Sugar Magazine has a lengthy video featuring a crew of Frenchmen in Mexico.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
WEC 51 Results: Aldo KOs Gamburyan to retain title, Cerrone tops Varner
WEC featherweight champion Jose Aldo continued his streak of dominant wins as he retained the 145-pound title with a second-round knockout of Manny Gamburyan on Thursday in the main event of WEC 51.
Donald Cerrone outpointed rival Jamie Varner over three exciting rounds, while Miguel Torres bounced back with a second-round submission.
Donald Cerrone outpointed rival Jamie Varner over three exciting rounds, while Miguel Torres bounced back with a second-round submission.
REFLEX session in Podersdorf
Yesterday we had a nice day here at Lake Neusiedl. Sailing for the first time without booties. I was out on my Reflex 8,6 and iSONIC 131 combo. The wind from south eastern direction made it possible to sail in front of the lighthouse. Kerstin took some cool shots with her 200 -400 mm Nikon [...]
Steph Davis: La Belle France
Cross Posted From HighInfatuation.com I got the chance to come to Europe for a few weeks, which usually means: Wingsuit Base jumping off big cliffs, without getting getting tased by a Yosemite Ranger, sweet!! (For those who assume I?m being … Continue reading
Friday, October 1, 2010
Indianapolis welcomes the UFC with open arms (and dolls)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The UFC hit Indianapolis for the first time this week, taking over the city's sports scene. UFC president Dana White said that the promotion's first foray into the Hoosier State has already been going well.
"We like to go to all these new markets and introduce the live event. I think it's been one of the reasons we've grown so fast and been so successful. At the live show, we infect 18-20,000 people, and when they leave, they go and infect three people. The live event is exciting. There's this buzz and this energy. We want to go into all these new markets," White said at Thursday's press conference.
"We're excited to be here. This place is known as a traditional sports town. I'm proud and happy to have the UFC here now."
White did not have an exact figure on ticket sales, but said that they have been "fantastic since day one."
Sports bars in the downtown Wholesale District have signs up reading, "Welcome UFC Fans." On Wednesday night, Buffalo Wild Wings hosted an autograph session with local fighter Matt Mitrione, and all the waitresses wore Tapout shirts. Thursday evening, Kilroy's filled their TV screens with the UFC's "Countdown to 119" and a rerun of WEC 50.
A group of around 75 fans crowded into the Old National Center -- where the Broadway show "Mary Poppins" is playing -- for the press conference on Thursday. Fans, including a young girl who carried a Brock Lesnar and Chuck Liddell doll instead of Barbies, clamored for the chance to take pictures and get autographs from the fighters on the main card.
The city's main newspaper, the Indianapolis Star, has devoted column inches to the UFC, educating MMA newbies and spotlighting the locals on the card. With the city's beloved Colts out of town, it's easier for MMA to get front page coverage.
Outside of the sports scene, it's a bit harder to to tell that a major MMA event is taking over the town. There is a bigger presence reminding the city about the upcoming International Violin Competition and "Mary Poppins."
But it's too early to judge if the UFC is a success in Indiana, or if it has made the often-touted financial impact on the compact Indianapolis downtown. What will tell the story is how many fans crowd into the Conseco Fieldhouse on Saturday night.
Deeper Unplugged: Jones in Utah
In this episode of Deeper Unplugged, Jeremy lets his excitement get the better of him and ragdolls out the end of a Utah chute.
Severne NCX tested
When I am out for a freeride session I actually use the Severne NCX or the NCX pro in 8,0. It�s a sail, which feels extremely light, but gives you enough power, when the wind drops and a lot of control, when the wind picks up. You should have a try! Chris
Matt Serra looking forward to a great fight, then ravioli
INDIANAPOLIS -- Matt Serra isn't dumb. He knows that when he walks into Conseco Fieldhouse on Saturday night at UFC 119, he will likely be welcomed by boos, or at least silence. Since he is facing Indianapolis's native son, Chris Lytle, he does not expect anyone a big cheerin section.
"Am I prepared for the boos? Yeah. Did you see my fight in Montreal?" Serra said with a laugh at the UFC 119 press conference. "You've gotta be a good sport. This is Chris's hometown. We're both professionals. It may not resemble that, because it is a combat sport, but I'm sure, no matter what goes down, we'll be buddies afterward."
"If we fought in New York, he's such a nice guy, they'd probably boo me there, too. It's a funny thing. It's all part of the game. He's the hometown guy. I'm prepared for it. I'll still be smiling."
Serra will face Chris Lytle, a good friend of his since the two of them were on "The Ultimate Fighter." He was excited to take on the rematch because of the potential for the fight.
"What really got me excited about this fight is, since we had that fight, Chris has been insane. He has the most bonuses. I think he's got the record for that. The guy went on a tear. You're not going to find a bigger Chis Lytle fan than this guy right here. You want an exciting fighter. I don't even look at it as fighting him again. It's like fighting him the first time."
Though Serra hasn't talked any trash going into the bout, that doesn't mean he will be any less tenacious on Saturday.
"We're both going to look to take each other out. It's funny. My last two [opponents], I wasn't really crazy about. Me and Chris get along great. We were buddies on the show. I don't think you're going to see that in the cage. We'll try to take each other's heads off. But afterwards, I'm sure we'll have a Bud Light."
Serra was awarded with the Tequila Cazadores Spirit Award for UFC 119 for his work with the Ronald McDonald House, and $1,000 was donated to RMCH in his name. He said he has visited the RMCH on Long Island and was impressed by one of their patients.
"This kid Anthony was really in bad shape, I visited him in Long Island and now he's on the up. I still keep in touch with him. I like what they do. They're all about the children. That's an awesome thing."
Serra's wife's Italian cooking has been his Achilles heel. He cuts down on the Italian food before fights, but says that there's a feast waiting for him when he gets back to his home and gym.
"Eggplant rolitini, homemade pizza on the BBQ, raviolis. It's going to be bad. The only bad thing about it is that my stomach shrinks. Because of dieting, I get sick, but I'm looking forward to it."
But before the big meal, he will and Lytle have work to do.
"Good thing he's a fireman -- this is going to be cheesy -- because we're going to light this place on fire," Serra said with a thumbs up.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Bouldering Burbage photos
Finally a little sun! Yesterday I went climbing in Burbage (specifically Burbage south boulders) in the Peak District near Sheffield. I’m really glad I’ve got these boulders within 15 minutes of my home.
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
Cro Cop Post UFC 119 at Airport will fight 2 More times in UFC - Mirko Cro Cop
- I have option for two more fights, Knowing myself i will do both.
- I talked with Hyppolite befor fight and also he said to dont go in "punch exchange" before the third round
- Talk during fight:
I said to him first, let me go, lets start fight in middle.
He said, No i don't want , lets go on the ground.
I said yes i want if i will be on you!!! and Mir said, Ok then we will be here ahahah.
For full interview watch video.
?Going Pro? ? A Career In Diving
A Guide to…Going Pro Let?s face it, every job has it own significant drawbacks?nobody really likes working in an office, nobody likes dealing with colleagues who are just as miserable as you are and I?ve never met anyone who thinks that wearing a shirt and tie is more comfortable than wearing shorts and T-shirt. Well, [...]
'Mayhem' Miller was enhanced at DREAM 16
With all the talk of performance enhancers in mixed martial arts, the last thing we need is another week of controversy. Jason Miller may have pushed the limits of taste and he did "enhance" himself at the DREAM 16 weigh-in but no suspension is on the way.
The best part about this photo is the reaction of disbelief from fight manager Yugi Shimada. Click on the photo for the NSFW shot.
Miller needed no help in crushing his opponent, Kazushi Sakuraba, on Saturday.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Transition Time
Apparently I’m back on this title alliteration thing…I probably like it less than you. I’ll work on it. Anyhow, life has been busy lately since Work Stinks! There are a lot of things in the works and lots of exciting new changes coming up quick. All things that have kept me busy enough and poor [...]
Surfploytation by Damian Fulton
Brand new work by Damian Fulton on show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in LA, California from July 2 - August 1, 2010
Damian Fulton is fascinated by the dichotomy and duality of Los Angeles seaside culture. The proximity of one of the world's most diverse and congested cities to the Pacific coast provides fertile material for Damian's dark take on the California dream. Perhaps it's in the water.
Surfploytation continues Damian's twisted ride down PCH where Surf City is way more Gotham than groovy. Car chases, girls with guns, noir nostalgia, a visual narrative that reads like conceptual art for a fictional Surfploytation movie. For this show, experimentation with new materials native to his environment, balsa wood and fiberglass, skate decks, and surfboard fins, have this new work amped up to 11.
Before focusing on his own vision, Damian helped, Disneyland, Marvel Productions, and various magazines find theirs.
La Luz de Jesus Gallery (map)
July 2 - August 1, 2010
Artist Reception: Friday. July 2nd. 8-11 PM
www.damianfulton.com
Damian Fulton is fascinated by the dichotomy and duality of Los Angeles seaside culture. The proximity of one of the world's most diverse and congested cities to the Pacific coast provides fertile material for Damian's dark take on the California dream. Perhaps it's in the water.
Surfploytation continues Damian's twisted ride down PCH where Surf City is way more Gotham than groovy. Car chases, girls with guns, noir nostalgia, a visual narrative that reads like conceptual art for a fictional Surfploytation movie. For this show, experimentation with new materials native to his environment, balsa wood and fiberglass, skate decks, and surfboard fins, have this new work amped up to 11.
Before focusing on his own vision, Damian helped, Disneyland, Marvel Productions, and various magazines find theirs.
La Luz de Jesus Gallery (map)
July 2 - August 1, 2010
Artist Reception: Friday. July 2nd. 8-11 PM
www.damianfulton.com
Indianapolis welcomes the UFC with open arms (and dolls)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The UFC hit Indianapolis for the first time this week, taking over the city's sports scene. UFC president Dana White said that the promotion's first foray into the Hoosier State has already been going well.
"We like to go to all these new markets and introduce the live event. I think it's been one of the reasons we've grown so fast and been so successful. At the live show, we infect 18-20,000 people, and when they leave, they go and infect three people. The live event is exciting. There's this buzz and this energy. We want to go into all these new markets," White said at Thursday's press conference.
"We're excited to be here. This place is known as a traditional sports town. I'm proud and happy to have the UFC here now."
White did not have an exact figure on ticket sales, but said that they have been "fantastic since day one."
Sports bars in the downtown Wholesale District have signs up reading, "Welcome UFC Fans." On Wednesday night, Buffalo Wild Wings hosted an autograph session with local fighter Matt Mitrione, and all the waitresses wore Tapout shirts. Thursday evening, Kilroy's filled their TV screens with the UFC's "Countdown to 119" and a rerun of WEC 50.
A group of around 75 fans crowded into the Old National Center -- where the Broadway show "Mary Poppins" is playing -- for the press conference on Thursday. Fans, including a young girl who carried a Brock Lesnar and Chuck Liddell doll instead of Barbies, clamored for the chance to take pictures and get autographs from the fighters on the main card.
The city's main newspaper, the Indianapolis Star, has devoted column inches to the UFC, educating MMA newbies and spotlighting the locals on the card. With the city's beloved Colts out of town, it's easier for MMA to get front page coverage.
Outside of the sports scene, it's a bit harder to to tell that a major MMA event is taking over the town. There is a bigger presence reminding the city about the upcoming International Violin Competition and "Mary Poppins."
But it's too early to judge if the UFC is a success in Indiana, or if it has made the often-touted financial impact on the compact Indianapolis downtown. What will tell the story is how many fans crowd into the Conseco Fieldhouse on Saturday night.
Butterbean "In Two Years, Pudzianowski Will Be Unbeatable" - Butterbean
Butterbean: "In Two Years, Pudzianowski Will Be Unbeatable"
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Kuzma NYC
I get the feeling that a lot of good stuff was held back from this Kuzma DV NYC montage from last Fall.
Skatetalk With Guest Danny Garcia
SKATE TALK is on tonight at 8:00pm pacific time with special guest Danny Garcia. As always you'll be able to call or text in 213-840-4620 with your questions.
Crypt Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park
You’ll find Crypt Lake on page 113 of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, the Opinionated Hiking Guide. It’s Trip 22. You’ll also find it on the agenda of every visitor to Waterton Lakes National Park who has any interest in hiking. It’s by far the most popular trip in the park, and [...]
Mir and Cro Cop Could Learn a Thing or Two from Lytle and Serra
Filed under: UFC
Here are two things we know about Chris Lytle: 1) he's one of the only fighters in the UFC who will tell you straight-up that he isn't necessarily trying to earn a title shot, and 2) he's won more end of the night bonuses than any other fighterAfter watching him in yet another slugfest against Matt Serra at UFC 119 on Saturday night, it's hard not to think that those two points are related.
It's not that Lytle is unambitious. It's more that he just happens to have different ambitions these days, and those ambitions lead him into the kind of fights where a regard for his own body seems to be the last thing on his mind. In Serra, he found an opponent equally as willing to trade pain for applause, and the result was bloody, messy, and wonderful.
That's why their fight might have been the perfect counterbalance to the night's most disappointing bout, a three-round staring contest between Frank Mir and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic that came to a merciful end just a minute before the final horn.
Monday, September 27, 2010
UFC 119 Predictions
by Michael David Smith
UFC 119 lost one main event fighter when Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had to pull out, and there were fears last week that it would lose another with Mirko Cro Cop suffering an eye injury. But all indications are that Cro Cop's eye injury won't keep him out of the Octagon, and so the UFC 119 fight card is set. We've got the pay-per-view preview here.
What: UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop
Where: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
When: The non-televised undercard starts at 7 PM ET Saturday, the Spike TV fights start at 9 and the pay-per-view starts at 10.
Predictions on the five pay-per-view fights below.
UFC 119 lost one main event fighter when Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had to pull out, and there were fears last week that it would lose another with Mirko Cro Cop suffering an eye injury. But all indications are that Cro Cop's eye injury won't keep him out of the Octagon, and so the UFC 119 fight card is set. We've got the pay-per-view preview here.What: UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop
Where: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
When: The non-televised undercard starts at 7 PM ET Saturday, the Spike TV fights start at 9 and the pay-per-view starts at 10.
Predictions on the five pay-per-view fights below.
Ten Ways To Care For Your Gear
Ten Ways To Care For Your Gear Diving is very equipment intensive which has become a reason to dive in its own right; people like to buy, use and talk about gear. It makes diving fun and fashionable. It provides divers with a means to customise their dive experience. It provides people like me with [...]
UFC 119 Video: Dana White UFC 119 Video Blog
Stop back to MMAFrenzy.com tonight starting at 7pm ET for live UFC 119 results.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Westbeach 2011 Line Preview
Westbeach just publicly announced a preview movie of their 2011 line (which looks awesome). Check out this movie by Vancouver’s Graham Winterbottom and Caleb Beyers. View the movie at www.westbeach.com/2011
UFC 119: Matt Mitrione Beats Joey Beltran
by Michael David Smith
Former NFL player Matt Mitrione pounded away at Joey Beltran for 15 minutes on Saturday night at UFC 119, winning a sloppy brawl by unanimous decision.
Mitrione's only previous pro MMA fights were wins over his Ultimate Fighter castmates Marcus Jones and Kimbo Slice. Beltran represented a small step up in quality of competition, and in that respect it was a solid win for Mitrione, even if it wasn't a particularly pretty fight.
Former NFL player Matt Mitrione pounded away at Joey Beltran for 15 minutes on Saturday night at UFC 119, winning a sloppy brawl by unanimous decision.Mitrione's only previous pro MMA fights were wins over his Ultimate Fighter castmates Marcus Jones and Kimbo Slice. Beltran represented a small step up in quality of competition, and in that respect it was a solid win for Mitrione, even if it wasn't a particularly pretty fight.
From Chillan to Cerro Bayo: South American Wanderings with Byron Bagwell
Cerro Bayo, Argentina (September 10, 2010) -- Byron Bagwell checks in from his South American wanderings...
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"Some decent snowfall followed with some good old fashioned high pressure and Nevados de Chillan paid off.
Our feet needed some movement so we hopped a few buses to pucon to session their park and hit tando booters for everyone. Pucon is a small, sleepy town with amazing views and fun folk. Oh yea and a giant volcano to play on.
Argentina next.
Yesterday we learned that the snow crystals form differently in the southern hemisphere. They have seven points of crystallization where ours in the northern hemi have but five. This was all in the discussion of avi danger and snow bonding--a good conversations for travelers who spend more time hiking than riding lifts.
We are currently in a town called villa augustura, a small mountain town in Argentina. The people are friendly and the food is amazing. The ski center here is called cerro bayo. This spot is chill to say the least. The ticket office bumps Bootleg Bob Marley..."
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All Photos: Justin Kious
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"Some decent snowfall followed with some good old fashioned high pressure and Nevados de Chillan paid off.
Our feet needed some movement so we hopped a few buses to pucon to session their park and hit tando booters for everyone. Pucon is a small, sleepy town with amazing views and fun folk. Oh yea and a giant volcano to play on.
Argentina next.
Yesterday we learned that the snow crystals form differently in the southern hemisphere. They have seven points of crystallization where ours in the northern hemi have but five. This was all in the discussion of avi danger and snow bonding--a good conversations for travelers who spend more time hiking than riding lifts.
We are currently in a town called villa augustura, a small mountain town in Argentina. The people are friendly and the food is amazing. The ski center here is called cerro bayo. This spot is chill to say the least. The ticket office bumps Bootleg Bob Marley..."
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All Photos: Justin Kious
Billabong & Surfers For Cetaceans
Hats off to Billabong who have teamed up with team rider Dave Rastovich to produce a line of clothing for Surfers for Cetaceans, called the "Rasta Collection". The clothing line is all made from recycled materials. Billabong even ran an advert for the collection on their highly trafficked event site for the recent Billabong Pro in Jeffreys Bay! Way to go Billabong!For more info on this series and to purchase online, visit the Billabong Europe store or to purchase and watch a video visit the Billabong US storeRead more about the dolphin slaughters in Japan that organisations like Surfers for Cetaceans and the Visual Petition are fighting to put an end to.
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