VolcomX311
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Thanks Matt. Everything seems to be kosher. It still hurts if I stretch my neck diagonally down and to the right, but no worse then it did this morning (so far). I could go for another Trail Boss steak right now.
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Thanks Matt. Everything seems to be kosher. It still hurts if I stretch my neck diagonally down and to the right, but no worse then it did this morning (so far). I could go for another Trail Boss steak right now.
bigwhiteguy29
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thats awesome! what are your predictions tonight?
JudgementDay
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Dominick Cruz by Domination
Pat Berry by K.O OR Leg kick destriction..........ok maybe not leg kicks this one, I don't see him being able to come in with a leg kick without getting punched, I'll stick with a K.O from a big overhand right on the inside
Pat Berry by K.O OR Leg kick destriction..........ok maybe not leg kicks this one, I don't see him being able to come in with a leg kick without getting punched, I'll stick with a K.O from a big overhand right on the inside
VolcomX311
Legend
I may have to go with Cruz on this one as well and I'm definitely picking my boy Pat Barry. He needs this one. I'm really hoping Pat Barry evolves into a real threat.
bigwhiteguy29
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Cruz by 3rd round sub.
Barry by 2nd round tko
Anthony Johnson by 1st round tko
Wilman over Danzig some how.
did you guys notice josh neer is back? good for him, i like the guy minus the DUI but hey everyone screws up.
Barry by 2nd round tko
Anthony Johnson by 1st round tko
Wilman over Danzig some how.
did you guys notice josh neer is back? good for him, i like the guy minus the DUI but hey everyone screws up.
JudgementDay
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I really think Anthony Johnson will end up taking GSP's title away one day.
I can't believe Barry loss the way he did, very slick triangle.
The Wiman VS Danzig fight was wicked!
VolcomX311
Legend
Cruz/Johnson was a battle, but Cruz and GSP will have to fight it out for the decision win award. Barry..... what can you say, he got beat by some slick BJJ, brought back an old school Rampage triangle escape attempt slam, but... Those slams either work in a successful escape or they help to cinch the triangle deeper. I think more often then not it cinches the triangle deeper.
bigwhiteguy29
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that was pretty wild. well, i was right about wilman over danzig, and right about the 1st R ko with johnson, almost had the cruz fight right with those two chockes he had in the 3rd round. i did well besides barry vs struve. did anyone else notice struve gained some weight?
bigwhiteguy29
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i said the same thing awhile ago before johnson fought koscheck. Johnson is so explosive, thats the only type of guy in 170 who can beat him. johnson ground game isnt up to par yet. johnson is young and improving. in 1.5-2 years i think he takes it.
JudgementDay
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His size is crazy at 170, I've read before that he loses 40 pounds in a week to make 170, he looks massive, GSP is a big 170, but Johnson might make him look small lol. I'm really curious to know how much Johnson weighed tonight, I'm think he must have been around 200, some of these guys really lose weight light crazy for the weigh ins, then go right back up in weight.
thundergod
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See, you need to switch off the intellectuality sometimes and function by sheer instinctive will.
Fear nothing!!
VolcomX311
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THanks TG, I was glad I went with my instincts yesterday. It was one of the best workouts I've had in awhile.
bigwhiteguy29
Well-known member
dude anywhere between 195-205! he was huge! he just needs to calm down a little but keep the intensity. he seems to only be good if he brawls. i think he will be champ one day (pretty much going to be dominated by tall black guys) but hes a couple years away. GSP would destroy him until Johnson can really figure out all parts of his game. The head kick ws also right there hanging out for him
VolcomX311
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I was pumped to see a high kick connect. If Pat would have connected a HK on Struve, it would have been better, but Johnson's was pretty cool. I don't see those connecting successfully too much these days.
bigwhiteguy29
Well-known member
he is so fuking lame.
VolcomX311
Legend
I don't like fighters who don't seem to have finishing in their mind. Cruz fights like he fully intends to go to decision and he's going to poke & dance for all five rounds, unapologetically. GSP may not be a strong finisher, but short of Shields, most of his opponents at least look like they've been worked over pretty well in those five rounds. Hardy left without any real marks, but for sure GSP was trying to finish. Lyoto is a poker like Cruz as well, but when Lyoto does smell opportunity, he'll go for it. Hell, I even think Fitch is "trying" to finish, he just doesn't, but he does put a beating on whoever he's ontop of. I certainly don't think every fight needs to end in a KO/TKO/Sub or nothing, but Cruz doesn't look like he's interested in any of those options, ever.
VolcomX311
Legend
I root for Danzig because my friend Zack used to train with him. Apparently, he's a bit of an eccentric.
bigwhiteguy29
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I agree with all of this. all of those fighters up there who dont finish is because of different reasons. Loyota i dont think has enough fights to really put him in this category. shoot if you put him in there you could put a lot of 205 in there with the way that division is going. rampage didnt beat too many guys lately it seems besides the wandy KO.
Rodja
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If you look at Lyoto's victories in the UFC, most of his decision wins are against guys who are notoriously difficult to finish (Tito, Kaz Nak, Hoger, Shogun) with some highlight reel KO's over Randy, Rashad, and Thiago. I think the pecking and decision claim against him can be thrown out now. Most don't realize that there is a major point to getting cage time and adapting to a new environment. Prior to the UFC, he only had 1 fight in a cage.
VolcomX311
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Gilbert Melendez is etching on being UFC bound and Bigfoot is in the works of being UFC bound as well.
Rodja
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I say give him (if he wins) an automatic title shot.
VolcomX311
Legend
I'd have to agree. He's a special fighter and not someone you might just call a "Strikeforce" champ, but someone you would measure against the top fighters in the world in his division and unlike Nick, he's got his head on straight and wouldn't blow an immediate opportunity against Maynard or Edgar.
Alistair however, I'm glad he's fighting someone first and see how he'll match up against the UFC HW's. Admittedly, I was heavy on the Alistair train prior to his Werdum fight. He'd impressed me tremendously up to that point. People were put off by the whole butt scoot'jitsu or possum'jitsu and that actually reflected poorly on Alistair as well, but what that made me raise an eye brow, was the fact that Alistair wasn't dominating the striking aspect as he reallly ought have. My memory of that fight is fuzzy, but i recall Werdum being relatively competitive on the feet, which was a real WTF for me. Granted, I'm still a huge Alistair fan and I'm certainly excited he's coming to the UFC, but I'm not as convinced about his abilities as I was before. I'm more exctied about Alistair crossing over then any other SF fighter (short of perhaps a less beaten Fedor), but I see Melendez having the most success of any of the transitioned SF fighters so far and yet to come.
JudgementDay
Legend
That would be nice to see.
VolcomX311
Legend
There were three of us working out today and whenever there are more then two of us, I like to do super-sets and drop-sets to up the intensity in order to compensate for the added rest between sets.
CHEST
Flat Bench, Drop-Sets
225lbs x 10 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
255lbs x 10 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
275lbs x 8 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
275lbs x 6 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
Incline Bench
185lbs x 10 reps
205lbs x 8 reps
205lbs x 8 reps
205lbs x 6 reps
Hammer Wide Press
180lbs x 12 reps
230lbs x 10 reps
250lbs x 10 reps
270lbs x 10 reps
Machine Flies, Drop-Sets
130lbs x 10 reps, 100lbs x 10 reps
160lbs x 10 reps, 130lbs x 10 reps, 100lbs x 10 reps
190lbs x 10 reps, 160lbs x 8 reps, 100lbs x 8 reps, 100lbs x 6 reps
BACK
Hammer High Rows, Super-Set to Seated Sideways, One Arm High ROws
150lbs x 10 reps, 95lbs x 10 reps, each arm
180lbs x 10 reps, 90lbs x 10 reps, each arm
200lbs x 8 reps, 100lbs x 8 reps, each arm
220lbs x 6 reps, 110lbs x 6 reps, each arm
220lbs x 6 reps, 110lbs x 6 reps, each arm
Behind The Neck Hammer Pull Downs, Super-Set to Seated Sideways, One Arm Hammer Pull Downs
180lbs x 10 reps, 90lbs x 10 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 6 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 5 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 5 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 5 reps, each arm
Machine Low Rows
225lbs x 10 reps
240lbs x 10 reps
255lbs x 8 reps
270lbs x 6 reps
285lbs x 5 reps
285lbs x 5 reps
I didn't start off with the intention of hitting two body parts, but after we finished chest, I was still too fresh to stop. I think the level of intensity of the O-lifts has really improved my general conditioning, so regular bodybuilding (where I'm not having to engage the entire body) isn't as physically taxing, short of squats or deads.
CHEST
Flat Bench, Drop-Sets
225lbs x 10 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
255lbs x 10 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
275lbs x 8 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
275lbs x 6 reps, 135lbs x 10 reps
Incline Bench
185lbs x 10 reps
205lbs x 8 reps
205lbs x 8 reps
205lbs x 6 reps
Hammer Wide Press
180lbs x 12 reps
230lbs x 10 reps
250lbs x 10 reps
270lbs x 10 reps
Machine Flies, Drop-Sets
130lbs x 10 reps, 100lbs x 10 reps
160lbs x 10 reps, 130lbs x 10 reps, 100lbs x 10 reps
190lbs x 10 reps, 160lbs x 8 reps, 100lbs x 8 reps, 100lbs x 6 reps
BACK
Hammer High Rows, Super-Set to Seated Sideways, One Arm High ROws
150lbs x 10 reps, 95lbs x 10 reps, each arm
180lbs x 10 reps, 90lbs x 10 reps, each arm
200lbs x 8 reps, 100lbs x 8 reps, each arm
220lbs x 6 reps, 110lbs x 6 reps, each arm
220lbs x 6 reps, 110lbs x 6 reps, each arm
Behind The Neck Hammer Pull Downs, Super-Set to Seated Sideways, One Arm Hammer Pull Downs
180lbs x 10 reps, 90lbs x 10 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 6 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 5 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 5 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, 90lbs x 5 reps, each arm
Machine Low Rows
225lbs x 10 reps
240lbs x 10 reps
255lbs x 8 reps
270lbs x 6 reps
285lbs x 5 reps
285lbs x 5 reps
I didn't start off with the intention of hitting two body parts, but after we finished chest, I was still too fresh to stop. I think the level of intensity of the O-lifts has really improved my general conditioning, so regular bodybuilding (where I'm not having to engage the entire body) isn't as physically taxing, short of squats or deads.
VolcomX311
Legend
Judo operates in a belt system too right? What belt are you?
mattrag
Legend
Still white, just started actually about 2 months in. Did Aikido and Karate though when I was in intermediate and High School. Never got to black belt though, stopped around green/blue.
The ranking system is Judo is really fast though. I could get my black belt in 8 fights. And I can get around 4-5 fights in one tourny. So if you have a streak of luck, or bad opponents you can rank up in about 4 months to black. Basically, that is what i'm trying to do lol. Working on getting my speed up, and work more unilateral movements to get the balance better.
I'll keep my logs updated whenever I enter a tourny though
bigwhiteguy29
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yeah i didnt consider him to be liek the others. people jsut remember sho gun machida I
bigwhiteguy29
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sad to see strikeforce totally change. Coker must be sad on the inside. I love Gilberts camp. those guys are all so close. I hope he hold the UFC title. Go california!
VolcomX311
Legend
Still white, just started actually about 2 months in. Did Aikido and Karate though when I was in intermediate and High School. Never got to black belt though, stopped around green/blue.
The ranking system is Judo is really fast though. I could get my black belt in 8 fights. And I can get around 4-5 fights in one tourny. So if you have a streak of luck, or bad opponents you can rank up in about 4 months to black. Basically, that is what i'm trying to do lol. Working on getting my speed up, and work more unilateral movements to get the balance better.
I'll keep my logs updated whenever I enter a tourny though
Oh nice, yeah, keep us updated. It would have been cool if you'd taken Judo back in Hawaii, then you could compare Judo taught by the States vs Judo taught by O.G. Japan. With all the truly reputable teachers of BJJ in the states these days, American taught BJJ is pretty quality now, but I presume there has to be something "more than" learning BJJ in Brazil, which is what I'd imagine Judo would be in Japan, Korea or some Eastern Block country, a little "more than" relative to learning it in the States.
VolcomX311
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I agree. As block-headed as the whole jumping of Mayhem Miller was, a part of me also respected how quick they're down for each other. Maybe more Gilbert then the Diaz brothers, I think those two would fight anybody or any old reason, anywhere out of ignorance and lack of self control, whereas, Gilbert is a little more straight-headed then the Diaz brothers, so it might have been more instinctual comradery, then Stockton Syndrome. I like how close they all are too. I was amused by Nate's shout out to his brother Nick during his victory interview. Nate doesn't seem quite as bad as Nick.
mattrag
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Feels a lot more real here. I donno why. I guess cause i'm a foreigner learning a countries art. Like im in a movie lol. Gives me a lot more motivation to do my best. Still wondering about body composition though.... You are my height. I think we're kinda build similar, though you are MUCH thicker lol. Do you think it's better to drop down to the 81kg (178.2) weight class, or stay in the one im in now and maybe even grow more into the 90kgs (198), weight class? For power and speed wise. Also, stability is an issue. Currently, I feel like losing weight would hinder my gains in the sense that I cant really compete/practice at full speed. But then again if I drop a class i'd most likely be one of the strongest white belts in there.... thoughts? And you watch a lot more competitive (UFC) than I do, so I would value your opinion
VolcomX311
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Feels a lot more real here. I donno why. I guess cause i'm a foreigner learning a countries art. Like im in a movie lol. Gives me a lot more motivation to do my best. Still wondering about body composition though.... You are my height. I think we're kinda build similar, though you are MUCH thicker lol. Do you think it's better to drop down to the 81kg (178.2) weight class, or stay in the one im in now and maybe even grow more into the 90kgs (198), weight class? For power and speed wise. Also, stability is an issue. Currently, I feel like losing weight would hinder my gains in the sense that I cant really compete/practice at full speed. But then again if I drop a class i'd most likely be one of the strongest white belts in there.... thoughts? And you watch a lot more competitive (UFC) than I do, so I would value your opinion
That's a hard call for me. You may want Rodja's opinion because he's a competitive MMA'ist. For me, at 215-220, I'm uber strong and strong for my weight. I'm strong for my weight down to about 205. Once I get to sub 200, I'm really lean, fantastic conditioning, but I start to feel average strength wise. If it were me, I'd like to be right at 200 to be optimal.
I hear you on learning an Art in a foreign country. I bet learning Muay Thai on some beach camp in Thailand would be O.G. I think Sambo is one of the arts that lack quality instructors in the U.S.
VolcomX311
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This Is Money
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mattrag
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I know what you mean, at 95kgs (209) I was around 30% stronger than I am now at 87kgs. 8kgs and my bench was 315X4, Squats 395X5... Now.. I cant even squat 315, bench dropped to 245X4... omg last year I was beast....
JudgementDay
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LMAO now thats funny!
VolcomX311
Legend
Grip strength is a pretty big deal in Judo, right? I just did some grip strength traiing in my living room. I have a 4 foot long sledge hammer with a 10lbs head. I do various wris curls for the extensors, brachioradialus and flexors and then I do some pinch work, like holding the sledge up by pinching just my thumb and first finger, thumb and second finger, third finger.... etc., seeing how long I can suspend the sledge. You'd surprised how warm your entire body gets just doing these exercises.
VolcomX311
Legend
Hilarious wasn't it!
mattrag
Legend
Yea grip is big. But over anything its the fast twitch that's needed the most I'd think. I need to do a little more grip work for sure. Hehe, yea it gets you pumped ;D
bigwhiteguy29
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i weight 237 right now about if i were to fight i would have to start out at 205. i am that awkward weight and frame.
mattrag
Legend
Hehe, Yea I kinda wanna hit up the higher weight class. 90kgs would be perfect I think. But i donno if the opponents there would waste me... lol
Rodja
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Don't get beat up over raw numbers as those are relative to many factors. However, the thing you should focus on intensely is your power. I see so few people training their explosive power in a dynamic fashion and that is the biggest change that I have made (and wish I would have done years ago). Think of it this way, if your opponent is 205, then it doesn't really matter if you can bench 275 or 495; what matters is how quickly you can move 205. There is continuum of strength and power and most will be better at one of the two categories.
Doing banded bench press has taught how to really explode into the rep and keep the bar speed constant even though the weight difference can be 100 lbs from the chest to lockout. You have to be able to explode through the opponent and move quickly.
Doing banded bench press has taught how to really explode into the rep and keep the bar speed constant even though the weight difference can be 100 lbs from the chest to lockout. You have to be able to explode through the opponent and move quickly.
mattrag
Legend
Rodja said:
Yea today I was noticing this a lot.
I can come in the throw really well. Place and stuff is really good so far as progression but I cant connect my moves. My strength is slow. Which sucks.
I have to plan my programming for it. Too bad I don't have any bands at home. I guess I'll just do some DE days.
Thanks rodja.
VolcomX311
Legend
Today was suppose be delts day. I went to L.A. Fitness to meet my workout partner, but he never showed (and he broke his phone yesterday). I warmed up my delts, but as I was waiting, I started to feel lazy sitting around, warming up with the bar over & over. Normally, I'd just say eff it and start lifting solo, but I was mentally over it or at least over hitting delts, so instead of heading home, I went over to the Oly gym. As much as I love bodybuilding and I most definitely do, it is my first love, but there's a different kind of satisfaction about successfully catching and successfully standing with a full Snatch or full Clean.
Full Snatch
95lbs x 5 reps
95lbs x 3 reps
115lbs x 3 reps
115lbs x 2 reps
135lbs x 1 rep
135lbs x 1 rep
155lbs x 1 rep
155lbs x fail
155lbs x 1 reps
155lbs x fail
155lbs x 1 reps
Full Cleans
95lbs x 5 reps
115lbs x 5 reps
135lbs x 3 reps
155lbs x 2 reps
185lbs x 1 rep
185lbs x fail
185lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x fail
205lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x fail
205lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x 1 rep
I could have gone for another hour or so, but I needed to get going. This was a fun session. I'd kill for an Oly lifting workout partner. I found out that it may be impossible for me to properly hit 205 and above at an L.A. Fitness, because up to 185lbs, once I release the bar to set it on my delts, I can bring the bar back to full grip just by using the couple fingers I still have on the bar and let the bar down, but at 205+ I have to just drop the bar, because I can't manipulate that much weight with just a few fingers.
All & all a great workout. Ideally, I would have wanted to end with Deadlifts or Racks, but I was on a schedule. Maybe next time. I need a good 2hours to have the kind of Oly surrounded day I'd want.
Full Snatch
95lbs x 5 reps
95lbs x 3 reps
115lbs x 3 reps
115lbs x 2 reps
135lbs x 1 rep
135lbs x 1 rep
155lbs x 1 rep
155lbs x fail
155lbs x 1 reps
155lbs x fail
155lbs x 1 reps
Full Cleans
95lbs x 5 reps
115lbs x 5 reps
135lbs x 3 reps
155lbs x 2 reps
185lbs x 1 rep
185lbs x fail
185lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x fail
205lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x fail
205lbs x 1 rep
205lbs x 1 rep
I could have gone for another hour or so, but I needed to get going. This was a fun session. I'd kill for an Oly lifting workout partner. I found out that it may be impossible for me to properly hit 205 and above at an L.A. Fitness, because up to 185lbs, once I release the bar to set it on my delts, I can bring the bar back to full grip just by using the couple fingers I still have on the bar and let the bar down, but at 205+ I have to just drop the bar, because I can't manipulate that much weight with just a few fingers.
All & all a great workout. Ideally, I would have wanted to end with Deadlifts or Racks, but I was on a schedule. Maybe next time. I need a good 2hours to have the kind of Oly surrounded day I'd want.
VolcomX311
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Palhares submits Mayhem
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