As My Blog Comes To An End....For Now..

Well this being my last post for my assignment here at Weber State University, it is quite possible that I may not be blogging again for some time, although on the flip side I still plan to keep my account active so that i may still write about the sport I love if such a feeling arises. As I sign off I would like to leave with the note that MMA is quite the sport. It is the fastest growing sport today, and quite possibly one of the most exciting and entertaining sports out there. MMA is not about two fighters rolling up in a cage trying to knock eachothers lights out, its about much more then that. MMA is about self-determination, commitment, training, the strive to be the best. Its about two fighters who train thier own specific style who attempt to prove that they have trained harder then their opponent this time around. The funny thing about a fight is that anything can happen, the underdog can always triumph, its a sport about heart.

If there is one thing I hoped to accomplish by keeping this blog, it is to inform fans about what is going on in the sport, as well as get future fans of the sport to get their feet wet and understand a bit about what MMA is about and how exciting the sport can be. MMA will teach people who train things that nothing else in life can. For the fans, it keeps them entertained, and always promises something new every time. MMA is the best sport out there today in my opinion, and I am thankful that i get to train in various aspects various times a week.

I hope that you may of enjoyed my blog, and I hopefully I may see you in or around the cage or ring some day!

Quite Possibly The Two Most Compelling TUF Coaches Battle It Out Dec. 11th

This season of The Ultimate Fighter aka TUF, is coming to an end, hence preparing a title defence from Welter Weight Champion George St. Pierre. Both St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck are current rival coaches on this season of TUF. As always, the coaches agree to have a fight at the finalle of every season. The fight this season however, brings about a championship fight, as Josh Koscheck assures everyone he will strip the belt from St. Pierre.

The two have had a fight in the past, where as St. Pierre came out on top. George St. Pierre has defended his belt numerous times in the past year, and he will do so again in his hometown in Quebec Candada. Koscheck is sure to be the villan for the event, as St. Pierre will have the home advantage. The fight is scheduled to take place on December 11th and I personally am more excited for this fight then the last few that have taken place these past few months. The two fighters will surley inter the cage with their aims set on the win, and both claim to let nothing get in their way............over and over.

BJ Penn Breaks Out Of His Losing Streak........With A Bang!

Can you say knockout in 21 seconds!!!!! BJ Penn is BACK! After suffering various losses back to back, putting the hawaiian fighter in quite the losing streak, BJ Penn stepped out of the lightweight division in the UFC and took a shot at the welterweight division which is only one weightclass up. BJ Penns opponent Matt Hughes, iroically had been on a winning streak after he debut into the UFC Hall OF Fame.

The fight was quite a quick one, the two stood and circled for a while, attempting to feel one another out. It took Penn one big right hand to send the Hall of Famer off his feet and onto the canvas. BJ Penn had knocked him out cold! It looks as if BJ Penn is going to take his shot in the welterweight divison, current champion George St. Pierre may have some training to do!

Rampage Jackson Humble In Razor Thin Win By Split Decision.

Two  former, yet still very popular Light Heavyweight Champions stood toe to toe at UFC 123 on saturday. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson was humble in his victory over Lyoto Machida. "Machida whooped my ass tonight," Rampage stated. "I considered that an ass whipping." The judges had scored the fight razor thin, one judge scored the fight 29-28 Machida, while the other two scored the fight 29-28 Rampage.

The first round went to Machida 10-9. In the beginning of the fight, Rampage was quick to take the center of the octagon, attempting to throw various combinations, while Machida picked at him with leg kicks to Rampage's lead leg. As the round ended, the two clinched against the cage. A slow start to the fight, but Machida clearly won the first round.

In the second round, Rampage scored a take down, however, he failed to be effective with it, as Machida was able to quickly stand back up. As the two exchanged in strikes, Ramapage landed a quick uppercut, followed by a left hook which rocked Machida and caused him to wobble a bit. Rampage unable to capitalize, Machida quickly recovered and landed a quick head kick as the round ended. Overall however, it was clear that Rampage took the round.

The third and final round was the kicker, the two fighters exchanged various combinations in what may of been the best exchange in the fight. Machida then was able to take Rampage down to the canvas and work his way to the mount position. Machida then went to an armbar to try and submit Rampage, however, Rampage used a slam to escape the submission. The two scrambled back to their feet and as the round ended, Machida scored one last take down.

It seemed as the fight went to Machida, however it may be Ramapage's aggression in the fight may have tipped the judges in his favor.

"I think that's what the judges were thinking," Rampage said. "I think it was so close it was unfair to Machida. Even if I don't want to, I have to give him a rematch."

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Brock Lesner Defeated

Heavyweight Brock Lesner, the self proclaimed "Baddest Man in the Planet," was defeated horrifically in the first round at UFC 121. Competitor Cain Velasquez proved to have what it takes to dethrone the Heavyweight Champion, making himself the first Mexican Heavyweight to hold the belt. The first and only round began with Lesner going strait for the takedown only to be stuffed by Valasquez. As the two decided to stand up and throw hands, it took Velasquez 31 strikes to knockout the Heavyweight Champion, while Lesner only had but 9 strikes landed.

It is certain that Brock Lesner simply got outclassed the whole entire 4 minutes and 12 seconds of the fight. Valasquez made it look as if it was the Champion's first fight in the UFC and now UFC fans must ask themselves, is this new champion quite possilbly also the new "Baddest Man in the Planet?"

Brocktober is Here!

Spike TV has declared this month as Brocktober in order to build the hype of Brock Lesner's next fight against Cain Valazquez. Spike TV plans on to begin showing very many of Lesner's last fights and a personal biography on the fighter starting on October 8th. On October 24th the two fighers are to meet in the center of the octogon, it is said that this may easily be the last day that Lesner will hold his belt for the next few months. Expect to flip on your television every Wednesday night at 11:00 pm to wittness the month of BROCKTOBER!

Legend Vs. Legend, a turning point in BJ Penn's Career

It was a long and horrible night for Penn when he lost his fight to current Lightweight Champion Frankie "The Answer" Edgar at UFC 118. Penn has been through various ups and downs in the last few years, from defeating Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian as they battled for his belt, to losing three title shots (one of which costing him his Lightweight Champion belt) to current welterweight and lightweight champions, George "Rush" St. Pierre and Fankie "The Answer" Edgar. Quite possiblly the UFC's best Lightweight fighter to date,  BJ "The Prodigy" Penn, has lost three of his last five fights against various fighters. Is The Prodigy on a downwhirl spiral twords to more of a middle-skill level competition in the UFC? You can be sure that his next fight will without a doubt be his "make it or break it" fight. Fight Fans must ask themselves, who would better suit an opponet for Penn in quite possibly one of the biggest fights in his carrer then the man who stopped his undefeated streak years ago, Matt Hughes.

It is now for sure that the question of BJ Penn's future in the UFC will be decided at UFC 123, which is scheduled to take place November 20th in Detroit, Michigan. The two respectable fighters will face off for a third time, as Penn hopes to redeem himself from his past losses, and quite possibly begin his takeoff in the welterweight division. If BJ Penn wins the fight, it is quite possible that the hawaiian will have a second shot in the near future at Welterweight Champion George St. Pierre. This next fight for BJ Penn will be a major turning point in the once Lightweight Champion's career. Lets make it happen!!!