Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Dana White Teaches Jimmy Fallon How To Punch
Jimmy Fallon, the gangly host of a his self-titled late-night show on NBC, received some boxing lessons from UFC president Dana White on Tuesday.
White made the appearance as part of a media blitz for the UFC's new video game, "Undisputed," which hit stores the same day.
After a brief history of modern MMA time, White helped Fallon strap on gloves and throw punches (and a few roundhouses) at the UFC branded bag.
Audience members, perhaps not accustomed to the sight of two men grappling, tittered at a video clip of a sample game between UFC 98 main eventers Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans.
Fallon, looking incongruous in a dapper suit and boxing gloves, first gave himself the nickname, "The Gentleman," before White dubbed him "Slim Jim" Fallon.
While Fallon touted his reach, he wouldn't be fighting any time soon.
"I'm scaring the audience members," he said.
White made the appearance as part of a media blitz for the UFC's new video game, "Undisputed," which hit stores the same day.
After a brief history of modern MMA time, White helped Fallon strap on gloves and throw punches (and a few roundhouses) at the UFC branded bag.
Audience members, perhaps not accustomed to the sight of two men grappling, tittered at a video clip of a sample game between UFC 98 main eventers Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans.
Fallon, looking incongruous in a dapper suit and boxing gloves, first gave himself the nickname, "The Gentleman," before White dubbed him "Slim Jim" Fallon.
While Fallon touted his reach, he wouldn't be fighting any time soon.
"I'm scaring the audience members," he said.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Overeem Suffers Hand Injury, Summer Return Possible
News of a heavyweight match-up between Andrei Arlovski and Brett Rogers arrived at Tuesday's press conference for Strikeforce: Shields vs. Lawler in St. Louis, quashing reports that Rogers would face heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem on the event's main card.
Strikeforce Director of Public Relations Mike Afromowitz told MMAWeekly.com that the bout had been close to finalized, but a hand injury to Overeem scuttled its possibility.
Afromowitz says the Dutch heavyweight will likely return this summer, likely in August. The promotion is taking a much-needed break in July.
Overeem fought last November in his home country, taking out Gary Goodridge by submission.
Strikeforce Director of Public Relations Mike Afromowitz told MMAWeekly.com that the bout had been close to finalized, but a hand injury to Overeem scuttled its possibility.
Afromowitz says the Dutch heavyweight will likely return this summer, likely in August. The promotion is taking a much-needed break in July.
Overeem fought last November in his home country, taking out Gary Goodridge by submission.
UFC Disputed - Get It While It's Hot!
The UFC 2009 Undisputed video game has already gone on sale across the country, beginning with select GameStop locations across the United States. Fans who purchase the video game at GameStop also gain immediate access to Ryan Bader and Efrain Escuedero.
UFC 2009 Undisputed, a highly anticipated release for both gaming and MMA fans, has been rebuilt from the ground up with many new features never before included in a mixed martial arts video game, including a vibrant career mode.
For more information on the game, go to UFCUndisputed.com.
UFC 2009 Undisputed, a highly anticipated release for both gaming and MMA fans, has been rebuilt from the ground up with many new features never before included in a mixed martial arts video game, including a vibrant career mode.
For more information on the game, go to UFCUndisputed.com.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Dennis Hallman vs. Duane Ludwig Possible for June 19 Strikeforce
The second installment of Strikeforce Challenger Series may have another main card bout added soon.
A welterweight match-up between Dennis Hallman and Duane Ludwig is under consideration for the Showtime series, according to a source who chose not to be named.
If Ludwig is confirmed, the up-and-comers' main card will carry a half-dozen fighters with over ten fights on their record.
Hallman (40-12-2) last appeared at the Roy Jones promoted "March Badness," ending almost a year and a half of inactivity.
Ludwig (18-8) defeated fellow vet Yves Edwards by decision at Strikeforce: Destruction last November.
The June 19 event is scheduled for the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. Middleweights Joey Villasenor and Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos clash in the main event.
A welterweight match-up between Dennis Hallman and Duane Ludwig is under consideration for the Showtime series, according to a source who chose not to be named.
If Ludwig is confirmed, the up-and-comers' main card will carry a half-dozen fighters with over ten fights on their record.
Hallman (40-12-2) last appeared at the Roy Jones promoted "March Badness," ending almost a year and a half of inactivity.
Ludwig (18-8) defeated fellow vet Yves Edwards by decision at Strikeforce: Destruction last November.
The June 19 event is scheduled for the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. Middleweights Joey Villasenor and Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos clash in the main event.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
How Bruce Lee Changed the World... and MMA... Tonight!
PRESS RELEASE COURTESY OF RING OF FIRE:To mark the 35th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death, the History Channel will air a new two-hour documentary, HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD on May 17th, 2009 at 8pm ET. (6:00 pm Mountain)
Produced in cooperation with Lee's family, this documentary looks at how the actor and martial artist's legacy has shaped and influenced the world since his death.
Bruce Lee is universally recognized for prying open the doors of ancient Chinese martial arts to the mass market. The history of Lee's life, and death at the age of only 32, is shrouded in mystery, but his influence on popular culture continues to be felt today.
This special pieces together rare family archival footage owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation, together with in-depth interviews with individuals who have cited inspiration from Lee.
Viewers will journey across the US, Asia and Europe exploring Lee's influence on popular culture worldwide--even joining Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong; nearly fifty years after Lee arrived to make his first kung fu film. Also features in-depth interviews with actor Jackie Chan, comedian Eddie Griffin, rappers LL Cool J and RZA, Marvel Comics' Stan Lee, and renowned film directors John Woo and Brett Ratner. Lee's friend and business partner famed Hong Kong film producer, Raymond Chow gives a rare interview.
During the filming the producers spent numerous hours with Ring Of Fire color commentator and post fight interviewer, Joey "VEGAS" Varner. Varner is also a professional MMA fighter and trainer at Randy Couture's Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas.
"I think that this couldn't be more fitting. I know 100% that I would not be in the MMA industry if I wasn't such a huge Bruce Lee fan growing up. And to have my buddy Joey Vegas be a part of this project is really phenomenal. Joey is a true professional, and extremely knowledgeable about Martial Arts. I am very happy and proud of him, and I will be glued to the TV tonight for sure." said ROF promoter Sven Bean.
Kerry Vera vs Leslie Smith - Full Bellator Fight Video
Watch the full fight between Kerry Vera and Leslie Smith from Friday night's Bellator VII event.
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