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Friday, September 28, 2012
Dufner and Zach Johnson triumph in alternate shot
Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson owned the back nine and rallied to thump Francesco Molinari and Lee Westwood 3 & 2 in Morning Foursomes.
Jon Jones as a ring model, for some reason (VIDEO)
Michelle Waterson is fighting Lacey Schuckman at the upcoming Invicta FC card, and wanted to win the "Invicta's Got Talent" contest. As directed by the all-female promotion, "The Karate Hottie" made a video promoting her fight, complete with her ace in the hole: UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in a slinky swimsuit.
Jones appears at 1:06, but it's worth watching the whole thing for cameos from coach Greg Jackson and a few other UFC fighters.
Though the UFC banned tiny shorts like those for fights, we'll see if Jones breaks them out for the weigh-ins of UFC 152 on Friday. If you liked Waterson's video, vote for it here.
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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/jon-jones-ring-model-reason-video-131110901--mma.html
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UFC on FUEL TV 5's Paul Sass wants to be the first to submit Matt Wiman
NOTTINGHAM, England - Opponents know what to expect when they meet UFC lightweight Paul Sass. They know their necks and limbs will be threatened at all times, and one lapse could cost them a tap. The undefeated Sass hopes to earn his fourth consecutive submission win in the octagon at UFC on FUEL TV 5. But for the second time in his career, there's no secret what lies ahead for him inside the cage.
He's seen opponent Matt Wiman in action, he told MMAjunkie.com.
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UFC 152 fights are official after weigh-ins
UFC 152 is ready to go after weigh-ins on Friday afternoon in Toronto. Both title fights are official. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones came in under weight, as did his challenger, former middleweight contender Vitor Belfort. Joseph Benavidez also came in underweight, and Demetrious Johnson, who will fight Benavidez for the inaugural UFC flyweight belt, weighed in at exactly 125 lbs.
The weigh-ins were not without excitement. Jones was booed by the Toronto crowd as he was interviewed by UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Charles Oliveira did not make weight on his first try. Michael Bisping and Brian Stann's face-off forced UFC president Dana White to step in before their fight started a day early.
Here are complete results, thanks to MMA Junkie.
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)
• Champ Jon Jones (204.6) vs. Vitor Belfort (204.2)
• Joseph Benavidez (124.4) vs. Demetrious Johnson (125)
• Michael Bisping (185.6) vs. Brian Stann (185.4)
• Matt Hamill (205.6) vs. Roger Hollett (203.6)
• Charles Oliveira (146.4)* vs. Cub Swanson (145.8)
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
• Vinny Magalhaes (204.8) vs. Igor Pokrajac (205)
• Evan Dunham (155) vs. T.J. Grant (154.6)
• Lance Benoist (170.4) vs. Sean Pierson (169.4)
• Marcus Brimage (145.4) vs. Jim Hettes (145.8)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
• Seth Baczynski (171) vs. Simeon Thoresen (170.4)
• Mitch Gagnon (135) vs. Walel Watson (135.2)
• Charlie Brenneman (170.8) vs. Kyle Noke (170.4)
* - Oliveira missed weight by four-tenths of a pound on the first try. He was able to cut down to 146.2. He will not be fined as Swanson agreed to fight.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-152-fights-official-weigh-ins-210856236--mma.html
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MMA Marketplace: What to buy instead of the UFC 151 pay-per-view
With UFC 151's sudden cancellation, we all have an extra $54.95 on our hands -- $44.95 if you buy standard definition pay-per-views. Want to spend your time and money to express your unhappiness over a lack of fights this weekend? Cagewriter is here to help.
If you're of the belief that the UFC 151 cancellation is totally on the back of Jon Jones and his refusal to fight Chael Sonnen, this shirt is for you. Get it for $10.50 plus shipping on eBay.
Considering how angry UFC president Dana White is with Jones, you can bet there won't be many other times in the future that they'll sign the same card. Get this one through an eBay auction that is currently at $86.
If you don't want to spend money this weekend, Clinch Gear is still giving away a Dan Henderson prize pack. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
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Why Rob Gronkowski's production is down
Coming into the season, you knew it would be tough for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to duplicate his record-setting 2011 season. But few expected the type of sharp decline "Gronk" has had in the first three games. Gronkowski's season averages are down across the board so far in 2012. His receptions are down nearly a catch per game and he's gaining about 30 fewer yards each week. "It’s a team game," Gronkowski told reporters this week.Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48508/why-gronkowskis-production-is-down
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The Sunday Junkie deadline reminder, win a free 'Fighters Only' subscription!
As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of "The Sunday Junkie" are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET. All topics - including this weekend's UFC on FUEL TV 5 event - are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best (based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness) is the winner.
Each winner receives a free year's subscription to "Fighters Only," the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine.
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What happens when spinning backfists go wrong (VIDEO)
A spinning backfist is a stunning and thrilling way to knock out an opponent. It takes speed, balance and strength. To do it correctly, a fighter must have the ability to land the backfist perfectly while simultaneously preparing for his opponent's counterpunching. The most effective spinning backfists are done so quickly that an opponent has no time to prepare a defense.
None of that is on display in this video of Dillon Cleckler beating Matt Lawrence at Island Fights on Aug. 31.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Armbars, Americanas, title shots and more: UFC 152 notes
A few observations and notes as you decompress from UFC 152:
-- Did you gasp when Vitor Belfort hit the armbar early in his loss to Jon Jones? Because I did, and I'm still amazed Jones was not injured. It's one of the few times he's been in danger, and his ability to get out of the submission was impressive.
-- Jones' fourth-round Americana submission earned him the $65,000 submission of the night bonus. The other bonuses went to Cub Swanson for his knockout of Charles Oliveira, and T.J. Grant and Evan Dunham for their bloody fight of the night.
-- At the post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White said a fight between Michael Bisping and UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva could be interesting. Nothing in Bisping's win over Stann would indicate that to be so.
-- Demetrious Johnson winning the flyweight championship will go down in the record books because he's the first-ever 125-lb champ. But it should also be remembered for the fantastic speed shown by Johnson as he picked apart the very tough Joseph Benavidez.
What did you think of UFC 152? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter.
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Dana White: UFC champ Jones' arm injury not as bad as initial diagnosis
NOTTINGHAM, England - UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones' arm injury isn't as bad as originally thought - though it's not as if he'll be trotting back out to the octagon again this calendar year. Jones this past Saturday hurt his right arm early in his title defense against Vitor Belfort at UFC 152 in Toronto when the challenger caught him in an armbar.
But the injury, UFC President Dana White said, appears to have a better prognosis than what was thought right after the fight.
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Bears' Forte limited in practice, but doing 'better'
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte, who returned to practice Wednesday off a sprained right ankle, was limited during Thursday's practice.
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Dana White has some choice words about Roy Nelson as TUF premieres on Friday (VIDEO)
Considering there are no major MMA fights this weekend, it's been a full week of news. UFC 153 was completely rearranged, which is overshadowing the start of another season of "The Ultimate Fighter" on Friday nights.
Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin will coach this season, but word is that Nelson and UFC president Dana White battle more than Nelson and Carwin. White sat down with Yahoo! Sports and talked about his thoughts on Nelson.
"Everything that comes out of his mouth is just ... asinine. I'm worried that at the end of the season, people are going to want to see me fight Roy Nelson instead of Shane Carwin."
White also had choice comments on how Nelson's appearance affects his sponsorships. He said he advised Nelson to cut his mullet, shave his beard, and work on the belly Nelson has become known for.
"He focuses on all the wrong things. You know what I consider him? The ultimate underachiever. Come into my office and [expletive]. 'I want more sponsors.' Well, you got a mullet down to the middle of your back. You got a Santa Claus beard, and what pops out from underneath the beard is this huge, massive roll. What company wants to throw their logo on that?"
He wants to see Nelson take his career more seriously.
"Take your career serious. Maybe if you took your career serious, I would. The guy could be really good if he cared."
Do you agree with White on Nelson, or should he just lighten up on the fighter? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter.
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Sox lose to Indians, fall from 1st place
After 7th loss in 8 games, they trail Tigers by 1 in AL Central
The White Sox's effort to keep Jake Peavy fresh while maintaining at least a share of first place in the American League Central took a terrible turn for the worse Wednesday night.
The White Sox's effort to keep Jake Peavy fresh while maintaining at least a share of first place in the American League Central took a terrible turn for the worse Wednesday night.
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Why Rob Gronkowski's production is down
Coming into the season, you knew it would be tough for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to duplicate his record-setting 2011 season. But few expected the type of sharp decline "Gronk" has had in the first three games. Gronkowski's season averages are down across the board so far in 2012. His receptions are down nearly a catch per game and he's gaining about 30 fewer yards each week. "It’s a team game," Gronkowski told reporters this week.Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48508/why-gronkowskis-production-is-down
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From Strikeforce back to Invicta FC 3, Cat Zingano now meets Raquel Pennington
Cat Zingano is going from Invicta FC 3 to "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy" back to Invicta FC 3. Zingano initially was slated to fight Leslie Smith at Invicta FC 3 before a Nov. 3 Strikeforce booking with Amanda Nunes took precedence.
However, with the Strikeforce event's recent cancellation, Zingano now has replaced injured Kim Connor-Hamby and meets fellow bantamweight Raquel Pennington at the all-female fight card.
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Ailing QB Stafford sits out Lions' practice
DETROIT -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a strained hip he sustained near the conclusion of the team's game at Tennessee this past weekend.
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