
It was little more than a year ago when the world of MMA was rocked by the tragic news that one of its most prominent figures had fallen.
Charles Lewis Jr., or "Mask" as many knew him, was taken from this world in a tragic auto accident.
Needless to say when such an important figure is lost it b…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 27, 2010 at 2:30pm —
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Driving into Lordsburg New Mexico Saturday night, fight fans knew they were in for a thunderous evening. Desert storm clouds were rolling and lighting was splitting the sky with a torrent of rain pouring down.
Little did fans know that the weather in the sky would not be able to rival what wo…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 26, 2010 at 11:00pm —
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Hello Hurtsbad Members. A wise philosopher once stated: "I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I know who holds tomorrow." He was, of course, speaking of the generations that follow us. In the case of MMA, BJJ, and Submission Grappling, I have had a rare glimpse of the future, and it's very bright indeed.
In November of 2008 I took a student of mine, Devin Abdon (then 17 years old), to a tournament called The Revolution. It was his first competition, and he took 3rd place. While we wer
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Added by Wayne L. Brannon on July 26, 2010 at 1:00am —
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Is the hottest topic on the planet an oil spill in the gulf, international diplomacy, Lindsey Lohan, the economy, global warming maybe?
While all those topics are
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 25, 2010 at 7:15pm —
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“Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so.”—
Tryon Edwards To the amazement of many, Dr. John Williams, a 70-year-old Mixed Martial Arts fighter, has willingly scheduled himself to take on Larry Brubaker (age 49) as part of the “Wild Card” event for Elite 1 MMA…
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Added by James Ryan on July 24, 2010 at 4:15pm —
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The Pacific Northwest has had a long history of laying the foundations of Martial Arts in America. From the 1800's when Seattle was one of the two main ports of entry into the U.S from Asia (the other being San Fransisco), to being one of the centers in the development of modern MMA, this area continues to be a hotspot for Martial Arts training and competition. And at the forefront of Northwest competition is a test of enduranc
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Added by Wayne L. Brannon on July 23, 2010 at 12:00am —
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The International Mixed Martial Arts Exposition is excited to announce its first ever expo and trade show in Colorado. Offering Colorado fight fans an absolutely stacked weekend of MMA competition, displays, and activities, this looks to be a weekend to remember.
Beginning Saturday July 24…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 22, 2010 at 6:29pm —
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The life of an amateur fighter is turbulent to say the least. For the aspiring mixed martial artist yet to make their pro debut, sometimes the questions can far outweigh the answers a fighter seeks.
Other than sound and productive training, one of the most invaluable assets a fighter can find…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 20, 2010 at 9:59pm —
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The star power is in force for Impact Fighting Championship’s latest event “The Uprising 2”. This is the second installment of the "Uprising" event in Australia. The first of which showcased names like Josh Barnett, Jeff Monson, and Karo Parisyan.
There are many different flavors of mixed martial arti…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 17, 2010 at 2:05pm —
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“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.”—
Paulo Coelho
Clay “The Carpenter” Guida is a true warrior in the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
Without a doubt, Guida is one of the most exciting and entertaining Lightweight fighters in the UFC today. He is very well-known for his persistent and unrelenting style of fighting, and always…
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Added by James Ryan on July 16, 2010 at 11:20pm —
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What can I say Mr. Jackson...?? Eat your heart out!!! LMAO!!!
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Added by James Ryan on July 16, 2010 at 11:11pm —
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Hurtsbad.com has learned from sources close to one of the fighters that Bobby Lashley will face Chad Griggs at Strikeforce’s upcoming event in Houston Texas on August 21st.
The source revealed contracts have yet to be signed but agreements are in place to pit the two heavyweights against one another i…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 16, 2010 at 3:00pm —
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OMG..........OMG.........O......M......G......uhhhh. Ummmmm just do us all a favor and pay respect to the intoxicating Miss Amber and MMA Candy for sharing this pic. Hurtsbad's very own James Ryan hooked up the connection to
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 16, 2010 at 1:12am —
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If you have not had the honor of spending time within or around Latin culture, the Mexican culture in particular, then you may not understand or appreciate the term “brown pride”.
One need not be of Mexican descent to grasp the ideals and belief behind the term. Like any culture, the Mexican community is…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 13, 2010 at 11:47pm —
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“Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.”—
General George S. Patton
The end result for UFC 116 was that it turned out to be a spe…
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Added by James Ryan on July 12, 2010 at 5:31pm —
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Go ahead.....drink it in. She knows, believe me. The lovely Ms Ivanova is a World Fighting Federation Cage Girl, and rightfully so one might add.
Al Fuentes and Thom Ortiz spare no detail when they look to bring fight fans the best MMA show
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 12, 2010 at 2:54pm —
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When an athlete is so talented that they feel no equal, do they transcend the quest for competition? When a fighter is so lethal that they can not help but destroy all they touch, what challenges can they look to? How do they test themselves?
The cream rises to the top, it has always be…
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 12, 2010 at 2:05pm —
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 10, 2010 at 12:47pm —
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Todd Jackson of The Truth Hurts brought to you by Hurtsbad.com is proud to welcome Mojo Horne to the show this Thursday.
Mojo will compete in the main event with MMA vet Lucas Lopes. They are fighting on the All Or Nothing fight card presented by The MMA Big Show
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Added by Todd Jackson on July 8, 2010 at 9:47pm —
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Paul “Semtex” Daley is an English-born, professional Mixed Martial Artist who has fought for EliteXC, Cage Rage, Strikeforce, Maximum Fighting Championship, Cage Warriors, Pancrase, and more recently, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Daley is currently ranked as the #8 Welterweight in the world by several publications and is an active member of Team Rough House (England).
Dal…
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Added by James Ryan on July 8, 2010 at 8:30pm —
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