http://www.youarenotapoet.com Where I Eat My Words – Or You Eat Yours Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:04:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/jon-jones-a-phenom-matures-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/jon-jones-a-phenom-matures-2/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84518 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Before he was Bones Jones, NBT (Next Big Thing), Jon Jones was a 21-year old armed with talent, desire, and the dreams of every young fighter in mixed martial arts - to be in the UFC. And despite a spotless 6-0 record, when he set foot inside the Octagon for the first time to face Andre Gusmao at UFC 87 in August of 2008, it was more than just another fight.]]> Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Before he was Bones Jones, NBT (Next Big Thing), Jon Jones was a 21-year old armed with talent, desire, and the dreams of every young fighter in mixed martial arts - to be in the UFC. And despite a spotless 6-0 record, when he set foot inside the Octagon for the first time to face Andre Gusmao at UFC 87 in August of 2008, it was more than just another fight.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/jon-jones-a-phenom-matures-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/ellenbergers-confidence-evident-heading-into-howard-bout-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/ellenbergers-confidence-evident-heading-into-howard-bout-2/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84507 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Here's a for instance - let's say you show up to work as scheduled, the boss pulls you to the side and says you don't have to work today, but here's your check. Go enjoy yourself in the greatest city in the world, which is only 30 minutes away, come back, and then watch some fights on Saturday night. Pretty cool, eh?]]> Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Here's a for instance - let's say you show up to work as scheduled, the boss pulls you to the side and says you don't have to work today, but here's your check. Go enjoy yourself in the greatest city in the world, which is only 30 minutes away, come back, and then watch some fights on Saturday night. Pretty cool, eh?]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/ellenbergers-confidence-evident-heading-into-howard-bout-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/second-times-the-charm-for-vladimir-matyushenko/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/second-times-the-charm-for-vladimir-matyushenko/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84488 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It's been a long time since Vladimir Matyushenko's last UFC headlining gig back in September of 2001 - nearly nine years, 16 fights, and a short layoff ago.]]> Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It's been a long time since Vladimir Matyushenko's last UFC headlining gig back in September of 2001 - nearly nine years, 16 fights, and a short layoff ago.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/second-times-the-charm-for-vladimir-matyushenko/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/jacob-volkmann-the-doctor-is-in-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/jacob-volkmann-the-doctor-is-in-2/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84460 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - "You gotta start growing up and taking things serious." The words directed at Jacob Volkmann two years ago didn't come from his wife, his parents, or a close friend, but from the owner of a bank in his hometown of Fergus Falls, Minnesota who apparently believed that being a professional fighter wasn't the right path for a family man who was also a practicing chiropractor.]]> Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - "You gotta start growing up and taking things serious." The words directed at Jacob Volkmann two years ago didn't come from his wife, his parents, or a close friend, but from the owner of a bank in his hometown of Fergus Falls, Minnesota who apparently believed that being a professional fighter wasn't the right path for a family man who was also a practicing chiropractor.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/jacob-volkmann-the-doctor-is-in-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/brian-stann-no-rest-for-the-all-american-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/brian-stann-no-rest-for-the-all-american-2/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84438 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - The fight is the same every day for Brian Stann. It's a battle that doesn't take place in a gym or in an Octagon, but wherever the UFC middleweight may open an email or catch a television news program. For a decorated war hero and Captain in the United States Marine Corps like Stann, it could take just one phone call and he will go from being a professional athlete to a leader back on the battlefields in Afghanistan or Iraq.]]> Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - The fight is the same every day for Brian Stann. It's a battle that doesn't take place in a gym or in an Octagon, but wherever the UFC middleweight may open an email or catch a television news program. For a decorated war hero and Captain in the United States Marine Corps like Stann, it could take just one phone call and he will go from being a professional athlete to a leader back on the battlefields in Afghanistan or Iraq.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/brian-stann-no-rest-for-the-all-american-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/charles-oliveira-just-one-man-to-beat/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/charles-oliveira-just-one-man-to-beat/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84442 Martins Denis, UFC - The history of Brazilian MMA athletes who come from difficult beginnings in the sport due to the lack of proper training conditions is well known. Struggling all the time, eventually there comes a moment where they decide if it's time to change things up and get a full-time job or stay the course in the hopes of achieving their fighting dreams.]]> Martins Denis, UFC - The history of Brazilian MMA athletes who come from difficult beginnings in the sport due to the lack of proper training conditions is well known. Struggling all the time, eventually there comes a moment where they decide if it's time to change things up and get a full-time job or stay the course in the hopes of achieving their fighting dreams.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/charles-oliveira-just-one-man-to-beat/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/munoz-winning-mindset-key-to-his-success-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/munoz-winning-mindset-key-to-his-success-2/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84378 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It was a fairly innocuous question, but when UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz responded to a query about his readiness for the 185-pound title picture should he defeat Yushin Okami this weekend in San Diego, one word in his response told you everything you need to know about the competitor dubbed 'The Filipino Wrecking Machine.']]> Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It was a fairly innocuous question, but when UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz responded to a query about his readiness for the 185-pound title picture should he defeat Yushin Okami this weekend in San Diego, one word in his response told you everything you need to know about the competitor dubbed 'The Filipino Wrecking Machine.']]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/munoz-winning-mindset-key-to-his-success-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/uncovering-the-mysteries-of-igor-pokrajac-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/uncovering-the-mysteries-of-igor-pokrajac-2/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84391 Martins Denis, UFC - If you had your eyes on nearly every Pride FC event since April of 2002, you would have seen the same tough guy in Mirko Cro Cop's corner - current UFC light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac.]]> Martins Denis, UFC - If you had your eyes on nearly every Pride FC event since April of 2002, you would have seen the same tough guy in Mirko Cro Cop's corner - current UFC light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/uncovering-the-mysteries-of-igor-pokrajac-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/the-doomsday-doctrine-it-aint-over-till-its-over/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/the-doomsday-doctrine-it-aint-over-till-its-over/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84371 Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - One of the great aspects of mixed martial arts is that a fight is never truly over until the final bell rings. It's a claim that few sports can make, as there are no 20-point touchdowns in football, a nine point shot in basketball, or a goal in hockey or soccer that awards five points. In other words, when it gets to a certain point, it's time to pack it in and accept your defeat.]]> Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - One of the great aspects of mixed martial arts is that a fight is never truly over until the final bell rings. It's a claim that few sports can make, as there are no 20-point touchdowns in football, a nine point shot in basketball, or a goal in hockey or soccer that awards five points. In other words, when it gets to a certain point, it's time to pack it in and accept your defeat.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/the-doomsday-doctrine-it-aint-over-till-its-over/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/steve-steinbeiss-ready-for-redemption-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/steve-steinbeiss-ready-for-redemption-2/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84358 Rhett Butler, UFC - For former kickboxer turned MMA fighter Steve Steinbeiss, when he entered the UFC he expected a different outcome. The event was UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard and it was the UFC's first appearance in Oklahoma. The striker was facing a veteran talent in Ryan Jensen and the stage was all set to show why he was chosen for the biggest show in the sport.]]> Rhett Butler, UFC - For former kickboxer turned MMA fighter Steve Steinbeiss, when he entered the UFC he expected a different outcome. The event was UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard and it was the UFC's first appearance in Oklahoma. The striker was facing a veteran talent in Ryan Jensen and the stage was all set to show why he was chosen for the biggest show in the sport.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/steve-steinbeiss-ready-for-redemption-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/rob-kimmons-the-hunger-strike-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/rob-kimmons-the-hunger-strike-2/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84288 Rhett Butler, UFC - Rob Kimmons has just divulged a secret he never thought he would casually unearth during an interview. The secret is more of an admission into his mental state at what he at one time considered the apex of his career and this secret has also haunted his UFC performances to date.]]> Rhett Butler, UFC - Rob Kimmons has just divulged a secret he never thought he would casually unearth during an interview. The secret is more of an admission into his mental state at what he at one time considered the apex of his career and this secret has also haunted his UFC performances to date.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/rob-kimmons-the-hunger-strike-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/paul-kelly-thanks-jacob-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/paul-kelly-thanks-jacob-2/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84229 Elliot Worsell, UFC - Here's a tip to all future opponents of UFC lightweight Paul Kelly - be nice. Compliment his grade-one haircut, the colour of his eyes or the unique twang of his Liverpool accent. Marvel at his ability to speak in jumbled morse code, yet still sound as passionate and direct as any competitor in mixed martial arts today. Tell him how strong his ground-and-pound is, how sharp his elbows are and how relentless his pace is. Whatever you do, don't question his punch power, and please don't wind him up.]]> Elliot Worsell, UFC - Here's a tip to all future opponents of UFC lightweight Paul Kelly - be nice. Compliment his grade-one haircut, the colour of his eyes or the unique twang of his Liverpool accent. Marvel at his ability to speak in jumbled morse code, yet still sound as passionate and direct as any competitor in mixed martial arts today. Tell him how strong his ground-and-pound is, how sharp his elbows are and how relentless his pace is. Whatever you do, don't question his punch power, and please don't wind him up.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/paul-kelly-thanks-jacob-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/for-ben-killa-b-saunders-its-live-and-learn-2/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/for-ben-killa-b-saunders-its-live-and-learn-2/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84215 Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - Would Ben Saunders have beaten Jake Ellenberger at UFC 111 in New Jersey? The world will never know. When Thiago Alves had to drop out of his fight with Jon Fitch only two days before their scheduled bout, the UFC turned to the "Killa B"—himself setting to face Ellenberger—and asked him to switch intended targets. His response: Hell yeah. Forget about the fact that he just got bumped into a fight with a perennial welterweight contender on 48 hours notice with no time to scheme, diagram and soak it in. He wasn't about to miss the chance to—as the old saying goes—fly into flight.]]> Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - Would Ben Saunders have beaten Jake Ellenberger at UFC 111 in New Jersey? The world will never know. When Thiago Alves had to drop out of his fight with Jon Fitch only two days before their scheduled bout, the UFC turned to the "Killa B"—himself setting to face Ellenberger—and asked him to switch intended targets. His response: Hell yeah. Forget about the fact that he just got bumped into a fight with a perennial welterweight contender on 48 hours notice with no time to scheme, diagram and soak it in. He wasn't about to miss the chance to—as the old saying goes—fly into flight.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/for-ben-killa-b-saunders-its-live-and-learn-2/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/tyson-griffin-right-back-in-the-saddle-after-recent-setback/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/tyson-griffin-right-back-in-the-saddle-after-recent-setback/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84189 Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - Right after he fought Evan Dunham on June 12 at UFC 115, Tyson Griffin made the type of request that always plays like music to Dana White's ears: Get me back in there as soon as possible. Having dropped a tough split decision to his Xtreme Couture training partner—yet coming out of the fight healthy—Griffin made the call and volunteered his services should anything open up for him.]]> Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - Right after he fought Evan Dunham on June 12 at UFC 115, Tyson Griffin made the type of request that always plays like music to Dana White's ears: Get me back in there as soon as possible. Having dropped a tough split decision to his Xtreme Couture training partner—yet coming out of the fight healthy—Griffin made the call and volunteered his services should anything open up for him.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/tyson-griffin-right-back-in-the-saddle-after-recent-setback/feed/ 0 http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/johny-hendricksthe-happy-beard-guy-goes-mean/ http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/johny-hendricksthe-happy-beard-guy-goes-mean/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0000 UFC to Squabbles http://www.squabbles.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=84187 Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - Epiphanies can occur mid-bout for fighters, and thankfully for some the light bulb comes on before they're lying supine on the canvas. Johny Hendricks had a little mid-fight epiphany in his last UFC bout with TJ Grant this past May, somewhere in the last round of a drag-em-out affair. The gist? Well, let's just say Hendricks realized he'd been keeping things a little too civil for his own good.]]> Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - Epiphanies can occur mid-bout for fighters, and thankfully for some the light bulb comes on before they're lying supine on the canvas. Johny Hendricks had a little mid-fight epiphany in his last UFC bout with TJ Grant this past May, somewhere in the last round of a drag-em-out affair. The gist? Well, let's just say Hendricks realized he'd been keeping things a little too civil for his own good.]]> http://www.youarenotapoet.com/2010/07/johny-hendricksthe-happy-beard-guy-goes-mean/feed/ 0