Does A “Lyoto Machida vs Shogun Rua” Rematch Rescue the Division?
10/25/2009
I have loved sports for as long as I remember. Growing up in Texas, I grew to love high school football. I spent my college days at Texas Tech University where I received both my Bachelors and Masters in Business, so I like to keep with the BIG 12 and absolutely love college football.
Currently I live in Hoboken, NJ, just outside NYC. While I haven't converted to a Yankees or Giants fan yet it is hard not to get swept up in the lore of New York City sports! I don't root for one specific sports team; I simply love to watch for the sport of it.
Currently, MMA takes up 95% of my time in regards to sports. I remember watching the first UFC's with my high school friends and it has been great to see the resurrection and meteoric rise of MMA. Feel free to contact me at brianc.oswald@gmail.com
Some of articles I am most proud of to date:
A few Fox Sports articles:
http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/9401684/MMA%27s-growth-far-from-over
http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/9356318/Can-boxing-and-MMA-co-exist
My last two interviews, Forrest Griffin and Scott Coker respectively:
Brian,
Please read the comments. I am declaring war! LOL :)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289493-creature-vs-creature-are-we-really-doubting-the-natural
James
7 days ago
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289495-creature-vs-creature-dear-randy-couture-the-truth-is-going-to-hurt
Our latest Creature vs. Creature.
8 days ago
Wow, no worries, I'll do the article! I think it's a good idea and you're right, it's certainly something people will respond to. I actually think there's tons of potential with music related articles too, so thank you for the suggestions! I don't mind writing more light hearted pieces at all, I think you need them alongside more serious articles ideally.
My e-mail is annegmma@googlemail.com - thank you again for your help, it's much appreciated.
9 days ago
Hi there, thank you for the note! I'd definitely be interested in any ideas you have for an article. I'm working on a little something to get me started right now too. Thanks again!
9 days ago
Take a look when you get the chance. Thanks for the idea. Feedback always welcome.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287101-new-strikeforce-champ-jake-shields-would-get-smashed-by-bj-penn
12 days ago
Hey Brian! I'm back. I just did a totally off-the-cuff Strikeforce preview that I'd love to get your thoughts on. Well I'm off to check some of your new stuff, take it easy broseph! I'm back.
15 days ago
Brian,
As far as shields vs those fighters named I think they would all play out about the same. I think Alves would stuff his takedowns and really take it to him on the feet considering he has some of the best if not the best standup at WW. I know he was taken down by GSP but lets face it Shields is not GSP when it comes to takedowns. Fitch would be an interesting fight but I think much of the same when looking at that fight. Fitch would be tough to take down and if he does get there he has an incredible gaurd. As far as standup I think Fitch has the advantage there and would exploit Shields. As far as GSP goes it is almost a take your pick situation. I think he would pound Shields standing or on the ground. I don't think that one would be much of a contest at all. I think they all match up really well vs Shields greatly based on the fact they all have great BJJ or BJJ defense to go with takedown defense. As far as him matching up well with Anderson, as Shields says in the article, I don't see that either. Anderson wouldnt let him get anywhere near him and even if he took Anderson down he is very tough to submit. That one would end in a knock out I believe. I think Shields is a good fighter not great. I think he needs some standup work to make him more versatile. He has a lot of potential though.
16 days ago
Check out my latest article on Gegard Mousasi, based on a recent interview I did with him.
Weigh in on your opinion of him as a fighter and what will happen to him in the future.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282869-gegard-mousasi-taking-on-america-one-challenge-at-a-time
Thanks!
Derek Bolender
19 days ago
here's the truth about the other night... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278837-could-kryptonite-stop-superman-not-in-the-judges-eyes
26 days ago
Check out my latest article on Shogun Rua, based on an interview I did with him this week. (a bit of a comeback article for me) Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275241-mauricio-shogun-rua-ready-to-shock-the-world-at-ufc-104
32 days ago
I'm Back. Pimp me out to the crew and let them know that I did a workup on UFC 104
peace
Jaime
40 days ago
Brian,
Here's the article about the MMA short film we have been producing for the last several months. It would mean alot to me if you were able to read the article and view the trailer on YouTube. Thanks enjoy bro
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266296-king-j-producing-temecula-skeletor-the-greatest-mma-film-of-all-time
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Robert Gardner said...
DeleteThanks for the idea. Sterling and I are going to really run with this one. Here is our first offerihttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/293925-ufc-105-losers-whats-nextng.
1 day ago