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WEC Announces Cerrone vs Ratcliff, Njokuani vs Horodecki

The WEC announced yesterday that Donald Cerrone (10-2) will be back in action on December 19th against Ed Ratcliff (7-1). In a second lightweight battle, former IFL star Chris Horodecki (13-1) will meet KO artist Anthony Njokuani (12-2). In addition...
Fri, Oct 30 | from Houston Chronicle

“UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun” Results and Play-by-Play

Result: Stefan Struve Defeated Chase Gormley via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 4:04 in the 1stRound Rasak Al-Hassan Result: Ryan Bader Defeated Eric Schafer via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-26, 30-27) Result: Gleison Tibau Defeated Josh Neer via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-2...
Sun, Oct 25 | from 5thRound.com

Chris Horodecki Signs with WEC, Expected to Fight on December 15th

At only 22 years of age, “The Polish Hammer” is one of MMA’s best kept secrets. He boasts an impressive 13-1 mark with his only blemish coming at the hands of Ryan Schultz in the Finals of the IFL Lightweight Grand Prix back in 2007. Bart Palaszewski vs. TBD Chris Horodecki vs. Anthony Njokuani
Thu, Oct 22 | from 5thRound.com

WEC Signs Horodecki

The WEC announced Thursday on Twitter that it has signed former IFL champion Chris Horodecki.
Thu, Oct 22 | from Sherdog.com

Mysterious November meetings explained

This isn’t the first time Zuffa has brought it’s fighters together to teach them how to act like grown ups. They did it for sure in November 2007, although I dunno if it’s an annual or once every two years thing. Regardless, it seems like November is officially fighter education month at Zuffa...
Tue, Oct 20 | from Fightlinker.com » Fightlinker

Antonio McKee Talks the Two Sides of MMA, Sport vs. Entertainment

McKee's conveyed the same sentiments in his interview, but he has stated that if he were paid more... he would be a more exciting fighter because he knows he'll take some damage if he tries to be more exciting. He talked about how he's been working to improve his submission game in order to finish...
Mon, Sep 28 | from Bloody Elbow

The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Preview: Heavyweights - Part II

Darrill Schoonover (10-0) is one of the fighters that I'm most looking forward to observing on this season. At 6'2", 250 lbs, he isn't the biggest heavyweight on the show, but his skill-set is one of the most well-rounded we'll see out of most of the contestants. He comes from a wrestling back...
Mon, Sep 14 | from Bloody Elbow

Who else might sign Fedor

Strikeforce is one promotion willing to co-promote with M-1 Global. Scott Coker, Strikeforce’s CEO, told Sherdog.com that it was his understanding that Emelianenko and M-1 Global have “four or five offers on the table,” including ones from boxing promotions and television networks. Co...
Thu, Jul 30 | from Fightlinker.com » Fightlinker

Podcast: No Holds Barred: Ricardo Torres, Kendall Holt, Bob Arum, Nick Lembo, ABC Meeting and MMA

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by commenting on the discussion we had on the most recent edition of this show with the award-winning boxing writer and author, Thomas Hauser of SecondsOut.com, about his views on UFC and the mixed martial arts. While we obviousl...
Fri, Jul 4 | from nhbnews.podomatic.com

Podcast: No Holds Barred: Mo Lawal, Marcie Van Dusen, T.C. Dantzler, Ginger Snap, Beatrix Slaughter

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by commenting on the recent exposure of what goes on behind the scenes of UFC's "The Ultimate Fighter" show by cast member and fighter Mike Dolce. Here, once again, the true, anti-social nature of that show is laid bare. Next, we re...
Mon, Jun 9 | from nhbnews.podomatic.com

Podcast: NO HOLDS BARRED: Mo Lawal, Rory Markham, Pat Miletich, James Moore, Cristy Nickel, Oliva Fonseca, Bruce Silverglade, Mike O'Sullivan, Never Back Down

On this edition of NO HOLDS BARRED, host Eddie Goldman begins by reviewing the new mixed martial arts-themed film, "Never Back Down" (http://www.neverbackdownthemovie.com/), which opens in theaters Friday, March 14. Next, we speak with one of the top freestyle wrestlers in America and...
Thu, Mar 13 | from nhbnews.podomatic.com

Opinion: Fun With Betting Odds: UFC 79

It's a big weekend in MMA, which is only fitting considering the year we've had. I'm in Connecticut for the final round of the IFL Grand Prix, while across the country the UFC has one of their best offerings of 2007. That's enough great MMA in one night to last you several months, but if you rea...
Fri, Dec 28 | from thefightinglife (WordPress)

Opinion: IFL World Grand Prix hits live network TV tonight

IFL's World Grand Prix hits live network TV tonight at 9 p.m. EST on MyNetworkTV. The one hour of coverage represents the first time in the history of this country that MMA will be covered live on network television (don't forget that IFL has had a weekly show called IFL Battleground on MyNetwo...
Sat, Nov 3 | from The Swamp

Podcast: Ricco Rodriguez to headline New Jersey MMA card

Now comes recent word that Rodriguez will be fighting in the main event of New Jersey-area fight promotion Battlcage Xtreme’s next card on Oct. 20 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. According to the promotion’s website, Rodriguez will be fighting Kauai Kupihiea for the USKBA heavywe...
Wed, Oct 3 | from Five Ounces of Pain

Opinion: IFL’s Shad Lierley to be a free agent after 2007 season

Many you might be familiar with Lierley following his stunning June match vs. Chris Horodecki at the IFL’s show in Everett, Wash. Lierley lost via unanimous decision but he boosted his stock tenfold by participating in what was probably the greatest match in IFL history and one of the best m...
Mon, Sep 17 | from Five Ounces of Pain

Full review of IFL semifinals in New Jersey

But can the team concept allow the IFL to be a viable number two? No doubt about it. The crowd was pretty good. The IFL benefited from having Renzo Gracie’s New York Pitbulls fighting in their backyard as there were a ton of red ...
Fri, Aug 3 | from Five Ounces of Pain

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