Actress Charlize Theron wonders what her love of the UFC says about her

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron was out promoting "Prometheus" and "Snow White and the Huntsman" when she took a chance to discuss her love for the UFC. She told Conan O'Brien that a friend introduced her to fights and she hasn't looked back.

"I wonder what it says about me that I like sweaty, hot men bleeding all over each other and bashing each other in the face, but I can live with that," Theron said.

Oh, Charlize. You're not truly an MMA fan until you have that conversation with yourself. Welcome to the fold.

Thanks, Bloody Elbow.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/actress-charlize-theron-wonders-her-love-ufc-says-182043642--mma.html

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Rebellion Radio: Michael Chandler and Titan FC owner Joe Kelly

This Sunday hosts Bryan Levick and Mitch Ciccarelli return to Rebellion Radio with Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler and Titan FC owner Joe Kelly. As always, be sure to tune in Sunday at 6:30 EST to hear what they have to say.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29060/rebellion-radio-michael-chandler-and-titan-fc-owner-joe-kelly/

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Rich Franklin approaching Wanderlei Silva like a new opponent

Whoever came up with the famous saying about the difficulty in teaching ?an old dog new tricks? clearly wasn?t considering Mixed Martial Arts at the time. While Wanderlei Silva?s reputation may be one involving a singular focus on stand-up, he?s also been training to fight more intelligently than in the past while changing up camps [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/06/15/rich-franklin-approaching-wanderlei-silva-like-a-new-opponent/

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A piece of wood from the pole Jon Jones? Bentley hit is on eBay

Jon Jones' DWI has piqued the interest of the MMA world, and one eBay seller decided to capitalize on that. A piece of wood from the telephone pole Jones hit with his Bentley is for sale on eBay.

The seller said in his listing:

Well, I've heard people sell & buy crazy things, so I'm going to test that theory now... This is a piece of  telephone pole wood that was knocked off when Jon Jones crashed into it w/ his Bentley on the corner of Grand Blvd & Helen St. in Binghamton on May 19th, 2012... It measures about 14 inches long & actually has a "crashed smell odor" to it... It is about an inch wide in the middle & then narrows out at the ends... One pic shows the wood piece & the other pic shows the actual pole which is cracked near the bottom & now supported by wood beams... This is a good conversation piece & definitely WAY more interesting than his last fight... Maybe you can get him to sign it someday, but you may need to use it as protection if he throws a flying elbow your way rather than an autograph.

Genuine "crashed smell odor!" And the seller is even making jokes about Jones' fight with Rashad Evans. That's pretty bold from someone who is trying to profit off of the UFC light heavyweight champ. Considering how Jones feels about being asked to sign replica belts, I'll bet that he wouldn't like signing this particular piece of "memorabilia."

Thanks to MMA Fighting.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/piece-wood-pole-jon-jones-bentley-hit-ebay-130942875.html

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NCAA champion wrestler Anthony Robles on MMA and his next challenges

Anthony Robles is used to overcoming challenges. The man was born with one leg, and still won a Division I NCAA wrestling championship. It's not surprising to hear that the challenge of MMA holds interest for the Arizona State grad and motivational speaker.

"It's a possibility. Right now, I'm focused on my speaking career, but when I'm in Arizona, I'm wrestling and I'm learning jiu-jitsu," Robles told Cagewriter. "I'm having fun with it. I would always get the fight question when I wrestled in college, I would say, well, if they ever make a 125-pound weight class in MMA, I'd be there. They just made it."

The UFC's recent addition of flyweights opens the door for Robles, but in the meantime, he has plenty on his plate. He is working on a book, movie rights and this week, he's in New York with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, a group that supports the endeavors of physically challenged athletes. He likes getting to meet other athletes like him because of the way they see each other.

"To ourselves, we're not disabled. We're not handicapped. We're just out there doing the best with what we have, and we're going to do everything we can to beat whoever comes across our paths. Just to be in the same room as these other competitors now, they get that mindset. We have that bond, of us showing the world what we're capable of."

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"We are honored to feature Anthony Robles at our 2012 Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope," said Virginia Tinley, the executive director of CAF. "His ability to overcome the odds, and his incredible achievements, make him a role model for both challenged athletes and able-bodied athletes alike. His success serves as an inspiring example that there are no limits to what the next generation of challenged athletes can accomplish, and CAF is proud to provide the support that will allow them to pursue their dreams."

The Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope took place in New York on Wednesday evening. In addition to Robles, the event featured challenged athletes Haven Shepherd, U.S. Army Major Daniel Gade and honored Third Point CEO Daniel Loeb.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ncaa-champion-wrestler-anthony-robles-mma-next-challenges-014312671--mma.html

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Three-time Olympic medalist boxer Teofilo Stevenson succumbs to heart disease

Cuban Teofilo Stevenson, one of the greatest amateur boxers in history, has passed away at the age of 60 due to heart disease. News of his death was confirmed through a prepared statement provided to media. Stevenson won Olympic gold on three occasions (1972/1976/1980), sitting out of the 1984 and 1988 games due to his [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/06/12/three-time-olympic-medalist-boxer-teofilo-stevenson-succumbs-to-heart-disease

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Titan FC 23: Fight for the Troops Results

Last night Titan FC returned to action live from Fort Riley, Kansas on HDNet. The main event featured UFC Veteran Jorge Santiago taking on Justin Guthrie. Guthrie, who had been on a five-fight win streak, found himself outgunned against Santiago. Guthrie eventually found himself in trouble after landing a takedown on the BJJ black belt, eventually falling to an inverted heel hook.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29068/titan-fc-23-fight-for-the-troops-results/

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Rebellion Radio: Michael Chandler and Titan FC owner Joe Kelly

This Sunday hosts Bryan Levick and Mitch Ciccarelli return to Rebellion Radio with Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler and Titan FC owner Joe Kelly. As always, be sure to tune in Sunday at 6:30 EST to hear what they have to say.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29060/rebellion-radio-michael-chandler-and-titan-fc-owner-joe-kelly/

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