Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara set for UFC 118
A middleweight scrap between Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera will go down a UFC 118 according to MMA Junkie.com. While the fight has yet to be signed, both fighters have verbally agreed to fight at the big show in Boston. Both fighters are coming off of three fight winning streaks in which they finished two out of their three opponents. Sakara has been with the promotion since October of 2005 and has... [Read More...]
Boston-area native Saul Almeida wins Bellator Fighting Championships open tryout
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (May 4, 2010) – Saul “The Spider” Almeida, who has compiled a perfect 8-0 record on the Boston-area regional circuit since turning pro less than 18 months ago, was the unanimous winner of an open tryout held earlier today by Bellator Fighting Championships, earning him the right to fight during one of Bellator’s Season 3 events later this year. The tryout, which was held at... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon vs. Terry Etim on tap for UFC 118 in Boston
A lightweight tussle is currently brewing between Joe Lauzon and Terry Etim for UFC 118. The news of the bout comes courtesy of a recent report from Fighters Only, who have indicated that bout agreements for the match up have been distributed, with one of the two already being inked. UFC 118 is expected to take place from the TD Garden in Boston on August 28. Lauzon will be looking to bounce back from... [Read More...]
Tyson Griffin involved in “near death experience” over the weekend
Like all Mixed Martial Artists, UFC lightweight contender Tyson Griffin undoubtedly understands the risks involved to his health each time he steps into the ring; that his life is literally on the line when competing in a combat sport. However, outside of the Octagon, as Griffin learned during a recent trip, the same fine balance between breathing and burial is also in place away from the ringside... [Read More...]
Karo Parisyan in discussions to sign with Strikeforce
Fans left wondering when and where Karo Parisyan would land on the heels of last year’s nine-month suspension for painkiller use, and a last-second withdrawal from a scheduled bout with Dustin Hazelett at UFC 106 which brought about the extreme ire of UFC President Dana White, may not be left in the cold for much longer. According to MMAFighting, “The Heat” has been speaking with Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Jason Brilz booked for UFC 114 with Forrest Griffin injured
The UFC appears to have found a replacement opponent for Forrest Griffin in nearly record time, as no more than a few hours after the news came down that a shoulder injury had faced the former UFC light heavyweight champion out of his expected UFC 114 showdown with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has it been revealed that a replacent opponent has already been tabbed to fill the vacancy. It looks like it’s... [Read More...]
Fedor vs. Werdum official for Strikeforce on June 26
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 4, 2010) – After months of anticipation, the world’s No. 1 heavyweight and pound-for-pound Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-1), will make his eagerly awaited return to the cage to face two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion and top-ranked superstar Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum (13-4) in a STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL co-promoted... [Read More...]
Shoulder injury forces Forrest Griffin out of UFC 114
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 114 bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira due to a shoulder injury. The news of Griffins injury comes courtesy of a recent report from celebrity news website TMZ. The match-up was set to co-headline UFC 114 on May 29 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event on the card will still feature... [Read More...]
Thiago Silva vs. Tim Boetsch set for UFC 117
A light-heavyweight fight between Brazilian striker Thiago Silva and the returning Tim Boetsch has been booked for UFC 117. The news of the anticipated match-up comes courtesy of a recent report from MMAJunkie.com. It was originally rumored that Silva would face Ryan Bader at this event, but Bader had hand surgery this month and won’t be able to start training till late may. Silva is looking to rebound... [Read More...]
Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko official for “UFC on Versus 2″
FiveOuncesofPain.com first reported the possibility of a light heavyweight match-up between the fast rising Jon Jones and grizzled vet Vladimir Matyushenko last week, and now the bout has been made official through one of the fighters involved in the upcoming scuffle. Matyushenko recently reported that the bout was “official” in a recent posting on The Underground forum. The duo will go... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt vs. Alessio Sakara scrapped from UFC 116
A previously expected middleweight showdown at UFC 116 between Nate Marquardt and Alessio Sakara has been cancelled. The news comes courtesy of F4Wonline.com, who relayed the information that Sakara’s father had recently passed away, causing Alessio to pull out of the fight. Marquardt is currently expected to remain a part of UFC 116, although no opponent has been announced as of this time. Sakara... [Read More...]
David Loiseau vs. Mario Miranda set for UFC 115
A midleweight bout between striking specialist David Loiseau and fast rising Brazilian Mario Miranda is expected to take place during UFC 115. The pair are expected to throw down from Loiseau’s backyard in Vancouver, Canada on June 12 from the GM Place according to a recent report from Vancouver’s News1130 Radio. Loiseau recently bounced back from a UFC 97 unanimous decision defeat at the... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves rematch likely for UFC 117 in Oakland
If everything goes according to plan it appears as though highly respected 170-pounder Jon Fitch will be making his case for a second title-shot less than an hour’s drive from his home-base at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose. The former Purdue Boilermaker wrestling captain recently took to his Twitter to hint at the news while also polling fans on whether or not they want to see him avoid... [Read More...]
Koscheck on Daley: I’m gonna go in there, wrestle his a** down and rear naked choke him
There’s no doubting the fact that Paul Daley‘s best chance of coming out of his third bout in the UFC with a consecutive victory rests upon his ability to keep his upcoming showdown with Josh Koscheck on the feet at UFC 113. Unfortunately for the heavy handed Brit, his opponent has a different agenda in mind. Koscheck recently spoke on the upcoming match-up between the two scheduled for... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson: I think I’m supposed to be fighting Frank Mir
With a fight rumored for UFC 116 against the towering Cheick Kongo, The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 champion Roy Nelson (15-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC) recently paid a visit to the island of Oahu to corner a few of his students from his school including former TUF housemate Scott Junk (6-2-1 MMA) at the inaugural “Galaxy MMA: Worlds Collide” event on May 1 from the Neal S. Blaisdell arena in Honolulu,... [Read More...]
James Hammortree TUF 11 Q&A – I.
House loudmouth Jamie Yager continued pushing buttons on the fifth episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 11, which was highlighted by a terrific scrap between Josh Bryant and Kris McCray, along with the usual man-drama that accompanies nearly every episode. This time it was Kyacey Uscola questioning Tito Ortiz‘ training methods, and several of the fighters debating who deserved the elusive... [Read More...]
Bellator announces bantamweight tournament for third season
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 30, 2010) — Danny Tims, whose red mohawk and compelling personal story made him a media darling in his hometown of Kansas City in the run-up to Bellator 16, has earned a spot in Bellator Fighting Championships’ Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament with his hard-fought victory over Brian Davidson at last night’s event. The announcement, which was made by Bellator founder and CEO... [Read More...]
