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WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Stann Visits the Howard Stern Show (Video Clip)

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Brian Stann is a Captain for the US Marines and fights for World Extreme Cagefighting. On March 26, 2008 Stann defeated Doug Marshall to become the WEC Light Heavyweight champion. With this victory, Stann’s MMA record reached 6-0, with five victories in the WEC.

Brian visited the Howard Stern Radio Show in New York to promote the upcoming WEC fight with Jenz Pulver and Urijah Faber. He also presented a prize to the winner of the contest Hottest Chick, Ugliest Scar.

Brian Stann came in to present Tiffany, the winner of Hottest Chick Ugliest Scar contest, with the $5,000 prize, and Howard asked him about his two tours of Iraq. Brian said Artie and Gary shouldn’t be concerned about their safety over there during their USO tour, as they’ll be kept far from danger: “The casualty rate is so far down now.” Howard wondered how Brian was able to pleasure himself when he was over there, so Brian explained that he would make arrangements for private moments away from other marines: “That’s the key.”

Brian told Howard about earning the Silver Star in Iraq and once knocking a fellow cagefighter out inside of 16 seconds, so Howard said he felt emasculated by the presence of a real man: “You are so much more of a man than I am. I’m going to go put on a little sundress, heels and a bra.” Brian then congratulated Tiffany on her prize and positive attitude, and Tiffany announced that she’d use the money for driving school.

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Gina Carano in Muscle & Fitness Photoshoot Video

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Gina Carano shows off her crisp muay thai skills in this sexy video from Muscle & Fitness. Gina will be in the cover of the magazine next month.

Gina will be fighting Kaitlin Young on May 31st (EliteXC). Both fighters are excellent strikers. Young brings in a 3-1 record in her last four fights with all three wins coming by way of KO. None of her wins have gone past the one minute mark of the first round. Gina has 5-0 record.

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Another Crazy MMA Double KO (King of the Cage)

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Anthony Lapsley vs Aaron Wetherspoon in King of the Cage. An accidental headbutt knocks both of the fighters cold.

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What makes for a boring MMA fight?

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on May 27, 2008
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Let’s face it… some MMA fights are boring, even if the fighters are top notch. Here are some reasons why fights get dull:

1. When both excellent ground fighters decide to fight standing up. Unless one fighter is well-rounded, this usually resolves to a point-style sucky stalemate, both throwing lame punches and lousy kicks. Safe to say, no one’s getting knocked out. Example: Penn vs. Sherk (UFC 84, First 2 rounds)

2. When an excellent wrestler takes down a striker, lays on top of him, controls the guy on the ground… and does nothing! Occasionally, the wrestler will throw pot shots and weak elbows, but it’s not even scratching the opponent. Wrestlers who can’t finish by submission or knockout have no business inside the cage.

3. When a fighter decides to run around the ring and be “elusive.” Example: Kalib Starnes (UFC 83).

4. When a jiu-jitsu fighter spends too much time on his back getting his face pounded by the person on top. The blood spurting out of your eyelid may be interesting for a while, but it gets boring fast.

What other reasons make a fight boring?

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Which 5 MMA fighters would sell out an arena?

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on May 26, 2008
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For successful MMA fighters, talent and skill are not enough to get them to the top. Much like pro-wrestling, marketability and likability play a big factor to their career. They may not be the best nor the champion, but they can certainly fill a coliseum. Here are the top five fighters who are most likely to fight in front of a sold-out crowd arena:

1. Fedor Emelianenko
As the #1 fighter on many people’s top 10 list, Fedor usually plays to a sold-out crowd in Japan. There is no doubt an MMA fan would want to see Fedor live in action. Usually fast-paced, aggressive, and technical, Fedor’s matches are never boring.

2. Chuck Liddell
Chuck remains the top draw for the UFC despite losing the championship belt. Even though he mostly does stand-up fighting, his ability to finish the match in a spectacular knockout is what people want to shout and cheer for.

3. Kimbo Slice
Kimbo has built a strong fanbase and reputation through the magic of Youtube. Even though Kimbo is just new to the game, EliteXC is banking on Kimbo’s popularity to sell out their seats.

4. Cung Le
As the darling of San Jose, CA, Cung Le is one of the top draws for Strikeforce. His flashy kicks and spectacular takedowns make his fights exciting to watch. Fairly new to MMA, Cung needs to improve his groundgame in order to sustain his rising popularity.

5. Brock Lesnar
After losing to Frank Mir, Lesnar remains bankable for the UFC. This mammoth of a human brings to the table a solid Pro Wrestling fanbase. Lesnar may turn out to be a mediocre mixed martial artist, but he possesses something that no amount of training, diet, or drills can teach: he’s a charismatic presence that people will pay to see.

Who are the MMA fighters you will pay to see?

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Affliction Banned: Fedor Emelianenko vs Tim Sylvia Video Interview

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on May 26, 2008
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Inside MMA
Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Sylvia discuss their upcoming fight on July 19th. Tim said, Fedor has not fought anyone like him before, someone with long reach, good striking, and good takedown defense. Fedor countered that he’s fought better strikers with longer reach like Semmy Schilt and Hong Man Choi.

Ronin5 Prediction
Fedor is going to rape Tim Sylvia on the ground.

Does Sylvia have a chance?

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