http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:11:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mmaforum.com/images/MMAForum/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=320 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:21:17 GMT Well I'm new to this site and I'm new to MMA in a way. I've trained for about a year and a half in TKD and I trained MCMAP while I was in the USMC.

I'm sure most people's goal is to go big and wind up fighting pro; that's certainly my goal. I have never had an amateur fight to date, but I'm hoping within my first 6-8 months I can at least have one here locally. I have had a couple sparring sessions in TKD when I was progressing up in ranks and I did pretty damn well if I say so myself. Also did some grappling / sparring while I was in the Corps (though it was mostly d!cking around with other Marines).

So this is where I will keep a record of my training, sparring, amateur fights and etc. Here's hoping it all goes well... ]]> catosynister http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=320 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=319 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:02:04 GMT The Coninued expansion of the UFC only means that the little MMA shows that dot the planet are now a threat to the MMA giant. The smaller shows are the backbone of MMA, Many fighters started off fighting in these organizations, this is where many of them developed the ability to deal with many of the mental aspects that come with being a pro fighter, while fighting at their respective skill levels. It's importat that these shows continue, and with the expansion of the UFC on a global scale, we could see fighters shooting for the stars long before they are ready.
What do you think?
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http://www.armbarathletics.net ]]> ARM*BAR http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=316 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=315 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:53:45 GMT I Want To Start Off By Thanking The Mma Forum For Accepting My Request,ill Have More To Post Later On And Also My Profile Pic Is Of Me And Marcus Jones I Had The Privilage Of Meeting Him At The Signing At Volusia Mall In Daytona Beach Florida,he Is One Hellava Nice Guy.i Wish Him The Best Of Luck At Winning The Ultamate Fighter. Thanks Again Robert Boyer I Want To Start Off By Thanking The Mma Forum For Accepting My Request,ill Have More To Post Later On
And Also My Profile Pic Is Of Me And Marcus Jones I Had The Privilage Of Meeting Him At The Signing At Volusia Mall In Daytona Beach Florida,he Is One Hellava Nice Guy.i Wish Him The Best Of Luck At Winning The Ultamate Fighter.

Thanks Again Robert Boyer ]]> bobboyer http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=315 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=314 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:41:17 GMT ARM*BAR Athletics MMA NEWS & INFO
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Last time the two went head to head, the UFC had 2 million people tune in, versus STRIKEFORCE'S 500 thousand. However i think it will be a little bit closer this time, as the depth of the STRIKEFORCE fight card is much greater then the last time.
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http://www.armbarathletics.net ]]> ARM*BAR http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=314 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=313 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:33:34 GMT When an amazing fight takes place between two elite fighters, it can be an extremely exciting event. What makes it even more exciting is when the fights are so close and competitive that fans cant tell who the clear cut winner was. One of the more exciting fights that took place very recently was the Light Heavyweight title bout between Lyoto Machida, and Shogun Rua. This fight was a fantastic battle from start to finish. It was an extremely close fight. Many fans disagree but the fact of the matter is, the reason there is such a big dispute going on right now, is because of how close that fight actually was. I find myself wondering why so many fans are becoming so angry with the outcome of this fight. I completely understand being a loyal fan and wanting your fighter to do great. We all feel that way towards our favorite fighters. But this should not prevent us fans from appreciating what a tremendous show was put on by two great warriors. Instead of becoming so angry with other people, fans should rather be looking foward to the future rematch of these two fighters that will hopefully be just as exciting as their first meeting. MMA fans need to find the middle ground where they can be disappointed because of their fighter losing, but also be appreciative of the tremendous show that they watched. Even when a controversial decision is given, it does not change that fact that those two fighters were out there fighting for their fans, and they did not disappoint. These fighters left everything in the cage, and they are definitely warriors in my book. -HitOrGetHit When an amazing fight takes place between two elite fighters, it can be an extremely exciting event. What makes it even more exciting is when the fights are so close and competitive that fans cant tell who the clear cut winner was. One of the more exciting fights that took place very recently was the Light Heavyweight title bout between Lyoto Machida, and Shogun Rua.

This fight was a fantastic battle from start to finish. It was an extremely close fight. Many fans disagree but the fact of the matter is, the reason there is such a big dispute going on right now, is because of how close that fight actually was.

I find myself wondering why so many fans are becoming so angry with the outcome of this fight. I completely understand being a loyal fan and wanting your fighter to do great. We all feel that way towards our favorite fighters. But this should not prevent us fans from appreciating what a tremendous show was put on by two great warriors. Instead of becoming so angry with other people, fans should rather be looking foward to the future rematch of these two fighters that will hopefully be just as exciting as their first meeting.

MMA fans need to find the middle ground where they can be disappointed because of their fighter losing, but also be appreciative of the tremendous show that they watched. Even when a controversial decision is given, it does not change that fact that those two fighters were out there fighting for their fans, and they did not disappoint. These fighters left everything in the cage, and they are definitely warriors in my book.

-HitOrGetHit ]]> HitOrGetHit http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=313 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=312 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:32:56 GMT Wow...it is amazing how badly past experiences can distort the view of an otherwise mentally healthy man in a relationship. I know exactly how much my wife loves and adores me, but because of an infidelity that she had early on in our relationship my mind gets stampeded with thoughts that can be consuming and ridiculous. Yet, I cannot convince myself that they are untrue. There have been recent developments that could be explained as suspicious, but when the reasoning is laid out it makes sense. This is the most powerful emotion to me because it has the ability to override what I thought was the most powerful feeling I could experience and that is the love for my wife. Everything is okay with us in case you were wondering and read this, but I fear that I will push her away if I am not able to control this emotion. Anyways...what I am trying to say is **** you jealousy...**** you. Wow...it is amazing how badly past experiences can distort the view of an otherwise mentally healthy man in a relationship. I know exactly how much my wife loves and adores me, but because of an infidelity that she had early on in our relationship my mind gets stampeded with thoughts that can be consuming and ridiculous. Yet, I cannot convince myself that they are untrue.

There have been recent developments that could be explained as suspicious, but when the reasoning is laid out it makes sense. This is the most powerful emotion to me because it has the ability to override what I thought was the most powerful feeling I could experience and that is the love for my wife.

Everything is okay with us in case you were wondering and read this, but I fear that I will push her away if I am not able to control this emotion.

Anyways...what I am trying to say is **** you jealousy...**** you. ]]> ZZtigerZZ81 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=312 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=311 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:15:38 GMT Should i focus on one martial art or and one grappling or should i just learn from all of them? Should i focus on one martial art or and one grappling or should i just learn from all of them? ]]> ufclover01 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=311 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=310 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:12:44 GMT Hello i was just wondering if there were any good mma gyms in michigan that also compete Hello i was just wondering if there were any good mma gyms in michigan that also compete ]]> ufclover01 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=310 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=309 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:21:10 GMT There are many fans that would love to go to a UFC event. For example [I]New York[/I], but since we all know that MMA Events are legal in NY and several other cities then these MMA Fans must [B]BUY[/B] airplane tickets and travel to other events.

By what year do you think the [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Red"]UFC[/COLOR][/SIZE] (MMA) will be allowed to host events in all [U]50 states[/U]? :confused02:

[url]www.youtube.com/TheChannel121[/url] ]]> TheChannel121 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=309 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=308 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:11:33 GMT give me you guys ideas. give me you guys ideas. ]]> MVP1 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=308 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=307 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:02:47 GMT There are several fights of note coming up I want to give my thoughts on.

Strikeforce / M-1 Global - Saturday Nov. 7th

The first fight i want to talk about is is Gegard "The Dreamcatcher" Mousasi (26-2-1) vs. Rameau Thierry "The African Assassin" Sokoudjou (7-4). Now Sokoudjou is an underdog in this fight even though 6 of his 7 wins are by T/KO, all in the first round, and his losses one being to the current UFC LHW champ Lyoto Machida. Still makes him an underdog. Gegard, who is a training partner of Fedor, is on a fairly impressive 13 win streak. his last loss being to none other then Akihiro Gono to end his previous 8 straight win streak. His wins coming by a mixtures of Submisisons, KO's and TKO's having only failed to finish 5 opponets including his 2 losses and one draw. While it is obvious Rameau has some power and can finish a fight with a KO. I do not think his arsenal of weapons is as deep as that of Gegard.

My Prediction - Gegard Rd 2 T/KO.

Next comes JAKE SHIELDS (23-4-1) vs. JASON "MAYHEM" MILLER (22-6). Now I will be honest here I am a bit biased towards sheilds. I been a fan of his for awhile now. Plus my BJJ instructor is a good friend of Jakes and has trained alot with him. Now both of these guys have some Ultra slick Jiu Jitsu both holding many titles in various Jiu jitsu competitions. Jake has been very impressive as of late with miller more known for his hosting role on MTV's Bully Beatdown. Jake is on a 12 straight win streak, his last 7 wins were by submisison 6 of those in the first round, most notablely being Robbie lawler, who jake being a LW fighter moved up to middle weight for the challenge. Which is where this fight with miller will be for the recently vacated Strikeforce title. (The title was recently Vacated by Cung Lee who is currently persuing an acting carear, and hopes to return to fighting in the future). I think the deciding factor in the fight might be the underrated stand up skills of Jake Shields. if it goes to the ground I think it could be anybodys contest. Miller just seems to have had a string of bad luck in matches lately. going 1-1-1 in his last 3 though his loss was an incredible match against Ronaldo Souza but his most recent match... a rematch against the same ended in a NC. This has the makings of being a fight for the ages. Neither has had to go 5 rounds in awhile, or rather had an opponent able to push them that far. This could be a possibility. Neither fighter is known for KO power and have 7 TKO's and no KO's between them, but I feel it is stand up that will decide this. Many say Jake looks very stiff in the ring and as I stated many feel his striking is sub par. If miller takes jakes stand up lightly and hopes to keep this standing he might be in for a surprise. FRom a recent interview and reading his facebook posts I know Jake is not taking miller lightly in any aspect of this fight. For the outcome of this fight I am having mixed thoughts. It could be a long drawn out decision and a stand up battle going into the late rounds. But if weither fighter makes a mistake both are capable of picking up a quick win by a slick submission.

My prediction - Shields Rd 3 TKO

Lastly on this card...

FEDOR "THE LAST EMPEROR" EMELIANENKO (30-1*-0 1NC) vs. BRETT "THE GRIM" ROGERS (10-0). Now its rare for a man who is 10-0, 9 of which are KO's or TKO's to be an underdog, but you would have a hard time finding anyone who gives Rogers more then a punchers chance. Fedors last loss was 9 years ago (read early entry about Fedor for futher explination) 6 years before Rogers first Pro fight. Rogers most notable win was over Andrei Arlovski in :22 seconds by TKO who 5 months earlier Fedor defeated by KO in 3:14 of the first round. Both men have punching power. but many who haved stepped into the ring with Fedor claim no one has ever hitten them harder. Fedor has survived many tough situations and over come many opponents who were bigger stonger or supposedly better, with wins over several former UFC champions, including 2 wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Now Rogers is not known for having much of a ground game. Where Fedor has out Grappled Grapplers, and out struck, strikers. Fedor is known for his robot like mentality in the ring showing no emotion even when he wins. His sportsmanship is unparralled, but to look into his eyes before a fight looks as if you are looking into teh eyes of your executioner, and I think mentally he has most opponents beaten before the opening bell. Watch the eyes of Hong Man Choi even Tim Sylvia before the opening bell, weather they will admit it or not they have the look of someone who just got locked in a cage with a hungry dragon. Now one thing going for Rogers in this fight is it is Fedors first time in a cage. Many previous Pride fighters who have come over to the UFC and other groups have not always faired well in a cage. Though I do not feel that this will be a big deal for Fedor. I do not think Rogers really brings anything to the table Fedor really has to worry about. He has fought people who hit harder, are better strikers, better grapplers and has weathered them all.

My Prediction - Fedor 1st rd Ko (utter destruction)


UFC 104 Oct 24th

Only one real fight I want to talk about on this card.

Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida (15-0) vs . Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (18-3) for the UFC LHW title. On 2/3/07 Lyoto made his UFC debut and put together a string of what some called un-exciting Unamious Decision wins. He came into the UFC with an 8-0 record with wins over BJ Penn, Rich Franklin and Stephen Bonnar to his resume. He started to put detractors to rest when he submitted Rameau Thierry "The African Assassin" Sokoudjou then picked apart Tito Ortiz in a 3 round battle where only once was Lyoto in any trouble then he KO'ed Thiago Silva and then Rashad Evans to win the title. Rua on the other hand boasts 15 T/KO wins and has a who's who list of wins to Rival Fedor, including several that match Fedor, Big Nog and Kevin Randleman. Rua is known as a game striker who likes to take it to his opponents a style that has so far utterly failed against the likes of Machida. In fact so far no one has been able to figure out the puzzle machida represents. His striking is on par with the best and his ground game is on the same level. he has incredible take down defense. It leaves me wondering what Rua is going to try that no one else has, and is it going to work. being a fan of both fighters it is hard to pick. Rarely do I choose against Rua. I just don't think though he is going to be the one to defeat Lyoto.

My Decision - Machida Rd 2 TKO.


Well these are just some coming up that I wanted to comment on.. there are more to come.


My personal blog can be read here.

http://thedonsmmabjj.blogspot.com/20...ghts_3974.html ]]> The Don http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=307 http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=306 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:46:19 GMT It is a simple question and a post by a fellow blogger Onganju, His post here . http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=304 got me thinking.
Why do "I" really train. now in Onganju's post he breaks down the reasons people train. He lists Inspiration and Aspiration. so I started thinking why do I train.

To put things into contest I just recently turned 32 years old. I have a wife, 3 kids and a full time job. I am the oldest guy in my school. So what is the reason I go back. Most likely at this point in my life the chances of me having a shot at going Pro in MMA while not impossible are more then likely improbable. Becoming a world class BJJ players also the same chances. Yet I find myself in the gym every chance I get.

Now growing up I was always very competitive and in some ways this has pushed me further and harder into my training. When I first started I could barely roll 2 minutes without being gassed.. I weighed in barely south of 300 pounds. When I would play with my kids it was hard to do a lot of physical things. And for me it was frustrating.. I was an above average athlete growing up and could play most sports well. After classes I was sore bruised and could barely roll out of bed most mornings following class. But I was the old guy and I hate losing. So I would drag my but back into class. now the company I work for has a full service gym. I signed up when I first started working and went for like 3 weeks but then just stopped.. and when I got back into BJJ the competitive edge started to kick back in and I been hitting the gym on a regular basis and been training hard.
I look at my kids now that it has been close to a year I have been training and I can actually play with them and not get winded. I am not sore I can get down on the floor and get up again easily. I can roll in class for a solid 5 minutes and take a short 30 second break and go another 5 and I can do this multiple times. I now weigh in about 267 and feel much better. I can actually run 2 and a half miles and not pass out.. heck I can run 2 and a half miles and enjoy it.

I did not really know why I started training but I now know why I keep training. I want to be able to do things with my kids as they grow older. I want to compete and have fun. and I hope before all is said and done I want to look in the mirror and see a black belt around my waist one day and take those skills I have learned and pass them onto others. If you would like to follow me on my journey you can check out my blog at http://thedonsmmabjj.blogspot.com/ ]]> The Don http://www.mmaforum.com/blog.php?b=306