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. [...]
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