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January 2010 Blog Posts (13)

THE TRUTH HURTS

Dude,
Nice Job on the HB Radio!!!
I listened to the whole show, and really enjoyed it!
Nice.

AND THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR MENTIONING ME ON THE SHOW!
You Rock!

Let me know if you need anything, and keep doin what you do. Love it.

Added by Robin Decker-Model on January 29, 2010 at 11:06pm — 1 Comment

Legend: Randy "The Natural" Couture, One More Time At UFC 109

With time, all things come to pass. Few things are forever.

Of the few things that truly can withstand the test of time, greatness is one of them. It lives on through the legend that tells a story of success and historical impact on any given subject.

The importance of the series of events that lead an individual to become legendary is paramount when looking back at the time in which a legacy was forged.

Legends can be considered legendary even in the present… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 27, 2010 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Amateur Jesus Padron Patiently Waiting To Make His Mark On MMA

Roaming New Mexico is an amateur fighter with deep potential for MMA. Jesus Padron, known as "Zeus" amongst his peers, is the light heavyweight and heavyweight champion of Shane Dunagan's XCFC.

In his amateur career, Padron is 10-0. Over 10 fights, only one of his opponents has made it past the first round, and that one ended with a brutal shoulder throw that knocked his opponent senseless in the second. Jesus Padron is the real deal; there are no two ways about it.

When… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 24, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Brock Lesnar's Struggle And Rebound Cements His Place In MMA

There is not one ounce of doubt that lingers from the days when the MMA community was questioning if Brock Lesnar belonged. Many people loathed the idea of a professional wrestler crossing over and bringing his bag of tricks with him to make a mockery of MMA.

As it turned out, even the most pure of fans were proven wrong as the MMA career of Lesnar began to take shape. What were once questions about his place in the sport, his rapid ascent to the front of the line, and his level of… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 21, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

UFC 109: The Time To Induct Don Frye Into The UFC Hall Of Fame Is Now

With UFC 109 barreling down on fight fans, the hype surrounding the event has begun to grow. This card provides the fan the rare opportunity to see two active and current UFC Hall of Famers square off in the Octagon for the first time ever.

While the allure of this card can be elusive to some, the selling point in the eyes of the UFC is the Hall of Fame credentials of both men. And like it or not, that is a rare honor indeed. To see two Hall of Famers fight is quite unique, and it… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 20, 2010 at 12:06am — No Comments

5150 Kills It In Tulsa: Alexander Falls, Clementi and Budnik Go To War

Tulsa, Oklahoma, was the place to be this past Saturday night if you're a fight fan. Big names, big fights, big action, all for a regional gate fee. New Year's Revolution paid dividends to its investors on a grand scale.

Oklahoma fight fans in attendance were treated to a great night of fights. For those who could not sit cage side, gofightlive.tv had their backs too.

At gofightlive.tv fight fans were able to tune in via live pay per view stream for a modest $10. Most… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 19, 2010 at 9:01pm — No Comments

VOTE FOR ME!

Please go to

http://www.girlsofbrawl.com/

i am in the gallery, under "Robin D"

vote for me! and anyone else you want to :)

Added by Robin Decker-Model on January 18, 2010 at 4:01pm — 2 Comments

B.J. Penn Has Many Questions: Does Frankie Edgar Have The Answers?

It is no secret throughout the sport of MMA that enthusiasts, competitors, analysts, and reporters alike all see B.J. "The Prodigy" Penn as an immovable obstacle atop the UFC lightweight division.

The conversation is usually a short one when speaking about clear and apparent challengers to Penn's throne. It starts with a question of who can and will challenge the champ and usually ends with a simple and abundant answer of nobody.

The consensus is that Penn is just too… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 13, 2010 at 7:28pm — No Comments

5150 Combat's New Year's Revolution: An Event That Swings For The Fences

The plains of Tulsa, Okla., are about to erupt into an MMA inferno Saturday night. 5150 Combat and Xtreme Fighting League are putting on an event stacked with high-profile and elite mixed martial artists.

At the New Year's Revolution card, the promotion is going all in, showcasing more than 20 fights, multiple title bouts, and plenty of star power.

Maybe the biggest name in attendance will not be competing in the cage. Ultimate Fighter Season One winner and MMA superstar… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 12, 2010 at 9:41pm — No Comments

FIND ME ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER & MORE!

FACEBOOK:
Robin Decker

FACEBOOK FAN PAGE:
Robin Decker (find the page in my notes, or in my list of pages i follow)

TWITTER:

RobinDeckerFit

ModelMayhem, ModelsUnique, LinkedIN, and Myspace (sugarpieabq)

Added by Robin Decker-Model on January 12, 2010 at 10:55am — No Comments

Faber, Brown, Aldo: A Triangle Of Superiority Unlike MMA Has Ever Seen

A little more than a year ago, elite WEC featherweight standouts Mike Brown and Urijah Faber found themselves standing atop their division, headlining WEC 36, and competing for Faber's title.

A title he had defended five times up to that point. At this time, Faber

was commonly placed in the top ten of many sports writers' top pound for pound lists.

Brown defeated Faber with a no-doubt, flashy knockout. When the smoke cleared, Brown stood alone atop the division, the… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 8, 2010 at 12:56pm — 1 Comment

Hurtsbad.com: Bringing The MMA Community Together, World Domination Next

Mixed martial arts, three little words, insignificant enough. Not an uncommon term, especially in times like these. As individual definitions each word is important to the structure of the idea of MMA.

It is an eclectic execution of deadly expression.

The term MMA has actually redefined the idea of what martial arts truly are. For decades, inquire about martial arts and the first answer given would surely be a reference to Bruce Lee, ironically a genuine pioneer of the… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 6, 2010 at 8:59pm — 2 Comments

Third Man In The Cage: Marc Fennell Shaping Refs Future At MMA Expo

MMA is consuming an entire demographic and opening their eyes to this world class style of combat sports. The cutting edge of MMA leaves in its wake many questions as to how the sport can improve and further evolve.

An area of great focus for many has been the aspect of officiating. Whether it be questions surrounding decisions made by judges or by referees, at times the choices made are deemed questionable.

Limiting those questions through continued education and… Continue

Added by Todd Jackson on January 3, 2010 at 5:14pm — No Comments