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Tony Vivone joined August 2009

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I am a student of Martial Arts in both the physical aspect as well as the philosophical. I am a huge fan of MMA though this was not always so. I distinctly remember watching UFC 2 live and believing it to be nothing more than glorified bar fighting. The lessons taught to me via traditional Martial Arts and fighting eventually sunk in and an awakening occurred regarding what MMA was and now is thus a new fan was born.

Once upon a time I was a top 10 ranked super heavyweight amateur kick boxer in North America for the WKA. I am a huge proponent and believer in the modern warrior spirit within the sport, the courage and strength of those who step in the ring / cage, and fan of those who fight with honor and respect for they're opponent.

Martial Arts changed my life for the better at a crucial crossroads and while I am no longer an active fighter I will always be both a fan and student.

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Favorite Athletes

Fighters.
Favorite Sports Teams

Calgary Flames
Favorite Coaches

Kickboxing & Muay Thai Coach Gary Kroonen Jr, Football Coach Lonnie Golson
All Time Sports Moment

Breaking the stairs getting into the ring to fight
Most Memorable Game Attended

UFC 79 - GSP vs. Hughes III
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

My Highschool football record for dropping passes in practice. Yay linemen ;)
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

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From The ArmChair: MMA's Contender Conundrum

11/13/2009

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Hero Or Villian: Dana White Simply Cannot Lose

10/16/2009

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Anderson Silva Versus the Heavyweights: I Had a Dream

08/20/2009

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Tony Vivone commented on Tito Ortiz Missed The Evolution Train

Trent I have to agree here. Tito is one very tough individual who can stand in with the best the light heavyweight division has to offer...

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Trent Williams replied…

Overall I just think experience wise he would be an asset. As a lone guy to...
Tony Vivone replied…

I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss based Tito's coaching sample from TUF. Some guys do...

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written by gary kroonen jr.

James Ryan said...

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Tony,

Please read the comments. I am declaring war! LOL :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289493-creature-vs-creature-are-we-really-doubting-the-natural

James

16 days ago

Stoker said...

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i have no beef with you dude..yu have a legit account here...you will notice the guys who i retaliate against are mainly fakers with fake accounts..and funny names...i respect your opinions, and anytime you comment i will be sure not to come at you..as i do those others...thanks for commenting..your friend..stoke.

55 days ago

Dracula's Buttocks has teeth said...

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Q: Why does Fedor Emelianko fear the UFC?

A: Because he is a Sissy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244769-fedor-emelianko-the-sissy-who-fears-the-ufc

Check it out.

92 days ago

Stoker said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240124-anderson-silva-the-roy-jones-jr-of-mma-may-move-to-heavyweight

100 days ago

Dorothy Willis said...

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I enjoyed the comment you made on my article very much and hope to be reading more of your comments in the future.

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