Source: http://www.5thRound.com/70435/team-fedor-emelianenko-unfazed-by-ufcs-purchase-of-strikeforce/
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Team Fedor Emelianenko Unfazed by UFC?s Purchase of Strikeforce
After UFC president Dana White announced he had purchased yet another rival, this time perhaps his biggest threat to date, many wondered if Fedor Emelianenko?s Octagon debut was just around the overdue corner. Nyet, says M-1 Global director of operations Evgeni Kogan. “Fedor?s contract is with Showtime Networks Inc. and we?re excited to be working [...]
Bellator 35: Waachiim Spiritwolf vs. Jaime Jara Highlight Video
Checkout some of the action from the Bellator 35 undercard bout between welterweights Waachiim Spiritwolf vs. Jaime Jara. Bellator 35: Waachiim Spiritwolf vs. Jaime Jara Highlight Video is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
Bellator 35: Waachiim Spiritwolf vs. Jaime Jara Highlight Video is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
UFC 128's Rua familiar with Jones' position, prepared for "fight of my life"
UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua knows a thing or two about being Jon Jones.Once upon a time, it was the Brazilian slugger who played the role of feared up-and-coming stud on the verge of greatness.
But now, it's "Bones" who is looking to become the sport's next bona fide superstar with a win in the featured bout of next week's UFC 128 event. No problem, says Rua. Bring it on.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
George Sotiropoulos Fine With His Place in the UFC Lightweight Division - UFC 127
George Sotiropoulos Fine With His Place in the UFC Lightweight Division Video by UFC 127
Hermes Franca Lined Up to Face Drew Fickett at MFC 29
Filed under: News
Lightweight veteran Hermes Franca has inked a three-fight deal with Canada's MFC promotion and will make his debut with the company at MFC 29 on April 8 in Ontario.Franca will meet fellow UFC veteran Drew Fickett in the co-main event, pending approval from the Ontario athletic commission, says the MFC's official website.
Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/03/10/hermes-franca-lined-up-to-face-drew-fickett-at-mfc-29/
Fertitta brothers among wealthiest on Forbes list
Forbes.com came out with its list of the world’s billionaires and UFC�owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta made the list at 1057 and 1140 respectively. The Fertittas made their money in the casino business prior to investing in the UFC. Frank’s worth is $1.1 billion and Lorenzo comes in at $1 billion. Although their empire is [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Payout/~3/9ZFN6IuHxR0/
More WrestleMania Tix Released, Bret Hart, Fozzy Tour
– A number of tickets in the higher priced categories for WrestleMania XXVII were released today by WWE. As the production is firmed up, more tickets will be released. As of yesterday, all of the released tickets were sold out.
– Chris Jericho has announced that Fozzy will be doing a summer tour through nine countries, and the dates for the tour will be announced soon.
– The latest episode of Bret Hart’s radio show is online. You can check it out at http://www.bretandjosh.com/
– If you want to send John “Oliver Humperdink” ...
– Chris Jericho has announced that Fozzy will be doing a summer tour through nine countries, and the dates for the tour will be announced soon.
– The latest episode of Bret Hart’s radio show is online. You can check it out at http://www.bretandjosh.com/
– If you want to send John “Oliver Humperdink” ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/03/more-wrestlemania-tix-released-bret-hart-fozzy-tour/
Dana White video blog UFC 127 Weigh-ins - UFC 127
Dana White video blog leading up to UFC 127 on Saturday, LIVE at 10PM/7PM ET/PT on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv. For more ways to watch go to www.UFC.comSource: http://mmalice.com/ufc-127/dana-white-video-blog-ufc-127-weigh-ins-video_f7293d030.html
2003 January 1 Crunchtime Ranks
HEAVYWEIGHT
1. Josh Barnett
2. Ricco Rodriguez
3. Randy Couture
4. Gan McGee
5. Pedro Rizzo
6. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
7. Michiyoshi Ohara
8. Mario Sperry
9. Fedor Emelianenko
1. Josh Barnett
2. Ricco Rodriguez
3. Randy Couture
4. Gan McGee
5. Pedro Rizzo
6. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
7. Michiyoshi Ohara
8. Mario Sperry
9. Fedor Emelianenko
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?72833-2003-January-1-Crunchtime-Ranks&goto=newpost
STRIKEFORCE NEWS: WWE officials deny report of negotiations with Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Dave Meltzer at Yahoo! Sports has refuted a report from Tatame.com late this week stating that Strikeforce Women's 145 lb. Champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos had been offered a contract by World Wrestling Entertainment and was in negotiations with them.
Per Meltzer, WWE officials have denied the report, and say that they have not been in talks with the top MMA fighter in women's mixed martial arts.
Meltzer also speculates that the report could have been leaked due to current contract negotiations with Strikeforce, as Santos has not fought since defeating Jan Finney last June. Per a comment from Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, the organization hopes to have something finalized for Cyborg's return soon.
Cyborg is reportedly looking to receive compensation close to what her former rival Gina Carano received when the two set a ratings record in their August 2009 bout.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: I couldn't see exactly how she would have fit into the WWE mold, so it being nothing more than posturing in contract talks makes sense. She is the biggest name in women's MMA outside of Carano, and she deserves to be paid accordingly. She's not going to receive Carano money, however, as she doesn't move the needle quite as much as the former "face of women's MMA." Still, she's a very popular women's fighter and should be paid more than the $25,000 she received in the Carano fight. Hopefully they can finalize her deal soon and get her back in the cage, as lengthy layoffs that are not for injury reasons are a waste of everyone's time, money and effort.
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Per Meltzer, WWE officials have denied the report, and say that they have not been in talks with the top MMA fighter in women's mixed martial arts.
Meltzer also speculates that the report could have been leaked due to current contract negotiations with Strikeforce, as Santos has not fought since defeating Jan Finney last June. Per a comment from Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, the organization hopes to have something finalized for Cyborg's return soon.
Cyborg is reportedly looking to receive compensation close to what her former rival Gina Carano received when the two set a ratings record in their August 2009 bout.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: I couldn't see exactly how she would have fit into the WWE mold, so it being nothing more than posturing in contract talks makes sense. She is the biggest name in women's MMA outside of Carano, and she deserves to be paid accordingly. She's not going to receive Carano money, however, as she doesn't move the needle quite as much as the former "face of women's MMA." Still, she's a very popular women's fighter and should be paid more than the $25,000 she received in the Carano fight. Hopefully they can finalize her deal soon and get her back in the cage, as lengthy layoffs that are not for injury reasons are a waste of everyone's time, money and effort.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Affliction2/article_8667.shtml
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Mauricio Shogun Rua vs. Hiromitsu Kanehara Fight Video PRIDE FC 29 Fists Of Fire
PRIDE 29 – Fists Of Fire MMA fight videos of Mauricio Shogun Rua (7-1) vs. Hiromitsu Kanehara (16-12-1). This bout took place on February 20, 2005 in Saitama, Japan.
At this point Shogun had only lost to Renato “Babalu” Sobral back in 2003.
At this point Shogun had only lost to Renato “Babalu” Sobral back in 2003.
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STRIKEFORCE NEWS: April 9 event coming to San Diego, headlined by Diaz vs. Daley
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Strikeforce's April 9 event finally has a venue.
Strikeforce will make their debut in San Diego, bringing the event to the San Diego Sports Arena with a pair of title fights in lieu of the second set of quarterfinal bouts in the Heavyweight World Grand Prix.
Headlining the night's card at the 16,000 seat venue is the Welterweight Championship bout between Nick Diaz and Paul Daley. The co-main event will feature the return of Gilbert Melendez in his first fight in a year as he defends his Strikeforce Lightweight Championship against Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Ticket information for the card is expected to be made available sometime this week.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: This will be a very entertaining card, but because of the debacle taking place with the Heavyweight World Grand Prix, they are going to be left with a lot less time to hype and promote these two title fights and this card, along with being overshadowed by the Grand Prix not taking place on the date it was initially announced. This weekend's Columbus card and the April 9 event are not going to benefit from the ratings boon they saw on February 12. Now they're spinning the move to June as an attempt to "capitalize" on the February ratings, but running four months later, with two months between major events, isn't going to help them in that respect.
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Strikeforce will make their debut in San Diego, bringing the event to the San Diego Sports Arena with a pair of title fights in lieu of the second set of quarterfinal bouts in the Heavyweight World Grand Prix.
Headlining the night's card at the 16,000 seat venue is the Welterweight Championship bout between Nick Diaz and Paul Daley. The co-main event will feature the return of Gilbert Melendez in his first fight in a year as he defends his Strikeforce Lightweight Championship against Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Ticket information for the card is expected to be made available sometime this week.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: This will be a very entertaining card, but because of the debacle taking place with the Heavyweight World Grand Prix, they are going to be left with a lot less time to hype and promote these two title fights and this card, along with being overshadowed by the Grand Prix not taking place on the date it was initially announced. This weekend's Columbus card and the April 9 event are not going to benefit from the ratings boon they saw on February 12. Now they're spinning the move to June as an attempt to "capitalize" on the February ratings, but running four months later, with two months between major events, isn't going to help them in that respect.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Affliction2/article_8630.shtml
Article: A Look Back: Shogun -vs- Cyborg {video}
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Strikeforce "Feijao vs. Henderson" Live Attendance, TV Ratings, And What I Think They Mean
Fight fans had plenty to talk about at the end of strikeforce?s last event, ?Feijao vs. Henderson?. Whether it was Dan Henderson claiming another championship at forty years young, or Marloes Coenen snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with a great Triangle Choke, there was a lot of positive buzz after this show concluded. [...]
Gina Carano Kicks Ewan McGregor?s Butt On The Set Of ?Haywire?
Gina Carano’s return to mixed martial arts is penciled in for June 18, but the cage isn’t the only place we’ll see her kicking butt this summer. Her new movie “Haywire” that she spent most of 2010 working on is scheduled for an August 2011 release, according to IMDB.com. There’s still no trailer in sight, [...]
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RAW Match Changed This Week, Superstars Matches, DiBiase
– Ted DiBiase, accompanied by Maryse, lost to Evan Bourne in a dark match prior to this week’s RAW taping following Air Bourne. As noted earlier here on the website, there is major hear on DiBiase these days. He’s basically been limited to the role of ‘jobber’ during dark matches prior to RAW.
– Though WWE.com announced Brie Bella as the No. 1 Contender to the WWE Divas Championship due to her victory last week on RAW, it was her sister Nikki who received the title shot on RAW this week. ...
– Though WWE.com announced Brie Bella as the No. 1 Contender to the WWE Divas Championship due to her victory last week on RAW, it was her sister Nikki who received the title shot on RAW this week. ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/03/raw-match-changed-this-week-superstars-matches-dibiase/
UFC NEWS: UFC reportedly looking to run an event in Sweden in November
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The UFC may be coming to Sweden in 2011, as a report from MMANytt.se states that the organization is targeting a November 5 date in the country.
Per the report, no locations is yet set for the event, but the UFC is targeting both Malmo and Stockholm, with interest from venues in both cities.
Also according to the report, Sweden has the third biggest fanbase for the UFC in Europe, with only those fans in the U.K. and Germany attending more events. This would mark the UFC's very first event in Sweden.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: If Sweden is the third biggest fanbase in Europe then their entrance into the country makes sense as their next stop in Europe. As they continue to expand, they'll eventually attempt to run in most countries around the world. Hitting up Sweden was likely always in the plans, and that will now likely come before this year is out.
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Per the report, no locations is yet set for the event, but the UFC is targeting both Malmo and Stockholm, with interest from venues in both cities.
Also according to the report, Sweden has the third biggest fanbase for the UFC in Europe, with only those fans in the U.K. and Germany attending more events. This would mark the UFC's very first event in Sweden.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: If Sweden is the third biggest fanbase in Europe then their entrance into the country makes sense as their next stop in Europe. As they continue to expand, they'll eventually attempt to run in most countries around the world. Hitting up Sweden was likely always in the plans, and that will now likely come before this year is out.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_8623.shtml
MMATorch Staff Rankings - March 2011
HEAVYWEIGHT
1. Cain Velasquez (79pts.)
2. Brock Lesnar (67)
3. Fabricio Werdum (59)
4. Junior Dos Santos (54)
5. Shane Carwin (47)
6.(tie) Alistair Overeem (40)
6.(tie) Antonio Silva (42)
8. Frank Mir (24)
9. Fedor Emelianenko (16)
10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (7)
Others Receiving Votes: Roy Nelson (5)
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT
1. Mauricio Rua (80)
2. Rashad Evans (71)
3. Quinton Jackson (62)
4. Jon Jones (56)
5. Lyoto Machida (51)
6. Forrest Griffin (40)
7. Ryan Bader (25)
8. Rafael Cavalcante (16)
9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (16)
10. Muhammed Lawal (6)
Others Receiving Votes: Thiago Silva (5), Dan Henderson (5), Rich Franklin (4), Phil Davis (2), Randy Couture (1)
MIDDLEWEIGHT
1. Anderson Silva (80)
2. Yushin Okami (72)
3. Nate Marquardt (63)
4. Demian Maia (51)
5. (tie) Michael Bisping (36)
5. (tie) Ronaldo Souza (36)
7. Jorge Santiago (24)
8. Vitor Belfort (19)
9. Wanderlei Silva (18)
10. Hector Lombard (16)
Others Receiving Votes: Brian Stann (14), Alan Belcher (5), Robbie Lawler (4)
WELTERWEIGHT
1. Georges St. Pierre (80)
2. Jon Fitch (65)
3. B.J. Penn (60)
4. Jake Shields (57)
5. Josh Koscheck (46)
6. Nick Diaz (38)
7. Thiago Alves (32)
8. Carlos Condit (27)
9. Martin Kampmann (18)
10. Paul Daley (10)
Others Receiving Votes: Rick Story (4), Dan Hardy (2), Mike Swick (1)
LIGHTWEIGHT
1. Frankie Edgar (80)
2. Gray Maynard (72)
3. Gilbert Melendez (54)
4. Eddie Alvarez (53)
5. Kenny Florian (50)
6. Jim Miller (28)
7. Shinya Aoki (27)
8. Anthony Pettis (21)
9. Melvin Guillard (15)
10. Tatsuya Kawajiri (13)
Others Receiving Votes: Ben Henderson (6), Sean Sherk (5), George Sotiropoulos (4), Tyson Griffin (3), Dennis Siver (2), Clay Guida (1)
FEATHERWEIGHT
1. Jose Aldo (80)
2. Chad Mendes (59)
3. Hatsu Hioki (54)
4. Michihiro Omigawa (39)
5. Hiroyuki Takaya (34)
6.(tie) Mark Hominick (30)
6. (tie)Diego Nunes (30)
8. Manny Gamburyan (29)
9. Joe Warren (26)
10. Bibiano Fernandes (24)
Others Receiving Votes: Marlon Sandro (16), Dustin Poirier (8), Rani Yahya (6), Mike Brown (3), Josh Grispi (2)
BANTAMWEIGHT
1. Dominick Cruz (80)
2. Brian Bowles (67)
3. Joseph Benavidez (65)
4. Miguel Torres (57)
5. Urijah Faber (48)
6. Scott Jorgensen (42)
7. Takeya Mizugaki (26)
8. Demetrious Johnson (17)
9. Wagnney Fabiano (11)
10. Brad Pickett (8)
Others Receiving Votes: Eddie Wineland (7), Demacio Page (5), Hiroshi Nakamura (3), Masakazu Imanari (2), Rani Yahya (1), Zach Makovsky (1)
1. Cain Velasquez (79pts.)
2. Brock Lesnar (67)
3. Fabricio Werdum (59)
4. Junior Dos Santos (54)
5. Shane Carwin (47)
6.(tie) Alistair Overeem (40)
6.(tie) Antonio Silva (42)
8. Frank Mir (24)
9. Fedor Emelianenko (16)
10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (7)
Others Receiving Votes: Roy Nelson (5)
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT
1. Mauricio Rua (80)
2. Rashad Evans (71)
3. Quinton Jackson (62)
4. Jon Jones (56)
5. Lyoto Machida (51)
6. Forrest Griffin (40)
7. Ryan Bader (25)
8. Rafael Cavalcante (16)
9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (16)
10. Muhammed Lawal (6)
Others Receiving Votes: Thiago Silva (5), Dan Henderson (5), Rich Franklin (4), Phil Davis (2), Randy Couture (1)
MIDDLEWEIGHT
1. Anderson Silva (80)
2. Yushin Okami (72)
3. Nate Marquardt (63)
4. Demian Maia (51)
5. (tie) Michael Bisping (36)
5. (tie) Ronaldo Souza (36)
7. Jorge Santiago (24)
8. Vitor Belfort (19)
9. Wanderlei Silva (18)
10. Hector Lombard (16)
Others Receiving Votes: Brian Stann (14), Alan Belcher (5), Robbie Lawler (4)
WELTERWEIGHT
1. Georges St. Pierre (80)
2. Jon Fitch (65)
3. B.J. Penn (60)
4. Jake Shields (57)
5. Josh Koscheck (46)
6. Nick Diaz (38)
7. Thiago Alves (32)
8. Carlos Condit (27)
9. Martin Kampmann (18)
10. Paul Daley (10)
Others Receiving Votes: Rick Story (4), Dan Hardy (2), Mike Swick (1)
LIGHTWEIGHT
1. Frankie Edgar (80)
2. Gray Maynard (72)
3. Gilbert Melendez (54)
4. Eddie Alvarez (53)
5. Kenny Florian (50)
6. Jim Miller (28)
7. Shinya Aoki (27)
8. Anthony Pettis (21)
9. Melvin Guillard (15)
10. Tatsuya Kawajiri (13)
Others Receiving Votes: Ben Henderson (6), Sean Sherk (5), George Sotiropoulos (4), Tyson Griffin (3), Dennis Siver (2), Clay Guida (1)
FEATHERWEIGHT
1. Jose Aldo (80)
2. Chad Mendes (59)
3. Hatsu Hioki (54)
4. Michihiro Omigawa (39)
5. Hiroyuki Takaya (34)
6.(tie) Mark Hominick (30)
6. (tie)Diego Nunes (30)
8. Manny Gamburyan (29)
9. Joe Warren (26)
10. Bibiano Fernandes (24)
Others Receiving Votes: Marlon Sandro (16), Dustin Poirier (8), Rani Yahya (6), Mike Brown (3), Josh Grispi (2)
BANTAMWEIGHT
1. Dominick Cruz (80)
2. Brian Bowles (67)
3. Joseph Benavidez (65)
4. Miguel Torres (57)
5. Urijah Faber (48)
6. Scott Jorgensen (42)
7. Takeya Mizugaki (26)
8. Demetrious Johnson (17)
9. Wagnney Fabiano (11)
10. Brad Pickett (8)
Others Receiving Votes: Eddie Wineland (7), Demacio Page (5), Hiroshi Nakamura (3), Masakazu Imanari (2), Rani Yahya (1), Zach Makovsky (1)
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Champs_Rankings_30/article_8650.shtml
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Ebersole's manscaping at UFC 127 could start a trend
Brian Ebersole's surprising win at UFC 127 came with unorthodox striking, a Fight of the Night bonuns and most importantly, epic manscaping. Ebersole's chest hair was shaped into an arrow pointing up, something he's done for the past few years to show his opponent where to hit. Could his excellent UFC debut inspire more MMA manscaping?We have a few suggestions.
Forrest Griffin: The UFC light heavyweight and original Ultimate Fighter has been pushing his book about surviving the apocalypse, so why not really commit to it and show it on his chest?
Dominick Cruz: The UFC bantamweight champ is known for being light on his feet and dancing around the cage, so he may as well let opponents know what they're getting into before the fight starts. A pair of ballet slippers should do the trick.
Georges St. Pierre: The French-Canadian wears the fleur-de-lis on many of his walkout shirts and usually shows up at his fights waxed (we are assuming) and tanned, but shaving a fleur-de-lis into his chest hair at UFC 130 would truly show devotion to Quebecois.
Clay Guida: The Carpenter is a huge fan of "The Big Lebowski," and is just crazy enough to try this. It would take a talented manscaper to do the job, but who wouldn't want to see the Dude represented on Guida's chest?
Bellator 35 Fighter Salaries: Good, Hawn, Hieron, Weedman Each Earn $20,000
Welterweight tournament competitors Lyman Good, Rick Hawn, Jay Hieron and Brent Weedman each made $20,000 this past Saturday for their quarterfinal wins at Bellator 35 from the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, Calif.The opening round winners earned $10,000 to show and another $10,000 as a win bonus. Bellator awards a total of $100,000 to the final tournament winner at the end of the season.
The complete Bellator 35 salaries are below, courtesy of the California athletic commission.
Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/03/07/bellator-35-fighter-salaries-good-hawn-hieron-weedman-each-e/
Gesias ?JZ? Cavalcante Takes Bill Collecting to a Whole New Level
Lightweight Gesias ?JZ? Cavalcante claims Dream is outstanding, as in eight months outstanding with his payment. Although the talented Brazilian dropped a split decision loss to Katsunori Kikuno in July 2010, he states the Japanese promotion has yet to pay him for services rendered. ?Dream? Well, my fight with Kikuno they didn?t pay me yet! [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/70193/gesias-jz-cavalcante-takes-bill-collecting-to-whole-new-level/
Matt "the Law" Linland will steal your weed.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
by Sherdog.com Staff
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UFC and Strikeforce veteran Matt Lindland has been sued for the alleged theft of...
by Sherdog.com Staff
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UFC and Strikeforce veteran Matt Lindland has been sued for the alleged theft of...
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UFC 127 Drug Tests Come Back Clean for ?Penn vs. Fitch?
The UFC's drug tests for "UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch" have come back clean for the February 27 event in Sydney, Australia.Headliners BJ Penn and Jon Fitch were tested after fighting to a majority draw in the UFC 127 main event, as were four random fighters from the card who were not named.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/17852/ufc-127-drug-tests-come-back-clean-for-penn-vs-fitch/
5 Reasons Brian Bowles Could Beat Damacio Page
Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to the second part of today?s new entry into my ?5 Reasons Why? series. For the first part, detailing the five reasons why I think Damacio Page could beat Brian Bowles when the two meet on March 3 as part of the UFC?s ?UFC on Versus 3? [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/28/5-reasons-brian-bowles-could-beat-damacio-page
UFC Partners With Rogers Sportnets For Next Four Years
Canada will have at least four more years of content being provided by the UFC on Rogers Sportsnet as the company announced today a new deal with the Canadian sports broadcaster.<Br><br>
UFC President Dana White also talked about the deal:<br><Br>
"We?re excited to announce a new deal with Rogers Sportsnet that will put the UFC in millions of homes in Canada. Canada is an amazing market for this sport and we look forward to bringing the fans more UFC programming. We?re happy to have a strong television partner in Canada like Rogers Sportsnet."<br><Br>
The deal includes broadcast rights for The Ultimate Fighter and will likely include live Fight Night boardcasts, non-PPV international shows, and more.<Br><Br>
UFC President Dana White also talked about the deal:<br><Br>
"We?re excited to announce a new deal with Rogers Sportsnet that will put the UFC in millions of homes in Canada. Canada is an amazing market for this sport and we look forward to bringing the fans more UFC programming. We?re happy to have a strong television partner in Canada like Rogers Sportsnet."<br><Br>
The deal includes broadcast rights for The Ultimate Fighter and will likely include live Fight Night boardcasts, non-PPV international shows, and more.<Br><Br>
Source: http://www.mmanews.com/home.php
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Dan Henderson Beats Rafael Feijao Cavalcante, Wins Strikeforce Belt
by Michael David Smith
At the age of 40, Dan Henderson is a champion again.
Henderson, the former Pride champion of two different weight classes, has won the Strikeforce light heavyweight title, defeating Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio with a third-round technical knockout.
Henderson got off to a slow start but put on a tremendous finish, drilling Feijao with a hard right hand to knock him down, then finishing him with about half a dozen more punches on the ground before referee Dan Miragliotta stopped the fight, awarding Henderson the TKO win.
At the age of 40, Dan Henderson is a champion again.Henderson, the former Pride champion of two different weight classes, has won the Strikeforce light heavyweight title, defeating Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio with a third-round technical knockout.
Henderson got off to a slow start but put on a tremendous finish, drilling Feijao with a hard right hand to knock him down, then finishing him with about half a dozen more punches on the ground before referee Dan Miragliotta stopped the fight, awarding Henderson the TKO win.
China's Zhang opens UFC 127 Facebook fights with a win
Tiequan Zhang is still a bit of a mysterious character, but there's no question about the fact that he's a pretty solid MMA competitor.
Zhang dropped to featherweight for his UFC debut and smoked Jason Reinhardt in less than a minute at UFC 127. Zhang locked on a guillotine choke (pictured below) and nearly put Reinhardt out at the 0:48 mark of the first round in Sydney, Australia.
Zhang (13-1, 1-0 UFC, 1-1 WEC) is the first fighter from China to compete in the UFC. He made his Zuffa debut in 2010.
He looked extremely comfortable in this one, as he stalked Reinhardt from the start. Zhang followed the shorter fighter around the cage looking to land something big. He closed space along the cage and when Reinhardt dropped his head a bit, Zhang went for the choke.
Reinhardt pushed forward and the fight fell to the ground where he was trapped in the nasty choke. He waited until the very last second to tap. When Zhang released the choke, Reinhardt didn't move, he was groggy and out of it.
Zhang, 32, nicknamed "The Mongolian Wolf," is a sanshou specialist. His trainer said he's also recently been elevated to a jiu-jitsu brown belt. China is an untapped MMA breeding ground internationally. With a strong martial arts background, China could be quite the source for talent over the next five years. The Chinese fight fan market is also untapped and a big reason why UFC put Zhang's fight on Facebook.
Watch UFC 127 right here on Yahoo! Sports.
Perosh crushes Blackledge in UFC 205 debut
Anthony Perosh hasn't carved out much of a reputation in the UFC, simply because he's been a card filler at heavyweight. The Aussie was overmatched against the big guys. Today, down at more comfortable weight, he was able to show off his vaunted jiu-jitsu game and blew through Tom Blackledge.
Perosh (10-6, 1-3 UFC) missed on his first two takedowns, but when he scored a third with 3:13 left in the first, Blackledge was nearly helpless off his back. Perosh softened up Blackledge by raining down punches and then settled into the Brit's half guard. He quickly passed to the mount where Blackledge bailed and spun to his stomach. That was a bad move because Perosh locked on a rear-naked choke just seconds later forcing the tap.
Perosh suffered UFC losses in 2006 to Christian Wellisch and Jeff Monson. He took a beating against Mirko Filipovic last year at UFC 110.
UFC 127 undercard results:
Curt Warburton def. Maciej Jewtuszko via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mark Hunt def. Chris Tuchscherer via knockout (punches) - Round 2, 1:41
Jan 1 2004 Crunchtime ranks
This should cause some banter!!!And flaming!!!
HEAVYWEIGHT
1. Tim Sylvia
2. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
3. Pedro Rizzo
4. Ricco Rodriguez
5. Gan McGee
6. Andrei Arlovski
7. Vladimir Matyushenko
HEAVYWEIGHT
1. Tim Sylvia
2. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
3. Pedro Rizzo
4. Ricco Rodriguez
5. Gan McGee
6. Andrei Arlovski
7. Vladimir Matyushenko
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?72855-Jan-1-2004-Crunchtime-ranks&goto=newpost
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Dan Henderson vs. Rafael Feijao Cavalcante Fight Video
by Michael David Smith
Dan Henderson beat Rafael Feijao Cavalcante with one of his trademark hard right hands, followed by several more punches on the ground, to earn the Strikeforce light heavyweight title on Saturday night. The video is above.
Cavalcante had won the first round of the bout while Henderson had won the second, but in the third it was short and quick: Henderson landed that punch and knocked Feijao down, and Feijao appeared to hurt his head landing on the canvas and was quickly finished.
Henderson, the former Pride champion in two weight classes, is now the Strikeforce champ as well.
Dan Henderson beat Rafael Feijao Cavalcante with one of his trademark hard right hands, followed by several more punches on the ground, to earn the Strikeforce light heavyweight title on Saturday night. The video is above.
Cavalcante had won the first round of the bout while Henderson had won the second, but in the third it was short and quick: Henderson landed that punch and knocked Feijao down, and Feijao appeared to hurt his head landing on the canvas and was quickly finished.
Henderson, the former Pride champion in two weight classes, is now the Strikeforce champ as well.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/03/06/dan-henderson-vs-rafael-feijao-cavalcante-fight-video/
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Chris Camozzi Picks New Nickname Prior to UFC 127 - UFC 127
Chris Camozzi Picks New Nickname Prior to UFC 127 Video by UFC 127Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-127/chris-camozzi-picks-new-nickname-prior-to-ufc-127-video_98977d7a8.html
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Coenen vs Carmouche Post-Fight discussion
Marloes Coenen is hereby known as Girly Nog.
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Watch Jorge Gurgel’s quick win at Strikeforce
Jorge Gurgel is a jiu-jitsu whiz, but often frustrated fans for not using his jiu-jitsu skills in fights. When he does win, it's usually by submission, so it's odd that he would try to stand and trade with opponents. On Saturday at Strikeforce in Columbus, he changed things up. Watch what happens when he does use his jiu-jitsu:
Would you look at that? A guillotine win. After getting knocked out by K.J. Noons last August, he says that he made a New Year's resolution to be a smart fighter. Unlike most people, he stuck with it all the way to March.
Bellator Season 4 welterweights give closing takes on tonight?s opening round
Though the group has already stepped on the scale in anticipation of the event, the field of Bellator Season 4 welterweights recently weighed in an additional time for media in regards to their thoughts on Bellator 35 and the underlying factors of their individual pairings. And, while backgrounds and general attitudes may differ, all eight [...]
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"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" salaries: Henderson ($250K), Kennedy ($50K) top list
In addition to a shiny new belt, Dan Henderson took home a pretty nice chunk of change for his knockout of Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante.
MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of paydays from the Ohio State Athletic Commission for "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson," which took place this past Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The event's main card aired live on Showtime.
The total disclosed payroll for the event was $439,500.
Which member always has the best avi's?
I vote myself for my constant honoring of NPH. :D
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=79614&goto=newpost
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UFC 129, April 30
UFC 129
Saturday April 30, 2011
Rogers Centre
Toronto, ONT, Canada
Airing on PPV
MAIN CARD
* Georges St-Pierre (#1 Ranked Welterweight) vs. Jake Shields (#4 Ranked Welterweight) for UFC Welterweight Championship
* Jose Aldo (#1 Ranked Lightweight) vs. Mark Hominick (#6-tie Ranked Featherweight) for UFC Featherweight Championship
* Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida (#5 Ranked Light Heavyweight)
* Mark Bocek vs. Ben Henderson
* Jason Brilz vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
PRELIMINARY CARD (Airing on Spike)
* Nate Diaz vs. Rory MacDonald
* Brian Foster vs. Sean Pierson
PRELIMINARY CARD
* Pablo Garza vs. Yves Jabouin
* Claude Patrick vs. Daniel Roberts
* Ivan Menjivar vs. Charlie Valencia
* Jason MacDonald vs. Ryan Jensen
* John Makdessi vs. Kyle Watson
Saturday April 30, 2011
Rogers Centre
Toronto, ONT, Canada
Airing on PPV
MAIN CARD
* Georges St-Pierre (#1 Ranked Welterweight) vs. Jake Shields (#4 Ranked Welterweight) for UFC Welterweight Championship
* Jose Aldo (#1 Ranked Lightweight) vs. Mark Hominick (#6-tie Ranked Featherweight) for UFC Featherweight Championship
* Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida (#5 Ranked Light Heavyweight)
* Mark Bocek vs. Ben Henderson
* Jason Brilz vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
PRELIMINARY CARD (Airing on Spike)
* Nate Diaz vs. Rory MacDonald
* Brian Foster vs. Sean Pierson
PRELIMINARY CARD
* Pablo Garza vs. Yves Jabouin
* Claude Patrick vs. Daniel Roberts
* Ivan Menjivar vs. Charlie Valencia
* Jason MacDonald vs. Ryan Jensen
* John Makdessi vs. Kyle Watson
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Upcoming_Events_42/article_7865.shtml
Brian Bowles Talks Return After Spending Year On The Couch w/ Injuries
Former Bantamweight Champion Brian Bowles will return to action for the first time in year at UFC on Versus 3 this week when he takes on Damacio Page in his first bout under the new UFC banner and talked this week with <a href=http://www.MMAFighting.com>MMAFighting.com</a> about his time on the sidelines and what he expects to see when he steps foot in the cage:<Br><Br>
"I've been sitting on the couch for the past year. I'm excited to get back in the cage ? especially in the UFC. It's something I've been waiting on to happen. I really feel like I just need a win and to stay healthy. Domination, if it happens, will be icing on the cake. But right now I'm just focused on staying healthy and the win. The division's gotten tougher. It kind of evolved while I was out. A lot of people surpassed me ? their careers just kept going on, and mine was just on hold. And I think it just got tougher. And I think now that (bantamweight) is in the UFC, people are going to start dropping down. It's just getting better and better. Peoples' careers have evolved. They're more relevant than me ? some of them have fought two or three times since I've been out. People kind of forgot about me. I just have to go out there and get a win and remind them that I'm here and that I perform well."
"I've been sitting on the couch for the past year. I'm excited to get back in the cage ? especially in the UFC. It's something I've been waiting on to happen. I really feel like I just need a win and to stay healthy. Domination, if it happens, will be icing on the cake. But right now I'm just focused on staying healthy and the win. The division's gotten tougher. It kind of evolved while I was out. A lot of people surpassed me ? their careers just kept going on, and mine was just on hold. And I think it just got tougher. And I think now that (bantamweight) is in the UFC, people are going to start dropping down. It's just getting better and better. Peoples' careers have evolved. They're more relevant than me ? some of them have fought two or three times since I've been out. People kind of forgot about me. I just have to go out there and get a win and remind them that I'm here and that I perform well."
Source: http://www.mmanews.com/home.php
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Injured Ludwig out at UFC Fight Night 24, Wilks now faces Sadollah
An injured sternum has forced slugger Duane "Bang" Ludwig out of a planned UFC Fight Night 24 welterweight bout with "The Ultimate Fighter 9" winner Amir Sadollah.In his place steps "The Ultimate Fighter 7" champ James Wilks.
UFC executives today announced the change in plans.
White UFC 127 vlog: Recovering from broken eye, Koscheck is surfing!
Dana White's latest vlog takes the viewer from Hawaii to Sydney. White arrives in Australia and hits Bondi beach where UFC fighters and Octagon girls are surfing.
That's right Brittney Palmer and Arianny Celeste are soaking wet in bathing suits (3:00 mark).
The craziest scene is seeing Josh Koscheck emerging from the water (4:05 mark).
That's the same Koscheck, who suffered a broken orbital bone against Georges St. Pierre at UFC 124 in early December. Koscheck tells White the eye is doing fine but he still feels numbness on the right side of his face and teeth at times. He's surfing? That's nuts. Koscheck says he still has five months of recovery ahead.
On a side note, Tiki Ghosn also saved White's life ... twice (2:08 mark).
Check out the entire UFC surfing Tracy Lee gallery. Don't forget you can watch UFC 127 right here on Yahoo! Sports.
UFC QUOTABLES: Martin Kampmann wants to get back to knocking people out starting at UFC on Versus 3
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
"I [made] a lot of mistakes in that fight [against Jake Shields]. I think I could [have] won it, and it was basically giving it away, through my mistakes. I was trying too hard to submit him and I should have just stuck to punching him in the face instead...
I want to go in there and dictate the pace [against Diego Sanchez]. I want to punch him in the face every time he tries to get in there, and I want to get back to my old days. I want to get back to knocking people out. I started in boxing and Thai boxing, and I think it's time to get back to my roots and start beating people up and standing again...
I like to win, period. If Diego's going to give me submissions, of course I'm going to take it, cause I'm in there to get the win, but I think the fans definitely appreciate knockouts more than submissions, and I don't have any knockouts in the UFC yet, so I think it's about time."
-Martin Kampmann talks to MMAWeekly.com about mistakes he made last October against Jake Shields and getting back to an old style against Diego Sanchez this week on Versus.
Penick's Analysis: It depends on the opponent he's trying to stand up and strike with, but Kampmann can have a lot of success on the feet. It didn't work against Paul Daley, but with his reach advantage he may be able to employ that aspect of his arsenal to great effect against Sanchez this week. Of course, he's also dangerous on his back, and it may be a "pick your poison" type of battle for Sanchez this week. This is a great welterweight fight and I'm excited to see how Kampmann reacts after the Shields loss and how Sanchez builds off an excellent performance against Thiago Silva.
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I want to go in there and dictate the pace [against Diego Sanchez]. I want to punch him in the face every time he tries to get in there, and I want to get back to my old days. I want to get back to knocking people out. I started in boxing and Thai boxing, and I think it's time to get back to my roots and start beating people up and standing again...
I like to win, period. If Diego's going to give me submissions, of course I'm going to take it, cause I'm in there to get the win, but I think the fans definitely appreciate knockouts more than submissions, and I don't have any knockouts in the UFC yet, so I think it's about time."
-Martin Kampmann talks to MMAWeekly.com about mistakes he made last October against Jake Shields and getting back to an old style against Diego Sanchez this week on Versus.
Penick's Analysis: It depends on the opponent he's trying to stand up and strike with, but Kampmann can have a lot of success on the feet. It didn't work against Paul Daley, but with his reach advantage he may be able to employ that aspect of his arsenal to great effect against Sanchez this week. Of course, he's also dangerous on his back, and it may be a "pick your poison" type of battle for Sanchez this week. This is a great welterweight fight and I'm excited to see how Kampmann reacts after the Shields loss and how Sanchez builds off an excellent performance against Thiago Silva.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_8613.shtml
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Sanchez: Those Are The Fights You Remember When Your Old
Diego Sanchez went to war last night against Martin Kampmann at UFC on Versus 3 and talked about his win post fight while getting cleaned up in the locker room:<Br><Br>
"You know what, I?m feeling the pure ecstasy of having a war, you know what I mean? A lot of UFC fighters, we dream about going in there and finishing a fight in the first round, but it?s the fights like I had tonight that, when you?re an old man, you?re like, Yeah, yeah, that was a war. When I?m like 65 I can call Martin Kampmann and be like, Remember when we threw those hooks in the ring? Those are the wars and the one?s you don?t forget. Whether you?re cut or, you know, you don?t forget these no matter what, and they?re fun."<Br><Br>
"The whole fight all I was thinking was, ?It?s going to land, it?s going to land, it?s going to land.? I was planning on landing that right hook and dropping him. It landed a couple of times but he didn?t drop. When it all comes down to it I kind of threw the game plan out the window and made it a street fight, and that?s what I did honestly."<Br><Br>
"I promise I?m going to have a very fast recovery. Jesus Christ is going to heal me. I?m going to be back in the Octagon soon."<Br><Br>
Props: UFC.com
"You know what, I?m feeling the pure ecstasy of having a war, you know what I mean? A lot of UFC fighters, we dream about going in there and finishing a fight in the first round, but it?s the fights like I had tonight that, when you?re an old man, you?re like, Yeah, yeah, that was a war. When I?m like 65 I can call Martin Kampmann and be like, Remember when we threw those hooks in the ring? Those are the wars and the one?s you don?t forget. Whether you?re cut or, you know, you don?t forget these no matter what, and they?re fun."<Br><Br>
"The whole fight all I was thinking was, ?It?s going to land, it?s going to land, it?s going to land.? I was planning on landing that right hook and dropping him. It landed a couple of times but he didn?t drop. When it all comes down to it I kind of threw the game plan out the window and made it a street fight, and that?s what I did honestly."<Br><Br>
"I promise I?m going to have a very fast recovery. Jesus Christ is going to heal me. I?m going to be back in the Octagon soon."<Br><Br>
Props: UFC.com
Source: http://www.mmanews.com/home.php
As MMA Arrives in Ontario, Anti-MMA Voices Surface
Filed under: MMA Media Watch
We're used to it by now. Those of us who love mixed martial arts have come to accept that our sport will be subjected to ignorant, unfair commentary from people who don't understand it and don't care to understand it, and that the anti-MMA voices will grow particularly loud any time the sport becomes regulated in an area where it had previously been banned.But even if we're used to it, and it would be easier just to ignore it, sometimes it's valuable to point out some of the over-the-top assertions about MMA that come out in the local media whenever the sport arrives in a new town.
So with MMA recently being legalized in Ontario, let's take a look at some of the problems with this Windsor Star column by Anne Jarvis.
Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/03/07/as-mma-arrives-in-ontario-anti-mma-voices-surface/
Top 5 Best Moments Of "UFC On Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann"
In many ways, ?UFC on Versus 3? had some weighty shoes to fill. This was the first post-WEC Versus show, and the quality would have to be rather high to make up for the diminished schedule of live MMA on Versus. While it may not have been without its controversies, most of the fights lived [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/03/04/top-5-best-moments-of-ufc-on-versus-3-sanchez-vs-kampmann
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Best Of The Rest: "UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs. Kampmann"
Hello once more fans and friends and welcome to another new series! I really enjoy taking the time to give my detailed thoughts on a show after watching it, and although I?ve only shown it a few times on fighters.com, I?ve been told that I?ve got a pretty good sense of humor. So, after the [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/03/04/best-of-the-rest-ufc-on-versus-3-sanchez-vs-kampmann
With lightweight roster crunch, Pearson and Fisher could be in jeopardy
Ross Pearson was the winner of Season 9 of "The Ultimate Fighter," but that doesn't mean he's got a job for life with the UFC or even the rest of 2011 for that matter.
The UFC has a short leash when it comes to TUF alums and it has no problem sending a guy to minors if his performances aren't up to snuff. That's pressure. It's even worse for lightweights because the promotion just added a slew of 155ers from the WEC.
The Telegraph's Gareth Davies says the UFC has 68 lightweights under contract and is looking to get the number down to 30. If that's the case, it essentially sets up a single elimination lightweight tourney for much of 2011. It might begin tomorrow with Pearson taking on UFC vet Spencer Fisher at UFC 127.
Watch UFC 127 right here on Yahoo! Sports.
Pearson lost his last fight against Cole Miller while Fisher is 1-2 since Oct. of 2009. Pearson is a good prospect and Fisher has been a great card filler with 15 fights for the UFC. Both should be safe, but you never know. That's why Pearson isn't willing to risk it with a lackluster effort.
"He’s a tough veteran, been around a while, there are no surprises with what he’ll bring, he’s at the age where he is in the final assault in his career - I’m not saying I’ll finish his career by that – coming to the final surge," Pearson said. "I want to make him miss, and make him pay,"
Fisher (24-6, 9-5 UFC) looked outstanding in a win over Aaron Riley. That was a dominant second round stoppage, he wants more this time against the 34-year-old Fisher.
"I like a guy who comes out to fight, applies pressure, it suits my style," Pearson told The Telegraph U.K. "He’s similar in a sense to Aaron Riley – they looked a mirror image of each other when they fought – and I have a similar game plan, but I’ll be using different angles against Spencer."
Pearson (11-4, 3-1 UFC) is not only coming back from his first loss in the UFC, it's his first fight back after knee surgery. Arthroscopic surgery repaired a torn ligament repaired and cleaned bone chips from his knee.
Fellow Brit Paul Kelly, another lightweight, was cut after a loss to Donald Cerrone at UFC 126. Kelly was a respectable 5-4 with the promotion. It's likely he could be brought back as a filler in one-fight spots, especially for upcoming European UFC cards, but for now he's looking to fight his way back onto the big shows.
Fisher and Pearson square off on ION. The 9 p.m. ET broadcast also includes the Alexander Gustafsson-James Te Huna and Riki Fukuda-Nick Ring fights. That follows the telecast of two more preliminary fights on UFC's Facebook page.
Monday, March 7, 2011
"Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" preview: Two champs get first test
Two of Strikeforce's world champions could get two very different fights at "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson."Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, who defeated Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal this past August to earn the light heavyweight belt, may have the hardest contest of his career against former dual-division PRIDE champion and perennial contender Dan Henderson.
Marloes Coenen, who defeated Sarah Kaufman one month later to win the women's welterweight title, faces an uncertain test in the unheralded Liz Carmouche.
STRIKEFORCE NEWS: Gurgel and Rogers get new opponents for Strikeforce "Feijao vs. Henderson" prelims
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The preliminary card for this weekend's Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson event from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, has been shaken up a bit this week.
Dayton area fighters Jorge Gurgel and Brian Rogers were both slated for bouts against Tyler Combs and Mojo Horne on the card, but will now meet new opponents as both Combs and Horne were forced out of the event this week.
According to a report from MMAJunkie.com, Gurgel will now meet Billy Vaughn, and Rogers will meet Ian Rammel.
Gurgel returns to action for the first time since a loss to K.J. Noons last August. The former UFC veteran has been on a downslide recently, losing four of his last five fights. He'll look to get back on track against the 9-6 Combs, a six-year veteran who is 3-1 over his last four fights.
Rogers and Rammel are both veterans of the local Ohio fight scene, and both make their debut in Strikeforce on this card.
The main card airs live on Showtime this Saturday, headlined by the Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and Dan Henderson.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: It's unfortunate for all of these guys that they have to fight on such short notice, but at least they're all getting a chance to fight and get paid this weekend. Gurgel is in desperate need of a win, and wants to post a better mark than 1-2 inside the Strikeforce cage, but Combs now has a big opportunity to knock off a fighter that is very well known.
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Dayton area fighters Jorge Gurgel and Brian Rogers were both slated for bouts against Tyler Combs and Mojo Horne on the card, but will now meet new opponents as both Combs and Horne were forced out of the event this week.
According to a report from MMAJunkie.com, Gurgel will now meet Billy Vaughn, and Rogers will meet Ian Rammel.
Gurgel returns to action for the first time since a loss to K.J. Noons last August. The former UFC veteran has been on a downslide recently, losing four of his last five fights. He'll look to get back on track against the 9-6 Combs, a six-year veteran who is 3-1 over his last four fights.
Rogers and Rammel are both veterans of the local Ohio fight scene, and both make their debut in Strikeforce on this card.
The main card airs live on Showtime this Saturday, headlined by the Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and Dan Henderson.
Link to Original Source Article
Penick's Analysis: It's unfortunate for all of these guys that they have to fight on such short notice, but at least they're all getting a chance to fight and get paid this weekend. Gurgel is in desperate need of a win, and wants to post a better mark than 1-2 inside the Strikeforce cage, but Combs now has a big opportunity to knock off a fighter that is very well known.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Affliction2/article_8646.shtml
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