TUF 15 Results: Semifinals set with wins from Al Iaquinta, Vinc Pichel
The final four men from the UFC’s inaugural attempt at a “real time” format of TUF are now in place after the remaining quartet of competitors took to the cage this past Friday night. Emerging with a victory in tow were Al Iaquinta and Vinc Pichel though the similarities stopped there where performances were concerned. Pichel battled his way past Chris Saunders via decision after two rounds even... [Read More...]
Gilbert Melendez not interested in fourth fight with Josh Thomson
Entering last night’s Strikeforce event the questions surrounding lightweight Josh Thomson had to do with his health after rumors of a knee injury surfaced a little more than a week ago. Exiting his fight with champion Gilbert Melendez the chatter was not focused on how his leg had held up but rather whether the ringside judges had scored things correctly after awarding “El Nino” was a razor-thin... [Read More...]
UFC names Mike Easton as Ivan Menjivar’s new opponent at UFC 148
It didn’t take long for the UFC to announce Mike Easton will take the place of Renan Barao and meet Ivan Menjivar at UFC 148. Barao was promoted to an interim UFC bantamweight title-match with Urijah Faber at the July 7 card after champion Dominick Cruz went down with a torn ACL. The UFC announced the bout during The Ultimate Fighter 15 Friday night. UFC officials announced news of the Menjivar-Easton... [Read More...]
Daniel Cormier claims broken hand hindered performance
Unfortunately, it appears Josh Barnett was not alone in breaking his hand during last night’s exciting effort in the Strikeforce Grand Prix Final as opponent Daniel Cormier has come forward to say he also exited the bout with a battered mitt. Like Barnett, Cormier claimed the injury occurred in the opening round of action but he pressed on despite the pain. “I stopped throwing it for a while,”... [Read More...]
Jon Jones breaks silence following car crash
It wasn’t much, but UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones broke his silence late Saturday night following a difficult day for young star. Early Saturday morning police were called to investigate an accident in which Jones apparently drove his Bentley into a utility pole, causing plenty of damage. “Bones” was booked and sent to jail on a suspicion of DUI charge, being bailed out a... [Read More...]
Rebellion MMA Radio: UFC’s Shane Roller and Dennis Bermudez, journalist Josh Nason
It’s a busy week in the MMA world between UFC on Fuel 3 and Strikeforce Grand Prix Final but Rebellion MMA Radio hosts Mitch Ciccarelli and Bryan Levick aren’t taking a break to bask in all the caged glory. This Sunday night the show welcomes two talented competitors who call the UFC home in the form of lightweight Shane Roller and featherweight Dennis Bermudez. Also set to offer up some insight,... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Grand Prix Final Results: Daniel Cormier beats Josh Barnett, Gilbert Melendez holds on to title
It was a long, occasionally bumpy ride to arrive at tonight’s Strikeforce Grand Prix Final but not necessarily an unrewarding one with the eventual pay-off worth the wait. Throughout the year-plus build fans have witnessed the destruction of Fedor Emelianenko, a few beautifully brutal knockouts, and the emergence of unbeaten heavyweight Daniel Cormier as a legitimate force in MMA. Cormier looked... [Read More...]
Chad Mendes matched with Cody McKenzie for July bout
Submission-specialist Cody McKenzie will waste little time between fights, as the inventor of the “McKenzie-tine” has agreed to face former title-contender Chad Mendes at UFC 148 despite having fought earlier this week at UFC on Fuel 3. Were the short turnaround not enough, McKenzie will also be making his featherweight debut in the fight giving him a small window to work with in terms of getting... [Read More...]
Breaking It Down: Strikeforce Grand Prix Final
The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix is finally coming to an end tonight, and although it’s going to be a short one, it’s time for my breakdown of the card. First, some quick preliminary picks… James Terry defeats Bobby Green via Unanimous Decision Quinn Mulhern defeats Yuri Villefort via Submission Round 3 Gian Villante defeats Derrick Mehmen via Unanimous Decision Virgil Zwicker... [Read More...]
Jon Jones arrested on DUI charges after crashing Bentley
Light heavyweight Jon Jones found himself locked in a cage early this morning though not the kind he’s accustomed to spending time in as an incredibly successful Mixed Martial Artist. The 24-year old UFC champion was arrested in New York after crashing his Bentley into a pole at approximately 5:00 AM EST and showing signs of driving under the influence. TMZ Sports was first to report the story where... [Read More...]
UFC heavyweights offer up takes on tonight’s Strikforce Grand Prix Final between Josh Barnett-Daniel Cormier
The UFC‘s heavyweight division has plenty of interest in tonight’s Josh Barnett-Daniel Cormier final in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. The two will collide in the main event at the company’s show in San Jose with the bout being broadcast live on Showtime. In a recent conversation with the UFC’s website, several of the organization’s finest big men offered up their... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber facing Renan Barao in interim title-fight at UFC 148
As expected, UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber will battle Renan Barao at UFC 148 with divisional gold on the line as part of a match-up meant to determine an interim championship. Current title-holder Dominick Cruz is currently sidelined until early 2013 with a torn ACL. The official announcement of Barao-Faber went down on last night’s episode of the Ultimate Fighter. “Now that I have someone to... [Read More...]
Strikeforce’s Virgil Zwicker ready to impress tonight in 205-pound debut
The attention for tonight’s Strikeforce card will be centered around the finals of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix featuring Josh Barnett taking on the undefeated former Olympian Daniel Cormier. Also guaranteed to garner its fair share of attention is the third bout between Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez and the last man to beat him Josh Thomson. Considering that these four... [Read More...]
Bellator 69 Results: Jessica Aguilar pulls off the decision win against Megumi Fujii
It may not have been the main event but there was no fight on the Bellator 69 card fans were looking forward to more than the scrap between strawweights Megumi Fujii and Jessica Aguilar. Both women are considered to be among the best in the division with Fujii holding a #1 spot for years. Were there bout not good enough the show also boastd a Season 6 semifinal match-up between welterweights Karl Amoussou... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen: “I don’t want his autograph. I want to spit on him.”
In case you hadn’t heard, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen (27-11-1) is not too fond of divisional champion Anderson Silva (31-4). Whether discussing the Brazilian’s style or substance, Sonnen rarely has anything nice say about Silva and is often happy to say it. However, when it comes to his intense dislike of “The Spider” it turns out Sonnen’s beef is not necessarily a personal one but rather... [Read More...]
Jason Miller aiming to knock C.B. Dollaway’s “fart-face” off
When Jason “Mayhem” Miller signed with the UFC last year he entered the organization with a good deal of hype surrounding his ability to entertain both inside and outside of the Octagon. However, while Miller lived up to the second half of the deal as a coach on the Ultimate Fighter, the 31-year old did little to impress come showtime at the season’s finale when he faced Michael Bisping. The... [Read More...]
Breaking It Down: Bellator 69
I love MMA, and I love Bellator, but can I just tell you how happy I am that this season is almost over? I don’t even remember what Fridays were like before this it got underway. With only one more event to follow this one, followed by a three event summer series and then a break until September, this effort is a little bittersweet how close we are to the end of this historic and fun season of... [Read More...]
Gilbert Melendez knows he is in for a battle with Josh Thomson this weekend
Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez always knew a third fight with Josh Thomson was a possibility. And, while the Cesar Gracie-trained fighter had hoped Zuffa would bring over a fighter from the UFC, Melendez is prepared to go to war with Thomson once again. Melendez-Thomson will serve as the co-headliner at the Strikeforce Grand Prix Final this Saturday night from San Jose, California.... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Anthony Pettis Wants Fight with Nate Diaz (BleacherReport.com) Catching Up with Jon Fitch (Heavy.com) A Chat with Bellator Headliner Jessica Aguilar (MMAMania.com) Erick Silva Confident he Will Knock Charlie Brenneman Out (Fightline.com) Chael... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn turns down opportunity to meet Josh Koscheck in the Octagon
Former UFC champion B.J. Penn will remain retired – at least for the time being – despite a request from his former bosses to meet Josh Koscheck inside the Octagon. Koscheck confirmed Wednesday night the UFC had offered him a fight with Penn contingent, of course, on whether or not “The Prodigy” was willing to come back to the cage. However, Penn seems content to stay in Hawaii,... [Read More...]
