The Mixed Martial Arts Thread.

[Littledragon]

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon was furious when he saw the UFC commercial during his own TV show, WWE Raw, saying that pro wrestling is not "real," according to a report in the Wrestling Observer. The commercial, which is still running on Spike TV programs other than WWE Raw, features an announcer saying, "What's real? Pro wrestling? No! Boxing? Not anymore! The UFC is real!" I'd love for the UFC to explain specifically how boxing "is not real anymore," but as you might have guessed, that wasn't the part of the interview that sent Vince McMahon over the edge.

With WWE set to leave Spike TV at the end of September, and with Spike TV now relying on the UFC as its number one provider of original programming, the Observer reports that the relationship between WWE and Spike TV has "turned very cold."

The Observer adds, "Among the specifics was Vince McMahon apparently going nuts about the UFC commercial that implies pro wrestling is not real, that was being played so often on WWE programming. Spike TV made a new version of the commercial that only implies boxing isn't real anymore, and makes no mention of pro wrestling. This is hilarious because WWE has spent the last several years insisting that pro wrestling isn't real, and now they get all worked up when someone else says it. The UFC and Spike are still airing the commercial saying that pro wrestling isn't real on all shows other than WWE, but they cut a new version of the commercial just for WWE programming."

As the Observer report alluded to, the irony in Vince McMahon's rage about the UFC commercial is that when WWE was recently faced with perhaps its biggest media scandal ever due to its extremely tasteless terrorism storyline (which aired on the same day as the real-life London terrorist bombings), the company's defense consisted largely of, "Pro wrestling isn't real! It's just entertainment!" In general, whenever the media or a Wall Street analyst questions something that WWE does, the response is always that it's not real and it's just entertainment.

 

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[Littledragon]

UFC Fighter: Lee Murray Stabbed!!

LONDON, Sept. 29 — A spokesman for St Mary's Hospital, London, has confirmed to Sherdog.com that Lee Murray's (Pictures) condition is improving.

Although the British fighter's status remains critical he has now been stabilized and is breathing under his own power.

 

[Littledragon]

Bushido Europe: Fedor to Fight on "Rotterdam Rumble" Card.

Friday, September 30, 2005
by Sherdog.com

Dutch promotion Bushido Europe ended months of speculation Friday when it announced on its Web site that PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) will fight on the "Rotterdam Rumble" card slated for October 9, in Rotterdam, Holland.

"This question [of Fedor's participation] remained unanswered for the fans," said a statement on the promoter's official Web site. "However, for the organization, this was already fact."

Fighting Fedor will be "Dirty" Bob Schrijber (Pictures), who last fought in June of this year, dropping a decision to fellow Dutchman Melvin Manhoef (Pictures).

Less than four weeks removed from a spectacular title defense against number-one contender Mirko Filipovic (Pictures), Fedor was widely reported to have decided on hand surgery that would put him out of action until at least December. Apparently, the Russian heavyweight has decided to forego surgery until at least mid-October, perhaps jeopardizing his rumored appearance against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (Pictures) on PRIDE's New Year's Eve show.

Bushido Europe: Rotterdam Rumble
October 9th, 2005
Ahoy Rotterdam Arena
Rotterdam, Holland

KICKBOXING
Tyrone Spong vs Vincent Vielvoye
Imro Main vs William Diender
Jerrel Venetiaan (Pictures) vs Ashwin Balrak
Rodney Faverus vs Tsuyoshi Tajima
Gokan Saki vs Nicholas Pettas

MMA
Milco Voorn vs Alex Novowitch
Valentijn Overeem vs Antoni Hardonk
Chico Martinez vs Ronnie Rivano
Gegard Mousasi vs Stepfan Klever
Mark Coleman (Pictures) vs TBA
Igor Vovchanchyn (Pictures) vs Kevin Randleman (Pictures)
Aleksander Emelianenko (Pictures) vs Rene Rooze (Pictures)
Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) vs Bob Schrijber (Pictures)

 

[Littledragon]

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 30 — The main event of TKO 22 in this city’s Pierre-Charbonneau Center featured a rematch between former TKO middleweight champion Jason St. Louis (Pictures) and former middleweight and lightweight TKO champion, “Coeur de Lion” Steve Vigneault.

Both returned tonight to face one another and, of course, to fight for their fans. There is little need to recount either fighter’s history. Both champions squared off with confidence and obvious respect for one another, and fought on an even basis for most of the first round. A mix of exciting stand-up and hard, grinding ground work ended in a near draw at the end of the first, with perhaps a slight edge to St. Louis.

The second round started much the same as the first, but as so often the case in the world of mixed martial arts, anything can and often does happen. Soon it was St. Louis falling prey to a vicious and decisive onslaught of powerful punching combinations. Vigneault’s assault was enough, and as he’d done in their first contest, the “Coeur de Lion” scored a TKO victory, this time 30 seconds into round two.

In a contest for the undisputed TKO super lightweight championship, number-one contender Ryan Diaz (Pictures) squared off with current champion “The Machine” Mark Hominick (Pictures).

While both fighters worked hard to achieve their ends, Hominick dominated all rounds, staying on the outside and using the speed of his hands to keep Diaz at bay, opening up first his nose, and then his eye.

Diaz, assuming a traditional Thai stance, continued to be picked apart and despite his best efforts was unable to get inside. In the end, Diaz fell victim to a Hominick barrage, as he could not answer the champion. At 4:25 of round three the referee called a halt to the bout.

Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, veteran Marvin Eastman (Pictures) faced “The Wild Thing” Yan Pellerin (Pictures) from Sherbrooke, Quebec. Both experienced fighters, it was to be expected the action might be cautious, and so it was for most of the first.

Eastman was on the receiving end of two unfortunate groin kicks, the second of which brought action to an uncomfortable pause. Ever the consummate warrior, “The Beastman” regained his composure and ended the first round with a last-minute full frontal assault that dropped Pellerin to the mat. The bell sounded to end the round before Eastman had the chance to finish his opponent.

In the second, Eastman dominated both on the feet and on the ground, ending things with a front choke to gain victory at 2:55 of round two.

Max Marin of Calgary, Alberta met Thierry Quenneville of Laprairie, Quebec. Both fighters showed great skill and respect for one another as the stand-up action began. Once on the ground, however, it appeared as if Quenneville was gaining the upper hand while Marin stayed in his comfort zone and worked in a vigorous and disciplined manner from the full guard, waiting for the opportunity to apply an armbar or any other such availability.

While Marin waited, Quenneville delivered three downward well-intentioned-yet-off-the-mark punches and the bout was ended with a very questionable stoppage in favor of the Laprairie fighter. The end result: a disappointing ruling by TKO in favor of, and to no fault of his own, Thierry Quenneville at 2:46 of the first round.

Perhaps the most entertaining match of the evening paired Stephane Laliberte (Pictures) out of Victoriaville, Quebec against newcomer Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki, fighting out of London, Ontario, who came into tonight’s bout with a veritable tabula rasa record of 0-0-0.

This 18-year-old carried himself with what can only be described as indomitable spirit and an irreproachably positive energy that cannot fail to win over the greatest skeptics. Both fighters entered confident and held one another to task in stand-up and ground work, however “The Polish Hammer” certainly won over any doubters, taking his TKO debut in convincing fashion by stoppage at 2:52 of the second round. This is certainly one fighter to watch.

Tyler Jackson (Pictures) and Samuel Guillet (Pictures) met face-to-face with clear respect for one another — respect that would be shown worthy on both parts, as this three-round battle unfolded. Despite the left eye laceration he received from ground-and-pound, the first round was Jackson’s.

The second and third rounds were clearly dominated, both standing and on the ground, by Guillet, who showed great skill and determination to bring this competition to a roaring unanimous decision in his favor at the end of three rounds. This fight alone was worth the price of admission.

In other action, Dave Pariseau stopped Mike Turner 29 seconds into the first round. And Martin Desillets ended Lance Evans’ night with a knockout 2:30 of the opening period.

 

[Donald Lee Wilkey]

Has anyone taken Tank out yet in the Ultimate Fights ?

I haven't heard anything about Tank's ranking in the UFC nor if he's been defeated ?

 

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