September 10, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

“I want to be a fighter.” With that sentence, uttered by David Mitchell as he stepped into David Terrell’s Nor Cal Fighting Alliance gym in Santa Rosa, California for the first time in 2005, we could just say “and the rest is history,” considering that “Daudi” is making his UFC debut on Wednesday in Austin, Texas. But nothing is ever that cut and dried, and from the time of those first fighting words, Mitchell has gone through a lifetime’s worth of experiences to prepare him not only to become a fighter, but a UFC fighter. And as far as the 30-year old Berkeley native is concerned, his Octagon debut is coming right on time. “I feel like it’s just right,” he said. “There were times early in my career when I thought I was ready to go, but I think having more experience is better and I’m not getting any younger, so later wouldn’t be an advantage either. I feel like this is the perfect time.” Getting here wasn’t going to be easy though, and Mitchell, who was first inspired by Chuck Liddell’s knockout of Tito Ortiz in 2004, found …

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Shaq Debuts in Boston at UFC Expo
August 27, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

He made a huge splash this summer by announcing that he had signed with the Boston Celtics, one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. Now, 15-time All-Star Shaquille O’Neal will meet the loyal Boston sports fans for the first time at tomorrow’s UFC® FAN EXPO™ at the John B. Hynes Convention Center. The 7’1” superstar will appear on the main stage at 12pm ET alongside UFC commentator Mike Goldberg for a Q&A Session with fans. O’Neal, who won NBA championships with Los Angeles and Miami, is a fan favorite thanks to his bright personality and dominant performances on the hardwood. A longtime supporter of the UFC, Shaq now joins UFC President Dana White’s favorite team, a fact that brings a smile to the face of White. “Shaq has been a huge supporter of the UFC and we’re pumped that he’ll be making his first public appearance at the …

Welcome to the World, UFC.com
August 5, 2010 – 12:00 am | No Comment

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2010 Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Over the last five years UFC President Dana White has listened intently as fans spoke about the kind of web site they want. About how the site should look, and what it should do. Some of these conversations took place in restaurants and on sidewalks, others on the arena floor and at Q&As. Others through text, Twitter and email. But no matter where, or how, the message was communicated, he heard it and shared the concepts with the team at the UFC. Today, after a year of work involving a project team of designers, programmers and technicians across three companies led by digital agency Odopod, White officially introduced to fans the brand new UFC.com. “Today, we launched a new UFC site that is faster and easier with new features and more video content and programming, and this is just the start – we are gonna continue to build this thing into the best web site in sports,” said White. Upon first click, …

UFC® Fan Expo™ Hits London
July 30, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

LONDON, ENGLAND – Ever since the first UFC ® Fan Expo TM took place last July, UFC President Dana White has been inundated with questions from European fans when they get their own action-packed weekend of UFC events.

UFC® Fan Expo™ Hits London
July 30, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

LONDON, ENGLAND – Ever since the first UFC ® Fan Expo TM took place last July, UFC President Dana White has been inundated with questions from European fans when they get their own action-packed weekend of UFC events.

Quotable Chael
July 24, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Quotable Chael

Over the past year, Sonnen’s machine-gun style delivery of one-liners has made him the belle of the MMA media ball — after his unanimous decision win over Nate Marquardt at UFC 109, more questions were asked of Sonnen than the event headliner, Hall of Famer, and former 5x champion Randy Couture. Sonnen’s biting wit has made his shot at Anderson Silva’s belt on August 7th arguably the most compelling storyline in the UFC. Here, a highlight reel of Sonnen’s sarcastic, scathing and sometimes silly soundbites. On Lil’ Nog “I read your appraisal of the upcoming fight betwixt your pal Anderson and yours truly and, I’ll be damned, you are one sharp dude…. about as sharp as a bag of wet mice.”

SI’s Q&A with WEC champ Henderson
January 14, 2010 – 6:50 pm | No Comment

SI’s Q&A with WEC champ Henderson Jan-14-2010

Frankie Edgar TUF Heavyweights Finale Vlog (Revised Edition)
December 4, 2009 – 4:48 pm | No Comment

Watch Frankie go through his routine in anticipation of his fight on Saturday at the TUF Heavyweights Finale on Spike at 9pm ET/PT. Tune into the Weigh Ins and Q&A today, starting at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET on:bit.ly … MMA UFC “THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER” HEAVYWEIGHTS FRANKIE EDGAR

How To Prepare For Forms Competition (taekwondo)?
October 2, 2009 – 2:29 am | 3 Comments

I am a senior blue belt in Taekwondo, and I am thinking of attending my first tournament in April. My masters have told me that my forms are executed very well, so I was planning …

How Do You Go Up Against Someone Who Does Wrestling Or Jujitsu/judo If You Do Taekwondo?
October 1, 2009 – 2:00 am | 12 Comments

Like if you kick him he’ll grab you. He’ll jump you and try to throw, but taekwondo’s striking art so how are you supposed to strike when they have you pinned and freakin’ twisting your …

How Should I Convince My Dad To Enter Me Into Taekwondo?
September 30, 2009 – 2:06 am | 7 Comments

I’m already in Jui-jitsu, karate, boxing, and I have my mui-tai style of fighting. What are some good reasons to go to taekwondo?