MMA Link Club: Top Stories for Week of February 5th
Once again we’ve gathered the best MMA news from the baddest websites on the ‘net so that 5thRouand nation won’t miss a beat! Make sure to check out the links after the jump.
Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit 2 was all but signed when it was learned Nick Diaz had tested positive for marijuana following his unanimous decision loss to Condit at UFC 143.
Diaz’s...
Via 5thRound.com
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Gregory Chase Interview: Jake Shields
UFC 144 (Japan) is approaching, setting the stage for a night of spectacular fights with the Lightweight title on the line in the headliner. UFC will go to the “Land of the Rising Sun” and deliver one of the most stacked cards of this year, and is truly a night of crucial nature in each of the fighter’s careers.
For Rampage Jackson, he is looking to bounce back from his recent...
Via Sports-at-Work
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UFC 144: Yoshihiro Akiyama Vs. Jake Shields
Featured | Written by: CouchFighter | Published in: Podcasts
UFC 144 will highlight skilled Japanese fighter Yoshihiro Akiyama as he makes his welterweight debut against the once top contender, Jake Shields, at UFC 144 in Japan.
Akiyama is looking to find success in a different weight class, whereas Shields is trying to get back into title contention. Will Akiyama...
Via CouchFighter
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Jake Shields Eyeing Move Back To Middleweight
Jake Shields Eyeing Move Back To Middleweight
Via Fight Line
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December 27, 2011
Nostalgia: Strikeforce starts to die
Before Muhammad Lawal called Strikeforce a ‘cancer patient,’ before Scott Coker and Dana White inexplicably held that news conference where it was insisted Strikeforce could be kept as a top tier league, Strikeforce seemed to be doing pretty well. They signed Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson. Strong champions were present in Gilbert Melendez, Nick Diaz, and Alistair Overeem...
Via Rant Sports
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December 26, 2011
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December 26, 2011
GSP overhyped? A Canadian website says so after tough 2011
It's been a lousy year for Georges St-Pierre and he can't even turn to his boys in Canada for a little moral support. Well, it's only one writer's opinion, but Aaron Lefko of Sportsnet.ca included GSP on his "Most Overhyped Athletes of 2011" list.
And even before his injury, St-Pierre was taking verbal shots from the public, the media and fighters for his...
Via Cage Writer
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December 23, 2011
Jake Shields On Welterweight Tournament, Title Contention And Moving Up To 185
Jake Shields talks about a possible welterweight tournament for top contendership. Likes friend and training partner Nick Diaz’s chances against Carlos Condit. His willingness to move to middleweight if Nick wins the title.
Via Cage Today
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December 22, 2011
Jake Shields Excited To Get Back In The Octagon In 2012
Jake Shields Excited To Get Back In The Octagon In 2012
Via Fight Line
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December 16, 2011
Mind Over Machine: Mark Hominick's Loss Highlights the Importance of the Mental Aspect of MMA
By Raphael Garcia It has been said that professional fighting is 90 percent mental. Whether that is true or not, being mentally prepared an important factor that many fans overlook. At UFC 140 we witnessed a fight that went drastically in the opposite direction from what experts and fans alike had predicted. Once it was over we could do nothing else but speculate what was going...
Via MMA Ratings
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December 14, 2011
UFC NEWS – Strikeforce Fighters Will Remain In Strikeforce, Says White
Just a few months ago, the MMA world including Dana White was clamoring to have Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez cross over to the UFC. Gilbert too was hoping to follow his fellow teammates, Jake Shields and Nick Diaz over to the UFC’s Octagon to face the world’s elite competition that only the UFC can [...]
Via BJPenn.com
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
Is it Harder to Fight in the UFC?
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind what the number one organization for mixed martial arts is. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the premiere place to be if you are a fighter, but it is not the only one out there.
MMA is a rapidly growing sport, with much room for expansion and growth. The potential of financial benefits has created a giant that reaches to every corner of...
Via Sports-at-Work
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December 08, 2011
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December 08, 2011
GSP's knee injury creates chances for others
The downside to Georges St. Pierre's reign over the welterweight division has been that as soon as a fighter looks to become a star they run into the champion.
Thiago Alves appeared to be a Muay Thai wrecking machine and then ran into the takedown-intensive wrestling machine many opponents have fallen before.
Jon Fitch was Purdue's wrestling captain and couldn't stay...
Via Fox Sports
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December 07, 2011
Georges St-Pierre: “I Have Nick Diaz’s Number”
The biggest welterweight showdown in mixed martial arts history is set for Super Bowl weekend when Georges St-Pierre (Pictured) defends his crown against Nick Diaz at UFC 143.
Fans haven’t seen St-Pierre since he took home a unanimous decision win over Jake Shields at UFC 129 in April, but don’t expect for the nine-month layoff to affect him come February 4th.
“It’s not...
Via 5thRound.com
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
Jake Ellenberger Ready For His Shot At GSP
UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger, who destroyed Jake Shields in less than a minute at UFC Fight Night 25, spoke to TATAME TV at Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, about his plans to 2012. Possibly fighting Diego Sanchez, his trip to Brazil and the dream of fighting for the UFC championship against Georges St. [...]
Via MMATKO.com
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November 25, 2011
Rampage Jackson Headed to UFC 144 Japan
Earlier this week MMAprime.tv reported that Jake Shields had been added to the UFC 144 Japan card against Akiyama. We had a feeling that the card was lacking 1 big name in terms of star power for old school Japanese fans. Quinton Rampage Jackson had been lobbying for a fight at UFC Japan, and his [...]
Via MMA PRIME
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November 24, 2011
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November 24, 2011
UFC NEWS – Shields vs. Akiyama Confirmed For Co-Main Event At UFC 144 In Japan
We reported earlier in the week that Jake Shields would be welcoming Yoshihiro Akiyama to the welterweight division in Japan, however at the time of our initial report, we did not know the bouts placement on the card. Late last night, BJPENN.COM received an email from the Shields camp with confirmation that Shields vs. Akiyama [...]
Via BJPenn.com - MMA News
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November 18, 2011
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November 18, 2011
Matchmaker, matchmaker: Pettis, Shields, Lauzon get next bouts
This week has seen the UFC come up with several upcoming bouts as the Rio, Super Bowl weekend and Japan fight cards start to fill up.
UFC 142 in Brazil: Siyar Bahadurzada revealed via Twitter that he will take on Erick Silva. Silva destroyed Luis Ramos in just 0:40 at UFC 134. Bahadurzada will be making his UFC debut after putting together a record of 20-4 in Europe, Japan and...
Via Cage Writer
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November 16, 2011
UFC 144 Updates
(Image Courtesy of UFC.com) UFC 144 is shaping up rather nicely, as it was recently announced that a trio of new fights would be taking part on the card set for Japan in February 2012. In a treat for all MMA enthusiasts, Yoshihiro Akiyama will be making his welterweight debut against Jake Shields. It’s a [...]
Via URDirt
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November 15, 2011
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November 15, 2011
Jake Shields Confirms Bout vs Akiyama at UFC Japan
Today UFC Welterweight announced via his twitter account that he would be fighting Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 144 in Japan. Akiyama, a Japanese fan favorite will be making his debut in the UFC’s Welterweight division after a string of 3 consecutive losses in the UFC middleweight division. This is a good match up for both [...]
Via MMA PRIME
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November 14, 2011
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November 14, 2011
Jake Shields Vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama Likely For UFC 144
Jake Shields Vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama Likely For UFC 144
Via Fight Line
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November 14, 2011
Jake Shields Welcomes Yoshihiro Akiyama to Welterweight at UFC 144
On Monday, it was announced a welterweight shootout between Jake Shields (Pictured) and Yoshihiro Akiyama will go down at UFC 144 in Japan.
Shields owns an impressive 26-6-1 professional mark, but lost in his most recent outing to Jake Ellenberger at “UFC Fight Night 25.” The former Strikeforce middleweight champion made the difficult decision to remain in the bout after the...
Via 5thRound.com
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November 14, 2011
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November 14, 2011
Yoshihiro Akiyama To Face Jake Shields At UFC 144 In Japan
Yoshihiro Akiyama will make his welterweight debut against former number one contender Jake Shields. UFC officials announced the new bout on Monday morning. This fight is the second to be announced for the UFC’s return to Japan in February for UF C 144.
For years Akiyama has been told to drop down to 170lbs from his former home of 185lbs. He finally decided to make the cut...
Via MMASucka
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November 14, 2011
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November 14, 2011
Shields Set To Face Welterweight Newcomer Akiyama In Japan
A welterweight clash of epic proportions has just been confirmed by UFC officials to be going down in Japan in 2012 when Jake Shields returns to action to welcome Yoshihiro Akiyama to the UFC’s welterweight division. “UFC Japan”, while not yet made official by the promotion, is expected to go down on February 26 live [...]
Via BJPenn.com - MMA News
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November 14, 2011
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November 14, 2011
Yoshihiro Akiyama drops to welterweight, to fight Jake Shields at UFC 144
Former Strikeforce middleweight champion, Jake Shields, is now set to fight Yoshihiro Akiyama in a welterweight bout at UFC 144
Via FiveKnuckles.com
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November 14, 2011
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November 14, 2011
November 2011 World MMA Rankings: Welterweights
Nick Diaz got himself tossed from a championship fight with Georges St. Pierre, then proceeded to beat up BJ Penn and talked himself back into the title picture. Here’s how the top 10 welterweights break down after recent events:
1: Georges St. Pierre
Record: 22-2 (won last 9)
Recent opponents: Jake Shields, Josh Koscheck, Dan Hardy
Upcoming: vs Nick Diaz @ UFC 143
At least GSP’s...
Via Rant Sports
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
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