Matt Serra talks about his injury, gives thoughts on Hughes/GSP III
Matt Serra talked to MMA Weekly about his injury: “I wanted to work out at (Ray) Longo’s, doing the calisthenics and the pad work and at nighttime I was doing my jiu-jitsu and my wrestling. Everything went great and then they left. I was demonstrating a move. I was showing somebody something from mount and next thing you know, something felt like it clicked. I’ve never been stunned by a stun... [Read More...]
David Heath vs. Andre Gusmao at UFC 81
MMAweekly.com is reporting in its rumors section that a light heavyweight matchup between David Heath and Andre Gusmao is set for UFC 81. Heath is coming off an infamous defeat at the hands of Renato Sobral via Anaconda choke at UFC 74 while Andre Gusmao is a UFC newcomer and IFL veteran with a 5-0 record. UFC 81 is scheduled for February 2nd, 2008 at the MGM Arena. Other matchups scheduled for UFC... [Read More...]
Report: Jorge Gurgel vs. John Halverson at UFC 82
From MMA Junkie: UFC lightweight Jorge Gurgel (11-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC), who runs a mixed-martial-arts training center just north of Cincinnati, and John Halverson (16-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) have agreed to a bout that will take place at a UFC 82 event in Columbus, Ohio. You have to think that this is one of Jorge Gurgel’s last gasps for air in the UFC. He looked pretty bad against Alvin Robinson at UFC 77... [Read More...]
Exclusive Interview with Vadim Finkelstein
Over the course of the past several weeks I’ve been critical of how M-1 Global and Mixfight M-1 have communicated news to the general public. Mixfight.ru, the Russian arm of M-1 Global, responded by making Vadim Finkelstein available for an interview via e-mail. Finkelstein, who recently returned to his native home in Russia after traveling to Japan last week for a press conference to announce a... [Read More...]
Report: S&P downgrades Zuffa’s credit rating
Adam Swift of MMAPayout.com is reporting that the S&P cut Zuffa’s, the parent company of the UFC, credit rating today from BB to BB-. I’m not an expert on these things but Swift claims it was because of a weaker than expected performance in the third quarter. It was apparently the second consecutive disappointing quarter for Zuffa. I think this is significant because a lot of Zuffa’s... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva is excited about toilet paper!
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Nick Diaz’s favorite t-shirt (pic)
No, it’s not a new FiveOunces t-shirt (available to buy here). It’s gotta be this “Rolling Stoned” shirt by Six Deuce Puff, Puff, Pass Guard, biatch. Check out more shirts like this here. Read More →
UFC 80 to Be Aired via PPV, Not Spike TV
Apparently, UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” will be a pay-per-view broadcast, as opposed to the original rumors that the card would be aired live on Spike TV. MMAJunkie.com heard from a cable representative (the cable company hasn’t been disclosed) that a Zuffa representative contacted them about broadcasting the UFC 80 card via pay-per-view. Also, according to the UFC Full Schedule, the event... [Read More...]
Where in the World is Rampage?
The UFC held a conference call yesterday to formally announce an interim welterweight title fight between Matt Hughes and Georges St. Pierre on Dec. 29 at UFC 79. I have more on Hughes vs. St. Pierre on my ProElite.com blog. Right now, I want to talk about Quinton “Rampage” Jackson because his name came up during the Hughes vs. St. Pierre conference call. You know, the guy holds the UFC... [Read More...]
Fightlinker issuing challenges right and left
Fightlinker.com is without question one of my favorite blogs. No, not just one of my favorite MMA blogs, but favorite blogs regardless of genre. Ryan Harkness, the man behind FightLinker.com, and a certified comedic genius, is known for calling out other blogs and making bets about the outcome of big fights. In fact, he’s currently trying to make a bet with Kid Nate from BloodyElbow.com in... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes is good for the sport
Matt Hughes is good for the sport. There. I said it. Readers of this site probably thought they’d never see the day where I would praise Matt Hughes for anything. Well, perhaps hell has frozen over. It’s quotes like this one that have me turning the corner: “My wife says I was a little bit depressed the day I found out about it,” Hughes recalled. “I won’t disagree.... [Read More...]
Filho Seems Uninterested in Training with Liddell (Updated)
The Brazilian website TATAME posted a short article regarding Chuck Liddell’s request to train with Paulo Filho for Liddell’s fight against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 79. The following article has been run through a translator: Paulo: “I would not train American to fight with Brazilian”Jiu-jitsu black belt, Paulo Filho travels on December 8 for the United States to do his first... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck vs. Dustin Hazelett a Possibility for UFC 82
MMAMania, knowing all things AKA, had the knowledge last week of a possible fight between Dustin Hazelett and Josh Koscheck at UFC 82 on March 1. Apparently Koscheck was on the list of possible replacements for Matt Serra for UFC 79, but since that is not going to happen, a fight with Hazelett is a real possibility. No paperwork has been filled out yet, but a source close to MMAMania.com is confirming... [Read More...]
Rio Heroes to broadcast Rio Heroes 12 via free webcast
Rio Heroes is planning on providing a free webcast of their Rio Heroes 12 tournament on Tuesday, November 27th at 7:00 PM EST. it will feature the Rio Heroes Middleweight Championship live from Brazil. Rio Heroes had a wealth of issues with their broadcast last time, so let’s hope that they fix some things for this broadcast. Some things I’d like to see are more than one camera, instant... [Read More...]
“Cro Cop” Eyeing a UFC Return in January
MMAMania.com made notice of Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic’s personal web site, and an interview that takes places with Mirko. He answers a lot of questions regarding his immediate return, and his future in MMA. “I think my next fight is going to happen in January.” We know that UFC 80 will be taking place on January 19 in Newcastle, England. “Cro Cop”... [Read More...]
5 Oz. T-Shirt Contest Now Open! Leave Your Entry Here!
FiveOuncesOfPain.com’s t-shirt contest is now open! This is your chance to play fantasy matchmaker for the UFC and possibly win a the brand new 5 Oz. t-shirt in the process. As you know, a co-main event between Matt Serra and Matt Hughes for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 79 on Dec. 29 has been canceled following a back injury sustain by Serra. The UFC has announced that Hughes will fight... [Read More...]
Mike Swick vs. Josh Burkman a “Done Deal” for UFN 12
According to MMAMania.com, Mike Swick is going to be making his welterweight debut against Josh Burkman at UFC’s Ultimate Fight Night 12 on January 23. MMAMania is reporting: No official bout agreements have been signed; however, the match up is more or less a “done deal” from what we hear. Also, it looks like the venue for this card will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino... [Read More...]
Swanson Ready for Jens Pulver in WEC (5 Oz. Exclusive Interview)
By Paul Balsom Amidst all the UFC cards, EliteXC’s “Renegade” card, the Randy Couture drama, and the introduction of HDNet Fights and M-1 Global, many people may not remember the amazing WEC card taking place on Versus on December 12. There are 3 title fights featuring Urijah Faber, Doug Marshall, and Paulo Filho. A major point of interest of the night, however, is the fight between... [Read More...]
UFC steps up in a big way with Hughes vs. St. Pierre III
As you may or may not know, Matt Hughes announced on his website last night that he will be fighting Georges St. Pierre at UFC 79 on Dec. 29 for the interim welterweight title. The match was later confirmed via UFC.com. This bout replaces the previously scheduled welterweight title match between Hughes and Matt Serra that was scrapped after Serra sustained a herniated disk in his lower back during... [Read More...]
The UFC should have a lightweight tournament
By Gary Herman With a suspension to current UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk appearing to be inevitable, the best thing the UFC can do is have a tournament to determine the new titleholder. Forget interim champion, temporary champion, champion on hold or whatever you want to call it. All that will do is confuse the situation. A tournament will crown the most deserving lightweight champ. Obviously,... [Read More...]
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