Source: http://www.oars.com/blog/20-reasons-why-a-rafting-trip-is-the-perfect-family-getaway/
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Saturday, 30 June 2012
20 Reasons Why A Rafting Trip Is The Perfect Family Getaway
There are probably a 100 reasons that a rafting trip is the best kind of family vacation you can take, but here are just enough to swallow with lunch.
Picture of the day: Flying Donald Cerrone
After beating Jeremy Stephens in a decision at UFC on Fuel 3, Donald Cerrone is taking a well-deserved vacation. In addition to being a fighter, a rodeo-er (because I assume that's the word for someone involved with rodeos) and a fan of pontoon boats, Cerrone is also a wakeboarder.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/picture-day-flying-donald-cerrone-184125087--mma.html
Nick Diaz? Tadhg Steamfist Dixon Joe Doerksen? Chris Dolman Edson Drago?
U-16’s advance to USSDA National Championship
D.C. United’s U-16 team advanced to the 2012 USSDA National Championship after finishing their playoff run undefeated. The USSDA National Championship will take place at Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium, beginning on July 16.
United’s U-16’s earned a spot in the National Championship by finishing in first place on Group 6, with victories against Concorde Fire and Colorado Rush, and a draw with the LA Galaxy.
Cain Velasquez does not have a broken hand
In a summer filled with injury after injury to main event fighters, it's pleasant news when a UFC star is not injured.
Word spread on Wednesday from Junior dos Santos' camp that Cain Velasquez had an injured hand. With Velasquez rumored to face JDS at UFC 152 in September, it was appeared to be another UFC main event blown to bits.
However, Velasquez is doing just fine. The former champ's coach, Javier Mendez, confirmed to MMA Fighting that Velasquez's hand is not broken and they are preparing for him to fight on Sept. 22.
Phew. If you're reading this and you're a UFC star, be careful, OK?
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/cain-velasquez-does-not-broken-hand-145202694--mma.html
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Saadulaev vs Tokoro at Dream New Year 2011 - Dream
HDNet Fights - Dream New Year 2011: Yusup Saadulaev vs Hideo TokoroSource: http://mmalice.com/dream/saadulaev-vs-tokoro-at-dream-new-year-2011-video_d7f45aea9.html
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Tito Ortiz talks about UFC 148, the Hall of Fame and the next chapter
It's going to be an eventful summer for Tito Ortiz, a man who was recognized as one of the most important fighters in the growth of the UFC when the promotion decided to induct him into their Hall of Fame. He will fight Forrest Griffin on July 7 at UFC 148, making it the third time the pair will meet. After that bout, Ortiz plans to retire.
"I've done everything," Ortiz told Cagewriter. "My body has taken the toll. (back injury, acl replacement) My body just can't train, and training is hard on your body, so I wanted to go out on my own terms."
But before retirement, he will fight Griffin. The pair first faced off at UFC 59. It was a close fight won by Ortiz and was considered one of the best fights of 2006. Griffin took the rematch by split decision at UFC 106. Though they've fought each other for six rounds, Ortiz said he still is studying Griffin because it's part of the job.
"Gotta do your homework. I've got to do as much homework as I possibly can. I see mistakes that he does," Ortiz said. "It doesn't matter that it's my last fight. I'm still pushing my hardest."
He was touched by the UFC deciding to make him a Hall-of-Famer.
"It means all the hard work that I did means something. I've worked really hard in this business for 15 years. I've gotten to succeed, to be very successful, at mixed martial arts in the UFC."
Because he has been in the fight game for so long, he has not had as much time to spend with his family as he would like. He has three sons, and is happy the next stage in his life will involve plenty of time with them.
"First thing is being a full-time father. Being with my kids every single day. I'm starting the second chapter of my life, and it's truly about family."
Follow Tito Ortiz on Twitter for more as he prepares for UFC 148.
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I Would Love to Welcome Brock Back to MMA- Roy Nelson - Roy Nelson
The oft outspoken Roy Nelson shares his feelings about Cain Velasquez getting a title shot, and the possible return of Brock Lesnar to the UFCEdwin Dewees? Nick Diaz? Tadhg Steamfist Dixon Joe Doerksen? Chris Dolman
3 Things To Know About Going To The Bathroom In The Woods
A touchy topic for some, but it's not as bad as they think: The last thing to dwell on as you ask if a river trip is for you is a lack of flushing fixtures.
Source: http://www.oars.com/blog/3-things-to-know-about-going-to-the-bathroom-in-the-woods/
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Breaking Rules with Frank Shamrock, Luke Rockhold, and Tim Kennedy - Strikeforce
What's an MMA promotion without a villain? Veteran fighter Frank Shamrock gives a crash course in evil to two of the sport's nicest guys: Luke Rockhold and Tim Kennedy.Edgar Garcia Leonard Garcia Andrew Gardner Tiki Ghosn Dennis George
Cain Velasquez does not have a broken hand
In a summer filled with injury after injury to main event fighters, it's pleasant news when a UFC star is not injured.
Word spread on Wednesday from Junior dos Santos' camp that Cain Velasquez had an injured hand. With Velasquez rumored to face JDS at UFC 152 in September, it was appeared to be another UFC main event blown to bits.
However, Velasquez is doing just fine. The former champ's coach, Javier Mendez, confirmed to MMA Fighting that Velasquez's hand is not broken and they are preparing for him to fight on Sept. 22.
Phew. If you're reading this and you're a UFC star, be careful, OK?
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/cain-velasquez-does-not-broken-hand-145202694--mma.html
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Friday, 29 June 2012
Tito Ortiz will be inducted into the Hall of Fame
Before he fights for the final time at UFC 148, former UFC champion Tito Ortiz will be named to the UFC's Hall of Fame. He defended the light heavyweight five times, and his bouts with Chuck Liddell helped build the UFC, and UFC president Dana White wants to honor him for that contribution.
"He pound for pound was doing some of the most damage at a time when we were hurting," said White. "But it's part of our history the way the storylines played out between me, Chuck and Tito. He's definitely a part of the history of the sport."
Ortiz has been given a great honor in being added to the names of Royce Gracie, Dan Severn and the rest. What undermines that honor is the arbitrary nature of the UFC Hall of Fame. Since it's the UFC's Hall, and not a non-partisan, MMA Hall of Fame, it has the right to do it. As Ben Fowlkes pointed out, it's no different than a company's employee of the month award. The UFC's brass is pleased with what Ortiz has brought to their company, so they want to honor him.
But it shouldn't be compared to the Halls of Fame that award retired football players or boxers. There is no transparent criteria. There are no rules on entry, and no apparent voting process. As MMA ages, hopefully the sport's top names will see the value in a Hall of Fame that is not limited to fighters who were just in the UFC.
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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tito-ortiz-inducted-hall-fame-171425861--mma.html
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Tips for fans attending Saturday's match
We are expecting the largest crowd of the season on Saturday, so we wanted to share a few tips to help you avoid long lines and ensure you don't miss a minute of the match:
Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/7jfh7PoLy5E/tips-for-fans-attending-saturdays-match
Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi? Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah? Terrance Aflague
Breaking Rules with Frank Shamrock, Luke Rockhold, and Tim Kennedy - Strikeforce
What's an MMA promotion without a villain? Veteran fighter Frank Shamrock gives a crash course in evil to two of the sport's nicest guys: Luke Rockhold and Tim Kennedy.Ed Herman Heath Herring Branden Lee Hinkle Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe
TheSHOOT! - Mike Kyle - Mike Kyle
TheSHOOT! - Mike Kyle Video by Mike KyleSource: http://mmalice.com/mike-kyle/theshoot-mike-kyle-video_eeaa01c28.html
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What Now? UFC 147
UFC 147 saw the promotion return to Brazil, this time emanating from Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte. While there was great consternation about the line-up of fights prior to the card, few were left complaining after several exciting bouts delivered. Now that the dust form the weekend has settled, it’s time to look [...]
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29185/what-now-ufc-147/
Jason Hollywood Chambers Ryo Piranha Chonan? Dan The Sandman Christison? Logan The Pink Pounder Clark? Steve The Snake Claveau?
2012 Cedar River Whitewater Races Are this Weekend
Every year the League of Northwest Whitewater Racers holds a two-day slalom event on the Cedar River at Landsburg, about 15 minutes south of Issaquah. This year the races are March 17 and 18, with the slalom course open for practice all day Saturday, two downriver races on Saturday, and the slalom races on Sunday. [...]
Urijah Faber Wagnney Fabiano Kevin Kimbo Slice Ferguson Paulo Filho Mirko Cro Cop Filipovi?
Tito Ortiz talks about UFC 148, the Hall of Fame and the next chapter
It's going to be an eventful summer for Tito Ortiz, a man who was recognized as one of the most important fighters in the growth of the UFC when the promotion decided to induct him into their Hall of Fame. He will fight Forrest Griffin on July 7 at UFC 148, making it the third time the pair will meet. After that bout, Ortiz plans to retire.
"I've done everything," Ortiz told Cagewriter. "My body has taken the toll. (back injury, acl replacement) My body just can't train, and training is hard on your body, so I wanted to go out on my own terms."
But before retirement, he will fight Griffin. The pair first faced off at UFC 59. It was a close fight won by Ortiz and was considered one of the best fights of 2006. Griffin took the rematch by split decision at UFC 106. Though they've fought each other for six rounds, Ortiz said he still is studying Griffin because it's part of the job.
"Gotta do your homework. I've got to do as much homework as I possibly can. I see mistakes that he does," Ortiz said. "It doesn't matter that it's my last fight. I'm still pushing my hardest."
He was touched by the UFC deciding to make him a Hall-of-Famer.
"It means all the hard work that I did means something. I've worked really hard in this business for 15 years. I've gotten to succeed, to be very successful, at mixed martial arts in the UFC."
Because he has been in the fight game for so long, he has not had as much time to spend with his family as he would like. He has three sons, and is happy the next stage in his life will involve plenty of time with them.
"First thing is being a full-time father. Being with my kids every single day. I'm starting the second chapter of my life, and it's truly about family."
Follow Tito Ortiz on Twitter for more as he prepares for UFC 148.
Jonathan Goulet Wilson Gouveia Jason Grace Crosley Gracie Gregor Gracie
Rich Franklin Pre-Fight Interview vs Silva at UFC 147 - UFC 147
After a 16-month layoff, Rich Franklin is ready to step back into the Octagon and face the "tornado"known as Wanderlei Silva. Will "Ace" be able to make it 2-0 against Silva at UFC® 147?Jermaine Andrè? Yoji Anjo? Ao Hailin? Shinya Aoki? Andrei Arlovski?
Julian Heller For Reign
Julian Heller has a gnarly new part for Reign.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/FVfXd2cJq3k/julian-heller-for-reign.html
Leonard Garcia Andrew Gardner Tiki Ghosn Dennis George Kultar Gill
UFC switches to EA for video games
The UFC has teamed up with video game maker EA to distribute the next edition of the UFC's fight-based video game. The news was announced E3, a convention for the gaming industry, on Monday.
"We've hooked up with the biggest video game company on the planet. We can now distribute this game to the 175 countries, 22 different languages, and over half-a-billion homes worldwide that we're in," White said. "This is a huge day for the UFC, a big day for the fighters, and more importantly, for you, the fans."
There had been animosity between the two groups in the past. EA put out their MMA video game not long after the UFC's THQ-powered game, a move White was not happy about. EA used Strikeforce and Bellator fighters, and White threatened to keep fighters signed with EA out of the UFC. White went so far as to say, "EA sucks" in a 2010 interview because of their initial rebuke of MMA.
Previously, the UFC worked with THQ on their video game, but the rights were transferred to EA for an undisclosed sum. THQ has already been through drastic staff reductions and more are likely in the future because of losing this game.
Now, the UFC will be working with the company who made their name with sports-based video games. EA is the group behind the Madden NFL football, FIFA soccer, NCAA football, NHL and NBA Live games.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-switches-ea-video-games-125218130.html
Viacheslav Datsik Marcus Davis? Tony DeSouza? Edwin Dewees? Nick Diaz?
Phil Watt Part
Enjoy a full part from Phil Watt of Australia.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/S6oLvISXuhM/phil-watt-part.html
Alberto Crane Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz Luke Cummo? Jeff Big Frog Curran Dai Shuanghai?
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Tito Ortiz talks about UFC 148, the Hall of Fame and the next chapter
It's going to be an eventful summer for Tito Ortiz, a man who was recognized as one of the most important fighters in the growth of the UFC when the promotion decided to induct him into their Hall of Fame. He will fight Forrest Griffin on July 7 at UFC 148, making it the third time the pair will meet. After that bout, Ortiz plans to retire.
"I've done everything," Ortiz told Cagewriter. "My body has taken the toll. (back injury, acl replacement) My body just can't train, and training is hard on your body, so I wanted to go out on my own terms."
But before retirement, he will fight Griffin. The pair first faced off at UFC 59. It was a close fight won by Ortiz and was considered one of the best fights of 2006. Griffin took the rematch by split decision at UFC 106. Though they've fought each other for six rounds, Ortiz said he still is studying Griffin because it's part of the job.
"Gotta do your homework. I've got to do as much homework as I possibly can. I see mistakes that he does," Ortiz said. "It doesn't matter that it's my last fight. I'm still pushing my hardest."
He was touched by the UFC deciding to make him a Hall-of-Famer.
"It means all the hard work that I did means something. I've worked really hard in this business for 15 years. I've gotten to succeed, to be very successful, at mixed martial arts in the UFC."
Because he has been in the fight game for so long, he has not had as much time to spend with his family as he would like. He has three sons, and is happy the next stage in his life will involve plenty of time with them.
"First thing is being a full-time father. Being with my kids every single day. I'm starting the second chapter of my life, and it's truly about family."
Follow Tito Ortiz on Twitter for more as he prepares for UFC 148.
Leonard Garcia Andrew Gardner Tiki Ghosn Dennis George Kultar Gill
Fabricio Werdum snaps Mike Russow’s win streak at UFC 147
Fabricio Werdum made his case to join the crowded top of the UFC's heavyweight division with a knockout of Mike Russow at UFC 147 in Brazil on Saturday night.
Werdum bloodied Russow's face early in the clinch. He leveled Russow with an uppercut, then followed with several punches and hammerfists until the fight was stopped at 2:28 in the first round.
As the crowd chanted his nickname, "Vai Cavalo," Werdum jumped on top of the cage to celebrate and nearly fell off. Once he recovered, Werdum asked for a title shot against Junior dos Santos.
"I respect 'Cigano,' but I'm ready for him," Werdum said after the bout.
Werdum was knocked out by dos Santos when they fought in 2008. Since then, Werdum moved to Strikeforce, where he beat Fedor Emelianenko, but lost to Alistair Overeem. He now has two wins back in the UFC.
This is Russow's first loss since he was submitted by Sergei Kharitonov in 2007.
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California State Athletic Commission facing major financial difficulties
Things are not going well for the California State Athletic Commission. It is having severe financial troubles, and recently censured George Dodd, its executive director, for not telling the board just how bad the money situation is.
MMA Fighting is reporting the group that oversees MMA events is already under water, and could run a deficit of $700,000 by the time the year is over.
"Without the ability to pay for even basic services, the Commission will have no choice but to cease operation immediately and cancel or postpone indefinitely all Commission regulated events," Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) director Denise Brown wrote in a recent letter to CSAC's executive director George Dodd.
Zuffa has three events scheduled for California in the next two months. UFC on Fuel 4 will be in San Jose, UFC on Fox 4 will take place in Los Angeles, and Strikeforce's championship bout between Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman is set for San Diego. None of these events are expected to be affected, but California is a go-to state for Zuffa. California hosted four UFC and Strikeforce events in 2011.
Considering the state's financial problems, it's not a surprise to see the CSAC stumble. California is projecting a deficit of $4 billion and has been running in the red for four years. Its financial problems are so well-known there is a Wikipedia entry devoted to California's budget crisis.
But where the true problem lies for the CSAC is how to dig out of its hole. Without money, it can't run high-grossing events, but without high-grossing events, it can't earn money.
Michael Bisping? Dan Bobish Vagam Bodjukyan Kotetsu Boku? Tony Bonello
Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147: Will you tune in? (VIDEO)
OK, so it's not the main event Brazil was hoping for when the UFC announced a June event, since they thought they were going to see Chael Sonnen's rematch with Anderson Silva. After Vitor Belfort's injury forced him to pull out of the event, it's not even the runner-up to the event Brazil wanted. But looking at Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva in a vacuum, is it a bout you're excited about?
It's a rematch of their close, 2009 bout that ended in a unanimous decision for Franklin. Since then, Franklin is 1-2, with a win over Chuck Liddell and losses to Forrest Griffin and Vitor Belfort, while Silva is 2-1 with wins over Cung Le and Michael Bisping and a loss to Chris Leben. Is this bout at the top of the card enough to make you want to pay for UFC 147? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Melvin Guillard Cody Guinn Jorge Gurgel Andre Gusmao Alexander Gustafsson
Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman Promo
Strikeforce has released the first promo for their August 18 event which will be anchored by Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman. Rousey will attempt to make her first title defense since snapping Miesha Tate’s arm in March. Attempting to wrest the title form the Olympic judoka will be former champion Sarah Kaufman, who is coming [...]
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29214/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-promo/
John Alessio? Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida? Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves?
What happens when UFC 147 opponents share an elevator? (VIDEO)
During fight weeks, the UFC houses all of its fighters and staff at the same hotel. From Tuesday, when the fighters arrive for pay-per-view events, to Sunday, when they leave, there are plenty of opportunities for awkwardness as opponents see each other in hallways, restaurants and elevators.
Does this mean fights are breaking out left and right, or does it give fighters a chance to be pros who can have fun:
Not surprising to see Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin show the latter.
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Whitewater Kayaking Classes Around Seattle in 2012
If you’re looking for whitewater kayaking classes in the Seattle area in 2012, here are two you’ll want to check out. First off, the Whitewater Fever class run by Northwest Outdoor Center – this is the class that taught me how to roll and helped get me started many years ago. (I then did absolutely [...]
Jaime Gutierrez Dave Gomez Keith Hackney Matt Hamill Volk Han
Last day of Whitewater Guide School . . .
The inflatable lobster is out of storage and you know what that means–it’s the last day of our beginning Whitewater Guide School. Full dossiers aren’t in yet, but we in the office have heard pretty dang good reports about this year’s class of All-Outdoors professional guide hopefuls! They’ve braved high adventure on the Middle Fork and South [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/_OQHj10UWuA/
Aldrin de Jesus? Todd Duffee? Marvin Eastman? Stav Crazy Bear Economou? Yves Edwards?
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Demetrious Johnson beats McCall, gets shot at UFC’s inaugural flyweight belt
Demetrious Johnson took care of unfinished business at UFC on FX 3 in Fort Lauderdale on Friday night.
Johnson took the lead early by dropping McCall with a right hand halfway through the first round. McCall continually moved forward towards Johnson, but couldn't always land strikes when he did. Throughout the bout, Johnson's conditioning and footwork gave him an edge. He was able to move in and move out to land strikes, frustrating McCall throughout.
There was no scoring error this time as Johnson was announced the winner via unanimous decision. The judges gave it to Johnson 29-28, 30-27 and 29-28.
"It's about using my athletic ability and letting my mind go free," Johnson said about his performance.
The fight was a rematch after their March bout that ended in a draw. That fight didn't go to a fourth round to decide who would advance in the tournament because an incorrect score was announced.
The judges made a definitive, and correct, decision on Friday night. Johnson's win means he'll fight Joe Benavidez for the UFC's first flyweight championship.
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Chase Norman VII
I always like seeing locals doing well. Chase Norman's new internet part for VII starts off mellow but gets pretty gnarly in the end.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/BO5FZ96Aczw/chase-norman-vii.html
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Yoga Blogging
Today I searched The Google for “yoga blogs” and came up pretty much empty handed. There are lots that were started back in 2009, 2010, but that have become abandoned real estate at this point. Back in 2009, it’s this type of search that led me to start a Skydiving Blog – there just weren’t [...]
Source: http://skydivechick.com/2012/06/yoga-blogging/
Yoji Anjo? Ao Hailin? Shinya Aoki? Andrei Arlovski? Ricardo Arona?
TheSHOOT! - Gray Maynard Blog 1 - Gray Maynard
TheSHOOT! - Gray Maynard Blog 1 Video by Gray MaynardSource: http://mmalice.com/gray-maynard/theshoot-gray-maynard-blog-1-video_3746a35f8.html
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Rich Franklin Pre-Fight Interview vs Silva at UFC 147 - UFC 147
After a 16-month layoff, Rich Franklin is ready to step back into the Octagon and face the "tornado"known as Wanderlei Silva. Will "Ace" be able to make it 2-0 against Silva at UFC® 147?Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi? Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah? Terrance Aflague
Breaking Rules with Frank Shamrock, Luke Rockhold, and Tim Kennedy - Strikeforce
What's an MMA promotion without a villain? Veteran fighter Frank Shamrock gives a crash course in evil to two of the sport's nicest guys: Luke Rockhold and Tim Kennedy.Noboru Asahi Marcus Aurelio? Mikhail Avetisyan Luiz Azeredo? Luciano Azevedo?
Video: Matt Kurle and Dan Patrinellis on Ernie’s Canyon
This is a sweet video by whitewater kayaker Matt Kurle of him and Dan Patrinellis paddling the Ernie’s Canyon section of the North Fork of the Snoqualmie River in February 2011. Apparently this video won first place at an outdoor film festival recently, so congrats Matt! Ernie’s Canyon is one of the most difficult whitewater kayaking [...]
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UFC 147 Bonuses: Franklin, Silva, Damm, and Vinicius Earn $65,000 Each
The UFC announced the bonuses for UFC 147 following the action last night. Rich Franklin, Wanderlei Silva, Rodrigo Damm, and Marcos Vinicius earned an extra $65,000 each for their performances on the card.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29183/ufc-147-bonuses-franklin-silva-damm-and-vinicius-earn-65000-each/
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XFC 18 Weigh-Ins: HDNet Card Set
Tonight the XFC returns to action with an action-packed card taking place live on HDNet from Nashville, Tennessee. Yesterday, all fighters made weight for the HDNet aired main card. The event will be headlined by a bout between former UFC fighter John Salter and the hard-hitting Reggie Pena. Be sure to tune in to HDNet at 10pm for XFC 18.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29142/xfc-18-weigh-ins-hdnet-card-set/
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UFC 148 Extended Video Preview
The UFC has gone into high gear with their promotion of UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II. With the UFC aiming to make the July 7 card's main event between Chael Sonnen and middleweight champion Anderson Silva the fight to see in 2012 the UFC has released an extended video preview for the card.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29208/ufc-148-extended-video-preview/
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Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Stann Guarantees Violence vs. Lombard - Brian Stann
Brian Stann sits down with Kenny and Bas to discuss his upcoming fight against Hector Lombard, which he guarantees us, will be a violent affairSource: http://mmalice.com/brian-stann/stann-guarantees-violence-vs-lombard-video_e792037f8.html
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THE BRITS ANNOUNCE HEADLINE AND DJ LINE UP 18TH – 25TH MARCH, LAAX, SWTIZERLAND
Brace yourselves for a live AV set from DJ Yoda, a SCRATCH night to remember as Mr Thing and Yungun join Scratch resident Matt Smooth and DJ Lyley, dance floor devastation with DJ Cheeba and a night of technical trickery at the Whitelines Rail Jam. With an on-mountain Reggae BBQ, The Sledgercross and a Punk [...]
Shinya Aoki? Andrei Arlovski? Ricardo Arona? Noboru Asahi Marcus Aurelio?
Bellator 71 Recap
Bellator 71, the first installment of the promotion's 2012 Summer Series, emanated live from the Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in Chester West Virginia. The main card saw Former Strikeforce title challenger Brett "The Grim" Rogers make his Bellator debut as well as the opening round of the light heavyweight tournament.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29155/bellator-71-recap/
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Australia to Create World’s Largest Marine Reserve
Recently, the Australian government has come with the ‘biggest ever step’ in ocean conservation, announcing that it will create the world’s largest network of marine sanctuaries, which will cover more than 1.1 million square miles of ocean, encompassing the third of the island continent’s territorial waters. The country currently has a total of 27 marine [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/australia-to-create-worlds-largest-marine-reserve/
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By the numbers: DC - New York
D.C. United saw its four-match MLS win streak snapped on Sunday in a 3-2 defeat to the New York Red Bulls. A look at some of the important statistics from the match:
89.2%
New York’s passing accuracy during a first half in which the Red Bulls owned an uncomfortable majority (63.2%) of the ball. If the hosts were missing anything as a result of Thierry Henry’s first-half absence, it certainly didn’t show.
5
Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/_DEgHGeQRgg/by-the-numbers-dc-new-york
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Don’t expect to see Alistair Overeem fight on the UFC’s New Year’s Eve card
Suspended UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem tweeted on Monday he'll be back to fight in December.
I'll be fighting again in December and mark my words, I'll be back.. to get the belt, sooner rather later.
Per the terms of his suspension for having elevated testosterone levels, he could technically be available by the card the UFC traditionally holds near New Year's Eve. However, the UFC isn't known to book a fight with a still-suspended fighter with hopes that he would get a license for their fight.
Will they change things up to get Overeem on the big end-of-the-year card? Don't bet on it. UFC chairman Lorenzo Fertitta said he won't book Overeem until he has a license.
"That's speculation," Fertitta said in a text to ESPN.com. "It's in the NSAC's hands. (The UFC) can't be presumptuous."
Overeem isn't eligible to apply for a license until Dec. 27, and the card is expected to be on Dec. 29. They would have to take a huge risk to put him on such an important event when he wasn't able to get a license before. He burned them for UFC 146 and made the UFC scramble to completely reconfigure the card. It makes sense they don't want to go through it again.
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Matchmaker, matchmaker: Another fight changed for UFC 149 and lots of bouts for UFC 150
Though the Summer of Injury sounds like a story arc on a daytime soap opera, it's actually what the UFC has experienced as so many fighters have had to pull out from planned bouts. For example:
-- Heavyweight Check Kongo was supposed to fight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 149 in Calgary, but an injury to Big Nog forced him out of the fight. Kongo will now fight Shawn Jordan, who won his UFC debut with a second-round TKO of Oil Thompson. As of this writing, every fight on the UFC 149 main card has been altered because of injury.
-- Another heavyweight, Luiz Cane, was also smacked upside the head by the injury bug. Rousimar Palhares, who most recently lost to Alan Belcher, will step in to fight Yushin Okami at UFC 150 in Denver.
Some non-injury-related fight booking news:
-- UFC 150 added four fights, including Justin Lawrence vs. Max Holloway, Nik Lentz vs. Eijii Mitsuoka, Dennis Bermudez vs. Tom Hayden and Michael Kuiper vs. Jared Hamman.
-- Jeff Hougland will fight Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 151 in Las Vegas on Sept. 1. The card will be headlined by Jon Jones' title defense against Dan Henderson.
Want to make fight predictions? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter.
Pat Barry? Vitor Belfort? Robert Berry David Bielkheden Michael Bisping?
Jimmy Roche In Glory Ride
Slam Magazine points us to Jimmy Roche's part from Glory Ride.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/hTao4GbMjDQ/jimmy-roche-in-glory-ride.html
Yves Edwards? Justin Eilers? Jon Olav Einemo Per Eklund Jason Ellis
Monday, 25 June 2012
UFC on FX 4 and UFC 147 picks from Kevin Iole, Maggie Hendricks and you
For a full weekend of fights, we have a full slate of picks. Check out picks for fights from Friday night's UFC on Fox 4 card and Saturday night's UFC 147, and thank you to everyone who submitted picks to Cagewriter's Facebook page.
UFC on FX 4
Kevin Iole: Maynard TKO3 Guida -- This should be a highly entertaining fight that has a chance to be a Fight of the Year. I expect Maynard to get Guida onto his back at some point and finish him with some good elbows.
Maggie Hendricks: Guida W5 Maynard -- Guida has the motor to neutralize Maynard and grind out a five-rounder.
Cagereader: Gray beats Clay TKO in the 3rd. Clay doesn't have the foot work needed to avoid the heavy hands of Gray. Meanwhile Gray will use his wrestling and size to power through any take down attempts Guida throws his way. -- Joe Merla
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Kevin Iole: Sam Stout TKO1 Spencer Fisher -- This is one of the most entertaining series in MMA history, but Stout is much improved. I think he catches Fisher and ends it in the first.
Maggie Hendricks: Sam Stout KO1 Spencer Fisher -- Since their last (very exciting) bout, Stout has steadily improved while Fisher's age has shown. This should be an easy win for him.
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Kevin Iole: Brian Ebersole W3 T.J. Waldburger -- Ebersole's experience the difference in a nip-and--tuck fight.
Maggie Hendricks: Brian Ebersole SUB1 T.J. Waldburger -- Ebersole and his sculptural body body hair will continue his winning streak, which currently sits at 10 wins in a row.
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Kevin Iole: Ross Pearson TKO2 Cub Swanson -- This is an important fight for Pearson, who is going to coach on TUF and needs to come in with a win. He hasn't won two in a row in more than two years, but I think he'll do it this time.
Maggie Hendricks: Ross Pearson W3 Cub Swanson -- Pearson's win over Junior Assuncao showed he was more comfortable at featherweight.
UFC 147
Kevin Iole: Rich Franklin TKO2 Wanderlei Silva -- Franklin got one legend when he knocked out Chuck Liddell and I think he does it in this fight to another legend. The issue here is there are great questions about both men. Franklin is fighting for the first time in 16 months after a major shoulder injury, but I think he has more left and finds a way to stop Silva in a fun fight.
Maggie Hendricks: Rich Franklin W3 Wanderlei Silva -- Though it's not the fight we were hoping for, it's still going to be fun to watch two legends face off. They'll both get bloody and bruised, but Franklin will come out the winner.
Cagereader: Franklin's tough chin, technical striking and solid footwork will lead him to out point Silva and win a decision ... again. -- Daniel Christian
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Kevin Iole: Fabricio Werdum SUB2 Mike Russow -- Russow has been on a nice roll, but Werdum is on another level from the men he's been fighting. Werdum's striking edge will set him up for a submission, which he'll get in the second.
Maggie Hendricks: Mike Russow W3 Fabricio Werdum -- If Russow keeps the fight standing, he can land some good shots and keep his winning streak going.
Cagereader -- Werdum beats Russow because he's the best submission fighter in the UFC heavyweight division at present time. He has a number of unique weapons in his arsenal, including a superb attack off his back. I say a win here by Werdum sets up a match between him and Frank Mir, in a fight to determine who is the best pure BJJ expert among UFC heavyweights. -- Eric Holden
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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-fx-4-ufc-147-picks-kevin-iole-174807967--mma.html
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Professional Whitewater Guide School June 19-25
There are just a few spots left in our summer 2012 whitewater guide school so get your application in prontissimo if you want join us! This year, as always, we’ll cover all the basics of running a professional whitewater rafting trip with All-Outdoors. Topics include reading water and running rapids, essential equipment, preparing meals riverside, [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/c3l8qkaVIJA/
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20 Reasons Why A Rafting Trip Is The Perfect Family Getaway
There are probably a 100 reasons that a rafting trip is the best kind of family vacation you can take, but here are just enough to swallow with lunch.
Source: http://www.oars.com/blog/20-reasons-why-a-rafting-trip-is-the-perfect-family-getaway/
Manvel Gamburyan Sean Gannon Edgar Garcia Leonard Garcia Andrew Gardner
Don’t expect to see Alistair Overeem fight on the UFC’s New Year’s Eve card
Suspended UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem tweeted on Monday he'll be back to fight in December.
I'll be fighting again in December and mark my words, I'll be back.. to get the belt, sooner rather later.
Per the terms of his suspension for having elevated testosterone levels, he could technically be available by the card the UFC traditionally holds near New Year's Eve. However, the UFC isn't known to book a fight with a still-suspended fighter with hopes that he would get a license for their fight.
Will they change things up to get Overeem on the big end-of-the-year card? Don't bet on it. UFC chairman Lorenzo Fertitta said he won't book Overeem until he has a license.
"That's speculation," Fertitta said in a text to ESPN.com. "It's in the NSAC's hands. (The UFC) can't be presumptuous."
Overeem isn't eligible to apply for a license until Dec. 27, and the card is expected to be on Dec. 29. They would have to take a huge risk to put him on such an important event when he wasn't able to get a license before. He burned them for UFC 146 and made the UFC scramble to completely reconfigure the card. It makes sense they don't want to go through it again.
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Video: Matt Kurle and Dan Patrinellis on Ernie’s Canyon
This is a sweet video by whitewater kayaker Matt Kurle of him and Dan Patrinellis paddling the Ernie’s Canyon section of the North Fork of the Snoqualmie River in February 2011. Apparently this video won first place at an outdoor film festival recently, so congrats Matt! Ernie’s Canyon is one of the most difficult whitewater kayaking [...]
Roan Jucao Carneiro Shane The Engineer Carwin? Jason Hollywood Chambers Ryo Piranha Chonan? Dan The Sandman Christison?
Farmer’s Market on Banks of South Fork American River
Ok, the Coloma-Lotus Farmer’s Market’s not really on the banks of the river, but it’s pretty dang close. Couple hundred feet. Does that count? What I’m thinking is you come up to raft the South Fork on Saturday, stay overnight in the valley, and then head over to the market in the morning before you start for home or go [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/TnJVly4OhBw/
Murilo Bustamante? Grant Campbell? Gesias JZ Calvancante? Luiz Cane? Dos Caras Jr ?
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Video: Chelan Gorge 2011 Whitewater Kayaking Carnage – It’s Awesome! :)
Chris Totten put together this great video of the whitewater kayaking carnage resulting from the Chelan Gorge huckfest in summer of 2011. I have to say when I heard the scoop on the weekend and the list of extremely good boaters that swam, my jaw dropped. Chris said it was more carnage in two days than [...]
Alberto Crane Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz Luke Cummo? Jeff Big Frog Curran Dai Shuanghai?
Professional Whitewater Guide School June 19-25
There are just a few spots left in our summer 2012 whitewater guide school so get your application in prontissimo if you want join us! This year, as always, we’ll cover all the basics of running a professional whitewater rafting trip with All-Outdoors. Topics include reading water and running rapids, essential equipment, preparing meals riverside, [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/c3l8qkaVIJA/
Kultar Gill Allan Goes Takanori The Fireball Kid Gomi Akihiro Gono Gabriel Gonzaga
Dan Hardy vs Amir Sadollah at UFC on Fuel TV 5
“The Outlaw” is returning to his old stomping grounds. Hometown hero Dan Hardy (24-10) has, unsurprisingly, been added to the UFC’s Nottingham debut effort, stepping into the cage with the Team Rough House slugger will be The Ultimate Fighter 7 winner Amir Sadollah (6-3). The Brit emphatically snapped a four-fight losing-streak by taking home the [...]
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29123/dan-hardy-vs-amir-sadollah-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-5/
Wagnney Fabiano Kevin Kimbo Slice Ferguson Paulo Filho Mirko Cro Cop Filipovi? Luiz Buscapé Firmino
SkateTV
Jeff Halstead put together a throwaway montage from his Portland crew with a DirectTV motif.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/CKIPCcfTlFk/skatetv.html
Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi? Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah?
White’s perfect 100 in X Games halfpipe
We’re not sure how this has been received elsewhere, but we must say the idea of a perfect score somewhat took us by surprise. Yes, we regularly see surfers score perfect 10s, but a 100 in snowboarding? It just don’t seem right, does it? Check it out for yourself; it’s proper playstation stuff, but if [...]
Source: http://snowboardaction.net/whites-perfect-100-games-halfpipe/
Joe Hybrid Duarte Aldrin de Jesus? Todd Duffee? Marvin Eastman? Stav Crazy Bear Economou?
How MMA Trains Our US Army - MMA
Joe "The Nose" Wilk takes us inside the US Army combatives school to show how MMA helps train our soldiers for real life situations.
Titan 23 - Fight for the Troops is LIVE on HDNet this Friday night at 10p ET. Tweet with us using the #TITAN23 hashtagSource: http://mmalice.com/mma/how-mma-trains-our-us-army-video_984bd0871.html
David Heath Delson Heleno Dan Henderson Josh Hendricks Ed Herman
Australia to Create World’s Largest Marine Reserve
Recently, the Australian government has come with the ‘biggest ever step’ in ocean conservation, announcing that it will create the world’s largest network of marine sanctuaries, which will cover more than 1.1 million square miles of ocean, encompassing the third of the island continent’s territorial waters. The country currently has a total of 27 marine [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/australia-to-create-worlds-largest-marine-reserve/
Aldrin de Jesus? Todd Duffee? Marvin Eastman? Stav Crazy Bear Economou? Yves Edwards?
A piece of wood from the pole Jon Jones’ Bentley hit is on eBay
Jon Jones' DWI has piqued the interest of the MMA world, and one eBay seller decided to capitalize on that. A piece of wood from the telephone pole Jones hit with his Bentley is for sale on eBay. 
The seller said in his listing:
Well, I've heard people sell & buy crazy things, so I'm going to test that theory now... This is a piece of telephone pole wood that was knocked off when Jon Jones crashed into it w/ his Bentley on the corner of Grand Blvd & Helen St. in Binghamton on May 19th, 2012... It measures about 14 inches long & actually has a "crashed smell odor" to it... It is about an inch wide in the middle & then narrows out at the ends... One pic shows the wood piece & the other pic shows the actual pole which is cracked near the bottom & now supported by wood beams... This is a good conversation piece & definitely WAY more interesting than his last fight... Maybe you can get him to sign it someday, but you may need to use it as protection if he throws a flying elbow your way rather than an autograph.
Genuine "crashed smell odor!" And the seller is even making jokes about Jones' fight with Rashad Evans. That's pretty bold from someone who is trying to profit off of the UFC light heavyweight champ. Considering how Jones feels about being asked to sign replica belts, I'll bet that he wouldn't like signing this particular piece of "memorabilia."
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