Wanderlei Silva vs. Michael Bisping set for Australia in February
It’s going to be the UK vs. Brazil as a middleweight showdown of epic proportions has been set for the UFC’s debut in Australia, expected for February of 2010. According to a recent report from FightersOnly.com, Wanderlei Silva will be facing Michael Bisping. Apparently both fighters have verbally agreed to the proposed match-up, although no bout agreements have been finalized as of this time. Bisping,... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck: ‘You haters can **** my ****’
Love him or hate him, there is no doubt Josh Koscheck has proven himself inside of the Octagon. Coming off a win over the always dangerous Anthony Johnson at UFC 106 this past Saturday evening, Koscheck unleashed his emotions in a post fight rant, claiming he was the true #1 contender. In the fallout from UFC 106 Kos has had numerous accusations thrown his way about the “illegal” knee strike to... [Read More...]
Jake Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller verbally duke it out on the Internets
The fight may be over, but the war of words is just getting started. Jake Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller may have settled things in the cage, but both are taking their fight to a new arena…Twitter. There is no denying the dislike these two fighters have for each other. Prior to their match up at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, both had spewed verbal assaults to one another, but the bad blood... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen set for UFC 110
With Dan Henderson not currently under contract with the UFC, and current middleweight title-holder Anderson Silva nursing an injury, Nate Maquardt has been patiently sitting on the sidelines waiting for an opponent. It now appears the wait is finally over for Marquardt, who is rumored to face Chael Sonnen at UFC 110. According to Sportsnet.ca, the two are awaiting bout agreements and will be added... [Read More...]
JP’s “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” Journal
Saturday night we saw history in the making. We saw Fedor Emelienenko best slugger Brett Rogers in Strikeforce’s inaugural debut on CBS. While the event itself performed well above my expectations, I had a few reservations about the show. Please note, these are strictly my opinions from one fan’s experience, and in no way am I trying minimize my overall good time as a whole. So I arrived at... [Read More...]
Dana White: ‘I guarantee you 1,000 percent that Dan Henderson is signed by Strikeforce’
With the ongoing rumors about where free-agent Dan Henderson will be fighting, UFC President Dana White stated, he’s already signed with Strikeforce. White was recently quoted by Yahoo! Sports as saying, “I guarantee you 1,000 percent that Dan Henderson is signed by Strikeforce. Dan and I have been friends and we will continue to be friends, but it just didn’t work out and he went to Strikeforce.” However,... [Read More...]
Duffee out of UFC 107, Struve & Russow possible replacements for Paul Buentello
Following recent withdrawals from the likes of Thiago Alves, Brock Lesnar, Lyoto Machida, and Anderson Silva, Todd Duffee is the latest to pull out of his scheduled bout. It has been reported by Sherdog.com that the heavyweight has pulled out of his scheduled bout with Paul Buentello at UFC 107 due to an undisclosed injury. Duffee, who burst onto the scene with a record setting seven-second knockout... [Read More...]
M-1 Global & Fedor file lawsuit against Affliction
It is currently being reported that M-1 Global and Fedor Emelianenko have filed a lawsuit against Affliction Clothing, Affliction Entertainment and 50 unnamed John Does in the Central District of California. The complaint, filed on October 28th 2009, alleges a breach of contract and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing as it relates to a series of prearranged agreements between... [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...]
Urijah Faber vs. Raphael Assuncao set for WEC 46
Fan favorite and former World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight champion Urijah Faber is finally set for his return to the cage. A bout between Faber and Raphael Assuncao has been verbally agreed to, and will take place at WEC 46 on January 11 according to a recent report on MMAWeekly.com. Faber has not seen competition since losing his bid to regain the 145 title against current champion Mike Brown... [Read More...]
Stann vs. Wallace, Hallman vs. Howard, & Bocek vs. Veach announced for TUF 10 Finale
The UFC announced three more bouts today for The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, scheduled for December 5th at The Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas. A bout first reported by FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace, along with Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard, and Mark Bocek vs. Matt Veach are all now official for the finale. Brian “All American” Stann, is 7-2 in his professional career.... [Read More...]
Cecil Peoples: ‘I’m sure the fans who understand the technicalities of the sport agree with the decision too’
After what has become one of the most controversial decisions in UFC history, one of the judges sitting ringside provided his take on the Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua fight. In an interview with CageReport.com, longtime MMA judge and referee, Cecil Peoples gave his insight on his scoring in favor of Lyoto Machida. “First of all what you need to understand is that from where the judges are sitting,... [Read More...]
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Lyoto Machida agree to rematch
After the biggest robbery in MMA since Lee Murray, it looks like justice will be served. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will get an immediate shot at redemption in a rematch with Lyoto Machida. UFC President Dana White recently confirmed, “I think there will be a rematch in that fight. I talked to both of them and they both agreed to a rematch.” In the post fight press conference, Rua voiced his opinion... [Read More...]
Showtime presents Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers
Showtime Sports announced an unrestricted access show, Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers, on Thursday to highlight the November 7th event, Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers. The special will feature an all access look at Fedor Emelianenko and his upcoming opponent Brett Rogers. Fresh off the heels of Showtime’s Fight Camp 360: Inside the Super Six World Boxing Classic, to the networks General Manager... [Read More...]
Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz to headline UFC Fight Night 20
“The Ultimate Fighter 5” winner Nate Diaz will face unbeaten contender Gray Maynard in a lightweight bout set to headline UFC Fight Night 20. The bout, scheduled for January 11th 2010 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA, has been confirmed through the Gracie camp via Graciefighter.com. Diaz is coming off a submission victory over Melvin Guillard at UFC Fight Night 19 last month, ending a two fight-losing... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell on potential Kimbo bout: ‘I guess I’d do it’
After getting the “tapped” out on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” Chuck Liddell is ready to get back into gym. The former UFC Light Heavyweight champion recently spoke with Sherdog Radio Network’s “Savage Dog Show” and expressed an interest in a possible comeback. Liddell, who has looked like a shell of his former self, lost his last four out of five fights, three by TKO/KO.... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson: ‘I don’t plan on fighting anywhere else’, ‘My next two fights will be [Nate] Marquardt and Anderson Silva’
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After a brief uproar over the weekend concerning Dan Henderson leaving the UFC to join Strikeforce, according to Henderson, he wont be going anywhere. Over the weekend, reports ran rampant stating negotiations have all but ended between the UFC and Henderson, with even more reports claiming Strikeforce was on the verge of signing the former Pride champion. However, although a deal is not formally signed... [Read More...]
Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller expected for UFC 108
A lightweight bout featuring Tyson Griffin against Jim Miller is being rumored for UFC 108 in January. Reports from MMAJunkie.com stated both fighters have been approached about the match up, with one of the two verbally agreeing to the bout. Tyson Griffin is coming off a two-fight win streak in which his last bout was by a devastating TKO over Hermes Franca. The Extreme Couture fighter has racked... [Read More...]
UFC Heading To Australia
Eyeing world domination for MMA, the UFC is planning a trip to Australia. According to the Sydney Morning Hearld, the UFC has requested a February date at the Acer Arena in Sydney Olympic Park. Although not new to the land down under, it would mark the first appearance for the premier MMA organization. In the article, the newspaper started by using the old verbiage of “human cockfighting” to describe... [Read More...]
Fitch vs. Almeida, Hazelett vs. Parisyan & Rosholt vs. Grove set for UFC 106
Since the recent signing of Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz II set for UFC 106, a few more bouts have been officially announced for the November 21st event. A middleweight preliminary bout between Kendall Grove and Jake Rosholt is one of three newly confirmed bouts for the card. Rosholt is coming of a “Submission of the Night” win against Chris Leben at UFC 102. His win against “The Crippler”... [Read More...]
