Official MMA Thread

[Sensei]

I thought that I'd start this one up for anyone interested in mixed martial arts as a sport. It might be helpful to post fight updates for those who miss UFC or Strikeforce events. We can also provide insights as to techniques and a database for local schools.

Most of my experience is in the Charlotte Area and Ft. Benning. I can recommend East Coast Fighter, Fight to Win, Team ROC, Hard Target, and Great Grappling as good places to train in Charlotte.

Around Ft. Benning you have the MAC on post that has open mat in the early AM, lunch and at 1700. I can also endorse the school on Whittlesley Blvd which is coached by Rodrigo Poderoso Souza. Matt Larson's school in Phoenix City is also good with more of a BJJ emphasis.

Finally, let me say that I do not see JDS having anything for Alistair Overeem.

[QuickStrike]

His only loss that I saw was waaaaay back against Shogun in the PRIDE days, I doubt he'll lose any time soon.

Then again its mma, and I will never bet on mma... haha

[6933]

Looking forward to Barnett v. Cormier. Barnett, IMHO, is an excellent fighter with some brains. Not saying some don't despise him, just saying I think he has the potential to beat anyone. As long as he doesn't get caught juicing again.

Really looking forward to open mat tomorrow morning.

[donlapalma]

I'm also looking forward to the Barnett vs. Cormier fight. Barnett is highly skilled and a technician. Cormier brings world class wrestling paired with speed and good footwork. JDS vs. The Reem should be a very exciting fight.

Note that there is a Strikeforce event this Saturday (1/7) on Showtime (http://www.strikeforce.com/events/20...ld-vs-jardine/). I know most people may not have Showtime, like myself, but this weekend happens to be Free Preview Weekend. My DVR is set!

Thanks for the thread. I love MMA.

[Sensei]

I'm also looking forward to the Barnett vs. Cormier fight. Barnett is highly skilled and a technician. Cormier brings world class wrestling paired with speed and good footwork. JDS vs. The Reem should be a very exciting fight.

Note that there is a Strikeforce event this Saturday (1/7) on Showtime (http://www.strikeforce.com/events/20...ld-vs-jardine/). I know most people may not have Showtime, like myself, but this weekend happens to be Free Preview Weekend. My DVR is set!

Thanks for the thread. I love MMA.

At one point I had Showtime just to watch SF. Then, I noticed that most of the SF fights were making onto the web in reasonable quality and I had a pending 6 month deployment. So, I cancelled my subscription. I bet those online bootlegs will be a lot harder to find now that Zuffa has acquired SF.

I agree with your assessment of Barnett - great catch wrestling game and plenty of experience.

[Sensei]

Really looking forward to open mat tomorrow morning.

Me too. We have a 90 min Muay Thai "camp workout" prior to the 2 hr open mat. It's tough to do both due to family and body recovery as I push 40. However, I still feel kinda guilty if I only go to one.

[Pax]

Most ridiculous and impractical but coolest thing youve ever done while sparring?

Ive sacrificed thrown, but thats about it. I got flying omoplata'd once in a BJJ demo, but that doesnt exactly count.

[Sensei]

Most ridiculous and impractical but coolest thing youve ever done while sparring?

Ive sacrificed thrown, but thats about it. I got flying omoplata'd once in a BJJ demo, but that doesnt exactly count.

Drop seoi nage. It only works with a gi (for me)- hence impracticle. It only works 10% of the time (again for me), and I've given up my back when it fails. However, it looks GREAT when it works.

[will_1400]

Long time lurker here and this is the first topic I feel comfortable posting on.

To answer the "most impractical technique landed", mine was knocking my opponent out with an elbow to the jaw when he had me in a full mount and tried for a ground-and-pound. Yes, I got damn lucky on that one.

As to the main topic, can anyone recommend a good grappling school in the Omaha area? I've studied karate for years and I have a solid grasp on striking, but my ground game consists of me punching my way back to a stand-up fight.

[tacti-cool]

Im going to like this thread.

I'm a huge old school pride FC fan...I miss the old Wanderlei Silva matches.

I've been in BJJ since i was 17. I have taken a lot of breaks due to my Military Career.
I am only a BJJ Blue belt, but i focused on nogi at other places that didnt have belts. I've done a few tournaments like Grapplers quest, and Military combatives tournaments

Im a fan of the Team Quest camp in Gresham,OR. I've trained there and they are a cool bunch of guys.( no i don't know any famous fighters... anyone can go there)

I just moved to a location without a BJJ school of any sorts. I'm thinking of starting a BJJ club and seeing who would show up..

Back to the UFC...
Carlos Condit is a beast!!!!