Hockey Fight of the Day: Michael Rupp vs. Tomas Kopecky

Every hockey player loves to have a teammate like the New York Rangers’ Michael Rupp. If you’re wondering why, all you need to do is check out today’s clip as Rupp goes after the Florida Panthers’ Tomas Kopecky who sucker-punches one of Rupp’s teammates. Needless to say revenge is dished out quite adequately… Tweet

Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/02/hockey-fight-of-the-day-michael-rupp-vs-tomas-kopecky

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Junior dos Santos agrees with Brock Lesnar?s decision to retire

It seems everyone has an opinion on the clash for contendership at UFC 141 between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem in addition to its aftermath involving Lesnar?s semi-unexpected retirement from Mixed Martial Arts. UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos was in the audience and even spoke to Lesnar after the fight, revealing a possible injury [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/02/junior-dos-santos-agrees-with-brock-lesnar%e2%80%99s-decision-to-retire

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Cesar Gracie: B.J. Penn Surrounded by 'Yes Men'

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Trainer Cesar Gracie suggested on Friday that B.J. Penn should direct his anger towards his own camp for his recent troubles instead of Gracie Fighter member Nick Diaz.

"At some point it is up to those around you to protect you from yourself," Gracie said on his official website. "To take you aside and let you know you are wrong and help save you from your folly. Unfortunately for Penn he is surrounded by 'Yes Men' that are unwilling to do that. The outcome will be predictable, resulting in a fighter that will never push himself to the fullest and will always have excuses for his losses."

Gracie is responding to Penn's fierce message Thursday towards Diaz on Twitter, questioning Diaz's approach in their showdown two months ago at UFC 137.

"@nickdiaz209 Look how much bigger you are in this pic," Penn wrote on Twitter, referring to this post-fight photo.

"You were gonna scrap from the beginning homie? What was that coward fence holding strategy to tire out the smaller man? Street fighter my ass! I made you fight like glassjaw @jonfitchdotnet poser! I'll be ready for that weak bs next time we fight!"

At UFC 137, Diaz convincingly outpointed Penn through three rounds to eventually earn himself a shot at the UFC welterweight championship.

According to BJPenn.com Editor-in-chief Pedro Carrasco, the Tweet came out of Penn's frustration with his recent performances. Penn holds one victory in his last five outings.

"... There is a reason why he posted it," Carrasco said on The Underground Forum. "He is fired up because now that the holidays are over and a lot of his post-fight distractions are behind him, he has nothing to do but think about things and he is not happy with the way he performed in his last several fights.

"I am not here to make excuses for him, but I am pretty sure people, at least with some sense of intelligence, can identify that the B.J. that fought Edgar, Fitch and Diaz was not the same Penn that fought the Diego's and Florians of the world," Carrasco continued. "Things changed, but as it sits right now, he is back. That killer mentality and fire is back and it's been brewing for a while now and today's tweet is a result of it just boiling over!"

As of now, there is no official word on Penn's future in MMA. Following the loss to Diaz, Penn hinted towards retirement from MMA competition. Meanwhile, next for Diaz is a UFC interim title bout against Carlos Condit at UFC 143 on Feb. 4.

 

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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/06/cesar-gracie-b-j-penn-surrounded-by-yes-men/

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Mo Lawal: ?I?m not trying to be a popular guy, but then be broke as hell.?

Most fighters will tell you they?re in the sport because they love the competition or want to prove they?re the best in the world by winning a championship. Then again, Muhammed Lawal has never played by anyone?s rules but his own. Lawal recently spoke about his upcoming bout with Lorenz Larkin on Saturday night?s Strikeforce: [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/05/mo-lawal-%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-not-trying-to-be-a-popular-guy-but-then-be-broke-as-hell-%e2%80%9d

David Bielkheden Michael Bisping  Dan Bobish Vagam Bodjukyan

The Hot Seat - UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem

This Friday night, yes I said Friday night, the UFC makes it way back to Las Vegas as it presents UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem. The reason the card is not in its usual Saturday night slot is because Saturday night happens to be New Year’s Eve and the UFC understands most fight fans will [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/29/the-hot-seat-ufc-141-lesnar-vs-overeem

Gesias JZ Calvancante  Luiz Cane  Dos Caras Jr   Phil Cardella

?Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine? Complete Betting Odds

Despite the lack of hoopla surrounding Saturday’s event, “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine” will in fact feature a middleweight title tilt. Champion Luke Rockhold is a 6-to-1 favorite to successfully defend his throne against veteran Keith Jardine. “The Dean of Mean,” checks in as a 4-to-1 longshot to dethrone Rockhold in the night’s featured attraction. The [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/101992/strikeforce-rockhold-vs-jardine-complete-betting-odds/

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Donald Cerrone: "He ran his mouth too much this time, and now he?s going to be in trouble."

28-year old lightweight Donald Cerrone always stood out in WEC, just not in the 155-pound division. However, things have certainly changed in the past year, as the ?Cowboy? has lassoed a quartet of victories in the UFC since coming on board in February including those over contenders like Charles Oliveira and most recently Dennis Siver. [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/29/donald-cerrone-he-ran-his-mouth-too-much-this-time-and-now-he%e2%80%99s-going-to-be-in-trouble

Gesias JZ Calvancante  Luiz Cane  Dos Caras Jr   Phil Cardella

UFC Primetime Returns for UFC 143; UFC on Fuel TV 1 Prelims on Facebook; UFC on Fuel TV 2 Airs Live

The UFC's programming lineup for the coming months is taking shape, as UFC Primetime will debut on FX for Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit at UFC 143, UFC prelims will return to Facebook for UFC on Fuel TV 1, and UFC on Fuel TV 2 will air live from Sweden.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27092/ufc-primetime-returns-for-ufc-143-ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-prelims-on-facebook-ufc-on-fuel-tv-2-airs-live/

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