Edgar wrestled at Toms River High School East, making it to the New Jersey state championship tournament on two occasions. He continued wrestling at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where he qualified for the nationals all four years there.
Edgar has one loss in his mixed martial arts career, which includes a unanimous decision win over Tyson Griffin in his debut UFC fight at UFC 67. In his UFC debut, his excellent boxing and wrestling skills combined with his refusal to tap out during a particularly deep knee bar allowed him to defeat the exceptionally strong Tyson Griffin in a close decision. Edgar's last fight was against American fighter Spencer Fisher at UFC 78, whom he defeated via Unanimous Decision. On April 2, 2008 Edgar lost by unanimous decision to Gray Maynard.
Mark Bocek is one of Canada's first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts and has been studying the art for more than a decade. He first studied under Rickson and Renzo Gracie and then moved on to Nova Uniao where he received his Black Belt through Joao Roque.
Mark is a fierce competitor and remains one of the most respected grapplers in the world. He has victories over Shawn Williams, Kurt Pellegrino, Jordan Damon, Mike Fowler, Ryan Hall, Brian McLaughlin and Wesley "Cabbage" Correira. Mark is also 5-1-0 in Mixed Martial Arts competition.
Luke started martial arts as a teenager after seeing Enter the Dragon starring Bruce Lee. He began training at Ray Longo’s International Martial Arts Academy in the year 2000. After a couple of years of dedicated practice, Luke was invited by Ray to compete as an amateur in his kickboxing promotion Vengeance at the Vanderbuilt. Luke was introduced as a sparring partner to UFC veteran Matt Serra and soon after began training at the Serra Brother’s Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy. [Read more]
I started because I love to fight and love competition, but I felt that the ring and Octagon would be a better test for my skill. The gym keeps me disciplined and shows my kids that there is a time and a place to fight, and why it is important to stay disciplined, healthy and focused [Read more]
If you ran into Clay Guida on the street, professional fighter probably wouldn't be the first thought that entered your brain, not with his slight build and the wild shoulder length mane that would probably be more in place at a club where local punk rockers Alkaline Trio (whose song Stupid Kid Guida enters the Octagon to) were holding court. [Read more]
A native of Stockton, Calif., Diaz began his professional fighting career under the tutelage of older brother Nick and mentor Cesar Gracie. A 3-1 record in the WEC was followed by his appearance on 2007's TUF 5. Diaz, who displayed an impressive ground game throughout the season, submitted three opponents before defeating Manny Gamburyan in the series finale. [Read more]
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.
