Ballet of Violence

By Dave Mandel

Another near-fight-ender. Armbar attempt.

22 December 2009 • Ronaldo Jacaré Souza Matt Lindland Strikeforce Dave Mandel

By Dave Mandel

So clearly Cung went for the takedown to keep Smith from hitting him, but I’m still a sucker for takedowns. And it wasn’t half bad either. High-Crotch slam.

22 December 2009 • Cung Le Scott Smith Strikeforce Dave Mandel Takedown

By Dave Mandel

One of many times where Smith was floored by a Cung Le kick.

21 December 2009 • Scott Smith Cung Le Strikeforce Dave Mandel

By Dave Mandel

This might be one of those Kikuno-style kicks.

21 December 2009 • Cung Le Scott Smith Strikeforce Dave Mandel

By Dave Mandel

In case anyone wants to say this was a one-sided fight. Melendez clearly won, but Thompson made it a fight.

21 December 2009 • Gilbert Melendez Josh Thompson Strikeforce Dave Mandel

mashup of images by Dave Mandel and Tracy Lee

9 November 2009 • Fedor Emelianenko Andrei Arlovski Brett Rogers Affliction Strikeforce Dave Mandel Tracy Lee

by Dave Mandel
Brutal.

by Dave Mandel

Brutal.

28 October 2009 • Lyoto Machida Mauricio Shogun Rua UFC Dave Mandel

by Dave Mandel

Seriously, this is the story of the fight.

28 October 2009 • Lyoto Machida Mauricio Shogun Rua UFC Dave Mandel

by Dave Mandel

Talk to the Hand! Facepalm! Any other suggestions for a clever caption?

28 October 2009 • Lyoto Machida Mauricio Shogun Rua UFC Dave Mandel

by Dave Mandel

Crotch lock.

28 October 2009 • Lyoto Machida Mauricio Shogun Rua UFC Dave Mandel

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