Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Renzo Gracie Talks Roger Gracie's Win, His Return to MMA - Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie Talks Roger Gracie's Win, His Return to MMA Video by Renzo Gracie
Fifteen Months After Last Fight, Forrest Griffin Excited, Scared for Return
LAS VEGAS -- Fifteen months after his last time in the octagon, Forrest Griffin is primed and ready to return in a featured UFC 126 bout with fellow veteran Rich Franklin.And he's also a little bit nervous.
"I'm so scared it's f------ terrifying," he said on Thursday. "I haven't done it in a year. It's only harder. It doesn't get easier."
From your wall to Chicago, Arianny is everywhere
Arianny Celeste has officially made it. Ever heard of Fathead? That's the company that produces wall-sized stickers of your sport's heroes. The oversexed folks at MMAFix ran across another piece of Arianny Celeste merchandise.
Another company has found a way for you to hang out each night with the UFC Octagon girl.
If you're a real Arianny pyscho you can also get the "Come mess with me" poster, the Arianny IPhone case, the Arianny skin for your laptop and the "Come back to bed" poster.
If you want to get close to the real thing, Celeste is doing a meet and greet tonight in Chicago.
Tip via MMAFix.comRoger Gracie post-fight: 'Everything Happened Exactly as Planned' - Roger Gracie
Roger Gracie post-fight: 'Everything Happened Exactly as Planned' Video by Roger Gracie
Herschel Walker: 10 Professional Athletes We'd Love to See Him Fight
To say that Herschel Walker has been impressive in his mixed martial career is quite the understatement. At 48 years old, he jumped straight into the sport and delivered right away.
Sure he hasn't faced the toughest competition, but honestly who would have expected him to? He may never win a title or face a top 20 fighter but he will always be entertaining.
So what are the most entertaining match-ups for Walker in the wide world of sports? Who would be most competitive and who do we just want to see punched in the face? Click through the slide show to find out.
Gina Carano returns to training MMA at Xtreme Couture
Well, would you look at who is back training at Xtreme Couture again? According to their blog, Gina Carano.
The fighter whose last bout was an August 2009 loss to Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos sparred at Randy Couture's gym. Since that bout, she's spent time filming the movie "Haywire." The folks at Xtreme Couture didn't share any information on a return to fighting date for Carano, but it's good to see her sparring again.
As one of the first women (along with Santos) to ever headline a nationally televised MMA card, she is a proven draw and an exciting fighter. Strikeforce must be dancing in the streets over images of wearing boxing gloves.
Welcome back, Gina.