tevonleyva: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

MMA's 25 Most Memorable Fighters

By MATT MOLGAARD 
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer 

Mixed Martial Arts has been recognized as a legitimate sport for less than 20 years. Just the same, the fight game has grown exponentially in that time and introduced us to some incredibly memorable characters. 

Whether villainous figures, or revered American hero?s, MMA has produced a diverse mix of personalities over the years. I don?t plan on limiting this list to top performers alone, so, expect a broader scope to be evaluated in this particular piece. 

Here now, is a list of 25 fighters that people will still be discussing in two more decades, long after their time in the spotlight (be it positive or negative) has come and gone. 

25. Igor Vovchanchyn: 

Igor ended his career over half a decade ago. That doesn?t change the fact that he was once the most feared striker in the sport. The owner of one of the longest unbeaten streaks in the sport (37 consecutive fights without tasting defeat), Igor ran into a career decline in 2000, but still managed to stack some great wins. Some may remember Igor as Mirko ?Crocop? Filipovic?s greatest highlight reel knockout, and some will remember him for his run of dominance in the 1990?s. Regardless, Igor is still a much discussed fighter, and that isn?t about to change any time soon. 

24. Fred Ettish: 

Unfortunately for Ettish, his name won?t go down in the history books as one of the sports elite. Rather, people will remember the horrifically unnecessary beating he endured at the hands of Johnny Rhodes back at UFC 2 (which, at the time was one of the most severe mauling?s fans had been exposed to). It was truly an embarrassing moment for the man, and MMA forums still buzz with bad jokes of Fred?s misfortune. On a positive note, he was able to make a return to the sport, and take a single step at redeeming himself by stopping Kyle Fletcher with strikes in the first round. 

23. Mirko Filipovic: 

When Mirko transitioned from K-1 to MMA, the world took notice. With good reason too, the Croatian head-hunter kicked off a storied MMA career with an impressive 16-2-2. His left high kick was not only dangerous, it was the most discussed weapon possessed in the heavyweight division. Due to too many miles on the body, Filipovic?s best days faded fast, and by 2007 ? when Mirko made his way overseas for the UFC?s octagon ? he was a shell of his former self, becoming more prone to being knocked out rather than serving the damage himself. Longtime fans of the sport however, will never forget the legendary run he enjoyed in the Pride ring, and one of the best self-adorned tag lines in the sport: ?Right kick, hospital. Left kick, cemetery.? 

22. Michael Bisping: 

Bisping?s trash-talk can be so outlandish that the Englishman?s own fans have a tendency to question his persona. Due to some outlandish quotes, ?The Count? has quickly become one of the sports most loathed combatants. However, that doesn?t change the fact that this man can fight. As long Bisping continues to topple quality opposition, while tossing in some crude insults and maybe a little phlegm for rival camps, his name and infamous career will be remembered for years to come. 

21. Kazushi Sakuraba: 

Despite being a fairly small, discreet fellow, Kazushi Sakuraba was once a genuinely feared commodity. He quickly rose to fame in Japan after defeating Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie and Ryan Gracie. It goes without saying that the Japanese star rightfully earned the nickname ?The Gracie Hunter?, which is exactly what he?ll be remembered for. 

20. Chael Sonnen: 

Sonnen will be remembered for three different things: Slinging the wildest prefight insults in the history of the sport, being the only man to make Anderson Silva appear human during his unbelievable run as UFC middleweight champion, and a dumbfounding inability to learn to defend against the triangle choke. ?Nuff said! 

19. Shinya Aoki: 

Aoki may very well be the greatest fighter to be produced by Japan. His submissions aren?t just dangerous, they?re genuinely feared by virtually all potential opponents; having submitted 18 of his 28 victims, trepidation is justified. Having said that, Aoki?s in-ring antics will follow his public perception forever; at this point he?s quit mid-fight due to a phantom elbow strike, broken opponent?s bones and discover genuine pleasure behind the act, and taunted fallen foes. In short, despite being a superb competitor, he?s a despicable character, which isn?t likely to be forgotten anytime soon. 

18. Forrest Griffin: 

Forrest Griffin has already enjoyed a storied career. He?s defied the odds time and again, claiming stunning victories over the likes of Mauricio ?Shogun? Rua and Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson (a fight which earned him the UFC light heavyweight title). That said, he?s faltered as much as he?s succeeded, which can be evidenced by watching his bouts against Keith Jardine, Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz. Regardless, Forrest will best be remembered as the man who absorbed an amazingly embarrassing beating at the hands of Anderson Silva, but kept his humorous self-deprecating persona alive just the same. 

17. Dan Henderson: 

Henderson will be remembered for three things: an unbelievable level of durability (at this point he?s never been stopped by strikes in 35 fights), giving UFC president Dana White all the smack-talk he can handle, and one of the most dangerous right hands the sport has ever seen, now appropriately labeled the ?H Bomb?. 

16. David ?Tank? Abbott: 

?Tank? was one of the first true bad boys of the sport. Heavy hands enabled him to destroy competition, and personal pleasure enabled him to revel in his victories, often taunting unconscious victims. But Abbott will be recognized for more than that in this business; backstage brawls were near common for David, as were his legendary bar room brawls and epic insults. Many rumors even place Abbott in the octagon while intoxicated on at least one single occasion. 

15. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: 

Nogueira was a born fighter. His ability to take punishment is the thing of legend, and his submission game is two notches above terrifying. Though it?s seriously diminished the latter portions of his career, Antonio?s willingness to absorb three to deliver one (or secure a submission) is an admirable trait not often seen in this business. 

14. Nick Diaz: 

Nick Diaz is one of the sports genuine thugs. It may sound so, but that?s not an insult. This guy is tough to the bone, and he built that mindset on the mean streets of Stockton, California. Known for his aggressive nature inside the cage, Diaz isn?t hesitant to flip an unruly crowd the bird, or fight for his team?s honor, anytime, anyplace. A steadily improving striking game and impressive 10 fight win streak have left Nick one of the most polarizing and popular figures in the sport today. An encounter with longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre looms, and could establish Nick as the greatest welterweight in the game should he topple the Canadian champion. 

13. Ken Shamrock: 

Where to start with ?The World?s Most Dangerous Man?? Ken is a pioneer of the sport, having competed in the earliest days of mixed martial arts competition. He was the first man to ?arguably? defeat Royce Gracie (Shamrock?s ledger reflects a draw due to then-implemented rules, though Shamrock would have easily secured a victory by today?s scoring standards), left the realm of MMA to earn some commercial recognition on the WWE circuit, took part in one of the most famous rivalries in the sports history (the legendary feud with Tito Ortiz) and ultimately became a human punching bag, unwilling to walk away from a sport that left him behind years ago. 

12. Quinton Jackson: 

?Rampage? is probably the most sarcastic man to ever take part in a professional mixed martial arts fight. There?s always a stinging insult burning on Jackson?s tongue, and he loves to unleash those verbal barbs. However, Jackson will be remembered not just for his vocal lashings, but his devastating strikes, massive slams, and ability to remain a relevant top 10 fighter for a full decade straight. Those awesome howls and massive chain of his are likely to linger in the folds of the human memory as well. 

11. B.J. Penn: 

There?s not much that B.J. Penn hasn?t done in this sport. He?s ventured from lightweight to light heavyweight, smashed numerous champions in numerous divisions, showcased the best chin the sport has ever seen, whined endlessly about supposed fouls committed by foes, and even leapt from a swimming pool, with no hands (look mom!). Predicting exactly what Penn will be remembered for is rather difficult, but mark my words, no one is going to forget this outspoken Hawaiian for decades to come. 

10. Brock Lesnar: 

Brock will always be ?the fake wrestler who tried his hand at real fighting?. Does he deserve such a title? No, I reckon he doesn?t. Just four fights into his MMA career Brock defeated beloved former champion Randy Couture to earn the sports most coveted prize: the UFC heavyweight title. He even managed to defend that title on two occasions. Brock, in short, looked like an unstoppable machine prior to running into current heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. A continued battle with diverticulitis has turned Lesnar?s career into one massive question mark, which sadly, may end up being what he?s most remembered for. 

09. Wanderlei Silva: 

Here?s a man who will always be remembered for an unbridled passion for uncontrollable violence. ?The Axe Murderer? developed a legion of fans fighting in Japan, tearing through the 205 (203) pound division of Pride Fighting Championships, not tasting defeat for an impressive 18 consecutive bouts. His stomps and soccer kicks are weapons of legend, and though he?s an aging fighter with few formidable years left, he still shows up and gives the fans a display of thrilling violence. A candidate for the best light heavyweight fighter in history, no one is forgetting Wanderlei Silva soon. 

08. Tito Ortiz: 

Ortiz deserves a wealth of credit for really helping bring this sport to the mainstream. His over-the-top insults and classless post-fight tee-shirts are legendary, but karma is a beast, and it?s come back around to bite Tito in the ass. Having not earned a victory in five years, Tito is a fading star that just won?t seem to burn out. All the early career insults ?The Huntington Beach Bad Boy? hurled are long gone, as Ortiz really doesn?t have the grounds to issue that kind of otherworldly rubbish these days. Now, Tito has been reduced to a human excuse factory and stepping stone for rising prospects. Unfortunately for him, that?s about all he?ll be remembered for. 

07. Matt Hughes: 

Prior to the arrival of Georges St. Pierre, Matt Hughes was the most dominant welterweight champion the sport had seen. For years his wrestling went virtually unrivaled, and his ground-and-pound was one of the most dreaded obstacles for any man competing at 170 pounds. Incredible wins over B.J. Penn and Georges St. Pierre remain high points for this country boy, but these days Hughes is less embraced due to a revealing stint on Spike?s ?The Ultimate Fighter?, a disturbingly egocentric book, and a knack for belittling Georges St. Pierre?s performances as the current champion. Sometimes the mighty fall, and that?s all there is to it. 

06. Chuck Liddell: 

While Wanderlei Silva destroyed the Japanese light heavyweight ranks, Chuck was busy stateside doing just the same. A pioneer of the sprawl-and-brawl style, Chuck earned notoriety by knocking out nearly every man to climb into the cage with him. An endearing personality seems contradictory to the bad boy looks of the mohawked slugger, but on the contrary, Chuck?s charm turned him into one of the most famous faces this sport has ever seen. 

05. Fedor Emelianenko: 

Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight to compete in the sport, Fedor wasn?t legitimately beaten until he?d been fighting for a full decade. Regardless of size or discipline, Fedor bested the greatest opposition Pride had to offer for year after year, and after notching victories over the likes of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Filipovic, Mark Coleman, Semmy Schilt, (and later in his career) Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski, few felt justified in questioning the Russian?s priceless stock. Only recently has Emelianenko appeared susceptible, and at this point it doesn?t matter. For ten years Fedor was the greatest heavyweight champion the sport has seen, and no one can change the history books. 

04. Randy Couture: 

Before Brian Stann, Randy Couture was the only true American hero the sport had to offer. Couture won titles in two weight divisions, shied away from no living man, and always conducted himself with an admirable level of class inside and out of the cage. Randy will not only be remembered as one of the finest American competitors the sport has seen, he?ll be remembered as one of the most durable and capable fighters in history. Remember, Randy still managed to notch quality victories at the unbelievable age of 46. If that?s not memorable, I don?t know what is. 

03. Georges St. Pierre: 

Georges began his career by nearly decapitating all foes to stand opposite him inside the cage. From Jay Hieron to Sean Sherk to Matt Hughes, GSP was a bona fide destroyer. He battled his way to the belt, and violently dismantled every man he encountered, until a run in with Matt Serra left him dazed, confused and near unconsciousness at UFC 69. St. Pierre would indeed return to top form, and avenge the loss to Serra via one-sided beatdown, but he?s been a hesitant fighter since. Nine wins displaced from his loss to Serra, GSP has managed to finish only three foes since; Serra, Matt Hughes, and B.J. Penn. Regardless, the Canadian?s dominance cannot be denied, as he?s barely lost a round since that fateful encounter at UFC 69, and he?s already carved out a sizeable niche in the history books as the greatest competitor in the welterweight division. 

02. Anderson Silva: 

You will not find a finer technical fighter than Anderson Silva. His striking has become so refined virtually no man can stand and exchange strikes with him. His submission game surpasses formidable, and even his wrestling (though used as a defensive tool primarily) is a dangerous element of his attack. The Brazilian sensation hasn?t lost a fight in over five years, and he?s set some amazing UFC records having pieced together 13 straight wins for the promotion, while defending his middleweight crown a staggering eight times. I could write you a book about the unorthodox techniques Anderson utilizes to dispose of his opponents, but you?ll find far more enjoyment watching than reading. 

01. Royce Gracie: 

Without Royce Gracie (and family), this sport may not even exist today. A frail, 175 pound Gracie entered the octagon on November 12th, 1993, and changed the fight game forever, introducing the world to a unique brand of fighting known as Gracie Jiu-jitsu. Prior to Royce?s debut, the general (and ignorant) belief was that a fight consisted of nothing more than punches being thrown about wildly, with the occasional roundhouse kick thrown in for good measure. This amazing Brazilian taught us all that limbs can be manipulated, and air supplies cut off. It doesn?t matter how devastating one man?s punching abilities may be if he?s helpless from his back. Lesson learned Royce, and we all thank you for it! 

Leave your feedback on this article by posting a comment directly below! You can also chat about the card in the <A HREF="http://www.mmanews.com/forums" target="_Blank">MMANEWS.COM Forums</A> and/or the <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/mmanewsdotcom" target="_Blank">MMANEWS.COM Facebook</A>. If that wasn't enough, MMANEWS.COM is now on Twitter as well <A HREF="http://twitter.com/mmanewsdotcom" target="_Blank">@mmanewsdotcom</A>.

Source: http://www.mmanews.com/home.php

lamictal bipolar disorder lamictal dose lamictal withdrawal side effects side effects of lamictal in adults

Step Seven: Humbly Asked God to Remove our Shortcomings: The Buddhist Perspective

As a Buddhist, humbly is the key in this step. People are turned off to the 12 steps because they are Christo-centric. It is fairly easy to plug in your own beliefs while practicing the 12 Steps. In Buddhism there is no "God" in the creational sense. Humility though is a core principle.

Source: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=43407&cn=14

lamictal odt lamictal weight gain lamictal bipolar lamictal for depression

Why People Abuse Xanax And How To Prevent It

If you ponder that worry and cheerlessness are not something critical, think over. You can at no time undervalue the impacts of cheerlessness and worry. This condition is naturally a hurtful enemy of your complexion. We can state some of the symptoms of an worry affliction, that way you could pick up if you are [...]

Source: http://www.siddhaphysician.com/blog/medicinal-animals/why-people-abuse-xanax-and-how-to-prevent-it/

lamictal acne lamictal for anxiety lamictal and birth control lamictal rash photos

Remember That Novel Thing I Was Supposed to Be Writing? (And Other Thoughts)

I've decided to declare blogging bankruptcy. There's just too much going forward to tell you about. So I won't be writing all those blog posts where my navel is contemplated in full detail, complete with pictures. I know I promised, but considering what surrounds my navel now that I'm in my mid forties, you'll likely thank me for sparing you.

How about I just give you the short details and we move forward?

Big Item One: I finished my book. It took quitting a blogging gig, abandoning my friends, and giving up almost everything I used to consider fun to get to that point, but I did it despite Depression. Despite ADHD. Despite Netflix.

I probably wrote more about it over at my writing blog, Absentminded Author, but not much more.

I found that focusing in on finishing my book required doing one thing at a time, so I raised kids and I wrote. I didn't do much else. I didn't blog much, and even my Twitter usage took a hit. I cut back on everything because I was determined to finish the first draft before Writers and Illustrators for Young Readers. Ask my friends who have been shocked at how boring I have become. If my wife didn't force me to hang out with them on Saturday nights, I'd likely never have seen them at all.

Big Item Two: I finished my book. It is such a big deal, I needed to list it twice.

Big Item Three: I really am going to start a podcast. This week, dangit. I mean it.

Big Item Four: You can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Don't let disability, ADHD, Depression, or even Halitosis, get in the way of you accomplishing what you want to. Pick one goal as I did, then plug away at it, even if in microscopic increments. Don't be afraid to change your life to meet your goals. Don't be afraid to analyze yourself and experiment with new solutions. If you start reading my blog in January of last year to now, you'll see that I've been almost merciless in my quest to figure out what is wrong with me and how to fix it.

However, don't be ashamed of your limitations. Instead, identify them and then learn to work around them. That's the only way I was able to finish my book. I learned so much about myself this past year. It was worth every moment, even with all the false starts and mistakes.

And that's all I'm going to write today. I see the subscription base has exploded recently, which puzzles me since I did almost everything in my power to wither this blog on the vine while I focused on my novel, but I am thankful for the new readers. I hope you folks find something here worth your time.

Leave comments. I have a thirsting need for feedback. Let me know what you want to hear more of. I will resume my blogging schedule in earnest this week, and I look forward to writing for you.

Follow me on Twitter for my ADHD escapades at @SplinteredMind or my novel writing project over at @DouglasCootey. And if you're a glutton for punishment you can friend me on Facebook as well.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheSplinteredMind/~3/VTBtyVhYxhY/remember-that-novel-thing-i-was.html

bipolar lamictal lamictal hair loss lamictal bipolar disorder lamictal dose

UFC vet Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson makes pro-boxing debut on Aug. 13

Former EliteXC headliner and UFC veteran Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson will make his pro-boxing debut on Aug. 13, officials today announced.

He'll headline a four-round main event at Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Okla.

Neither an opponent nor broadcast details have not been announced for the show, which Gary Shaw Productions and Tony Holden Promotions is producing.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/geHII1fwFAE/ufc-vet-kevin-kimbo-slice-ferguson-makes-pro-boxing-debut-on-aug-13.mma

lamictal depression lamictal odt lamictal weight gain lamictal bipolar

Another couple days

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DepressionMarathon/~3/l5L23JFfqhc/another-couple-days.html

lamictal withdrawal lamictal generic lamictal dosage side effects of lamictal

Best Energy Foods

Okay so you?re having a hard time getting up in the morning and you reach for your usual pick-me-up, a large cup of coffee and a sugary snack. By mid-morning you?re crashing and are again heading towards the office coffee pot in search of another little boost. Somehow though, you just can?t seem to keep up and you head towards another sluggish crash.

nrgfd.jpg

Source: http://astronutrition.com/blog/best_energy_foods

lamictal weight gain lamictal bipolar lamictal for depression lamictal rash pictures

Step Eight and Nine: The Buddhist Perspective

I am combining these steps as they are directly related. These steps make us accountable for the negative Karma we have accumulated up to this point. When we harm another person in anyway we accumulate negative Karma. The best way to purify this Karma is to go to the person and make amends to them. It is clear that to make amends to a person who would by harmed by the amends only generates more negative Karma so it is to be avoided.

Source: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=43472&cn=14

lamictal uses bipolar lamictal lamictal hair loss lamictal bipolar disorder

What's Next For The Winners And Losers Of Strikeforce "Challengers 16"?

The sixteenth edition of Strikeforce?s ?Challengers? series of events is now over and done with, and what a strange event it was. For a card that looked great on paper, a vast majority of the fights ended up being let-downs. Even the good fights didn?t live up to their full potential. Now once again it?s [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/06/25/whats-next-for-the-winners-and-losers-of-strikeforce-challengers-16

lamictal dose lamictal withdrawal side effects side effects of lamictal in adults lamictal side effects bipolar

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

lamictal side effects bipolar lamictal acne lamictal for anxiety lamictal and birth control

Countdown to UFC 131 - UFC

Full episode! Vancouver is on notice - heavy hands mean a big-time main event unlikely to go the distance in Junior dos Santos vs. Shane Carwin. Plus Kenny Florian vs. Diego Nunes and Demian Maia vs. Mark Mu�oz - see what's in store!

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/countdown-to-ufc-131-video_460590e56.html

lamictal bipolar disorder lamictal dose lamictal withdrawal side effects side effects of lamictal in adults

ProElite returning to action on August 27, former ICON Sport head Thompson and former Strikeforce matchmaker Chou on as executives

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

ProElite is making a return this summer.

The former parent promotion for EliteXC along with a number of other smaller fight promotions has been out of the fight business since a disastrous collapse at the end of 2008. Strikeforce purchased a number of their fighter contracts and inherited their television deals with Showtime and CBS, and the company has been all but dead since.

However, after recently being purchased by Stratus Media Group, they are gearing up for a return to the MMA landscape. MMAWeekly.com recently reported that former head of ICON Sport T. Jay Thompson and former Strikeforce matchmaker Rich Chou have been brought in as executives for ProElite to essentially run the show.

Now, with the connections both Thompson and Chou have in Hawaii, they are making their return at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Waikiki on August 27. Thompson's ICON Sport was based in Hawaii, and Chou has ties to the Rumble on the Rock promotion, which ran on the islands as well.

"The timing could not be better!" said Thompson in a press release announcing the event. "MMA continues to see solid growth and has achieved mainstream acceptance across all visual media platforms in the last few years. It still has plenty of time to mature in the sporting arena."

No fights or fighters have been announced for the event as of yet, but MMAWeekly's report stated heavyweight Andrei Arlovski has been in negotiations to take part in the card.

Penick's Analysis: ProElite burned through so much cash in such a short time that it wasn't at all a surprise that they went under. However, if Stratus Media Group can work slowly with the promotion and try to build regionally first and then move up from there, they may be able to develop themselves into a viable option other than Bellator for fighters not under the Zuffa banner. I'll be interested to see what type of card they can put together for their return event.

Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_9776.shtml

lamictal rash treatment bipolar medication lamictal lamictal half life lamictal

Fans invited to today's "UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II" open workout session

With this weekend's historic "UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II" event quickly approaching, UFC officials are inviting fans to take part in fight-week activities.

MMA fans in Sin Cityfans are invited to attend Wednesday's open workout sessions.

The session - which features Dominick Cruz, Urijah Faber, Wanderlei Silva, Chris Leben, Tito Ortiz, Ryan Bader, Carlos Condit, Dong Hyun Kim, Melvin Guillard and Shane Roller - takes place at the MGM Grand Hotel's Studio Rooms A & B in Las Vegas and is free and open to the public.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/JJezMzpz1R8/fans-invited-to-todays-ufc-132-cruz-vs-faber-ii-open-workout-session.mma

bipolar lamictal lamictal hair loss lamictal bipolar disorder lamictal dose

Mental Health Search

A tool to search the free journals on Psychiatry, Psychology and allied disciplines

Source: http://www.psyplexus.com/mhs

lamictal withdrawal side effects side effects of lamictal in adults lamictal side effects bipolar lamictal acne

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

lamictal depression lamictal odt lamictal weight gain lamictal bipolar

Kongo crushes Barry, Brenneman wows hometown fans at action-packed UFC Live 4

The Octagon was back on Versus for their fourth installment of UFC Live Sunday night live from Pittsburgh at the Consol Energy Center. UFC Live 4 was headlined by a heavyweight showdown between scintillating strikers Pat Barry and Cheick Kongo with a co-feature between fast-rising welterweight Rick Story and Pennsylvania product Charlie Brenneman. The main [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/06/26/ufc-live-4-live-coverage-and-results/

lamictal levels lamictal effects lamictal insomnia lamictal rash treatment

Ryan Ford Post Nick Hinchliffe Interview - Ryan Ford

Ryan Ford Post Nick Hinchliffe Interview Video by Ryan Ford

Source: http://mmalice.com/ryan-ford/ryan-ford-post-nick-hinchliffe-interview-video_f841c3083.html

lamictal and bipolar lamictal lawsuits lamictal cheap lamictal weight

Curran, Sandro, Mann, and Malegarie advance to ?Summer Series? semis with wins at Bellator 46

Bellator is back with one of their trademark tourneys, this time a featherweight affair featuring eight of the sport’s top 145ers including Marlon Sandro, Pat Curran, and Ronnie Mann. Bellator 46 marks the first of the promotion’s three-card “Summer Series” where a top contender will come away with a crack at Joe Warren‘s championship and [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/06/25/bellator-46-live-results/

lamictal bipolar disorder lamictal dose lamictal withdrawal side effects side effects of lamictal in adults

As UFC 132 looms, age not a factor for 36-year-old Aaron Simpson

With just 10 professional fights and a still-developing standup game, Aaron Simpson often appears to be your everyday, up-and-coming UFC prospect.

However, with just three-and-a-half years as a pro, it's easy to forget he's actually 36 years old.

But don't put too much stock in that number. As Simpson - who meets Brad Tavares at Saturday's UFC 132 event - today told MMAjunkie.com Radio, he's got plenty of competitive years ahead of him.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/mp4qLSjtjlo/as-ufc-132-looms-age-not-a-factor-for-36-year-old-aaron-simpson.mma

lamictal generic lamictal dosage side effects of lamictal generic lamictal

Bipolar Baby Steps

Hi, Remember the movie, “What About Bob?” It came out several years ago and starred Richard Dreyfuss as this psychiatrist who was being continually harassed by one of his patients, played by Bill Murray. Remember it now? Well, I was just thinking about it the other day. I was thinking about the plot — how [...]

Source: http://www.bipolarsupporter.com/bipolarsupporterblog/bipolar-baby-steps/

lamictal bipolar lamictal for depression lamictal rash pictures lamictal pregnancy

Joe Warren, Joe Soto Among Fighters for Season 5 Bellator Bantamweight Tournament

Apparently not satisfied with one title, Bellator featherweight champion Joe Warren is also setting his sights on the bantamweight belt, as well.

Bellator announced Tuesday its pairings for its Season 5 eight-man bantamweight tournament, which will begin in September. Right smack in the middle will be Warren, who will drop down a class to go after a second title. And joining him in dropping down from 145 pounds to 135 will be the man he beat to win the featherweight belt, Joe Soto.

Warren will meet Alexis Vila in the quarters; Soto faces Eduardo Dantas. Also in the tournament field, Ed West takes on Luis Nogueira, and Marcos Galvao fights former WEC bantamweight champ Chase Beebe.

The tournament will open on Sept. 24 with all four quarterfinal fights. That event is likely to be Bellator 51; no venue has yet been announced. Bellator's fifth season will open on Sept. 10 with Bellator 49, and events will again be broadcast on MTV2. Bellator's current bantamweight champion, Zach Makovsky, will defend his title against the tournament winner, likely in the spring of 2012.

"To say our Season 5 bantamweight tournament is stacked is a gross understatement," Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney said in a release from the promotion. "Warren-Vila is going to be absolutely explosive for as long as it lasts, and the inclusion of Dantas, Nogueira, Chase, Soto, Ed and Luis makes every single fight in this tournament a pick'em adventure."

Warren (7-1, 5-0 Bellator) is scheduled to face Patricio Freire next month to defend his featherweight title. The NCAA Division I All-American wrestler also won two state wrestling titles in high school. Warren's MMA debut was an upset of Beebe in the Dream featherweight grand prix in 2009. Vila (9-0), who trains at American Top Team, won a bronze medal in the 1996 Olympics. He will be the oldest competitor in the field at 40. Only one of his nine wins has gone the distance - Vila owns six knockout wins and a pair of submissions.

Soto (9-1, 4-1 Bellator) in September suffered his first career loss, a second-round TKO to Warren, dropping his featherweight title. Soto has been with Bellator since its first event in April 2009 and won the promotion's first 145-pound title with a submission of Yahir Reyes. He is scheduled to next fight Eddie Yagin at a Tachi Palace Fights event in August. Dantas (10-2) is a product of the Brazliian jiu-jitsu team at Nova Uniao. His Bellator debut also will be his debut in the United States.

Beebe (18-7, 1-0 Bellator) started his MMA career 12-1. His WEC debut was a unanimous decision win over Eddie Wineland to win the bantamweight title in March 2007. He defended it once against Rani Yahya before losing it to Miguel Torres in February 2008. That started a stretch of five straight losses, his loss to Warren at Dream 7. But since 2010, Beebe has gone 6-1, including a win in his Bellator debut in May. He is scheduled to face Ralph Acosta for the World Fighting Championship's bantamweight title next month in England. Galvao (9-4-1, 0-1 Bellator) is a WEC vet whose last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Warren at Bellator 41 in April. In December, he won Ring of Combat's featherweight title. He, like, Dantas, is a Nova Uniao Brazilian jiu-jitsu product.

West (16-5, 2-1 Bellator) will be looking to get back to the finals after reaching the championship bout of Bellator's Season 3 135-pound tourney, which he lost to Makovsky by unanimous decision. The Tucson, Ariz.-based West, who trains frequently with UFC fighter George Roop, is 8-1 over the last four years, including five submission victories. Nogueira (11-1, 1-0 Bellator) has won seven straight, including his Bellator debut against Jerod Spoon in April. His only career loss came against Dantas at a Shooto Brazil event in 2008.

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/06/28/joe-warren-joe-soto-among-fighters-official-for-season-5-bellat/

lamictal for bipolar lamictal medication lamictal and weight gain lamictal weight loss

UFC 132 And David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko Fight Preview Show

The Fight Network previews this weekend’s fight cards including ‘UFC 132: Faber vs. Cruz 2′ with Urijah Faber vs. Dominick Cruz for the UFC bantamweight championship title and in boxing action, David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA world heavyweight title.

The boxing portion of the vid starts at the 17min mark.

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/ufc-132-and-david-haye-vs-wladimir-klitschko-fight-preview-show/

lamictal levels lamictal effects lamictal insomnia lamictal rash treatment

10 miles

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DepressionMarathon/~3/zpFVneEUGgk/10-miles.html

lamictal memory loss does lamictal cause weight gain lamictal and anxiety lamictal xr side effects

PROGRAMMING ALERT: No new MMATorch Livecast tonight 6/28

There will be no MMATorch Livecast Tuesday Conversation this evening. We apologize for the absence, but we will be back with a brand new show next Tuesday from 9-10:30PM ET at BlogTalkRadio.com/MMATorch!

Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/MMATorch_Podcast_45/article_9772.shtml

lamictal withdrawal side effects side effects of lamictal in adults lamictal side effects bipolar lamictal acne

Can Socialism Work?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrjlpKhAV70

Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?75125-Can-Socialism-Work&goto=newpost

lamictal generic lamictal dosage side effects of lamictal generic lamictal

Note to Nemeroff and Schatzberg: Time to Apologize

Source: http://carlatpsychiatry.blogspot.com/2010/12/note-to-nemeroff-and-schatzberg-admit.html

lamictal levels lamictal effects lamictal insomnia lamictal rash treatment

UFC 132 Predictions

Filed under: UFC

Urijah Faber will face Dominick Cruz in the main event of UFC 132.

The first bantamweight title fight in UFC history will take place at UFC 132, with Dominick Cruz, the 135-pound champion from World Extreme Cagefighting, set to make his Octagon debut against the only man ever to defeat him, Urijah Faber. That's the headliner on what promises to be a solid top-to-bottom card, and we've got the predictions right here.

What: UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber

When: Saturday, Spike card begins at 8 PM ET and the pay-per-view starts at 9.

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas

Predictions on the pay-per-view fights below.

More Coverage: UFC 132 Fight Card | Watch UFC 132 Live Online | UFC 132 Results

Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber
I've agonized over how this fight is going to go, and I've changed my mind about 10 times. There are just so many possibilities.

One possibility -- and it's a possibility not many people even seem to be considering -- is that Faber is just a better fighter than Cruz, matches up well with him, and will beat him handily. That's certainly how it looked the first time these two guys fought: Faber had absolutely no trouble getting Cruz to the ground, sinking in a tight guillotine choke, and forcing Cruz to tap after just 98 seconds of fighting.

Another possibility is that Cruz has improved so much -- and Faber has declined so much -- that Cruz is now far better than Faber. After all, the 25-year-old Cruz looks like he's just entering his prime and has won eight straight fights since losing to Faber. But the 32-year-old Faber looks like he's slowing down, and is just 4-3 in his last seven fights.

The final possibility is that Cruz and Faber are more or less equally matched, and their fight could go any number of ways. Cruz could use his reach advantage and his point-fighting style of striking to keep Faber at bay and win a decision. Faber could use his superior wrestling to take the fight to the ground and win it there. Cruz could surprise us by showing a submission game that has been absent from his past fights. Faber could do something crazy with his dynamic, unpredictable style. Basically, the final possibility is that we should expect the unexpected.

That last possibility is more or less what I expect, but when it's all said and done I think we're going to have an upset, and we're going to have a new champion.
Pick: Faber

Wanderlei Silva vs. Chris Leben
Silva is returning to the Octagon on the day before his 35th birthday, after almost a year and a half away. We really have no way of knowing if he has anything left: Yes, he beat Michael Bisping in his last fight, but he had lost five of his last six heading into that fight, and now ring rust is going to be a factor.

On the other hand, Leben is nowhere near as talented a fighter as Silva is. Leben is a wild brawler with a fun style to watch, but fighting like that is playing to Silva's strengths -- and Silva does it better than Leben does. I don't think Silva will ever be close to the fighter he was five years ago, but I do think he'll pull this one out.
Pick: Silva

Tito Ortiz vs. Ryan Bader
Speaking of fighters who are past their primes, Ortiz hasn't won a fight since he beat Ken Shamrock in 2006. Ortiz really isn't good enough anymore to be fighting high-quality light heavyweights, but the UFC keeps him around because he has name value, and because Bader is a guy who could use a win over a name opponent. Bader will win, but that win won't tell us much.
Pick: Bader

Carlos Condit vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Condit established himself as a potential welterweight title contender in 2010, with a Fight of the Night win over Rory MacDonald and a Knockout of the Night win over Dan Hardy. Unfortunately for him, I think his streak of victories and his streak of exciting fights is going away against Kim, who has just the right style to take Condit down, control him on the ground and win a fairly dull decision.
Pick: Kim

Dennis Siver vs. Matt Wiman
Three years ago, Siver lost a fight to Melvin Guillard, got cut by the UFC, and looked like he just wasn't good enough to compete at the highest levels. But Siver got back into the UFC in 2009 and has been excellent, winning six of his seven fights. Wiman, who's on a three-fight winning streak, represents a good challenge for Siver, but I think Siver's striking will prove to be too much.
Pick: Siver

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/06/29/ufc-132-predictions/

lamictal effects lamictal insomnia lamictal rash treatment bipolar medication lamictal

Picture gets a little more clear on where Marquardt screwed up

In an effort to clear up his suspension by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission and firing by the UFC, Nate Marquardt spoke to one media outlet on Tuesday. Unfortunately, that still left plenty of unanswered questions.

Larry Pepe from PROMMARadio, a media member very familiar with the issue of PED's from his experience in the world of bodybuilding, joined ESPNRadio1100 in Las Vegas to discuss the issues he had with Marquardt's story.

According to Marquardt and is manager Lex McMahon, he was allowed to fight at UFC 128 in New Jersey even though he was in the midst of actually getting the therapeutic use exemption necessary for approved use of testosterone replacement therapy. The New Jersey State Athletic Commission Board allowed Marquardt to fight with the understanding that he would be tested before and after his fight against Dan Miller. That included going off TRT for eight weeks after the fight to find out if his normal testosterone levels warranted TRT use.

NJSACB legal counsel Nick Lembo said Marquardt went through the process and was officially denied the exemption last week and the news was delivered to the PSAC, last Friday, the day before the UFC on Versus 4 weigh-in. Why was he denied? That seems odd because Lembo also said the postfight testing actually justified Marquardt's use of TRT. So what went wrong?

MMAjunkie indicates that the hang up came with Camp Marquardt's choice of doctor.

All [tests] came back within the acceptable range per the NJSACB's guidelines on exemptions. When he sought to return to the therapy, however, he did so with his personal doctor, who is not an endocrinologist.

[...] Lex McMahon, Marquardt's manager, said the NJSACB had previously raised concerns about the treatment Marquardt was receiving.

"The commission sent a very clear statement that the doctor he was using had been incomplete, (and he) was using protocols that were not approved by the [U.S. Anti-Doping Agency]," McMahon said. "At that point in time, that should have been a significant indicator to go see a specialist, (and) to go see someone whose core competency was this.

"So I think that's another area where Nate and our team have to take responsibility."

So it sounds like this is far from a malicious act. Now will that be enough for Marquardt to gain forgiveness from the UFC? Only time will tell.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Picture-gets-a-little-more-clear-on-where-Marqua?urn=mma-wp4126

lamictal rash photos lamictal and depression lamictal rash symptoms lamictal memory loss

'Fear Factor' to return to NBC in fall 2011 with Joe Rogan as host

Source: http://www.mmamania.com/2011/6/29/2251461/fear-factor-to-return-to-nbc-in-fall-2011-with-joe-rogan-as-host

lamictal weight loss lamictal dosing lamictal anxiety lamictal uses

Hey @brianbutler_au @jens_pulver !

Look what I’m having!

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TracyLee/~3/dqecJQqfmNQ/hey-brianbutler_au-jens_pulver.html

lamictal dosing lamictal anxiety lamictal uses bipolar lamictal

Nate Marquardt admits TRT treatment, high testosterone levels to blame for UFC on Versus 4 removal

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

Nate Marquardt broke his silence on Tuesday in a near hour-long interview on Ariel Helwani's MMA Hour at MMAFighting.com, and revealed why he failed his medicals with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, which led to his removal from UFC on Versus 4 and his firing by Dana White from the UFC.

Marquardt's revelation was that he was undergoing an aggressive testosterone replacement therapy, and his testosterone levels needed to be in a certain range by the day of the weigh-ins, a range they did not get to, which led to the commission suspending him.

According to Marquardt, he was diagnosed with low testosterone last August after what he described as "feeling sluggish" and "horrible" in training. His doctor put then put him on TRT. Marquardt said he had been in communication with the UFC throughout his treatment, and in fact for his two remaining bouts in 2010 had been undergoing the treatment and had kept his testosterone levels where they needed to be for the organization.

Marquardt's next fight was then against Dan Miller in New Jersey at UFC 128. Marquardt said when he applied for a Therapeutic Use Exemption from New Jersey's athletic commission, he was informed that his doctor's information was incomplete. Not only was it incomplete, but they said the treatment he was getting from this doctor was not USADA approved treatment for the condition. They allowed him to fight anyway, with the caveat that he'd need follow up testing after the event in order to gain official clearance. It should be noted that Miller was not informed that Marquardt was undergoing TRT for their bout.

After the fight, Marquardt was required to go off of the treatment for eight weeks, at which time he would need to undergo several blood tests and be seen by an endocrinologist to gain clearance for continuing the therapeutic use of testosterone.

The completion of eight weeks brought him just a few weeks out from his UFC on Versus 4, and Marquardt claims that his doctor recommended a more aggressive treatment be started after being off of it for eight weeks and being so close to the fight. He then claimed that he didn't get his blood tested until after two weeks of the more aggressive treatment, and that his testosterone levels were higher than acceptable.

From there he was taken off of treatment and believed his testosterone levels would get back to the acceptable range by the time weigh-ins took place on Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Now, Marquardt and his manager Lex McMahon of Alchemist MMA claimed that they had been in contact with the UFC and with the PSAC in regards to the issue, and they were going to let him fight as long as his levels came down to the "normal" range. However, they were still elevated on Saturday, and Marquardt was subsequently suspended and pulled from the card.

Marquardt and McMahon stated that Marquardt's testosterone levels continued to decline, and got into normal range on Sunday, and they've subsequently submitted documentation of it being back in range to the PSAC. The commission is expected to examine said documentation this week and Marquardt believes he'll be taken off suspension at that time.

But regardless of that suspension, the end result was that Marquardt was released from the UFC, with Dana White saying on Sunday night that he was "disgusted" with him for his actions. Surprisingly enough, it was revealed that Marquardt's management found out about his firing from the organization through the same 12 second Twitter video from Dana White that everyone saw on Saturday. For his part, Marquardt said he takes responsibility for his screw up, which was not getting it back in order in time for the fight, and also said he partially expected Dana's reaction.

"I have to take responsibility," he said. "I was the one fighting, I was the one in the main event. I messed up, there were things I should have done and I had oversight, and I have to take responsibility for that... [When I talked to him] Dana said, basically, 'how could you let this happen.' I don't know if Dana was informed the whole way, I didn't deal with him directly. I knew from talking to him that it was bad. [The release] was something I half expected."

Helwani asked him about his previous run-in with an athletic commission for a banned substance, his 2005 suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Marquardt claims he was taking an over-the-counter supplement for years that contained a banned substance that he didn't realize was in there, and that's what popped him there. Speaking with Helwani, he said he hoped it wasn't his use of that supplement that lowered his testosterone and led to his need for TRT.

Marquardt now awaits an official ruling from the PSAC now that his levels are back in normal range, and from there he's hoping that he might be able to come back to the UFC, but he'll be ready to fight in short order for whatever promotion will have him.

Link to the MMA Hour

Penick's Analysis: This brings about the debate about whether PEDs should be legal or not in sports, because here we have a situation with a world class athlete in his 30s suffering from a condition that is highly uncommon for young men, and Marquardt was using a doctor-prescribed therapy that wasn't even within standards set for that condition. The fact that the New Jersey commission allowed him to fight with that shaky foundation, and didn't inform his opponent that he was facing someone on TRT, is a bad mark on them, and the fact that the PSAC was going to give him time to get his levels down to a normal range doesn't sit well either. Had he been tested out of competition, as Nevada is about to do, he would have been suspended. The therapy is supposed to bring them to normal levels, and if it has them elevated then it simply makes it look like he was trying to cycle a steroid regimen. With a shaky story and a questionable doctor that Marquardt even admitted he wouldn't be going to again, this doesn't make anyone look good. Unfortunately for him, failing to get his testosterone in range caused the cancelation of his main event fight, and because that was something that was in his control and his responsibility to monitor, the reaction was harsh and swift. We'll see if White softens his stance, but Marquardt still massively screwed up here.

Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_9769.shtml

does lamictal cause weight gain lamictal and anxiety lamictal xr side effects lamictal mood stabilizer

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

lamictal dosage side effects of lamictal generic lamictal lamictal depression

Chantix may cause heart attacks

The drug varenicline?sold under the brand name Chantix and used to help smokers quit?may increase the risk of heart problems, the FDA has warned. Varenicline more than doubles a smoker?s chance of quitting compared with willpower alone, but it has...

Source: http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2011/06/chantix-may-cause-heart-attacks.html

lamictal generic lamictal dosage side effects of lamictal generic lamictal

Picture gets a little more clear on where Marquardt screwed up

MMAjunkie indicates that the hang up came with Camp Marquardt's choice of doctor.

All [tests] came back within the acceptable range per the NJSACB's guidelines on exemptions. When he sought to return to the therapy, however, he did so with his personal doctor, who is not an endocrinologist.

[...] Lex McMahon, Marquardt's manager, said the NJSACB had previously raised concerns about the treatment Marquardt was receiving.

"The commission sent a very clear statement that the doctor he was using had been incomplete, (and he) was using protocols that were not approved by the [U.S. Anti-Doping Agency]," McMahon said. "At that point in time, that should have been a significant indicator to go see a specialist, (and) to go see someone whose core competency was this.

"So I think that's another area where Nate and our team have to take responsibility."

So it sounds like this is far from a malicious act. Now will that be enough for Marquardt to gain forgiveness from the UFC? Only time will tell.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Picture-gets-a-little-more-clear-on-where-Marqua?urn=mma-wp4126

lamictal and pregnancy lamictal for bipolar lamictal medication lamictal and weight gain

Grappling with Issues ? 6/29/11

Will Urijah Faber return to his title-winning ways this weekend against Dominick Cruz? What’s the story with Rick Story? Is Nate Marquardt truly done fighting in the Octagon? Is Ryan Couture overrated? Can this GWI top last week’s dismal display in the “Comments” section? Keyboard warrrrriors?.come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/06/29/grappling-with-issues-62911/

lamictal weight gain lamictal bipolar lamictal for depression lamictal rash pictures

Repairing Damage to Relationships While Having Conflict

Source: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=43282&cn=289

lamictal rash photos lamictal and depression lamictal rash symptoms lamictal memory loss

Most Amazing Thing I Have Ever Seen In My Life - MUST SEE!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVNTdWbVBgc

Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=89885&goto=newpost

lamictal medication lamictal and weight gain lamictal weight loss lamictal dosing

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Depression: Getting Back to Basics

Source: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=43250&cn=5

lamictal for bipolar lamictal medication lamictal and weight gain lamictal weight loss

Beliefs, Roles and Stories Can Be Useful At Times or Create Suffering: Recognition, Disillusionment, Disidentification & Surrender is Freedom Itself

Beliefs are neither bad nor good; beliefs are simply nonexistent. That which is nonexistent cannot take a truth-value, the root of all meaning in the empirical world. Therefore all beliefs, and all conceptualizations like identifications, roles and stories for that matter, cannot be true or real by definition. The two above quotes address this point: that which counts as reality doesn't go away when you stop believing in it; and the very act of believing distorts "what is" and turns truth into a lie.

Source: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=43357&cn=110

lamictal bipolar disorder lamictal dose lamictal withdrawal side effects side effects of lamictal in adults

Is It Treatment-Refractory Schizophrenia . . . And if It Is?

The various treatment guidelines are a useful authoritative resource for the reader who wants to know more about this topic.

Source: http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/schizophrenia/content/article/10168/1890946?CID=rss

lamictal side effects bipolar lamictal acne lamictal for anxiety lamictal and birth control