Saturday, June 30, 2012

Surf Photographer - Josh Househam

The latest surf photographer on COTW, incredibly is only 17 years old and is nailing shots like the one below!! Wow. Look out for this guy in the future; Australian Josh Househam

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-photographer/josh-househam.php

Barrel Wave by Josh Househam

http://joshhousehamphoto.tumblr.com

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/10/surf-artist-mo-ryan.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://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/10/surf-artist-kathryn-colvig.html

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Urijah Faber vs. Renan Barao moved to UFC 149 after injury to Jose Aldo

The UFC's game of musical chairs continues, as Jose Aldo's bout with Erik Koch for the main event of UFC 149 has been scrapped because of an injury to Aldo. Urijah Faber's bout with Renan Barao was moved to the main event at 149 from being the co-main event at UFC 148.

This is the second change to Faber's bout this summer. After coaching against bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz on "The Ultimate Fighter," the two were slated to face off at UFC 148 in Las Vegas. Now, it's Faber vs. Barao for the interim belt at UFC 149 in Calgary.

It's also the latest in a string of main event changes to UFC events. This summer, the main event at UFC 146 was supposed to feature Alistair Overeem vs. Junior dos Santos, but Overeem's inability to get a license in Nevada gave Frank Mir a chance. UFC 147 was supposed to be at a soccer stadium in Rio de Janeiro for Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva's rematch. After the UFC couldn't get a venue, the bout was moved to UFC 148.

The bad luck continued for UFC 147 as main eventer Vitor Belfort was injured and Rich Franklin had to fill in. UFC on Fox 4 was also hit as Brian Stann's shoulder injury forced him out of the main event against Hector Lombard. Maurico "Shogun" Rua, who was free because of an injury to his UFC 149 opponent Thiago Silva, will now fight Brandon Vera in the main event of the UFC's fourth Fox show.

Even for a sport as dangerous as MMA, that's a crazy run of bad luck. Can the UFC do anything to prevent injuries? Speak up in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/urijah-faber-vs-renan-barao-moved-ufc-149-200748264--mma.html

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QuickSHOOT! - Chael Sonnen - Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen talks last fight, this fight and more! Only on TheSHOOT! For more, visit www.shootmedia.com and follow us on Twitter @SHOOTMedia

Source: http://mmalice.com/chael-sonnen/quickshoot-chael-sonnen-video_671dccf7c.html

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Matchmaker, matchmaker: Another fight changed for UFC 149 and lots of bouts for UFC 150

Though the Summer of Injury sounds like a story arc on a daytime soap opera, it's actually what the UFC has experienced as so many fighters have had to pull out from planned bouts. For example:

-- Heavyweight Check Kongo was supposed to fight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 149 in Calgary, but an injury to Big Nog forced him out of the fight. Kongo will now fight Shawn Jordan, who won his UFC debut with a second-round TKO of Oil Thompson. As of this writing, every fight on the UFC 149 main card has been altered because of injury.

-- Another heavyweight, Luiz Cane, was also smacked upside the head by the injury bug. Rousimar Palhares, who most recently lost to Alan Belcher, will step in to fight Yushin Okami at UFC 150 in Denver.

Some non-injury-related fight booking news:

-- UFC 150 added four fights, including Justin Lawrence vs. Max Holloway, Nik Lentz vs. Eijii Mitsuoka, Dennis Bermudez vs. Tom Hayden and Michael Kuiper vs. Jared Hamman.

-- Jeff Hougland will fight Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 151 in Las Vegas on Sept. 1. The card will be headlined by Jon Jones' title defense against Dan Henderson.

Want to make fight predictions? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/matchmaker-matchmaker-another-fight-changed-ufc-149-lots-201609529--mma.html

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What Now? UFC 147

UFC 147 saw the promotion return to Brazil, this time emanating from Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte. While there was great consternation about the line-up of fights prior to the card, few were left complaining after several exciting bouts delivered. Now that the dust form the weekend has settled, it’s time to look [...]

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29185/what-now-ufc-147/

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Chael Sonnen could sell you the shirt off your back

When not preparing for his UFC 148 rematch with Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen is filming a commercial that WILL sell you a Nexersys. He uses the age-old sales technique of saying you can't have the product. Well-played, Chael. Well-played.

Thanks, MMA Fighting.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/chael-sonnen-could-sell-shirt-off-back-124937341--mma.html

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Surf Artist - Dominique Amendola

Introducing French artist (now living in India, which is a new location for COTW's artist base); Dominique Amendola. Dominique paints a vast array of subject matter, but her 'surf art' is particularly interesting and something 'new'… She takes famous paintings from great artists (e.g. Van Gogh) and gives them a surfing twist! She calls this the "Amadeus series" and she tells us there are more on the way, so watch this space…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/dominique-amendola.php

The great wave as it is by Dominique Amendola
Artist's rendition of The Great Wave off Kanagawa

www.dominiqueamendola.com/collections/amadeus-series

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/surf-artist-dominique-amendola.html

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Adriano vs Trujillo (Legacy 10) - Legacy

HDNet Fights: Legacy Fighting Championship 10 - Munil Adriano vs Rey Trujillo

Source: http://mmalice.com/legacy/adriano-vs-trujillo-legacy-10-video_b884d839c.html

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QuickSHOOT! - Dominick Cruz - Dominick cruz

Dominick Cruz relaxes at the beach and catches a few boat races before his fight on October 1st. For more, visit SHOOTMedia.com and follow us on Twitter @SHOOTMedia

Source: http://mmalice.com/dominick-cruz/quickshoot-dominick-cruz-video_319bfda49.html

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Shaper Review: J. and John Richardson of Surfboards Makaha

On the West side of Oahu, J. Richardson has been making surfboards since he was 16. He started making boards because he needed something to ride the waves and he didn’t want to pay others to make boards for him. He never thought it would be anything more than making boards for his own quiver. [...]

Source: http://www.thesurfingblog.com/shaper-review-j-and-john-richardson-of-surfboards-makaha

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Titan Fighting Championship 23: Fight For the Troops Preview - Titan 23

Titan Fighting Championship 23: Fight for the Troops LIVE from legendary Marshall Army Airfield on Fort Riley, Kansas. Former UFC standout Jorge "The Sandman" Santiago faces Justin Guthrie in the main event.

Source: http://mmalice.com/titan-23/titan-fighting-championship-23-fight-for-the-troops-preview-video_092bcba23.html

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Erick Silva and Eddie Wineland big winners at UFC on FX 3

Several contenders distinguished themselves at UFC on FX 2 in Fort Lauderdale on Friday night.

Erick Silva continued his path of domination through the welterweight division with another first round win. This time, the victim was Charlie Brenneman.

Though Brenneman held off early submission attempts, he couldn't stay out of Silva's clutches for long. After getting the fight to the ground, Silva easily stretched out Brenneman and sunk in a rear naked choke to stop the bout at 4:33 in the first round. With that tapout, Silva won a $40,000 Submission of the Night bonus.

Silva now has two wins in the UFC, and his loss came by a weird disqualification. He's taken a step up in competition with every bout, and should continue to move up the crowded welterweight class.

Eddie Wineland sustained a large cut early in his fight with Scott Jorgensen, but that didn't slow either man. With blood gushing from his face, Wineland matched up with Jorgensen's wrestling for a tight first round. Wineland blew the bout open with a right cross in the second round. Jorgensen immediately dropped and the bout was stopped at 4:10 in the second round to give Wineland his first UFC win. For their exciting bout, Jorgensen and Wineland were rewarded an extra $40,000 each for Fight of the Night.

Josh Neer started strong against Mike Pyle, wobbling him several times in the first round, but Pyle got his revenge with a huge right hand. Neer was moving forward when Pyle caught him with a short right hook that sent Neer to the ground. The fight was stopped at 4:56 of the fight round. Like the other main card fighters, Pyle won $40,000, but for Knockout of the Night. (more...)

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/erick-silva-eddie-wineland-big-winners-ufc-fx-045601956--mma.html

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UFC 148 Extended Video Preview

The UFC has gone into high gear with their promotion of UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II. With the UFC aiming to make the July 7 card's main event between Chael Sonnen and middleweight champion Anderson Silva the fight to see in 2012 the UFC has released an extended video preview for the card.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29208/ufc-148-extended-video-preview/

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Video: 11 Months, 3000 Pictures, & A Lot of Coffee

This may not be strictly motorcycle-related, though we are pretty sure most motorcyclists can relate to the time and effort it takes to take apart a four-cylinder motor and put it back together again. As if refurbishing a motor bought off eBay, and swapping it out for a junked one that is still in the car wasn’t hard enough, our protagonist decided to document the whole process with thousands of photos. Originally only intending to ...

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MMA referee knocks out corner man at regional fight show (VIDEO)

Why just have one fight at a local MMA promotion when you can watch the referee knock out a cornerman after the fight ends? Seriously. The referee/cornerman altercation gets heated at the one-minute mark.

There's a lot of wrong in that video, like the referee continuing to pursue the cornerman when the best referees across sports try to diffuse heated situations, the cornerman confronting the ref in the first place, and the poor cornerman falling like a tree.

Can you imagine referee Herb Dean knocking out a coach? Or Greg Jackson, the respected coach to UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones going after a ref? Exactly. If you find yourself cornering or reffing in an MMA bout, remember: W.W.G.J.D, or, what would Greg Jackson do?

Thanks, Bloody Elbow.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-referee-knocks-corner-man-regional-fight-show-195000557--mma.html

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Pedro Rizzo talks about Fedor and how he will KO him - Pedro Rizzo

Inside MMA correspondent Ron Kruck talks to Pedro Rizzo as he prepares to fight Fedor Emelianenko at M1 in St. Petersburg, Russia June 21, 2012 Win or lose the fight is expected to be Fedor's final bout.

Source: http://mmalice.com/pedro-rizzo/pedro-rizzo-talks-about-fedor-and-how-he-will-ko-him-video_00fc6ecef.html

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UFC on Fox 4: Varner Steps in Against Lauzon

After Terry Etim was forced off UFC on Fox 4, the UFC did not waste much time as former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner will fill in for the injured fighter. The UFC announced the move via twitter.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29230/ufc-on-fox-4-varner-steps-in-against-lauzon/

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Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman’s bout now has a time and place

Ronda Rousey's first title defense is set. As reported by MMA Fighting, She will face Sarah Kaufman in San Diego on Aug. 18 in her first bout since winning the Strikeforce bantamweight championship from Miesha Tate in March.

Kaufman was expected to get the title shot before Rousey after beating Liz Carmouche last July. However, Rousey's string of fast armbar wins and her wise move of incessantly asking for the bout moved her to the head of line. Rousey won the belt with another armbar submission.

Now, she'll try to hold onto that belt in facing Kaufman, a tough striker with 10 of her 15 wins coming by knockout or TKO. Kaufman has just one loss on her record. She was submitted by former champion Marloes Coenen by an armbar, the exact move Rousey is so fond of. As an Olympic medalist in judo, Rousey knows how to employ armbars quickly. Four of her five wins came in under a minute.

Will Rousey hold onto her belt? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ronda-rousey-sarah-kaufman-bout-now-time-place-143617996--mma.html

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Vote for Club Of The Waves!

We're excited to announce that Club Of The Waves has been shortlisted as a nominee at the prestigious 2010 Pixel Awards in the Art category. The public can vote on their favourite nominee in each category, and we would love your vote!

You can see all the nominees here. Club Of The Waves is listed under the Art category! You can vote for the "People's Champ" every day through November 30th. Winners will be announced in December.

Vote for us in the ART category!

Pixel Awards
Background art above by Phil Roberts

www.pixelawards.com/nom_win_2010.php

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/vote-for-club-of-waves.html

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Surf Artist - Steve Pleydell-Pearce

Presenting Steve Pleydell-Pearce, a British surf artist based in the South West of England, who likes to work with fast drying oil paints to complete paintings in one session. Impressive stuff…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/steve-pleydell-pearce.php

Surf Art by Steve Pleydell-Pearce

www.stevepp.co.uk

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-steve-pleydell-pearce.html

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MMA shirt at the center of assault trial

A shirt "popular with MMA fans" set off a fight in Illinois that left a man blind and paralyzed. No, for real.

Anna Minette, a friend of the victim Eric Bartels, pointed out a spot on the shirt of Joe Messina, the man charged with assault. Messina responded it was just blood, and here's where it got ugly.

Minette testified that she and Bartels both thought "that's odd" and Bartels told Messina "he should take care of that."

The comment sent Messina into a rage, she testified. "He kind of just (started) yelling," she said. "'It's going to be your blood.'"

Bartels and Minette were moving away when she heard "a loud crack" behind her and turned to see Bartels sprawled out on the pavement, with "blood pooling around his head," she testified.

Bartels survived the attack but is now blind and paralyzed.

Cagewriter has made many, many jokes about MMA apparel. Some of the shirts are truly appalling, but never a reason for violence.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-shirt-center-assault-trial-122441805--mma.html

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Vote for Club Of The Waves!

We're excited to announce that Club Of The Waves has been shortlisted as a nominee at the prestigious 2010 Pixel Awards in the Art category. The public can vote on their favourite nominee in each category, and we would love your vote!

You can see all the nominees here. Club Of The Waves is listed under the Art category! You can vote for the "People's Champ" every day through November 30th. Winners will be announced in December.

Vote for us in the ART category!

Pixel Awards
Background art above by Phil Roberts

www.pixelawards.com/nom_win_2010.php

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/vote-for-club-of-waves.html

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

The next day

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2012/03/next-day.html

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Phil Watt Part


Enjoy a full part from Phil Watt of Australia.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/S6oLvISXuhM/phil-watt-part.html

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Tim Boal Helicam Photography

Photographer Dom Daher hooked up with Helicam International to shoot aerial photos of Tim Boal.

After the sun set, the helicopter was rigged up with a flash as well to get some night photos.

Check out the 'Making Of' video to see the behind the scenes action.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurfingStoke/~3/2cnW_f6OtE4/

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UFC 148: Sonnen Unconcerned With Silva’s Threats

Despite appearing to avoid a clearly angry Anderson Silva in Monday's UFC 148 media call, Chael Sonnen decided to respond Tuesday night on "UFC Tonight" on Fuel TV.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29227/ufc-148-sonnen-unconcerned-with-silvas-threats/

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XFC 18: Music City Mayhem Results

XFC 18 took place this past Friday night on HDNet in Nashville, Tennessee. UFC veteran John Salter saw his three-fight winstreak come to surprising end when he was caught in a guillotine choke after looking strong in the first round. Bellator veteran Scott Barrett managed to edge Strikeforce veteran Gabriel Salinas-Jones by split decision. The most impressive performance on the night came from women's fighter Heather Jo Clark. Clark showed strong grappling skills as she avoided an armbar perfectly before taking her opponent's, Avery Vilche, back and submitting her by rear-naked choke.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29206/xfc-18-music-city-mayhem-results/

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September Wind

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-wind.html

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Vitor Belfort has strong feelings on shaving

Vitor Belfort missed out on the chance to fight in front of a home crowd over the weekend, as he had to pull out from his bout with Wanderlei Silva because of an injury. However, he is not going to miss on the chance to tell fellow Brazilians how to shave.

In other Belfort news, the UFC is still hoping for a fight between Belfort and Silva, and they are aiming for an October show in Brazil. However, Belfort doesn't think that fight makes sense and would rather fight Michael Bisping, and then get another shot at the UFC middleweight belt. He's also open to moving to light heavyweight, and he isn't afraid of Jon Jones.

Consider this your daily Vitor Belfort briefing. You are now briefed.

Thanks, Fightlinker.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/vitor-belfort-strong-feelings-shaving-191143064--mma.html

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Anderson Silva shows off goofy side (VIDEO)

If Anderson Silva is your favorite fighter, chances are it's not just because he can front kick people into oblivion or pull last-minute triangle armbars out of thin air. He also has a goofy side to him fans can relate to. The top fighter in the world puts that goofiness on full display in the blooper reel from his series of Budweiser ads that will be aired in Brazil.

Did you know that Silva can dance? Perhaps he needs to be the next fighter on "Dancing with the Stars."

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anderson-silva-shows-off-goofy-side-video-134050942.html

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Surf Artist - Steve Pleydell-Pearce

Presenting Steve Pleydell-Pearce, a British surf artist based in the South West of England, who likes to work with fast drying oil paints to complete paintings in one session. Impressive stuff…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/steve-pleydell-pearce.php

Surf Art by Steve Pleydell-Pearce

www.stevepp.co.uk

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-steve-pleydell-pearce.html

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MMA shirt at the center of assault trial

A shirt "popular with MMA fans" set off a fight in Illinois that left a man blind and paralyzed. No, for real.

Anna Minette, a friend of the victim Eric Bartels, pointed out a spot on the shirt of Joe Messina, the man charged with assault. Messina responded it was just blood, and here's where it got ugly.

Minette testified that she and Bartels both thought "that's odd" and Bartels told Messina "he should take care of that."

The comment sent Messina into a rage, she testified. "He kind of just (started) yelling," she said. "'It's going to be your blood.'"

Bartels and Minette were moving away when she heard "a loud crack" behind her and turned to see Bartels sprawled out on the pavement, with "blood pooling around his head," she testified.

Bartels survived the attack but is now blind and paralyzed.

Cagewriter has made many, many jokes about MMA apparel. Some of the shirts are truly appalling, but never a reason for violence.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-shirt-center-assault-trial-122441805--mma.html

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Cain Velasquez does not have a broken hand

In a summer filled with injury after injury to main event fighters, it's pleasant news when a UFC star is not injured.

Word spread on Wednesday from Junior dos Santos' camp that Cain Velasquez had an injured hand. With Velasquez rumored to face JDS at UFC 152 in September, it was appeared to be another UFC main event blown to bits.

However, Velasquez is doing just fine. The former champ's coach, Javier Mendez, confirmed to MMA Fighting that Velasquez's hand is not broken and they are preparing for him to fight on Sept. 22.

Phew. If you're reading this and you're a UFC star, be careful, OK?

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/cain-velasquez-does-not-broken-hand-145202694--mma.html

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Alistair Overeem: ‘I’m all natural’

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem really wants the world to believe he is a clean fighter, even though he is currently suspended for having elevated testosterone levels before his planned fight with UFC champ Junior dos Santos.

Earlier this week, Overeem tweeted he will be back in December, but UFC executive Lorenzo Fertitta said not so fast. Overeem responded by tweeting about a drug test.

"I'm doing a drug test today to build confidence with the Nevada state athletic commission and because I respect and appreciate the UFC," Overeem wrote. "And to let junior know I am a clean fighter, I'm all natural Junior.. and I am coming for you."

Well, that's a nice gesture, Alistair, but guess what? You're supposed to be clean. You don't get any medals for testing clean on random date of your choosing. This is the equivalent of teenager cleaning the house after being grounded. Though the parents may be pleased to come home to a sparkling house, they're not going to forget about the raging party that happened there days before.

The NAC isn't going to forget about his suspension, and the UFC isn't going to forget how he derailed the main event of one of their biggest cards in 2012.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/alistair-overeem-m-natural-134150719--mma.html

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

5 February 2012

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-february-2012.html

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Erich Bielefeldt TMKF Extras


The TMKF blog has some gnarly extras from Erich Bielefeldt.

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Surf Photographer - Josh Househam

The latest surf photographer on COTW, incredibly is only 17 years old and is nailing shots like the one below!! Wow. Look out for this guy in the future; Australian Josh Househam

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-photographer/josh-househam.php

Barrel Wave by Josh Househam

http://joshhousehamphoto.tumblr.com

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/10/surf-artist-mo-ryan.html

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Maurico ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Brandon Vera is the new main event for UFC on Fox 4

A shoulder injury to Brian Stann forced big changes for the UFC's next event on Fox. Now, instead of Stann facing former Bellator champ Hector Lombard, the main event will feature a light heavyweight match-up. Former champion Maurico "Shogun" Rua will take on Brandon Vera on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Rua was supposed to fight Thiago Silva in July, but that bout was scrapped because of an injury to Silva. Vera was training for a fight with James Te Huna earlier in July, but Te Huna now needs a new opponent.

Lombard is opponentless. With the UFC so packed with fights over the summer, there aren't many healthy middleweights available to take on Lombard in his UFC debut. The UFC just had to juggle middleweights around to handle Vitor Belfort's injury and removal from the UFC 147 main event.

Who should Lombard face? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter.

UPDATE: Lombard will fight Tim Boetsch, who was available because Michael Bisping had to pull out of their UFC 149 bout with an injury. Lombard/Boetsch will take place at UFC 149.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/maurico-shogun-rua-vs-brandon-vera-main-event-025344218.html

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A piece of wood from the pole Jon Jones’ Bentley hit is on eBay

Jon Jones' DWI has piqued the interest of the MMA world, and one eBay seller decided to capitalize on that. A piece of wood from the telephone pole Jones hit with his Bentley is for sale on eBay.

The seller said in his listing:

Well, I've heard people sell & buy crazy things, so I'm going to test that theory now... This is a piece of  telephone pole wood that was knocked off when Jon Jones crashed into it w/ his Bentley on the corner of Grand Blvd & Helen St. in Binghamton on May 19th, 2012... It measures about 14 inches long & actually has a "crashed smell odor" to it... It is about an inch wide in the middle & then narrows out at the ends... One pic shows the wood piece & the other pic shows the actual pole which is cracked near the bottom & now supported by wood beams... This is a good conversation piece & definitely WAY more interesting than his last fight... Maybe you can get him to sign it someday, but you may need to use it as protection if he throws a flying elbow your way rather than an autograph.

Genuine "crashed smell odor!" And the seller is even making jokes about Jones' fight with Rashad Evans. That's pretty bold from someone who is trying to profit off of the UFC light heavyweight champ. Considering how Jones feels about being asked to sign replica belts, I'll bet that he wouldn't like signing this particular piece of "memorabilia."

Thanks to MMA Fighting.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/piece-wood-pole-jon-jones-bentley-hit-ebay-130942875.html

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Vitor Belfort has strong feelings on shaving

Vitor Belfort missed out on the chance to fight in front of a home crowd over the weekend, as he had to pull out from his bout with Wanderlei Silva because of an injury. However, he is not going to miss on the chance to tell fellow Brazilians how to shave.

In other Belfort news, the UFC is still hoping for a fight between Belfort and Silva and they are aiming for an October show in Brazil. However, Belfort doesn't think that fight makes sense, and would rather fight Michael Bisping and then get another shot at the UFC middleweight belt. He's also open to moving to light heavyweight, and he isn't afraid of Jon Jones.

Consider this your daily Vitor Belfort briefing. You are now briefed.

Thanks, Fightlinker.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/vitor-belfort-strong-feelings-shaving-191143064--mma.html

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Early Blessings – Lee Wilson in Indo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1FXXjOVNwc
Lee Wilson surfing Indonesia in early 2012. Filmed by Carlo Coral, Ivan Tanjung, and Oq Abrar. Edited by Carlo Coral. Produced by Royal Beach Bum for www.balibelly.tv
Music is “Somebody I used to Know” by Gotye.

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Vote for Club Of The Waves!

We're excited to announce that Club Of The Waves has been shortlisted as a nominee at the prestigious 2010 Pixel Awards in the Art category. The public can vote on their favourite nominee in each category, and we would love your vote!

You can see all the nominees here. Club Of The Waves is listed under the Art category! You can vote for the "People's Champ" every day through November 30th. Winners will be announced in December.

Vote for us in the ART category!

Pixel Awards
Background art above by Phil Roberts

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Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/11/vote-for-club-of-waves.html

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Fabricio Werdum Wants the Belt after he submits Mike Russow - Fabricio Werdum

Go inside Fabricio Werdum's training camp and hear his strategy for taking down Mike Russow. Not only is he aiming for victory, but wants to be seen as a serious contender for the heavyweight belt. Catch his bout at UFC® 147: Silva vs Franklin II, live on Pay-Per-View, Saturday, June 23 at 10PM/7PM from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Source: http://mmalice.com/fabricio-werdum/fabricio-werdum-wants-the-belt-after-he-submits-mike-russow-video_6ae793f42.html

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5 February 2012

Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-february-2012.html

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Reese Salken Welcome To Cardinal


Cardinal has a rad welcome video for local, Reese Salken.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/KyI7WsOVgo0/reese-salken-welcome-to-cardinal.html

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UFC 150 Press Conference Video - UFC 150

http://www.MMAWeekly.com/ was at the UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II kickoff press conference on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver.UFC president Dana White, lightweight champion Benson Henderson, and challenger Frankie Edgar fielded numerous questions from the media and a throng of fans, talking about Henderson and Edgar's upcoming rematch, as well as many other topics.Henderson and Edgar square off in a main event rematch at UFC 150 on August 11 at the Pepsi Center.

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-150/ufc-150-press-conference-video-video_da714c0f5.html

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Shawn Owens For Cardinal


Shawn Owens has a rad new video for Cardinal.

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Alistair Overeem: ‘I’m all natural’

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem really wants the world to believe he is a clean fighter, even though he is currently suspended for having elevated testosterone levels before his planned fight with UFC champ Junior dos Santos.

Earlier this week, Overeem tweeted he will be back in December, but UFC executive Lorenzo Fertitta said not so fast. Overeem responded by tweeting about a drug test.

"I'm doing a drug test today to build confidence with the Nevada state athletic commission and because I respect and appreciate the UFC," Overeem wrote. "And to let junior know I am a clean fighter, I'm all natural Junior.. and I am coming for you."

Well, that's a nice gesture, Alistair, but guess what? You're supposed to be clean. You don't get any medals for testing clean on random date of your choosing. This is the equivalent of teenager cleaning the house after being grounded. Though the parents may be pleased to come home to a sparkling house, they're not going to forget about the raging party that happened there days before.

The NAC isn't going to forget about his suspension, and the UFC isn't going to forget how he derailed the main event of one of their biggest cards in 2012.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/alistair-overeem-m-natural-134150719--mma.html

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Electronics Coming to the MV Agusta F4 in 2013?

Ahead of its yearly gathering of MV Agusta enthusiasts (this year marking 60 years of the famous brand), the Italian company’s CEO Giovanni Castiglioni sat down with Moto.it to answer some questions about the state of the company, the upcoming MV Agusta Rivale, and the future MV Agutsa F4. While Castiglioni confirmed the name of the company’s upcoming street-bike-meets-enduro model, perhaps the most interesting insight was the company’s philosophy on the F4 design, and what ...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsphaltandRubber/~3/xWB5ndoadZ8/

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Rich Franklin retires Chuck Liddell in the knockout of the week

In 2010, Tito Ortiz pulled out of his bout with Chuck Liddell and was removed from his coaching job on the 11th season of "The Ultimate Fighter." The UFC asked Rich Franklin to step in to coach the final episode of the show before the finale and fight Liddell. Being the consummate company guy, he did what he was asked.

On Saturday, Franklin is stepping in again as a late replacement. He'll face Wanderlei Silva in the main event at UFC 147, but will the result be the same? Tell us in the comments, Facebook or Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/rich-franklin-retires-chuck-liddell-knockout-week-132131839--mma.html

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‘Shogun’ Rua would rather lose his job than fight phenom Glover Teixeira

Glover Teixeira has a well-earned reputation of an extremely dangerous fighter. He hasn't lost since 2005, and 11 of his 19 wins come by knockout. The reputation is so well-known that former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua told UFC president Dana White he'd rather lose his job than fight Teixeira.

After Thiago Silva scrapped his fight with Rua because of an injury, the UFC needed a new opponent for Shogun.

"He said that he'd actually rather be cut than have to fight him," White said during a UFC on FX 3 post-fight interview with Ariel Helwani. "Dude, nobody wants to fight this guy. We're trying to match the guy up with somebody, but he didn't mind fighting Brandon Vera, so he's fighting Brandon Vera. I don't want to sound like I'm disrespecting Shogun, because I'm not. I'm just telling the truth. It's verbatim what his people said when we talked to them. You know me. I tell it like it is. If you don't want that out in public, then don't say it to me on the phone, because I'm going to say what was said. Shogun's a warrior. The guy's fought everybody from PRIDE to the UFC. His last fight with Dan Henderson was awesome. It is what it is."

Now, Rua will fight Vera, whose last win was over Eliot Marshall. Before that, Vera loss a bout to Silva which was later turned into a no-contest because of a positive drug test for Silva. The Rua-Verabout will main event the UFC's next show on Fox.

Teixeira made his UFC debut at UFC 146 with an overpowering submission of Kyle Kingsbury. Who do you want to see him fight next? Speak your mind in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/shogun-rua-rather-lose-job-fight-phenom-glover-165919238--mma.html

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Why It’s a Big Deal that Zero Motorcycles Is Coming to an MSF Course Near You

For as much harping as I do about Zero Motorcycles, here comes some news from the Scotts Valley company that even my cold heart can appreciate. For those who don’t know, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has very strict criteria for the motorcycles that its classes can use during the hands-on portion of their curriculum. The various restrictions include things like seat height, displacement, weight, power, and so forth. Additionally, the classes concern themselves with ...

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With Vladimir Putin watching, Fedor Emelianenko knocks out Pedro Rizzo

MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko notched another win in St. Petersburg, Russia, knocking out former UFC heavyweight contender Pedro Rizzo in the first round. With Russian president Vladimir Putin looking on, Emelianenko leveled Rizzo with a right hand then followed him to the ground to stop the fight.

Emelianenko now has three wins in a row after losing to Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Silva and Dan Henderson in Strikeforce. Before that, he was an unstoppable force, racking up 31 wins, one loss and one no contest.

Before this bout, Emelianenko told Russian television this fight would be his last, but he did not talk about retirement in his post-bout interview. It remains to be seen if "The Last Emperor" is truly done with MMA.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/vladimir-putin-watching-fedor-emelianenko-knocks-pedro-rizzo-195903717--mma.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://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2010/10/surf-artist-kathryn-colvig.html

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Surf Artist - Michael Ahearne

Introducing British surf artist Michael Ahearne, inspired by the Devon coastline, his paintings are a great mix of traditional and modern techniques in oils, acrylics, watercolours and gouache. Check it out…

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf-artist/michael-ahearne.php

Surf Art by Michael Ahearne

www.surfartgallery.co.uk

Source: http://surfingartculture.blogspot.com/2011/01/surf-artist-michael-ahearne.html

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