Hiroyuki Takaya, Shinya Aoki added to April 9 Strikeforce event
With title-defenses already expected from champs Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz, Strikeforce’s upcoming card on April 9 is continuing to take final form with recent news Japanese fighters Shinya Aoki and Hiroyuki Takaya are expected to be dressed for action in San Diego although against who remains a mystery. Word of their addition was first reported by Read More →
Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament fires up on March 26
Eight men will take the first step on a three fight journey towards becoming Bellator Fighting Championships’ first 205-pound title-holder and netting $100,000 in prize money later this month at Bellator 38 in Mississippi. According to a press release from the promotion, the show will take place at the Harrah’s Tunica Hotel and Casino in Tunica Resorts on March 26 and feature the quarter-final... [Read More...]
UPDATE: UFC Live 3 Prelims available through Facebook this Thursday
Once again offering free, live Mixed Martial Arts action for fans with a high-speed internet connection and the interest in creating a Facebook account, it appears the UFC will be streaming two preliminary fights through the social networking site this Thursday night prior to “UFC Live 3” airing on the Versus Network. Backed by an official press release issued later in the day, undercard competitor... [Read More...]
UFC expects donation of more than $30,000 to Queensland flood victims
Preliminary card competitor James Te Huna entered the Octagon in Sydney at UFC 127 having publicly declared his intention to give his entire paycheck to victims of a series of recent floods in Australia and New Zealand. Though Te Huna, who hails from the affected areas, wasn’t fortunate enough to procure a victory this past Saturday night his generosity clearly affected someone upstairs at the UFC... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen throws name in the hat for Michael Bisping sweepstakes
Outspoken middleweight Chael Sonnen has joined the ranks of Vitor Belfort, Demian Maia, and others in expressing a desire to stand across the Octagon from Michael Bisping when the Brit next sees in-ring action. However, as fans might expect, Sonnen did so in his own unique fashion and actually sent UFC matchmaker Joe Silva an email that was also, not surprisingly, leaked to media as well. Titled “Spitsbing... [Read More...]
Chris Lytle considering retirement after recent surgery to remove meniscus
It appears Chris Lytle’s twelve-year career in MMA could be at an end due in part to a medical procedure he underwent about a month prior to his bout at UFC 127 with Brian Ebersole. Though Lytle has yet to speak about the topic publicly out of respect for Ebersole, his agent, Ken Pavia, recently confirmed the 36-year fighter had an exploratory procedure done on his right knee ultimately resulting... [Read More...]
