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UFC 146 Saturday Promo… Don’t Think the UFC Can Channel Pro Wrestling? (Video)
The UFC is going throwback with Saturday's all-heavyweight UFC 146 main card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, even with their latest promo video.
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NSAC issues one-year suspension, fine to Nick Diaz
In a hearing that stretched over three hours and two rooms within the
Grant Sawyer Office Building in Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic
Commission unanimously voted today to suspend Nick Diaz for his failed
drug test at UFC 143.
Diaz's suspension runs 12 months from the date of the event, which took
place Feb. 4. Additionally, he has been fined $60,000, or 30 percent of
his $200,000 show purse.
Diaz, who was present at hearing, must also submit a clean drug test in order to be licensed again in Nevada.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieEXCLUSIVE: Duane Ludwig’s Fight Life – I Am a Grappler (UFC 146 Video)
MMAWeekly.com brings you an Exclusive, three-part video series, Duane Ludwig’s Fight Life, leading up to his UFC 146 fight with Dan Hardy this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Known as one of the premier strikers in MMA, episode one focuses on Bang and his efforts to round out his grappling game, taking a look behind [...]
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Chael Sonnen Granted Therapeutic Use Exemption for TRT Prior to UFC 148 in Las Vegas
Chael Sonnen was granted a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday, clearing the way for his UFC 148 showdown with Anderson Silva in Las Vegas on July 7.
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Read the full article at SherdogChael Sonnen receives TUE exemption for UFC 148 bout with Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS - The Nevada State Athletic Commission will not stand in the way of Chael Sonnen's rematch with Anderson Silva.
NSAC officials on Monday ruled unanimously in favor of granting Sonnen a therapeutic-use exemption for the use of testosterone in advance of the UFC 148 headliner.
The ruling means a major administrative roadblock has now been cleared for the blockbuster matchup, which takes place July 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event's main-card airs live on pay-per-view while preliminary-card fights air on FX.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 146's Dos Santos vs. Mir main event gets veteran ref Herb Dean
Veteran referee Herb Dean will oversee the UFC 146 main event between
Junior Dos Santos and Frank Mir. Adelaide Byrd, Glenn Trowbridge and
Tony Weeks will judge the contest.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission today issued the assignments at its
monthly meeting in Las Vegas, which MMAjunkie.com attended.
The NSAC made the decisions based on recommendations suggested by
executive director Keith Kizer. The pool of available officials also
included Yves Lavigne, Steve Mazzagatti and Josh Rosenthal. Additional
available judges included Patricia Morse Jarman, Junichiro Kamijo,
Lester Griffin and Dave Hagen.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: 'UFC 146 Primetime: Dos Santos vs. Mir' episode No. 2
The three-part "UFC Primetime: Dos Santos vs. Mir" series continued this past Friday on FX with the series' second episode.
The weekly half-hour show previews this month's UFC 146 event and the championship headliner between heavyweight titleholder Junior Dos Santos and challenger Frank Mir.
Check out episode No. 2, which focuses on Dos Santos' life in Brazil and Mir's in Las Vegas, in its entirety after the jump.
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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 few hours later by his mother.
While information continues to come in concerning just what happened, Jones took to his Twitter account to post a simple message.
“God is good,” was all Jones posted. The message came after plenty of pre-crash posts involving talk of gun purchases the champion had made after deciding to take up a new hobby.
Currently, Jones is scheduled to defend his title against Dan Henderson on September 1 at UFC 151 from Las Vegas. It remains to be seen if that match will still take place, or what the UFC will do – if anything – in response to the incident.
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Sherdog.com will report from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 146, headlined by a UFC heavyweight title clash between champion Junior dos Santos and former champion Frank Mir.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 146 Real Time Conference Call Highlights
The UFC’s ambitious all-heavyweight PPV card is a little over a week away from unfolding in Las Vegas and the ride has been a smooth one since things initially hit a speedbump with Alistair Overeem’s suspension for an elevated T:E ratio.
Now, with the match-ups all firmly planted in place, as part of the final build towards the May 26 show a quartet of competitors attached to UFC 146 will be sitting down with media to participate in a conference call promoting the event. Joining the festivities will be champion Junior dos Santos, top contender Frank Mir, former title-holder Cain Velasquez, and newly-signed Strikeforce scrapper Antonio Silva.
The call starts at 1:00 PM EST and, as usual, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in to relay highlights back to readers as they occur on the line.
Read below for a breakdown featuring any scintillating soundbytes or noteworthy nuggets of info that surface:
Junior dos Santos
Frank Mir
Cain Velasquez
Antonio Silva
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Bellator 69's Ron Sparks, trainer Marc Laimon
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Ron Sparks, who meets Kevin Asplund on the main card of Friday's Bellator 69 event.
We also catch up with Team Takedown head coach and former MMAjunkie.com Radio cohost Marc Laimon.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieJunior Dos Santos questions Frank Mir’s manhood, says “he’s full of it”
UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos isn’t known for being much of a trash-talker, instead earning a reputation as a soft-spoken, humble fighter who would rather smash an opponent with actual jabs instead of throw any of the verbal variety. However, it appears he’s harboring some level of dislike regarding top contender Frank Mir who he recently took to task on an episode of UFC Primetime documenting the lead up to their headlining tilt at UFC 146.
“He’s not a man,” said the normally reserved Brazilian during a dinner conversation with mentor Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera. “He gives up. Against Shane Carwin, he pretended he was hurt. He’s full of it.”
The ill will also apparently carried over to Nogueira who labeled Mir’s ground game as “simple” and stated he doesn’t feel his former adversary deserves to be called a champion.
Mir-Dos Santos fight on May 26 in Las Vegas. A new episode of UFC Primetime will air this Friday night after TUF 15 concludes.
Check out the full video of last week’s feature below:
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MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC of FOX 3 winner and top welterweight contender Johny Hendricks.
On the day of their fights, we also talk to Francisco Rivera and Rafael dos Anjos. (Fighters who do MMAjunkie.com Radio on fight days have posted an 11-1 record.)
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Frank Mir, Alexander Gustafsson, Francisco Rivera, Mark Laimon
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 146 headliner and upcoming heavyweight title challenger Frank Mir and UFC light-heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson.
We also talk to UFC on FUEL TV 3's Francisco Rivera, and Team Takedown head coach and former MMAjunkie.com Radio cohost Mark Laimon gives us an update on the team.
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Shane Roller vs. John Alessio Booked for UFC 148 in Las Vegas
A pair of fighters both in major need of a UFC win will lock horns at UFC 148 in July. Shane Roller has dropped three straight since winning his UFC debut, and John Alessio is 0-4 and in his fourth...
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAJohn Alessio vs. Shane Roller booked for UFC 148 in July
A lightweight matchup between longtime vet John Alessio
UFC and Team Takedown's Shane Roller has been
booked for July's UFC 148 event.
UFC officials today announced the new matchup.
UFC 148 takes place July 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The
main card airs on pay-per-view, and FX and Facebook are expected to
carry the prelims.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Brad Tavares, Rafael dos Anjos, Evan Cutts, Scott Ken
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on FUEL TV 3 fighters Brad Tavares (in studio) and Rafael dos Anjos, as well as Legacy FC 11's Evan Cutts and Lion Fight Promotions CEO Scott Kent (in studio).
We also stream today's "Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale" media call with Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier, Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson.
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Jon Jones draws Dan Henderson on Labor Day Weekend
It looks like Jon Jones anticipated outing against legendary light heavyweight Dan Henderson has an official date!
According to UFC President Dana White (via Twitter), “Bones” will battle Henderson on September 1 in Las Vegas. Though the show does not have a numerical label yet the card is expected to be UFC 151.
When the 29-8 Henderson gets around to facing Jones he will have been out of action for ten months with his last bout coming this past November. However, his absence has been intentional rather than health-related as “Hendo” has been holding on to the title-shot he earned in that victory rather than risk it in the interim. The 41-year old icon is currently on a four-fight winning streak including victories over Renato Sobral, Fedor Emelianenko, and most recently Mauricio Rua.
Henderson Taking His Career Year-by-Year, Not Fight-by-Fight
Comparably, Jones is 16-1 with his only stumble involving an unnecessary disqualification. He has successfully defended the divisional title three times since winning it from Rua with all of the wins coming against former champions (Lyoto Machida, Quinton Jackson, and Rashad Evans).
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Read the full article at Fighters.comJon Jones Defends Title vs. Dan Henderson in Las Vegas on Sept. 1
Less than three weeks removed from his title defense against Rashad Evans, UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has booked Sept. 1 against Dan Henderson for his next fight, expected to be UFC 151 in...
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAJon Jones vs. Dan Henderson title fight headlines UFC 151 in Las Vegas
As expected, UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Dan Henderson will headline UFC 151 on Sept. 1.
UFC president Dana White officially announced the title fight via Twitter and said it'll take place in Las Vegas.
The UFC boss first hinted at the likely date for Jones vs. Henderson this past week.
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Renan Barao Comments On Possible UFC Bantamweight Title Match With Urijah Faber
Renan Barao has been rumored as the most likely candidate to fight opposite Urijah Faber in July for the interim UFC bantamweight title following the torn ACL suffered by Dominick Cruz. Barao is currently scheduled to face Ivan Menjivar – another candidate – at UFC 148 on July 7 from Las Vegas. However, with Cruz [...]
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MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Gerald Harris, who fights welterweight Mike Bronzoulis at Friday's Legacy Fighting Championship 11 event.
Bellator 68 fighters Daniel Straus, Seth Petruzelli and Travis Marx also call in to discuss their Friday bouts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDanny Castillo irked by UFC on FOX 3 booing
Danny Castillo didn't take John Cholish lightly, even though others might have.
Cholish, a full-time commodities broker in his other life, might have stopped the unheralded Mitch Clarke in his octagon debut. But he was going against a fighter with far more high-level experience and a strong pedigree - or so went conventional thinking.
Castillo didn't buy that, and he ramped up his training in Las Vegas, where his longtime squad Team Alpha Male was working on the set of "The Ultimate Fighter: Live." He knew Cholish was underrated.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Cody McKenzie, Lavar Johnson and Alan Belcher
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Cody McKenzie, a fan favorite who returns to the cage next week at UFC on FUEL TV 3.
We also catch up with UFC on FOX 3 main-card winners Lavar Johnson and Alan Belcher.
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Why should Jade Bryce have all the fun? Bellator girl Mercedes Terrell proves she can strut her...
Why should Jade Bryce have all the fun? Bellator girl Mercedes Terrell proves she can strut her stuff with the best of them at a recent pool party at Wet Republic in the confines of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. See how she stacks up to her fellow Bellator babe right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaBig purse at stake in union fight, UFC boss says
Dana White repeatedly has said an impasse in legalizing New York MMA stems from a fight between the UFC's co-owners and a culinary union based in Las Vegas.
That fight, the UFC president said, is worth a lot of money.
"If they get Station Casinos, that's another $10.8 million a year to them," White said.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Hendricks, Belcher, Gaudinot, Castillo, Bermudez, 'Stitch'
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show some big winners from this past weekend's UFC on FOX 3 event: Johny Hendricks, Alan Belcher, Louis Gaudinot, Danny Castillo and Dennis Bermudez.
We also welcome veteran cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran as today's in-studio guest host.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFloyd Mayweather Jr. remains unbeaten with hard-fought outpointing of Miguel Cotto
Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. has a tendency to make his opponents look inferior by comparison given the overwhelming amount of talent he possesses. However, a different situation unfolded last night in Las Vegas when “Money” Mayweather took on Miguel Cotto.
The two mixed it up for twelve full rounds of intense action including a few flurries leaving the undefeated Mayweather bloodied. Though Mayweather came out of the bout with his hand raised due a Unanimous Decision he also exited the ring with a newfound respect for Cotto’s game, labeling the Puerto Rican stand-out as the “toughest guy I ever fought”.
”He came to fight, he didn’t just come to survive. I dug down and fought him back,” Mayweather continued on Cotto.
The performance improved Mayweather’s record to 43-0 and earned him yet another championship but will be the last time he fights for awhile with a 90-day jail sentence for domestic violence starting on June 1. However, his finances certainly won’t be affected much by the break in action as he is said to have earned $32 million for his clash with Cotto.
Maywather Pleads No Contest to Charges of Domestic Battery
Comparably, the loss snapped a three-fight winning for Cotton and dropped his overall career mark down to 37-3.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comRoss Pearson Will Remain On UFC On FOX 4 Card Despite Recent Legal Woes
Former Ultimate Fighter winner Ross Pearson will still fight Cub Swanson at UFC on FOX 4, according to UFC president Dana White. White informed reporters, including Damon Martin of MMA Weekly, of the news following a recent press conference. Pearson was pulled over last Sunday in Las Vegas and booked on the charge of DUI. [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertMMAjunkie.com Radio: Todd Duffee, 'King Mo,' Dr. Benjamin, Rob Cardenas, Joey Diaz
MMAjunkie.com Radio today previews Saturday's UFC on FOX 3 event with a variety of guests.
They include Super Fight League heavyweight Todd Duffee, former Strikeforce champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin (in studio), MMA manager/lawyer Rob Cardenas (in studio) and comedian/MMA fan Joey "Coco" Diaz.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Josh Barnett, Stephan Bonnar, Mick Maynard, Ken Pavia
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC veteran Stephan Bonnar, who's in studio, and Strikeforce heavyweight-grand-prix finalist Josh Barnett.
We also talk to Legacy Fighting Championships promoter Mick Maynard and Super Fight League CEO Ken Pavia about their upcoming events.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 146 heavyweight Mark Hunt ... with abs? The Samoan kickboxing champion, who went from bloated...
UFC 146 heavyweight Mark Hunt ... with abs? The Samoan kickboxing champion, who went from bloated banger to incredible shrinking man, will certainly be light on his feet when he steps into the Octagon on May 26 in Las Vegas. But will it make a difference against the sky-scraping reach of Stefan Struve? A fourth win in a row and Hunt may not need to have the fans rally for a title shot.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaRoss Pearson spends night in jail after arrest for suspicion of DUI
Ultimate Fighter winner Ross Pearson has won his share of battles inside the ring but it looks as though he’ll be facing an unfamiliar challenge in the coming months with a courtroom housing the action rather than an arena. The 27-year old featherweight was arrested over the weekend for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Pearson failed a field sobriety test after being pulled over for swerving on the road in Las Vegas and spent a night in jail.
Pearson Out to Prove He Belongs at 145 Pounds
The Brit’s situation was first reported by TMZ.
Neither the UFC or Pearson have commented on the matter. Pearson is in Las Vegas serving as one of the coaches on Dominick Cruz’s Ultimate Fighter 15 team.
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Ross Pearson Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
UFC featherweight fighter Ross Pearson was arrested in Las Vegas over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence.
TMZ first reported the news.
In Las Vegas to assist teammate Dominick Cruz in coaching The Ultimate Fighter: Live, Pearson was pulled over somewhere around 4AM on Sunday morning, April 29. The 27-year-old was pulled off the road for allegedly swerving his vehicle. Law enforcement administered a field sobriety test and, based on the outcome, placed Pearson under arrest on suspicion of DUI.
Winner of The Ultimate Fighter 9, Pearson has competed seven times in the octagon, amassing a 5-2 record; his only losses in the promotion have come against Cole Miller (submission) and Edson Barboza (split decision). Following the defeat to Barboza, Pearson headed south to featherweight. He made his debut at 145lbs this past December at UFC 141, where he earned a unanimous decision over Junior Assuncao.
The British fighter is expected to face Cub Swanson at UFC on FX 4 this June 22. No word yet on how or if this arrest will affect the bout.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir Video Preview
Check out the latest video preview for UFC 145: Dos Santos vs. Mir, which goes down May 26 in Las Vegas with the heavyweight title on the line.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMARoss Pearson arrested for DUI in Las Vegas
The city of Las Vegas has been the downfall of many and appears to have reeled in a another victim over the weekend who MMA fans are certainly familiar with – Ross Pearson. The 27-year old Brit is a former winner of the Ultimate Fighter and a current UFC featherweight who is in Sin City to serve as one of Dominick Cruz’s coaches on TUF 15.
Over the weekend Pearson was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and booked after failing a field sobriety test.
According to TMZ, officers noticed Pearson’s car swerving on the road and pulled him over. He spent the night in jail and was released the next morning.
No official comment has come from Pearson’s camp or the UFC. He is currently scheduled to face Cub Swanson at UFC on FX 4 in June.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainRoss Pearson arrested in Las Vegas for suspicion of DUI
"The Ultimate Fighter 9" winner Ross Pearson was
arrested in Las Vegas early Sunday morning under suspicion of driving under the
influence of alcohol.
Pearson's arrest was first reported by TMZ.com, and MMAjunkie.com subsequently confirmed the incident with Las Vegas
authorities.
Pearson was arrested and transported to Clark County Detention Center
after officers observed erratic driving, citing his inability to
maintain a travel lane as their reason for pulling him over.
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UFC Featherweight Ross Pearson Arrested for DUI
Ross Pearson, the Season 9 lightweight winner of "The Ultimate Fighter," was arrested early Sunday morning in Las Vegas for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Former Ultimate Fighter winner Ross Pearson was arrested over the weekend in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyRoss Pearson Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI In Las Vegas
According to the popular gossip website TMZ, former Ultimate Fighter winner Ross Pearson has been arrested on suspicion of DUI. Pearson, who is currently in Las Vegas working with Dominick Cruz on The Ultimate Fighter: Live, was pulled over around 4 a.m. Sunday morning when police noticed his car swerving on the road. The report [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertCriticized by Las Vegas columnist, UFC boss defends 'TUF: Live' wagering talk
LAS VEGAS - As a Las Vegas-based business co-owned by casino magnates Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, the UFC and its executives must be transparently clear when it comes to the legitimacy of their contests.
MMA website CagePotato.com recently learned that lesson the hard way when a satirical photo caption prompted a formal demand for retraction.
Yet UFC president Dana White has recently made it a point to announce via Twitter each week the betting lines for bouts on "TUF: Live." Is it a conflict of interest? White certainly doesn't think so.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2 Main Card Announced, Tickets On Sale This Week
UFC 148 may prove to be the biggest card of 2012 and now the final main card has been announced for the blockbuster show headed to Las Vegas on July 7.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMichael Bisping-Tim Boetsch Fight Off UFC 148, New Date Unknown
The planned middleweight tilt between Michael Bisping and Tim Boetsch for UFC 148 is no longer on track, according to a report by MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco. The fight was scheduled to be part of the action-packed July 7 card from Las Vegas. Currently, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen are the main [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertAhead of UFC on FOX 3, Danny Castillo enjoying 'Disneyland' of training options
The last time Danny Castillo got this close to the set of "The Ultimate Fighter," a producer told him he'd fallen just short of being a competitor on the show.
Now, Castillo is back in Las Vegas, and he frequently spends time on the set of "TUF: Live" while helping the aspiring lightweights as part of Team Urijah Faber. He doesn't technically work there because, he laments, he doesn't get paid.
But he gets compensated in other ways.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUrijah Faber unfazed by co-headliner status, says UFC 148 is biggest fight card ever
LAS VEGAS - Although he's been demoted to the night's co-main event, original headliner Urijah Faber has no complaints about his spot on July's UFC 148 card.
His title fight with bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz had been moved down a spot thanks to a middleweight title fight that now headlines the card.
But as Faber told MMAjunkie.com, the championship doubleheader has created the biggest fight card in UFC history.
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UFC 147: Wanderlei Silva Calls Chael Sonnen 'An Ass Face'
You'd think that UFC Middleweight Wanderlei Silva would have his hands full. What with coaching the first season of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil and preparing to face old rival Vitor Belfort at UFC 147 in June. But "The Axe Murderer" feels compelled to respond to Chael Sonnen's taunts and insults.
Sonnen came to Brazil briefly this week to announce that he and MW champ Anderson Silva won't be fighting at 147 but will instead take their scrap to Las Vegas on July 7th for UFC 148. Cheal, in his usual style, took care to insult virtually every Brazilian fighter in the UFC at the press conference.
He called Wanderlei "disabled" while he was at it.
Tatamegot Wanderlei to respond, that's after the jump...
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"I have nothing to say to him. I won't give him that kinda audience. I don't care about what he says, I'm not interested. If he wants to say those things looking me in the eye, come here. But that way, saying things when we're distant, he's an ass face. Only pussies say things at your back."
When asked if Sonnen would have the courage of calling him names in person, Wanderlei Silva didn't think twice before answering.
"Never. If he does that he'll leave with a red burning ear."
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowReport: UFC 147 To Be Held In A Stadium In Minas Gerais
According to a report from respected Brazilian MMA news outlet Tatame, the UFC has found a home for UFC 147 on June 23: Estadio Jornalista Felippe Drummond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The UFC had originally hoped to book the fight in a Sao Paulo stadium but ran afoul of noise restrictions. Then they planned on Rio de Janeiro but a UN conference that same week threatened to take up too many hotel rooms in the city.
The UFC has already moved the putative headliner between Middleweight champ Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7th. The card is now expected to feature Featherweight champ Jose Aldo defending his title against Erik Koch as the headliner.
Ultimate Fighter Brazil coaches Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort will face off in the co-main event. The card will also feature heavyweights Fabricio Werdum vs. Mike Russow and the Ultimate Fighter Brazil finals in 2 divisions.
More details from Tatame about the size of the venue and the possible hitch that could eliminate the stadium from consideration after the jump...More UFC 147 coverage
From Tatame:
"They were verifying the facilities and will need an engineer to see if the ceiling can handle a 20 tones structure", informed the assessors of the administration of the stadium.
The stadium full capacity depends on the event. On volleyball events, for instance, it supports 18 thousand people, like happened last year on concerts of Ozzy Osbourne and Roverto Carlos, which gathered 14 thousand people each.
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Read the full article at Bloody Elbow'Heated' talks between Dana White and Anderson Silva held up UFC 148 press conference in Brazil
"Sorry about the delay, pushing it back an hour here, we uh, Chael and I had to fly in from the states and things didn't go the way we anticipated. "
That is how Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White opened up the UFC 148 pre-fight press conference back on April, 24, 2012 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
White says that the delay was due to the fact the he and number one middleweight contender Chael Sonnen held up the festivities due to problems in getting to the venue in a timely manner. That very well could be true, however, according to a report from Brazilian news outlet O Globo, that may not be the full story as to why the press conference to announce that the rematch between Sonnen and the UFC's 185-pound champion Anderson Silva was being moved to Las Vegas, was delayed.
In fact, the report, which is translated by Fighters Only, says that a "heated" conversation between White and "The Spider" backstage is what held up the announcement.
Apparently, Silva was very upset at the fact that the bout was being moved from his home country of Brazil to the fight capitol of the world, "Sin City," because he wanted to teach his bitter rival, Sonnen, a lesson in front of his fellow countrymen.
Dana's smooth negotiations skill ultimately prevailed, as he convinced Silva to take the fight in Las Vegas. It didn't come easy, though, and apparently the UFC had to throw in a little extra incentives for "The Spider" to agree.
Make the jump to see the translated report via Fighters Only:
The talk was heated - initially Anderson refused to change the venue of what could be the rematch of the century...The upcoming confrontation was set to occur at Stadium Engenhao in Rio, and would have been the biggest show of UFC history with 80 thousand tickets to be sold. But the date coincided with international events in the city and White alleged Rio would not have the infrastructure to hold the fighting event.
The champion was frustrated and insisted on fighting in Brazil. Anderson told Dana that Sonnen had been disrespectful with him, his family and all the Brazilian. "He deserves to taught a lesson here, I owe this to my people", repeated Silva. But Dana was adamant. "If there is no way to make the event in a stadium, it has to be in Las Vegas," said the company president.
Dana explained that Las Vegas is a city that has structure to promote the UFC from one day to the next. The capital of betting and fights is there, remarked the boss. He reminded Silva of the appeal that the bout will have in the United States, landing as it does in the week of the celebrations for Independence Day.
He spoke about the potential of the pay-per-view sales it would generate and in the end, he guaranteed a good percentage of the pay-per-view share to Anderson. As with so many things in life, money talks louder than anything.
After a lot of discussion Anderson concluded by turning to White and asking "Okay, so tell me - what do you want from me?" White answered, "I want you go to Las Vegas and perform well, make it a great fight." It was then the champion formally accepted the mission. "If it has to be like this, I will beat this guy wherever. He deserves a lesson."
Dana was excited with the ‘yes' of Anderson. He told him he was the "perfect UFC ambassador in Brazil" and also reaffirmed that the Brazilian "is the best fighter ever made in MMA - today everybody talks about Jon Jones but for me you are the best by far," said a smiling White...
The UFC plans to invest in academies in Brazil with the brand Anderson Silva/UFC. The event recognizes in Anderson the biggest MMA talent of all time and wishes to use his image even when he retires.
"Anderson knows this partnership with UFC is for life," Jorge Guimaraes told Noblat. "There are no motives to get into friction with the event, so we accepted to fight in Vegas. We don't go against the UFC, we go on the same side - after all, Anderson is their employee."
In the end, it seems, money does indeed talk. And its words, are louder than any coming out of White's mouth.
With a new date and place set for the biggest rematch in recent memory, expect fireworks to go down in more ways than one on Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas.
What say you, are you surprised that White has to try very hard to convince his middleweight champion to fight the man who has been in his ear for the better part of the last two years, in the fight capitol of the world?
More on what went down at the UFC 148 press conference here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 148: Dana White Had To Work Hard (And Pay) To Convince Anderson Silva To Fight In Vegas
Anderson Silva was expecting to rematch Chael Sonnen at UFC 147 in Brazil, but a series of snags, culminating in a United Nations conference that was going to cause logistical issues resulted in the fight being moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas. According to a story on Fighters Only Magazine, Silva wasn't thrilled to not be able to try to shut Chael's mouth in his home country, but it sounds like money and a plea from Dana was enough to change his mind.
From the story:
It took the UFC president 75 minutes to convince him to fight Chael Sonnen in Las Vegas instead of Rio de Janeiro and this was the reason for the press conference delay yesterday, reports Gustavo Noblat of OGlobo.com.
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The champion was frustrated and insisted on fighting in Brazil. Anderson told Dana that Sonnen had been disrespectful with him, his family and all the Brazilian. "He deserves to taught a lesson here, I owe this to my people", repeated Silva. But Dana was adamant. "If there is no way how to make the event in a stadium, it has to be in Las Vegas," said the company president.
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He spoke about the potential of the Pay-per-view sales it would generate and in the end, he guaranteed a good percentage of the pay-per-view share to Anderson. As with so many things in life, money talks louder than anything.
It's a little bit hard for me to believe that Dana flew in for a press conference, with printed materials and a plan to speak to the media but was still trying to work out the details with Silva backstage before the fight.
That said, it's not a stretch to think that Silva had major reservations about having to travel once again to defend his title and not have the honor of taking care of business in Brazil.
In the end, it's really about what's best for business. If it's going to be easier to draw a bigger gate in Vegas without the logistical nightmares that the UN conference was presenting, that's the right call. The fight should do good business on PPV and giving Silva a bigger than normal cut of the PPV cash is a reasonable way to make up the difference.
It sounds like Silva is also upset with IMX, the company that promotes the Brazilian UFC events. Statements in the article suggest that Silva is blaming them for the poor organization that led to the event falling apart.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowAnderson Silva believes he owed it to his people to defeat Chael Sonnen in Brazil
The frenzied discussion of the title fight originally set for UFC 147 continued yesterday as Dana White revealed that he had to spend 75 minutes persuading his champion Anderson Silva to defend the belt outside of Brazil. The fight has now been rescheduled to take place in Las Vegas as the headlining bout at the ultra-stacked UFC 148 card July 7. The longtime champ Silva, however, wanted the chance to have revenge on Chael Sonnen in his home country, whose people feel so disrespected and insulted by
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Read the full article at Low KickMMAjunkie.com Radio: Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler (in studio)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler.
Chandler gives us the latest in his career and helps us cohost the show as we discuss the latest MMA news.
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The UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen poster has some sort of light saber going down the middle of it
I used to say 'light saver' before I found out that it was actually a 'light saber.' I'm honest with my emotions, so I can fully admit that to all of you. You probably thought it was 'life saver' too, yet you will vehemently deny it. Stop lying to yourself. We're all friends here. When I go to public bathrooms, I don't always wash my hands when I'm finished. That's real life, folks. Here's another thing: I stay up past my bedtime.
These things are all part of our reality, just like the fact that Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen has been moved from the eloquent jungles of Brazil to the smelly, alcohol-filled urban jungle of Las Vegas. On July 7th it all goes down in the MGM Grand and to commemorate this special occasion, UFC even threw in a complementary light saber thing in the middle of the poster to remind us that future technology will indeed be bad ass. [Source]
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Read the full article at Middle EasyMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 145 winner Michael McDonald, UFC exec Reed Harris
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 145 winner and top bantamweight prospect Michael McDonald.
Additionally, UFC vice president of community relations Reed Harris stops by the studio to discuss some of the UFC's recent charitable initiatives.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAnderson Silva On Chael Sonnen: ‘He’s A Wrestler, He Doesn’t Know How To Respect People’
Seems like UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva may have provoked a response he wasn’t intending to provoke during the special press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday. Silva’s title contest with Chael Sonnen has been moved from UFC 147 in Brazil to UFC 148 in Las Vegas. The champion wasn’t all-too-pleased with the [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertMMAjunkie.com Radio (8 p.m. ET): John Morgan, Rob Cardenas, Eddie Yagin, Chris Clements
MMAjunkie.com tonight goes "Primetime" for a recap of today's Nevada State State Athletic/Alistair Overeem hearing with MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter John Morgan and Las Vegas manager/lawyer Rob Cardenas.
We also catch up with UFC 145 winners Eddie Yagin and Chris Clements.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 148: Dominick Cruz Vs. Urijah Faber 3 Demoted To Co-Main Event
The UFC held a press conference earlier today in Brazil to announce that the rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen would be moved from UFC 147 in Brazil to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7th. That's obviously a huge bout, but where does it leave the expected main event, the third bout between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber for the UFC bantamweight title?
Demoted, that's where.
According to UFC officials, Cruz vs. Faber will now serve as the co-main event of the evening. The two men are currently coaching The Ultimate Fighter Live and were expected to carry one of the biggest cards of the year. Instead, that duty will fall on the UFC middleweight title bout instead.
This will be the first card since UFC 136 to have two title bouts. There will also be a fan expo in Las Vegas for the event over the weekend.
SBN coverage of UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowVIDEO: UFC 148 Announcement from Brazil With Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen, Dana White
If you missed Tuesday's news conference from Rio de Janeiro announcing the move of Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen II from Brazil to Las Vegas, catch the video replay here at HeavyMMA.
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The MMA (After) Hour: Reaction to a Busy Day in MMA
On this breaking news edition of The MMA (After) Hour, Ben Fowlkes and I look back on a busy day in MMA. From the decision to move Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen 2 to Las Vegas to Alistair Overeem's license denial, we discuss it all.
Listen to the discussion after the jump or download the audio here.
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The MMA (After) Hour: Overeem and UFC 148
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Lefko on UFC: Silva-Sonnen move disappoints
Moving the Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen bout from Brazil to Las Vegas is nothing short of a major disappointment for the UFC.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caAnderson Silva defending his UFC title against Chael Sonnen in Las Vegas, not Brazil
A less-than pleased Anderson Silva joined UFC President Dana White and top middleweight contender Chael Sonnen on a stage in Rio de Janeiro earlier this morning where the organization confirmed the two rivals will no longer fight in Brazil at UFC 147 but rather in Las Vegas a few weeks later. Their original meeting was pushed back in large part due to a United Nations conference scheduled for the week of the event interfering with accommodations in Rio.
White also mentioned the possibility of featherweight champion Jose Aldo stepping up to fight at UFC 147 which is being shifted to an unknown location in Brazil.
Silva, whose body language and demeanor told a story of their own, acknowledged his disappointment in the change of circumstances but would still go out and show why his skills are superior to Sonnen’s.
Sonnen also admitted wanting to be part of such a major show, as UFC 147 was originally expected to fill an 80,000-seat soccer stadium, but would roll with the punches too.
“My plan was to come here, take your money, my new belt, and go back to America. But instead I’m gonna have to wait,” Sonnen ranted, mentioning he would “stomp” Silva on July 7 at UFC 148.
Sonnen Aims Latest Verbal Jabs at Silva Over Magazine Spread
In addition to Silva-Sonnen II, UFC 148 is set to feature a title-fight between bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber, as well as bouts such as Tito Ortiz-Forrest Griffin and Cung Le-Rich Franklin.
Check out the full press conference below including an intense face-off between Sonnen-Silva:
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Read the full article at Fighters.comUnbeaten heavyweights Shane Del Rosario, Stipe Miocic meeting at UFC 146
The all-heavyweight main card of UFC 146 is complete once again, as Shane Del Rosario and Stipe Miocic have been signed to for a showdown at the event. The two will meet on May 26 in Las Vegas, bringing together two undefeated prospects following a frantic shuffling of fights due to Alistair Overeem‘s removal from a headlining bout against champion Junior dos Santos.
Del Rosario (11-0) will be making his UFC debut on the card after scoring several wins in Strikeforce. His original opponent, Gabriel Gonzaga, was recently moved into a match-up with Roy Nelson on the same card.
By comparison, Miocic (8-0) has won both of his UFC fights, topping Joey Beltran and Phil De Fries.
UFC President Dana White confirmed via Twitter early Tuesday morning while in Brazil for a press conference.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC 148 pre-fight press conference full video for 'Silva vs Sonnen 2' from Brazil
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White brought "good news and bad news" to the mixed martial arts (MMA) fans in Brazil today (April 24, 2012). Okay, so it was mostly bad, as the Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen rematch is heading to Las Vegas and UFC 147 still doesn't have a venue to host it.
On the brighter side, UFC Featherweight Champion and hometown hero Jose Aldo may get the call to head back home for his next 145-pound title defense.
"Silva vs. Sonnen II" was officially announced for the UFC 148 pay-per-view event on July 7 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Both middleweights were on the scene in Brazil today to field questions and as you can see from the above video (skip to 5:00), Sonnen was able to get his schtick through customs.
For the video impaired, you can get all the results and updates from today's UFC 148 press conference live blog right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaAnderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Officially Moved to UFC 148 on July 7th
UFC President Dana White, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, and title challenger Chael Sonnen traveled to Rio de Janeiro to announce that they will not be returning to the city for UFC 147 on June 23rd as planned. Instead, the championship fight has been moved to Las Vegas, and will headline UFC 148 at the MGM Grand Garden Area on July 7th.
White stated that while scheduling this event for Brazil in June, that “everything that could go wrong did go wrong”. That includes a United Nations conference, Rio+20, that is scheduled to take place in the city the same weekend as the scheduled event. Another issue that came up was venue, as the organization originally planned on the event taking place in a soccer stadium. But that, too, caused problems.
Now the fight will headline UFC 148, which features an additional championship fight between bantamweights Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber.
Sonnen was not shy in front of the Brazilian media. “My plan was to come here, take your money, and his belt,” said Sonnen. “But now this fight will take place in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world. This is the biggest fight in the history of combat sports. It is disgusting that Anderson walks around with a fake belt when the whole world saw me beat him.”
Silva was not shy in making his disgust with Sonnen obvious, stating “Chael is a wrestler and he does not know what martial arts is. He disrespected my country and my family”.
Dana White confirmed that Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva, Fabricio Werdum vs. Mike Russow, and The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil finals will still take place in Brazil. Originally scheduled for the UFC 147 card, White mentioned that the UFC is still looking for a venue to host the event that same weekend, but not in Rio de Janeiro.
In addition to the two championship fights, UFC 148 will also feature Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le, Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch, and Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz III.
For complete coverage of UFC 148, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyAnderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Rematch Moving to UFC 148 in Las Vegas
Logistical problems with a planned UFC 147 show in a Rio soccer stadium have forced the move of the Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen rematch to UFC 148 in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMASilva vs. Sonnen 2 Officially Moves to UFC 148 on July 7 in Las Vegas
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen 2 is coming to America. After much discussion and debate, the UFC has opted to shift possibly the biggest rematch in the sport's history to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyBummer Silva vs Sonnen will no longer take place in a Brazilian Soccer Stadium
Leave it to the United Nations to go and muck up what could have been the biggest and most amazing fight crowd in the history of our sport. These guys can't even get something as simple as world peace correct so of course they would go and mess up something that could have been absolute magic for our sanctioned violence loving hearts. According to Dana White at the UFC 148 special press conference held in Brazil today, the Silva vs Sonnen rematch will not take place in a massive soccer stadium in Brazil and will now be hosted in Las Vegas on July 7th, 2012.
The United Nations has scheduled a huge conference in Brazil for the week of this fight and there is simply not enough hotel rooms or security available to host an event of this size at the time the UFC planned to bring this event to the country. According to Dana, Anderson was really upset that the fight was not going to happen in Brazil anymore and it took alot of talking, but Anderson finally agreed to take the fight in Las Vegas. During the press conference, Chael responded to the venue and location move with, "my plan was to come into your country, take your money and bring the belt back to America."
Las Vegas is considered "the fight capital of the world" so it is the next best location for a fight of this magnitude, but I can't help feeling a little bit bummed that we won't have another mega-dose of that same electric energy we experienced with UFC 142: Rio. Damn.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyUFC 146 Complete With Shane Del Rosario Vs. Stipe Miocic
UFC president Dana White kept the all-heavyweight UFC 146 together, confirming via Twitter on Tuesday that unbeaten fighters Shane Del Rosario and Stipe Miocic will square off. The card takes place May 26 from Las Vegas. The main event now features Junior dos Santos defending his UFC heavyweight title against Frank Mir. Cain Velasquez will [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertAnderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen title fight moved from UFC 147 to UFC 148
A title fight and rematch between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and challenger Chael Sonnen apparently has been moved from UFC 147 in Brazil to UFC 148 in Las Vegas.
A press conference today in Rio de Janeiro announcing the change has been delayed an hour due to technical issues.
However, signage at the media event now shows a UFC 148 poster adorned with Silva and Sonnen's likeness and names.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieSilva vs. Sonnen moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas
The UFC 147 main event between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is being moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caSilva-Sonnen moved from Brazil to Vegas
The UFC 147 main event between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is being moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caUFC: Silva-Sonnen moved from Brazil to Vegas
The UFC 147 main event between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is being moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caAlistair Overeem denied license by NSAC for nine months
The soap opera of Alistair Overeem's failed drug test from the UFC 146 press conference came to a decisive close today in Las Vegas, and the results were not favorable for the former title contender and his team. He was handed down a nine month suspension from the Commission. Overeem's defense of taking an anti-inflammatory injection which, unbeknownst to Overeem, contained testosterone did not suffice. The commissioners were stern in dealing with Overeem from the beginning, not granting a continuance
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Silva-Sonnen II Moving to Las Vegas on July 7th
A stacked UFC 148 card in Las Vegas just got another jolt of star power today, as UFC President Dana White announced that due to scheduling conflicts with the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development on June 20-22, the June 23rd rematch between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and number one contender Chael Sonnen has been moved from Havelange Stadium in Rio de Janeiro to the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the July 7th event in the fight capital of the world.White made the announcement Tuesday morning at a press conference in Rio with both Silva and Sonnen both in attendance. “It makes no difference,” said Silva, who came from behind to submit Sonnen in the fifth round of an epic UFC 117 bout in August of 2010. “I’m a fighter. A fight is a fight, and once you go up there, everything changes. I’ll be fighting and representing Brazil in the same manner I always have.”“It was disappointing, especially the thought of coming to a stadium,” said Sonnen, who has defeated Brian Stann and Michael Bisping since the first bout with Silva. “In Toronto, (Jake) Shields and GSP (Georges St-Pierre) did 55,000 seats and I was hoping to be part of breaking that and getting it done here in Brazil. But look, Las Vegas is the fight capital of the world, this is the biggest fight in the history of combat - boxing, wrestling, fighting, anything that’s mano e mano – there’s nothing that’s been bigger than this and it’s gonna take place on July 7th.” Joining Silva-Sonnen II in Vegas will be two rubber matches - the bantamweight championship bout between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber and the light heavyweight clash between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin – as well as the eagerly anticipated Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le and Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch bouts, making this one of the biggest events in organization history.Brazilian fans will still get a dose of UFC action this summer as well, as the UFC 147 card featuring another big rematch between Vitor Belfort and his rival Ultimate Fighter Brazil coach Wanderlei Silva will go on at a site to be determined. Also on the card will be the TUF Brazil middleweight and featherweight finals, a heavyweight bout pitting Fabricio Werdum against Mike Russow, and White said that a championship fight featuring featherweight boss Jose Aldo is also a possibility.
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Read the full article at UFCWith UFC 146 Shuffling Seemingly Complete, We Now Get Roy Nelson-Gabriel Gonzaga
The constant switching of heavyweights on the UFC 146 card continued Monday, as UFC president Dana White announced a new opponent for Roy Nelson. Nelson, who was originally set to face Antonio Silva, will face Gabriel Gonzaga at the May 26 card from Las Vegas. White confirmed the new fight via his Twitter account. All [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Mark Bocek, Matt Brown and 'Stitch' Duran
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show two winners from this past weekend's UFC 145 event: Mark Bocek and Matt Brown.
Additionally, veteran MMA cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran joins us in studio to guest host today's program, which includes a UFC 145 and Bellator 66 recap.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieQuestions Concering Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen 2 Will Be Answered On Tuesday
UFC president Dana White, in an interview with MMA Junkie’s John Morgan following UFC 145, revealed that the details for Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen’s rematch will be confirmed Tuesday. The UFC will hold a press conference in Brazil, with Silva and Sonnen in attendance. Reports have the fight being moved to Las Vegas and July. Yeah, [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC 146: Frank Mir in for Alistair Overeem against Junior dos Santos on May 26 in Las Vegas
Leave it to UFC President Dana White to drop a bombshell on Twitter late at night.
That's exactly what he did tonight, though, when he announced that Alistair Overeem is officially out of the UFC 146 main event against Junior dos Santos on May 26, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He will be replaced by Frank Mir.
Taking off to Atlanta!!!! May 26 th is now Mir vs JDS for the HW title in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand.
More on this breaking news in just a bit.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC to Hold Presser in Rio on Tuesday; Source Says ‘Spider’ Defense Likely Moving to Las Vegas
The UFC will hold a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday featuring UFC president Dana White, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and top contender Chael Sonnen to promote Silva’s upcoming title defense, promotion officials announced Friday.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 145 Dana White Vlog Part 1
With UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans just one day away UFC president Dana White finally releases a new installment of his popular video blog (vlog). Dana still hasn't reported for duty in Atlanta, Georgia where UFC 145 takes place. He has to be in Las Vegas for the shooting of tonight's The Ultimate Fighter Live.
This video features backstage footage from last Saturday's UFC on Fuel TV 2 in Sweden. Highlights include a busted up Thiago Silva getting stiches after his decision loss to Alexander Gustafsson. Then it cuts to Dana talking to a notably unscathed Gustafsson.
From there White lets Brad Pickett know that the British bantamweight had won Fight of the Night...and then it's over.
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SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
This is just a fraction of White's fight week activity which also included more than 33 hours of flight time as he trekked from Sweden to Abu Dhabi to Las Vegas in one long voyage. Tonight after shooting TUF he'll fly from Vegas to Atlanta for UFC 145.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowAnderson Silva-Chael Sonnen rematch reportedly being moved to Las Vegas
There’s no question the upcoming rematch between UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva and rival Chael Sonnen sells itself and would fill an arena in any MMA-loving area. However, when the bout was revealed for UFC 147, the prospect of seeing the two face off with the backdrop of 80,000 fans in Silva’s proverbial backyard of Rio de Janeiro was one no fan could resist salivating over.
Unfortunately, it now appears the match-up may be in jeopardy, at least in terms of taking place in a Brazilian soccer stadium.
Last week it was reported a United Nations conference scheduled in the days preceding UFC 147 would prohibit the event from taking place based on Rio’s inability to coordinate two major events during the same period of time. While talk initially pointed to the show simply being moved back a week or two, Brazilian media outlet O Globo has revealed Silva-Sonnen is not only switching dates but countries as well.
According to the report, the fight will now take place in Las Vegas with June still being targeted. UFC President Dana White, Silva, and Sonnen are all expected to be in Brazil on Tuesday to address the situation at a press conference where more details will likely come to light.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Rogers, Quadros, Varner, 'CoCo' Diaz and Oddessa
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator 66 fighter and middleweight-tournament semifinalist Brian Rogers.
We also preview and break down UFC 145 with broadcaster Stephen Quadros, SCC
matchmaker Joey Varner, MMA fan/comedian Joey "CoCo" Diaz and MMA
oddsmaker Joey Oddessa.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAnderson Silva-Chael Sonnen Rematch Could Be Coming To Las Vegas, UFC 148
With the issues presented before them in Brazil, rumors that the UFC could be shifting the Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen rematch to Las Vegas have picked up. The United Nations will hold a peace conference in the days prior to the planned UFC 147 card from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The O Globo, a Brazilian media [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC 147: Brazilian Media Reporting That Anderson Silva Vs. Chael Sonnen 2 Might Be Moved To Las Vegas
Brazilian media giant Globo is reporting that the UFC may be forced to move Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen off the UFC 147 card and mount the fight in Las Vegas instead. The fight is currently set to headline UFC 147 in a Rio de Janeiro stadium with Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva as the co-main event. Belfort and Silva are the coaches on the first Brazilian season of The Ultimate Fighter which has been a huge hit on Brazilian TV.
MMA Fighting reporteda few days ago that a UN conference was complicating plans for the event and might force a rescheduling.
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"O Globo" reported today that the bout will be moved to Las Vegas, and rumors indicate that it might happen in UFC's July 7th show (UFC 148).
Anderson Silva's manager Ed Soares told TATAME on Monday that the bout is already signed for June 23, in Rio de Janeiro, but his Black House partner, Jorge Guimaraes, told TATAME today that the plans could change.
"This situation is already being discussed. There are some speculations. What you heard, I heard too. It seems like there are no hotels to fit everybody with UN's event, Rio+20", Guiamares said.
The event has already been a logistical headache for the UFC who had originally hoped to put it on in a Sao Paulo stadium but noise ordinances and the late hour required for the U.S. PPV market prevented that.
One possibility may be to move UFC 147 to a smaller arena and keep Belfort vs. W. Silva as the headliner while A. Silva vs. Sonnen II may move to the July 7, UFC 148 card which is currently headlined by Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Bellator 66's Brian Rogers, Alexis Vila
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Brian Rogers, who meets late replacement Andreas Spang at Friday's Bellator 66 event in a season-six middleweight-tourney semifinal.
We also catch up with Alexis Vila, an Olympian and tourney runner-up whom Bellator recently released.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): John Alessio, Siyar Bahadurzada, Daniel Straus
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show John Alessio, who meets Mark Bocek at Saturday's UFC 145 event.
We also catch up with two winners from this past weekend: UFC on FUEL TV 2's Siyar Bahadurzada and Bellator 65's Daniel Straus.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: Tito Ortiz and Cheick Kongo teach hot Swedish girls how to grapple
Let's keep it professional, boys.
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz, along with heavyweight bruiser Cheick Kongo, make the most of their time overseas as part of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 caravan, which pulls into the Ericsson Globe Arena tomorrow night (April 14, 2012) for "Gustafsson vs. Silva."
Even former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields gets in on the action.
Ortiz is gearing up for his upcoming trilogy against Forrest Griffin at UFC 148 on July 7 in Las Vegas, while Kongo is still smarting from his technical knockout loss to Mark Hunt at UFC 144 earlier this year. As for Shields, he's contemplating a change in weight.
But those issues are put aside when the training room gets populated with young, nubile Swedes. After all, if you're going to surround yourself with a bunch of sweaty grapplers, why not make the most of the opportunity?
For more UFC on FUEL TV 2 activities click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Efrain Escudero, Yves Jabouin, Sean Wheelock
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 145's Efrain Escudero and UFC on FUEL TV 3's Yves Jabouin.
We also preview tonight's Bellator 65 event in Atlantic City with Bellator commentator Sean Wheelock.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieBroadcast Teams Announced for UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva
With Jon Anik in Las Vegas for "The Ultimate Fighter LIVE," Mike Goldberg heads to Sweden to broadcast UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva with Kenny Florian. Plus, Jay Glazer is joined in studio by...
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Read the full article at Heavy MMABefore UFC on FUEL TV 2, Reza Madadi's UFC dream only included a ticket
STOCKHOLM - The funny thing about dreams is that sometimes they come true.
And of course, every now and then, reality surpasses even the wildest of
imagined possibilities. So it is for UFC on FUEL TV 2's Reza Madadi.
"A few years ago, some guy asked me, 'What is your biggest dream?'"
Madadi told MMAjunkie.com. "I said, 'I want to buy a
ticket, go to Las Vegas and watch a UFC.' I can't believe that now I'm
here, and in a few days I'm going to fight in the UFC."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieCage Warriors Fight Night 5's D.J. Linderman: Late-notice fights are personal 'habit'
Apparently mobbed in a Virgin Mobile store in Amman, Jordan, D.J. Linderman probably had an easier time justifying why he took a fight with fellow American Bobby Brents, even if it was on four days' notice.
But truth be told, Linderman would just as easily do it in Detroit or Cleveland or Miami or Las Vegas or anywhere else that would have him.
"It kind of becomes a habit for me," Linderman told MMAjunkie.com Radio of the fight. "Most of my fights have come late-notice. This has probably been the latest, but I was kind of prepared already."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Gilbert Melendez, D.J. Linderman, Victor Cheng
MMAjunkie.com Radio today celebrates its five-year anniversary with Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, who meets Josh Thomson in a rubber match on May 19.
We also talk to Cage Warriors Fight Night 5 headliner D.J. Linderman, as well as Victor Cheng, who competes on the card as part of the middleweight-tournament semifinals.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieJoin the 2012 MMAjunkie.com Radio Gathering in Las Vegas from June 23-26
MMA fans are invited to the latest MMAjunkie.com Radio Gathering.
Our four-day event includes a UFC watch party, group activities,
bar-hopping, and meet and greets with celebrity guests and the
MMAjunkie.com staff.
The four-day event takes place from June 23-26 in Las Vegas in conjunction with the big UFC 146 pay-per-view event.
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Dana White Says Mir vs. Cain Will Happen; Where Does UFC Go From Here? (MMAWeekly.com)
By now, everyone in the MMA world knows that Alistair Overeem tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone at last week’s surprise drug test following the UFC 146 kickoff press conference in Las Vegas. After initially blowing his top when he found out about it, UFC president Dana White hasn’t had much to say yet about what is going to happen to the planned UFC 146 heavyweight title fight between champion Junior dos Santos and Overeem.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsJunior dos Santos, ‘When You Guys See Me Fighting, That’s Really Me’
UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is likely to get a new opponent for his planned May 26 title defense at UFC 146 in Las Vegas, and he’s finally talking about it.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Barry Meyer and Steven Marrocco
MMAjunkie.com Radio today continues the discussion on Alistair Overeem's failed drug test with MMAjunkie.com reporter Steven Marrocco, who's led this week's coverage of the story.
We also talk to Tuff-N-Uff promoter Barry Meyer about this weekend's show in Las Vegas, which includes twin sisters and fighters Jillian and Jocelyn Lybarger.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Edgar, Bisping, Dr. Benjamin, Schiavello, 'CoCo' Diaz
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show former UFC champ Frankie Edgar and UFC 148's Michael Bisping.
We also discuss Alistair Overeem's failed drug test with MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin, guest host and HDNet Fights broadcaster Michael Schiavello, and comedian Joey "CoCo" Diaz.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieBoneheads: Alistair Overeem Edition
If yesterday’s news surrounding Alistair Overeem’s failed drug test shocked you I sincerely hope it had more to do with his gross stupidity rather than him having an overwhelming amount of testosterone in his system. The reality is Overeem has made plenty of poor decisions throughout his career, showing his substance is figuratively confined to skills in a cage rather than literally located between his ears.
Here are the top five “bonehead” moments from the devastating Dutchman’s career in no particular order:
Overeem Tests Positive for Elevated Level of Testosterone
5. Cracking Cro Cop’s Cajones
In September 2008 Overeem fought Mirko Filipovic at DREAM 6. Filipovic had just parted ways with the UFC and picked up an opening round knockout, setting up a bout between two K-1 strikers beloved by Japanese fans. Though Overeem was dominant early on, as expected, for some reason he ended up throwing a few wild knees that landed low…as in, to quote Mauro Ranallo, the “peninsula south of the equator” low. Filipovic’s unwilling transformation into a soprano resulted in the fight being stopped and a sad image of “Cro Cop” limping back up the ramp to the locker room.
4. Debuting in Style
Overeem’s UFC debut was set for the company’s annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza and involved Brock Lesnar, both ingredients for making the biggest match-up of his career. Unfortunately, Overeem ended up deciding to fly back to Europe at the last second for family reasons and wouldn’t you know it, he submitted a sample for a required drug testing deadline late in addition to involving a lab not recognized by the NSAC. He then had to agree to more testing as well as random screening in the future, putting a black eye on both his unveiling and the bout in general.
3. In Yo Face
A puny 6’5”, 275 pounds, Overeem found himself in the frightening situation of having a confrontational female accost him while in Las Vegas a few days after his victory over Lesnar. While specifics are limited, Overeem placed his hand on her face and shoved her backwards. The action resulted in a Misdemeanor Battery charge he received a 90-day suspended sentence for pending 50 hours of community service and completing an anger management course.
2. Beating Up the Beat
Despite being Strikeforce heavyweight champ for nearly two years Overeem hadn’t defended his title a single time. That was about to change in mid-2009 when the organization was poised to put him up against Brett Rogers until he pulled out with a hand injury supposedly suffered in training. Shortly thereafter it came to light his powerful paw had actually been severely slashed during a bar fight involving himself and his brother (Valentijn Overeem) against multiple bouncers who allegedly jumped them. The damage also kept him out of a planned fight with Fabricio Werdum that fall.
1. From Potential Champ to Polarizing Chump
To set the scene, two months remained before what would easily be labeled as the most important fight Overeem had ever been in – an upcoming UFC title-bout over Memorial Day Weekend at UFC 146. On the line was not only the belt but the #1 ranking in the world at heavyweight. Overeem, knowing he still had two random drug tests due, showed up to Las Vegas for a press conference and – shocker – had to submit a sample. Five of his peers also happened to be screened as well. And who was the only one to come back positive? The very man who should have been most wary of the microscope he was under.
In the timeless words of Homer J. Simpson, “D’oh!”
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Read the full article at Fighters.comFrank Mir Ready to Take Alistair Overeem’s Slot in UFC 146 Title Shot (MMAWeekly.com)
Frank Mir is slated to face fellow former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez in a No. 1 contender’s bout on May 26 at UFC 146 in Las Vegas, but in light of current challenger Alistair Overeem’s positive drug test result for elevated levels of testosterone, Mir may get a shot a little sooner than expected. Mir had hoped to defeat Velasquez and then six or eight months down the road get a shot at the winner between current champion Junior dos Santos and Overeem, who were to fight on the same card.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): UFC's Diego Sanchez and Mike Pierce
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Mike Pierce, who meets Carlos Eduardo Rocha in June at UFC on FX 3.
We also catch up with UFC veteran Diego Sanchez, who's regrouping after a recent "Fight of the Night" loss to Jake Ellenberger at UFC on FUEL TV 1.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieNSAC: Overeem's drug test shows Testosterone levels "higher than normal"
Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a surprise drug testing for UFC 146 main card fighters at last week's pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas. Frank Mir, Junior dos Santos, Antonio Silva, Cain Velasquez and Roy "Big Country" Nelso all tested negative for illegal substances, however, it was "The Demolition Man" Alistair Overeem whose test showed testosterone levels "higher than normal".
Here's the word from NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer (via MMAMania.com):
"The following athletes were tested
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Read the full article at Low KickMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): UFC's Thiago Alves, Legacy's Robert Drysdale
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio jiu-jitsu ace Robert Drysdale, who fights Isaac "Ike" Villanueva next month at Legacy Fighting Championships 11.
We also catch up with the UFC's Thiago Alves, who recently suffered a crushing late-fight submission loss to Martin Kampmann at UFC on FX 2.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieKhabib Nurmagomedov and Gleison Tibau to Meet at UFC 148 in Las Vegas
Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his unbeaten record on the line against Gleison Tibau, who has won five of his last six, at UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMA‘The Ultimate Fighter LIVE’ Finale Official for June 1 in Las Vegas
The UFC has set June 1 as the date for the season finale of "The Ultimate Fighter LIVE," which will be headlined by a bout between Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann – with a possible welterweight...
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Read the full article at Heavy MMA'TUF: Live' Finale official for June 1, tickets on sale next week
As expected, the live finale for "The Ultimate Fighter: Live" takes
place June 1 at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Headlined by a key welterweight matchup between Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann, the evening's
main card airs on FX. Broadcast plans for the prelims have to be
announced.
Tickets for the event, which range from $104 to $354, go on sale next week.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieEllenberger vs. Kampmann Set as No. 1 Contender’s Bout; Headlines TUF Live Finale
The first ever Ultimate Fighter Live finale card has officially been announced for June 1 at the Pearl at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas and No. 1 contender's match will headline the show.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Gomez (in studio) Bisping, Askren, Saunders, Rickels
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio former Tachi Palace Fights champ Ulysses Gomez, who helps co-host today's show.
And calling in to the show are UFC 148's Michael Bisping, Bellator
welterweight champ Ben Askren and Bellator 64 winners Ben Saunders and
David Rickels.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieJake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann #1 Contender fight to headline TUF: LIVE Finale on June 1st
Official Press Release:
Las Vegas, Nevada – A new welterweight contender will emerge on Friday, June 1 at the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas when rising stars Jake Ellenberger and Las Vegas resident Martin Kampmann lock horns in a pivotal five-round main event. Plus, a phenomenal season of The Ultimate Fighter® Live will come to an end as the UFC® crowns its next Ultimate Fighter with a six-figure contract to compete in the world’s premiere mixed martial arts organization.The
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Read the full article at Low KickNo more three-minute commercial breaks on 'TUF: Live,' White says
LAS VEGAS - As UFC president Dana White has often said, live television ain't easy.
The latest reminder came on Friday's new edition of "The Ultimate Fighter: Live" on FX, when what should have been a one-minute break between rounds turned into three.
Welcome to the never-ending headaches of live television, White told MMAjunkie.com.
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Melvin Guillard meets Fabricio 'Morango' Camoes at UFC 148 in Las Vegas
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Read the full article at RedditMMAjunkie.com Radio (noon ET): Brad Pickett, Bjorn Rebney and Travis Browne
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on FUEL TV 2's Brad Pickett, who meets Damacio Page at next month's event.
We also preview Bellator 63 with Bellator CEO Bjorb Rebney, and Travis Browne discusses his upcoming UFC 145 bout with Chad Griggs.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMelvin Guillard meets Fabricio 'Morango' Camoes at UFC 148 in Las Vegas
After back-to-back losses, veteran UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard will look to right the ship against Fabricio "Morango" Camoes at UFC 148.
Officials recently announced the fight.
UFC 148 takes place July 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz headlines the event opposite fellow "The Ultimate Fighter: Live" coach Urijah Faber.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Travis Browne, John Makdessi, Cung Le, Randu Miller, Victor Cui
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 145 fighters Travis Browne and John Makdessi.
Additionally, UFC 148's Cung Le, Invicta Fighting Championships fighter Randi Miller and One FC CEO Victor Cui all join the show to discuss their current plans.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Travis Browne, John Makdessi, Cung Le, Randi Miller, Victor Cui
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 145 fighters Travis Browne and John Makdessi.
Additionally, UFC 148's Cung Le, Invicta Fighting Championships fighter Randi Miller and One FC CEO Victor Cui all join the show to discuss their current plans.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieBout order revealed for May's 'UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Overeem' event
The 12-bout lineup for the UFC's traditional Memorial Day-weekend event in Las Vegas is now official.
While all 12 contests for "UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Overeem" have been
official for a few weeks, UFC brass recently set the evening's
schedule.
Featuring a heavyweight title fight between current champion Junior Dos
Santos and former Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem, UFC 146 takes place May 26 at Las Vegas' MGM
Grand Garden Arena. The event marks the first time in UFC history five
heavyweight fights have filled out a pay-per-view main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieSix heavyweights set for UFC 146 undergo random drug testing after press conference
Yesterday a collection of the top heavyweights in MMA took to a stage in Las Vegas to discuss UFC 146 with media where the lot is set to compete. Little did they realize at the time that the NSAC was lurking in the shadows ready to have the entire group to undergo to random “out of competition” drug testing after the press conference concluded.
Specifically, divisional champion Junior dos Santos, top contender Alistair Overeem, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Roy Nelson, and Antonio Silva were all forced to submit samples. It is likely any positive test will result in said fighter being yanked from the May 26 lineup and handed a lengthy suspension.
Overeem Talks Title-Fight with Dos Santos
Also worth mentioning, the random test is the first of two Overeem must take before the Memorial Day Weekend event as part of a conditional license he received prior to facing Brock Lesnar in late December. The powerful Dutchman’s situation arose when he flew to Holland to take care of his sick mother and missed a required deadline leading up to the UFC 141 bout.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comPicture of the day: UFC 146 heavyweights gather for drug tests (Cagewriter)
Six fighters from the all-heavyweight main card of UFC 146 gathered in Las Vegas for a press conference on Tuesday. According to HD Net's Ron Kruck , the Nevada Athletic Commission took advantage of all six being in town by stopping them for a pre-fight drug test.
Roy Nelson (right), who will fight Antonio Silva (left) had a picture snapped with his opponent and heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos as they waited for, as Nelson put it, "results from our pee tests." Dos Santos will fight Alistair Overeem to defend his belt for the first time since winning it from Cain Velasquez.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsPicture of the day: UFC 146 heavyweights gather for drug tests (Yahoo! Sports)
Six fighters from the all-heavyweight main card of UFC 146 gathered in Las Vegas for a press conference on Tuesday. According to HD Net's Ron Kruck, the Nevada Athletic Commission took advantage of all six being in town by stopping … Continue reading →
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsVideo: Freddie Roach Lists MMA’s Top Five Boxers
Having spent time coaching the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Wladimir Klitschko, Oscar de la Hoya, and Mike Tyson – to name only a few – it’s safe to say that Freddie Roach knows boxing.
As the sport of mixed martial arts has grown wildly in popularity over the past few years, Roach has opened the doors of his renowned Wild Card gym in Las Vegas to MMA fighters and has attracted some of the sport’s best over time.
Having worked with the likes of Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva and BJ Penn since extending his instruction to mixed martial artists, Roach has become very familiar with the sport and its practitioners. He’s often been quoted assessing the boxing skills of various fighters, but actually ranked MMA’s best pugilists for a recent appearance on HDNet’s Inside MMA.
Roach’s List
Anderson Silva – “He is one of the best guys that really understands distance and timing.”
Georges St-Pierre – “GSP, one of the best guys in the world … one of the best students I’ve ever had.”
BJ Penn – “You know, BJ is one of the best strikers I’ve ever been in the ring with.”
Nick Diaz – “Nick Diaz is one of the most exciting fighters in the world today.”
KJ Noons – “KJ works out at my gym and his work ethic is great; I love his tenacity.”
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyDana White: Alexander Gustafsson is kicking so much ass, guys are afraid to spar with him (Video)
"Forrest Griffin told us that (Alexander Gustafsson) has been out here [in Las Vegas] and he's been beating the living shit out of everybody. Forrest Griffin said this guy's the real deal and he's been out here in Vegas kicking everyone's ass. He said people don't even want to spar with him. He came here to Las Vegas to up his game and I guess he's been beating the shit out of everybody. People are like 'Yeah, I'm not fucking sparring with him today.'"
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight brawler Thiago Silva recently said he was ready to kill or be killed in Sweden, which is what it might come down to when he locks horns with native son Alexander Gustafsson at the UFC on FUEL TV 2 event on April 14 in Stockholm. According to UFC President Dana White (via Studio MMA), "The Mauler" has been kicking so much ass in "Sin City," guys don't even want to spar with him at the gym. Will he be able to carry that dominance over into his main event against Silva in less than a month?
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaAlistair Overeem Sentenced in Nightclub Incident
Former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem, 31, was sentenced in Las Vegas, Nevada court today to 50 hours of community service and anger management counseling for battery charges related to an incident in a Las Vegas nightclub. The top UFC heavyweight also received a suspended 90-day jail sentence. If the terms of today's sentencing are met, any follow-up punitive action will be dismissed.
The striker faced a maximum of six months in the Clark County Detention Center and not more than a $1,000 fine. Overeem must appear in court again on Las Vegas on September 26th.
The charges Overeem faced resulted from an incident that took place at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 2nd of this year. A woman alleges Overeem pushed her in the face, which caused her to "stagger back".
The former Golden Glory fighter was not in attendance at today's hearing. He was instead represented by his attorney, David Shesnoff.
Overeem was in attendance at today's press conference in Las Vegas promoting UFC 146. He faces Junior dos Santos on that May 26th fight card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the organization's heavyweight title.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseAlistair Overeem Sentenced To No Jail Time for January Battery Incident (MMAWeekly.com)
Alistair Overeem ‘s next fight in the UFC will come in May against Junior Dos Santos at UFC 146, but he just settled another fight in court on Tuesday in Las Vegas. The former K-1 Grand Prix champion had been charged with misdemeanor battery after an altercation at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas just days after his UFC 141 victory over Brock Lesnar . Overeem was accused of shoving a female patron, and was charged with the crime earlier this year.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsDana White says UFC will be in China by year's end, Venetian Macao likely to host
LAS VEGAS - The UFC's international expansion has a new destination.
UFC president Dana White today said Macau, a special administrative region of China known for tourism and gambling, is expected to host a UFC event soon. Just how soon?
"Very soon," he told MMAjunkie.com following a UFC 146 kickoff press conference in Las Vegas. "It will happen this year."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieLIVE STREAM: UFC 146 Dos Santos vs. Overeem Press Conference (2PM EST)
Las Vegas, Nevada – The BIGGEST collection of heavyweight title contenders will be on display this Memorial Day weekend as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® presents UFC® 146: DOS SANTOS vs. OVEREEM from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 26.In the night’s main event, newly-crowned UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos defends his title against menacing finisher Alistair Overeem, while in the co-main event, former heavyweight champions Cain Velasquez and
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC 146 poster for 'Dos Santos vs Overeem' on May 26 in Las Vegas
"The Heavyweights."
We're less than two months away from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pulling the trigger on its upcoming annual Memorial Day weekend pay-per-view (PPV) event, which emanates LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., May 26, 2012.
UFC 146 will be headlined by the biggest fight of the year (literally), when heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos puts his strap on the line for the very first time against division number one contender and famed Dutch striker Alistair Overeem.
Also rounding out the all-heavyweight main card are super-sized match-ups between Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez, Stefan Struve vs. Mark Hunt, Roy Nelson vs. Antonio Silva and Shane Del Rosario vs. Gabriel Gonzaga.
In other words, go big or go home.
To see the current UFC 146 fight card and line-up click here. For all the news and notes surrounding the "Dos Santos vs. Overeem" PPV extravaganza click here and be sure to see all the highlights from the "Heavyweights" presser right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Seth Baczynski, Anthony Johnson, Brent Weedman, Rick Hawn
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Titan Fighting Championships 22 headliner Anthony Johnson and Bellator 62 winners Brent Weedman and Rick Hawn.
Additionally, UFC welterweight Seth Baczynski joins us to share some news about his next bout.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 146 Press Conference Video
At the UFC 146 press conference, the UFC will promote its biggest pay-per-view ever (at least in terms of the size of the participants) on Tuesday with a press conference in Las Vegas, and we'll carry the live video here at MMAFighting.com.
UFC 146, which features a main event of Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem and four more heavyweight fights on the pay-per-view card, will take place on May 26 in Las Vegas, and UFC President Dana White will be joined by dos Santos, Overeem, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Roy Nelson and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva to promote the fight on Tuesday.
The UFC 146 press conference begins at 2 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday and the video is below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 146 Press Conference Streams Live At 2pm ET
UFC President Dana White, UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos, #1 contender Alistair Overeem, and heavyweights Cain Velasquez, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson, and Antonio Silva are at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the UFC 146 pre-fight press conference.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertWatch today's UFC 146 presser in Calgary on MMAjunkie.com at 2 p.m. ET
A special UFC 146 press conference takes place today in Las Vegas, and you can watch a live stream of the proceedings here on MMAjunkie.com at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT local time).
The kickoff event takes place at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino's lobby in Las Vegas, and it's free and open to the fans.
Attendees include UFC president Dana White and UFC 146 fighters Junior Dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Roy Nelson and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Danny Castillo (in studio), Bellator's Lloyd Woodard
Taking a small break from his assistant-coaching duties on "The Ultimate Fighter: Live," UFC on FOX 3's Danny Castillo stops by the studio to guest host today's edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio.
We also talk to Lloyd "Cupcake" Woodard about his stunning Bellator 62 upset of Patricky "Pitbull" Freire.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 146 Public Press Conference on Tuesday; Tickets On Sale Friday
UFC officials have assembled a rather sizable fight card for UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Overeem. They will kick things off with a public press conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC: Tito Ortiz's Five Greatest Moments (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On July 7, we'll likely see the last of Tito Ortiz. The former UFC light heavyweight champion will meet Forrest Griffin in a trilogy fight at UFC 148 in Las Vegas, which will be headlined by another trilogy bout between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsUFC 146 tickets on sale next week, fans invited to Tuesday presser in Las Vegas
Tickets for May's "UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Overeem" event go on sale
next week, and fans are invited to a Tuesday press conference in Las
Vegas to promote the event.
Featuring the promotion's first pay-per-view main card to host five
heavyweight contests, UFC 146 takes place May 26 and features a
championship headliner between UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos
Santos and former Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem.
Tuesday press conference takes place in the lobby of the MGM Grand Hotel
& Casino. The fight card takes place at the property's MGM Grand
Garden Arena.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMore matchmaking: Tito Ortiz retirement bout set, Demian Maia drops down, and more ()
With no events on the books until Apr. 14, the UFC has plenty of time to make matches for the spring and summer run of events.
-- Tito Ortiz will fight Forrest Griffin one more time . In what is expected to be Ortiz's final fight before retiring, the pair will meet up at UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7. The two are 1-1 against each other, with Ortiz taking their bout at UFC 59 and Griffin winning at UFC 106. Both were split decisions.
-- Also at UFC 148, former championship contender Demian Maia will debut at welterweight. He'll make the move down from middleweight and face Dong Hyun-Kim.
-- Featherweight prospects Jimmy Hettes and Steven Siler will square off at UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City. Hettes will put his undefeated record on the line against Siler, who has two wins in the UFC.
-- In a fight that will surely be fun to watch, Josh Neer will fight Mike Pyle at UFC on FX 3 on June 8. Neer won four of his five fights by TKO, and Pyle is coming off a TKO of Ricardo Funch.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsMMAjunkie.com Radio: Mike Garrow, Pascal Krauss, Nick Newell, Danny Marintez
MMAjunkie.com today welcomes to the studio Fight Now TV general manager Mike Garrow.
Additionally, UFC on FOX 3's Pascal Krauss, XFC 17's Nick Newell and Xplode Fight Series' Danny Martinez all call in to the show to preview their upcoming bouts.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Rich Franklin, Dan Hardy, Mark Hominick, Jeremy Fullerton
MMAjunkie.com today brings out the starpower as we talk to UFC 148 fighter Rich Franklin and UFC 145's Mark Hominick.
UFC 146's Dan Hardy also drops by the studio, and TOPPS executive Jeremy Fullerton checks in to discuss the newest UFC trading cards.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieJake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann Signed for TUF Live Finale
The UFC added a trio of interesting fights to its busy summer schedule on Wednesday.
Jake Ellenberger will meet Martin Kampmann in a five-round main event at the TUF Live Finale on June 1, UFC officials announced. The welterweight clash could very well produce the next No. 1 contender in the 170-pound division after champion Georges St-Pierre and interim champion Carlos Condit unify the belts later this year. The TUF Live Finale, which will also feature the finals of the 15th season of The Ultimate Fighter, will air live on FX and is expected to take place in Las Vegas. No venue has been announced for the event, thus far. Ellenberger (27-5) most recently defeated Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision last month, while Kampmann (19-5) submitted Thiago Alves with a guillotine with just 48 seconds remaining in their UFC on FX 2 fight earlier this month. In other UFC news, the organization announced that UFC 148, scheduled for July 7 in Las Vegas, will feature the 170-pound debut of Demian Maia against Dong Hyun Kim, plus hard-hitting Costa Philippou will meet Riki Fukuda in middleweight action.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseTUF 15 Finale: Jake Ellenberger vs Martin Kampmann main event booked for June 1 in Las Vegas
A "Juggernaut" and a "Hitman" are coming to "Sin City" to tango.
That's because the UFC today announced that Jake Ellenberger will square off against Martin Kampmann in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 15 Finale scheduled for June 1, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
And yes, it will be a five-round showcase, as will all main events going forward. No more doubt this time around.
That wasn't the case in Ellenberger's last fight, a unanimous decision win over Diego Sanchez at UFC on FUEL TV. In front of his hometown fans, the welterweight standout battered "The Dream" for two full rounds, dominating the majority of the action.
But he faded fast in the third and was nearly finished. Had there been two more rounds, there's no telling if this match-up is ever made. Thankfully, UFC President Dana White admitted to his mistake and immediately implemented the new system.
Speaking of close calls, Martin Kampmann was well on his way to losing a decision in his last fight after an uninspiring performance for the first 14 minutes of his battle against Thiago Alves.
But that left one minute for the Dane to lock in a guillotine choke that secured the submission win.
With the list of potential title challengers at 170-pounds not as long as times past, this could very well be a number one contender bout by the time it comes around.
We shall see.
TUF 15 Finale goes down on June 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to Ellenberger vs. Kampmann, the finalists from season 15 of the long running reality show will compete for the six-figure contract, whomever they may be.
To stay up to date on all the latest news surrounding season 15 of The Ultimate Fighter click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaJake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann headlines The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale
A welterweight fight likely to cue up the next title contender is set for The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale.
UFC officials today announced Jake Ellenberger vs.
Martin Kampmann to headline the event, which takes
place June 1 in Las Vegas and airs live on FX and FUEL TV.
The fight will be contested over five rounds.
Posted in: las vegas, title contender, fuel tv, kampmann, welterweight fight
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Rory MacDonald, Matt Wiman, Chad Griggs, Joey 'Coco' Diaz
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 145 fighters Rory MacDonald, Matt Wiman and Chad Griggs.
We also catch up on the latest MMA news and discuss some upcoming cards with comedian/MMA fan Joey "Coco" Diaz.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRoger Huerta Expected for ‘World Series of Fighting’ Lightweight Tourney in Las Vegas
After a brief delay, the “World Series of Fighting” plans to make its debut on the Las Vegas strip in the coming months.
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Read the full article at SherdogMMAjunkie.com Radio: Brendan Schaub, Tom Watson and Jack Marshman
MMAjunkie.com Radio today talks to Brendan Schaub about his upcoming UFC 145 fight with Ben Rothwell.
With guest host Joey Varner, we also catch up with world champ Tom Watson and British champ Jack Marshman, who headline this weekend's BAMMA 9 event in England.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkiePic: UFC President Dana White and Hollywood funnyman Jon Lovitz are big fans of superheroes ... and...
Pic: UFC President Dana White and Hollywood funnyman Jon Lovitz are big fans of superheroes ... and giant bottles of bubbly, apparently. The pair were all smiles at the grand opening of Hyde Bellagio in Las Vegas -- because they are rich and have plenty to smile about.
Props: Las Vegas Sun
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaTito Oritz vs. Forrest Griffin Official for UFC 148
The third matchup between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin is finally official, as the two light heavyweights will conclude the trilogy in their rubber match at UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7th. The match will likely be Ortiz’s last, as he is set to retire following his record 27th UFC match.
Ortiz (16-10-1) last fought at UFC 140, losing to Antonio Rogerio Noguiera via 1st round TKO. The loss was his 6th in his last 8 matches. Aside from a draw with Rashad Evans in July 2007 and an upset win over Ryan Bader at UFC 132 in July 2011, Ortiz has been on the losing side in nearly every match since concluding his trilogy with Ken Shamrock in October 2006. Ortiz defeated Griffin in their first matchup via split decision at UFC 59 in April 2006. He lost to Griffin, which also came by split decision, at the rematch in November 2009 at UFC 106. The owner of the most consecutive light heavyweight title defenses, the former UFC champion is expected to retire following the fight with Griffin. Ortiz has one fight remaining on his contract, and will likely retire instead of re-signing or negotiating a new contract with other organizations.
Griffin (18-7) has not fought since losing to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 134 in Brazil last August. Griffin fought just twice in 2011, after taking all of 2010 off. Prior to his fight in Brazil, Griffin voiced his displeasure with the traveling and that he prefers to stay local for his fights. Luckily for Griffin, this will be his fifth fight of his last seven to take place in his hometown of Las Vegas. He and his wife welcomed their first child just days after his most recent fight in August. He flew home with UFC President Dana White in his private jet to return home for the birth of his daughter.
UFC 148 takes place on July 7th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be headlined by a bantamweight championship bout between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber, along with a middleweight matchup between Rich Franklin and Cung Le. Also taking place at the event will be another middleweight matchup between Michael Bisping and Tim Boetsch.
For complete coverage of UFC 148, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyTito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin Official for UFC 148
The third matchup between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin is finally official, as the two light heavyweights will conclude the trilogy in their rubber match at UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7th. The match will likely be Ortiz’s last, as he is set to retire following his record 27th UFC match.
Ortiz (16-10-1) last fought at UFC 140, losing to Antonio Rogerio Noguiera via 1st round TKO. The loss was his 6th in his last 8 matches. Aside from a draw with Rashad Evans in July 2007 and an upset win over Ryan Bader at UFC 132 in July 2011, Ortiz has been on the losing side in nearly every match since concluding his trilogy with Ken Shamrock in October 2006. Ortiz defeated Griffin in their first matchup via split decision at UFC 59 in April 2006. He lost to Griffin, which also came by split decision, at the rematch in November 2009 at UFC 106. The owner of the most consecutive light heavyweight title defenses, the former UFC champion is expected to retire following the fight with Griffin. Ortiz has one fight remaining on his contract, and will likely retire instead of re-signing or negotiating a new contract with other organizations.
Griffin (18-7) has not fought since losing to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 134 in Brazil last August. Griffin fought just twice in 2011, after taking all of 2010 off. Prior to his fight in Brazil, Griffin voiced his displeasure with the traveling and that he prefers to stay local for his fights. Luckily for Griffin, this will be his fifth fight of his last seven to take place in his hometown of Las Vegas. He and his wife welcomed their first child just days after his most recent fight in August. He flew home with UFC President Dana White in his private jet to return home for the birth of his daughter.
UFC 148 takes place on July 7th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be headlined by a bantamweight championship bout between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber, along with a middleweight matchup between Rich Franklin and Cung Le. Also taking place at the event will be another middleweight matchup between Michael Bisping and Tim Boetsch.
For complete coverage of UFC 148, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 148 in Las Vegas Adds Renan Barao vs. Doug Hougland
UFC 148 gets another fight with the addition of a bantamweight bout between the streaking Renan Barao and Doug Hougland. The two meet July 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Posted in: las vegas, renan barao, bantamweight bout, garden arena, doug hougland
Read the full article at Heavy MMABisping vs. Boetsch, Barao vs. Hougland added to UFC 148
Tim Boetsch is about to take another huge step up in competition.
UFC officials today confirmed that Boetsch will meet Michael Bisping at UFC 148, which takes place July 7 at MGM Grand
Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs live on pay-per-view.
Additionally, a bantamweight matchup between Renan Barao and Jeff Hougland has been added to the card.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, boetsch, renan barao, jeff hougland
Read the full article at MMA JunkieRich Franklin Returns vs. Cung Le at July’s UFC 148 Card in Las Vegas
Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin will fight for the first time in nearly 18 months when he faces former Strikeforce champ Cung Le at UFC 148 in July.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, cung, franklin, july
Read the full article at Heavy MMAMMAjunkie.com Radio: 'Mayhem' Miller, 'Joker' Guymon and 'Stitch' Duran
Veteran cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran today is an in-studio guest host of MMAjunkie.com Radio.
We also talk to UFC 146 fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller and BAMMA USA winner Mike "Joker" Guymon.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRich Franklin vs. Cung Le Set for UFC 148 in Las Vegas
The annual Independence Day weekend card in Las Vegas is scheduled for fireworks with an exciting middleweight matchup set for the event, as Rich Franklin is expected to take on Cung Le. Franklin will once again be fighting at middleweight after fighting between 195-205 pounds for the last 4 years. UFC 148 takes place on July 7th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Franklin (28-6-1NC) has not fought since losing to Forrest Griffin at UFC 126 in February 2011. He was expected to face off against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 133 in August, but Nogueira withdrew to injury. Franklin was pulled from the event due to being unable to find a replacement opponent. He then underwent sugery for a torn labrum, forcing him out of action until later this year. As stated, Franklin has not fought at middleweight since defeating Travis Lutter at UFC 83 in April 2008. He then fought four times at 205 pounds, and twice at a 195 pound catchweight, going 3-3 during that span.
Le (7-2) made his UFC debut at UFC 139 in November, after having fought in Strikeforce for the previous four years. Le lost to Wanderlei Silva via 2nd round TKO, after having dominated the first round. Le will likely have to be given instructions to Las Vegas, as he has not fought away from his hometown of San Jose since 2004. The Taekwondo expert continues to have an interest in acting, with four films scheduled to be released in 2012.
UFC 148 takes place on July 7th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and is headlined by the rubber match between bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber.
For complete coverage of UFC 148, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Marc Ratner, Dr. Johnny Benjamin, Sean Wheelock
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes into the studio UFC vice president on
regulatory affairs Marc Ratner, as well as MMAjunkie.com medical
columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin.
Additionally, Bellator broadcaster Sean Wheelock calls in to preview tonight's Bellator 61 event.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, video stream, mmajunkiecom, twohour show
Read the full article at MMA JunkieNick Diaz’s attorney doesn’t take kindly to calling his client a liar (Yahoo! Sports)
Nick Diaz's disciplinary hearing in front of the Nevada Athletic Commission for allegedly failing a post-fight drug screen after his loss to Carlos Condit on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas at UFC 143 figures to be a doozy. The hearing … Continue reading →
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsIan McCall vs. Demetrious Johnson 2 Scheduled for TUF Live Finale June 1 (MMAWeekly.com)
Due to a scoring error, Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson didn’t get to have a round four at their fight in Australia at UFC on FX 2, so they’ll do it all over again in June. Sources have confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that McCall and Johnson will meet for a second time at The Ultimate Fighter Live finale on June 1 in Las Vegas. The date for the bout was first reported by MMAInterviews.TV . McCall and Johnson had a Fight of the Night during their bout at UFC on FX 2 just a few weeks back, where Johnson was initially declared the winner.
Posted in: johnson, las vegas, mccall, june, mmainterviewstv mccall
Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsAlistair Overeem assault trial for misdemeanor battery begins March 27 in Las Vegas
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight number one contender Alistair Overeem must appear in court on March 27, 2012, to answer for charges of misdemeanor battery, stemming from alleged contact with a woman at the Wynn casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Overeem was not arrested, rather issued a citation that his attorney David Chesnoff, of "Sin City's" Chesnoff & Schonfeld law firm, plans to "vigorously defend."
"The Reem" is (of course) innocent until proven guilty, but could face up to six months in prison and a $1,000 fine if convicted by Judge Diana Sullivan during his upcoming bench trial (non-jury).
While unlikely, the worst case scenario would yank him from his headlining bout at UFC 146 on May 26 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where he's booked to challenge Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title.
Stay tuned.
For more background on Overeem's misdemeanor charges and pending trial click here. To get up to speed on his upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) fight against "Cigano" click here.
Posted in: overeem, las vegas, garden arena, misdemeanor battery, trial click
Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Brian Rogers, Andreas Kraniotakes and Vinny Magalhaes
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator 61 middleweight-tournament fighter Brian Rogers and Cage Warriors Fight Night 4 headliner
Andreas Kraniotakes.
We also welcome former M-1 champ and current MMA free agent Vinny Magalhaes to the studio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWar Machine: A Beautiful Disaster
A beautiful disaster. That's what a friend of former UFC fighter Jon Koppenhaver AKA War Machine calls him just a day away from his year long sentence in Las Vegas for assault...
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyDemetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall 2 Slated for June TUF Finale
Flyweight fighters Ian McCall and Demetrious Johnson will give it another go-round this Summer, when they meet in a rematch of their 125lbs tournament bout from UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann early this month.
MMAWeekly/MMAInterviews report that the rematch will take place at The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale on June 1 in Las Vegas.
After three rounds of rollicking battle, the bout was officially scored a draw. For this specific instance, the UFC had instituted a sudden death round, so that a clear victor could be named to advance on to the fight for the vacant flyweight title. Instead, an athletic commission official bungled the scores in Johnson’s favor and robbed the MMA world of what would have been a great moment and a great fourth round.
Now, they’ll get their chance to set things right.
McCall (11-2-1), affectionately known as Uncle Creepy, made his UFC debut against Johnson and put on a stellar showing against the former bantamweight contender. Ranked as the top flyweight in the world, McCall was on a four-fight winning streak prior to the draw.
“Mighty Mouse” Johnson (14-2-1) was coming off of a title fight loss to 135lbs champ Dominick Cruz when he met McCall in the cage. He’s hoping that flyweight will provide him a better fit and better chance at capturing UFC gold.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Maynard (in studio), Hayes, Alessio, Healy, Roberts, George
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio UFC lightweight Gray Maynard.
Today's stacked lineup also includes Cage Warriors' Mike Hayes, Score
Fighting Series' John Alessio and Ryan Healy, as well as BAMMA USA's
Brett Roberts and Chad George.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Alan Belcher, Mike Pyle (in studio) and Patrick Cote
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio recent UFC 142 winner Mike Pyle.
We also catch up with UFC middleweight contender and UFC on FOX 3 fighter Alan Belcher, as well as UFC vet/Amazon Forrest Combat fighter Patrick Cote.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce's Lumumba Sayers, Matt 'Danger' Schnell
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Lumumba Sayers, who made quick work of Scott Smith at Strikeforce's recent event.
We also talk to prospect Matt "Danger" Schnell, one of the stars of the MTV "Caged" series.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieEpisode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live'
LAS VEGAS - And then there were 16.
Thirty-two lightweights squared off Friday night at "The Ultimate
Fighter" Gym in Las Vegas, and 16 earned their way into the "TUF" house.
UFC president Dana White and "The Ultimate Fighter: Live" coaches
Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber looked on as 16 155-pounders took the
first step toward becoming "the next Ultimate Fighter," earning
victories in special one-round exhibition bouts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAfter toughest year ever, Myles Jury relishes second 'TUF' opportunity
"It was probably one of the hardest times I've ever had in my life," said featherweight Myles Jury. "[This past year] was really, really tough."
The new year is now fully upon him, and he has another chance to make his mark in the UFC.
One year after he left the set of "The Ultimate Fighter 13," Jury is back at the UFC training center in Las Vegas preparing for a fight that will determine whether he'll even make the cast of "The Ultimate Fighter: Live," which debuts Friday on FX.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC boss discusses what's new and notable on 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live'
LAS VEGAS - Despite seven years and 14 seasons, the latest installment of "The Ultimate Fighter" is entering uncharted territory.
As the first-ever real-time season of the reality/competition show, "TUF: Live" will include some noticeable changes when it makes its FX debut on Friday (9 p.m. ET/PT).
MMAjunkie.com spoke to UFC president Dana White about some of the new features that viewers will see this season.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Constantinos Philippou, legend Maurice Smith (in studio)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on FX 2 winner and rising middleweight Constantinos Philippou.
Combat-sports legend Maurice Smith - an early UFC heavyweight champion - also stops by the studio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUrijah Faber Reveals Coaching Staff and Guests for Ultimate Fighter Live Team
Ultimate Fighter Live coach Urijah Faber reveals his staff of coaches and surprise guests that will be rolling through Las Vegas as teaches his team starting this Friday night.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyRoy Nelson vs. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva Booked for UFC 146
The day after officially announcing UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos will be defending his belt against Alistair Overeem in the main event at UFC 146, another heavyweight matchup was announced today, as Roy Nelson will welcome Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva to the UFC. UFC 146 takes place on May 26th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
This will be the fourth consecutive fight for Nelson (16-7) in his hometown of Las Vegas, as he last fought at UFC 143, losing to Fabricio Werdum via unanimous decision. Following the loss, Nelson placed a wager on his Facebook account, stating that if he earned 100,000 “likes” on his page, he would “try” to drop to 205 pounds. That attempt seems to be put on hold until after this fight in May. Since winning The Ultimate Fighter season 10 against Brendan Schaub, Nelson is just 2-3 in the UFC, which includes losses to Junior dos Santos, Frank Mir, and Werdum.
Silva (16-3) will be making his UFC debut, having fought in Strikeforce for the last two years. An entrant in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, Silva upset Fedor Emelianenko in the first round in February of last year. He then went on to lose to alternate Daniel Cormier in the semi-finals via knockout. This will be his first fight since that loss.
As mentioned, UFC 146 will be headlined by a UFC heavyweight championship fight between Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem. The event also features a lightweight matchup between Evan Dunham and Edson Barboza.
For complete coverage of UFC 146, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Pat Curran, 'King Mo' Lawal and Ray Sefo
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator 60 title challenger Pat Curran and recovering Strikeforce fighter Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal.
We also talk to Ray Sefo, who kickboxes Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic in the Croatian's retirement fight. Tune in to learn how you can win a free Ustream PPV of Saturday's show.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDana White Closes Door On Tim Sylvia, Blames Gangsters For NY MMA Ban
UFC President Dana White did a lot of press yesterday and as always that means lots of juicy quotes from the king of the MMA mountain. First up, MMA Fighting's Mike Chiappetta asked White to address the campaign by former two-time UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia to return to the Octagon. Sylvia, who left the UFC to accept a very lucrative bout against Fedor Emelianenko with Affliction has gone 6-3 as a roving ronin, and has won 7 of his last 8.
White's response was as succinct as it is pithy: "Hell no," he said. "Hell no."
That closes that matter.
On another front, Dana spoke to ESPN.com about the UFC's difficulties in getting MMA regulated in New York state:
"Why hasn't it happened? It's a lot of political crap. The union out in Las Vegas is the reason it hasn't happened as funny as that sounds. It has nothing to do with MMA or the UFC, it has to do with the union. My partners, the Fertitta brothers, own the fourth largest gaming company in the country and they're non-union and the Las Vegas union has been doing some dirty stuff. They're dirty guys. Gangsters! The culinary union in Las Vegas. The guys who run the culinary union in Las Vegas are dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty guys."
Transcribed by MMA Mania.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowDana White details the 'political crap from the 'dirty gangsters' that keep MMA out of New York
That's the problem with gangsters. You get rid of one, like Whitey Bulger, and five more pop up in his place.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White was roaming the streets of Manhattan yesterday to help promote his upcoming UFC on FOX 3 fight card, booked for the IZOD Center on May 5, 2012, in East Rutherford, NJ. The "Diaz vs. Miller" event is designed to bring live mixed martial arts (MMA) action to fans living in the five boroughs (and beyond).
True, the UFC still doesn't play in the "Empire State," but neither do the "New York" Giants.
Unfortunately for ZUFFA, parent company of the UFC, it's not because they don't want to, it's because they can't. As White explains, the "political crap" stemming from a longstanding beef with the "dirty guys" and "gangsters" from the Las Vegas Culinary Union, has had a ripple effect that reaches as far as the East Coast.
Those comments (via ESPN.com), after the jump.
"Why hasn't it happened? It's a lot of political crap. The union out in Las Vegas is the reason it hasn't happened as funny as that sounds. It has nothing to do with MMA or the UFC, it has to do with the union. My partners, the Fertitta brothers, own the fourth largest gaming company in the country and they're non-union and the Las Vegas union has been doing some dirty stuff. They're dirty guys. Gangsters! The culinary union in Las Vegas. The guys who run the culinary union in Las Vegas are dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty guys."
Ever since the state of New York imposed a ban on MMA in 1997, ZUFFA officials have been trying to somehow reverse it to hold an event in the "city that never sleeps." In fact, for the last four years, White, the Fertittas and several fighters on the UFC roster have been lobbying for the ban to be lifted.
They even took it took court.
The ban remains intact, despite the positive economic impact that a live UFC event would have on the state and surrounding areas. The UFC President has also expressed his desire to hold an event in the famed Madison Square Garden (MSG), stating that a show in the "world's most famous arena" would do very well monetarily for both the UFC and Manhattan.
So far, there hasn't been enough political pressure to get it done.
For more background on the MMA ban in New York click here. To get up to speed on the next best thing, which is MMA in New Jersey (go figure), click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaJunior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem Officially Set for UFC 146
Junior dos Santos is finally set to make his first title defense since winning the UFC heavyweight title, as his matchup with Alistair Overeem has been confirmed for UFC 146 on May 26th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta mentioned the date was likely for the event earlier this year.
Dos Santos (14-1) defeated then-undefeated champion Cain Velasquez at UFC on Fox 1 in November to win the UFC heavyweight title. He holds an undefeated 8-0 record in the UFC, which includes victories over Velasquez, Shane Carwin, and Fabricio Werdum. This will be just his second fight in Las Vegas. The other fight took place at UFC 108, also held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where he knocked out Gilbert Yvel in the first round.
Overeem (36-11-1) returns to Las Vegas for the first time since making his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 141 in December. Overeem defeated former champion Brock Lesnar in the first round via TKO. Prior to the transition to the UFC, Overeem had a distinguished career spanning from fighting in Japan for Pride and Dream to stateside fighting for Strikeforce. Overeem won the heavyweight championship in both Dream and Strikeforce, along with winning the 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix. He is the first fighter to ever win a world title in both MMA and K-1 kickboxing.
UFC 146 will be the first of two pay-per-view events to be held at MGM Grand Garden Arena this summer, with UFC 148 taking place there on July 7th, as well.
Along with the heavyweight championship main event, UFC 146 will also feature two surging lightweights in Edson Barboza and Evan Dunham, a welterweight matchup between Dan Hardy and Duane Ludwig, and a middleweight battle between Jason “Mayhem” Miller and C.B. Dollaway.
For complete coverage of UFC 146, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyChamp Junior Dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem official for May's UFC 146 in Las Vegas
As expected, UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos will make his first title defense on May 26 in Las Vegas.
UFC officials today revealed the long-rumored booking, which sees Dos
Santos face former Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem, who earned the shot with a recent win over former UFC champ Brock
Lesnar.
The fight headlines UFC 146, which takes place May 26 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieJunior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem official for May 26th
All that was left was the formality of it, and that came Tuesday. The UFC made official Junior dos Santos' first defense of the heavyweight title. The Brazilian champion will defend the belt in the main event of UFC 146 on May 26 in Las Vegas against top contender Alistair
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Read the full article at Low KickMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce's 'JZ' Cavalcante and Mauro Ranallo
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Strikeforce veteran Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante.
He and fellow guest and Strikeforce broadcaster Mauro Ranallo, who's on site in Ohio, help us preview Saturday's big "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" event.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRadio: Ronnie Mann, Joe Wilk, Tyron Woodley, Joey Oddessa, Danny Acosta
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator 60 fighter Ronnie Mann and Titan Fighting Championships 21's Joe Wilk.
We also preview "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" with Strikeforce fighter Tyron Woodley, oddsmaker Joey Oddessa and journalist/MMAjunkie.com contributor Danny Acosta.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: K.J. Noons, Mike Rio and Daniel Straus
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" co-headliner K.J. Noons and Bellator 60 competitor Daniel Straus.
Additionally, we meet "The Ultimate Fighter 15" competitor Mike Rio, who tries to fight his way onto the reality show next week.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber III Confirmed for UFC 148 on July 7th
With just over a week away from the premiere of the 15th season of The Ultimate Fighter, head coaches Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber now know when they are set to square off. The UFC confirmed today via The Ultimate Fighter twitter account that Cruz vs. Faber III is set for UFC 148, which is expected to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 7th. This will be the second year in a row the two have fought at the Independence Day weekend event in Las Vegas, with Cruz defeating Faber at UFC 132 last year.
Cruz and Faber are both first-time coaches of the long-running UFC reality show. This season will feature an exclusive roster of lightweights, with the entire 32-man roster announced yesterday. This will be the first season that airs on FX, along with the first season that broadcasts fights live. The season debuts next Friday, March 9th at 9 PM, and will run every following Friday at 10 PM until the season’s finale on June 1st.
Cruz and Faber have fought twice before, with each one earning a victory in the first two matches. Faber defeated Cruz at WEC 26 in March 2007 via first round submission. Cruz defeated Faber in the rematch last year at UFC 132 in July via unanimous decision.
No other fights have been announced as of yet for UFC 148.
For complete coverage of The Ultimate Fighter Season 15, along with coverage of UFC 148, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Bellator 60's Joe Warren and Sean McCorkle
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show two fighters from next week's season-opening Bellator 60 card.
We talk to reigning featherweight champ and headliner Joe Warren, who meets challenger Pat Curran, and former UFC fighter Sean McCorkle, who meets Richard White on the prelims.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 144 recap with Amir Sadollah
MMAjunkie.com Radio today recaps the weekend's big UFC 144 event, where Benson Henderson claimed the UFC lightweight title from Frankie Edgar.
Stopping by the studio to help us recap the action is UFC on FUEL TV 3 fighter and UFC vet Amir Sadollah.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieNEVER hold up traffic in Las Vegas when Phil Baroni is in the car, or THIS may happen to you...
Judging from the variety of messages spawning for his Twitter account, Phil Baroni is the closest thing the MMA world has to Ghostface Killah. If the Wu-Tang Clan ever needed a tenth member, Baroni would be the most qualified individual in this galaxy (and no, Cappadonna is not the tenth member of the Wu, you guys). Normally, if someone was a self-proclaimed 'New York Badass' you would act like you cared for a little bit and then just nod your head and walk away, but we're talking about Phil Baroni.
Apparently when Phil Baroni is stuff in traffic, he's the 'best evah' at slamming someone's keys into their trunk. For some reason unknown to us, LayzieTheSavage was cruising with Phil Baroni in Las Vegas and managed to pull out his camera to film some Baroni antics and captured this absolute gem from The New York Bad Ass. This video represents the end result of someone holding up traffic when Phil Baroni is behind the wheel.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyFrankie Edgar Not Dropping to 145lbs, Wants Immediate Rematch with Henderson
Frankie Edgar's manager Ali Abdel-Aziz is in Las Vegas to meet with UFC officials and simply said they are asking for an immediate rematch with Benson Henderson.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce's Josh Thomson, MMA vet Don Frye
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Josh Thomson, who fights K.J. Noons next week at "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey."
MMA veteran Don Frye also returns for a new edition of his "Don Fryedays" personal-advice segment.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRoy Nelson’s excellent adventure includes sleeping in a capsule and, um, feasting on blowfish testicles (Yahoo! Sports)
Roy Nelson probably didn't need to prove his toughness any more after he survived the beating he took from Fabricio Werdum in their heavyweight match on Feb. 4 at UFC 143 in Las Vegas. In video from Dana White's video … Continue reading →
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsTrifecta of Fights Announced for UFC 146, Including del Rosario vs. Gonzaga
UFC 146 is quickly filling up, with three more bouts announced for the Memorial Day weekend card in Las Vegas on May 26th. Recently announced bouts for the card include The Ultimate Fighter season 14 winner Diego Brandao taking on fellow featherweight Darren Elkins, along with Shane del Rosario making his UFC debut against former title contender Gabriel Gonzaga.
Another fighter making his UFC debut at UFC 146 will be recently signed light heavyweight Glover Teixeira, who is scheduled to take on Kyle Kingsbury.
Teixeira (17-2) enters the UFC on a 15 fight win streak, dating back to March 2005. He has been in talks with the UFC for the past year, but was unable to sign at an earlier date due to Visa issues. He will enter the Octagon against former TUF contestant Kingsbury (11-3-1), who last fought at UFC 139 in November. Kingsbury lost to Stephan Bonnar via decision, ending a 4 fight win streak.
Diego Brandao (14-7) will be fighting for the first time since winning the 14th season of The Ultimate Fighter in December. In that fight, he defeated Dennis Bermudez via armbar in the first round, and earned both “Fight of the Night” and “Submission of the Night” bonuses for his performance.
Brandao will take on Darren Elkins (13-2), who fights for the first time since a decision win over Zhang Tiequan at UFC 136 in October. He is 3-1 in the UFC, which includes a win over Duane Ludwig.
Undefeated Shane del Rosario will be the other fighter aside from Teixeira making his UFC debut, following a 3-0 record in Strikeforce. He was scheduled to face Daniel Cormier in June, but an April car accident forced him to withdraw from the bout. This will be his first fight since the accident, with his most recent fight, a win over Lavar Johnson, taking place two months before the accident.
Del Rosario will step inside the Octagon with Gabriel Gonzaga (13-6), who made his return to the UFC in January after a being released from the organization in October 2010. Gonzaga defeated undefeated heavyweight prospect Edinaldo Oliveira at UFC 142, defeating the sparring partner of UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos via rear naked choke in the first round.
UFC 146 is expected to take place May 26th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main event is expected to be a championship fight between Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem for the UFC heavyweight championship.
Other announced matchups include Jason “Mayhem” Miller taking on C.B. Dollaway and Evan Dunham taking on Edson Barboza.
For complete coverage of UFC 146, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyDan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig Booked for May’s UFC 146 in Las Vegas
With four straight losses, former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy is in desperate need of a victory. He'll go after it May 26 at UFC 146 against Duane Ludwig.
Posted in: ufc, dan, las vegas, ludwig, victory hell
Read the full article at Heavy MMADan Hardy Vs. Duane Ludwig Booked For UFC 146 In Vegas
In a match-up that's probably not going to showcase any displays of grappling wizardry, welterweight sluggers, Dan Hardy and Duane Ludwig, have agreed to face off in Las Vegas on May 26th at UFC 146, according to MMA Weekly, who confirmed the booking with UFC officials:
Dan Hardy will return to action at UFC 146 in May where he will face fellow striker Duane "Bang" Ludwig. UFC officials confirmed verbal agreements are in place for the welterweight showdown.
This might be Hardy's last chance to keep his spot on the UFC roster, although it has appeared that he's been in that position in the past, only to keep his job after putting on exciting fights, even during his current four-fight losing streak, which is usually more than enough to get a fighter booted from the promotion. Hardy has revamped his training though, electing to leave his native England to prepare full-time in Las Vegas and taking an extended layoff after his loss to Chris Lytle last August to get fully focused before this next fight. Ludwig, a longtime veteran of the sport, seemed to be enjoying a career resurgence with back-to-back wins over young prospects, Nick Osipczak and Amir Sadollah, but like Hardy against Lytle, his weakness on the ground caught up to him against fellow journeyman, Josh Neer, and Ludwig ended up getting choked out back in January.
Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy (23-10)L Chris Lytle (submission) - UFC on Versus 5L Anthony Johnson (unam. decision) - UFN 23L Carlos Condit (KO) - UFC 120
Duane "Bang" Ludwig (21-12)L Josh Neer (technical submission) - UFC on FX 1W Amir Sadollah (unam. decision) - UFC on Versus 5W Nick Osipczak (split decision) - UFC 122
The UFC 146 card now includes:
-Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem - UFC heavyweight championship-Evan Dunham vs. Edson Barboza-Jason Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway-Jacob Volkmann vs. Paul Sass-Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig
UFC 146 coverage
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowDan Hardy vs. Duane 'Bang' Ludwig slotted for UFC 146 in Las Vegas
Former title challenger Dan Hardy will look to end his lengthy UFC losing skid against Duane "Bang" Ludwig.
UFC officials today announced the welterweights have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 146.
The event takes place May 26 in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden
Arena, likely with a heavyweight headliner between champion Junior Dos Santos
and top contender Alistair Overeem.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, heavyweight headliner, la, garden arena
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Bisping, Harris, Siler, Santiago, Bowling and Roberts
After a rescheduling, MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC veteran Michael Bisping.
We also talk to Legacy Fighting 10 headliner Gerald Harris, UFC
on FX 2's Steven Siler, Titan Fighting 21 headliner Jorge Santiago,
"Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" fighter Roger Bowling, and UFC vet Daniel
Roberts.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieReport: Lightweights Jacob Volkmann, Paul Sass to Collide at UFC 146 in Las Vegas
Another piece of the puzzle has reportedly fallen into place for the UFC’s Memorial Day weekend card.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, sas, puzzle, lightweight
Read the full article at SherdogReport: Paul Sass Vs. Jacob Volkmann Targeted For UFC 146
An intriguing match-up of lightweight ground specialists appears to be taking shape for the UFC 146 card in Las Vegas on May 26th. According to ESPN UK, british submission wizard, Paul Sass, will take on Minnesota's own Jacob Volkmann:
Verbal agreements are in place for a lightweight match between England's undefeated submission specialist Paul Sass and Jacob Volkmann at UFC 146 in Las Vegas.
Both men are riding extensive winning streaks and although they can both be considered "ground specialists", their styles are quite different with Sass employing a relentless submission attack, and pulling guard repeatedly to ensnare opponents in his signature submissions: the triangle choke and the heel hook. Volkmann, on the other hand, is a methodical, grinding wrestler who dominates and smothers via position before attacking, usually with d'arce or rear naked chokes. Volkmann's style has been roundly criticized as boring, but his awkward post-fight interviews and public statements about President Obama have gotten him some attention, although not always the kind he wants, as he's now been suspended twice by the high school that employs him as a wrestling coach.
Paul Sass (12-0)W Michael Johnson (submission - heel hook) - UFC on Versus 6W Mark Holst (submission - triangle choke) - UFC 120W Jason Young (submission - heel hook) - OMMAC 4
Jacob "Christmas" Volkmann (14-2)W Efrain Escudero (unam. decision) - UFC 141W Danny Castillo (unam. decision) - UFC on Versus 5W Antonio McKee (split decision) - UFC 125
UFC 146 coverage
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowJacob Volkmann vs. Paul Sass targeted for UFC 146 in Las Vegas
A lightweight bout between Jacob Volkmann and undefeated Paul Sass is in the works for UFC 146 in Las Vegas.
UFC officials today confirmed verbal agreements are in place for the fight.
UFC 146 takes place May 26 in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden
Arena, likely with a heavyweight headliner between champion Junior Dos Santos
and top contender Alistair Overeem.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, vega, la, garden arena
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Michael Bisping, Ryan Couture, Andreas Kraniotakes, Pat Healy
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show two fighters from next week's "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" event: Ryan Couture and Pat Healy. We also listen in to a media call for the event.
We also talk to UFC veteran Michael Bisping and Cage Warriors 46 headliner Andreas Kraniotakes.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRadio: Shawn Jordan, Court McCee, Joe Ellenberger, Glenn Robinson, Steven Marrocco
MMAjunkie.com today welcomes to the show Shawn Jordan and Court McGee, who fight next week at UFC on FX 2.
We also talk to Titan Fighting 21 fighter Joe Ellenberger (Jake's brother) and Authentic Sports Management's Glenn Robinson, and MMAjunkie.com reporter Steven Marrocco discusses his piece on CTE/brain injuries.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Posted in: las vegas, video stream, court mcgee, mmajunkiecom, twohour show
Read the full article at MMA JunkieEvan Dunham Meets Unbeaten Edson Barboza at UFC 146 in Las Vegas
Lightweights Edson Barboza and Evan Dunham have agreed to meet at UFC 146 when the promotion returns to Las Vegas for its annual Memorial Day weekend card.
Posted in: las vegas, la, evan dunham, edson, promotion returns
Read the full article at Heavy MMAEvan Dunham vs. Edson Barboza added to UFC 146 in Las Vegas
Fresh off three consecutive "Fight of the Night" performances, Edson Barboza now meets fellow lightweight contender Evan Dunham at May's UFC 146 card.
UFC president Dana White today announced the fight.
UFC 146 takes place May 26 in Las Vegas, likely at MGM Grand Garden Arena with a heavyweight headliner between champion Junior Dos Santos and top contender Alistair Overeem.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, contender, heavyweight headliner, garden arena
Read the full article at MMA JunkieJason ‘Mayhem’ Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway Added to UFC 146 in Las Vegas
A middleweight bout between two fighters in desperate need of a win has been added to UFC 146. Jason "Mayhem" Miller and C.B. Dollaway square off on May 26.
Posted in: jason, las vegas, middleweight bout, cb, ’ miller
Read the full article at Heavy MMA'Mayhem' Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway added to UFC 146 in Las Vegas
As expected, "The Ultimate Fighter 14" coach Jason "Mayhem" Miller will get another UFC fight.
Officials announced overnight that the veteran middleweight has verbally agreed to meet C.B. Dollaway at UFC 146 on Memorial Day weekend.
UFC 146 takes place May 26 in Las Vegas, likely at MGM Grand Garden Arena with a heavyweight headliner between champion Junior Dos Santos and top contender Alistair Overeem.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, heavyweight headliner, cb dollaway, veteran middleweight
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMiller to face Dollaway at UFC 146 in May
Jason (Mayhem) Miller is set to take on C.B. Dollaway on May 26 in Las Vegas in the first official fight announced for UFC 146.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, cb dollaway, face dollaway, official fight
Read the full article at sportsnet.caJason "Mayhem" Miller to meet C.B. Dollaway at UFC 146
Ever since his lackluster performance against Michael Bisping on December 3, Jason “Mayhem” Miller was left wondering what his UFC future held. He found out today, as it was announced that Miller will meet C.B. Dollaway at UFC 146, which will take place over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas.
Before meeting Bisping, Miller had only one other UFC fight on his record, an April 2005 unanimous decision loss to Georges St-Pierre. There was a significant amount of hype going into the bout with
Posted in: ufc, miller, las vegas, decision loss, cb dollaway
Read the full article at Low KickKendall Grove was choked out for the first time in his career after Jay Silva put him to sleep in...
Kendall Grove was choked out for the first time in his career after Jay Silva put him to sleep in the main event of Superior Cage Combat (SCC) 4 on Thursday night in Las Vegas. Full SCC 4 results here.
Posted in: jay silva, las vegas, kendall grove, thursday night, kendall
Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Cage Warriors 45's Steven O'Keefe and Jack Mason, UFC recap
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show two fighters from Saturday's MMAjunkie.com-streamed Cage Warriors 45 event: Steven O'Keefe and Jack Mason.
We also recap Wednesday's action-packed UFC on FUEL TV 1 event.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFormer UFC middleweight Terry Martin has not been medically cleared to compete at tonight's...
Former UFC middleweight Terry Martin has not been medically cleared to compete at tonight's Superior Cage Combat show in Las Vegas, forcing a last-minute cancellation of his bout against TUF veteran Jesse Taylor.
Props: MMA Weekly
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaTerry Martin Not Cleared to Compete at SCC 4, Fight with Jesse Taylor Canceled
Thursday night's Superior Cage Combat show in Las Vegas has lost one of it's main bouts less than 24 hours before the show.
Posted in: show, las vegas, jesse taylor, terry martin, thursday nights
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Kendall Grove, Jamie Yager, Bobby Brents, Kenny Johnson
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Superior Cage Combat 4 fighters Kendall Grove and Jamie
Yager, as well as renowned wrestling
coach Kenny Johnson and The Gun Store's Chris Irwin.
We also talk to Cage Warriors 45 headliner Bobby Brents.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, video stream, mmajunkiecom, jamie yager
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Martin Kampmann, Terry Martin, T.J. Lavin, Brandon Bender
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio UFC on FX 2 headliner Martin Kampmann, as well as Superior Cage Combat 4
fighters Terry Martin and Brandon Bender, who fight Thursday in Las Vegas.
We're also joined in studio by T.J.
Lavin and Headrush's Mike Mcleish, and we listen in on today's UFC 144 media call.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Posted in: las vegas, video stream, martin, tj lavin, brandon bender
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 officially draws 9,015 attendance for $2.4 million live gate
This month's UFC 143 event officially drew a 9,015 attendance figure and a $2,389,975 live gate.
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer today emailed the figures to MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 143 took place Feb. 4 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and in the pay-per-view headliner, Carlos Condit earned a unanimous-decision victory over Nick Diaz for the UFC's interim welterweight title.
Posted in: ufc, figure, nick diaz, las vegas, unanimousdecision victory
Read the full article at MMA JunkieDominick Cruz, Urijah Faber Meet Again at UFC 148 in Las Vegas
The third installment of bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber is set for UFC 148 in Las Vegas this July.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, la, faber, urijah
Read the full article at Heavy MMAChamp Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber III targeted for UFC 148 in Las Vegas
The trilogy bout between UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and
longtime rival Urijah Faber is targeted for UFC 148 on July 7 in Las
Vegas.
That's according to UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta, who was full of
announcements overnight, posting the information on his Twitter account.
First, the two will square off as opposing coaches on the upcoming 15th season of "The Ultimate Fighter."
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, urijah faber, trilogy bout, twitter account
Read the full article at MMA Junkiedos Santos vs. Overeem Slated for UFC Memorial Day Weekend Card
UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos will meet Alistair Overeem on the scheduled May 26 event in Las Vegas on Memorial Day weekend according to UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta.
Posted in: ufc, alistair overeem, las vegas, memorial, vs overeem
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Dillashaw, Watson, Albert, Loeffler, Thompson, Gabel, Joseph
MMAjunkie.com Radio closes another week of programming with a stacked
lineup that includes UFC on FUEL TV 1 fighters T.J. Dillashaw, Walel
Watson, John Albert and
Sean Loeffler.
Additionally, UFC 143 winner Stephen Thompson calls in, as do Cage Warriors Fight
Night 3's Matt Gabel and Gareth Joseph.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, video stream, mmajunkiecom, sean loeffler
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC Headed Back to Atlantic City for First Time Since 2005
The UFC will visit Atlantic City for the first time since UFC 53 in 2005 when it brings UFC on FX 4 to the "Las Vegas of the East."
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, atlantic city, city, atlantic
Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC 143 Drug Tests: NSAC Confirms “At Least One” Positive Test
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that someone from this past Saturday’s UFC 143 event in Las Vegas has tested positive for a banned substance, but will not confirm who it was or what drug they tested positive for until later today.
“Thank you for the many email and phone calls. I am still waiting for all the steroid and drug test results to come back. We did have at least one positive test. I will send out an email later today on that matter,” NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer said in an email.
The UFC 143 main event saw Carlos Condit narrowly outpoint Nick Diaz to win the interim welterweight title and earn a shot at champion Georges St-Pierre. On Tuesday night, a rematch was reportedly in the works, but by Wednesday, Diaz’s manager, Cesar Gracie, said “there is not going to be a rematch” without going into details.
The reason for the cancellation of the rematch has yet to be announced.
Stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete coverage of the UFC 143 drug test results once they are released.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, rematch, test, drug
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUnnamed fighter at UFC 143 tests positive for drug use
The plot has thickened concerning the on again, off again rematch between welterweights Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed at least one athlete who fought at UFC 143 tested positive for a banned substance.
While nothing has surfaced where specifics are concerned, it has been rumored that Diaz may have been popped for THC, the active drug in marijuana, again as he did once before in Las Vegas five years ago after a bout with Takanori Gomi. However, his status is little more than speculation at this point.
What is certain is that details are set to emerge later today in a follow-up email from the NSAC while some remaining tests are done.
If Diaz is the fighter in question it might explain his manager/trainer Cesar Gracie’s recent statements saying a rematch with Condit is off despite UFC President Dana White announcing it had been agreed to verbally.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, takanori gomi, las vegas, carlos condit
Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainMMAjunkie.com Radio: Graham Boylan, Tommy Speer, D.J. Linderman
With Cage Warriors streaming live and free this weekend on
MMAjunkie.com, the promotion's director, Graham Boylan, as well as
competing fighter and "The Ultimate Fighter 6" veteran Tommy Speer, join
MMAjunkie.com Radio.
Additionally, D.J. Linderman calls in to talk his upcoming fight with Gerald Harris at Legacy Fighting Championship 10.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, cage warriors, mmajunkiecom, mmajunkiecom radio
Read the full article at MMA JunkieCarlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz II already a no-go, says Cesar Gracie
Almost as soon as it seemed a reality, a rematch between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit is not happening.
When contacted today by MMAjunkie.com, Diaz manager
Cesar Gracie said "no" when asked if a rematch recently announced is a
reality. He declined further comment.
UFC president Dana White issued a tweet late Tuesday that said Condit
had accepted a rematch with Diaz and was headed to Las Vegas on Friday,
presumably, to finalize a contract for the fight.
Posted in: diaz, las vegas, rematch, condit, cesar gracie
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 video highlights for 'Diaz vs Condit' in Las Vegas
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to pay-per-view this past Saturday night (Jan. 28, 2012) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC 143 "Diaz vs. Condit" featured an interim welterweight title fight between former Strikeforce and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) champions, respectively, Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit, in the main event of the evening.
"The Natural Born Killer" went on to win a controversial unanimous decision victory after five rounds of action, earning a date with the true division champion, Georges St. Pierre, later this year.
Heavyweights Fabricio Werdum vs. Roy Nelson co-headlined the show, taking home "Fight of the Night" honors for their 15-minute bloody battle. Check out the video highlights of both fights in the video above.
For complete UFC 143 results and a detailed recap of all the action click here and here. To check out a recap of the UFC 143 "Prelims" fights that were seen on FUEL TV click here.
Posted in: ufc, fight, vs, las vegas, night honors
Read the full article at MMA Mania
MMA Link Club: What to do about #UFC’s empty seats problem in Las Vegas? @MMASupremacy
UFC has two more Las Vegas shows coming up soon. There's a lot of empty seats lately for those events. What can be done to fix the problem?
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, la, ufc ’s, seats problem
Read the full article at Fight OpinionMGM Slated for Two More UFC Pay-Per-Views
Immediately following its big Super Bowl weekend even in Las Vegas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has requested its next couple of pay-per-view dates for Las Vegas.
Posted in: las vegas, la, bowl weekend, ufc payperviews, payperview dates
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC targeting Las Vegas for May, July events
This year the UFC will hold its annual events honoring Memorial Day and July 4th in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. While the organization has not officially announced either show given the amount of time remaining before each holiday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed the UFC had requested the dates of May 26 and July 7 for events at familiar fight venue.
Both events from 2011 were also held at the MGM Grand with UFC 130: Jackson vs. Hamill and UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber. The latter was particularly memorable based on Carlos Condit’s knockout of Dong Hyun Kim, Chris Leben laying Wanderlei Silva out in 27 seconds, and Tito Ortiz’s shocking upset of Ryan Bader.
This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 28 with July 4 coming on a Wednesday.
No fights have been linked to either card though Ortiz has come out to say he’s hopeful he’ll fight on one of the two cards as a means of retiring almost exactly fifteen years to the day he started out his storied MMA career.
Posted in: ufc, event, las vegas, nevada state, july
Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC Planning May 26 and July 7 PPV Events in Las Vegas
The UFC has officially requested May 26 and July 7 dates at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for pay-per-view events, which will likely be UFC 146 and UFC 148 or UFC 149 respectively.
Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer confirmed the dates to MMAFrenzy.com on Monday.
Both events are traditional Las Vegas dates for the UFC, as it typically returns to its home city for the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekend events. The July 7 card will be accompanied by a UFC Fan Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on July 6 and 7 as previously reported.
The UFC’s schedule before the May 26 event includes UFC 145 with Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans on April 21 in Atlanta, UFC on Fox 3 with Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller on May 5 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and UFC on FX 3 on May 15 in Fairfax, Virginia.
Posted in: ufc, event, las vegas, vega, july
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyThe MMA Wrap-Up: UFC 143 Edition
After a wild night in Las Vegas for UFC 143, the MMA Wrap-Up returns to examine Nick Diaz's post-fight retirement speech and ask: is this guy for a real? Have we truly seen the last of Stockton's favorite son, and all because he didn't like the way the judges scored his fight? Seriously?
As you can probably tell, the Wrap-Up has some strong opinions on the subject.
Posted in: ufc, mma, las vegas, wrapup, stockton
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 143 Fighter Salaries: Nick Diaz and Josh Koscheck lead the pack
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final salary figures for the fighters competing on Saturday’s UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit fight card from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
The top earner was Nick Diaz who took home $200,000 in a five round losing effort to Carlos Condit ($110,000). Condit’s win earned him the interim UFC Welterweight Championship, while Diaz implied he was going to walk away from mixed martial arts following the loss.
The second
Posted in: diaz, las vegas, condit, nevada state, salary figures
Read the full article at Low KickUFC CENTRAL: Recapping UFC 143
Taking a look at what went down in Las Vegas as well as all the latest headlines coming out of UFC 143.
Posted in: ufc, headline, las vegas, la, recapping
Read the full article at sportsnet.caWelcome Home Fabricio Werdum (UFC 143 Video)
Fabricio Werdum returned to the Octagon at UFC 143 on Saturday in Las Vegas, and what a homecoming he had.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, la, werdum, fabricio
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyVideo: UFC 143 winner Carlos Condit came to Las Vegas to punch Nick Diaz, not trash talk inside the cage
"This is just another step toward my ultimate goal of being among the best mixed martial artists in the world. He was talking, [Nick Diaz] was landing punches, you know? I think I was winning. No matter how much he talked, I was hitting him hard, I was hitting him solid. That's what I came here to do: I didn't come here to talk. From the very beginning, I broke that leg down. I chopped his leg, chopped his leg, chopped his leg, so even if he had the cardio, he didn't have the wheels. I've got a lot of work to do, and a lot more improvements to be made. Georges St. Pierre is a true champion, he's the best in the world. It's huge."
Newly-minted UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit had a gameplan to defeat Nick Diaz in the UFC 143 main event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he was sticking to it no matter what the fiery Stockton, Calif., slugger said inside the cage during their five-round battle. It was clear that Diaz was growing impatient with Condit's wise strategy, which comprised circling away from Diaz, countering and refusing to get backed into a corner and beaten up. In fact, Condit's feet barely stopped moving all night (Feb. 4, 2012), turning in a very disciplined performance even when Diaz threw up his hands, stuck out his chin and dared the "Natural Born Killer" to get down and dirty. He remained focused and resolute even when the fans in attendance began to grow a little restless. His defensive offense, however, eventually won them over, as well as the judges sitting ringside, who awarded him a controversial unanimous decision that -- at least on paper -- appeared to be accurate. With the win, Condit sets up a future date with reigning division champion Georges St. Pierre later this year to unify the belts. One that will take a similar effort of remaining upright and off his back if he intends on achieving his ultimate goal. Easier said than done, but he'll have more than enough time to work up yet another effective gameplan.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, las vegas, leg, condit
Read the full article at MMA ManiaDana White, new champ Carlos Condit perfectly content with UFC 143 result
LAS VEGAS - Depending on who you talk to, Carlos Condit's
unanimous-decision win over Nick Diaz in the main event of Saturday
night's UFC 143 event in Las Vegas was either a brilliantly designed and
perfectly executed gameplan or a mockery of mixed martial arts.
While it's obvious, of course, which Condit believes, you can also count
UFC president Dana White among those who thinks the "Natural Born
Killer" did all the right things.
"Carlos Condit won," White said following the evening's post-event press
conference. "He went in there, and he fought a great fight."
Posted in: ufc, nick diaz, las vegas, condit, carlo
Read the full article at MMA JunkieBanged Up Ed Herman Wants Top-10 Opponent Next
LAS VEGAS -- Watch below as Ed Herman talks about his UFC 143 win over Clifford Starks, the injuries he sustained in the fight, his thoughts on Starks, the finish, and why he wants a top-10 opponent next.
Posted in: ed, las vegas, stark, clifford starks, ed herman
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseDustin Poirier Wants Chan Sung Jung Next, Title Shot Later
LAS VEGAS -- Watch below as Dustin Poirier discusses his win over Max Holloway at UFC 143, how he set up the armbar finish, why he wants Chan Sung Jung next and why he wants to wait for a title shot.
Posted in: title shot, title, las vegas, shot, max holloway
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseChael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva II set for June in Brazil
LAS VEGAS - The rematch is happening.
At Saturday night's UFC 143 post-fight press conference, UFC president
Dana White confirmed that both UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva and his nemesis Chael Sonnen
have verbally agreed to meet in Brazil on an as-yet-undetermined date
in June.
Silva was in Las Vegas for Saturday's fight card, and White said an agreement was reached during the event.
Posted in: ufc, silva, las vegas, asyetundetermined date, june silva
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Attendance and Gate Numbers
The UFC released their attendance and gate numbers for UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Posted in: attendance, ufc, las vegas, number, gate numbers
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 143 Bonuses: Werdum, Nelson, Thompson, Poirier Bag $65K
Four fighters walked away from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with post-fight bonuses on Saturday night, as Fabricio Werdum, Roy Nelson, Stephen Thompson and Dustin Poirier each took home an additional $65,000 at UFC 143.
Posted in: saturday night, las vegas, werdum, thompson, postfight bonuses
Read the full article at SherdogUFC 143: ‘Diaz vs. Condit’ Live Results and Play-by-Play (7:10 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com will report from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas at 7:10 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 143, which is headlined by a UFC interim welterweight championship bout between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, nick diaz, result, las vegas
Read the full article at SherdogUFC 143 Results: Diaz vs. Condit
MMA Fighting has UFC 143 results for all of the Feb. 4 UFC 143 fights, plus live coverage from Las Vegas, live blogs of all the fights and live UFC 141 twitter updates. In the main event, Nick Diaz will face Carlos Condit for the UFC interim welterweight championship. In the co-main event, Roy Nelson will square off against Fabricio Werdum in a heavyweight showdown. Check out the full results below. Main Card Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio WerdumJosh Koscheck vs. Mike PierceRenan Barao vs. Scott JorgensenEd Herman vs. Clifford StarksUndercardRafael Natal vs. Michael KuiperAlex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez Matt Brown vs. Chris CopeJustin Edwards vs. Mike StumpfDustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway
Posted in: ufc, vs, las vegas, condit, welterweight championship
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 143 Results: Diaz vs. Condit
MMA Fighting has UFC 143 results for all of the Feb. 4 UFC 143 fights, plus live coverage from Las Vegas, live blogs of all the fights and live UFC 141 twitter updates. In the main event, Nick Diaz will face Carlos Condit for the UFC interim welterweight championship. In the co-main event, Roy Nelson will square off against Fabricio Werdum in a heavyweight showdown. Check out the full results below. Main Card Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio WerdumJosh Koscheck vs. Mike PierceRenan Barao vs. Scott JorgensenEd Herman vs. Clifford StarksUndercardRafael Natal vs. Michael KuiperAlex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez Matt Brown vs. Chris CopeJustin Edwards vs. Mike StumpfDustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway
Posted in: ufc, vs, las vegas, condit, welterweight championship
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 143 Results: Diaz vs. Condit
MMA Fighting has UFC 143 results for all of the Feb. 4 UFC 143 fights, plus live coverage from Las Vegas, live blogs of all the fights and live UFC 141 twitter updates. In the main event, Nick Diaz will face Carlos Condit for the UFC interim welterweight championship. In the co-main event, Roy Nelson will square off against Fabricio Werdum in a heavyweight showdown. Check out the full results below. Main Card Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio WerdumJosh Koscheck vs. Mike PierceRenan Barao vs. Scott JorgensenEd Herman vs. Clifford StarksUndercardRafael Natal vs. Michael KuiperAlex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez Matt Brown vs. Chris CopeJustin Edwards vs. Mike StumpfDustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway
Posted in: ufc, vs, las vegas, condit, welterweight championship
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseMMAjunkie.com Radio (1 a.m. ET): Post-UFC 143 show with Miesha Tate, Tom Atencio
MMAjunkie.com Radio goes "prime time" following the conclusion of tonight's UFC 143 event.
Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate and Affliction executive Tom Atencio are in studio, and a few UFC 143 winners may join the program as well.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 1-3 a.m. ET (10 p.m. to midnight PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Posted in: radio, midnight pt, las vegas, video stream, mmajunkiecom
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 Live Results and Play-by-Play
UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit live results and play-by-play on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Las Vegas. The main event features Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, vs, las vegas, playbyplay
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 143 Quick Results
UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit quick results on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Las Vegas. The main event features Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, result, vs, las vegas
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com's John Morgan on pre-UFC 143 'Fight Day' show at 6 p.m. ET
MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter and MMA insider John Morgan is a guest on today's official UFC 143 pre-event show, "Fight Day."
The show, hosted by Dave Farra and Megan Olivi, also includes perennial UFC lightweight contender Clay Guida and Strikeforce female title challenger Ronda Rousey.
You can watch the show, which airs live from Las Vegas, from 6-7 p.m. ET at www.heavy.com.
Posted in: show, las vegas, megan olivi, staff reporter, dave farra
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 Live Play-By-Play
MMA Fighting has UFC 143 results for all of the Feb. 4 UFC 143 fights, plus live coverage from Las Vegas, live blogs of all the fights and live UFC 141 twitter updates. In the main event, Nick Diaz will face Carlos Condit for the UFC interim welterweight championship. In the co-main event, Roy Nelson will square off against Fabricio Werdum in a heavyweight showdown. Check out the full results below. Main Card Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio WerdumJosh Koscheck vs. Mike PierceRenan Barao vs. Scott JorgensenEd Herman vs. Clifford StarksUndercardRafael Natal vs. Michael KuiperAlex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez Matt Brown vs. Chris CopeJustin Edwards vs. Mike StumpfDustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway
Posted in: ufc, vs, las vegas, carlos condit, welterweight championship
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseWatch tonight's post-UFC 143 press conference live on MMAjunkie.com
LAS VEGAS - UFC 143 take place tonight at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
As usual, you can catch a live video stream of the night's post-fight press conference here on MMAjunkie.com at approximately 1 a.m. ET (10 p.m. PT local time).
Expected to take part in tonight's press conference are UFC president Dana White, headliners Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, and winners from the night's main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFight Day: UFC 143 Pre-Fight Show with Ronda Rousey and Clay Guida (6PM EST)
Fight Day Live is coming back at you February 4th for another star studded show from the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas for UFC 143: Condit vs. Diaz. Hosts Dave Farra and Megan Olivi will prepare you for all the fighting action on Saturday and the expert panel of Matt Brown, John Morgan and Larry Pepe will break down the pay per view card and give their opinion on who will take home the win. Also slated for Fight Day Live are two, live on set, interviews. The first is with the number
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Read the full article at Low KickPictures: UFC 143 Weigh-ins
Vacant UFC interim welterweight title challengers Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit took to the scales on the eve of battle in Las Vegas ahead of Saturday’s UFC 143
Posted in: ufc, challenger, las vegas, carlos condit, battle
Read the full article at SherdogUFC 143 Weigh-In Highlight Video
LAS VEGAS -- The UFC 143 weigh-ins took place Friday afternoon at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Full UFC 143 weigh-in results here. Check out the highlights below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseNick Diaz vs Carlos Condit staredown pic from UFC 143 weigh-ins
The UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" weigh-in event took place today (Fri., Feb. 3, 2012) in Las Vegas and that means staredowns with all the major players.
That includes the two headliners for tomorrow night's event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit. For those hoping for some fireworks, sorry, nothing to see here. Diaz kept it professional, as did the always dapper "Natural Born Killer."
Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum will hook 'em up in the co-main event of the evening while welterweight bad boy Josh Koscheck makes his return to battle Mike Pierce. See them all stare at each other after the jump.
For complete UFC 143 weigh-in results click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaRadio (8 p.m. ET): Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Gil Melendez, Miesha Tate, Joey Diaz
MMAjunkie.com Radio goes prime time after tonight's UFC 143 weigh-ins
and welcomes to the studio UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, Strikeforce
champions Gilbert Melendez and Miesha Tate, and comedian/MMA fan Joey
"Coco" Diaz.
We also talk to ex-champ and MMA legend Tito Ortiz.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieThe House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay plays host to the It Ain't Chemo Celebrity and Silent...
The House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay plays host to the It Ain't Chemo Celebrity and Silent Auction on February 3rd.
The event starts at 5 pm and runs until midnight. If you are in Las Vegas come out and help raise money for this amazing charity.
Posted in: las vegas, mandalay bay, mandalay, house, blue
Read the full article at Bloody ElbowWatch Today’s UFC 143 Weigh-Ins Live at 7 p.m. Eastern
Watch Friday's UFC 143 weigh-in event streaming live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Posted in: ufc, pm, event, las vegas, weighin
Read the full article at Heavy MMABetting on UFC outside Las Vagas
Is there anyway to bet on the fights outside Las Vegas (or Atlantic City), but still within the US? submitted by Justinitforthejokes [link] [1 comment]
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Read the full article at RedditDana White talks GSP vs. Diaz, Silva vs. Sonnen 2, UFC on Fox, and much more
UFC President Dana White, who was in attendance at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas following the UFC 143 pre-fight press conference, sat down with members of the media to discuss a host of hot topics, including GSP vs. Diaz, last weekend's UFC on Fox event, Silva vs. Sonnen 2, and much more. Photo: Scott Hirano
Posted in: ufc, vs, las vegas, sonnen, weekends ufc
Read the full article at Low Kick
UFC 143 weigh-in results and preview videos
UFC 143 weigh-in resultsLas Vegas, NVCarlos Condit () vs. Nick Diaz ()Roy Nelson () vs. Fabricio Werdum ()Josh Koscheck () vs. Mike Pierce ()Renan Barao () vs. Scott Jorgensen ()Ed Herman () vs. Clifford Starks ()Max Holloway () vs. Dustin Poirier ()Jorge Lopez () vs. Matt Riddle ()Alex Caceres () vs. Edwin Figueroa ()Matt Brown () vs. Chris Cope ()Dan Stittgen () vs. Stephen Thompson ()Rafael Natal () vs. Michael Kuiper ()The UFC 143 weigh-ins take place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with the first fighter is on the scale at 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST).Carlos Condit (27-5) vs. Nick Diaz (26-7)Roy Nelson (16-6) vs. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1)Renan Barao (27-1) vs. Scott Jorgensen (13-4)
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Read the full article at UltMMAUFC 143 Weigh-In Results for “Diaz vs. Condit”
Weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC 143 event take place today at 4pm PT/7pm ET in Las Vegas, where headliners Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will make their interim welterweight title fight official along with the rest of the card.
MMAFrenzy.com will have live UFC 143 weigh-in results and video at 7pm ET:
The UFC 143 weigh-in results are:
MAIN CARD (PPV)
Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit
Interim UFC Welterweight Championship
Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum
Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce
Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao
Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX and Facebook)
Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway
Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa
Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope
Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez
Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper
Stephen Thompson vs. Dan Stittgen
Posted in: ufc, result, vs, las vegas, weighin
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyWith much at stake at UFC 143, Rafael Natal more confident than ever
LAS VEGAS - Not sure if nicknames are an important part of Brazilian fighting culture?
Ask UFC 143's Rafael "Sapo" Natal.
"My nickname comes from doing capoeira," Natal told MMAjunkie.com in his native Portuguese. "When I showed up, I
didn't have a nickname, so they gave me one. There was a book about
animals. They opened the book to a page with a frog. So that was it."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143's Ed Herman still proving he's more than the guy from the reality show
Reality TV is a powerful thing when you're on it for more than 10 minutes.
One one hand, Herman, now 31, is happy to have had the opportunity to be
seen on such a powerful platform as "The Ultimate Fighter." For a fight career, nothing could be
better than weekly exposure, even if it consists of you monkeying around
a house in Las Vegas with free booze.
But it also means he's that guy on "TUF."
Posted in: las vegas, reality, herman, ed herman, hand herman
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 live and official weigh-in results
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's "UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit" official fighter weigh-ins.
The festivities take place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and the first fighter is on the scale at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
Join us for live text-only updates in this post, or catch a live video stream of the proceedings on the MMAjunkie.com homepage.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieLive UFC 143 Weigh-in Results (7 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com reports from Las Vegas with live results from the UFC 143 weigh-ins, which take place at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Posted in: ufc, result, pm, las vegas, sherdogcom reports
Read the full article at SherdogUFC Fan Expo confirmed for July 6-7 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas
As expected the next UFC Fan Expo will take place July 6-7 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
MMAjunkie.com recently passed along news of the planned event, and UFC executives today made it official.
The two-day fan festival coincides with a July 7 pay-per-view event. That show is expected to take place at Mandalay Bay's sister property, the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Posted in: july, mandalay bay, las vegas, event, mandalay
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 Video: Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit Open Workout
LAS VEGAS -- The UFC 143 open workouts took place Wednesday afternoon at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Watch below as headliners Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz work out in front of fans and media.
Posted in: diaz, nick, las vegas, la, carlo
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseWatch Thursday’s UFC 143 Press Conference Live at 4 p.m. Eastern
Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will meet for the interim welterweight title at UFC 143 on Saturday in Las Vegas. You can watch the pre-fight press conference Thursday at 4 p.m. Eastern.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC 143 Pre-Fight Press Conference Video
The final press conference before Saturday’s “UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit” event takes place today in Las Vegas and will stream live on MMAFrenzy.com starting at 4pm ET.
UFC President Dana White will be joined by headliners Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, who meet for the interim welterweight title, to discuss the Feb. 4 event, which also includes heavyweights Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum and welterweights Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce.
Watch the live UFC 143 press conference video below:
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyRadio: Matt Riddle, Alex Caceres, Chris Cope, Ariel Helwani, Natasha Wicks, Joey Oddessa
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio three fighters from Saturday's UFC 143 event: Matt Riddle, Alex "Bruce Leroy" Caceres and Chris Cope.
We also break down the card with MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani and MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa, and we catch up with former UFC ring girl Natasha Wicks and Kings MMA trainer Rafael Cordeiro.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWatch today's UFC 143 press conference live on MMAjunkie.com at 4 p.m. ET
LAS VEGAS - The traditional pre-event press conference for this week's UFC 143 show takes place today,
and you can watch a live video stream of the festivities here on
MMAjunkie.com.
Today's event takes place at Mizuya Lounge at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas with UFC
president Dana White and Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz, Roy Nelson, Fabricio Werdum, Mike Pierce and Josh Koscheck.
The video stream begins at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT local time).
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFabricio Werdum Explains Why First UFC Run Ended Prematurely
LAS VEGAS -- Watch below as Fabricio Werdum talks about his upcoming fight at UFC 143 against Roy Nelson, what it's like being back in the UFC, why his first run in the UFC ended badly, his improved striking, and why his first UFC run ended prematurely.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseJosh Koscheck Doesn’t Think Much of His Opponent’s Stature
Josh Koscheck was in rare form at Wednesday's UFC 143 open workouts in Las Vegas, touching on his opponent, his obsession with flying, and a couple of Brazilian's he'd like to fight.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyFabricio Werdum Explains Why His First UFC Run Endly Prematurely
LAS VEGAS -- Watch below as Fabricio Werdum talks about his upcoming fight at UFC 143 against Roy Nelson, what it's like being back in the UFC, why his first run in the UFC ended badly, his improved striking, and why his first UFC run ended prematurely.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, werdum, fabricio werdum, roy nelson
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseTUF 3 finalist Josh Haynes is now a policeman in Las Vegas and is featured on this episode of Cops....
TUF 3 finalist Josh Haynes is now a policeman in Las Vegas and is featured on this episode of Cops.
HT the UG
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowMMAjunkie.com Radio (8 p.m. ET): UFC 143's Ed Herman, trainer Rafael Cordeiro
MMAjunkie.com Radio goes "Primetime" tonight with Ed Herman, who joins us in studio to discuss his bout at Saturday's UFC 143 event.
Kings MMA trainer Rafael Cordeiro also stops by the studio to discuss his fighters, including UFC 143 co-headliner Fabricio Werdum.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 finalist Josh Haynes now fighting crime on COPS
Remember Josh Haynes?
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 finalist, who was defeated by none other than Michael Bisping in the June 2006 season finale, has gone from fighting Brits to fighting crime as a police officer in Las Vegas. Here, "Bring the Pain" brings some justice to a handful of drunk disorderlies on the streets of "Sin City."
Thanks to MMA.tv for the video. If you need a refresher on the former blue-haired fighter, you can check out my 2007 interview with Haynes right here.
Posted in: fighter, las vegas, michael bisping, police officer, josh haynes
Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Mike Pierce, Kenny Florian, Scott Jorgensen and Dustin Poirier
MMAjunkie.com Radio today hosts a packed show with UFC 143 fighters Mike Pierce, Scott Jorgensen and Dustin Poirier, all of whom are in studio.
UFC veteran and current color commentator Kenny Florian also calls into the program.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, video stream, scott jorgensen, mmajunkiecom
Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: 'Countdown to UFC 143' full episode
FUEL TV debuted "Countdown to UFC 143" on Tuesday evening, and the full
video of the 30-minute episode is now available for free viewing.
The show previews Saturday's UFC 143 event, a pay-per-view show that takes place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Among those featured in the special are headliners and title-fight
participants Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, as well as Roy Nelson vs.
Fabricio Werdum and Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, carlos condit, video countdown, payperview show
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Extended Video Preview
Check out the UFC's video preview for UFC 143 pay-per-view in Las Vegas, featuring an interim welterweight title fight between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, nick diaz, video, las vegas
Read the full article at Heavy MMAAlistair Overeem Charged With Misdemeanor Battery In Las Vegas For Allegedly Pushing Woman
Uh oh. Looks like Alistair Overeem is going to have more legal troubles than just his money dispute with Golden Glory in the next few months.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery for allegedly pushing a woman in the face “causing her to stagger back.” The alleged incident took place in Las Vegas on Jan. 2, two days after he beat Brock Lesnar.
Overeem has since retained “famed” attorney David Chesnoff to fight the charge. Commenting on the charge, Chesnoff said: “There are two sides to this story and we intend on vigorously defending this. Alistair maintains his innocence.”
If convicted, Overeem faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. He’s set to appear in court in Las Vegas on Feb. 21.
So far, no further details about the incident have come out, so it’s unclear what events may have led to Overeem pushing the woman if that’s what in fact happened. It’s also unclear if this situation could impact the timing of his title fight with Junior dos Santos.
Image via Dave Mandel for Sherdog
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC Fan Expo Returning to Las Vegas July 6-7
The UFC is expected to bring back its popular UFC Fan Expo back to Las Vegas in July, coinciding with its annual Independence Day weekend pay-per-view.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, vega, la, expo
Read the full article at Heavy MMAReport: UFC's Alistair Overeem charged with battery in Las Vegas
Top UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery following an incident in a Las Vegas casino soon after his UFC 141 bout this past month.
According to the "Las Vegas Review-Journal," Overeem is slated to appear in court on Feb. 21, and if convicted, he faces a maximum of six months in county jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.
MMAjunkie.com had been unable to confirm the long-rumored incident in recent weeks.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlistair Overeem Charged with Battery in Las Vegas
Filed under: UFCUFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery for an alleged incident inside the Wynn in Las Vegas just days after his TKO victory over former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar on Dec. 30.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Overeem is accused of pushing a woman in the face, "causing her to stagger back," during an incident at Wynn Las Vegas at around 3 a.m. on Jan. 2.
If convicted of the misdemeanor battery charge, Overeem could face a maximum sentence of six months in the Clark County Detention Center and a fine of not more than $1,000.
Overeem has reportedly retained the services of attorney David Chesnoff -- a famed Las Vegas lawyer known for representing everyone from celebrities to pro athletes to poker players to alleged organized crime member. Chesnoff told the Review-Journal that Overeem was not arrested, "but was summoned to court."
"There are two sides to this story and we intend on vigorously defending this," Chesnoff added. "Alistair maintains his innocence."
The UFC has thus far declined to comment on the story, but Overeem's win over Lesnar did set him up to face Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight championship at an as of yet unannounced event. There's no word on whether the court proceedings may delay that fight. Overeem is due in court in Las Vegas on Feb. 21. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseBrydon on UFC 143: Where's GSP at?
There will be a Georges St-Pierre sighting in Las Vegas this week.
Posted in: week, gsp, brydon, las vegas, la
Read the full article at sportsnet.caUFC 143: Jorge Lopez Out, Henry Martinez In vs. Matthew Riddle
Jorge Lopez is out of Saturday's UFC 143 card in Las Vegas. Stepping in on short notice to face TUF 7 alum Matthew Riddle is newcomer Henry Martinez.
Posted in: riddle, martinez, las vegas, matthew, henry martinez
Read the full article at Heavy MMAMMAjunkie.com Radio: Burt Watson (in studio), Dr. Johnny Benjamin, Jeff Stern
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes into the studio UFC site coordinator and "babysitter to the stars" Burt Watson.
Additionally, the crew looks back to this past weekend's UFC on FOX 2 event, as well as talking to MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and consultant Dr. Johnny Benjamin and Las Vegas Fight Shop's Jeff Stern.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: las vegas, video stream, mmajunkiecom, twohour show, weekends ufc
Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: Georges St. Pierre issues injury update, still 'very limited'
"Hi everyone! I'm back in Montreal for the weekend. I just started training gymnastics again. I'm very limited in what I can do but I had a great workout. Pat prepared a great training program for me. I'll see everyone next weekend in Las Vegas for the fight, Condit [vs.] Diaz."
UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre, who was forced to put his 170-pound strap behind glass while he rehabs a surgically repaired knee, gives fans a brief update on his road to recovery as he (and the rest of the mixed martial arts community) gears up for the UFC 143: "Condit vs. Diaz" pay-per-view (PPV) event this Saturday night (Feb. 4, 2012) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the two headliners, Nick Diaz or Carlos Condit, will not only win the division's Interim strap, but also solidify themselves as the next opponent for "Rush" when he returns later this year. Is this the beginning of the end for the St. Pierre dynasty? Or just a bump in the road?
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 143 weigh-ins set for Feb. 3 at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center
Weigh-ins for next month's highly anticipated "UFC 143: Condit vs. Diaz"
event take place Friday, Feb. 3, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in
Las Vegas.
The same venue hosts the following night's pay-per-view event, which
features Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz squaring off with the UFC's vacant interim welterweight title on
the line.
As with all UFC weigh-ins, the event is free to attend and open to the public.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Jake Ellenberger and Dave Herman
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on FUEL TV 1 headliner Jake Ellenberger and co-main-event fighter Dave Herman.
We also discuss Saturday's UFC on FOX 2 event, and Tuff-N-Uff fighters Trace Gray and Kristy Lopez stop by the studio to discuss tonight's event in Las Vegas.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Posted in: ufc, radio, las vegas, show ufc, mmajunkiecom
Read the full article at MMA JunkieTuff-N-Uff visits South Point Arena; Trigg and MMAjunkie.com's Morgan broadcast
Las Vegas' premiere amateur MMA promotion returns this weekend, and
three championship fights headline a special night of "Beauties, Beasts
and Beers."
"Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts" heads to Las Vegas'
South Point Arena for Friday's 12-bout fight card, which also includes
live music and free beer.
Featherweight champion Cesar Campos defends his belt against Trace
"Midnight" Gray on one of three championship bouts, while the
vacant light heavyweight and a special 150-pound title will also be awarded.
Posted in: las vegas, championship bouts, trace midnight, tuffnuff visits, future stars
Read the full article at MMA JunkieWatch today's UFC on FOX 2 press conference live on MMAjunkie.com at 2 p.m. ET
LAS VEGAS - The traditional pre-event press conference for this week's UFC on FOX 2 show takes place today,
and you can watch a live video stream of the festivities here on
MMAjunkie.com.
Today's event, which is open to fans, takes place at W Chicago with UFC
president Dana White and UFC on FOX 2 fighters Rashad Evans, Phil Davis, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping, Chris Weidman, Demian Maia, Mike Russow and Jon Olav Einemo.
The video stream begins at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT local time).
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, video stream, today, weeks ufc
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC Planning July 7 Event and Fan Expo in Las Vegas
The UFC’s traditional Fourth of July weekend event is expected to take place on July 7 in Las Vegas alongside the latest UFC Fan Expo, MMA Fighting reported Wednesday.
The event, likely to be UFC 148 or UFC 149, is targeted the MGM Grand Garden Arena, while the Mandalay Bay Convention Center will host the UFC Fan Expo on July 6-7.
The UFC’s Fourth of July event is typically one of its biggest of the year, with past cards including UFC 100 with Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir and Georges St-Pierre vs. Thiago Alves in 2009, UFC 116 with Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin in 2010, and UFC 132 with Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber last year.
No fights have yet been scheduled for the event.
For the latest UFC news and UFC rumors stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Posted in: ufc, vs, event, las vegas, july
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyWin a Date With UFC Fighter or Ring Girl, Give to a Good Cause
I Ain't Chemo, a non-profit organization out of Las Vegas, is hosting an MMA celebrity auction at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay following the UFC 143 weigh-in.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, mandalay bay, ufc fighter, ring girl
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyThe Gun Store's Chris Irwin disappointed in FOX-driven UFC sponsorship ban
While most everyone in the mixed-martial-arts industry believes the
UFC's deal with FOX is a positive for the sport as a whole, there is at
least one segment of MMA sponsors unhappy with the new arrangement.
UFC officials recently made an internal announcement that "absolutely no firearms, ammo, hunting or
knife companies will be permitted as sponsors in any Zuffa-promoted
events."
Chris Irwin, owner of Las Vegas' "The Gun Store," has long been one of
MMA's most visible firearm-related sponsors, and while he has yet to
speak directly with any UFC officials, he admits he's a little
frustrated at the decision.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, gun store, firearmrelated sponsors, mixedmartialarts industry
Read the full article at MMA JunkieRadio: Shane Roller, George Roop, Michael Johnson, Joey Beltran, Joseph Henle, Ken Pavia
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show a number of fighters from
Saturday's UFC on FOX 2 card, including Shane Roller, George Roop,
Michael Johnson and Joey Beltran.
Additionally, "The Ultimate Fighter 11" vet Joseph Henle discusses
Saturday's California Fight Syndicate bout, and Super Fight League CEO
Ken Pavia calls in.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC July 7 Event in Las Vegas to Include Next Fan Expo
Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, NewsThe UFC's annual Fourth of July weekend event will return to its usual home in Las Vegas, MMA Fighting has learned.
The event will also host the first UFC Fan Expo of 2012.
The event, currently unnamed due to the UFC's still evolving schedule but possibly numbered UFC 148, will take place on July 7, likely at MGM Grand Garden Arena, according to sources.
The Fan Expo, meanwhile, is slated for the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on July 6-7.
The last Fan Expo took place in Houston last October, in conjunction with UFC 136, and nearly 25,000 fans were estimated to attend the two-day event, which offers photo opportunities, autographs sessions and training sessions. Past events have also featured Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
To date, three Expos have been held in Las Vegas, while others have taken place in Las Vegas, Toronto, Boston and London.
The Fourth of July show is historically one of the biggest outings of the year for the promotion, which has hosted the holiday weekend event at its home base of Las Vegas for each of the past four years. The last time it wasn't in Sin City was back in 2007, when the event was held at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 143 video preview for 'Diaz vs Condit' on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas (Extended)
Here's the official extended video preview for the UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" event, which is set to take place on Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The annual Super Bowl Saturday fight card features a welterweight championship fight -- even if it's just an interim title -- pitting former Strikeforce king Nick Diaz against former WEC ruler Carlos Condit.
Winner gets a belt and a promise to unify it with the strap Georges St. Pierre is still carrying around. And if it's Diaz, the fight could happen as soon as this summer, according to UFC President Dana White. That flies in the face of "Rush's" November timeline but whatever.
Also on tap for Feb. 4 is a 170-pound bout between former title contender Josh Koscheck and rising prospect Mike Pierce.
For all the latest news and notes on UFC 143 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 144's Bart Palaszewski, The Gun Store's Chris Irwin
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bart Palaszewski, who meets Hatsu Hioki next month at UFC 144.
We also talk to The Gun Store's Chris Irwin, who discusses the UFC's new ban on firearm sponsors.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143: Edwards-Stumpf Scratched, Stittgen vs. Thompson Booked
A welterweight tilt between Stephen Thompson and Dan Stittgen replaces Justin Edwards vs. Mike Stumpf at UFC 143 in Las Vegas next month.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Jorge Rivera and Cub Swanson
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on FX 1 fighter Jorge Rivera, who previews his fight with Eric Schafer mere hours before the two step in the octagon.
Additionally, Cub Swanson calls in to discuss his upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 1 fight with George Roop.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieThe Reem Episode 11: Kneeing Brock Lesnar, Partying in Las Vegas
The Demolition Man Alistair Overeem continues to document his journey in the UFC, this time sharing the behind the scenes of his UFC 141 clash with Brock Lesnar. The episode goes off with Alistair Overeem clubbing in Las Vegas, with sights on capturing the UFC Heavyweight title from the hans of Junior dos Santos in 2012.THE REEM SEASON 2 EPISODE 10: REDEMPTION from THE REEM on
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Read the full article at Low Kick'SCC 4: Grove vs. Silva' lineup complete; Farra, MMAjunkie.com's Morgan broadcast
The eight-bout lineup for February's "Superior Cage Combat 4: Grove vs.
Silva" is now complete, and MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter John Morgan and X107.5 FM radio
personality Dave Farra have been hired to call the action.
Featuring a main event between UFC veterans Kendall Grove and Jay
Silva "SCC 4: Grove vs. Silva" takes place Feb. 16 at Orleans
Arena in Las Vegas.
"They say that styles make fights, well every fight on this card was
built on that principal," SCC matchmaker Joey Verner stated. "We put
together every fight with the intention of matching up fighters that
stylistically promised to deliver fireworks."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC on FUEL TV 1's Aaron Simpson, Joey 'CoCo' Diaz
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC veteran Aaron Simpson, who discusses his UFC on FUEL TV 1 bout with Ronny Markes.
Additionally, comedian Joey "Coco" Diaz helps preview this weekend's UFC on FX 1 event.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Draws 1,992 Fans
Strikeforce's first card of 2012 drew 1,992 fans to The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for a gate of $68,805.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMA'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' officially draws 1,992 attendance and $68,805 gate
"Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" officially drew 1,992 attendees for a $68,805 live gate.
Nevada State Athletic Commission officials today emailed the figures to MMAjunkie.com.
"Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" took place Jan. 7 at The Joint at
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The night's five-fight main
card aired on Showtime, and four preliminary bouts aired on Showtime
Extreme.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: 'Stitch' Duran, UFC on FX 1's Jared Papazian
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes into the studio veteran cutman Jacob
"Stitch" Duran, who stops by to talk about his trip to Rio de Janeiro
for UFC 142, as well as the latest happenings in his life.
Additionally, UFC on FX 1 fighter Jared Papazian, who faces Mike Easton at this weekend's event, calls in to preview his contest.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 video trailer for 'Diaz vs Condit' on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas (Extended)
Here's the official extended video trailer for the UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" event, which is set to take place on Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring Nick Diaz taking on Carlos Condit.
And the marketing tactic used is a rather interesting one:
"For the first time in three years, the UFC welterweight division will have a new champion."
Kind of. Georges St. Pierre is still the champion but because he's laid up until later this year (maybe November), the UFC felt the need to create an interim title for Diaz and Condit to fight over.
So, technically, there will be a new champion in the welterweight division. But it's essentially a 12-pound piece of tin, like Chael Sonnen loves to say, because it wasn't earned by going through St. Pierre.
Nonetheless, we're just over two weeks away from the big show, Maniacs. For all the latest news and notes on UFC 143 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Felice Herrig, Graham Boylan and Justin McCully
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Cage Warriors' director Graham Boylan, who breaks some news about the U.K. organization.
We also have a packed studio with XFC fighter Felice Herrig and guest hosts Justin McCully and Jamie Varner.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FOX 2: Munoz injured, Michael Bisping to face Chael Sonnen in Chicago
UFC President Dana White offered the following on twitter, “Munoz is injured and out of the FOX fight! Now it's Chael Sonnen vs Mike Bisping jan 28th and the winner will fight Anderson for the title.” And just like that a fight card that had been eagerly awaited became even more eagerly awaited.
According to ESPN.com, Munoz injured his right elbow during training and was flown to UFC headquarters in Las Vegas for examination. The injury was deemed severe enough that it will require surgery,
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC 143 Video Trailer for Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit on Feb. 4
With UFC 142 less than one day behind us, the UFC is now looking ahead to UFC 143 with a video trailer for the Feb. 4 event in Las Vegas, which is headlined by Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit for the interim UFC welterweight title.
As always, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete coverage of UFC 143, as well as UFC on FX 1 and UFC on Fox 2 still coming up later this month.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 143 video preview for 'Diaz vs Condit' in Las Vegas on Feb. 4
With UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" in the books, the next major pay-per-view (PPV) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will feature an interim welterweight title fight between Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit.
The pair will headline UFC 143, which is scheduled to take place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 4, 2012, with the winner earning the right to take on division kingpin, Georges St. Pierre, who is recovering from knee surgery, sometime in the near future.
In addition, former welterweight number one contender Josh Koscheck will try to keep his spot among the 170-pound elite by taking on the venerable Mike Pierce.
To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 143 check out our extensive event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Jimy Hettes, Kendall Grove and Neil Melanson
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show recent UFC 141 winner and fast-rising prospect Jimy Hettes, as well as next week's ProElite 3 headliner, Kendall Grove.
Xtreme Couture grappling coach Neil Melanson also stops by the studio for the latest on the Las Vegas fight team.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Jim Miller, 'King Mo,' Joey Diaz and Joey Oddessa
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on FX 1 headliner Jim Miller, who discusses next week's bout with Melvin Guillard.
We also break down Saturday's UFC 142 card with Strikeforce contender Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa, and comedian/MMA fan Joey "Coco' Diaz.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDana White’s UFC 142 video blog offers revealing look backstage at UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem
While the MMA community’s attention is on Rio de Janeiro this weekend in relation to UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes, less than two weeks ago Las Vegas was the subject of their focus when a heavyweight bout between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem headlined UFC 141.
Lately the UFC has made an effort to give fans “behind the scenes” access at events with Dana White’s most recent video blog doing just that, as has been the case in earlier entries, by having the camera follow the UFC President into the Octagon throughout UFC 141 as well as film the goings-on backstage.
Among the many highlights are Lesnar watching undercard fights while waiting for his main event match-up, Jon Fitch being checked by doctors while the man who beat him (Johny Hendricks) basks nearby in the glow of having just won, and Nate Diaz getting amped while he listens to Donald Cerrone’s entrance music.
A Complete Look at UFC 141 Results
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Read the full article at Fighters.comUFC 141 officially draws 13,793 attendance for $3.1 million live gate
LAS VEGAS - This past month's UFC 141 event officially drew an attendance of 13,793 and a live gate of $3,101,000.
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer today emailed the figures to MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 141 took place Dec. 30 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and
featured former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem earning a
first-round TKO finish of former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar in
the pay-per-view headliner.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Melvin Guillard, Fabricio Camoes, Bjorn Rebney, Jimmy Jones
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on FX 1 headliner Melvin Guillard and preliminary-card fighter Fabricio Camoes.
We also get the latest on a busy Bellator offseason with CEO Bjorn Rebney, and prospect Jimmy Jones discusses his upcoming bout at California's Bad Beat 4 event.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAll UFC 141 Drug Tests Come Back Clean
All drug tests came back clean for fighters tested following last month's UFC 141 card in Las Vegas. In all, 19 of 20 fighters on the card were tested.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Siyar Bahadurzada and Sean Sherk
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Siyar Bahadurzada, who meets fellow welterweight Paulo Thiago at UFC on FUEL TV 2 in April.
We also catch up former UFC champion Sean Sherk for an update on his possible return and his thoughts on the competitive lightweight division.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieShowdown on MMA: Strikeforce's latest
Strikeforce in Las Vegas was highlighted by Rockhold's win vs. Jardine, Lawal's mental fortitude and some unfortunate officiating.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caStrikeforce confirms four bouts for March event, says main event still undetermined
LAS VEGAS - With Strikeforce's first 2012 show in the books, the promotion now looks ahead to its next event, and the promotion on Saturday confirmed four bouts for a previously rumored March 3 event.
As expected Strikeforce female bantamweight champion Miesha Tate meets undefeated challenger Ronda Rousey in one of the night's featured contests, but Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said it's not necessarily the evening's featured bout.
K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson, Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki and Alexis Davis vs. Sarah Kaufman were also made official for the card, which takes place at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce ‘Rockhold vs. Jardine’ Live Results and Play-by-Play (8 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com will report from the The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at approximately 8:45 p.m. ET with live results and play-by-play of Strikeforce's
“Rockhold vs. Jardine”, headlined by a Strikeforce middleweight title bout between champion Luke Rockhold and challenger Keith Jardine.
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Read the full article at SherdogStrikeforce ‘Rockhold vs. Jardine’ Live Results and Play-by-Play (8 ET)
Sherdog.com will report from the The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at approximately 8:45 p.m. ET with live results and play-by-play of Strikeforce's
“Rockhold vs. Jardine”, headlined by a Strikeforce middleweight title bout between champion Luke Rockhold and challenger Keith Jardine.
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Read the full article at SherdogStrikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Main Card Live Blog
HeavyMMA.com will have live coverage of Saturday’s Strikeforce card, which takes place at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The main card of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs....
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAStrikeforce Rockhold vs. Jardine Live Results and Play-by-Play
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine live results and play-by-play on Saturday, Jan. 7, in Las Vegas. The main event features Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyStrikeforce Rockhold vs. Jardine Quick Results
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine quick results on Saturday, Jan. 7, in Las Vegas. The main event features Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine.
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Read the full article at MMA Weekly'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' play by play and live results
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event.
The event takes place at The Joint at Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The main card airs on Showtime, and
prelims air on Showtime Extreme.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results
beginning at approximately 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) for
the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' discussion thread
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Be sure to follow along with the latest card updates in our live-results post, and then discuss the event in the comments section below.
Round-by-round updates and official results begin at approximately 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.
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Strikeforce: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine full results
Official results from Las Vegas: Main Event: Luke Rockhold def. Keith Jardine via TKO in R1 (4:26) to retain Strikeforce middleweight title Robbie Lawler def. Adlan Amagov via TKO in R1 (1:48) Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal def. Lorenz Larkin via TKO in R1 (1:32) Tyron Woodley def. Jordan Mein via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27) [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVLorenz Larkin doesn't need Modern Warfare 3, he shoots guns at actual things
If 'death' and 'taxes' are absolute guarantees in life, then you getting your face blasted by me in Halo: Reach places a very close third. It's nothing to be ashamed about. I've just developed an extraordinary talent for making people's heads explode half-way across any map in Halo. Normally, I just show them this picture and their brain ignites from alarmingly-high amounts of '90s coolness.
Lorenz Larkin has another method to rip things apart through the use of ballistic force, and it involves packing heat. Check out this video of Larkin taking a trip to The Gun Store in Las Vegas to show the world how handy he is with the steel.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyStrikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Quick Hits (Video)
Mauro Ranallo and Showtime Sports report from Las Vegas as the Rockhold vs. Jardine fight week kicks into full swing for the first big MMA event of the year.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC Quick Quote: Luke Rockhold calls out Anderson Silva
"UFC-wise -- anybody over there. I don't care; I'd fight anybody in the top 10. They say Anderson Silva's only got four fights left; I want to be one of those four fights. I want to get on that track. Whoever I've got to go through to get there, that's what I want. I'm not saying I want him right away, but I want one of those four fights. It's always been a dream to fight the best in the world; that's what I live for. I hate second place. I hate being second best. I want to challenge myself against the best in the world, and right now, all the highest-rated guys are in the UFC."
Use the force, Luke. It might be your only hope. Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, who defends his 185-pound title against UFC castaway Keith Jardine tomorrow night (Jan. 7, 2012) in Las Vegas, tells USA Today he wants to prove he's at the top of the food chain in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Like Ric Flair used to say, if you wanna be the man, you gotta beat the man (Whoo!), and right now, UFC middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva is widely-recognized as the world's best in their respective weight class. But is Rocky biting off a little more than he can chew? Or is he the next big thing at middleweight? Let's hear some fantasy predictions on "Rockhold vs. Silva."
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce broadcaster Pat Miletich, UFC/MCC's T.J. O'Brien
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Pat Miletich, an MMA pioneer who's now part of the Strikeforce-Showtime broadcast team.
We also talk to T.J. O'Brien, who's under contract with the UFC but preparing for a Jan. 27 Midwest Cage Championships headliner with Allen Hernandez.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieSherdog.com's 2011 Miscellaneous Awards
From its very first day, when Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard staged a 25-minute classic for the ages at UFC 125 in Las Vegas, it was clear that 2011 would be a special year for MMA.
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Read the full article at SherdogStrikeforce eyes new champs by mid-year but Woodley, Kennedy no lock
LAS VEGAS - With the defection of former Strikeforce champs Alistair
Overeem, Nick Diaz and Dan Henderson, the UFC's sister promotion finds
itself a little short in the titleholder department.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today said he hopes to rectify that by mid-2012.
However, perhaps as part of the "business as usual" mantra of the
promotion, Coker declined to speculate on whether or not a few key names
could be expected to figure into the picture.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieEarly Estimates Suggest UFC 141 Broke UFC Out Of Pay-Per-View Slump
2011 wasn’t the greatest year for the UFC on pay-per-view, especially in the latter half of the year. According to MMA Payout’s Blue Book, most events fell in the 225,000 – 350,000 range with the exception of UFC 135 and UFC 140 (~480,000 each) while it wasn’t uncommon for events to eclipse the 500,000 mark in 2010. Needless to say, the UFC was certainly hoping Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem would give them a strong finish to what was otherwise a relatively disappointing year.
Well if the early estimates are any indication, Lesnar vs. Overeem brought in the kind of the numbers the UFC hasn’t seen since UFC 129 despite major concerns about running the event on a Friday. Here’s The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer with the numbers via BE:
Because of the holiday, our early PPV numbers are somewhat sketchy but early industry estimates have ranged between 750,000 and 810,000 North American buys, which would be slightly higher than most expectations. The show probably would have hit the 1 million mark if it was on New Year’s Eve. The original plan was to do a New Year’s Eve show from Abu Dhabi, but when that fell through, they booked the MGM Grand. Because the strip in Las Vegas is shut down from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, it really would be impossible to run a show like they do in Las Vegas on that night.
As Meltzer mentions, scheduling the show on a Friday probably hurt the buy rate, however 750,000 buys is still pretty impressive considering Brock Lesnar was coming off a loss and Alistair Overeem was just being introduced the UFC pay-per-view buying fan base. I don’t know what the UFC’s expectations were for the event, but I doubt they’re disappointed with the numbers all things considered.
On an interesting side note, here’s MMA Payout’s Jose Mendoza with some interesting updates on Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar’s pay in light of the news.
Overeem pay based on 800K UFC 141 PPV Buys: (777K PPV Buys * $2) + $385K (disclosed pay) + $333K (signing bonus) = $2.27M #MMA #UFC #Payoutabout 16 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite@MMASupremacyMMA Supremacy
Not including sponsor money, Brock Lesnar has made roughly $17M dollars during his UFC career. Avg pay per UFC fight = $2.4M #MMA #UFCabout 14 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite@MMASupremacyMMA Supremacy
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Early PPV Buys Estimated at 750,000
UFC 141 was a big-time experiment as, even with a main event of Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem, placing the show on a Friday rather than a Saturday carried a degree of uncertainty on if the public would tune in. Dave Meltzer is reporting in the Wrestling Observer newsletter that the numbers were very solid.
From the newsletter:
Because of the holiday, our early PPV numbers are somewhat sketchy but early industry estimates have ranged between 750,000 and 810,000 North American buys, which would be slightly higher than most expectations. The show probably would have hit the 1 million mark if it was on New Year's Eve. The original plan was to do a New Year's Eve show from Abu Dhabi, but when that fell through, they booked the MGM Grand. Because the strip in Las Vegas is shut down from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year's Eve, it really would be impossible to run a show like they do in Las Vegas on that night. It would be either the second or third biggest number in UFC history drawn by a non-title match. Rashad Evans vs. Quinton Jackson holds the record at around 1 million, Ken Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz II was second at 775,000, and please don't insult anyone's intelligence by claiming the Tim Sylvia vs. Andrei Arlovski heavyweight title match on that show was really the main event.
750,000 is what I predicted the show would do. Even with Lesnar seeming very human in his last two trips to the cage he still carries a mystique and the WWE crowd is still interested. Add to that a long layoff that had people interested in another Lesnar fight and an opponent who made for a great visual and easy sell.
SBN coverage of UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowMMAjunkie.com Radio: Keith Jardine, Jordan Mein and Kamal Shalorus
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show "Strikeforce: Rockhold
vs. Jardine" headliner Keith Jardine, as well as main-card fighter
Jordan Mein.
We also catch up with Kamal Shalorus, who meets Habib Nurmagomedov at this month's UFC on FX 1 event.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce's Tyron Woodley: Rematch with Tarec Saffiedine not yet warranted
LAS VEGAS - If Strikeforce ever gets around to handing out the welterweight title recently vacated by Nick Diaz, Saturday's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" event seems to have a blueprint in place.
Featured welterweight bouts? Tyron Woodley vs. Jordan Mein and Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson.
Each winner would appear a perfect candidate for an upcoming title fight. Woodley, though, doesn't see it that way.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce's Tyler Stinson (in studio), UFC 142's Sam Stout
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Tyler Stinson, who kicks off Saturday's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" Showtime broadcast with a bout against Tarec Saffiedine.
We also catch up with Sam Stout, who meets Thiago Tavares next week at UFC 142.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com: Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold, UFC's Ross Pearson in studio
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Luke Rockhold, who puts his newly won middleweight title on the line against Keith Jardine at Saturday's Strikeforce event.
Additionally, after a rescheduling, recent UFC 141 winner Ross Pearson also stops by the studio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlistair Overeem Paid Full UFC 141 Salary for Win Over Brock Lesnar
Alistair Overeem has been paid his full UFC 141 salary of more than $385,000 for his first-round knockout of Brock Lesnar in the main event of UFC 141 this past Friday in Las Vegas after a judge’s order to hold his earnings wasn’t completed.
Overeem’s former management, Golden Glory, filed a lawsuit against the heavyweight contender one day before UFC 141 alleging a breach of contract and a judge ordered on the morning of the event that Overeem’s purse be held until the dispute was resolved, but a $200,000 bond required to execute the order was never posted.
Overeem scored $385,714.28 for the win, including a $121,428.57 win bonus, and also earned $2 for every pay-per-view buy over $500,000 total revenue as well as a $1 million signing bonus paid over his first three fights with the UFC.
To check out MMAFrenzy.com’s complete UFC 141 coverage, click here.
Pictured: Alistair Overeem
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyThursday's 'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' press conference open to fans
This week's pre-event press conference for "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" takes place Thursday, and the event is free and open to the public.
The presser takes place Thursday at HRH Lounge in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The event begins at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT local time).
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC making inroads in China one fighter at a time (Yahoo! Sports)
Training Chinese MMA talent in Las Vegas is a first step at educating a country of 1.3 billion people.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsMMAjunkie.com Radio Primetime: Ross Pearson, "Stitch" Duran, Eric Del Fierro
MMAjunkie.com Radio kicks off another stacked week of programming by welcoming into the studio UFC 141 winner Ross Pearson.
Additionally, the guys recap UFC 141 with noted cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran and talk to Alliance MMA trainer Eric Del Fierro.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Ross Pearson, "Stitch" Duran, Eric Del Fierro
MMAjunkie.com Radio kicks off another stacked week of programming by welcoming into the studio UFC 141 winner Ross Pearson.
Additionally, the guys recap UFC 141 with noted cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran and talk to Alliance MMA trainer Eric Del Fierro.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieScott Coker breaks down Saturday's Rockhold vs. Jardine event, promises "amazing fights" in Strikeforce
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, who was in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for UFC 141 in Las Vegas, discusses this weekend's Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine event, which will take place January 7th from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Coker breaks down many of the main card bouts, including the headliner between recently crowned Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold and challenger Keith Jardine. Photo: Scott HIrano
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Read the full article at Low KickDespite impressive UFC 141 win, Alexander Gustafsson tempers title talk
LAS VEGAS - On Friday at UFC 141, fast-rising Swedish light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson defeated an opponent 16 years older with 18 more pro fights and a decade more experience.
Gustafsson now has won four straight fights, and his lone blemish came to top contender Phil Davis.
But before we all get ahead of ourselves, tap the breaks on the title talk, Gustafsson said.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Video: Diego Nunes Hopes to Train With Gray Maynard
UFC 141 victor Diego Nunes caught up with the media following his win in Las Vegas. He talked about his performance, training and hope to work with Gray Maynard.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, diego, maynard, performance training
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 141 draws a reported 12,158 attendees for $3.1 million live gate
LAS VEGAS - Friday's year-end UFC 141 event drew an announced attendance of 12,158 and a live gate of $3.1 million.
UFC president Dana White announced the figures in the night's post-event
press conference, which MMAjunkie.com attended.
UFC 141 took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and
featured former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem earning a first-round TKO finish of
former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar in the pay-per-view
headliner.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Results: Alistair Overeem Demolishes Brock Lesnar for First-Round TKO
Alistair Overeem demolished Brock Lesnar in the main event of UFC 141 on Friday night in Las Vegas, scoring a first-round TKO with punches after dropping the former UFC heavyweight champion with a kick to the body.
Lesnar announced after the loss that he was retiring after returning to the Octagon for the first time in 14 months after undergoing colon surgery.
Pictured: Alistair Overeem
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 141: Main Card Live Blog and Results
HeavyMMA is live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for coverage of tonight's UFC 141 pay-per-view. Get main card results starting at 10 p.m. Eastern.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC 141 results: Jacob Volkmann shuts down Efrain Escudero for decision win
LAS VEGAS - "The Ultimate Fighter 8" winner Efrain Escudero recently
fought his way back into the UFC and claimed a late-notice replacement
slot.
Unfortunately, he ran into fast-rising lightweight Jacob Volkmann, who used takedowns and a dominant top game to largely cruise to a shutout unanimous-decision victory.
The preliminary-card fight was part of UFC 141, which took place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. It streamed on Facebook prior to the night's Spike TV and pay-per-view broadcasts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Results: Alexander Gustafsson Knocks Out Vladimir Matyushenko
Filed under: UFCAlexander Gustafsson showed why so many people consider him one of the best young light heavyweights in the world on Friday night, knocking out Vladimir Matyushenko in the first round of their UFC 141 fight.
As Matyushenko was charging in, Gustafsson landed a perfect left jab that leveled Matyushenko, then pounced on him and landed several more punches on the ground before referee Yves Lavigne stepped in to stop the fight.
The fight lasted just 2 minutes, 13 seconds.
"He's a good fighter, I look up to him, but I got the knockout," Gustafsson said afterward. "It was a good punch. It was my day to day. It was my dream to fight in Las Vegas and it was the biggest win of my life."
The 24-year-old Gustafsson is now 13-1 in his MMA career, and he has a good chance of becoming a title contender in the light heavyweight division. Gustafsson has room to get bigger, stronger and better, but he's already plenty good. Matyushenko found that out the hard way. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseJoin MMAjunkie.com Radio's post-UFC 141 show tonight at 1 a.m. ET
Following the conclusion of tonight's blockbuster UFC 141 event, MMAjunkie.com Radio hosts a special post-event edition of the show.
We'll break down all of the night's action, take phone calls, and maybe even be joined by a special guest or two.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 1-3 a.m. ET (10 p.m. to midnight PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRicky Legere vs. Chris Spang completes 'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine'
A welterweight contest between Ricky Legere and
Chris Spang completes next month's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine"
lineup, which takes place at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
The bout will serve as the evening's first fight and airs as part of the evening's Showtime Extreme-broadcast prelims.
The main card of the Jan. 7 event airs on Showtime and features a
middleweight title fight between current champ Luke Rockhold and
challenger Keith Jardine.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieIf you're in Las Vegas for UFC 141, MiddleEasy has your after-party plans set
Judging from all the people I've seen wandering throughout Las Vegas with their various MMA shirts of choice, a lot of you guys are patiently waiting to see what happens when Alistair Overeem and Brock Lesnar clash inside of a loosely reinforced steel cage. We're all curious. Realistically, what will happen to finely woven steel when nearly 600lbs of man meat is slammed into it with the force of a particle accelerator? We'll know in a few hours, but in the meantime you guys should get acquainted with the LAX nightclub in the Luxor. That's where the MiddleEasy crew (and friends) will be partying tonight. Oh, and two guys named Erik Apple and Jake Shields will be there. I heard they're fighters, but let's face it, you all want to see us.
Be there at LAX nightclub just after UFC 141 to partake in all the festivities. LayzieTheSavage will be there, as well as some guy named 'Zeus.'
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Read the full article at Middle EasyUFC 141 Results: Lesnar vs. Overeem
Filed under: UFC, ResultsMMA Fighting has UFC 141 results for all of the Dec. 30 UFC 141 fights, plus live coverage from Las Vegas, live blogs of all the fights and live UFC 141 twitter updates.
In the main event, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will battle former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
Check out the full results below.
Main Card
Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem (live blog)
Nate Diaz vs.Donald Cerrone (live blog)
Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks (live blog)
Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson (live blog)
Nam Phan vs. Jimy Hettes (live blog)
Undercard
Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assunçao (live blog)
Anthony Njokuani vs. Danny Castillo (live blog)
Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson (live blog)
Jacob Volkmann vs. Efrain Escudero (live blog)
Diego Nunes def. Manvel Gamburyan via unanimous decision (live blog)
Riddle vs. Ramos fight is off because Riddle was ill.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseMMAjunkie.com Radio: Gilbert Melendez, Shane Del Rosario, Richard Perez, Joey Diaz
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez; Nick and Date Diaz's boxing coach, Richard Perez; and comedian/MMA fan Joey "Coco" Diaz.
We also catch up with Strikeforce vet/UFC newcomer Shane Del Rosario.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 3 p.m. ET (9 a.m. to noon PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' weigh-ins take place Jan. 6 in Las Vegas
HRH Lounge inside Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas plays host to next week's "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine" official fighter weigh-ins.
The weigh-ins, which are free and open to the public, take place Friday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time). Doors open at 3 p.m. PT.
The Sin City resort's event venue, The Joint, hosts the following day's Showtime-televised event.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com's John Morgan on pre-UFC 141 'Fight Day' show at 6 p.m. ET
MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter and MMA insider John Morgan is a guest on today's official UFC 141 pre-event show, "Fight Day."
The show, hosted by Dave Farra and Megan Olivi, also includes former WEC champ Urijah Faber and MMA Fighting's Ben Fowlkes for panel discussion, as well as interviews with UFC heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos and former Strikeforce champ Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal.
You can watch the show, which airs live from Las Vegas, from 6-7 p.m. ET at www.heavy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Live Results and Play-by-Play
Sherdog.com will report from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas with play-by-play and live results of UFC 141, headlined by a heavyweight clash between former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, garden arena, playbyplay sherdogcom, heavyweight clash
Read the full article at SherdogLive UFC 141 Weigh-in Results (7 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com reports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas with live results from the UFC 141 weigh-ins, which take place at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Posted in: result, pm, las vegas, garden arena, sherdogcom reports
Read the full article at SherdogUFC 141 Official Weigh-In Results
Join HeavyMMA.com from Las Vegas for official weigh-in results for UFC 141 today at 7 p.m. ET.
Posted in: ufc, result, las vegas, official, weighin
Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC 141 Weigh-In Highlight Video
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, VideosLAS VEGAS -- The UFC 141 weigh-ins took place Thursday afternoon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Full UFC 141 weigh-in results here. Check out the highlights below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 141 ‘This FRIDAY!’ Promo
A friendly reminder that UFC 141 is on Friday night, not Saturday. Yes, Dana White is worried people won’t remember.
“I just met with the MetroPCS people and I said, ‘I’ll see you Saturday,’” White told reporters following Wednesday’s UFC 141 press conference. “I’m promoting this thing and I said, ‘I’ll see you Saturday.’”
“To be honest, we’re a little concerned about Friday night,” White said. “Everybody’s programmed for Saturday, Saturday, Saturday.”
“The problem is, you can’t put on fights in Las Vegas on [New Year's Eve],” he said. “They shut the strip down. You can’t even get around here. It would be a nightmare.”
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertDespite PBR aspirations, White discourages UFC 141's Cerrone from bull riding
LAS VEGAS - After Wednesday's pre-fight press conference dust-up with Nate Diaz, UFC lightweight contender Donald Cerrone probably isn't thinking about much else other than their pending UFC 141 confrontation.
And according to UFC president Dana White, he certainly better not be thinking about riding a bull anytime soon.
"Hell no," White flatly said when asked if Cerrone might be granted his wish of riding on the Professional Bull Riders tour. "Hell no."
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, cerrone, bull, pbr aspirations
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Live Results and Play-by-Play
UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem live results and play-by-play on Friday, Dec. 30, in Las Vegas. The main event features Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem.
Posted in: ufc, overeem, las vegas, lesnar, playbyplay
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyFight Day: UFC 141 Pre-Fight Press Conference Highlights
Highlights from Wednesday's explosive press conference in Las Vegas with Brock Lesnar, Alistair Overeem, Donald Cerrone, Nate Diaz and Dana White.
Posted in: press conference, conference, press, las vegas, lesnar
Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC 141 Quick Results
UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem quick results on Friday, Dec. 30, in Las Vegas. The main event features Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyVideo: UFC president Dana White, Miguel Torres discuss bantamweight's return to UFC
LAS VEGAS - December has been a roller-coaster ride for former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres.
Released from the UFC after making an ill-advised comment on Twitter,
Torres has gone into hiding while fans rallied behind him and expressed
their desire to see him return to the octagon.
Following Wednesday's pre-UFC 141 press conference in Las Vegas, White
surprised everyone by announcing Torres' return to the octagon. Check
out the embedded video to hear White and Torres discuss what made this
reconciliation possible.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Anthony Njokuani, Ryan Martinez and Brett Roberts
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 141 fighter Anthony Njokuani.
We also catch up with ProElite heavyweight-grand-prix semifinalist Ryan Martinez, and BAMMA USA promoter Brett Roberts stops by the studio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: UFC 141 Pre-Fight Press Conference
The pre-fight press conference for Friday’s UFC 141 event takes place this afternoon (4pm ET/1pm PT) in Las Vegas and can be watched live on MMAFrenzy.com below.
The UFC 141 pre-fight press conference, which takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, includes UFC President Dana White, headlining heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, and lightweights Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz.
Pictured: Dana White
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyWatch today's UFC 141 press conference live on MMAjunkie.com at 4 p.m. ET
LAS VEGAS - The traditional pre-event press conference for this week's UFC 141 show takes place today,
and you can watch a live video stream of the festivities here on
MMAjunkie.com.
Today's event, which is open to fans, takes place at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino's main lobby in Las Vegas with UFC
president Dana White and UFC 141 fighters Brock Lesnar, Alistair Overeem, Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone.
The video stream begins at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT local time).
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio Primetime: Danny Castillo, Nam Phan, Nah-Shon Burrell
Grab a drink and join us as MMAjunkie.com Radio goes "Primetime" tonight with UFC 141 fighters Danny Castillo and Nam Phan.
We also talk to Jan. 7 Strikeforce fighter Nah-Shon Burrell and The Sunday Junkie winner Cal Rocha, and we're doing a giveaway with some TOPPS-UFC prizes.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141's big talking Cerrone says Diaz is first in long line of potential opponents
Donald Cerrone hadn't even gotten to the dressing rooms of the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas when he agreed to fight Nate Diaz.
There was no need to reflect on how he had just mauled Dennis Siver at October's UFC 137 event. He knew what he wanted next.
At first, he couldn't even remember who he'd just fought at UFC 137 when asked about the root of his rift with Diaz. By in large, Cerrone is focused on what's directly in front of him.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, las vegas, cerrone, dressing rooms
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Donald Cerrone, Gegard Mousasi, Jorge Masvidal, TSJ winner
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio UFC 141 co-headliner Donald Cerrone.
We also catch up with two recent Strikeforce competitors, Gegard Mousasi and Jorge Masvidal, as well as The Sunday Junkie winner Cal Rocha.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, video stream, jorge masvidal, mmajunkiecom
Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: Countdown to UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem
Filed under: UFCThe final UFC event of the calendar year takes place on Friday night, with a heavyweight clash pitting former UFC champion Brock Lesnar against former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem.
At UFC 141 in Las Vegas, the pair will be vying for the division's No. 1 contender spot and a chance to eventually face current champion Junior dos Santos.
The UFC recently produced a "Countdown" video to spotlight the important matchup, and the full episode is after the jump.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 141 Fight Card: 10 Reasons You Can't Miss This Event
This Friday, the UFC will bring a stacked event to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas as a heavyweight blockbuster battle will take place, pitting former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem against former UFC champion Brock Lesnar in the main event of the evening.
Posted in: ufc, event, champion, las vegas, garden arena
Read the full article at Low KickReminder: UFC 141 returns to 10 p.m. ET pay-per-view timeslot on Friday
As a reminder, the UFC returns to its 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) timeslot beginning with this week's "UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem" event.
The event takes place Friday (rather than Saturday) to accommodate for New Year's Eve festivities in Las Vegas.
Featuring a heavyweight headliner between former UFC champ Brock Lesnar and ex-Strikeforce titleholder Alistair Overeem, UFC 141 takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Sin City.
Posted in: ufc, pm, las vegas, heavyweight headliner, place friday
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio returns Tuesday, 'Primetime' includes post-UFC 141 show
MMAjunkie.com Radio returns to the studio on Tuesday, and we've got a handful of bonus "Primetime" shows planned for later in the week.
The expanded lineup includes shows geared around Friday's big "UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem" event in Las Vegas.
On Friday, for example, MMAjunkie.com Radio hosts a post-event show that begins at the pay-per-view event's conclusion.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, mmajunkiecom, postevent show, bonus primetime
Read the full article at MMA JunkieEdwards-Stumpf, Brown-Cope Slated for UFC 143 in Las Vegas
A pair of welterweight confrontations have been added to the UFC 143 fight bill, promotion officials announced Friday. Justin Edwards and Mike Stumpf will square off at the Feb. 4 event, as will Matt Brown and Chris Cope.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, mike stumpf, edwardsstumpf browncope, welterweight confrontations
Read the full article at SherdogIs the UFC 141 main event between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas the...
Is the UFC 141 main event between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas the biggest non-title fight in UFC history? MMA Nation's Nate Wilcox makes the argument here.
(Photo by Esther Lin)
Posted in: ufc, alistair overeem, brock lesnar, las vegas, nontitle fight
Read the full article at MMA ManiaMatt Brown vs. Chris Cope slated for UFC 143 in Las Vegas
A welterweight bout between Matt Brown and Chris Cope has been added to February's UFC 143 event.
UFC officials today announced that verbal agreements are in place for the fight.
UFC 143 takes place on the eve of the NFL's Super Bowl, Feb. 4, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The night's main card airs on pay-per-view, though Brown vs. Cope is expected to be part of the prelims.
Posted in: ufc, card airs, las vegas, welterweight bout, vs chris
Read the full article at MMA Junkie'Superior Cage Combat 4: Grove vs. Silva' set for Feb. 16 in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas-based Superior Cage Combat promotion returns to action in February, and UFC veterans Kendall Grove and Jay Silva headline the event.
Promotion officials recently announced that "SCC 4: Grove vs. Silva" takes place Feb. 16 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
Additionally, MMAjunkie.com has learned that verbal agreements are in place for a handful of other bouts including Justin Buchholz vs. John Gunderson, Jamie Yager vs. Danny Davis Jr. and Jimmy Jones vs. Joao Victor.
Posted in: vs, silva, las vegas, la, grove
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143: Ricardo Lamas replaces injured Erik Koch against Dustin Poirier on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas
With Erik Koch recently suffering an injury in training (that seems to be happening a lot lately), that opened up a slot opposite Dustin Poirier at the UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" event that is set to take place on Feb. 4, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Never fear, Ricardo Lamas is here. UFC.com brings word on the switch:
"Lamas is coming off a knockout victory followed by a 'Submission of The Night' win in his last two spectacular outings; while Poirier is a highly-touted power-punching prospect looking to make his case for a host at the title" said White. Both fighters have verbally agreed to the bout.
Lamas, 29, is a perfect 2-0 fighting inside the Octagon, including scoring a "Submission of the Night" at the UFC on Fox 1 event over Cub Swanson, undoubtedly the biggest win of "The Bully's" career.
Notch another one as a (relatively) short notice replacement and he could be headed for big things at 145-pounds.
Standing in the way, of course, is Dustin Poirier, who was also in action at the inaugural UFC on Fox 1 show where he scored a submission win over Pablo Garza with a gorgeous D'Arce choke.
The 22-year-old Tim Credeur protege is now 4-1 under the Zuffa banner and 11-1 overall. Time to take the next step. Or falter and head for the back of the line.
UFC 143 will be headlined by former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz battling ex-WEC 170-pound kingpin Carlos Condit for the right to wear the division's Interim strap with Georges St. Pierre on the sidelines recovering from knee surgery.
In the co-main event, former welterweight number one contender Josh Koscheck will try to keep his spot among the 170-pound elite by taking on the venerable Mike Pierce.
For more on UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaNelson-Werdum, Poirier-Lamas Set for UFC’s Super Bowl Saturday Card
Returning heavyweight jiu-jitsu ace Fabricio Werdum will face off with well-rounded contender Roy Nelson at the Feb. 4 event, which emanates from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Additionally, featherweight prospect Dustin Poirier will lock horns with hard-punching wrestler Ricardo Lamas.
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Read the full article at SherdogWorld Boxing Council demands rematch in Chad Dawson-Bernard Hopkins bout
The WBC has stepped in to resolve a situation involving light heavyweights Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson relating to the controversial result of their October 15 fight. The headlining match-up featured what was originally ruled a TKO win for Dawson when he threw Hopkins to the canvas, injuring the popular 46-year old’s shoulder in the process and rendering him unable to continue.
The California State Athletic Commission quickly changed things to a “No Contest” after Hopkins complained and the WBC allowed “B-Hop” to retain his title. Now the two will face off again in hopes of determining a more conclusive, less questionable outcome. The rematch is expected to take place immediately unless both sides agree to allow an interim bout beforehand.
News of the WBC’s decision surfaced at the international organization’s annual meeting in Las Vegas.
In another item worth mentioning from the proceedings, middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. will be forced to put his belt on the line against Sergio Martinez who previously held the title before having it stripped based on a policy pertaining to holding gold in various weight-classes.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comRemaining UFC 141 prelims to stream on Facebook
As expected, the remaining preliminary-card fights from this month's
"UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem" event will stream live and for free on
Facebook, UFC officials recently confirmed with MMAjunkie.com.
The four-bout stream precedes a pay-per-view main card and a two-bout Spike TV "UFC Prelims" special.
UFC 141 takes place this Friday, Dec. 30, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in
Las Vegas. Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar meets former
Strikeforce titleholder Alistair Overeem in the headliner.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Extended Preview Video for “Lesnar vs. Overeem”
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar welcomes Strikeforce title-holder Alistair Overeem to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 141 on December 30 in Las Vegas with the first shot at heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos on the line.An extended video preview of UFC 141, which also features lightweights Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz, is below:For complete coverage of UFC 141 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.Pictured: Brock Lesnar
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyRadio: Ben Henderson, K.J. Noons, Justin Wilcox, Tyron Woodley, Jorge Patino, Chris Algieri
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 144 headliner Ben
Henderson and "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal" fighters K.J. Noons
and Justin Wilcox.
We also talk to Legacy Fighting 9 headliner Jorge Patino, Strikeforce's
Tyron Woodley, and Xtreme Couture kickboxer/boxer Chris Algieri.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Roger Bowling, Mick Maynard and Carlo Di Blasi
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Roger Bowling, who meets Jerron Peoples at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal" event.
We also talk to Legacy Fighting Championships promoter Mick Maynard about Friday's HDNet-televised event and Fight Code promoter Carlo Di Blasi about this weekend's Fight Now TV-televised kickboxing show in Hungary.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlistair Overeem in U.K. today for commission-mandated drug test
Alistair Overeem today flew to the U.K. to fulfill
the first requirement of his provisional license to fight Brock Lesnar.
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer told
MMAjunkie.com that the results of that test are
expected next Tuesday, Dec. 20, or 10 days before he meets Lesnar in the
main event of UFC 141, which takes place Dec. 30 at MGM Grand Garden
Arena in Las Vegas.
Kizer said he expects Overeem to return to Las Vegas around the time the
first test results become available, whereupon the fighter will be
submit a urine sample at a local drug testing facility.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFighters reveal their Christmas wish lists
With Christmas just around the corner, Mixed Martial Artists are the same as everyone else in hopes of having wishes come true. Some may have been naughty, some nice, but all of them seems to be in touch with the Holiday spirit.
Popular fighters like Jon Jones, Chael Sonnen, and Wanderlei Silva were recently asked what they would like for Christmas while in Las Vegas for the World MMA Awards and responses varied from the serious to the silly.
Check out the video from FightHubTV and see what those stars, plus many of their peers and fellow MMA personalities, hope to see under their Christmas Tree come December 25…
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainMMAjunkie.com Radio: Gilbert Melendez, Jeremy Fullerton, Justin McCully
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, who previews his weekend fight with Jorge Masvidal.
UFC veteran Justin McCully, Topps executive Jeremy Fullerton and recent "The Sunday Junkie" winner Bruce Hales also call into the show.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Demetrious Johnson, Ian McCall, Joseph Benavidez, Jeremy Luchau
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show three of the four fighters who will compete for the inaugural UFC flyweight championship: Demetrious Johnson, Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall.
We also talked to Jeremy Luchau of Tachi Palace Fights, which has been the home to the world's top 125-pound fighters.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 140 videos blog with Frank Mir: I'm looking for an even more devastating win this time
Back in Dec. 2008, Frank Mir knocked out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 92 in Las Vegas. It was the first time "Minotauro" had ever been stopped via strikes in his illustrious career and perhaps because of that, the legendary Brazilian's fans wondered if something was holding back their hero.
As it turned out, "Big Nog" had been suffering from staph in the weeks leading up to the bout and spent time in the hospital recovering from it. Can that be blamed for his performance?
We'll never truly know but we will find out who the better man is tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2011) at UFC 140 in Toronto when the two square off in the rematch. And this time, both men are healthy and raring to go.
In fact, because of the way his victory was handled the first time, Mir wants to win in even more devastating fashion:
"That victory almost kind of makes you, you know, it takes away that edge in training where you're vicious about it. The reason why I didn't fall victim to that I think is because of the fact of all his fanbase saying that he was injured and he had staph or what not, I think has added a little bit of fire into me to where, even after having the win, I just wasn't satisfied enough with that win and I'm looking to go ahead and have an even more devastating win."
So what happens in the second act? A repeat of the first or a happy ending for Nogueira and his legions of adoring fans? We'll find out tonight.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaScott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao Added to UFC 143 in Las Vegas
Former bantamweight title challenger Scott Jorgensen will face Renan Barao, who has gone 28 fights without a loss, at UFC 143 in February.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAMMAjunkie.com Radio: Sarnavskiy, War Machine, Watson, MTV 'Caged' promoter
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show M-1 Challenge 30 co-headliner Alexander Sarnavskiy, Bellator signee War Machine, and Cage Warriors' Kyle Watson.
We also talked to Ring Rulers promoter Will Broyles, who's featured in the new MTV "Caged" series, and The Sunday Junkie winner Cole Jasper.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 adds bantamweights Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao
A bout with bantamweight-title implications has been added to February's UFC 143 card.
UFC officials today announced that former title challenger Scott Jorgensen and surging Renan Barao, who looks for his 28th straight win, have agreed to meet at UFC 143.
UFC 143 takes place Feb. 4 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Super Bowl weekend.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine Official for Jan. 7
Strikeforce on Thursday made official its rumored Jan. 7 fight card at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas pitting Luke Rockhold against Keith Jardine.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Ebersole, Enomoto, Ferguson, Diaz, UFC 140 breakdown
MMAjunkie.com today welcomes to the show UFC 140 fighter Brian Ebersole, M-1 Challenger 30 headliner Yasubey Enomoto, TUF 14 Finale winner Tony Ferguson and
comedian/MMA fan Joey "Coco" Diaz.
We also have our UFC 140 breakdown with fighter Jake
Rosholt, "Las Vegas Review-Journal" MMA reporter Adam Hill and oddsmaker Joey Oddessa.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieGeorges St-Pierre Injured, Nick Diaz Meets Carlos Condit for Interim Title at UFC 143
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has suffered a torn ACL that has forced him out of the UFC 143 main event against Nick Diaz, who will now face Carlos Condit for the interim 170-pound title at the Feb. 4 event in Las Vegas.
More to come on this breaking news shortly…
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce conference call, UFC discussion
MMAjunkie.com Radio today open the phone lines to discuss all things from this weekend's UFC 140 event and this past weekend's The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
Additionally, the crew broadcasts today's "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal" media conference call.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Alex Davis and iJudgeFights' Jordan Morley in studio
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio MMA manager Alex Davis. Jordan Morley also stops by to discuss the upstart iJudgeFights scoring and fan-interaction project.
MMAjunkie.com editor-in-chief Dann Stupp also sits in as we recap the weekend's action, including The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Video Trailer for Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem on Dec. 30
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Strikeforce title-holder Alistair Overeem will square off in the main event of UFC 141 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas with the first shot at newly crowned champion Junior dos Santos on the line.
For complete coverage of UFC 141 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, alistair, lesnar, brock
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyJason "Mayhem" Miller talked the talk before his fight against Michael Bisping at The Ultimate...
Jason "Mayhem" Miller talked the talk before his fight against Michael Bisping at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale last night (Dec. 3, 2011) in Las Vegas, but he failed miserably to walk the walk. MMA Nation breaks it down right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 141 video trailer for 'Lesnar vs Overeem' on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas
It doesn't get any bigger than this.
UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" invades the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on a special night with a new start time, as the event airs at 10 p.m. ET on Fri., Dec. 30, 2011, on pay-per-view.
Headlining the card is the return of Brock Lesnar, who says he's back and feeling better than ever after having 12 inches of his intestines removed this past May. He certainly looks healthy as an ox.
Opposite Lesnar is Alistair Overeem, who will be making his debut inside the Octagon at the age of 31 and having been a part of over 60 combat sports fights throughout his already illustrious career.
On the line is a heavyweight championship fight against freshly crowned king Junior dos Santos sometime in 2012. Get ready for a doozy, Maniacs.
For all the latest news and notes on UFC 141 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA Mania'TUF 14' fan-voted $25K awards go to Dodson, Bermudez, Gaudinot and Pague
LAS VEGAS - Consider John Dodson the big winner from The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
After claiming the "TUF 14" featherweight crown at Saturday's live finale in Las Vegas and earning a $40,000 fight-night bonus, he got some additional money to fill his pockets.
He was one of four fighters earning a $25,000 fan-voted award for a performance during the Spike TV reality show's regular season.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie'TUF 14' Finale Bonuses: Brandao Rakes $80,000
Three men walked away from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas with post-fight bonuses on Saturday night. John Dodson and Dennis Bermudez each pocketed $40,000, while Diego Brandao received $80,000 at “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 finale.<
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Read the full article at SherdogTUF 14 Finale results: Johnny Bedford batters Louis Gaudinot for TKO win
LAS VEGAS - Even before the fight, Team Bisping's Louis Gaudinot said he was biding time until the UFC adopts a flyweight division.
And after a three-round beating at bantamweight in his UFC debut against Team Miller's Johnny Bedford, that day can't come soon enough.
The lopsided fight was part of the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale, which aired on Spike TV following prelims on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie‘TUF 14’ Finale Live Results and Play-by-Play
Sherdog.com will report from the The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas at 5:50 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of "The Ultimate Fighter 14" Finale, which is headlined by a middleweight clash pitting Jason Miller against Michael Bisping.
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Read the full article at SherdogAlistair Overeem Moves Training Camp Before Bout With Brock Lesnar to Care for Sick Mother
Alistair Overeem's latest blog for Yahoo! Sports mentions that he has relocated his training for the UFC 141 bout with Brock Lesnar from Las Vegas back to Holland so that he can be with his ill mother. One may normally think that this is a distraction that a fighter doesn't need before such a big fight, but Overeem says that this is actually less of a distraction.
From the blog:
I am now training for Lesnar in Holland. I flew back about a week ago. I don't want to go too deep into personal matters, but what happened was my mother is recovering from cancer and needs my support. She needs me in Holland over the next couple of weeks and I came back for her.
What I can say is that going back to Holland to be with my mother won't be a distraction; it is actually stopping me from getting distracted. If I stayed in Las Vegas for this camp I would be constantly worried about her and my focus would have been compromised. Now I can train 100 percent, and know she's just across town.
Obviously it feels slightly inhuman to think about a man's cancer stricken mother and his attempts to be close to her as a "distraction," but the fight is what we cover here. So it is another layer to the fight and it will still be seen if this affects his preparation for UFC 141.
Posted in: brock lesnar, las vegas, mother, distraction, holland
Read the full article at Bloody ElbowTUF 14 Finale: Weigh-In Highlight Video
Highlights of the TUF 14 weigh-ins in Las Vegas, including Michael Bisping's expletive-laced tirade towards the audience in attendance.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAThe Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale weigh-in photos: An MMAjunkie.com image gallery
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's official The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale fighter weigh-ins and captured images of all 20 competitors.
Today's ceremony was held at the Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino
Resort in Las Vegas, which also hosts Saturday's Spike TV-televised
event.
A vocal crowd of several hundred fans packed the ballroom and booed headliner Michael Bisping, both at the behest of Jason "Mayhem" Miller and on their own; "The Count" responded by launching into an expletive-laden rant and flashing them the middle finger on more than one occasion.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieTUF 14 Finale Weigh-In Results: Michael Bisping Says ‘F— You All’
The TUF 14 Finale weigh-ins took place earlier this evening at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
A very pissy Michael Bisping missed weight by a quarter pound. After the weigh-in, Mayhem Miller told the crowd to boo Bisping and that they did. Joe Rogan implored the crowd to give Bisping a little love, but that all went out the window when Bisping grabbed the mic and busted out, “I couldn’t give a f— about getting f—ing love. All I care about is smashing this dickhead’s face in. F— you all.” And Bisping fans wonder why everyone hates him.
The weigh-in results:
Michael Bisping (186.25) vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller (185.5)
Dennis Bermudez (146) vs. Diego Brandao (145)
John Dodson (134) vs. T.J. Dillashaw (135.5)
Yves Edwards (155) vs. Tony Ferguson (155.5)
Johnny Bedford (136) vs. Louis Gaudinot (136)
Marcus Brimage (143) vs. Stephan Bass (145)
John Albert (136) vs. Dustin Pague (136)
Roland Delorme (136) vs. Josh Ferguson (134)
Josh Clopton (144) vs. Steven Siler (146)
Bryan Caraway (145) vs. Dustin Neace (145.5)
Fighters in non-title fights are allowed to weigh in one pound over the weight class limit.
The TUF 14 Finale will take place tomorrow, December 3, at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and will air on Spike TV at 8pm ET.
More UFC 116 weigh-in pics at CombatLifestyle.com. Video via MMA Fighting.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertOvereem: Taking care of mom (Yahoo! Sports)
Alistair Overem has left his training camp in Las Vegas to take care of his ailing mother.
Posted in: las vegas, training, training camp, care, overem
Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsTUF 14 Finale Results and Live Play-by-Play
The Ultimate Fighter 14: Bisping vs. Miller live results and play-by-play on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Las Vegas. The main event features Michael Bisping vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyTUF 14 Finale: Quick Results
The Ultimate Fighter 14: Bisping vs. Miller quick results on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Las Vegas. The main event features Michael Bisping vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyTUF 14 Weigh-In Highlights
Filed under: UFC, News, VideosLAS VEGAS -- TUF 14 weigh-ins took place Friday afternoon at The Palms in Las Vegas, and they were highlighted by Michael Bisping flipping off the crowd at the end. Full results here. Watch the highlights below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseMMAjunkie.com Radio: Louis Gaudinot, Ulysses Gomez, Audie Attar, Kenny Johnson
MMAjunkie.com
Radio today welcomes to the show The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale
main-card fighter Louis Gaudinot and Tachi Palace Fights 11 title
challenger Ulysses Gomez.
Paradigm Sports Management president Audie Attar and noted wrestling coach Kenny Johnson also stop by the studio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieLuke Rockhold Slated to Defend Strikefoce Title Against Keith Jardine in January
Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is expected defend his title for the first time against UFC veteran Keith Jardine at a January 7 Strikeforce event in Las Vegas, according to MMAFighting.
Rockhold (8-1), who had expected to fight Tim Kennedy next, won the 185-pound belt with a unanimous decision over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in September for his 7th-straight win, while Jardine (17-9-2) fought former champion Gegard Mousasi to a draw in April after snapping a five-fight losing streak with back-to-back wins.
For complete coverage of Strikeforce stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Keith Jardine
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyTUF 14 Finale live and official weigh-in results (7 p.m. ET)
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's official fighter weigh-ins for The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
Today's festivities take place at the Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The same Sin City venue plays host to Saturday's Spike TV-televised event.
Join us beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time) for live updates as all the fighters hit the scale.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWatch today's TUF 14 Finale weigh-ins live on MMAjunkie.com at 7 p.m. ET
LAS VEGAS - The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale fighter weigh-ins take place
today, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on
MMAjunkie.com.
Today's weigh-ins take place at the Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas., and the first
fighter is on the scale at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time).
In addition to the video streams, you can get live weigh-in updates in our text-only results post on the MMAjunkie.com homepage.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieLive ‘TUF 14’ Finale Weigh-in Results (7 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com reports from The Palm in Las Vegas with live results from “The Ultimate Fighter 14” Finale weigh-ins, which take place at 7 p.m. ET.
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Read the full article at SherdogLive ‘TUF 14’ Finale Weigh-in Results (7 ET)
Sherdog.com reports from The Palm in Las Vegas with live results from “The Ultimate Fighter 14” Finale weigh-ins, which take place at 7 p.m. ET.
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Read the full article at SherdogFull TUF 14 Finale Card Announced
With the conclusion of the 14th season of The Ultimate Fighter last night and the bantamweight and featherweight finals now set for this Saturday's finale event in Las Vegas, the UFC has also fleshed out the rest of the card with bouts involving cast-members of the show. It was expected that with the UFC hoping to fill out its rosters at 135 and 145 lbs, most of the fights on the finale would involve fighters from the show, and it's now clear that a main card bout between last season's champion, Tony Ferguson, and veteran, Yves Edwards, will be the only fight on the card to not involve fighters or coaches from this season.
Here is the full card, as announced this morning by the UFC:
Spike TV Main Card:-Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller-Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez (featherweight finals)-T.J. Dillashaw vs. John Dodson (bantamweight finals)-Anthony Ferguson vs. Yves Edwards-Johnny Bedford vs. Louis GaudinotFacebook Prelims:-Stephen Bass vs. Marcus Brimage-John Albert vs. Dustin Pague-Josh Ferguson vs. Roland Delorme-Josh Clopton vs. Steven Siler-Dustin Neace vs. Bryan Caraway
The broadcast kicks off this Saturday, December 3rd, live from the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowMMAjunkie.com Radio: Bermudez, Brandao, Dodson, Dillashaw, Dean, Cormier, Gomez
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show all four finalists from "The Ultimate Fighter 14," Dennis Bermudez, Diego Brandao, John Dodson and T.J. Dillashaw.
World MMA Awards "Referee of the Year" Herb Dean and Strikeforce heavyweight-tournament finalist Daniel Cormier stop by the studio, and Tachi Palace Fights 11's Ulysses Gomes also calls in.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieChael Sonnen “I have no fight with Mark Munoz” Expects winner of Bisping vs. Miller
In this Fight Hub TV exclusive, Chael Sonnen talks to fight correspondent Michael Mardones in Las Vegas as the fighter reveals to our cameras that the recent reports of a bout between himself and Mark Munoz may be false. “I have no fight with Mark Munoz, my next fight will be based on…I do not [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TV2011 World MMA Awards ceremony live updates (10:30 p.m. ET)
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's 2011 World MMA Awards red-carpet, black-tie ceremony.
Tonight's industry-wide festivities take place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Join us for live updates beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT) as
the winners are announced in 22 different categories, including the
coveted Charles "Mask" Lewis Fighter of the Year award.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAmir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez Set for UFC 143 Fight Card
A welterweight matchup between The Ultimate Fighter 7 winner Amir Sadollah and Jorge Lopez has been booked for the UFC 143 fight card on February 4 in Las Vegas, the UFC announced Tuesday.
Sadollah (5-3) dropped a unanimous decision to Duane “Bang” Ludwig after back-to-back wins and a 4-1 record in his last 5 fights. Lopez (11-2), a protege of Wanderlei Silva, fell to Justin Edwards in his Octagon debut in September to snap a 10-fight win streak.
The Super Bowl weekend UFC 143 event is headlined by welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz, while welterweight contenders Carlos Condit and Josh Koscheck meet in the co-main event.
For complete UFC 143 coverage stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 143: Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez fight booked for Feb. 4 in Las Vegas
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner, Amir Sadollah, will look to rebound from a recent loss when he tangles with Jorge Lopez in a welterweight fight planned for UFC 143 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 4, 2012.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today announced that verbal agreements are in place for the 170-pound contest to be featured on the SuperBowl weekend "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" fight card.
Sadollah had a nice two-fight win streak rudely interrupted by mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Duane Ludwig at UFC on Versus 5 on Aug. 14, 2011, dropping a lopsided unanimous decision. Prior to the defeat, Sadollah had won four of five fights inside the Octagon, including a brutal second round finish of DaMarques Johnson.
If he intends to get back in the win column, he'll have to go through Wanderlei Silva's 23-year-old protege.
Lopez, a Wand Fight Team member, struggled in his promotional debut, losing a unanimous decision to Justin Edwards at UFC Fight Night 15 back in Sept. 2011. "Lil Monster" has finished nearly half the opponents (five) who he has faced thus far in his young professional career via (technical) knockout and has never been stopped early.
UFC 143 will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre putting his title on the line against Stockton bad boy and former Strikeforce king Nick Diaz. In the co-main event, Carlos Condit will attempt to earn a date with the winner in a bid against Josh Koscheck.
To check out the latest UFC 143 fight card and rumors click here. To sift through the most comprehensive collection of UFC 143 news and notes be sure to hit up our complete event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaJorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah added to UFC 143 in February
Wanderlei Silva protege Jorge Lopez takes his second
attempt at a UFC win when he meets Amir Sadollah at
February's UFC 143 event.
UFC officials today announced the new welterweight booking.
UFC 143 takes place Feb. 4 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las
Vegas. The event's main card airs live on pay-per-view while preliminary
bouts are expected to air on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRafael 'Sapo' Natal welcomes newcomer Michael Kuiper at UFC 143
Undefeated middleweight Michael Kuiper is set to
make his octagon debut when he meets Rafael Natal at UFC 143.
MMAjunkie.com learned of the impending matchup from
sources close to the event, who said verbal agreements are in place.
Brazilian website SporTV initially reported the fight.
UFC 143 takes place Feb. 4 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las
Vegas. The event's main card airs live on pay-per-view while preliminary
bouts are expected to air on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRafael “Sapo” Natal Faces Undefeated Michael Kuiper at UFC 143
A middleweight bout between Rafael Natal and undefeated newcomer Michael Kuiper is in the works for the UFC 143 fight card on February 4 in Las Vegas, according to Brazil’s SporTV.
Natal (13-3-1) topped Paul Bradley at UFC 133 in August for his first UFC win following a draw against Jesse Bongfeldt and debut loss to Rich Attonito. Kuiper (11-0) has gone to decision to just once while going 11-0 in European promotions, including in his native Netherlands.
The Super Bowl weekend UFC 143 event is headlined by welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz and also features Carlos Condit vs. Josh Koscheck and Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier.
For complete UFC 143 coverage stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, jesse bongfeldt, michael kuiper, european promotions
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Michael McDonald, Mark Hominick and Molly Qerim
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 139 "Knockout of the Night" winner Michael McDonald and UFC 140 fighter Mark Hominick.
Additionally, CBS Sports Network's Molly Qerim stops by the studio a day prior to her hosting duties at the 2011 World MMA Awards.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieThe Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale weigh-in slated for Friday, Bonnar hosts Q&A
The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale weigh-ins are slated for Friday.
The ceremonies take place at Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
The first fighter is on the scale at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time), and Stephan Bonnar hosts a UFC Fight Club Q&A session at 5 p.m. ET.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMichael Bisping to Jason “Mayhem” Miller- “I will TKO him in the 2nd or 3rd round”
Ultimate Fighter season three winner Michael Bisping looks to welcome Jason “Mayhem” Miller into the Octagon this Saturday in The Ultimate Fighter season 14 finale in Las Vegas. The tension between the two fighters has been mounting since filming of the show and though the two have not physically seen each other in person for [...]
Posted in: fighter, jason, las vegas, michael bisping, fighter season
Read the full article at Fighthub TVMichael Bisping to Jason “Mayhem” Miller- “I will TKO him in the 2nd or 3rd round”
Ultimate Fighter season three winner Michael Bisping looks to welcome Jason “Mayhem” Miller into the Octagon this Saturday in The Ultimate Fighter season 14 finale in Las Vegas. The tension between the two fighters has been mounting since filming of the show and though the two have not physically seen each other in person for [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVChael Sonnen vs Arianny Celeste: 'IQ Card Girl' fires back at 'What's his name'
Chael Sonnen is an equal-opportunity basher.
In addition to Brazilian champions, Croatian kickboxers and Canadian media personalities, the fiery middleweight contender is also adept at deconstructing the UFC Octagon Girls and their contributions to the fight game.
Specifically Arianny Celeste, who Sonnen suggested (via Las Vegas Weekly) is not that bright:
We only had one and that was Chandella [Powell]. The other was the IQ card girl. Arianny [Celeste] kind of walks around and holds up her latest test score. One time when there was a title fight, she got all the way up to five and we were very proud of her.
Harsh criticism, but don't expect Celeste (via Twitter) to take that lying down.
Hey what's ur name.. after @spideranderson kicks your ass..u won't even be able to count to 5!! Get ready to kiss brazils ass! Talking crap about me In interviews is like when a boy picks on a girl he likes in 1st grade...GROW UP! Doesn't work anymore sir!
Sonnen is hosting the "World MMA Awards," which despite its smoke and mirrors, is basically a popularity contest. A bunch of categories are assembled and fans vote on the names/brands/faces they find most appealing.
Celeste, not surprisingly, is up for "Ring Card Girl of the Year," so expect these two to cross paths on Nov. 30 when the ceremonies go down in Las Vegas.
Should be interesting.
Posted in: card, las vegas, sonnen, girl, celeste
Read the full article at MMA ManiaChael Sonnen: Anderson Silva is as phony as Mike Tyson, Arianny has low IQ
Speaking via Las Vegas Weekly, Chael Sonnen once again targeted Anderson "The Spider" Silva, this time claiming that the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion is "as phony as Mike Tyson" for declining his challenge for a rematch. Sonnen also stated that he was shocked after Anderson Silva disrespected the Brazilian heritage by acting as a coward while sitting cageside at UFC 137."Anderson says he wants to get rid of me, and this is his chance. I knew Anderson Silva was a coward. I’m privy to what goes
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Read the full article at Low KickOvereem: Vegas state of mind (Yahoo! Sports)
In his first weekly UFC 141 blog, Alistair Overeem says he has moved to Las Vegas with one goal in mind.
Posted in: overeem, las vegas, vega, goal, mind
Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 139 winner Wanderlei Silva and Mike Dolce (in studio)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes in studio MMA legend and UFC 139 winner Wanderlei Silva.
Additionally, noted nutrition expert Mike Dolce stops by the studio to update us on the latest happenings with his clients and take listener calls.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkiePhotos of Carlos Condit's wife for Headrush (Pic)
Mrs. Condit poses during a photo shoot for Headrush, whose tagline says "Fortune Favors The Brave." It also seems to favor "The Natural Born Killer," who will have this buxom beauty cheering him on at UFC 143 on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas.
More pics (via Cage Potato) after the jump.
See the entire gallery here. For more on Carlos Condit vs. Josh Koscheck at UFC 143 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaWomen's MMA Report: Olympian Rousey wins quickly, eyes challenges at 135 pounds
2008 Beijing Games bronze medalist "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey needed just 39 seconds to claim victory at Strikeforce Challengers
20 on Friday night in Las Vegas.
The talented judoka now has set her
sights on new challenges and is planning a drop down to 135 pounds in
2012.
In our latest Women's MMA Report, MMAjunkie.com's Robert Sargent
discusses Rousey's plans, Jessica Aguilar's latest win, Ashley Cummins quick rise, and other happenings in the WMMA world.
Posted in: las vegas, friday night, ronda rousey, rousey, eyes challenges
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: 'Stitch,' Bellator champ Chandler, Strikeforce's Werdum
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes in-studio veteran cutman Jacob "Stirch" Duran to help recap this past weekend's epic UFC 139 event.
Additionally, new Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler, UFC and Strikeforce vet Fabricio Werdum and "The Sunday Junkie" winner Mark Breckles also call into the show.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce Challengers 20 Fight Card: Britt vs. Sayers
Strikeforce Challengers 20 goes down tonight at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, with Antwain Britt making his middleweight debut in the main event against Lumumba Sayers. The co-main event arguably has more buzz though, which sees the new lady on the block, Olympic judo medalist and all-round badass Ronda Rousey facing off with suburban Vancouver's Julia Budd in a women's 145 lb. battle. The card also features a few prospects in Adlan Amagov, T.J. Cook, and Derek Brunson. Here's a rundown of the full card, which you can catch on Showtime tonight at 11 p.m. ET/PT:
Bloody Elbow will be covering the event live, so come back around that time and share your thoughts.
Antwain Britt (11-5) vs. Lumumba Sayers (4-2)
Ronda Rousey (3-0) vs. Julia Budd (3-1)
Adlan Amagov (8-1-1) vs. Anthony Smith (14-6)
T.J. Cook (15-3) vs. Trevor Smith (8-1)
Derek Brunson (8-0) vs. Nate James (14-7-1)
Undercard:
Matt Ricehouse vs. Bill Cooper Bobby Green vs. J.P. Reese David Hulett vs. Quinn Mulhern Andreas Spang vs. Willie Parks
Posted in: vs, las vegas, antwain britt, comain event, sayer
Read the full article at Bloody Elbow'UFC 143: St-Pierre vs. Diaz' slated for Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas
As expected the UFC's traditional Super Bowl weekend event will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
The Sin City venue plays host to UFC 143, which takes place Feb. 4 with a Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz welterweight title fight.
MMAjunkie.com first reported the likely venue earlier this month, and Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer today confirmed it with us.
Posted in: ufc, vs, las vegas, mandalay bay, nevada state
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Eddie Alvarez, Bjorn Rebney, Andre Winner, UFC 139 tix giveaway
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator 58 headliner Eddie Alvarez, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney and BAMMA 8 fighter Andre Winner.
Additionally, UFC president Dana White has set aside five pairs of UFC 139 tickets for MMAjunkie.com Radio listeners. Tune in to win!
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce Challengers 20 Live Results and Play-by-Play (9 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com will report from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas at approximately 9 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Strikeforce Challengers 20, which is headlined by a light heavyweight clash between Antwain Britt and Lumumba Sayers.
Posted in: result, challenger, pm, las vegas, antwain britt
Read the full article at SherdogAlex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa added to UFC 143
Fresh off an impressive victory over Cole Escovedo, Alex Caceres is booked for Super Bowl weekend.
The veteran of "The Ultimate Fighter 12" is slated to meet prospect Edwin Figueroa at UFC 143, officials today announced.
UFC 143 takes place Feb. 4 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The event's main card airs live on pay-per-view.
Posted in: ufc, card airs, event, las vegas, bowl weekend
Read the full article at MMA JunkieDana White: UFC on FOX 2 Set for Jan. 28 in Chicago
Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, NewsThe UFC's second outing on FOX will land in Chicago, UFC president Dana White confirmed to MMA Fighting on Thursday.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, White said that the event will take place on January 28. Although he didn't specify the venue, it is expected to take place at the United Center.
White said he is expecting to put together a four-fight main card, and has several fights in mind, but would not divulge any details until speaking with his FOX partners on Monday. He said that he is not expecting to include a championship fight on the card.
The event will mark the UFC's first time in Illinois since UFC 90 in October 2008.
The addition means that the promotion will produce four events in four weeks spanning from January 14 to February 4. In addition to the UFC on FOX show, the stretch includes UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, UFC on FX in Nashville, and UFC 143 in Las Vegas.
The UFC's first foray on to network television was last Saturday, with an event that drew an average of 5.7 million viewers and a peak of 8.8 million to watch Junior dos Santos knock out Cain Velasquez to capture the heavyweight championship. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseCaceres-Figueroa On Tap for UFC 143 in Las Vegas
A bantamweight clash between Alex Caceres and Edwin Figueroa has been added to the UFC 143 fight bill, promotion officials announced Thursday.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, alex caceres, bantamweight clash, edwin figueroa
Read the full article at SherdogMMAjunkie.com Radio: Eddie Alvarez, 'King Mo,' Ron Foster, Joey Oddessa, Joey Diaz
MMAjunkie.com Radio today previews this weekend's UFC 139 event with Strikeforce's Muhammed "King Mo"
Lawal (in studio), MMA manger Ron Foster, MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa and
comedian Joey "Coco" Diaz.
Additionally, we talk to Bellator 58 headliner Eddie Alvarez, and one lucky listener will win two tickets to Strikeforce Challengers 20.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieBas Rutten slams Alistair Overeem for not wanting to 'pay the people who made him'
Former UFC heavyweight champion and three-time King of Pancrase, Bas Rutten, has a new show coming to Fuel TV called "Punk Payback."
The message is simple: Give people what they've got coming to them.
Perhaps that's why "El Guapo" is in such a tizzy over the current feud between PRIDE, K-1, Strikeforce and now UFC fighter Alistair Overeem and his former training camp, Golden Glory.
"Demolition Man" recently split from his Netherlands-based management team citing a "breach of trust," which in financial terms equates to allegedly being owed $151,000 in earnings, including a signing bonus he was reportedly promised when he signed with Zuffa.
Rutten disputes that claim in an interview with Paul Lazenby and slams "The Reem" for not wanting to "pay the people who made him."
Take a look.
"It's a money thing. He simply doesn't want to pay the people who made him ... It's funny how fighters think. When it goes bad with them, their team is everything to them, and they love their team. In interviews after they win a fight, they say: 'I owe everything to my team.' Then when the management starts to put great fights together for them, directing their careers and the fighter gets better and better, some of them simply can't handle it, and it gets to their head. I had a bad feeling already when he called himself, after he won the K-1 Grand Prix, a 'legend.' He actually said in an interview right after he won: 'I am a legend now.' I don't think a fighter can ever make that comment about himself. Also, a few months ago, when they started to get close to a good deal with the UFC, he realized that he could make a lot of money. The first thing he did was go to Cor Hemmers, his striking coach, and tried to renegotiate the 10% trainer's fee ... Yeah, he tries to let the rest of the world think that the coaches and other fighters are on his side, and that it's only the management he has problems with. But that is absolutely NOT the case. I mean, go to Cor Hemmers' gym and look at the posters with pictures of Alistair on there, see what his fellow fighters did to them ... And you know what he said to Martijn? I know this because I talked with Martijn personally three days ago. When he told Martijn he didn't want to pay the 10% trainer's fee--and remember, Cor and Martijn SPLIT the 10%, so it's not 20% in total--Martijn told him that he was there with him for TWELVE YEARS, and that they trained him for so long and went through the ups and downs, especially the downs. And on top of that, he said that he was Alistair's friend this whole time, and made a big contribution to Alistair's success. But Alistair said: 'Yeah, if we have to talk about people who contributed to my success, then I also have to mention my cleaning lady who cleans my house for eleven and a half Euros an hour.'
Trouble had been brewing for some time, dating back to when Dana White had a well-publicized spat with Golden Glory that resulted in the release of all its fighters from every Zuffa-owned promotion.
Shortly thereafter, Overeem announced his split from his longtime fight camp, eventually relocating to Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas to help prepare for his upcoming Octagon debut.
But it was far from a clean break.
Overeem, who will be fighting Brock Lesnar at UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas, filed suit against Knock Out Investments (KOI) and Golden Glory and they, in turn, are preparing to sue him back.
At least we know which side "El Guapo" is on.
How about you? Too soon to know all the facts? Or have you already passed judgment? And will this be too much of a distraction for Overeem on fight night?
Opinions, please.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaStrikeforce Challengers 20 live and official weigh-in results
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's official Strikeforce Challengers 20 fighter weigh-ins.
Today's festivities take place at the Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino Rest in Las Vegas. The same Sin City resort plays host to Friday's event, which includes a main card that airs on Showtime.
Join us for live weigh-in updates beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieNam Phan vs. Jim Hettes Joins UFC 141 on Dec. 30
A matchup between The Ultimate Fighter 12′s Nam Phan and undefeated featherweight Jim Hettes has joined the UFC 141 fight card on December 30 in Las Vegas, the UFC announced today.
Phan (17-9) avenged a controversial loss to Leonard Garcia and bounced back from an August loss to Mike Brown with a unanimous decision over Garcia in the “Fight of the Night” at UFC 138 in October, while Hettes (9-0) made his Octagon debut with a submission of TUF 12′s “Bruce Leroy” Alex Caceres in August.
UFC 141 is headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem for the first shot at new UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos and also features a lightweight showdown between Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz.
For complete coverage of UFC 141, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Nam Phan
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, phan, nam, hette
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Ronda Rousey, Chris Weidman, Bobby Green, Jeremy Luchau
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show in-studio guest and Strikeforce Challengers 20 co-headliner Ronda Rousey.
We also talk to UFC
139's Chris Weidman, Strikeforce Challengers 20's Bobby Green and Tachi
Palace Fighters promoter Jeremy Luchau. MMAjunkie.com editor-in-chief
Dann Stupp also calls in to discuss our latest big announcement.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAnthony Pettis-Joe Lauzon Official for UFC 144 in Japan, Not Vegas
Anthony Pettis and Joe Lauzon are indeed fighting in February, but it won't be on the Super Bowl card in Las Vegas. Instead, they'll get their work visas ready for UFC 144 in Japan.
Posted in: las vegas, joe lauzon, japan, bowl card, work visas
Read the full article at Heavy MMADustin Poirier Gets His Wish: Erik Koch at UFC 143
A featherweight contenders bout has been added to the UFC's Super Bowl weekend card in Las Vegas. Dustin Poirier, fresh off a submission win over Pablo Garza on Saturday, will face Erik Koch (left)...
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, erik koch, pablo garza, erik
Read the full article at Heavy MMAErik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier added to February's UFC 143 event
Two exciting featherweight prospects are set to clash at UFC 143.
Officials today announced that Erik Koch and Dustin
Poirer have been inked to meet at the Super Bowl
weekend event, which takes place Feb. 4 at the Mandalay Bay Events
Center in Las Vegas and airs live on pay-per-view.
Poirer requested the fight after very recent win. Both fighters are undefeated inside the octagon.
Posted in: event, las vegas, erik koch, payperview poirer, featherweight prospects
Read the full article at MMA JunkieAnthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon Set for UFC 144 In Japan
Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, NewsA lightweight meeting pitting Anthony Pettis and Joe Lauzon has been agreed to for UFC 144 in Japan, MMA Fighting has learned.
The UFC confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting's Ben Fowlkes on Tuesday.
The matchup had previously been rumored, with a possible date in Las Vegas. Instead, it will go international.
The fight should prove to be a high-octane battle between two of the division's most offensive-minded fighters.
Lauzon is riding a two-fight win streak, most recently upsetting the surging Melvin Guillard with a first-round submission win at UFC 136. That improved his record to 21-6.
Pettis recently rebounded from a loss that snapped a four-fight win streak by defeating Jeremy Stephens by decision, also at UFC 136. With the win, he's now 12-2.
The duo essentially booked the match on their own. Shortly after UFC 136, Pettis said he would welcome a match with Lauzon, and Lauzon accepted, setting the future date.
UFC 144 will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on February 26, 2012. It will mark the promotion's first time in the Land of the Rising Sun under the Zuffa banner. The main event will also be a lightweight match, with champion Frank Edgar defending the belt against newly named No. 1 contender Ben Henderson. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Posted in: ufc, petti, las vegas, lauzon, saitama japan
Read the full article at AOL FanhouseMMAjunkie.com Radio: M-1's Jeff Monson, cutman 'Stitch' Duran, Dann Stupp
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Jeff Monson, who fights Fedor Emelianenko at Sunday's M-1 Global pay-per-view event.
Veteran cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran also calls in with a report from UFC on FOX, and MMAjunkie.com editor-in-chief Dann Stupp discusses the company's sale to USA TODAY Sports Media Group.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, video stream, mmajunkiecom, companys sale
Read the full article at MMA JunkieThursday's Strikeforce Challengers 20 weigh-ins open to the Las Vegas public
The year's final Strikeforce Challengers event takes place this week, and fans are invited to Thursday's officials fighter weigh-ins.
Strikeforce Challengers 20 weigh-ins take place at the Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
The first fighter is on the scale at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time).
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRamsey Nijem vs. Anthony Njokuani targeted for UFC 141 in Las Vegas
A lightweight bout between Ramsey Nijem and Anthony Njokuani has been targeted for next month's UFC 142 event.
Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com verbal agreements are in place for the fight.
Featuring a heavyweight headliner between former UFC champ Brock Lesnar
and recent Strikeforce titleholder Alistair Overeem, UFC 141 takes place Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, heavyweight headliner, ramsey nijem, anthony njokuani
Read the full article at MMA JunkieLive Video (5pm ET): UFC 141 Press Conference for Lesnar vs. Overeem
A UFC 141 press conference will be held today at 5pm ET before the UFC on Fox weigh-ins to officially announce UFC 141 on December 30 in Las Vegas and its main event between heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem for a title shot against the winner of tomorrow’s UFC on Fox main event between Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 139's Miguel Torres, 2011 World MMA Awards preview
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show former WEC champ and UFC 139 fighter Miguel Torres.
Additionally, we preview the 2011 World MMA Awards and give our picks for some of the big categories, including fighter, knockout, submission and breakthrough-competitor of the year.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 Drug Tests Come Back Clean
Drug tests from last month’s UFC 137 event have come back clean for headliners Nick Diaz and BJ Penn as well as the 15 other fighters who were tested from the Oct. 29 card in Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed Thursday.
Also tested were Cheick Kongo, Roy Nelson, Scott Jorgensen, Hatsu Hioki, Donald Cerrone, Bart Palaszewski, Tyson Griffin, Eliot Marshall, Brandon Vera, Ramsey Nijem, Danny Downes, Francis Carmont, Chris Camozzi, Clifford Starks, and Dustin Jacoby.
Click here to check out MMAFrenzy.com’s complete UFC 137 coverage.
Pictured: Nick Diaz
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC 137 drug tests come back clean
All 17 fighters who underwent drug testing at this past month's UFC 137 event tested clean for performance-enhancing drugs and recreational/drugs of abuse.
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer today e-mailed the drug-testing results to MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 137 took place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with a Nick Diaz vs. B.J. Penn pay-per-view headliner.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 officially draws 10,313 attendance and $3.9 million gate
This past month's UFC 137 event officially drew a 10,313 attendance figure and a $3,900,650 live gate.
UFC 137 took place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with a Nick Diaz vs. B.J. Penn pay-per-view headliner.
Of the 21 events the UFC has held to date at the Sin City venue, the gate figure ranks third all time.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Herb Dean, Dominique Robinson, Joey Diaz, Jeff Meyer
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show MMA referee Herb Dean, who officiates Saturday at UFC on FOX.
MMA lightweight
Dominique Robinson also stops by the studio, comedian Joey "Coco" Diaz calls in, and Tuff-N-Uff promoter Jeff Meyer and some fighters from this weekend's card drop by.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141: Matt Riddle vs Luis Ramos verbally agreed to for Dec. 30 in Las Vegas
The UFC 141 fight card continues to take shape for Dec. 30 with welterweight scrappers Matt Riddle and Luis Ramos pegged for a 170-pound showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
From UFC.com:
Verbal agreements are in for a welterweight bout between former Shooto champion Luis "Beicao" Ramos and Ultimate Fighter veteran Matt Riddle December 30th in Las Vegas at UFC 141, UFC president Dana White announced today.
Riddle has been solved in back-to-back fights dating back to Dec. 2010. After coming up empty in a unanimous decision loss to Sean Pierson at UFC 124, the judges once again betrayed him at UFC Fight Night 25, awarding a unanimous decision victory to Lance Benoist back in September.
A loss in "Sin City" and it could be three and out.
Ramos got a rude welcome from Erick Silva in his Octagon debut at UFC 134 back in August, losing via first round technical knockout to his Brazilian counterpart.
The loss for "Beicao" was his first as a UFC employee and snapped a three fight win streak, but falling to Riddle would put him in the dreaded 0-2 hole.
Both fighters may be competing for a spot on the crowded 170-pound roster.
UFC 141 will be headlined by the return of former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, returning from intestinal surgery to welcome ex-Strikeforce and K-1 Champion Alistair Overeem to the Octagon. In lightweight action, Donald Cerrone will try to continue his rise to the top of the division against the dangerous Nate Diaz.
To check out the latest UFC 141 fight card and rumors click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaLuis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle set for December's UFC 141 event in Las Vegas
Despite suffering a devastating loss in his octagon debut, Luis Ramos will get a second shot in the UFC.
The welterweight, who was defeated by Erick Silva in
just 40 seconds at UFC 134, will now meet Matt Riddle at UFC 141.
UFC officials announced the new booking earlier today.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieTickets on sale this week for UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem in Las Vegas
It doesn't get any bigger than this! The UFC closes out 2011 with a battle of colossal proportions as former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to the Octagon to take on former Strikeforce heavyweight king Alistair Overeem - UFC 141 - Friday, December 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas - UFC Fight Club presale starts Wednesday at 10am PTUFC 141 VIP Packages On Sale WednesdayFloor seats, meet & greets, backstage tours and more! Get the ultimate experience on December 30th in Vegas!
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC president says U.K. and European expansion hinges on 'right TV deals' (MMAJunkie.com)
BIRMINGHAM, England – A little more than a week ago at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, the...
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UFC pays out first round of Twitter bonuses
At this year’s Fighter Summit, held in Las Vegas in May, the UFC gave its athletes an incentive to push their Twitter accounts as much as possible....
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Read the full article at Fighters OnlyUFC president says U.K. and European expansion hinges on 'right TV deals'
BIRMINGHAM, England - A little more than a week ago at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, the venue was nearly empty for UFC 137's first preliminary-card fight.
A week later, a raucous crowd filled LG Arena in Birmingham, England, and gave every UFC 138 bout a main-event feel.
So why is the UFC much more likely to visit Sin City than other European locales?
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDolce client Alessio discusses move to lightweight for tonight's SCC 3 main event
John Alessio, who tonight meets late-notice replacement Luiz Firmino in the headliner of Superior Cage Combat 3 in Las Vegas, said he had an easy time moving from welterweight to lightweight with the help of Mike Dolce.
Dolce was there for Alessio every step of the way, emailing meal suggestions and encouragement as the weight began to come off.
Even after cutting the last four pounds, Alessio today told MMAjunkie.com Radio that he felt "pretty damn good."
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Stephan Bonnar, Antwain Britt, Cub Swanson, John Alessio
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio UFC 139 fighter Stephan Bonnar.
We also talk to Strikeforce Challengers 20's Antwain Britt, UFC on FOX 1's Cub Swanson, and Superior Cage Combat 3 headliner John Alessio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141 Poster for Lesnar vs. Overeem: It Doesn’t Get Bigger Than This
The UFC recently released the poster for UFC 141 featuring headliners Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem and the tagline “It Doesn’t Get Any Bigger Than This,” as the former UFC heavyweight champion and Strikeforce title-holder clash for a likely shot at the winner of UFC on Fox’s main event between current champion Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos.
UFC 141 takes place on Friday, December 30 in Las Vegas and also features a showdown between rising lightweights Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz.
For complete coverage of UFC 141 and the latest UFC 141 fight card stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: 'TUF 14' semifinalist Dennis Bermudez, SCC's Ryan Langmaid
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show "The Ultimate Fighter 14" semifinalist and correspondent Dennis Bermudez.
Superior Cage Combat matchmaker Ryan Langmaid also stops by the discuss this weekend's show in Las Vegas and to give away tickets.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 143 on Super Bowl Weekend Likely for Mandalay Bay on Feb. 4
The UFC’s Super Bowl weekend event on February 4 is expected to be UFC 143 and will likely take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, according to MMAjunkie, though an official announcement has not yet been made.
UFC 143 is expected to feature UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz, who called St-Pierre out after beating BJ Penn this past Saturday at UFC 137.
Chael Sonnen is also expected to get his rematch with middleweight champion Anderson Silva, but it is not yet clear if the UFC will put it on the Super Bowl weekend card as Sonnen requested following his win at UFC 136 last month or if it would be pushed back
UFC 143 follows UFC 142 on January 14 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which features featherweight champion Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes and Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson.
For the latest UFC 143 news and UFC 143 rumors stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Georges St-Pierre
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Michael Chandler, Jon Anik, Cameron Diffley, Bristol Marunde
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Bellator 58 title challenger Michael Chandler and new UFC commentator Jon Anik.
Cameron Diffley and Bristol Marunde, who fight this weekend at Superior Cage Combat 3 in Las Vegas, also stop by the studio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAmania.com announces UFC 137 TrauMMA Combat contest winners!
MMAmania.com is proud to announce the grand prize winner of our UFC 137 TrauMMA Combat sponsored contest give-a-way, Captain Ernesto.
Cap came the closest out of the multiple entries we had to sift through since Saturday night's "Penn vs. Diaz" pay-per-view (thanks for the support and participation everyone), predicting that Cheick Kongo would defeat Matt Mitrione via unanimous decision in their heavyweight showdown on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas.
Nice work, Cap'n, who also had the "Cro Cop" knockout predicted in the tie-breaker. He walks away with a walkout tee from TrauMMA Combat signed by "Meathead" himself.
But he isn't alone.
A couple of other MMAmania readers were close enough to earn their share of prizes, so we'll send them shirts (unsigned), too.
Here they are:
Cipraincota: Kongo via unanimous decision (10-9,10-9,10-9). Cro Cop by KO round two (3:52). Ejt85: Kongo via unanimous decision (10-9,10-9,10-9). Cro Cop by TKO round two (3:47).
Captain Ernesto, Cipraincota, Ejt85 -- be on the lookout from the TrauMMA Combat team -- who will have your stuff in the mail as soon as possible.
Thanks again for everyone who participated. And thanks to TrauMMA Combat for making this all possible. If you want to see more of their high-end mixed martial arts gear click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Miesha Tate, Jay Hieron, Bryan Caraway, Scott Jorgensen
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate, "The Ultimate Fighter 14" cast member Bryan Caraway, and UFC 137 winner Scott Jorgensen.
Additionally, Jay Hieron calls into the show to discuss his razor-thin decision loss to champ Ben Askren at Bellator 56.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieVideo: Chuck Liddell Avenges Losses to Quinton Jackson in PRIDE Ring
Filed under: UFC, VideosChuck Liddell and Quinton Jackson faced off for a third time last week in Las Vegas, but this time, they met in video game form. The fighters, who met at PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 and UFC 71, played 'UFC Undisputed 3', which is scheduled to be released in February, in front of a crowd prior to the UFC 137 weigh-ins. It was an opportunity for "The Iceman" to exact revenge on his rival "Rampage," who holds two official wins over the former UFC light heavyweight champion.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseGamburyan-Nunes, Assuncao-Pearson Added to UFC 141 in December
Filed under: UFC, NewsThe UFC's year-end show in Las Vegas continues to take shape.
Not long after announcing a lightweight battle between still-surging contender Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Nate Diaz - who combined have 15 fight night bonuses in their last 22 fights - the promotion announced a pair of featherweight bouts for UFC 141.
Former WEC featherweight title challenger Manny Gamburyan will face Diego Nunes, a bout rescheduled from UFC 135 in September. And Junior Assuncao will take on "The Ultimate Fighter" winner Ross Pearson. The UFC made the announcement of the fights on its Twitter feed and official website.
Gamburyan (11-6, 2-4 UFC) looks to break out of a two-fight skid that started with his featherweight title knockout loss to champ Jose Aldo at WEC 51 in September 2010. In June, returning to the UFC for the first time since January 2009, Gamburyan lost a majority decision to Tyson Griffin, who was making his featherweight debut. Gamburyan was a Season 5 contestant on "The Ultimate Fighter," and reached the finals before losing to Diaz.
Nunes (16-2, 1-1 UFC) will return for the first time since a close decision loss to Kenny Florian at UFC 131 in June. The former WEC standout has gone to a decision in his last seven bouts.
Assuncao (13-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) won his return to the UFC in September with a unanimous decision over the debuting Eddie Yagin. It was Assuncao's first fight at featherweight after competing at lightweight throughout his career. Assuncao went 1-2 in his first stint in the UFC from 2006-07.
Pearson (12-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) suffered a split decision loss to Edson Barboza at UFC 134 in June in Rio de Janeiro. Pearson won Season 9 of "The Ultimate Fighter," taking a unanimous decision against Team Bisping teammate Andre Winner. He won two more after that, including a decision win over Dennis Siver. But with two losses in his last three fights, a win may be crucial for him.
UFC 141 will take place Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The pay-per-view will be headlined by a heavyweight contenders fight between former champion Brock Lesnar and former Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem, who will make his UFC debut. The co-main event will be the lightweight bout between Cerrone and Diaz. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC 137 medical suspensions and injuries for 'Penn vs Diaz' in Las Vegas
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today issued its list of medical suspensions for UFC 137: "Penn vs. Diaz," which took place on Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
With several bouts ending early (and violently), there were numerous fighters who were flagged follow up visits with their doctors, including Brandon Vera, who nearly had his arm torn off in a unanimous decision win over Eliot Marshall.
"The Truth" is, he'll be riding the pine until an orthopedic doctor clears him to return.
Also getting a mandatory vacation was Bart Palaszewski, who may have busted up his right hand in his knockout victory over Tyson Griffin, who won't see action until after he finishes his Thanksgiving turkey.
But that's not all.
Here is the complete list of UFC 137 injuries and their medical instructions:
Nick Diaz: Suspended until 11/29/11, no contact until 11/20/11 (precautionary reasons)B.J. Penn: Suspended until 12/29/11, no contact until 12/14/11 (precautionary reasons)Matt Mitrione: Suspended until 12/14/11, no contact until 11/29/11 (precautionary reasons)Mirko Filipovic: Suspended until 12/14/11, no contact until 11/29/11 (precautionary reasons)George Roop: Suspended until 12/14/11, no contact until 11/29/11 (lacerations)Dennis Siver: Suspended until 12/14/11, no contact until 11/29/11 (precautionary reasons)Bart Palaszewski: Palaszewski must have right hand X-rayed. If positive, must have orthopedic doctor's clearance. Minimum suspension until 12/14/11, no contact until 11/29/11 (lacerations)Tyson Griffin: Suspended until 12/14/11, no contact until 11/29/11 (precautionary reasons)Brandon Vera: Vera must have left elbow injury (torn ligament) cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 4/28/12. Minimum suspension until 12/14/11, no contact until 11/29/11.Danny Downes: Suspended until 11/29/11, no contact until 11/20/11 (lacerations)
Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. The lengthy suspensions are just a precaution in most cases.
For complete UFC 137 results and blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Bellator 56 winner Eric Prindle, cutman Jacob 'Stitch' Duran
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator 56 winner and heavyweight-tournament finalist Eric Prindle.
Veteran cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran also calls in to discuss this weekend's UFC 137 result.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDonald Cerrone vs. Nate Diaz targeted for UFC 141 in Las Vegas
A clash of hard-swinging lightweights is likely headed to the UFC's year-end show.
Multiple sources close to the event today informed MMAjunkie.com that Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 141.
UFC 141 takes place Dec. 30 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 winner Donald Cerrone wanted to 'show the world what real kickboxing is'
LAS VEGAS - His bout with Dennis Siver had the makings of a show-stopper.
In fact, Donald Cerrone found himself on a Spike TV "UFC Prelims" special - rather than Saturday's UFC 137 pay-per-view main card - because the matchup had the potential to sway last-minute PPV buyers.
But as Cerrone told MMAjunkie.com, he knew it was more of a mismatch than most people believed.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 draws a reported 10,313 attendees for $3.9 million live gate
LAS VEGAS - Saturday's "UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz" event drew a reported
10,313 attendees and generated a live gate of $3.9 million.
UFC president Dana White revealed the figures at the evening's post-event press conference, which MMAjunkie.com attended.
Featuring a welterweight contest between former Strikeforce champ Nick
Diaz and former UFC titleholder B.J. Penn, UFC 137 marked the company's
first event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas since this
past February's UFC 126 contest.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 Live Gate and Attendance Numbers Released
Following UFC 137 in Las Vegas on Saturday night, UFC President Dana White announced the attendance and gate numbers for the show.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 137 Bonuses: Diaz, Penn, Cerrone, ‘Bartimus’ Bank $75K
Four men walked away from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with an extra $75,000 on Saturday night, as Nick Diaz, B.J. Penn, Bart Palaszewski and Donald Cerrone all took home UFC 137 bonuses.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 137 Results and Play-by-Play
Sherdog.com will report from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas at 6:15 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 137, which is headlined by a welterweight contest between B.J. Penn and Nick Diaz.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 137 preliminary-card results: Cerrone and Palaszewski dazzle in featured bouts
LAS VEGAS - In arguably the deepest and most competitive division in the UFC, Donald Cerrone is making it harder and harder to keep him out of title talk.
The fast-rising contender moved to 4-0 in the UFC with a dominant first-round submission victory over previously surging Dennis Siver.
It was the featured fight on the preliminary card of UFC 137, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It was one of two bouts that aired on Spike TV following a four-bout Facebook stream.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 Real Time Results
The Hawaiian Nation will have their collective focus squarely set on Las Vegas tonight, as proud islander BJ Penn prepares to take to the Octagon to face former Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz in the main event at UFC 137. Penn and Diaz, who share a mutual respect for one another, are both hunting for a title-shot and should deliver a highly entertaining headliner when things unfold on PPV starting at 9:00 PM EST.
Also set for the show, among the many intriguing match-ups, powerful Frenchman Cheick Kongo clashes with TUF 10 alumnus Matt Mitrione, while famed striker Mirko Filipovic fights for perhaps the last time in his career with Buddha-bellied Roy Nelson standing in his way of retiring on a high note.
Fighters.com will be tuned from the time the Facebook bouts start at 6:15 EST to the curtain’s close at midnight, ready to deliver live results back to readers.
Want to know how your favorite fighter fared? Check out the outcomes below:
Francis Carmont vs. Chris Camozzi
Dustin Jacoby vs. Clifford Starks
Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall
Daniel Downes vs. Ramsey Nijem
Dennis Siver vs. Donald Cerrone
Bart Palaszewski vs. Tyson Griffin
Mirko Filipovic vs. Roy Nelson
Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen
Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop
Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione
BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz
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Read the full article at Fighters.comMir wants 'Big Nog' at 100 percent, says UFC 140 is time for Nogueira to put up or shut up
LAS VEGAS - Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will be facing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for a
second time when the pair meets at December's UFC 140 event.
And this time, Mir wants Nogueira at 100 percent.
After Mir dispatched of "Minotauro" in December 2008, post-fight
discussion centered around a severe case of staph that left Nogueira far
from his best in the second-round TKO. Mir doesn't want to hear that
talk a second time around.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com's John Morgan on pre-UFC 137 'Fight Day' show at 5 p.m. ET
MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter and MMA insider John Morgan is a guest on today's official UFC 137 pre-event show, "Fight Day."
The show, hosted by Dave Farra and Megan Olivi, also includes Canadian UFC contenders Mark Hominick and Sam Stout, as well as former UFC champion Vitor Belfort.
You can watch the show, which airs live from Las Vegas, from 5-6 p.m. ET at www.heavy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 Live Results and Play-by-Play (6:50 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com will report from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas at 6:50 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 137, which is headlined by a welterweight contest between B.J. Penn and Nick Diaz.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 137 weigh-in photos: An MMAjunkie.com image gallery
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's official "UFC 137: Penn vs.
Diaz" weigh-ins, where out of the 22 competitors, Tyson Griffin was the
only fighter who did not successfully make
weight.
Today's entertaining festivities, which featured a brief dust-up between
main event competitors B.J. Penn and Nick Diaz, took place at the
Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The same venue hosts Saturday's
pay-per-view event.
Check out images of all the fighters, including Penn, Diaz and the largest Roy Nelson ever seen on the scales.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Guillard, Hioki, Cruz, Celeste, Helwani, Garcia, Diaz, Gerbasi
The MMAjunkie.com Radio both is star-studded tonight with UFC 137's Hatsu Hioki, UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste, UFC's Melvin Guillard, MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani, comedian Joey "Coco" Diaz and "UFC
Encyclopedia" author Thomas Gerbasi.
UFC champ Dominick Cruz and Leonard Garcia also call into the show.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieShowdown on UFC 137: The edge
Which fighter has The Edge at UFC 137 in Las Vegas on Saturday?
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caMirko Filipovic, who will fight Roy Nelson at UFC 137 on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, tells MMA Nation's...
Mirko Filipovic, who will fight Roy Nelson at UFC 137 on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, tells MMA Nation's Thomas Myers that after 20 years in the fight game, he's still treated like a king. So why can't "Cro Cop" forgive himself? Find out here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Chad Mendes, Joe Lauzon, Anthony Pettis, Jen Palaszewski
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes four guests to the studio, including top UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes and MMAWives.com editor Jen Palaszewski.
Two potential upcoming opponents also join us: UFC lightweight contenders Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 weigh-in results and preview videos
UFC 137 weigh-in resultsLas Vegas, NVNick Diaz () vs. B.J. Penn ()Cheick Kongo () vs. Matt Mitrione ()Mirko Filipovic () vs. Roy Nelson ()Hatsu Hioki () vs. George Roop ()Jeff Curran () vs. Scott Jorgensen ()Donald Cerrone () vs. Dennis Siver ()Tyson Griffin () vs. Bart Palaszewski ()Eliot Marshall () vs. Brandon Vera ()Danny Downes () vs. Ramsey Nijem ()Chris Camozzi () vs. Francis Carmont ()Dustin Jacoby () vs. Clifford Starks ()The UFC 137 weigh-ins will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with the first fighter on the scale at 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST). Nick Diaz (25-7) vs. B.J. Penn (16-7-2)Cheick Kongo (16-6-2) vs. Matt Mitrione (5-0) & Mirko Filipovic (27-9-2) vs. Roy Nelson (15-6)
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Read the full article at UltMMALive UFC 137 Weigh-in Results (7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT)
Sherdog.com will report from the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas with live updates as fighters take to the scales for the UFC 137 weigh-ins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC 137 Real Time Press Conference Highlights
Though Halloween is less than a week away, MMA fans will receive a handful of treats a few days early when UFC 137 unfolds live from Las Vegas on October 29. Headlined by former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz battling it out with UFC icon B.J. Penn, the fistic festivities also include a quartet of notable heavyweights and more than one fight with impact on the related division’s contendership picture.
Before the competitors take to the Octagon they’ll head to the stage later this afternoon for a press conference relating to Saturday night’s show. On hand will be Diaz, Penn, Cheick Kongo, Matt Mitrione, and Dana White who will all field questions from fans/media.
Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in and delivering highlights back to readers as they unfold in real time when the presser starts at 4:00 PM EST.
Read below to check out all the interesting nuggets of information and scintillating soundbytes pulled from the proceedings:
Nick Diaz:
B.J. Penn:
Matt Mitrione:
Cheick Kongo:
Dana White:
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC 137's Nelson says 'Cro Cop' still one of world's best but no longer intimidating
LAS VEGAS - There was a time, not all that long ago, when stepping into
the cage with striking specialist Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic was considered an awfully risky proposition.
But with Filipovic currently mired in 2-3 slump, the aura of invincibility that he once carried into combat no longer exists.
Nevertheless, his UFC 137 opponent, Roy Nelson,
believes Filipovic is still a worthy opponent. Sure, the losses have
damaged the Croatian's fighting reputation, but Nelson believes it's
still an honor to step in the cage against one of the sport's all-time
greats.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, nelson, cro cop, filipovic
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMjunkie.com Radio: Rebney, Roop, Curran, Downes, Camozzi, Hieron, Grove, Rutten, Foster
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney; Bellator
56 fighters Jay Hieron and Neil Grove; "Punk Payback" host Bas Rutten,
and UFC 137 previewers Brian Foster, Steven Marrocco and Joey Oddessa.
We then go overtime with in-studio UFC 137 fighters George Roop, Jeff Curran, Danny Downes and Chris Camozzi.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs today from noon to 3 p.m. ET (9 a.m. to noon PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWatch today's UFC 137 press conference live on MMAjunkie.com at 4 p.m. ET
LAS VEGAS - The traditional pre-event press conference for this week's UFC 137 show takes place today, and you can watch a live video stream of the festivities here on MMAjunkie.com.
Today's event, which is open to fans, takes place at Las Vegas' Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York Hotel & Casino with UFC president Dana White and UFC 137 fighters B.J. Penn, Nick Diaz, Matt Mitrione, Cheick Kongo, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and Roy Nelson.
The video stream begins at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT local time).
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieCroCop on retirement, Nelson, future
Mirko ‘CroCop’ Filipovic met with reporters in Las Vegas on Wednesday after completing an open workout session ahead of this weekend’s...
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Read the full article at Fighters OnlyDonald Cerrone Says Next Fight Will Be at 145 (UFC 137 video)
Donald Cerrone squares off with Dennis Siver at UFC 137 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, but declared a drop to featherweight for his next showdown.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio (8 p.m. ET): Dustin Jacoby, Ben Askren, Reagan Penn, Marc Fiore
MMAjunkie.com Radio goes "Primetime" tonight and welcomes to the studio a trio of guests, including UFC 137's Dustin Jacoby, ProElite
2's Reagan Penn and MMA trainer Marc Fiore.
Bellator 56 headliner and champ Ben Askren also calls into the show.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs tonight from 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Dennis Siver, Andreas Kraniotakes and Christian Eckerlin
MMAjunkie.com today welcomes to the studio UFC lightweight contender Dennis Siver.
We also catch up with ProElite 2 headliner Andreas Kraniotakes, and German prospect Christian Eckerlin stops by the studio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 Fight Day with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (LIVE on Saturday at 5PM EST)
The UFC's only official pre-fight show returns when Fight Day comes to you live from the sold-outMandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, the home of "UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz". Hosts Dave Farraand Megan Olivi will break down all of the latest news from the UFC, including the stunning cancelationof the main event after an injury to Georges St-Pierre forced him to withdraw from the event. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will join the show to discuss his careerand what's next
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Read the full article at Low Kick(Pic) NIck Diaz made it to Las Vegas to fight B.J. Penn in the UFC 137 main event on Oct. 29, 2011....
(Pic) NIck Diaz made it to Las Vegas to fight B.J. Penn in the UFC 137 main event on Oct. 29, 2011. But that shouldn't come as much of a shock because "you know he always shows up to fight." Either way, it's good to know he's already in "Sin City," fresh cut and all, after all the madness that ensued over the last six weeks.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaBJ Penn and Nick Diaz, two of the most volatile personalities in all of MMA, will throw down in the...
BJ Penn and Nick Diaz, two of the most volatile personalities in all of MMA, will throw down in the main event of UFC 137 this Saturday night (Oct. 29) in Las Vegas. So where is all the heat for this welterweight headliner? One possible explanation right here.
Posted in: bj penn, nick diaz, las vegas, explanation right, welterweight headliner
Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz Results and Play-by-Play
UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz live results and play-by-play on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Las Vegas. The main event features BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz.
Posted in: diaz, vs, las vegas, penn, playbyplay
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz Quick Results
UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz quick results on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Las Vegas. The main event features BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz.
Posted in: ufc, diaz, vs, las vegas, penn
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 137 After Party featuring Chael Sonnen. If you can't have fun with the sport's most...
UFC 137 After Party featuring Chael Sonnen. If you can't have fun with the sport's most entertaining personality, inside The Nightclub at Encore in Las Vegas, surrounded by smoking-hot women, then maybe you should just stay home.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaJacob Volkmann vs. T.J. Grant booked for UFC 141 in Las Vegas
Looking for his fifth straight UFC victory, lightweight Jacob Volkmann will meet T.J. Grant later this year at UFC 141.
UFC officials today announced the bout.
UFC 141 takes place Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event, which takes place on a Friday to avoid Sin City's usual New Year's Eve congestion, features a pay-per-view main card.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, ufc victory, jacob volkmann, sin citys
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 pros picks video for BJ Penn vs Nick Diaz on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas
So, who is going to win the UFC 137 main event between B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas?
Find out from Stephan Bonnar, Wanderlei Silva, Manny Gamburyan, Tyson Griffin, Duane Ludwig, Anthony Njokuani, Rafael Cordeiro and Phil Baroni as the "pros" all weigh in on this Saturday night's headliner.
Props: MMA Interviews
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, TSJ winner Jordan Grenke
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator CEO and chairman Bjorn Rebney, who previews tomorrow's Bellator 55 event.
We also catch up with The Sunday Junkie winner Jordan Grenke.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieChuck Liddell “The Reasons Why I Retired Stay The Same”
UFC hall of famer and MMA legend Chuck Liddell was recently in Las Vegas two weeks ago, stopping by at The Pit Las Vegas to make a guest appearance at the grand opening of the new facility. The Pit of course was founded by long time Liddell trainer, John Hackleman. Liddell is no stranger to [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVUFC 137's Nick Diaz: B.J. Penn is my favorite fighter (Video)
"He's my favorite fighter. I know where he came from, he came from my school. As far as I'm concerned he came from where I came from, that's why he's good. MMA fans, in general, are looking forward to this fight. I think that we have some of the same style, therefore we have some of the same fans and I respect his style of fighting."
Sacrebleu! He speaks! Former Strikeforce welterweight champion and notoriously camera-shy Nick Diaz gives high praise to his UFC 137 opponent, former division titleholder B.J. Penn. "The Prodigy" was also trained by the Gracie family, earning his purple belt under Ralph Gracie in the late nineties. To Diaz (trained under Cesar Gracie), that means they came from the same "school" and have some of the same style. So what happens when they collide on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas? Too early to tell, but don't let that stop you from taking your best guess in the comments section below.
Posted in: diaz, las vegas, gracie, style, gracie family
Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Demetrious Johnson, Paradigm's Audie Attar
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson, who discusses his recent shot at the title.
We also catch up with Paradigm Sports Management president Audie Attar, who discusses the acquisition of Ken Pavia's MMA Agents firm.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieGeorges St-Pierre off UFC 137 with Injury
UFC President has announced that UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has suffered an injury and will not compete at UFC 137. White announced the move via twitter. No news yet on the nature of the injury or whether a replacement will be found for Carlos Condit.
UFC 137 takes place October 29 in Las Vegas and will now likely be headlined by the original co-headlining bout between BJ Penn and Nick Diaz.
Stay tuned to MMAFrenzy for more on this developing story.
Posted in: ufc, bj penn, nick diaz, las vegas, injury
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyGeorges St-Pierre Out of UFC 137 Main Event, BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz Now Headlines
UFC President has announced that UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has suffered a knee injury and will not compete at UFC 137. White announced the move via twitter.
White later stated that as right now GSP will only be out a “couple of months” but that it is all speculation as of right now since GSP will apparently see a doctor later today.
Condit’s agent, Malki Kawa, told ESPN that Condit will likely wait until GSP is healthy rather than take a replacement fight.
UFC 137 takes place October 29 in Las Vegas and will now be headlined by the original co-headlining bout between BJ Penn and Nick Diaz. The fight will remain three rounds.
Stay tuned to MMAFrenzy for more on this developing story.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Darren Elkins, Rafael Cordeiro and Jimi Manuwa
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Darren Elkins, who moved to 3-1 in the UFC with a recent UFC 136 victory over Tiequan Zhang.
We also catch up with renowned Kings MMA trainer Rafael Cordeiro and UCMMA 8 headliner and light-heavyweight champ Jimi Manuwa.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, television markets, tiequan zhang, twohour show
Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Bellator 55's Ed West, Xtreme Couture's Tim Lane
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Ed West, who meets Eduardo Dantas in a season-five bantamweight-tourney semifinal fight at Saturday's Bellator 55 event.
Xtreme Couture striking coach Tim Lane also stops by the studio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieShawn Tompkins Public Memorial Planned for Las Vegas
A special public memorial service has been planned for famed MMA coach Shawn Tompkins on Oct. 28 in Las Vegas.
Posted in: las vegas, tompkin, shawn tompkins, memorial service, memorial
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 137 weigh in results, information and details for 'St. Pierre vs Condit' on Oct. 28 in Las Vegas
The official weigh in event for UFC 137: "St. Pierre vs. Condit" is set to take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Fri., Oct. 28, 2011.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 137 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET.
UFC 137 will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre putting his title on the line when he goes head on against division number one contender Carlos Condit. The co main event will highlight the recently demoted Nick Diaz taking on B.J. Penn.
Here is the current UFC 137 fight card and line-up:
Main event:
170 lbs.: Georges St. Pierre vs. Carlos Condit
Main card (Pay-per-view):
170 lbs.: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop
Preliminary card (Spike TV):
155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski
Preliminary card (May not be broadcast):
155 lbs.: Danny Downes vs. Ramsey Nijem205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Francis Carmont135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen
For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with former heavyweight champion Frank Mir at 2 p.m. local time.
Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Oct. 29), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts.
It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 137 coverage you can handle.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaM-1 Global champ Guram Gugenishvili training stateside, preparing to 'hunt people'
After much anticipation, super-prospect Guram Gugenishvili finally came to America.
Well, sort of.
The 25-year-old M-1 Global heavyweight champion did fly to Las Vegas to
train at Xtreme Couture three weeks prior to his stateside MMA debut and
was planning on putting his title on the line in a rematch against
Kenny Garner at M-1 Challenge 27. That was until he got hurt in training and had to pull out of the fight.
Posted in: guram, heavyweight champion, las vegas, gugenishvili, stateside
Read the full article at MMA JunkieNotes: Silva-Sonnen no sure Vegas bet (Yahoo! Sports)
A Chael Sonnen-Anderson Silva fight in Las Vegas is far from a sure thing.
Posted in: silva, las vegas, vega, chael, vegas bet
Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsScott Coker: Gilbert Melendez is #1 Lightweight in MMA
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker shared his 2 cents, or more correct - dollars, about the ongoing Mixed Martial Arts rankings debate, labeling promotion's Lightweight Champion Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez as the best 155'er on the planet. Coker also discussed Strikeforce's future and the chances of his former fighters inside the UFC Octagon. First Strikeforce vs. UFC bout will take place on October 29th, with Nick Diaz facing the legendary BJ Penn in the co-main event of UFC 137 in Las Vegas,
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC 137: St. Pierre vs. Condit In-Depth Preview
A Welterweight title clash between division Champion Georges "Rush" St. Pierre and "The Natural Born Killer" Carlos Condit will headline the stacked UFC 137 fight card, set to take place October 29th from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also featured will be former UFC title holder B.J. Penn taking on Strikeforce kingpin Nick Diaz in the co-main event and rapidly rising contender Matt Mitrione collides with Cheick Kongo in a Heavyweight showdown.
Posted in: ufc, cheick kongo, las vegas, carlos condit, heavyweight showdown
Read the full article at Low KickMMAjunkie.com Radio: Rogers, Smith, Bermudez, Ellenberger, Nixon, Simon
MMAjunkie.com Radio today concludes another week of programming with a jam-packed show that includes Bellator fighter Brian Rogers and broadcaster Jimmy Smith.
Additionally, "TUF 14's" Dennis Bermudez and hot prospect Joe Ellenberger each call in to the show. "The Sunday Junkie" winner Stephen Nixon does the same, and HDNet's Andrew Simon also stops by the studio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: las vegas, video stream, dennis bermudez, andrew simon, www.mmajunkie.com /radio
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 ‘St. Pierre vs. Condit’ In-Depth Preview
UFC 137 “St. Pierre vs. Condit” takes place on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on pay-per-view at 9pm ET/6pm PT. The official UFC 137 fight card can be found in our fight cards section.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC 137: Carlos Condit expects to lose a decision if he can't finish Georges St. Pierre (Video)
At the 0:55 mark:
"I'm always looking for the finish. Georges is very good at winning rounds, at dictating the pace of the fight. I feel like if it goes to a decision, I'd probably be on the losing end of the scorecards."
Carlos Condit will be looking for the finish when he takes on Georges St. Pierre at UFC 137 on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas. Tune into Inside MMA on HDNet to hear more from "The Natural Born Killer" as well as Mark Munoz, Nam Phan and Ed Soares.
Posted in: georges st, las vegas, carlos condit, mark munoz, george
Read the full article at MMA ManiaGeorges St-Pierre UFC 137 Promotional Video Interview
Check out Georges St-Pierre's promotional video interview for his fight with Carlos Condit at UFC 137 on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas.
Posted in: ufc, georges st-pierre, las vegas, carlos condit, video interview
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMMAjunkie.com Radio: Marcus Davis, Aaron Simpson, Marc Fiore, Shane Del Rosario
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show "W-1: Reloaded" fighter and UFC vet Marcus Davis, as well as UFC 136 winner Aaron Simpson.
Trainer Marc Fiore also discusses his new gym, and we catch up with Strikeforce heavyweight Shane Del Rosario.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
Posted in: radio, las vegas, mmajunkie.com, aaron simpson, marc fiore
Read the full article at MMA JunkieShawn Tompkins: Last Captured Training Footage
I don't believe in fate, but the timing of Gamma Labs CEO Cliff Morgan's email was coincidental all the same. I'm sitting in the bowling alley at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Amateur Bowlers Tour Fall Nationals tournament. I sat here around the same time last year. One evening during the tournament, Shawn Tompkins walked in with a group in tow. There was nothing special about the run-in. I didn't introduce myself. (I wouldn't want random people walking up to me when I was trying to enjoy an evening with friends and/or family.) He went to the counter, got a lane, and bowled with the group.
But now he's dead. And he looked so healthy a year ago. And he was only 37. Morgan sent me the link to this video. Gamma Labs have been giving fighters Flip cameras. The fighters film themselves training and using Gamma Labs products, return the camera, and the video goes up on the company's Youtube page. One of the fighters they gave a Flip camera to was Chris Horodecki. This video was shot just a few days before Tompkins passed.
Like my run-in last year, there's nothing special about this video on the surface. It's four minutes of Horodecki hitting mitts and a heavy bag. Tompkins opens up the video. Horodecki's coming off his victory over Chris Saunders in Bellator, and he's back in camp just a couple weeks after the fight. It's alarming just how HEALTHY Tompkins looks.
I didn't have much of a reaction when Tompkins passed away. Not that I didn't care, per se, but he was just a guy, a trainer, in the world of MMA. But this video hit me. We're all aware, somewhere deep in the recesses of our mind, of our own mortality. We try to ignore it, but sometimes it's a fact we cannot avoid. Sometimes it's in the form of Christopher Hitchens, battling through oesophageal cancer, coughing and willing his way through the acceptance of the Richard Dawkins award. Other times it's in the form of this video of Tompkins. It's the realization that life can be taken away in an instant, in ways we could never have imagined.
Posted in: video, year, las vegas, tompkin, shawn tompkins
Read the full article at Bloody ElbowVideo preview: 'UFC 137: St-Pierre vs. Condit'
The UFC has released a video trailer for this month's UFC 137 event.
The pay-per-view show takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events in Las Vegas.
The trailer focuses on the night's championship headliner: welterweight
champion Georges St-Pierre vs. top contender and former WEC champion
Carlos Condit.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, video preview, championship headliner, video trailer
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 poster for "St. Pierre vs. Condit" on Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las...
UFC 137 poster for "St. Pierre vs. Condit" on Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event also features former lightweight and welterweight champion B.J. Penn locking up with former Strikeforce kingpin Nick Diaz in the co main event of the evening. For the complete UFC 137 fight card and line-up click here.
Posted in: ufc, event, las vegas, pierre vs, line-up click
Read the full article at MMA ManiaWWE '12 video game trailer featuring Brock Lesnar: 'Here comes the pain'
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, who will fight Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC 141 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada, has found himself back on the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) roster as a hidden playable character in the upcoming WWE '12 video game from THQ, which drops Nov. 22 of this year. Anyone think this is a sign of things to come?
Props: Cageside Seats
Posted in: alistair overeem, brock lesnar, wwe, las vegas, pain '.
Read the full article at MMA ManiaIf Silva-Sonnen II is booked for Super Bowl weekend, White expects no NSAC issues
UFC president Dana White believes the long-awaited rematch between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is big enough to justify a stadium show.
But if it does happen as a traditional arena event in Las Vegas on Super Bowl weekend - and Sonnen made his spirited plea this past weekend - White expects few problems.
Despite Sonnen's extended clashes with a pair of state athletic commissions - including Nevada's - White sees no reason he shouldn't be licensed anywhere he wants.
Posted in: las vegas, weekend, sonnen, bowl weekend, arena event
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 ‘St. Pierre vs. Condit’ Extended Trailer
UFC 137 “St. Pierre vs. Condit” takes place on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on pay-per-view at 9pm ET/6pm PT. The official UFC 137 fight card can be found in our fight cards section.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC 137: St-Pierre vs. Condit Official Video Preview
Check out the UFC's official video preview/trailer for the upcoming UFC 137: St-Pierre vs. Condit event on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, preview, official, condit event
Read the full article at MMA WeeklySonnen can apply for Nevada license from December 1st
Chael Sonnen has asked for a rematch with Anderson Silva to take place on Superbowl Weekend 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight looks likely to be made,...
Posted in: anderson silva, las vegas, chael sonnen, sonnen, nevada license
Read the full article at Fighters OnlyGeorges St. Pierre walkout tee for UFC 137 fight against Nick Diaz (Pic). To rock the same gear...
Georges St. Pierre walkout tee for UFC 137 fight against Nick Diaz (Pic). To rock the same gear "Rush" will be wearing when he walks out to the Octagon on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada, click here. And eet comes wit dees free het-banned!
Posted in: nick diaz, georges st, las vegas, wit dees, pic
Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 137
UFC 137: St-Pierre vs. Condit
Date: October 29, 2011
Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Articles
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Main Bouts (on Pay-Per-View):
-Georges St-Pierre (22-2; #1 Welterweight)* vs. Carlos Condit (27-5; #5 Welterweight)*
-B.J. Penn (16-7-2; #8 Welterweight) vs. Nick Diaz (25-7; #4 Welterweight)
-Cheick Kongo (16-6-2) vs. Matt Mitrione (5-0)
-Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (27-9-2) vs. Roy Nelson (15-6)
-Hatsu Hioki (24-4-2; #3 [...]
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 137 ‘St. Pierre vs. Condit’ Trailer
UFC 137 “St. Pierre vs. Condit” takes place on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada and will air live on pay-per-view at 9pm ET/6pm PT. The official UFC 137 fight card can be found in our fight cards section.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertMMAjunkie.com Radio: Joe Lauzon, Nam Phan, 'Stitch" Duran, Vinny Magalhaes
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show two big winners from UFC 136: Joe Lauzon and Nam Phan.
Veteran cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran also is an in-studio guest host, and M-1 Global champion Vinny Magalhaes drops by the studio to discuss this weekend's title fight on Showtime.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 fight card and rumors for 'St. Pierre vs Condit' from Las Vegas on Oct. 29
Event: UFC 137: "St. Pierre vs. Condit" Date: Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
Main event:
170 lbs.: UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre vs. Carlos Condit
Main card (Pay-per-view):
170 lbs.: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop
Spike TV "Prelims:
155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski
Preliminary card (May not be broadcast):
185 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby vs Brad Tavares135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall185 lbs.: Tim Credeur vs. Brad Tavares 170 lbs.: Danny Downes vs Ramsey Nijem185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs Francis Carmont
*Fight card and line-up subject to change.
For UFC 137 news and notes be sure to check out our complete event archive by clicking here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC 136 results: Leonard Garcia vs Nam Phan fight metric report shows judges made right call
You're darn right this is news. Leonard Garcia engaged in yet another wild brawl with Nam Phan on the main card of the UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard" pay-per-view last night (Oct. 8, 2011) in Houston, Texas, and he actually came up short on the scorecards.
As you can see in the Fight Metric report, it was the right call.
Phan was once again the more technical of the two, measuring his shots while scoring with accurate strikes that Garcia answered by simply flailing his arms around. And while that strategy worked just fine back at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 12 Finale in Dec. 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada, it didn't fly last night in Houston, Texas.
The grappling and performance reports are after the jump, courtesy of the fine folks at Fight Metric. For complete UFC 136 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMelvin Guillard knockout video of Shane Roller at UFC 132
The last time Melvin Guillard was in the cage, he was sending Shane Roller on a trip to Never Never Land with this vicious knockout at UFC 132: "Cruz vs. Faber 2" on July 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Will a similar fate await Joe Lauzon tonight (Sat., Oct. 8, 2011) at UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard 3" at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas? We shall find out later tonight, Maniacs.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Ronnie Mann, Sean Wheelock and Stephane Patry
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator 53 fighter Ronnie Mann and Bellator broadcast Sean Wheelock.
We also catch up with veteran MMA promoter Stephane Patry about tonight's debut Instinct MMA show in Canada.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC Calendar to Grow to 34 Events in 2012
Filed under: UFC, NewsHOUSTON -- Saturday night's UFC 136 marks the fourth event in four weeks for the Las Vegas-based promotion.
Get used to it.
The schedule continues to grow at an exponential rate, according to UFC president Dana White, who said that the organization has already penciled in dates on its 2012 calendar.
The final tally? Thirty-four events. That's a serious increase from 2011, which will see 27 live events by the time Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem close out the UFC's year in Las Vegas on December 30.
That increased number of shows will come as welcome news to fans in markets that have been promised events but were shut out in 2011, like Sweden and Ireland. Though no locations are yet set in stone, the increased frequency of events will at least provide additional opportunities to visit more parts of the world as the UFC continues to grow its global footprint.
White also reiterated his plan to host two events on the same day at least once next year, with their first experiment in dual productions tentatively planned for late February, with shows in Las Vegas and Japan.
In 2011, the UFC re-opened what they believe will be a huge market for them, hosting a show in Brazil to great fanfare. It was the organization's first venture there since 1998. Afterward, UFC CEO and chairman Lorenzo Fertitta was so pleased with the reception that he voiced a hope the promotion could bring as many as four events there in 2012.
Aside from that, entering the Japanese market would be something of a coup for the UFC, which has not brought fights there under the Zuffa banner.
The expanded schedule is just one of many planned and/or official UFC initiatives and changes to roll out in 2012. Also among them, a move to network television on FOX, a departure from longtime cable home Spike, the addition of a flyweight division, and a revamping of The Ultimate Fighter to include live weekly fights. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseRadio: Dennis Bermudez, Phil Baroni, Ronnie Mann, Joey Diaz, Joey Oddessa
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show "The Ultimate Fighter 14" cast member and blogger Dennis Bermudez, as well as Bellator 53's Ronnie
Mann.
Veteran fighter Phil Baroni also stops by the studio, and we preview UFC 136 with comedian Joey "Coco"
Diaz and MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 137 Fight Card Undergoes More Change with Tim Credeur Out
Tim Credeur has been forced to withdraw from October’s UFC 137 fight card in Las Vegas due to injury, according to UFC president Dana White.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyDustin Jacoby vs. Brad Tavares official, UFC 137 again complete with 12 bouts
A late change to this month's UFC 137 event is now official, as Dustin
Jacoby has replaced an injured Tim Credeur and now
meets Brad Tavares on the evening's preliminary card.
UFC brass today announced the switch, which was previously reported by MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 137 takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDana White on Matt Hughes: 'I'd really like to see him retire,' but expect pushback
HOUSTON - UFC president Dana White wants Matt Hughes to retire.
He has nothing left to prove, White argued. He's one of the greatest welterweights in MMA history. And Hughes has enough money to feed a small nation with country breakfasts.
But when Hughes arrives in Las Vegas in a couple weeks to meet with the UFC's head honcho, White knows he's going to have an argument coming his way.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141: Dong Hyun Kim vs Sean Pierson booked for Dec. 30 in Las Vegas
There's a welterweight scrap on tap for the upcoming UFC 141 pay-per-view that pits Korean smasher Dong Hyun Kim against ex-cop Sean Pierson, currently scheduled for Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Straight from UFC President Dana White:
"Two talented welterweights on the comeback trail will face off at UFC 141 when Sean Pierson takes on the ‘Stun Gun,' Dong Hyun Kim."
Kim was last seen resting his eyelids at UFC 132 back in July. The first round pasting at the knee of Carlos Condit was the first official loss of his career, and he'll unquestionably be looking to make a statement against Pierson in his December return.
UFC 129 spelled doom for the Canadian, as he tried to trade blows with Jake Ellenberger and got knocked on his keister in the process.
The loss to "The Juggernaut" snapped a six-fight win streak.
UFC 141 will take place on a Friday, on Dec. 30, 2011, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be headlined by a mega-fight pitting former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar taking on former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
Jon Fitch is also scheduled to return from shoulder surgery against budding welterweight contender Johny Hendricks.
For more on UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaPierson, Kim agree to fight at UFC 141
Sources have told Sportsnet that Canadian Sean Pierson will take on Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 141 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caUltimate Fighter 14 tickets for live finale on Dec. 3 in Las Vegas, NV, on sale soon
Tickets for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale, which is slated for "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort on December 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, will go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 7, at 12 p.m. PT.
UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers, naturally, will be able to scoop up tickets prior to them being available for public consumption.
TUF 14 Finale will feature a showdown between the top two finalists in each weight class from the Spike TV reality show, as fighters from both the bantamweight (135-pounds) and featherweight (145-pounds) divisions will be crowned champions.
In addition, opposing coaches Michael Bisping and Jason Miller will throw down in the main event for TUF bragging rights and to see who gets one shot closer to the 185-pound title.
Here is the TUF 14 Finale tickets sales schedule (all times are PT):
UFC Fight Club presale: Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. UFC Newsletter presale: Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. General tickets sale: Friday, Oct. 7 at 12 p.m.
TUF 14 Finale tickets can be purchased through StubHub.com (Note: StubHub often has seats available even if the event is "sold out"). It will also be available to watch on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET on fight night.
For more on TUF 14 Finale stay dialed in to MMAmania.com and remember to check out the latest fight card and rumors right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaBisping vs. 'Mayhem' slated for five rounds at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale
As expected, Michael Bisping and Jason "Mayhem" Miller will meet in a season-ending coaches' fight at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
And raising the stakes, UFC officials have booked it as a five-round non-title fight, they today announced.
The event takes place Dec. 3 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The main card airs on Spike TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieTUF 14 Finale Between Bisping and Mayhem a Five Round Main Event, Tickets on Sale This Week
The upcoming battle between 'Ultimate Fighter' season 14 coaches Michael Bisping and Jason 'Mayhem' Miller will be a five round main event set for Dec 3 in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyThe Reem Documentary: California Dreaming
The Reem Documentary is back! This time Alistair Overeem documents his signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the tour around South California's best Mixed Martial Arts gyms. "The Demolition Man" will be back in action later this year for a superfight with the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, headlining the stacked UFC 141 fight card in Las Vegas, Nevada.THE REEM SEASON 2 EPISODE 6: CALIFORNIA DREAMING from THE REEM on
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Read the full article at Low KickFebruary's simultaneous UFC Shows, one from Japan, the other from Las Vegas, will both air live on TV, says Dana White.
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Read the full article at RedditFebruary's simultaneous Japan and Las Vegas shows both will air live on TV
WASHINGTON, D.C. - MMA fans should get ready for a double dose of the UFC in February.
As expected, the UFC will, in fact, hold shows in Japan and Las Vegas on the same day in February.
So how would it work logistically, specifically with TV viewers in mind? It won't be an issue, according to UFC president Dana White, who said viewers can expect an event doubleheader.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC Japan will be Free TV Leading into a Las Vegas Pay-Per-View
Put any doubts behind you, the UFC is going to do two shows in a single 24-hour period in 2012.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC 141: Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem fight video trailer for Dec. 30 in Las Vegas
While we're waiting for the little guys, Dominick Cruz and Demetrious Johnson, to light it up tonight (Oct. 1) at UFC on Versus 6 in Washington D.C., take a look at a promo for the upcoming monster heavyweight clash between two behemoths, Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, who will collide at UFC 141 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaTim Credeur out, Dustin Jacoby in against Brad Tavares at UFC 137
Tim Credeur has been forced out of this month's UFC 137 event, and promotional newcomer Dustin Jacoby has stepped in as a replacement against middleweight Brad Tavares.
The fighter's reps alerted MMAjunkie.com of the switch overnight. Jacoby and his trainer, Marc Fiore, subsequently announced it via Twitter and Facebook.
UFC 137 takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMiddleweight prospect Dustin Jacoby steps in vs. Brad Tavares at UFC 137
Add one more shakeup to the UFC's end of of October event in Las Vegas.Sources close to the situation have informed ULTMMA.com (www.ULTMMA.com) that middleweight prospect Dustin Jacoby (6-0) will step in for Tim Creduer at UFC 137. A product of the Hit Squad in Missouri, Jacoby will debut versus Ultimate Fighter 11 cast member Brad Tavares (7-1).UFC 137 is booked for Saturday October 29th in Las Vegas, Nevada.A 185 pound prospect out of Illinois, Jacoby last competed on September 4th where he downed Midwest vet Mojo Horne in the first round with punches. The 23 year old has finished all six of his pro opponents with strikes or via submission.Tavares is 2-1 in the UFC and he will look to rebound from the first pro loss of his career. In his last outing Tavares dropped a three decision to Aaron Simpson at UFC 132. The 23 year old member of Xtreme Couture has gone to a decision in two out three of his fights in the UFC.
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Read the full article at UltMMATHE REEM II Episode 6: California Dreamin’
Alistair Overeem travels to the US to scout out gyms in California and sign his UFC contract in Las Vegas in this sixth episode of the THE REEM II.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC exec says simultaneous events in Japan and Las Vegas won't be a problem
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The fact that Reed Harris was hosting UFC on Versus 6's pre-event press conference instead of Dana White is all the proof you need that the UFC could simultaneously host a show in Japan and Las Vegas.
Harris, the UFC's director of community relations and the former head of the WEC, told MMAjunkie.com that the company's multi-team approach to hosting events makes it possible.
His comments came a few days after a report in which White said the UFC is planning to host simultaneous events both in Japan and in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Charlie Brenneman, Mike Swick, Bjorn Rebney, Gerald Harris
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC on Versus 6 main-card fighter Charlie Brenneman, as well as UFC vet Mike Swick, who calls from Thailand.
We also catch up with Bellator chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney, as well as DREAM.17 winner Gerald Harris.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC Planning to Run Simultaneous Shows In February
It seems that Dana White has ambitious plans for the future. At Tuesday's press conference for UFC 139, White mentioned to Dave Meltzer of Yahoo Sports that they were going to do something they've never done before - run simultaneous shows. One overseas, and one in their backyard:
"When we go to Japan next year, we are going to be putting on a show at the same time in Las Vegas."
Definitely an interesting concept, but how would it be aired? Meltzer covered that one too:
When asked how the company was going to handle a dual-show evening from a television standpoint, White just smiled and said, "You’ll see."
While Dana didn't give a firm date, it's all but confirmed that the Japan show will take place on February 26th at Saitama Super Arena. It's unlikely that the shows would run at exactly the same time to time differences, but they could be packaged together as one broadcast. Both wrestling and boxing have used variations of that theme for pay-per-view events before. I'm not quite sure how the logistics would work out, but it's an interesting concept, and one that Dana says will continue in the future as well:
"We’ll be doing a lot of that in the future," White said.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowReem toss: Alistair Overeem wears a green diaper and tries Japanese Sumo
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the newest addition to the ZUFFA roster. Though it's safe to say he'll undergo a slight change of wardrobe for his UFC 141 headliner opposite Brock Lesnar on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas. We hope.
Props: Middle Easy
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaAll kinds of messages sent by #UFC with second show on same day as Japan event @mauroranallo @MMASupremacy
Dana White's declaration that UFC is going to run a show in Las Vegas at the same time as their Japanese event says a whole lot about how Zuffa views the world politically and in terms of their overall business plan.
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Read the full article at Fight OpinionDana White hints at possibility of running two UFC events on the same day from Las Vegas and Japan
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) plans to return to the "Land of the Rising Sun" for the first time in more than a decade with a major event penciled in for Feb. 26, 2012, at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
As if that endeavor wasn't big enough, company president Dana White recently revealed that the promotion is thinking about running another event on that same day from Las Vegas, Nevada.
White alluded to the unprecedented possibility during a recent press conference in California to promote UFC 139, which will feature one of Japan's most popular mixed martial artists from the Pride FC heyday, Wanderlei Silva.
Yahoo!Sports.com has the skinny:
"When we go to Japan next year, we are going to be putting on a show at the same time in Las Vegas," he said. When asked how the company was going to handle a dual-show evening from a television standpoint, White just smiled and said, "You’ll see."
The report points out that because of the time difference with the two locations literally a world apart, the Japan show would take place in the early afternoon, airing stateside in the usual 9 p.m. ET pay-per-view (PPV) time slot. That means the UFC would likely have to leverage its other television partnerships, including FOX and Versus, to make a two-fight night dream come true.
With Scott Coker of Strikeforce and Reed Harris from World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) still on the Zuffa payroll, the promotion has more than enough experienced professionals at their disposal who can run an event without the presence of White.
Production, coordination and on air talent, on the other hand, are entirely different animals. From a fan perspective, however, those are lots of good problems to have.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC Planning Simultaneous February Events in Japan, Las Vegas
The Ultimate Fighting Championship apparently has big plans for February, as promotion president Dana White revealed Tuesday that the organization will attempt to hold two events simultaneously in early-2012.
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Read the full article at SherdogMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce's Shane Del Rosario, promoter Vinnie Mannino
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Strikeforce heavyweight Shane Del Rosario, who discusses his recent car-accident injuries and his role in the new "MMA Supremacy" game.
Promoter Vinnie Mannino also stops by the studio to discuss the Oct. 14 "Round 2: Knockout Cancer for Candlelighters Kids MMA" charity event in Las Vegas.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRecovering Vitor Belfort eyes UFC 141 slot, fight with UFC 136's Sonnen-Stann winner
The injury that forced Vitor Belfort out of a featured UFC 139 slot is simply a speed bump on his quest for a UFC title, and he's planning to return to the cage before year's end.
While a recent in-studio guest on MMAjunkie.com Radio, Belfort said he's specifically targeting a return at the year-end UFC 141 event in Las Vegas.
As for a potential opponent, Belfort has his sights on the winner of an upcoming UFC 136 fight between Chael Sonnen and Brian Stann. He'd be happy with either opponent. But for very different reasons.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieLarkin, Couture, Johnson Top Strikeforce Challengers 19 Payroll
Lorenz Larkin, Ryan Couture and Lavar Johnson were the top earners at Friday’s Strikeforce Challengers 19, each pocketing $10,000 in purse money for their efforts at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at SherdogDaMarques Johnson talks about the thrill of watching 6th graders fist fight
Damarques is our dude. He's our dude because he told us if he had to fight one Mortal Kombat character it would be Sonya Blade just so he can flirt. He doesn't even want to fight a videogame character, he only wants to get laid by one. That's probably the most ballerish thing you're going to read today. In fact, just brush your teeth, go to bed and wrap yourself in a snuggie because your day is pretty much over. It can't get any better than that. Michael Vick just broke his hand in a Philadelphia Eagles game. See, we tried to warn you.
This weekend, LayzieTheSavage caught up with DaMarques Johnson in a bar at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and forced him to say an inflammatory statement about 'fat chicks' -- and a few other things.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyStrikeforce Challengers 19 results: Larkin decisions gutsy Rossborough
LAS VEGAS - Late replacement Nick Rossborough did all he could to upset
undefeated light heavyweight Nick Rossborough, but he would ultimately
fall short in a hard-fought decision affair.
Larkin and late-replacement Rossborough met in the main event of
Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 19 event, which took place at Las The
Pearl at Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort.
The night's main card aired on Showtime.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieLive NOW: Strikeforce Challengers 19 Results and Play-by-Play
Sherdog.com will report from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas at approximately 9 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Strikeforce Challengers 19, which is headlined by a light heavyweight clash between unbeaten Lorenz Larkin and Nick Rossborough.
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Read the full article at SherdogStrikeforce Challengers 19 Pre-Fight Interviews
Strikeforce Challengers 19 takes place tonight in Las Vegas and will air on Showtime at 11pm ET/PT. The official Strikeforce Challengers 19 fight card can be found in our fight cards section.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertMMAjunkie.com Radio: Strikeforce Challengers 19's Bobby Green, Bellator Jimmy Smith
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Strikeforce Challengers 19's Bobby Green and Bellator commentator Jimmy Smith.
We also catch up with The Sunday Junkie winner Nick Mondek.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce Challengers 20 main card set for Nov. 18 in Las Vegas
Five fights are now official for November's Strikeforce Challengers 20 event.
The show takes place Nov. 18 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
A previously reported light-heavyweight bout between Antwain Britt and Lumumba Sayers headlines the night's main card, which airs on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET/PT.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStrikeforce Challengers 19 Live Results and Play-by-Play (9 p.m. ET)
Sherdog.com will report from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas at approximately 9 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Strikeforce Challengers 19, which is headlined by a light heavyweight clash between unbeaten Lorenz Larkin and Nick Rossborough.
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Read the full article at SherdogStrikeforce Challengers 19 weigh in results for 'Larkin vs Rossborough'
The official weigh-in event for Strikeforce Challengers 19 took place today (Sept. 22, 2011) in the Key West Ballroom of Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort. It was the last pre-fight event before tomorrow night's card, which airs live on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET in Las Vegas, Nevada.
All but one of the 18 fighters scheduled to compete at the event hit their contracted weights. Only Quinn Mulhern missed the 170-pound welterweight limit by coming in an astounding 5.5 pounds over the limit.
His opponent, Danny Davis, agree to take the fight at a catchweight of 176.5-pounds.
"Larkin vs. Rossborough" will feature a main event pitting undefeated rising light heavyweight Lorenz Larkin against ruthless mat monger Nick Rossborough. Ryan Couture also returns to action on the card.
Complete Challengers 19 weigh-in results are as follows:
Main card (Showtime):
Lorenz Larkin (206) vs. Nick Rossborough (206)Lavar Johnson (249) vs. Shawn Jordan (248)Ryan Couture (156) vs. Maka Watson (155)Jason High (170.5) vs. Todd Moore (169)Brian Melancon (170) vs. Felipe Portela (170.5)
Preliminary Card (May not be broadcast):
James Terry (156) vs. Magno Almeida (154)Bobby Green (155) vs. Charon Spain (155)Joe Ray (170.5) vs. Chris Spang (170)Quinn Mulhern (176.5) vs. Danny Davis (170)
Remember MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Strikeforce Challengers 19 beginning with the Showtime telecast starting at 11 p.m. ET.
It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss out. And remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage you can handle after tomorrow night's card is all wrapped up.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaStrikeforce Challengers card confirmed for November 18
Strikeforce returns to the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Friday, November 18th.Striking stylist An twain ‘The Juggernaut’...
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Read the full article at Fighters OnlyStrikeforce Challengers 19 live and official weigh-in results
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene
and reporting live from today's Strikeforce Challengers 19 fighter
weigh-ins, where all 18 of the event's competitors will look to make
their bout official.
Main-event fighters Lorenz Larkin and Nick Rossborough will the lead the charge beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time).
Today's festivities, which are free and open to the public, take place
in the Key West Ballroom of Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort. The Pearl,
also located at Palms Casino Resort, hosts Friday's card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMMAjunkie.com Radio: Belfort (in studio), Goldberg, Jordan, Oddessa, Diaz, Acosta
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Vitor Belfort, who discusses his recent scratch from UFC 139.
We also catch up with UFC commentator Mike Goldberg, Strikeforce Challengers 19's Shawn Jordan, MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa, comedian Joey "Coco" Diaz and journalist Danny Acosta.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 135: Is Takanori Gomi's job on the line against Nate Diaz?
Tough crowd.
That's what Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) lightweight division has become -- and in a big way. Possibly the organization's strongest division, the 155 pounders are a hungry pack of wolves, just waiting to pounce on any contender hoping to make the climb to a title shot.
At the UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" pay-per-view event on Saturday night (Sept. 24) in Las Vegas, Japanese fighter Takanori Gomi will stare across the cage at Stockton native Nate Diaz, who will be making his return the lightweight division.
They both need a win. Diaz will be looking to avoid his third straight loss. Gomi has lost two of his last three fights and lost both of them badly.
Is "The Fireball Kid" at risk of facing the firing squad?
Gomi was signed to fight for the UFC in early 2010. He was widely heralded as one of the "next big things" to come out of Japan, from a mixed martial arts (MMA) perspective.
During that timeframe, he has been submitted by rear-naked choke, courtesy of Kenny Florian in the third round of their UFC Fight Night 25 bout on Mar. 31, 2010 in Charlotte. He was bullied and dominated. It was not a good showing.
Gomi was able to rebound with an impressive first round knockout of Tyson Griffin at UFC on Versus 2 on Aug. 1, 2010 in San Diego.
In his next fight, Gomi was, again, severely outmatched and unable to handle the takedowns of Clay Guida in their UFC 125 face-off on Jan. 1, 2011 in Las Vegas. Guida was able to submit Gomi by guillotine choke in the second round.
A loss always looks bad. But let's be real. When guys are out there putting on a show and bringing it, Dana White is much more likely to give them extra leeway. It's hard to make the argument that Gomi would fall in that category.
Sure, he knocked out Griffin, but that victory looks a little less impressive in light of Griffin's recent fight history.
Another loss, especially to an opponent who had previously lost two in a row, may be all Gomi needs to earn himself a pink slip.
Would it be merited? Is Gomi overrated or is he just a decent fighter stuck in a ridiculously talented division?
Sound off!
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaStrikeforce Challengers 20 adds Cooper vs. Ricehouse, Britt vs. Sayers
A lightweight bout between unbeaten lightweights Bill Cooper and Matt Ricehouse, as well as a light-heavyweight bout between Antwain Britt and Lumumba Sayers, have been added to November's Strikeforce Challengers 20 event.
Strikeforce officials and the fighters' representatives recently announced the bookings.
Strikeforce Challengers 20 takes place Nov. 18 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAlexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko added to December's UFC 141 event
A light heavyweight matchup originally expected to take place at this
past August's UFC 133 event will now take place at UFC 141, as Alexander
Gustafsson meets Vladimir Matyushenko.
UFC officials on Wednesday evening announced the matchup.
Featuring a heavyweight headliner between former UFC champion Brock
Lesnar and former Strikeforce titleholder Alistair Overeem, UFC 141
takes place Dec. 30 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC 141: Vladimir Matyushenko vs Alexander Gustafsson re-booked for Dec. 30 in Las Vegas
Let's try this again.
Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson was originally booked to go down at UFC 133: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia; however, "Vladdy" suffered an injury and "The Mauler" went on to destroy Matt Hamill.
Now, according to the promotion's website, the two have been re-booked to scuffle at the upcoming UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" event on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Matyushenko is still trucking along at the ripe old age of 40 and, outside of a shellacking at the hands of division champion Jon Jones, has been quite the force since his return to the Octagon.
"The Janitor" most recently mopped the Toronto floor with Jason Brilz's lifeless body back on April 30 at UFC 129, winning via knockout in twenty seconds flat.
Not bad for an old man. Now let's see how he does against a young, hungry lion.
Gustafsson, 24, is a hot young prospect out of Alliance and Gladius MMA who's lost just once in his budding professional career. That defeat came at the hands of fellow rising contender Phil Davis back at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi, a second round submission.
The good news for fight fans is "The Mauler" earned his nickname the hard way and has only ever gone to the scorecards in one of his fights.
He continued that streak in the previously mentioned match-up with Hamill, one Gustafsson easily emerged victorious from and actually sent "The Hammer" into retirement.
I suppose if he lays it on Matyushenko the same, we could see another veteran call it quits.
UFC 141 will take place on a Friday, this coming Dec. 30, 2011, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be headlined by a mega-fight pitting former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar taking on former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
Jon Fitch is also scheduled to return from shoulder surgery against budding welterweight contender Johny Hendricks.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on this still-developing fight card.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaVideo of Carlos Condit dropping Melvin Guillard while sparring
If "The Natural Born Killer" has the hands to drop "The Young Assassin" (skip to 1:23), what will he do to Georges St. Pierre in their UFC 137 title fight on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas?
Nothing, perhaps, if "Rush" can use his stifling wrestling attack to smother Condit and neutralize any and all striking. Or will the Canadian's new-and-improved jab be the tale of the tape?
Let's hear some early predictions for this 170-pound championship fight.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMMAjunkie.com Radio: Maynard, Schiavello, Rebney, Beebe, Green and Jordan
MMAjunkie.com Radio's in-studio guests today include UFC 136 headliner Gray Maynard and HDNet broadcaster Michael "The Voice" Schiavello.
We also catch up with Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, Bellator 51's Chase Beebe, and Strikeforce Challengers 19's Bobby Green and Shawn Jordan.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC Quick Quote: Put a camera on 'Mayhem' Miller and he changes instantly
"I never really play up to the cameras, I've been around them a long time now. I don't see a camera and think 'Oh, there's the camera' and start putting on a show. Jason, I think, was a little bit guilty of that. I see a camera go on him and he changes instantly. With me, what you see is what you get. I'm looking forward to fighting that guy now, he pushed a few buttons but I managed to restrain myself and not lose my cool but on December 3rd I'm looking forward to fighting him and putting him in his place."
Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 coach Michael Bisping (via Mirror.co.uk) accuses opposing coach Jason Miller of hot-dogging for the cameras during the filming of the Spike TV reality show, which debuts tonight at 10 p.m. ET on the cable television network. Manufactured "Mayhem?" Perish the thought. Either way, these two mouthy middleweights will have the next several weeks to trade barbs, break furniture and train fighters in the build-up to the Dec. 3 TUF 14 live finale in Las Vegas. Anyone ready to "Count" Bisping out of the 185-pound title picture? Or is he going to send Miller back to the zoo with the rest of his "monkeys" by year's end?
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaJanitor vs. Mauler Re-Set for December
Two of the toughest contenders in the light-heavyweight division have verbally agreed to fight in Las Vegas December 30th as Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson will take on Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko.The two were originally slated to meet at UFC 133 in Philadelphia last month, but a late injury sidelined Matyushenko. Instead, Gustafsson fought Matt Hamill, winning via TKO in the second round.Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks at UFC 141 updated September 12A second bout between top contenders has been added to the UFC's year-end card, company president Dana White confirmed today. Verbal agreements are in for a matchup between top-ten welterweights as 11-1 Johny Hendricks takes on 23-3-1 Jon Fitch. Both men are standout wrestlers; the December bout will be Fitch's first return to the cage since being sidelined by injury earlier this year.Overeem Signs with the UFC; Faces Lesnar in December updated September 6Former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem has
found a new home - in the UFC. But after signing a deal with the
promotion today in Las Vegas, he's going to get put to work immediately,
as it was also announced that he will make his Octagon debut on
December 30th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena against former UFC
heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.
Stay tuned for more information on Overeem vs. Lesnar and the December 30th event in Las Vegas.
Posted in: ufc, las vegas, lesnar, december, vega
Read the full article at UFCQuinn Mulhern vs. Danny Davis added to Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 19
Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 19 linup has a late addition.
A welterweight bout between Strikeforce welterweight champion Quinn Mulhern and Danny Davis has been added to the event's preliminary card, officials recently announced.
Strikeforce Challengers 19 takes place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieRadio: Lorenz Larkin, Jake Ellenberger, Joe Warren, Hector Lombard and Ken Pavia
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the studio Lorenz Larkin, who headlines Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 19 event.
Additionally, UFC Fight Night 25 main-event winner Jake Ellenberger,
Bellator 51's Joe Warren, Bellator champ Hector Lombard and
MMAAgents.com founder Ken Pavia also call into the show.
MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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