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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
125cc: Nico Terol will be the man to beat at Estoril
With two victories from the opening two rounds of the season Nico Terol is in fearsome shape, and wi...
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Taka Higashino?s New Kit!
Check out Taka's new graphics kit.
Source: http://www.metalmulisha.com/blog/2011/04/taka-higashinos-new-kit/
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Ramsey Nijem on Winning His Fight, Painting His Toenails
by Michael David Smith
Ramsey Nijem stepped into the cage and won his fight against Charlie Rader on this week's episode of The Ultimate Fighter, using his solid wrestling base to control Rader, take him down and finish him with a rear-naked choke.
But this week's episode of the UFC's reality show focused almost as much on Nijem's personality outside the cage, where his habits -- including painting his toenails and watching Glee -- make him something very different from the stereotypical cage fighter.
In his weekly interview with MMAFighting.com, Nijem talked about his victory over Rader, shed a little more light on his personality outside the cage, and shared his thoughts on advancing to the next round of this season's Ultimate Fighter tournament.
Ramsey Nijem stepped into the cage and won his fight against Charlie Rader on this week's episode of The Ultimate Fighter, using his solid wrestling base to control Rader, take him down and finish him with a rear-naked choke.But this week's episode of the UFC's reality show focused almost as much on Nijem's personality outside the cage, where his habits -- including painting his toenails and watching Glee -- make him something very different from the stereotypical cage fighter.
In his weekly interview with MMAFighting.com, Nijem talked about his victory over Rader, shed a little more light on his personality outside the cage, and shared his thoughts on advancing to the next round of this season's Ultimate Fighter tournament.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/21/ramsey-nijem-on-winning-his-fight-painting-his-toenails/
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Blackfoot Race Team looking for Transport Driver for National Series
For Immediate Release April 25th 2011
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Paul Daley " I Feel The Fight Was Stopped Early With 3 Seconds Left In a Championship Fight" - Paul Daley
Fight Hub TV caught exclusively with Paul Daley right after his bout with Nick Diaz as he talks ti us about his thoughts on the fight, Jon McCarthy stopping the bout when he did and his plans for the future.Jason Reinhardt Eddy Rolon João Roque Kristian Rothaermel Ben Rothwell
Rockstar Metal Mulisha Jump Show ? Tucson, AZ ? April 16!
Watch the guys jump and then wreak havoc racing late model NASCARs around the track...pure stupidity...you gotta check it out!
Source: http://www.metalmulisha.com/blog/2011/04/rockstar-metal-mulisha-jump-show-tucson-az-april-16/
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Canadian promoter takes on ‘Big’ John McCarthy about refs receiving extra pay
It's always been one of the bizarre phenomenons at MMA events.
What other sport has fans that give raucous ovations to "name" referees? For some reason, many MMA fans enjoy seeing "Big" John McCarthy and Herb Dean and show them the love. Somehow we don't see that happening anytime soon at baseball game with "Cowboy" Joe West or in the NBA with Joey Crawford.
McCarthy recognizes this oddit and he along with certain promoters may be cashing in on it. That doesn't sit right with Canadian promoter Mark Pavelich. The MFC chief throws a lot of bull at the wall and generally none of it sticks, but this time, he may have uncovered a pretty serious issue.
Pavelich says promoters are paying some MMA referees extra "appearance" fees to work events.
"It's outrageous and absolutely inappropriate. These certain referees are charging anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 just to show up, bark out a catchphrase, and supervise a fight. But these fees aren't being paid by any commission. They are paid by a show owner or promoter," Pavelich said in a recent MFC newsletter. "[...]
And how can you not call into question the ethics of these referees. Would you not expect their loyalties to be torn when some promoter is willing to pay them 10K, and that same referee is then calling the action when the promoter's top fighters are in action."
Pavelich says commissions need to lay down the law.
"There are a number of very good referees out there, including those that have worked recent MFC events. But even they shouldn't be allowed to just toss out a price tag, or have a commission toss out one for them. There should be a pay scale in place ? here's what you get paid (plus reasonable expenses) … take it or leave it," said Pavelich.
McCarthy responded to Pavelich on MMA.tv's Underground Forum and in doing so confirmed that he has received additional dollars to work events.
If I have a promoter contact me about working their show it is my right to ask for whatever fee I feel is fair. Most of the time that promoter is using my name to help promote their show and I should be compensated for that because it goes beyond the normal scope of the job. Now they are using you to help possibly sell tickets," said McCarthy.
In a sense McCarthy is right, that's not fair. But he also has the right to tell the promoter that his name can't be used in any promotional efforts to push the event.
"Have I ever made $10,000 to work a show, No. I have made different amounts of money throughout my career," McCarthy wrote. "Last night I worked a show and made $280 for the night."
McCarthy alleges that Pavelich is only pushing the issue as part of an agenda to help out a Canadian friend/official who's been left out of UFC 129 and several other big events in Canada.
Does anyone else see the potential problem here? In no way are we saying McCarthy, Dean or any of the other big-name referees would do a favor for a promoter or one of their star fighters, but anything that could potentially put any referee's integrity into question has to be stymied before the issue arises.
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Tonus superb in sand for 4th at Dutch GP
Bike it Cosworth Wild Wolf Yamaha were able to leave a bumpy, rough, difficult and hot Valkenswaard circuit on Bank [...]No related posts.
Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/tonus-superb-sand-4th-dutch-gp.html
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Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara Finally Happening at UFC 133
by Michael David Smith
The much-delayed fight between Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara is finally going to happen at UFC 133.
"Better late than never, verbal agreements are in for what should be an action-packed match between Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera at UFC 133," UFC President Dana White said in the promotion's announcement.
UFC 133 hasn't been formally announced, but it's expected to take place on August 6 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
The much-delayed fight between Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara is finally going to happen at UFC 133."Better late than never, verbal agreements are in for what should be an action-packed match between Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera at UFC 133," UFC President Dana White said in the promotion's announcement.
UFC 133 hasn't been formally announced, but it's expected to take place on August 6 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/12/jorge-rivera-vs-alessio-sakara-finally-happening-at-ufc-133/
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Moto2 chase leads to Portugal
Italian Andrea Iannone is the early Moto2 standings leader after taking victory in the wet at Jerez ...
Source: http://www.fim-live.com//en/media/news/news-detail/article/1303805902-moto2-chase-leads-to-portugal/
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Diversity in your Training
Like the old saying goes, variety is the spice of life.� This couldn?t be any truer for moto.� When I was younger, I would find myself going through the same routine during the week and at the track.� I guess you could say I was stuck in a rut (pun intended).� I quickly took riding [...]
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/adding-diversity/
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Pregnant woman wins fight, but now out of the mix for Carano match
Female fighters bring some unique differences to the table versus their male counterparts. They face different challenges when cutting weight, but that's nothing compared to the reason Cindy Dandois just dropped out of the mix for a June fight against Strikeforce star Gina Carano.
Dandois is three months pregnant, and fought in mid-March, when she was just over two months into her pregnancy. She beat Jorina Baars on a fight card in Belgium. Dandois confirmed to Cagewriter that she is pregnant and was for her last fight, but didn't know it at the time.
"I�did tests before because my weight was more difficult to reach, but they were all negative so I didn't realize it," Dandois said in an email to Cagewriter. She even took a test at a hospital before getting an X-ray, and that came up negative.
This all begs the question -- do all state commissions that control fights need to start administering a pregnancy test along with tests for PEDs before females step into the cage? Nevada State Athletic Commission does require pregnancy testing, though that would not have changed anything for Dandois as her pregnancy tests came up negative.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker discussed the pregnancy news and said a new opponent will be found shortly for Carano. Carano will return to fighting after 21-plus months off while busy with a movie career. Dandois said that she hopes to return to fighting shape soon after the birth of her child.
"If I wasn't pregnant I would've agreed for this fight because it was and is still my biggest dream to fight her one time," Dandois said. "I hope Strikeforce still wants me and asks me after my pregnancy. If I can sign with them I�will start training again right away so I can be ready to take any fight in about 2-3 months after my baby is born, and my family will be there�to support me."
Though it's causing a hiccup in her fighting career, Dandois is grateful for the pregnancy.
"God gave me this child present. Who am I for not being thankful for it. Some women have to move earth and fire to get a child and I got blessed like this, having already two beautiful kids. I guess fighting I can still do after I got my baby, but my children are for the rest of my life!!"
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Taka Higashino?s New Kit!
Check out Taka's new graphics kit.
Source: http://www.metalmulisha.com/blog/2011/04/taka-higashinos-new-kit/
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Gegard Mousasi, Keith Jardine Draw in Bloody Strikeforce Fight
by Michael David Smith
As almost everyone expected, Gegard Mousasi bloodied and battered Keith Jardine on Saturday night's Strikeforce card. But as almost no one expected, Jardine showed a tremendous amount of toughness, Mousasi had a point deducted for an illegal kick, and the result was a majority draw.
It was a mess of a fight, with Jardine's face becoming a bloody mess and the referee calling a halt to the action three separate times: Once for an illegal kick, once for a low blow and once because Mousasi's mouthpiece fell out. One judge scored the fight 29-27 for Mousasi, but two judges scored it a 28-28 tie.
As almost everyone expected, Gegard Mousasi bloodied and battered Keith Jardine on Saturday night's Strikeforce card. But as almost no one expected, Jardine showed a tremendous amount of toughness, Mousasi had a point deducted for an illegal kick, and the result was a majority draw.It was a mess of a fight, with Jardine's face becoming a bloody mess and the referee calling a halt to the action three separate times: Once for an illegal kick, once for a low blow and once because Mousasi's mouthpiece fell out. One judge scored the fight 29-27 for Mousasi, but two judges scored it a 28-28 tie.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/09/gegard-mousasi-keith-jardine-draw-in-bloody-strikeforce-fight/
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