MMA - Mixed Martial Arts

[-Latin Black Tiger-]

Nessuno dei 2 era al 100% ma credo che concordi con me che Duffee è arrivato senza difesa, inspiegabilmente. 19 secondi di guardia aperta. Non è normale. O' è scarso o non è in forma. Spero la seconda.

Per Latin: l'ultimo K-1 è stato il più penoso di sempre. Veramente orrendo vedere sempre gli stessi fighters di 10 anni fa ma con una forma 10 volte peggio. Come dice sempre il buon Tarri, se non danno una ripulita al metodo di accesso a quella finale, resta uno spettacolo indegno.

E dico purtroppo, in quanto adoravamo il K-1, quasi più delle MMA un tempo

Mi fido di te. Io di K1 ho visto pochissimo e in quell'evento Overeem mi era sembrato in ottime condizioni.

[Ksose]

Nessuno dei 2 era al 100% ma credo che concordi con me che Duffee è arrivato senza difesa, inspiegabilmente. 19 secondi di guardia aperta. Non è normale. O' è scarso o non è in forma. Spero la seconda.

Oddio più che altro si è scoperto completamente al momento della ginocchiata che ha preceduto i due ganci che l'hanno messo ko, un colpo che tra l'altro era quasi riuscito a parare ma è stato talmente potente da piegarlo a metà. Quella ginocchiata e il modo in cui l'olandese ha spazzato via il tentativo di takedown (come aveva già fatto con Rogers) mi hanno davvero impressionato. In un panorama così desolante per gli heavy sarebbe un vero peccato se Alistair non si dedicasse full time alle MMA dopo aver raggiunto il suo sogno nel K-1, peccato che credo che i giapponesi non se lo faranno sfuggire facilmente. Duffee ha incontrato una bestia ma per me di potenziale ne ha, sarà sfottuto fino alla morte ma il match contro Russow è stato comunque un incontro in cui ha dimostrato tanto (striking e take down defence contro un buon grappler) malgrado il grave errore "di gioventù".

[Ksose]

Concordo sul K-1 mi sembra davvero strano che in un evento ci siano fighter che erano presenti anche 15-20 anni fa, in più quest'anno mancava anche Hari che probabilmente è lo striker più talentuoso in circolazione (oltre a Bonjasky). A mio avviso però il problema non è tanto il sistema di qualificazione ma la qualità dei fighter... Si fatica davvero a trovare gente che possa sostituire i vari JLB, Aerts e Schilt.
Poi va beh sarà affascinante ma la formula dei tre match in una serata non sempre premia il fighter più forte, quest'anno ad esempio Ubereem si è trovato di fronte due avversari a pezzi in semifinale e in finale (fermo restando che Aerts l'aveva già battuto da fresco).

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Chael Sonnen Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

Chael Sonnen, the UFC middleweight currently serving a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, has pleaded guilty to money laundering related to mortgage fraud.

According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Oregon, Sonnen pleaded guilty Monday and will be sentenced on March 28. Sonnen could face up to 20 years in prison, but he is expected to cooperate as a witness against others involved in the mortgage fraud investigation, and so his sentence is likely to be considerably lighter.

Michelle Holman Kerin, the assistant U.S. attorney handling the case, told the Oregonian that Sonnen agreed to give up his Realtor's license and pay a $10,000 fine. The government is recommending Sonnen be sentenced to two years of probation.

"This office will continue to aggressively prosecute real estate professionals who committed the mortgage fraud that contributed to this country's economic downturn and wreaked havoc on our community's housing market," US Attorney Dwight Holton said in a statement. "We entrusted these professionals to honestly broker real estate transactions and instead, they defrauded lending institutions throughout the country and left financial ruin in their wake."

Sonnen has admitted that he submitted a false letter and sales agreement addendum involving payment to a plumbing company for repairs to a home that Sonnen knew were not actually going to be made.

A former Republican candidate for the state legislature, Sonnen dropped out of his race last year, citing a "legal issue." He also made cryptic references to problems with the federal government after he had his performance-enhancing drug suspension reduced from 12 months to six months.

After Sonnen's thrilling performance in a loss to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in August, he was promised a rematch against Silva. But that rematch was put on hold when his drug test came back positive, and now Sonnen has another legal issue that could derail his career. There's no word yet on when (or if) the UFC plans to put Sonnen back into the Octagon.

[Il Ganja]

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It appears the UFC have decided to hastily arrange one possible last fight for disgraced middleweight star, Chael Sonnen in the wake of federal charges against him, booking him to return to action at UFC 128 on March 19th in Newark, New Jersey against Yoshihiro Akiyama.

Sources close to the situation confirmed the news to MMAJunkie.com earlier today, with this being the first fight he’s taken following a six months suspension from the California State Athletic Commission after testing positive for banned substances.

Sonnen is coming off a fifth round submission defeat at the hands of current champion, Anderson Silva. When it appeared he had the fight and title in the bag after winning the previous four rounds, the Republican was caught in a triangle choke with one minute remaining and soon tapped out.

As for Akiyama, this could be his last chance to impress his bosses after suffering back to back losses to Chris Lebben and Michael Bisping inside the octagon. Prior to that he’d pulled off a rather unconvincing split decision win over Alan Belcher.

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Former PRIDE veteran, Phil Baroni has been axed as expected by the UFC following his disappointing first round knockout loss to former “Ultimate Fighter” cast member, Brad Tavares this past weekend at UFC 125 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to Versus.com, “The New York Bad Ass” received his walking papers in the past 24 hours after picking up back-to-back losses inside the octagon to Amir Sadollah and Tavares, as well as losing his last fight as part of the Strikeforce roster against Joe Riggs.

Baroni has indicated strongly that he wants to continue on in his fighting career despite the recent slump in form. First off he’ll have to serve a 60-day medical suspension for injuries sustained in Las Vegas.

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A lightweight bout between former WEC champion, Benson Henderson and talented submission specialist, Mark Bocek has been lined up to take place at UFC 129 on April 30th in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A source close to the negotiations revealed the news to MMAJunkie.com, adding verbal agreements are in place on both sides.

Henderson had looked unbeatable in the WEC ranks after capturing the title last year, defeating the likes of Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone to build a ten-fight winning streak. That run was brought to an end though when he lost via unanimous decision to Anthony Pettis just last month at WEC 53.

As for Bocek, he’ll be looking to continue his rise up the ranks and gain his fifth win in six fights including submission wins over lvin Robinson, David Bielkheden, Joe Brammer and Dustin Hazelett.

[Ksose]

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Emelia ... b-12-29152
La cosa sembra confermata anche dal sito dell'M-1, io finchè non lo vedo in quello di Strikeforce non mi fido ma sarebbe una grandiosa notizia.

[Andrew Wiles]

Brutta notizia:

Frankie Edgar: Suspended until July 1 due to nasal fracture, though an ENT doctor can clear him early; regardless, minimum suspension until Feb. 16 with no contact until Feb. 1

Mi dà un pò di speranza quel "though an ENT doctor can clear him early" altrimenti per il rematch dovremmo aspettare fino ad agosto ed il povero Pettis dovrebbe star fermo per un annetto buono.

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UFC welterweight number one contender, Jake Shields has been speaking about how he’s planning on approaching his upcoming fight with Georges St. Pierre at UFC 129 on April 30th in Toronto, explaining different strategies are going to give the ultra-talented Canadian something new to deal with on the night.

Speaking via Tapology.com, Shields said:

“I definitely feel that I’ll find a way to get him down and I think he’s going to try to get me down too. He’s a great wrestler and Jiu-Jitsu fighter as well, so I think this fight will definitely hit the ground. There are big differences between me and all of the other guys at 170-pounds. Koscheck shoots in a big blast double from outside and GSP had an answer for that. I have some different strategies and I’m going to try to come up with some new strategies because it is hard to get GSP to the ground. I have a feeling I’ll be able to get him down there with my style.”

Shields is coming off a less than impressive performance against Martin Kampmann on his octagon debut, a fight he won via split decision on the night. It was his first cut to 170 pounds in some time after winning the Strikeforce middleweight crown.


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[Il Ganja]

Mi dà un pò di speranza quel "though an ENT doctor can clear him early" altrimenti per il rematch dovremmo aspettare fino ad agosto ed il povero Pettis dovrebbe star fermo per un annetto buono.

Si infatti è la prassi, li sospendono sempre molto a lungo ma a memoria non ne ricordo uno che sia rimasto fuori effettivamente per il periodo della sospensione....anche Edgar sicuro massimo a metà marzo (secondo me pure prima) sarà pronto per cominciare il camp, ciò non toglie che però prima di maggio/giugno non penso che vedremo il rematch.



Sarei curioso di sapere per quanto hanno sospeso Vera, figa non avevo mai visto una cosa del genere.

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The medical suspensions have not been kind to the lightweight division following UFC 125 in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend, with 155 pound champion, Frankie Edgar out for a possible six months after suffering a nasal fracture.

Other major suspensions include light heavyweight slugger, Brandon Vera (six months), welterweight turned lightweight, Marcus Davis (six months) and former featherweight number one contender, Josh Grispi (six months).

Check out the list in full:

Frankie Edgar: Suspended until July 1 due to nasal fracture, though an ENT doctor can clear him early; regardless, minimum suspension until Feb. 16 with no contact until Feb. 1

Gray Maynard: Suspended until Feb. 16 with no contact until Jan. 23 due to facial lacerations

Chris Leben: Suspended until Feb. 6 with no contact until Feb. 1 for precautionary reasons

Brandon Vera: Suspended until July 1 due to nasal fracture, though an ENT doctor can clear him early; regardless, minimum suspension until Feb. 16 with no contact until Feb. 1

Marcus Davis: Suspended until July 1 due to nasal fracture, though an ENT doctor can clear him early; regardless, minimum suspension until March 3 with no contact until Feb. 16

Josh Grispi: Suspended until July 1 due to a jaw injury, though a, oral, maxial and facial doctor can clear him early; regardless, minimum suspension until Feb. 16 with no contact until Feb. 1

Phil Baroni: Suspended until July 1 due to nasal fracture, though an ENT doctor can clear him early; regardless, minimum suspension until March 3 with no contact until Feb. 16

Diego Nunes: Suspended until Jan. 23 with no contact until Jan. 16 due to left-eye contusion

Greg Soto: Suspended until July 1 due to a left-shoulder injury, though an orthopedic doctor can clear him early

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Junior Dos Santos had expected to get a UFC Heavyweight Title shot against Cain Velasquez in April but with a shoulder injury forcing Velasquez to ride the pine for up to 8 months, Dos Santos got left out in the cold when it comes to when his next fight will be.

The Brazilian talked about his situation with Sherdog.com and gave his thoughts on what will be next for him:

"Of course, it would be amazing to face Velasquez at UFC ‘Rio’ in August, but I cannot stay away from the Octagon for a year just waiting for him to recover. I really think that the fairest thing to do would be for [UFC President] Dana [White] to give me the opportunity to fight for an interim belt. I’m 100 percent focused on getting this belt. I’m in the best moment of my career, training hard and working so hard to reach the fight of my life, and, suddenly, it’s postponed eight months. It’s definitely not fair. I’m already five months away from fighting. I can’t wait eight months. Fighting is my life, not only because I love to do that but because I need to fight for a living. I still don’t make money like the other top guys, so I really need to work."

[-Latin Black Tiger-]

Se Sonnen affronterà Akyama, allora mi sa che avremo Wand vs. Stann il 30 aprile dal momento che avevo letto che in quella card oltre a GSP-Shields e Machida-Couture ci sarebbe stato anche Silva-Sonnen. La presenza dell'Axe Murderer la danno per certa per Toronto e non vedo altri avversari possibili...Fossi in Leben mi starei mangiando le mani.