Report: C.B. Dollaway vs. Tom Lawlor added to UFC 101 undercard
A middleweight matchup between alums from The Ultimate Fighter reality television series has been added to the undercard for UFC 100, set to take place on July 11 and emanate from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. According to a report first seen on MMAjunkie.com, former NCAA amateur wrestling standout C.B. Dollaway, 8-1, and former professional wrestler Tom Lawlor, 5-1, have signed to face... [Read More...]
Floyd Mayweather could also look to take on UFC 100
A new published report indicates that Floyd Mayweather Jr., who retired in December of 2007 as the undefeated pound-for-pound king of boxing, has possible designs on coming out of retirement. And according to ESPN.com’s Dan Rafael, a potential date being discussed for Mayweather’s return is Saturday, July 11, which just happens to be the same date that the UFC has scheduled for its historic... [Read More...]
Affliction looking into going head-to-head with UFC 100
After counter-programming events promoted by Affliction and EliteXC over the course of the past year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship could be in store for a taste of its own medicine. Sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that Affliction Entertainment is currently engaged in preliminary discussions regarding the possibility of promoting its third-ever event on Saturday, July 11. Such a booking... [Read More...]
Jon Jones vs. Jake O’Brien signed for UFC 100
Light heavyweight sensation Jon Jones’ next challenge in the UFC will come against fellow former standout amateur wrestler Jake O’Brien on July 11 at UFC 100 in Las Vegas. The website TheGarv.com was the first to report the matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the matchup as being official with sources close to both fighters. Considered one of the fastest rising prospects... [Read More...]
Report: Paulo Thiago’s next fight could be against Jon Fitch at UFC 100
Coming off a resounding upset of welterweight contender Josh Koshcheck, Paulo Thiago will look to add another American Kickboxing Academy welterweight to his list of victims. According to a report from the Brazilian website Tatame, a welterweight clash between Koshcheck teammate Jon Fitch and Thiago is being discussed for UFC 100, which will take place July 11 in Las Vegas. Fitch rebounded nicely against... [Read More...]
Dong Hyun Kim vs. Jonathan Goulet signed for UFC 100
A welterweight matchup between Korean sensation Dong Hyun Kim and veteran Canadian fighter Jonathan Goulet is set for UFC 100 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on July 11. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was informed on Friday afternoon by sources close to one of the fighters that the rumored fight has now been signed. The two fighters will be looking to rebound from losses sustained in their most... [Read More...]
UFC 100 officially announced; Matt Grice vs. Shannon Gugerty expected to be added
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Friday that it has scheduled its historic UFC 100 event to take place on Saturday, July 11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Ticket information is still forthcoming and no bouts have been officially announced by the company. Reported bouts expected to take place at UFC 100 include Georges St. Pierre defending the UFC welterweight title vs.... [Read More...]
Report: Coleman vs. Bonnar in talks for UFC 100
The UFC appears ready to turn to one of its Hall of Famers to help bolster its upcoming historic UFC 100 event. Published reports indicate that former UFC heavyweight champion Mark Coleman has been offered a fight against one of the company’s most pivotal fighters, Stephan Bonnar, the light heavyweight runner-up during the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. News of the matchup comes courtesy... [Read More...]
Report: Akiyama vs. Belcher could be added to UFC 100
The UFC’s newest middleweight acquisition could be making his debut under the brightest of lights. According to a Monday report by MMAjunkie.com, talks are ongoing for Yoshihiro Akiyama to face off against Alan Belcher at UFC 100, scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas. According to Junkie, a source close to the negotiations said that while the fight isn’t signed bout agreements could be finalized... [Read More...]
Dana White says St. Pierre vs. Alves set for UFC 100
Dana White was recently on a Montreal radio show to talk about the controversy surrounding UFC 97 and the Quebec Athletic Commission while also giving a small glimpse into the future as well. With the historic UFC 100 looming around the corner White announced plans to have Georges St. Pierre headline the card which is scheduled for July 11 and will take place in Las Vegas. St. Pierre is scheduled... [Read More...]
Levick: Day Dreaming About UFC 100
A dream match between Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin? It's UFC Why the heck not? It's UFC 100 for crying out loud! With UFC 100 now tentatively scheduled for the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on July 11, the much-anticipated event is now finally within grasp. Even though the UFC has technically promoted over 100 cards, to get to the number 100 in the order of major UFC events is... [Read More...]
Gomi vs. Horodecki at Sengoku 4?
MMAWeekly’s rumor section quietly has a matchup between Takanori Gomi and Chris Horodecki as the only listed bout for Sengoku 4 on August 24th. If the bout happens, Gomi is again matched up with someone perfect for his style. Much like Ludwig, Horodecki is a striking fighter who can’t strike with Gomi. Bouts like this might well save Sengoku, which most fight fans have found to be very... [Read More...]
Sengoku – Third Battle Results
Results via Sherdog because I fell asleep watching Kelly Pavlik (thank you): Fabio Silva def. Yoshiki Takahashi via KO (knee), Rd2 Rodrigo Damm def. Jorge Masvidal via TKO (punches), Rd2 Marcio “Pe de Pano” Cruz def. Mu Bae Choi via Submission (RNC), Rd1 Sanae Kikuta def. Chris Rice via Submission (armbar), Rd2 Nick Thompson def. Michael Costa via Submission (kimura), Rd2 Kazuo Misaki... [Read More...]
Sengoku II – Second Battle Results
Opening results courtesy of Sherdog. Satoru Kitaoka > Ian James Schaffa, sub, Rd1 Mike Pyle > Dan Hornbuckle, sub, Rd1 Eiji Mitsuoka > Kwang Hee Lee, sub, Rd1 Jorge Santiago > Yuki Sasaki, sub, Rd3 Kiss Nakao > Jim York, KO, Rd2 Kevin Randleman > Ryo Kawamura, decision Roger Gracie > Yuki Kondo, sub, Rd1 Josh Barnett > Jeff Monson, decision Barnett controlled the ground game,... [Read More...]
Roger Gracie vs. Yuki Kondo at Sengoku II
World Victory Road has finally come up with an opponent for Roger Gracie after numerous names, including Hidehiko Yoshida, had been thrown around as potential opponents for Gracie. According to Sherdog, the promotion announced today that three-time King of Pancrase Yuki Kondo will face Gracie at Sengoku II on May 18 in Japan. Gracie is widely considered to be the best pure grappler in the world and... [Read More...]
