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Lesnar vs Carwin - biggest heavyweight battle in history!

2 Gorillas locked in a cage: Brock Lesnar versus Shane Carwin.

UFC 116, when Heavyweight champ Lesnar made the long awaited return to pay per view TV, following a nasty intestine illness, which the majority of us can’t pronounce, let alone spell correctly. Seeing as Lesnar was unable to defend the belt, Carwin fought Frank Mir to decide the Interim Heavyweight Champion, hence both fighters carrying gold straps over their shoulders on the front of the DVD.

Carwin was clearly the most formidable opponent yet for the former WWE superstar Brock. See the Countdown Show for all the low-down on the then unbeaten Carwin. It’s a great build-up, telling Lesnar’s story battling illness, getting back into champion condition ready to face his rival. The feature also showcases the training and ability of both competitors.

The “clash of the titans” epic main event bout alone is without a doubt worthy reason to purchase this double DVD release. Let’s take a closer look at this epic showdown:

In the pro-wrestling world Lesnar came from, the best wrestlers tell a story in the ring as opposed to just doing flashy moves. The plot here is of the then champ being pummelled by challenger Carwin in round 1, appearing to be down and out. Come round 2 we see Lesnar make the comeback overcoming adversity, thus earning the hearts of many fans in the process, who previously hated on the “heel” from the WWE.

Lesnar’s performance in the second stanza truly impresses, for the heart he shows coupled with pulling out a sidechoke submission win, for the first time, adding a new weapon to the ‘Next Big Things’ arsenal. Epic.

Another further value to UFC 116 is the world class middleweight clash between the always dangerous Ultimate Fighter alumini – Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben and Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama. This global showdown will be remembered as a classic encounter, truly an adrenaline-fuelled fight, packed with thrills ‘n’ spills.

Leben v Sexyama (as he’s affectionately called by many fans) is a great example of what an MMA bout can be for the spectator, at it’s very best. A display of hearts and skills by both combatants that draws you in.

Leben’s triangle-choke in the latter half of round 3 is awesome. Following the win Chris calls out Pride legend Wanderlei Silva, the fighter originally penned in to face Akiyama. Leben has got to feature high in a top ten of exciting fighters, no doubt.

As you’d expect from FightDVD, UFC 116 comes complete with the full card of fights from the live event plus you are spoiled with stacks of extra footage, enjoy!

UFC 116 Lesnar vs Carwin is out now on DVD, available direct from www.fightdvd.co.uk and all good retailers.

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UFC DVD review by Duane Farr

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UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar trains with former adversary Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture, ahead of UFC 116 title-fight showdown against challenger Shane Carwin.

The heavyweight clash is the huge money drawing marquee match, for the pay per view fight card, ESPN here in the UK.

UFC & MMA blog by Duane Farr

duane@bluraymma.com

Watch the latest hype video for Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, as he prepares for a mid-summer title defence, against Interim champ Shane Carwin, July 3rd at UFC 116.

UFC & MMA blog by Duane Farr

duane@bluraymma.com

by Dynamite Duane

MMA results, reviews, news, views, previews and pundit predictions!

Welcome to bluraymma.com – sister website to blurayufc.com. A brand new website and a brand new place to catch up with the world of Mixed Martial Arts, all the big pay per view fights from inside the UFC octagon and between the ropes of Affliction’s squared circle. Not only that you will be able to hear all the latest news building up to the PPVs along with all the rumours plus views, previews and pundit predictions!

A little bit about me, I am a long time fan of pro wrestling having followed the WWF / WWE since the mid to later 80s so don’t be surprised if one or two pro wrestling references appear in my writing!  Not being one to enjoy taking a battering with the likes of Randy Couture or Brock Lesnar instead I practise the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan. Other than that I love old school Hip Hop, Rare groove with a bit of classic dance music for my listening pleasures!

Without further a do let’s get started with a round up of the most recent MMA happenings.

MIR & LESNAR – UFC 100 & RASHAD HEADLING AT UFC 98

Following a whirlwind 24 hours of change, misinformation, and misdirection, the fog surrounding Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar’s UFC heavyweight unification bout – originally scheduled for UFC 98 on May 23 – has cleared.

After various statements that he was in contrasting others that he was out, Mir appeared on the UFC 96 pay-per-view broadcast to clear the air.

Mir confirmed the knee injury first reported by MMAWeekly.com, saying, “My knee finally just went. It’s an injury I’ve always just sucked up and went with. A week ago they scoped my knee and took out… bone fragments and some scar tissue.”

And with that, Mir versus Lesnar will now be pushed back to July 11 at UFC 100 in Las Vegas.

It’s not a move that Mir wanted to make, but he didn’t want any doubts cast on him when he faces Lesnar to unify the heavyweight championship. “I don’t want to go out there and have any excuses.”

With Mir versus Lesnar moved to UFC 100, Rashad Evans announced that he will step into the UFC 98 main event against one of two possible opponents, depending upon how Saturday night’s UFC 96 main event ends for Quinton Jackson and Keith Jardine.

If Jackson wins, Evans will face him in the UFC 98 main event. If Jardine wins, then No. 2 ranked light heavyweight Lyoto Machida will step in and face Evans, since Jardine is the champ’s teammate and training partner.

Source:

www.mmaweekly.com

So there you have it, Rampage will get his shot for the glory at UFC 98 versus

Rashad Evans the current reigning Light Heavyweight Champion and fight fans are going to have to wait to the big one double zero to see the UFC Heavyweight title finally unified when we get to Lesnar vs. Mir 2!

I for one cannot wait!