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      Anderson Silva not feeling the pressure heading into UFC 126

      February 3, 2011 /

      UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva isn’t feeling any added pressure heading into the UFC 126 main even against Vitor Belfort writes Jeff Cain of HeavyMMA.com.

      UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva puts his belt on the line in the main event of UFC 126 against Vitor Belfort on Feb. 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and he’s not feeling any added pressure.

      “I just checked my blood pressure and it’s normal,” said Silva. “I don’t feel any extra pressure.”

      Silva is coming off a dramatic come-from-behind submission win over Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 in August. Sonnen was able to land punches and secure takedowns for most of the twenty three minutes that the fight lasted. With less than two minutes remaining, Silva locked on a triangle/arm bar and forced Sonnen to tap.

      The Brazilian titleholder made some slight changes since that fight, but for the most part has trained for Belfort like he has all of his twelve UFC wins.

      “I made a few adjustments, but pretty much I’ve been on the same track maintaining the thing that I always does. It’s a very intense training camp,” he said. “Of course I’m always working to improve, but I’ve just kept the intensity throughout, and I’m just going to go out there and do my job and do what I’m trained to do.”

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Forrest Griffin Interview

      February 2, 2011 /

      Spencer Kyte of HeavyMMA.com chats with former TUF winner (and former light heavyweight champ) Forrest Griffin about hepatitis, being heckled by teenage girls and fighting Rich Franklin.

      Heavy: I’ll be sure to include the fact in the interview.

      Griffin: That is important.

      Heavy: So that everybody is aware and everybody knows, Forrest Griffin does not have hepatitis.

      Griffin: Actually, you just go ahead and tell all the single women that I do have hepatitis so they stay away.
      Heavy: Perfect. I think my wife might want me to share that plan from now on too.

      Griffin: Just drop it casually, like, whenever you’re talking to women. What I always do is the “you know my wife” thing, just to make sure it doesn’t get awkward. Then you can just drop my hepatitis things too.

      Heavy: In the year-and-a-half I’ve been married, I’ve become very skilled at the “my wife and I” any time there are single women around. She’ll be glad to read that.

      Griffin: Well there is some exciting news for me, are we recording this, because this is the good shit?

      Heavy: I am, we are; we’re ready to go.

      Griffin: Good. Alright, well, I actually just had a very uncomfortable experience. I guess I was going to Starbucks the same time the school here let out, and I got cat-called by a bunch of teenage girls. It wasn’t as fun as you would imagine. It was actually kind of degrading.

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Robbie Lawler, seven other fighters suspended

      February 1, 2011 /

      Eight fighters, including top contender Robbie Lawler, have been suspended following Saturday night’s “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” writes Nate Lawson of HeavyMMA.com.

      The California State Athletic Commission released the medical suspensions stemming from “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” on Monday. Seven fighters were suspended, including Robbie Lawler.

      Robbie Lawler, who was submitted by Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, was suspended for 180 days with 180 days no contact until cleared by physician for a possible fracture to his left foot. Scott Carson, who was defeated by Hershel Walker via technical knockout, was suspended for 45 days with 30 days no contact. He needs a new physical to be cleared in California.

      Nate Moore has been suspended for 180 days with 180 days no contact or until cleared by physician for possible fracture on his right wrist and right hand. Also, Nathan Coy, who was brutally knocked out on the evening’s preliminary card, has been suspended indefinitely and must be cleared by a doctor. Still, a 90-day suspension awaits him regardless of a doctor’s clearance.

      Four other fighters were also suspended, including Eric Lawson (60 days), Stephanie Webber (45 days), Lucas Gamaza (45 days), and Charlene Gellner (45 days).

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Herschel Walker now 2-0 in his MMA career

      January 31, 2011 /

      Former NFL star Herschel Walker advanced to 2-0 in his MMA career writes Jeff Cain of HeavyMMA.com.

      Former NFL star and Olympian Herschel Walker advanced his professional mixed martial arts to 2-0 with a technical knockout win over Scott Carson at “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg” in San Jose on Saturday.

      The 48-year old Walker took a high kick to the head to in the opening seconds, but moved forward landing a looping left that knocked Carson to the canvas.

      On the ground, Walker maintained dominant position landing several punches and knees to the head and body, one knocking Carson’s mouthpiece bouncing across the cage.

      As Carson tried to use the fence to get to his feet, Walker dropped him with another punch and followed with a couple of more forcing the referee to stop the fight.

      “I took a kick where I think I was getting a little bit too excited,” said Walker about the high kick landed by Carson early in the fight. “And when you’re in an MMA fight, you shouldn’t get kicked like that.”

      “One thing that Javier (Mendez) told me was build offense. I’ve got to be on the offense,” said Walker. “I gotta control what I’m doing in the cage.”

      Walker’s not going to try to make another run in the NFL, but instead looks to improve and compete in MMA.

      “MMA is my love,” he said following the fight. “I love MMA.”

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Rich Franklin breaks down Silva vs. Belfort

      January 29, 2011 /

      Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin broke down the UFC 126 main event between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort for HeavyMMA.com.

      No one may be more qualified to discuss the UFC 126 main event between UFC middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort than Rich Franklin.

      The former UFC middleweight champion has fought and lost to both Silva and Belfort and has studied them in preparation for those fights. Franklin would be considered an expert if called into court to testify about the match up.

      “They’re similar because they’re both Brazilian and they’re both southpaws and both have a win over me,” jokingly said Franklin. “They’re both effective strikers. They’re both fast and use good footwork and all of that kind of stuff.”

      While both primarily strikers who possess ground games, Silva and Belfort are different kinds of strikers. Silva employs kicks from the outside and needs distance to execute his craft. Belfort is more effective in the pocket unleashing combinations with his hands.

      “Stylistically, on their feet, they’re different fighters. They’re both effective in their own rights,” said Franklin via conference call on Thursday. “It’s going to be interesting to see who’s going to come into the ring if this ends up being a stand up fight how this is going to play out stylistically.”

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      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

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