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Cut to Middleweight Difficult for Boetsch
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Tim Boetsch, on “The Savage Dog Show,” discussing his cut to middleweight:
“I don’t really feel like a middleweight, honestly, especially when I’m making that weight cut. It feels like a long ways away when I first start. It gets more miserable the closer I get. I still haven’t settled in. It’s been a hard cut for me every time I’ve done it and I expect it to be a hard cut again, but I believe middleweight is where I belong. I’ve had some success and I’m looking to keep that success going with a win over [Yushin] Okami and then certainly a shot at whoever’s next in line. I believe I’m a middleweight, but it doesn’t feel very good being there.”
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Brent Brookhouse Joins Press Row
Every Wednesday, Administrative Editor Jordan Breen welcomes a member of the mixed martial arts media into “Press Row” on the Sherdog.com blog. This week, Breen is joined by BloodyElbow.com's Brent Brookhouse.
Breen and Brookhouse discuss UFC 144's evolution into one of the year's best cards on paper, Japanese nostalgia and how the event could impact the lightweight division. The pair also debate which Pride production perks would make fans the happiest, and trade their favorite so-bad-it's-good Pride moments.
The duo also debate which UFC 144 participants will fight for a title in 2012, whether or not it's still apt to call the event a vanity show and more.
Grab your credential and get a seat in “Press Row.”
The above file can be saved in MP3 format here.
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Podcast: Breen, Buffer
By: Luca Fury
Jordan Breen was back on The Sherdog Radio Network Tuesday with another edition of "The Jordan Breen Show." For two hours Breen "educated and regulated" on the sport's hottest topics. He also took listener calls, emails, and tweets.
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Bruce Buffer welcomed Sexpert Sammy Phillips back for another show on sex and relationships. Bruce and Sammy took your calls, emails and tweets on all things involving love.
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Sherdog Vault Photo of the Day
By: Sherdog.com Staff
British welterweight Paul Daley -- pictured walking away from Jorge Masvidal after their three-round scrap at Shark Fights 13 in Amarillo, Texas -- turns 29 years old today, the same number of wins on his record (29-11-2). (Photo by Dave Mandel, 2010.09.11)
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Miller Picks Edgar Over Henderson
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Jim Miller, on “The Savage Dog Show,” discussing the Feb. 26 matchup between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson:
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“I think Frankie’s got better wrestling and better hands. If Ben is able to take him down, I think Frankie’s going to pop right back up and get back to doing what he does and just outwork him. It’s going to be a tough fight. Can’t count Ben out. He’s a tough guy, very athletic, comes in in good shape and he’s got good striking and he’s got good subs, but I don’t think they’re good enough to beat Frankie.” -
Sherdog MMA Pick’Em: UFC 144
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Frankie Edgar is more accustomed to fighting as an underdog than as a favorite. | Photo: Dave Mandel
UFC 144 “Edgar vs. Henderson” on Saturday in Saitama, Japan, will mark the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first appearance in the Land of the Rising Sun in more than a decade, as lightweight kingpin Frankie Edgar defends his 155-pound crown against former WEC champion Ben Henderson.
The pay-per-view event will also serve as the next chance for Sherdog MMA Pick’Em players to showcase their knowledge and expertise in the site’s groundbreaking fantasy game. Registration is available through Sherdog.com and Facebook. Sherdog MMA Pick’Em made its debut on Jan.7, with Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine,” and has continued to pick up steam.
Unbeaten in his past seven appearances, Edgar (14-1-1, 9-1-1 UFC) last fought at UFC 136 in October, when he closed out his memorable trilogy with Gray Maynard by knocking out “The Bully” in the fourth round at the Toyota Center in Houston. Wins over former two-division UFC titleholder B.J. Penn (twice), onetime UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk and AMA Fight Club standout Jim Miller anchor the 30-year-old Toms River, N.J., native’s resume. Edgar, who now trains under former middleweight King of Pancrase Ricardo Almeida, wrestled collegiately at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where he was a four-time national qualifier.
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Podcast: Ellenberger, Miller, 'King Mo'
By: TJ De Santis
Live radio returned Monday to The Sherdog Radio Network with new episodes of "The Savage Dog Show" and "Beatdown."
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Jack Encarnacao and Jon Luther were back on the Sherdog Radio Network Monday with the latest edition of "Beatdown." Joining them was welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger, fresh off his decision victory over Diego Sanchez at UFC on Fuel “Ellenberger vs. Sanchez”.
Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood returned to The Sherdog Radio Network for another edition of "The Savage Dog Show." Joining them were mixed martial arts fighters Cole Miller and "King" Muhammed Lawal.
Cole Miller will look to avenge his brother's "Ultimate Fighter" loss to Steven Siler on March 2nd's UFC on FX 2 card. Cole joined "The SDS" to talk about the fight, moving down to featherweight, and how things are going at American Top Team.
It's been a tough few months for "King" Mo Lawal. The former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion talked to Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood about another knee injury which has been compounded by staph infection. Lawal breaks down what he has been going through and what the path looks like to active and healthy competition. He also talked about testing positive for a banned substance following his bout with Lorenz Larkin.
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Monday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Monday
3:30 p.m. ET HDNet: Best of Maximum Fighting Championship Vol. II
One of the elite mixed martial arts promotions in the entire world, the Maximum Fighting Championships returns for a second showcase of top moments.
8:00 p.m. ET HDNET: Inside MMA
UFC lightweight Clay Guida and Strikeforce lightweight Josh Thomson help Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten break down the UFC lightweight title bout between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson at UFC 144 and Ron Kruck looks back at the UFC's history in Japan.
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Sherdog Vault Photo of the Day
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Jay Valencia kisses the canvas after eating a knee from Paulo Dantas at King of the Cage "Prime Time." (Photo by Jeff Sherwood, 2005.08.05)
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Jake Shields Hopes, Believes Nick Diaz Will Fight Again
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Jake Shields, on “Beatdown,” discussing whether he thinks teammate Nick Diaz will fight again:
“It’s really hard to say. Nick’s one of my favorite fighters to watch. I’m friends with him, but I’m still a huge Nick Diaz fan. I really hope he comes back. Even though I know him really well, it’s hard to say. It’s unpredictable if he wants to fight or not. I feel like he’ll be back. I just think he needs a break. I think he’s been fighting so much and he’s so sick of all the media always in his face, getting told he has to do interviews and getting told what he has to do. Nick’s the kind of guy who likes to [live] under his own terms obviously. He likes to come in, train and go fight. I think with all the fame and the pressure and getting told what to do just burnt him out, not to mention he’s been pretty active lately with Strikeforce and UFC. I feel like he just needs a break. I think now that he’s not fighting will actually be good for him. He’s still going to be coming and training with us. I think that’s going to make him start loving the sport again and I think when his [expected suspension] is up, I think he’ll probably have that desire again.”
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