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Robin van Roosmalen is a Dutch kickboxer who will be fighting on May 26, 2012 in the Glory First 16, a 70kg Championship International Kickboxing event at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The winners of these 8 bouts will fight in the Glory Final 70kg Championship in August which has a Winner's purse of $300,000. Van Roosmalen will be fighting Russian kickboxer, Dzhabar Askerov. Van Roosmalen trains at Fight Club Den Bosch under his father William van Roosmalen, who was the only man to knock]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 08:05:59 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Nick-Diaz-suspended-for-12-months-by-NSAC-15930 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Nick-Diaz-suspended-for-12-months-by-NSAC-15930
Today Nick Diaz finally appeared before the NSAC to decide his fate stemming from a failed UFC 143 drug test for marijuana metabolites. After much back-and-forth between the Nevada general attorney's office and the legal team of Diaz led by Ronald Goldman, the commission decided to take serious disciplinary action and suspend the controversial fighter for a full twelve months. On top of that, 30 percent of his fight purse was taken in addition to his fight bonus. This may come as a shock to some, seeing as ]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 04:05:39 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Chael-Sonnen-granted-TRT-use-exemption-by-NSAC-15929 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Chael-Sonnen-granted-TRT-use-exemption-by-NSAC-15929
Today Chael Sonnen appeared before the Nevada State Athletic  Commission in a bid to gain a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for his well-documented use of TRT.  His request was indeed granted, and it appears that his UFC 148 Middleweight title bout with Anderson Silva will go down will much less controversy than their previous encounter. Of course Sonnen was suspended for six months following his UFC 117 loss after failing to inform the CSAC of his usage. This time, though, Sonnen is in the clear]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 02:05:17 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Jon-Jones-apologizes-for-screwing-up-with-DUI-slams-fickle-MMA-fans-15928 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Jon-Jones-apologizes-for-screwing-up-with-DUI-slams-fickle-MMA-fans-15928
UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Jones "Bones" Jones, has released his first public statement following last weekend's DUI (driving under the influence) accident with his 2012 Bentley Continental. Speaking via Facebook, Jones apoogized for the incident, but also took the opportunity to hit back at "fickle MMA fans". Man I haven't added anyone new to my Facebook page in like three years and right now I'm so glad that I haven't. It has literally been sickening to have so many people try to kick me while I'm]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 08:05:27 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/UFC-146-Junior-dos-Santos-vs-Frank-Mir-Extended-Video-Preview-15927 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/UFC-146-Junior-dos-Santos-vs-Frank-Mir-Extended-Video-Preview-15927
This weekend, Ultimate Fighting Championship will present its first all-heavyweight fight card, headlined by title bout between Junior "Cigano" dos Santos and Frank Mir. The event will be taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also on the card, former UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez takes on Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, with sights on getting himself back on winning ways with an impressive victory. Full UFC 146 fight card: Main card Heavyweight Championship bout: Junior dos]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 06:05:26 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Featherweight-fight-added-to-UFC-on-Fox-4-Omigawa-vs-Gamburyan-15926 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/Featherweight-fight-added-to-UFC-on-Fox-4-Omigawa-vs-Gamburyan-15926
MMAFighting.com is reporting that a Featherweight bout has been added to the UFC on Fox 4 Card of "Stann vs. Lombard" to be held on August 4, 2012 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, featuring Manny Gamburyan (11-7) and Michihiro Omigawa (13-11).Both fighters are coming off a string of losses. Gamburyan has lost his last 3 fights and Omigawa has lost 3 out of his last 4 bouts. Gamburyan most recently faced Diego Nunes at UFC 141 in December 2011 where he lost by unanimous decision. Omigawa]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 11:05:51 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Josh-Barnett-breaks-his-hand-on-Cormiers-head-Virgil-Zwicker-breaks-his-against-Innocente-15924 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Josh-Barnett-breaks-his-hand-on-Cormiers-head-Virgil-Zwicker-breaks-his-against-Innocente-15924
Daniel Cormier broke his right hand when he knocked out Antonio Silva in September 2011. Last night he broke it again in his Strikeforce fight with Josh Barnett. In fact, he and Josh Barnett fought most of their five-round war in the cage with broken hands as Barnett broke his left hand early in the first round. Barnett posted on Twitter this morning: Here's what happened in the first :30...still threw it though. Of course that might not have so wise LOL. twitpic.com/9nc4yk — Josh Barnett]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 04:05:26 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Daniel-Cormier-broke-his-right-hand-will-have-surgery-15923 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Daniel-Cormier-broke-his-right-hand-will-have-surgery-15923
  As everyone is clamoring over just what should be Daniel Cormier's next move, it appears another hand injury may slow down the newly crowned Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion. He broke his hand in the first round of his five round battle with Josh Barnett for the title last night, but obviously continued and excelled through the pain. Cormier will have surgery on the hand, something he neglected to do when he broke the same hand knocking out Antonio Silva in the Grand Prix semifinals.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 03:05:26 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Josh-Barnett-vs-Daniel-Cormier-Gilbert-Melendez-vs-Josh-Thomson-Fight-Highlights-Video-15922 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Josh-Barnett-vs-Daniel-Cormier-Gilbert-Melendez-vs-Josh-Thomson-Fight-Highlights-Video-15922
Last night, Strikeforce concluded its 8-man Heavyweight Grand-Prix, with a great main event fight between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, as Gilbert Melendez defended his title in a trilogy bout with Josh Thomson. Cormier and Melendez left the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, victorious, both via judges scorecards. Strikeforce will return on July 14th with a promising Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Kennedy fight card in Portland, Oregon. Further Reading: Full Strikeforce Barnett vs. Cormier]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 09:05:00 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Josh-Thomson-I-dont-think-about-getting-robbed-by-the-judges-15921 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Josh-Thomson-I-dont-think-about-getting-robbed-by-the-judges-15921
Last night's tragic hero, Josh "The Punk" Thomson, looked back at his performance against Gilbert Melendez in the co-main event of Strikefroce: Barnett vs. Cormier. Thomson refused to discuss the judges scorecards, which awarded Gilbert Melendez a split decision victory, concentrating instead on overall quality of his performance. Josh Thomson is now 19-5 in his MMA campaign. Further Reading: Full Strikeforce Barnett vs. Cormier]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 08:05:44 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/POLL-Do-you-think-Daniel-Cormier-should-get-a-shot-at-the-UFC-Heavyweight-title-15920 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/UFC/POLL-Do-you-think-Daniel-Cormier-should-get-a-shot-at-the-UFC-Heavyweight-title-15920
After a convincing performance against Josh Barnett, do you think Daniel Cormier, as Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand-Prix winner, should get the next shot at the UFC Heavyweight title? Do you think Cormier has what it takes to compete against Junior dos Santos or Frank Mir? Make your]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 12:05:00 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Barnett-vs-Cormier-Results-Recap-Cormier-dominates-Barnett-Melendez-edges-Thomson-in-a-war-15917 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Barnett-vs-Cormier-Results-Recap-Cormier-dominates-Barnett-Melendez-edges-Thomson-in-a-war-15917
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier is in the books, and we saw some great action tonight, especially in the two main bouts. In the World Heavyweight Grand Prix Final, Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier spent the first round in striking exchanges with Cormier coming out on top. Barnett hurt Cormier with a knee towards the end of the first. In the second, Cormier landed some good strikes before scoring a single leg takedown on Barnett. He landed some ground-and-pound and Barnett was unsuccessful with a few]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 11:05:16 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Results-Daniel-Cormier-dominates-Josh-Barnett-15919 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Results-Daniel-Cormier-dominates-Josh-Barnett-15919
In what was his 10th professional Mixed Martial Arts bout, Daniel Cormier defeated the legendary Josh Barnett via Unanimous Decision, to win the Strikeforce Heavyweight GP Final in San Jose, California. Cormier outclassed Barnett in every aspect of Mixed Martial Arts, and was able to stay in control during all five rounds. Fresh off KO victory over Antonio Silva, DC continued to display exceptional striking skills, picking Josh Barnett with well-timed strikes that turned "The Warmester" into "The]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 11:05:23 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Results-Gilbert-Melendez-retains-title-in-a-thrilling-bout-with-Josh-Thomson-15918 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Results-Gilbert-Melendez-retains-title-in-a-thrilling-bout-with-Josh-Thomson-15918
Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez remained the undisputed Strikeforce Lightweight champion, after five rounds of war with Josh "The Punk" Thomson at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Both fighters had their moments during the fight, but it was Gilbert Melendez who won on judges' scorecards via split decision 47-48, 48-47, 48-47. Melendez looked impressive on his feet, constantly changing levels, and tagging Thomson with a lot of strikes. But Thomson proved he can take a punch, as Gilbert Melendez quickly]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 11:05:08 CDT http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Preliminary-Fight-Results-all-by-decision-15916 http://lowkick.blitzcorner.com/Strikeforce/Strikeforce-Preliminary-Fight-Results-all-by-decision-15916
Every fight on the preliminary card of Saturday's Strikeforce show in San Jose went the distance and had to be decided by the judges. Carlos Innocente's Strikeforce debut resulted in a win, keeping his perfect pro-mma record intact. Isaac Vallie-Flagg continues his unbroken winning streak of 11 back-to-back victories.Lightweight: Isaac Vallie-Flagg defeated Gesias CavalcanteLight-heavyweight: Carlos Inocente defeated Virgil Zwicker by unanimous  decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)Light-heavyweight: Gian]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:05:48 CDT