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Thursday, September 30, 2010
South Fork Float Trips
We spend a lot of time extolling the virtues of heart-pounding, eyeball-obliterating, endurance-testing whitewater.��Class five nutsos–we have you covered! But what if you have young kids?� Or you want to lower, not raise your heart rate?� What of the unsung glories of the gentle float trip?� Ah, the float trip……….the chance to laze in the [...]
Sherk took UFC 119 fight without knowing who Dunham was
Sean Sherk is itching to get back in the Octagon this weekend at UFC 119. It sounds odd since the last time we saw Sherk he was running around the cage trying to catch Frank Edgar and then ran from the MGM Garden Arena following the loss. You forgot? Sherk was one of the big victories for Edgar as he made his way to the title upset victory over B.J. Penn and then another upset in defending the strap. That could've been Sherk in there against Penn, but just like the Hawaiian, he couldn't catch Edgar. Now he's got someone who'll stand in front of him in Evan Dunham. This is nice step up for Dunham. All the pressure is on the veteran Sherk. He doesn't care. After an injury-filled 16 months, he just wants to fight.
"To be honest when they offered me the fight with Dunham, I didn't know who he was and I just said 'OK, sounds good.' I didn't even look into it," Sherk told Neil Davidson of the Canadian Press. "I just wanted to fight and I accepted the fight, not knowing who he was."
Dunham only has four UFC fights under his belt but launched himself into the top 10 of the UFC's 155-pound division with a big win over Tyson Griffin.
"After I started watching some video, I'm like 'All right, OK, this is going to be a tough fight. So I better get my ass going and train like I always do," said Sherk. "If I do that, then there's nothing to worry about. I know I can hang with the best in the world, I can beat the best in the world. So nothing's changed on my end."
Sherk's resume is impressive at 34-4-1. He held the UFC lightweight title until he got popped for a positive drug test following UFC 73. His only losses have come to current or former world champions, Penn, George St. Pierre, Matt Hughes and Edgar. The question now is his age. He's 37 years old and his body broke down often following the Edgar loss in May of 2009.
He missed a fight at UFC 104 against Gleison Tibau because of a shoulder issue. Then he bailed from UFC 108 when he suffered a nasty cut on his forehead in training. He was also offered Clay Guida in March but turned it down because of more nagging injuries. Sherk said it was just a bad run of luck.
"I don't think I would say I've been cursed. I've been fighting professionally for 11 years, I've got 42 professional fights and I've been pulled out of two fights in 11 years. And it just so happens those two fights were back-to-back," said Sherk. "It's not a curse by any means, it's just the way it is. We play rough and sometimes you get hurt."
Sherk versus Dunham (11-0, 4-0 UFC) should be a good tactical scrap. Dunham has given his opponents fits with his takedowns. That might not be so easy against an accomplished MMA wrestler like Sherk. But the issue for Sherk once again is his lack of height and reach. If it turns into a standup war, the 5-foot-6 Sherk may have trouble dealing with the 5-11 Dunham. It might be refreshing to see Sherk go back to his bread and butter takedown game but as fighter's get older, they tend to take the less strenuous approach on the feet.
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Snorkeling in Maui: Where to Go, What to See
Maui snorkeling offers some of the best underwater adventures across the globe, which is why many flock to this Hawaiian island to see the sights that lurk in the depths of the ocean. There are many different opportunities for snorkeling on Maui today, and each excursion offers its own version of marine life viewing. If [...]
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Watch Miguel Torres go to work before WEC 51
Miguel Torres has important work to do at the Ecko offices. In full fight gear, he commutes via subway, then makes sure everyone is doing their job.
Torres has more important work to do tonight at WEC 51. Against Charlie Valencia, he is hoping to break a two-fight losing streak.
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UFC 119 picks, Vegas-style
UFC 119 betting odds (Courtesy Lagasse Stadium Las Vegas):
Official picks in bold
Mirko "Cro Cop" (+200) v. Frank Mir (-250) - Heavyweight
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (+170) v. Ryan Bader (-200) - Light heavyweight
Sean Sherk (+180) v. Evan Dunham (-220) - Lightweight
Jeremy Stephens (+120) v. Melvin Guillard (-150) - Lightweight
Matt Serra (+115) v. Chris Lytle (-145) - Welterweight
Spike Television
Joey Beltran (+140) v. Matt Mitrione (-170) - Heavyweight
Joe Doerksen (+250) v. C.B. Dolloway (-330) - Middleweight
Non-televised
Julio Paulino (+125) v. T.J. Grant (-155) - Lightweight
Sean McCorkle (+220) v. Mark Hunt (-300) - Heavyweight
Waylon Lowe (Even) v. Steve Lopez (-130) - Lightweight
Pat Audinwood (+180) v. Thiago Tavares (-220) - Lightweight
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UFC 119 Post-Fight Press Conference Video
by Michael David Smith
UFC President Dana White and selected fighters from the UFC 119 fight card will meet the press following Saturday night's fights, and you can watch the UFC 119 post-fight press conference right here at MMAFighting.com.
The press conference will feature the first public comments from many of the winning fighters, as well as the announcement of the Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night bonus recipients.
The press conference will begin about half an hour after the main event ends, likely around 1:15 AM ET, and the video is below.
UFC President Dana White and selected fighters from the UFC 119 fight card will meet the press following Saturday night's fights, and you can watch the UFC 119 post-fight press conference right here at MMAFighting.com.The press conference will feature the first public comments from many of the winning fighters, as well as the announcement of the Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night bonus recipients.
The press conference will begin about half an hour after the main event ends, likely around 1:15 AM ET, and the video is below.
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Breaking out of the comfort zone
As skydivers, one thing we learn early on is that, in order to improve, you’ve gotta step out of your comfort zone. I mean, hello, skydiving in itself is stepping out of that zone…that’s part of the whole point, is it not? Though I do have to admit, there have been times while freeflying where [...]
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Back from Asia
It was a nice time overthere in South Korea. The event was so well organised and the conditions were fine. Now it�s time to focus on training and tuning the gear even better. I already had a worldclass 9,6 day� on the lake in Podersdorf and some training in the gym and on the bike. [...]
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Diving Icons: Casio G-Shock
The Blue Collar Dive Watch! Today I?d like to honour a legend in diving, and nearly every other sport and outdoor activity, a true worker?s friend – the Casio G – Shock. From The Days When Digital Was King In the Eighties and Nineties, digital displays adorned every available surface on any product that could [...]
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Baker Wins; West, Makovsky Advance at Bellator 30
by Michael David Smith
Another chapter was written Thursday night in the great story of MMA fighter Bryan Baker, who's continuing to fight in the cage while he fights cancer outside the cage.
The 24-year-old Baker defeated MMA veteran Jeremy Horn Thursday night at Bellator 30 in his first bout since publicly revealing that he has cancer. It was an impressive showing from Baker, who came back from a rough first round to win a unanimous decision.
"I feel great," Baker said. "Everybody that supported me, loved me, gave me prayers and support, I thank you."
Another chapter was written Thursday night in the great story of MMA fighter Bryan Baker, who's continuing to fight in the cage while he fights cancer outside the cage.The 24-year-old Baker defeated MMA veteran Jeremy Horn Thursday night at Bellator 30 in his first bout since publicly revealing that he has cancer. It was an impressive showing from Baker, who came back from a rough first round to win a unanimous decision.
"I feel great," Baker said. "Everybody that supported me, loved me, gave me prayers and support, I thank you."
Painting tutorial by Damian Fulton
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DREAM 16 Friday night: Miller wants to smack down idol Sakuraba
DREAM has put together another interesting card this weekend. Japan's top lightweight Shinya Aoki is featured as is former Olympic judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii along with Gegard Mousasi. The fight Japanese fans might be looking forward to the most is another Kazushi Sakuraba superfight. The 41-year old legend faces American Jason Miller. "Mayhem" is a big hit in Japan, but he won't be getting too many cheers in Nagoya. Miller, 29, knows that, but he's still fired up to face a guy that he watched growing up.
"It was always my dream to fight Sakuraba," Miller told Heavy.com just before he left for Japan. "It's a bit surreal sitting here, packing my bags, getting ready to step over there across the sea and beat up a dude that I was like 'wow! Sakuraba!' It kicks ass. I'm excited about it."
Sakuraba (26-13-1) has been in there with the likes of Ken Shamrock, Ricardo Arona, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Kevin Randleman, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Quinton Jackson, Renzo Gracie, Vitor Belfort, and three times each against Royce Gracie and Wanderlei Silva.
The Ishii fight against Ikuhisa Minowa is one worth watching. There have been rumors about the 24-year-old dropping to light heavyweight. This fight was announced just a few days ago which calls into question what sort of training camp Ishii was in. By the results of the weigh-in, it doesn't like he was going too hard. Ishii fights this one at a higher weight, 235 pounds, than his debut fight where he was only 229. Minowaman has a solid gas tank at only 193 pounds.
The card is loaded with fights in the 140-pound range. Those should produce some standup wars. Aoki is always a good watch as well. His reputation took a hit when he lost to Gilbert Melendez in a Strikeforce versus DREAM matchup back in June. He's still won four-of-five fights and severely injured Tatsuya Kawajiri and Mizuto Hirota in his last two victories. Marcus Aurelio is a very good Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. It'll be interesting to see if he can hang with Aoki and more importantly not leave the ring with a snapped limb.
DREAM 16 weigh-in (Courtesy AOL Fanhouse):
Tatsuya Mizuno (203.5 lb) vs. Gegard Mousasi (204.6)
Jason Miller (184.8) vs. Kazushi Sakuraba (182.6)
Shinya Aoki (153.34) vs. Marcus Aurelio (153.34)
Satoshi Ishii (235.4) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (193.6)
Chase Beebe (140.8) vs. Hiroyuki Takaya (140.8)
Michihiro Omigawa (143) vs. Cole Escovedo (143)
Joachim Hansen (138.6) vs. Hideo Tokoro (138.6)
Kazuyuki Miyata (143) vs. Takeshi Inoue (143)
Akiyo Nishiura (142.56) vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (143)
Yusuke Kawaguchi (253) vs. James Thompson (290.4)
Video: Rob, Sam and Darren Running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon
Early in July I got some footage of Rob McKibbin, Sam Grafton and Darren Albright running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon at 4900 cfs.� Darren is first, then Sam (notice the feisty hole ride he takes nearly halfway through) and then Rob, of course in his playboat. The funny part about this day is that [...]
Create-a-Caption: Krazy Horse here, just chillin' with fake bison
Why wouldn't Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett hang out in a field in Oklahoma, mere minutes before his weigh-ins at Shine Fights? It's just him, cutouts of Indians and bison, and his big, gold watch. Cool. Tell us what Krazy Horse is pondering in the comments, and read on for winners of our last Create-a-Caption.
First place: Someone threw a dollar in his tip glass and his instant reaction was to fall down. -- ntorpr
Second place: Georges..... oh Georges..... No peace, no peace I find... Just this old, sweet song... Keeps Georges on my mind.-- Jason P
Third place: It took some work but somehow they convinced Stevie Wonder it was time to switch from his trademark dreads to the more stylish frosted tips. -- dan b
As a reminder, captions need to be PG to win. Also, homophobic and racist jokes won't ever win.
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UFC 119 Post Fight Press Conference Highlights - UFC 119
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Hometown boy Mitrione wins exciting decision at UFC 119
INDIANAPOLIS -- Matt Mitrione won an exciting and aggressive decision over Joey Beltran, 29-28 on all three judges cards, in front of his hometown crowd.
With the crowd chanting "Matt" and "Meathead," Mitrione and Beltran had several furious exchanges. Beltran managed to get Mitrione to the ground in the first round and control him throughout. Mitrione tried for submission attempts but was nowhere near successful.
Mitrione landed a head kick to start the second round and a flurry of punches, but Beltran again went to the clinch. Beltran used the clinch to get out of big striking exchanges more than once, but every time, Mitrione was able to return to strikes and kicks. Mitrione ended the round well, landing a kick to Beltran's head and then a few strikes as the horn sounded.
The third round featured more furious exchanges, with Mitrione continuing to move forward throughout. Beltran's face was cut, and he slowed down considerably as the round wore on. Mitrione landed a few big shots near the end of the round to seal the win.
As his name was called as the winner, the crowd at Conseco Fieldhouse jumped to their feet in approval. Mitrione, a former football player at Purdue University, lives in Indianapolis. The crowd was clearly on his side, which Mitrione appreciated.
"The crowd was great," he said after the fight. "They were giving me advice, telling me to get off the fence and turn. They were very knowledgeable."
Shots from South Korea
Korea was always a lucky place for me. I could finish once 17th and once 19th. But so far I took the wrong trains. But some days are left to go! I got some shots for you from South Korea. Some of them are mine, some are by John Carter. We had one day with [...]
UFC 119: Matt Mitrione Beats Joey Beltran
by Michael David Smith
Former NFL player Matt Mitrione pounded away at Joey Beltran for 15 minutes on Saturday night at UFC 119, winning a sloppy brawl by unanimous decision.
Mitrione's only previous pro MMA fights were wins over his Ultimate Fighter castmates Marcus Jones and Kimbo Slice. Beltran represented a small step up in quality of competition, and in that respect it was a solid win for Mitrione, even if it wasn't a particularly pretty fight.
Former NFL player Matt Mitrione pounded away at Joey Beltran for 15 minutes on Saturday night at UFC 119, winning a sloppy brawl by unanimous decision.Mitrione's only previous pro MMA fights were wins over his Ultimate Fighter castmates Marcus Jones and Kimbo Slice. Beltran represented a small step up in quality of competition, and in that respect it was a solid win for Mitrione, even if it wasn't a particularly pretty fight.
Mayhem Miller Welcomes the Challenge of Submitting Sakuraba
by Michael David Smith
In Kazushi Sakuraba's first MMA fight, in 1996, he submitted to an arm triangle choke from Kimo Leopoldo. In more than 40 fights since then, Sakuraba has never tapped.
Royce Gracie couldn't make him tap in a total of 105 minutes over two fights. Gracie's relatives Ralek, Ryan, Renzo and Royler couldn't make Sakuraba tap either. Neither could great submission specialists ranging from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to Ken Shamrock.
On Saturday in Japan, Jason Mayhem Miller wants to make Sakuraba tap again.
In Kazushi Sakuraba's first MMA fight, in 1996, he submitted to an arm triangle choke from Kimo Leopoldo. In more than 40 fights since then, Sakuraba has never tapped.
Royce Gracie couldn't make him tap in a total of 105 minutes over two fights. Gracie's relatives Ralek, Ryan, Renzo and Royler couldn't make Sakuraba tap either. Neither could great submission specialists ranging from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to Ken Shamrock.
On Saturday in Japan, Jason Mayhem Miller wants to make Sakuraba tap again.
Ty Brown in Baysick
Ty Brown puts down some impressive enders in his Baysick part.
It seems like finding good video links that aren't on YouTube or Vimeo is getting harder and harder these days so I'm going to start including links to these sites as regular Mostly Skateboading posts. If that bums you out let me know. If that stokes you out let me know.
Sherk takes controversial decision for win at UFC 119
It was a big step up the UFC lightweight ladder for Evan Dunham. He slipped off a few rungs along the way but it looked like he'd done enough to pass Sean Sherk with a big win. But the two of the three judges didn't see it that way. Dunham closed the final two minutes of the fight in very strong fashion. The crowd was amped and ready to cheer a Dunham win but Sherk was given a split decision victory, 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28, at UFC 119 in Indianapolis.
Sherk (34-4-1, 8-4 UFC) went back to his bread and butter wrestling game. He worked for takedowns throughout the first and second round. He scored four of them but was also in several submission predicaments. A gracious Dunham (11-1) questioned his execution.
"Coming into this fight it was my goal not to go for those just cause I know he's a really tough guy. I've seen lots of guys threaten that and never finish," Dunham told UFC analyst Joe Rogan. "I think I made a mistake by even going for them. I think I should've just tried to just stuff the shots a little more. I think I could've done better in that first round. It is what it is and I'll improve."
Sherk was able to steal the first round when he ripped open a nasty cut over Dunham's right eye with 44 seconds left. The blood poured from Dunham's head all over his chest and the mat. It had to leave a big impression on the judges.
But it didn't deter Dunham who kept coming at Sherk the rest of the way. The fight seemed to turn in the middle of the second. Dunham's length was a huge advantage against the 5-foot-6 Sherk. He landed three-punch combinations, kicks and a few big knees. At the end of the second, the 37-year-old Sherk appeared to be tiring. A rarity for a guy who's got a reputation as a cardio machine.
It got worse for him in the third round. Sherk was dropped to a knee after absorbing a nasty head kick at the start of the round. In the final two minutes, Sherk had the snot beaten out him. He absorbed combos and some more knees.
Two judges thought Sherk did enough to win. Kelvin Caldwell had it 29-28 for Dunham while veteran judges Cecil Peoples and Glenn Trowbridge each scored it 29-28 for Sherk. The guess here is that Peoples will be a punching bag this week on MMA message boards. He's been on the wrong side of a few controversial decisions.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Quiksilver X Uprise
Quiksilver and Uprise collaborated on the Chicago Union Workman Collection and it is finally here with a release party going down this Saturday, October 2nd.
UFC 119: The Rock is in the building
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dwayne Johnson -- also known as "The Rock" -- enjoyed the fights at UFC 119 from cageside. He showed up early to see the preliminary fights, and stopped in to chat with UFC commentator Mike Goldberg. He took time out from filming a movie with Vin Diesel to see the bouts.
Belfort off UFC 122, booked to face Silva
There's no such thing as a 24-hour news cycle in mixed martial arts. MMA Weekly reported last night that Vitor Belfort had to dump out of the Yushin Okami fight at UFC 122. It turns out that it wasn't an injury.
Update: On Facebook, Belfort's trainer Shawn Tompkins indicated that Belfort is healthy. Maybe that means he was removed from the card and will be slotted in against Anderson Silva in February.
Update II: UFC president Dana White just announced that Belfort is injury free and has been booked to fight Silva next.
So there you have it, Belfort got moved out of a risky fight against Okami to ensure a matchup that White has wanted to see for a while.
Nate Marquardt, who is now fighting Okami at UFC 122, also deserves the fight. He's been skipped over several times for his rematch against Silva. He was destroyed by the UFC middleweight champ back at UFC 73. Since then he's been a much more confident, aggressive fighter. His trail to another title shot was derailed by Sonnen back at UFC 109. Marquardt got himself back in the mix with an easy win over Rousimar Palhares at Ultimate Fight Night 22. If he gets the job dome against Okami, then he'll face the winner of Belfort-Silva.
"'Cro Cop' suffered a poke in the eye in the last round of his final sparring session for the bout last week, but after a few days of rest, he is in tip top shape for this pivotal battle of heavyweight contenders," the UFC.com statement read.
On Monday Andy Means, the director of the Indiana Gaming Commission's athletic division, (said Cro Cop) would undergo a pre-fight exam prior to Friday's weigh-ins. But apparently not wanting to risk a late surprise, officials arranged an exam as soon as Filipovic arrived in Indianapolis
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Akamina Ridge, Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park
Trip 1, on page 42 of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, the Opinionated Hiking Guide, is Akamina Ridge / Wall and Forum Lakes. It’s a supreme ridgewalk in little-known Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park. Views from the alpine ridgecrest extend across the adjacent national parks: Waterton Lakes (Alberta, Canada), and Glacier (Montana, USA). We [...]
Konrad dominates Grabowski in Bellator heavyweight tournament
Konrad started with an immediate takedown, then followed up with knees in Grabowski's side. His control from the top, with scattered knees and punches, continued for the rest of the round. Grabowski barely did anything throughout the round.
He took a bit longer to get the takedown in the second round, actually throwing a punch and controlling Grabowski in the clinch before easily taking him to the ground. The referee tired of the grapplefest halfway through the second and stood the two fighters up. It didn't take long for Konrad to take the fight right back down to the ground, and even went for a submission, grabbing Grabowski's arm in a kimura attempt. It didn't work out, but it's a big step for the NCAA champion wrestler.
You're never going to guess what Konrad did to start the third and final round. Did you guess take Grabowski down? Then you were right! But this time, Grabowski was able to get out from under Konrad. Grabowski even tried for a takedown and guillotine. Neither were successful, and Konrad scored another takedown, controlling the bout until the final bell.
Konrad will now face Neil Grove in the finals of Bellator's inaugural heavyweight tournament. Grove is a dangerous striker and will provide interesting match-up for Konrad's wrestling.
Shinya Aoki Smothers Marcus Aurelio at Dream 16
by Michael David SmithShinya Aoki spent
the better part of 15 minutes lying on top of Marcus Aurelio at Dream 16 Saturday, winning a dominant unanimous decision and showing once again that he's the best lightweight fighting in Japan.
Aoki has always had a good ground game and some of the best submissions in the sport, but he looks like he's working on his wrestling, as he was able to take Aurelio down and completely control him. This fight was never close.
the better part of 15 minutes lying on top of Marcus Aurelio at Dream 16 Saturday, winning a dominant unanimous decision and showing once again that he's the best lightweight fighting in Japan.Aoki has always had a good ground game and some of the best submissions in the sport, but he looks like he's working on his wrestling, as he was able to take Aurelio down and completely control him. This fight was never close.
Scuba Diver Girls Talk Under the Water?
I had been told for more than a year now by several divers that Scuba Diver Girls need to try out Full Face Masks with Communications technology. I admired the technology from a far, thinking one day we would need to give it a try! It wasn’t until we got involved in the HMCS Yukon [...]
Konrad dominates Grabowski in Bellator heavyweight tournament
Konrad started with an immediate takedown, then followed up with knees in Grabowski's side. His control from the top, with scattered knees and punches, continued for the rest of the round. Grabowski barely did anything throughout the round.
He took a bit longer to get the takedown in the second round, actually throwing a punch and controlling Grabowski in the clinch before easily taking him to the ground. The referee tired of the grapplefest halfway through the second and stood the two fighters up. It didn't take long for Konrad to take the fight right back down to the ground, and even went for a submission, grabbing Grabowski's arm in a kimura attempt. It didn't work out, but it's a big step for the NCAA champion wrestler.
You're never going to guess what Konrad did to start the third and final round. Did you guess take Grabowski down? Then you were right! But this time, Grabowski was able to get out from under Konrad. Grabowski even tried for a takedown and guillotine. Neither were successful, and Konrad scored another takedown, controlling the bout until the final bell.
Konrad will now face Neil Grove in the finals of Bellator's inaugural heavyweight tournament. Grove is a dangerous striker and will provide interesting match-up for Konrad's wrestling.
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Bowie Montage
Jeff Mikut's new site, Things For Friends To Look At has tons of stuff to watch, I'm choosing this Bowie montage but you could spend the day watching everything else too.
Agent Malki Kawa Responds to Being Fired on Live TV at UFC 119
On Monday, MMA agent Malki Kawa explained his side of the story in response to receiving the boot from Matt Mitrione live on national television this past Saturday at UFC 119 in Indianapolis.Mitrione made the public firing after his win over Joey Beltran during the Spike TV prelims and in a one-on-one interview with MMAFighting.com following the event clarified the dismissal by telling Ariel Helwani that earning $5,000 in sponsorship money was "highly unacceptable." Additionally, Mitrione and his wife felt slighted by Kawa allegedly telling Mitrione's wife that Mitrione's business was none of her's.
Kawa, the CEO of First Round Management, on Monday's The MMA Hour reasoned that he was only able to rake in $5,000 due to the constraints he was working within. Kawa said he picked up Mitrione as a client four weeks ago expecting an exclusive deal only to learn that Mitrione entered their business relationship with a family member already working sponsorships.
"I'm not upset that he got mad that it was only $5,000 but there were certain things I was bringing to the table that would have gotten him at a certain number and he would have been pretty happy had I been able to handle the whole thing A to Z," Kawa said.
Dollaway scores impressive choke win over Doerksen at UFC 119
Joe Doerksen knows submissions so C.B. Dollaway was going to be cautious in his UFC 119 fight on Spike. But Dolloway isn't half bad with his sub game either. Doerksen got a little sloppy during some action along the cage and left his head exposed. Dollaway latched on an arm-in choke and dropped to his back. But it wasn't over just yet. Dollaway showed patience and eventually let the arm go and locked on a guilltoine choke that Doerksen couldn't survive. Dollaway got his sixth UFC win at 2:13 of the first round.
"I can't believe I even got that," said Dollaway, who was all smiles with UFC analyst Joe Rogan. "Joe has 33 submissions out of 46 wins. I was worried about his submission game and then I pulled off a guillotine in the first round."
Patience was a key for Dollaway (11-2, 5-2 UFC). He locked on the initial choke with 4:20 left in the round. Once on his back, the Season 7 "Ultimate Fighter" runnerup, didn't squeeze like a maniac. He kept the hold and waited for Doerksen to make a move.
"I didn't want to wear my arms out. A lot of times guys will wear theirs arms out going for it," said Dollaway.
Just over a minute later, Doerksen (46-13-1, 2-6 UFC) tried to pass and the scramble got to the feet for a few seconds. That's when Dollaway let go of Doerksen's arm and applied a guillotine. The fighters rolled on the mat several times but Dollaway held on and Doerksen couldn't hold out any longer.
"I had the guillotine locked on and I was just kind of hanging out, waiting to get the hook in. I was patient and I was able to hook the leg and end it. I can't believe I caught that," said Dollaway.
“I thought this fight was going to be a three-round war, but I’m very happy to get the win like I did. I planned on standing and trading with him because he’s very good on the ground."
The loss snapped a seven-win fight streak for Doerksen. This was his fourth fight in the last five months.
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99 Degrees in the Sydney Streets
Australian skate shop 99 Degrees hits the streets of Sydney for a montage with a sick cruising vibe. Cruising Downtown Norfolk is my new favorite way to skate.
Dream 16: Omigawa, Takaya, Hansen Impress in Featherweight Bouts
by Michael David Smith
The best featherweights fighting in Japanese MMA these days are Dream champion Bibiano Fernandes and Sengoku champion Marlon Sandro. But many of the best of the rest were in the ring Saturday at Dream 16, a fight card that featured five featherweight bouts.
Of the 10 featherweight fighters in action, the best of the bunch was Michihiro Omigawa, who beat the American Cole Escovedo with a straight arm bar two and a half minutes into the first round. The submission appeared to break Escovedo's arm and showed once again that Omigawa is one of the truly elite fighters in the 145-pound and under class. Omigawa has been one of the sport's most active fighters over the last couple of years, fighting seven times in 2009 and three so far this year. He's also been one of the best, climbing up the featherweight rankings by going 8-1-1 since the start of 2009.
The best featherweights fighting in Japanese MMA these days are Dream champion Bibiano Fernandes and Sengoku champion Marlon Sandro. But many of the best of the rest were in the ring Saturday at Dream 16, a fight card that featured five featherweight bouts.
Of the 10 featherweight fighters in action, the best of the bunch was Michihiro Omigawa, who beat the American Cole Escovedo with a straight arm bar two and a half minutes into the first round. The submission appeared to break Escovedo's arm and showed once again that Omigawa is one of the truly elite fighters in the 145-pound and under class. Omigawa has been one of the sport's most active fighters over the last couple of years, fighting seven times in 2009 and three so far this year. He's also been one of the best, climbing up the featherweight rankings by going 8-1-1 since the start of 2009.
United States > New York > Dive Adventures
Mention you are a Scuba Diver Girls fan and get this deal: Book a charter with us, 5 pay 6th goes FREE ($80 value) We also offer 10% discount to any military branch, Dive Adventures way to say ?Thank You? for your service to our country. (Exclusion may apply) Our dive shop offers group travel [...]
Monday, September 27, 2010
UFC 119: Melvin Guillard Beats Jeremy Stephens
by Michael David Smith
Melvin Guillard beat Jeremy Stephens Saturday at UFC 119 in a split decision that didn't have a whole lot of action, and that left the fans in Indianapolis booing.
UFC President Dana White, who had hyped the Guillard-Stephens bout as a barn-burner, took to Twitter during the fight to admit he had been wrong about that. It just wasn't a particularly entertaining performance from either fighter.
Melvin Guillard beat Jeremy Stephens Saturday at UFC 119 in a split decision that didn't have a whole lot of action, and that left the fans in Indianapolis booing.UFC President Dana White, who had hyped the Guillard-Stephens bout as a barn-burner, took to Twitter during the fight to admit he had been wrong about that. It just wasn't a particularly entertaining performance from either fighter.
Video: Rob, Sam and Darren Running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon
Early in July I got some footage of Rob McKibbin, Sam Grafton and Darren Albright running the Wall on Tumwater Canyon at 4900 cfs.� Darren is first, then Sam (notice the feisty hole ride he takes nearly halfway through) and then Rob, of course in his playboat. The funny part about this day is that [...]
Chris Brunkhart's "How Many Dreams in the Dark"
Sandpoint, ID (September 16, 2010) – After several years of editing, working and anguishing, photographer Chris Brunkhart is proud to present a self-published collection of his amazing imagery, “How Many Dreams in the Dark”, spanning two decades at the epicenter of the skate, snowboard and related music and art cultures from Portland, OR to Prague, CZH. From the earliest days of the pioneering Burnside Skate Project, to South American travels with snowboard godfather Craig Kelly, NYC with creative madman Ari Marcopoulos, to Alaska, Japan, Scandinavia and beyond, Chris captures the energy, passion and amazing playscapes of an international tribe of fellow dreamers. Limited editions (including very limited signed editions with custom prints) available at www.gamafunction.com/dreams. “How Many Dreams in the Dark” is also in the NYC and LA Volcom stores.
Says, Brunkhart: “This has been a dream of mine for years: These images tell a story that connects many friends, many places and the world we create in, and I look forward to sharing them with the next generation of creative dreamers.” Special thanks to “Dreams” sponsors Volcom, Burton, and Frequency.
The book tour launches tomorrow in Portland and includes art by Mike Parillo, Zach Egge, Dan Peterka, Carl E. Smith, Alex Bacon, and Matt Donahue. A full list of stops:
9/17 Portland, OR @ Nemo
1875 SE Belmont 6-10pm
9/18 Seattle WA @ Snowboard Connection
263 Yale Ave N 6-10pm
9/30 Laguna, CA @ 210 AR4T (art) SPACE
210 North PCH 6-10pm
10/14 NYC @ Volcom Soho
446 Broadway 6-9pm
Says frequency TSJ publisher Jeff Galbraith:
"Having been on location for much of the imagery contained herein, and considering I am a longtime friend of Chris and supporter of the project, my opinions are entirely biased. But… the images are flat-out inspiring. Ten, sometimes twenty years later, the moments Brunkhart has documented come to life in a way no online flip-book could ever do justice.
The Craig Kelly collection chronicling his South American and Alaskan travels is an integral body of work from a critical time in snowboarding’s evolution, and the images of Jamie Lynn, Erik Leines, Matt Donahue, Jon Sommers and other style pioneers take the reader to a place and time where methods and powder ruled supreme. The early Burnside, OR skatepark shots effectively show where every contemporary skate park in the world began; ground zero for the rebirth of concrete.
Like a Bluenote jazz photographer of an earlier era, Brunkhart’s images are simply the right shots in the place at the right time. And for someone who has seen many of these moments first hand, I can only imagine what Chris will bring to the table over the next twenty years."
Massouh and Cooper win at Bellator in Milwaukee
Jameel Massouh and Brett Cooper both are walking away from Bellator in Milwaukee with wins after both finished their opponents on Thursday night.
After a back and forth round, Mamalis picked up Massouh for a takedown, which turned out to be a mistake. Massouh jumped guard and grabbed a tight guillotine. Mamalis lasted for as long as he could, but tapped out at 4:27 in the first round.
Massouh, a WEC veteran, filled in at the last minute on Bellator's televised card, facing Mamalis, who lost on in early September in Bellator's bantamweight tournament. Brett Cooper was impressive in the first televised fight at Bellator in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Cooper starts televised card with TKO
Brett Cooper turned around quickly from his tournament loss with a TKO at Bellator. He used his wrestling to control Matt Major off in the first round, then finished him off in the second.
Early in the second round, Cooper took Major to the ground then followed up with vicious ground and pound. The referee called the fight at 1:27 of the second round for Cooper.
Three Stars from UFN 22: Oliveira, Foster and and Jim Miller
At Ultimate Fight Night 22 in Austin, the main event was odd, two "The Ultimate Fighter" winners lost, and these fighters stood out.
No. 1 Star -- Charles Oliveira: The young up-and-comer took another huge step in the lightweight division with a late submission of TUF winner Efrain Escucdero. For that, he earned a $40,000 Submission of the Night bouns.
No. 2 star -- Brian Foster: Foster TKOed Forrest Petz in just over a minute in the first fight of the night. He, too, picked up an extra $40,000, winning the Knockout of the Night bonus.
No. 3 -- Jim Miller: He pulled out a tight decision over Gleison Tibau, earning his fifth win in a row. This win should help Miller move up in the very dense lightweight division.
Dean Potter: ICARUS 2010 The Man Who Can Fly
Dean Is Featured In The September 2010 Issue of Playboy Magazine (article people, article) We have an autographed Dean Potter poster for the first 25 people who post “Dean Potter Talks To The Bunny” on the prAna Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/prAna!
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Maui Boat Tours Offer a Complete Island Experience
While there are many sights to see in Maui, some of the best adventures take place in the waters surrounding the islands. Maui boat tours help you experience your vacation to the fullest, whether you want to spend you time whale watching, snorkeling or taking in a spectacular Hawaiian sunset. We have tips to help [...]
Work Stinks! Boogie ? Recap and Engagement
Sorry it’s taken me so long to develop a recap of last weekend…life has been a bit of a whirlwind since we returned home on Monday from the Work Stinks! Boogie at Start Skydiving. This was the second year in a row that Rick and I attended this event, and let me just tell you [...]
James Thompson Says Japanese Judges 'Raped' Him at Dream.16
by Michael David Smith
James Thompson lost a split decision to Japan's Yusuke Kawaguchi at Dream 16, and he said afterward that the Japanese judges had cheated him out of a victory he earned.
"I feel absolutely disgusted," Thompson said. "I thought I completely won. How did I not win? How did I not win? I've been screwed. I've been absolutely raped. You're looking at a violated man."
James Thompson lost a split decision to Japan's Yusuke Kawaguchi at Dream 16, and he said afterward that the Japanese judges had cheated him out of a victory he earned."I feel absolutely disgusted," Thompson said. "I thought I completely won. How did I not win? How did I not win? I've been screwed. I've been absolutely raped. You're looking at a violated man."
Two Weeks Left for Middle Fork River Rafting
The kids are back in school, the routine is set….. time to reclaim your weekend and do something fun while the good weather lasts!� The South Fork has weeks and weeks left, but our good friend the Middle Fork of the American is about to be put out to pasture for the 2010 rafting season.� [...]
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
James Thompson Says Japanese Judges 'Raped' Him at Dream.16
by Michael David SmithJames Thompson lost a split decision to Japan's Yusuke Kawaguchi at Dream 16, and he said afterward that the Japanese judges had cheated him out of a victory he earned.
"I feel absolutely disgusted," Thompson said. "I thought I completely won. How did I not win? How did I not win? I've been screwed. I've been absolutely raped. You're looking at a violated man."
James Thompson lost a split decision to Japan's Yusuke Kawaguchi at Dream 16, and he said afterward that the Japanese judges had cheated him out of a victory he earned."I feel absolutely disgusted," Thompson said. "I thought I completely won. How did I not win? How did I not win? I've been screwed. I've been absolutely raped. You're looking at a violated man."
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Miller submits Pearson to kick off Ultimate Fight Night 22
Jiu-jitsu specialist Cole Miller won by a rear naked choke at Ultimate Fight Night 22 in Austin, Texas on Wednesday night. Miller beat Ross Pearson, a winner of "The Ultimate Fighter," at 1:49 in the second round.
Pearson proved difficult to take down early in the first. When Miller grabbed a leg for a takedown, he had a hard time pushing Pearson to the ground and keeping him there. With everything Miller threw, Pearson survived and usually countered.
In the second round, Pearson came out swinging, knocking Miller to the ground, but Miller recovered quickly. He wobbled Pearson with a knee to the chest, then followed up with a series of punches. As soon as Pearson was on the ground, Miller jumped on his back, quickly secured a rear-naked choke, and forced Pearson to tap.
Miller said after the fight that he knew he wanted to finish.
"I see all these wrestlers, point-fighting strikers and lay and pray jiu-jitsu guys all trying to do the same thing, and they just control the clock. This ain't football," Miller said after the bout.
Both Pearson and Miller are veterans of TUF. This is Miller's second win in a row. He defeated Dany Lauzon at UFC 108. Pearson suffered his first loss in the UFC after earning three wins in the Octagon.
Crowd favorite and Indy firefighter Lytle wins at UFC 119
INDIANAPOLIS -- Chris Lytle said all week that he wanted to put on a show for the fans in his hometown of Indianapolis. He delivered, winning a decision over Matt Serra at UFC 119, 30-27 on all three judges' cards.
With the crowd chanting "Lytle," the two started out at the fight at a furious pace, with both fighters throwing bombs to start the fight. Lytle appeared to win the early exchanges, and just grew stronger headed into the second.
Serra began to slow in the second round, which Lytle took advantage of. Lytle wobbled Serra on a few occasions, using his uppercut to do damage. This continued in the third round. With a beat-up face, Serra tried in vain for a takedown, but Lytle continued to hammer away.
The two good friends embraced after the bout. Lytle asked the crowd in Indianapolis to cheer on his friend, and Serra admitted that he didn't execute a good game plan.
"What was I doing boxing with a boxing champion? What the hell's wrong with me?" Serra said after the fight.
"He could’ve just tried to take me down, but that’s about as ballsy as you can get," Lytle said. "I had plenty of respect for Matt beforehand but now it’s just so much more.”
Watch how Ryan Bader won his last fight
Ryan Bader earned his upcoming bout by knocking out Keith Jardine.
Bader is facing his biggest test, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, at UFC 119. As a winner of "The Ultimate Fighter," Bader has been brought along slowly, but that ends Saturday. "Little Nog" is a veteran of PRIDE who has more recent wins over Luis Cane and Vladimir Matyushenko.
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Sherk takes controversial decision for win at UFC 119
It was a big step up the UFC lightweight ladder for Evan Dunham. He slipped off a few rungs along the way but it looked like he'd done enough to pass Sean Sherk with a big win. But the two of the three judges didn't see it that way. Dunham closed the final two minutes of the fight in very strong fashion. The crowd was amped and ready to cheer a Dunham win but Sherk was given a split decision victory, 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28, at UFC 119 in Indianapolis.
Sherk (34-4-1, 8-4 UFC) went back to his bread and butter wrestling game. He worked for takedowns throughout the first and second round. He scored four of them but was also in several submission predicaments. A gracious Dunham (11-1) questioned his execution.
"Coming into this fight it was my goal not to go for those just cause I know he's a really tough guy. I've seen lots of guys threaten that and never finish," Dunham told UFC analyst Joe Rogan. "I think I made a mistake by even going for them. I think I should've just tried to just stuff the shots a little more. I think I could've done better in that first round. It is what it is and I'll improve."
Sherk was able to steal the first round when he ripped open a nasty cut over Dunham's right eye with 44 seconds left. The blood poured from Dunham's head all over his chest and the mat. It had to leave a big impression on the judges.
But it didn't deter Dunham who kept coming at Sherk the rest of the way. The fight seemed to turn in the middle of the second. Dunham's length was a huge advantage against the 5-foot-6 Sherk. He landed three-punch combinations, kicks and a few big knees. At the end of the second, the 37-year-old Sherk appeared to be tiring. A rarity for a guy who's got a reputation as a cardio machine.
It got worse for him in the third round. Sherk was dropped to a knee after absorbing a nasty head kick at the start of the round. In the final two minutes, Sherk had the snot beaten out him. He absorbed combos and some more knees.
Two judges thought Sherk did enough to win. Kelvin Caldwell had it 29-28 for Dunham while veteran judges Cecil Peoples and Glenn Trowbridge each scored it 29-28 for Sherk. The guess here is that Peoples will be a punching bag this week on MMA message boards. He's been on the wrong side of a few controversial decisions.
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Get off the Computer, get on the Trail
The constant stream of information we get through mobile and hand-held devices is changing the way we think. This�New York Times article explains how the use of digital technology is altering our brains, and how retreating into nature can reverse the effects: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129384107
Severne NCX tested
When I am out for a freeride session I actually use the Severne NCX or the NCX pro in 8,0. It�s a sail, which feels extremely light, but gives you enough power, when the wind drops and a lot of control, when the wind picks up. You should have a try! Chris
UFC 119: Ryan Bader Beats Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Former Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader earned the biggest victory of his MMA career Saturday at UFC 119, beating Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by unanimous decision.The bout may set Bader up for a showdown with Jon Jones, in what would be a match-up of the two best young fighters in the light heavyweight division. If Jones is next for him, Bader will need to be better than he was Saturday night against Nogueira.
The Dark Side of The Lens
We highly recommend you check out a really beautiful and inspiring video by Astray Films and COTW featured surf photographer Mickey Smith titled "The Dark Side of The Lens". This is the first in a new series called "Short Stories" by Relentless Energy. Click on the video screenshot below to watch…
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Movie Monday
As you’ve likely heard me say before, Mondays are bad for me. They’re the busiest day of the entire week at the office and most of the time I’m trying to catch up with chores at home from being away all weekend. The former still applies, however having kept close to home this weekend I [...]
UFN 22 weigh-in: Marquardt must be wary of having a limb removed
Marquardt and Palhares both made weight yesterday in anticipation of their main event bout at UFN 22 and now it's time to see what unfolds if the fight hits the floor. That's basically Palhares' only shot at pulling the upset. But if it gets down there, the guy has developed a reputation as a beast who'll attempt to take a limb home, legally or not.
"I don't care about that, to really be honest," Marquardt told Tristen Critchfield from Sherdog. "The way I think about it is that any time someone goes for a submission hold, or a joint lock or whatever it is, they're putting your body in danger. So I defend it with everything that I have. I don't need to worry about what he's done in his past fights because I'm not going to allow him to catch me."
Palhares (11-2, 4-1 UFC) has more than a rep, he's already paid the price for dirty tactics. At UFC 111, he refused to let go of a heel hook on Tomasz Drwal. The Pole yelped in pain (pictured above) and was lucky to walk away without long term damage. New Jersey handed down a 90-day suspension to Palhares.
It's got to be in the back of any fighter's mind that Palhares is more than willing to end someone's career if necessary. Marquardt said he won't let it affect him and if it's time to hit the deck, it'll go down there.
"I'm leaving the option open to go to the ground if necessary; I'm not afraid of going to the ground with a guy like that," Marquardt (30-8, 8-3 UFC) told ESPN U.K. "I've fought three high-level grapplers in my career, he is dangerous and I have a huge advantage on the feet, but at the same time if I see the takedown and the chance to ground and pound him, I'll go for it."
Nineteen fighters hit the scales without an issue. Efrain Escudero was the lone exception on the card. He came in at an obscene 159 pounds for a bout at 155. He forfeits 20 percent of his purse against Charles Oliveira.
Ultimate Fight Night 22 weigh-in (Courtesy MMA Junkie)
SPIKE card:
Nate Marquardt (186) vs. Rousimar Palhares (186)
Efrain Escudero (159) vs. Charles Oliveira (154)
Jim Miller (155.5) vs. Gleison Tibau (154)
Cole Miller (156) vs. Ross Pearson (156)
Non-televised undercard:
John Gunderson (156) vs. Yves Edwards (155)
Jared Hamman (205) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (206)
Dave Branch (186) vs. Tomasz Drwal (185.5)
Rich Attonito (185) vs. Rafael Natal (186)
David Mitchell (170.5) vs. Anthony Waldburger (171)
Brian Foster (170.5) vs. Forrest Petz (170)
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Koscheck, Part II: Trash talk, family and Fitch
Josh Koscheck is known as one of the bigger trash talkers in MMA. He has a brash side, but immediately softens when you bring up his friends and family.
Koscheck and Jon Fitch, teammates at American Kickboxing Academy, are two of the UFC's best welterweights. However, they refuse to face off because their friendship means more than the belt.
Koscheck says that if he wins the title from Georges St. Pierre on Dec. 11, and he is forced to face Fitch, he'll vacate the title.
"When I win the title, I'd vacate it and let Fitch win it. They can't make us fight. I would vacate the title and say, Fitch, you fight. You win the title."
Though he does not have any children of his own, Koscheck is close with his four nieces and nephews, and says that a family of his own is the one thing missing.
"I'm happy with my success. 99.9 percent of my life is complete. I just need that one percent. That one little thing, and that's a family."
"It's everything. One of the things I've learned over the last two years is that money isn't important and winning the title isn't as important as family. Money, winning the title, that's icing on the cake. What I want is a family and kids."
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But that soft side doesn't show up in the Octagon, where he has developed a reputation as a trash talker. He even admits that he talks throughout his fights, including his bout with Paul Daley. Koscheck won the unanimous decision, but Daley sucker punched Koscheck after the fight had ended.
He does admit that the mid-fight talk doesn't always pay off.
"When I fought Georges, when Georges got the last takedown, I was talking the entire time. I said, 'You got lucky today, Georges,' and he cracked me with a big elbow."
After the fight, Koscheck taunted the crowd in Montreal, saying that his Pittsburgh Penguins would beat the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup playoffs. (The Canadiens went on to win the series, but were knocked out by another Pennsylvania team, the Flyers.)
Even after the crowd booed, spat and threw things at Koscheck, he said he regrets nothing.
"Why would I regret anything I say? I don't live my life with regrets. I try to do what I feel is right at the time. If it's the wrong thing to say, it's the wrong thing to say. I can't change the past."
But he wasn't afraid that night, and he's not concerned about going to Montreal again to fight GSP.
"The UFC already has plans to hide me this time around, and I'll have security with me 24x7. Dana White gets death threats every day. I get death threats every day. I see the messages, but, it's life. What am I going to be? A [profane] and hide forever? If some one wants me, they're going to come get me."
He has a message for anyone who wants to go after him: Come and get me.
"If they want to fight me, come to the gym. We'll sign a waiver and throw down. I'll fight everyone who wants to."
The invitation is open.
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