Category: MMA

Jones and Cormier brawl at UFC178 media day

Today as a part of UFC178 media day in Las Vegas light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and challenger Daniel Cormier had arguably the most intense & memorable face off’s in UFC history. In the stand off (see the video here:http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/video-jon-jones-daniel-cormier-scuffle-fall-off-stage-at-ufc-178-media-day)

You can see Jones getting a little to close for comfort and Cormier wasn’t having any of it. At one point the stage even collapses & security has to pull the men apart.

This confrontation had me on edge. Could you imagine when the two step into the octagon on September 27th. You’re not going to want to miss this. Who are you guys rooting for in this one? I’m 100% with DC

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Reflections of a proud “soldier”

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Just had a realization and wanted to share it with you all. In September it’ll be a year that I’ve been enlisted in the queens army & that I’ve been following MMA. In that short time I’ve had crazy opportunities involving the queen and the rest of the 4Horsewomen that I won’t explain because y’all should already know what they were and are. In these 11 months Shayna was suppose to make her UFC debut 3 TIMES! November 30th 2013 in Vegas, April 16th 2014 in Canada, and August 2nd in Los Angeles CA. I thought for sure that was the way of the universe and God telling me that I was meant to be at that fight, but I was WRONG because all the signs pointed elsewhere. The fight that was suppose to take place this evening was snuffed away from a lot of people due to the injury of Jose Aldo. Now here me out, as I sit here tonight thinking about what should have been the greatest day in wmma history today. It hit me. Had the fight still be tonight I wouldn’t of saw it anyway. With shayna’s fight being on the main card right before the co main I would’ve missed it because I DIDN’T have a hotel booked & I would’ve had to leave early to catch the train back home. So you want to talk about the universe aligning in a certain way and showing me signs? Well what I thought was a big enough sign in aug 2nd still remains because after what I realized just now I know now more then ever that I am meant to be there cheering on the queen and all these Unfortunate events where for the greater good and will soon reveal its purpose on Aug 30th like Shayna says

“Me and my army will march on and continue to conquer Mercilessly. Many will jump on and off the ship to hell & back. To those who stay I will reign in blood and you will be greatly rewarded. To those who bail we will not save you.

I believe that aug 30th is my award ceremony and the award ceremony for all Queens Army members alike

I’ll end it with this in such a short period of time not just Shayna but all of the 4Horsewomen have changed my life in ways that they might not even fully understand. They have given me something new to be passionate about and a new family. They’ve all shown me time & time again that they appreciate me just as much as I appreciate them. They will go to bat for me just as much as I go to bat for them, so if any of you ladies just so happen to read this all I can say is THANK YOU!!

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Anderson Silva vs Nick Diaz MADE OFFICIAL

Earlier today UFC president Dana White sent out a tweet. In that tweet Dana White said that he had lunch with Anderson Silva and that the Diaz fight was done!

The fight is set to take place in Vegas on January 31st 2014. You can read more on the fight here http://at.ufc.com/zRgF

I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say the MMA fanbase collectively went themselves during this announcement. What team are you on TeamDiaz or TeamSilva? One things for sue this is going to be one hell of a fight.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Bobby Lashley Signs With Bellator MMA

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TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley has signed a deal with Bellator MMA. Lashley is set to make his debut on September 5th at Bellator 123. Lashley (10-2) will face Josh Burns (8-7).

Bellator 123 takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on September 5th & will be broadcast live on Spike TV.

Successful Surgery for Jessamyn Duke

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As noted yesterday Jessamyn “The Gun” Duke was scheduled to undergo hand surgery this morning after she broke it in two places in her fight against Leslie Smith just two days ago. It is now being reported once again via twitter by her mom Mabel Duke that Jessanyn is now out of surgery & it went smoothly. She also thanks you for all the prayers. Check out the tweet here https://twitter.com/mable_duke/status/490235381871554560

I’ll be keeping you guys updated if any more news comes to surface

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Gina Carano will be signed to the UFC by Monday?

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It was noted yesterday on DTRTwrestling weekly that there was talks of Gina Carano being signed to the UFC by next week. Now it is being said the UFC president Dana White is scheduled to meet with Carano Monday, after UFC’s event in Ireland. White is almost positive that some sort of deal will be worked out. White also said that Carano’s first fight in the UFC will more then likely be against Ronda Rousey for the title sometime in December. You can read the full article here http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/7/18/5916115/dana-white-will-meet-with-gina-carano-monday-and-is-pretty-confident

What do you guys think? Do you think it’s fair that Carano will more then likely automatically be getting a title shot even though she hasn’t competed since 2009??

I mean after all this is a fight lots of fans have wanted to see plus the champ herself has made it clear she’d love to fight Carano. Sound off let us know how you feel about this possible bout.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Jessamyn Duke set to undergo hand surgery

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Some pretty upsetting news for members of the Gun Club. It was announced via twitter @Mable_Duke (Jessamyn’s mom) that the bones in her palm are not suppose to be sticking out and that Jess will need surgery to repair the problem. Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning (Friday) you can check out the tweet here

For those who don’t know Duke broke her hand in two places in her bout against smith last night (7/16/14 at UFC fight night 45) after landing a right to the face of smith. Due to the injury Duke was unable to properly defend when pushed up against the cage. Smith then hit Duke with a knee to the liver which caused Duke to drop ultimately leading to the stoppage by the referee.

After the fight via twitter smith thanked Duke for the fight into which Duke responded “No THANK YOU. Disappointed that I couldn’t give you more but grateful for the opportunity nonetheless”

One can assume that a rematch between these to is bound to happen, but first things first. It’s recovery time for “The Gun” on behalf of everyone here on DTRTwrestling we would like to extend our well wishes to Jessamyn and hope for a speedy recovery. As a huge fan I would like to personally say that no matter what happens I’ll be here eagerly awaiting her return to the octagon. She has my support 100%

You can check out photos of the injury below.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91

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Ronda Rousey Wins ESPY For Best Female Athlete

Ronda Rousey ESPY Award Nominee

Ronda Rousey took home the ESPY for Best Female Athlete at last nights ESPY Awards on Rousey beat out Maya Moore of WNBA champion Lynx, Olympic skier Mikeala Shiffrin & Breanna Stewart of Connecticut’s NCAA champon basketball team.

Rousey was also up for Beat Fighter but lost out to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

 

No SummerSlam For Rousey

 

F4WOnline reports that UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey won’t be appearing at WWE’s SummerSlam this year. Rousey wanted to get her whole ‘4 Horsewomen’ group on WWE TV but WWE only wanted her.

UFC President Dana White doesn’t want any UFC fighters appearing on WWE programming.

Source: Wrestling Inc & F4WOnline:

 

 

BJ Penn announces retirement

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Prior to last night the last time we saw BJ Penn in the octagon was in December of 2012 when he lost to Rory McDonald via unanimous decision. Many people wondered if BJ would make a return. Despite the lost from McDonald Penn is arguably one of the greatest lightweight fighters of all time & his record of (16-10-2) speaks for itself even if people don’t think it’s a good one because in some ways Penn really did break the mold.

It was his opponent from last night Frankie Edgar who had previously beaten him twice that convinced Penn to get back in competition in early 2014. Last night at the ultimate fighter 19 finally Edgar knocked out penn in the 3rd round.

It was at the post fight press conference where Penn announced his retirement & said this. “This is the end I would’ve complained and complained that I could do it again now I know I can’t” you can check out what else penn had to say here http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/breaking-santino-marella-retires

BJ Penn is one of the few fighters to hold a world title in multiple weight classes and he truly is a legend in his own right.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)