UFC Fighter Ivan Menjivar to Run for Public Office in Quebec

UFC bantamweight and longtime MMA veteran Ivan Menjivar announced today that he intends to run for public office in Quebec.  The 30-year-old Menjivar, who was born in El Salvador but has resided in Canada for most of his life, will be seeking a legislative position with the National Assembly of Quebec, under the "Parti de la Classe Moyenne du Quebec" (translation: Party of the Middle Class of Quebec, or PCMQ) in the Anjou-Louis-Riel district.

Said Menjivar via Twitter:

Je suis fier de porte ma candidature pour la circonscription Anjou-Louis-Riel.  Comme member du Parti de la Classe Moyenne du Quebec!  (Loose translation: "I am proud to carry the nomination for the Anjou-Louis-Riel district as a member of the Party of the Middle Class of Quebec!")

À touts mes amis facebookys s.v.p passe le mots: je suis candidat pour le PCMQ pour Anjou-Louis-Riel merci.  (Loose translation: "To all my Facebookys please pass the word: I am a candidate for the PCMQ for Anjou-Louis-Riel.  Thanks.")

Menjivar further stated that his platform includes addressing the war on corruption and the ethics of political parties, as well as the improvement of the health care system and access to a family doctor.

A brown belt in jiu-jitsu and member of the famed Tristar Gym in Montreal, Menjivar has long been known as a competitor who is unafraid of facing tough challenges, and can count among his past opponents such MMA stars as UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre, former UFC featherweight champ Urijah Faber, and former UFC welterweight champ Matt Serra.  Menjivar made his UFC debut at UFC 48, which took place on June 19, 2004.  Since returning to the Octagon after a nearly seven-year hiatus, Menjivar has won four out of five fights. 

Menjivar is not the first accomplished mixed martial artist to run for office.  Other notable pugilistic politicians include: top middleweight contender Chael Sonnen, who ran for a position in the Oregon State Legislature; former top middleweight contender Matt Lindland, who also sought a position in the Oregon State Legislature; and retired UFC welterweight Chris Lytle, who ran in the Indiana State Senate race.  None were successful.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-fighter-ivan-menjivar-run-public-office-quebec-190556392--mma.html

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WWE Talent Derrick Bateman Beats Up Pauly D's RAW Beat on Twitter

Forget RAW, the WWE Championship picture, Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho, and all that crap. Twitter was where the real WWE action was Monday night! Okay, not really, but DJ Pauly D of Jersey Shore fame, for lack of a better label, was the show’s guest “Social Media Ambassador” which consists of sending out a couple pre-written Tweets at the right times he’s clearly being paid way too much for regardless of what he actually made to do so.

But in the other corner was the indomitable Derrick Bateman, he of NXT and Chicks and America and Zumba, i.e. a wrestler you should start being a fan of as soon as possible. Bateman was less than thrilled with this week’s guest, and took to Twitter to hilariously bring him down a couple notches with his reactions every time Pauly D would say something in his series of dumb crap.

And don’t forget to keep an eye out for the cameo from us at @FightersMMA

?@DJPaulyD: @WWEAJLee may not be large but she is definitely in charge!! #wwe#raw she is hott!! #djpaulydraw#blowoutnation” UGH

?@DJPaulyD: @CMPunk vs. @WWETheBigShow Show! This is huge! Show throws a KO punch #CMPunkProblems#wwe#raw#DJPaulyDRaw? AHH

?@DJPaulyD: @Ryback22 put the G in GTL! Feed Him More! #wwe#raw#djpaulydraw#yeahbuddy@wwe is hereee!!!!!!? BOOOO

?@Bradford_FTLOW: @DerrickWWE I’d rather watch DJ Derrick Bateman #djpauliewontdraw? I only play Phil Collins and Sandstorm remixes

?@DJPaulyD: @HeathSlaterOMRB says he’s a one man band. I don’t get it, if any one is a one man band it’s @DJPaulyD! #wwe#raw” WORST

?@FightersMMA: In case you’re missing it, @DerrickWWE (Derrick Bateman) has all your DJ Pauly D news covered #raw? BLAH

?@DJPaulyD: Cannot wait to DJ #SummerSlam#wwe#djpaulydraw#yeahdbuddy!!!!!? pic.twitter.com/Gyv9K70t

?@DJPaulyD: @HeathSlaterOMRB Say hi to Cyndi Lauper for me!#Owned#wwe#raw#djpaulydraw#yearoftheDJ? YOU SERVED HIM GOOD DJ SWEAT SOCK

?@DJPaulyD: @WWEDanielBryan#RAW YES! YES! YES!#CENATION? *FART NOISE*

?@DJPaulyD: The new #raw theme song is dope!!!!!!! @wwe? your tweets remind me of Nickelback

Way to ruin a fun evening of @DjpaulyD tweets Brock

Book Bateman vs. Pauly D for SummerslamThe WWE Universe demands it!

PHOTO CREDIT – WWE

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/14/derrick-batemans-raw-twitter-war-against-dj-pauly-d

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Michael Bisping: ?I'm going to go out there to completely embarrass Brian Stann.?

When UFC middleweight Michael Bisping meets Brian Stann inside the Octagon at UFC 152 he has two goals in mind ? win and do so impressively. According to the brash Brit, he has been informed by matchmaker Joe Silva that a dominant victory over Stann will likely lead to a title-shot against divisional king Anderson Silva.

However, before Bisping can fully concern himself with a crack at the dynamic Brazilian he?ll first have to get by Stann which even he knows is easier said than done.

?I’ve got to perform. I’ve got to put on a good win against Brian Stann?Going out there and scrapping a decision by the skin of my teeth won’t cut it. I’ve got to go out there, I’ve got to beat him, I’m gonna look good and I’ve gotta fight. I’m going to put on the performance of my lifetime,? said Bisping in an interview with MMA Fight Corner before adding, ?Brian Stann ain’t no pushover. If I do that, I believe I will get a title shot.?

Bisping also understands he?s not the only 185er in line for Silva, as unbeaten newcomer Chris Weidman has staked his own claim with a handful of impressive showings including a recent knockout of Mark Munoz. Still, ?The Count? is confident he?ll get the nod over Weidman for factors not necessarily related to wins/losses inside the Octagon.

“I think Chris Weidman, whilst being a fantastic fighter, all the rest of it still needs to generate a little more hype. You know, no one really knows who he is. So, he needs some more big wins,? stated Bisping. ?I’ve been there in the UFC now for six years, fighting the best the UFC’s had to offer and I’m still here. I’ve got a stellar record and I want to fight the champ. Obviously I got to earn that right, and that starts on September 22nd Pay Per View against Brian Stann.?

Bisping Fires Back at Weidman Based on Recent Statements

?I’m training as hard as I ever trained. I’ve got a fantastic camp going on,? the 33-year old continued. ?Other than that, I’m going to go out there to completely embarrass Brian Stann. I’m going to prove that I’m in a completely different league, beat the crap out of him and take my title shot.”

The 22-4 Bisping is 4-1 in his last five fights with the lone blemish involving a controversial decision loss to Chael Sonnen in a bout many, including UFC President Dana White, felt he deserved to have his hand raised after. Stann holds the same record over his last five outings, also with a loss to Sonnen though his came by way of submission rather than at the judges? discretion.

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/14/michael-bisping-%e2%80%9cim-going-to-go-out-there-to-completely-embarrass-brian-stann-%e2%80%9d

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Cris Cyborg changes mind, won?t drop to bantamweight to fight Ronda Rousey

Earlier this year, former Strikeforce featherweight champ Cristiane Santos (i.e. Cris Cyborg) implied she was using her mandated break from fighting to slim down to 135 pounds in hopes of a super-fight with bantamweight title-holder Ronda Rousey. However, it appears Cyborg no longer feels she can make the weight in a healthy way and has changed her mind about the move.

However, her stance remains the same in terms of wanting to fight Rousey who has criticized the hard-hitting Brazilian on numerous occasions, poking fun at both her masculine appearance and failed drug test.

Santos Doing Monthly Drug Tests to Establish Faith with Fans

?I really wanna fight Ronda. I really want to. She says bad things about me. I never say bad things about my opponent. I want to do my best in the (ring), and if she says she wants to fight me, she can come to my weight or at 140,? said Cyborg on today?s episode of The MMA Hour. ?She started at 145. And she’s running to 135. She’s running to not fight me. And after, she speaks a lot of s— about me. I want to fight her soon. I’m very excited to fight her. And when we’re in the (ring), we’ll see if she says anything. And if she says anything, I can punch her.?

Cyborg is currently sidelined until December 17 due to steroids being found in her system in a post-fight drug screening last year. The 26-year old denied having intentionally consumed anything illegal, though admitted she did use a supplement recommended by a trainer apparently containing Stanozolol.

PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/13/cris-cyborg-changes-mind-won%e2%80%99t-drop-to-bantamweight-to-fight-ronda-rousey

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?Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman? Salaries: ?Jacaré? and Rousey Top Earners

The California State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for "Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman." Topping the $360,000 payroll were Ronaldo "Jacaré" Souza and Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. Both were victorious this past weekend. As always, these numbers do not reflect sponsor payouts or any discretionary bonuses the fighters routinely receive.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30009/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-salaries-jacare-and-rousey-top-earners/

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Josh Thomson taking on Caros Fodor at September Strikeforce show

With his 34th birthday only a month away and an injury-plagued career thus far, Strikeforce lightweight Josh Thomson knows the time for putting together one more title-run is now rather than meant for revisiting a few years down the road. Fittingly enough, it appears Thomson will in fact face ?The Future? in his next fight, [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/08/19/josh-thomson-taking-on-caros-fodor-at-september-strikeforce-show/

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Criminals try to break into MMA gym with fighters inside

Want to hear about some of the dumbest criminals on the planet?

Yes, two people allegedly broke into an MMA gym, unaware that fighters were still inside. One tried to break inside, but ran away when he saw people still inside. According to KSAT.com, Karl Rogers and Adrian Sanchez were apprehended by San Antonio police.

The real stupidity is choosing a fight gym as a target in the first place. Gyms don't normally deal with a ton of cash, and any item of value would be large and difficult to move. Oh, and there may be trained fighters waiting for you.

Thanks, Bloody Elbow.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/criminals-try-break-mma-gym-fighters-inside-201108781--mma.html

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?Cyborg? Refuses To Meet Rousey at 135 lb.; Asks To Leave Strikeforce

You’d think MMA fans would be used to disappointment when it comes to “dream fights” at this point, but that initial sting never really goes away. With a very public feud with former Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight Champion Cris “Cyborg” leading up to her first defense of the bantamweight title last night, it didn’t take long [...]

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30003/cyborg-refuses-to-meet-rousey-at-135-lb-asks-to-leave-strikeforce/

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