opportunity to hold two UFC titles simultaneously, but

The ability to adapt quickly to unfamiliar conditions was crucial to New Zealands victory in the first Test over Zimbabwe, according to coach Mike Hesson. He praised Neil Wagner and BJ Watling for assessing the Bulawayo surface, which did not offer much pace or bounce but grew abrasive as the game went on, and working out how to succeed on it.Wagners career-best 6 for 41 was headlined by his short-ball barrage, an unusual sight at Queens, where most seamers stick to simple plans and wait for a mistake. But Wagner bent his back and attacked Zimbabwes line-up in the first innings and the early parts of the second, before adjusting his strategy and searching for reverse-swing as the ball aged.Although his second-innings returns were a third of his first innings, it showed his dual use as a wicket-taker, with both new and old ball, something that has come with being more certain of his game.When he came up three or four years ago he was excited and keen to make an impression. He probably didnt stick to his gameplan for too long but hes a lot more experienced now and hes certainly got the confidence of the captain, Hesson said. Hes able to change his game, as we saw. He can swing the new ball if hes given it. He can certainly reverse the old one and we know he can bowl bumpers. Especially on unresponsive surfaces, hes a good bowler.Equally good but less celebrated was Watling, whose century did not get the same attention as Tom Lathams or Ross Taylors, perhaps because it came after theirs. Watlings was the fastest of the three hundreds and ensured the game did not drift at a time when Zimbabwes wearing bowlers were focused on containing. Watling tired them out even more, pierced the gaps and rotated strike with intent.He is incredibly perceptive. He is one of the few players that can adapt technique mid-game, Hesson said. He makes subtle changes to his grip. He is a very talented and very hard-working cricketer.Some conversations around the match spoke of Watling being the best wicket-keeper batsman in Test cricket at the moment, a label Hesson would not mind endorsing. His keeping in very tough conditions, in the subcontinent, in England, has been exceptional for us. He often bats with the tail and he has an ability to eke out as many runs as possible. Were not going to trade him for anyone, Hesson said.Overall, Hesson assessed New Zealands performance as very thorough, with both batsmen and bowlers executing the patience plan as intended. We talked about playing the long game. We did that. We also showed how important the new ball was. We can be a little bit impatient with the ball at times but I am clutching to find some work-ons. Before hand, we said 20 wickets would be tough to take so were pleased that we did it.New Zealand will have Monday off before spending a night at Heath Streaks farm outside Bulawayo and will then return to training on Thursday in preparation for the second Test which starts on Saturday. Doubtless, they will be eyeing a clean sweep in Zimbabwe before moving on to South Africa, where they will face a tougher challenge in their bid to keep climbing the rankings.These two series are a chance for us as a group to gain some of the ground that we lost a few months ago against Australia, Hesson said. We had gone eight series without a loss before we faced them at home and away. Before that, we had gained a lot of ground and then we lost some. Nike Air Max 95 Ireland . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. Cheap Air Max 95 Wholesale . Spiller left Week 3s 27-20 loss to the New York Jets with a thigh injury, but fully practiced with the team all week and expects to be ready to go on Sunday. http://www.cheapairmax95ireland.com/ . Bjorn, who had a 36-hole total of 8-under 134, made a testing six-foot putt to save par on the 16th and a birdie on the 17th before bogeying the final hole after a misjudged approach shot. American Kevin Streelman was in second place after shooting a 69. Air Max 95 For Sale Online . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. Cheap Air Max 95 Free Shipping . Lack made 20 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Canucks blanked the St. Louis Blues 1-0 in the first post-Olympic game for both teams night. Throughout his entire career, BJ Penn has had an affinity for seeking the most difficult fight possible. Why would anything change in his comeback?Penn (16-10-2) will face surging 24-year-old featherweight Yair Rodriguez (9-1) at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 15 in Phoenix. It will be his first appearance since announcing his retirement in 2014.When the matchup was first announced, public response seemed to waver between confusion and dread. Rodriguez is 5-0 in the UFC, and although he has managed only two career knockouts to date, his style lends itself to ... damage.Penn, meanwhile, hasnt won a fight since 2010.Of course, even suggesting this is a difficult matchup brings the competitor out in Penn, who has been attempting to make a comeback all year.So, what youre saying is when I make this look easy on Jan. 15, Im the f------ man, is that what youre telling me? said Penn, on ESPNs 5ive Rounds podcast.Its not a difficult [fight] at all. Hes a very good guy, but I feel like Im training with very good guys. I have a good team around me and I dont feel anything is anywhere near out of my league.Penn, who turns 38 this month, is arguably the greatest lightweight of all time, but has not competed in that division for more than six years. After losing the lightweight championship in 2010, Penn went 1-2-1 in four welterweight fights before dropping all the way to featherweight for what was initially his final bout against Frankie Edgar.Penns return is also at featherweight, which he says gives him a chance to win a title in a third weight class -- which has never been done. Penn, a former lightweight and welterweight champion, is one of three athletes to win UFC titles in multiple weight classes, aalong with Randy Couture and Conor McGregor.ddddddddddddTheres more opportunity for me to get three UFC belts at 145 than going to 185, Penn said. I already feel really confident nobody will be able to get the 155- and 170-pound belts. I want to get one more world title. Three titles at three weight classes, and without a doubt 145 is my best option.In 2009, Penn had an opportunity to hold two UFC titles simultaneously, but ultimately came up short in a welterweight title bid against Georges St-Pierre. That feat was accomplished last month by McGregor, however the UFC already announced he has relinquished his featherweight championship. Penn said he was surprised by that.I was very surprised when they just stripped him of the title, Penn said. They made sure he held on to it to get that accomplishment, then stripped him right after. That was strange.I know we talked about it when we were going to fight [St-Pierre], it would have been one fight every two months. Youve got to defend both belts. We had plans of trying to defend both when we were fighting Georges, but we ended up losing.Beyond his goal of winning a third title, Penn says he has decided to fight again simply for the love of conflict.I just like fighting again, Penn said. Standing in front of people, sparring every day, punching people, getting into a fist fight every morning. I missed it. I cant live without it right now. While I can still lift my arms up and do sprints, all these things, this is what I want to do. This is what I love to do. This is the best way I know how to make an honest living. ' ' '