Articles tagged as monta wiley
Fighter Development and U.S Politics with UFC Fighter Jacob Volkman
By Monta Wiley Forging his fight career in 2007, Minnesota Martial Arts prospect Jacob “Christmas” Volkman has always been a figure never afraid of pushing the envelope in and out of the cage. Demolishing the opposition to accumulate a five fight winning streak, it is no debate of Volkman’s qualifications that make him a serious [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVJeff Hougland looks to keep impressing at UFC on Fuel: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
by Monta Wiley Coming back after almost a year long absence away from the octagon is UFC bantamweight contender, Jeff “Hellbound” Hougland. Debuting at UFC 132 with a unanimous decision win against Donny Walker, he has suffered minor set-backs, and has shared his time by mentoring other rising hopefuls. Hoping to pick up where he [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVJeff Hougland looks to keep impressing at UFC on Fuel: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
by Monta Wiley Coming back after almost a year long absence away from the Octagon is UFC bantamweight contender, Jeff “Hellbound” Hougland. Debuting at UFC 132 with a unanimous decision win against Donny Walker, he has suffered minor set-backs, and has shared his time by mentoring other rising hopefuls. Hoping to pick up where he [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TV2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo Superfights results; Nick Diaz no shows to Estima super fight
By Monta Wiley Long overdue in its own right, May 12 marked the culmination of the recognition of the evolution in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hosted by Renzo Gracie, the first annual World Jiu-jitsu Expo was an event filled with famous faces of grappling and MMA, live Jiu-Jitsu action, seminars and overall exciting atmosphere [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVUFC Middleweight Mike Massenzio Talks UFC on FOX 3 bout “I have never been more motivated for a fight ever in my life”
By Monta Wiley Every fighter has experienced a low points in their career. It is to be expected with all of the twist and turns the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has to offer. The last times fans saw UFC middleweight contender Mike Massenzio he was on the receiving end of a submission loss against [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVRick Hawn – “I am re-invented after the loss and will show the world this season”
By Monta Wiley Having a new lightweight champion crowned in the form of Michael Chandler, the lightweight division of the Bellator Fighting Championship looks to set the stage for another exiting lightweight tournament, where eight fighters will compete for the chance at $100,000 dollars and an opportunity to face the champion for the title. Amongst [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVMark Hominick – “Losing to Jose Aldo proved to me that I can compete with the best in the world”
By Monta Wiley Since challenging Jose Aldo for the featherweight championship at UFC 140 it has been a rocky road for Mark “The Machine” Hominick. However despite the hardships, it has only fueled his desire and motivated him to become the best in MMA. Hoping to make a comeback from a two fight losing skid, [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVVaughn Anderson- MMA’s Best Kept Secret
by Monta Wiley Although not well known here in the States it is safe to say that Vaughn Anderson is a star that has yet to get the true acknowledgement he deserves in Mixed Martial Arts. Ranked amongst the top 10 Canadian middleweights in the world. he has left a trail of devastation through the [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVChris Cariaso: “Expect a fun fight against Takeya Mizugaki”
By Monta Wiley Since the introduction of the bantamweight division in the UFC, fans have witnessed some of the most exciting, fast paced action from the most talented fighters in the world. Apart of this wave of rising talents isSan Francisconative, Chris Cariaso. Beginning a professional career in 2006 and compiling an overall record of [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVChris Cariaso: “Expect a fun fight against Takeya Mizugaki”
By Monta Wiley Since the introduction of the bantamweight division in the UFC, fans have witnessed some of the most exciting, fast paced action from the most talented fighters in the world. Apart of this wave of rising talents is San Francisco native, Chris Cariaso. Beginning a professional career in 2006 and compiling an overall [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVJames Terry talks controversial Loss at Strikeforce: “Nah-Shon was just as shocked as I was”
by Monta Wiley Controversial wins, bad officiating, and poor judging are common occurrences fighters may encounter while competing in the sport of mixed martial arts. On the Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine event, the night featured an exciting under card match-up between American Kickboxing Academy Fighter James Terry squaring off against Nah-Shon Burrell. In what seemed [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVUFC fighter Kenny Florian faces possible early retirement with injury
By Monta Wiley Devastating news has struck the world of professional mixed martial arts on Thursday January 12. Conveyed by the Boston Herald after a recent orthopedist and neurologist report by his physicians, UFC featherweight contender Kenny Florian may be forced into early retirement due to a lumbar herniated disk in his lower back. Florian, [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVBrian Foster – “I am esctatic to be apart of Bellator”
By Monta Wiley Through his battles in and out of the cage, former UFC welterweight contender Brian Foster has always been a fighter willing to meet any challenge put in front of him. Making his debut to the UFC in 2009, Foster has excited fans with spectacular performances across the globe clearly making his claim [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVChris Lytle: The Legacy He Leaves Behind
by: Monta Wiley A career that goes back to the late 90’s, there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Chris “Lights Out” Lytle is a true pioneer of the sport of MMA. A fierce fighter that wanted nothing better than to put on a great show for the fans when stepping into the octagon, [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVMirko “Cro Cop” Flipovic: All or Nothing at UFC 137
by Monta Wiley A man once regarded as one of the most dangerous fighters in the world, Mirko “Cro Cop” Flipovic, defines what it means to have an extraordinary career in MMA. With a professional record of 27-9-2, brutal head kick finishes gave rise to Cro-Cop’s rise to super stardom through his successful run in [...]
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