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Dan Henderson after training for showdown with Bisping at UFC 100. HT: Sherdog

poundnground — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:53:34 -0000

Dan Henderson after training for showdown with Bisping at UFC 100.

HT: Sherdog

Diaz/Riggs 2 for Welterweight Title confirmed (with poll)

poundnground — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:13:50 -0000

MMA WEEKLY reports:

"A rematch between rivals Nick Diaz and Joe Riggs is set for the main card of Strikeforce "Carano vs. Cyborg" on Aug. 15. The bout will be for the newly created welterweight title.

Sources close to both fighters confirmed the news to MMAWeekly.com on Monday. An announcement from the promotion is expected shortly.

Bad blood remains between the fighters. Following Riggs' decision victory over Diaz at UFC 57, the two brawled in a Las Vegas hospital until broken up by security. Both hit career skids later in 2006 and were released from the UFC. "

Sweet. Two dudes that hate each other, brawled inside a hospital and both of these guys are big time shit talkers. Another interesting thing about this are the recent things Riggs has been saying about Diaz's team mate Jake Shields, that should add more fuel to their rivalry. SOLID card for Strikeforce.

Anyone wanna add a picture for me? :)

Here is how the rumored card is looking so far:

- Gina Carano (7-0) vs. Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos (7-1)
- Josh Thomson (16-2) vs. Gilbert Melendez (15-2)
- Alistair Overeem (29-11) vs. Fabricio Werdum (11-4-1)
- Nick Diaz (20-7) vs. Joe Riggs (30-10)
- Jake Shields (23-4-1) vs. Matt Lindland (21-6)

- Erin Toughill (10-2-1) vs. Marloes Coenen (16-3)
- Roger Gracie (2-0) vs. TBA
- Billy Evangelista (9-1) vs. TBA
- Poppies Martinez (16-5) vs. TBA

Thanks MMASupreMacy

Poll

Who wins the rematch?

New Wanderlei Silva Highlights video. HT: MMACUBE

poundnground — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:04:06 -0000

New Wanderlei Silva Highlights video.
HT: MMACUBE

UFC 100- Come watch it for free and hang out (SO CAL)

poundnground — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:13:16 -0000

When: July 11th, 2009 @ 6:30p

Where: Cabo Cantina- 1240 3rd Street Promenade,Santa Monica, CA 90401

Why: Cause It's free and it would be nice to watch with more real fans.

Who's coming with me?!

Seriously though, if anyone wants to come down let me know so I can just reserve the upstairs for all of us. I work there so it shouldn't be a problem and I get half off on the entire tab. Good Times.

ESPN MMA LIVE Episode 55

poundnground — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:14:57 -0000

ESPN MMA LIVE Episode 55

ATTN: SO CAL BLOODYELBOW READERS

poundnground — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:43:54 -0000

If you live in or around the Los Angeles area I have good news for you! I work part time at a bar located on the 3rd st promenade in Santa Monica, the bar is called Cabo Cantina. Cabo shows all UFC/PPV's at no cover charge! they've been doing this for about 5 months now and it's always a fun time. (If you drink) Our happy hour is 2 for 1 from 4-8p and then again from 10:30p-12:30a, there are never douche bag type bro I'm an mma fighter types, and not only are the drinks cheap, but the food is great too.

If you live in San Diego area go ahead and look up Cabo Cantina out in your area, call and ask if they also show the UFC ppvs! if they do it'll most likely be free of charge as well. Just a heads up guys. If anyone plans on coming down get at me! we'll have some drinks!

ESPN'S MMA LIVE 1 yr. Anniversary show!

poundnground — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:37:40 -0000

ESPN'S MMA LIVE 1 yr. Anniversary show!

MMA LIVE Episode 51

poundnground — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:22:06 -0000

MMA LIVE Episode 51

Kyle Maynard Rd's 2 and 3. I know they posted Rd 1 on here already. Enjoy.

poundnground — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:51:40 -0000

Kyle Maynard Rd's 2 and 3. I know they posted Rd 1 on here already. Enjoy.

Bobby Lashley signs with MFC, set to make debut May 15th

poundnground — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:15:56 -0000

From MMA Weekly:

"Bobby Lashley is a phenomenal athlete and a very impressive fighter who wants to make a big name for himself in mixed martial arts,” noted MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich. “He is a very exciting prospect and he will get a monumental opportunity to break into the spotlight at MFC 21.”

Also, it seems that he'll be debuting his nickname as well- Bobby "The Dominator" Lashley. I haven't seen any dominating from Lashely, but the name fits his appearance I guess. Lashley's opponent will be Mike Cook (7-3) a Frank Shamrock trained fighter.

So looks like "The Dominator" will be busy this year as he already has 2 upcoming fights, May 15th against Mike Cook and June 27th against Bob Sapp.