Something tells me Anderson Silva was a little bored at his last fight in Montreal.. don't know exactly what makes me think this, but he just wasn't his normal "Spidey self"! Maybe he will actually be interested in fighting Forrest Griffin. Forrest should be happy as well, but then again, isn't he always......? This is a great feature fight on the 101 card, and it seems as though the East Coast is ready for some UFC again! Both Guys can win this fight, and it will be interesting to see who's game plan works the best, I will bet that sleeping through this fight won't be as easy as the last Anderson Silva fight.
Well judging from the title, you would think I moved up in the Fighters only Company!... Not exactly! I had the privilege of being awarded my Blue Belt from Master Ricardo Cavalcanti of Team Carlson Gracie Las Vegas. Unlike most Jiu Jitsu schools, Master Ricardo tests for belt promotions. There are many things you must achieve in order to get promoted. this has made it all the more meaningful for me! Master Ricardo is a 4th degree black Belt under Grand Master Carlson Gracie SR. and has done a wonderful job at continuing the legacy of Master Carlson SR.
It is an honor for me to be promoted and have this degree under Master Ricardo Cavalcanti, and just wanted to share that with you all!
BJJ has changed my life, and I hope you have the chance to experience it as close to the roots of Gracie Jiu Jitsu as I have.
Barry has been a contributor to the magazine for some years now, and his work was shown to great effect when Ross Pearson won The Ultimate Fighter 9 last Saturday. Everyone commented on Ross's superb conditioning, which we saw some of during the pre-fight promo (in which he described Barry as an evil man!)
The finals of the Popular UK promotion, MMA League, take place this weekend as the first part of a huge night of combat sports, which is hosted by Pain & Glory at the world famous York Hall Bethnal Green this weekend.
The final round, where competitors with the most points in each weight division will be crowned champion in front of a full house, begins this Saturday at 10am. For further information check out www.mmaleague.tv
The MMA League has been going on all year, an is one of the quiet success stories of the UK scene, and is ran by UK fighter Andy Walker.
