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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Demian Maia Preparing for UFC 102 with Wanderlei Silva
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 11:32 PM
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Jardine And Jackson on Middleweights
Keith Jardine and Quinton Jackson come from different schools of thought when it comes to getting the lay of the MMA land, sharing their thoughts during a recent teleconference for the upcoming UFC 96.
Jardine, along with his Greg Jackson teammates, liked to watch tape and break down opponents, whether they were his or others.
Jackson, on the other hand, watched little tape and relied on his coaches to provide him the Cliff's Notes of his opponents' strategy.
Both have been successful, but when it came down to the 185lb. division, and how hot prospect Demian Maia fit into the title picture, they didn't have much to say.
"You know, to tell you the truth, I don't even know," said Jardine. "But if you guys saw Nate Marquardt the other night, ever since he lost to Anderson Silva he's a different person. He's just been taking apart everybody he's fought. He just beat up a really good Wilson Gouveia. I think that he's ready for that title shot."
It was clear middleweight's weren't Jackson's thing.
"I don't even know who Demian Maia is," he said.
Jardine was quick to note where Marquardt fell short in his UFC 73 fight with Silva, though.
"As I saw it, he was too concerned with getting that takedown," he said. "He didn't need to do that. I think at the beginning of the fight he was doing all right on his speed. And he stepped up trying to get takedowns. I think the way he approaches fights, the way he attacks, the way he relaxes and attacks at the same time, it would be a far different fight."
Jackson, who lost his light heavyweight crown to Forrest Griffin, one of Jardine's greatest upset victories, said if given a choice between facing the TUF 1 winner or current champ (and Jardine teammate) Rashad Evans, he'd likely take on Evans.
So much for second chances.Labels: Demian Maia, Keith Jardine, Quinton Jackson, UFC 96
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:59 AM
Friday, February 20, 2009
Chael Sonnen and Demain Maia Show Respect Heading into UFC 95
Chael Sonnen and Demian Maia talk about Saturday night's UFC 95 bout in London and what they think of each other.Labels: Chael Sonnen, Demian Maia, UFC 95
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 6:00 AM
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Nate Quarry Picks Up Basketball Shoe Sponsor?
 Believe it or not, a company that primarily specializes in basketball related shoes and apparel is sponsoring Nate Quarry, beginning with his UFC 91 fight on Nov. 15 against Demian Maia.
Say what?
Yes, it's true. According to a report by Mike Chiappetta on NBC Sports, And1 has decided to sponsor Quarry even though he can't even where the shoes in the Octagon.
"On paper it almost makes no sense whatsoever. I can't wear basketball shoes into the octagon," Quarry told Chiappetta with a laugh. "But And1 believes it's great exposure for their overall brand."
"Certainly, this is a basketball brand, but we have to be willing to throw traditional logic out the door and capitalize on opportunities,” said Rod Keller of And1. “More and more athletes like Steve Blake train with MMA training methods. It's a phenomenal workout. So is there a correlation to basketball? Yes. Is it logical? No."
Keller indicated that they are a small company that likes to work with "unique" and upstanding individuals, and felt that Quarry fit the mold. And1 is wants to reach the MMA crowd and they're going to use Quarry and his exposure in the UFC to make their breach into the market.Labels: And1, Demian Maia, Nate Quarry, UFC 91
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 9:00 AM
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