http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/phil_nurse/75391 Recent articles about Phil Nurse en-us Twenty-seven year-old martial arts fighting superstar Tyrone “King of the Ring” Spong (69-6-1 43 KOs) of Boca Raton, Fla. via Suriname will compete in the one-night, single-elimination GLORY 9 New York tournament featuring a lineup of the world’s top light heavyweight (209 pounds/95 kilograms) kickboxers, at Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center in New York City on Saturday, June 22, Glory Sports International (GSI) announced today. “We are excited to enter Tyrone into this historic, first GLORY championship series event in the U.S. that will determine who is physically and mentally the top athlete in kickboxing’s light heavyweight division,” said Glory Sports International CEO Andrew Whitaker. “Tyrone’s recent performances in the ring have distinguished him as one of the best and most powerful martial arts fighters in the world who can showcase our great sport at its highest level,” continued Whitaker, “so we look forward to seeing him compete against the other superstars who Tue, 07 May 2013 11:47:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/tyrone_sprong_enters_glory_9_new_york_light_heavyweight_one_night_tournament_on_june_22/13567229 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/tyrone_sprong_enters_glory_9_new_york_light_heavyweight_one_night_tournament_on_june_22/13567229 Tyrone Sprong enters GLORY 9 New York Light Heavyweight one-night tournament on June 22 http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/tyrone_sprong_enters_glory_9_new_york_light_heavyweight_one_night_tournament_on_june_22/13567229 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When most people are asked to explain what makes Georges different, most talk about his athletic ability. They say he's a freak of nature, built out of muscle, and it's his athleticism that makes him the best. I'll tell you straight: Georges is above average in athleticism, but he's nothing special. If Georges went to an NFL combine, he'd just be another guy. In fact, he'd be below the average at that level. Good jumping ability and explosiveness, but nothing crazy. I've seen many people with a better vertical jump than him. He has average endurance. Decent but not great flexibility. Average balance. He's overall a good--but not great--athlete. No, it's not his athleticism. I'm fortunate to have a memory geared to my chosen profession. I can remember every single important detail of a fight and I can replay each moment in my head. My mind has always been like that. And then there are things my body does that are inexplicable but to me are second nature. The brain has Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:47:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_way_of_the_fight/13142680 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_way_of_the_fight/13142680 The Way of the Fight http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_way_of_the_fight/13142680 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Phil Nurse: "He kept telling me, Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:03:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/georges_st_pierre_has_improved_in_time_away_according_to_coaches_hungry_to_fight_again/11660578 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/georges_st_pierre_has_improved_in_time_away_according_to_coaches_hungry_to_fight_again/11660578 Georges St. Pierre has improved in time away according to coaches, hungry to fight again http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/georges_st_pierre_has_improved_in_time_away_according_to_coaches_hungry_to_fight_again/11660578 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The UFC lightweight championship is on the line Saturday in Denver as Frankie Edgar tries to regain the gold from Benson Henderson in a rousing rematch. In other action, lightweight stars Donald Cerrone and Melvin Guillard look to continue their ascent to a title shot, while Jake Shields tries to resurrect his career as a middleweight. Here's a closer look at what's in store: Benson Henderson (16-2) vs. Frankie Edgar (14-2) The UFC lightweight champion Henderson is on a mission to prove his victory over Edgar this past February was no fluke as the two collide in a hotly anticipated rematch. The 28-year-old Henderson is a perfect 4-0 since joining the UFC in 2011, racking up wins over a number of durable contenders, including Mark Bocek, Jim Miller and Clay Guida. A taekwondo black belt and Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt under John Crouch based at Arizona's MMA Lab, the Colorado native was a two-time NAIA All-American wrestler and a seasoned submission grappler, having earned a bronze medal Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:44:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_150_main_card_preview/11427688 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_150_main_card_preview/11427688 UFC 150: Main card preview http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_150_main_card_preview/11427688 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Legalizing MMA in New York. Frankie and his family, with Rich Gaspari, coach Mark Henry, Renzo Gracie, Steve Rivera, Phil Nurse, John Danaher, Scott Goodale, teammates Chris Liguori, Tom DeBlass and Nick Catone, discuss the recent attempt to legalize MMA in New York so athletes like Frankie can fight at Madison Square Garden, the World’s Most Famous Area. Check out previous episodes - Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode I Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode II Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode III Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode IV Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode V Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:51:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_vi/11409220 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_vi/11409220 Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode VI http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_vi/11409220 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Gaspari TV presents 155 Reasons, the Frankie Edgar series Episode II –How It All Began. In an exclusive interview with Mike Straka, Frankie, his family and coaches Mark Henry, Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, Kru Phil Nurse and Steve Rivera take you back to the start of his wrestling career as he prepares for his upcoming rematch against Ben Henderson on August 11th, 2012 at UFC 150 in Denver. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:09:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_ii/11245831 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_ii/11245831 Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode II http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_ii/11245831 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Gaspari TV presents 155 Reasons, the Frankie Edgar series Episode I -155 Reasons In Defeat. Follow the former UFC lightweight champion throughout his training camp in NJ and NY in an exclusive interview with Mike Straka and coaches Mark Henry, Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, Kru Phil Nurse and Steve Rivera. The team discusses the loss to Ben Henderson as he prepares for his upcoming rematch on August 11th, 2012 at UFC 150 in Denver. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:50:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_i/11245837 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_i/11245837 Frankie Edgar: 155 Reasons – Episode I http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/frankie_edgar_155_reasons_episode_i/11245837 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Frankie Edgar may need to channel his inner "Rocky" yet again as he prepares to defend his lightweight championship against Benson Henderson at UFC 144 on Saturday in Saitama, Japan. The blockbuster seven-fight pay-per-view card, preceded by live preliminary action on FX, also features the Japanese homecomings of Pride veterans Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Mark Hunt in bouts against Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo, respectively, plus several key fights featuring some of Asia's preeminent talent. Here's a full breakdown: Main bouts (on pay-per-view): Frankie Edgar (14-1-1) vs. Benson Henderson (15-2) The undisputed UFC lightweight champion Edgar is finally faced with a new challenge when he takes on the former WEC king Henderson. Edgar, 30, has spent the better part of two years training for familiar opponents in Gray Maynard and B.J. Penn. After decisive victories, the Renzo Gracie-trained New Jersey native is now moving on to new challenges in the increasingly deep 155-pound di Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:47:07 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_144_breakdown_edgar_vs_henderson/10106188 http://network.yardbarker.com/mma/article_external/ufc_144_breakdown_edgar_vs_henderson/10106188 UFC 144 breakdown: Edgar vs. Henderson http://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/ufc_144_breakdown_edgar_vs_henderson/10106188 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png UFC Light Weight Champion, Frankie Edgar discusses training with Kru Phil Nurse at the WAT in NYC. UFC 144 is set to go down on February 26 live from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. As of current date, the event is expected to be headlined by a lightweight title fight between champion Frankie [...] Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:26:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/ufc_144_coverage_frankie_edgar_fine_tunes_his_muay_thai_with_phil_nurse_video/10076149 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/ufc_144_coverage_frankie_edgar_fine_tunes_his_muay_thai_with_phil_nurse_video/10076149 UFC 144 Coverage | Frankie Edgar Fine Tunes His Muay Thai With Phil Nurse (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/ufc_144_coverage_frankie_edgar_fine_tunes_his_muay_thai_with_phil_nurse_video/10076149 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png