Gays Rejoice with Petruzelli’s Win

So the meanest homeless man in the world was destroyed by the most outspoken self-described “goofy homo” I have ever seen. There are some pretty disturbing pictures out there that put this new MMA hero into a new light. All of a sudden, Chapelle’s sissy fights does not seem too far away.

Yet, in other circles, CBS is reeling from their long-term relationship with Elite XC which is almost completely based on the saleability and marketability of Kimbo Slice. What is ironic, is the backlash taking place in the network and in Elite XC itself. It appears that Kimbo did not want to fight Seth, and actually insisted on a cash bonus of $10,000 to take the fight.

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Lawler Retains EliteXC Belt

Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith met for the second time in less then two months on Saturday, July 26. The event, called ‘Unfinished Business,’ CBS’ second MMA telecast, featured the two competitors as the main event, after their first attempt to decide the fate of the EliteXC Middleweight title was stopped do to an accidental eye poke. They did not disappoint.

Both men came to fight, and both showed a decent aptitude for changing their game plans to be more effective in the stand-up game. Lawler refused to be bullied by Smith but did respect his power, swimming inside and using short uppercuts, hooks, and knees to the body to keep Smith guessing. Scott ‘Hands Of Steel’ Smith stuck to his same explosive style but picked his shots in intelligent fashion and kept the pace, refusing to empty the gas tank unless he really needed to.

Smith had Lawler rocked several times, wobbling him in the first round and almost stopping the fight. Robbie endured the punishment, survived to the second, and employed a very effective Thai Clinch, pulling Smith’s head towards the mat and landing knees that eventually finished the fight. A great fight, explosive and exciting. I’m not sure who’s really left for Lawler in EliteXC. Read More »

EliteXC And CBS, Round 2

Tonight at 9pm [EST], EliteXC and CBS will team up again to present their second offering of MMA on basic cable to the fans. While this card lacks the big eyeball magnet names like Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano, it does have some very exciting fights, including 2 with title implications.

Robbie Lawler v. Scott Smith, Second Go-Around

Those who watched the first CBS card will remember their first fight. A stand-up war where we saw both men give as much punishment as they took. Smith was the underdog, and for sure was losing (on points) in their first meeting, but we never got to see the end thanks to an accidental eye poke from Lawler that led to the doctor stopping the fight early. Well, now we get to see them go at again. Look for the Champ (Lawler) to play the same game he did last time, spend a round or two feeling Smith out, avoiding the power and picking his openings carefully. The competitiveness of this fight lies in the hands of Scott Smith. If he does as he usually does, he’ll probably punch himself out by the middle of round two and then start dropping his hands. Perhaps having already fought this fight once will lead him to a more tactical approach.
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Tyson Training Again–Kimbo Match In His Future?

2442083480_f3eb4fce42_o.jpgI think Kimbo is scary, but I don’t have nightmares about his fights. I do have those about Mike Tyson. His 80’s run through boxing, during which he systematically savaged everyone he faced while slowly slipping into madness, was frightening. This fear subsided when pictures of Tyson were released showing that, since retiring from fighting, he’s gotten, um, a little big.

I’m not saying I’d want him to punch me, because honestly I’m pretty terrified of losing my entire face. Unfortunately, since these photos came to light, my dreams of him chasing me and eating children in front of me, had really toned down.

Well, my days of feeling secure while in bed are over. According to Sherdog.com, people in Vegas have seen him training, and training really hard.

A source, who asked to remain anonymous, informed Sherdog.com that Tyson has been quietly “training his ass off” with a prominent strength and conditioning coach in the area. The source also stated that Tyson “is not going to do boxing anymore,” but when asked if “Iron Mike” was going to try MMA, the source shrugged, “I don’t know, I can’t say.”

Welcome back nightmares! Thanks a lot, ‘prominent strength and conditioning coach.’ Kimbo! Could you take care of this, please? (Before Tyson’s fit and off the meds…)

Kimbo vs. Brock Lesnar: The Battle of Attractions

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This past weekend, street fighter Kimbo Slice entered the Elite XC octagon and burst James Thompson’s cauliflower ear. It was bloody, exciting, and saved Kimbo from what was sure to be a loss.

Kimbo Slice, a former varsity football player, bouncer, and bodyguard, became famous via underground street fights posted on YouTube. He’d win his fights by fiercely bludgeoning his opponents, which turned the heavy-hitter into an over night sensation.

Kimbo decided to take his craft to the world of Mixed Martial Arts, and so far has a record of 2-0. On Saturday though, his weaknesses were exposed: Despite being a great street fighter and striker, Kimbo is out of his element on the ground. If an experienced opponent like Tito Ortiz takes him down, he’s potentially finished.

But there is another famous Mixed Martial Artist who is as inexperienced as Kimbo,ds but is generating buzz–former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. Read More »

EliteXC - Kimbo vs. Tank - February 16

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If you are a dude with a vagina, then you have not been taking notice of the showdown scheduled for Saturday.In one corner, we have the old school bad-ass David “Tank” Abbott. Back in the day, Tank was the monster that no one wanted to fight. He was the drunken brawler who would kick everyone’s ass and then have a beer in the middle of the ring. Seriously, he used to fight when there were no rules and it was pretty much illegal to fight in or watch an MMA fight.

In the other corner, there is Kimbo Slice. He is easily the scariest non-WMD wielding human being alive. Kimbo is a street fighter who got famous for beating people up for money and postingthe videos on YouTube. Normally, this would be considered “felony assault & battery.” Luckily, a bunch of rich white guys realized there was some money to be made - good for us, bad for the poor bastards who have to fight him. To insure their investment in Mr. Slice, they set him up with a coach in Mr. Bas Rutten. Mr. Rutten is one of the greatest prolific MMA coaches of all time. He has coached names like Mark Kerr and has proven that he can turn one-dimensional guys into MMA monsters.

(FYI - Kimbo is 7-1 in street fights. He tried to fight Hurricane Katrina and lost.)

Sorry Tank, you were the man - but this is going to get ugly all over you. Videos below…

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