Michael Bisping vs. Denis Kang brewing for UFC 105
A middleweight match-up between Michael Bisping and Denis Kang is currently being considered for UFC 105. The event is scheduled for November 14 from Manchester, England. It has recently been reported by the Fighters Only Magazine official website that Kang has been offered the bout by the UFC, although nothing is set in stone at this time. Of course Bisping will be looking to bounce back from the... [Read More...]
“Professor X” Xavier Foupa-Pokam signs with UFC; set to debut vs. Kang at UFC 97
A new published report states that “Professor X” Xavier Foupa-Pokam is the newest addition to the UFC’s middleweight division. Foupa-Pokam has also reportedly signed to make his UFC debut in April at UFC 97 against Denis Kang. The news of Foupa-Pokman’s signing and his scheduled debut against Kang was first reported by MMAjunkie.com and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed... [Read More...]
The “PRIDE” curse is alive and well following Kang’s upset loss at UFC 93
Denis Kang’s mildly surprising submission defeat against Alan Belcher during last night’s UFC 93 telecast will go down as yet another disappointing UFC debut by former a PRIDE star. Many of PRIDE’s once mighty stars have now migrated to the UFC, and with few exceptions all have provided their share of disappointing moments. When the UFC “stole” Mirko Cro Cop from PRIDE... [Read More...]
Denis Kang to debut vs. Alan Belcher at UFC 93 (UPDATED)
MMA On Tap reported Monday that the newest UFC middleweight, Denis Kang, could face off against Alan Belcher at UFC 93 in January. Sherdog has since confirmed that Kang will indeed debut against Belcher on Jan. 17 in Dublin, Ireland. Kang is most recently coming off a win against Marvin Eastman via first round TKO at Raw Combat: Redemption just a couple weeks back. Kang sports a record of 31-10 professionally... [Read More...]
Adam Morgan’s Sprawl ‘N Brawl (MMA News Roundup)
In this week’s amazing edition of Sprawl ‘N Brawl we’ll take a look at the fallout from last night’s WEC 36 event, the disaster that is TUF 8, just how tacky ProElite really is and various other sundry MMA news items. Come one, come all. Let’s dive into it… WEC 36 Fallout Big ups to Mike Brown for taking care of business with Urijah Faber but I’ll still take... [Read More...]
Denis Kang and Tim Hague earn victories at Raw Combat: Redemption
This past weekend, PRIDE and K-1 veteran Denis Kang got back on the winning track with an impressive 46 second knockout of UFC veteran Marvin “The Beastman” Eastman. Both fighters spent the first twenty seconds of the bout feeling each other out with jabs before Kang moved in and landed a looping overhand right that put Eastman on the canvas. The victory is Kang’s second straight since he dropped... [Read More...]
Denis Kang to face Marvin Eastman at Raw Combat on Oct. 25
Raw Combat, a promotion based out of Calgary, Alberta, has announced that PRIDE and K-1 star Denis Kang will headline their upcoming event titled “Redemption” in a middleweight affair with UFC veteran Marvin Eastman. Kang, a native of Vancouver, British Columbia, possesses a mixed martial arts record of 30-10-1. Kang holds victories over Akihiro Gono, Amar Suloev, Murilo Rua, and Mark Weir. Kang... [Read More...]
Denis Kang vs. Jae Young Kim at Spirit MC 18 (video)
This fight took place this past weekend with Denis Kang getting back into the Spirit MC ring to face off against Jae Young Kim for the third time in his career. Kang was looking to get back on track in his MMA career after two consecutive losses and beating up on Kim for a third time was probably just what he needed. Check out the fight below. Read More →
Report: Mark Hominick could fight for Affliction
Former UFC and WEC competitor Mark “The Machine” Hominick is the latest fighter rumored to be attached to a tentative July 19 card in Dallas, Texas to be promoted in large part by clothing company Affliction. The news comes courtesy of a press release issued by Canada-based MMA promotion TKO, which indicated during a recent announcement that Hominick has re-signed with them that he is... [Read More...]
Mark Hominick to join Xtreme Couture; eyes return to WEC
Former UFC fighter Mark Homnick was victorious this past Saturday while fighting for the Canada-based fight promotion TKO at the Bell Centre in Montreal, reports The Fight Network. Hominick broke a two-fight losing streak with a first round TKO over Ben Greer. According to TFN, the win could lead to a return to the WEC for Hominick with Alex Karalexis being discussed as a potential opponent. TFN is... [Read More...]
