MMA Trainer Shawn Tompkins Died. Our Sincere Condolences and Gratitude To Shawn For Improving Our MMA Training

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Challenge UFC Fighter Mark Hominick At The Ultimate Golf Tournament on Aug. 14

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UFC Veteran Phil Baroni Signed By Titan Fighting Championship

Titan Fighting Championship Signs UFC Veteran Phil Baroni

By: Press Release | Posted: January 13, 2011 at 11:19am

Kansas City, KS -- The Titan Fighting Championship (www.TitanFighting.com) announced today that it has reached a multi-fight agreement with former UFC and Strikeforce star Phil "The New York Bad Ass" Baroni.

"Since Phil's departure from the UFC, many fight fans have been wondering what Phil's next move would be. I am proud to announce that Phil has signed a multi-fight deal with Titan and will be featured during our March event," Titan Fighting CEO Joe Kelly stated. "Phil has a star quality to him that so few fighters have and win or lose he has always fought with a true warrior's mentality."

"I'm very happy and excited to re-start my career with Titan Fighting in Kansas City," said Baroni. "I have another chapter to write and it starts March 25. The best NYBA 'eva is fighting for Titan... People love a comeback."  Baroni is scheduled to debut for Titan on its March 25 show in Kansas City against an opponent yet to be determined.

Considered one of the most exciting and charismatic fighters in the sport, Baroni has been competing since the year 2000 and has recorded notable wins in his career over the likes of Ikuhisha "Minowaman" Minoawa, Yuki Kondo, Amar Suloev, Ryo Chonan, and Kansas City MMA legend Curtis Stout.

In addition to his notable wins competing for promotions such as PRIDE and the UFC, Baroni was involved in a historic feud with Frank "The Legend" Shamrock in a pay-per-view event that attracted one of the largest non-UFC PPV audiences in MMA history. He also competed on the first-ever MMA event broadcast on prime-time network television when he fought Joey Villasenor during EliteXC's "Primetime" card on CBS in May of 2008.

News pertaining to Baroni's opponent as well as additional information regarding Titan's March 25 show will be made available in the coming weeks. The promotion's next event is scheduled for Friday, January 28, at the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas and will be televised live on HDNet (www.HD.net). The event will be headlined by two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia taking on TUF 10 veteran Abe Wagner. Also featured on the card will be Drew McFedries, L.C. Davis, and Jason High. Tickets are currently on-sale at Ticketmaster.com and the Memorial Hall box office.

For additional informational concerning the Titan Fighting Championship, please visit www.TitanFighting.com; friend Titan Fighting on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/titanfighting; or follow the promotion on Twitter @titanfighting.

ABOUT THE TITAN FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP (www.TitanFighting.com): The Titan Fighting Championship is a Kansas City-based full-time Mixed Martial Arts promotion headquartered out of the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. Owned and operated by veteran fight promoter Joe Kelly, the Titan Fighting Championship has promoted events since 2006. The goal of Titan FC is to promote and develop the top up-and-coming fighters in the world and provide a platform allowing them to take their respective careers to the next level. Fighters who have gotten their start with Titan include Mike Johnson, Jay Hieron, L.C. Davis, Rob Kimmons, Lee Gibson, Alan Belcher, Bobby Voelker, Zak Cummings, Rudy Bears, and James Krause.

UFC 128 - Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs Rashad Evans Shirt Giveaway & Presale!

UFC 128 Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Rashad Evans Fight Club Presale Starts Tomorrow
Tickets go on presale for Fight Club members tomorrow for the Light Heavyweight Championship battle between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Rashad Evans. UFC 128 is Saturday, March 19th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. 

 
UFC Fight For the Troops 2 on SPIKE - Saturday, Jan. 22 - Ft. Hood, TX

UFC 126 Silva vs Belfort on Pay-Per-View - Saturday, Feb. 5 - Las Vegas, NV

UFC Live Presale Starts Wednesday Tickets go on presale for Fight Club members January 12 for UFC Live Sanchez vs. Kampmann. UFC Live is Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 in Louisville, KY. A fan will be selected to win our Samurai Shogun Shirt to celebrate Shogun's return after reconstructive knee surgery.   Criteria: 1) post your prediction for Shogun vs Evans at MMAMaxim.com or www.facebook.com/MMAMaxim?ref=mf  2) Some information about the way you will help promote us, bushido (the way of the warrior), and/or martial arts or fitness. No purchase necessary.

Strikeforce Signs Nick Diaz To Multi-Year Agreement

STRIKEFORCE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION NICK DIAZ SIGNS NEW MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH STRIKEFORCE

Diaz Is Set To Defend 170 Pound Title Against Evangelista Cyborg Jan. 29, 2011.

Live on SHOWTIME® From HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

SAN JOSE (Dec. 28, 2010) – STRIKEFORCE World Welterweight Champion and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt Nick Diaz (23-7, 1 NC) has signed a new, multi-year agreement with the San Jose, Calif. based world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion.


“I’m looking forward to continuing my career with STRIKEFORCE,” said the dynamic 27-year-old Diaz, a protégé of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Cesar Gracie and resident of Stockton, Calif.  “When I first got here, there weren’t a lot of great 170 pound fighters for me to fight, but that’s definitely changed.  There’s a lot of really good fighters in the division now and I’m ready to fight anyone who thinks they can beat me.”

Of late, the 6-foot-1 Diaz has been unstoppable, winning his last eight matchups.  In his last effort, he settled a three-year old score with arch-nemesis K.J. Noons, out-striking Noons en route to a five-round unanimous decision at HP Pavilion in San Jose last Oct. 9.

Five months prior to the victory over Noons, the no-nonsense Diaz, one of MMA’s most intriguing figures, ventured to Saitama, Japan, to face top-ranked rival Hayato “Mach” Sakurai in a DREAM promoted affair.  To the surprise of many, the southpaw Diaz made quick work of Sakurai, submitting the Japanese fighter with an armbar at the 3:54 mark of the first round.

Diaz was crowned the first STRIKEFORCE MMA welterweight champion in history last Jan. 30 after he scored a thunderous first round (4:38) TKO on rising star Marius “The Whitemare” Zaromskis with an onslaught of punches at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.



Diaz’s next challenge and second title defense is set for Sat., Jan. 29 when he will square off with Brazilian powerhouse Evangelista Cyborg (18-13) in the main event of a stacked STRIKEFORCE fight card at HP Pavilion, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).



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.

Chael Sonnen's Suspension Reduced By Six Months And Fined The Maximum Amount Of $2,500

CSAC Hearing With Chael Sonnen Appeal & Josh Barnett

This is exactly why fighters need proper legal representation.  Josh Barnett had no legal representation for his appeal so he has to waste more time and energy to argue his appeal again.  Ironically Sonnen's manager is Matt "the Law" Lindland who surely knows fighting but did not know the legal ramifications of Sonnen's activities which jeopardized his career.  Imagine the nightmare if Sonnen had won the fight against Anderson Silva and then was stripped of his win. We would be comparing and contrasting his situation to when Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was stripped of his Gold Medal after testing positive for steroids after the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea.

Although unclear, Sonnen's lawyer probably argued that the suspension should begin from when it was implemented.  The Due Process Clause must be argued properly when a state license involving one's livelihood has been revoked.
















by Mike Fagan on Dec 2, 2010 7:13 PM EST in MMA Events

The California State Athletic Commission board meeting is ongoing right now. You can watch the meeting on Ustream. Chael Sonnen and Josh Barnett were scheduled to appear before lunch, but their cases have been pushed back until 4 p.m. ET. Sonnen is appealing a positive test for testosterone that occurred after his UFC 117 title fight with Anderson Silva. Barnett is seeking reinstatement of his license after failing a drug test prior to his fight with Fedor Emelianenko at the failed "Affliction: Trilogy" show.
There has been no confirmation that Sonnen and Barnett have arrived at the hearings. UFC VP of Regulation Marc Ratner is in attendance.

[UPDATE] The California State Athletic Commission reduced Chael Sonnen's suspension by six months and maintained a fine of $2,500. A motion to uphold the year-long suspension failed by a vote of 2-2.
The two-hour long hearing was largely a circus. Sonnen's doctor - wearing a black t-shirt, chewing gum, and avoiding eye contact with anyone in the room - was brought in to explain his diagnosis of hypogonadism and subsequent prescription of testosterone injections. He was also unable to provide documentation of a fax sent to the athletic commission regarding Sonnen's testosterone uses, claiming that it wasn't kept in Sonnen's medical folder.

Sonnen claimed that he provided all documentation request of him by the California State Athletic Commission. He explained that he felt uncomfortable discussing his condition in front of other fights as it would bring back thoughts to his childhood of being teased for not going through puberty.

The commission reduced the suspension even though three of the four commission members seemed to agree that Sonnen broke the commission's rules regarding banned substances.

Earlier in the hearing, Josh Barnett received a continuance after feeling "ambushed" by the assistant attorney general who had"put together a case against" him. Barnett was unaware that he should have brought counsel. There was also some debate between the commission members whether Barnett was applying for a new license or seeking reinstatement of his old license. Reinstatement of a license would require Barnett to meet some standard of rehabilitation, which the commission would not clarify.

[2:37 p.m.] Chael Sonnen has been spotted at the hearing.
[3:14 p.m.] The commission has adjourned for lunch. Sonnen and Barnett are scheduled when they return at 4:15 p.m.

[4:11 p.m.] Josh Gross tweets that Josh Barnett has arrived at the hearing.

[4:15 p.m.] The commission is back in session, on time, despite being a government entity.

[4:20 p.m.] Commission calls Josh Barnett up on the docket. Commission explains he was suspended for one year for steroid use, the suspension is over, and Barnett is attempting to reinstate his license.

[4:24 p.m.] Barnett tells the story regarding the drug test he took a month prior to the Affliction show in order to reapply for his California license. Goes on to talk about the lawyers he hired and why he missed prior hearings.

[4:27 p.m.] Commission member is confused and asks Barnett if he is denying the use of anabolic steroids. Barnett confirms his denial. Someone to Barnett's left jumps in and asks about the procedure with regards to testimony, witnesses, etc. Some member of the commission admits to not knowing the procedure. Barnett admits to not having counsel with him. This is now officially a mess. Commission debating the point of Barnett's presence.

[4:31 p.m.] Commission debating whether this is a new application of a license or reinstatement of an old license. Apparently, some record of rehabilitation is needed for reinstatement. Commission member is suggesting the commission give Barnett the option to come back with counsel. The commission member explains to Barnett that he is liable to answer "probing" questions if he goes through with license reinstatement today. Barnett denies prior knowledge of the procedures, and requests he be allowed to return with counsel.

[4:36 p.m.] Barnett officially requests a continuance. The commission lets Barnett know that they take these procedures seriously. It looks like we aren't going to get a resolution about Barnett today. Fantastic start to the hearing. Barnett asks about the definition of "rehabilitation" with regards to the commission. A member of the commission tells him he'll need to talk to his counsel, and they are not able to help him. The commission grants the continuance, and Barnett is on his way. The commission calls Chael Sonnen.

[4:40 p.m.] The California attorney begins his opening statement. A member of the commission interrupts in order to clarify the time allotment. Looks like we're getting a half hour of opening statements from each, fifteen minutes of rebuttals, and two witnesses from each side. California attorney explains that this case involves Sonnen not disclosing use of testosterone to the commission.

[4:44 p.m.] The California attorney says Sonnen had two opportunities to report his long-term usage of testosterone, and that Sonnen only disclosed his usage the day prior to the bout. He continues that a drug report confirmed the "exogenous" introduction of testosterone. The attorney requests Mr. George Dodd be sworn in.

[4:51 p.m.] The California attorney produces documents including letters from Sonnen's lawyer Howard Jacobs to George Dodd, correspondence from the UCLA drug lab to the California State Athletic Commission, and Chael Sonnen's prefight medical questionnaire.

[4:57 p.m.] George Dodd testifies that Sonnen did not report being diagnosed of hypogonadism or being prescribed testosterone injections prior to the Yushin Okami bout at UFC 104. Dodd says Sonnen told him about testosterone injections the day before UFC 117. Dodd explains that he did not have the power to stop the bout without a positive drug test. Dodd says there is precedence for allowing medical/therapeutic use provided that the athlete tests within acceptable limits. The California attorney is through questioning George Dodd.

[4:59 p.m.] Attorney cross-examines Dodd. Clarifies prior statements. Dodd admits that he didn't inform Sonnen of the repercussions of testosterone consumption and states that he was not liable to do so.

[5:05 p.m.] Doctor Gary Furness is called. Furness details his experience with the California commission as a ringside physician. A commission member yawns. Furness explains that Sonnen disclosed use of other substances (not specified if they were banned substances). Furness denies that Sonnen disclosed being diagnosed with hypogonadism. Another commission member yawns.

[5:13 p.m.] Furness says he was not aware of Sonnen's use of testosterone until the day of the event. Sonnen's attorney cross-examines Mr. Furness. Furness says seeing the form in which Sonnen admitted to testosterone use would not have been useful to him. Sonnen's attorney forget the question he just asked. The Sonnen attorney asks questions about UFC-employed Dr. Jeff Davidson, badges, and credentials.

[5:34 p.m.] Sonnen's attorney requests a bunch of documents be used as evidence. Commission admonishes the attorneys for not using page numbers. Sonnen's attorney says Sonnen is a man of character and integrity. Chael Sonnen has been diagnosed with hypogonadism, meaning his testosterone levels are abnormally low. Sonnen's laywers claim there's been on test, including the test by the CSAC at UFC 117, that shows an abnormal level of testosterone. California attorney interrupts Sonnen's lawyer's opening statements with objections of hearsay. Commission urges Sonnen's lawyer to make careful use of his time. Sonnen's lawyer claims Sonnen wasn't comfortable discussing his diagnosis in a room full of fighters. The commission interrupts to agree with the California attorney that Sonnen's lawyer is offering testimony in lieu of opening arguments. Sonnen's lawyer is warned he has 20 minutes of total time left, and shows no urgency to expedite his statements. Sonnen's lawyer says the commission cannot suspend Sonnen under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

[5:41 p.m.] Chael Sonnen is sworn in. Sonnen claims he filed all the paperwork that was asked of him, and that his Doctor sent the letter explaining his use of testosterone to the commission. Sonnen explains that his return to California for the Silva fight at UFC 117 involved a much more "sophisticated" process than his first fight in California. Sonnen has no problem discussing his use of testosterone, but does not want to "relive his youth" when he did not go through puberty. Sonnen explains that the drug testing procedure changed between his two fights, specifically that USADA was involved in submitting his sample at UFC 117. Sonnen jokes that he could not have told anyone else about his use of testosterone short of grabbing the microphone from Joe Rogan and announcing it to the world.

[5:46 p.m.] The California attorney is now cross-examining Sonnen. Sonnen says that there is no substance in 21st century medicine that doesn't enhance an athlete. Sonnen is speaking too closely to the microphone. The commission asks Sonnen to speak "a little more respectfully." Sonnen says Matt Lindland was given the OK from the commission for his use of testosterone. Sonnen says that no one has told him that testosterone is a steroid or a frowned-upon substance.

[6:00 p.m.] California attorney asks if Sonnen was told by his doctor if any other treatment was available. Sonnen says no, outside of other methods of increasing his testosterone (e.g. a cream). California attorney is done with their cross-examination. Doctor Zarnekee (I'm not sure if this is the correct spelling) is called by the Sonnen team. Zarnekee is Chael Sonnen's doctor in Oregon. Zarnekee testifies to documents outlining tests that show Sonnen's decrease in production of testosterone. Zarnekee is asked to describe his medical credentials. Zarnekee explains the reason for testing Sonnen for testosterone deficiency. Zarnekee's testimony is highly underwhelming. He's essentially repeating material that Sonnen already said. Zarnekee claims that Sonnen's body would not be willing to handle the rigors of fighting without testosterone therapy.

[6:15 p.m.] The California attorney is now cross-examining Doctor Zarnekee. Zarnekee refuses to make eye contact with just about everyone in the room. Zarnekee "looked through his charts" and doesn't have a confirmation for the letter that was faxed to the California commission. Zarnekee claims the confirmation would be held by his office manager. Zarnekee doesn't remember who requested the letter from him. I should note that Zarnekee is wearing a black t-shirt. The California attorney asks if there are drugs that suppress the levels of testosterone. Zarnekee doesn't have an answer. Zarnekee reminds me of Jeff Daniels' character in Dumb and Dumber, if Harry Dunne had become a licensed physician. Sonnen's lawyer provides additional documents of tests that were not submitted earlier. The California attorney is through with his cross-examination.

[6:27 p.m.] Commission: "You're not planning any rebuttal witness are you? No? Good." The attorneys are now going to give their rebuttal statements. The California attorney reinforces the idea that this case is not about the Americans with Disabilities Act, but is about the use of performance-enhancing drugs. He points out that Sonnen's claim that he did not understand that testosterone is a performance-enhancing substance is ludicrous. Sonnen's lawyer gives their rebuttal. He claims there's been no evidence contrary that Sonnen's use of testosterone is valid and necessary. Sonnen's lawyer says Sonnen wasn't trying to hide his use as evidenced by his remarks to Dodd prior to the bout. Sonnen's lawyer now claims that there's no proof that Sonnen's testosterone use enhanced his performance. Sonnen's lawyer now attacking the commission for not handling the case better. Sonnen's lawyer rests.

[6:53 p.m.] Commission is asking Sonnen clarification questions. Commission asks Sonnen why he believed Dr. Davidson had any sort of authority within the state of California. Sonnen explains Davidson's constant presence during the prefight medicals and ringside on fight night led him to believe he was "welcomed" by the California commission. This member of the commission questioning Sonnen seems to be the only person with any understanding of the situation and the controversial nature of hormone therapy. The commission apparently has no idea what Sonnen's testosterone levels were. Commission explains that intent isn't the issue.

It's starting to sound like the commission will uphold some or all of the suspension based on Sonnen's lack of proper disclosure of his testosterone use. A commission member moves to uphold the suspension. The motion is seconded. The commission is unable to figure out how to vote. Apparently the vote is 2-2, so the motion fails? Now a motion is made to reduce the suspension by 6 months and maintain the $2,500 fine. That motion passes 3-1. I have no idea why the suspension was just reduced by 6 months. And that's the end of Sonnen's hearing.

UFC Fan Event In Toronto On Tuesday, December 7

UFC PRESIDENT DANA WHITE AND CANADIAN FIGHTERS PATRICK AND STOUT TEAM UP FOR FAN EVENT AT MAPLE LEAF SQUARE IN TORONTO 

 

 

 

TORONTO – UFC® President Dana White along with London, Ontario native and UFC lightweight fighter Sam “Hands of Stone” Stout and Toronto-resident and UFC welterweight fighter Claude “The Prince” Patrick are hitting Toronto on Tuesday, Dec. 7 for a public Q&A session and autograph signing to get fans geared up for UFC 124®: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck, taking place in Montreal on Dec. 11.

UFC fans are invited to attend this FREE event at Real Sports Bar & Grill within Maple Leaf Square, located at 15 York Street. Dana White will take questions from fans from 3-4 p.m., while Canadian fighters Stout and Patrick will sign autographs from 4-6 p.m. at Real Sports Apparel.

WHEN (*all times EST)
3 to 4 p.m. – Q&A session with Dana White, Tom Wright and fans at Real Sports Bar & Grill
4 to 6 p.m. – Autograph signing session with Sam Stout and Claude Patrick at Real Sports Apparel

WHERE:
Real Sports Bar & Grill and Real Sports Apparel Maple Leaf Square
15 York Street, Unit A
Toronto, Ont.

WHO:
UFC talent and representatives in attendance include:
•       DANA WHITE – UFC President
•       TOM WRIGHT – UFC Director of Canadian Operations
•       SAM STOUT – UFC Fighter
•       CLAUDE PATRICK – UFC Fighter

BACKGROUND:
UFC 124: ST-PIERRE VS. KOSCHECK takes place Saturday, Dec. 11 live from Montreal as two-time UFC® welterweight champion and Montreal native Georges St-Pierre goes home to once again face his most heated rival and No. 1 contender Josh Koscheck. UFC 124 will be available live on Pay-Per-View on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN, BellTV, Shaw Communications, Sasktel, and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $49.99 CAN for standard definition or high-definition broadcasts (where available).

Randy Couture Pursuing Other Goals But Feels Well Suited To Fight "Shogun" And Machida

Randy Couture mentioned today he is well suited to challenge the fighters in the light heavyweight division like Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Lyoto "the Dragon" Machida.  However, as he stated back in October to us he is not fighting for the title and is really busy with his Xtreme Couture gyms and acting career.  What do you think?  Will you miss his fights if he retires from MMA fight competitions?  His son Ryan Couture who currently fights for STRIKEFORCE would help fill the void and brings Randy's sportsmanship to MMA.
 

"Brock Lesnar Turned Bitch" Stated MMAOdds Expert Joey Odessa & UFC 123 Weigh-Ins Live Today On UFC.com At 4 pm ET / 1pm PT

"Brock Lesnar Turned Bitch" when he was hit by Cain Velasquez and Shane Carwin stated MMAOdds Expert Joey Odessa!  Odessa also strongly favored Machida for all three rounds.  Although Rampage's anger can help while training, "anger clouds the mind" while fighting.  Rampage should watch Shogun Rua's fights with Machida closely and back Machida into a corner to stop his elusiveness and use hooks and wrestling to take him down and slam Machida in the guard position.  

Rampage and Machida Collide, Plus Hughes and Penn Meet For A Decisive Third Time Rampage Jackson and Lyoto Machida meet in a battle of former 205 lb. champions, plus Matt Hughes and BJ Penn go toe-to-toe in the Octagon for a rubber match over four years in the making. UFC 123 live tomorrow night at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on Pay-Per-View See the UFC 123 Weigh-Ins Live Today on UFC.com Fighters hit the scales at approximately 4pm ET / 1pm PT UFC Undisputed 2010 Now Available For iPad and iPhone Step into the Octagon with more than 25 of the best UFC fighters in the world - now available at the iTunes App Store

UFC 124 Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck 2 Contest Starts Today!

view as web page Win a free trip to UFC® 124 on December 11th: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2! See the awaited rematch LIVE in Montreal, Canada! First place wins a $4,500 UFC 124 Octagon™ Event Experience! Tournament is on November 16 at 7 PM (PT) 10 PM (ET) REGISTER FREE AT UFCPOKER.COM  For GSP vs Koscheck I see http://mmafightingwords.blogspot.com/2010/09/should-george-st-pierre-gsp-say-josh.html

UFC 123 - Lyoto Machida vs BJ Penn In 2005 Can Help Penn, Rampage, And Matt Hughes

BJ Penn vs. Lyoto "the Dragon" Machida from March 26, 2005, Provides Insights To Their Opponents

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