UFC 118 of three stars: Edgar, Couture and Diaz

Taking a look at the best and worst of the UFC's first foray into Boston.

N ° 1 star--Frankie Edgar: some samples have ever had to win two battles to be considered a champion, but that's exactly what he had to do Edgar.After beating former champ lightweight B.j. Penn at UFC 112, Edgar was commissioned to do it again to 118. not only did he respond to the challenge without censorship, fought better than he did at 112, beating definitely Penn in all five rounds of their attack.

No. 2 star--Randy Couture: from his bout with James Toney was billed vs boxing MMA, Couture was to defend the honour of MMA. "Captain America" managed work skillfully, taking down Toney and knock on him, before submitting to him.

No. 3 star--Nate Diaz: in his second fight at welterweight, Diaz survived a barrage of Marcus Davis soon in the fight, added a deformity head Davis ' and then guillotine Davis choked up until he passed.Although Diaz said that he wants to return to light welterweight appears as a natural home for him.

Dishonorable Mention--Kenny Florian: Fighting in front of the hometown fans, Florian was unable to obtain an offense going against Gray Maynard. a victory here would give Florian a lightweight belt heist. He had also Dana White saying that has smothered in big fights.

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Some of the media of the old guard of Boston not impressed by the MMA

MMA is not for everyone. We know that. Too often when people from 50-plus demographic talk sport complain violence and blood. So it profiles like no shocker that there was complaining by veterans writers like Bob Ryan and Dan Shaugnessy. But they took a different position both pointing out that they don't see what it was about all the emotions.

"In all honesty, I'm just saying the truth. The biggest revelation that I got from that night at the garden of expenditure was how astonishingly BOOOOORRING this thing is, "Ryan said of the New England of the NSC" sports Tonight. ""Is the most overrated ... don't understand the appeal remotely. not enough blood, there's enough action."

Ryan said the first fight on pay-per-view between Marcus Davis and Nate Diaz was solid, but he doesn't enjoy the work on the ground in the subsequent struggles.

"The fans don't like the wrestling," said Ryan, who is now an expert after taking on a single card MMA live.

Ryan also knows as knowledgeable each participation in 15,000-plus were.

"There are a sophisticated some martial arts experts who appreciate when there is a well executed martial move to create a slideshow, Yes, that's not the majority, is a small minority," said Ryan.

Apparently, Ryan spoke with a lot of fans to discover what they enjoy.

"People want to see Boxing, slugging it and you want to see when a guy gets punched down his face, that's what gets us excited is the most boring nonsense," said Ryan."Most of the fighting in the first, and granted was described to me as the first practice, wadding, attacks are boys in wrestling matches in which were badly collegiate wrestling with nothing happens."

Who gave Ryan that description? Someone on line press? we would love to know what says MMA regular media the first fights are "batting practice".

That's because it shows how "Sports Tonight the NSA" and "Around the Horn of the ESPN" are sometimes unbearable. the Panel consists of old dudes media that is the word for the fans, but most have not had anything beyond a 10 second conversation with a fan in 10 years.

The crew of the CSN embedded video was mainly pro-MMA. long boxing and NFL scribe Ron Borges has more than given MMA a fair shake. He is the "expert" in this Panel. Unfortunately, you can't count on one hand the number of writers who really have embraced boxing MMA.

Check out the lead host Mike Felger, he describes the fight Davis-Diaz as sort of macabre and then says he loved!

Quotes through opinion Fight

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Joe Lauzon to UFC 118 grudge match: Rüdiger is in trouble

BOSTON--MMA fighting spoke with light Joe Lauzon Thursday UFC 118 media of workouts on his fight against gift Rüdiger.

Rüdiger spoke about the spoof film he was made whether he surprised about Roger, his relationship with Rüdiger on the Ultimate Fighter 5 was "Godzilla" again in the UFC and what went wrong against Sam stout at UFC 108.

Check out the video interview below.

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WEC 50: pengurnian Pingat-Pingat I'm not sure if Cruz is more motivated

 

Joe pengurnian Pingat-Pingat thinks that Dominick Cruz has accomplished his goal of becoming a sample WEC and now the rest is gravy. Cruz thinks pengurnian Pingat-Pingat is insane. There you will find Wednesday night of the two square off in a rematch, this time with the hardware on the line, in the main event at 50 WEC in Las Vegas at the Palms (versus, 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT).

"I feel like he is almost hanging on to something," pengurnian Pingat-Pingat [said Sunday in Las Vegas]. "He beat me. He has got nothing to prove. He is thinking, ' God, I had to fight this guy again. '"

Cruz thinks that's ridiculous.

"I think he can keep thinking to himself, for he is crazy," says Cruz.[...]"Are so motivated as I've ever been in my entire life. [...]

"Just because I have the belt, which changes in people's outlook on you, period," said Cruz. "But have respect for me as a fighter yet? Probably not. But I don't care.I'll go prove it. "

Pengurnian Pingat-Pingat is also feeling comfortable because he has already faced Cruz.The Cruz 25-year-old is up to the weight class: 135-pound and comes at his opponent with a herky jerky "-style.Pengurnian Pingat-Pingat has some problems in the fight before losing a unanimous decision. this time is ready.

"That's why I have a big advantage," said pengurnian Pingat-Pingat."I've been there and seen what he does.I heard what he does and I think I did alright. "

Pengurnian Pingat-Pingat observance of Cruz cardio and style.

"It's just different," said pengurnian Pingat-Pingat. "Nobody in MMA fights like that or move like that. That is a big part of his success. Someone Gets the ring with him and says, "I've never seen anything like it.""

Odds betting WEC 50(Courtesy Venetian/Lagasse Stadium Sports Book)
Official betting selections in bold

Dominick Cruz (-250) vs Joe pengurnian Pingat-Pingat (+ 200)
Cub Swanson (+ 240) vs. Chad Mendes (-320)
Brad Pickett (+ 250) vs Scott Jorgensen-(330)
Anthony Njokuani (-450) vs Maciej Jewtuuszko (+ 325)
Anthony Pettis (+ 180) vs Shane Roller (-220)
Zach Micklewright (+ 210) vs Bart Palaszewski (-270)
Mackens Semerzier (+ 170) vs. Javier Vasquez (-200)
Dave Jansen (-115) vs Ricardo Lamas (-115)
Bryan caraway (+ 130) vs Fredson Paixao-(160)
Dustin Poirier (+ 150) vs Danny Castillo-(180)

The action heavier came on the roller, Roller Blade. Njokuani and was only less-140 early in the week. the action was completely one-sided on Njokuani, which jumped from less-220. Lama went from a slight underdog to a pick 'em.

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Toney taxation thick as approaches UFC 118

There is no trust, trash talk and combat hype and then there's what James Toney. Toney is pulling out all the big guns for his UFC debut MMA to 118. The Boxer heavy sounds like he has had a career of Floyd Mayweather behind him. Toney (72-44, 6 KOs) said Heavy that he is the undisputed heavyweight boxing King, he is a banger and King of drilling. That's all great but let's go step this struggle against Randy Couture based on certain facts.

Toney is far from the undisputed heavyweight boxing King. Just because you have moved the world MMA doesn't mean you can outright fib on your boxing career. It is true that the Klitschkos have avoided Toney. But can you blame them. This is not fear. Simply there is nothing to be gained, and don't sell these clashes. Toney was at the end of his rope in boxing first began harassing UFC President Dana White to allow him in Octagon. Part of this was also because of its packaging. It is difficult to sell a Toney 235-pound of out-of-shape like a boxer legitimate.Toney is also hard sell because he is not a power puncher. he may call itself the King of drilling but until they dropped the Matthew Greer unknown in his latest boxing match, in fact, he had scored a knockout since late 2003.

This is not intended to wring Toney, because his move to MMA has been a blessing. Got the possibility to introduce the same to a whole new audience.MMA fighters Not quite understand how a fight of hype.And Yes, Toney can be a bit over the top, but he knows the basic concepts of game fight. the same struggle is important, but so is promote sport before affray goes down. correspondence to present some intrigue, but we hope that people don't buy into the hype of Toney too and come away disappointed if he gets dumped on his head and you lose in 60 seconds.

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Battles live blog shine: drew Fickett vs. Krazy horse updates

This is the fights shine live blog for drew Fickett vs. Charles "Krazy Horse Kid Khaos" Bennett, an opening round matchup shine fights lightweight Grand Prix in the first Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma

The pay per view starts with the fight, the most fans want to see.Fickett was one of the best in the world in 2005 and keeps Pellegrino.Bennett wins over Kenny Florian, Josh Kosova check and Kurt holds optional KJ KO victory over.

The live blog is down.
Round 1: Fickett walks and feints JABs close distance and clinch with Bennett. Fickett takes down Bennett and looks to pass. Fickett tried trap and arm for a template, but escapes Bennett and stand back. Fickett begins a kick, forcing Bennett on his back. Bennett goes over to his own right for a Kimura attempt. Fickett almost passes, but he loses the Kimura, balance, and Bennett used to sweep Fickett. Bennett stamps within guard Fickett.It doesn't take long for Fickett lock on an Armbar.Rather than a technical flight Bennett gets up, so to expand FIckett, the arm and slams Fickett fleeing the hold.Not the way it should defend and Armbar, but hey, it worked. back to the feet, Fickett jumps guard and grabs a guillotine choke with Bennett Standing.Bennett falls on his back and Hähne.Nice finish.

Fickett WINS by submission - round 1, 3: 34

Fickett relies on to the winner of Dennis Bermudez vs to meet Shannon Gugerty.

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Heavy on watch, ' Ultimate Women Challenge ' should get a slot TV

 

We have no idea if more than you actually can combat some of the women and the show can be absolutely terrible but it seems that the ' Ultimate Challenge women nailed in a zone. They put together a nice looking collection of women and which may be the only way that the show makes actually intended, NBC.

Cannot be happy hardcore MMA fans and there will certainly be a good part of the community MMA female who do not like the show but probably took the right approach.The exhibition, that nessuna sorpresa seems to be a female version of the Ultimate Fighter, UFC "was supposed to debut this month. no word yet officially.

This photo shoot by Tracy Lee we tracked down what looks like a part of the show filmed in The Gun Store in Las Vegas. Women are definitely fit and might sell well on television. It also has a great time to host in Joanna Krupa of the fame of "Dancing with the stars".Longtime MMA chick Amber Nichole has also a role on the show.That should be a vista. as you can see, she has become much easier. Nichole featured in this meeting of minds with rising star MMA Skee media out of the gym Throwdown in Las Vegas.

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James Toney takes round one, captures UFC 118 spotlight

BOSTON--round one goes to James Toney.

The world champion boxer turned mixed martial artist of who makes his MMA debut at Saturday's UFC 118, captured the lion's share of media attention during the first day of the week battle.

A pre fight at a press conference at the historic Faneuil Hall overshadowed Toney five times, complex UFC champion Randy Couture, who will be against him on Saturdday.

Is it something like a new role for Couture, who is used in every battle he became a part of which was for the last five years in the spotlight in the main event. This is the main event, and so he is not only in the second billed fight, he has also Toney's incessant promotion deal.

Of course, Couture never exactly a loudmouth from the outset been, and it seems just fine with ceding attention Toney which was to hold his tongue one, never exactly.

"I don't all do talk," said Couture. "Everything is happening in the Käfig.Das everything what counts."

It would be the second and last question, the couture during the 30-minutes question and answer session with the press, but it led to fielded a loud ovation of the fans in attendance.

This sport is still further and explode if I win or lose.
--Randy Couture Toney, meanwhile, was his usual bombastic, over-the-top, promised that he made the transition seriously when he the MMA realm eintritt.Sprichwort he has "seven or eight" great weeks of training, Toney called themselves "the best fighters in the world, period."

"People say I this not possible, and that MMA is different", he said."It is no different.""Once in the ropes in the cage, I'm another animal."

Couture and Toney hardly eye contact made when first went on the stage, but rigid Couture met two for thumbnail faceoff after the press conference with Toney long after removing the MMA legend betrachtet.Wenige moments later, but after photographer transition were to shoot BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar, Toney approached Couture and shook his hand.

Seconds after he went to a table and grabbed Edgars belt put it around his waist.

"Honey, come get it!" he cried to his wife which was the audience with his children.

Toney, many belt in his time, like Couture has collected a long way toward adding a MMA is one to his coat but a breathtaking would upset about Couture a reward of his own. While some have said, couture is to defend the sport against an invading enemy, it seems not him in the least phase.

"" I don't think pressure, it is just another battle, another opportunity, "Said Couture.""We are always in the cage, and I'm always nor komfortabel.Dieser sport will continue to go on and explode if I win or verlieren.Ich had a large warehouse nor I am ready to go."

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Dana White talks UFC 118, Arianny Celeste in November's Playboy posing

BOSTON--MMA fighting with Dana white caught after Saturday's UFC 118 pre fight press conference at the historic Fanueil Hall.

The UFC President spent much of his childhood in South Boston, talked, what it means for him on the first UFC show in Beantown, set whether he feels more comfortable with his decision to sign James Toney, whether Kenny Florian get shot a title if he hits gray Maynard UFC debut in Toronto and Shane Carwin named as one of the 22 pro athletes, steroids from an online pharmacy in mobile, Alabama.

White has also announced that the UFC Octagon will grace girl Arianny Celeste the cover of Playboy magazine in November.

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Lesnar should change his camp for Velasquez

Brock Lesnar may not be all brute force, but there is a science much more than it did in the cage. He's not quite the level game-planning by Randy Couture, but Lesnar has developed and executed some good at the beginning of his career.

Erik Paulson, who is worked with Lesnar heavily over the years, it is expected the choke arm-triangle that he scored the victory on Shane Carwin at 116 UFC. But thinks that Cain Velasquez is going to be a different animal and Lesnar will need his field to implement something new for the 23 October fight in Anaheim.

"He is gonna try to bring in guys of quality and make a game plan," Paulson said fighthubtv.com (Mark 6: 00). "I already know that a game plan that would work for him, [but] it's just a word of advice. Whether or not he follows with that, it is up to him. "

Lesnar works out of his gym in Minnesota and its head coach are former NCAA wrestling champ Marty Morgan. before the fight Carwin, had guys like Chris Tuchscherer, Jon Madsen, Cole Konrad in field along with a quick trip from Randy Couture. These guys are all wrestlers for nature. Paulson suggests that cardio plan the first before the Carwin fight must be changed.

"What most of all it is good must Brock sparring partner who can kickbox and gripper.So he got to get some guys in his field that can throw down with good hits, Takedown good and good takedown defense, "Paulson said."I'm sure it will be the goal for the camp to bring in some good strikers."

Paulson may not seem too bullish on his guy, but he stressed that Velasquez has also a big challenge in front of him.

"There is a large difference with Brock," Paulson said Velasquez the 240-pound. "Has a good fighter, so he can stop the stuff, get out of the stuff, [but] I don't know if he is used to go with something that is as big and powerful as Brock. find someone who is actually equally as aggressive and powerful as Brock [hard]. "

The 265-pound Lesnar defends his UFC heavyweight title against Velasquez at 121 UFC.

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