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Steve Mazzagatti’s Moustache Status

themonkey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:51:51 +0000

There are few things in nature that change as much as the upper lip of Steve Mazzagatti. I created a page to give you, the inquiring fans that you are, the most recent update on whether or not Steve has a moustache. It will be updated at every UFC that he appears in. Stay [...]

MMA Calendar of Events

themonkey — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:59:01 +0000

The UFC cranks out fights about twice a month. Throw in UFN, WEC, Strikeforce, and all the Japanese promotions, and suddenly it’s super hard to keep on top of MMA events. I decided to put together a public MMA calendar that you guys can subscribe to. It’s filled out into Q2 at [...]

Sword Technique

themonkey — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:33:09 +0000

The things this kid can do with a bokken… amazing. Via Aesopian’s facebook page.

Kickin it Old School

themonkey — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:39:22 +0000

Found this old Jiu-jitsu book that dates back to 1904 on Google books. It’s called Jiu-Jitsu: A Comprehensive and Copiously Illustrated Treatise. That’s a mouthful. An interesting perusal, I must say. Interesting indeed. *Tweaks moustache* But wait, there’s more! Here’s an article in a 1930 issue of Popular Mechanics on Jiu-jitsu. [...]

Helio Gracie Poster

themonkey — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:38:06 +0000

Commemorate the legendary Grand Master Helio Gracie with 18″ x 24″ of old school awesome. Frame one up for your gym, bedroom, office, or man-cave wall. $20 at Amazon

Cassius Clay Replica Shirt

themonkey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:53:20 +0000

NYC’s No Mas is slinging these tees. I wants. They also have a few other Muhammad Ali-related items. This t-shirt is a replica of the one that Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, wore in training for his 1964 upset of Sonny Liston in which he won the heavyweight title for the first time. It [...]

World Painted Blood by Slayer

themonkey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:53:54 +0000

These guys are in their mid to late-40’s, but definitely don’t sound like they’re slowing down. Their latest effort is hot. And fast. And loud. Treat yourself to an aural assault of relentless, ridiculously fast licks accompanied by angry, humanity-loathing lyrics. Chunky rhythms appear in between to give you some [...]

Arm Wrestler with Massive Right Arm

themonkey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:30:18 +0000

German professional arm wrestler Matthias Schlitte has a friggin massive right arm. In the photo above, Matthias is the man to the right of the massive arm. Talk about born to do a task. If you happen to get in a fight with him, you know which way to slip. Aaahhh.. [...]

A Little Focus Please?

themonkey — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:09:04 +0000

Is there a fight going on or something?

Self Defense Instructional

themonkey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:31:00 +0000

Looks to be Krav Maga influenced. Practical stuff.

Pain

themonkey — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:51:26 +0000

Hangair Wetsuit Dryer

themonkey — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:58:26 +0000

A while back I posted about a wetsuit drying clothes hanger that could be used for drying your gi. At the time Hangair was still bringing the product to market, but now it’s been distributed and ready to be ordered. If you live in a small place, you know how much of a pain in [...]

Exos Polymer Casts

themonkey — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:38:50 +0000

Exos has created high-tech casts that are 50% lighter than plaster and 25% lighter than fiberglass. The casts are dry-heat custom moldable, re-moldable, waterproof,and feature a lace compression system to adjust fit. Also they look effin sweet. The reduction in bulk makes it a better candidate for training with certain injuries in submission [...]

Bernard Hopkins calls MMA Gay Porn

themonkey — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:48:16 +0000

In an interview with BoxingScene.com, boxing legend Bernard Hopkins lets loose with a homophobic tirade on how he feels about MMA. “Everybody is different. I don’t want to watch two grown men wrestling with panties on. I’m from the hood, we don’t play that. To me, I’m not buying a ticket to watch two grown men [...]

Sick Ground Game

themonkey — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:04:04 +0000

It’s funny all the way through, but the ground game stars at ~1:30. Man this is awesome.

Street Smarts

themonkey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:40:49 +0000

Some sweet self-defense techniques like the hair pull and the slap. Aaah the 80s…

MMA on The Simpsons

themonkey — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:11:49 +0000

UFC 100 Grapplers Quest Absolute Highlights

themonkey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:48:23 +0000

Submission highlights from the UFC 100 Grapplers Quest Advanced Absolute Division matches. Mostly of Jeff Glover. Fantastic stuff! Thanks Galen!

NYC Takedown

themonkey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:26:42 +0000

A scuffle breaks out in the streets of NYC in front of the Letterman studio. Nice takedown by the taxi driver! Somebody’s been watching a little youeffesee. Thanks Mai

FATALITY!!!

themonkey — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:45:47 +0000