Cage Rage 18 Predictions
Felix from the forums has setup a thread regarding who you think is going to dominate in Cage Rage 18. To put on your list go here.
Cage Rage 19 Rumours away from Wembley Arena and moving to Earls Court
Cage Rage 19 Earls Court, London UK
Edson Drago Vs Kristof Midoux
Jess Liaudin Vs Ross Mason
Mark Weir Vs The winner of the CR 18 fight
James Evans Nicholle vs Zelg Galesic
Ryo Chonan vs Alex Reid
Mark Epstein vs Elvis Sinosic
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UFC 63 Results
1 Tyson Griffin def David Lee Submission (Rear Naked Choke) r1 1:50
2 Jorge Gurgel def Danny Abbadi Decision (Split) r3 5:00
3 Eddie Sanchez def Mario Neto KO (Punches) r2 0:17
4 Roger Huerta def Jason Dent Decision (Unanimous) r3 5:00
5 Joe Lauzon def Jens Pulver TKO (Punch) r1 0:48
6 Rashad Evans def Jason Lambert KO (Punches from mount) r2 2:22
7 Melvin Guillard def Gabe Ruediger KO (Punch to the body) r2 1:01
8 Mike Swick def David Loiseau Decision (Unanimous) r3 5:00
9 Matt Hughes def B.J. Penn TKO (Strikes) r3 3:53
A very MAGICAL interview with a MMA fighter called Ray Elbe
XiaolinFighter (staff of Loveufc.com) managed an interview with Magical Ray Elbe. Who's Magical Ray, you ask? Find out, me and he talk alot about alot on Myspace, so I decided to interview him (with a current injury, he'll be out till next year). Great fighter in my opinion, apparently JUST missed out on a UFC contract due to broken leg in a fight.1.) what style did you start with and how did you learn about MMA, when did you start MMA, and where do you live? MRE: I was a freshman in College at a private Christian School called Grand Canyon University. The school is in Central Phoenix Arizona. My roomate at the time was Kyle Brees. Brees, already a pro fighter introduced me to MMA and I was instantly hooked. I trained while in college I trained with several "young up and comming fighters", including Joe Riggs, Edwin Dewees, Jamie Varner, and Kyle Brees.
2.) What org(s) do you currently fight for, and any titles you may hold? Believe it or not, some people DON'T know who you are, even MMA fans.
MRE: I've fought on PPV several times. I really have had a great experince fighting for different organizations. I fought in Juarez Mexico, for the Mexico Fight Night 170 belt in 2004, winning a one night 4 man tournament. I've literally fought from coast to coast. I'm a ROTR, KOTC, Kickdown, Total Combat, RITC veteran. I've fought some of the biggest names in the sport, including; UFC vets Charuto, Diego Sanchez, former RITC champion Rich Moss, Colorado state champion Donnie Liles, KOTC vet Paul Silva, Gladiator Challenge champion Erik Apple, Former KOTC champ Thomas Denny, KOTC vet Thomas Kenny, and Pac10 wrestling champ Eric Heinz.
3.) Now, you have a nice injury from your last fight. Broken leg, as I understand. How exactly did that happen, and how long can we expect you to be out of competition for?
MRE: While Fighting Erik Apple I suffered the broken leg late in the first round. I was attempting a strike when the pressure in my Tibia *shin bone* forced a fracture. I continued to fight, eventually turning the "fracture" into a sever break of the bone. I fought the entire 2nd round attempting to "pull gaurd" in hopes of keeping the fight going. Apple displayed great focus and avoided my BJJ like the flu. It truly was a great gameplan on his part. In the third round Ref. Herb Dean was forced to stop the bout because I could no longer stand on my left leg. It was a dissapointing loss, Dana White was in attendance, and I've heard Apple was rewarded a UFC contract after our bout. As far as "Rehab" I'm going to be stuck in a full leg cast until Thanksgiving. After the cast is removed I'm going to have to rebuild the loss muscle and work myself back into "fight shape". I'm hoping to return full strength in Jan/Feb of 2007.
4.) I know no one ever asks this… but did you go to college? If so, where, and what did you major in?
MRE: I actually graduated with a Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Arizona. It took me about 4.5 years to get the degree, but I was able to maintain a 3.2 GPA while competing in a professional fighting.
5.) What do you think is your best skill in a fight(either specific technique or attribute, like an iron chin, or a good right hook… etc.)?
MRE: This is a tough one, especially if you want me to pick "one". I would probably say the ability to "keep focused". Lots of fighters get "too" angry, or caught up in the moment. Smart fighters can beat a guy who has better skills, or technique simply becuase they had a better gameplan.
6.) What's a typical day in training for you, provided you can use both legs?
MRE: I usually train pretty hard. I train 6 days a week.
Mon-Fri
10:30-12:30 is Mauy Thai or Boxing
2:30-4:00 weight training, or cardio workouts depending on the day.
6:00-9:00 BJJ, or Wrestling.
Sat
12:00 Run *Usually do a couple mile runs, and mix in wind sprints*
Sun
My day off!!
I also keep a very strict diet.
7.) What's a typical day in the life of a Magical Ray Elbe, minus training?
MRE: LOL…I am pretty busy with training. Usually during my off hours I take a nap or refill my body with fuel. I don't really have time or the luxury of "going out" when I'm preparing for a fight. If I'm "in between" fights you can find me at a ButtaSmooth.com event. They promote the hottest night life in Orange County, their events are always at the hottest night clubs in the Nation.
8.) Cats or dogs? Explain.
MRE: LOL…I'm not really an animal fan. I prefer to cuddle in a bed full of Asian Women over a bed full of cat and dog hair!
9.) What do you think was your toughest fight, and why?
MRE: I've had a ton of tough fights. I believe the Erik Apple fight is my toughest to date. I was really close on an armbar in the 1st round before the leg broke. After the injury I had trouble engaging on the feet, my leg literally kept giving out. People in the crowd during the 2nd round were booing the action, because they didn't understand the severatiy of the injury. I still believe I could have won that fight. I honestly feel that the injury changed the outcome of that match. Apple is a UFC caliber fighter and deserves more credit than he gets. He beat me with a solid game plan and exposed the injury throughout the bout. He's not 9-0 for nothing! Once the leg has healed I look forward to getting back on track, winning some more fights, and hopefully eventually earning a rematch with Apple in the UFC, or another "premier" organization.
10.) Any advice for people hoping to fight MMA someday?
MRE: Learn your BJJ, and don't "Rush perfection". There is no rush getting into a Pro career. Take your time, get with a good camp and work hard.
11.) That's right, I'm giving you more questions than I normally do. In HS, nerd, jock, hick, popular, floater, bully?
MRE: Hmmm..In Highschool I was kind of lost. I floated around different "groups" and eventually ended up with the wrong crowd. MMA actually saved me. I was headed in the wrong direction before finding fighting and discovering the emotional outlet it gave me.
12.) Hughes vs. Penn- who are you betting on and why?
MRE: I'll take Penn. I'm a BJJ guy, and don't really like seeing wrestlers win…lol. Not to mention BJ Penn kissing Hughes on the lips, like he did after beating him the first time would be priceless.
13.) Most interesting(not necessarily worst) injury you've ever fought with or gotten in a fight?
MRE: I've had a few bad injuries. I'd say the leg was probably the worst injury that I've "fought through". I've had a broken arm, fractured eye socket, and a few lost teeth, but this is the one that has set me back the most.
14.) Beerfest- Good movie or bad movie? Explain.
MRE: I've never seen the movie, but the previews looked funny. I'd have to say one of the funniest movies ever though, would have to be Meet the Parents.
I'd like to thank my sponsors. Nunya Fight Gear, Rage N' Glory fight store in Phoenix Arizona, SSFGear.com, ButtaSmooth.com, and Fight-Doc.com.
Cro Cop Vs Wanderlei Silva Backstage Video
Vitor ‘Shaolin’ Ribeiro seminar
Shaolin will be in Portsmouth for a second time, conducting a seminar after his Cage Rage fight.
Vitor is the Cage Rage world champion, Shooto world champion, 4 times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, 3 times Arnold classic champion and ADCC champion!
He will be covering world class Gi and No Gi grappling techniques. Seminar is open to everyone.
Tickets £25
Monday 2nd October 7pm-9pm, Fitness First, Pompey Centre, Portsmouth.
07981 038 990 razorsharpchoke@hotmail.com
Liddell vs Silva not happening until UFC and Pride agree money
It's still fight a worth making and one that mixed martial arts fans want to see. But if comments this week from UFC boss Dana White hold true, it's a fight we won't see any time soon.
The announcement at UFC 61 of a Chuck Liddell – Wanderlei Silva throw-down sent a buzz through the MMA world. The Iceman vs. The Axe Murderer had action-fight-of-the-year written all over it.
As White whet our appetites for the duel, the caveat was made that the fall tilt was contingent on Liddell disposing of Babalu Sobral (done) and Silva getting through PRIDE's Final Conflict Absolute (ah, not-so-done).
Silva was walloped by Cro Cop at FCA and, as far as White's concerned, since Silva finished that fight on his back, he doesn't deserve a shot at the UFC's top dog.
"It kind of defeats the purpose now. The guy just got, literally, destroyed. They're (PRIDE) still saying we can do a fight in November. They can't do a fight in November. The athletic commission would put them on suspension for 90 days. The guy got knocked out cold. First, he got beaten to death, then he got knocked out cold. There's no way the guy could fight again in a month and a half. Plus, he just lost."
White's not shy. You have to respect his in-your-face sound bites and the way he defends UFC turf.
I agree with White's assessment about Silva's readiness. I don't have an M.D. after my name, but how could it be safe for him to fight in November after the beat down he suffered? No, it wasn't a 20-minute shellacking, but Cro Cop did a lot of damage in a hurry. For that reason, I question the logic of near-term fisticuffs.
Silva's loss, however, is a non-factor for me. He lost to a heavyweight; he's still a champion and the intrigue of PRIDE vs. UFC, with two of the biggest names in the sport, warrants the battle. It would draw a huge gate and do massive PPV business.
This much is clear - the fight won't happen this year. White said Liddell's next opponent is the winner of Tito Ortiz vs. Ken Shamrock, although I can't see how you can give Shamrock a shot at the Iceman. If Liddell wins that battle, White speculated that Quinton "Rampage" Jackson could be next.
Source: MMA universe
Tyson fighting for Pride video
Jeremy’s Replacement in The Ultimate Fighter 4 and Identity of that Life Guard
It looks like Pete Spratt or Rich Clementi will replace JJ after his night of passion with the lifegaurd. 
Which one would you prefer to see again in TUF and why?
OWGP results
-Mirko CroCop def. Vanderlei Silva via KO (high kick) in Round 1.
-Josh Barnett def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via Split Decision after 3 Rounds.
-Mirko CroCop def. Josh Barnett via TKO (strikes) in Round 1.
-Aleksander Emelianenko def. Sergei Kharitonov via TKO (strikes) in Round 1.
-Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos def. Yosuke Nishijima via Submission (rear naked choke) in Round 1.
-Ricardo Morais def. Lee Tae Hyun via TKO (corner stoppage) in Round 1.
-Kazuhiro Nakamura def. Yoshihiro Nakao via Unanimous Decision after 3 Rounds.
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua def. Cyrille "The Snake" Diabate via TKO (ref stoppage) in Round 1.
-Ricardo Arona def. Alistair Overeem via TKO (strikes) in Round 1.
Discuss here, Thanks Felix.
