Author Archive for Josh Stein
Joshua Stein is a writer and editor for MMA Opinion. He has worked as a photographer and journalist and has a number of print journalism credits. He also works as a moderator for MMAForum.com and a grappling columnist (covering judo, collegiate wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling) for profighting-fans.com.
Double Standards, Women’s MMA, and the Way of the World
Alright, as a disclaimer, this post is going to sound excessively grouchy. Maybe that’s because I’ve already used up most of my weekly allowance of optimism on the UFC heavyweight division, and maybe it’s because I’ve been making this same argument over and over again since August of last year. Maybe it’s because I’m just generally a grouchy person. Anyway, that’s the warning. I have a lot of friends who pick my brain about women’s MMA, especially because most of us are Strikeforce fans… (Full Story)
Everyone Wants a Piece; Who Deserves One?
It’s immediately obvious that the two loudest mouths calling out UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (4-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC, #2 IWMMAR) consist of more hype than substance. James Toney (0-0 MMA, 72-6-3-2 Boxing) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (1-0 MMA) aren’t in a position to talk about a shot at Brock, give that neither has even fought in the UFC yet. Of course, it’s traditional for newcomers getting even the littlest bit of hype should call out someone with a big name, and no one is bigger right now… (Full Story)
Independent World MMA Rankings: March, 2010
March 12, 2010: The March 2010 Independent World MMA Rankings have been released. These rankings are independent of any single MMA media outlet or sanctioning body, and are published on multiple web sites. In addition to the numerous MMA web sites that publish the Independent World MMA Rankings, you can also access the rankings at any time by going to www.IndependentWorldMMARankings.com. Some of the best and most knowledgeable MMA writers from across the MMA media landscape have… (Full Story)
WEC 47 Video
Brian Bowles vs. Dominick Cruz Miguel Torres vs. Joseph Benavidez Jens Pulver vs. Javier Vasquez Scott Jorgensen vs. Chad George Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Pettis Bart Palaszewski vs. Karen Darabedyan Deividas Taurosevicius vs. L.C…. (Full Story)
WEC 47 Results
Main Card Dominick Cruz def. Brian Bowles by TKO (Doctor Stoppage) @ 5:00 of Round 2. Jose Benavides def. Miguel Torres by Submission (Guillotine Choke) @ 2:57 of Round 2. Javier Vasquez def. Jens Pulver by Submission (Armbar) @ 3:41 of Round 1. L.C. Davis def. Deividas Taurosevicius by Majority Decision Bart Palaszewski def. Karen Darabedyan by Submission (Armbar) @ 4:40 of Round 1. Undercard Scott Jorgensen def. Chad George by Submission (Guillotine Choke) @ 0:31 of… (Full Story)
The Argument for James Toney
Well, the UFC has signed James Toney (0-0 MMA, 72-6-3-2 Boxing) and the contention over whether or not he’s a legit force in MMA is going to start. The opposition to Toney has already spoken. I have to say, I was skeptical of the UFC signing him at first, but I’m going to change my tune a little bit (for a minute). Part of that is to play Devil’s Advocate (which is always fun) and part of that is because I think Toney is good for the UFC, and the UFC could do a lot worse. Toney is a top… (Full Story)
Kamal Shalorus Not Cleared for WEC 48
WEC 48 is going to lose the lightweight bout between former WEC champion Jamie Varner (16-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and undefeated up-and-comer Kamal Shalorus (6-0-1 MMA). Shalorus was not cleared as a result of a few lingering injuries, according to a report by MMAJunkie. Shalorus was looking to make this third WEC fight, after a Unanimous Decision win over M-1 veteran and previously undefeated David Jansen (14-1 MMA) back in January. A win over a former title holder like Varner would put Shalorus in… (Full Story)
Chael Sonnen, Please Stop Talking
For the most part, I like Chael Sonnen (25-10-1 MMA, 4-3 UFC, #3 IWMMAR). He’s a nice guy, very fan-friendly and very charismatic. He trains with a great camp and has a good mind for MMA. But as he waits for a title shot, he should really, really stop talking. In announcing (again) that he’s going to get a fight against the winner of Anderson Silva (25-4 MMA, 10-0 UFC, #1/#5 IWMMAR) and Demian Maia (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC, #6 IWMMAR) at UFC 112, Chael let this sound-bite out. You hit it on the… (Full Story)
The Depressing Schedule of Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia
For those who haven’t been following the recent freakshow fights discussed by the generally respectable Monte Cox as potential bouts for former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia (25-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC), there’s been more movement recently. While Sylvia’s bout with UFC washout Wes Sims (22-13-1-2 MMA, 0-3 UFC) has been moved to Canada from Ohio, there has been some discussion of Sylvia appearing on the Dream 13 card at the end of March. The word seems to be that Sylvia refused a fight with fellow… (Full Story)
How to Defend the Flying Armbar
I’ve had the opportunity to train with a lot of awesome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guys. One of them is Eduardo Rocha brownbelt Stephan Goyne. Stephan is an amazing instructor and truly one of the best grapplers I’ve had the opportunity to work with, as well as a world class guy. He competed at Copa Pacifica in Los Angeles over the weekend and won his division, earning his fourth stripe at brownbelt. What’s most impressive, though, is his style. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvpBRSbL_YM Thanks… (Full Story)
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