http://www.smacktalk.co.za MMA Un-caged Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:38:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A typical MMA athlete relies heavily on his shoulder joints to drive power either while punching, or acting defensively. It is also a joint that is used for pushing, pulling, and for weight bearing on the ground. The joint must, therefore, be strong, stable and pain free. In order for the joint to function at [...]]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/featured/rotator-cuff-injuries-in-mma/ ‘King’ Leo visits Combat Coaching    Quintin van Jaarsveld – The Witness   EXTREME Fighting Championship (EFC) Africa star “King” Leo Gloss conducted two boxing workshops at the Amanzimtoti-based CombatCoaching.com gym recently. Gloss, a 12-time South African boxing champion, is one of the premier strikers in all of EFC – Africa’s biggest mixed martial arts (MMA) [...]]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/featured/king-leo-checks-in-at-combat-coaching/ Its a crazy give away, you want to win. All you need to do is predict the winners at EFC 12 and how and you could win R1000 worth of Venum gear. Please send your prediction to sales@venumfightclub.co.za Special thanks goes to Venum Fight Club and World of Warriors. Dont miis out!]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/news/predict-and-win/ EFC AFRICA   Middleweight Championship GARRETH MCLELLAN vs.   JEREMY SMITH Plus WESLEY HAWKEY vs. DENZIL WAIT DINO BAGATTIN vs. MICHIEL OPPERMAN SEAN ROBINSON vs. TUMELO MAPHUTHA DONAVIN HAWKEY vs. DANIE VAN HEERDEN PETE MOTAUNG vs. JP KRUGER PAUL KIETZMANN vs. RICKY MISHOLAS DONALD NZIRAWA vs. BOYD ALLEN RYAN VAN NIEKERK vs. STEVEN MOMAH WADE [...]]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/events/efc-12/                                                                 SHIDO hosted its first MMA Stand Up seminar for 2012 on the 4th   Feb,The Seminar covered; Distance Management Power Striking Counter Striking Takedown Defence Changing levels with combinations Advanced Striking Techniques How to get your opponent in defence The seminar was hosted by one of SHIDO’s instructors, Morné Lotter and feedback from attendees received [...]]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/news/4738/ Mark Hunt has a big opportunity.  At UFC 144 on Saturday night, he fights Cheick Kongo. France’s Kongo has won his last two fights and has long been in the verge of the title picture in the heavyweight division.  In the UFC’s Octagon, the Frenchman has a better resume. But Hunt doesn’t see it as [...]]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/international/ufc/opportunity-knocks-for-mark-hunt/ With Lenin Rajgopaul   Leg locks are amongst the most underutilised attacks in grappling and mma. Join us at World Of Warriors for an awesome and informative seminar with leg lock wiz, Lenin Rajgopaul. Lenin is a multiple time jits medallist( including  an Africa Cup gold medallist). He has been a student of the jits [...]]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/featured/leg-lock-seminar-04-march-2012/ Close your eyes and try to picture a fighter with more than 45 fights under their belt, a guy who has been competing for more than a decade. What do you see? Chances are you see a battle-hardened veteran, a forty-something who has been around the block a time or two. You most likely picture [...]]]> http://www.smacktalk.co.za/international/ufc/bart-palaszewski-not-your-everyday-average-contender/ http://www.smacktalk.co.za/international/ufc/ufc%c2%ae-on-fuel-tv-post-fight-presser-recap/ http://www.smacktalk.co.za/international/ufc/ellenberger-gets-the-home-court-win-ufc-on-fuel-tv-main-card-results/