Fedor Doesn't Think It's The End Of Fedor...

((HT: Showtime/Strikeforce/youtube))

There was no doubt that both Dan Henderson and Fedor Emilianenko are heading to the MMA Hall of Fame by the time that their careers are through. But after last night's fight, is it the end for one of these two...

Meaning Fedor...

Here's the fight... decide for yourself...


But the larger issue is from the Emperor... he thinks the fight was stopped too soon...

"I think [the stoppage] was early," Emelianenko said. "I don't want to say anything bad about the referee, but I think it was early.

"If [retirement is] God will. If God has it for me, that's what I will do."

Henderson will take the win and move on quickly...

If you look at the tape, Henderson went from a wrestling position to driving Fedor's face into the mat and rendering him defenseless...

That's probably why the fight was stopped- all Hendo could have done from that moment was drive rabbit punches to the back of Fedor's head unless he could have extricated himself...

Fedor will still be around for a while. The HQ hopes, however, that he doesn't turn into someone who stayed at the party too long...

Chael Sonnen Speaks...And Goes Off...

((HT: AOL))

MMA reporter Ariel Helwani got the chance to catch up with previously-suspended MMA fighter Chael Sonnen as Sonnen gets ready for his return to the ring...

And, since Sonnen had a lot of time to think, it didn't take a lot to get him fired up all over again...

Here's the sit-down...

UFC 129: Couture, GSP Headline 55,000

((HT: UFC/PPV/youtube))

There is no denying the place of Randy Couture in the places of ultimate fighting.

At the age of 47, he decided to retire after one more fight- this time with Lyoto Machida. Machida had a bit of a rough go in the last few fights he had in the octagon, but round 2 got Couture one last time.

Here's the fight, 'til it gets pulled...


In other fights, GSP kept his title with a five-rounder over Jake Shields. mark Hominick and Jose Aldo had, by far, the bloodiest fight in the featherweight division.

Here's their final round...

Diaz-Daley Degrades In Strikeforce Main Event

((HT: Strikeforce/Zuffa LLC/Showtime/youtube))

The Strikeforce welterweight title had must-watch written all over it...

Nick Diaz taunted Paul Daley as far back as the weigh-in, and it started the bout off in San Diego...

Gus Alert, Gus Alert below...

Silva Takes Out Fedor... Retirement Next...???

((HT: Fanhouse/Ariel Helwani))

And we're talking about Antonio, not Anderson...

Silva forced a doctor stoppage against Fedor in the quarterfinals of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix at Strikeforce "Fedor versus Silva."

The end came in between Rounds 2 and 3 as Emelianenko's right eye had been swollen shut by a series of blows to the head.

Whatever that means...
Like the HQ has said before, we understand the place of MMA, but we may not necessarily get it...

Ariel Helwani has your postgame...


"Something went wrong from the very beginning, and I couldn't readjust myself. Maybe it's time to leave," Fedor said post-match. "Yes, maybe it's the last time. Maybe it's high time. Thank you for everything. I spent a great, beautiful, long sporting life. Maybe it's God's will."

Talk About Kicking The Crap Out Of Someone, Or Is It "Into Someone?"

((HT: Affliction/PPV via The Big Lead))

The HQ isn't all that "up" on MMA to be honest with you...
We know it's popular, and we know it's there...

But there was one fight in the latest MMA card that worth something...
Especially when Anderson Silva straight-out facials Vitor Belfort...

Here's the shot from the fight...


Nice knockout, poor defense... never let the other team beat you by going right up the middle like that...

Herschel Walker wins again....

We still aren't sure which Herschel Walker is fighting in this MMA Bout versus Scott Carson on Saturday night, we just know we wouldn't mess with him. Take a look at the video....Mr. Walker, he's a "Baaaad Man".

Though we are fairly sure he wasn't serious about returning to the NFL, we don't think we'd doubt the man if he tried.

Here are your highlights, the best available short of the 4-letter words highlights from SportsCenter, which we'd prefer to avoid. (don't sweat the shot at the beginning of the clip):

WEC's Anthony Pettis Channels Griffey, Junior

((HT: WEC/Versus/Youtube))

Anthony Pettis just went sideways to win a bout...

In the last minute of a five-rounder with Ben Henderson, Pettis ran up the side of the cage, and delivered a kick to the head. The blow dropped the champ, and led to a unanimous decision for Pettis at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

All three judges scored it for Pettis, 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46.

Here's the latest version...


And here's the originator...

Sonnen Suspended For 12 Months After Failed Test

Chael Sonnen was informed last week of the results of his drug test at UFC 117 in August, and now has 30 days to appeal the decision of his positivity- even after a trmedous showing in the fight against Anderson Silva.

And the HQ relayeth quote:


"The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has suspended the license of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Chael Sonnen, after Sonnen tested positive for steroids, a banned substance," read a statement from CSAC.

"A sample from Sonnen's August 6 drug test came back with a high T/E (testosterone-to-oestrogen) level, which is indicative of anabolic steroid use. CSAC learned of the results September 2 and ordered a second test, which also came back positive for steroid use. CSAC received test results from the second sample on September 14 and suspended Sonnen two days later. He is suspended for one year. Sonnen has 30 days to appeal the decision.

"'The use of anabolic steroids and other banned substances are not tolerated by the commission,' said CSAC Executive Officer George Dodd. 'Anabolic agents put the health and safety of both the user and his opponents at risk.'

"Sonnen's test was observed in the presence of a CSAC representative and the sample was sent to the World Anti-doping Agency test facility at the University of California, Los Angeles on August 6, 2010 for processing."

Sonnen went on rants for the ages before the Silva bout, much like his pro wrestling counterparts. And they were epic in nature...

Then, his standing in the Silva fight, regardless of the outcome gave him a lot of emotional capital to play with...

Until CSAC came back with the positive sample...

Now, will Sonnen run his mouth like he did- even calling out Lance Armstrong's PED use that Sonnen claims contributed to Lance's cancer in his pre-Silva waterfall of sound- or does he clam up and admit he screwed up on a boatload of levels...

And will he even be back in time for a scheduled bout in UFC 122...
Or has the Sonnen set...???

Bobby Lashley Loses In MMA Bout

When Bobby Lashley decided to chuck his wrestling career in favor of an MMA life, Momma said there'd be days like this...

But Momma didn't tell him that it would be like this against Chad Griggs in Houston.

Lashley's takedowns in Strikeforce's Houston event gave him Round One, but the fatigue got to him at the end of Round Two and he couldn't last in the end of the round.

Here's Round 2 against Griggs with Gus, Frank Shamrock, and Mauro Ranallo...
((HT: Strikeforce/Showtime/ZombieProphetMMA))


Lashley's cut seemed to be the beginning of the end, but the ref's decision to end it all knocked the 8-1 favorite to his first MMA defeat.

Fanhouse's Ariel Helwani caught up with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, who is explaining that we all shouldn't judge Lashley's MMA performance by this one loss.
((HT: Fanhouse))

When Strikeforce MMA became the WWE...

Many people regard the MMA sport as a violent version of Professional Wrestling. Heck, the state of New York will not allow them to stage an event there. However, if you follow or pay attention to it, really it is quite controlled and regulated and up until last night, had become quite an honorable sport.

And then this. Saturday night in Nashville, the Strikeforce group, not the most popular MMA group, UFC is, had a post fight issue that basically looked like a battle royal in the WWE.

Check out the video: ((thanks: big lead/you tube))




The melee ensued after the featured bout, which by the way was shown on CBS and coincidentally announced by OSG and internet favorite, Gus Johnson.

That headline bout, where Jake Shields beat Dan Henderson, was supposed to be the end to the program. However, CBS had some time to fill, so Gus went into the ring to get an interview with Shields. That's when fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller went WWE. He bounced into the ring and interrupted the interview. Other fighters saw this and didn't like it and that's when the mayhem ensued. Though strangely, other than a brief attempt at stopping the craziness, Gus didn't have much to say.

Read more from Yahoo Sports RIGHT HERE

Needless to say, it was both a humorous and scary attempt at theatrics. It begs the question of whether it was a planned set-up or it was just a coincidence. Either way it was interesting and undoubtedly it will draw a little more attention to sport...and a promoter in need of it.