Thursday, June 30, 2011

Story looks to keep rampage through welterweight division going at UFC on Versus 4

Rick Story is talking some lofty goals.

Who would've picked the 170-pounder out of Washington to post back-to-back wins over Thiago Alves and Nate Marquardt? He's already accomplished one half of the task and jumped at the opportunity to take on Marquardt, a former title contender at middleweight.

Story, who took the fight on just 24 days notice, likes his chances.

"I don't go into any fight thinking I'm not going to win. I go in knowing I'm going to win in every single fight," Story told ProMMARadio.

A former college wrestler at Southern Oregon, Story now looks to finish things with his hands.

"I want it to end by knockout. That's the ultimate," Story said. "I think it'll depend on how good of shape Marquardt is in after this weight cut. If he fades, I'm going to TKO him. Probably late 2nd or third round."

Story (13-3, 6-1 UFC) believes a spectacular win over a big name like Marquardt should get him a crack at the belt. That's big talk from a guy who actually lost his UFC debut a little over two years ago.

"I think that the win over Marquardt by finish should put me in position for a title shot. I think a lot of people would agree with me," Story said. "Finishing Marquardt, a former top contender at 185 pounds, a higher weight class, should move me into that spot."

That spot is inhabited by Georges St-Pierre, one of the world's top two fighters in MMA. That would be a heckuva leap for a guy who was recently ranked No. 23 in the world at 170. Seems unlikely, but so did this recent run of six straight wins. Story believes it can it happen, maybe it's time the rest do as well.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Story-looks-to-keep-rampage-through-welterweight?urn=mma-wp3846

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Surf Artist - Colleen Malia Wilcox

Following on from her recent fame painting the Women's Triple Crown of Surfing poster (more here), we're proud to present Hawaiian; Colleen Malia Wilcox as a featured artist on COTW. Below is her original painting and the end poster presented by Vans. "Her artwork expresses a love of the island lifestyle and appreciation for the natural beauty of Hawaii". We hope you enjoy the rest of her art…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/colleen-malia-wilcox.php

2010 Women's Triple Crown of Surfing poster art by Colleen Malia Wilcox

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Photo: Stephanie Gilmore winning a wooden carved rendition of Colleen's painting

- www.colleenwilcoxart.com
- http://malikodesigns.blogspot.com

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Dean Parson Part

Australian Dean Parson got together a part of throwaway footage for Slam Magazine.

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UFC on Versus 4 weigh-in: Fighters dropping down all look good

The scale doesn't lie, so often times how you look on weigh-in day can be a huge indicator of how fight night will go down. Five fighters on the UFC on Versus 4 card are dropping down to a new weight class and they all looked healthy on the scale in Pittsburgh. A sixth was expected to weigh-in, but Nate Marquardt was dumped from the card for failing his medicals and subsequently fired from the promotion.

Two former UFC lightweight contenders were really worth monitoring on the scale (full weigh-in video).

Both Tyson Griffin and Joe Stevenson, dropping 10 pounds to 145, looked good. Neither looked drawn in the face or sickly from a physique standpoint. Stevenson simply lost some mass on his upper body and Griffin was shredded around the waist. Rich Attonito, coming down from middleweight, looked good as well at welterweight. And featherweight absolutely looked like the correct move for Ricardo Lamas and Matt Grice.

The heavyweight staredowns were intense. Matt Mitrione had words for Christian Morecraft, who actually appeared a little thrown off by the exchange.

Cheick Kongo got right in the grill of Pat Barry. The Kongo-Barry fight is now the main event. Charlie Brenneman stepped up to fight Rick Story, the original opponent of Nate Marquardt. Brenneman and TUF 12 runner-up Michael Johnson both played to the Pittsburgh crowd. Brenneman wore a Steelers' hard hat and Johnson weigh-in with a "Terrible Towel" on his head.

UFC on Versus 4 weigh-in (Courtesy MMAjunkie):

MAIN CARD (Versus)

Pat Barry (243) vs. Cheick Kongo (234.4)
Charlie Brenneman (170.6) vs. Rick Story (170.4)
Matt Brown (170) vs. John Howard (170.2)
Matt Mitrione (261.1) vs. Christian Morecraft (261.4)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)

Manny Gamburyan (145.8) vs. Tyson Griffin (145.8)
Joe Stevenson (146) vs. Javier Vazquez (145.8)
Joe Lauzon (156) vs. Curt Warburton (155.6)
Rich Attonito (170) vs. Daniel Roberts (170.6)
Nik Lentz (155.6) vs. Charles Oliveira (153.8)
Matt Grice (145.2) vs. Ricardo Lamas (145.4)
Edward Faaloloto (155.4) vs. Michael Johnson (155.2)

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/UFC-on-Versus-4-weigh-in-Fighters-dropping-down?urn=mma-wp3954

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Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview - Strikeforce

Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview Video by Strikeforce

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Protest Art from David Williams

We've just refreshed Australian artist; David Williams' profile on COTW with some new art, namely "protest art", against the way 'we' are treating the oceans, particularly sharks! The artist commented; "I'm scared for Sharks... 'We' are eating them to death, but mostly removing their fins & leaving the rest to make Shark Fin Soup... I'm just completing the last in a series of works, some of which will be up for silent auction to help raise funds for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society."

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/david-williams.php

Shark Sculpture by David Williams

David has also recently produced an Organic shirt; "Man Eating Shark", of which 50% of profits goes to S.S.C.S (contact the artist for full details)…



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Jon Olav Einemo Discusses Five-Year Hiatus From MMA - UFC 131

Jon Olav Einemo Discusses Five-Year Hiatus From MMA Video by UFC 131

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-131/jon-olav-einemo-discusses-five-year-hiatus-from-mma-video_ec1095481.html

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Rumor: BMW K1600R Six-Cylinder Naked Bike in the Works

We haven’t seen a good solid stirring of the motorcycle rumormill in a while, but today whispers of a BMW six-cylinder naked bike, a K1600R if you will, have be filtering through the web forums and into our ears. With the rumors centering mostly around the fact that BMW introduced its 1,600cc inline-six motor at EICMA in 2009 by sticking it in a very attractive street-naked motorcycle, speculation has begun as to whether the Bavarian ...

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Canadians in Portugal


A bunch of Canadians went to Portugal for Concrete and came back with this video.

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UFC 132 Prelims to Stream on Facebook

Saturday's UFC 132 fight card in Las Vegas will air in its entirety as four preliminary bouts are scheduled to stream on Facebook.com/UFC starting at 6pm ET, joining two prelims on Spike at 8pm and five-fight main card on pay-per-view at 9pm.

The Facebook stream includes Brian Bowles vs. Takeya Mizugaki and Aaron Simpson vs. Brad Tavares.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/19006/ufc-132-prelims-to-stream-on-facebook/

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Tito?s career is on the line, who?s giving him a shot against Bader?

The chips are stacked against Tito Ortiz. Last week, the 36-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champ revealed that he had to beg Zuffa management for one more shot after his loss to Matt Hamill at UFC 121 in October.

The UFC relented but didn't give him an easy mark. Up next is 28-year-old, top 10 light heavyweight Ryan Bader. Essentially a younger, more complete version of Tito.

On this week's MMA Insiders show, HDNet analyst Frank Trigg and Yahoo! Sports' Kevin joined ESPNRadio1100 in Las Vegas to talk about Ortiz's chances in the fight and what he'll do if he loses.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Tito-s-career-is-on-the-line-who-s-giving-him-a?urn=mma-wp4093

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Local Hero Peggy Oki

We're thrilled to hear that Peggy Oki has been named as a "Local Hero" by the Santa Barbara Independent (scroll halfway down the page to see Peggy!).

Peggy has more than earned this honor with her inspiring & enduring support for protecting cetaceans and ocean life, through her Origami Whales Project… An international campaign, aimed at getting the message across to the International Whaling Commission (IWC), to put a stop to the slaughter of whales and the cruelty of commercial whaling in Japan, Norway and Iceland.

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Photo: Peggy Oki. Photo by Matt Dayka

You may remember Peggy Oki as the only female member of the legendary Zephyr Skate Team (a.k.a. Z-Boys of Dogtown)

Peggy Oki - Dogtown skater

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The GoofBoard - A New Balance Trainer for Surfers

The GoofBoard is a new balance trainer (similar to the Indo Board) that has been specifically designed for surfers.
The GoofBoard was created by Armin Brown, “for surfers as a way to bring home the surf riding experience AND return to waves the better for it.” Armin was looking to create a balance trainer that simulated [...]

Source: http://www.thesurfingblog.com/goofboard-balance-trainer

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Strikeforce?s Three Stars: Masvidal, Barnett and Cormier

The latest installment of Strikeforce's heavyweight grand prix delivered a bizarre night of fights that featured a no decision, a submission due to strikes, and a weird main event where neither fighter showed off his best work. But who did stand out?

No. 1 star -- Jorge Masvidal: As the non-heavyweights on the main card, Masvidal and K.J Noons had the tall order of showing what the little guys can do. Masvidal lived up to expectations, putting on a show with K.J. Noons' face on the unfortunate receiving end. A kick to the neck leveled Noons near the end of the first round, and Masvidal never looked back. Now, he wants a shot at Gilbert Melendez and the Strikeforce lightweight title.

No. 2 star -- Josh Barnett: After not fighting for nearly a year, Barnett had no problem disposing of Brett Rogers. He used catch wrestling to control Rogers before locking up an arm-triangle choke, and then launched into a speech that showed why fans still love Barnett. Next, he'll face Sergei Kharitonov in the semifinals of the Strikeforce heavyweight GP.

No. 3 star -- Daniel Cormier: You would expect a two-time Olympic wrestler to control a fight with takedowns, but Cormier chose to show off how much his stand-up game has grown in the two years that he's been training in MMA. He stayed away from Jeff Monson's submission game, and stuck to a gameplan that involved peppering Monson with combinations. Cormier told Cagewriter that he would like a chance against Chad Griggs, who put on an impressive performance of his own against Valentijn Overeem, or Shane del Rosario.

Honorable mention -- K.J. Noons: On a night where Valentijn Overeem tapped out from a fight because of strikes, and Fabricio Werdum oddly refused to engage Alistair Overeem, Noons showed true heart in continuing to give his all in a losing effort to Masvidal.

Who were your Three Stars from the weekend? Speak your mind in the comments or on Facebook.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Strikeforce-s-Three-Stars-Masvidal-Barnett-and?urn=mma-wp3717

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Green Foam Surfboard Blanks

Over the past several years the phrase “Go Green” has been created and used alongside almost everything.� “Go Green” can relate to your lifestyle, your refrigerator, your food, your car and now it even relates to your surfboard.� Green Foam, a company in San Clemente, Ca. has pioneered a new “green” technique of making surfboard [...]

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Baja Gold

This Baja secret is one of the best waves in north america. KORDUROY.tv has this video from December 2004, during a swell I was there for.

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Saturday at Assen with Scott Jones

Photos: � 2011�Scott Jones Photography ? All Rights Reserved

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Buying A Surfboard: Off The Rack vs. Custom

If you are going to buy your first surfboard, or are just thinking of adding a new board to your quiver, you will have to choose between buying a board off the rack or finding a local shaper and have him make you a custom surfboard. It can be a tough decision and there truthfully [...]

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UFC on Versus 4 Results: Kongo Survives to KO Barry, Brenneman Upsets Story

UFC on Versus 4 took place on Saturday (June 26) in Pittsburgh and did not disappoint. While most of the focus was on Nate Marquardt's late removal, the replacement main event between heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Pat Barry did more than enough to make up for the late change.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/18986/ufc-on-versus-4-main-card-results-kongo-lands-a-hail-mary-brenneman-upsets-story/

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Daniel Egger Part


Redline Films has a six plus minute part from Daniel Eggers who stacks benches like Daewon all over Europe.

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Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger Possible for UFC 138 on Nov. 19

Jake Shields will look to rebound from an April loss to welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre when he's expected to meet fellow contender Jake Ellenberger in the fall, likely at UFC 138 on November 19 in San Jose, California.

UFC 138 is expected to be headlined by heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/18988/jake-shields-vs-jake-ellenberger-possible-for-ufc-138-on-nov-19/

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Johnson and Lamas win while controversy erupts at UFC on Versus 4

PITTSBURGH -- Michael Johnson, Ricardo Lamas and Charles Oliveira were early winners at UFC on Versus 4 on Sunday night, but one of the fight's results is still in question.

Johnson with quick win

In his first fight since losing in the finale of "The Ultimate Fighter," Michael Johnson put on a show in a first-round TKO of Edward Faaloloto. Though Faaloloto cut Johnson's eye early, he dominated most of the round with takedowns and strong ground and pound. Near the end of the round, Johnson clinched with Faaloloto, threw several knees and then knocked him to the ground with a big right. He followed up hammer fists until the referee stopped the bout at 4:42.

"It feels amazing after six months off to go in there and get a TKO.� He's a tough guy.� I knew he was going to bring it," Johnson said after the bout. "We were both fighting for a job or fighting for comfort. �He came at me with a barrage, then I just took over."

Lamas shows off his striking

Ricardo Lamas won his UFC debut in impressive fashion, overpowering Matt Grice in the first round. Both fighters have a wrestling background, but much of the round was spent on their feet. Grice gave up a takedown, but it was in stand-up where Lamas shone. He wobbled Grice with a kick to the head, then followed up with a knee that staggered him. Finally, Lamas ended the bout and sent Grice to the canvas with a right hand at 4:41.

"I came into this fight wanting to mix it up.� I think I had better standup and ground game.� When I had the opportunity to take him down I did and when I had the opportunity to strike I did," Lamas said.

Oliveira vs. Lentz ends in controversy

An exciting bout between Charles Oliveira was marred by an illegal knee and poor refereeing. Oliveira won by submission, but the fight's result will be reviewed by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission due to an illegal knee.

Oliveira won the first round with strong striking. Lentz started with a quick takedown but had trouble with Oliveira's guard. When the fight returned to stand-up, Oliveira used knee after knee to control the bout. He knocked Lentz to the ground, and then jumped on top of him to sink in a guillotine. Lentz worked his way out of it, and then sunk in a guilllotine on Oliveira, who then worked his way out of it. Oliveira took over the round at the end when the bout went back to the ground. Oliveira threw short elbows until the round was stopped.

In the second round, Lentz took advantage of a flying knee by Oliveira to get a takedown, but that's where the fight went awry.

Oliveira hit Lentz with a knee while Lentz was on both of his knees. Though it appeared to be illegal, the fight was allowed to continue. Oliveira then took advantage, continued to hit Lentz and then sunk in a rear naked choke to stop the fight at 1:48.

The crowd in Pittsburgh erupted in boos and chants to protest the result, and an item was even thrown into the Octagon. UFC commentator Joe Rogan announced that the fight will be reviewed by the commission afterwards because of the illegal knee. Because the bout was stopped before the end of the second round and the knee was blatantly illegal, it will likely be turned into a no-decision.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Johnson-and-Lamas-win-while-controversy-erupts-a?urn=mma-wp3966

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Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 - UFC 131

Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 Video by UFC 131

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Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger Possible for UFC 138 on Nov. 19

Jake Shields will look to rebound from an April loss to welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre when he's expected to meet fellow contender Jake Ellenberger in the fall, likely at UFC 138 on November 19 in San Jose, California.

UFC 138 is expected to be headlined by heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/18988/jake-shields-vs-jake-ellenberger-possible-for-ufc-138-on-nov-19/

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

New paintings by Peter Pierce

Hope you're all having a great Christmas break and ready to celebrate the New Year! :) We've just updated Hawaiian based artist Peter Pierce's profile with a few new paintings, take a look…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/peter-pierce.php

Surf Art by Peter Pierce

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Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-paintings-by-peter-pierce.html

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Tito’s career is on the line, who’s giving him a shot against Bader?

The chips are stacked against Tito Ortiz. Last week, the 36-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champ revealed that he had to beg Zuffa management for one more shot after his loss to Matt Hamill at UFC 121 in October.

The UFC relented but didn't give him an easy mark. Up next is 28-year-old, top 10 light heavyweight Ryan Bader. Essentially a younger, more complete version of Tito.

On this week's MMA Insiders show, HDNet analyst Frank Trigg and Yahoo! Sports' Kevin joined ESPNRadio1100 in Las Vegas to talk about Ortiz's chances in the fight and what he'll do if he loses.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Tito-s-career-is-on-the-line-who-s-giving-him-a?urn=mma-wp4093

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Mitrione interview: Former NFL player wonders if Carwin will ever break through cardio barrier

Matt Mitrione is back and he's feeling pretty confident.

The former NFL player and Purdue defensive lineman has been learning on the fly. One thing he realized immediately was that the stamina needed for MMA is a lot different than football. After a rough time on Season 10 of "The Ultimate Fighter," the big guy seems to have figured things out. For others in the heavyweight division, it hasn't been as easy.

Shane Carwin is way ahead of Mitrione in the heavyweight pecking order, but he may not be able to advance any further if he can't go all out for 15 minutes.

Mitrione joined ESPNRadio1100 in Las Vegas to talk about the heavyweight rankings. On Carwin, he thought the big man was holding back in the first round to conserve energy.

"Gassing is a huge thing to a heavyweight. For it to happen the first time in a major fight (Carwin vs. Brock Lesnar), I think it might have played a little bit of mind games for Carwin," Mitrione said (1:40 mark). "I think it's very serious. Gassing is a big damn deal."

Mitrione said the signs of pre-mature fatigue were there again two week's ago at UFC 131 against Junior dos Santos.

"I heard he said between the first [and second], 'my legs are dead'. I think that's another sign of the adrenaline dump. Adrenaline dump is a bitch and once it sets in it really plays mind games with you," Mitrione (4-0, 4-0 UFC) said. "He has a couple more fights to gets used to it. It can really make or break you."

The show also went on to speak about where Brock Lesnar ranks and what he'll be facing if he returns some time in early 2011.

Mitrione faces 6-foot-7, 265-pound Christian Morecraft this weekend in Pittsburgh at UFC on Versus 4.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Mitrione-interview-Former-NFL-player-wonders-if?urn=mma-wp3815

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Nate Marquardt points to testosterone replacement therapy as the reason for his suspension and firing

Nate Marquardt pointed to testosterone replacement therapy and high levels of testosterone in his system as the reasons he was suspended by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, dropped from the main event at UFC on Versus 4 and subsequently fired by the UFC.

Marquardt stated his case to AOL on Ariel Helwani's show.

Bloody Elbow's Mike Fagan had a rundown of the conversation.

[1:06 p.m. ET] [...] Nate says he wasn't cleared to fight because of a situation he's dealt with since August. Feeling sluggish, horrible. Memory was off. Doctor did tests, which came back for low testosterone.

He went on testosterone therapy. Went to the UFC to discuss it. He went on treatment. Was on treatment until the first of this year. Applied for therapeutic-use exemption for fight against Dan Miller. Commission allowed it, but they wanted Nate to do tests after fight. Go off treatment for 8 weeks and take blood tests. Nate claims he went off treatment, took the three blood tests. Results came back and doctor wrote letter that said Nate had low testosterone and was a candidate for treatment.

Just three weeks before the Story, Marquardt then made the strange move of going back on TRT fight saying his doctor wanted more to go with a more aggressive approach.

[...] Nate took treatment for two weeks. Took a blood test to make sure he was within normal range, but that test came back high (out of range). Nate started to panic.

Nate admits he should have requested testing earlier from his doctor. Nate took several tests the week of the fight, which showed his levels falling, but still above acceptable range. Close by weigh-in, but still above. At that point, the Pennsylvania commission told him he wouldn't be able to fight, put on suspension.

Nate took another blood test on the day of the fight, and his levels were within proper range.

(His manager Lex) McMahon notes that Marquardt didn't do anything that wasn't communicated to the UFC, athletic commissions.

Marquardt explained why he went on TRT.

[...] Nate runs through symptoms: sluggish, no energy, poor memory, etc. Talks about other tests they ran: brain scans, mono test, blood test for other hormones. Nate runs through list of possible reasons: genetic, problem with testicles, pituitary gland problem. But Nate isn't sure why he personally has low testosterone.

According to Fagan, Marquardt got a little emotional

[1:17 p.m.] I'm not a doctor, but I need to take responsibility. I'm the one fighting, not my doctor. I'm the one in the main event. I'm the one that messed up. Nate choking up at this point.

Marquardt says he was approved while on TRT for his March fight against Dan Miller at UFC 128 in New Jersey.

Nate said he received a letter around January/February that said the NJSACB received his TUE, that his application seemed incomplete, that his treatment was not USADA approved. Nate explains his doctor was using an "off-label" medication. [...] Nate says his levels were within range for the Miller fight. When he went off to meet the NJSACB requirements -- three blood tests and eight weeks off treatment -- he was off for 10-11 weeks before he restarted.

Nate explains he felt even worse after going off treatment. He explains that his mood improved after starting treatment, may have saved his marriage.

Marquardt explained that this issue probably arose because he switched from taking pills to straight testosterone injections before UFC on Versus 4.

Nate laments not taking blood test after first injection. Nate was nervous about taking testosterone injections, wishes he hadn't in retrospect.

[...] Nate said he's talked to different doctors, who have recommended different things. Says he needs to do more research.

[...] Nate said he wants to go back to the oral medication if he can. He doesn't know his plan going forward, however.

[...]� McMahon says when New Jersey said doctors forms were incomplete, using treatment not approved by USADA, it should have been an indication for the team. Nate says he won't be using that doctor going forward.

Last week was incredibly hectic for Marquardt. Just 15 minutes before the weigh-in, he found out from the PSAC that his testosterone levels were still too high.

Marquardt hopes the UFC will change its mind.

Throughout today's conversation, the word transparent was used to describe how much the UFC was kept in the loop. That's where the confusion lies. It still seems by the reaction of Dana White and the UFC, that they were blindsided by this on Saturday.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Nate-Marquardt-points-to-testosterone-replacemen?urn=mma-wp4098

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One Lap on the Mission Motors Mission R at Laguna Seca

The Mission Motors crew was out at Laguna Seca this past weekend with the Mission R electric superbike. Taking part in the Refuel Time Trial, Steve Rapp piloted the Mission R around the historic coastal Californian track, clocking in a top lap time of 1:43.700 according to the Mission stopwatches. With that pace, it would put the Mission R as backmarker in the AMA Supersport race at Laguna Seca last year, and about 15 seconds ...

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Chris Jones Goes Pro


Brit brand Crayon has turned Chris Jones pro with this clip full of rough UK spots.

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Santa Cruz tarp surfing

Santa Cruz boys Homer Henard, Nic Lamb,�Omar Etcheverry, Chris Killen, and Ruse Entertainment are pioneering the new sport of tarp surfing.

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Springtime Gold

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2010/11/springtime-gold.html

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Alistair Overeem Post fight vs Werdum Apologizes for Boring Fight - Alistair Overeem

Alistair Overeem Post fight vs Werdum Apologizes for Boring Fight Video by Alistair Overeem

Source: http://mmalice.com/alistair-overeem/alistair-overeem-post-fight-vs-werdum-apologizes-for-boring-fight-video_28d02a080.html

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Video analysis: Iole says it’s time to change what MMA judges are looking at

MMA judges continue to come under scrutiny at the biggest cards around the world. Fans, fighters and even promoters are frustrated with decisions like the one handed down at UFC 131 when Michihiro Omigawa lost a unanimous decision to Darren Elkins. The Japanese star lost his fourth straight in the UFC.

Two judges gave Elkins a 29-28 decision while Dave Hagen scored it 30-27 for the winner. The 29-28's were far from embarrassing. After all, Elkins outlanded Omigawa 78-65 according to Fight Metric. Giving the third round to a fading Elkins was a little shaky since Omigawa outlanded the American 21-7.

Yahoo! Sports' lead MMA writer Kevin Iole checked in on the judging discussion and pointed out that the officials may be taking the wrong things under consideration when scoring a fight.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Video-analysis-Iole-says-it-s-time-to-change-wh?urn=mma-wp3573

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Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Countdown Preview Show - Strikeforce

Fight Network previews Strikforce's heavyweight Grand Prix featuring Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum and Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers taking place on June 18, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.

Source: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/strikeforce-overeem-vs-werdum-countdown-preview-show-video_927471d83.html

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Silva calls for first round KO, Leben admits he’s a ‘little scared’

Who's looking for some fine grappling when Chris Leben and Wanderlei Silva lock horns? That's what I thought. Two of the most prolific bangers in the history of MMA should provide some fireworks next week at UFC 132.

Silva has 23 knockouts in 33 wins while Leben has 13 in 25 victories. Silva says he's on another level.

"I'm faster than him. Who's gonna hit first? I don't see him going past the first round," said Silva (0:38 mark). "I'm going to hit him a couple of times and after that, he's going to go out."

This is a huge fight for Leben (25-7, 11-6 UFC), who allowed Brian Stann to use him as a stepping stone at UFC 125.

"I've had a lot of fights and I should have known better but I think I just got a little comfortable. I was feeling really good after my three fight win streak. I was feeling good and I underestimated Brian Stann a little bit," Leben said during the UFC 132 teleconference.
"I think the biggest thing that got affected actually was my diet. I came in just a little bit too heavy, and I cut too much weight."

Leben's not making the same mistake against the legendary Silva. He actually said Silva's game scares him a bit.

"This time, I'll be honest, I'm excited to fight Wanderlei. And a little scared at the same time too," Leben said. "I think for me that's definitely a very motivating and driving emotion. I'm really focusing a lot harder on my diet, and when I'm in the gym, I'm in the gym 110 percent. I'm listening to my coaches and I'm putting everything in because I want to go out and I want to win this fight."

It's also a huge fight for Silva, who at 34, appears to be on the downside. He dropped to middleweight to make a run at Anderson Silva's title and hasn't been able to remain healthy. He beat Michael Bisping in his official 185-pound debut, but hasn't fought since in 16 months.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Silva-calls-for-first-round-KO-Leben-admits-he-?urn=mma-wp3810

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Things you don't usually see

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/03/things-you-dont-usually-see.html

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Surf Artist - Colleen Malia Wilcox

Following on from her recent fame painting the Women's Triple Crown of Surfing poster (more here), we're proud to present Hawaiian; Colleen Malia Wilcox as a featured artist on COTW. Below is her original painting and the end poster presented by Vans. "Her artwork expresses a love of the island lifestyle and appreciation for the natural beauty of Hawaii". We hope you enjoy the rest of her art…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/colleen-malia-wilcox.php

2010 Women's Triple Crown of Surfing poster art by Colleen Malia Wilcox

Stephanie Gilmore
Photo: Stephanie Gilmore winning a wooden carved rendition of Colleen's painting

- www.colleenwilcoxart.com
- http://malikodesigns.blogspot.com

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cotw/~3/VTQYR9LFSY4/surf-artist-colleen-malia-wilcox.html

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COTW wins international design award!

We're excited to announce that Club Of The Waves has been awarded as the "People's Champ" at the prestigious 2010 Pixel Awards in the Art category! The website was originally nominated for the award in November. During December a record breaking 35,000+ people (public) voted on their favorite nominees, so we're delighted COTW came out on top! And we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our fans who voted for us! :)

The Pixel Awards are a cutting-edge, international website design award, annually honoring compelling sites that have shown excellence in web design and development.

Our Editor remarked: "We're so stoked on this nomination, and not just for us, but for the recognition it gets our incredibly talented and hard-working featured surf artists and photographers".

You can see all the nominees here.
Club Of The Waves is listed under the Art category!

The Pixel Awards logo

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/cotw-wins-international-design-award.html

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A cold but rewarding start to the day... Saturday 17 July 2010

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2010/07/cold-but-rewarding-start-to-day.html

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Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger Possible for UFC 138 on Nov. 19

Jake Shields will look to rebound from an April loss to welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre when he's expected to meet fellow contender Jake Ellenberger in the fall, likely at UFC 138 on November 19 in San Jose, California.

UFC 138 is expected to be headlined by heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/18988/jake-shields-vs-jake-ellenberger-possible-for-ufc-138-on-nov-19/

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Dylan Blaty in Westbound and Down


Former One In A Million man, Dylan Blaty has a sick part from Westbound and Down.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/xpEOZtBLSpE/dylan-blaty-in-westbound-and-down.html

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Cam and Jarrod

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/06/cam-and-jarrod.html

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Surf Artist - Kathryn Colvig

Introducing oil painter Kathryn Colvig based in Nosara, Costa Rica, a place she says has had a "profound" effect on her work, painting "the surf, big waves, and the power of the ocean". Check it out…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/kathryn-colvig.php

Wave Art by Kathryn Colvig

http://kathryn-colvig.artistwebsites.com

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cotw/~3/KmzAyC9zJg4/surf-artist-kathryn-colvig.html

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Andy Irons - "You will never be forgotten"

On November 2nd 2010 the surfing world lost a dear friend, hero and champion; Andy Irons. Surf photographer Brian Bielmann with the help of Scott Mortensen has put together a touching photo tribute in memory of AI

Brian said: "I have so many memories of Andy and this is my way of sharing them with family and friends all over the world. I hope you guys enjoy this and never forget a great man, a great friend."


Click the image above to watch video


Image credit: Billabong

www.brianbielmann.com

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/andy-irons-you-will-never-be-forgotten.html

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Marvs Wait For It


Marvs has a new video coming called Wait For It. Watch the teaser now on our new wider layout.

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Official: Pedrosa Out for Assen ? Aoyama in at Repsol Honda

HRC has officially announced now that Dani Pedrosa will miss the Dutch round of the MotoGP Championship. Breaking his collarbone back at the French GP, Pedrosa’s place on the disabled list was extended when it was discovered that bone fragments were still lurking in his shoulder. Pedrosa underwent yet another surgery to repair his collarbone, but his return to racing has been an uncertainty lately, as some in the assembled MotoGP press have suggested the ...

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