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!

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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.

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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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Whitehead fight against some serious accusations of Las Vegas

Mixed martial artists getting attention pretty good by local media in Las Vegas, but in April, Mike Whitehead did the local news for the wrong reasons. He was accused of sexual assault.

The accuser female and a friend of Whitehead hit home for barbecue.Women asked to stay at the Whitehead House feel like they had too much to drink. behold, when he started the alleged difficulties:

The report said that Whitehead said women who were able to sleep in his bed. one of the women said she awoke to find his pants down and Whitehead, having sex with her in bed.Although requested repeatedly that he did not stop for about three minutes, according to the police report.

After the incident of alleged, Whitehead sitting on a Chair in the bedroom, police said. the second woman, who had been following the woman on the bed, he said that he assisted the alleged assault, according to the police report. the second woman claimed that she groped during Whitehead incident, the report said.

Whitehead and turned his authorities to Las Vegas where he had been accused of rape, attempted rape and gross licentiousness and open.

According to the Las Vegas Sun, day of Whitehead in court, a preliminary hearing, will take place on 28 September.

The timing couldn't be worse for Whitehead, who developed a reputation as a trainer based on Las Vegas and partner training for some high levels fighters MMA. The 29-year-old is still battling well. He won 16-of-18 fighting. Its just two losses during execution came against former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Muhammed Lawal and Babalu Sobral. after arrest and accusations, Whitehead fought again coming away with a victory over another former UFC Fighter Chase Gormley on 10 July.

Whitehead was a cast member on season 2 of "The Ultimate Fighter of the UFC," but he has lost his battle with the promotion only against Keith Jardine UFC 57.

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Toney, Couture, Edgar and more: exclusive photos of UFC 118

Check out exclusive UFC 118 pictures by photographer MMA Tracy Lee. Don't miss the photos of Frankie Edgar celebrating, eye Marcus Davis ' and suffocation by Randy Couture by James Toney.

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Kenny Florian makes case for third crack at lightweight title

BOSTON-- MMA fighting with Kenny Florian Wednesday the UFC - 118 pre fight press conference caught up.

Florian spoke about fighting for the UFC in his home State for the first time, his evolution as a fighter, since he started training with Firas Zahabi at TriStar gym in Montreal, crack what they expect from gray Maynard and whether he believes he deserves a third, the title lightweight in the.

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UFC 118 on Spike: Lauzon returns from injury and destroys Ruediger

 

After his experience on season 5 of "The Ultimate Fighter," Gabe Ruediger ever got to fight in UFC again. Perhaps now would he had waited a bit longer time. Joe Lauzon, returning from a knee injury, slammed, fists, elbowed and finally armbarred Ruediger. Was just over two minutes of absolute domination as won Lauzon via submission in the first round.

"Welcome to Boston," shouted Lauzon, who comes from Near East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, "I'm glad I got to fight here in Boston. I wanted to take his arm, and this is exactly what I did."

Not there was absolutely no ring rust from Lauzon, who was returning from a knee injury in January. Lauzon (UFC 7-5, 6-2) set the tone early with a great Ruediger right and pushed against the cage. Here's where I got a hold of Ruediger and slammed him to the mat.Ruediger encrypted well but was still getting hit by big shots. scored on his knees and took some shots massive facial as Lauzon punched under the arms. Ruediger actually gotten at his feet, but was almost suplexed as part of another slam to the mat.

Lauzon don't leave it this time.That's when he downloaded with some elbows enormous face of Ruediger. He bailed then renounce his back where Lauzon converted for finishing armbar.

  Update: Lauzon won $ 60,000 for the submission of the night.

Reputation of Ruediger took a beating from his appearance on 5 TUF.He was pictured dine and relax before his first fight and then couldn't make the weight.He was quite the Queen of the drama and close before making it always at La Scala.UFC Dana White he launched by casa TUF and he refused to show.The UFC elected not to give an official Ruediger fight after the season was over.

He then hit the minor league circuit, and Lauzon, also a cast member that season, went on to become one of the hottest prospects in 155-pound division of UFC. Lauzon went 5-2, winning four bonus reward postfight. Ruediger (17-6, 0-2 UFC) was a fill-in tonight for the Etim Terry injured. we'll see if he gets another shot. This was a pathetic and showed once again a minor lack of class when he refused to shake the hand of Lauzon following the fight.

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MMA Marketplace: DVD WEC which shall comprise

The WEC is well known for putting together an exciting fight cards. The speed and lower weight resistance fighters who are employed by the WEC virtually guarantees that their struggles will be exciting. Now, the WEC has put together a DVD of their attacks much better, and with its line-up, it would be a bit crazy, not to buy it.

The DVD, on sale today, includes:

--Primeau Takeya Mizugaki: A five-round battle that showed Mizugaki absorb blow after blow from Torres Torres, but never stopping on the way to a unanimous decision.

--Donald Cerrone vs "Razor" Rob McCullough: a painful unanimous decision victory for Cerrone attack that he set for a title shot.

--Urijah Faber vs Jens Pulver I: in June 2008 the WEC banks that this battle, among the (currently) an emerging star in Faber and legend Jens Pulver would deliver a bout unforgettable for the fans, and the pair delivered in a five-round war, with Faber defeating Pulver.

--Primeau Yoshiro Maeda: on that same paper, Torres showed off skills of struggle that made him a fan favorite, coming to Maeda as a tornado, until doctors stopped the fight at the end of the third round.

--Ben Henderson vs. Donald Cerrone I: bout this title is what made you say, "wait, Henderson will touch this time, right? Wait as he survived that?"Henderson has won the lightweight belt in a decision more Cerrone that was one of the best fights of 2009.

--Urijah Faber vs Mike Brown II: Faber is one of the few fighters that became the most legendary after a loss. Despite the breakup of both hands, Faber blocked for five laps, losing a unanimous decision of Brown.

Buy the DVD on Amazon for just under $ 14.

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Watch Joe Warren KO Joe Soto to Bellator featherweight title

As we wrote about last night, Joe Warren won the featherweight Championship of Bellator with a shocking comeback. Looks like start of commentator Bellator say that marked the first round 10-8 for Soto, then stops right quick Warren to demolish Soto.

With this, Warren has won the title of featherweight Bellator, proclaiming himself "the baddest man on the planet."Within a year and a half, he is moved from being a world champion wrestler for a sample of the fighter.

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Shark fights 13: Jardine wants your visit to minors to be fast

 

Keith Jardine was a gambler and sell a solid contributor of UFC increases over the past five years, but when you have lost four straight and 5-of-6 became rather hard. Jardine supported UFC in the corner and promotion said the former cast member from season 2 of "The Ultimate Fighter" that it was time to hit small circuit of MMA.

Jardine (UFC 15-8, 6-7) was flattered by all offers from smaller promotions. He actually took one of the first fighting that came his way.Shark fights out of Texas offered a fellow UFC veteran in Trevor Prangley. they meet this weekend in Amarillo, Tx. Shark Fights 13.

Jardine wasn't about waiting for UFC change his mind or take time off.

"First of all, all offers that came for the fights were simply amazing and I did feel pretty good.And I just wanted to get a fight as fast as possible and then Shark Fights called immediately-I mean, like, next week-and I accepted the fight, "Jardine said Luke Thomas on WJFK."And then I was in training mode, since then, so I think that after over of this fight, I'm gonna take a couple of weeks ".

Win or lose, Jardine is a free agent after the fight and he will look for the best match possible. "The Dean of Mean "WJFK said that he believes that the UFC would want him to win two clashes first call him back up.

"My goal is always to return to UFC and return in the image title. And we have not made no bones about it, "said Jardine. "We told 'em that that is what this fight is for me the opportunity to return to the ring and get out of the crisis that I have been getting right back to the image in UFC title."

Jardine, 34, is optimistic and he should be.He was well-regarded by UFC President Dana White and matchmaker Joe Silva.And frankly in the past two years could have been very different, with a pause or two along the way.Jardine has lost a close decision Quinton Jackson at UFC 96 and thinks his mentality of how attack down the stretch cost him the fight.He also scored jobbed a bit in his last loss against Matt Hamill, when he missed a point about what was really an eye unintentional poke.

Jardine has revealed a surprising nugget that he never received bids or calls from two world's largest promotions, Strikeforce and DREAM.

Prangley, that is really a tweener between 185 and 205 pounds, will not be easy for Jardine. He is a fighter very good and this will make the third straight takedown artist who had to reject Jardine. If he can keep on your feet, Jardine should be able to get to Prangley (UFC 22-6, 2-2). the 38-year-old defensive has slowed down over the years. it would be nice if Jardine could score a quick, emphatic finish as well. Avoiding are fine when you're in the UFC, but probably not the best way to get re-signed by the promotion.

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Shaquille O'Neal among the stars at 118 UFC

MMA Fan and new Boston Celtic Shaquille O'Neal was one of many stars present at 118 UFC in Boston on Saturday night. He joined by Glen "Big Baby" Davis, who was wearing a shirt with a photo of Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste over it.

New England Patriots Tom Brady and Wes Welker were also in the building, but was O'Neal, who showed off his MMA moves for the camera.He is no stranger to MMA, have trained for years. O'Neal also made an appearance at UFC Fan Expo on Saturday and also sought the UFC President Dana White for the chance to fight in Octagon.

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Gray Maynard hostile crowd at UFC 118 views

BOSTON--gray Maynard MMA fighting talked about Saturday's fight against Kenny Florian at UFC 118 press conference Wednesday.

Maynard talked about always for a title that shot in April, whether he needs he feel more trash, to get to speak noticed and be ignored game plan against Florian.

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Sylvia bullies his way to a victory of drilling on Buentello

Tim Sylvia is one the biggest heavyweights in the world and is playing to that strength more than ever. Two-time champ walks with former UFC heavyweight around in excess of 300 pounds and has brought a lot of mass in the ring against Paul Buentello. "The Headhunter" got suckered by Sylvia game, scored roughed in corners and end was paved by a great uppercut. Buentello was out of it, when he hit the deck and referee John McCarthy jumped to stop things at 4: 57 of the second round. Sylvia (27-6) picks up the heavyweight title in the main event of the PWP "War on land" in Irvine, CA.

We knew that Paul had their hands faster than I made sure that we wanted to play great man, get a hold of him and he, him wear of tires over the first two rounds. "said Sylvia."Then take control in the third, fourth and fifth ".

It didn't take that long because Buentello fact Sylvia game. He had clearly an advantage of speed with his hands, but he himself kept backing on the strings, where eventually the Sylvia 6-foot-8 clinched and move it into a corner.

Camp Buentello asked Sylvia (pictured at right with current UFC champ Brock Lesnar) to cut up to 275 pounds.They probably should have pushed to the limit of standard 265 heavyweights because with time, Sylvia rehydrated, eaten and stepped into the ring, sought to have at least 40 pounds on Buentello 251-pound. once things have corners, Sylvia put its full weight on his opponent's smallest. Has blasted away with big elbows, knees and effective uprights. At the end of the first round, Buentello had a cut on his nose and welt pockets under his left eye.

When moving and remained in the Centre of the ring, Buentello (28-13) had its moments in the second. He was able to land a few jabs effective and more than held their own negotiated when both fighters in open space.He just couldn't keep it up and killed his chances backing up.

"Paul has quick hands.I had to keep him on the end of my reach.Kicked him, him get inside then skip some elbows and knees. overalls on him, "said Sylvia.

Sylvia had questions about Buentello packaging so that wanted to work in the clinch game near corners.

"Paul coming to 250?We know that his form of struggle is usually 235, "said Sylvia."Even though he had twice-underhooks, I had my Chin on his shoulder to wear him. "
Sylvia was also effectiveness with some kicks leg hard.

"I saw him WinCE on football low the last," said Sylvia. "Once you take the legs from under them, you start kicking their high. "

After an embarrassing losses is fast, Ray Mercer and Fedor Emelianenko, this makes it three straight victories for Sylvia. during the discussion postfight in the ring, Sylvia was told that sometimes the way he'll defend his belt against fellow UFC veteran Pedro Rizzo. it is also likely that has improved its chances of getting a fight as soon as possible with a larger organization as DREAM or Strikeforce.

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