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MMA Mental Podcast 17 May 2013

This weeks podcast is sponsored by UK Fightwear and hosted by MMA Victor Radio and fantasy MMA. Check out MMA Victor for a chance to in UFC Tickets. This week we have 4 guests. Our first guest is friend of the show and WMMA prospect Kerry Hughes, she is fresh off her third victory and also has some exciting news after being the first female to be teaming up with British Fighter. Our Second guest is XFC 24 fighter John Cofer, Cofer is 4 weeks out from his fight he talks about his training and getting ready for a tough fight. Guest number is is UFC welterweight David Mitchell.

Dominick Cruz' UFC 160 Predictions

Four heavyweights will enter the Octagon this Saturday looking to finish their respective opponents as current champion Cain Velasquez faces Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in a rematch of their UFC 146 meeting and former champion Junior dos Santos looks to stop the hot streak of Mark Hunt.Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, who has evolved into an excellent analyst while recuperating from an injury, gives us his thoughts on the main and co-main fights.Dos Santos vs.

UFC 160 Fantasy Preview Part I: The Prelims

UFC 160 will not only feature a heavyweight title bout on the main card, but the preliminary fights showcase a slew of talented fighters, including some crafty veterans and flashy up and comers.Mike Pyle looks to add another knockout to his resume when he faces tough as nails wrestler Rick Story, while Dennis Bermudez returns from his Fight of the Year performance against Matt Grice to take on one of the youngest fighters to ever grace the Octagon in Max Holloway.There are some tremendous matchups on the UFC 160 prelims, and we're going to take a look at the fights that could seriously impa

Gray Maynard: The Bully is Back

August 28, 2010. UFC 118.That was the last time “The Bully” bullied someone around the cage en route to a victory.That night, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, Gray Maynard dominated hometown boy Kenny Florian to earn his 11th victory, and a shot at the UFC lightweight title.

Bellator Returns to Albuquerque as Ben Askren Defends Welterweight World Title Against Russian Phenom Andrey Koreshkov July 31 Live on Spike TV

Bellator Returns to Albuquerque as Ben Askren Defends Welterweight World Title Against Russian Phenom Andrey Koreshkov July 31 Live on Spike TV

Injury Bug Bumps Barao from Title Bout

UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao has been injured and forced out of his headlining title defense against Eddie Wineland next month. A new main event for UFC 161, taking place June 15 in Winnipeg, will be confirmed soon. Waldburger Out, Robertson In at UFC 161updated May 3With an injury forcing TJ Waldburger off the UFC 161 card, Kenny Robertson will step in to face Sean Pierson. The 12-2 Robertson most recently fought at UFC 157 in February, earning an impressive first-round submission over Brock Jardine.Alexis Davis vs.

Website Exposes Group's Smear Campaign

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that it has launched a new website providing information on the Culinary Workers Union Local 226’s (Culinary Union), an affiliate of UNITE HERE, ongoing campaign against the UFC® and its partners. While allegedly claiming concern about the conduct of certain UFC fighters, the Culinary Union has in fact launched an inaccurate and misleading smear campaign.

My Favorite Fight: Claudio Rodriguez on Cain vs. Brock

My favorite UFC fight is definitely UFC 121 Brock Lesnar vs Cain Velasquez. I was calling that fight, and for many, Lesnar was the favorite because of his size, even though it was obvious that Cain was more well-rounded.I was with Mario Delgado and Hugh McCarthy. I remember we were so excited during the action that we all stood up and were jumping up and down in front of our chairs while we were calling the fight.

KJ Noons: No Time like the Present

It has been a long wait for MMA fans, but Karl James (KJ) Noons is finally joining the UFC roster and it’s happening at just the right moment. After experiencing an already full career in combat sports outside of the Octagon, Noons is excited and ready to make his lightweight debut while the company is at its most prominent point in history on a premier pay-per-view against a top tier opponent.

Donald Cerrone: The Climb Back to the Top Begins

There is perhaps no fighter in mixed martial arts with a more suitable nickname than the one attached to Donald Cerrone. Much like his predecessors from the wild days of the open range, “Cowboy” is of the rough and tumble, hard-scrabble sort who doesn’t mind mixing it up when the opportunity arises. The name isn’t a description for Cerrone; it’s a lifestyle.

UFC FIT: Making Weight for UFC 160

Gray MaynardFormer Michigan State University wrestler and three-time All-American Gray Maynard was a quick study in mixed martial arts. He transitioned rapidly from reality show The Ultimate Fighter season five to the UFC. A two-time title challenger who has defeated Frankie Edgar, Nate Diaz, Kenny Florian and Clay Guida, Maynard hopes to capture UFC gold in 2013.You’ve been successful throughout your life in athletics. Why was this the right time to try something new with Mike Dolce?Losing weight is never easy, and this is the first time I had a coach in that aspect.

UFC on FX 8 Bonus Recap

The UFC's first trip to Sant Catarina saw an impressive seven fights end within the time limit - four via knockout, three via submission.Six fighters attended the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference - Luke Rockhold, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Lucas Martins, Gleison Tibau, and Francisco Trinaldo.To the surprise of nobody, headliner Vitor Belfort took home Knockout of the Night for his first-round finish of Luke Rockhold.

Vitor KO Tops Big Night for Brazil - UFC on FX 8 Main Card Results

Fighters used to fear former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort for his lightning fast fists. Now, after his second head kick induced knockout in a row, Saturday night’s coming against debuting former Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the UFC on FX 8 main event at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, it’s his feet that will have Belfort’s fellow 185-pound contenders enduring plenty of sleepless nights.“I’m stronger than ever,” said Belfort.

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