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We get to see more of Kimbo Slice this episode. Slice seems to be the target of a lot of the mixed martial artists competing on the show. Fighting Slice will of course make any fighter a bigger name. A lot of guys don’t see Kimbo as a someone who should be there being a street fighter as opposed to a complete mixed martial artist like everyone else. Kimbo has a lot to prove, can this mean looking street-tough dude make it in the UFC big league? Does he truly have what it takes to be the Ultimate Fighter? Is the guy on TUF 10  purely because as a ratings draw? These questions will all be answered in due course, one thing is for certain Kimbo Slice’s story is one we all want to follow.

Roy Nelson the former IFL Heavyweight champion is most keen to fight the former Elite XC main eventer Kimbo Slice. Is he to be the hitman to take Slice out of the competition?

It is interesting how humble Kimbo comes across, willing to learn and improve his game. He knows where his strengths lie but the internet sensation is fully aware of the areas that need improvement.  On the other hand IFL veteran Nelson is less easy to coach, insisting he knows best already, not willing to listen to Rashad Evans and co.

Quinton Jackson picks the match-up, Brit striker James McSweeney to take on the mega tall NFL veteran Wes Shivers. Rashad is pleased with Rampage’s pick, James is one of his top prospects, a fellow team mate in Greg Jackson’s camp.

James McSweeney vs. Wes Shivers

Tough Brit James is not intimidated by NFL giant Shivers, he’s confident in his abilities despite the height disadvantage. Skill combined with experience pay off for James in overcoming the size and strength of American Shivers.

Big man Shivers gasses, he just doesn’t have the stamina. James impressed, showing good kicks and foot movement. Throughout the fight the highlight of this David and Goliath battle was hearing the emotion from Evans in James’ corner.  A decision win for McSweeney and two nil for Team Rashad.

Team Rashad 2 – 0 Team Rampage

Rashad as the coach with the control picks the next scrap, his man Roy Nelson facing off against the man we have all tuned in to see, street fighter Kimbo Slice. This pairing are the 2 highest profile names of this season of the Ultimate Fighter.

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This time around I decided to do something a little different by sharing some of the many MMA gems available to view for free on the net.  All of the videos can be viewed at youtube.com or google video.

 

 

 

 

First off we go back in time to 1995, going behind the curtains following Rickson Gracie’s story as he took part in the Vale Tudo tournament in Japan. A time before MMA had made it mainstream with an established set of rules. This was the No Holds Barred era of fighting. Just two years previous the first ever UFC took place dominated by Rickson’s brother Royce in 1993. Rickson is a true legend of fights sports and a master of Jiu Jitsu. I don’t wish to take anything away from his abilities and achievements but the power the Gracies seem to exert in altering rules make you appreciate how successful Dana White has been in making MMA a fair contest. The main appeal of the early contests were to see which martial art style was superior. Much has changed, now every fighter must be confident in all areas.

 

The documentary is around 90 minutes long and is a great incite into the world of the Gracies and a chance to see what MMA used to be.

 

Choke – a Rickson Gracie Documentary

http://video.google.ca/videoplaydocid=4878207955834503993&ei=jLaOSZGUDpLW-gGkhsD9CQ&q=rickson+gracie+choke&hl=en

 

 

Next a few short videos featuring MMA fighter Gina “Conviction” Carano one of the most well known female fighters. Gina crossed over as mainstream star in the US following her stint on American Gladiators as Gladiator Crush.

 

The first part also features former UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy ‘The Natural’

Couture along with Pancrase legend Bas Rutten. They discuss women competing in the cage. Some male fighters namely Karo Parisian do not feel comfortable with an attractive woman like Carano competing in the cage. If she were not so easy on the eye would his be different? Carano is one tough cookie do not be fooled! She trains with Randy Couture and his wife Kim Couture.

 

In part 2 the panel discuss American Gladiators and her role as Crush. Other items include Laila Ali daughter of boxing icon Mohammed Ali and the co presenter alongside Hulk Hogan on the show. 

 

 

 

Inside MMA – Gina Carano (1 of 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjnJDbO9bkA

 

Inside MMA – Gina Carano (2 of 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikAlrv3L2Zs

 

Here’s another video of Gina from America Sports channel Sho Time 2007.

 

EliteXC: Meet Gina Carano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1o1Aa3Vjvg

 

Gina Carano Tribute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiG0TKPDhjk

 

Since the demise of EliteXC Gina’s contract is now with Strikeforce, we will be looking more closely at the promotion very soon here at bluraymma.com

 

 

 

 

 

MMA blog by Dynamite Duane

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