Murder By Numbers: The Axe Murderer Wanderlei Silva

 

One of the first fights I ever witnessed was Wanderlei Silva stomping on someone. In short; I was hooked. I rank Wanderlei Silva as my second favorite fighter next to Forrest Griffin. Wanderlei just has something about him that pulls fans out of their seats before he even throws the first punch. It's his stare down. The greatest, meanest, most serious look any man could give someone. That look that says its on.

Another reason people love Wanderlei is because he puts a show on regardless of if he wins or loses. He goes out there and swings for the fences. The guys a beast. With a record of 33-10-2, he has shown that he has what it takes in the UFC to make the organization money, secure his legacy, and show fans that Brazilian fighters are not what Chael Sonnen has portrayed them as.

From his past in Pride to his days in the UFC, Wanderlei has been a force to be reckoned with. His dominance against opponents is similar to that of a pit bull fighting a squirrel. It seems a bit far fetched but if you have never seen him fight please hold your judgment until doing so. I haven't seen another fighter with his type of aggressiveness except for maybe, his arch enemy, Rampage Jackson.

Both of these men have engaged in wars beyond belief with each other. Each fight ending in similar fashion; KNOCKOUT!!! Wandy holds the upper hand in the trilogy though with a 2-1 victory. Most of Wanderlei's fights end with a knockout. That is why they call him The Axe Murderer. His MMA record is what I like to call: Murder by Numbers.

After his last fight against Michael Bisping, I have been sitting around waiting for his return. He had an injury holding him back and during his recovery time he traveled around spreading the word about MMA being sanctioned in Ontario. He also mentioned that he would love to fight in the first ever UFC event in Toronto. As much as I would love to see him fight Chael Sonnen, I know that is not going to happen because of the suspension.

I have been thinking of potential opponents and one name keeps popping up. The same name that called out Wanderlei after his own fight against Akiyama. Chris Leben, another guy that fights for his life every time he steps into the octagon. This could be a war of punches thrown non stop until somebody drops. The potential for Fight of the Night and Knockout of the Night are there.

Another great opponent for his return would be Nate Marquardt. I have been wanting to see this fight for a long time now. Both men need a good fight. Wanderlei with his return could use a big tune up fight ( not saying Nate isn't good because he is) and Nate could use a win over someone with legendary status like Wanderlei. This fight too holds potential for Fight of the Night.

Between these two fights, I think the best choice is probably Chris Leben. I find that he too like to put a show on and doesn't care if he wins or loses. Either way, if Wanderlei fights Chris or Nate. Both fights will be just another win on Wanderlei's record. Just another victim on his Murder by Numbers.

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Jonny "Bones" Jones: Just Like Superman, Kickin Ass and Takin' Names

Ever since the first time I watched Jon Jones fight in the octagon I knew he had something special. I have a friend who swears by him. He always says that “Jon Jones will be the next champ, you wait and see”. I have to agree with him on this one.

His upcoming fight with Ryan Bader will be just like the rest. Sure, Bader hosts a big threat towards Jon but does Bader possess the skills to defeat possibly one of the greatest fighters to ever step foot into the octagon? I know calling him one of the greatest is premature, but wait until he hits the top heap of the division. Think of how Jon Jones took care of Stephan Bonnar; the man who gave us the greatest MMA fight we have ever seen against Forrest Griffin. Next on the list is the defeat of Jake O'Brien with the Guillotine Choke in the second round. The next three fights ended relatively quick, although, in one fight he was disqualified for an illegal 12 to 6 elbow hit, while in the mount position against Matt Hamill. The next two fights against Brandon Vera and Vladmir Matyushenko were both over in the first round, due to TKO.

In all of these fights Jones has remained a humble man. He portrays the personality of a champion and he hasn't even had a shot. His reaction to the DQ against Matt Hamill was that of an honest man. He made no excuses and took it as it came. He hasn't let the media get to his head. He knows he is the one of the best and doesn't need to talk about it.

Jones' title shot will come; its his destiny. To be in his position at the young age of 23 it is inevitable that he will stand there and face the man that wears the UFC Light Heavyweight Belt. Let it be Shogun Rua, Rampage Jackson, Lyoto Machida, or his friend and training partner “Suga” Rashad Evans. As a fan I would love to see any of these fights happen. Jones is a potential threat to any of these men.

What stands in Jones' way before he reaches these guys? I think of two names off the top of my head and they are Rich “Ace” Franklin and Forrest Griffin. Two guys that have fought top tier fighters who both have been champions. They both could be the stop sign for Jon Jones. The sad thing though is that they could both be stepping stones for the man as well.

Looking at Jon Jones and the way he carries himself reminds me of a modern day Clark Kent. He is very humble and laid back. He doesn't seem like the kind of guy that could beat the tar out of someone.

Once he steps in the cage and the suit comes off, Jon Jones looks like the one guy that can defeat anyone; Superman. That is, unless Ryan Bader brings the kryptonite on February 5, 2011.

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Sweet Chin Music: The Glass Jaw

Everyone speaks of the term 'Glass Jaw', but what does it mean? When a fighter has taken many punches to the chin he develops what people call a 'Glass Jaw'. I know it's an expression, but does it really mean anything? Anyone can be hit right on the sweet spot and it's lights out regardless of how tough the fighters chin is. GSP was punched several times in the Jaw by Matt Serra, before he was knocked out and was considered to have a Glass Jaw. Chuck Liddell has been said to have developed a 'Glass Jaw', but if watch all of his fights every knockout was right on the sweet spot of the jaw. You, Me, or the next person could not take a solid punch flush to the jaw and not get knocked out. Chris Leben, has also been known to have 'granite jaw', but when Anderson Silva connected right on the chin he TKO'd him.

I propose that it is not 'Glass Jaw', it is physics. When you get punched directly on the chin it sends a message to your brain that tells you go to 'sleep'. People may argue this point with me, but I am just stating my opinion. Everyone will say something different, even doctors. To me though, if you get hit right where it counts than it is game over. I know this is just an expression, as I said before but I think a lot of people use it too often, when it doesn't need to be used. Why not say, “this guys a warrior . He has taken so many shots in his career, too bad he can't do it anymore”. Everywhere I go I hear someone say “ oh he sucks now, he has a glass jaw”. The human head can only take so much damage without giving up, again, physics. I love to see a KO as much as anyone, it is probably one of the top ten reasons I watch MMA. Nothing like a solid KO to get a testosterone filled bar going. The problem is someone has to mention that the guy who just got KO'd has a glass jaw. I am going to finish this article off by saying that I believe in the art of the KO; The art of the Sweet Chin Music.

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Here Comes the Boom: O' Canada O' O' O' Canada

Article written by: Adam Buck Clark for Let's Bang Em' MMA

In the coming weeks we are expecting one of the biggest PPV's ever. GSP vs Koscheck 2. I want to start off by saying I am the biggest Anti-Koscheck guy out there and I’m Canadian so this article will slightly be biased.

GSP is one of the greatest champions to ever step foot into the octagon. Josh Koscheck is one of the biggest talkers to ever step foot into the octagon. I think Josh has talked himself into something he can't turn back on, A Great Canadian Ass Whoopin'. A lot of fighters run their mouth before a fight, its human nature to do so. Koscheck, I feel he thinks too highly of himself. I'm not going to lie, he backs himself up fairly well when he steps in the cage. Can he do to GSP what he says he is going to do?

I doubt it and so do the 34.6 million people that live in Canada.

After Josh Koschecks win over Paul Semtex Daley who I still believe delivered a shot to Josh Koscheck that was deserved but still unsportsmanlike. This all went down in Montreal. After the fight Josh did what Josh does and he began trash talking. He stated that the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to kick the Montreal Canadiens ass just like he is going to do to GSP. Well, Josh Koscheck was very wrong on the Penguins prediction. He also gained a stadium full of people hating on him that will be back on Dec 11^th. So when Josh Koschecks music comes on in the Bell Center he is going to hear what I call “The Boom”. The boom of 21,273 people chanting “Ole Ole Ole Ole” the oh so endearing chant we also hear at Habs games. Will he be able to block this out. Is he preparing mentally for the fight against GSP or the fight against The Bell Centre?

In conclusion, Josh Koscheck has a big fight coming up that does absolutely nothing for him but crush his ego. I don't see him beating GSP. When GSP wins and his hand is raised, the chants of O' Canada will ring throughout the Bell Center and Georges Rush St.Pierre will reign supreme and “The Boom” will walk away with a big smile.

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Tito Ortiz: Should He Stay or Should He Go?

“Prepare yourself for the worst, and the best will always happen” - Tito Ortiz

Article written by: Adam Buck Clark for Let's Bang Em' MMA

Tito Ortiz. What can I say? You love him or you hate him. I have never even met him and I have a love/hate relationship with the guy. As of late though, I am having issues with what people are saying about him. “FIRE HIM!!!!!” That's what I keep hearing. I disagree though. Would you fire one of the most recognizable faces in MMA? Whether you hate him or not, Tito sells. Everything about Tito sells. I see the argument of how a fighter drops 3 fights than they get fired. I will be the first to say that Tito has been nothing more than lackluster in all of his latest fights. Sure, take him out of the cage, but don't take him away from the UFC; he is a great asset to the company. As much as people say they hate him, they still want to hear what he has to say. He was the champion for many years. Tito Ortiz has proved himself over and over.

People will say that he makes excuses. Yes, he does make excuses. He is not the only fighter that makes excuses though, look at every single fighter that loses, they all have some excuse of why they lost. The world is made up of excuses.

Sure, you can hate the way Tito Ortiz portrays himself as the Rebel, or the Bad Guy. Isn't that what we all want though? A bad guy? Someone to talk about? Brock Lesnar is the bad guy and the fans love him. I don't understand? How can you hate one person more than the other when they both act the same.

Tito is also someone you can send around the world to spread the word of MMA and the UFC. Sure people hate him, but they will still go and see him. They will still take pictures with him, and they will still get his autograph. Why? Because he is Tito Ortiz. Hate him if you want to, but you can't knock the truth.

Tito carried the UFC on his back in the beginning. Some might even go as far to say that the UFC might not be here if it wasn't for the early fighting of Tito Ortiz. He did the right thing in being controversial with all of his famous T-shirts. He was the longest running champion in the history of the UFC. He put his name out there and became one of the greatest champions and fighters in the world.

I read Tito's book. I recommend it. This guy has been through a lot, he has come along way. When he left the UFC due to all the controversy between him and Dana White, he didn't go anywhere else to fight. Unless you would include professional wrestling as fighting because I certainly don't. The UFC is his home. It's his stomping grounds.

Tito has brought us epic fights in his past, The Chuck Liddell Fights, The Ken Shamrock Fights, The Forrest Griffin Fights, and all the other great fights he has been apart of. This might sound like a campaign from a huge Ortiz fan but to be honest with you, Tito isn't even in my top 10. I just think that respect is due where it is deserved, and in my opinion, the things he has accomplished from where he began deserves the utmost respect.

Should he stay or should he go you ask? That's not for me, or you, to decide.

Will Ribeiro Interview

Will Ribeiro

Interview done by: Adam Buck Clark for Lets Bang Em' MMA

LBEMMA: How was your experience fighting in the WEC?

WILL: My experience thankfully, was much good, I liked much of fight the WEC an event of tip, the American public received me super well, I did mine better inside the ring, in the mine two fights, an against the chese beebe and to another one against the Brian Bowles were beautiful fights, detach me very in the event, so much is, that when I suffered the accident of motorbike here in Brazil, the owner of the wec It linked wanting date more 4 fights with me, but was interned in him I HAD of the Hospital of the Andaraí.

LBEMMA: Do you find the style from Brazil fighters is different from the Americans?

WILL: Yes, nobody is better or worse, barely different, I believe that the Brazilians live of a lot form sacrificante here in our country, do not we have support, sponsorship, do not we have many things to our favor, the M.M.A in Brazil in the open Tv, is not very well seen by the batter. Few they like and valued, to big majority finds the very violent sport, stays difficult of the people obtain support.

LBEMMA: Did training alongside the fighters at BlackHouse make you a better fighter?

WILL: Not, I before of fight M.M.A fought Boxing, I am champion of English Boxing and athlete of the Olympic Selection of Permanent Boxing, pentacampeão person from Rio de Janeiro of Boxing by the State of the Rio de Janeiro, I taught of Boxing, for Rodrigo Walnut, Anderson hisses and Rogerio Walnut. I am champion before of fight M.M.A.

LBEMMA: Has being involved in a life changing accident made you a different person in the sense that your beliefs have changed?

WILL: Not, I have faith in God, today I am alive graces to him, my life changed very here in Brazil, my businessmen do not help me, alone I have God and my brother to who I be able to trusted.

LBEMMA: Could you tell me exactly what happened?

WILL: I suffered grave accident of motorbike in Town Isabel, I beat the head in the ground, I had cranial injury, stay with my half of the body partially paralyzed, I lost 80% of the vision, still I am going to operate my sight, and I am going to put a protese in my skull, I am going to do a surgery of cranioplastia, do not I have a complete handling, is lacking myself of everything, do not I have support of nobody, to food is lacking me.

LBEMMA: I want to personally thank you on behalf of all MMA fans for sharing your story. Is there anything you would like to say to anybody out there?

WILL: I am going to thank mine big friend James Ryan, he is being a big brother in the my life. I love he truthfully.

It obliged to all of the Americans by the consideration and respect to the near one.

Will Ribeiro.

As you can see, Will Ribeiro is someone who posseses courage, heart, and integrity. He is someone who desperately needs help. Personally, the only way I can help is by what I am doing right now by spreading his word. I hope that someone out there will read this and truly give Will the help he needs. Also, to Will, O deus Abençoa meu amigo

Adam - LBEMMA

This artile was translated though an online translator. I apoligize if you have a hard time undertsnading this. Some words dont translate properly from portugese to english.

Justin"Cali"Hess Interview

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