Hard hitting powerhouse and former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is one win away from a UFC title shot. Standing in his way is ‘The Dean of Mean’ Keith Jardine, an awkward type of striker that uses an unusual style to frustrate his opponents. What does Rampage need to do in [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Mitch Ciccarelli'
The GameplaN: Jackson vs. Jardine
March 5th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Boxing/MMA · Fight Preview · Mitch Ciccarelli
The GameplaN: Lauzon vs. Stephens
February 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
It’s a battle between two up and coming MMA prospects and it’s all free on Spike TV! It’s Ultimate Fight Night Live and it will be headlined by two up and comers in Joe Lauzon and Jeremy Stephens. Last week you readers here on Audibly Offensive witnessed the very first edition of the [...]
Tags: Boxing/MMA · Fight Preview · Mitch Ciccarelli
The GameplaN: Penn vs. St. Pierre II
January 28th, 2009 · 3 Comments
When have we ever seen two amazing fighters in the prime of their career face off against each other inside of the Octagon? Sure B.J Penn and Georges St. Pierre have fought against each other before but that was many moons ago and today they are much different fighters. Both of them have [...]
Tags: Boxing/MMA · Fight Preview · Mitch Ciccarelli
The BreakdowN: Thiago Silva v/s Lyoto Machida
January 20th, 2009 · No Comments
Things are a little different this BreakdowN, as not just Mitch will be breaking down the fight, as he has welcomed fellow MMA Guru Cory Forgeron in, as they debate between Mitch’s boy in Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida, and Cory’s boy Thiago ‘Machida Killer’ Silva. Lets get to it.
Striking
Mitch: What makes this fight so interesting [...]
Tags: Boxing/MMA · Cory Forgeron · Fight Preview · Mitch Ciccarelli
AO Previews Affliction “Day Of Reckoning”
January 18th, 2009 · No Comments
On January 24th live on Pay-Per-View it’s Affliction “Day of Reckoning”. A stacked card with a HUGE main event between arguably the best pound for pound fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko and Andrei Arlovski! I’m here to give my thoughts on each of the main card fights so sit back, grab a snack and [...]
Tags: Boxing/MMA · Fight Preview · Mitch Ciccarelli
The BreakdowN: Varner vs. Cerrone
January 13th, 2009 · No Comments
On Sunday January 25th live on the Versus channel the WEC will kick off the New Year with a stacked fight card! WEC Lightweight champion, Jamie “C-4” Varner will defend his title against one of MMA’s fastest rising stars, “The Cowboy” Donald Cerrone! Who will leave the cage with the belt? Let’s find out on [...]
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One More Round IV: UFC 93 Predictions
January 11th, 2009 · No Comments
It’s the dream fight card fans all round the world have been waiting years for… well it’s not THAT big but it’s still a good looking card and a good way to kick off 2009. It’s UFC 93 and Cory and I are here to break down the main card fights!
Marcus Davis vs. Chris Lytle:
Mitch: [...]
Tags: Boxing/MMA · Cory Forgeron · Fight Preview · Mitch Ciccarelli
The BreakdowN: Franklin vs. Henderson
January 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
It’s a fight that fans all around the world have been waiting years for and it’s finally going to happen at UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland! Former PRIDE champion, Dan Henderson will square off with former UFC champion Rich Franklin in a fight that will determine the Team USA coach for “The Ultimate Fighter” Season [...]
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A Look Into The Crystal Ball: Who to Watch in 2009- Part 2
December 31st, 2008 · No Comments
Happy New Year everyone… well Happy New Year’s Eve! 2008 was a really good year for MMA but 2009 should be even better! In part one I listed five fighters who I think could really break out into huge stars in 2009, here’s the final five.
#5- Michael Bisping
I’ll admit I am not his [...]
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The BreakdowN: UFC 92 Predictions
December 26th, 2008 · No Comments
Tomorrow night we will witness live on Pay-Per-View one of the biggest… no let me rephrase that, THE biggest UFC card of the year! It’s UFC 92 live in Las Vegas and yours truly is here to breakdown the main card with in depth predictions.
C.B Dollaway vs. Mike Massenzio
Former college wrestling rivals will square [...]
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A Look Into The Crystal Ball: Who To Watch in 2009- Part 1
December 26th, 2008 · No Comments
With the year coming to an end next week it got me thinking about what’s in store for us in the coming year. Will we finally get to drive around in flying cars like we were promised in the year 2000? Will Cory Forgeron finally realize [...]
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UFC Fight For The Troops Preview
December 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Two columns in one day, yeah I’m honestly just sitting here bored so figured I might as well get some good AO articles in before the move. Two big free UFC events this week, both of which I won’t be able to watch. First it’s UFC ‘Fight for the Troops’ bringing you a great night [...]
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