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Sunday, Nov 9
Kang Could Face Belcher in Debut at UFC 93
Belcher has won two out of his last three UFC bouts after signing a four-fight extension with the promotion last fall. In 2008, Belcher bounced back from an upset loss to Jason Day at UFC 83 to win a razor-close split decision over Ed Herman at UFC Fight Night 15 in September.
Melendez Plans to Finish Out Strikeforce Contract in January
Melendez has the potential to become a great fighter, but can’t rely on his wrestling alone as he has done in past fights. He’s never seemed to be a fan of exclusive contracts, but if Melendez is able to avenge a previous loss to either Ishida or Thomson in his next fight, an enticing offer from...
Thursday, Oct 23
Zuffa’s Monopoly is Hurting Their Fighters
One-time working partnerships with Japan’s now-defunct PRIDE Fighting Championships and Fighting and Entertainment Group are now things of the past. Instead, the UFC is claiming victory over their rivals left and right, with both the International Fight League and ProElite folding...
Report: O’Brien-Wellisch Possible for UFC 94
A heavyweight bout between former standout collegiate wrestler Jake O’Brien and American Kickboxing Academy product Christian Wellisch may reportedly take place at UFC 94 on January 31 in Las Vegas according to MMA Junkie. The bout is in the process of being finalized per sources close...
Wednesday, Oct 22
Affliction Announces Fedor-Arlovski for Jan. 24
Emelianenko and Arlovski were originally supposed to meet on the event’s previously scheduled date of October 11 but Emelianenko was scratched from the event due to a lingering hand injury. Former UFC and PRIDE standout Josh Barnett was matched up against Arlovski instead but was passe...
Tuesday, Oct 21
Luke Cummo, Enson Inoue Arrested
Another mixed martial artist finding himself in trouble with the law recently was PRIDE veteran and MMA pioneer Enson Inoue, who was arrested in Tokyo, Japan on October 18 on charges of possession of an illegal substance after police reportedly found up to 16.9 grams of marijuana hidden t...
Monday, Oct 20
Fight Announcements: Baroni, Lil’ Nog & More
— Manny Gamburyan has told MMA Weekly that he has agreed to take on fellow lightweight Thiago Tavares at UFC 94 on January 31 in Las Vegas. Bout agreements have not yet been sent out, but paperwork is expected to be taken care of over the next few days. “He’s a phenomenal fighter,” Gamburyan sai...
EliteXC Confirms Smith-Lombard for Nov. 8
Lombard, the reigning Cage Fighting Championships’ middleweight champion, is currently riding an eleven-fight undefeated streak and hasn’t lost since dropping an unanimous decision to DREAM title holder Gegard Mousasi at PRIDE Bushido 13 close to two years ago.
Report: Henderson, Franklin to Battle for TUF 9 Coaching Spot
In a situation that was already heavily rumored to be taking place, the winner of former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and former multi-division PRIDE title holder Dan Henderson’s light heavyweight battle at UFC 93 in January will be offered a coaching spot opposite Michael...
Lytle, Taylor Take UFC 89 “Fight of the Night” Honors
Following their toe-to-toe slugfest that highlighted the main card of UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben this past Saturday, both Chris Lytle and Paul Taylor each received $40,000 bonuses from the Ultimate Fighting Championship for their efforts.
Thursday, Oct 2
Report: UFC 92 Card Shaping Up
As recently as Monday, UFC president Dana White said there were “lots of moving parts” as he tried to complete the company’s end-of-year fight cards. The Jackson-Silva card had been considered for UFC 91, when the card was slated to be in Portland, Ore., as well for UFC 94, which will be Jan. 31...
Saturday, Sep 27
Lawler-Villasenor II Set for EliteXC in November
Following the first Lawler bout, Villasenor went on to decision former UFC middleweight title challenger David Loiseau and go on a three-fight winning streak inside EliteXC, most recently scoring an impressive first-round stoppage of Phil Baroni at EliteXC’s first ever show on CBS t...
Tuesday, Sep 16
Evening News and Notes - Sept. 16, 2008
Amidst lingering rumors that the two were set to rematch later this year, it seems that former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will reportedly indeed take on longtime PRIDE middleweight title holder Wanderlei ...
Monday, Sep 8
UFC 88 Suspensions and Salaries
Rashad Evans scored a brutal second-round knockout of former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell in the show’s main event. Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and former PRIDE title holder Dan Henderson were also ...
Thursday, Sep 4
Henderson, Palhares Talk UFC 88 Bout
In the above video, former PRIDE middleweight and welterweight champion Dan Henderson and rising prospect Rousimar Palhares discuss their upcoming bout at UFC 88: Breakthrough this weekend.
Monday, Sep 1
Report: Aurelio to Replace Tibau at UFC 90
Former PRIDE lightweight standout Marcus Aurelio will reportedly replace injured teammate Gleison Tibau and take on former student Hermes Franca at UFC 90 on October 25 according to a report from Sherdog.com. ...
Sunday, Aug 31
Kang Bests Kim Again; Defends Spirit MC Title
Former PRIDE welterweight grand prix runner-up Denis Kang returned to his adopted homeland of Korea and earned his third straight career victory over Jae Young Kim, once again successfully defending his Spirit MC heavyweight title ...
Thursday, Aug 28
Glover Teixeira: “I’ve Signed With the UFC”
Teixeira is widely known as the first fighter to defeat former PRIDE standout Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. He also has gone the distance with one-time “Ultimate Fighter” cast member Ed Herman and owns wins over Matt Horwich and Jorge ...
Wednesday, Aug 27
Rogers Releases Statement on Shamrock-Slice
In the days and weeks leading up to Monday’s decision, Rogers was still said to be one of EliteXC’s choices to face Slice, along with Shamrock and former UFC and PRIDE standout Don Frye. In the end, EliteXC decided to go with Shamrock, ...
Tuesday, Aug 19
Kang to Fight Eastman in October
Former PRIDE middleweight grand-prix runner-up Denis Kang has revealed that he will be taking on former IFO light heavyweight champion Marvin Eastman at a scheduled Raw Combat show on October 25th in Canada. ...
Thursday, Aug 7
DREAM Middleweight GP Pairings Announced
Also announced for DREAM.6 was a featherweight bout between the streaking Hideo Tokoro, winner of his last two fights, and Shooto and Pancrase product Atsushi Yamamoto. Additional rumored participants include former PRIDE heavyweight ...
Friday, Aug 1
Nastula to Return at “Sengoku IV”
Nastula has not competed in mixed martial arts since losing to Josh Barnett via second-round submission at PRIDE 32 in October 2006. Following the bout, Nastula tested positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone and three other banned ...