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[effjay]

Man o' man, he just does sound like he was already on the brink of a breakdown. I wonder if he really was going through a bout with insomnia. Some of the tangents he got off on make you think that.

[skc21]

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i think that pretty much means that Dana isnt going to do anything about it.What Rampage did is pretty serious, driving on the sidewalk full of people, Dana needs to do something right away.Rampage is pretty much the face of UFC but Dana needs to do the right thing and suspend Rampage for at least 2 years

[Goat Gosselin]

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i dont think when i was sleeping 2 hrs a night over 4 plus yr span that i rambled and talked that wierd. but then again i did not remember certain days and things but he did go on about lots of stuff.

and blabber on about the dr and DOG. i guess from that vid that i dont love rampage

[Goat Gosselin]

i realized i didnt have the whole piece on dadn's comments so here they are



UFC president Dana White was a guest on the Los Angeles based KLOS-FM morning show and made the following comments on the Rampage situation:
"I'm actually here right now, I'm in Southern California," said White. "I've been dealing with this all day yesterday, I haven't really gotten to the bottom of this yet. I don't know what I'm going to do about it yet. Last night when he got out, Rampage is very religious...yeah I'm dealing with it."

One of the hosts of the show asked if Rampage would be fined for his behavior:

"It's not really about a fine," said White. "At the end of the day, we care about these guys. A lot of these guys are our friends. I want to find out what's wrong with Rampage and get him taken care of."

[Goat Gosselin]

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The Association of Boxing Commissions recently announced changes to the unified rules of mixed martial arts (Click here to view details of the new rules and regulations).
According to Dave Meltzer, Dana White is upset about the commissions recommendations and anticipates a confrontation with the commission.

“There’s going to be a fight,” said White told Meltzer. “And you know I don’t roll over easily.”

White added that the UFC has absolutely no intention of changing or adding to their current weight class structure.

“No, we’re not following that,” said White.

Promotions are in charge of implementing whatever weight classes they choose and individual state athletic commissions have the final say on rules so the ABC's proclamations are merely suggestions, however, adopting unified rules has helped legitimize the sport in the eyes of state legislatures and is largely responsible for it's legalization in many states. As such, the UFC must tread lightly and pick it's battles with the commission. One such battle appears to be with former famed UFC referee "Big" John McCarthy, who spoke at the commission meetings.

“It’s John McCarthy,” White said. “He doesn’t want to be a referee anymore, now he wants to change the rules. And he’s announcing for Affliction.”

White is referring to the upcoming Affliction show that he's committed to counter programing on July 19. McCarthy, who retired from refereeing late last year to join The Fight Network, was recently announced as a ring side commentator and interviewer for Afflictions broadcast team.

[Goat Gosselin]

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The Association of Boxing Commissions has ratified changes to the Unified Mixed Martial Arts rules. These changes include recommended rules and weight classes. Remember, these rules are recommendations only. It is up to individual state commissions to decide whether to adopt the new rules and weight classes.
Below are the new recommended weight classes for both men and women:

MEN’S DIVISIONS

Flyweight (Up to 105 pounds)

Super Flyweight (Over 105.1 to 115 lbs)

Bantamweight (Over 115.1 to 125 lbs)

Super Bantamweight (Over 125.1 to 135
lbs)

Featherweight (Over 135.1 to 145 lbs)

Lightweight (Over 145.1 to 155 lbs)

Super Lightweight (Over 155.1 to 165
lbs)

Welterweight (Over 165.1 to 175 lbs)

Super Welterweight (Over 175.1 to 185 lbs)

Middleweight (Over 185.1 to 195 lbs)

Super Middleweight (Over 195.1 to 205 lbs)

Light Heavyweight (Over 205.1 to 225
lbs)

Heavyweight (Over 225.1 to 265 lbs)

Super Heavyweight (Over 265.1 pounds)

WOMEN’S DIVISIONS

Flyweight (95 lbs. and below)

Bantamweight (95.1-105 lbs.)

Featherweight (105.1-115 lbs.)

Lightweight (115.1-125 lbs.)

Welterweight (125.1-135 lbs.)

Middleweight (135.1-145 lbs.)

Light Heavyweight (145.1-155 lbs.)

Cruiserweight (155.1-165 lbs.)

Heavyweight (165.1-185 lbs.)

Super Heavyweight (185.1 and above)

Below are changes to the unified rules:

What was removed?

Striking downward using the point of the elbow.

For historical significance, this rule was based on a technique (a downward elbow strike) that was targeted to the back of an opponent’s head. Instead of identifying that the actual target location (back of the head) was at issue and a cause for concern, the consensus was to prohibit the technique itself.
However, there is already a rule prohibiting strikes to the spine and the back of the head, which is significant in that it prohibits ALL strikes to spine and the back of the head, bringing clarity to this issue, in a single rule.
Downward elbow strikes are no more or less damaging than any other elbow strike,(and elbow strikes are considered legal techniques). This rule has been confusing to officials, fighters, and Commissions.

Grabbing the clavicle

Grabbing the clavicle does little in terms of a direct attack that is likely to produce any injury, specifically a clavicle fracture. Clavicle fractures generally occur from a bad fall or a strong direct blow. Since throws and takedowns are allowed in MMA, as are strikes all of which have a greater probability of creating a collar injury, then this foul serves as being pointless and a bit of overkill.

Kicking to the kidney with the heel.

This attack (at one time common while one fighter has another fighter in the Guard), is considered weak and unlikely to produce much damage. Considering kicks and punches and knees, can produce substantially greater trauma (and they are legal techniques) it serves as being pointless as to having this foul in here.

Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck

There is a rule that more definitively describes pile driving as being a prohibited technique. Spiking is an ambiguous term and in terms of the mechanics of throwing or takedowns, many throws (Seoinage – a legal shoulder throw – as an example) do involve the head being placed in what might meet the description as a spike – the head progressing at a downward angle toward the ground. Fighters have been taught that the one throw that is considered illegal is the piledriver, so the rule should accordingly be changed to no piledriving an opponent onto their head.

Spitting at an opponent.

Consolidated with: “Engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct. “

Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.

Consolidated with:“Engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct. “

Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of unarmed combat

Consolidated with:“Attacking an opponent on or during the break.”

Throwing in the towel during competition.

A fighter’s corner should have the option to retire his fighter in the quickest and most efficient manner possible, during competition. The general working guideline which involves having the corner try to get the attention of the referee, the inspector, or the Commission does not work while a fighter (in their corners perception) is taking what they consider too much damage. This is too long of a process considering the speed of MMA. A cornerman having worked alongside a fighter should recognize what their fighters capabilities are from past experience. It makes sense from a safety perspective to allow a corner to retire the fighter. If there is consideration that debris in the form of a towel entering the ring or cage may contribute to a disruption or confusion in the contest, then color towels or special towels might be a consideration to be used.

What was added?

Smothering (hand cupped over opponents mouth)

A fighter may not place his hand over his opponent’s mouth or nose in an attempt to smother the fighter’s ability to breathe. This does not include choke attempts where a fighter’s mouth is covered by his opponents arm.
This should be put in place due to the fact that fighters many times place their fingers in their opponent’s eyes while attempting this technique. It is often frowned on by fans because the appearance tends to lead fans to the conclusion that the fighter can figure out no true technique to use in attacking their opponent. Visually it looks awkward when one fighter is attempting to cover the mouth of his opponent while they turn their head from side to side in an attempt to block the move.

[Goat Gosselin]

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson injured a Huntington Beach woman and may have also injured her unborn child in the incident where he drove his truck recklessly down the 55 freeway in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Holli Griggs was taken to the hospital for minor injuries according to the Daily Pilot and said that she and her unborn child of 16 and a half weeks were injured. The extent of those injuries are unclear at this point.

What is clear to Griggs however, is that Jackson was acting "violent and reckless” and “had no regard for my life or anyone else’s for that matter.”

Police said Jackson was on his phone during the incident and that his truck was weaving in and out of traffic with a flat tire.

Officers on the scene reported that Jackson did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and was cooperative when they took him into custody.

It's been reported that Dana White posted Jackson's $25,000 bond and that Jackson was deemed medically by staff at the county jail.

Throwdown.com was with Jackson the morning of the incident and stated that Jackson watched the fight in which he lost his championship belt to Forrest Griffin, for the first time that morning. Those close to Jackson say that he takes losses very hard.

[Randal Graves]

^^^^

lawsuit coming

[effjay]

Yeah. . .sounds like she's already postering for a law suit. I'm interested to see if there were actually any damages---was she hurt? Was her unborn baby hurt? Yet to be seen. I'm really curious as to see what's going on with Rampage and what kind of mental state he's in. . .it's a little unnerving and unfortunately, this is the first type of incident that has been of this level happening to UFC. Like to see how the sping doctors are going to take it...

[Goat Gosselin]

ufc countdown is on spike right now