Busted Beauty: MMA with a Female Touch.

Back in the Day: Mirko Filipović

2010-04-27T00:00:00.000-04:00

Before he was CroCop...

Mirko Filipović

Courtesy of Fighting Events

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

Back in the Day: Forrest Griffin

2010-04-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

Forrest Griffin

Photo Courtesy of Fighting Events

Awww... it appears that Forrest has always had a broken smile...

Back in the Day: Dan Henderson

2010-04-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

Dan Henderson

Photo Courtesy of Fighting Events

Hahahahahaha... ::Breathe::Katie::Breathe::

Wow... Hendo was quite the looker! He obviously didn't have a girlfriend at the time of this photo (or he had a blind girlfriend at the time of this photo) because there is no way a woman would have let him out of the house looking like this.

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

Do my eyes decieve? I think there is a mullett there...

Back in the Day: Josh Koschek

2010-04-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

Josh Koschek

Photo Courtesy of Fighting Events

Awwww... I almost want to not hate him!! What on Earth went wrong with this little fella??

Back in the Day: Brock Lesnar

2010-03-30T00:00:00.000-04:00

Brock Lesnar

Photo Courtesy of Fight Linker

I guess his size has been pretty consistant... that is a biiig baby.

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

Wow, what great posture.

Fighters Say the Darndest Things: Goldberg Edition

2010-03-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

This week I am paying homage to our wonderful Goldie. I love listening to his commentary, so I thought I would bring you some of my favs:

“He wants to get in close to use that reach advantage.”

*Um no, that would elimiate his reach advantage. But I appreciate the effort.

"There is no doubt that Blackburn and Sadollah have gone the distance"

*Mind you, this gem came right after the closing bell in the third round. Way to play it safe.

"If Jardine's last name were Johnson, the nickname Dean of Mean would make no sense."

*hahahaha... please do go on...

Back in the Day: Chuck Liddell

2010-03-23T00:00:00.000-04:00

Chuck Liddell

Before he was the Iceman...

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

It definately looks like Chuck has become happier over the years.
I think these photos alone are proof that money fits somewhere in the equation to happiness...

I'm just sayin..

Fighters Say the Darndest Things: Rampage

2010-03-17T00:00:00.000-04:00

Photo courtesy of Fight Mania

Yeah, how did that go for ya Rampage??

"And after I take Wanderlei's belt, I'm going to spank him with it for being so damn ugly."

Back in the Day: Bas Rutten

2010-03-16T00:00:00.000-04:00

Bas Rutten

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

Wow, what a conical head...

Fighters Say the Darndest Things: Frank Shamrock

2010-03-10T00:00:00.009-05:00

"Dana White is an egomaniac Uncle Fester looking knucklehead"

Way to ensure you will never fight in the UFC again...

Fighters Say the Darndest Things: Tito and Chuck

2010-03-10T00:00:00.008-05:00

I have always thought Chuck has a round midsection and little chicken legs,

I just never had the balls to tell him!!

(or the social connections for that matter)

Rogan: "When are you guys gonna fight again?"

Ortiz: "I think we'll wait until you lose that belly"

Said to Chuck

Chuck: "That belly is permanent"

Back in the Day: Gina Carano

2010-03-09T00:00:00.000-05:00

Gina Carano

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

::insert::cheesy::fine::wine::analogy::here::

Fighters Say the Darndest Things: Rampage

2010-03-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

Rampage on his hopes and dreams:

FAN: Rampage, did you always think you were gonna be a fighter?

RAMPAGE: "Hell no, I thought I was gonna be a porn star!"

Hahaha... ya got close buddy! I'm sure you get a lot of tail, you just don't get paid for it!

Back in the Day: Diego Sanchez

2010-03-02T00:00:00.000-05:00

Diego Sanchez

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

My first impression?
Awwwwww!!!

Now that isn't a Nightmare, he was barely a bad dream!!

Fighters Say the Darndest Things: GSP

2010-02-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

"I was not impressed with your performance"

TO MATT HUGHES

The fact that he said this to Matt Hughes makes it all the more wonderful!! You tell him GSP!!

Awww... New Baby Carwin...

2010-02-23T08:57:00.000-05:00

Yesterday Shane Carwin sent the following out to his fan community:

"It still is a little shocking but today is the day Alexis Carwin arrives. Lani is overdue but still at the mail store mailing a signed Tee that I gave away:). Later today we will be induced and then our family becomes a little bigger.

As a father of one kid, I know how these events can change us forever. My wife is a wonderful woman and has been an amazing friend and parental influence on my Son Kam I am certain that she will be a great parent to Lexi. We are truly blessed by this situation and appreciate you guys, our friends, family and fans.

I may be a little MIA over the next few days helping get everyone situated. Please send Lani your best thoughts and wishes and we will post pics as soon as we can.

Thanks for all of your support.

-Shane"

Back in the Day: Fedor Emelianenko

2010-02-23T00:00:00.001-05:00

Fedor Emelianenko

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

I always think it's fun to see pictures of Baldos before they lost their hair...

He has never been very intimidating, has he? Well maybe a little in that top picture...

Yeah Yeah Dude Looks Like a Laaaady: BJ Penn

2010-02-22T00:00:00.000-05:00

From Bald to Long Flowing Locks I give you:

Barbara Jean (BJ) "The Shopping Prodigy" Penn

It's too bad BJ didn't have a twin Sister, she would have been attractive... FOR A DRAG QUEEN!!!

hahahaha... fun fun fun.

Wes, the phone is for you... it's your WAKE UP CALL

2010-02-17T15:35:00.000-05:00

Yoinked from MMA Spot

Okay, so this one made me actually laugh out loud. This stinkin Wes Sims vs Tim Sylvia got the red light from the Ohio State Athletic commission...

"The commission felt the fight was not going to be competitive at this time after comparing [Sims' and Sylvia's] records and the opponents both fighters had faced. And even though it was 2004, Sylvia previously stopped Sims at 1:36 of the first round."

(Watch Kalib Run)

hahaha... Yeah, you're non competative with a doof who got knocked out by an over the hill boxer in NINE SECONDS. Well one thing is for sure, we should thank the Ohio Athletic Commission for sparing us this miserable excuse of a fight.

So Wes, I have some advice. Call up Jenny Craig and maybe after a year of sticking with the program you will be able to be competative with the Muffin Top Extrordinaire!!

I wish you well you silly silly boy!

Fighters Say the Darndest Things: Forrest Griffin

2010-02-17T00:00:00.000-05:00

"I was a bit worried about my inflamed vagina coming into this fight."

Yeah Forrest, it's a common concern among male fighters these days.

Bonner is planning some stuff, yeah, that's right...

2010-02-16T13:29:00.001-05:00

According to MMA Mania Stephan Bonnar might have something up his sleeve... but then again, he may not.

"He’s a well-rounded veteran with a lot of experience. He’s a strong guy. I’ve got some stuff planned for him. I’ve got to do certain things when the time’s right and fight smart. It’s just as important as my last fight and probably just as important as all the ones that are yet to come. It’s do-or-die. That’s how it feels, but that’s how it feels every time I go out there. I really haven’t felt any pressure until this last week. I’m going to do what I do every fight and go 100 percent and fight my ass off."

Well I have to admit, I am a little curious as to what "stuff he has planned" for Krzysztof. I'm kinda hoping it's not dinner and a movie, Krzysztof doesn't seem like a conventional type of guy. Maybe for their special moment they can go paintball sniper attack children getting off of buses. That sounds more his speed...

So here's the deal according to me:

Stephan participated in the fight that broke MMA into mainstream. The TUF 1 Finale was out of this world. While the technical aspect of fighting was all but lost in his fight with Forrest, he helped foster a love affair with thousands and thousands of viewers. That fight was an all out slug fest, both fighters were bammin' until the end. For that reason alone Stephan will not be let go for a while... his longevity would be increased if he would go ahead and win already!!

Back in the Day: Kevin Ferguson

2010-02-16T00:00:00.000-05:00

Photo Courtesy of Middle Easy

Before the days of "Kimbo" there was Kevin. wow. You just can't win with him!

Mirko Speaks...

2010-02-15T12:43:00.000-05:00

Yoinked from UFC Media

I have to say, I have always been a Mirko CroCop fan. I don't know why, but I'm guessing it has something to do with his shorts. I mean, generally I deteste Cops (No Forrest, not you) but for some reason this cop in checkered Boxer-breifs has won my heart.

"Ben Rothwell is a big guy, much bigger and taller than I am. He is very tough as well. But I am ready. He is very good with ground and pound, but I am not worried about this. I am ready if it goes to the ground. But I do not think it will go to the ground. I think this will be a stand-up battle, the Fight of the Night.

I am taking one fight at a time. But I don't think anyone in the division should be underestimating me. I am not someone who should be underestimated. I have not had the results in my last fights, but I am still the man who won titles, won in PRIDE, and did what I did. It isn't clever business to underestimate me."

This quote, however, take a Dubya like turn at the end... moral of the story?

Don't underestimate him.

Side Note: I may have died laughing if he would have thrown a "misunderestimated" in there...

Biting the Hand that Feeds Him: Heath Herring

2010-02-15T09:36:00.000-05:00

"I really don't care too much for them, and I don't think they care too much for me (Dana White and the UFC ownership group).... They've got their guys they want to push, guys they want to market. Randy Couture, Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir are the guys they want to push and market. The problem is if you're one of the guys who's not one of their favorites, they want to keep you out of the competition.... I'm trying to make money for myself, feed my family, and these guys are trying to do everything they can to make it impossible for me.... With the way the UFC's pay scale is and as much as it costs me to get ready for a fight, at the end of the day I made like 40 grand.... If I was getting a little more money and it was worth my while I'd get back into fighting. But right now I'm making more in movies. I've got to look out for number one as far as that goes.... These guys are literally making money off our blood, sweat and tears. We don't get any health insurance. If you get hurt training for a fight, you're screwed. It's really kind of crazy.... Dana White's got six Ferraris. Hell, I just want one."

Props to MMA Mania for the quote

He looks so sweet and unassuming in that pic, it's hard to picture him being a whine-ass. I mean if it was justified I would jump on the whinin' train. I can whine with the best of them, so he would have a professional on his side. However, Herring has gone 2-3 in the UFC and his 2 wins came by way of decision. Boo.

He likens himself to Randy Couture... um yeah, you're the Texas Crazy Horse, not Captain America (who is 15-7 in the UFC-- 3 subs, 5 dec, and 7 TKOs). You aren't anywhere near his calibur. He also compared himself to Frank Mir (11-4 in the UFC-- 7 sub, 1 KO, 1 TKO, 1 des, 1DQ) and Brock Lesnar (3-1 in the UFC--2 TKO, 1 dec). Are you noticing a pattern here? I know I am!

I say he should get to fight his way back up the ranks just like everyone else and prove his legitimacy. I mean, there really isn't a good excuse for not letting Herring fight. I mean, Chris Lytle is 6-9 in the UFC and they still let him fight...

I think that after this pissy pants outburst Herring will be getting his walking papers pretty soon. We have to give him credit though. At least he didn't pull a Kalib Starnes and dance around the Octagon to get fired...

Yeah Yeah Dude Looks Like a Laaaady: Randy Couture

2010-02-15T00:00:00.000-05:00

Installment Number Three:

Randi "The Natural Beauty" Couture

::purrrr:: Sexy Momma!!