For about four years now, Jen and I have been fans of MMA (mixed martial arts) fighting. We got hooked with the UFC's first Ultimate Fighter reality show. Getting to see these athletes as real (and often very intelligent) people gave us a chance to learn the sport and see it for more than the violent, bloody spectacle it is often assumed to be (and sometimes is).
If you've been thinking about catching some MMA or taking a look at the sport for yourself, you're in luck. The VS (versus) channel is broadcasting a night of free MMA fights at 9pm on Sunday, June 1st. The featured bout on the card pits the #1 ranked featherweight (145lbs) and WEC champion Urijah Faber against a legend in the sport- Jens Pulver. These world class fighters are both fairly compelling. Watch them talk about their training HERE.
Faber, "The California Kid", is a great looking, likable guy. He's also an incredible physical specimen who fights at a frenetic pace and seems to invent new moves in every fight. Pulver, "Little Evil", is a former UFC Champion at 155lbs, is undefeated at 145lbs and has been fighting for his survival since he was 5.
So, this is probably more info than you wanted already. Short story- watch this fight. Should be great.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
World Class MMA For FREE
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4 comments:
I'd say that's enough pictures of shirtless men on your blog for the next decade or so.
The Colonel will obviously disagree, but don't listen to him.
Fair enough.
We can call a moratorium on shirtless guy pics.
Except for the stuff that comes out of Men's Weekend.
Of course, that may need some editing...
Good stuff (especially the shirtless men, LOL!) Fred, did you know the AFL is headquartered in Lexington? Did you also know you can actually get a BA in Martial Arts? Here:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3868.asp
A 2nd life career perhaps?
Men's Weekend!!!
We're combining it with my bachelor party by the way. Weekend of July 18th. How soon can you guys come down?
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