Author Archives: mariana

About mariana

I'm just a girl who digs MMA. A lot. As in, this is the ONLY sport I watch or talk about. Or care about. Follow me on Twitter: @mizzle and/or @MMAgirltalk

MMA Fighters as Heroes

Posted on November 7, 2011 by mariana

Here are 2 of my favorite news stories of MMA fighters as Good Samaritan heroes: 1. Jon Bones Jones, Jackson and Winklejohn stop a robbery hours before Jones’ fight with Rua. 2. MMA Fighters at hotel in LA stop an … Continue reading →

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Excited for UFC 132 – WAR CRUZ!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by mariana

A year ago I would have been GO FABER! But a lot has happened since then … And it’s not that I like Faber any LESS, because he will always be one of my favorites. It is just that I … Continue reading →

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Who’s Going to UFC 131? … THIS CHICK!! | Hello @cowboycerrone @shanecarwin @kennyflorian !

Posted on May 27, 2011 by mariana

Our tickets are purchased. Our airfare is booked. Our hotel rooms are reserved. Our passports are in! UFC 131 … here we come!! Here are the fights I’m most excited about: Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone vs. Vagner Rocha Of course THIS … Continue reading →

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UFC Now Providing Insurance for Both Fights AND Training | #WIN @danawhite @ufc

Posted on May 10, 2011 by mariana

“For the first time ever, UFC fighters will now possess customized accident insurance coverage. That means the UFC will cover any injuries fighters sustain in training leading up to a bout. In the past, insurance only provided fighters with care … Continue reading →

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100% Tapout | Inside Look at Cowboy Cerrone, Leonard Garcia and Pat Barry [VIDEO]

Posted on March 31, 2011 by mariana
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Ready for UFC Fight Night 24

Posted on February 18, 2011 by mariana

We are heading to Seattle to watch UFC Fight Night 24 LIVE. I got my Leonard Garcia walk out shirt and am ready for WAR!! I am MOST excited about the Garcia/Phan rematch. See, I believe that Leonard won over … Continue reading →

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UFC 126 | My Picks Were ALL Winners

Posted on February 6, 2011 by mariana

First, I think it is awesome that the Mighty Mouse fight was live streamed on Facebook and that Cowboy’s and Mendes’ fights were aired on Spike. Oh and congratulations Cowboy for making this SPIKE event the most watched UFC Spike … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Highlights from the WEC 53 Experience

Posted on December 20, 2010 by mariana

Being able to attend the epic last WEC event is an experience I will remember for a lifetime. And WEC 53 was most definitely EPIC. We flew into Phoenix, from Colorado, on Wednesday afternoon and flew back out Friday. WEC … Continue reading →

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@mizzle ‘s WEC 53 Picks, Predictions, Hopes and Dreams

Posted on December 6, 2010 by mariana

Hell Yeah! Tickets, flights and hotel secured. We are going to WEC 53 – the epic and historic LAST WEC event before it is absorbed into UFC. Read Also: Farewell to an Era. Hello to an Exponentially More Talented UFC | … Continue reading →

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A Favor For @TapoutSkrape re: MASK … PLEASE READ!!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by mariana

Below is a request that @TapoutSKRAPE posted on Twitter this evening. PLEASE PLEASE READ and HELP MASK!! I have a HUGE favor to ask of you all!! It doesn’t matter if you knew or met Charles(Mask) or not! But if … Continue reading →

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