Dana White: We are ‘absolutely’ looking at UFC co-promotion to get the WEC on Pay-Per-View
It has been no secret that the UFC has had big plans for the WEC for some time now. Plans that involve the promotion making it’s way to Pay-Per-View in the near future by any means possible. Dana recently seemed as determined as ever before about the prospect of the WEC coming to Pay-Per-View in the near future during a recent media call to formally announce the partnership between the UFC and... [Read More...]
Dana White: UFC events on Versus will be similar to “Fight Night” cards
With the recent news of the UFC broadcasting two of their events live on Versus sometime in 2010, the first question on the mind of the casual fan was: What kind of UFC card am I going to get on Versus in 2010? Well according to UFC President Dana White during a recent media call to promote the announcement, the UFC has no plans of watering down the Versus events in the slightest. While they will be... [Read More...]
MMA Galore: Spike TV to broadcast TEN live “UFC Prelim” shows in 2010
On the heels of a trio of successful live UFC preliminary shows that ran in 2009, Spike TV has recently announced that the cable network will broadcast a total of ten preliminary shows to accompany major UFC pay-per-view cards during 2010. The first Spike TV prelim broadcasts of 2010 will be on Saturday, January 2 at 9:00pm and Saturday, February 6 at 9:00 pm. The January 2 card coincides with UFC... [Read More...]
Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Aleksander Emelianenko possible for KSW & M-1 Global co-promotion in April
Five-time Worlds Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski is currently one of the most talked about names in the sport of mixed martial arts following his recent lightning quick demolition of professional boxer Marcin Najman that was viewed by nearly six million live viewers during last weekend’s KSW 12 card in Poland. It now looks as if the 300 pound colossus with a background in Kyokushin Karate... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez already focused on B.J. Penn rematch
Recently released images of a bruised and battered Diego Sanchez may have people feeling sympathetic towards him based on the damage sustained at the hands and feet of current UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn, but don’t count the “Nightmare” among them. A new posting on the former top contender’s Twitter account revealed he is not only fired up about stepping back into the Octagon, but earning... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin vs. Frank Mir set for UFC interim heavyweight title in March
It appears Shane Carwin will have a chance to fight for a title sooner rather than later as word has now spread that the UFC has intentions of creating an interim Heavyweight title. A fight between former champion Frank Mir and the undefeated Carwin in reportedly in the works for UFC 111. According to Fanhouse.com the bout has been verbally agreed to by one fo the fighters, and would serve as a... [Read More...]
18 issued medical suspensions following UFC:107
The Tennessee Athletic Commission on Tuesday released medical suspensions for UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez. Suspensions were handed down to 18 fighters with Clay Guida, Paul Buentello, and Matt Wiman facing up to 180 days pending clearance from a doctor. UFC 107 took place at the FedEx Forum, in Memphis Tennessee on Deceumber 12, 2009. The full list of suspensions includes. Diego Sanchez is... [Read More...]
Nogueira out of UFC 109, Vera expected to Fight Jones at UFN 21
A scheduled bout between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Brandon Vera at UFC 109 on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas has been called off due to Injury. Nogueira re-aggravated an ankle injury and will be unable to train for the fight Sherdog.com first reported that Nogueira had fractured his ankle, and since the news has been confirmed by multiple sources. In the hours following the injury report to Nogueira, Vera... [Read More...]
So You Want To Be A Fighter: Diego Sanchez displays battle scars suffered from B.J. Penn
You could almost hear UFC President Dana White uttering his now famous catch phrase, “So you want to be a fighter” after clicking on his official Twitter page to view a recent picture of “The Nightmare”, Diego Sanchez, taken in the days following his recent one sided beatdown suffered at the hands of UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn during UFC 107. “Warrior!!!!!”... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Evolution” Weigh-Ins set for Friday in San Jose
All 16 athletes will participate in the final weigh-in on Friday, Dec. 18, just one day prior to the STRIKEFORCE: Evolution mixed martial arts (MMA) fight card on Saturday, Dec. 19, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on West Coast). The weigh-in is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, free of charge. The undefeated Cung Le, one of the most dynamic fighters in MMA, will enter... [Read More...]
Cung Le and Robbie Lawler among seven confirmed for “EA Sports MMA”
“EA Sports MMA” has added a slew of fighters from this weekend’s “Strikeforce: Evolution” card to their steadily growing roster just a few days before the event. The newest additions to the highly anticipated mixed martial arts video game that will be sure to rival UFC’s Undisputed 2010 include Cung Le, Robbie Lawler, Scott Smith, Josh Thomson, Matt Lindland, Ronaldo... [Read More...]
Knee Injury Forces Trevor Prangley to Withdraw from “Strikeforce: Evolution”
It appears as though the UFC is not the only MMA promotion needing to find a last minute replacement for an upcoming event, as FiveOuncesofPain.com was able to confirm with Strikeforce representative Mike Afromowitz that Trevor Prangley has withdrawn from this weekend’s “Strikeforce: Evolution” show due to an undisclosed knee injury sustained in training. The 22-5 South African is currently riding... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva “Fighter Life” Reality Show Trailer
Former PRIDE 205 pound champion and current UFC middleweight Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva recently released a trailer from the first season of his upcoming reality show entitled “Fighter Life“. There is no word as to when and where the series will make it’s debut, but from the looks of the attached clip, “Fighter Life” looks like it has a ton of potential. Some... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem, Kid Yamamoto join Mousasi and Manhoef at “Dynamite!! 2009″
DREAM along with World Victory Road recently combined to make a slew of bouts official for their co-promoted New Years Eve event titled “Dynamite!! 2009“. The event will take place from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, and is set to air live on HDNet stateside. Some of notable athletes appearing on the card will be Norofumi “Kid” Yamamoto, Ray Sefo and current Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Josh Thomson: ‘I didn’t even watch the last fight’ with Gilbert Melendez
Fellow Strikeforce lightweight champions Josh Thomson and Gilbert Melendez are far from strangers heading into this Saturday evening’s “Strikeforce: Evolution” card where the pair will face off for the second time to decide who the true king of the hill is in the promotion at 155 pounds. Thomson edged out Melendez via unanimous decision in the first battle between the California based... [Read More...]
Karo Parisyan apologizes to the UFC and the fans (Video)
Expelled UFC fighter Karo Parisyan recently took the time out to address the fans, the UFC, and Dustin Hazelett for his pulling out of his anticipated UFC 106 clash with the fellow submission specialist. Karo discussed a variety of topics surrounding his recent dismisal from the UFC in a recent conversation with HyeFighters.com. You can check out the video below: Read More →
Realized Potential: B.J. Penn Can Not Be Touched at 155 Pounds
UFC President Dana White hit the nail on the head during the countdown show leading up to this past weekend’s UFC 107 card when he said that lightweight champion B.J. Penn is doing it for the one and only reason anyone should be, to be forever remembered as one of the greatest fighters of all time. B.J. didn’t grow up not knowing where his next meal was coming from, but exactly the opposite.... [Read More...]
Josh Thomson: ‘[Gilbert Melendez] might win a round this time’ but outcome will be same as first meeting (Video)
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STRIKEFORCE will close out 2009 with the return of former STRIKEFORCE world middleweight champion Cung Le, who will face Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith in the main event of STRIKEFORCE Evolution which takes place at HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA. on Saturday, Dec. 19. The event will be available to subscribers on SHOWTIME. Also on the card is a highly anticipated rematch for the STRIKEFORCE... [Read More...]
UFC 2010 Undisputed Official Trailer
THQ’s UFC 2009 Undisputed took home the award for Best Individual Sports Game at the Spike Video Game Awards 2009. UFC 2009 Undisputed bested established sports franchises such as Fight Night Round 4, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 on the way to the honor. The broadcast also featured Kimbo Slice who introduced the trailer for UFC 2010 Undisputed, which will be available in stores May 25, 2010. UFC Undisputed... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin: ‘I would be honored to fight [Frank Mir]‘
With Frank Mir’s 72-second destruction of Cheick Kongo fresh in fans’ minds, and the lingering health issues of current heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar still looming over his future in the sport, it’s only natural for talk to have turned towards the possibility of Mir locking horns with top contender, Shane Carwin. Carwin, stuck in limbo while waiting to fight Lesnar, has not stepped into the... [Read More...]
