Role Reversal: Roger Huerta leaves acting for MMA
It appears Roger Huerta will not be quitting MMA after what was said to be his last fight in the UFC. He recently discussed his future with Sherdog.com, saying, “I can’t go out with two losses in a row. I don’t think I’m going to call it quits anytime soon.” He lost last Wednesday in a tough fought three round decision against Gray Maynard at UFC Fight Night 19. The bout against Maynard was... [Read More...]
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Retires
In an announcement leaving many of his fans in shock, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson informed the world earlier today via his website that he is walking away from Mixed Martial Arts in order to concentrate on his acting career. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion explained the primary motivation for his decision is a lack of respect on the part of UFC President Dana White, as well as a need to... [Read More...]
Frank Trigg given one last chance in the UFC
It seems as though Frank Trigg will not be getting cut from the UFC after all. After a lackluster performance where Trigg was defeated in a first round TKO by Josh Koscheck at UFC 103, Dana White suggested “Twinkle Toes” has fought his last fight in the octagon. Trigg himself was quoted as saying if this were the case; he would walk away from MMA altogether. However, Trigg learned on Monday the... [Read More...]
Sengoku 10 Live on HDNet at 3 am ET
Sengoku 10, an event that has been flying under the radar for the most part, will be taking place this Wednesday from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. You can catch the live broadcast of the event on HDNet, starting at 3 am ET (midnight tonight PT). 2004 Olympic Judo silver medalist Hiroshi Izumi will be making his professional fighting debut as he faces off with New Zealand kickboxing champion... [Read More...]
Spike announces the launch of “The Ultimate Fighter: The Aftermath”
The Ultimate Fighter: The Aftermath debuts today on Spike.com Spike TV announced today that is is launching an online web series to give fans further access and insight into this season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” “The Ultimate Fighter: The Aftermath,” debuted on Spike.com today and is hosted by the populaar season-seven winner Amir Sadollah. “The Ultimate Fighter: The Aftermath”... [Read More...]
Big John McCarthy’s application to referee in Nevada filed with the rest of them
It’s not looking like we’re going to see “Big” John McCarthy, easily the most recognized and respected referee in mixed martial arts, overseeing any bouts in the state of Nevada anytime very soon. According to a recent report on Sherdog.com, an application submitted to the Nevada State Athletic Commission from McCarthy on September 10 was met with a mailed response from NSAC... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian and Marc Dellagrotte go their separate ways
With all the excitement over the past few days of fights, news of Kenny Florian leaving Sityodtong Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts, sort of flew under the radar. Long time trainer Marc Dellagrotte confirmed the split through an interview with Fighter’sOnly.com stating, “There are no hard feelings. Me and Kenny have been good friends for a long, long time. We did good thing together. I think this... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Cung Le: ‘I have to do the right thing for myself, and my family too’
There’s two sides to every story. Undefeated in his decorated career as a professional fighter, compiling a record of 22-0 in kickboxing and 17-0 during Sanshou competition, Cung Le took the world of mixed martial arts by storm following his debut in early 2006, winning all six of his bouts fought under the Strikeforce banner by knockout, and capturing the promotion’s middleweight championship... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Cung Le talks Pandorum, says his Round 5 figurine would destroy Anderson Silva’s in a fight
Imagine you wake up in space, on a ship, with no clue of where you are, or how you got there. That’s exactly what happens to the two leading characters in Pandorum, a Sci-Fi/Horror film in the tradition of the timeless classic, Alien, featuring former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le. Directed by Christian Alvart, Pandorum follows two befuddled Astronauts as they make their way through... [Read More...]
“Cro Cop” Suspended Indefinitely for Medical Reasons
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has announced a list of medical suspensions resulting from UFC 103, and it’s a long one. In fact, each of the event’s participants were issued some sort of layoff from action, though only one, Mirko Filipovic, received more than a month-long mandated break from competition. “Cro Cop” has been suspended indefinitely due to the eye-injury he sustained... [Read More...]
With release from the UFC on the horizon, Frank Trigg plans to retire
After suffering a first round TKO defeat at the hands of Josh Koscheck during UFC 103, it now appears as though Frank Trigg‘s return to the Octagon has been a short lived one. In a recent report on MMAJunkie.com, UFC President Dana White made it clear that a return to the Octagon anytime soon for Trigg would be extremely unlikely due to the one-sided nature of his recent loss. According to Trigg... [Read More...]
Herschel Walker: ‘I will go in there and test myself against any 20 year old’
A living legend of the gridiron, Herschel Walker was a phenomenal athlete both during college football where he was awarded with the Heisman Trophy, and as a professional where he earned Pro-Bowl honors on two separate occasions. However, anyone familiar with Walker’s history as a commentator during the old school Tough Man Championships would know of Herschel’s longstanding interest in... [Read More...]
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic: ‘I don’t feel the hunger anymore’, ‘I want a normal life’
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has come to grips with the fact that his best days are behind him when it comes to performing at the highest level of mixed martial arts. While there were many that feared a crushed orbital or cheekbone as the reason for Mirko’s early resignation in his UFC 103 bout with Junior dos Santos this past weekend, in a recent interview with the Croatian newspaper... [Read More...]
Herschel Walker signs contract with Strikeforce
Former Pro-Bowl NFL running back Herschel Walker is the newest addition to the Strikeforce heavyweight roster. The forty-seven year old former Heisman Trophy winner is currently a sixth degree black belt in Taekwondo. According to a recent report at MMAFanhouse.com, Walker has recently inked a deal with the organization and will begin training at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California. “This... [Read More...]
What’s next for Rich Franklin?
After Rich Franklin‘s TKO loss to Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort, during Saturday night’s UFC 103, I’m asking myself what’s next for “Ace”? The loss to Belfort was Franklin’s second consecutive fight at a catch weight match-up; his first was a unanimous decision win against Wanderlei Silva back at UFC 99 in June. But with the loss on Saturday, what do you do with him now? Dana... [Read More...]
The Aftermath: UFC 103
I was surprised, and a little bit disappointed that Rich Franklin didn’t at least attempt to take the fight to the ground. Although I picked Franklin to win in this fight, I had no idea he was planning on standing and banging with Belfort. That gameplan made little, to no sense to me. Vitor has explosive punching power, there’s no questioning that, and few thought that Franklin was going... [Read More...]
Fighter Bonuses Announced for UFC 103
For Rick “The Horror” Story, this past Saturday night turned out to be more like a fairy tale come true than anything penned by Stephen King thanks to an additional six-figure payout he received beyond his regular contracted salary. Story was awarded both “Submission of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” in lieu of his performance against Brian Foster at UFC 103. Each honor netted... [Read More...]
Todd Duffee vs. Paul Buentello Set For UFC 107
A heavyweight slugfest between Todd Duffee and returning UFC veteran Paul Buentello is expected to take place at UFC 107. The event is expected to take place from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee on December 12. As it currently stands, both fighters have verbally agreed to the match-up according to a recent report at MMAJunkie.com. Duffee has put together an unblemished record of 5-0, with five... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort Flattens Rich Franklin, Cro Cop Quits Against Junior dos Santos
Vitor Belfort has returned to the Octagon with a bang, knocking former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin senseless with a barrage of punches in the first round in the main event of UFC 103. After an extended feeling out process with both fighters doing their best to pick their shots, Belfort countered a combination of Franklin punches perfectly, landing a glancing left and crushing right hand... [Read More...]
Paul Daley Stuns Martin Kampmann At UFC 103
Martin Kampmann went from welterweight title contender to assault victim in the matter of two minutes and thirty-one seconds as lead fisted UK striker Paul Daley put a beatdown on “The Hitman” he will not soon forget during UFC 103, which was held this evening in Dallas, Texas. Many experts rationalized that Kampmann would have a decisive edge in this match-up due to his considerably... [Read More...]
