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Saturday, January 1, 2011
The Tatshenshini-Alsek: Ice Age Jackpot
The Tatshenshini-Alsek ranks among the world’s top five wilderness river trips. It’s a scenic rival of Grand Canyon and it bisects North America’s most pristine wildlife region—A Jack London land of wolves and wolverines, moose and mountain goats and Dall sheep, and one of the world’s biggest population of grizzly bears. Giant peaks 15,000 feet [...]
UFC 125 picks, Vegas-style: The champ gets no respect on the odds board
There's little chance Frank Edgar is going to get cocky anytime soon. Sure, the UFC lightweight champ is closing out a year where he beat the legendary B.J. Penn two times, but he's still trying to satisfy a lot of doubters. Many say Edgar is too small for the division and others believe Penn was simply unmotivated in 2010 and used a horrible gameplan against Frankie. There's also that one loss on his record back in 2008.
Edgar (13-1) was overpowered at times by Gray Maynard in their fight at Ultimate Fight Night 13. Maynard took a unanimous decision, handing Edgar his first and only career defeat.
Maynard (10-0) is still the bigger fighter with more powerful takedowns. He's a solid favorite in Las Vegas and offshore. Who's added more to their game in the last 32 months? Damon Martin from MMAWeekly.com and Larry Pepe from ProMMARadio.com join me to pick the fight based on the odds.
UFC 125 betting odds:
Official plays will be posted after tomorrow's weigh-ins.
Gray Maynard (-145) vs. Frank Edgar (+115) -- UFC lightweight championship
Brian Stann (+140) vs. Chris Leben (-170) -- Middleweight
Brandon Vera (+115) vs. Thiago Silva (-145) -- Light heavyweight
Dong Hyun Kim (-130) vs. Nate Diaz (+100) -- Welterweight
Clay Guida (-150) vs. Takanori Gomi (+120) -- Lightweight
Marcus Davis (+190) vs. Jeremy Stephens (-250) -- Lightweight
Brad Tavares (-210) vs. Phil Baroni (+170) -- Middleweight
Mike Brown (-265) vs. Diego Nuñes (+205) -- Featherweight
Josh Grispi (-290) vs. Dustin Poirier (+230) -- Featherweight
Antonio McKee (-250) vs. Jacob Volkmann (+190) -- Lightweight
Greg Soto (-125) vs. Daniel Roberts (-105) -- Welterweight
Here are the straight picks from the entire Yahoo! Sports MMA crew
Hear it from the Expert ? Melanie Curtis
Well, it’s that time of year again. Winter has set in (and a very cold one at that �here in Chicago). So while this skydive chick sits on the ground until things warm up a bit, we’re going to continue to let the skydiving coverstation fly. So what a better time to start hearing from [...]
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Great conditions at Lake Neusiedl
While the last weeks the conditions had a lot of variety on my homespot, the lake Neusiedl. We got some days with strong wind from south eastern direction and I could get some good speed on my GPS. So I am in the 2010 ranking on top. Check out the following link! It�s really hard [...]
Friday, December 31, 2010
North Coast Promo
This quick promo for the video North Coast has me pretty stoked to see what's next from these guys.
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Jorgensen thinks Cruz is looking for excuses and will run the entire fight
Dominick Cruz has a way of getting under his opponent's skin. Just 25-years-old, he's a master of winning the mental war before the fight hits the cage. Scott Jorgensen isn't falling for Cruz's game. The WEC 135-pound says he'll be getting hand surgery following the fight and be sidelined for up to six months.
"In my opinion that's retarded. It's almost like he making an exuse for a loss, already. 'Oh my hands hurt. I gotta get surgery anyway,'" Jorgensen told ProMMARadio. "Maybe he's playing mind games, I really don't care."
Jorgensen says Cruz is already shot mentally just days before they meet at WEC 53.
"He's looking for sympathy and he's building a built-in excuse. He’s thinking about losing … already has that seed in his head," said Jorgensen (2:35 mark). "That little bit of doubt may be too much for him. Come fight night, he has to make a decision. And I think I know what his decision already is. He’s looking for an easy way out (once the fight gets going)."
The 135-pound WEC champ has stymied recent opponents with his ducking and darting style. Too often, Cruz's victims got frustrated, went into chase mode and were made to look silly. Jorgensen isn't interested in playing Cruz's game on the feet.
"No matter who I fought, they look like they got beat up. I leave guys bruised, battered and I think that intimidates Dominick because he's never faced that," said Jorgensen. "A lot of running is what I feel like he's going to be trying to do. You can’t evade somebody from your back,"
The challenger is warning fans that if the fight is boring, it's not going to be his fault.
Cruz and Jorgensen meet in Phoenix on Thursday (Versus 9 p.m. ET/PT). The winner will be officially awarded the UFC bantamweight title. Check here for the entire 20-plus minute conversation with Jorgensen.
What's to Become of MMA's Top Heavyweights in 2011?
Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce
Muhammad Ali used to say that the heavyweight champion of the world was the champion of all champions. Of course, it's possible he was a little biased.It's easy to understand the appeal of the heavyweights. It's the biggest, baddest kids on the block vying to see who's tougher. That's part of why Brock Lesnar - a man who looks like the grown-up version of a high school bully straight out of central casting, crew-cut still intact - has proved to be such an irresistible enigma to MMA fans. The fact that there's footage of him dancing around in a sombrero and flipping off the top rope probably doesn't hurt either.
But while 2010 may have been the year of the heavyweight in MMA, with everyone from Lesnar to Fedor Emelianenko to current UFC champ Cain Velasquez rapidly swapping places in the ranks, the division seems to be in tatters heading into 2011.
Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/30/outlook-not-so-bright-for-heavyweights-in-2011/
Exclusive pictures from UFC 124
Check out the exclusive pictures by Tracy Lee from UFC 124, including a determined GSP, an overjoyed Jim Miller and the punch that Joe Stevenson ran directly into.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Exclusive-pictures-from-UFC-124?urn=mma-295231
Thursday, December 30, 2010
UFC 125 Workout Video
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, Videos
LAS Vegas -- MMA Fighting's E. Casey Leydon was on the scene at the MGM Grand Arena for the UFC 125 open workouts on Thursday afternoon. UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Chris Leben, Brian Stann and several other fighters who are fighting at Saturday's event were on hand.Check out the workout video below.
Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/30/ufc-125-workout-video/
I?d rather be skydiving: Segway Edition
For my regular readers, y’all are aware of the fact that I recently made a rather hefty life change and moved back to the Midwest (as I grew up a Michigander), to the city of Chicago. Though we’ve only been here two weeks, I can already tell you that I’m loving it! This past weekend [...]
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The Dark Side of The Lens
We highly recommend you check out a really beautiful and inspiring video by Astray Films and COTW featured surf photographer Mickey Smith titled "The Dark Side of The Lens". This is the first in a new series called "Short Stories" by Relentless Energy. Click on the video screenshot below to watch…
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Former Champs Urijah Faber, Eddie Wineland Targeted for UFC 128 Bout
Filed under: UFC, WEC, FanHouse Exclusive, News
After delivering one of the year's most thunderous knockouts at WEC 53 earlier this month, Eddie Wineland said he was ready for a step up in competition - that his ultimate goal was to recapture the bantamweight title he held four years ago. Now that the first 135-pound champion in WEC history is a UFC fighter following the promotions' merger, it appears his new bosses have answered that call.
MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the situation that the UFC is targeting a bout between Wineland and former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber at UFC 128 on March 19 in Newark, N.J. Though contracts have not yet been signed, verbal agreements are in place for the fight, which would likely hold a prime spot on the event's pay-per-view card.
MMA look-alikes: Jim Miller and Yukon Cornelius
Jim Miller's red beard powered his win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 124. Yukon Cornelius' red beard powered him through a snowy winter as he helped guide Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Hermey the Elf Dentist through the snow. Both found success in the cold and snow and will likely have a very nice holiday because of those winnings. For Miller, it's $50,000 for a Submission of the Night bonus. Yukon Cornelius is all about the silver and gold.
UFC 128: Brendan Schaub vs. Mirko Cro Cop
by Michael David Smith
At long last, Brendan Schaub has an opponent in place for his next fight: He's taking on Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 128 on March 19.
Schaub, who's coming off a great 2010 in which he went 3-0 inside the Octagon, had previously been linked to a meeting with either Frank Mir or Stefan Struve. But instead he'll take on Cro Cop, who will return to the Octagon for the first time since a lackluster loss to Mir in September.
At long last, Brendan Schaub has an opponent in place for his next fight: He's taking on Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 128 on March 19.Schaub, who's coming off a great 2010 in which he went 3-0 inside the Octagon, had previously been linked to a meeting with either Frank Mir or Stefan Struve. But instead he'll take on Cro Cop, who will return to the Octagon for the first time since a lackluster loss to Mir in September.
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Sam Mulholland Welcome Video
Blue Tile welcomes Sam Mulholland with this artsy video.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Anthony Pettis Uses Amazing Kick to Beat Ben Henderson
by Michael David Smith
Anthony Pettis brought the WEC promotion to an end in style on Thursday night, using one of the most incredible kicks in the history of the sport to seal the victory against Ben Henderson at WEC 53.
The kick all but defies description: Pettis jumped into the air, pushed off the fence with his foot and landed an incredible head kick at the end of the fifth round, putting an emphatic ending on his unanimous decision victory. The kick looked like something out of a martial arts movie, but Pettis said it's something he and his coach have been working on.
"Duke Roufus, we practice that all the time," Pettis said. "I've got 10 more of those kicks coming when I'm in the UFC. How do you like that to end the WEC?"
Anthony Pettis brought the WEC promotion to an end in style on Thursday night, using one of the most incredible kicks in the history of the sport to seal the victory against Ben Henderson at WEC 53.The kick all but defies description: Pettis jumped into the air, pushed off the fence with his foot and landed an incredible head kick at the end of the fifth round, putting an emphatic ending on his unanimous decision victory. The kick looked like something out of a martial arts movie, but Pettis said it's something he and his coach have been working on.
"Duke Roufus, we practice that all the time," Pettis said. "I've got 10 more of those kicks coming when I'm in the UFC. How do you like that to end the WEC?"
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/16/anthony-pettis-uses-amazing-kick-to-beat-ben-henderson/
UFC 124 Results: Jim Miller Submits Charles Oliveira
by Michael David Smith
Jim Miller has shown once again that he's one of the best lightweights in mixed martial arts, and Charles Oliveira has suffered the first loss of his career, after the two fought an exciting, back-and-forth couple of minutes before Miller submitted Oliveira in the first round at UFC 124.
Miller took Oliveira to the ground early in the first round and stayed on top of him, but Oliveira was very active with strikes and submission attempts from the bottom. But when Oliveira went for Miller's leg, Miller reversed it with a knee bar, forcing Oliveira to tap at the 1:59 mark of the first round.
"Charles is a tough kid with a ton of potential, but I'm one of the best in the world," Miller said afterward.
Jim Miller has shown once again that he's one of the best lightweights in mixed martial arts, and Charles Oliveira has suffered the first loss of his career, after the two fought an exciting, back-and-forth couple of minutes before Miller submitted Oliveira in the first round at UFC 124.
Miller took Oliveira to the ground early in the first round and stayed on top of him, but Oliveira was very active with strikes and submission attempts from the bottom. But when Oliveira went for Miller's leg, Miller reversed it with a knee bar, forcing Oliveira to tap at the 1:59 mark of the first round.
"Charles is a tough kid with a ton of potential, but I'm one of the best in the world," Miller said afterward.
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WEC 53 Predictions
by Michael David Smith
World Extreme Cagefighting puts on its 53rd and final fight card Thursday night, and we'll say goodbye with what should be a very entertaining fight card, with one bout determining the first UFC bantamweight champion, and another determining the next UFC No. 1 contender.
What: WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis
Where: Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, Arizona
When: Thursday, the non-televised undercard begins at 7 PM ET and the Versus TV card begins at 9.
Predictions on the five televised fights below.
World Extreme Cagefighting puts on its 53rd and final fight card Thursday night, and we'll say goodbye with what should be a very entertaining fight card, with one bout determining the first UFC bantamweight champion, and another determining the next UFC No. 1 contender.
What: WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis
Where: Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, Arizona
When: Thursday, the non-televised undercard begins at 7 PM ET and the Versus TV card begins at 9.
Predictions on the five televised fights below.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/16/wec-53-predictions/
Monday, December 27, 2010
Merry Christmas One and All!
A virtual shout-out to AO friends, family, and fans:� We hope this really is “the most wonderful time of the year” for all y’alls!� Our computers are shutting down, the boat barn is locked up tight, and we’re wishing all of you sugarplums, over-flowing stockings, and lots of laughter as we head out the office [...]
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Overeem does it! The massive MMA star crosses over to win K-1 WGP 2010 title
Alistair Overeem passed up on some big MMA fights this year to add the label of kickboxing champ to his resume. It paid off.
He suffered some rough moments last year in K-1, but with more dedication to his striking training in 2010, Overeem was a powerhouse in Tokyo this morning.
The Dutchman got better as the K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 went along. He won three fights in one night to take the WGP title and did so by beating out several K-1 legends.
By the time, he reached the final without a mark on his face, Peter Aerts was in big trouble. A fellow Dutchman, Aerts traded shots with the beast for about 35 seconds before Overeem overwhelmed him.
"The Reem" trapped Aerts in a corner and drilled him with a right hand followed by a body shot. Aerts fells to his knees. The referee jumped in to give Aerts a ten count, but the 40-year-old legend said he couldn't go any longer. Overeem won the tournament as a plus-205 choice.
The 6-foot-5, 261-pound, Overeem is unofficially the first heavyweight fighter to hold a major MMA belt and win a K-1 WGP title. He's also the Strikeforce MMA champ. The K-1 accolades only add to his reputation as an MMA star.
One downside of the win is the fact that Overeem is a virtual lock to try and defend his K-1 honor in 2011, meaning he'll be locked up for most of the November and December prepping if he can get out of the first round.
Overeem's toughest fight this morning actually came in the opening round.
Overeem is far from slick. He walks straight forward, willing to eat big shots so he can land his own bombs. That approach almost cost him against Tyrone Spong.
Early in the fight, the 231-pound Spong was too fast. Spong caught Overeem with a great counter left hook as the big guy tried a flying knee. It put the Dutchman on queer street. Spong wailed away and landed four or five more huge left hands, and got Overeem on the ropes with 1:45 left in the first. Overeem survived and his power just sapped Spong the rest of the way.
That career-high 231 pounds may have cost Spong in the long run.
Gohkan Saki was the opponent in the semis, but much like Aerts, the Turkish born fighter had to fight a war in his previous bout. Saki and Daniel Ghita kicked the hell out of each for four rounds. Saki won but his body was brutalized.
Overeem looked slow and was easy to hit, but he just waited for the smaller fighter to slow down, then he unleashed two vicious body kicks. The second got Saki to quit. HDNet's Michael Schiavello reported that Saki had broken his elbow and his right hand.
Aerts was looking to become a four-time WGP champ. Unfortunately, the old guy was also a mess by the time he faced Overeem. He ate way too many punches from 6-11, 292-pound Semmy Schilt in the semifinals. Aerts outlasted Schilt in that fight, but the damage had been done. There were actually thoughts he may not be able to fight in the final. Bettors pushed the line minus-450 to minus-645 on Overeem by the opening bell.
Linked by Rivers
It’s 7pm on a warm mid-August evening and I’m halfway down the wall of the Tuolumne River canyon. Far below me, meandering like a silvered serpent, runs the river—still distant though I’ve already been hiking downhill for half an hour. Faint murmurs of running water and fragments of voices from a rafting party camped on [...]
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
California White Water Rafting Guide School
Drum roll please!� We just set the dates for our 2011 California white water rafting guide school so those of you who have a hankering for rafting 24/7 next summer, take note.� We’ll be welcoming students at our professional rafting guide school over the course of two sessions. Our spring session will be held April [...]
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Miller surprises Oliveira with first round sub at UFC 124
Charles Oliveira is a great prospect. The key word is prospect. The 21-year-old was facing a guy with seven UFC wins and a well-rounded game.
Oliveira took Miller lightly on the ground and paid for it.
The New Jersey-native, working from top control in a standing position, transitioned to an ankle lock. Oliveira didn't do much to extricate himself, and Miller cranked back with a kneebar. Oliveira tapped almost immediately giving Miller the win at 1:59 of the first round.
"When I stood up and the leg presented itself, I went for it," Miller said at the UFC 124 postfight press conference. "I really don't care where the fight ends up going. I started attacking the toe hold and he didn't worry about the knee."
Update - Miller split the Submission of the Night award with Mark Bocek and received $50,000 for his efforts.
Miller's appearance must fool people. At just 5-foot-7 with a red beard, he looks like the guy next door. There was heavy betting on Oliveira. By the time the fight went off, Miller was a plus-140 underdog in spite of entering the match with a six-fight win streak.
"Coming into the fight, I was trying to gain a little respect to be honest," Miller said. at the UFC 124 postfight press conference. "We went into that fight with him as the favorite, which I really didn't understand."
"He's got a big future ahead of him, but I knew I've fought a lot tougher guys than he has," Miller said. "I was trying to leave me mark and really get after him."
Even Dana White had his doubts about Miller's chances on the ground with Oliveira.
"When he went for that foot, me and (UFC owner Lorenzo) Fertitta looked at each other and said 'that was stupid.' Then he pulls off that kneebar," White laughed. "Goes to show you what we know. That why he fights and we don't."
Miller (19-2, 8-1 UFC) is a tough nut to crack. His only loss came against Gray Maynard, who is unbeaten in the UFC and challenging UFC lightweight champ Frank Edgar for the title next month.
Oliveira (14-1, 2-1 UFC) was the rage of the division after two dominant UFC wins since August.
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A Moment in Time
As I sit here at my desk preparing for a few days out of the office, thoughts of what I'm thankful for begin to flow into my head. "What does it mean to give thanks?" I ask myself. Is it a selfless, tangible deed that must be performed in order to merit appreciation? Is it [...]
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