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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Spike TV Says Goodbye to the UFC
Filed under: MMA Media Watch, UFC, News
More than any single business move the UFC has made, getting The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV was instrumental to keeping the company afloat and bringing it to a wider audience. But now the UFC-Spike partnership is coming to an end.In a statement released just minutes before the UFC and Fox are expected to announce a new television agreement, Spike confirmed that its partnership with the UFC is coming to an end.
"The Ultimate Fighter season 14 in September will be our last," the statement says. "We are increasing our commitment to distinctive, original series that we own such as Auction Hunters and Bar Rescue, which are delivering on our goal to reach a broader audience. Our 6-year partnership with the UFC has been incredibly beneficial in building both our brands, and we wish them all the best in the future."
Although the statement doesn't say anything about other UFC programming, like live Fight Night shows and old fights shown on UFC Unleashed, all indications are that the UFC and Spike will be finished as a partnership after the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter wraps up.
At the time they made their partnership, the UFC and Spike were great partners, and both parties have grown significantly through the years. But now it makes more sense for both parties to go their separate ways, with the UFC focusing on its deal with Fox, and Spike focusing on shows like Auction Hunters and Bar Rescue.
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Mark Munoz Still Sees Major Holes in Demian Maia's Striking - UFC 131
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Taylor Armstrong To Plan Late Husband?s Memorial
It?s no secret that things between Taylor Armstrong and her late husband Russell weren?t exactly amicable, but in the wake of his death, she?s working hard to plan a memorial service in his honor.
The ?Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? starlet is said to be in the early stages of coming up with a service to remember her late estranged husband.
Russell?s lawyer Ronald Richards told press, ?I have been notified by Taylor?s attorney that she is making the memorial arrangements for Russell.?
?Taylor wants to plan the memorial for Russell, after all, they were married. I know that Russell?s mother wants to take his body back to Texas and have him buried though ? but, that will be for Taylor and Russell?s mom to figure out.?
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Kevin Schwantz Legend Moto GP Riders
Kevin Schwantz born June 19, 1964 (1964-06-19) in Houston, Texas
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Hamman overwhelms Dollaway at UFC on Versus 5
MILWAUKEE -- In his first bout at middleweight, Jared Hamman showed that he was quite comfortable, TKOing CB Dollaway in the second round at UFC on Versus 5 on Sunday night.
Dollaway looked strong early in the fight. He worked an arm triangle in the first, but was unsuccessful, and when he took Hamman's back later in the round, Hamman shook Dollaway off and was able to get full mount. Dollaway snuck out, and the two then traded strikes from their feet. Dollaway wobbled Hamman, and followed up with strikes on the ground, but couldn't stop the fight before the round ended.
Hamman took control in the second round, owning Dollaway in striking. He pinned Dollaway against the cage, and then when Dollaway tried for a takedown, Hamman used it as an opportunity to do some old fashioned ground and pound. Dollaway emerged once, but Hamman took him back to the ground and finished the bout with a bevy of right hands. Referee Herb Dean stopped the bout at 3:38 in the second round.
"First round was rough.� Second round, I just went for it.� He got me once standing and that phased me," Hamman said after the fight. "I came out and gave it 100%.� I love to fight, even when the crowd is cheering for the other guy I get pumped.� I just really enjoy it.� I don't know who I want to fight next.� I don't like the guys that just sit back and don't put anything into it? I enjoy fighting."
Hamman was much less successful at light heavyweight, but clearly has found a home in the middleweight division. This win gives him a 13-3 record. Dollaway has now dropped his second fight in a row. He lost to Mark Munoz in March.
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Beyonc� - Ego
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Label: Columbia, Music World Music
- Director: Beyonce, Frank Gatson, Sheryl Murakami
- Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce [Deluxe Edition]
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UFC 133: Yahoo! Sports and Heavy present Fight Day Live
Fight Day is back on August 6th with another star-studded UFC pre-show, live from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.� Hosts Dave Farra and Megan Olivi will welcome UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar to the set for a live interview.� Also appearing live on set is the always controversial middleweight contender, Chael Sonnen.� Fight Day will also sit down with a pair of UFC 133 fighters.� First, a revealing discussion with main event participant Rashad Evans, where he will discuss the roller coaster that has been his life over the last 18 months.� There will also be an inside look into Vitor Belfort's training camp that shows how the former champion plans to rebound from his crushing defeat at the hands (or foot) of Anderson Silva.� Throw in a panel of MMA experts to break down all of the night's fights and you've got 60 minutes of programming you don't want to miss. Fight Day airs live from UFC 133 at 5pm EDT/2pm PDT.
Also, Heavy will give away a pair of tickets to UFC 133. Head to their Facebook page for more information
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Selena Gomez Kisses A Cardboard Justin Bieber
Last month, Justin Bieber shared a cute photo with his girlfriend Selena Gomez and today we learn that Selena has responded in kind. While Justin‘s photo featured him giving Selena a sweet smooch, Selena‘s photo feature her giving a cardboard version of Justin a kiss of her own. That’s right … cardboard. Selena found a [...]
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Spotted: Miranda Kerr and Flynn?s Sunny Stroll
Splash News Online Continuing to flaunt her post-baby body, Miranda Kerr, 28, takes her fab figure to the streets of Sydney, Australia, Thursday for a stroll with son Flynn Christopher. Although there to walk the runway as ambassador at the David Jones fashion launch, the model mama’s main focus hasn’t been shedding the pregnancy pounds [...]
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Mark Munoz Still Sees Major Holes in Demian Maia's Striking - UFC 131
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BumpWatch: Bryce Dallas Howard?s Good Morning
Promoting her latest film, The Help, Bryce Dallas Howard smiles for the shutterbugs -- and let's her belly peek through her blazer! -- while making her way into Good Morning America on Thursday.
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I?m Ducati Superbike 1199 Superquadrata, Bitch.
The tale that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s business card at one point read “I’m CEO, Bitch” is in fact true. Perhaps tired of dealing with investors and businessmen that didn’t take him seriously, or perhaps the young entrepreneur faced a tough time telling industry specialists twice or three times his age how the world was about to change, ol’Zuck was surely responding to the titles others had placed on him. Enervated at hearing phrases like ...
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Lorenzo lands second at Laguna
Lorenzo made a strong start from pole and led the GP field for an impressive 26 lap run before conceding to Stoner as the effects of yesterday?s massive crash took its toll on his energy levels.
Fellow Yamaha Factory Racing rider Ben Spies had a less than perfect start from the grid, initially dropping to seventh behind Valentino Rossi on the first laps of the race. Rossi was eventually
Fellow Yamaha Factory Racing rider Ben Spies had a less than perfect start from the grid, initially dropping to seventh behind Valentino Rossi on the first laps of the race. Rossi was eventually
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Junior Dos Santos Interview - UFC
Heavy-handed Junior Dos Santos steps back into the Octagon? against a man considered to be an equally dangerous striker, Shane Carwin. Will Junior's speed advantage be enough to hand Carwin his first KO loss? Watch UFC 131 Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ET.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/junior-dos-santos-interview-video_8d42cdb57.html
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Veteran newcomer Ebersole continues to wow with dominating win over Hallman at UFC 133
Brian Ebersole left Indiana back in 2007 and moved to Australia to work on his game. Tonight he returned to fight in the U.S. for the first time since a bout in Los Angeles and blew away a fellow veteran Dennis Hallman in Philadelphia. Ebersole survived an early submission scare to crush Hallman on the ground and gain the victory at 4:28 of the first round at the Wells Fargo Center.
Ebersole's story is crazy. He fought 61 times before getting his shot in the UFC. He debuted by schooling Chris Lytle, a guy who rarely gets crushed. The victory over Hallman, a veteran of 59 fights, was even more impressive.
Ebersole (48-14-1, 2-0 UFC) extricated himself from rear-naked and guillotine choke attempts by Hallman to gain top control. Once on top, he was like a boxer his knees. He mixed his shots beautifully between hammerfists to the body and head, and vicious elbows with both arms. With a minute left in the round, a right hammerfist rang Hallman's bell, and then two brutal elbows forced the stoppage. The first big right elbow made Hallman's head fall and eyes roll back.
"I came out in a bit of a daze and got taken down, but I've been there before with black belts in my training camp," Ebersole said. "Once I got on top, I'm the wrestler."
Ebersole has a quirky personality and should sell well on future cards. He once again sported the hairrow, an arrow cut into his chest hair that pointed to his head. Following the fight, Ebersole asked UFC analyst Joe Rogan, if he could appear on the new "Fear Factor." Rogan has been the host of the show since 2001.
"The feeling is bittersweet. The fight didn't start the way I wanted it to start. I thought I would have had to wear him down much more but luckily for me he had an open guard which let me get in there. I'm ecstatic about my two straight victories. I want to fight the veterans now, the ones that I came up watching," said Ebersole.
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Video: This is how to advertise a motorcycle
Filed under: Videos, Motorcycle
The shadowy crowd behind motorcycle marketing must be a strange bunch. A quick survey of the landscape yields a host of eye-rolling slogans from the "I wanna ride" of Honda to the painfully cliché "Let the good times roll" of Kawasaki.
For all of the genuine passion that bike enthusiasts have for their machines, manufacturers tend to rely on trite sayings and played-out advertisements that gloss over the whole purpose of a machine as ludicrous as a motorcycle. Bikes aren't safe, particularly comfortable or even really convenient in any meaningful way, but they offer a level of mental distance from the rest of the world that's otherwise unobtainable by legal means.
For a while, we thought bike makers didn't focus on this aspect of the hobby because it's hard to capture on film. Then we saw Barry Munsterteiger's newest video. Munsterteiger and his audio-visual friends got together with a bunch of high-end equipment and summed up exactly what makes climbing on a bike before the sun comes up so damn appealing. Here's hoping a manufacturer comes ringing on this guy's door sometime soon.
Hit the jump to check it out for yourself.
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Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand
- Artist: Michael Jackson
- Label: Columbia Records/SMG
- Album: Michael
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Rashad on Fallon: Evans pulls out his Mom and Couture impressions
With UFC 133 on the horizon, Rashad Evans made an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's NBC show. Evans was more than solid. Fallon needed to draw a little more "Mama Rashad" out of Evans.
The real Mama appears in several Rashad/Karyn Bryant interviews.
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Pre-fight Press Conference - UFC 131
Hear from Dana White, Junior dos Santos, Shane Carwin, Kenny Florian, Diego Nunes, Sam Stout and Yves Edwards at the UFC 131 pre-fight press conference held June 9 in Vancouver, BC.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-131/pre-fight-press-conference-video_8a40ea583.html
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Pastrana to Delay Nationwide Debut Until 2012
Travis Pastrana - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCARCornelius, N.C. ? Pastrana Waltrip Racing announced today that Travis Pastrana will not make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut until the 2012 season due to injuries suffered during the 17th annual X Games last week. The 11-time X Games gold medalist broke his right ankle and foot...more»
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Downtown Louisville Drowning in a Sea of Parking
Broken Sidewalk's Erik Weber produced this map showing the land area devoted to parking in downtown Louisville. Red indicates surface parking lots; purple indicates single-use parking structures.
How’s this for a bad cliche: Downtown Louisville staked its revitalization on a megaproject, and things didn’t work out as expected. The megaproject was called Museum Plaza, a 62-story [...]
How’s this for a bad cliche: Downtown Louisville staked its revitalization on a megaproject, and things didn’t work out as expected. The megaproject was called Museum Plaza, a 62-story [...]
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?UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz? Fight Bonuses
After a solid night of MMA action, UFC president Dana White awarded Vitor Belfort (Pictured), Brian Ebersole, Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans each an additional $70,000 for their special performances Saturday night at ?UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz.? Because no fighters successfully showcased their jiu jitsu skills, a ‘Submission of the Night’ commission was not [...]
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Brian Ebersole Stops Dennis Hallman at UFC 133
Brian Ebersole appeared to be in big trouble in the opening minute of his UFC 133 fight with Dennis Hallman. But by the end of the first round, it was Ebersole having his hand raised.Hallman had Ebersole's back and was close to sinking in a rear-naked choke in the first minute, but Ebersole maintained his composure, bided his time and managed to transition to the top position, and when he did he rained down hard elbows on Hallman's head, eventually landing one hard enough that Hallman went limp, and the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
The official time of Ebersole's first-round TKO victory was 4 minutes, 28 seconds.
More Coverage: UFC 133 Results | Brian Ebersole vs. Dennis Hallman Live Blog
After the fight, Ebersole said he was never worried, even when Hallman appeared to have him in trouble early on.
"I came out in a bit of a daze and got taken down, but I've been there with black belts before in this whole training camp -- I knew I could get out of there," Ebersole said.
Ebersole has been fighting professionally for more than a decade, but he never got a shot at the UFC until this year. Now he's 2-0 in the UFC, having beaten Chris Lytle in February, and now Hallman at UFC 133. Ebersole was 60 fights into his MMA career before he got called up to the big show, but it was worth the wait. He's an impressive presence in the welterweight division.
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Exclusive pictures from Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Hendo
Check out exclusive pictures from Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson by Tracy Lee, including the action-packed main event, Miesha Tate's championship-winning choke and more.
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Rumormill: Bristol working on 200-mph electric supercar?
Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Technology, UK, Rumormill, Luxury
Bristol has been in the news lately due to due a serious 'down' (bankruptcy) and a last-minute 'up' (saved by Frazer-Nash). Now, the British automaker is once again making headlines, and this time, it's because of a decidedly ambitious plan. Britain's Evo magazine has gotten wind of the company's plan to create a supercar that boasts a twofold method of attack. First, it will hit 200 miles per hour and second, it will achieve 100 miles per gallon.
Bristol is prepping the range-extended exotic sports car for the 2013 automotive marketplace. Since Frazer-Nash loves fiddling with range-extended powertrains, it makes sense for them to plunk such a gas-electric heart into a shapely handbuilt Bristol missile. For now, however, this remains firmly planted in the rumormill category. It's not that we don't want it to happen, we just need a bit more to go on.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Track Nights at Streets of Willow Springs
When summer heat reaches the peak, Motoyard Track days offers a unique opportunity for our members - ride the track during the night. Motoyard is the...
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Sandro and Curran advance to Bellator 145 tournament final
Marlon Sandro and Pat Curran were favorites entering the night at Bellator 47 and both came away unscathed by using solid boxing to take out their opponents. Sandro and Curran will meet for $100,000 and a world title shot at Bellator 48 in Uncasville, Ct. on Aug. 20.
Sandro, a minus-260 favorite, continued his winning ways in the U.S.. Nazareno Malegarie� xhibited a great chin in avoiding a knockout loss, but his boxing just wasn't up to par with Sandro's nasty striking game. The Brazilian rolled over Malegarie via unanimous decision, 30-27 on all three cards.
Sandro (19-2) exploded onto the world scene with three vicious first round knockouts at Sengoku 11, 12 and 13. The 34-year-old was a huge free agent signing for Bellator and immediately tabbed the tourney favorite. He backed it up tonight showing off a complete game. He thwarted every single takedown attempt by Malegarie and forced the Argentinian to stand and bang.
Malegarie (20-2) was no match on the feet. Sandro's head movement made him difficult to hit. The heavy-handed Sandro busted up Malegarie's right eye with an excellent jab. He also pounded Malegarie with left hooks following nasty uppercuts.
Curran (15-4) fought at a measured pace for 15 minutes and Ronnie Mann allowed him to do whatever he wanted. Mann (20-3) is a dangerous boxer, but he was on his horse throughout the first two rounds and did so predictably by constantly circling to his left.
Curran did most of his damage behind some solid jumping knees. The smaller Mann (5-foot-6 vs. 5-10) never found the range. Even after a tongue lashing from his trainer Shawn Tompkins before the third round, Mann failed to step on the gas in the final five minutes. Curran got the nod on the scorecards, 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.
Bellator's featherweight champ Joe Warren was scheduled to fight on this card, but the bout was canceled when Patricio "Pitbull" Freire had to bow out with a hand injury. Warren also fights down at 135 pounds and is next scheduled to compete in the Bellator bantamweight tourney starting in September. At some point in the future Warren will have to face the Sandro-Curran winner.
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Sports MotoGP: Lorenzo Needs Magic to Close Gap on Stoner
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Laguna Seca, California. MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo has long been inspired by Laguna Seca and its infamous Corkscrew turn and he will be banking on that special spur when he defends his US Grand Prix title this week.
With nine races left this season, the 24-year-old Spaniard trails Australian Casey Stoner by 15 points in the overall standings and would dearly love to trim that deficit further with another triumphant display on Sunday.
Lorenzo made up some ground on Stoner when he snatched second place for Yamaha at last week?s German Grand Prix, one place better than the Australian.
?We are very strong at the moment and we will try to continue to reduce our gap behind Casey,? Lorenzo said on Friday.
?I have had great moments at Laguna Seca, above all last year when I won but also in 2009 when I got pole position even with a big crash and at the end got a podium.?
Two years ago, Lorenzo took pole position despite crashing and partially dislocating his collar bone in qualifying. He finished the race third behind winner Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi after a gutsy performance.
Twelve months ago, the Spaniard again started on pole but this time he benefited from a spectacular crash by compatriot Pedrosa on lap 12 before powering across the finish line 3.517 seconds ahead of Ducati?s Stoner.
?That win was very special,? Lorenzo said of his 11th MotoGP triumph. ?Winning at Laguna Seca was something I?d always dreamed of.?
Lorenzo is certain, though, to face heated competition on Sunday from 2007 US Grand Prix champion Stoner and Pedrosa.
?It?s a circuit I?ve always enjoyed quite good results at and we?ve always been naturally quite fast on it,? said Stoner, who has finished on the podium in his last seven races. ?We?ll be looking to improve our results from the past three weekends. Podiums are great but I?m here to win races.?
Pedrosa, who sealed his return from injury by winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday, is another long-time fan of Laguna Seca, which is scenically laid out in rolling hills overlooking the Monterey Peninsula.
?The atmosphere there is special and I?d like to close the first part of the season with a good feeling,? the 25-year-old said.
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With nine races left this season, the 24-year-old Spaniard trails Australian Casey Stoner by 15 points in the overall standings and would dearly love to trim that deficit further with another triumphant display on Sunday.
Lorenzo made up some ground on Stoner when he snatched second place for Yamaha at last week?s German Grand Prix, one place better than the Australian.
?We are very strong at the moment and we will try to continue to reduce our gap behind Casey,? Lorenzo said on Friday.
?I have had great moments at Laguna Seca, above all last year when I won but also in 2009 when I got pole position even with a big crash and at the end got a podium.?
Two years ago, Lorenzo took pole position despite crashing and partially dislocating his collar bone in qualifying. He finished the race third behind winner Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi after a gutsy performance.
Twelve months ago, the Spaniard again started on pole but this time he benefited from a spectacular crash by compatriot Pedrosa on lap 12 before powering across the finish line 3.517 seconds ahead of Ducati?s Stoner.
?That win was very special,? Lorenzo said of his 11th MotoGP triumph. ?Winning at Laguna Seca was something I?d always dreamed of.?
Lorenzo is certain, though, to face heated competition on Sunday from 2007 US Grand Prix champion Stoner and Pedrosa.
?It?s a circuit I?ve always enjoyed quite good results at and we?ve always been naturally quite fast on it,? said Stoner, who has finished on the podium in his last seven races. ?We?ll be looking to improve our results from the past three weekends. Podiums are great but I?m here to win races.?
Pedrosa, who sealed his return from injury by winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday, is another long-time fan of Laguna Seca, which is scenically laid out in rolling hills overlooking the Monterey Peninsula.
?The atmosphere there is special and I?d like to close the first part of the season with a good feeling,? the 25-year-old said.
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Selena Gomez Kisses A Cardboard Justin Bieber
Last month, Justin Bieber shared a cute photo with his girlfriend Selena Gomez and today we learn that Selena has responded in kind. While Justin‘s photo featured him giving Selena a sweet smooch, Selena‘s photo feature her giving a cardboard version of Justin a kiss of her own. That’s right … cardboard. Selena found a [...]
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VINTAGE: Ferrari Classics At Monterey
Iconic 250 GTOs will be on the grass at the Pebble Beach concours, and quite a few significant and historic Ferraris will be up for auction.
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UFC 133: By the Odds
Filed under: UFC
Tito Ortiz seemed to take pleasure in making the sportsbooks bleed when he shocked everyone in Las Vegas, but how many more surprises does he have left in him? And will Vitor Belfort bounce all the way back from his loss to Anderson Silva, or is a part of him still worried about the Steven Seagal special that's always just out of his field of vision, yet constantly rushing toward his chin?
To answer these questions and more, let's examine how oddsmakers see the action at UFC 133 going down.
Rashad Evans (-400) vs. Tito Ortiz (+300)
The Ortiz bandwagon may have picked up a lot of new passengers at its last stop, but oddsmakers seem to be keeping their expectations realistic. It's not hard to see why. Ortiz's win over Ryan Bader was over almost as soon as it began, so there's not much of a scouting report to base this comeback narrative on. The best thing Ortiz has going for him is the fact that Evans hasn't fought in over a year. Who knows, "Suga" might be as rusty now as "Rampage" Jackson was when he beat him last May. If not, you have to give Evans the edge in speed, athleticism, wrestling ability, power -- everything, basically. So what does Ortiz have? How does he win this and enable you to cash in on the underdog bet you missed in his last go-round? I don't know, intangibles maybe?
My pick: Evans. It's a parlay pick all the way, but I just don't see Ortiz pulling off another upset. said the same thing when he fought Bader, though...
Vitor Belfort (-370) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (+280)
Let's not kid ourselves, we know who Belfort is by this point. He's the guy who's hell on wheels in the first three minutes of any fight, but whose chances of victory fade in the later rounds. It's as if he's always waiting to find out whether he's going to win or not. By the time he hears the words, 'round two,' he starts to wonder. By round three he's downright doubtful. The question is, can Akiyama take him there without first taking too much punishment? Akiyama needs this one worse than Belfort does, but he probably lacks the finishing power to actually put "The Phenom" away. A decision is his best bet, but it won't favor him if he spends the early going getting knocked around by the faster, more explosive Brazilian. Can he stay competitive long enough to exploit Belfort's weakness in the later rounds? That's the big money question.
My pick: Akiyama. You know what? Let's get crazy. In straight-up picks, you have to go with Belfort, but at nearly 3-1 Akiyama is a decent enough underdog to warrant small action. Who else is feeling financially reckless? Right? Guys?
Jorge Rivera (-155) vs. Constantinos Philippou (+125)
I'm not entirely sure what's making this line as close as it is. Are oddsmakers unable to look past Rivera's recent loss to Michael Bisping, or do they see something in Philippou that the rest of us don't? Not that he sucks, mind you. But he lost to the fairly mediocre Nick Catone at UFC 128, and before that got submitted during the elimination phase of TUF 11. Maybe he's still a work in progress, but he's up against a vet here. Going from Alessio Sakara to Philippou, Rivera didn't have to adjust his preparation or game plan too much in the final weeks. He's basically getting a less dangerous, less experienced version of Sakara here. It's his fight to lose, and at this point in his career he can't afford to give away fights like this.
My pick: Rivera. It's another one for the parlay, but there's at least some chance to capitalize on line that's closer than it ought to be.
Brian Ebersole (-110) vs. Dennis Hallman (-120)
Few people are talking about it, but this might be the toughest fight to pick on the entire card. Here we have two savvy vets, both doing better than the UFC likely thought they would, and it's hard to say what we should expect from either. Often Hallman's approach against bigger, taller fighters has been to spend the entire fight in the clinch or on the mat, suffocating and frustrating them. That's not likely to work against Ebersole, but then again Ebersole is always at least somewhat likely to goof around enough that he misses a key opportunity or two. Still, after his surprise win over Chris Lytle, Ebersole has to know that this is one of those strike-while-the-iron-is-hot moments.
My pick: Ebersole. His size and durability will prove problematic for Hallman, but it's going to be close.
Rory MacDonald (-300) vs. Mike Pyle (+230)
I know nobody wants to bet against the wiz kid MacDonald, and the odds reflect that, but let's stop and think for a moment. The last time Pyle fought one of the UFC's much-hyped youngsters was when he faced John Hathaway at UFC 120. He ran all over the kid and took the surprise decision, thanks mostly to his superiority on the mat. Is it so unreasonable to think he could do the same to MacDonald? Okay, so MacDonald is more well-rounded and probably just a better athlete than Hathaway, but don't underestimate the value of Pyle's experience. He's not going to be intimidated by a hard-charging kid with backne, and he's got just the right amount of mean streak to relish an opportunity to smash an up-and-comer and surprise the oddsmakers.
My pick: Pyle. I don't know what it is, but I see an underdog with an edge in experience and straight-up meanness, and I can't stay away. I tell you, it will be my undoing for sure.
Quick picks:
- Alexander Gustafsson (-170) over Matt Hamill (+140). Gustafsson is nastier than a lot of people realize. If Hamill can't keep him on his back -- and I doubt he can -- he's in for three rounds of facial reconstruction.
- Mike Pierce (+115) over Johny Hendricks (-145). Hendricks has been beating up on a lot of guys with serious deficiencies in the wrestling department, but that's not Pierce. He's tough, durable, and has honed his finishing skills of late.
The 'For Entertainment Purposes Only' Parlay: Evans + Rivera + Ebersole + Gustafsson.
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Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz Trade More Words Ahead of UFC 133 Rematch (video)
The "Verbal Warfare" between Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz continues as the former light heavyweight champions make their final preparations for the rematch of their 2007 draw in Saturday's UFC 133 main event.
Following their first trash talking exchange, the 205-pounders again go back-and-forth on how the fight will play out before Ortiz ends the clip on a lighter note.
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?UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz? Complete Betting Odds
With all the Golden Glory drama dominating Thursday’s MMA headlines, the Gambling Gods got an opportunity to thoroughly assess the matchups for tomorrow’s “UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz” event. Now that showtime is nearly upon us, the card’s complete list of investment options have finally been released. The company?s long awaited return to the City [...]
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Check out exclusive pictures from Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson by Tracy Lee, including the action-packed main event, Miesha Tate's championship-winning choke and more.
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Friday, August 5, 2011
Jennifer Garner Takes Violet To Ballet Class
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MMAFrenzy Predictions: UFC 133
Tomorrow sees the return of the UFC to Philadelphia. The event marks the first return to the city of brotherly love since UFC 101 in August 2009. The card has seen its fair share of injuries and fighter withdrawals. The only two fights on the main card that were not impacted by injuries are Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama and Rory MacDonald vs. Mike Pyle. The card is headlined by two former light heavyweight champions in Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz.
Below are the staff's predictions for the main card event. Seven writers were consulted, with six making picks, and one refraining from predicting a winner but giving analysis.
Below are the staff's predictions for the main card event. Seven writers were consulted, with six making picks, and one refraining from predicting a winner but giving analysis.
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It's Not Over, Until It's ALL OVER. - UFC
This Saturday night, two of the most talented KO artists in UFC history meet in the Octagon. Don't miss UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin Live on Pay-Per-View or www.UFC.tv at 6/9PM PT/ETSource: http://mmalice.com/ufc/its-not-over-until-its-all-over-video_fe8c32076.html
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Michael Jackson Estate Rakes In $310 Million To Date
Singer left behind more than $400 million in debt.
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Between album sales, movie profits, licensing arrangements and lucrative deals for Cirque du Soleil shows, the estate of late King of Pop Michael Jackson has raked in more than $300 million since the singer's shocking death in June 2009.
According to TMZ, legal documents released on Thursday reveal that executors of MJ's estate have managed to make a major dent in the more than $400 million in debt that Jackson owed at the time of his death.
The first accounting from the executors shows that they have already spent around $159 million paying back various debts, income taxes and other expenses, which include providing support for the pop star's mother, Katherine Jackson, as well as his three young children.
"Although there remain unresolved creditor claims, pending litigation and additional challenging business, tax and legal issues, and the estate is not yet in a condition to be closed, the executors have made substantial progress in reducing the estate's debt," the documents state, according to a Reuters report. Two of Jackson's longtime confidants, attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain, were named as administrators in a will sign by the pop icon.
In addition to paying to make "substantial improvements" to the Jackson family's Havenhurst estate in Encino, California, the executors also spent an undetermined amount of money on "last illness and funeral and memorial service expenses." Those costs included a $900,000 payment to the Forest Lawn Memorial cemetery where Jackson is buried and $35,000 on expenses described as "costume for memorial."
TMZ reported that not only did the famously cash-strapped Jackson have more than $400 million in debt, but his estate also owed more than $40 million to concert promoter AEG tied to the scuttled This Is It Tour, for which MJ was rehearsing when he died unexpectedly. They've also paid $27.2 million in taxes and $4 million in mortgage payments on Jackson's properties.
Despite the solid sales of the Michael album and millions of units of the singer's back catalog being sold, as well as the box office of the "This Is It" movie and DVD sales, the estate is not nearly out of the woods. TMZ noted that the administrators have received more than 65 creditors' claims, some of which are subject to "extremely high" interest rates, and there are several outstanding lawsuits against the estate in several countries.
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Soares interview: Silva?s manager says fighter?s popularity soaring with Burger King deal
Silva is already seeing some gains. The UFC middleweight champ just signed a deal with Burger King in Brazil.
"Anderson has a great identity with the brand, is an idol of many audiences, especially young people, our main customers. We believe he has much to contribute to make the new campaign more fun and impacting," said Paul Davis, the marketing manager for Burger King Brazil.
Silva's manager Ed Soares excited to see MMA stars getting the attention they deserve.
"All the hard work that we've been putting in for the last five years, it's all worked out. This is great for Anderson but even better for the sport� to show that these sort of companies are starting to come around and see the value of our sport. Everyday we're getting closer to breaking down the barriers," Soares told "The MMA Insiders" on ESPNRadio1100/98.9 FM in Las Vegas (3:25 mark).
Silva faces Yushin Okami in the main event at UFC 134. The 36-year-old has never lost in the UFC. His 13-0 run dates back to the middle of 2006.
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Cain Velasquez Set to Defend UFC Title vs. Junior dos Santos at UFC 139
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PHILADELPHIA -- The surgically repaired shoulder of UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has fared well in workouts, and he is on track for a UFC 139 title match with Junior dos Santos, a source with knowledge of the situation told MMA Fighting on Thursday.The bout has yet to be announced by the UFC, but is expected to be made official shortly.
A source with knowledge of the situation told MMA Fighting that both fighters verbally agreed to the bout, which will take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, the home city of Velasquez's gym, American Kickboxing Academy.
Velasquez was first injured during his UFC 121 championship victory over Brock Lesnar, tearing his right rotator cuff, a setback that was expected to take between 6-8 months to heal. After a long layoff and rehabilitation, he recently ramped up his workouts and is said to be progressing well.
In the interim, No. 1 contender Dos Santos took a bout with Shane Carwin, winning a convincing unanimous decision at UFC 131.
Barring any unexpected setbacks, Velasquez will put his 9-0 record on the line on November 19, essentially in his backyard.
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Grove wallops Jensen and calls out Konrad at Bellator 47 opener
Grove (11-3-1) showed he's tough. From the opening bell, the bulky big guys threw like wild men and Jensen clipped Grove with a right hand that dropped him. In the past, the South African fighting out of England with no formal wrestling training when he entered the sport, may have panicked and bailed mentally. With better training under his belt, Grove grabbed a leg and eventually flipped to work for a kneebar or heel hook.
Then both fighters sat up on the rear ends and wailed away at each other. Jensen couldn't keep pace and dropped back where Grove jumped into his guard. The 6-foot-6, 264 pounder got off six hammerfists and referee Yves Lavigne jumped in to save the American.
"He hit me with a couple of hard shots. I'm happy that I took them and because I've been spending so much time in America training some wrestling, I've been learning what to do when I'm on the ground. I made use of it," Grove told Bellator's Jimmy Smith. "When I was on the ground I just knew I had to let my hands go. The man can take a punch!"
Grove, 40, has been working on his grappling and ground work. It's always been the big hole is his game. It was exploited during Bellator's Season 3 Heavyweight tournament by former Div. 1 NCAA wrestling champion Cole Konrad. Konrad scored an early takedown and eventually got a first round win via keylock at Bellator 32 back in October.
"My loss against Cole Konrad is something of the past. I've been training everyday since that fight to get back into the heavyweight tournament," Grove said as he held up his fists. "And Cole you're going to say hello to goodnight and sleep tight when we meet next."
This was the ninth first round KO of Grove's brief career. The loss was the third in four fight for Jensen, a Season 10 "Ultimate Fighter" alum.
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