Gina Carano, The reason women MMA is still alive?

It's hard to deny the facts that many spectators don't want to watch to women beat each other in a technical fashion. Watching women take knees to the face, side kicks and grapple just isn't that appealing. The reason? Well let's just say it all falls under The Great American Family scenario, where the women stay home and the man do the labor. Now I'm not one to follow these rules and that's why I'm glad for the Carano vs Cyborg fight this coming Saturday August 15th 2009.

Gina Carano, although very humble about it, is very much the reason why women in MMA have become so popular. Her good looks and charm are only on the surface for beneath she is a rabid fighter who looks to explode in the octagon. Carano has kept a 7-0 record since her MMA debut and an impressive 12-1 record in Muay Thai.

With this stellar record its know wonder Carano is considered to be one of MMA's top pound-for-pound women fighters. However, this isn't what makes her the forerunner in women's MMA. It's her ability to absorb the media and use it to her advantage. She has appeared in American Gladiator as "Crush" and has had photo-shoots from Maxim Magazine to her articles throughout Fitness publications. Gina has used the media to gain her fame, all the while not forgetting what brought her to this point - MMA. With every television interview or magazine article, it is mentioned numerous times that her true love is fighting and without it she wouldn't be where she is. This is truly what makes Gina Carano the star she is - humble, gratitude and being well grounded.



So, why make this article? Well we are on the eve of the first time ever a women's match is Headlining the Ticket! This could be in part of Gina Carano, but more then likely it has to deal with her opponent Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos. Santos will no doubtingly be Carano's hardest match ever, but know matter who wins the fight it will be a historic match for both fighters.

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Hope you enjoy the fight. A link to the video will be posted on August 16th 2009.

The latest videos of Gina Carano

Here are the latest videos of women's MMA superstar Gina Carano before her big fight with 'Cyborg' Santos.


Carano vs. Cyborg: Strikeforce MMA on SHOWTIME

Yahoo Sports profiles Gina Carano as a MMA fighter and why she got into the sport


Gina Carano Talks Strikeforce Womens Title Bout Against Cris Cyborg Santos

Hope you enjoyed.

Wade

Where's Forrest Griffin? Post UFC 101 disappearance.

After getting TKO'd, on UFC 101 on Saturday August 8th 2009, MMA star Forrest Griffin hasn't been seen or heard from. Forrest Griffin, who is considered to be ranked as high as #4 in the light heavy weight division was eager to fight, and from his twitter account he was concentrating on training and ready to give it his all. The problem, for Forrest, is that not everything goes as planned.


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With 1 minute 41 seconds left in the first round Forrest pressed forward with a combo and Anderson countered with a laser precision jab to the left jaw which knocked Forrest out. Forrest quickly signaled to the ref that he was done. Anderson ran around the octagon in victory, and while the camera was focused on him Forrest left the arena.

It's still not known why Forrest left, although some speculations have been made. All from loss of hearing to a broken jaw. However, all these rumors have been turned down by people close to his camp and his manager.

The problem with Forrest's antics is that it left fans with a bad taster in their mouth. One of the greatest part of watching the post-fight announcements are the sheer respect the fighters have for each other. Once Forrest returns I'm sure all questions will be answered but until then images of his defeat will continue to be cropped and made fun of.

However, I would like to remind readers that Forrest has always been known to be an emotional fighter. In his past fights he has given it his all and was able to break down other opponents by pure will alone. Don't let this one fight leave a sour image of him. He will be back and fight again, I can promise you this.

Wade

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What to expect on your first day of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)

I just finished my first hour of training at a local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) camp, and all I can say is how amazing it was. I had one of the instructors personally teach me intro techniques like hip bridge and escape as well as different ways to mount and posture up. One homework I'm going to have to do is learn all the names for the different moves, it will make it a lot easier when they are explaining.

Tips on what to do and bring on your first day:
1) clean training clothes. Make sure they fit properly, it gets annoying if someone had a baggy t-shirt. At some training camps they might provide you with a Gi (Kimono) to use on your first day - but you may be expected to buy one in the near future.
2) cut your toe nails and finger nails. You don't want people to get unnecessary cut during training.
3) take a shower before you go. We wouldn't want our sprawling partner to be smelling a little off, so you shouldn't be either.
4) a good attitude. Your not going to learn anything unless you pay attention and enjoy the experience. There's no room for hot heads.

If your thinking about signing up on the same day then don't forget to bring a void cheque or a printout from your bank.

Hope that helps, keep up with my training log at eJournal - MMA

Wade

Starting a new venture into fitness tomorrow

So tomorrow I will be joining my first brazilian jiu jitsu class and i couldn't be more excited. This is something that i wanted to do for a long time as i believe it to be - along with other MMA combat training - one of the greatest all around sports. Its a combination of endurance, strength training, wits and perseverance that make this sport (MMA) an all-in-one package.

I will be keeping a daily long of my training, including all of the ups and downs. I will also be writing and article dealing with MMA and Bodybuilding. Basically, it is considered that if you concentrate in one you will not be successful in the other. I want to prove that Bodybuilding and MMA could build off of each other and allow you to be successful in both. This is considering natural bodybuilding of course.

Let me know what you think and if you have any training in MMA before.

Wade