Jack Cabbage: MMA

The MMA Mental Hall of Fame

2009-04-27T05:14:00.000-07:00

Well this is a post that I just had to come out of hiatus to make. It seems that someone has done what needed to be done and collected all of the mental case kingpins of MMA and thrown them into one big asylum:

The MMA MENTAL HALL OF FAME

All of the classic offenders are in there: Joe Son, Datsik, Kimo... And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Enjoy!

David Loiseau vs. Jeremy Horn

2009-01-24T23:38:00.000-08:00

In the following match, we see two notable middleweights collide when Jeremy Horn squares off against David Loiseau. In this case, the video quality is poor and is also punctuated by some drunken fan commentary. However, the fight is short enough that it doesn't really matter.

Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Carlos Newton

2008-11-30T08:27:00.001-08:00

In this classic Pride matchup, former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Newton takes on "The Gracie Hunter" Kazushi Sakuraba.

Boxing: Andrew Golota vs. Lamon Brewster

2008-11-19T03:04:00.000-08:00

This is pretty much the fight that put the low-blowing Andrew Golota down for the count. This was his third consecutive heavyweight title shot, and nobody was in a rush to give him another one after this performance.

Randy Couture: Meth PSA

2008-11-07T19:32:00.000-08:00

Randy Couture gives some straight talk about crystal meth. I was going to make some snide comments about the acting in the PSA re-enactments as compared to Scorpion King 2 but nah... Randy's doing a good thing.

Bas Rutten vs. Daryn Jones: Endgame

2008-11-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

All good things must come to an end. It is a clash of the Titans...

Urijah Faber vs. Mike Brown

2008-11-05T20:08:00.001-08:00

WEC 36 championship bout between Urijah Faber and Mike Brown.

Mark Coleman: At 205 Because of Lesnar?

2008-11-05T17:03:00.000-08:00

In this February 2008 interview, former UFC champion Mark Coleman discusses his motivations for dropping down to LHW at 205 pounds. The primary reason: Brock Lesnar.

Georges St. Pierre: Interview in Brazil

2008-11-03T20:54:00.000-08:00

We get to catch up with GSP as he trains in Brazil for the upcoming B.J. Penn fight.

Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva... At Paper Rock Scissors

2008-11-01T17:04:00.000-07:00

It is a paper-rock-scissors superfight as Rich "Ace" Franklin takes on Wanderlei Silva in a best-of-15 matchup.

Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Fabricio Werdum I

2008-10-27T05:28:00.000-07:00

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
Uploaded by arnojjb

BJJ: Fabricio Werdum vs. Ronaldo Jacare

2008-10-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

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

Ronaldo Jacare vs Fabricio Werdum (BJJ)
Uploaded by UrbanX

Fabricio Werdum vs. Alistair Overeem

2008-10-27T05:21:00.000-07:00

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
Uploaded by Dwayne_Michael_Carter

Anderson Silva vs. Tony Fryklund

2008-10-27T05:13:00.001-07:00

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
Uploaded by iowcatalyst

GIF: Brandon Vera vs. Keith Jardine Knee Strike

2008-10-23T06:14:00.000-07:00

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?

2008-10-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-17T20:11:00.000-07:00

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

Samy "The Dog" Schiavo vs Clay Guida - Fightway.fr
Uploaded by kaelito

Josh Barnett vs. Jimmy Ambriz

2008-10-16T13:51:00.000-07:00

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
Uploaded by paddington_bear

Josh Barnett vs. Mark Hunt

2008-10-14T03:29:00.000-07:00

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
Uploaded by fight-sport-news

Josh Barnett vs. Yuki Kondo

2008-10-13T04:39:00.000-07:00

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

Josh Barnett vs Yuki Kondo
Uploaded by torihada

Pro Wrestling: Ernesto Hoost vs. Bob Sapp

2008-10-09T08:41:00.001-07:00

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)
Uploaded by Badhr85

Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo I

2008-10-09T08:37:00.000-07:00

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
Uploaded by louloute23

Josh Barnett vs. John Marsh

2008-10-09T08:35:00.000-07:00

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

Josh Barnett vs John Marsh - SB
Uploaded by UrbanX

Josh Barnett vs. Semmy Schilt II

2008-10-09T08:33:00.000-07:00

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
Uploaded by Crimson_Fury

Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson

2008-10-07T00:06:00.001-07:00

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

K1: Bob Sapp vs. Seth Petruzelli

2008-10-06T12:52:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-10-05T20:32:00.001-07:00

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

2008-10-05T18:12:00.000-07:00

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

Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobold

2008-10-05T18:11:00.001-07:00

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

2008-10-02T11:18:00.001-07:00

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
Uploaded by blackheart123

Jens Pulver: How to Dirty Box

2008-10-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

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

Jens Pulver - Tip - Dirty Boxing
Uploaded by Evilmaster

Ken Shamrock: Talks About Kimbo Slice and Life

2008-10-01T11:38:00.001-07:00

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)
Uploaded by Dragongaze

Kenny Florian: How to Execute a Triangle Choke

2008-09-30T09:26:00.001-07:00

UFC lightweight contender and frequent MMA commentator (and The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 veteran) Kenny Florian hooks up with ESPN and demonstrates the triangle choke.

On a side note, does anyone have Molly Qerim's phone number?

Viacheslav Datsik: Interview in Cuffs

2008-09-29T19:48:00.000-07:00

Well, given how this guy behaved in the ring, it's not terribly surprising that we eventually get to see him in handcuffs. I actually expected him to be in a straightjacket and much sooner...

The interview is in Russian, which I don't speak, so I can't personally confirm what is being said. But popular opinion among those who have claimed to translate the interrogation is that he is voicing some racial motivations for the incidents that led to his being shackled, among other examples of Datsik-esque violent weirdness.

Anyway, the guy is a character and one of the most bizarre personalities in the history of MMA. Even without understanding the words (and without the benefit of the creative editing) it is reasonably apparent that there's a screw loose somewhere.

It's a shame that his reckless abandon in the ring seems to be unable to exist without several destructive root causes that constantly rear their heads.

All of that said, it's probably a safe bet that we'll see him in the ring with Kimbo Slice one of these days.

Backstage: Charles Bennett vs. Christiano Marcello

2008-09-29T14:15:00.000-07:00

Well, this would certainly get Krazy Horse kicked out of the Ultimate Fighter house.

Here, we get to see Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett take on Christiano Marcello backstage at an event and...get choked out.

Never a dull moment.

Rich Franklin vs. Marvin Eastman

2008-09-29T13:23:00.001-07:00

In this 2001 World Fighting Alliance matchup, former UFC middleweight champion Rich "Ace" Franklin squares off against Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman. Rich was pretty fairly early into his MMA career and not too far removed from his math teaching days for this fight. He nonetheless shows some decent ground skills.

Franklin-eastman
Uploaded by HexRei

Jason Guida vs. Marvin Eastman

2008-09-29T13:16:00.000-07:00

Well. early in this season of The Ultimate Fighter, Jason Guida became a bit of an involuntary MMA celebrity when he immortalized / Wanged / Ruedigered himself and failed to make weight for his preliminary bout.

It certainly wasn't the way he wanted to escape from his brother's shadow but hey, there's still some fight left in the guy and he has a reasonable body of work behind him.

In this match, he takes on Marvin "The Beastman" / "Don't Call me Sgt. Doakes from Dexter" Eastman. Guida took this fight on very short notice.

Marvin Eastman vs Jason Guida
Uploaded by Knife

Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Shannon Ritch

2008-09-29T11:38:00.000-07:00

Another glimpse at MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba at work. In this 2000 Pride matchup, he takes on Shannon Ritch.

Kazushi Sakuraba vs Shannon Ritch
Uploaded by nunoda

Genki Sudo: Documentary (5 Parts)

2008-09-28T04:15:00.000-07:00

The following is a 5-part documentary on "Neo Samurai" Genki Sudo, one of MMA's most colorful personalities.

Keita Nakamura vs. Adriano Martins

2008-09-28T03:58:00.001-07:00

Dream 6: Keita Nakamura vs. Adriano Martins

Hayato Sakurai vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka

2008-09-28T03:55:00.000-07:00

Hayato Sakurai faces Kuniyoshi Hironaka at Dream 6.

Gina Carano vs. Kaitlin Young

2008-09-28T02:46:00.000-07:00

From EliteXC on CBS, Gina "Conviction" Carano takes on Kaitlin Young.

Roy Nelson vs. Fabiano Scherner

2008-09-28T02:44:00.001-07:00

Another Roy Nelson IFL matchup, this time against Fabiano Scherner.

Roy Nelson vs. Bryan Vetell

2008-09-28T02:42:00.000-07:00

From his IFL days, Roy Nelson squares off against Bryan Vetell.

Pro Wrestling: Don Frye vs. Josh Barnett

2008-09-28T00:28:00.001-07:00

Well, I am one that does not like to have my MMA mixed with pro wrestling. I have nothing against pro wrestling, but it just annoys the hell out of me when I am trying to follow MMA and somehow pro wrestling coverage gets infused in there (see for example, LAW radio show). I mean, they don't flood my hockey coverage with figure skating just because both sports involve ice skates. If I want to follow pro wrestling, I'll do it separately and on my own time.

That said, I thought this was worth watching (once) because it is a pro wrestling match that involves two legitimate MMA stars. At the very least, it's a bit amusing (kind of like Randy in Scorpion King 2).

PART 1

PART 2

Paul Newman: 1925-2008

2008-09-28T00:17:00.000-07:00

It is not MMA-related, beyond the fact that Mr. Newman played a lot of tough guys. But today the JC MMA flag is flying at half-mast.

Rest in peace.

Everything the man did and achieved speaks for itself. He doesn't need me to say anything for him.

Lethal Weapon: Mel Gibson by Triangle Choke

2008-09-28T00:10:00.000-07:00

Well, if anyone remembers the final fight between Mel Gibson and Gary Busey from the 1985 action classic Lethal Weapon, they may not actually remember it as a pretty effective and accurate display of jiu jitsu, especially for its time (and given that it predated UFC 1 and the rise of Royce Gracie by several years).

Anyway, near the end of the fight, watch for Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) to go for an armbar and transition to a triangle choke. It's actually pretty good.

K1: Hong Man Choi vs. Badr Hari

2008-09-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Here we see the Korean behemoth Hong Man Choi (one of Fedor's most recent opponents) squaring off against Badr Hari in the 2008 K1 GP.

K1: Jerome LeBanner vs. Junichi Sawayashiki

2008-09-27T10:23:00.001-07:00

Kickboxing legend Jerome LeBanner takes on Junichi Sawayashiki at the 2008 K-1 Grand Prix.

Jerome Le Banner vs. Junichi Sawayashiki - K-1 World GP 2008
Uploaded by moltisanti87

Viacheslav Datsik: Fan Highlight Reel

2008-09-27T10:04:00.001-07:00

It's not too often that a fan video makes it into the posts. But come on, this is Datsik...

Wes Sims vs. Daniel Gracie

2008-09-27T09:48:00.001-07:00

Here we see some of the IFL portion of Wes Sims' career. In this case, he takes on Daniel Gracie.

This match is most notable for providing one of the rare instances where you get to see a Gracie whose name does not begin with an "R."

Jeremy Williams vs. Kazuhiro Hamanaka

2008-09-27T09:47:00.001-07:00

This IFL matchup features some pretty slick jiu jitsu. RIP Jeremy Williams.

GIF: Frank Mir vs. Wes Sims I: The Stomp

2008-09-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

And here we see an oldie but a goodie. This is one of the most flagrant fouls in Octagon history (so much so that you barely notice the most excessive fence grabbing in UFC history).

This was the first of two matches between Frank Mir and Wes Sims, and the match that almost singlehandedly made Wes Sims a career heel in MMA.

GIF: Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock: Juggo's Prediciton

2008-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Give it a second to load. The always-entertaining photoshop-media-master Juggo has come forward with his video prediction of how the Kimbo Slice / Ken Shamrock mega-fight will go down...

Viacheslav Datsik vs. The Ref

2008-09-26T13:26:00.001-07:00

Don't ask me what the hell this is...

Viacheslav Datsik vs. Andrey Kirsanov

2008-09-26T13:17:00.001-07:00

You are about to witness some of the craziest MMA moves and weirdest in-the-ring shiznit you have ever seen.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Royce Gracie: Interview from Jan. 2008

2008-09-26T02:01:00.000-07:00

Getting to know Royce a little bit...

Renzo Gracie: Interview About Royce and IFL Playoffs

2008-09-26T01:15:00.000-07:00

In this video, from another good interview by Sherdog, Renzo Gracie talks about Royce's steroid accusations as well as the IFL playoffs that were upcoming at the time.

Bob Sapp vs. Akebono

2008-09-24T05:24:00.001-07:00

Two cardio machines go head to head...

SAPP VS AKEBONO
Uploaded by ukburgaz

Hong Man Choi vs. Akebono

2008-09-24T05:18:00.001-07:00

This clip features all three matches between Korean giant Hong Man Choi and Akebono.

Akebono Vs Hong Man Choi (All 3 Fights)
Uploaded by Jackal4422

Nick Diaz vs. Joe Hurley

2008-09-24T05:14:00.000-07:00

Nick Diaz takes on Joe Hurley for the WEC title in this match.

Nick Diaz vs. Joe Hurley
Uploaded by mma-tv

GIF: Have a Sense of Humor About Jiu Jitsu

2008-09-23T00:56:00.000-07:00

This is one for MMA fans who aren't necessarily fans of "the ground game"...

WTF? Is this for Real?

2008-09-21T21:45:00.001-07:00

Quite simply, WTF is this?

TOM PROCTOR'S CAGE FIGHTING SECRETS

Charles Bennett vs. Shad Smith

2008-09-20T14:26:00.001-07:00

In this King of the Cage match, the entertainer Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett takes on Shad Smith.

Krazyhorse vs. Shad Smith
Uploaded by mma-tv

Mayhem Miller vs. Egan Inoue

2008-09-19T16:22:00.001-07:00

The course in the career of Jason "Mayhem" Miller continues, this time with his fight against Egan Inoue...

Jason Miller vs Egan Inoue
Uploaded by mj_of_bjj

Mayhem Miller vs. Shawn Taylor

2008-09-19T15:56:00.001-07:00

Including an entrance with one of his better costumes, Jason "Mayhem" Miller takes on Shawn Taylor. Refereed by Jeremy Horn.

Jason Miller vs Shawn Taylor
Uploaded by mj_of_bjj

Joe Lauzon: First MMA Amateur Fight

2008-09-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

Joe Lauzon's first-ever MMA battle, from the amateur ranks.

Mayhem Miller vs. Hector Urbina

2008-09-16T09:23:00.000-07:00

A little more Mayhem. Mayhem Miller takes on Hector Urbina and despite the questionable sound quality, ends up with a very decisive finish.

Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs Hector Urbina
Uploaded by n0xin

Mayhem Miller vs. Katsuyori Shibata

2008-09-16T09:19:00.000-07:00

The always-colorful Jason "Mayhem" Miller faces Katsuyori Shibata at Dream 3...

Dream 3 - Jason Miller vs Shibata
Uploaded by bawzz

Mac Danzig vs. Orlando Sanchez

2008-09-15T15:10:00.000-07:00

Mac Danzig takes on Orlando Sanchez in King of the Cage.

Don Frye vs. Yoshihisa Yamamoto

2008-09-15T08:07:00.000-07:00

Don Frye "The Predator" takes on Yoshihisa Yamamoto in this K-1 Hero's match.

Don Frye vs Yoshihisa Yamamoto
Uploaded by lipeaugusto

Mayhem Miller vs. Falaniko Vitale

2008-09-15T08:05:00.000-07:00

Jason "Mayhem" Miller squares off against Falaniko Vitale.

Jason Miller vs Falaniko Vitale
Uploaded by mj_of_bjj

C.B. Dolloway vs. Hans Marrero

2008-09-14T16:10:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of HDNet Fights...

Mauricio Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

2008-09-13T00:12:00.000-07:00

In this Pride classic, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua takes on Antonio Rogeria Nogueira.

Mauricio Rua vs Rogerio Nogueira
Uploaded by Panabas

Evangelista Santos vs. Darren Little

2008-09-13T00:10:00.001-07:00

In this Cage Rage matchup, Evangelisa "Cyborg" Santos fights Darren Little.

Cage rage 13 - evangelista cyborg santos vs darren little
Uploaded by bob_sapp18

Evan Tanner: Never Lose Faith...

2008-09-12T23:57:00.000-07:00

An insightful look into the mind and soul of Evan Tanner, in his own words...

A couple great quotes:

"I lost myself to gain an understanding of the things that matter..."

"I'm amazed with the world..."

"Everybody sees themselves and knows themselves. For most people, it's just the courage to face it and acknowledge it..."

"Never lose faith that it can be done. No matter what..."

Diego Sanchez, Chris Leben and Josh Koscheck: Together and Talking Thiago Alves...

2008-09-11T00:02:00.000-07:00

MMAmania managed to catch these three unlikely buddies out on the town together.

The discussion in the car seems to question the legitimacy of Thiago Alves' training regimen and recent improvements in his physique...

Evangelista Santos vs. Gegard Mousasi

2008-09-10T21:29:00.001-07:00

This HCF matchup features Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos taking on Gegard Mousasi.

Evangelista Santos vs. Gegard Mousasi
Uploaded by moltisanti87

Evangelista Santos vs. Michal Materla

2008-09-10T21:27:00.000-07:00

Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos squares off against Michal Materla...

Evangelista Santos vs Michal Materla
Uploaded by FlyingSquirrel

Evan Tanner: Interview before Kendall Grove Fight

2008-09-10T20:27:00.000-07:00

Here is an interview where FightHype caught up with Evan Tanner prior to his last MMA fight, a matchup with Kendall Grove that was meant to be the beginning of a great comeback. Ultimately, we never got to see the comeback to its fruition, but here is a glimpse at the man in training.

When Rich Franklin lost to Anderson Silva the first time, he went into the mountains and grew a beard while training. Here, Evan Tanner shows you how it is really done.

Ben Rothwell vs. Kerry Schall

2008-09-10T20:21:00.000-07:00

"Big" Ben Rothwell takes on Kerry Schall in the Superbrawl 24 Heavyweight tournament.

SB 24 - Ben Rothwell vs. Kerry Schall
Uploaded by Derek4jc

K1: Duane Ludwig vs. Serkan Yilmaz

2008-09-10T05:09:00.000-07:00

Duane "Bang" Ludwig takes on Serkan Yilmaz in this 2004 K-1 match at Japan's Yoyogi Stadium.

K-1 - Duane Ludwig vs Serkan Yilmaz
Uploaded by UrbanX

K1: Duane Ludwig vs. Ramon Dekkers

2008-09-10T05:04:00.001-07:00

Duane "Bang" Ludwig takes on Ramon Dekkers in this K-1 matchup.

K-1 '05 Ramon Dekkers Vs Duane Ludwig
Uploaded by ArticulateViolence

Duane Ludwig vs. Charles Bennett

2008-09-10T04:14:00.000-07:00

Duane "Bang" Ludwig takes on one of the more colorful personalities of MMA in Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett in this 2001 King of the Cage match. This fight features some primo Ludwig striking.

Duane Ludwig vs Charles Bennett
Uploaded by UrbanX

Bas Rutten vs. Ryushi Yanagisawa

2008-09-10T01:03:00.000-07:00

Bas Rutten in another one of the battles that characterized his legendary career.

Bas Rutten vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Uploaded by Panabas

Bas Rutten vs. Jason Delucia

2008-09-10T00:24:00.000-07:00

More from the legendary career of Bas Rutten...

Bas Rutten vs Jason Delucia
Uploaded by Panabas

Bas Rutten vs. Masakatsu Funaki II

2008-09-10T00:21:00.000-07:00

Bas "El Guapo" Rutten goes to work in this rematch against Masakatsu Funaki...

Bas Rutten vs Masakatsu Funaki
Uploaded by Panabas

Evan Tanner vs. Lance Gibson

2008-09-10T00:18:00.001-07:00

This fight from UFC 29 was posted by Bruno over at MMATKO, another great site for keeping up on your MMA.

Kudos to Bruno for the classy Evan Tanner intro at the beginning.

Evan Tanner: Fan Tribute Video

2008-09-09T06:12:00.000-07:00

For something that was put together within hours of the tragic news of Evan Tanner's passing, this is a pretty decent tribute video. Kudos to the creator for the effort and emotion evident in the video.

And finally, a pretty cool and honest picture of Evan Tanner...

Jason Guida vs. Armondo Mena

2008-09-09T05:14:00.000-07:00

Jason Guida squares off against Armondo Mena in this 2006 fight.

Guida Vs Mena May 2006
Uploaded by CrFights

Jason Guida vs. Allen Vindas

2008-09-09T05:05:00.000-07:00

In this 2006 matchup, upcoming TUF cast member Jason Guida takes on Allen Vindas.

Guida Vs Vindas Apr 10, 2006
Uploaded by CrFights

Evan Tanner: A Few Thoughts on Dying Young in MMA

2008-09-09T03:06:00.000-07:00

Well, I made a hopeful post when I heard the rumors, and a solemn post when the rumors were confirmed. It is now many hours later and I am still left wondering about the life and career of Evan Tanner: what was and what might have been. And perhaps in a self-centered way, I am also left wondering why the passing of Evan Tanner has had such a significant effect on me. Why I keep dwelling on it...

I had a great deal of respect for Evan Tanner, but I wouldn't say that I was necessarily a devoted fan. I did not lose one of my utmost heroes and role models today. And while 37 is far too young for the world to lose anyone, it is not the type of shockingly youthful death like that of NHL defenseman Luc Bourdon (age 21) of the Vancouver Canucks earlier this summer. And for whatever reason, Ryan Gracie (33) seemed more than 4 years younger...

And yet I am left feeling a surprisingly large impact, like the absence of Evan Tanner has left a larger hole in the fabric of MMA than I thought it would.

I was not a die hard Evan Tanner fan. But I respected the man a great deal. He fought with heart and that has always been the biggest thing for me. It's why I still don't mind seeing Ken Shamrock step into the cage when everyone else tells him to quit. It's not in his nature to quit. It's why, despite being a "true MMA fan" I like Kimbo Slice. His refusal to stay down against Sean Gannon said more than any of his quick knockouts of bouncers, boxers or MMA pioneers. And it's why, despite my admitting that Anderson Silva may be the most talented MMA practitioner out there, he has yet to win me over and make me cheer for him. He may have heart, but I haven't seen it shining through yet.

Evan Tanner had heart. He came out of training camp in shape and he walked into the Octagon to fight. And he didn't leave or quit until the fight was over. He overcame more personal demons than possibly anyone else outside the Octagon. And that undoubtedly takes the same kind of heart. And if anything is more tragic to a sport than losing a talented young man, it is losing a talented young man with heart.

His journey of redemption had the possibility to inspire many others battling their own demons, and hopefully it still may.

But as I sit here and type, I begin to wonder if one of the reasons that Evan Tanner seems to be leaving a gap in the sport, a gap in my life as a fan of MMA, and a gap in my life as a fan of athletes who approach their duties with heart... Is that MMA is such a young sport that we have yet to see our MMA heroes head up to the Octagon in the sky.

I've watched and mourned the deaths of Rocket Richard and Gump Worsley (NHL), Wilt Chamberlain (NBA), Mickey Mantle (NBA), Gene Upshaw and Reggie White (NFL). The pioneering legends of sports like Howie Morenz (NHL), Joe DiMaggio and Jackie Robinson (MLB), and Rocky Marciano (boxing) had passed away before I was even born.

But the "dinosaurs" of MMA, the people who were there from the inception of the sport, are 50-ish at the oldest: Dan Severn, Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock. Some of these guys aren't actually even closing in on fifty. Even Ron Van Cleef is only 65! And he seemed like he was 65 already in UFC 5.

So as an MMA fan, I feel safe that my heroes will be healthy for some time to come. As MMA fans, we aren't yet prepared to see the legends, or even anyone in the sport, grow old and frail, much less die. There are probably some hard lessons and adjustments to come in the future. In more ways than one, Evan Tanner was an MMA pioneer.

And of course, we're never prepared to see a healthy man die in his prime.

Rest in peace, Mr. Tanner.

Interview: Gina Carano after Julie Kedzie Fight

2008-09-09T01:12:00.000-07:00

Sherdog catches up with Gina Carano after her victory over Julie Kedzie in a 2007 EliteXC match.

Gina Carano post match interview
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Interview: Gina Carano on a Trampoline

2008-09-09T01:11:00.001-07:00

ProElite interviews Gina "The Face of Women's MMA" Carano, on a trampoline...

Gina Interview

Alistair Overeem vs. Mike Bencic

2008-09-09T01:08:00.001-07:00

2003 Pride matchup with Mike Bencic squaring off against Alistair Overeem.

Mike Bencic vs Alistair Overeem

Alistair Overeem vs. Sergei Kharitonov

2008-09-09T01:06:00.000-07:00

K-1 Hero's matchup between Alistair Overeem and Sergei Kharitonov.

For those versing themselves in Overeem's technique prior to his upcoming matchup with Cro Cop...

Alistair Overeem vs Sergei Kharitonov
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Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Melvin Manhoef

2008-09-09T01:01:00.000-07:00

Japanese MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba takes on Melvin Manhoef at Dream 4.

Kazushi Sakuraba vs Melvin Manhoef - DREAM4

Alistair Overeem vs. Tae Hyun Lee

2008-09-09T00:59:00.000-07:00

Alistair Overeem takes on Tae Hyun Lee at Dream 4.

Alistair Overeem vs Tae Hyun Lee - DREAM4

Evan Tanner vs. Heath Herring I

2008-09-08T20:58:00.000-07:00

In honor of Evan Tanner's career, we're dusting off one of his earliest matches, when he squared off against Heath Herring and tired the man out until he said "no mas." This match is from USWF 7 (United Shoot Wrestling Federation).

Heath Herring vs Evan Tanner
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Evan Tanner: 1971-2008

2008-09-08T20:48:00.000-07:00

It has been CONFIRMED that the remains recently found at an isolated campsite are those of former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner.

The man had overcome a great deal to recently get back onto the comeback trail. He may well have had some good matches ahead in the Octagon, but he leaves behind a sport that he played a role in building and will be missed by fight fans everywhere.

His career included victories over Phil Baroni (twice), Heath Herring and Paul Buentello.

You can view Evan Tanner's SHERDOG RECORD or learn more about his career from his WIKIPEDIA ENTRY.

Also, here is Evan Tanner's OFFICIAL BLOG and MYSPACE.

Rest in peace.