Whether he’s behind the camera doing interviews for his own Internet video show or in front of it as one of the premier middleweight mixed martial artists in the world, one thing’s for sure when it comes to Mike Swick – you’re going to remember his name.
But just because the charismatic 27-year old has garnered a legion of loyal fans who pack arenas to see him fight and who have made his website one of the most popular among active combat athletes, Swick is still the same kid from Texas who dreamed of one day emulating the martial arts heroes he watched on television.
Mauricio Milani "Shogun" Rua (born November 11, 1981 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a mixed martial artist, and the winner of the PRIDE Fighting Championships' Grand Prix 2005. He is considered one of the best light heavyweights in MMA, and holds notable wins over Ricardo Arona, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Quinton Jackson and Alistair Overeem. MMAWeekly.com currently has Shogun as the 2nd ranked Light Heavyweight in the world. [Read more]
Tim had a tough childhood, his mother was a heavy drinker so that made Tim spend a lot of time with his grandmother. His father was always working as a woodcutter or fisherman, so he was gone all the time. When Tim got out of high school, he worked two jobs and used the money to buy a motorcycle. He still rides to this day. He was working on his own, painting houses and hanging sheetrock, when he took up grappling and boxing. About a year went by and he started playing semi-pro football. When his first grappling tournament came about, he took first place in his division and a passion was born. He was put on a mailing list and the opportunity came about to do an NHB fight in Rhode Island. So he paid the $50 entry fee, knocked out his opponent in 17 seconds, and found a new calling.
The story of Sean Sherk begins in 1973. Born in St Francis MN, Sean began wrestling at a the young age of 7. Over his 11 year wrestling career he racked up over 400 matches.In the mid 90’s he began to dabble in martial arts. After discovering the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy, he began to study Boxing, Shoot Wrestling, and Muay Thai. He soon found that his wrestling background gave him a distinct advantage on the mat. His coach Greg Nelson, owner of the M.M.A.A., remembers that ”He was extremely tenacious and would never quit. ” In the year 2000 Sean continued his love for wrestling by hooking up with the St. Cloud State Wrestling team. [Read more]
After Frank won the UFC heavy weight title, there was much speculation as to what Frank has been up to prior to his latest fight. The story starts in September 2004. Unfortunately, in September of 2004, Frank was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle on his way to work out and being hit by a car going over 50 MPH without putting on the brakes sidelined him for over a year. In the accident Frank sustained a massive leg injury. In fact, most people would have a tough time walking properly, perhaps died, or even lost a limb, let alone rehabbing and getting ready to get back into the Octagon after such a devastating accident.
I don't know BJ Penn personally, but because of the relationship I have with MMA we may as well be feuding brothers who just recently patched things up. And now we couldn't be closer.
UFC Lightheavyweight contender Rashad Evans stepped up to the plate and accepted a contract fight Chuck Liddell after Mauricio "Shogun" Rua was injured.
Roger Huerta and Clay Guida are both rumored to be fighting on the upcoming UFC 74 fight card in Las Vegas, Nevada. However both fighters are facing a whole different set of opposition.
MMAWeekly reported today that “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine has accepted a fight against former UFC Light-heavyweight king Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell .
The only thing we can hope for is that since both fighters are adamant about wanting to fight; that the UFC can come to its senses and get this fight signed, scheduled and delivered.
Yesterday it was announced that Chuck Liddell would be fighting Wanderlei Silva at UFC 76 but in an interview with Dana White by Kevin Iole the UFC President stated that the fight was no going to happen and probably would never happen.
UFCJunkie.com has reported that a verbal agreement has been made for a bout featuring former UFC Light-heavyweight Champ Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell squaring off against former Pride Middle-weight Champ Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva at UFC 76.
Fighter Spotlight: BJ Penn
I don't know BJ Penn personally, but because of the relationship I have with MMA we may as well be feuding brothers who just recently patched things up. And now we couldn't be closer.
Anderson Silva - The Boxer?
In a recent article by MMAWeekly Silva's manager discussed his desire to have a professional boxing match.
Evans Replaces Rua
UFC Lightheavyweight contender Rashad Evans stepped up to the plate and accepted a contract fight Chuck Liddell after Mauricio "Shogun" Rua was injured.
Evan Tanner's Greatest Battle
You would think it would take place in the cage, but his greatest battle happened outside of it.
Where does "The Spider" go from here?
Anderson Silva's continued dominance over the UFC Middleweight division raises the question of: What does the UFC do now?
Wanderlei Silva answers to his fans
Over at Yahoo! Wanderlei Silva answered questions from the fans. He gives really good to answers to a lot of the questions asked.
The return of Brandon Vera
The UFC announced today that heavyweight contender Brandon “The Truth” Vera will soon make his much anticipated return to the octagon.
A Tale of Two Fighters: Huerta and Guida
Roger Huerta and Clay Guida are both rumored to be fighting on the upcoming UFC 74 fight card in Las Vegas, Nevada. However both fighters are facing a whole different set of opposition.
UFC 76: Chuck Liddell vs Keith Jardine
MMAWeekly reported today that “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine has accepted a fight against former UFC Light-heavyweight king Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell .
Silva vs Liddell: What happens now?
The only thing we can hope for is that since both fighters are adamant about wanting to fight; that the UFC can come to its senses and get this fight signed, scheduled and delivered.
Silva vs Liddell : One day later
Yesterday it was announced that Chuck Liddell would be fighting Wanderlei Silva at UFC 76 but in an interview with Dana White by Kevin Iole the UFC President stated that the fight was no going to happen and probably would never happen.
Silva vs Liddell UFC 76
UFCJunkie.com has reported that a verbal agreement has been made for a bout featuring former UFC Light-heavyweight Champ Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell squaring off against former Pride Middle-weight Champ Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva at UFC 76.
