Ballet of Violence

twonkie: This time, the kick to the face will be legal Part...

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:20:06 -0700

twonkie:

This time, the kick to the face will be legal

Part One

"Every fight I go into, no matter what happens, it could not be worse than Anderson Silva. [Anderson..."

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:57:29 -0700

“

Every fight I go into, no matter what happens, it could not be worse than Anderson Silva.

[Anderson punched me in the chin] Repeatedly and I was very confused. I tried to punch him and he literally moved his head out of the way and looked at me like I was stupid for doing it. He looked at me like - “Why would you do such a stupid thing?” He looked at me like - “Oh, did you really think you were going to hit me? What a stupid thing to think, you slow slow white boy.” Then he punched me. I felt embarrassed for even trying to punch him. I felt like some kid trying to wrestle his dad.

”

- Forrest Griffin

"Your cat’s sick, you can’t pay your rent, and for 15 or 25 minutes, however long,..."

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:58:48 -0700

“

Your cat’s sick, you can’t pay your rent, and for 15 or 25 minutes, however long, you’re free of that. It’s real hard for that to enter your mind when somebody’s choking your face off. You’re in that moment of getting your face choked. You ain’t thinking about the bills, your mortgage or your boss. It’s freedom from that. Well, now, the problem is that I’ve got a good life. I don’t want freedom from my good life. I love my life. I’ve got an awesome wife, my cat’s cool, he’s pretty healthy, and life’s pretty good.

Now I don’t need a reprieve from life.

”

- Forrest Griffin

"I’ve never gotten away with a fight in my entire life. I even got jumped by a bunch of guys once and..."

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:56:29 -0700

“I’ve never gotten away with a fight in my entire life. I even got jumped by a bunch of guys once and I beat them up, and they sued me for assault. Every fight I got into in school, I always got a suspension or community service, and it’s just never been worth it to me. If I could get in a fight without there being legal repercussions, I would be in a fight every single day. I don’t go out to clubs at all, because I know if someone grabs my a— I’ll punch them in the face.”

- Ronda Rousey rules (seriously, I want to be able to throw like her)

Bellator keeps on its highlight reel ways.

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:06:06 -0700

Bellator keeps on its highlight reel ways.

champagnecandy: Gina Carano choking out Michael Fassbender in a...

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:06:00 -0700

champagnecandy:

Gina Carano choking out Michael Fassbender in a new movie. No, really.

clinchchilla: alstoverdesk: 30 Day MMA Challenge: Day 27 A...

Sat, 28 May 2011 16:36:05 -0700

clinchchilla:

alstoverdesk:

30 Day MMA Challenge: Day 27 A future event you would like to go to.

UFC 134: Rio

Silva vs. Okami, Shogun vs. Griffin 2, Nogueira vs. Shcaub. This event is shaping up to be a big one.

He did this for me…

WAR SHOGUN

sherex: internerd: My vintage (circa 1930’s) Spalding boxing...

Sat, 28 May 2011 16:33:51 -0700

sherex:

internerd:

My vintage (circa 1930’s) Spalding boxing gloves. Made in England (Taken with Instagram at The Mission, San Francisco)

hey, I’ve put these on before! So dope. Can’t wait to start training again.

dr-clear-heels: Fight like a woman!

Mon, 23 May 2011 21:12:41 -0700

dr-clear-heels:

Fight like a woman!

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Mon, 23 May 2011 21:12:17 -0700

hungryghoast: “I USE MY FISTS” by The Reverend Dave...

Tue, 17 May 2011 21:06:37 -0700

hungryghoast:

“I USE MY FISTS”

by The Reverend Dave Johnson.

this week’s theme on Comic Twart is MMA Fighters. I’m fucking psyched.

D00d! HELL of tight!

Cro Cop :(

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:36:46 -0700

I hate saying this, but I really think it’s past time he hung up his gloves.

"There’s not a contradiction between consensual fighting and antiwar politics, and Muhammad Ali will..."

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:57:19 -0800

“There’s not a contradiction between consensual fighting and antiwar politics, and Muhammad Ali will set you straight.”

- Sarah Jaffe

champagnecandy: kidnameddirt: The More You Know…. Professional...

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:52:09 -0800

champagnecandy:

kidnameddirt:

The More You Know….

Professional MMA fighter and anarchist Jeff Monson faces potential jail time when sentenced this October in connection to a graffiti incident in November 2008.

Anarchist grappler and MMA fighter Jeff Monson could face jail time over an alleged November 2008 graffiti incident on the Capitol Building and an army recruitment centre in Olympia, Washington, USA. Monson, who has used his high-profile to discuss anarchist politics, was arrested initially in January. Authorities claim that the graffiti, which included circle-As, a peace symbol and phrases such as “no poverty” and “no war”, cost a ridiculous $19,000 to clean-up.

Monson has used fight press-conferences to criticise the US military presence in Iraq, and has been vocal about his wish to see the state and class society abolished. Monson had been involved with IWW in his home state, and earlier this year, took time out before his fight at Cage Wars in Belfast to talk to local anarchists and fight fans about sport and politics. In previous years Jeff has met with anarchists in Manchester Solidarity Federation and CNT-Vignoles in Paris.

In court on July 29, Monson, currently on a seven-fight winning streak after defeating Jimmy Arbriz last month, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief in the Capitol Building case (which itself carries a maximum penalty of a $20,000 fine and 10 years jail) and entered an ‘Alford plea’ for graffiti at the Lacey armed services recruitment centre. An Alford plea means he maintains he did not commit the graffiti act but acknowledges that enough evidence exists that would convince a jury. Prosecutors are recommending Monson pay a fine of $21,894 in restitution as part of the plea deal, and serve a 90-day jail sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for October 1st.

I <3 Jeff Monson.

I remember the first time I saw him fight (yes, I watch mixed martial arts, I used to take muay thai and my ex and one of my best friends are both pro fighters). He came out and had the big Anarchy symbol tattoo and I was like “OK, either this guy made some bad choices as a teenager…or could he be seriously political?” It was nice to find out that he was seriously political.

And no, there’s not a contradiction between consensual fighting and antiwar politics, and Muhammad Ali will set you straight.

Also this picture is awesome.

If you’re making a monument to the Greatest, it better be...

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:05:46 -0800

If you’re making a monument to the Greatest, it better be really great. So for his portrait of three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, artist Michael Kalish went big, using 1,300 punching bags, 6.5 miles of stainless steel cable, and 2,500 pounds of aluminum pipe to construct a 22-foot-high installation that took three years to complete.

Via Wired

internerd: In almost 12 years of Thai boxing, I can confirm...

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:52:06 -0800

internerd:

In almost 12 years of Thai boxing, I can confirm that this statement is 75% true.

By Mark Kolbe for Getty Images (via BloodyElbow) I’m...

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:01:40 -0800

By Mark Kolbe for Getty Images (via BloodyElbow)

I’m probably the world’s only Jon Fitch fan. :)

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Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:18:39 -0800

I’m not sure Funny or Die knows how old this is. But it is...

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:17:20 -0800

I’m not sure Funny or Die knows how old this is. But it is always awesome.

funnyordie:

MMA Ninja Kick

It’s not every day that a ninja enters an MMA fight.

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Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:59:01 -0800