5 Oz. Exclusive Interview with Babalu Sobral: “This fight is going to be in my backyard”
Next weekend, Affliction will be officially entering the fight game with a star-studded card, with names such as Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Arlovski, Josh Barnett, Pedro Rizzo and Ben Rothwell. This could be the fight card of the year for fans and one fighter in particular is making his return to the ring. After his exodus from the UFC, canceled fights, frustration and almost nine straight... [Read More...]
“Affliction Banned” Announces Broadcast Team
Affliction just released that Frank Trigg and Jay Glazer will be working on the announcing team for the upcoming ‘Banned’ card on July 19th. They will be joining former referee John McCarthy in the booth. It had been previously announced by The Fight Network that McCarthy and SHOWTIME play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo were going to handle the PPV broadcast chores. Today’s announcement... [Read More...]
Strikeforce results: Thomson upsets Melendez!
Josh Thomson came out and didn’t care if he was fighting a friend and training partner. Thomson won all five rounds with his accurate striking that most fans have never seen. Melendez was unable to counter the relentless left body kicks, straight right kicks, punch combos and seven takedowns that Thomson featured! Here are the quick results: Strikeforce World Lightweight Title: Josh “The Punk”... [Read More...]
Couture Picks Forrest
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture recently gave his prediction for UFC 86′s main event between Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Forrest Griffin to Naluta.com.br “Forrest is training at Extreme Couture and he’ll have a great chance against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. It is going to be a superb fight. Forrest has a war spirit and will get into the octagon... [Read More...]
EliteXC Weigh-In Results: Diaz over by 9 lbs!
The weigh-ins for EliteXC ‘Return of the King’ were held earlier and more controversy has followed for EliteXC. Neither Nick Diaz or Mushin Corbbrey made the 160 lbs. limit, with Diaz coming in at 169 and Corbbrey at 163 1/2. No word yet from EliteXC on any purse deductions. Update: Apparently, EliteXC is now saying that catch-weight was agreed upon before weigh-ins. Anyway it should be... [Read More...]
