NAAFS President Greg Kalikas responds to Sean Salmon controversy
Sean Salmon has recently fallen under a storm of controversy following a recently published article he penned for MMAJunkie.com. During the article Salmon goes on to describe how he threw a bout during a North American Allied Fight Series event held in June of this year. A portion of the transcript written by Salmon is below: Now it’s June 3, and I am flying back to Columbus, Ohio, from Manchester,... [Read More...]
Matt Hughes inks new contract with the UFC
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has recently resigned a multi-fight agreement with the organization. Hughes made the news public recently in a blog on his official website, stating: Last week I went out to Vegas and I signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC, which is much like my last contract. I also brought up the fact that I wanted to do a hunting show and they thought that would be... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira expected to make Octagon debut at UFC 105
While nothing has been made official, it appears as though Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will be making his Octagon debut in Manchester, England on November 21 at UFC 105. The news comes courtesy of a recent report from the Fighter’s Only magazine official website. The UFC has yet to announce a venue for UFC 105, but it is widely expected to take place at the Manchester Evening New Arena. The light-heavyweight... [Read More...]
Brett Rogers: ‘Fedor is going to sleep’
Outside of his massive 6’5″, 265 pound frame and explosive knockout power, the single aspect that separates Brett Rogers from most of Fedor Emelianenko‘s past opponents is the fact that “The Grim” is not the least bit star struck by the dominant Russian. While so many of Fedor’s previous rivals have spoken of Emelianenko in the highest regards, Rogers will be the... [Read More...]
Sherk out, Josh Neer in to face Gleison Tibau at UFC 104
It’s been reported that Josh Neer will be replacing Sean Sherk in a lightweight bout against Gleison Tibau at UFC 104 on October 24 from Los Angeles. Sherk suffered a shoulder injury while training that will keep him out of action for a few weeks according to a recent report by Sherdog.com. Sherk was looking to get back into the win column after a unanimous decision loss to Frankie Edgar, back at... [Read More...]
Todd Duffee: ‘I have a lot left to prove’
Just seven seconds and a few well-guided punches is all it took for UFC newcomer Todd Duffee to make history in the Octagon. A prior record of 5-0 with all of his victories coming from strikes, there were many that had high hopes for the just twenty-three year old knockout artist, but few that expected for his UFC debut to end as suddenly, and as violently as it did. Duffee is a part of the new generation... [Read More...]
Amir Sadollah vs. Phil Baroni set for UFC 106
UFC 106 just keeps getting better and better with the recent addition of a welterweight bout between Amir Sadollah and Phil Baroni. The news of the bout was recently verified by Inside Fights through sources close to both camps. UFC 106 is scheduled for November 21 from Las Vegas. Sadollah, the 170 pound winner of the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter, had been force to withdraw from couple of... [Read More...]
Frank Mir: ‘[Joe] Rogan’s making excuses for certain fighters’
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At a Maxim UFC 102 after-party, former heavyweight champion Frank Mir had some choice words on quite a few current event topics. In an interview with Raw Vegas TV, he ranted on everything from Fedor Emelianenko’s decision not to accept the UFC’s contract offer, to play by play analyst, Joe Rogan. He stated he was angered by Joe Rogans comments during and after the Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Champion or Aspiring Kickboxer: What’s really going on with Alistair Overeem?
As we rapidly approach the two year anniversary of the Strikeforce heavyweight championship having not been defended, current title-holder Alistair Overeem has recently been announced to compete in a K-1 (kickboxing) event in September, with the possibility of a second in December. K-1 recently announced Overeem as on of the contestants in the K-1 2009 World Grand Prix Final 16. He will face off with... [Read More...]
EA Sports MMA: Confirmed Fighter Update
To the delight of fight based game enthusiasts across the globe, “EA Sports MMA” grows closer and closer to it’s 2010 release date. Currently being developed by EA Tiburon (most famous as the developers of the enormously successful “Madden NFL” series), “EA Sports MMA” is far from a finished product. As of yet, no game play information has surfaced on the top... [Read More...]
