Mixed Martial Arts

It may not be as well-known as classic takedowns like the Single and Double Leg versions, but the Scissor Takedown is certainly just as effective when it comes to putting an opponent on the mat. Better yet, based on how rarely it’s used, most adversaries won’t be prepared to defend it. Check out how to perform the technique in the following clip… The post Scissor Takedown appeared first on MMATraining.com.

Blas Avena vs. former TUF participant War Machine (John Koppenhaver) at Bellator 96. Here's how it all went down. Early on, Avena landed a mild low kick and then ducked under some punches to take his opponent down. From there, he landed a few hard punches while standing over his adversary before War Machine got up. The two traded strikes. Then the former TUF participant took his opponent down. After some ground and pound, Avena got up. After some trading, War Machine put his opponent on his back again. He executed some ground and pound, moved to the crucifix position, and connected even more. With Avena unable to stop left after left from hitting him with his arm trapped, the referee had no choice but to step in....Read Full Post

With fighters like Ben Askren, Anthony Pettis, and Alan Belcher relying on his expertise there’s no question Duke Roufus is one of MMA’s top trainers. In the following clip, the accomplished kickboxer and coach breaks down how to throw a Side Step Hook… The post Side Step Hook with Duke Roufus appeared first on MMATraining.com.

The D’Arce Choke is one of a handful of submissions starting from half-guard position. Check out a detailed feature on how to perform the technique below… The post D’Arce Choke from Half-Guard appeared first on MMATraining.com.

The Tang Dynasty was a high point of culture in ancient China. Especially esteemed were poems. Some of the best poems of that period have been collected into an anthology known as The 300 Tang Dynasty Poems. A online version of the anthology may be found here.Li Qi A LUTE SONGOur host, providing abundant wine to make the night mellow, Asks his guest from Yangzhou to play for us on the lute. Toward the moon that whitens the city-wall, black crows are flying, Frost is on ten thousand trees, and the wind blows through our clothes; But a copper stove has added its light to that of flowery candles, And the lute plays The Green Water, and then The Queen of Chu. Once it has begun to play, there is no other sound: A spell is on the banquet, while the stars grow thin.... But three hundred miles from here, in Huai, official duties await him, And so it's farewell, and the road again, under cloudy mountains.

The Striking Thoughts News Team can neither confirm or deny that this is footage from Bob and Tater’s 2013 International Red Light District Tour  The Guardian broke a story about two Buddhist monks who may have given in to the temptations of modernity. A group of Thai Buddhist monks fly in a private jet, wearing stylish sunglasses and carrying designer luggage. The footage has upset some Thai Buddhists who view the lavish lifestyle on display as inappropriate. In unrelated news, Master Ken opines about Okinawan Karate. -BCP Filed under: Humor, Karate, News Tagged: Buddhist monks, Enter the Dojo, Martial Arts, Master Ken

Mandatory Credit: BleacherReport.com The UFC has announced today that Ricardo Lamas will not be on the UFC 162 fight card. Instead the UFC has gone on and announced that Middleweight fight between Tim Boetsch and Mark Munoz will be promoted to the main card of the event. The Boetsch vs. Munoz fight was slated for the televised portion of UFC 162 the prelims. The move will have the main card at five bouts instead of the scheduled four bouts and currently only three fights are slated at this time for the prelims now that Boetsch and Munoz was brought up to the main card.

Bellator MMA will be back this coming Wednsday with Bellator MMA 96. The event will be featuring the Semi-Finals of the Light Heavyweight tournament featuring King Mo vs. Seth Petruzelli. Tuesday afternoon Bellator held their weigh-ins and here are the results. Main Card live on Spike T.V. Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (205.2) vs. Seth Petruzelli (204.8) Renato “Babalu” Sobral (204.4) vs. Jacob Noe (206.2) * Vitaly Minakov (246) vs. Ron Sparks (264.6) War Machine (171) vs. Blas Avena (170) Prelims Card live on SpikeTV.com Jarrod Card (145.7) vs. Chas Skelly (145.9) Keith Berry (190) vs. Cortez Coleman (185.6) Mike Maldonado (135.8) vs. Chavous Smith (137.7) Keith Miner (155.8) vs. Damon Jackson (154.8) Ryan Martinez (263.8) vs. Rich Hale (240.1) Jeremiah O’Neal (260.5) vs. Raphael Butler (261) Brandon Halsey (205) vs. Joe Yaeger (205.5) Brandon Girtz (155.7) vs. Derek Campos (159.2) Justin McNally (135.4) vs. Steven Artoff (138.8)

It has been rumored for almost a month that Vitor Belfort may face the victor of UFC 162′s main event, Silva vs Weidman. Coming off of a huge TKO victory over former Strikeforce champion, Luke Rockhold, in Brazil on May 18th, Vitor may very well be the number one contender. Belfort is 7-1 in the middleweight division, his only defeat is his Brazilian rival, Anderson Silva. President Dana White says there is no guarantee for Belfort to face the winner of Silva vs Weidman, since he just fought last month. White believes that this fight “makes sense” and that Belfort has earned it. Vitor couldn’t agree more. He believes that he has proven himself worthy of a title shot, not because he has hyped up his fights and trash-talked his way to the top, but because he has simply worked every day to become the skilled fighter that he is. “I go to the gym every day. I work hard. I know I will bring that title back. But it’s not about waiting for the time. It’s about making my time now.” Belfort says. “You cannot go against results, so look at my results. That’s what I mean. Some people earn, and some people don’t. They try to get there without earning it. I believe in every area of my life, I earn — and I earn through the glory of God.” So what do you think? Do you think Belfort has earned himself a shot at the next middleweight title? Share your thoughts with a comment or send a tweet to @eschuey74.