Sunday, April 4, 2010

POST Fight Interview with THE SAINT

Before anything else, in behalf of all the MMA fans, enthusiasts, practitioners here in Davao and members of MMA Davao FB group, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Saint: Thank you!!!

MMA DAVAO: Give us your view about the fight?
The Saint: It was a hell of a fight.

MMA DAVAO: Do you have a game plan for your opponent?
The Saint: There was no particular game plan. I always get in the ring relying mainly with my instincts. I always free myself from anything when i am inside the ring.

MMA DAVAO: During the last few seconds before you knocked him down, he was hitting you with several good overhand and straight punches, what was on your mind?
The Saint: I was careless then because i was thinking of finishing him only to realize he can still throw heavy punches but i am already focus in finishing him.


MMA DAVAO: Any comment about your opponent?
The Saint: I really don't know him that much but i found him nice even during the weigh in.

MMA DAVAO: How does it feel to have the belt?
The Saint: Scary, we all know that a lot of fighters want the belt. I was not really after the belt, it so happen that i got the belt.

MMA DAVAO: Words for your fans, friends, and people who 100% supports you!
The Saint: Thank you very much!

Again Congratulations, thanks for taking the time for the interview and More power to you!!

Upcoming International MMA Fights

We often times think of UFC when when we talk about MMA. Most people correlate MMA with UFC. Its true that UFC is MMA but MMA is not UFC. There are other promoters who advance MMA such as: Strikeforce, DREAM, Bellator, King of the Cage, WEC...etc.
Well what I am pointing at is the fight cards in this coming months at Strikeforce.
Check this out.
legend and two-time United States Olympic wrestling competitor Dan Henderson (25-7) will challenge STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight (185 pounds) Champion Jake Shields (24-4-1) in the main event of a highly anticipated STRIKEFORCE fight card at Bridgestone Arena (formerly known as Sommet Center) in Nashville on Saturday, April 17.

In other featured bouts, STRIKEFORCE World Light Heavyweight (205 pounds) Champion Gegard Mousasi (28-2-1) will defend his crown against undefeated MMA star and two-time NCAA All-American wrestling star "King Mo" (6-0) while STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight (155 pounds) Champion Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez (17-2) will put his title on the line against DREAM Champion and top-ranked Japanese superstar Shinya Aoki (23-4).

MAIN CARD
DAN HENDERSON VS JAKE SHIELDS
GEGARD MOUSASI VS MUHAMMED "KING MO" LAWAL
GILBERT MELENDEZ VS SHINYA AOKI



World Heavyweight Champion Alistair "The Demolition Man" Overeem (32-11) will make his highly anticipated return to action against heavy-handed knockout artist Brett "The Grim" Rogers (10-1) in the main event of a STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, May 15. In another heavyweight confrontation, Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski (15-7) will clash with Antonio "Big Foot" Silva (13-2).

Rogers, a resident of Minneapolis, Minn., who also stands 6-feet-5, and weighs 265 pounds, will attempt to return to his winning ways after an admirable effort against the No. 1 heavyweight in the world - Fedor Emelianenko - in the main event on The CBS television Network on Nov. 7, 2009, from Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. on Nov. 7, 2009.

The 31-year-old Arlovski's start will be his first since an upset defeat to Rogers.

Also a former world heavyweight champion, the 6-foot-4 inch, 260-pound Silva, of Brazil, initiated a six-fight winning streak with a first round (3:49) TKO (strikes) over dangerous brawler Wesley "Cabbage" Correira in Southaven, Mississippi on Feb. 10, 2007. Silva is unbeaten (4-0) in competition in Japan, winning two fights in K-1 and a pair of bouts in Sengoku.

Main Card
Rogers vs Overeem
Arlvoski vs Silva

HOwever, we cannot deny the fact that this fight on April 10 is one heck of a fight Card. And our Own MArk Munoz is going to face Kendall Grove. Two titles. One night. On April 10th, Fans of The Ultimate Fighting Championship® will witness one of the organization’s greatest events ever, as middleweight titleholder Anderson "The Spider" Silva faces the extraordinary BJJ of Demian Maia. Lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to continue his dominant reign when he takes on Frankie Edgar in the double main event of UFC® 112.

Also, two legends meet for the first time when future UFC® Hall of Famer™ Matt Hughes battles ground fighting master Renzo Gracie. UFC® 112 INVINCIBLE – Saturday, April 10, only


Main CARD
Silva vs Maia
Penn vs Edgar
Hugh vs Gracie

ANd Lets not forget the fighters at WEC.. In one of the most explosive mixed martial arts events ever, featherweight champion and Brazilian phenom Jose Aldo makes the first defense of his title when he takes on former world champion “The California Kid” Urijah Faber. If one title fight wasn’t enough, lightweight champion Ben Henderson takes on Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in a rematch of their 2009 Fight of the Year. Plus, former featherweight champion Mike Brown battles judo ace Manny Gamburyan. ALDO vs. FABER, Saturday, April 24, live on Pay-Per-View from Sacramento, CA.

MAIN Card
Aldo vs Fabre
Ben Henderson vs Cerrone
Mike Brown Vs. Manny Gamburyan






Anyway, enjoy the fights...Strikeforce, WEC, King of the Cage, Bellator, Dream or UFC, am sure will see great fights.