Tony Penuelas Jr's MMA Mixed Martial Arts fan blog

After watching the destruction of the former light heavyweight champion of the world, Forrest Griffin (205lb), the Spider (185lb Champ) may have more than what he appears.

His movements are never rushed nor forced, nothing more than a smooth reaction of his opponent’s contraction or expansion. A philosophy and similar fighting style to none other than the man who fathered mix-martial arts, Bruce Lee.

Bruce believed in the fluidity of one’s movement while crashing with the ferocity of a tidal wave, so it was no surprised to see him generate unbelievable power to send opponents mid air. When you watch Silva (25-4) fight, you seem him relaxed and aware. Always observing and the presence of mind, almost, as if he was watching the fight rather than fighting the fight. And when he’s done watching, his opponents then gazed into the dark abyss that is the unconscious.

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Ever wonder what would happen if the world of the X-men and the UFC mixed? Well, they did and produced the Juggernaut known as Brock Lesnar.

At UFC 100, we bore witness to a man who may be unstoppable. The question on everyone’s mind that night was, who can stop this guy?

His size and power has been overwhelming for his opponents and few, if any, can match him mano a mano. But titans have entered the realm of MMA before and failed, ie Bob Sapp (6f’ 4”, 322lbs) and Hong Man Choi. (7’ 2”, 367lbs).

But Lesnar (4-1) is a different animal. He’s a distinguished amateur wrestler with remarkable ability and an appetite for fighting. Not just a freak of nature. Even Joe Roegan mentioned during the UFC 100 broadcast, Lesnar was born to wreak havoc. What a sight it must of have been, had he been born centuries ago, to see him rushing towards you, mounted on his steed (or his wife), hurling the largest battle ax known to man.

Continue reading "Who can take out the Juggernaut of the UFC? A look into the heavyweight division"

After the main event of the largest milestone for the UFC up to date, many were left flabbergasted. Unfortunately, it was not due to the sheer dominance its heavyweight displayed but rather his complete disregard for his opponent and fans in the arena. The question that continues to be asked is whether Brock Lesnar is on the level.

When first coming to the UFC, Lesnar was met with skeptism about his ability to compete in the number one organization for mix martial arts in the world. The Minnesota native is well known for his time spent with WWE but not from his accomplished amateur wrestling. Fans did not greet Lesnar with open arms as the UFC and Lesnar expected. Instead, its fan were outraged that a fake was entering its midst. Instead of silencing his critics, Lesnar created controversy.

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July 11th couldn’t take any longer to arrive. But when it did, it came with thunder just like the Olympian’s flying forearm attack. As we watch from around the world the spectacle before us, we’re we watching our modern day warriors in combat or we’re we watching barbarians slugging it out?

The night did not disappoint with the main card opening with a controversial win for Yoshihiro Akiyama over Alan Belcher.  Then came the fight that most of us have been waiting for since Jan 17 when we knew that Dan Henderson will be facing United Kingdom’s super star and middleweight prospect, Michael “The Count” Bisping.

The Brit showed plenty of brash and valor during the season but he did so at the expense of getting onto Henderson’s bad side. His antics were out of control at times, so it was no surprise that Henderson came with an over hand right to match Bisping’s over the top shenanigans.

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