Monday 29 April 2013
Friday 26 April 2013
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Monday 22 April 2013
Gilbert Melendez vs Ben Henderson: A Fairy Tale Ending.
Gilbert Melendez vs Ben Henderson.
Good match.
Melendez started off strong, really dictating the pace and the centre of the Octagon. Dropping the Champ a few times like no sweat of his back. "Octagon jitters? Whats that?" Melendez thought.
Going into the 3rd Melendez got complacent while Ben turned up the pace, shifting gears. This was the key point for Ben regaining the belt. Crafty leg kicks that dropped Melendez and a few moments of inspired attacks made a big difference and directly juxtaposed Melendez' mid fight apathy.
Having his right hand cocked for the latter part of the fight and not throwing it, when it was his biggest weapon was extremely frustrating to watch. Almost like, yelling at the screen at a crowded theatre hoping the movie characters will hear you, trying to forewarn the next victim to not fall for the killers ruse.
I always find that hilarious!
Gil, Gil, Gil, learn something from Cain Velasquez and Pressure. Never let up on an opponent you have running. Continue the route and release the hounds. Apply more pressure and try and finish the fight instead of coasting on past rounds victories.
But its all blood ink in the pen now.
How about that awe inspiring wedding proposal from Ben? Retains the Championship in a closely contested match up and a Beautiful Wife to enjoy for the rest of his days..
Im not so mad at Melendez now, somethings are preordained. Melendez it seems wasnt only fighting Bendo but God himself, hence the hesitation of a frozen fist.
Its great to be Bendo these days almost Once Upon a Time-ish Fairy dust on his next chapters life.
Divinely written by God himself perhaps..
Congrats Bendo! & please invite Gil :)
Saturday 20 April 2013
Friday 19 April 2013
The UFC's NEW Fighter Conduct Policy
A look at the UFC’s ‘fighter conduct policy'
NEIL DAVIDSON
Money-laundering. Sex offences. Inappropriate online behaviour. Unlawful possession of a gun.
These are just some of the red flags identified in the UFC’s wide-ranging “fighter conduct policy.”
The mixed martial arts promoter announced in January that it had formalized the policy but did not release it at the time.
The policy was released after heavyweight Matt Mitrione was suspended indefinitely for verbally attacking transgender fighter Fallon Fox in an interview on The MMA Hour.
The UFC policy says fighters “shall conduct themselves in accordance with commonly accepted standards of decency, social conventions and morals, and fighters will not commit any act or become involved in any situation or occurrence or make any statement which will reflect negatively upon or bring disrepute, contempt, scandal, ridicule, or disdain to the fighter or the UFC.”
The policy lists potential potholes, noting “as the UFC’s highest profile independent contractors and as ambassadors of the sport of mixed martial arts, UFC fighters are held to a high standard by the UFC, the media and the public.”
After noting that criminal activity by a UFC fighter is “clearly detrimental to the reputation of the UFC and therefore subjects the fighter to discipline,” the policy then lists a lengthy list of transgressions that may also lead to discipline.
— Criminal offences including, but not limited to, those involving: the use or threat of violence; domestic violence and other forms of partner abuse; theft and other property crimes; sex offences; obstruction or resisting arrest; disorderly conduct; fraud; racketeering; and money-laundering.
— Criminal offences relating to performance-enhancing and prohibited substances, or substance abuse.
— Unlawful possession of a gun or other weapon.
— Conduct that imposes inherent danger to the safety or well-being of another person.
— Violent, threatening or harassing behaviour.
— Derogatory or offensive conduct, including without limitation insulting language, symbols, or actions about a person’s ethnic background, heritage, colour, race, national origin, age, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
— Inappropriate physical, verbal, and online behaviour (such as inappropriate statements made via e-mail, text messaging or social networks).
— Conduct that undermines or puts at risk the organization or promotion of a UFC event, including without limitation, failure to deliver, engage in or otherwise execute any and all promotional responsibilities, or failure to return in a timely manner the accurate and complete documents or information for immigration, licensing, medical, tax or athletic commission purposes.
— Conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity and reputation of the UFC.
The policy calls for the UFC to investigate potential fighter misconduct, with input from the fighter and possibly medical experts, law enforcement officials and other relevant professionals.
Fighter misconduct prior to joining the UFC may also be considered.
But the UFC is judge and jury when it comes to the initial ruling.
“Upon conclusion of the investigation, UFC will have full authority to impose disciplinary measures on the fighter as warranted in its sole discretion,” the policy states.
“Discipline may take the form of fines, suspension, and cessation of service and may include conditions to be satisfied prior to the resolution of the incident.”
Fighters can appeal any sanctions via binding arbitration.
The UFC already holds considerable power over its fighters, since it controls the events they compete in. The UFC standard fighter contract also gives the organization the right to cut the athlete, depending on performance.
Thursday 18 April 2013
Tuesday 16 April 2013
Monday 15 April 2013
Sunday 14 April 2013
Monday 8 April 2013
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Wednesday 3 April 2013
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