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Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by UFC Live 6 Weigh-In Results | Five Ounces of Pain

UFC Live 6 Weigh-In Results | Five Ounces of Pain — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:21:00 +0000

[...] ( 155 lbs) Matt Wiman (156 lbs) vs. Mac Danzig ( 155 lbs) Charlie Brenneman (171 lbs) vs. Anthony Johnson (171 lbs) Stefan Struve ( lbs) vs. Pat Barry ( lbs) Dominick Cruz ( lbs) vs. Demetrious Johnson ( [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by UFC 136 Real Time Conference Call Highlights | Five Ounces of Pain

UFC 136 Real Time Conference Call Highlights | Five Ounces of Pain — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:13:39 +0000

[...] State! Set for October 8 in Houston, UFC 136 will cap off a block of live shows including UFN 25, UFC 135, and UFC Live 6 and features a pair of title-fights rather than the standard single championship [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by The Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 3 | Five Ounces of Pain

The Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 3 | Five Ounces of Pain — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:31:41 +0000

[...] Andrei Arlovski vs. Travis Fulton, and Georges St. Pierre training with Dan Hardy. Plus we discuss Dominick Cruz, whether or not he’s boring, and why he’s not criticized for not finishing fights like [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Dave Herman pulled from UFC 136 after failed drug test | Five Ounces of Pain

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:38:35 +0000

[...] UFC 136 takes place October 8 in Houston, Texas and is headlined by a pair of title fights including phenomenal featherweight Jose Aldo defending his gold against former 155-pound contender Kenny Florian and Frank Edgar putting his lightweight belt on the line for a second-straight time against undefeated Gray Maynard. [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Ultimate Fighter Season 14 Live Blog | Five Ounces of Pain

Ultimate Fighter Season 14 Live Blog | Five Ounces of Pain — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:13:31 +0000

[...] Bisping: Diego Brandao, Akira Corassani, Marcus Brimage, Stephen Bass Team Miller: Dennis Bermudez, Bryan Caraway, Dustin Neace, Steven [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage Live Results and Coverage | Five Ounces of Pain

UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage Live Results and Coverage | Five Ounces of Pain — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:16:36 +0000

[...] UFC 135 is headlined by a UFC light heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and former champion Quinton Jackson. Also on the card is a welterweight showdown between UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and highly ranked contender Josh Koscheck. [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Josh Koscheck: “I remember being in the hospital begging for morphine.” | Five Ounces of Pain

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:31:52 +0000

[...] in the build for UFC 135 has been welterweight contender Josh Koscheck’s recovery from a severely broken orbital bone suffered nine months ago at the hands, literally, [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by 5 Oz. MMA Link Club | Five Ounces of Pain

5 Oz. MMA Link Club | Five Ounces of Pain — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:46:49 +0000

[...] Xtreme Couture Coach Breaks Down UFC 135 Fights (Fighters.com) [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by UFC 135 Real Time Press Conference Highlights | Five Ounces of Pain

UFC 135 Real Time Press Conference Highlights | Five Ounces of Pain — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:27:05 +0000

[...] Their heated rivalry should be at full boil this afternoon when the two 205ers meet with press in Denver alongside UFC President Dana White, as well as co-headlining welterweights Josh Koscheck and Matt Hughes. [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by UFC 135 Real Time Press Conference Highlights | Five Ounces of Pain

UFC 135 Real Time Press Conference Highlights | Five Ounces of Pain — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:25:11 +0000

[...] with press in Denver alongside UFC President Dana White, as well as co-headlining welterweights Josh Koscheck and Matt [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Daniel Cormier injures hand in victory, Grand Prix finals in doubt | Five Ounces of Pain

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:21:13 +0000

[...] Daniel Cormier may have scored the biggest win of his career when he KO’d Antonio Silva in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals last night, but it came at a cost. The Olympic wrestler broke his right hand on the chin of “Bigfoot” with the very first punch he connected with. [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Says He Would Rather Not Train A Gay Student… How Big Of An Issue Is This? « patrickmarler1

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:19:39 +0000

[...] Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/20/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-says-he-would-rather-not-train-a-gay-student-... [...]

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by arun

arun — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:01:52 +0000

How come Anderson Silva can and GSP cant finish his fights?does that mean GSP is fighting greater opponents, i think not. I think AS is just that good. While GSP is just that careful.Great tactician great techniques just kinda always playing it safe..I mean who really would really wanna get hit in the face?(Leben?)haha..cant say i blame GSP…that said…superfight between those two should really happen..and those who goes against that match should watch the PENN vs MACHIDA fight.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by arun

arun — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:57:32 +0000

Royce Gracie VS Damien Maia would be good.haha

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by arun

arun — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:53:27 +0000

did u see Dana White at the Rage Against the Machine Concert!?He was jumping around with everyone!?if that’s not cool dont know what is!

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by arun

arun — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:51:17 +0000

I dont get it when people hate on Dana White. The man freaking established MMA and took it to mainstream society. Him and the Fertita’s always made the best matches. Matches that made sense and was relevant to competition. A good example of that is the Diaz Vs GSP that was just made. Dana could have just hated on Nick cause he was from another promotion(yes SF was bought i know). The reason he buys the competition is to bring the best fighters to biggest stage for MMA(UFC). Those who does not want to be part of the revolution(MMA)(UFC)like Fedor was fighting somewhere else.Dont get me wrong im a superfan of Fedor but the fact that dana tried and negotiated to get Fedor and still not get him states that there must be some problems there in his camp. Its the ef-ing UFC that’s trying to get him. The reason i think dana is so in control of his fighters is i think as much as we can blame Arum and the other boxing heads for not seeing the Mayweather vs pacman fight. or other great boxing matches that we never got to see.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Jesus

Jesus — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:58:37 +0000

As a fan of boxing and mma, I see pros and cons in the way both sports are promoted. I’m no fan of Bob Arum either, I do think he has been around for a long time and unfortunately is stuck in the old ways of doing business, which is bad for boxing as a whole. That said, I don’t necessarily think Dana White is great for mma anymore. Yes he has brought UFC to where it is today, but he seems to be obsessed with buying out all competition, and ruling as king over his stable of fighters, who are left with little choice but to obey his every whim. At least in boxing, fighters seem to work more as free agents, allowing them to have more control over their own careers (to some extent). Both sports have their pros and cons, I think. But Dana White is being a hypocrite calling Bob Arum greedy. Dana White has more control over the sport of mma than Bob Arum, Don King, and many others put together have over boxing, from what I can tell. That’s my opinion, but I’m no expert, just a fan.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Dalton

Dalton — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:32:23 +0000

Cesar Gracie was not harsh on GSP. He was speaking the truth.

When you are as good and as talented as GSP, you should be finishing every opponent. If you want to be in the same breathe as Anderson Silva, you need to live up to your potential and finish the best in the world just like he does.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Josh

Josh — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:52:13 +0000

Its not that GSP isn’t finishing fighters, its that he lacks that killer instict that he lost after being knocked out by Matt Serra. Outside of an armbar on Dan Hardy none of GSP’s opponents have been in trouble. GSP just lays on them for five rounds, or jab and runs for the entire fight. Fighters like Matt Hughes, BJ Penn, Carlos Condit, and Nick Diaz always go for the finish. With GSP you know that you will get either a five round dry hump fest or a boring jab and run affair.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by J

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:27:51 +0000

I think Roger Gracie better get in there and kick this old man’s butt! He knows whats up!

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Steve

Steve — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:32:37 +0000

This was an awesome show. Great KO.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by trey_trey

trey_trey — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:45:19 +0000

I’m going out on a limb here, but somebody must have asked him his thoughts about training with gays, right? I cant imagine he would just throw this out there on his own.
Setup?
This really is a non-issue anyway. It is his personal preference and he is entitled to have it!
He clearly states that, “But what if the gay person has that malice of having physical contact with me, of staying there grappling”? He is just saying that there is a possibility that a gay student, might be a student just for the sole purpose of laying with him! This is just like some women might decide against rolling with a dude, becsause he may want to roll because he is attracted to that situation.

Much ado about nothing, IMO.
Thanks.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Guillermo Lande

Guillermo Lande — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:53:49 +0000

I guess the follow up question required is how he feels about training a female student. If he has the same inhibition against training a female student, then his inhibition is sexual and not homosexual.

If he doesn’t want to train a female student, then he’s guilty of not being able to detach what he does from sexual attraction. And that becomes a different type of prejudice–not a prejudice against homosexuality but simply against anyone that he might find attractive or vice versa.

Did anyone ask him the follow up question?

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by slave master

slave master — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 03:33:43 +0000

rory would kill hardy trust…. if he cnt deal wit lytle he wnt last with macdonald im pretty shure hes the next camp if gsp moves up. rory is such a beast… to beast for hardy

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Todd "Cole " Sandler

Todd "Cole " Sandler — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:55:38 +0000

I think you said it all, just right.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by arshad

arshad — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:38:41 +0000

i want to see hector lombard v/s eddie alvarez.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by pinky

pinky — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:23:38 +0000

I hope the ground game is better because I always get crushed by guys who control me on the ground

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Ubaldo

Ubaldo — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:37:14 +0000

@ian

Do you do any martial arts or do you just talk out of your ass in a direspectful manner.

I respect your opinion, but I see CV knocking Jds out cold on the canvas minimum, minimum or a well put rear necked choke!!’

lol,

trust me on this one!, and Im not brown, I just recognize greatness when I see it, and CV knows how to wait and come at the right time, seat back and watch!
You’ll see and remember what I wrote to you this day

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by glenn lentz

glenn lentz — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:20:14 +0000

I know the truth

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by neil

neil — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:15:13 +0000

this is sweet

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by ian

ian — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:00:24 +0000

HAHAHAHA Dos Santos sucks? Your gonna be eating your words when Cain is faceplanted while JDS is smashing him and Herb Dean comes and saves his ass. Brown Pride my ass.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Steve

Steve — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:01:49 +0000

Great job with another blog this week Gil.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Steve

Steve — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:00:51 +0000

Another great blog this week Gil. Thanks for doing these. Sad about Shawn indeed.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Juan montaño

Juan montaño — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:53:28 +0000

You going to be a commentator..?. Great job on all your success..

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by arun

arun — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:15:25 +0000

How come Lytle wins loses his job(yeah, he retired) and Hardy who “taps” keeps his job?ef’d up.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Ubaldo

Ubaldo — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:11:59 +0000

@Nick Mazza I agree with you, he is aggressive, relentless, and wants it really bad, but it takes brains and a true warrior inside and sorry to say JDS is really not there yet, I admire him and if he wasn't fighting CV, I'd go for him, cause I like Brazilian fighting style, and diffrent then most Brazilian he fights standing, all that aggression you mention will be his downfall, he is just too eager and lacks the peace and man calmness CV possesses! You'll contact me after the fight, it'd be nice to exchange opinions! Thanks! Look at what happened to Diego Sanchez vs BJ Penn, he wanted it too bad, and his impulsiveness took his internal energy and his game plan and kept attacking the wrong leg, and he didn't get the proper advice from his corner and CV has great mentors at all times, like the rasa that wishes him well, and his corner man!

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Ubaldo

Ubaldo — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:59:15 +0000

@J.A. I couldn't agree more!

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Ubaldo

Ubaldo — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:56:41 +0000

@Isai Trust me kid I like and go for CV, but you are underestimating Jds, I know CV won't make that mistake, you are right he trains hard very hard and smart! The good thing for CV is that JDS carries no warrior in him like the Aztec warrior. He's got heart and brains!!!

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Ubaldo

Ubaldo — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:51:25 +0000

@dave Many will knock out Juan Manuel Marquez, Mayweather, no doubt, and necessary, Dos Santos as well, all thanks to his Wing Chun, and Jeet Kune Do-boxing moves...not only is he strong, solid, but with a mix of martial arts in his arsenal to combine it with his intelligence and Freddy Roach to guide it!

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Ubaldo

Ubaldo — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:46:31 +0000

@The Revolutionary One reply to all, Cain's heart and ambition could potentially over come Dos Santos if he can out speed him to the punch! However, despite all into question I see Cain as the Smarter fighter, and relying if anything at all on pride and himself, let's admitted, he is a little selfish, and he should be. Where Dos Santos relies too much on the striking and the Nogueira's jiujitsu. I say Dos Santos has had a few lucky landed striking shots. Cain is a show man, Dos Santos tries to get rid if them too soon, way too soon, I see him missing the warrior inside, but he is a good fighter.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by mike

mike — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:28:17 +0000

My condolences to Shawn Tompkins family and friends, I believe this will be very tough for Chris in that this is the second close friend in 2 or 3 months that has passed away in sleep,..very, very, sad. My heart goes out to you.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by edgar smith

edgar smith — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:07:11 +0000

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Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Hector

Hector — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:30:13 +0000

Here is the link to the interview in which Gil heard Bernard say that.. http://www.usatoday.com/video/index.htm?bctid=1094497436001

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:30:41 +0000

Dennis Hallman is one fine figure of a man. With that physique why worry what you are showing. The issue is those with an issue – why are you so interested? Personally the sight of a little bit of scrotum, while of interest, is hardly worth the fuss it has caused. Americans grow up!

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Guillermo Lande

Guillermo Lande — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:19:34 +0000

Sorry it’s late. That came out wrongly. UFC heavyweight was the inbred hand-picked (by Dana) paper tigers. Strikeforce was the international and diverse powerful heavyweight division.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Guillermo Lande

Guillermo Lande — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:18:41 +0000

I’m fascinated by the fact that Dana White said if Fedor wanted to prove he was the best fighter he should have fought in UFC. Even in recent history when Fedor was fighting for Strikeforce, the UFC heavyweight division was FAR inferior to Strikeforce’ inbred hand-picked paper tigers.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Audrey Aurus

Audrey Aurus — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:58:43 +0000

Great blog! Amazing win from Vitor , it’s good to see him back on top..He looked like this young & unbeatable guy he was against Wand.. & really great analogy from Sir Hopkins..

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Machiel Van

Machiel Van — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:46:51 +0000

6. It’s probably one of the few events remaining that Strikeforce will ever put on…

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by Jar Jar

Jar Jar — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:21:05 +0000

I think Dana White is completely overreacting. It’s already a sport where big, sweaty men wrestle and grab each other in shorts that are often not much more than speedos anyway. If you’ve gotten past that, which most MMA fans have, why is wearing a speedo going too far?
I thought it was ridiculous too, but it’s not like this is going to become some sort of new fad. If they want to wear silly looking clothes, I say let them.

Comment on Anthony Johnson: “The mental game is the most important part of fighting…” by RearNakedSmoke

RearNakedSmoke — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:49:57 +0000

I’d somehow missed that interview completely. ****. Nice job of breakin’ it down, though. Now I don’t even have to go watch it. Good looks, bro.