Archive | September, 2010

Fitting The Cateye Bike Computer

September 20, 2010

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Cycling is a one all-time favorite leisure activity that has never run out of fashion. Today the activity is popularly associated with strategized sport and exercise regimes. Any cyclist would want to know how fast he is cycling. There was a time when there was no way a cyclist could find out how fast he or she could ride the bike.

A cateye bike computer is a facility available now which helps in informing the rider about how fast he or she has been riding. Besides determining speed of the bike, there are number of additional features that are offered to cyclists these days. Buying one of the latest bikes will definitely be a costly affair but not as compared to the kind of facilities they offer the cyclist.

Getting the cat-eye for speed There are a number of features which need to be looked into while purchasing a bike with a cateye computer. The best way to shop for them is by going online, as there are a number of retailers offering the product. The main thing is that it should fit your need as well. A wide array of functions is provided by the bike computer. Some of the common functionalities provided are the total distance covered, the maximum speed of the bike, speed at which it is currently moving, distance of the trip, its average speed, elapsed time, facility of the clock, etc.

The most important necessity for you is being able to read the bike computer even when you are riding the bike. If you are not able to read it, it can be pointless having one installed on the handlebar in the first place. Displays will not be adequate enough if the bike computers used are of a brand that is lesser known. Reading the display will get difficult when there is too much glare also, which prevents you from reading the computer output clearly.

Other functionalities provided by bike models of the advanced kind are maximum, average and the current cadence, besides monitoring heart beat rate of the cyclist. Mounting system of Cateye bike computer will depend on the types of handle bars your bike has. The first thing to do is find a location that suits your range of vision best, on your bike. In most cases there is mounting system which is quite universal and could fit almost any stem or the handlebar of any bike.

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Considerations When Looking For A Personal Trainer

September 19, 2010

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The great thing about personal fitness trainers is that their training prepares them to assist others in realizing their personal fitness goals. The first step is to fill out a medical questionnaire with a personal trainer so that he can complete a fitness evaluation before beginning an exercise routine. Besides the establishment of goals, evaluating previous injuries and sporting experiences, and assessing current levels of activity, this questionnaire also serves as a tool for risk assessment. If the client does not pass this initial assessment, it will be necessary to obtain a physician’s release prior to beginning a fitness plan.

Next you will need to complete a fitness assessment requiring you to do a series of exercises that will assist you in the establishment of your present weaknesses and strengths. An exercise plan will be developed by your trainer utilizing your goals, time frame, and identified strengths and weaknesses. This is accomplished by taking measurements of the body including the folds of the skin, your weight, and how tall you are, and taking your age, flexibility, and posture into account so your progress can be tracked to determine if your exercise program is working.

Keeping a detailed food diary throughout the program is necessary so the trainer can analyse your diet. Because trainers have expertise in nutrition and diet, you will learn from them if your diet is not healthy, and they can provide information on healthy choices for you.

You should be certain that any fitness trainer you employ is both certified and covered by insurance. The ideal method for doing this is asking them to give you the number and expiration date for their fitness association membership, and if it is current they probably are insured and have the standard First Aid Level 2 certification. If you want to verify their credentials then you can contact the fitness association they are registered with.

Search for a personal trainer with satisfying training experience, and also the type of experience he has. For instance, a middle aged individual wanting to lose weight should search for a trainer who work mostly with this type of client in the past. Alternatively, if one is a high level athlete searching to make an edge on the playing field through training, then that is the skill set to look for in a possible trainer.

With luck, this article has been of help to you, and meanwhile I hope you will be able to find the ideal personal trainer to assist you.

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MMA Flashback: Bunny Beatdown As Strikeforce Heads To The Playboy Mansion

September 18, 2010

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Hugh Hefner is really starting to show his age, but there he was at cageside wearing his trademark pajamas and bathrobe. Every time the STRIKEFORCE cameramen got a shot of him with the comment that “There’s Hef looking on” it appeared as if he was taking the opportunity to attend to some paperwork. Had he bothered to look up every now and then he would have enjoyed a spirited night of fighting.

STRIKEFORCE had to scramble on this show, as injuries changed the main event several times. It was initially a non-title matchup between former UFC bad boy Renato Babalu Sobral and promotion light heavyweight champion Bobby Southworth. He was replaced by Trevor Prangley, who has been with a number of organizations and was formerly the middleweight champion of the ill fated BoDog Fight promotion.

The Prangley/Ruiz contest was a one sided affair, with the South African using his strength to repeatedly takedown his opponent and control him on the ground. Ruiz had the edge in the standup game, but Prangley avoided trouble by keeping the fight where he wanted it en route to a unanimous decision victory.

The main event was nominally the US debut of World Victory Roads Kazuo Misaki aka The Grabaka Hitman taking on well traveled veteran Joe Riggs. After a first round that was tactical to the point of being tedious, the second round brought fireworks en route to a controversial stoppage. Riggs struck first, flooring Misaski early in the round with a short left hook. It was what could most properly be called a flash knockdown that in no way hurt the Japanese fighter. In fact, he basically somersaulted back to a standing position and responded in kind with a straight right hand that sent Riggs to the canvas. Misaski pressed his advantage with a furious ground and pound attack, and after about 30 seconds referee Josh Rosenthal waved off the fight awarding Misaki the TKO victory.

After the stoppage, Riggs immediately jumped to his feet in protest. The crux of his argument was that he was defending himself and that Misakis blows were doing little damage. He did have something of a case, as the replay showed that he was covered up and absorbing most of the blows to his gloves.

Earlier in evening, STRIKEFORCE lightweight champion Josh Punk Thompson made short work of a game but overmatched opponent in Ashe Bowman. To his credit, Bowman figured that he had to take the fight to the champion and went on the attack. Thompson then put on a counterpunching clinic nailing Bowman with a straight right followed by a flurry of uncontested punches that sent the young fighter to the canvas for a quick stoppage.

The most impressive submission of the night was courtesy of PRIDE vet Mitsuhiro The Endless Fighter Ishida. Justin Wilcox was the unlucky recipient on a beautiful submission when he attempted to take Ishida down and almost too fast to see the Japanese fighter slapped on an armbar for the quick tapout.

Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and highly respected authority on soccer betting. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.

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Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Makes Bid For NFL’s St. Louis Rams

September 17, 2010

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Popular talk radio host Rush Limbaugh has long been one of the United States most polarizing media figures. He may soon become one of the National Football Leagues most controversial owners. On Tuesday, Limbaugh announced that he is teaming up with St. Louis Blues owner David Checketts to make a bid to purchase the struggling NFL team.

Limbaugh issued a statement that was short on details due to various confidentiality agreements, but made clear his intention to purchase the football team:

“Dave Checketts and I have made a bid to buy the Rams and we are continuing the process.”

The statement didnt place a value on the Limbaugh/Checketts bid, nor did it specify any other individuals whod be involved in the bid. He did specify that he and Checketts would be responsible for the operation of the team. Forbes Magazine has estimated the value of the franchise at just over $900 million. That was several years ago, however, and the current value of the franchise may be in the $750 to $800 million range.

The team is currently owned by the estate of Georgia Frontiere, specifically her children Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez who inherited 60% of the team upon her death in 2008. The remaining 40% is owned by Stan Kroenke.

A statement issued by the Frontiere estate to coincide was the Limbaugh statement revealed very little additional information:

“Our strategic review of our ownership of the Rams continues. We will make an announcement upon the completion of the process.”

The other parties to the negotiations–Checketts and the National Football League–both declined comment.

Limbaugh is a native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and an avid sports fan. He once worked in a sales capacity for the Kansas City Royals baseball team, and had a short stint as a studio analyst on Monday Night Football.

The rumor of the sale has raised concern in St. Louis. The city has already lost one NFL team, when the Cardinals moved to Tempe, Arizona in 1987. The NFL passed over St. Louis for an expansion franchise in 1993, awarding it instead to Jacksonville, Florida. In 1995, Frontiere”a St. Louis native”was persuaded to move the team back to her hometown. There is a clause in the Rams lease that would allow the team to relocate without penalty as soon as 2014 if their current home at the Edward Jones Dome is not deemed to be one of the top 25% of NFL stadiums.

Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on baseball betting. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.

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How To Become A Red Skin Athlete

September 16, 2010

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The National Football League has been an inspiration to many people like the Red Skins who have inspired the young ones to engage in sports like American football. These people have seen the toughest side of the team after having the Red Skin tickets for the championships that made them have the excitement more than what they have expected. Everyone loved the way they handle the game and how they smashed the opponents down and lead the game.

As the viewers enjoy watching the events they even become more impressed with the amazing actions that the Washington pride have been showing in the field. They even come into a conclusion that the players are amazing and therefore anyone will have a hard time joining the team as the officials will surely choose the best from their high standards. This means that the team will only want the best of the top draft players that have been training for many years.

The young ones who aspire to be a Red Skin player someday really have to work hard to be able to be potentially chosen to be in the list of the draft players. It could be so hard for them for sure knowing that the team is full of the best players who have dedicated all their lives in this sport. A player should have competent skills when playing in the National Football League and being in the Red Skin requires the best out of the best and it can be seen once you have the Red Skins tickets that will show you how great football is.

To be able to be a part of the Washington Red Skins he aspirants must have these qualities:

* Fast speed – they have to be a fast runner to be able to handle the ball and have a touchdown in a short period of time. In a situation where two teams can have the same scores the player has the decision in his hands to whether try to score to win the game.

* Great strength and power – one of the unique and impressive things about American football is the smashing actions in the field as the teams are eager to give their best defensive and offensive tactics in the field. A player with the fantastic strength and power can easily pass from the blocking and other defensive techniques of the opponents plus he can make the people shout out loud as he makes the blocker to get down with his defensive moves.

* Great senses – the player should always use his senses to be able to grab the ball from the opponents if he sees the chance. One thing is in the minds of the best players and that is to grab the opportunity in they can see a chance in grabbing the ball from the rivals like when they throw the ball to the opponent near to your side.

* Alert minds – focusing is necessary and a player should always stay alert in thinking of better ways of defeating the opponent as the game goes on. The player should always think of all the possible effective tactics to be able to defend the ball as the opponent moves with their strategies.

* Physically fit – this is the primary requirement of a player and the best player could not have the fame if not on this quality. He can perform all the strategies plus he can survive from all the trainings of being fit.

Being a good observer is also needed to be able to learn more and an aspirants do not only have the Red Skin tickets just to see the game of their idols but also to see how the players move and what are their strategies in defeating the opponents. He can then practice what he saw and think of a better strategy in playing his American football games.

Errol Hatfield is a sports enthusiast who shares valuable information on where to get discounts, lowest deals and promotional packages for Washington Red Skin tickets. He advises that you get your Red Skins tickets now before it’s all sold out.

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Toys For Tots: Educational Toys For Kids

September 15, 2010

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A child learns through play. Play plays a significant role in every child’s development as it helps in contributing to the developmental milestones of a child like the cognitive, fine and gross motor skills and social development. That is why it is very important that a child gets educational toys for kids appropriate for his or her age to be able to achieve the maximum benefit from playing. It is very essential that a child learns while playing. That is why there are several of educational toys that you can choose in the market.

Blocks and counters are among the trademark toys of Montessori set up. If you go to a Montessori school, you will see that most of their activities are using blocks and counters. This helps the child develop their cognitive skills especially in terms of their creativity and construction skills. They use the blocks to build different forms and structures that they see or even imagine. They teach children to solve problems by using the toys they provide to the children like Lego and puzzles.

Parents need to praise their child’s work and encourage them to build more just like how a teacher is expected to treat a child especially during these kinds of activities. Likewise, counters are used in Montessori set up to reinforce math concepts like counting and to sharpen the memory of the child during sorting activities.

Counters are used to reinforce Math concepts such as counting as well as sorting activities. This helps the brain development as well as the eye-hand coordination. Other toys that can be seen in a Montessori school are riding toys, wagons, climbers, puppets, books, etc.

If you go to a toy store, you would find that there are several of toys available for your child that they will surely enjoy. However, it is very important that you consider your child’s aptness to play a certain toy and most especially their safeness to the child. The material used should not be hazardous to the child and the size should be appropriate for the child.

Kindergardens, and day care centres always make it a point that the toys that they provide for the children are educational toys for kids appropriate to their age and have multiple purposes. Children should enjoy and learn from their activity. Cutting using children scissors is a very interesting to most children. Story telling is also another activity that they might like but you have to choose the right book for your child. It is important to consider the content, the words, the length and the font of the storybook you buy for your child. Play doughs are also very good educational Toys For Kids that help them develop their fine motor skills. Big beads that they can sort as well as animals are also very essential. This will help the children their language skills as they play and name the animals that they play with.

Other things that can be seen in classrooms of kindergardens are drama corner and home corner, where children spend most of their time playing. Boys usually like playing with tools and cars wherein they get to fix the broken things just like how they see it from their father. Girls like to play cooking sets and baby dolls where they pretend to be little mommies. Costumes should also be available for children to dress up because they find these pieces of fabrics very interesting.

Toys for children should always be educational, fun and interesting. Children would like to play more if they find the toy interesting and challenging. Avoid choosing toys that would not be beneficial for the child especially at a very young age like computer games. There are games that are appropriate for children but still parental guidance is needed, even Educational toys for kids.

Finding affordable entertainment alternatives for your child doesn’t have to be a tedious task. Visit your local toy expert to find a variety of Baby toys, Educational toys, and Wooden toys.

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Alexis Arguello: Remembering A Champion

September 14, 2010

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Alexis Arguello, one of the greatest boxers to ever compete , was found dead in his Managua, Nicaragua home in early July of an apparent suicide. He was 57 years old. Arguello was found with a gunshot wound to his chest, but his high political stature in the country meant that an investigation would be forthcoming to verify that it was indeed self inflected. Arguello was the mayor of Nicaragua’s capital city at the time of his death.

Arguello is best known to fight fans for his epic battle in’82 with Aaron The Hawk Pryor when he moved up in weight after dominating at lighter weight classes. Though Arguello would lose via knockout (amid some controversy due to an apparent mystery drink offered to Pryor by his trainer Panama Lewis) it was a thrilling toe to toe battle that even the most knowledgeable boxing experts remember fondly to this day. Promoter Bob Arum offered these thoughts on Pryor/Arguello:

“It was a brutal, brutal fight. That was something I will never, ever forget as long as I live. That was one of the most memorable fights I ever did.”

While the first Pryor fight may have brought him the most mainstream notoriety, boxing cognoscenti are aware that Arguello is arguably the best lightweight and junior lightweight in the history of the sport. Arguello never lost a fight at-0 pounds and would end his career with an astounding 82-8 record with 65 knockouts and championships in three different weight classes. At the time, he was only the sixth man in boxing history to hold title belts at three different weights.

Ironically, Arguellos career didn’t get off to a good start and he lost his debut in’68 via first round TKO. After that, he seldom lost again and would go on to be respected as one of the best pound for pound fighters of his day. He was at his best against his toughest adversaries including Ray Mancini, Bobby Chacon and Ruben Olivares. Bob Arum remembered him not only as a great fighter, but as a great man:

“Not only was he one of the greatest fighters I’ve ever seen, he was the most intelligent fighter. He was a ring tactician. Every move was thought out. And he was a wonderful, wonderful person.”

The articulate, intelligent Arguello was frequently quoted on the fight game and how champions should conduct themselves. Here, he speaks of his attitude toward his opponents:

“Of course after the fight you want to make sure that you’re okay and so is the other guy, its a brotherhood in there, so you want to make sure everyone is okay after the war is over.”

Arguello didnt fight for his first title until he’d had 58 fights, and would frequently admonish boxers who didn’t show the same respect for the sport or their status as champion:

“When you won that title you should know now that you are representing a whole country or nation with your actions and you are now in a glass house or under a microscope and you better be ready to make your people proud.”

Most importantly, Arguello loved boxing and sought to protect it from those who would undermine its greatness:

“I respect boxing because it has given me so much and thats why I will never allow anyone to mistreat the sport of boxing if I can help it.”

While the modest, dignified Arguello would never say it himself he also gave back immeasurably to the sport of boxing with his grace, intelligence, talent and toughness.

Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and noted authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

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How To Get Current Cricket Match Results Online?

September 13, 2010

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If you are a cricket fan but cannot get to the game or see it on TV, then you can look online for a live cricket score. With recent advances in live streaming and smart phones there are now more ways than ever to be able to check the score.

With a website it is possible to get up to the minute updates and continually check what is happening in the game. They can give you details on whether rain stopped play, who is batting, how many runs have been scored and so forth. They will usually refresh automatically, ensuring you can always check back and see what is going on.

You can have a full score card with all the details or if you want to look at something else on your monitor you can go with a pocket sized screen. Whatever version you choose, they will usually be updated once every two or three minutes.

Sometimes though this may not always be possible, say if you are going out or have to go to work. If you are at work, your internet may be restricted and this may prove awkward if you want to check the score.

However if you want to check quickly or do not want to look down at your phone too much you can sign up for a live cricket score SMS service. They will send text updates when any major events occur, keeping you up to date.

When choosing an SMS service it is vital to check whether the supplier or your provider will charge you for the privilege. You should also check the site to make sure you will not get any marketing texts and to look up any instructions to ensure this does not happen. For example most will suggest you send a text with the words no messages in there.

Different services will offer different styles of score card. For example, some will offer Flash graphics at key moments in the game. It is best to check if your computer can handle Flash before install it. Ideally it is best to go with a recognised or recommended provider. With the right live cricket score website you will be able to keep an eye on the cricket and carry on with anything else you want to do.

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Speedily And Easily Perfect Your Golf Game With Subconscious Mind Power

September 12, 2010

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If you play golf, then you know it can be one of the most enjoyable, yet at the same time one of the most frustrating games to play. One hole you could be hitting everything perfectly, yet on the next the ball zigging and zagging between the rough and the fairway bunkers. What to do?

The trick to golf, as is the trick to any other exercise, is imagination and visualization. Ask any expert, and they’ll tell you that a giant part of their accomplishment is genuine, steady, visualization. When you imagine something, you are giving straight commands to your subconscious mind on how you want to function.

Think about a golf swing, a tee shot if you will. Do you think specifically about what angle you are holding the club face, or how far back to go on the back swing? Do you identify exactly what incline with which the club face strikes the ball? Most certainly not.

If you are similar to most people, you have a unclear idea of what course you’d like the ball to go in. Then you swing away, and hope for the best. Regrettably, this infrequently works with any amount of consistency. Sometimes you get fortunate, and hit one straight down the middle, other times you don’t even bother looking for your ball.

So how do you tap into your influential subconscious mind to perfect your game? Simple. Combine some dominant statements, with some stalwart visualizations, and repeat them in a comfortable, almost sleepy state.

For example, if you’d like a better tee-shot, you may say something like this:

I always drive my ball right down the middle of the fairway. Hitting straight shots from the tee is natural for me. My acquaintances are jealous of my consistent tee shot.

As you are saying this, envisage your ball going right down the heart of the fairway. Visualize hearing your friends talking about what a great shot it is. Imagine how you feel when you hit such a great shot.

The greatest time to say this to yourself, and utilize your visualization is to get in a calm, almost sleeping state. Sit in a cozy chair, take a few deep breaths and shut your eyes. Envision seeing the numbers starting with ten, and going down to one. When you get to one, take quite a few deep breaths, and just say “relax” to yourself softly.

Then start to unhurriedly and gently repeat your declaration to yourself, while seeing the ball go right down the hub.

If you do this two or three times a day for a week or two, you will distinguish some spectacular improvements in your tee shot. After you’ve got that part of your game down, you can work on your fairway shots, you short game, your putting, and every other facet of the game.

Clearly and logically harness your fantastic subconscious mind power and learn how to increase chi

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UFC Flashback: Ultimate Fight Night Features Lauzon Vs. Stephens

September 11, 2010

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Ever since he burst onto the MMA scene with a shocking first round KO upset of Jens Pulver at UFC 63, Joe Lauzon has been working to earn respect. Hes lost only once since then–to top contender Kenny Florian in a bout that earned fight of the night honors–but for some reason hes had trouble being taken seriously as a top contender in the UFCs lightweight division. He may not fit the classical profile of a fighter, looking more like a fresh faced kid and is often referred to as a geek due to his educational background in computer science. When the fight starts, however, hes all business. In the main event at the UFC Ultimate Fight Night in Tampa, Lauzon withstood a game challenge from late replacement Jeremy Stephens to earn a 2nd round submission victory.

Lauzon was in control of the fight throughout, but Stephens gave a good account of himself despite his opponents obvious technical superiority on the ground. Lauzon appeared to be on the verge of ending the fight midway through the second with a ground and pound assault that he attempted to transition into a rear naked choke. Stephens fought back with a vengeance despite his disadvantageous position and opened a nasty cut on Lauzon’s forehead with an elbow strike.

Lauzon gained a new sense of urgency not wanting to lose on a stoppage due to the cut. He regained control on the ground and from full mount twisted into a nasty arm bar. Stephens tried to extricate himself, but was eventually forced to tap giving the bloody Lauzon a hard fought triumph.

The semifinal matchup featured another impressive effort from Cain Velasquez, who many have pegged as the heavyweight superstar of the future. He trains with the American Kickboxing Academy, and has a reputation as the hardest worker and most dominant sparring partner in a gym who includes among its membership superstars such as Bobby Southworth, Cung Le and Josh Thompson.

Velasquez was never really threatened in the fight, but he did have difficulty finishing off tough UFC newcomer Dennis Stojnic. Stojnic displayed impressive toughness and a chin of granite, which is less surprising given his training home at Amsterdam’s Golden Glory gym where he works alongside such fighters as K-1s Semmy Schilt and DREAMs Alistair Overeem. Stojnic did become the first of Velasquez’s opponents to make it into the second round as he withstood a brutal beating near the end of the first to make it to the bell.

In the second round, Velasquez quickly caught his opponent and sent him to the canvas with a nice combination which he followed up with another ground and pound attack. Stojnic again kept trying to defend himself despite a hellacious beating, though the referee finally jumped in and stopped the contest awarding Velasquez the TKO verdict.

On the undercard, Josh The Dentist Neer earned a tapout victory over the sports best known (and perhaps only) vegan, Mac Danzig. Danzig looked decent in the first round but in the second he looked listless and quickly fell victim to a nasty triangle choke.

In the opening bout of the evening, up-and-coming welterweight Anthony Rumble Johnson used his significant height and reach advantage to dispatch tough Luigi Fioravanti. Though most observers were impressed with Johnson’s wall to wall domination of the tough US Marine Corps veteran, he was very critical of himself in his postfight interview calling his performance sloppy.

The live crowd in Tampa gave a very poor account of themselves, at times booing fighters mercilessly for no apparent reason whatsoever. Their behavior reached a nadir in Cain Velasquez’s post fight interview, where he was booed mercilessly despite an impressive victory and informing Joe Rogan that he was about to become a father for the first time.

Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and highly respected authority on soccer betting. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

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