UFC Former Heavyweight Champ, Shane Carwin announced today he has added a new coach: Amal Easton was the 7th person to receive his black belt directly from Master Renzo Gracie.
Amal Easton began his martial arts journey over thirty years ago with the study of Muay Thai under the tutelage of Ajarn Chai Sirasuti and Kru Doug Pandorf.
He has studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu extensively since 1992. After earning his Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine Amal moved to Rio De Janeiro in 1995. One of few Americans living in Rio de Janeiro, Amal trained and competed out of the Gracie Barra Academy for three and a half years.
Amal was only the seventh person to receive their black belt from legendary competitor and instructor, Renzo Gracie. Renzo and Carlos Gracie Jr. have endorsed Amal’s ability and authorized him to teach the art. Amal was the first American Black Belt National Champion in 2002, is a multiple Pan American and Worlds Masters champion, and one of the original American pioneers of the art.
Mitsuyo Maeda, who left Japan to travel to Brazil and became the original teacher of the Gracie family
Renzo is tough. We heard him say he wanted his arm broken by Kazushi Sakuraba rather than give up to remind him of his mistake.
Helio Gracie, one of the Guardfathers of Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu
Marcelo "La Pela" Mafra won the Main Event at the Heat Wave Tournament in Ontario, CA. Mafra trains at Cobra Kai http://CKJJ.COM. Subscribe to our Channel YouTube.com/MMAMaxim to get updates on these fights and many other areas in MMA in HD video.
Dana White sets up a fan phone number to talk with fans before UFC 118 in Boston, MA. Dana was happy to have the UFC in Boston where he had grown up. Dana White makes excellent use of social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter and had earlier inadvertently sent his telephone number over Twitter. Thus, this idea was born. The fan number for this event was (702) 417-6255.
UFC Fan Expo Pictures in Boston, MA. Thanks to Ross Gabrieli for being a true MMA fan and providing these pictures.
UFC 10 Heavy Weight Champsionship Belt at the UFC Fan Expo in Boston, MA, Aug. 28, 2010. We will never see James Toney wear this.
UFC 11 Heavy Weight Champsionship Belt at the UFC Fan Expo in Boston, MA, Aug. 28, 2010.
UFC Champsionship Belt at the UFC Fan Expo in Boston, MA, Aug. 28, 2010.
Shogun Rua with fan Ross Gabrieli at UFC Fan Expo Boston, MA Aug 28, 2010
The punch that awarded Mauricio"Shogun" Rua the UFC Light-Heavy Weight Championship Belt from Lyoto "the Dragon" Machida at UFC 113.
Shogun's Record after he won the rematch with Macida: 19-4-0
At least Lyoto "the Dragon" Machida was able to slap Brian "Goze" Garcia for wearing a Dutch Jersey instead of a Brazilian one during the World Cup in 2010
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Pride Fighting Championship Belt from 2000 at the UFC Fan Expo in Boston, MA on August 28, 2010
Shogun Rua with his belt at UFC Fan Expo in Boston, August 28, 2010.
James Toney states at the UFC 118 Press Conference: "I'm the heavy weight champion of the world. I'm the best fighter on the planet period. I'll show you on Saturday night....I'm the ONLY REAL GUY in BOXING." Toney should get credit as Dana White stated as the "only [recent] boxer that has ever stepped up and signed the contract in the UFC....I have accomplished a lot of things in life that I am proud of.... I would never do anything to embarrass myself and my family. I know a lot more than you think I know." To which Dana White replied "you had better!" There was one boxer in the early days of the UFC wearing boxing gloves which was beaten quickly by being taken down and submitted.
James "Lights Out" Toney weighed in at 237 lbs/107.72 kgs and looked less fit than this UFC promo picture. You be the judge if MMA has fallen victim to computer manipulation of pictures like a women's fashion magazine. Toney had the smallest underwear on to make weight.
http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-118-Weigh-In-Results
"Man Boobs cause you to Lose! (MMA MAXIM service mark)
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National Geographic's “Fight Science” Show evaluated the striking force of many martial arts for a knockout. The boxer in their test had 12 oz or heavier gloves and achieved 993 lbs of impact which is the equivalent of a "sledge hammer to the face!" Toney will have to impose his ability to strike without being taken down or subdued to use his power with kinetic linking to have a chance at a knockout.
Couture responded, "I don't do any talking. It all happens in the cage" after being asked what he has to say to Toney's trash talking. It is amazing that Toney has more knock outs in boxing than Randy Couture has fights in mixed martial arts (MMA). However, this is MMA and Dana defended Toney as merely "dabbling in MMA" and that he better be prepared and get in shape. Do you think merely dabbling in boxing would be enough in a boxing match? Of course not!
Bleed in training, don't bleed in combat
Bleed in training so you don't bleed in war" is a famous military maxim that applies to all fights that even included with our gladiator design.
UFC 118, Randy Couture begins his ground and pound of James Toney after a quick wrestling take-down. Toney does not even get to throw one punch.
UFC 118, Randy Couture easily takes down James Toney without Toney throwing one punch
UFC 118, Randy Couture begins his ground and pound of James Toney
Toney's ground defense consisted of one move which you learn on day 1 of MMA training; to control your opponent's head. Toney did not even try to use his legs to prevent Couture's mount.
Toney's crappy performance and obvious lack of MMA training was so ugly and such a scam on the fans that we need some beauty to make the sport not so ugly. UFC Ring Girls Arianny Celeste & Chandella Powell.
James Toney was completely ill prepared to deal with Couture's superior MMA; Toney you should have trained harder in MMA instead of talking so much crap.
Toney taps due to an effective choke at UFC 118! It was like watching an ass get choked by an anaconda. The power of the anaconda should never be under estimated.
People discuss how Toney's inflated salary was worth it because he attracted boxing fans. We thought this was a contest of merit in fighting not a sales position. Did Zuffa ever consider if people are merely watching to see Toney then they will be fickle fans when the sports is inherently interesting to real fans.
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Chuck Liddell's UFC contract is not being renewed but freak shows like James Toney were signed to attract boxing fans. MMA is inherently interesting so there is no need to pander to WWE and boxing fans.
BJ Penn vs. Frankie Edgar; the Rematch for Respect!
UFC 118 in Boston, MA on Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 rematch between BJ Penn vs. Frankie Edgar
BJ Penn admits he had not always fought as well as he could have and feels like he will fight as a "9" out of 10 on Saturday night against Franky Edgar. Frankie Edgar calls himself the Rodney Dangerfield of MAMA because he "gets no respect" for his win against Penn during this last fight for the title.
Edgar will finally get more respect with his second win over Penn.
UFC 118 in Boston, MA on Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 Frankie Edgar used his Muay Thai kicks to powerfully strike Penn's right leg causing Penn to fall down.
UFC 118 in Boston, MA on Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 Frankie Edgar used his Muay Thai kicks to powerfully strike Penn's right leg causing Penn to fall down.
UFC 118 in Boston, MA on Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 Frankie Edgar used his wrestling to slam Penn on his back.
UFC 118 in Boston, MA on Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 Frankie Edgar used his wrestling to slam Penn on his back.
UFC 118 in Boston, MA on Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 Frankie Edgar used his wrestling to slam Penn on his back.
Do you agree with Renzo Gracie's quote "A boxer is like the best predator on land,(the lion). But throw the lion in the shark tank and he becomes just another meal." We think it depends on who imposes their fight strategy on their opponent. We like Muay Thai boxing because we feel knees and elbows are amazing weapons that are like hammers with knive.
We wish we could test the punching power per square centimeter of Randy "the Natural" Couture and his past opponents vs James "Lights Out" Toney with the 4oz MMA gloves to reveal more.
