Monday 31 December 2012
Thursday 29 November 2012
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Tuesday 6 November 2012
Tuesday 23 October 2012
Saturday 20 October 2012
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Friday 5 October 2012
Wednesday 3 October 2012
UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot, Preview
UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot, Preview
Friday, October 5, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot, featuring a heavyweight contest pitting Hawaii’s, Travis “Hapa” Browne (13-0-1), against Brazilian Goliath, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva (16-4-0)...
Friday, October 5, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot, featuring a heavyweight contest pitting Hawaii’s, Travis “Hapa” Browne (13-0-1), against Brazilian Goliath, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva (16-4-0)...
Thursday 27 September 2012
UFC on Fuel TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic, Preview
UFC on Fuel TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic, Preview
Saturday, September 29, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England, for UFC on Fuel TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic, featuring a heavyweight bout between rising contenders, Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve (24-5-0), and Stipe Miocic (9-0-0), as each man looks to join the upper-echelon of the promotion’s heavyweight ranks with an impressive win over the other....
Saturday, September 29, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England, for UFC on Fuel TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic, featuring a heavyweight bout between rising contenders, Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve (24-5-0), and Stipe Miocic (9-0-0), as each man looks to join the upper-echelon of the promotion’s heavyweight ranks with an impressive win over the other....
Monday 24 September 2012
Showtime Cancels Strikeforce Timeslot Following Injury To Melendez
Showtime Cancels Strikeforce Timeslot Following Injury To Melendez
Sunday, September 23, Strikeforce officials announced the cancellation of Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy, after lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez, was injured during training, prompting Showtime executives to remove the event all together from their broadcast time-slot next Saturday, September 29, when the promotion was set to go live from the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, California....
Sunday, September 23, Strikeforce officials announced the cancellation of Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy, after lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez, was injured during training, prompting Showtime executives to remove the event all together from their broadcast time-slot next Saturday, September 29, when the promotion was set to go live from the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento, California....
UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort, Results and Bonuses
UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort, Results and Bonuses
Saturday, September 22, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort, which featured a light heavyweight title bout between reigning champion, Jon “Bones” Jones (17-1-0) and legendary Brazilian, Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort (21-10-0)....
Saturday, September 22, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort, which featured a light heavyweight title bout between reigning champion, Jon “Bones” Jones (17-1-0) and legendary Brazilian, Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort (21-10-0)....
Friday 21 September 2012
Tuesday 18 September 2012
Monday 17 September 2012
Thursday 13 September 2012
Silva vs. Bonner Headline UFC 153, Teixeira Draws Maldonado
Silva vs. Bonner Headline UFC 153, Teixeira Draws Maldonado
Wednesday, September 12, 2012, UFC officials announced that reigning middleweight champion, Anderson “The Spider” Silva (32-4-0), will step in as the new headliner for UFC 153 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he will take on TUF Season One finalist, Stephan Bonner (15-7-0), at 205lbs...
Wednesday, September 12, 2012, UFC officials announced that reigning middleweight champion, Anderson “The Spider” Silva (32-4-0), will step in as the new headliner for UFC 153 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he will take on TUF Season One finalist, Stephan Bonner (15-7-0), at 205lbs...
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Tuesday 11 September 2012
Legacy Fighting Championship 14, Preview
Legacy Fighting Championship 14, Preview
Friday, September 14, 2012, Legacy Fighting Championship will go live from the Arena Theater in Houston, Texas, for LFC 14: Pimenta vs. Rexroad, featuring a welterweight interim-title bout between Salvador, Brazil’s Lucas Pimenta (8-1-0), and local favorite, Jeff Rexroad (5-1-0)...
Friday, September 14, 2012, Legacy Fighting Championship will go live from the Arena Theater in Houston, Texas, for LFC 14: Pimenta vs. Rexroad, featuring a welterweight interim-title bout between Salvador, Brazil’s Lucas Pimenta (8-1-0), and local favorite, Jeff Rexroad (5-1-0)...
Wednesday 5 September 2012
The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. UK Cast Revealed
The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. UK Cast Revealed
Sixteen fighters have earned their way onto the cast for the upcoming thirteen week series The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. UK – The Smashes, which will feature two teams coached by UFC lightweight talents, George Sotiropoulos (AUS), and Ross Pearson (UK)...
Sixteen fighters have earned their way onto the cast for the upcoming thirteen week series The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. UK – The Smashes, which will feature two teams coached by UFC lightweight talents, George Sotiropoulos (AUS), and Ross Pearson (UK)...
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Arlovski Talks One FC 5, Use of Soccer-Kicks
Arlovski Talks One FC 5, Use of Soccer-Kicks
Speaking with Inside MMA, former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski, admits that even if he didn’t mis-interpret the referee’s arm-signal at One FC 5: Pride of a Nation, he still would have risked disqualification to soccer kick Tim Sylvia in the head....
Speaking with Inside MMA, former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski, admits that even if he didn’t mis-interpret the referee’s arm-signal at One FC 5: Pride of a Nation, he still would have risked disqualification to soccer kick Tim Sylvia in the head....
Friday 31 August 2012
Thursday 30 August 2012
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Tuesday 28 August 2012
Monday 27 August 2012
Friday 24 August 2012
Thursday 23 August 2012
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
Friday 17 August 2012
Thursday 16 August 2012
Wednesday 15 August 2012
Tuesday 14 August 2012
Monday 13 August 2012
UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar, Results and Bonuses
UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar, Results and Bonuses
Saturday, August 11, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, for UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II, which featured a lightweight title rematch between former division king, Frankie “The Answer” Edgar (14-3-1), and newly crowned UFC champ, Benson “Smooth” Henderson (17-2-0)....
Saturday, August 11, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, for UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II, which featured a lightweight title rematch between former division king, Frankie “The Answer” Edgar (14-3-1), and newly crowned UFC champ, Benson “Smooth” Henderson (17-2-0)....
Friday 10 August 2012
Thursday 9 August 2012
Wednesday 8 August 2012
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Friday 27 July 2012
Thursday 26 July 2012
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Monday 23 July 2012
Wednesday 18 July 2012
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Thursday 12 July 2012
Thursday 5 July 2012
Thursday 28 June 2012
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Wednesday 20 June 2012
Monday 18 June 2012
Friday 15 June 2012
Russian Heavyweight, Vitaly Minakov, Signs with Bellator FC
Russian Heavyweight, Vitaly Minakov, Signs with Bellator FC
Bellator officials announced Thursday the signing of undefeated Russian, Vitaly Minakov (8-0-0), to its heavyweight ranks as the 6’3, 240lb, RusFighters Sport Club representative looks to earn his spot in a future season tournament with his eye ultimately on champion, Cole Konrad.
“With my current training regimen, I feel like I am fully prepared for a future Bellator tournament,” Minakov (left of photo) said. “I want everyone to know that I’m not here just to take part in a Bellator tournament, but to win it all and become a Bellator Champion.”
The four-time World Sambo champion – who trains alongside Bellator middleweight title-contender, Alexander Shlemenko, inside one of Russia’s most notable camps – last appeared June 7 at Fight Nights – Battle of Moscow 7 where he handily defeated UFC veteran, Eddie Sanchez, via first round knockout. With seven finishes in just eight professional outings, Minakov is optimistic about the future and direction he and his team have taken to this point in his career.
“Becoming a Bellator fighter means that all my hard work in the gym and training has all paid off… It means myself and my entire team were working in the right direction, and we did everything right.”
Bellator Fighting Championships CEO, Bjorn Rebney, has scouted extensively within Russia’s boarders and has been successful signing a handful of top prospects including Season Six Middleweight Tournament finalist, Vyacheslav Vasilevsky. Commenting on the promotion’s most recent acquisition, Rebney made the following statement.
“There has been tremendous buzz about Vitaly worldwide. He has an incredible Sambo background and a very solid standup game. His potential after just eight fights is very high, and we are excited to have him joining Bellator.”
No date has been announced for Minakov’s Bellator debut
Bellator officials announced Thursday the signing of undefeated Russian, Vitaly Minakov (8-0-0), to its heavyweight ranks as the 6’3, 240lb, RusFighters Sport Club representative looks to earn his spot in a future season tournament with his eye ultimately on champion, Cole Konrad.
“With my current training regimen, I feel like I am fully prepared for a future Bellator tournament,” Minakov (left of photo) said. “I want everyone to know that I’m not here just to take part in a Bellator tournament, but to win it all and become a Bellator Champion.”
The four-time World Sambo champion – who trains alongside Bellator middleweight title-contender, Alexander Shlemenko, inside one of Russia’s most notable camps – last appeared June 7 at Fight Nights – Battle of Moscow 7 where he handily defeated UFC veteran, Eddie Sanchez, via first round knockout. With seven finishes in just eight professional outings, Minakov is optimistic about the future and direction he and his team have taken to this point in his career.
“Becoming a Bellator fighter means that all my hard work in the gym and training has all paid off… It means myself and my entire team were working in the right direction, and we did everything right.”
Bellator Fighting Championships CEO, Bjorn Rebney, has scouted extensively within Russia’s boarders and has been successful signing a handful of top prospects including Season Six Middleweight Tournament finalist, Vyacheslav Vasilevsky. Commenting on the promotion’s most recent acquisition, Rebney made the following statement.
“There has been tremendous buzz about Vitaly worldwide. He has an incredible Sambo background and a very solid standup game. His potential after just eight fights is very high, and we are excited to have him joining Bellator.”
No date has been announced for Minakov’s Bellator debut
Wednesday 13 June 2012
UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs. McCall Payouts
UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs. McCall Payouts
Mike Pyle ($66 000), Demetrious Johnson ($40 000) and Mike Pierce ($40 000) were the event’s top earners....
Mike Pyle ($66 000), Demetrious Johnson ($40 000) and Mike Pierce ($40 000) were the event’s top earners....
Monday 11 June 2012
Thursday 7 June 2012
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Monday 4 June 2012
The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale, Official Payouts and Bonuses
The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale, Official Payouts and Bonuses
Friday, June 1, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, for The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale, which featured a main-event pitting two of the welterweight division’s best against one another when the surging Nebraskan, Jake Ellenberger, took on Danish stand-out, Martin “Hitman” Kampmann.
In the co-main event, Ultimate Fighter Live finalists Mike Chiesa and Al Iaquinta squared off to determine the twenty-second winner of the popular reality series. The event was broadcast live, with the preliminary card airing on Fuel TV, switching over to FX for the main-card.
Full results are HERE
Taking home bonuses after last Friday's TUF Live Finale were Martin Kampmann, Mike Chiesa, John Cofer, and Justin Lawrence.
Chiesa was awared submission of the night for his first round Rear-Naked Choke stoppage of Al Iaquinta, adding an additional $40 000 to his season winning effort and guaranteed six-figure contract.
Knockout of the night was shared by headliner, Martin Kampmann, for his second round TKO stoppage of Jake Ellenberger, and Justin Lawrence, for his high-kick knockout win over John Cofer. Each man pocketed $40 000 for their respective finish but it was Lawrence who doubled up, capturing fight of the night as well, along with Cofer, for an extra $40 000.
Below you will find the official event payouts. The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors or unofficial performance bonuses handed out by the promotion itself.
Martin Kampmann: $84,000 (includes $42,000 win bonus)
def. Jake Ellenberger: $42,000
Mike Chiesa: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Al Iaquinta: $8,000
Charles Oliveira: $32,000 (includes $16,000 win bonus)
def. Jonathan Brookins: $15,000
Max Holloway: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. Pat Schilling: $6,000
Justin Lawrence: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. John Cofer: $8,000
Daron Cruickshank: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Tickle: $8,000
Myles Jury: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Saunders: $8,000
Sam Sicilia: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Cristiano Marcello: $8,000
Joe Proctor: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Jeremy Larsen: $8,000
Erik Perez: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. John Albert: $8,000*
* - Although not officially disclosed, UFC president Dana White stated on fight night that Albert will receive his $8,000 win bonus because of the controversial loss.
Friday, June 1, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, for The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale, which featured a main-event pitting two of the welterweight division’s best against one another when the surging Nebraskan, Jake Ellenberger, took on Danish stand-out, Martin “Hitman” Kampmann.
In the co-main event, Ultimate Fighter Live finalists Mike Chiesa and Al Iaquinta squared off to determine the twenty-second winner of the popular reality series. The event was broadcast live, with the preliminary card airing on Fuel TV, switching over to FX for the main-card.
Full results are HERE
Taking home bonuses after last Friday's TUF Live Finale were Martin Kampmann, Mike Chiesa, John Cofer, and Justin Lawrence.
Chiesa was awared submission of the night for his first round Rear-Naked Choke stoppage of Al Iaquinta, adding an additional $40 000 to his season winning effort and guaranteed six-figure contract.
Knockout of the night was shared by headliner, Martin Kampmann, for his second round TKO stoppage of Jake Ellenberger, and Justin Lawrence, for his high-kick knockout win over John Cofer. Each man pocketed $40 000 for their respective finish but it was Lawrence who doubled up, capturing fight of the night as well, along with Cofer, for an extra $40 000.
Below you will find the official event payouts. The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors or unofficial performance bonuses handed out by the promotion itself.
Martin Kampmann: $84,000 (includes $42,000 win bonus)
def. Jake Ellenberger: $42,000
Mike Chiesa: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Al Iaquinta: $8,000
Charles Oliveira: $32,000 (includes $16,000 win bonus)
def. Jonathan Brookins: $15,000
Max Holloway: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. Pat Schilling: $6,000
Justin Lawrence: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. John Cofer: $8,000
Daron Cruickshank: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Tickle: $8,000
Myles Jury: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Saunders: $8,000
Sam Sicilia: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Cristiano Marcello: $8,000
Joe Proctor: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Jeremy Larsen: $8,000
Erik Perez: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. John Albert: $8,000*
* - Although not officially disclosed, UFC president Dana White stated on fight night that Albert will receive his $8,000 win bonus because of the controversial loss.
Sunday 3 June 2012
Fitch Injures Knee, Off of July’s UFC on Fuel TV 4 Card
Fitch Injures Knee, Off of July’s UFC on Fuel TV 4 Card
Perennial top-ten welterweight, Jon Fitch (23-4-1), is the latest competitor to suffer an injury setback as the one-time title challenger has injured his knee, forcing his withdrawal from UFC on Fuel TV 4 where he was to meet "A-Train" Aaron Simpson in the Power MMA representative's debut at 170lbs.
Multiple accredited sources confirmed the news Sunday.
The event will go live from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, and will feature a middleweight main-event when top contenders Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman come to blows in an effort to inch ever closer to a title shot at 185lbs.
Fitch [34], is coming off what was the most disappointing calendar year of the grinding wrestler's career, as the AKA representative went 0-1-1 against the likes of B.J Penn and Johny Hendricks with another sidelining injury sandwiched between appearances. His most recent outing against Hendricks marked the shortest fight of his professional career, when the Oklahoma native put Fitch to sleep with a thudding left hand just twelve seconds into the bout.
To the contrary, Simpson posted three consecutive wins in 2011, besting Mario Miranda, Brad Tavares, and Eric Schafer, all by unanimous decision before Ronny Markes halted his momentum in February of this year with a split-decision win of his own at UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger. The thirty-seven year old, fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, has been stopped only once in fourteen professional appearances.
MAIN CARD (FUEL TV)
- Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman
- James Te Huna vs. Brandon Vera
- Aaron Simpson vs. TBA*
- Francis Carmont vs. Karlos Vemola
- T.J. Dillashaw vs. Vaughan Lee
- Rafael dos Anjos vs. Anthony Njokuani
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
- Rapahel Assuncao vs. Issei Tamura
- Chris Cariaso vs. Josh Ferguson
- Rafael Natal vs. Andrew Craig
- Tom DeBlass vs. Nick Penner
- Alex Caceres vs. Damacio Page
Saturday 2 June 2012
Friday 1 June 2012
Thursday 31 May 2012
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Monday 28 May 2012
Friday 25 May 2012
Thursday 24 May 2012
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Friday 18 May 2012
Thursday 17 May 2012
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Monday 14 May 2012
Friday 11 May 2012
Thursday 10 May 2012
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Monday 30 April 2012
Tuesday 24 April 2012
UFC 146 Update, Nelson vs. Gonzaga - MMA Combat
UFC 146 Update, Nelson vs. Gonzaga - MMA Combat
UFC president, Dana White, announced Monday night and Tuesday morning two changes to the UFC 146 - dos Santos vs. Mir lineup that should conclude the shuffling for the highly anticipated all-heavyweight main card.....
UFC president, Dana White, announced Monday night and Tuesday morning two changes to the UFC 146 - dos Santos vs. Mir lineup that should conclude the shuffling for the highly anticipated all-heavyweight main card.....
Monday 23 April 2012
Bellator 66 - Alvarez vs. Aoki, Results - MMA Combat
Bellator 66 - Alvarez vs. Aoki, Results - MMA Combat
Friday, April 20, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships went live from the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, for Bellator 66 - Alvarez vs. Aoki, which featured a lightweight super-fight between former promotion champion, Eddie Alvarez, and current DREAM champ, Shinya Aoki.
Also contested on the card, the semi-final round for two Season Six division tournaments were decided. The lightweight bracket saw Thiago Michel and Brent Weedman do battle, as well as Rick Hawn and Lloyd Woodard; later in the evening, middleweight tournament competitors Maiquel Falcao and Vyacheslav Vasilevsky went toe-to-toe, before Brian Rogers and Andreas Spang came to blows in the co-main event.
Talking Points
Despite extensive work on his stand-up skills at Reign MMA in Singapore, Shinya Aoki was no match for the former Bellator lightweight champion on his feet. Stalking his foe, Alvarez backed Aoki against the cage and when the Japanese star decided to close the distance, a series of short uppercuts floored the DREAM champion; but the real damage came shortly afterwards, when a lounging Alvarez followed Aoki to the mat, tagging him with a huge right hand that would force the submission specialist to cover-up in defense. The ensuing ground and pound would bring about a swift end to contest, as Alvarez avenged his second career loss in devastating fashion, stopping Aoki on strikes at 2:14 of the opening round.
Middleweight tournament late-replacement, Andreas Spang, shocked those in attendance; first by surviving the powerful strikes thrown his way by tournament veteran and local favorite Brian Rogers, then by knocking out the explosive striker with a well-place counter left hand. Spang, who entered the bracket not two weeks ago, now finds himself in the Season Six Tournament finals where he will meet Brazilian bomber, Maiquel Falcao. See the knockout HERE.
Falcao's power was the difference in his narrow decision win over Russian standout Vyacheslav Vasilevsky as he mounted a late, come-from-behind effort to capture the decision on two of the three judges' cards. Vasilevsky utilized his Sambo base early with a number of trips and takedowns, while getting the better of the combinations exchanged standing. True to form, Falcao poured on the pressure late, reversing the Russian in the second round while delivering some thudding ground and pound, before staggering him early in the third frame with powerful strikes standing.
In lightweight tournament action, Brent Weedman captured a split decision win over Thiago Michel in a wildly entertaining slug-fest, advancing to the tournament finals where he will meet former Olympic Judoka, Rick Hawn; Hawn knocked out Lloyd Woodard on the other side of the bracket with a huge right hand early in the second round after Woodard came flying out of the gates to open the frame. The winner of the Season Six Tournaments will be awarded $100 000, and a shot at their respective division champion.
Full main-card video highlights HERE.
MAIN CARD (MTV2)
Eddie Alvarez def. Shinya Aoki via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 2:14
Middleweight Tournament Semifinals
Andreas Spang def. Brian Rogers via knockout (punches) - Round 2, 3:34
Maiquel Falcao def. Vyacheslav Vasilevsky via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-29)
Lightweight Tournament Semifinals
Rick Hawn def. Lloyd Woodard via KO (punch) - Round 2, 0:10
Brent Weedman def. Thiago Michel via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike.com)
Jessica Eye def. Anita Rodriguez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
John Hawk def. Marcus Vanttinen via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Attila Vegh def. Dan Spohn via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Frank Carabello def. Donny Walker via knockout (flying knee) - Round 4, 2:25
Julian Lane def. Joe Heiland via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 1, 2:49
Friday, April 20, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships went live from the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, for Bellator 66 - Alvarez vs. Aoki, which featured a lightweight super-fight between former promotion champion, Eddie Alvarez, and current DREAM champ, Shinya Aoki.
Also contested on the card, the semi-final round for two Season Six division tournaments were decided. The lightweight bracket saw Thiago Michel and Brent Weedman do battle, as well as Rick Hawn and Lloyd Woodard; later in the evening, middleweight tournament competitors Maiquel Falcao and Vyacheslav Vasilevsky went toe-to-toe, before Brian Rogers and Andreas Spang came to blows in the co-main event.
Talking Points
Despite extensive work on his stand-up skills at Reign MMA in Singapore, Shinya Aoki was no match for the former Bellator lightweight champion on his feet. Stalking his foe, Alvarez backed Aoki against the cage and when the Japanese star decided to close the distance, a series of short uppercuts floored the DREAM champion; but the real damage came shortly afterwards, when a lounging Alvarez followed Aoki to the mat, tagging him with a huge right hand that would force the submission specialist to cover-up in defense. The ensuing ground and pound would bring about a swift end to contest, as Alvarez avenged his second career loss in devastating fashion, stopping Aoki on strikes at 2:14 of the opening round.
Middleweight tournament late-replacement, Andreas Spang, shocked those in attendance; first by surviving the powerful strikes thrown his way by tournament veteran and local favorite Brian Rogers, then by knocking out the explosive striker with a well-place counter left hand. Spang, who entered the bracket not two weeks ago, now finds himself in the Season Six Tournament finals where he will meet Brazilian bomber, Maiquel Falcao. See the knockout HERE.
Falcao's power was the difference in his narrow decision win over Russian standout Vyacheslav Vasilevsky as he mounted a late, come-from-behind effort to capture the decision on two of the three judges' cards. Vasilevsky utilized his Sambo base early with a number of trips and takedowns, while getting the better of the combinations exchanged standing. True to form, Falcao poured on the pressure late, reversing the Russian in the second round while delivering some thudding ground and pound, before staggering him early in the third frame with powerful strikes standing.
In lightweight tournament action, Brent Weedman captured a split decision win over Thiago Michel in a wildly entertaining slug-fest, advancing to the tournament finals where he will meet former Olympic Judoka, Rick Hawn; Hawn knocked out Lloyd Woodard on the other side of the bracket with a huge right hand early in the second round after Woodard came flying out of the gates to open the frame. The winner of the Season Six Tournaments will be awarded $100 000, and a shot at their respective division champion.
Full main-card video highlights HERE.
MAIN CARD (MTV2)
Eddie Alvarez def. Shinya Aoki via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 2:14
Middleweight Tournament Semifinals
Andreas Spang def. Brian Rogers via knockout (punches) - Round 2, 3:34
Maiquel Falcao def. Vyacheslav Vasilevsky via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-29)
Lightweight Tournament Semifinals
Rick Hawn def. Lloyd Woodard via KO (punch) - Round 2, 0:10
Brent Weedman def. Thiago Michel via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike.com)
Jessica Eye def. Anita Rodriguez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
John Hawk def. Marcus Vanttinen via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Attila Vegh def. Dan Spohn via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Frank Carabello def. Donny Walker via knockout (flying knee) - Round 4, 2:25
Julian Lane def. Joe Heiland via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 1, 2:49
UFC 145 - Jones vs. Evans, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
UFC 145 - Jones vs. Evans, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
Saturday, April 21, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, for UFC 145 - Jones vs. Evans, which featured a light heavyweight title clash between former teammates Jon "Bones" Jones and "Suga" Rashad Evans.
In the co-main event, top Canadian talent, Rory MacDonald, battled one of the UK's best in Che Mills; while Brendan Schaub and Miguel Torres sought to get back into title contention with wins over veteran slugger Ben Rothwell and rising star Michael McDonald respectively.
Talking Points
Although it lacked that one definitive moment many were hoping for, the main-event served as further demonstration of the dominance champion Jon "Bones" Jones has exhibited over the light heavyweight ranks. Jones picked Evans apart from the outside over five rounds, peppering him with jabs, short hooks, and elbows to sweep the judges' cards with a lopsided unanimous decision. Looking forward, UFC president Dana White has already announced former Strikeforce champion, Dan Henderson, as the division's number one contender. Video highlights of the main-event HERE.
In the co-main event, Canadian standout Rory MacDonald showed once again why he is so highly touted when he battered British striking specialist, Che Mills, culminating with a second round TKO stoppage as MacDonald rained down blows from the back-mount position. Expect the Tristar product to draw a top-five opponent for his next assignment, possibly the winner of Koscheck vs. Hendricks which will take place in two weeks time at UFC on FOX 3. Video highlights of the TKO stoppage HERE.
Ben Rothwell picked up knockout of the night honors and a $65 000 bonus by stopping Brendan Schaub with a short counter-left hook. The punch that ended Schaub's night happened little more than sixty seconds into the first round as the Drudge Training Center representative suffered his second consecutive KO loss. Video highlights of the knockout HERE.
Travis Browne was your submission of the night recipient, locking onto a fight-ending Arm-Triangle Choke two and a half minutes into round one against Strikeforce convert, Chad Griggs. The finish was Browne's second by submission, and eleventh stoppage victory in thirteen appearances, earning him $65 000 in addition to his show/win purse.
Fight of the night went to Mark Hominick and Eddie Yagin, who went three hard rounds against one another in a fight that saw Yagin narrowly edge Hominick via decision. The loss was the third-consecutive for Hominick who poured on the pressure late, but was unable to overcome a rough start in the eyes of the judges. Both men earned $65 000 for their effort.
Michael McDonald sent a message loud and clear to the rest of the bantamweight division when he brutally knocked out former WEC king, Miguel Torres, just three minutes into their contest. The fight-ending combination was the most clinical finish of the night, as McDonald tagged Torres with a beautiful right-uppercut that would send the former champ crumpling to the canvas.
Full-results from UFC 145 are below:
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Champ Jon Jones def. Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
Rory MacDonald def. Che Mills via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 2:20
Ben Rothwell def. Brendan Schaub via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 1:10
Michael McDonald def. Miguel Torres via knockout (punches) - Round 1, 3:18
Eddie Yagin def. Mark Hominick via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Mark Bocek def. John Alessio via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
Travis Browne def. Chad Griggs via submission (arm-triangle choke) - Round 1, 2:29
Matt Brown def. Stephen Thompson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Anthony Njokuani def. John Makdessi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mac Danzig def. Efrain Escudero via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Chris Clements def. Keith Wisniewski via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Marcus Brimage def. Maximo Blanco via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
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Saturday, April 21, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, for UFC 145 - Jones vs. Evans, which featured a light heavyweight title clash between former teammates Jon "Bones" Jones and "Suga" Rashad Evans.
In the co-main event, top Canadian talent, Rory MacDonald, battled one of the UK's best in Che Mills; while Brendan Schaub and Miguel Torres sought to get back into title contention with wins over veteran slugger Ben Rothwell and rising star Michael McDonald respectively.
Talking Points
Although it lacked that one definitive moment many were hoping for, the main-event served as further demonstration of the dominance champion Jon "Bones" Jones has exhibited over the light heavyweight ranks. Jones picked Evans apart from the outside over five rounds, peppering him with jabs, short hooks, and elbows to sweep the judges' cards with a lopsided unanimous decision. Looking forward, UFC president Dana White has already announced former Strikeforce champion, Dan Henderson, as the division's number one contender. Video highlights of the main-event HERE.
In the co-main event, Canadian standout Rory MacDonald showed once again why he is so highly touted when he battered British striking specialist, Che Mills, culminating with a second round TKO stoppage as MacDonald rained down blows from the back-mount position. Expect the Tristar product to draw a top-five opponent for his next assignment, possibly the winner of Koscheck vs. Hendricks which will take place in two weeks time at UFC on FOX 3. Video highlights of the TKO stoppage HERE.
Ben Rothwell picked up knockout of the night honors and a $65 000 bonus by stopping Brendan Schaub with a short counter-left hook. The punch that ended Schaub's night happened little more than sixty seconds into the first round as the Drudge Training Center representative suffered his second consecutive KO loss. Video highlights of the knockout HERE.
Travis Browne was your submission of the night recipient, locking onto a fight-ending Arm-Triangle Choke two and a half minutes into round one against Strikeforce convert, Chad Griggs. The finish was Browne's second by submission, and eleventh stoppage victory in thirteen appearances, earning him $65 000 in addition to his show/win purse.
Fight of the night went to Mark Hominick and Eddie Yagin, who went three hard rounds against one another in a fight that saw Yagin narrowly edge Hominick via decision. The loss was the third-consecutive for Hominick who poured on the pressure late, but was unable to overcome a rough start in the eyes of the judges. Both men earned $65 000 for their effort.
Michael McDonald sent a message loud and clear to the rest of the bantamweight division when he brutally knocked out former WEC king, Miguel Torres, just three minutes into their contest. The fight-ending combination was the most clinical finish of the night, as McDonald tagged Torres with a beautiful right-uppercut that would send the former champ crumpling to the canvas.
Full-results from UFC 145 are below:
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Champ Jon Jones def. Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
Rory MacDonald def. Che Mills via TKO (punches) - Round 2, 2:20
Ben Rothwell def. Brendan Schaub via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 1:10
Michael McDonald def. Miguel Torres via knockout (punches) - Round 1, 3:18
Eddie Yagin def. Mark Hominick via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Mark Bocek def. John Alessio via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
Travis Browne def. Chad Griggs via submission (arm-triangle choke) - Round 1, 2:29
Matt Brown def. Stephen Thompson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Anthony Njokuani def. John Makdessi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mac Danzig def. Efrain Escudero via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Chris Clements def. Keith Wisniewski via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Marcus Brimage def. Maximo Blanco via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
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Friday 30 March 2012
Konrad vs. Prindle at Bellator 65, April 13 - MMA Combat
Konrad vs. Prindle at Bellator 65, April 13 - MMA Combat
Finally, mixed martial arts fans will see Bellator heavyweight champion Cole Konrad (8-0-0) back in action, with promotion CEO Bjorn Rebney announcing Thursday....
Finally, mixed martial arts fans will see Bellator heavyweight champion Cole Konrad (8-0-0) back in action, with promotion CEO Bjorn Rebney announcing Thursday....
Thursday 29 March 2012
Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson at UFC on FX 4, June 24 - MMA Combat
Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson at UFC on FX 4, June 24 - MMA Combat
The UFC has added a featherweight contest to its UFC on FX 4 line-up, pitting TUF Season 9 winner Ross Pearson (13-5-0) against WEC veteran Cub Swanson (16-5-0).....
The UFC has added a featherweight contest to its UFC on FX 4 line-up, pitting TUF Season 9 winner Ross Pearson (13-5-0) against WEC veteran Cub Swanson (16-5-0).....
Bellator 63 - Amoussou vs. Lozano, Preview - MMA Combat
Bellator 63 - Amoussou vs. Lozano, Preview - MMA Combat
Friday, March 30, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships will go live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, for Bellator 63 - Amoussou vs. Lozano, which will....
Friday, March 30, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships will go live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, for Bellator 63 - Amoussou vs. Lozano, which will....
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Muhammed "King" Lawal Released by Strikeforce - MMA Combat
Muhammed "King" Lawal Released by Strikeforce - MMA Combat
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal was released by the promotion on Tuesday following comments the fighter made via twitter about a member of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
“I honestly feel like Lundvall was a racist bitch [for] asking me if I can read or speak English,” Lawal wrote. “Go on somewhere with that bulls--t, bitch!”
Lawal posted his comments in the aftermath of a hearing held earlier that day concerning a drug test the wrestling standout failed when he defeated Lorenz Larkin this past January 7, at Strikeforce - Rockhold vs. Jardine. Lawal went on to defend his position, stating the reason he took particular offense to the questions asked by Pat Lundvall.
"Its funny how people are tryna say that I'm callin the commission racist. No!! They aren't. But there was one person on the panel that was out of line with the question she asked me. I found it insulting, prejudice, and a lil racist. I say racist from my past experiences, I have been asked that in the past as an insult."
The American Kickboxing Academy product went 3-1 inside Strikeforce, losing only to Brazilian talent Rafael Cavalcante by third round TKO in his first title defense after defeating Gegard Mousasi to capture promotion gold in 2010. Six of Lawal's eight career wins have come by [T]KO and five of those inside the first round.
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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal was released by the promotion on Tuesday following comments the fighter made via twitter about a member of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
“I honestly feel like Lundvall was a racist bitch [for] asking me if I can read or speak English,” Lawal wrote. “Go on somewhere with that bulls--t, bitch!”
Lawal posted his comments in the aftermath of a hearing held earlier that day concerning a drug test the wrestling standout failed when he defeated Lorenz Larkin this past January 7, at Strikeforce - Rockhold vs. Jardine. Lawal went on to defend his position, stating the reason he took particular offense to the questions asked by Pat Lundvall.
"Its funny how people are tryna say that I'm callin the commission racist. No!! They aren't. But there was one person on the panel that was out of line with the question she asked me. I found it insulting, prejudice, and a lil racist. I say racist from my past experiences, I have been asked that in the past as an insult."
The American Kickboxing Academy product went 3-1 inside Strikeforce, losing only to Brazilian talent Rafael Cavalcante by third round TKO in his first title defense after defeating Gegard Mousasi to capture promotion gold in 2010. Six of Lawal's eight career wins have come by [T]KO and five of those inside the first round.
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Tuesday 27 March 2012
Monday 26 March 2012
Bellator 62 - Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals, Results - MMA Combat
Bellator 62 - Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals, Results - MMA Combat
Friday, March 23, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships went live from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas, for Bellator 62, which featured....
Friday, March 23, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships went live from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas, for Bellator 62, which featured....
Friday 23 March 2012
Santos Misses Weight, Prindle Season 5 Tournament Winner - MMA Combat
Santos Misses Weight, Prindle Season 5 Tournament Winner - MMA Combat
In what was a turbulent ending to Bellator's Season 5 Heavyweight Tournament final, Eric Prindle has been declared the season's winner....
In what was a turbulent ending to Bellator's Season 5 Heavyweight Tournament final, Eric Prindle has been declared the season's winner....
Thursday 22 March 2012
Wednesday 21 March 2012
White Details Silva vs. Sonnen, Ellenberger vs. Kampmann Announced - MMA Combat
White Details Silva vs. Sonnen, Ellenberger vs. Kampmann Announced - MMA Combat
While attending a press-conference in Calgary, Canada, on Wednesday, March 21, UFC president Dana White announced that middleweight champion Anderson Silva....
While attending a press-conference in Calgary, Canada, on Wednesday, March 21, UFC president Dana White announced that middleweight champion Anderson Silva....
Tuesday 20 March 2012
UFC 148 Adds Ortiz vs. Griffin, Bisping vs. Boetsch - MMA Combat
UFC 148 Adds Ortiz vs. Griffin, Bisping vs. Boetsch - MMA Combat
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added two additional bouts to their rapidly developing UFC 148 - Cruz vs. Faber card as it was announced Monday....
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added two additional bouts to their rapidly developing UFC 148 - Cruz vs. Faber card as it was announced Monday....
Monday 19 March 2012
Maynard vs. Guida, Franklin vs. Le, Booked for This Summer - MMA Combat
Maynard vs. Guida, Franklin vs. Le, Booked for This Summer - MMA Combat
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced a pair of high profile match-ups over the weekend, with two-time lightweight title challenger Grey Maynard set...
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced a pair of high profile match-ups over the weekend, with two-time lightweight title challenger Grey Maynard set...
Saturday 17 March 2012
Friday 16 March 2012
Gracie Signs with Black House, Decides on Move to Middleweight - MMA Combat
Gracie Signs with Black House, Decides on Move to Middleweight - MMA Combat
Friday, March 16, 2012, Strikeforce talent Roger Gracie has reportedly signed on with Black House MMA and according to manager Ed Soares, has decided on a move down to middleweight following his most recent outing when he was defeated for the first time in his professional MMA career by former 205lb champion Muhammed "King" Lawal at Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Kharitonov.
At 4-1, the 6'4" grappling ace boasts some of the very best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the sport today with all four of his victories on record coming by way of submission.
The former ADCC and IBJJF World Champion, who makes his home in London, England, will add some much needed depth to the 185lb class which has for some time been sparse of top-contenders. Moreover, the move - should the weight cut prove successful - teases with the possibility of carrying over a fierce grappling rivalry into the Strikeforce cage as former division champ Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza makes his home among the middleweight elite.
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Friday, March 16, 2012, Strikeforce talent Roger Gracie has reportedly signed on with Black House MMA and according to manager Ed Soares, has decided on a move down to middleweight following his most recent outing when he was defeated for the first time in his professional MMA career by former 205lb champion Muhammed "King" Lawal at Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Kharitonov.
At 4-1, the 6'4" grappling ace boasts some of the very best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the sport today with all four of his victories on record coming by way of submission.
The former ADCC and IBJJF World Champion, who makes his home in London, England, will add some much needed depth to the 185lb class which has for some time been sparse of top-contenders. Moreover, the move - should the weight cut prove successful - teases with the possibility of carrying over a fierce grappling rivalry into the Strikeforce cage as former division champ Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza makes his home among the middleweight elite.
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Saturday 10 March 2012
Bellator 60 - Warren vs. Curran, Results - MMA Combat
Bellator 60 - Warren vs. Curran, Results - MMA Combat
Observers familiar with both of the main-event competitors knew this bout would go one of two ways; either Warren would control the action with...
Observers familiar with both of the main-event competitors knew this bout would go one of two ways; either Warren would control the action with...
Friday 9 March 2012
Thursday 8 March 2012
Bellator 60 - Warren vs. Curran, Preview - MMA Combat
Bellator 60 - Warren vs. Curran, Preview - MMA Combat
Friday, March 9, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships will go live from The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond in Hammond, Indiana, for Bellator 60 - Warren vs. Curran, featuring....
Friday, March 9, 2012, Bellator Fighting Championships will go live from The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond in Hammond, Indiana, for Bellator 60 - Warren vs. Curran, featuring....
Bellator 67 Gets Chandler vs. Gono Headliner - MMA Combat
Bellator 67 Gets Chandler vs. Gono Headliner - MMA Combat
Bellator FC officials announced Wednesday that lightweight champion Michael Chandler will make his first appearance since capturing promotion gold against Eddie Alvarez when he takes on Japanese veteran Akihiro Gono in a non-title affair at Bellator 67, May 4, 2011, at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario.
The bout will headline the card, which will mark the promotion's fourth visit to Ontario, Canada, and third to Casino Rama just outside of Orillia, Ontario, about an hour and half North of Toronto. The event will air live on MTV2 (The Score in Canada), and will also include a welterweight scrap between Canadian talent Ryan Ford and Brazilian veteran, Luis Santos.
Xtreme Couture representative, Michael Chandler, is a perfect 9-0 since August of 2009 when he began his professional MMA career. Now 6-0 inside the Bellator cage, Chandler won the Season 4 Lightweight Tournament to become the division's #1 contender, before defeating the highly regarded Eddie Alvarez to win the 155lb title, submitting the Philadelphia native in the fourth round of their memorable contest at Bellator 58. Chandler will look to keep that momentum going when he goes toe-to-toe with Gono, a 56-fight veteran boasting a resume decorated with world-class opposition.
Akihiro Gono most recently appeared at Deep - 57 Impact where he lost a unanimous decision to Daisuke Nakamura. Now fighting in his natural weight-class of 155lbs, Gono formerly competed against light-heavyweights, middleweights, and welterweights under the Pancrase, PRIDE, and UFC banners and has been stopped only eight times in his professional career, which began in April of 1994. Since 2006, Gono holds notable wins over Hector Lombard, Gegard Mousasi, Yuki Kondo, and Hayato Sakurai.
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Bellator FC officials announced Wednesday that lightweight champion Michael Chandler will make his first appearance since capturing promotion gold against Eddie Alvarez when he takes on Japanese veteran Akihiro Gono in a non-title affair at Bellator 67, May 4, 2011, at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario.
The bout will headline the card, which will mark the promotion's fourth visit to Ontario, Canada, and third to Casino Rama just outside of Orillia, Ontario, about an hour and half North of Toronto. The event will air live on MTV2 (The Score in Canada), and will also include a welterweight scrap between Canadian talent Ryan Ford and Brazilian veteran, Luis Santos.
Xtreme Couture representative, Michael Chandler, is a perfect 9-0 since August of 2009 when he began his professional MMA career. Now 6-0 inside the Bellator cage, Chandler won the Season 4 Lightweight Tournament to become the division's #1 contender, before defeating the highly regarded Eddie Alvarez to win the 155lb title, submitting the Philadelphia native in the fourth round of their memorable contest at Bellator 58. Chandler will look to keep that momentum going when he goes toe-to-toe with Gono, a 56-fight veteran boasting a resume decorated with world-class opposition.
Akihiro Gono most recently appeared at Deep - 57 Impact where he lost a unanimous decision to Daisuke Nakamura. Now fighting in his natural weight-class of 155lbs, Gono formerly competed against light-heavyweights, middleweights, and welterweights under the Pancrase, PRIDE, and UFC banners and has been stopped only eight times in his professional career, which began in April of 1994. Since 2006, Gono holds notable wins over Hector Lombard, Gegard Mousasi, Yuki Kondo, and Hayato Sakurai.
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Velasquez vs. Mir, "Big Country" vs. "Bigfoot" Official for UFC 146 - MMA Combat
Velasquez vs. Mir, "Big Country" vs. "Bigfoot" Official for UFC 146 - MMA Combat
UFC officials announced Wednesday afternoon a pair of heavyweight bouts that will be added to their UFC 146 - dos Santos vs. Overeem card....
UFC officials announced Wednesday afternoon a pair of heavyweight bouts that will be added to their UFC 146 - dos Santos vs. Overeem card....
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Thiago Silva Replaces Nogueira in UFC on Fuel TV 2 Headliner - MMA Combat
Thiago Silva Replaces Nogueira in UFC on Fuel TV 2 Headliner - MMA Combat
UFC officials announced Tuesday that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has suffered a knee injury while training and will be forced to withdraw from his scheduled UFC on Fuel TV 2 headliner against Alexander Gustafsson. It did not take long for the promotion to find a replacement however, as fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva has stepped into Nogueira's place to fill the void. The event will mark the UFC's first trip to Swedish soil as they'll go live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, April 14, 2012.
Silva (14-2-0) has finished eleven bouts by [T]KO in his professional career and his posted a 5-2-1 record inside the octagon since 2007. His most recent appearance left a black-mark on the American Top Team product's resume, as the uber-aggressive light heavyweight beat down Brandon Vera over three rounds at UFC 125 - Resolution, January 1, 2011, before having his urine sample test positive for a banned substance, resutling in a fine and a twelve month suspension from commission officials.
A highly technical Gustafsson (13-1-0) utilizes a slightly different approach inside the cage, relying on crisp combinations with his above average boxing to break down his opposition from the outside. Equally efficient in finishing fights, "The Mauler" has stopped twelve opponents inside the distance with nine [T]KOs on record and most recently defeated Vladimir Matyushenko via first round TKO at UFC 141 - Lesnar vs. Overeem this past December.
The updated UFC on Fuel TV 2 card is below:
MAIN CARD (FUEL TV)
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann
Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Damacio Page vs. Brad Pickett
Diego Nunes vs. Dennis Siver
Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth
Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad
Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
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UFC officials announced Tuesday that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has suffered a knee injury while training and will be forced to withdraw from his scheduled UFC on Fuel TV 2 headliner against Alexander Gustafsson. It did not take long for the promotion to find a replacement however, as fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva has stepped into Nogueira's place to fill the void. The event will mark the UFC's first trip to Swedish soil as they'll go live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, April 14, 2012.
Silva (14-2-0) has finished eleven bouts by [T]KO in his professional career and his posted a 5-2-1 record inside the octagon since 2007. His most recent appearance left a black-mark on the American Top Team product's resume, as the uber-aggressive light heavyweight beat down Brandon Vera over three rounds at UFC 125 - Resolution, January 1, 2011, before having his urine sample test positive for a banned substance, resutling in a fine and a twelve month suspension from commission officials.
A highly technical Gustafsson (13-1-0) utilizes a slightly different approach inside the cage, relying on crisp combinations with his above average boxing to break down his opposition from the outside. Equally efficient in finishing fights, "The Mauler" has stopped twelve opponents inside the distance with nine [T]KOs on record and most recently defeated Vladimir Matyushenko via first round TKO at UFC 141 - Lesnar vs. Overeem this past December.
The updated UFC on Fuel TV 2 card is below:
MAIN CARD (FUEL TV)
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann
Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Damacio Page vs. Brad Pickett
Diego Nunes vs. Dennis Siver
Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth
Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad
Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
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Monday 5 March 2012
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, Payouts - MMA Combat
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, Payouts - MMA Combat
Top-earner was former middleweight champion Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza who netted $92 000....
Top-earner was former middleweight champion Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza who netted $92 000....
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey - Results - MMA Combat
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey - Results - MMA Combat
Saturday, March 3, 2012, Strikeforce went live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, which featured....
Saturday, March 3, 2012, Strikeforce went live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, which featured....
Saturday 3 March 2012
UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia, for UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, which featured...
Thursday 1 March 2012
Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Added to UFC on Fuel 3 - MMA Combat
Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Added to UFC on Fuel 3 - MMA Combat
UFC officials revealed Thursday, March 1, that a previously announced bout between Dustin "The Diamond" Poirer (12-1-0) and Chan Sung Jung aka "The Korean Zombie" (12-3-0) will take place Tuesday, May 15, as a five round main-event for UFC on Fuel 3. The winner of the contest will earn the #1 contender spot in the featherweight division and the right to face reigning champion, Jose Aldo Jr., likely in the summer of 2012.
Dustin Poirier, who makes his camp at Gladiators Training Academy, has finished ten of thirteen career opponents to-date inside the distance with five of those wins coming by way of knockout and another five by submission. Now 4-0 inside the octagon, Poirier last appeared at UFC 143 - Diaz vs. Condit where he submitted Max Holloway in the first round via arm-bar. The lone loss on the Louisiana native's record came in August of 2010 when he was edged by Danny Castillo in a close decision.
"The Korean Zombie" has become a fan favorite inside the promotion with his caution-to-the-wind style that has seen him finish ten career opponents as well. Jung owns seven victories by way of submission and has posted consecutive wins since making his UFC debut against Leonard Garcia in March of last year. He most recently appeared at UFC 140 - Jones vs. Machida, where he upset one-time title challenger Mark Hominick, TKOing the Canadian stand up specialist just seven seconds into the fight.
The fight will likely round out the card, which is updated below:
UFC on Fuel TV 3 - Poirier vs. Jung
Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin
Igor Pokrajac vs. Thiago Silva
Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah
T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater
Cody McKenzie vs. Aaron Riley
Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang
Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo
Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus
Azamat Gashimov vs. Alex Soto
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UFC officials revealed Thursday, March 1, that a previously announced bout between Dustin "The Diamond" Poirer (12-1-0) and Chan Sung Jung aka "The Korean Zombie" (12-3-0) will take place Tuesday, May 15, as a five round main-event for UFC on Fuel 3. The winner of the contest will earn the #1 contender spot in the featherweight division and the right to face reigning champion, Jose Aldo Jr., likely in the summer of 2012.
Dustin Poirier, who makes his camp at Gladiators Training Academy, has finished ten of thirteen career opponents to-date inside the distance with five of those wins coming by way of knockout and another five by submission. Now 4-0 inside the octagon, Poirier last appeared at UFC 143 - Diaz vs. Condit where he submitted Max Holloway in the first round via arm-bar. The lone loss on the Louisiana native's record came in August of 2010 when he was edged by Danny Castillo in a close decision.
"The Korean Zombie" has become a fan favorite inside the promotion with his caution-to-the-wind style that has seen him finish ten career opponents as well. Jung owns seven victories by way of submission and has posted consecutive wins since making his UFC debut against Leonard Garcia in March of last year. He most recently appeared at UFC 140 - Jones vs. Machida, where he upset one-time title challenger Mark Hominick, TKOing the Canadian stand up specialist just seven seconds into the fight.
The fight will likely round out the card, which is updated below:
UFC on Fuel TV 3 - Poirier vs. Jung
Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin
Igor Pokrajac vs. Thiago Silva
Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah
T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater
Cody McKenzie vs. Aaron Riley
Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang
Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo
Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus
Azamat Gashimov vs. Alex Soto
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Edgar Pushes for Rematch With Henderson - MMA Combat
Edgar Pushes for Rematch With Henderson - MMA Combat
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will not go quietly into the night, or down to 145lbs in this case as is encouraged by so many influences around him, fans and UFC brass alike.
Jose Aldo, a dominate and marketable champion in his own right, finds himself reigning over a division not unlike that of the middleweights (at times over the years); one without a clear #1 contender to the King's throne, a fight that would be compelling for the fans. Edgar would put people in the seats, and the bout could potentially become the most anticipated featherweight contest in the sport's history.
But Edgar wants to make that move on his terms, and in "The Answer's" mind, he's still the rightful owner of the promotion gold he lost not one week ago. Normally soft-spoken, Edgar intended to have his message heard while on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, and he made it clear he has no intentions of making the drop to featherweight at this time.
"I'm saying it, and I'm saying it loud: I want my rematch," Edgar said on MMAFighting's MMA Hour. "I'm not going to have these antics or play these games. I'm telling you want I want. This is what I want. I think it's fair. I think the fans want to see it. It was fight of the night.... "I think the rematch makes sense on several levels," he said. "Not only can the UFC be good guys, I think I earned it. Economically, they’ve been investing money in me. I've been at the helm of this weight class for two years now. I think it just makes sense for them and obviously for me. Let’s do it."
Edgar naturally has echoed the thoughts of many who took the fight in that night, including myself and UFC president Dana White; feeling that he should have walked away with the decision in Saitama, Japan, or at very least, a draw. Tasting defeat for only the second time in his professional career, and the first time in nearly four years, it's tough to tell the fiery competitor that he doesn't belong in the division or his career would be better served elsewhere. At this point, the man has earned the right to determine his own direction and whether he gets the rematch he's calling for or not, he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
"I’m staying at 155," he said. "This is where I’m at right now. I still feel like I got a run left. I still want that title back."
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Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will not go quietly into the night, or down to 145lbs in this case as is encouraged by so many influences around him, fans and UFC brass alike.
Jose Aldo, a dominate and marketable champion in his own right, finds himself reigning over a division not unlike that of the middleweights (at times over the years); one without a clear #1 contender to the King's throne, a fight that would be compelling for the fans. Edgar would put people in the seats, and the bout could potentially become the most anticipated featherweight contest in the sport's history.
But Edgar wants to make that move on his terms, and in "The Answer's" mind, he's still the rightful owner of the promotion gold he lost not one week ago. Normally soft-spoken, Edgar intended to have his message heard while on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, and he made it clear he has no intentions of making the drop to featherweight at this time.
"I'm saying it, and I'm saying it loud: I want my rematch," Edgar said on MMAFighting's MMA Hour. "I'm not going to have these antics or play these games. I'm telling you want I want. This is what I want. I think it's fair. I think the fans want to see it. It was fight of the night.... "I think the rematch makes sense on several levels," he said. "Not only can the UFC be good guys, I think I earned it. Economically, they’ve been investing money in me. I've been at the helm of this weight class for two years now. I think it just makes sense for them and obviously for me. Let’s do it."
Edgar naturally has echoed the thoughts of many who took the fight in that night, including myself and UFC president Dana White; feeling that he should have walked away with the decision in Saitama, Japan, or at very least, a draw. Tasting defeat for only the second time in his professional career, and the first time in nearly four years, it's tough to tell the fiery competitor that he doesn't belong in the division or his career would be better served elsewhere. At this point, the man has earned the right to determine his own direction and whether he gets the rematch he's calling for or not, he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
"I’m staying at 155," he said. "This is where I’m at right now. I still feel like I got a run left. I still want that title back."
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Wednesday 29 February 2012
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, Preview - MMA Combat
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, Preview - MMA Combat
Saturday, March 3, 2012, Strikeforce will go live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, featuring....
UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, Preview - MMA Combat
UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, Preview - MMA Combat
Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia, for UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, featuring....
Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia, for UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, featuring....
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Alves Brimming With Confidence Ahead of UFC on FX 2 - MMA Combat
Alves Brimming With Confidence Ahead of UFC on FX 2 - MMA Combat
Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia, for UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, featuring a welterweight contest between two of the division's best striking talents, Thiago "Pitbull" Alves and Martin "The Hitman" Kampmann.
One-time title challenger Thiago Alves has not put together a winning streak since 2008, but despite mixed results inside the octagon, a refocused "Pitbull" is brimming with confidence ahead of his main-event slot Saturday afternoon (Friday night in North America).
“The Thiago Alves that fought GSP was not prepared to fight at that level at all," said Alves on MMAWeekly radio. "I beat all the guys, I earned the title shot, not like most of the people that fought for the title that fought one guy. I actually cleaned out the welterweight division except (Jon) Fitch. But for that fight I didn’t prepare myself well, mentally I wasn’t prepared for that kind of pressure. The magnitude of the show."
Since that bout, the American Top Team product has gone 2-2 dropping unanimous decisions to Jon Fitch and Rick Story while defeating John Howard and most recently Papy Abedi at UFC 138 - Leben vs. Munoz in November of last year. With his weight now under control - credited to the direction provided by Mike Dolce - Alves is more capable of concentrating on his performance leading up to fight night.
Speaking about his re-commitment to the sport he loves, and what he plans on doing this weekend, Alves had the following to say:
“Being a fighter, it just doesn’t stop the clock. It’s 24/7. It’s the way you carry yourself throughout the world, throughout life while in this business, and I learned that. I’m a fighter 24/7 and I’m loving every second.”
“It doesn’t matter where the fight goes. It’s going to be my fight. I’m very concerned with what I’m going to do to him. I’m going to try to break him whether it’s in the stand-up or on the ground. I have all the respect in the world for Martin Kampmann and his camp, but I truly believe that I’m going to break him, it doesn’t matter where the fight goes.”
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Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia, for UFC on FX 2 - Alves vs. Kampmann, featuring a welterweight contest between two of the division's best striking talents, Thiago "Pitbull" Alves and Martin "The Hitman" Kampmann.
One-time title challenger Thiago Alves has not put together a winning streak since 2008, but despite mixed results inside the octagon, a refocused "Pitbull" is brimming with confidence ahead of his main-event slot Saturday afternoon (Friday night in North America).
“The Thiago Alves that fought GSP was not prepared to fight at that level at all," said Alves on MMAWeekly radio. "I beat all the guys, I earned the title shot, not like most of the people that fought for the title that fought one guy. I actually cleaned out the welterweight division except (Jon) Fitch. But for that fight I didn’t prepare myself well, mentally I wasn’t prepared for that kind of pressure. The magnitude of the show."
Since that bout, the American Top Team product has gone 2-2 dropping unanimous decisions to Jon Fitch and Rick Story while defeating John Howard and most recently Papy Abedi at UFC 138 - Leben vs. Munoz in November of last year. With his weight now under control - credited to the direction provided by Mike Dolce - Alves is more capable of concentrating on his performance leading up to fight night.
Speaking about his re-commitment to the sport he loves, and what he plans on doing this weekend, Alves had the following to say:
“Being a fighter, it just doesn’t stop the clock. It’s 24/7. It’s the way you carry yourself throughout the world, throughout life while in this business, and I learned that. I’m a fighter 24/7 and I’m loving every second.”
“It doesn’t matter where the fight goes. It’s going to be my fight. I’m very concerned with what I’m going to do to him. I’m going to try to break him whether it’s in the stand-up or on the ground. I have all the respect in the world for Martin Kampmann and his camp, but I truly believe that I’m going to break him, it doesn’t matter where the fight goes.”
Previous article: Noons Expects Another 'Fight of the Night' Performance
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Noons Expects Another 'Fight of the Night' Performance - MMA Combat
Noons Expects Another 'Fight of the Night' Performance - MMA Combat
Saturday, March 3, 2012, Strikeforce will go live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, featuring a women's 135lb title tilt between champion Miesha Tate and #1 contender, Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey.
The co-main event showcases two of the promotion's top lightweight talents in K.J. Noons and former champion Josh Thomson; during a media conference call leading up to this weekend's card, which will air live on SHOWTIME, Noons was confident as always in his ability to please the crowd.
“I don’t really have to say too much. My fight is always ‘Fight of the Night,’ and K.J. Noons is definitely stealing the show. Look at my track record... I’m really excited to be fighting somebody like Josh Thomson; it’s gonna be a barnburner. I’m training as hard as I’ve ever trained, so I’m ready.”
Noons (11-4-0), who recently posted back-to-back losses for the first time in his career to Nick Diaz and Jorge Masvidal respectively, rebounded in December with a solid decision victory over Billy Evangelista at Strikeforce - Melendez vs. Masvidal. With eight TKOs on record, the boxing prowess of Noons cannot be denied, but despite having his last three bouts go to the judge's cards the Californian has received heaps of praise for his efforts inside the cage.
“It’s something that’s in your blood,” he said. “I’ve had almost 45 pro fights in boxing, kickboxing and MMA, and every single fight I’ve had has always been ‘Fight of the Night.’ I have a true passion for fighting and it’s going to be exciting.”
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Saturday, March 3, 2012, Strikeforce will go live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, featuring a women's 135lb title tilt between champion Miesha Tate and #1 contender, Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey.
The co-main event showcases two of the promotion's top lightweight talents in K.J. Noons and former champion Josh Thomson; during a media conference call leading up to this weekend's card, which will air live on SHOWTIME, Noons was confident as always in his ability to please the crowd.
“I don’t really have to say too much. My fight is always ‘Fight of the Night,’ and K.J. Noons is definitely stealing the show. Look at my track record... I’m really excited to be fighting somebody like Josh Thomson; it’s gonna be a barnburner. I’m training as hard as I’ve ever trained, so I’m ready.”
Noons (11-4-0), who recently posted back-to-back losses for the first time in his career to Nick Diaz and Jorge Masvidal respectively, rebounded in December with a solid decision victory over Billy Evangelista at Strikeforce - Melendez vs. Masvidal. With eight TKOs on record, the boxing prowess of Noons cannot be denied, but despite having his last three bouts go to the judge's cards the Californian has received heaps of praise for his efforts inside the cage.
“It’s something that’s in your blood,” he said. “I’ve had almost 45 pro fights in boxing, kickboxing and MMA, and every single fight I’ve had has always been ‘Fight of the Night.’ I have a true passion for fighting and it’s going to be exciting.”
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Monday 27 February 2012
UFC 144 - Edgar vs. Henderson, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
UFC 144 - Edgar vs. Henderson, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
The main-event saw Benson Henderson steal a slightly controversial unanimous decision from Edgar who landed....
The main-event saw Benson Henderson steal a slightly controversial unanimous decision from Edgar who landed....
Friday 24 February 2012
UFC 144 - Edgar vs. Henderson Preview - MMA Combat
UFC 144 - Edgar vs. Henderson Preview - MMA Combat
Saturday, February 25, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from the Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama, Japan, for UFC 144 - Edgar vs. Henderson, featuring....
Saturday, February 25, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will go live from the Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama, Japan, for UFC 144 - Edgar vs. Henderson, featuring....
Thursday 23 February 2012
Building a Brand: Bellator Fighting Championships
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As Bellator Fighting Championships prepares to kick-off its sixth season, which will begin Friday, March 9, 2012, with Bellator 60 - Warran vs. Curran, I find myself counting down the days until the weekly production resumes, until it returns to Ontario soil, until the fighters take the stage for season six.
The UFC set the blueprint, identifying that talent is an organization's biggest asset and marketing tool. When you build a brand out of fighters and retain those athletes, they in turn become synonymous with the promotion's brand and the two give each other a better shot at growing together.
Bellator FC has succeeded in accomplishing just that; it's a modest accomplishment when compared to the marketing machine that is the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but for a company who put on its first show in April of 2009, considerable leaps have been made in a relatively short period of time.
With Viacom's recent purchase of a majority stake, and the experience that comes with promoting a brand like the UFC throughout their most crucial years of development, the sky is the limit for Bjorn Rebney's vision.
Today, I find myself looking forward to Friday night fights because of consistently strong productions with top-tier competitors like Pat Curran, Eddie Alvarez, Cole Konrad, Ben Askren, Hector Lombard, Zack Makovsky, Douglas Lima, Michael Chandler, Marlon Sandro and the Pitbull Brothers, just to scratch the surface. These fighters have proven they're among the very best on the planet, and have etched their way into the memories of hardcore fans because of thrilling performances week in and week out.
In early 2011, Rebney revealed the company was operating cash-flow even for the first time in its short history; a nice milestone achieved by few in a difficult and competitive business. With new partnerships in place, a few years from now Bellator's CEO could be singing an even sweeter tune.
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As Bellator Fighting Championships prepares to kick-off its sixth season, which will begin Friday, March 9, 2012, with Bellator 60 - Warran vs. Curran, I find myself counting down the days until the weekly production resumes, until it returns to Ontario soil, until the fighters take the stage for season six.
The UFC set the blueprint, identifying that talent is an organization's biggest asset and marketing tool. When you build a brand out of fighters and retain those athletes, they in turn become synonymous with the promotion's brand and the two give each other a better shot at growing together.
Bellator FC has succeeded in accomplishing just that; it's a modest accomplishment when compared to the marketing machine that is the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but for a company who put on its first show in April of 2009, considerable leaps have been made in a relatively short period of time.
With Viacom's recent purchase of a majority stake, and the experience that comes with promoting a brand like the UFC throughout their most crucial years of development, the sky is the limit for Bjorn Rebney's vision.
Today, I find myself looking forward to Friday night fights because of consistently strong productions with top-tier competitors like Pat Curran, Eddie Alvarez, Cole Konrad, Ben Askren, Hector Lombard, Zack Makovsky, Douglas Lima, Michael Chandler, Marlon Sandro and the Pitbull Brothers, just to scratch the surface. These fighters have proven they're among the very best on the planet, and have etched their way into the memories of hardcore fans because of thrilling performances week in and week out.
In early 2011, Rebney revealed the company was operating cash-flow even for the first time in its short history; a nice milestone achieved by few in a difficult and competitive business. With new partnerships in place, a few years from now Bellator's CEO could be singing an even sweeter tune.
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NSAC Suspends Diaz, Hardy vs. Ludwig Booked for UFC 146 - MMA Combat
NSAC Suspends Diaz, Hardy vs. Ludwig Booked for UFC 146 - MMA Combat
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion and recent UFC interim title challenger, Nick Diaz, has had a temporary suspension placed on his fighter license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after the commission addressed his positive sample from UFC 143.
Diaz battled Carlos Condit over five rounds in the evening's main-event, but a sample taken in routine commission testing turned up a positive result for Marijuana, a drug Diaz has a medical license for in the state of California however, failed to take the steps to get an exemption leading up to the fight. The result marks the second time Diaz has tested positive for the substance, the first, taking place in 2007 when he had his victory over Takanori Gomi over-turned to a no-contest.
Diaz is required to be present for a formal hearing, during which time both incidents will be discussed and he will be permitted to appeal the decision. Keith Kizer, NSAC executive director, has made the following comment regarding Diaz's situation when speaking with MMAJunkie:
"In the past, the norm for a positive test for marijuana is six months, but we have had two repeat offenders, and they both got a 12-month suspension. But that doesn't necessarily mean that's what will happen here."
Hardy vs. Ludwig, Gonzaga vs. Del Rosario at UFC 146
The UFC has also added two fights to their upcoming UFC 146 - Dos Santos vs. Overeem card, which is scheduled to take place May 26, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the first, welterweight strikers Duane "Bang" Ludwig and Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy will come to blows in a bout that could be a do-or-die showing for both men. Ludwig is 2-3 since returning to the octagon in January of 2010, and most recently was submitted by fellow veteran Josh Neer in the first round at UFC on FX - Guillard vs. Miller. After winning his first four fights under the UFC banner, Hardy has fallen on hard times himself dropping his next four to the likes of Georges St. Pierre, Carlos Condit, Anthony Johnson, and Chris Lytle respectively. "The Outlaw" requested some extended time away, but is now prepared to right the ship this coming May.
The second announced bout will feature a pair of heavyweights in Gabriel Gonzaga and Shane Del Rosario. Gonzaga made his return to the promotion in January of this year when he defeated Ednaldo Oliveira in the first round by Rear Naked Choke at UFC 142 - Aldo vs. Mendes. A veteran of Strikeforce, where he posted a 3-0 record, Del Rosario will be making his UFC debut when he steps into the cage against the seasoned grappler Gonzaga. In his most recent outing, the undefeated California-based slugger defeated Lavar Johnson by arm-bar at 4:31 of the first round.
The updated UFC 146 - Dos Santos vs. Overeem card is below:
UFC Heavyweight Championship
Junior Dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem
Edson Barboza vs. Evan Dunham
Dan Hardy vs. Duane "Bang" Ludwig
Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins
C.B. Dollaway vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller
Shane Del Rosario vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
Kyle Kingsbury vs. Glover Teixeira
Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann
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Former Strikeforce welterweight champion and recent UFC interim title challenger, Nick Diaz, has had a temporary suspension placed on his fighter license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after the commission addressed his positive sample from UFC 143.
Diaz battled Carlos Condit over five rounds in the evening's main-event, but a sample taken in routine commission testing turned up a positive result for Marijuana, a drug Diaz has a medical license for in the state of California however, failed to take the steps to get an exemption leading up to the fight. The result marks the second time Diaz has tested positive for the substance, the first, taking place in 2007 when he had his victory over Takanori Gomi over-turned to a no-contest.
Diaz is required to be present for a formal hearing, during which time both incidents will be discussed and he will be permitted to appeal the decision. Keith Kizer, NSAC executive director, has made the following comment regarding Diaz's situation when speaking with MMAJunkie:
"In the past, the norm for a positive test for marijuana is six months, but we have had two repeat offenders, and they both got a 12-month suspension. But that doesn't necessarily mean that's what will happen here."
Hardy vs. Ludwig, Gonzaga vs. Del Rosario at UFC 146
The UFC has also added two fights to their upcoming UFC 146 - Dos Santos vs. Overeem card, which is scheduled to take place May 26, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the first, welterweight strikers Duane "Bang" Ludwig and Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy will come to blows in a bout that could be a do-or-die showing for both men. Ludwig is 2-3 since returning to the octagon in January of 2010, and most recently was submitted by fellow veteran Josh Neer in the first round at UFC on FX - Guillard vs. Miller. After winning his first four fights under the UFC banner, Hardy has fallen on hard times himself dropping his next four to the likes of Georges St. Pierre, Carlos Condit, Anthony Johnson, and Chris Lytle respectively. "The Outlaw" requested some extended time away, but is now prepared to right the ship this coming May.
The second announced bout will feature a pair of heavyweights in Gabriel Gonzaga and Shane Del Rosario. Gonzaga made his return to the promotion in January of this year when he defeated Ednaldo Oliveira in the first round by Rear Naked Choke at UFC 142 - Aldo vs. Mendes. A veteran of Strikeforce, where he posted a 3-0 record, Del Rosario will be making his UFC debut when he steps into the cage against the seasoned grappler Gonzaga. In his most recent outing, the undefeated California-based slugger defeated Lavar Johnson by arm-bar at 4:31 of the first round.
The updated UFC 146 - Dos Santos vs. Overeem card is below:
UFC Heavyweight Championship
Junior Dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem
Edson Barboza vs. Evan Dunham
Dan Hardy vs. Duane "Bang" Ludwig
Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins
C.B. Dollaway vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller
Shane Del Rosario vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
Kyle Kingsbury vs. Glover Teixeira
Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
Marquardt to Strikeforce, Teixeira Signs with UFC - MMA Combat
Marquardt to Strikeforce, Teixeira Signs with UFC - MMA Combat
Tuesday, February 21, Zuffa announced on Fuel TV programming UFC Tonight the signing of former UFC middleweight title challenger Nate Marquardt (31-10-2) to a Strikeforce contract....
Tuesday, February 21, Zuffa announced on Fuel TV programming UFC Tonight the signing of former UFC middleweight title challenger Nate Marquardt (31-10-2) to a Strikeforce contract....
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Invicta Fighting Championships Features Coenen vs. Ruyssen - MMA Combat
Invicta Fighting Championships Features Coenen vs. Ruyssen - MMA Combat
Saturday, April 28, 2012, Invicta Fighting Championships will put on its inaugural show at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, and the all-women fight promotion will....
Saturday, April 28, 2012, Invicta Fighting Championships will put on its inaugural show at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, and the all-women fight promotion will....
Monday 20 February 2012
Alvarez vs. Aoki Expected for Bellator 66 - MMA Combat
Alvarez vs. Aoki Expected for Bellator 66 - MMA Combat
Bellator Fighting Championships is expected to add a blockbuster main-event to its Bellator 66 line-up as top lightweight talents Eddie Alvarez (22-3-0) and Shinya Aoki (30-5-0) have reportedly come to a verbal agreement to meet on the April 20 card.
The bout would bring to fruition a highly anticipated rematch as the two competitors first met in December of 2008, when the Japanese grappling ace latched onto a fight-ending heel hook, halting the contest just a minute and a half into the first round.
After the defeat, Alvarez would go on to capture seven straight wins while becoming the first ever Bellator lightweight champion, a title he only recently relinquished when he was defeated by Michael Chandler November 19, 2011, in a bout that would go down as one of the year's best.
In his twenty-two career victories to-date, only three have come by way of decision as Alvarez has solidified himself as one of the sport's most adept finishers and will look to get back to his winning ways this coming spring.
"Tobikan Judan" Shinya Aoki has himself put together a seven-fight winning streak after getting decisioned by Strikeforce lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez in April of 2010. Five of those seven wins came by way of submission, bringing his total to eighteen at just twenty-eight years of age.
The DREAM lightweight champion most recently appeared December 31, 2011, when he defeated Satoru Kitaoka by unanimous decision at Dream - Fight for Japan: Genki Desu Ka! New Year! 2011.
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The bout would bring to fruition a highly anticipated rematch as the two competitors first met in December of 2008, when the Japanese grappling ace latched onto a fight-ending heel hook, halting the contest just a minute and a half into the first round.
After the defeat, Alvarez would go on to capture seven straight wins while becoming the first ever Bellator lightweight champion, a title he only recently relinquished when he was defeated by Michael Chandler November 19, 2011, in a bout that would go down as one of the year's best.
In his twenty-two career victories to-date, only three have come by way of decision as Alvarez has solidified himself as one of the sport's most adept finishers and will look to get back to his winning ways this coming spring.
"Tobikan Judan" Shinya Aoki has himself put together a seven-fight winning streak after getting decisioned by Strikeforce lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez in April of 2010. Five of those seven wins came by way of submission, bringing his total to eighteen at just twenty-eight years of age.
The DREAM lightweight champion most recently appeared December 31, 2011, when he defeated Satoru Kitaoka by unanimous decision at Dream - Fight for Japan: Genki Desu Ka! New Year! 2011.
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Friday 17 February 2012
Simpson and Sanchez Consider a Greater Weight Cut - MMA Combat
Simpson and Sanchez Consider a Greater Weight Cut - MMA Combat
Tough losses often bring about tough decisions, and few fighters in the UFC today will not attempt to dabble outside of the weight class they were originally signed into. Whether the decision is brought about as a result of an energy-sucking weight cut, or the feeling of being overpowered by a larger opponent, it's a reality eventually faced by many, avoided by few in a sport with a fraction of the divisions offered in other combat arts such as boxing.
UFC veterans Aaron Simpson and Diego Sanchez are the latest to consider a move; down in each case, but this isn't new territory for the one-time title challenger Sanchez, who competed for but ultimately came up short in a bid for the lightweight strap in 2009.
Commenting on his fight this past week, Simpson had the following to say:
"I've been thinking about it over the last year and a half," Simpson told MMAjunkie.com. "Everybody I fight is cutting from 220 [pounds]."
"There were times I couldn't budge. [Markes] had his shoulder buried in my chest, and I couldn't move him. And I can defend a lot of people's takedowns and everything, and it was just one of those deals where that really dwarfed me."
While Simpson seems firm on the decision, Sanchez stopped short of declaring a switch. “That’s up in the air,” Sanchez told fiveouncesofpain.com when asked about competing at 155 pounds. “I’m gonna take the fights that propel me to the biggest stage.” With a welterweight division stacked full of big wrestlers such as Ellenberger, Story, Hendricks, Fitch, Koscheck, and Georges St. Pierre (to name a few), the move for the TUF Season 1 winner appears imminent.
In a sport where the margin between fighters is becoming more narrow by the day, athletes are seeking every advantage they can get. Not all competitors feel comfortable with a substantial weight cut, but those who are capable of the feat, particularly in a three round battle, will reap the benefits of their size. When you're a fighter without an ideal class for your frame, tough decisions for re-invention are inevitable.
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Tough losses often bring about tough decisions, and few fighters in the UFC today will not attempt to dabble outside of the weight class they were originally signed into. Whether the decision is brought about as a result of an energy-sucking weight cut, or the feeling of being overpowered by a larger opponent, it's a reality eventually faced by many, avoided by few in a sport with a fraction of the divisions offered in other combat arts such as boxing.
UFC veterans Aaron Simpson and Diego Sanchez are the latest to consider a move; down in each case, but this isn't new territory for the one-time title challenger Sanchez, who competed for but ultimately came up short in a bid for the lightweight strap in 2009.
Commenting on his fight this past week, Simpson had the following to say:
"I've been thinking about it over the last year and a half," Simpson told MMAjunkie.com. "Everybody I fight is cutting from 220 [pounds]."
"There were times I couldn't budge. [Markes] had his shoulder buried in my chest, and I couldn't move him. And I can defend a lot of people's takedowns and everything, and it was just one of those deals where that really dwarfed me."
While Simpson seems firm on the decision, Sanchez stopped short of declaring a switch. “That’s up in the air,” Sanchez told fiveouncesofpain.com when asked about competing at 155 pounds. “I’m gonna take the fights that propel me to the biggest stage.” With a welterweight division stacked full of big wrestlers such as Ellenberger, Story, Hendricks, Fitch, Koscheck, and Georges St. Pierre (to name a few), the move for the TUF Season 1 winner appears imminent.
In a sport where the margin between fighters is becoming more narrow by the day, athletes are seeking every advantage they can get. Not all competitors feel comfortable with a substantial weight cut, but those who are capable of the feat, particularly in a three round battle, will reap the benefits of their size. When you're a fighter without an ideal class for your frame, tough decisions for re-invention are inevitable.
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Thursday 16 February 2012
UFC on Fuel 1, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
UFC on Fuel 1, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
Saturday, February 15, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, for UFC on Fuel 1, which featured....
Saturday, February 15, 2012, the Ultimate Fighting Championship went live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, for UFC on Fuel 1, which featured....
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Mousasi vs. Kyle Confirmed for Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey - MMA Combat
Mousasi vs. Kyle Confirmed for Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey - MMA Combat
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi will meet American Kickboxing Academy product, Mike Kyle, in the co-main event at Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, March 3, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio; Kyle 'tweeted' news of the bout Monday and will look to stifle the Armenian's momentum as Mousasi has gone undefeated in his previous five outings since losing his title via unanimous decision to Muhammed "King" Lawal in April of 2010.
Mousasi (32-3-2) most recently appeared December 17, 2011, at Strikeforce - Melendez vs. Masvidal where he out-pointed rising star Ovince St. Preux over three rounds of grinding action. The Holland-based striker has finished twenty-eight of his thirty-seven career opponents inside the distance with eighteen [T]KOs on record. "The Dreamcatcher" himself has not been stopped since August of 2006 when he was submitted by Akihiro Gono.
Kyle (19-8-1) is admired for his aggressive, hard-hitting style that has seen him pick up twelve [T]KOs in nineteen career wins. "MAK" was undefeated in six consecutive appearances from December 2009 through November 2010 until he was TKO'd by Antonio Silva one month later in his seventh bout in twelve months. Most recently, Kyle defeated Marcos Rogerio de Lima at Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Kharitonov in September of 2011.
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey will go live from Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and feature a women's welterweight title scrap between budding rivals Ronda Rousey and promotion champion Meisha Tate. Also competing on the main-card will be Paul Daley when he battles Kazuo Misaki, while former lightweight king Josh Thomson will lock horns with K.J. Noons.
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Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi will meet American Kickboxing Academy product, Mike Kyle, in the co-main event at Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey, March 3, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio; Kyle 'tweeted' news of the bout Monday and will look to stifle the Armenian's momentum as Mousasi has gone undefeated in his previous five outings since losing his title via unanimous decision to Muhammed "King" Lawal in April of 2010.
Mousasi (32-3-2) most recently appeared December 17, 2011, at Strikeforce - Melendez vs. Masvidal where he out-pointed rising star Ovince St. Preux over three rounds of grinding action. The Holland-based striker has finished twenty-eight of his thirty-seven career opponents inside the distance with eighteen [T]KOs on record. "The Dreamcatcher" himself has not been stopped since August of 2006 when he was submitted by Akihiro Gono.
Kyle (19-8-1) is admired for his aggressive, hard-hitting style that has seen him pick up twelve [T]KOs in nineteen career wins. "MAK" was undefeated in six consecutive appearances from December 2009 through November 2010 until he was TKO'd by Antonio Silva one month later in his seventh bout in twelve months. Most recently, Kyle defeated Marcos Rogerio de Lima at Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Kharitonov in September of 2011.
Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey will go live from Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, and feature a women's welterweight title scrap between budding rivals Ronda Rousey and promotion champion Meisha Tate. Also competing on the main-card will be Paul Daley when he battles Kazuo Misaki, while former lightweight king Josh Thomson will lock horns with K.J. Noons.
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Friday 20 January 2012
UFC on FX 1 - Guillard vs. Miller, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
UFC on FX 1 - Guillard vs. Miller, Results and Bonuses - MMA Combat
Despite absorbing a number of heavy blows early in the opening frame, New Jersey's Jim Miller showed tremendous resilience....
Thursday 19 January 2012
Risk vs. Reward: Chris "The All-American" Weidman - MMA Combat
Risk vs. Reward: Chris "The All-American" Weidman - MMA Combat
When Chris "The All-American" Weidman (7-0-0) got the call to fill in for Michael Bisping and fight former title contender Demian Maia on short notice at UFC on Fox 2, it was an offer and opportunity the NCAA D1 All-American wrestler could not refuse.
"I didn't want to lose the opportunity," Weidman told MMA Fighting on Wednesday. "You only live once. I have an opportunity to gain a lot of recognition and get myself up to where I want to be. So it was like, I'll do it tomorrow if I had to. Some people never get that opportunity, so who am I to waste it?"
Representing Serra-Longo Fight Team, Weidman has honed his already considerable grappling skills, transforming himself into one of the sport's most promising rising stars.
The opportunity however, is not without its share of risk as well; Maia has developed his game over time and the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion is not the one-dimensional fighter he once was when he first entered mixed martial arts. The strongest part of his game remains his submission grappling which poses some interesting questions Weidman will have to ask of himself, particularly, whether or not he wants this fight to be contested on the ground?
The strongest weapon in Weidman's arsenal is his wrestling, but the twenty-seven year old New Yorker has grown in leaps and bounds with respect to his Jiu Jitsu skill-set. Will we see the rangy middleweight opt for a standing approach? Only time will tell, but the American remains nothing but confident, regardless of where the fight goes.
"I'm not worried at all," he said. "I have a lot of respect for his jiu-jitsu, but if we go to the ground, I'm confident and excited to prove where I'm at with my jiu-jitsu. He's going to have a lot to worry about, too. If we go to the floor, I'm looking for submissions just like it's anybody else. I'm not the guy who's going to be starstruck. I believe in myself and I think I can go in there and submit him."
Has Chris Weidman bit off more than he can chew with an assignment that marks a great step up in competition - on short notice nonetheless - or will we see the birth of a new top-contender at 185lbs?
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"I didn't want to lose the opportunity," Weidman told MMA Fighting on Wednesday. "You only live once. I have an opportunity to gain a lot of recognition and get myself up to where I want to be. So it was like, I'll do it tomorrow if I had to. Some people never get that opportunity, so who am I to waste it?"
Representing Serra-Longo Fight Team, Weidman has honed his already considerable grappling skills, transforming himself into one of the sport's most promising rising stars.
The opportunity however, is not without its share of risk as well; Maia has developed his game over time and the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world champion is not the one-dimensional fighter he once was when he first entered mixed martial arts. The strongest part of his game remains his submission grappling which poses some interesting questions Weidman will have to ask of himself, particularly, whether or not he wants this fight to be contested on the ground?
The strongest weapon in Weidman's arsenal is his wrestling, but the twenty-seven year old New Yorker has grown in leaps and bounds with respect to his Jiu Jitsu skill-set. Will we see the rangy middleweight opt for a standing approach? Only time will tell, but the American remains nothing but confident, regardless of where the fight goes.
"I'm not worried at all," he said. "I have a lot of respect for his jiu-jitsu, but if we go to the ground, I'm confident and excited to prove where I'm at with my jiu-jitsu. He's going to have a lot to worry about, too. If we go to the floor, I'm looking for submissions just like it's anybody else. I'm not the guy who's going to be starstruck. I believe in myself and I think I can go in there and submit him."
Has Chris Weidman bit off more than he can chew with an assignment that marks a great step up in competition - on short notice nonetheless - or will we see the birth of a new top-contender at 185lbs?
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