Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Fabricio Werdum I

This is the first matchup (in Jungle Fight) between Gabriel Gonzaga and Fabricio Werdum. It provided the hype and rationale for their rematch later in the UFC as heavyweight contenders.


Fabricio Werdum Vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
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BJJ: Fabricio Werdum vs. Ronaldo Jacare

In this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu match, Fabricio Werdum tests his ground skills against Ronaldo Jacare.


Ronaldo Jacare vs Fabricio Werdum (BJJ)
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Fabricio Werdum vs. Alistair Overeem

Ground expert and current UFC heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum squares off against "the Cro Cop Nut Smasher" Alistair Overeem in this Pride matchup.


Fabricio Werdum Vs. Alistair Overeem Pride
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Anderson Silva vs. Tony Fryklund

In this matchup from Cage Rage 16, "The Spider" Anderson Silva takes on Tony Fryklund. It is another example of Anderson Silva building his skills and experience in his pre-UFC career to the point where he would become one of the most dominant champions in MMA history.

In this instance, we get to witness one of the most unique knockout finishes of all time. In the UFC tale of the tape, when Joe Rogan and company refer to Anderson Silva's "creative striking," this is undoubtedly one of the moves that inspires that comment.


Cage Rage 16 - Anderson Silva vs Fryklund crazy knockout
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GIF: Brandon Vera vs. Keith Jardine Knee Strike

Here is a closer look at the kick that buckled Keith Jardine's knee in the fight against Brandon Vera.



It's been the cause for much discussion since the fight occurred, given that strikes intended to hyperextend a joint (and the knee in particular) have a particularly high likelihood of causing ligament damage, long layoffs, and potentially the end of a career.

There is some debate about whether such strikes are legal. They are not specifically named in the fouls listed on the UFC website and there was no call made or warning given. As such, it appears that they are a legal tactic.

However, if they end up being used with any regularity in UFC matches, the organization may want to revisit the desirability of such strikes as their name talent begins to pile up in the knee rehab ward.

GIF: Keith Jardine Nipple Tweak... WTF?

Seriously, don't ask me what is up with this new trend in MMA entrances. I guess whatever gets you stoked for your fight, but this is actually making me miss stuff I used to think was stupid like Kendall Grove's Hannibal Lecter mask...

Oh well, at least the Dean of Mean and Rashad Evans have a sense of humor.

Clay Guida vs. Samy Schiavo

Clay "The Carpenter" Guida takes on Samy Schiavo in this UFC matchup.


Samy "The Dog" Schiavo vs Clay Guida - Fightway.fr
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Josh Barnett vs. Jimmy Ambriz

In this matchup, Josh Barnett "The Baby Faced Assassin" takes on Jimmy Ambriz as part of his string of Japanese fights. Keep your ears open for the Terminator 2 music in the build-up.


Josh Barnett vs Jimmy Ambriz
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Josh Barnett vs. Mark Hunt

The Baby Faced Assassin Josh Barnett takes on the toughest chin in MMA... Mark Hunt. You're not gonna knock Mark out, so you may as well try something like this.


Josh Barnett vs Mark Hunt
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Josh Barnett vs. Yuki Kondo

In this 2003 Pancrase matchup, Josh Barnett squares off against Yuki Kondo.


Josh Barnett vs Yuki Kondo
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Pro Wrestling: Ernesto Hoost vs. Bob Sapp

Don't ask me what the hell this is about. Look at these entrances. I don't think Bob Sapp has ever looked less intimidating. At least this shiznit is good for a laugh, but man is it painful to watch.


W-1 Ernesto Hoost　VS　Bob Sapp (lutte)
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Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo I

This is the loss that was to be avenged at the first major Affliction card, when Josh Barnett and Pedro Rizzo squared off for a second time. This original matchup occurred at UFC 30, years and years earlier.


Josh Barnett vs Pedro Rizzo Video - UFC 30 ~ MMA Videos Onli
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Josh Barnett vs. John Marsh

Another item from the Baby Faced Assassin files. In this instance, Josh Barnett takes on John Marsh.


Josh Barnett vs John Marsh - SB
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Josh Barnett vs. Semmy Schilt II

This is the Japanese rematch between Semmy Schilt and Josh "The Baby Faced Assassin" Barnett. With Affliction making waves in North America, and Barnett as one of its centerpieces, it can't hurt to familiarize yourself with his work and his resume. He is not incredibly well-known outside the hardcore MMA fan base, but he has fought a who's who of MMA heavyweights.


Josh Barnett vs Semmy Schilt II Inoki
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Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson

Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy "Big Country" Nelson from EliteXC: Heat, otherwise known as Kimbo Armageddon.

K1: Bob Sapp vs. Seth Petruzelli

Well, Seth Petruzelli has certainly shown no hesitation to take on MMA's scraiest looking guys. In this K-1 match, he battles "The Beast" Bob Sapp. At least briefly off the top, it is reminiscent of the Kimbo fight.

Seth Petruzelli: Gold Dust Strikes!

Well, if you wanted to learn a little more about the man who flattened the internet legend Kimbo Slice in a mere 14 seconds, just feel free to visit his MYSPACE PAGE and enjoy a crash course in UFC meets Party Monster.



So at least now we know what he's been up to since Season 2 of The Ultimate Fighter.

Already on the forums, there's been some pretty heavy backlash by the not-quite-21st-century MMA fans, but before you run around changing his fighting name from "the Silverback" to "the Purpleback," don't forget that just last night, this is what Petruzelli looked like.



We all saw Petruzelli make quick work of a man that was almost universally expected to walk through Ken Shamrock. Yes, Ken is old, but it still takes a competent fighter to "walk through" him.

Let's give the dude some credit for a sense of humor.

So hey, add the dude to your MySpace friends if you're secure in your masculinity... Gold Dust power!

Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli

Kimbo Slice takes on last-minute replacement Seth Petruzelli at EliteXC Heat. Hmmm, what now...

Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobold

Gina "The Face of Women's MMA" Carano takes on Kelly Kobold at EliteXC Heat... In what was an eventful night...

Chuck Liddell vs. Paul Jones

In one of his early UFC matches, "middleweight" Chuck Liddell takes on Paul Jones, displaying among other attributes, his consistent takedown defense. Watch for some now-obsolete and illegal knees to the head of a downed opponent.


Chuck liddell vs Paul Jones 22
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Jens Pulver: How to Dirty Box

Former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver gives some pointers on dirty boxing technique.


Jens Pulver - Tip - Dirty Boxing
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Ken Shamrock: Talks About Kimbo Slice and Life

Sherdog managed to hook up with Ken Shamrock in his training for the Kimbo Slice fight and sat down with both Ken and his family. Ken Shamrock shares his thoughts on the Kimbo fight, his portrayal on Season 3 of The Ultimate Fighter, and finally, what is important in life.

For a guy often painted in the media as a meathead, Ken does a good job of dispelling much of that image with an articulate and thoughtful interview.


Ken Shamrock talks Kimbo Slice (vid)
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