Friday Afternoon MMA Link Dump

Classic Fight: Chael Sonnen vs. Forrest Griffin (Cage Potato)
Back before Forrest Griffin became the affable Forrest that we know today, and before Chael became the master of the pro-wrestling interview, they faced each other an in IFC bout. Cage Potato has the video for you.

Dan Hardy: From Artist to Martial Artist (Fight Magazine)
Dan Hardy talks about his transition from art school to punching dudes in the face in this Fight Magazine video.

The Truth About Losing (MMA Fighting)
The esteemed Ben Fowlkes takes a look at how fighters handle losing in this superb piece for MMAFighting.com.

Don’t Cry For Me Vancouver (Watch Kalib Run)
Zak Woods talks the death of mixed martial arts in Vancouver. Oh, and there’s a sweet Madonna/Dana White photoshop mashup.

Grappling With Issues (5oz of Pain)
The 5oz staff takes a look at some of the biggest issues of the day. Is Brock Lesnar the biggest star in MMA history? Should Ken Shamrock retire? All these questions and more are answered.

The Best Coverage In The Sport (UltimateFighter.com)
UltimateFighter.com publishes a list of the best MMA websites on the interwebs.

Frank Mir: Thinking Outside The Box Is Key (LowKick)
Frank Mir videos never get old, do they? The former heavyweight champion discusses his mentality and methodology for approaching a fight.

UFC 117 In-Depth Preview Video (MMA Scraps)
You know what also never gets old? Watching Chael Sonnen talk trash about Anderson Silva. You’ll get plenty of that, plus a look at the Nelson/Dos Santos and Hughes/Almeida fights, in this 10 minute preview video.

Strikeforce Challengers 9 Weigh-In Photos (MMA Convert)
Check out the photos and results from last night’s Strikeforce weigh-ins in Everett, Wa.