Paul Buentello calls out Kimbo Slice
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger, Paul Buentello has called out former Youtube street fighter, Kevin ‘Kimbo Slice’ Ferguson. Buentello was a recent guest on MMAWeekly radio and said the following: People want to see it. I think everybody wants to see it. Me and Kimbo should lace up the gloves. Everybody wants to see it and I think it’s time. He’s fighting all the guys I’ve... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida vs. Tito Ortiz is still on
Lyoto Machida’s manager, Ed Soares was a recent guest on “The Lights Out” show and stated that the fight between Lyoto Machida and Tito Ortiz is still scheduled to go ahead at UFC 84. During the interview, Soares was very confident in that the fight will go on. The reason this is news is because in a recent interview with former UFC fighter, Renato Sobral conducted by PunchDrunkGamer.com,... [Read More...]
Jeremy Stephens vs. Terry Etim at UFC 84
UFC lightweight prospects, Jeremy Stephens (13-2) and Terry Etim (10-1) will face off on May 24th at UFC 84 according to our good friends MMAjunkie.com. Both fighters have agreed to the fight and will soon sign bout agreements. Stephens has had two straight victories in the octagon after losing his UFC debut to Din Thomas at UFC 71. He decisioned Diego Saraiva at UFC 76 and most recently stopped... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva hints at move to middleweight
Former Pride middleweight champion (205 lbs.), Wanderlei Silva has hinted at a move to middleweight on his official website. The following has been translated on WanderleiSilva.com.br: There will be a fight of Anderson Silva against Dan Henderson that will be a great fight, and if Dan Henderson wins it, I don’t think twice about lowering my weight to fight him, This is a little surprising considering... [Read More...]
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson talks with Raw Vegas (video)
Here’s a video of Rampage just being his classic, hilarious self. He talks about his thoughts on TUF 7, fighting Forrest Griffin, and a lot more. Definitely worth a watch. Thanks to Raw Vegas TV for the video. Read More →
Report: UFC Fight Night 13 to be a three hour broadcast
From MMA Junkie: The UFC has made no official announcement, and Spike TV could not confirm the news, but a source close to the event exclusively told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that April 2’s UFC Fight Night 13 event will, in fact, run three hours. This is very good news for MMA fans who like to see free MMA events on basic cable. Not to mention that the card is absolutely stacked. It’s... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Nick Diaz expected to return to action on April 26 in Hawaii vs. Muhsin Corbbrey
Graduation day has arrived for ShoXC prospect Muhsin Corbbrey, as ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned that Corbbrey has accepted a EliteXC bout against Nick Diaz for April 26 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The news comes from a source close to Corbbrey’s camp. It has not been confirmed whether Diaz has signed a bout agreement for the fight. Corbbrey is 2-0 competing for EliteXC’s ShoXC:... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott (video)
Here’s the fight that every MMA site, for better or worse, was talking about over the weekend. Big thanks to SHOWTIME for putting this up on their site for general usage. Didn’t see Kimbo demolish Tank? Here’s your chance. Read More →
In his own words: LeVon Maynard talks about the life of a prospect looking to make it big
The following article was written by welterweight prospect LeVon Maynard, who will be sponsored by FiveOuncesOfPain.com for his fight this Saturday, February 23 in Richmond, Virginia against Jay R. Palmer at Combat Sports Challenge 23. By LeVon Maynard My name is LeVon Maynard. I train at Global Martial Arts Academy in Virginia Beach, VA with my instructor Mateo De Los Reyes. I have been competing... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz added to UFC Fight Night 13?
According to GracieFighter.com, Nate Diaz has been added to the already stacked UFC Fight Night 13. The site claims that Diaz has been added to the card and that they are looking to name the opponent in the next couple of days. From GracieFighter.com: Nathan Daz has been added to the April 2nd, UFC Fight Night card. Diaz has submitted every opponent he has faced in the Octagon and is looking to continue... [Read More...]
Matt Lindland could be headed to DREAM
According to Denis Kang in an article by The Fight Network, the word making the rounds is that former UFC middleweight Matt Lindland is on the verge of signing with Japanese-based promotion DREAM, a collaboration between FEG and former staff members of PRIDE: “I want to win the grand prix,” Kang said. “Now they’ve got Akiyama, [Melvin] Manhoef, [Zelg] Galesic, [Kazushi] Sakuraba, Dong Sik Yoon... [Read More...]
UFC 85 fight card
When: June 7, ’08 Where: London, UK @ O2 Arena Watch: PPV Here’s the latest on the UFC 85 event: Main Card Rashad Evans vs. James Irvin (Chuck Liddell pulled out with hamstring injury) Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben Matt Hughes vs. Thiago Alves Brandon Vera vs. Fabricio Werdum Marcus Davis vs. Mike Swick Nate Marquardt vs. Thales Leites Martin Kampmann vs. Jorge Rivera Undercard Ryo... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Wilson Reis vs. Doug Evans likely for ShoXC on April 5
Fast-rising featherweight Wilson Reis has agreed to a return appearance on EliteXC’s ShoXC series on April 5 against former UFC lightweight competitor Doug Evans, ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned from a source close to Reis’ camp. The bout will be contested at 140 pounds. A location for the event has not been finalized but the card will most likely take place in California. Reis,... [Read More...]
UFC 81 estimated at 650,000 pay per view buys
According to a report from Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer, UFC 81 which featured a co-main event featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir will end up at around 650,000 pay per view buys after all the calculations are done. That is great news for the UFC and Brock Lesnar. He sold a lot of pay per views by himself and people will continue to turn out in droves to see the guy fight. HT: Bloody Elbow Check... [Read More...]
Kimbo vs Tank: Blow by Blow KO (Pics)
Photos posted with permission from www.combatlifestyle.com, for more pics click HERE. Lots more EliteXC: Street Certified content here. Read More →
Kelly Pavlik won’t rule out move to MMA but his trainer does
Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott wasn’t the only big fight to take place in combat sports this past weekend. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that Kelly Pavlik recorded a unanimous decision victory over Jermain Taylor in a non-title match this past Saturday at the MGM Grand in Vegas. Pavlik is one of the best things going in boxing and one of the few stars in boxing that actually have... [Read More...]
Gina Carano unlikely to fight on March 29
EliteXC female fighter Gina Carano’s name at one point was attached to this past Saturday’s “Street Certified” card but it was later announced by Gary Shaw that she would in fact not be available. In subsequent interviews, Shaw indicated there was a chance that Carano could fight on March 29 during the company’s scheduled co-promotion with Strikeforce in San Jose. However,... [Read More...]
“Pee Wee” Herman is no joke
I stole that line from Dann Stupp’s latest Dayton Daily News column as it relates to Dave “Pee Wee” Herman’s performance during the undercard of EliteXC’s “Street Certified” this past Saturday. After reading Dann’s analysis of Herman’s performance, I am in 100 percent agreement: The heavyweight pushed his record to 10-0, thanks largely to a phenomenal... [Read More...]
Is Tito Ortiz really going to fight Lyoto Machida?
In a recent interview with PunchDrunkGamer.com, former UFC light-heavyweight title contender, Renato Sobral stated that he believes a fight between former UFC light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida which was tentatively scheduled for a UFC event in May, may no longer be going ahead. ‘Babalu’ said the following: PDG: Last time we talked you said that Lyoto Machida would... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell sees no advantage for Shogun
Chuck Liddell talking about his fight with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at Steve Sievert’s Brawl Sports Blog at the Houston Chronicle: “He’s a good fighter … had a great career in Pride, and I’ll be glad to show him again why UFC is better than Pride. I have the edge in the standup game and the wrestling game, too. His submission game is decent, but I don’t... [Read More...]
