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Monday, January 30, 2012
Chael Sonnen Agrees to Fight Anderson Silva in Brazil, Still Not Convinced It Will Happen
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CHICAGO -- Watch below as Chael Sonnen talks about his win over Michael Bisping at UFC on FOX 2, whether he thought the fight would play out that way, fighting on FOX and why doesn't think the Anderson Silva rematch will happen.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Junior Dos Santos Interview - UFC
Heavy-handed Junior Dos Santos steps back into the Octagon™ against a man considered to be an equally dangerous striker, Shane Carwin. Will Junior's speed advantage be enough to hand Carwin his first KO loss? Watch UFC 131 Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ET.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/junior-dos-santos-interview-video_8d42cdb57.html
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UFC on FOX 2 undercard steals the show with bevy of bonus-winning performances
The hype surrounding last night’s UFC on FOX 2 lineup was squarely planted on the tripleheader of tilts scheduled to take place on the popular network. However, by the end of the evening it was a group of preliminary fighters who came away with the card’s most spectacular showings and ultimately a handful of event-specific [...]
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UFC on Fox 2 Live Results and Play-by-Play
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from tonight's UFC on Fox 2 event in Chicago starting at 5pm ET for the preliminary card, which airs on Fuel TV, and 8pm ET for the Fox-televised tripleheader topped by Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping and Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27357/ufc-on-fox-2-live-results-and-play-by-play/
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Sonnen earns his rematch against Silva, grinds out win over Bisping at UFC on Fox 2
CHICAGO -- It was a rough 15 minutes, but Chael Sonnen did enough to get the fight he's coveted for 17 months.
The middleweight title contender locked up a shot against the UFC's 185-pound champ Anderson Silva with a surprisingly tough win over Michael...
The middleweight title contender locked up a shot against the UFC's 185-pound champ Anderson Silva with a surprisingly tough win over Michael...
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UFC on FOX 2 results: Swanson shellacks Roop in standup-heavy affair
CHICAGO - Seven-time WEC vet Cub Swanson finally has his first UFC win.Fourteen months after the WEC shuttered its doors, the oft-injured and sometimes snakebit Swanson delivered a crushing knockout of "The Ultimate Fighter 8" cast member George Roop at UFC on FOX 2.
The bout, which became a bit of grudge match following some pre-fight trash talk, served as the fourth of six preliminary card contests to air on FUEL TV from Chicago's United Center.
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Bas Rutten sees Junior dos Santos beating Alistair Overeem
It appears a civil war could be brewing in Holland after legendary fighter Bas Rutten came out to make a pick regarding the upcoming heavyweight title-bout between UFC champion Junior dos Santos and top contender Alistair Overeem. While one might think Rutten would lean towards his fellow Dutchman, Overeem, it turns out “El Guapo” actually [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/24/bas-rutten-sees-junior-dos-santos-beating-alistair-overeem
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UFC on Fox 2: Beltran vs. Johnson on Fuel TV Prelims with Bedford vs. Gagnon Scratched
A heavyweight matchup between Joey Beltran and Lavar Johnson will air on UFC on Fox 2's Fuel TV prelims after a bantamweight bout between The Ultimate Fighter 14's Johnny Bedford and newcomer Mitch Gagnon was scatched from the event for undisclosed reasons.
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‘UFC on Fox 2′s’ Mike Russow balances police work and fighting
While putting together a record of 14-1 with three wins in the UFC, Russow has kept his day job in the Chicago Police Department. Russow currently patrols the third district on the city's South Side. He is understandably hesitant to give specifics about the details of his daily work, but said that he has been recognized as a fighter when on the job.
"I had someone who I was arresting for a warrant, and he saw the Chicago Sun-Times picture that day. He noticed," Russow said.
Though Russow can't use his Octagon-worthy moves on offenders, he says police work and fighting share a mental side.
"You have to be calm. There's a lot of situations with police work where it's scary. You're clearing a house, by yourself, it's dark, no lights, and you don't know if the offender is in there. It's just like in the cage."
His calm demeanor came in handy when Russow fought Todd Duffee at UFC 114.
"When I was fighting Todd Duffee, he was beating my ass. I stayed calm, hung in there, and got a lucky punch. I think that's how it helps. Being mentally tough."
He broke his left arm early in the bout, and was having trouble with his right arm. Still he knew he had to pull something out to get the win.
"It was like an effortless punch. The right technique, and the right time, and I hit him and he went down. I was coming off of elbow surgery, and I couldn't extend my right arm all the way. My left arm broke. I knew something was wrong. Right before that I thought, I got to do something."
After beating Duffee, Russow TKOed Jon Madsen. Those wins earned him a shot at Einemo, a highly decorated grappler. Because of Einemo's ground skills, Russow hopes to keep the fight standing.
"I've really worked a lot on my stand-up game. He's a world-class jiu jitsu guy, so even if I did get the takedown, I don't know if I want to play in his world. I'm more or less going to try and control him and keep it standing."
To prepare for this bout, Russow used up all of his vacation time and spent time just training. Most UFC-level fighters train full time, and Russow was appreciative of the chance to focus on MMA. He said he would love the chance to fight full time, but it's not a practical option.
Unlike UFC welterweight Sean Pierson, who was not allowed to join the Toronto Police Department because of his fight career, the CPD has been supportive of Russow.
"I've never had any problems. My bosses have been really supportive. I've been fortunate. They think it's a little nuts, but they support it."
Balancing the two careers is not easy. Since he works from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., his sleep and diet are both disrupted.
"Every time you go to a gas station, they try to give you something, take this, take that. Not that I do, but it makes it harder. And you get hungry anyways around 10 or 11. I wish I was in bed, but I'm stuck out there working."
But this Saturday, when his friends, family and fellow police officers fill the United Center with cheers, Russow will be living a dream. He'll be fighting in the Octagon in the city he patrols. It's a far cry from the days he had to sit outside the United Center, waiting for the Bulls game to end.
"Back then, I never would have imagined this."
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UFC on Fox 2: Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping Fight Video Preview
Outspoken middleweights Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping will meet in the co-main event of UFC on Fox 2 this Saturday (Jan. 28) in Chicago with the next shot at UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on the line.
Watch the UFC on Fox 2 video preview for Sonnen vs. Bisping below.
Watch the UFC on Fox 2 video preview for Sonnen vs. Bisping below.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27333/ufc-on-fox-2-chael-sonnen-vs-michael-bisping-fight-video-preview/
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Michael Bisping sees silver lining in UFC on FOX 2 loss, promises future title
CHICAGO - Admittedly, moral victories still bloody suck.But for UFC on FOX 2 co-headliner Michael Bisping, who suffered a close unanimous-decision loss to No. 1 contender Chael Sonnen on Saturday at Chicago's United Center, the Brit sees the silver lining.
Despite the defeat, Bisping has plenty of reasons to be pleased with his performance.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Las Vegas Lady Bombarded With Phone Calls For Dana White After Hackers Released His Personal Info
So it turns out not all of Dana White’s personal information (if any) that hackers released the other day was legit. His phone number definitely wasn’t at least. Unfortunately for one Las Vegas resident however it was a working phone number, and not surprisingly people have been calling it non-stop looking for Dana. Local FOX [...]
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UFC on FOX 2 Results – Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis
The UFC’s second show on Fox television takes place from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, January 28th. Three fights are set for the main card on Fox which kicks off at 8:00pm ET. The preliminary card can be seen live on FUEL TV beginning at 5:00pm ET. If you cannot watch live [...]
UFC on FOX 2 Results – Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
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UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem seeking justice "at all costs" against former management group Golden Glory
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Alistair Overeem's legal team issued a public response this week to the lawsuit filed by Golden Glory against the new number one contender for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Now, he's discussed his side of things a little further in an interview with MMAWeekly.com.
"This is not a personal affair, however it is true that what Golden Glory did is damaging and very unprofessional," Overeem said. "I tried to resolve this situation through ongoing negotiations, but when they put my fight contract on the Internet and attempted to freeze my fight purse right before a very important fight, the negotiations came to a halt. It is time to go to court, and I will seek justice at all costs."
Golden Glory has gone after Overeem's character in the wake of their split last fall, but Overeem is confident that when the information in this case comes out, the truth will be with him.
"They may have attempted to bring my character into question, but that is simply a failed and shortsighted tactic because when all of the facts are revealed and everything becomes public in court, it will be Golden Glory's character and business practices that will be brought into question," he said. "I have the truth and the law on my side in this matter, they know that, and soon so will everyone else... I have spent a lot of years with Golden Glory, however I've learned recently that Golden Glory management has been dishonest with me on many occasions. This has made me determined to do whatever it takes to get the justice that I deserve."
"This is the great thing about the U.S. Court system, you can't hide facts or details. There is no doubt the law is on my side and the world will soon understand why I am upset and why I won't settle until justice is accomplished."
Penick's Analysis: Overeem's getting a little more vocal about the situation, and as it gets closer to being played out in court instead of simply the court of public opinion more information will come to light. Obviously without truly knowing what happened between the two sides or what either of them truly did to one another, it's impossible to judge either side in any harsh or decisive manner. For Overeem's sake, I hope whatever comes out doesn't affect him in the cage when he does fight again, much as it didn't affect him in December.
[Alistair Overeem art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
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"This is not a personal affair, however it is true that what Golden Glory did is damaging and very unprofessional," Overeem said. "I tried to resolve this situation through ongoing negotiations, but when they put my fight contract on the Internet and attempted to freeze my fight purse right before a very important fight, the negotiations came to a halt. It is time to go to court, and I will seek justice at all costs."
Golden Glory has gone after Overeem's character in the wake of their split last fall, but Overeem is confident that when the information in this case comes out, the truth will be with him.
"They may have attempted to bring my character into question, but that is simply a failed and shortsighted tactic because when all of the facts are revealed and everything becomes public in court, it will be Golden Glory's character and business practices that will be brought into question," he said. "I have the truth and the law on my side in this matter, they know that, and soon so will everyone else... I have spent a lot of years with Golden Glory, however I've learned recently that Golden Glory management has been dishonest with me on many occasions. This has made me determined to do whatever it takes to get the justice that I deserve."
"This is the great thing about the U.S. Court system, you can't hide facts or details. There is no doubt the law is on my side and the world will soon understand why I am upset and why I won't settle until justice is accomplished."
Penick's Analysis: Overeem's getting a little more vocal about the situation, and as it gets closer to being played out in court instead of simply the court of public opinion more information will come to light. Obviously without truly knowing what happened between the two sides or what either of them truly did to one another, it's impossible to judge either side in any harsh or decisive manner. For Overeem's sake, I hope whatever comes out doesn't affect him in the cage when he does fight again, much as it didn't affect him in December.
[Alistair Overeem art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_12302.shtml
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One FC 2 Feb 11 2012
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UFC on FX 1′s Three Stars: Jim Miller, Jorge Rivera and Nick Denis
No. 1 star -- Jim Miller: After losing the Ben Henderson in August, Miller needed a win to remain among the stacked lightweight division's best. He easily picked it up, choking out Melvin Guillard in just two minutes. It won him an extra $45,000 for Submission of the Night.
No. 2 star -- Jorge Rivera: Every fighter wants to leave the game on his own terms. Rivera was one of the lucky few who got to do that, winning by TKO in the second round over Eric Schaefer hours after announcing his retirement. He finished his 11-year career with 20 wins, nine losses, and a cadre of fans who admired Rivera's never say die attitude in the cage.
No. 3 star -- Nick Denis: Thankfully, the UFC replayed Denis' ballet of elbow violence after the main card, allowing fans without Fuel or Fox Deportes (a viable option for fans without Fuel) to see Denis knock out Joseph Sandoval with short elbows in just 22 seconds in the winner's UFC debut. "The Ninja of Love" walked away with an extra $45,000 for Knockout of the Night.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-fx-1-three-stars-jim-miller-jorge-140205469.html
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UFC on FOX 2 – Dana White Video Blog
Go behind the scenes with the fighters following their bouts at last Friday’s UFC on FX 1 event. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones gives his thoughts on the Rashad Evans-Phil Davis fight this Saturday on the UFC on Fox 2 tripleheader. UFC on FOX 2 – Dana White Video Blog is a post [...]
UFC on FOX 2 – Dana White Video Blog is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
Source: http://www.mmainterplay.com/ufc-news/ufc-on-fox-2-dana-white-video-blog-56730/
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Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview - Strikeforce
Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Preview Video by StrikeforceSource: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/strikeforce-overeem-vs-werdum-preview-video_68946046e.html
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UFC returning to Vegas on July 7, UFC Fan Expo reportedly on tap
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The UFC will head to Las Vegas once again this July, and will bring a UFC Fan Expo along with them. According to multiple published reports, the organization will return on July 7 to their home base, with the Fan Expo serving as a lead-in to the card.
It will mark the third UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, and the first since UFC 114 in May of 2010. They debuted the two-day Expo format for UFC 100 in July of 2009, and have since held subsequent expos in Boston, Houston, and in the U.K. around events.
The UFC will head to Las Vegas once again this July, and will bring a UFC Fan Expo along with them. According to multiple published reports, the organization will return on July 7 to their home base, with the Fan Expo serving as a lead-in to the card.
It will mark the third UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, and the first since UFC 114 in May of 2010. They debuted the two-day Expo format for UFC 100 in July of 2009, and have since held subsequent expos in Boston, Houston, and in the U.K. around events.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_12294.shtml
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. donates six-figure sum to cancer research
Floyd Mayweather Jr. may be all about “the green” when it comes to his career but, at least for a short while, his mind was on the color pink after donating $100,000 to the Susan G. Komen organization, a non-profit specializing in breast cancer research. The contribution was made by Mayweather Jr. as part of [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/21/floyd-mayweather-jr-donates-six-figure-sum-to-cancer-research
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James Toney and Ken Shamrock Nearly Fight at a Press Conference - James Toney
James Toney and Ken Shamrock are supposed to fight sometime in the fall of 2011. The two had a short press conference in Van Nuys, California to announce the fight, but started to get physical a little early.Karen Grigoryan Kendall Grove Clay Guida Jason Guida Melvin Guillard
Friday, January 27, 2012
Grove beats Minowa. Crunchie wins sig bet over GRD
So with the win Giantrobotdelux gets a sig chosen by me.
I dont have a beef with GRD, he's cool, but help with a 30 day sig would be appreciated.
Post some stuff and I'll consider making it his...
I dont have a beef with GRD, he's cool, but help with a 30 day sig would be appreciated.
Post some stuff and I'll consider making it his...
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Johnny Bedford-Mitch Gagnon bout pulled off UFC on FOX 2 lineup
UFC on FOX 2 has been forced to re-shuffle its lineup at the last second due to a paperwork issue after bantamweight Mitch Gagnon was unable to obtain his visa to enter the U.S. from Canada in time for his fight. Gagnon was set to face Johnny Bedford on the televised prelims. In place of [...]
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UFC 131 Weigh in Highlight: Florian v. Nunes - UFC 131
Tomorrow night, Kenny Florian will make his featherweight debut as he takes on Diego Nunes at UFC 131Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-131/ufc-131-weigh-in-highlight-florian-v-nunes-video_dbd951e65.html
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John Dodson, Darren Uyenoyama Meet at Flyweight at UFC on Fox 3
The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner John Dodson and Darren Uyenoyama will drop from bantamweight to flyweight when they square off at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5 in New Jersey, the UFC announced overnight.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27327/john-dodson-darren-uyenoyama-meet-at-flyweight-at-ufc-on-fox-3/
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Jody Shelley vs. Eric Boulton
Two of the hardest-nosed teams in the NHL have always been the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils, each squad consistently representing their traditionally tough regions with pride. Last night the Flyers’ Jody Shelley and Devils’ Eric Boulton undoubtedly made their fans proud when they went at it last night in one of the more [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/22/hockey-fight-of-the-day-jody-shelley-vs-eric-boulton
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Gina Carano’s ‘Haywire’ opening to very good reviews
The chances Gina Carano returns to get punched in the grill anytime soon gets slimmer and slimmer by the second with the release of her new movie "Haywire."
[Yahoo! speaks with Gina Carano about Haywire]
The L.A. Times wrote glowingly about the performance by the former "face of women's mixed martial arts."
[...] watching Carano kick, spin, flip, choke, crack and crush the fiercest of foes — mostly men about twice her size — is thoroughly entertaining, highly amusing and frankly somewhat awe-inspiring.
That's something MMA fans have been entertained by for years, but to hear a non-fan that impressed, has to make Carano feel pretty good. It's certainly going to make a huge impression on folks looking to include the fighter in future projects.
The film critic Betsey Sharkey says the movie isn't Steven Soderbergh's best effort - she lists "Traffic" - but says Haywire is far from his worst. She also hints strongly that Carano has future beyond on-screen kicks and submissions.
There is a sense within all the haywire high jinks that Carano might be able to do just fine with a role that didn't rest so heavily on fighting (though stunt coordinator R.A. Rondell proved a genius in choreographing all those tumbling rumbles). Her athleticism gives her movement a kind of force that translates powerfully on screen — people do seem inclined to get out of her way even when she's not angry.
Carano, the daughter of former NFL quarterback Glenn Carano, took up Muay Thai in her teens. She fought professionally in MMA eight times. She hasn't fought since losing back in aug. of 2009 to Cristiane Santos. Chances are she never will again if Haywire continues to get reviews like this.
The Vancouver Sun also liked the film. So did the Washington Times, AP, L.A. Weekly, and Rolling Stone invoked the name of Alfred Hitchcock. The U.K.'s Guardian found it a bit boring beyond the fighting scenes.
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UFC ON FOX 2 PREVIEW: Penick's breakdown and fight picks for "Evans vs. Davis" headlined event in Chicago
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The UFC's second event on network television comes on Saturday night when they go live on Fox from the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The three-fight card features two high-level number one contender fights, as well as another solid middleweight bout to round out the broadcast. The two-hour block is the UFC's first Fox event under their new seven-year television deal, and they're banking on something special out of the night's fighters. Here's what's on tap for the millions tuning in to Fox on Saturday night:
Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis (Light Heavyweight)
Phil Davis attempts to take the leap from undefeated prospect to legitimate title challenger in this fight against former Champ Rashad Evans. The decorated collegiate wrestler has showed a fantastic ground acumen, with good takedowns and some creative submissions as well. Evans hopes to continue off an impressive performance over Tito Ortiz in August, with a shot at hated former teammate Jon Jones on the line.
Davis believes his wrestling to be far superior to that of Evans, while Evans himself has shown little appreciation for Davis' wrestling game and believes he's the better fighter. The big difference in this fight comes in the striking game, however. Evans is the far superior striker, with proven success on the feet in his career. He's been tagged several times by a number of other opponents, but Davis isn't the level of striker of any of them.
If Davis gets Evans on his back, he'll need to be looking for submissions in quick fashion. His hope to win this fight is to get Evans down and stop him there, and the longer the fight goes without that happening, the more he leaves himself open to being stopped himself. He's the least-hit fighter in the UFC, but that's been because he's able to keep his opponents on their backs. That's not going to be the case with Evans, and that could lead to a long night.
Ultimately, this fight simply may be a little too soon for Davis. He's coming in supremely confident in his own abilities, but with a lengthy injury layoff keeping him out for most of 2011, and the considerable leap in competition he's taking, he's not yet as good a fighter overall as Evans. Because of that, I see "Sugar" Rashad staking claim to his fight with Jones.
PREDICTION: Evans via TKO in the third round
Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping (Middleweight)
There is absolutely no secret about what Chael Sonnen will do in this fight. He wants to take Michael Bisping to the ground, punch him in the face a bunch of times, bully him around and try to dominate the position of the fight. Bisping will want to strike with Sonnen and keep himself standing in order to play out his gameplan.
A few factors influence how this fight will play out. If Bisping's takedown defense is solid, or his ground game capable of getting him back to his feet, he'll have an advantage in the striking department and be able to score points there. If his takedown defense isn't on point, Sonnen will dominate and beat him up on the ground. However, if that plays out for a couple of rounds, don't be surprised if a desperate Bisping pulls off a submission off his back in the final frame.
Sonnen's recent performances have him clearly the favorite coming into this fight. And he should be. He's defeated some very talented fighters with some one-sided performances, and he's out to get into another fight with Anderson Silva.
Bisping is completely capable of finding a way to win this fight. He's more dangerous than some want to give him credit for, and he's tough as well. But the more likely scenario will be Sonnen controlling the pace of the fight and doing what he's done to numerous opponents over the last few years.
PREDICTION: Sonnen via decision
Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman (Middleweight)
Weidman's only had 11 days to prepare for one of the best grapplers in his division. His top game is fantastic, and his ability to pass and set up submission attempts is a lot of fun to watch, but in Maia he's got an immensely dangerous grappler to contend with.
Maia had been preparing for a striker in Bisping, but his ground game is still his best attribute, and he's capable of snatching submission wins from anywhere. Of course, he hasn't done that as much lately, and a young fighter like Weidman is still a very tough out on that front.
If the fight hits the ground, it's going to depend upon who can gain the upper hand early. Weidman, if he can work his top game, could shock people with what he can do against another high-level grappler. Maia, however, if he takes control, can do very well positionally himself and dictate the pace of the fight.
This is a tough fight to call because of the late change and the unknowns involved, and while I think Weidman is wholly capable of pulling off the upset, I have to go with the established fighter in this instance.
PREDICTION: Maia via decision
======Preliminary Card Quick Picks======
* Nik Lentz over Evan Dunham via decision
* Mike Russow over John Olav Einemo via TKO in the second round
* George Roop over Cub Swanson via decision
* Charles Oliveira over Eric Wisely via submission in the first round
* Shane Roller over Michael Johnson via submission in the second round
* Joey Beltran over Lavar Johnson via TKO in the third round
* Chris Camozzi over Dustin Jacoby via decision
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Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis (Light Heavyweight)
Phil Davis attempts to take the leap from undefeated prospect to legitimate title challenger in this fight against former Champ Rashad Evans. The decorated collegiate wrestler has showed a fantastic ground acumen, with good takedowns and some creative submissions as well. Evans hopes to continue off an impressive performance over Tito Ortiz in August, with a shot at hated former teammate Jon Jones on the line.
Davis believes his wrestling to be far superior to that of Evans, while Evans himself has shown little appreciation for Davis' wrestling game and believes he's the better fighter. The big difference in this fight comes in the striking game, however. Evans is the far superior striker, with proven success on the feet in his career. He's been tagged several times by a number of other opponents, but Davis isn't the level of striker of any of them.
If Davis gets Evans on his back, he'll need to be looking for submissions in quick fashion. His hope to win this fight is to get Evans down and stop him there, and the longer the fight goes without that happening, the more he leaves himself open to being stopped himself. He's the least-hit fighter in the UFC, but that's been because he's able to keep his opponents on their backs. That's not going to be the case with Evans, and that could lead to a long night.
Ultimately, this fight simply may be a little too soon for Davis. He's coming in supremely confident in his own abilities, but with a lengthy injury layoff keeping him out for most of 2011, and the considerable leap in competition he's taking, he's not yet as good a fighter overall as Evans. Because of that, I see "Sugar" Rashad staking claim to his fight with Jones.
PREDICTION: Evans via TKO in the third round
Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping (Middleweight)
There is absolutely no secret about what Chael Sonnen will do in this fight. He wants to take Michael Bisping to the ground, punch him in the face a bunch of times, bully him around and try to dominate the position of the fight. Bisping will want to strike with Sonnen and keep himself standing in order to play out his gameplan.
A few factors influence how this fight will play out. If Bisping's takedown defense is solid, or his ground game capable of getting him back to his feet, he'll have an advantage in the striking department and be able to score points there. If his takedown defense isn't on point, Sonnen will dominate and beat him up on the ground. However, if that plays out for a couple of rounds, don't be surprised if a desperate Bisping pulls off a submission off his back in the final frame.
Sonnen's recent performances have him clearly the favorite coming into this fight. And he should be. He's defeated some very talented fighters with some one-sided performances, and he's out to get into another fight with Anderson Silva.
Bisping is completely capable of finding a way to win this fight. He's more dangerous than some want to give him credit for, and he's tough as well. But the more likely scenario will be Sonnen controlling the pace of the fight and doing what he's done to numerous opponents over the last few years.
PREDICTION: Sonnen via decision
Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman (Middleweight)
Weidman's only had 11 days to prepare for one of the best grapplers in his division. His top game is fantastic, and his ability to pass and set up submission attempts is a lot of fun to watch, but in Maia he's got an immensely dangerous grappler to contend with.
Maia had been preparing for a striker in Bisping, but his ground game is still his best attribute, and he's capable of snatching submission wins from anywhere. Of course, he hasn't done that as much lately, and a young fighter like Weidman is still a very tough out on that front.
If the fight hits the ground, it's going to depend upon who can gain the upper hand early. Weidman, if he can work his top game, could shock people with what he can do against another high-level grappler. Maia, however, if he takes control, can do very well positionally himself and dictate the pace of the fight.
This is a tough fight to call because of the late change and the unknowns involved, and while I think Weidman is wholly capable of pulling off the upset, I have to go with the established fighter in this instance.
PREDICTION: Maia via decision
======Preliminary Card Quick Picks======
* Nik Lentz over Evan Dunham via decision
* Mike Russow over John Olav Einemo via TKO in the second round
* George Roop over Cub Swanson via decision
* Charles Oliveira over Eric Wisely via submission in the first round
* Shane Roller over Michael Johnson via submission in the second round
* Joey Beltran over Lavar Johnson via TKO in the third round
* Chris Camozzi over Dustin Jacoby via decision
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/penickstake/article_12303.shtml
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Mousasi-Kyle Slated for March 3 Strikeforce Card in Ohio
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mousasi-Kyle-Slated-for-March-3-Strikeforce-Card-in-Ohio-39479
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight titleholder Gegard Mousasi and UFC veteran Mike Kyle are set to...
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight titleholder Gegard Mousasi and UFC veteran Mike Kyle are set to...
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Belgian movies are becoming popular!(Some trailers inside)
First the american remake of the most succesful belgian movie ever is being finished: (will hopefully contain a lot of nudity, like the original)
TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjnOaJL58z4
TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjnOaJL58z4
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
TUF 14 winner John Dodson dropping to flyweight, meets Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on Fox 3
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
In the tradition of many of his former Ultimate Fighter winning counterparts, season 14 winner John Dodson will be dropping a weight class for his second appearance in the UFC.
The organization announced on Tuesday that the bantamweight TUF winner will drop to flyweight, and will meet Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on Fox 3 in New Jersey on May 5.
Dodson knocked out T.J. Dillashaw in the TUF 14 finals in December, but has previously competed as a flyweight. Uyenoyama drops to the 125 lb. division after a successful UFC debut. The 32-year-old defeated Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto in November on the undercard of the UFC's first event on Fox.
In the tradition of many of his former Ultimate Fighter winning counterparts, season 14 winner John Dodson will be dropping a weight class for his second appearance in the UFC.
The organization announced on Tuesday that the bantamweight TUF winner will drop to flyweight, and will meet Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on Fox 3 in New Jersey on May 5.
Dodson knocked out T.J. Dillashaw in the TUF 14 finals in December, but has previously competed as a flyweight. Uyenoyama drops to the 125 lb. division after a successful UFC debut. The 32-year-old defeated Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto in November on the undercard of the UFC's first event on Fox.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_12279.shtml
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Nick Walker vs. Joe Morris at MCC - Midwest Cagefighting
HDNet WebFights is back with this beating from the Midwest Cagefighting Championships in Des Moines, IA on 6/24/2011. This bout features two lightweights Nick Walker and Joe MorrisSource: http://mmalice.com/midwest-cagefighting/nick-walker-vs-joe-morris-at-mcc-video_4c4311bd2.html
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Rashad Evans says boo all you want, he likes it
This is a nice behind-the-scenes video blog following Rashad Evans. As always Evans drops some awesome lines. He talks about being a heel and that he wouldn't want it any other way (5:35 mark). Watch the end, the delivery is dynamite.
Evans faces Phil Davis in the main event of Saturday's UFC on Fox 2 card in Chicago.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/rashad-evans-says-boo-want-likes-223605991.html
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UFC on FX 1 picks, Vegas-style: Could Guillard’s size be the difference?
Explosiveness against technique. It's a solid way to describe the main event tonight at UFC on FX 1.
Melvin Guillard can overwhelm his opponents, while Jim Miller can slowly pick you apart with his overall game. But there may be one other factor that determines the outcomes of this one. Guillard may simply be too big for Miller, one of the smaller fighters in the lightweight division.
Guillard tweeted this morning that he'll actually be over the welterweight limit as he steps into the Octagon tonight (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) for this 155-pound tilt.
Kevin Iole and Frank Trigg joined myself on ESPN1100/98.9 FM in Las Vegas to make our picks using the Sin City betting odds. Iole likes Guillard and Trigg thinks the size disparity won't make a difference. He's worried about Guillard surviving if he doesn't finish the fight in the first few minutes.
UFC on FX 1 betting odds:
Best bets in bold
Melvin Guillard (+150) vs. Jim Miller (-170)
Duane Ludwig (-105) vs. Josh Neer (-115)
Mike Easton (-345) vs. Jared Papazian (+285)
Pat Barry (-155) vs. Christian Morecraft (+135)
Jorge Rivera (+130) vs. Eric Schafer (-150)
Kamal Shalorus (-140) vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov (+120)
Daniel Roberts (+265) vs. Charlie Brenneman (-325)
Daniel Pineda (-135) vs. Pat Schilling (+115)
Nick Denis (-255) vs. Joseph Sandoval (+215)
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Cage Warriors unveil TUF duo for Lebanon fight card
2012 may well be remembered as the year that Cage Warriors took on the world. The stalwart UK promotion’s tour of duty this year includes seventeen shows over fourteen different countries and will be available to watch on MMAjunkie.com, as well a...
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found this rather funny
http://failblog.org/2012/01/24/funny-facebook-fails-failbook-sopa-via-lotr/
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Chael Sonnen Goes Off on MMA Media Outlet
Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, News, Videos
CHICAGO -- Watch below as Chael Sonnen talks about his UFC on FOX 2 fight against Michael Bisping, the mutual respect between the fighters, the pressure on him to always deliver a sound byte, why he has no respect for a certain MMA media member, and why he won't be walking out to the cage with WWE champion CM Punk.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/25/chael-sonnen-goes-off-on-mma-media-outlet/
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Jim Miller back on track with choke victory over Melvin Guillard at UFC on FX 1
Fundamentals took out flash Friday night.
Melvin Guillard looked spectacular at times, but after three minutes of wowing the crowd, he was caught in another choke and had to tap to the very steady and tough Jim Miller.
Guillard, a dynamic striker, was lighting up Miller when he made a big mistake. He left his feet to attempt his fourth flying knee of the fight. Miller was waiting and dumped him to the ground where he eventually locked on a rear-naked choke to finish things at the 2:02 mark of the first round in the main event of the UFC on FX 1 card in Nashville.
"It always something I've been able to do and then from there it was just about securing the position," Miller told UFC play-by-play voice Jon Anik. "I'm pretty confident that I am the most dangerous lightweight in the world. I'm willing to make you guys believe that."
The dominant victory puts Miller (21-3, 10-2 UFC) right back in the middle of the UFC lightweight title hunt. A second straight loss Friday and he would've tumbled down the rankings. Miller lost badly his last time out against Ben Henderson. He revealed this week that he was battling some medical issues entering that fight. That's all in the past now.
Guillard's regarded as one of the most explosive fighters in any weight division. He came out on fire.
Just 35 seconds into the fight, Guillard dropped Miller. As Miller scrambled, he got drilled by six more hard punches. Miller clutched and grabbed to avoid more damage. He ate another big knee as the fighters separated. With 2:48 left, Miller absorbed another huge Guillard punch, right down the pipe, but he never wilted. When Guillard tried a fourth flying knee, Miller was ready.
The 28-year-old from New Jersey dumped Guillard on his back and 10 seconds later scored a momentary mount. Guillard did himself in when he flipped to his back in an attempt to free himself. Miller's jiu-jitsu is too nasty to attempt such an elementary escape. Miller jumped on Guillard's back as he tried to stand up and instantly sunk in his hooks. Guillard's suffered seven previous choke losses during his career. He wasn't getting out of this one.
A relieved Miller gave Guillard (29-10-2, 10-6 UFC) much credit following the fight.
"I don't get knocked down often and he knocked me down. He hits hard man. There are a lot of guys, I think in this weight class and the one above, that don't want to fight that kid," said Miller.
Henderson faces Edgar for the UFC lightweight title next month in Japan. Beyond that fight, it's anyone guess who'll get the next shot against the winner. Miller certainly put himself in the conversation.
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Fedor Emelianenko To Fight Bobby Lashley In 2012
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/1/23/2728019/report-fedor-emelianenko-to-fight-bobby-lashley-in-2012
Bobby Lashley may not have gotten a fair shake from the MMA community. He entered the fight...
Bobby Lashley may not have gotten a fair shake from the MMA community. He entered the fight...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
2 Title Changes At TNA’s No Surrender PPV
Two title changes took place Sunday night at No Surrender as Winter regained the Women’s Knockout Championship from Mickie James while Austin Aries beat Brian Kendrick to capture the X Division Championship.
The title changes were forewarned prior to the event as a match line-up for the Sept. 23 TNA live event in Springfield, Illinois listed Aries as the X Division Champion and Winter as the Women’s Knockouts Champion. We reported both these title changes in our **SPOILER** report on Sunday afternoon.
Robert Roode defeated Bully Ray via pinfall to win the ...
The title changes were forewarned prior to the event as a match line-up for the Sept. 23 TNA live event in Springfield, Illinois listed Aries as the X Division Champion and Winter as the Women’s Knockouts Champion. We reported both these title changes in our **SPOILER** report on Sunday afternoon.
Robert Roode defeated Bully Ray via pinfall to win the ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/2-title-changes-at-tnas-no-surrender-ppv/
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UFC on Fox 2's Michael Bisping says new opponent Chael Sonnen is a failure
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Michael Bisping is getting a shot at becoming the number one contender in the UFC's middleweight division next week, stepping up to fight Chael Sonnen at UFC on Fox 2 for an injured Mark Munoz. The talk between the two began a bit tepid, then Sonnen took a jab at Bisping by calling him Pip from the early seasons of South Park. That led Bisping to deliver the following response in an interview with ChicagoNow.com (transcribed by BJPenn.com):
"To be honest Chael Sonnen is a failed partisan and a failed politician. He also failed as being a champion because he had many times in the past to achieve that and didn't succeed. Honestly, I would have expected something a bit better from him than just calling me Pip. He could have done a hell of a lot better and frankly I'm disappointed. He failed as a politician and his first insult was also a failure... I don't think the words will be going back and forth like other fights because of the short amount of time we have. We were supposed to do the Ultimate Fighter together and that would have probably caused a nice stir of on-screen drama, but we still have a week… The thing is he thinks he's going to win and I know that I'm going to win, which makes this fight that much more enjoyable. Sonnen is a world class fighter and with a title shot on the line, what else would you want to see? This is a fight that you don't want to miss and forget all the trash talk, just watch the fight next Saturday."
Michael Bisping is getting a shot at becoming the number one contender in the UFC's middleweight division next week, stepping up to fight Chael Sonnen at UFC on Fox 2 for an injured Mark Munoz. The talk between the two began a bit tepid, then Sonnen took a jab at Bisping by calling him Pip from the early seasons of South Park. That led Bisping to deliver the following response in an interview with ChicagoNow.com (transcribed by BJPenn.com):
"To be honest Chael Sonnen is a failed partisan and a failed politician. He also failed as being a champion because he had many times in the past to achieve that and didn't succeed. Honestly, I would have expected something a bit better from him than just calling me Pip. He could have done a hell of a lot better and frankly I'm disappointed. He failed as a politician and his first insult was also a failure... I don't think the words will be going back and forth like other fights because of the short amount of time we have. We were supposed to do the Ultimate Fighter together and that would have probably caused a nice stir of on-screen drama, but we still have a week… The thing is he thinks he's going to win and I know that I'm going to win, which makes this fight that much more enjoyable. Sonnen is a world class fighter and with a title shot on the line, what else would you want to see? This is a fight that you don't want to miss and forget all the trash talk, just watch the fight next Saturday."
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_12248.shtml
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Johnson says Roller 'tailor-made,' predicts action-packed UFC on FOX 2 clash
Both "The Ultimate Fighter 12" veteran Michael Johnson and former WEC contender Shane Roller are in need of a win at Saturday night's UFC on FOX 2 event.Yet Johnson insists there's no pressure heading into the matchup.
After all, when you're fighting an opponent who's "tailor-made" for your style, with what is there to be concerned?
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UFC 143 again set with 11 bouts, Stittgen vs. Thompson now official
With official confirmation of a final preliminary-card bout, the lineup for next month's UFC 143 event is now complete with 11 fights.The final addition to the card is a welterweight bout between Dan Stittgen and fellow newcomer/injury replacement Stephen Thompson.
UFC 143 takes place Feb. 4 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Main-card action airs live on pay-per-view while FX carries the preliminary card.
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King Mo Will Not Contest Positive Test, Blames Supplement
By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
"King Mo" Lawal has no plans to appeal a positive drug test for performance enhancing drugs according to manager Mike Kogan.<Br><Br>
Kogan told <a href=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/23/mo-lawal-wont-appeal-positive-test-for-steroids-but-will-file/>Ariel Helwani</a> this week that the camp won't appeal due to Lawal not knowing taking the banned substance.<br><Br>
Kogan explained:<Br><Br>
"Since we're not contesting the findings of the commission test, we're not challenging the chain of custody, we're not pointing fingers at anybody and we're not calling for conspiracy theories, I don't believe we'll actually file an appeal per se," Kogan told Helwani. "What we will file is an answer, and an answer would involve affirming their test results and providing our findings and our explanation."<Br><Br>
The guilty party, according to Kogan and Lawal, is a supplement called S-Mass Lean Gainer by Rock Solid, which Lawal said he bought at a Max Muscle store in California and used only sporadically for "rehab stuff," the fighter explained. It was recommended to him by a Max Muscle employee some time in April of 2010, he said, though it's since been removed from the market, according to Kogan, who admitted he had no knowledge that Lawal was taking any supplements at all prior to his positive drug screening.<Br><Br>
"To the best of my research, this product was taken off the shelves some time in mid-2011, for exactly the same reason that we're facing right now. Its primary and only relevant ingredient of that particular product is a substance known as Methyldrostanolone, which is basically just a pill format of Drostanolone," Kogan said.<Br><Br>
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"King Mo" Lawal has no plans to appeal a positive drug test for performance enhancing drugs according to manager Mike Kogan.<Br><Br>
Kogan told <a href=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/23/mo-lawal-wont-appeal-positive-test-for-steroids-but-will-file/>Ariel Helwani</a> this week that the camp won't appeal due to Lawal not knowing taking the banned substance.<br><Br>
Kogan explained:<Br><Br>
"Since we're not contesting the findings of the commission test, we're not challenging the chain of custody, we're not pointing fingers at anybody and we're not calling for conspiracy theories, I don't believe we'll actually file an appeal per se," Kogan told Helwani. "What we will file is an answer, and an answer would involve affirming their test results and providing our findings and our explanation."<Br><Br>
The guilty party, according to Kogan and Lawal, is a supplement called S-Mass Lean Gainer by Rock Solid, which Lawal said he bought at a Max Muscle store in California and used only sporadically for "rehab stuff," the fighter explained. It was recommended to him by a Max Muscle employee some time in April of 2010, he said, though it's since been removed from the market, according to Kogan, who admitted he had no knowledge that Lawal was taking any supplements at all prior to his positive drug screening.<Br><Br>
"To the best of my research, this product was taken off the shelves some time in mid-2011, for exactly the same reason that we're facing right now. Its primary and only relevant ingredient of that particular product is a substance known as Methyldrostanolone, which is basically just a pill format of Drostanolone," Kogan said.<Br><Br>
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Why is ‘Cyborg’ talking trash and doing so with fake pictures of Gina Carano?
Apparently, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos doesn't realize the damage her positive test did to her reputation. The last thing fans want to hear from an alleged "cheater" is her dumping on someone who's currently in the mix, licensed and clean.
Cyborg went down that path and did so in the oddest fashion. Santos decided to lash out at Ronda Rousey. Rousey, a former Olympian and current 135- and 145-pound contender, has buried Cyborg over her positive test. You feel bad for Cyborg? Some will say, tough luck it comes with the territory.
Along with a postfight photo of Gina Carano, Cyborg responded Wednesday by tweeting "next victim ... Ronda" in Portuguese.
One problem, the Carano photo taken after Cyborg beat her up appears to be severely Photoshopped.
Some sharp fans and Rousey noticed the photo had been altered, and called her some nasty names on Twitter.
Maybe this is an innocent mistake and Cyborg thought she really beat up Carano that badly. Either way, the fact the she's talking trash less than a month after shaming the sport and female fighters is inexcusable.
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Do you hold Silva's and St.Pierre's losses against them?
When ranking them and their place in history? Their resume's WIN-wise are pretty even. St.Pierre had that bad upset loss to Serra, and Silva had been...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/99231-do-you-hold-silvas-st-pierres-losses-against-them.html
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Bobby Lashley says he's in talks to face Fedor Emelianenko in 2012
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Fedor Emelianenko bounced back from three consecutive losses in Strikeforce with wins over Jeff Monson and Satoshi Ishii to close out 2011, and as his management looks to secure his first fight of 2012, there's at least one fighter who has said he's on the list.
Former WWE wrestler and two-time Strikeforce competitor Bobby Lashley spoke with UK based Fighter's Only, and revealed that he's up for a potential fight with "The Last Emperor."
"The guy's got a tremendous amount of fights under his belt... I'd like to fight him,” Lashley said. "I'm going to throw everything at him that I can. Of course, my wrestling's there, I don't give a damn what he's doing. I'd put my wrestling up there with almost anyone right now."
"I think that my wrestling would trump some of the things that he has. I know he's a great fighter, but if I fought him then of course I'm going to try and wrestle him down... If it was Dave [Bautista], I'm standing and banging with him. I've been doing a lot of boxing."
The 35-year-old Lashley won his last fight for Shark Fights in Texas, and in addition to the possibility of a fight with Fedor, a move to Bellator Fighting Championships may be in the cards as well. Knowing his time in the sport may be limited, Lashley is simply wanting to take the best possible fights available, and a fight with Fedor would be chief among them.
"I wanna fight the best, so if I have an opportunity to fight Fedor, let's do it," he said. "If I have an opportunity to fight anyone right now let’s just damn do it."
Penick's Analysis: It's not as crazy a fight as it seems on the surface. Lashley is as good a choice as any Emelianenko is going to find right now outside of the UFC and Strikeforce, and even though his MMA experience and acumen is limited, he's still got a good wrestling game and has some name value as well. He wouldn't be considered much of a challenge for Emelianenko, but it could net him a decent payday and a big fight for him personally.
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Former WWE wrestler and two-time Strikeforce competitor Bobby Lashley spoke with UK based Fighter's Only, and revealed that he's up for a potential fight with "The Last Emperor."
"The guy's got a tremendous amount of fights under his belt... I'd like to fight him,” Lashley said. "I'm going to throw everything at him that I can. Of course, my wrestling's there, I don't give a damn what he's doing. I'd put my wrestling up there with almost anyone right now."
"I think that my wrestling would trump some of the things that he has. I know he's a great fighter, but if I fought him then of course I'm going to try and wrestle him down... If it was Dave [Bautista], I'm standing and banging with him. I've been doing a lot of boxing."
The 35-year-old Lashley won his last fight for Shark Fights in Texas, and in addition to the possibility of a fight with Fedor, a move to Bellator Fighting Championships may be in the cards as well. Knowing his time in the sport may be limited, Lashley is simply wanting to take the best possible fights available, and a fight with Fedor would be chief among them.
"I wanna fight the best, so if I have an opportunity to fight Fedor, let's do it," he said. "If I have an opportunity to fight anyone right now let’s just damn do it."
Penick's Analysis: It's not as crazy a fight as it seems on the surface. Lashley is as good a choice as any Emelianenko is going to find right now outside of the UFC and Strikeforce, and even though his MMA experience and acumen is limited, he's still got a good wrestling game and has some name value as well. He wouldn't be considered much of a challenge for Emelianenko, but it could net him a decent payday and a big fight for him personally.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_12256.shtml
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UFC Announces Pre-Signing PED Tests
Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that all potential UFC® and STRIKEFORCE® signees will be subject to a mandatory pre-contract screening for performance-enhancing drugs. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, all incoming athletes will be tested prior to finalizing a contract with the world's premier mixed martial arts organization.<br><Br>
UFC and STRIKEFORCE already work closely with regulators and athletic commissions to ensure the health and safety of athletes prior to competition. This includes contestants on The Ultimate Fighter®, all of whom are pre-screened for performance-enhancing drugs prior to participation.<br><Br>
All current UFC and STRIKEFORCE athletes will continue to be screened for performance-enhancing drugs, both prior to competition and at random, in accordance with athletic commission rules and regulations.<br><Br>
"We're committed to the health and safety of our athletes and we take it very seriously," UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta said. "We already work closely with athletic commissions to protect our athletes and now we're taking it one step further. We're going to test any potential UFC or STRIKEFORCE fighter before finalizing their contract. This shows that we don't want performance-enhancing drugs in our sport."<br><Br>
"The health and safety of our athletes is our top priority," UFC President Dana White said. "We've seen the issues performance-enhancing drugs have caused in other sports and we're going to do everything we can to keep them out of the UFC and STRIKEFORCE. Our athletes are already held to the highest testing standards in all sports by athletic commissions. Our new testing policy for performance-enhancing drugs only further shows how important it is to us to have our athletes competing on a level playing field."<br><Br>
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UFC and STRIKEFORCE already work closely with regulators and athletic commissions to ensure the health and safety of athletes prior to competition. This includes contestants on The Ultimate Fighter®, all of whom are pre-screened for performance-enhancing drugs prior to participation.<br><Br>
All current UFC and STRIKEFORCE athletes will continue to be screened for performance-enhancing drugs, both prior to competition and at random, in accordance with athletic commission rules and regulations.<br><Br>
"We're committed to the health and safety of our athletes and we take it very seriously," UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta said. "We already work closely with athletic commissions to protect our athletes and now we're taking it one step further. We're going to test any potential UFC or STRIKEFORCE fighter before finalizing their contract. This shows that we don't want performance-enhancing drugs in our sport."<br><Br>
"The health and safety of our athletes is our top priority," UFC President Dana White said. "We've seen the issues performance-enhancing drugs have caused in other sports and we're going to do everything we can to keep them out of the UFC and STRIKEFORCE. Our athletes are already held to the highest testing standards in all sports by athletic commissions. Our new testing policy for performance-enhancing drugs only further shows how important it is to us to have our athletes competing on a level playing field."<br><Br>
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The Sunday Junkie: Jan. 22 edition
While the card was widely panned leading up to this past Friday's UFC on FX event, the 10-bout lineup delivered on thrilling MMA action from start to finish.In this week's edition of The Sunday Junkie, readers focus on a number of issues, including the successful UFC on FX 1 event.
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