Bloody Elbow: FanShots

Joe Rogan asks How many times can a fighter be KO'ed?: "I was watching the Gilbert Yvel vs....

2009-07-04T23:39:55Z

Joe Rogan asks How many times can a fighter be KO'ed?:

"I was watching the Gilbert Yvel vs. Pedro Rizzo fight, and I saw that Pedro is scheduled to fight in September in Brazil just a couple months after that brutal KO. Just seeing that date after watching that video made me cringe."

"I know there was a lot of debate when Dana told Chuck to stop competing, but I think at this point Pedro is even in worse shape."

"When you read about brain trauma, and you even get to read the experiences fighters post on here about their problems after being KO'ed multiple times it really leads to the question, how many times is too many?"

"Do you think there should be a standard number of times that a fighter has been flatlined in competition where after that he shouldn't be allowed to fight again? We've all seen the videos of Meldrick Taylor struggling to talk, and I watched Terry Norris who was one of my favorite fighters from the 90's barely able to string together a sentence a few years ago in Vegas, and it's just a matter of time before we see guys like this with that kind of damage from MMA."

"Is there something we can do about it? Are there more sophisticated tests that need to be developed to recognize damage? Should it be completely up to the fighter?"

"What say you?"

-- Joe Rogan on the UG

UFC 100 Preview: Jim Miller (13-2-0) Miller talks about his loss to Gray Maynard and his...

2009-07-04T22:17:34Z

UFC 100 Preview: Jim Miller (13-2-0)

Miller talks about his loss to Gray Maynard and his upcoming fight against Mac Danzig (19-6-1). Click here to see our Mac Danzig vs. Jim Miller poll results.

HT: MMAMadness.com

Dave Meltzer talks UFC's 100 "best matches in history" Countdown: "I am told the five-part show,...

2009-07-04T21:53:44Z

Dave Meltzer talks UFC's 100 "best matches in history" Countdown:

"I am told the five-part show, which concludes an hour before UFC 100, is very good. As for the list, let's just say it's so petty that they didn't even allow fans to vote for the fight that was No. 2 (Frank Shamrock vs. Ortiz) in this web site's poll and even No. 7 in their own magazine. Basically, everyone on the outs (Ortiz, Frank Shamrock, Maurice Smith) were not allowed to be voted onto the top 100 by fans unless it's a match they lost, and since Frank Shamrock never lost in UFC, he doesn't appear at all. Ortiz's losses will likely all crack the top 100 but none of his wins were allowed to be voted on."

Sad day for the NFL

2009-07-04T21:32:33Z

Sad day for the NFL

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was killed in a shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said Saturday.

- very very sad

UFC 100 Preview: Thiago Alves "It's my time, July 11th, I'm going to be world champion… I d...

2009-07-04T21:25:19Z

UFC 100 Preview: Thiago Alves

"It's my time, July 11th, I'm going to be world champion… I don't like cutting weight, but I deal with it... I'm going to make history, I'm going to knock GSP out."

Wanderlei Silva talks about the Franklin decision loss and his future.

2009-07-04T13:37:31Z

Wanderlei Silva talks about the Franklin decision loss and his future.

Forrest Griffin talks Frank Mir's black eye

2009-07-04T13:36:29Z

Forrest Griffin talks Frank Mir's black eye

UFC to Sue Ultimate Cage Fighting Challenge for Copyright Infringement? "We're always happy to see...

2009-07-04T04:21:01Z

UFC to Sue Ultimate Cage Fighting Challenge for Copyright Infringement?

"We're always happy to see fans, and we love competition. There's nothing wrong with it. But there's some copyright infringement problems when they call themselves the UCFC... We're looking at that right now, and I'll say that to the world. It's too close to our initials, too close to our whole way of doing business."

--UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner talks to MMAJunkie

Leading UK MMA promotion Cage Gladiators has today announced it has ceased operations and will no...

2009-07-04T04:10:51Z

Leading UK MMA promotion Cage Gladiators has today announced it has ceased operations and will no longer be staging events.

The Liverpool-based event produced a number of current UFC fighters, including Terry Etim and Paul Kelly, as well as hosting internationals such as Melvin Manhoef and Paul Cahoon.

HT: Fighters Only

New Drawings by Evan Shoman -- Shane Carwin and Dana White

2009-07-04T03:06:08Z

New Drawings by Evan Shoman -- Shane Carwin and Dana White

UFC 100 predictions with Joanne of MMA Girls

2009-07-03T23:17:31Z

UFC 100 predictions with Joanne of MMA Girls

Fighters weigh-in on GSP vs. Alves at UFC 100

2009-07-03T22:54:18Z

Fighters weigh-in on GSP vs. Alves at UFC 100

DREAM.11 Preview: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

2009-07-03T19:48:49Z

DREAM.11 Preview: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

War Machine talks about Vitor Belfort vs. Anderon Silva, taking a fight in Mexico City on short...

2009-07-03T19:00:35Z

War Machine talks about Vitor Belfort vs. Anderon Silva, taking a fight in Mexico City on short notice and a tip on how to pick up the ladies.

HT: Cagewriter.com

Patrick Cote drunk on TUF 4

2009-07-03T18:44:01Z

Patrick Cote drunk on TUF 4

weoweoweo: Who's the fighter outside the UFC that you would like to fight the most? Jon Fitch:...

2009-07-03T17:03:10Z

weoweoweo: Who's the fighter outside the UFC that you would like to fight the most?

Jon Fitch: we pretty much have all the ww worth fighting in the UFC

weoweoweo: would you piss your pants a bit if you saw the Buffer360 at UFC 100?

Jon Fitch: its what im most excited for at 100

Jon Fitch: people's heads may actually explode

weoweoweo: What can you say about the criticism people are giving to AKA? A few people are saying that they're turning great wrestlers into sloppy kickboxers..

Jon Fitch: i think that they are making foolish
statements.

Jon Fitch: we have 3 ww in the top 5 or 6 in the world, and a heavy that has only 6 fights that is close to the top 10.

weoweoweo: Logan, Arianny or Edith?

CageWriterCofield: Maggie? What do you think? I prefer Edith.. Love her grill.

Jon Fitch: Michele, my GF. she is way hotter.

--from the cagewriter chat with Jon Fitch

Luis Cane wants Rich Franklin for his next fight.

2009-07-03T16:42:48Z

Luis Cane wants Rich Franklin for his next fight.

Frank Mir talks striking and the lack of skill amongst heavyweights. HT: Cagewriter.com

2009-07-03T15:41:44Z

Frank Mir talks striking and the lack of skill amongst heavyweights.

HT: Cagewriter.com

UFC to crown a new ring girl at the UFC 100 Fan Expo 2009 in Las Vegas: Girls interested in...

2009-07-03T15:17:36Z

UFC to crown a new ring girl at the UFC 100 Fan Expo 2009 in Las Vegas:

Girls interested in entering the Maxim UFC Octagon Girl Search will need to pre-register at Maxim.com or at one of Maxim’s upcoming casting events. Details on the casting events will be listed at Maxim.com. Participants must be 18 years of age.

HT: MMAMania.com
photo via combatlifestyle.com

Sneak Peek at Countdown to UFC 100 - Tuesday at 10pm on SPIKE

2009-07-03T14:59:07Z

Sneak Peek at Countdown to UFC 100

- Tuesday at 10pm on SPIKE