Catchweight Confusion: The Kimbo and Rich divisions
There are currently five weight classes in the UFC. Rich Franklin is not one of them. Neither is Kimbo Slice. Although you’d never know it from the recent trend toward catchweight bouts to accommodate these fighters. Franklin, who has yo-yoed between middleweight and light heavyweight, fought back-to-back bouts at 195 pounds, going 1-1 against Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort, respectively. The... [Read More...]
Quick Pics: Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers at Soldier Field
Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers were both on hand during Sunday afternoon’s football game between the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns that took place from Soldier Filed in Chicago, Illinois. The pair were on hand to help promote the upcoming “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” show that will be taking place in the area this Saturday evening, November 7. Below are a couple pics... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida out until mid-January with hand surgery
It appears fans will have to wait a bit longer for the rematch between light-heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. After the controversial decision that went to Machida during UFC 104, it was rumored that Rua would get a rematch as early as January 2010. Many believed Rua won the fight, including UFC president Dana White, who immediately began lobbying for... [Read More...]
Report: Brad Pickett signs with the WEC
Zuffa-owned World Extreme Cagefighting has gone across the pond for the latest fighter to be added to its expanding roster during its recent signing spree. In the past week, the WEC has reportedly signed featherweights Chad Mendes, Tyler Toner, and Brandon Visher. And according to a report by Fighters Only Magazine, British fighter Brad “One Punch” Pickett can be added to the list as well. Pickett,... [Read More...]
