Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums http://www.sherdog.net/forums/ The largest and most active mixed martial arts (aka Ultimate Fighting) discussion forum in the world. en Thu, 17 May 2012 04:29:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cdn.sherdog.net/forums/images/darkinferno/misc/rss.jpg Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums http://www.sherdog.net/forums/ Elbow pain and compression sleeves http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f13/elbow-pain-compression-sleeves-2093867/ Thu, 17 May 2012 04:27:28 GMT Finally getting back in the gym after several years off and I am LOVING it.

The problem is, my left elbow pain is getting back in me, and I do not love it.

I did some research and essentially the recommended course of action unless your arm is falling off is RICE for treatment and recovery, and a good compression sleeve for when you're lifting.

Any suggestions on good compression sleeves? Please note I did search this and the equipment forum but did not find any solid recommendations. Some notes about me:
-I am not Allen Iverson nor Dwight Howard, I would rather not wear a full sleeve unless it's a really good idea.
-I prefer powerlifting. While I'm not some big huge bare hand bear killing mofo like a lot of you, this is my preferred methodology (I just want to be strong as I can)
-I do not care about looks, but I would like it to not be pink and/or douchey. I just want it to be built for weightlifters.

Google lead me to this:
APT Pro Gear - Elbow Sleeve Elbow Wrap Elbow Brace ADJUSTABLE

Any experience with this or any other recommendations? I like that it's adjustable, so I can make it nice and tight.

Thanks in advance folks. Really appreciate all the good things you all are doing here. ]]> wannabjj http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f13/elbow-pain-compression-sleeves-2093867/ <![CDATA[Arthur Jones "doesn't think Jon Jones vs Anderson Silva will ever happen"]]> http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/arthur-jones-doesnt-think-jon-jones-vs-anderson-silva-will-ever-happen-2093863/ Thu, 17 May 2012 04:17:32 GMT NFL's Arthur Jones "wouldn't mind seeing" brother, UFC Champ Jon, against Anderson Silva

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"They're great friends and they have mutual respect," Arthur said, while saying the fight wouldn't actually happen. "I know Jon doesn't want to hurt their friendship, you know, like how he did with Rashad, so, you know, I don't think it will ever happen."

"I wouldn't mind seeing it though."
]]> UFC Discussion ultrasonic http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/arthur-jones-doesnt-think-jon-jones-vs-anderson-silva-will-ever-happen-2093863/ <![CDATA[How good was Maldonado's boxing?]]> http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/how-good-maldonados-boxing-2093861/ Thu, 17 May 2012 04:09:20 GMT A pro-boxer with a record of 22-0, with 21 knockouts. That's probably the best boxing record I can recall from any MMA fighter. But were you impressed by his boxing? ]]> UFC Discussion CELS http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/how-good-maldonados-boxing-2093861/ <![CDATA[Review of Chael Sonnen's New Book: The Voice of Reason]]> http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/review-chael-sonnens-new-book-voice-reason-2093859/ Thu, 17 May 2012 04:08:13 GMT Don't let the over Zealous blurbs on the back and Sonnen's self promotions fool you, the majority of content contained within this book is written by the Chael you see on Rogan's podcast, the genuine Chael.

The book, although short, covers almost everything you can imagine a Politician/Fighter could write about, from Chael's disdain of Focus Mitts to a chapter dedicated to Richard Nixon.

It can get a little preachy sometimes, especially in the chapters regarding politics(expressing his disapproval of liberals and libertarians) and Chael's long winded rants, often verbose, are abundant and lead to reading a couple of lines and then thinking "Wait what the fuck did I just read?" causing re-reading of sentences.

But where this book really shines is in the chapters dedicated to fighting, his upbringing and the sparse content of his personal life.

The book is 220 pages long, it cost me 25 bucks but I decided to support Mr Sonnen in his literary endeavors and not return the book like a sleezebag and claim that the person I got it for already have it.

If you liked Forrest Griffin's books (particularly the first one) then you'll like this, similar style of writing and presentation.

Overall, I'd give it a 7.5/10, it would be higher if it was a tad longer.

Now, here are some of my favourite quotes/exerpts from the book that I'd like to share with my fellow Sherdoggers. Possible spoilers, don't say I didn't warn you.

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

"I can't turn in a post fight urine sample that smells like Ziggy Marley's guitar case" -On his pot smoking hotel neighbours -

"If I can't knockout a ninety-year old narcoleptic with my Sunday-best sucker-punch, why am I going to be warming up by punching mitts?" - On focus mitts

"So right now, standing in the Octagon set up in this arena in Oakland, I'm pretty much out of options. I'm out of real estate. I'm out of politics. I've got... fighting, and if that doesn't work out, well, then I've got ... fighting.
And I just happen to be fighting the best fighter in the world.
I'm ready. I've trained hard. I'm not going to leave anything in the tank; I'm going to pour it all out on that weirdo Anderson Silva. All the pain, all the rage, all the disappointment, all the helpless, blind fury. All the regret. I am going to channel all of it into the performance of my life.
And I do." - On fighting Anderson Silva (obviously)

"I believed in Santa Clause until I was twelve"- On Santa Clause( He's still real to me, damn it!)

"My father meant the world to me. He was strict and as tough as nails, but he taught me about what really matters in life. I remember the day my mother told me he had cancer and wasn't going to make it. He didn't want anyone to know, so when I was around him, I had to pretend that everything was all right. You can imagine how difficult this was. Finally, he decided to tell me on his own, but after talking it out, he immediately told me to get the heck out of the house. I ran outside, climbed into his brand-new truck, put my head on the steering wheel, and began to cry."

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Grab one here at my indiemerch store: JB indiemerch store ]]> Worldwide MMA Discussion Josh Barnett http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f61/join-warmasters-crusade-2093857/ Getting Hooks In When Opponent Turtles http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/getting-hooks-when-opponent-turtles-2093855/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:54:46 GMT How do you get your hooks in when ur opponent turtles up? by turtle, i mean you have his back, your behind him and he puts his elbows on his knees face down.



no gi preferably and post a vid!

i searched several key terms i thought would yield results, but i couldn't find anything. i probably don't know the correct position terms to find a video... ]]> Grappling Technique grubburg2 http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/getting-hooks-when-opponent-turtles-2093855/ <![CDATA[IN the NBA, what constitutes a "BLOWOUT ?"]]> http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f74/nba-what-constitutes-blowout-2093853/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:52:01 GMT IN the NBA, what constitutes a "BLOWOUT ?"

I've always thought that the point differential had to be AT LEAST 20, maybe 25....


SO there I am last night reading the NBA's front page articles talkin' about how the SPURS "Blew OUT" the Clippers with a 16 point win. Kind of irritated me, but whatever..

SO TONIGNT, i read the same shit; Boston had a "BLOWOUT VICTORY" against the 76ers (16 points)


WHat's your opinion Sherdog ?

HOw many points does it take to be considered a "BLOWOUT ?" ]]> Sports Bar JasonJackson http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f74/nba-what-constitutes-blowout-2093853/ Cain V http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/cain-v-2093849/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:47:48 GMT Anybody heard anything from my boy cain? Any interviews? Training? I know hes probably training hard but I havent heard anything from him since november. Not even how he feels about the changes to 146. Anybody got anything? Anybody heard anything from my boy cain? Any interviews? Training? I know hes probably training hard but I havent heard anything from him since november. Not even how he feels about the changes to 146. Anybody got anything? ]]> UFC Discussion LEXER1 http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/cain-v-2093849/ Could some people be losing interest in mma/UFC because it is so difficult to bet on? http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/could-some-people-losing-interest-mma-ufc-because-so-difficult-bet-2093847/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:47:20 GMT MMA is difficult to bet on.. I know one guy who is probably up over the years, but it's a flukey sport at times, and you don't make any money betting in guys like Jon jones lol.. So has the betting that helped the sport over the last few years, finally started to hurt it?? ]]> UFC Discussion Amerikuracana http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/could-some-people-losing-interest-mma-ufc-because-so-difficult-bet-2093847/ Michigan Worker Fired After Turning In Gun Found On The Job http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f54/michigan-worker-fired-after-turning-gun-found-job-2093845/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:42:40 GMT Michigan Worker Fired After Turning In Gun Found On The Job

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Sometimes it doesn't pay to do the right thing. Just ask John Chevilott, a former public-works employee in Wayne County, Mich., who earlier this month found a loaded, snubnosed revolver while mowing grass in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood, turned it in and was promptly fired."
Dude, don't let the union muck this up...get a real lawyer
Just 2 years from retirement to ]]> The War Room footgod http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f54/michigan-worker-fired-after-turning-gun-found-job-2093845/ how come those that compete.. http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/how-come-those-compete-2093843/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:41:06 GMT in the dojo how come those that compete are the humble ones while those who never compete tend to be arrogant? i always find that those who never compete usually brag about how good they are and who they make tap in the dojo and i never hear a competitor brag about this kind of stuff. just wondering if this is unique to my experience or do you notice the same in your dojo? in the dojo how come those that compete are the humble ones while those who never compete tend to be arrogant? i always find that those who never compete usually brag about how good they are and who they make tap in the dojo and i never hear a competitor brag about this kind of stuff.

just wondering if this is unique to my experience or do you notice the same in your dojo? ]]> Grappling Technique battle cat http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/how-come-those-compete-2093843/ UFC 150 Luiz Cane vs. Yushin Okami http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/ufc-150-luiz-cane-vs-yushin-okami-2093841/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:40:55 GMT Is there any reason why i shouldn't believe that Cane will dominate the standup and be able to stop any damaging ground game Okami has to dish?

EDIT: who do you have winning and why? ]]> UFC Discussion FresnoFightFan http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/ufc-150-luiz-cane-vs-yushin-okami-2093841/ Official. Fighting Nick Penner July 11 UFC fuel http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/official-fighting-nick-penner-july-11-ufc-fuel-2093839/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:38:09 GMT Im excited to fight in the UFC with a FULL training camp. Very thankful to them for giving me another shot so fast. I cannot promise victory but you will see what I can do when I'm in shape. This Fight opened up at 205 so I jumped on it. Let's do it. ]]> UFC Discussion TomDeBlass http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/official-fighting-nick-penner-july-11-ufc-fuel-2093839/ Cant stop drinking soda!!! http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f15/cant-stop-drinking-soda-2093835/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:36:31 GMT hey all! Im training ALOT, and trying to eat as well as possible.. but i cant seem to abolish soda from my life! has anybody else had this problem?? how did you overcome it/? hey all!

Im training ALOT, and trying to eat as well as possible.. but i cant seem to abolish soda from my life! has anybody else had this problem?? how did you overcome it/? ]]> Dieting / Supplement Discussion Aprentice http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f15/cant-stop-drinking-soda-2093835/ Soldier brutally beaten in South Tampa http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f48/soldier-brutally-beaten-south-tampa-2093833/ Thu, 17 May 2012 03:35:28 GMT U.S. Army soldier brutally beaten in South Tampa

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Update: $10,000 reward offered after soldier beating

Tampa, Florida -- Police want your help finding four men who teamed up to beat a young U.S. Army soldier in a South Tampa street.


A group of three young men is seen walking ahead of the soldier. Police say one of the men in the group doubled back and asked to soldier to borrow a dollar. When the soldier reached for his wallet, the first punch flew.

The first, tremendous sucker punch laid the victim onto the ground. The other two men joined in, punching and kicking the soldier.
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The victim was not able to tell police much more: they're all in their late teens to early 20's. Two were black men with an average build, police said. One attacker was possibly Hispanic, also with an average build. The fourth man was also black, but with a heavier build.

Police are hoping someone knows about this brutal beating and will call Tampa Police at 813-354-6600 to help them find the attackers.
He was about to give the guy a dollar when he sucker punched him...and then a fourth guy comes running up just to stomp on him. Hopefully someone on the net can help find these ruffians. Note I cut most of the article because I am on a dub so read the link for details ]]> Mayberry Lounge footgod http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f48/soldier-brutally-beaten-south-tampa-2093833/