It’s amazing how fast time flies. It doesn’t seem that long ago when we watched the quirky Diego Sanchez on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. Sanchez would go on to finals of the Middleweight tournament and pound Kenny Florian en route to a TKO victory. Since then Sanchez has managed to keep himself relevant in the UFC but not without having to face adversity.
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Another Pro Wrestler Crosses Over Into MMA: Diamond Dallas Page
Unlike many professional boxers who have publicly voiced their disdain for mixed martial arts, pro wrestlers have usually been complimentary of the sport. It’s common to see tweets from Jim Ross (former WWE announcer) giving his thoughts on a UFC Pay Per View. CM Punk recently planned on walking Chael Sonnen into the cage for the UFC on FOX 2 event. Daniel Bryan not only trains with Xtreme Couture trainer Neil Melanson, he is also a good friend and roommate. For years, The Undertaker has incorporated many MMA moves into his in ring dance and has publicly stated that if the sport had been around when he was younger he would have given it a try.
Lorenz Larkin Talks pre Fight Rituals While getting his Nails done
Just hours before Lorenz Larkin steps into the cage for the biggest fight of his career at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, MMAValor.com caught up with him while he was doing one of his per fight rituals, getting his nails done. In this exclusive interview with Larkin we learn about what he does prior to a fight, cutting weight and what a win over King Mo means.
Brock Lesnar Talks Overeem at UFC 141 Pre-Fight Interview
The “biggest” fight of the year takes place this Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada as Brock Lesnar takes of Alistair Overeem in the UFC 141 main event. The two heavyweights alone make this a “big” fight, but with a title shot on the line and each having something to prove this really is a big fight.
UCMMA’s Jamaine Facey Talks “Hands Up Guns Down”
To most “outsiders” the MMA scene is a violent world but to those who love, live and breathe the sport, MMA is a way of life. For fighters like Jamaine Facey, MMA has helped improve their way of life and, now Facey wants to give something back to his own community. Through his community group Hands Up Guns Down, Facey is hoping to help those less fortunate than him.
Joe Martinez: “Are You Ready” For The Holidays?
It’s that time of year again, Holiday time. Even though it seems like the Christmas season begins right after the kids finish up their Halloween candy, the Holiday season still seems to sneak up on people. With so many people having careers AND families that keep them going a mile a minute, is there any wonder that some people lose track of time?
