym prize packages and UFC tickets for the upcoming mega-fight UFC 121: LESNAR vs. VELASQUEZ taking place Saturday, Oct. 23 live from the Honda Center in Anaheim.
The full schedule for the Grand Opening is available below. For more information on UFC Gyms, please visit UFCgyms.com.
GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE
(Times Subject to Change)
10:00AM GRAND OPENING EXPO Officially Begins
10:15-10:30AM OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING featuring Dana White, Chuck Liddell, BJ Penn,
Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Rosemead City Officials
11:30AM White Address from Inside the UFC Gym Octagon
12:00Noon Chael Sonnen, Gray Maynard and Arianny Autograph Session
12:30PM White and Liddell Kick Off Question and Answer Session Hosted by Bruce Buffer
1:00 – 1:30PM Chael Sonnen and Gray Maynard Q&A
1:00 – 2:00PM Vitor Belfort and Kenda Perez Autograph Session
1:30 – 2:00PM Jon Jones & Jon Fitch Q&A
2:00 – 3:00PM Jon Jones & Jon Fitch Autograph Session
2:00 – 2:30PM Vitor Belfort & Kenda Perez Q&A
2:30 – 3:00PM BJ Penn & Dominick Cruz Q&A
3:00 – 3:30PM Prize Giveaways with Arianny and Bruce Buffer
3:00 – 4:00PM BJ Penn & Dominick Cruz Autograph Session
5:00 – 10:00PM Music – Food & Fun!
UFC® President Dana White, Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, Bruce Buffer
and Top Fighters BJ Penn, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Jon Fitch,
Gray Maynard, Jon Jones, WEC® Champion Dominick Cruz, plus UFC Octagon Girl™ Arianny and Best of PRIDE® Host Kenda Perez to Attend
Rosemead, CA (USA) – Continuing on its path to completely revolutionize the fitness industry, UFC® GYM™ is unveiling a second location in Rosemead, California, and is holding the official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Expo on Saturday, September 18 starting at 10:00am PT.
UFC superstars Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and BJ “The Prodigy” Penn as well as UFC President Dana White and New Evolution Ventures (NeV) founders / UFC Gym Partners Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley will make special appearances to kick-off all of the day’s exciting events and activities.
“I was blown away by the first gym in Concord, and the Rosemead UFC Gym is just as incredible,” said White. “I’m excited to get there on September 18th and open yet another UFC Gym for fitness seekers in LA.”
“This UFC Gym facility is second to none. No one out there can replicate what we do. The Rosemead location will continue to provide innovative fitness training and create an atmosphere where members will see immediate results. UFC Gym is not what you expect and more than you could imagine,” said Rowley, NeV/UFC Gym CEO/co-founder.
White, Liddell, Penn, Mastrov and Rowley will take part in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Rosemead City Officials scheduled to begin at 10:15am PT.
Attendees can look forward to an action packed day: White will deliver a public address, fighters will sign autographs inside the Octagon™, Bruce Buffer will host Q&A sessions and UFC stars BJ Penn, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Jon Fitch, Gray Maynard, Jon Jones, Dominick Cruz and Best of PRIDE host Kenda Perez will make special appearances. Additionally, fitness demos will be taking place all day long, including UFC Gym Kids MMA, Muay Thai, Zumba, Kick Ass Kickboxing and Daily Ultimate Training (DUT) while partners such as the U.S. Marines, Affliction and Powerade will be on site highlighting their brands.
To top it all off, UFC Octagon Girl™ Arianny Celeste will sign autographs and then take the stage for fan giveaways, which will include UFC Gym prize packages and UFC tickets for the upcoming mega-fight UFC 121: LESNAR vs. VELASQUEZ taking place Saturday, Oct. 23 live from the Honda Center in Anaheim.
The full schedule for the Grand Opening is available below. For more information on UFC Gyms, please visit UFCgyms.com.
GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE
(Times Subject to Change)
10:00AM GRAND OPENING EXPO Officially Begins
10:15-10:30AM OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING featuring Dana White, Chuck Liddell, BJ Penn,
Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Rosemead City Officials
11:30AM White Address from Inside the UFC Gym Octagon
12:00Noon Chael Sonnen, Gray Maynard and Arianny Autograph Session
12:30PM White and Liddell Kick Off Question and Answer Session Hosted by Bruce Buffer
1:00 – 1:30PM Chael Sonnen and Gray Maynard Q&A
1:00 – 2:00PM Vitor Belfort and Kenda Perez Autograph Session
1:30 – 2:00PM Jon Jones & Jon Fitch Q&A
2:00 – 3:00PM Jon Jones & Jon Fitch Autograph Session
2:00 – 2:30PM Vitor Belfort & Kenda Perez Q&A
2:30 – 3:00PM BJ Penn & Dominick Cruz Q&A
3:00 – 3:30PM Prize Giveaways with Arianny and Bruce Buffer
3:00 – 4:00PM BJ Penn & Dominick Cruz Autograph Session
5:00 – 10:00PM Music – Food & Fun!
For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit UFC.com. All bouts live and subject to change.
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Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over twelve UFC live Pay-Per-View events annually and 30 live arena events around the world. UFC programming is distributed in the United States on Viacom, Inc.’s Spike TV and on Comcast, Inc.’s Versus network. UFC content is distributed commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in over 147 countries and territories, reaching 430 million homes worldwide, in 19 different languages. Ancillary businesses now include UFC.com with over 5 million unique visitors per month, the best-selling UFC “Undisputed” videogame franchise distributed by THQ, UFC Gym™, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo™ festivals, branded apparel, trading cards, articulated action figures and other media including best-selling DVDs and a U.S. bimonthly magazine.
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Fighters Only 2010 Awards (Consider us for Best MMA Clothing Brand in 2011) Voting will end soon!
Forget Chael Sonnen! This is the Year of the Shogun!
The "Charles "Mask" Lewis" Fighter of the Year Award Skill, athleticism, heart, ingenuity aren’t the only qualities we’re looking from your nominations for Fighter of the Year. Who do you think has embodied the spirit of Mixed Martial Arts, showing true character in the face of adversity, over the last twelve months? We’re looking for a true paragon of combat sports – not necessarily the fighter who went undefeated throughout the year, but he who’s put it all on the line, every bout. This is the big one – make sure your vote counts.
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Outstanding Contribution to MMA MMA’s made a transformation from underground craze to major international sport. There are people who’ve dedicated their lives to this journey. Directly or indirectly so many men and women have worked to improve conditions for MMA athletes and fans today. And with the Outstanding Contribution to MMA Award, their efforts are commended. This is the only award not to be voted for by the public. A panel of experts put together by Fighters Only will decide who wins this prestigious trophy. | ||||||||
Fight of the Year MMA is built on the performance of two fighters locked in conflict, both determined to emerge the victor. It’s the oldest contest known to man. But the gladiatorial skills of MMA fighters are constantly improving, to the delight of high-spirited audiences and students of the game alike. Every year we enjoy a heritage of great fights even more inspiring than the one before. Reward the two combatants who’ve risen to this legacy by nominating them in the Fight of the Year category.
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KO of the Year Savage or skilful. Last-gasp – or meticulously prepared. Whether it’s delivered by flying knee or short hook the knockout is the zenith of our sport. Doctors still can’t agree on how a KO works. But we all confer they look awe-inspiring. Nominate your favourite knockout from the last twelve months to secure it in the sport’s history books.
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Submission of the Year Ying to the knockout’s yang, submissions put the ‘art’ into mixed martial arts. From staple holds like the rear-naked choke or guillotine, through exotic moves such as the gogoplata and Peruvian necktie, to the ‘chain submissions’ wreaked by jiu-jitsu’s aficionados, the ‘sub’ continues to develop with new and more innovative set-ups emerging year-on-year. Nominate your favourite submission and acclaim the grappling genius of today’s fighters.
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Best Promotion Which fight organisation has consistently delivered throughout the year? We’re not just looking for quality of fighters, well matched cards, high quality production values and available programming. The Best Promotion must be a champion brand that’s always innovating and driving the sport forward into an internationally-recognised athletic pursuit. Nominate today.
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Leading Man of the Year Taking its name from a regular feature interview in Fighters Only magazine, this award recognises industry professionals rather than the fighters themselves. Breaking down barriers with the mainstream press or the established sporting world, building MMA within popular culture, or working with State Athletic Commissions to ensure the safety of participants, this award goes to the figure that you think has made the largest positive impact on mixed martial arts. Promoters, presenters, referees, designers and manufacturers are examples of the MMA family members appreciated by the Leading Man trophy.
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International Fighter of the Year The majority of today’s dominant MMA athletes were forged in the North and South American continents. But, to quote Dana White, ours is a “truly global sport”. And we believe that the efforts of fighters from Asia, Europe, Australasia and Africa should be encouraged. Nominations can be for any fighter with a clearly appropriate background regardless of where they train, or where they’ve fought throughout the year. Eligibility and Criteria
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Breakthrough Fighter of the Year Some fresh fighters may lack finesse but make up for it with their hunger to impress and succeed. Others display an artistry which prompts discussion of a new revolutionary force within the sport. This award acknowledges the champions of the future. The Breakthrough Fighter of the Year is a trophy for the up-and-coming athlete who you believe has made the greatest impact on the sport in the last twelve months. Eligibility and Criteria
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Female Fighter of the Year The formidable fighting women beloved of movie producers are now a reality. Female MMA is no longer a niche within a niche. It’s now more accessible than ever before and the standard has never been higher with legitimate stars coming up the rankings. Technique, vigour and strength of character are hardly exclusive to men. Nominate your favourite female fighter and give them the recognition that they deserve.
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Coach of the Year No sport relies purely on the raw potential of its athletes. Behind every competing fighter is an individual whose vocation is to ensure that their warrior is as prepared as possible to win the bout. There’s already a culture of deserved respect around these redoubtable gurus of our sport. But Coach of the Year goes to the mentor that you think has most sincerely fulfilled their responsibilities to the fighters under their charge.
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Gym of the Year Like UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture’s single tattoo alludes to, ‘as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another’. The ideal gym will challenge, support and develop fighters. It’s not just about the head coach, but atmosphere, facilities, and spirit. Whatever its methods, character, or success rate nominate the gym that you think has done the best job with their fighters this year. Eligibility and Criteria
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Ring Girl of the Year MMA boasts female fighters, referees, and doctors. But it’s still impossible to forget our ring girls, adding a necessary dose of glamour to every event. This award goes to the Ring Girl whose sterling and indefatigable work you’ve enjoyed most in the last twelve months.
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Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand An entire industry has sprung up around MMA’s sporting revolution. Passionate enthusiasts and shrewd entrepreneurs alike have harnessed their enthusiasm for MMA and created hugely successful businesses with products beloved of fans. Nowhere is this pioneering spirit more recognisable than in the MMA clothing market. This year there’s more variety to choose from than ever, with the sector rapidly expanding and producing designs to every fan’s taste. Like surfing or skateboarding before it, MMA is more than simply physical activity, it’s a lifestyle. Vote for the clothing brand that not only represents the sport best, it helps expand and evolve it too.
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Referee of the Year (New Category) MMA’s officials are in a unique, and not always enviable, position in sports. Coping with new and evolving rules, on-the-spot interpretations, and, most vitally of all, the safety of the fighters in their care, are just some of the intense demands made of our referees. Show the men and women in black some much-deserved respect and recognition by giving your voice to our new Referee of the Year trophy. Eligibility and Criteria
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Most Memorable Ring Entrance (New Category) Showmanship is a part of any spectator sport. And nowhere is it more visible than in a fighter’s entrance to the gladiatorial arena – every walk-in is a drama dripping with anticipation. From intensity to joie de vivre, the sublime to the ridiculous, award the fighter you think makes the greatest initial impression with our suitably sparkling new Entrance of the Year award. Eligibility and Criteria
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Best Technical Equipment Brand (New Category) This award recognises one of the fastest-growing sectors within MMA – the very tools we need to train and fight. Whether producing gloves, pads, mats or gumshields, the technical sporting sector isn’t just intrinsic to MMA - it reflects its rapid evolution into a respected and revered athletic discipline. From innovation to reliability, comfort to style, we place enormous demands on our equipment. Give something back by nominating your hero brand today.
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Best Technical Clothing Brand (New Category) Like Equipment, technical clothing is vital and important to any fighter. Style, comfort and protection are only a few reasons as to why people choose the products they do. Shorts, Rash Guards, Vests and Gi’s are essential for the protection and modesty of today’s athletes. Please vote for the branLike Equipment, technical clothing is vital and important to any fighter. Style, comfort and protection are only a few reasons as to why people choose the products they do. Shorts, Rash Guards, Vests and Gi’s are essential for the protection and modesty of today’s athletes. Please vote for the brand whose range of products this year have pleased you the most.
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Media Source of The Year This great sport of ours is blessed with a plethora of media sources. Websites and magazines once viewed as little more than committed have grown into robust examples of journalism. Meanwhile, the established media is making its first forays into mixed martial arts, sometimes with considerable success. This award is open to websites, TV shows, magazines and newspapers and should reflect accuracy, timeliness and insight. Eligibility and Criteria
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MMA Journalist of the Year MMA has made the mainstream transition from 'feature story' to 'sports coverage'. Whilst the amount of MMA journalism has never been so great the quality continues to rise too. Whether it's the exclusives they provide, the technical insight they give, the wry observations they make, or anything else that keeps you reading, watching, logging on or listening time and again, nominate your must-read journalist in this category.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Gilbert Melendez, Strikeforce Lightweight Champ on MMA Live on ESPN2
* * * * TUNE IN ALERT * * * *
STRIKEFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP GILBERT MELENDEZ
TO APPEAR ON MMA LIVE ON ESPN2
TOMORROW/THURSDAY
WHO: STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez
WHERE: ESPN2
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 16 at 1 a.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT
WHAT: Interview on MMA LIVE tomorrow/Thursday on ESPN2
Melendez will appear as a guest panelist on the full episode of MMA LIVE on ESPN2
tomorrow/Thursday at 1 a.m. ET/10 p.m. PT.
Melendez (18-2), of San Francisco, successfully defended his 155-pound STRIKEFORCE title with a dominating unanimous decision over DREAM champion Shinya Aoki on April 17 on the CBS Television Network.
Melendez, a 28-year-old Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stylist, reclaimed the belt from the man who took it from him – Josh “The Punk” Thomson – with a five-round unanimous decision in one of the most ferocious battles of all time in the cage at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. on Dec. 19, 2009. The stunning victory came just four months after Melendez avenged the only other defeat of his career by stopping Japanese wrestling ace Mitsuhiro “The Endless Fighter” Ishida with an onslaught of punches in the third round (3:56) of a rematch on Aug. 15, 2009.
STRIKEFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP GILBERT MELENDEZ
TO APPEAR ON MMA LIVE ON ESPN2
TOMORROW/THURSDAY
WHO: STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez
WHERE: ESPN2
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 16 at 1 a.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT
WHAT: Interview on MMA LIVE tomorrow/Thursday on ESPN2
HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 17: Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion Gilbert 'El Nino' Melendez (L) and Dream 155-Pound Champion Shinya 'Tobikan Judan' Aoki (R) attend the CBS' Strikeforce MMA Fighters Open Media Workout on March 17, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) |
Melendez will appear as a guest panelist on the full episode of MMA LIVE on ESPN2
tomorrow/Thursday at 1 a.m. ET/10 p.m. PT.
Melendez (18-2), of San Francisco, successfully defended his 155-pound STRIKEFORCE title with a dominating unanimous decision over DREAM champion Shinya Aoki on April 17 on the CBS Television Network.
Melendez, a 28-year-old Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stylist, reclaimed the belt from the man who took it from him – Josh “The Punk” Thomson – with a five-round unanimous decision in one of the most ferocious battles of all time in the cage at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. on Dec. 19, 2009. The stunning victory came just four months after Melendez avenged the only other defeat of his career by stopping Japanese wrestling ace Mitsuhiro “The Endless Fighter” Ishida with an onslaught of punches in the third round (3:56) of a rematch on Aug. 15, 2009.
Paul "Semtex" Daley Signs with Strikeforce; Whom Should He Train with to Improve his Grappling Skills?
PAUL "SEMTEX'' DALEY 25-9-2 SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE!
It is great to see a fighter be able to continue to fight even after making a mistake by hitting an opponent after the match. However, who doesn't want to hit trash talking Josh "Kos" Koscheck? Just about everybody for his failure to win the Academy Award by faking an alleged knee strike to the eye by Daley. Add in his recent accusations that George St. Pierre was "fake" and not a "squeaky clean Superman" and there will be a line waiting to hit him.
Daley won a controversial win against Jorge Masvidal at Shark Fights 13 and responded to the crowd's displeasure thank you for paying my wages. Daley has impressive striking skills but his take-down defense and ground skills are still lacking to be a belt-holder. Whom Should He Train with to Improve his Grappling Skills? Did you think his match at Shark Fights 13 in Texas showed enough improvement when he did not make weight? Shark Fights 13 was on September 11, 2010 at the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas and the commentators were legendary Dutch MMA fighter Bas Rutten and American legendary MMA fighter and wrestler Don Frye.
MONTREAL- MAY 8: Josh Koscheck (top) stands on Paul Daley in their welter weight bout at UFC 113 at Bell Centre on May 8, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK (Sept. 15, 2010) - Top-10 world-ranked welterweight, Paul Daley, has signed a multi-fight deal with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE.
The 5-foot-9, 27-year-old native of London who fights out of Nottingham, England, has won two straight and six of his last seven. Overall, the cocky, brash seven-year pro is 25-9-2.
Nicknamed "Semtex" after an explosive that British armed forces use to demolish large structures, Daley is coming off a unanimous three-round decision over recent STRIKEFORCE signee, Jorge Masvidal, last Saturday, Sept. 11. It was the first time since July 1, 2006, that Daley had won a fight on points.
Daley is a freelance mixed martial artist whose style is an aggressive mix of striking, striking and more striking.
"I am a striker - there is no secret about that,'' the exciting British bomber said. "I like to knock people out aggressively and quickly. That's my game and no opponent's going to change that. Almost all my fights are exciting and memorable with non-stop action.''
Daley specializes in Muay Thai (Dutch style). He utilizes lead leg kicks often and possesses devastating knees and quick, heavy hands.
"I'm looking forward to fighting for STRIKEFORCE and would really love to fight (current STRIKEFORCE welterweight champion) Nick Diaz,'' Daley said. "He's a big name and a great fighter. Diaz would bring out the best in me and would be a great test.''
Daley, who has compiled a highlight reel of impressive knockout victories, has competed against some of the best since turning professional in June 2003. Three of his most significant victories came against Masvidal, a 2:24, first-round KO (punches) over Dustin Hazelett on Jan. 2, 2010, and a 2:31, first-round TKO (punches) over Martin Kampmann on Sept. 19, 2009.
A former Cage Rage champion, Daley appeared on a STRIKEFORCE co-promoted card on June 22, 2007. On the undercard of Frank Shamrock vs. Phil Baroni in San Jose, Calif., he registered a second-round TKO (punches) over Duane "Bang''Ludwig.
Daley was introduced to martial arts when he began taking karate at the age of 7. Besides England, he also trains in Holland. For a time several years ago, Daley was involved in a project with Mothers Against Guns in London.
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com <http://www.strikeforce.com/> ) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its "Shamrock vs. Gracie" event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose's HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with "Shamrock vs. Gracie." In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose. In March 2009, STRIKEFORCE signed a multi-year agreement with SHOWTIME® to stage live events on the premium cable television network. The promotion has since also produced two live, primetime events on the CBS Television Network.
It is great to see a fighter be able to continue to fight even after making a mistake by hitting an opponent after the match. However, who doesn't want to hit trash talking Josh "Kos" Koscheck? Just about everybody for his failure to win the Academy Award by faking an alleged knee strike to the eye by Daley. Add in his recent accusations that George St. Pierre was "fake" and not a "squeaky clean Superman" and there will be a line waiting to hit him.
Daley won a controversial win against Jorge Masvidal at Shark Fights 13 and responded to the crowd's displeasure thank you for paying my wages. Daley has impressive striking skills but his take-down defense and ground skills are still lacking to be a belt-holder. Whom Should He Train with to Improve his Grappling Skills? Did you think his match at Shark Fights 13 in Texas showed enough improvement when he did not make weight? Shark Fights 13 was on September 11, 2010 at the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas and the commentators were legendary Dutch MMA fighter Bas Rutten and American legendary MMA fighter and wrestler Don Frye.
MONTREAL- MAY 8: Josh Koscheck (top) stands on Paul Daley in their welter weight bout at UFC 113 at Bell Centre on May 8, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
Paul Daley being restrained by the UFC referee after an illegal punch that landed on Koscheck's head immediately after the fight was over. Daley lost this match and threw it while Koscheck was walking away. This resulted in Zuffa's release of Daley from their competition. Daley's defense was that Koscheck's trash talking in this submission angered him. The real submission win may go to this UFC ref. |
NEW YORK (Sept. 15, 2010) - Top-10 world-ranked welterweight, Paul Daley, has signed a multi-fight deal with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE.
The 5-foot-9, 27-year-old native of London who fights out of Nottingham, England, has won two straight and six of his last seven. Overall, the cocky, brash seven-year pro is 25-9-2.
Nicknamed "Semtex" after an explosive that British armed forces use to demolish large structures, Daley is coming off a unanimous three-round decision over recent STRIKEFORCE signee, Jorge Masvidal, last Saturday, Sept. 11. It was the first time since July 1, 2006, that Daley had won a fight on points.
Daley is a freelance mixed martial artist whose style is an aggressive mix of striking, striking and more striking.
"I am a striker - there is no secret about that,'' the exciting British bomber said. "I like to knock people out aggressively and quickly. That's my game and no opponent's going to change that. Almost all my fights are exciting and memorable with non-stop action.''
Daley specializes in Muay Thai (Dutch style). He utilizes lead leg kicks often and possesses devastating knees and quick, heavy hands.
"I'm looking forward to fighting for STRIKEFORCE and would really love to fight (current STRIKEFORCE welterweight champion) Nick Diaz,'' Daley said. "He's a big name and a great fighter. Diaz would bring out the best in me and would be a great test.''
Daley, who has compiled a highlight reel of impressive knockout victories, has competed against some of the best since turning professional in June 2003. Three of his most significant victories came against Masvidal, a 2:24, first-round KO (punches) over Dustin Hazelett on Jan. 2, 2010, and a 2:31, first-round TKO (punches) over Martin Kampmann on Sept. 19, 2009.
A former Cage Rage champion, Daley appeared on a STRIKEFORCE co-promoted card on June 22, 2007. On the undercard of Frank Shamrock vs. Phil Baroni in San Jose, Calif., he registered a second-round TKO (punches) over Duane "Bang''Ludwig.
Daley was introduced to martial arts when he began taking karate at the age of 7. Besides England, he also trains in Holland. For a time several years ago, Daley was involved in a project with Mothers Against Guns in London.
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com <http://www.strikeforce.com/> ) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its "Shamrock vs. Gracie" event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose's HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE, sanctioned by ISKA, has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts (MMA) series with "Shamrock vs. Gracie." In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose. In March 2009, STRIKEFORCE signed a multi-year agreement with SHOWTIME® to stage live events on the premium cable television network. The promotion has since also produced two live, primetime events on the CBS Television Network.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
UFC Fight Night 22: Marquardt vs Palhares in Austin,TX. Fighters should have their manager object and keep fighting!
The last two wins by Rouismar "the Tree Stump" Palhares (MMA record 20-2), have been by heel hock submission. So he tried it again. There was some improper leg greasing allegations made by Rouismar in his fight against Nate "the Great" Marquardt. Nate slipped out of Palhares' heel hook submission attemp instanteously. Then Palhares pointed to the ref while complaining during the fight. Marquardt rushed in for the ground 'n pound win by ref stoppage after a flury of punches without Palhares defending himself. The fight was over in round 1 at approx. 1:35.
UFC officials checked out Nate after the fight and they did not find anything improper. Nate replied that he was merely sweaty from warming up before the fight. Thus, fighters should have your cornermen and manager object and fighters should not stop fighting to talk to the referree.
UFC officials checked out Nate after the fight and they did not find anything improper. Nate replied that he was merely sweaty from warming up before the fight. Thus, fighters should have your cornermen and manager object and fighters should not stop fighting to talk to the referree.
The famous Palhares heel hook from past fights that Nate slipped out of immediately. We advise fighters to hire us so we can object LOUDLY for you and you can continue to fight without getting ground and pounded while you object. |
Should Georges St. Pierre (GSP) say Josh Koscheck "I Am Not Impressed With Your Performance?"
According to Josh Koscheck's sparring partner at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), Daniel Cormier, Josh is a guy who likes to joke around. He told us a joke Josh played on a wrestler by putting dog poop in his wrestling shoes. Josh did buy him another pair of shoes and the wrestler was not fighting when he did this prank.
Listen to GSP and Josh "Kos" Koscheck's Fighting Words as they face off as MMA coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter" then fight in a rematch on the UFC on December 11, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec. "Kos" claims he is portrayed as the villian and GSP is not the "squeaky clean" "superman" as he portrays himself. Koscheck even ironically called GSP fake. GSP counters that Kosscheck has already lied about three things. However, GSP forgot to mention Koscheck's fake acting of a knee to his face by Paul Daley (see below). That fake acting should have had him fined. We all do not want MMA to experience the acting that occurs in the World Cup FIFA matches.
"Kos" tells GSP to stop wasting his time and money by training with legendary boxing coach Freddy Roach because he will not stand-up with "Kos" once he gets tagged.
We are really surprised Koscheck didn't bring up his allegations that GSP is on steroids and cheats with petroleum products like Vaseline. Check out the video at the bottom of wrestlers fighting in Turkey while drenched in olive oil. We think Koscheck will do better than in his first match against GSP especially since he trains with Cain Velasquez but will still lose. It gets ugly with wrestlers wearing leather pants and putting their hands down their opponent's pants to avoid the oil...we guess? We are sure glad we have our MMA rules and not the wrestling rules in Turkey. We also posted a video of GSP swearing in private in Quebecois French only after be insulted after his fight with BJ Penn.
GSP's statement to Matt Hughes that "I am not impressed with your performance" has become a famous and funny comment amongst MMA fans.
Georges St. Pierre
Nick Name Rush
Record 20 - 2 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
Wins 8 (T)KOs ( 40 %)
5 Submissions ( 25 %)
7 Decisions ( 35 %)
Losses 1 (T)KOs ( 50 %)
1 Submissions ( 50 %)
Association Jackson's Submission Fighting
Height 5'10" (178cm)
Weight 170lbs (78kg)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Birth Date 1981-05-19
City St. Isidore, Quebec
Country Canada
Josh Koscheck
Nick Name Kos
Record 15 - 4 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
Wins 4 (T)KOs ( 26.67 %)
5 Submissions ( 33.33 %)
6 Decisions ( 40 %)
Losses 1 (T)KOs ( 25 %)
1 Submissions ( 25 %)
2 Decisions ( 50 %)
Association American Kickboxing Academy
Height 5'10" (178cm)
Weight 170lbs (78kg)
Birth Date 1977-11-30
City Buffalo, New York
Country United States
Listen to GSP and Josh "Kos" Koscheck's Fighting Words as they face off as MMA coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter" then fight in a rematch on the UFC on December 11, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec. "Kos" claims he is portrayed as the villian and GSP is not the "squeaky clean" "superman" as he portrays himself. Koscheck even ironically called GSP fake. GSP counters that Kosscheck has already lied about three things. However, GSP forgot to mention Koscheck's fake acting of a knee to his face by Paul Daley (see below). That fake acting should have had him fined. We all do not want MMA to experience the acting that occurs in the World Cup FIFA matches.
"Kos" tells GSP to stop wasting his time and money by training with legendary boxing coach Freddy Roach because he will not stand-up with "Kos" once he gets tagged.
We are really surprised Koscheck didn't bring up his allegations that GSP is on steroids and cheats with petroleum products like Vaseline. Check out the video at the bottom of wrestlers fighting in Turkey while drenched in olive oil. We think Koscheck will do better than in his first match against GSP especially since he trains with Cain Velasquez but will still lose. It gets ugly with wrestlers wearing leather pants and putting their hands down their opponent's pants to avoid the oil...we guess? We are sure glad we have our MMA rules and not the wrestling rules in Turkey. We also posted a video of GSP swearing in private in Quebecois French only after be insulted after his fight with BJ Penn.
GSP's statement to Matt Hughes that "I am not impressed with your performance" has become a famous and funny comment amongst MMA fans.
Georges St. Pierre (GSP) beat Josh "Kos" Koscheck by Unanimous Decision at UFC 74- Respect on Aug. 25, 2007 in a three round fight. GSP thinking "I am not impressed with your striking Josh!" |
Georges St. Pierre thinking "Koscheck I am not impressed with your grappling" when he won by Unanimous Decision at UFC 74- Respect on Aug. 25, 2007 in a three round fight. |
UFC 111 Georges St. Pierre vs. Dan Hardy on March 27. GSP's last fight before facing Koscheck with GSP apologizing he made a mistake in his technique when he was unable to submit Dan Hardy. |
Georges St. Pierre
Nick Name Rush
Record 20 - 2 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
Wins 8 (T)KOs ( 40 %)
5 Submissions ( 25 %)
7 Decisions ( 35 %)
Losses 1 (T)KOs ( 50 %)
1 Submissions ( 50 %)
Association Jackson's Submission Fighting
Height 5'10" (178cm)
Weight 170lbs (78kg)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Birth Date 1981-05-19
City St. Isidore, Quebec
Country Canada
Josh Koscheck beat Paul Daley in his last fight before his rematch with GSP. Daley who was released from the UFC for hitting Koscheck after losing the fight claimed "Kos" was talking trash when he was in this hold and apologized for losing his temper. Unsportsman like yes, but we think the UFC was too harsh in banning him. A large fine to be donated to charity and community service would have been a better punishment |
Josh Koscheck
Nick Name Kos
Record 15 - 4 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
Wins 4 (T)KOs ( 26.67 %)
5 Submissions ( 33.33 %)
6 Decisions ( 40 %)
Losses 1 (T)KOs ( 25 %)
1 Submissions ( 25 %)
2 Decisions ( 50 %)
Association American Kickboxing Academy
Height 5'10" (178cm)
Weight 170lbs (78kg)
Birth Date 1977-11-30
City Buffalo, New York
Country United States
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