UFC 126: Belfort vs Silva – UFC Fighters Predictions
Posted by Michael M Perez on Saturday, January 31, 2011 at 7:55 am
The video above has numerous fighters predicting the outcome of at least for me, one of the most intriguing fights ever in the UFC. I’ve been a great fan of Belforts and have seen Silva train several times and have seen most of his fights live since he came into the UFC.
Vitor’s hands are super fast, and while Silva is great at standup too, I think Belfort will take this early. Unlike previous years, I’m not doing too well on my predictions at 9-5, compared to 2010 where I was
43-9, and in 2009 when I was a whopping 54-6. Thank goodness I live in Vegas!!
My UFC 126 fight predictions will come later this week! Place your bets!
FTVMODELLING.COM IS A SCAM
To read more about this, you can go to my personal blog and read about it by clicking here. You can also view it on Patrick Yuen’s blog by clicking here. You can also read the first email I received from a photographer still listed on ftvmodelling.com’s website about the issue a model he worked with ran with Jason Earle, supposedly owner of this amazing modelng agency by clicking here. More updates to come.
SCAM ALERT! FTVMODELLING.COM IS A SCAM!!
Posted by Michael M Perez on Saturday, January 30, 2011 at 2:35 am
What is this doing on a web site that is suppose to focus on MMA and MMA related stories. Well as many of you know, I work extensively with Arianny Celeste, current UFC Ring Girl and Playboy Model. If you don’t know that, she actually gave me one of my dogs, who’s name is Jovi (named after Bon Jovi). I figured I’d stick this on the site since I’m the Editor of the Magazine and can do that if I wish, and I’m also in discussion with the publisher about writing an one-time article about the fake modeling agency web site.
First off, modeling on the domain name is spelled with two L’s, so it’s FTVModeLLing.com. Supposedly, the company is based out of Australia. I did a DNS whois search on it, and pulled the information all the way @ the bottom of this article. The site is also listed on xbuild.com, which is the platform we had AftermathMMA on for about 2 years and for which I’m a consultant. They actually used a platform I help develop to create their web site. To view the web site, go to FTVModelling.com. In a few days, I’ll be creating an identical website called something ike FTVModellingIsAScam.com on the same platform, using the exact images they use.
You would think a real agency would be listed more on search engines then just their one site, that they would have models who list them as an agency they work with. Consider this, type in any model’s name, we’ll use Arianny for example. Type in Arianny Celeste on any search engine, and you’ll come up with her web site, her photo sessions with Maxim, Playboy, Status Magazine, etc. You’ll come up with videos of her on YouTube, on MMAFix, etc.
Here’s a better example, type in Red Agency Las Vegas, a small modeling agency located in Las Vegas Nevada. It will come up with pages and pages of information regarding the agency and the events they’ve worked.
One more example. Type in my name Michael M Perez. Same thing, videos, links, other sites listing me, my business address and contact information.
But type in FTVModelling.com or FTV Modelling, and you know what you come up with, just their site, and some facebook links and myspace links. They didn’t even bother to use the metatag/metaname option available to them on xbuild.com, LOL!
Sorry I’m sure I’m going way above some of your heads, it’s the web developer in me. In any case, to read more about this scam, you can go to my personal blog and read about it by clicking here. You can also view it on Patrick Yuen’s blog by clicking here. You can also read the first email I received from a photographer still listed on ftvmodelling.com’s website about the issue a model he worked with ran with Jason Earle, supposedly owner of this amazing modelng agency by clicking here. More updates to come.
Make sure you take time to read it. There are a lot of scams on the internet in regards to models. This one only bothers me because of what Jay York and Jason Earle left on facebook/on voicemail of a model I work with. If it was just calling me a pimp, I would’ve been honored to be called that. Ha!
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“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” Live Results
Posted by Steven Davis on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Strikeforce kicks off their year of big shows with an event featuring by two title fights and the MMA return of one of the most inspiration stories in MMA history. Coming to us live from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and on Showtime, it’s “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg”. As always, FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here to again provide live results including a round-by-round recap of all the live televised action.
The preliminary card is scheduled to kick off around 7:00 PM EST. Then at 8:15 PM a handful of preliminary fights will be streamed live on Sherdog. Finally, the main card goes live on Showtime at 10:00 PM EST.
“Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” is headlined by a welterweight title fight, as well-rounded champion Nick Diaz defends his belt against the aggressive challenger Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos. The co-main event pits world class grappler, and 185-pound champ, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza against striking-specialist “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler. Also on the card is 48-year old former NFL running back Herschel Walker making his MMA return against Scott Carson, as well as undefeated Roger Gracie facing well-rounded veteran Trevor Prangley.
Here is a complete rundown of “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” results as they unfold
PRELIMINARY CARD
Armin Safiari def. Sam Bracamonte via Unanimous Decision
Ricky Jackson def. Niko Jackson via Unanimous Decision
Anthony Dariano def. Alan Perez via Unanimous Decision
STREAMING CARD
Jenna Castillo def. Charlene Gellner via TKO Round 2 (Strikes)
James Terry def. Lucas Gamaza via TKO Round 1 (Strikes)
Germaine de Randamie def. Stephanie Webber via KO Round 1 (Knee)
Rob Keslar def. Eric Lawson via Submission Round 1 (Armbar)
Isaiah Hill def. Bobby Stack via Submission Round 1 (Triangle Choke)
Nate Moore def. Nathan Coy via TKO Round 2 (Strikes)
MAIN CARD
Roger Gracie vs. Trevor Prangley
Round One: Very slow start with Gracie keeping the range with his jab and inside leg kick. Gracie initiated a clinch and landed some good knees in the clinch but Prangley did a good job spinning away. Gracie managed a trip takedown about halfway through the round. Gracie worked a passed to mount with a minute and a half remaining. Prangley tried to use the cage to push Gracie over but Gracie showed great hips by getting the back of Prangley, locking on a body triangle, and then locking up a rear naked choke, which forced Prangley to tap out.
Result: Roger Gracie def. Trevor Prangley via Submission Round 1 (Rear Naked Choke)
Herschel Walker vs. Scott Carson
Round One: Carson threw a head kick that grazed Walker so Walker yelled at him and then dropped him with a left hand. Walker got on top and then scrambled to take the back as Carson went for a leg lock. Walker pounded on him and then slammed him down was Carson got to his feet. Walker even hit Carson with a shot that knocked Carson’ mouthpiece out. Walker started kneeing the body of Carson from the turtle position along with punching him in the head. Carson finally rolled to guard and then when he want to stand up, Walker hit him with a couple of punches that dropped him back down and caused the referee to jump in and stop things.
Result: Herschel Walker def. Scott Carson via TKO Round 1 (Strikes)
Ronaldo Souza vs. Robbie Lawler
Round One: Slow start until Lawler went for a flying knee, which Souza avoided to get the clinch and then get Lawler down. Souza passed to side control with ease but Lawler was able to get to his feet as Souza went to pass to mount. Lawler rocked Souza with a knee in the clinch and then swarmed on Souza, knocking him down with a punch. Lawler followed Souza to the ground and got in his guard where Souza controlled the posture of Lawler but never threatened off his back. The ref ended up standing them up. Souza went for a late round takedown but Lawler stuffed it until the very end of the round. Good first round but Lawler did more damage and almost put Souza away on the feet to make up for the control Souza had on the ground. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Lawler.
Round Two: Souza got an early takedown against the cage and passed to half guard. Souza tried to strike his way into an arm triangle but Lawler did a good job defending. Souza was able to pass to side control though where he continued to hammer Lawler with short punches. Lawler tried to get to his feet a couple of times but Souza kept him down and continued to drop hammerfists. After a nice scramble, Souza almost caught Lawler in an armbar but Lawler was able to escape. Souza remained on top though and went for another armbar but Lawler again escaped and ended up in Souza guard as the round ended. Very good round for Souza on the ground and he almost caught Lawler a couple of times with a submission 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Souza.
Round Three: Souza grabbed the plum clinch early and landed some nice knees before dropping a level and going for a takedown. Lawler defend well but Souza eventually managed to get him down and get half guard. Lawler got to his feet but Souza tripped him down and got his back. Souza locked on a body triangle and then managed to lock up a rear naked choke to force Lawler to tap out.
Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Robbie Lawler via Submission Round 3 (Rear Naked Choke)
Nick Diaz vs. Evangelista Santos
Round One: Santos working the inside leg kicks early. Diaz tied up Santos in the clinch, landed a couple of knees to the legs, but then Santos stepped away. Diaz really working the jab while Santos continies with the leg kicks. Santos looking to constantly counter with the right hook as Diaz comes forward. Santos really chopping Diaz with the leg kicks. Santos landed a nice flurry but Diaz took it and taunted. Diaz landed a big flurry on Santos but Santos survived. Diaz kept pressing the action with his jab followed by the straight but Santos hung in there. Diaz really took over late in the over with his boxing. Good round of action but Diaz landed the more significant strikes and really tired out Santos with his punches. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Diaz.
Round Two: Santos went back to the leg kicks early in the round and countering when Diaz would throw. Santos did a nice job going to the body with his punches. Diaz kept pecking away with his jab and taunting after he threw. Santos landed some good right hands but Diaz just ate them and fired back with his peppering punches. Santos landed some nice counter punches but Diaz just kept punching. Santos ended up getting a takedown with about 30 seconds left but Diaz locked on an armbar, rolled Santos over, and forced him to tap.
Result: Nick Diaz def. Evangelista Santos via Submission Round 2 (Armbar)
“Jacare” Souza talks strategy for tonight’s title-defense against Robbie Lawler
Posted by Michael M Perez on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1:10 pm
One of the major discussion points attached to Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s August win over Tim Kennedy was the Brazilian’s willingness to strike rather than rely solely on his submission savvy. With ten of his thirteen total wins coming by way of tap-out, Souza still stood with Kennedy for a good portion of the bout and showed remarkable improvement, even winning enough exchanges to eventually emerge Strikeforce’s 185-pound champion.
However, if fans were wondering whether Souza will employ the same strategy tonight against knockout artist Robbie Lawler, the middleweight title-holder himself is quick to dismiss the notion as was the case in a recent conference call with media.
“Some were surprised that I stood last time but Lawler is a different kind of fighter than I had in my last one. If I have to stand, I will of course, but I know it is important that I keep control,” Souza explained. “This is going to be a tough fight, and a very dangerous one. Lawler is very heavy-handed and I know to win I am going to have to play my game, which is to take him down and try and finish the fight.”
Fifteen of “Ruthless” Robbie’s eighteen total wins have been the result of his hard-hitting ways including a fifty-second flattening of Matt Lindland in December his last time out. He also holds knockout victories over Melvin Manhoef, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, and Joey Villasenor.
Then again, simply because Souza is interested in avoiding the Midwesterner’s sleep-inducing stand-up doesn’t mean he isn’t also aware of the danger he poses to Lawler on the ground. Four of Lawler’s six losses have been by way of submission.
“I don’t feel either of us think that we can afford to make a mistake,” the 31-year old BJJ expert concluded on the matter.
Souza’s title-defense will precede another championship clash between welterweights Nick Diaz and Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos on tonight’s 10:00 EST Showtime broadcast with Herschel Walker and Roger Gracie also set for action in earlier bouts. The preliminary portion of the card can be caught via free stream on Sherdog starting at approximately 8:15 EST
Tim Sylvia loses in less than a minute to Abe Wagner at Titan FC 16
Posted by Robert Croft on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Titan Fighting Championship made their television debut Friday on the home with the most original MMA programming, HDNet, with a live event from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.
Titan FC 16 was headlined by former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia‘s embarrassing loss to significant underdog Abe Wagner. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Jason High, fresh off his win on New Years Eve in Japan, returned to action to face Strikeforce and Bellator veteran Rudy Bears and finished his fellow Kansas City product in prompt fashion.
Here is a complete rundown of Titan FC 16 results including play-by-play for fights making the broadcast
PRELIMINARY CARD
Mirsad Bektic def. Mac Bailey via TKO Round 3 (Strikes)
Tony Cardello def. Billy Thomas via TKO Round 1 (Strikes)
Jon Hollis def. Brian Phillips via KO Round 3 (Knee)
MAIN CARD
Alonzo Martinez vs. Deryck Ripley
Round One: Martinez was winning the striking battle and after failing on a takedown, Ripley pulled guard. Martinez landed some good elbows in the guard before backing out. Martinez dropped Ripley with a right hand and pounded him with punches on the ground but Ripley did a good job covering up and surviving. Martinez kept pounding away from the half guard before Ripley finally got guard but Martinez kept dropping punches. Ripley tried to scramble up but Martinez kept him on his back and continued to rain down punches. Martinez tried for a guillotine late in the round but Ripley survived and landed a couple of elbows from the bottom as the round ended. Dominating round for Martinez. Ripley was in survival mode for most of the round and spent almost the entire round on his back eating punches and elbows. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Martinez.
Round Two: Martinez dropped Ripley early with a straight right as Ripley was coming in but after getting tied up on the ground, Martinez back out and up to his feet. Ripley pulled guard but Martinez back out again and on the feet, Martinez once again dropped Ripley with a right hand. Martinez finally got the back of Ripley and sunk in a rear naked choke, which forced Ripley to tap out.
Result: Alonzo Martinez def. Deryck Ripley via Submission Round 2 (Rear Naked Choke)
Jacob Aiken vs. Anthony Gutierrez
Round One: Aiken got an early takedown off a leg kick but Gutierrez swept him over. Aiken attacked well off his back with leg locks and armbars but Gutierrez avoided them and even slammed his way out of a couple of armbars. Gutierrez eventually worked his way to a knee on belly position where he dropped a number of elbows down on the head of Aiken and the ref eventually stepped in to stop things.
Result: Anthony Gutierrez def. Jacon Aiken via TKO Round 1 (Elbow Strikes)
Bobby Cooper vs. Drew Dober
Round One: Cooper got an early trip takedown but Dober did a nice job getting to his feet without taking any damage. Dober was getting the better of things on the feet, including some nice inside leg kicks. Dober caught a body kick and went for a takedown but Cooper countered with a guillotine. Dober got the takedown into half guard though to get out of the guillotine. Dober controlled things on the ground and then landed some good knees to the body as Cooper got up. Cooper got a clean takedown with a bout five seconds left in the round but couldn’t do anything with it as the round ended. Close round by Dober did better on the feet and controlled things better on the ground. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Dober.
Round Two: Cooper did well on the feet early, landing a good right straight but Dober slowed things down in the clinch. Cooper was able to get free without much trouble though. Cooper landed some good body-head combos but Dober managed to get a takedown. Dober got to half guard and dropped some short elbows and punches but Cooper defended well. Cooper used the cage to push off and sweep Dober over into guard. Cooper let him up but Dober immediately clinched and put Cooper against the cage where he got a single leg takedown into half guard. Dober did a nice job landed body shots and elbows as Cooper tried to control the posture. Dober feel into an inverted triangle trying to pass but managed to survive as the round ended. Another close round but Dober had more ground control and damage on top, which was enough to win him the round. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Dober.
Round Three: Dober got a takedown about a minute in after an even battle on the feet. Dober went for an arm triangle but Cooper didn’t allow him to pass to the other side and then used the cage to push off and roll Dober onto his back. Dober went for a kimura but Cooper blocked it holding his own shorts, which went undetected by the ref. Dober managed to get to his feet without taking much damage and then put Cooper against the cage in the clinch, where he got another takedown with just over a minute left. Dober passed to side control but was swept over as he tried to pass to mount but he got back up as the round ended. Another round where Dober controlled things on the ground. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Dober.
Result: Drew Dober def. Bobby Cooper via Unanimous Decision
Drew McFedries vs. Gary Tapusoa
Round One: A long feeling out process before Tapusoa landed a couple of good right hands. A lot swinging and missing for the most part but Tapusoa was the more aggressive of the two and landed the cleaner shots although none of them looked too damaging. Tapusao landed the best strike of the round with just under a minute left, a nice counter right as McFedries threw a leg kick. McFedries started to find his range late with the jab. Not the most action packed round ever but Tapusoa landed the cleaner punches and took the round. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Tapusoa.
Round Two: McFedries started the round strong, really working the jab and doubling it with the lead hook. Tapusoa caught McFedries with a counter right that dropped him but McFedries recovered quickly and got up. McFedries started to work some leg kicks to go along with his jab after the knockdown while Tapusoa started to headhunt with his punches. McFedries continued to jab and put a right hook behind it along with landing some good leg kicks. Tapusoa tried to fire back but came up short every time. Despite the flash knockdown, McFedries landed the better shots and did more damage on the feet. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for McFedries.
Round Three: McFedries continued to land a really good right hook and then move away when Tapusoa looked to counter. Tapusoa tried to turn things into a brawl but McFedries kept using his movement to avoid the wild strikes of Tapusoa. McFedries kept pecking away with the jab and landing a good inside leg kick. McFedries ended up busting up the left eye of Tapusoa with the jab and right hook. Tapusoa hung tough but McFedires hit him with almost every punch he threw for most of the round. McFedries ended up landing a big uppercut that had Tapusoa turning and running away. McFedries landed one more shot before the ref jumped in to stop it. Tapusoa never went down but his eye was busted up, he was taking a lot punches, and he was turning away from the action at the end.
Result: Drew McFedries def. Gary Tapusoa via TKO Round 3 (Strikes)
Rich Clementi vs. Aaron Derrow
Round One: Good grappling exchange early with Derrow getting a takedown but Clementi getting up and using a trip takedown to get Derrow down. Clementi controlled things on the ground but didn’t do too much damage. With about a minute and a half remaining, Clementi decides to back out and up to his feet. Derrow put Clementi against the cage and got a takedown but Clementi used the cage to push off, sweep him over, and land a couple of punches as the round ended. Clementi controlled the fight on the ground and that was good enough to win him the round. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Clementi.
Round Two: Derrow landed a counter right early that stumbled Clementi but he remained on his feet and stuffed the ensuing takedown. Derrow worked hard for the takedown but Clementi fought it off, turned things around, and got a takedown of his own. Clementi ended up mounting Derrow but Derrow hipped to half guard without taking any damage. Clementi took the back of Derrow and landed a series of punches before Derrow escaped and ended up gaining guard. Derrow did well to control the posture of Clementi but Clementi ended up creating enough space to drop some hammerfists as the round ended. Good round for Clementi as he once again dominated on the round. 5OZ scores the round 10-9 for Clementi.
Round Three: Derrow landed a good left hand early but then missed with a head kick, got taken down, and was mounted by Clementi. Clementi landed some short body shots but Derrow got back to guard and forced a stand up by holding on. Both men landed some good punches on the feet but Clementi clinched and put Derrow against the cage. Derrow tried to jump guard but Clementi shoved him off and got on top. Derrow locked on a triangle and after trying to fight his way out of it, Clementi ended up going to sleep.
Result: Aaron Derrow def. Rich Clementi via Submission Round 3 (Triangle Choke)
Jason High vs. Rudy Bears
Round One: High got an early single leg takedown and then as Bears turned into him, High grabbed a guillotine choke, went to his back, sunk in the choke, and forced Bears to tap out.
Result: Jason High def. Rudy Bears via Submission Round 1 (Guillotine Choke)
Tim Sylvia vs. Abe Wagner
Round One: Both guys throwing heavy punches early. Wagner rocked Sylvia with a right hand and then swarmed on him with a flurry of punches. Sylvia ended up falling forward and going down and that’s when the ref jumped in to stop things. It looked like Sylvia was trying to grab a leg and he complained about the stoppage but when he went to stand up, he was a little wobbly.
Result: Abe Wagner def. Tim Sylvia via TKO Round 1 (Strikes)