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HEAVY hitters.......2006-10-12
I love it when the title lives up to it's name. Here are the bouts:
NICK DIAZ VS. KOJI OISHI-I rememebr seeing this on Ultimate Knockouts. Koji is not a bad fightert at all and has made major improvements but can somebody tell me what the hell he was doing out there?
PAUL BUENTELLO VS. KEVIN JORDAN-my favorite fights are when the fight ends and both fighters immediately fall to the ground and need medical assistance.
DAVID LOISEAU VS. CHARLES MACCARTHY-great fight, if you don't have standup skills facing a guy like Loiseau you are in serious trouble. It is always commented on how Loiseau has the best elbows in MMA and while that is true, it is sad that a lot of fighters don't even practice the elbows.
NATE QUARRY VS. SHONIE CARTER-Shonie is back in the UFC but didn't seem like he trained hard enough for this one.
FOREST GRIFFIN VS. BILL MAHOOD-Mahood looks pretty tough but this is Griffin's first apearence in the UFC after the reality show and he has something to prove.
RICH FRANKLIN VS. EVAN TANNER-this fight wasn't near as good as I expected it to be. It starts off pretty good but you probably know who takes this one.
MATT SERRA VS. KARO PARISYAN-wow, fight of the night. We all know that Karo likes to bring the heat but what happens when he faces someone with the same mentality?
ANDRE ARLOVSKI VS. JUSTIN EILERS-I guess this is the reason this DVD got some bad reviews but did anyone actually expect Eiler's to have a chance?
Wrong Main Event Featured.......2006-09-28
UFC 53 - Heavy Hitters featured two (or 1 ½) title matches along with interesting match-ups to round out the card.
The night was kicked off with a fight featuring young, but experienced Cesar Gracie fighter Nick Diaz. Diaz had already 4 fights under his belt with only one loss against the talented Karo Parisyan. His opponent was Pancrase fighter who was experienced and versatile. Koji Oishi was a solid fighter who had many decision victories in the Pancrase Organization. This fight Diaz and Oishi would end in an obvious knockout considering the strategy the loser would pathetically employ. Easily, the funniest fight of the night.
Canadian fighter David Loiseau and his sharp elbows was back to reestablish himself as a contender for Evan Tanner's 185lb belt. Loiseau nearly sliced Gideon Ray's head in two at UFC 51. In this awesome display, he lined himself up for a tough challenge against a UFC newcomer. As a smaller show standout, Charles "Chainsaw" McCarthy was pumped and ready for a shot at the big leagues. The fight between the Crow and Chainsaw would feature a rare spinning thrust kick that set up a match ending flying knee! A true highlight reel of a fight!
The sport of MMA has characters and veterans; the one fighter that has both of these two in check is "Mr. International" Shonie Carter. As a veteran of 50 MMA fights and other countless combat related arts, Carter was accustomed to a fight, regardless of what level. His charismatic behavior provides as a plucky comedy relief at times, but in the ring he is all business. This was to be his first fight in the UFC since losing via knockout to Pat Miletich at UFC 32 in June of 2001. His opposition this night would be against a veteran in age only, but certainly not a novice. A common misconception to most viewers of the UFC Cable TV series, The Ultimate Fighter, was that the fighters were newcomers. Such an example was Nate "the Rock" Quarry, who at 33 had already 7 fights and 4 years of experience. Still though he was a relative novice compared to his opponent. The Carter and Quarry fight would end with a stoppage following a solid punch that would send the losing fighter dancing around looking to find his balance.
Fresh off a UFC 51 knockout of Justin Eilers, Paul Buentello quickly established himself as a heavyweight with strong striking skills. His career started off in smaller shows, but he appeared to have found a home in the UFC. His opposition would be similar to him in regards to his path to the UFC. Kevin Jordan coming in had amassed a 6 fight win streak in smaller shows, but his test in the big leagues would be quite a task. The two former small show standouts would battle hard and a tired winner would find a submission in the end.
With a new "star" in Forrest Griffin, the UFC was now ready to test their Ultimate Fighter show winner against formidable opposition. In the Ultimate Fighter (TUF), Griffin dominated his fellow light-heavyweight opposition, climaxing in an exciting fight to determine the winner against Stephan Bonnar. Griffin was eager to prove he was in the UFC to stay. His first test would come against a tough Canadian MMA fighter making his UFC debut. Canadian fighter Bill Mahood was a standout in the MMA scene in Canada, but was scouted as an ideal opponent for the UFC's newest star, Griffin. Mahood recognized this opportunity, but also would try to use his experience to try to score an upset. Their battle would hit the ground and end in a text-book rear naked choke.
The only true championship fight of the evening would be next, unfortunately taking second billing to an interim Heavyweight championship match. This fight for the UFC Middleweight (185lb) championship would be a rematch of an earlier fight contested 2 years prior.
Rich "Ace" Franklin was a fighter on a mission. His goal was UFC gold he had been chasing for over two years, amassing an impressive 18-1 record. He was coming off a dominant TKO of veteran fighter Ken Shamrock in the Ultimate Fighter Finale show. The man standing in front of his goal was ironically the very same man he defeated in his UFC debut. Middleweight champion Evan Tanner is a true veteran of the UFC and MMA. He began his career in 1997 and saw his share of highs and lows alike. He made his debut in a victory over Darrel Gholar in 1999 at UFC 18. By 2001 he found himself face to face in the octagon against (then) Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz. His grand opportunity had arrived, but even the biggest experts could not have predicted the manner he lost his this opportunity. Within the first minute and first clinch, Ortiz ko'd Tanner via slam from the under-hook position. The loss devastated Tanner, but he remained determined to climb the ladder back. By 2003 he was almost back at the top of the light-heavyweight contenders list, but suffered a surprising TKO to a fighter making his UFC debut...that fighter was Rich Franklin. Two years later, both fighters found themselves down a weight class (middleweights 185lb.), but both fighting for the same thing. Franklin to capture gold and Tanner to retain what was presently his. Their battle would be bloody, but a clear winner would have his hand raised in the end. This should have been the main event.
The bout before the main event was next and on paper it seemed to fit the roll of perhaps the most exciting fight on the card. On one corner stood young Judo fighter Karo Parisyan who employed the best throws in the business, coupled with a dangerous Kimura. His opponent would be an equally exciting fighter who was a blackbelt under Renzo Gracie. Matt Serra jiu-jitsu is unlike many other MMA fighters. While other BJJ fighters focus on control and patience, Serra usually goes for broke and risks himself in the process of obtaining a victory. The two exciting fighters would clash, but the affair would be one-sided and not provide the fireworks many fans and experts alike predicted.
No one likes a title handed to them; it does little in regards to earning respect from fans, critics, and peers. In Andrei Arlovski's case, his inevitable fight against Heavyweight champion Frank Mir was scheduled, but cancelled due to a motorcycle accident Mir suffered. The UFC acted quickly and awarded the "interim" Heavyweight Championship to Arlovski in the hopes of drawing fans in. They put their new "champion" to the test in the card relying on popularity of hard hitting heavyweights. Andrei Arlovski certainly fit this description. His opponent thought would be a late addition and a clear mismatch on paper. Justin Eilers found himself in a unique position fighting for the interim Heavyweight Championship with a 1-1 UFC record. Still though, his strength could not be denied and the rumors of Arlovski's weak chin made this fight actually closer than most thought otherwise. Their battle would end in a very freakish manner, but the "interim" title would remain as Frank Mir healed his wounds.
Not the best, but better than I thought it would be........2006-08-03
There are some lame fights on this card without a doubt, but there are also some really good fights as well. Rich Franklin vs. Evan Tanner is an amazing fight to see and is actually worth the price of the disc. Good stuff... you should buy it!
absolutely horrible........2006-07-11
Just terrible and not worth the money. The fights are horrible and the fighters have very little skill. Puchase PRIDE instead where the best fighters in the WORLD come to fight.
an absolute joke of an event.......2006-07-10
UFC 53 is a joke of an event, especially the main event. The heavyweight division in the UFC is complete drab and this prematurely ending main event is no exception. You can tell that all these guys have very little skill compared to the guys in Pride and sometimes are akin to fat barroom brawlers.
Pride FC is the top organization in the world. Sadly, the UFC is far behind.
Customer Reviews:
Clarifying some confusion.......2006-10-01
I'd like to help clarify why there is some discrepancy between some instruction in this video and other Mike Austin materials available.
After this video and the Austinology videos were made and during the last several years of his life after his stroke, Austin changed his thoughts on how the golf swing should be made...specifically regarding the hand action. Although some of the secrets are available in this video and the Austinology tapes, the more current method of how Austin's hands worked (in addition to a more in-depth explanation of Austin's swing) are available through Dan Shauger's teachings.
Dan was a close personal friend of Mike's for around 20 years, and as I have personal relationships with both Mike and Dan, I can attest to Dan's accurate knowledge of Austin's swing.
I hope this helps. Good luck. :-)
Disappointed.......2006-02-06
This DVD lacks many details on the dynamics and intricacies of the Austin swing. It gives a very high level overview of the Mike Austin swing and if you learn from watching Mike Dunaway hit balls, this is the DVD for you. Watching his movements directly contradicts some of the other Mike Austin books/DVDs that I have. Leaves me wondering who is right and what exactly Mike Austin's method is.
Needs detail, but it does work.......2005-07-25
Mike Dunaway, who presents most of the material, seems to have difficulty expressing the concepts in a clear and concise manner. There also seem to be important details that are glossed over or omitted outright. Anyone who tries this DVD should prepare himself for some interpretation, some research, and some work. This is not a fast cure that will have you smoking 400 yard drives down range tomorrow.
In all fairness, I am now hitting my normal 7 iron 175 yards, and I can put it out farther than that if I need to. It did not happen overnight, and I have spent a lot of time studying, practicing, and analyzing all sorts of golf swings over the past few years. I doubt that I would have this kind of power without the aid of the material presented here, but what the material provided me with more than anything else was the inclination to experiment with variations on these ideas and ideas of my own without concern for what others thought. The trade off is that my mistakes are amplified by the increased power.
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You don't have to be a physics major to appreciate this insiders' look at the combination of science, mechanics, and instinct that has produced baseball's greatest hitters, past, present, and future. Mark McGwire may say, "You see [the ball], you hit it," but as the 45-minute program thrillingly demonstrates, it is not that easy. Hitters on Hitting fields an awesome lineup of Hall of Famers and contemporary superstars, from "students of the game" (Ted Williams, Wade Boggs, and Tony Gwynn, praised here by his peers as "the thinking man's hitter") to the "naturals" (Larry Walker, Ken Griffey Jr.). The legendary Williams, the last player to hit .400, notes that hitting a baseball is the game's "hardest single thing to do" (and, he adds, perhaps the reason why so many slugger wannabes eventually give up and retire to the golf course). Wade Boggs echoes, "You can do everything absolutely right, and still fail." Slow-motion batting practice footage and awe-inspiring game highlights complement the hitters' expert, albeit sometimes arcane, commentary. Adding their perspective are pitchers such as Mike Marshall and Randy Johnson, who discuss "the art of keeping the hitter guessing." There is also a humorous segment on unusual batting stances (Tony Batista) as well as unusual pre-bat rituals (Nomar Garciaparra).
The DVD features a text history of one of the All-Star Game's most popular events, the Home Run Derby, as well as highlight footage from each Derby from 1989 to 2000. Another supplemental segment further explores the "Science of Swing." But as Cal Ripken Jr. states at one point, "It's too darn complicated to explain." So just relax and enjoy watching in action these "students" who are in a class by themselves. --Donald Liebenson
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"They give you a round ball and a round bat and tell you to hit it square." - Ted Williams. Major League Baseball's best-of-the-best sluggers discussing hitting and fascinating aspect of their craft you have never imagined. Baseball's most popular and proficient hitting machines reveal the secrets to their successful split-second decisions and adjustments in the batter's box. This DVD includes an exclusive segment on the history of the MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby. Featuring the legends of longball lore, this section celebrates the fence-bustin' strokes of McGwire, Griffey, Martinez, Thomas, Gonzalez and MLB's best home run bashers over the past 15 years.
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Not a "how to hit" video.......2004-04-25
I ordered this DVD under the assumption that it was a "how to hit" video. It is not. It is a highlight film of hitters which features interviews with the hitters about hitting. What I was hoping for was a breakdown of the swings of several hitters using the most modern technology -- super slow motion, zoom, multiple camera angles -- showing the mechanics of how to hit a baseball. They and a narrator would discuss these swings, from the proper grip of the bat, to stance, to swing -- weight shift, hip rotation, bringing the hands through -- to follow through. There are many nice scenes of famous hitters hitting the ball, and kind of talking about how they do it, but never any photographic or motion picture break down. I suppose I was looking for a "The Louisville Slugger Ultimate Book of Hitting" or Ted Williams' "The Science of Hitting" on DVD. This is not it. Although it IS educational, and one can use the slow motion of your DVD player to slow down and analyze the swings on one's own, it is not, in its truest sense, a "how to hit" video.
Finding the sweet spot.......2002-04-23
I'm living and playing in th e Netherlands en after seeing this dvd the feeling of major league baseball is greater than ever.
Very nice are the homerun derby's at the all star games with so many great stars.
Great addition to any sports library........2001-12-28
A must have for any baseball fan or player. Great sequences with some great players, including the greatest hitter ever, Marc McGwire.
Pretty good. Lots of action. Home Run Derby highlights a +!.......2001-11-03
Great DVD. From 2001 and some of the clips are even from the current season. Cool tidbits, including a 5 minute evaluation of all of Ripken's batting stances (narrated by Cal himself). I like the extra feature of the highlights from the previous 10 Home Run Derbys or so. Also, if you're curious of the 'science' of baseball, there's a neat little extra feature on that as well.
What a great baseball DVD!.......2001-10-13
After I enjoyed this DVD, what I would like to do is to find my bat to hit a homer right now. I illustrate that I launch a moonshot like Piazza. This DVD lets me have a nice baseball dream again!
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Heavy Hitters on Fire: Beach Party Madness
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Learn the secret behind John Daly's power! In this special edition of Playing Lessons from the Pros, the always colorful, John, reveals the secrets behind his golf game. John will help improve your game! In this special edition of Playing Lessons from the Pros, the always colorful, John Daly, reveals the secrets behind his golf game. Daly talks about everything from his powerful drives, superior touch around the greens and the through behind his short game and resurgence in golf. Plus he shared this stories behind how he learned the game of golf and why he swings so far past parallel- stories that you have to hear to believe! Includes bonus footage special Golf Talk Live with Rich Learner from Augusta National.
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I LOVE IT!.......2003-01-22
This is a must get DVD for any Baseball fan and a Great gift for any Baseball fan. It has the complete 55 minute show about No Hitters, Perfect Games and Near Misses. It has a nice historical look at it and centers on the Multiple No Hit Pitchers Like Johnny Vandermier, Sandy Kofax and Nolan Ryan. The DVD has a special significance to me because I became a California Angels Fan (now Aniheim Angles) when I was 13 and that year (75) the first game I ever listened to on the radio (Dick Enburg and Don Drysdale Anouncing) Nolan tossed his 4th No Hitter Tying Sandy Kofax record at the time; on his way to 7 total, an unbeleavle feat. TheDVD also Hghlights the great pictures who did not get no no and the ones who had to wait a long time like Tom Terrific Sever. It also has bonus footage of the final three outs for no hitters by Sever, Saberhagen, Gooden, Leiter, Milton and Nomo; And a Nolan Ryan Workout. So I will reiterate This is a must get DVD for any Baseball fan and a Great gift for any Baseball fan.
Nolan Ryan Rules!.......2001-12-28
This recap of stellar performances by baseball's greatest (and sometimes lucky) pitchers is highlighted by Nolan Ryan's collection of no-hitters. In addition to a fun 50 minutes of highlights, the dvd offers a couple of great special features, including a menu offering the last inning of 6 different no-hitter games.
A great addition to any baseball fan's DVD collection........2001-12-28
This is a great video recapping outstanding pitching performances, no-hitters, and perfect games. It takes you back to the 1938 games of Johnny Vander Meer on up to the seven no-hitter's thrown by Nolan Ryan. A great addition to any baseball fan's collection.
Must view for Pitchers........2001-12-09
Nice view of some great pitching games from present back to the 30's.
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In this video, Gail Goestenkors takes you through the finer points of the fastbreak and shares some of the best quick hitters in the game today. She starts with the basic Carolina Break and goes through six different variations. In addition, Goestenkors shows you how to use each of the different fastbreak options as quick hitters out of an offensive set. She also gives you 11 other quick hitters for a total of 17 quick hitters! Goestenkors demonstrates six of her favorite fastbreak options to use out of the Carolina Break and, as a bonus, shares six different side- and under-the-basket out-of-bounds plays. Learn the attributes that have made her system so effective!
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UNLV Coach Lon Kruger teaches over 25 quick hitter plays that you can use to change the tempo of a game, coming out of a timeout, or in late game situations when you absolutely need a basket. Each play is designed to get five different shots - making them impossible to guard! You will get baskets from the post, off flex cuts, three-pointers, lay-ups, pick-and-rolls, pick-and-pops, and mid-range jumpers. Kruger teaches each quick hitter 5-on-5 using a variety of sets including the 1-4 set, the box set, wing pick-and-roll, and high pick-and-roll. If you feel teams have you scouted, Kruger teaches how to throw in little wrinkles to keep the defense guessing. This DVD is jam-packed with set plays that are guaranteed to create easy scoring opportunities for teams at any level. Coach Kruger also includes extensive game footage to show how successful these plays can be for you. This is the best quick hitter video to hit the market in years!
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A dazzling array of clips from traditional karate as well as semi full contact fights, each of which shows the tremendous power that is generated by some of the hardest hitters on the circuits. The very best (most painful) sequences are repeated in super slow motion, so that the viewer is allowed to watch second by second, the delivery of the attack and the response of the recipient. Recommended viewing for those who carp about the inefficiency of traditional martial arts techniques and methods.
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