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Mon, Dec 1 | Bleacher Report
Jeremy Horn: Jeremy "I'll Fight Anyone" Horn With over 150 fights, it's true—he'll fight anyone! He's gonna fight in Ireland again at UFC 93. The only UFC fighter to fight in Ireland twice! Tito Ortiz: Tito "Number 500" Ortiz Chuck Liddell: Chuck "What The F**K" Liddell

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Diego Sanchez willing to move to UFC lightweight division

Top welterweight contender Diego Sanchez has informed the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that he is willing to compete in the 155-pound division if the promotion feels that the 15-pound weight dip is something that it wants to pursue in the future.
11 hours ago | MMAmania.com

British Boxing Champ Enzo Maccarinelli Interested in MMA

From The Sun: ENZO MACCARINELLI has fuelled rumours he could quit boxing to move into Mixed Martial Arts after admitting holding talks with UFC president Dana White. Most of the amazing fighters are already in the UFC but there are still others elsewhere, such as Fedor Emelianenko, who th...
16 hours ago | Bloody Elbow

Josh Barnett vs Gilbert Yvel Affliction fight ‘confirmed’ for Jan. 24

“Day of Reckoning,” which was originally slated to go down on October 11, 2008, before being postponed, will feature one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the sport between WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC title holder Andrei Arlovski. Ten tota...
Wed, Dec 3 | MMAmania.com

Gilbert Yvel To Fight Josh Barnett at Affliction: Day of Reckoning

Yvel, 33-12-1, who is known for the strong Muay Thai skills he developed while training in his home country of Holland, has been competing in mixed martial arts since 1997. Over the years, the veteran fighter has recorded notable victories over K-1 standout Semmy Schilt, current UFC heav...
19 hours ago | MMAFrenzy.com

Opinion: The Bottom Dollar in MMA News (Nov. 29, 2008)

Jeremy Botter is the editor-in-chief of Inside Fights, a blog title covering the mixed martial arts and boxing industries. He has been writing about mixed martial arts and the professional wrestling industry for 15 years. His weekly news column, The Botterm Dollar in MMA News, is publish...
Sat, Nov 29 | Bleacher Report

Andrei Arlovski's Tantamount Moment Is Affliction's Day of Reckoning

From November 22, 2002 to April 15, 2006 former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski made history by becoming one of the most upsetting fighters in UFC. Or maybe everyone has counted Arlovski out. If there's an area Arlovski needs to polish, it's his Jiu Jitsu and Sambo skills.
Thu, Dec 4 | Bleacher Report

Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) preview for Tampa, Fla., Dec. 5 show

The co-featured fight of the night is a lightweight title match between champion John “The Mulatto Mauler” Mahlow (11-9) and UFC interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s protege, Luis “Baboon” Palomino (6-3). Also worth noting is 37-year-old WIBF female boxing champ...
13 hours ago | MMAmania.com

Video: Chuck Liddell Denies Rumors, Not Giving Up Anytime Soon

Former UFC light heavyweight fighter discusses recent rumors of him fighting either Anderson Silva or Randy Couture in 2009. A lot of rumors are floating around saying Liddell and his management don’t want to mix it up with Randy Couture for the forth time, but the UFC is pushing for it. addt...
15 hours ago | cagetoday.com

UFC 94: BJ Penn Vs. Georges St. Pierre 2

BJ Penn He outwrestled Josh Koscheck (the NCAA Division 1 Champion in the 174 lb weight class), he took BJ Penn down at will. He finds his opponents' weaknesses and tailors a game plan. BJ Penn GSP BJ Penn PREDICTION: BJ PENN, SPLIT DECISION
Tue, Dec 2 | Bleacher Report

'MMA Live' Episode 30

In this week's episode of ESPN's 'MMA Live' the crew breaks down WEC 37 and previews next Week's 'UFC Fight for the Troops.'...
17 hours ago | Houston Chronicle

30 Gifts For 30 Fighters: A UFC Christmas!

Randy Couture: Acting Classes For One Year Rashad Evans: A Chuck Liddell Poster Chuck Liddell: An Air Hockey Table Tito Ortiz: A Parenting Book Dan Henderson: An American Flag Jon Fitch: An Advance Copy Of UFC: Undisputed 2009 BJ Penn: A BJ Penn Action Figure
Sun, Nov 30 | Bleacher Report

November Rain: Analyzing The UFC Roster Cuts

The release of heavyweight Werdum came as a surprise, even with his 1st-round knockout loss to Junior Dos Santos in October. Werdum had amassed a 11-4-1 record, defeating Gabriel Gonzaga and Brandon Vera and losing to Santos and Andrei Arlovski in the UFC. There was almost no reason to let h...
Wed, Dec 3 | Bleacher Report

Dana White to Appear on NBC's "Momma's Boys"

Dana White will be appearing on an upcoming episode of NBC's "Momma's Boys." He and his fellow UFC cohorts put the cast of Momma's Boys through the most intense workout of their lives. It should come as no surprise that one of the unlucky cast members ends their day in the hospital. Dana fares a l...
17 hours ago | Bloody Elbow

Quick Hits for December 3, 2008

Rich Clementi vs. Gleison Tibau has been booked for February, Matt Lindland will fight Vitor Belfort at Affliction: Day of Reckoning, and ranked lightweights Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki will meet on New Year's Eve in Japan. Continue reading for the latest MMA news, links, and videos…
Wed, Dec 3 | MMAFrenzy.com

What Next For Hendo and Ace After Their Dublin Duel?

His opponent on January 17th is former welterweight and middleweight Pride World Champion Dan Henderson. Hendo holds a who's who of victims that include Wanderlei Silva, Vitor Belfort, Sobral, Bustamante and Palhares. He returned to the UFC to challenge the then Light-heavyweight Cha...
Tue, Dec 2 | Bleacher Report

UFC Quick Quote: Phillipe Nover draws comparisons to Anderson Silva

“Phillipe … he becomes a mean guy. He’s a bad guy when he’s going to fight. Anderson Silva, he’s the same way as him.” – The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 coach Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira compares lightweight finalist Phillipe Nover to his good friend and training/business partner, UF...
23 hours ago | MMAmania.com

Kurt Pellegrino vs Rob Emerson UFC Fight Night 17 bout on tap

Pellegrino will look to string together consecutive wins for the first time in more than a year. “Batman” is coming off a solid unanimous decision win over Thiago Tavares at UFC 88: “Breakthrough” back in September. Prior to the win, the former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 reb...
Wed, Dec 3 | MMAmania.com

Bloody Elbow November MMA Meta-Rankings: Welterweight

Rankings were compiled from the following sites: MMA Fighting, MMA ELO, FCFighter, TAGG Radio, MMA Weekly, Sherdog, CagePotato, FightMatrix, MMA Playground, HDNet/InsideMMA, MMA/VT (Japan), Houston Chronicle Brawl Sports, Total MMA, Fight Magazine, MMA Ratings, WAMMA, MMA...
Tue, Dec 2 | Bloody Elbow

UFC 92 Preview

Frank Mir vs. Interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Jackson became UFC light-heavyweight champion in the cage when he defeated Chuck Liddell for the second time; he also unified the titles when he defeated Dan Henderson at UFC 75.
Sun, Nov 30 | Bleacher Report

Lorenzo Fertitta Talks to The Atlantic

LF: Because it’s a different business model. In boxing, what happens is, the boxing promoter comes in, he doesn’t risk any capital. HBO comes in and does all the production. And does all the marketing. And they’re also carrying all the overhead. They got all the staff and everything. It shouldn’...
17 hours ago | Bloody Elbow

Podcast: Kurt Angle Talks MMA and Kisses Brock Lesnar

MMA City thinks Angle is just jealous of his old kissing buddy—Brock Lesnar, who signed with the UFC and went on to become UFC’s Heavyweight Champion. Read more MMA News and Opinion at MMA City (dot) Com. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS Feeds as we will update on upcoming contests and giveaways...
Wed, Dec 3 | Bleacher Report

Dave Meltzer: UFC Wants Couture-Liddell, Management for Fighters Does Not

In the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that while the UFC wants Couture and Liddell to fight each other next, their management is against the fight, and have come to believe it is a fight nobody wants to see.
18 hours ago | Bloody Elbow

Slice Vs Petruzelli: Part 2?

Elite XC went out of buisiness on October 4th when former UFC fighter Seth Petruzelli KO Kimbo Slice in 14 seconds. The knockout was seen and heard by every MMA fan around the world and for most... they liked what they saw. If that rematch does take place, I think it's a waste of time even if Slice m...
Wed, Dec 3 | Bleacher Report

MMA Live Says No Werdum in Affliction

On one hand, you can't blame for Werdum for trying to squeeze some cash out of Affliction. They are the people who paid Tim Sylvia $800,000 to get beat up by Fedor Emelianenko, and that was just one of many ridiculously overblown payouts on their first show. But since then Affliction has bee...
Mon, Dec 1 | www.cagepotato.com

UFC 92 in Links

MAIN CARD Champ Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans (for UFC light heavyweight title) Champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir (for interim UFC heavyweight title) C.B. Dollaway vs.Mike Massenzio Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva Mustafa Al-Turk vs. Cheick Kongo
Wed, Dec 3 | Bloody Elbow

“TUF 8″ Finale Card Released

Now that the UFC has officially wrapped their eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” the organization has released the finalized fight card for their “The Ultimate Fighter 8″ Finale on December 13th. The 10-bout event will feature 16 contestants on this past season’s show, includin...
21 hours ago | 5thRound.com

UFC Quick Hits: TUF 8 Semis, UFN 17 Bookings, 'Undisputed' Delay?

— MMA Mania reports that a lightweight bout between Kurt Pellegrino and Rob Emerson is in the works for Ultimate Fight Night 17 (February 7th, Las Vegas). Both men are coming off wins, with Pellegrino most recently defeating Thiago Tavares by decision at UFC 88, and Emerson scoring a 12-se...
Wed, Dec 3 | www.cagepotato.com

The UFC: A Masterpiece Or Piecemeal?

Could the UFC come to this? The fact that title fights are being held up and divisions lie dormant in the wake of money making super fights, the organization is ingesting itself whole. Super fights? So is MMA a sport for the UFC or solely a money generating enterprise?
Tue, Dec 2 | Bleacher Report

Biggest MMA Match: UFC or Affliction?

Regardless, if there's a Superfight out there, chances are the host is the UFC. Would you prefer to watch Andrei Arlovski vs. Fedor Emelianenko or Anderson Silva vs. Chuck Liddell? What about Josh Barnett vs. Arlovski or Emelianenko compared to Anderson Silva vs. Randy Couture or GSP?
Fri, Nov 28 | Bleacher Report

Diego Sanchez Dropping To Lightweight, Again?

Still licking his wound after parting ways with former UFC ring girl Ali Sonoma, Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez (19-2) announced on his Myspace page that he will finally make the move to the UFC 155lb. division. Diego has been flirting with the possibility of the drop ever since being overpo...
21 hours ago | cagetoday.com

Chael Sonnen Declaring War on Anderson Silva

I’m not going to the UFC with a white flag. My flag is red, I’m declaring war. It’s always like that, all fighters when he grabs the microphone says the same thing, they challenge every fighter in the world, except Anderson Silva. A lot of folks don’t have what it takes, before even fighting they...
Wed, Dec 3 | www.cagepotato.com

UFC Title Belts: Are They Really Necessary? I Am Starting To Wonder

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira There is no way to fix the heavyweight debacle. Should have been Nog and Mir, that was good enough for us and the UFC before they dragged Couture back kicking and screaming. He loses his belt to Lesnar, now Nog (the true UFC heavyweight champ) has to risk a meaningl...
Fri, Nov 28 | Bleacher Report

Sanchez Eyes Lightweight Division

UFC fighter Diego Sanchez has been recovering from a torn rib cage which he suffered during training in October. The injury forced him to pull out of his welterweight showdown against Thiago Alves at UFC 90. However the fighter states that he is now fully recovered, back to training and is in...
17 hours ago | 5thRound.com

Joe Riggs vs Nick Diaz 2 on Unified Fight Sports 1

Riggs won the first meeting between the two with a unanimous decision way back on UFC 57: Liddell VS Couture 3. This is also the same show that is trying to put on Tim Sylvia vs Ken Shamrock. Tim Sylvia, the "warrior" that he is, already accepted the fight with someone who is 44 years old and has lo...
Wed, Dec 3 | Bloody Elbow

The UFC World Cup: Represent Your Country

Each country will provide one fighter in the main weight divisions: heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight, and lightweight. Therefore, it is a "best of five" contest. Fighters: Brock Lesnar, Forrest Griffin, Dan Henderson, BJ Penn, and Urijah Faber.
Tue, Dec 2 | Bleacher Report

UFC Video Interview: Chuck Liddell Not Retiring, Clears Up Rumors On Possible Fights With Randy Couture And Anderson Silva

Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell is recently interviewed to clear up a few rumors that have been going around the internet. The first rumor is the whole "retirement" issue. He says that losing to Rashad Evans at UFC 88 was simply unfortunate and not a type of fight, which would lead...
18 hours ago | UFC FIGHT

UFC 87 DVD ‘SEEK AND DESTROY’

UFC 87: “Seek and Destroy” went down at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 9 and all the stars came out for an explosive night of nonstop UFC action. Welterweight Champion Georges “Rush” St. Pierre defends his title against tough-as-nails Jon Fitch, and in one of the most...
Wed, Dec 3 | MMAmania.com

Jim Miller Replaces Frankie Edgar at UFC Fight Night 16

Miller, a former Reality Fighting and Cage Fury Fighting Championship lightweight title-holder, suffered his lone career loss to Edgar in late-2006. Since the defeat, Miller has won seven-straight fights, including an IFL victory over Bart Palaszewski and a win over David Baron in hi...
Wed, Dec 3 | MMAFrenzy.com

The Future Favourites of the UFC

The fighters who made the UFC what it is today are all reaching the peaks of their careers. Randy Couture was defeated a few weeks back for his heavyweight title, and he is currently 45-years-old. Forrest is a cool guy; he had one of the greatest MMA fights in history when he won The Ultimate Fig...
Sat, Nov 29 | Bleacher Report

Ten bout live finale for the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” now finalized

With the airing of the final two taped episodes of the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” last night, the UFC has released the final 10 bout lineup for the show’s live season finale set to air on Saturday, Dec. 13 on Spike TV (9 p.m. ET) from the Pearl at the Palms in Las [...]
23 hours ago | Five Ounces of Pain

“UFC Primetime” Featuring Penn and St-Pierre Premieres on January 14th

BJ Penn Spike TV will debut a new, three-part series entitled “UFC Primetime” on January 14th focusing on the upcoming superfight between UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre scheduled for January 31st at UFC 94 in Las Vegas.
Wed, Dec 3 | MMAFrenzy.com

Rashad Evans: The Quiet Man of MMA

Evans recently hushed the crowded Philips Arena in Atlanta,when he scored a picture perfect knockout over legendary MMA fighter and former light-heavyweight champion Chuck "Iceman" Liddell at UFC 88. Evans scored a draw against Tito Ortiz when the Huntington Beach bad boy was penaliz...
Tue, Dec 2 | Bleacher Report

The Real Fight: Superfights vs. Divisional Integrity

Another possible superfight, in retrospect, was when Couture came out of retirement to fight Tim Sylvia for the Heavyweight belt. Of course it being Randy Couture made the fight huge, also the fact that he was coming out of retirement.
Mon, Dec 1 | Bleacher Report

Dana White: Lyoto Machida is Anderson SIlva's Successor

Lyoto Machida. In Dana White's exclusive interview with Sensei SporTV via Tatame Brazil and traslated by freefightvideos.com he shares an interesting take on UFC light heavyweight contender Lyoto Machida. Though he (Dana White) doesn't actually believe Anderson will retire...
18 hours ago | Houston Chronicle

What To Expect From Ulitmate Fight Night 16: Fight For The Troops!

Expect Jim Miller to face Frankie Edgar as his next opponent. Expect Dana White to announce UFC 95's main event. Expect at least five UFC 92 commercials, and two or three GSP/BJ Penn 24/7 commercials. Expect the unexpected for at least one of these fights.
Thu, Dec 4 | Bleacher Report

Co UFC Creator Unleashes XARM: Sets Combat Sports Back Ten Years

MMA and combat sports in general have come a long way since Art Davie (co creator of the UFC) held the first UFC just over 10 years ago. We all know that the UFC was sold to the Fertita brothers and Dana White. They expanded the UFC into an empire (or some may say a monopoly).
Mon, Dec 1 | Bleacher Report

Should MMA Be Offered As a College Degree?

It would have the potential to create more well rounded fighters by having sport specific classes that deal with BJJ, wrestling, kickboxing, boxing, sambo, judo and other arts. Not only the actual practice of the arts, but also the study of the history of these arts will broaden knowledge...
Thu, Dec 4 | Bleacher Report

24/7 Isn't Always Effective

They are going to do their first series of the kind in January for Penn and St. Pierre, and it will be very interesting to see how they push that fight. Penn knows how to hype fights though, and he understands how important it is, so I expect him to try to ham it up for the cameras. They're rumored t...
Wed, Dec 3 | Bloody Elbow

Pro Elite Close to a Sale? Would-Be Free Agents Screwed?

Pro Elite is reportedly hoping to make the sale before Christmas, and if they do there’s a strong possibility that a new owner could round everyone up and successfully resurrect the relationship with CBS to get events on network TV again in 2009. What does that mean for a fighter like Jake S...
Tue, Dec 2 | www.cagepotato.com

- LESNAR TALKS TITLE, CALLS OUT FRANK MIR

Brock Lesnar defeated Randy Couture by TKO to win the UFC heavyweight title, proving his not Kimbo Slice...
20 hours ago | RSSMix.com Mix ID 20350

Dan Henderson Thinks Lesnar Devalues UFC Belt

Former Pride middleweight and light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson let his feelings about the UFC’s new heavyweight champion be known, as he suggested that Brock Lesnar holding the title lowers the its value because of his inexperience. (Read More…) Former Pride middleweight and...
Thu, Dec 4 | 5thRound.com

Lindland vs Belfort Set For Affliction II

Vitor Belfort vs Matt LindlandA planned catchweight bout between Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral and former Olympic Greco-Roman silver medalist Matt Lindland has been scrapped from Affliction Entertainment's next pay-per-view event scheduled fo...
Tue, Dec 2 | groundnpound.org

- BROCK LESNAR NABS $450,000 PAYDAY AT UFC 91

Not only did he take home the UFC heavyweight title belt, Brock Lesnar also pocketed nearly half a million dollars for his win over Randy Couture at UFC 91 on Saturday night...
20 hours ago | RSSMix.com Mix ID 20350

Kurt Pellegrino vs Rob Emerson UFC Fight Night 17 bout on tap

Another lightweight bout between Kurt Pellegrino (12-4) and Rob Emerson Record (8-6) is in the works for UFC Fight Night 17 at The Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 7. Already, the Spike TV special features two other 155-pound match ups between Mac Danzig and Josh...
Wed, Dec 3 | MMA Madness

Tim Sylvia vs. Ken Shamrock in Houston?

Tim Sylvia. UFC Photo. Former UFC champion Tim Sylvia wants a piece of Ken Shamrock. From Sherdog.com: "I was supposed to fight Ken Shamrock December 20, but it's been postponed to February now. He's a free agent. I was...
Tue, Dec 2 | Houston Chronicle

- COUTURE FILES RESTRAINING ORDER ON AFFLICTION

Kim Couture, wife and business partner of UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture, has filed a lawsuit and been granted a temporary restraining order in a Las Vegas court against Affliction CEO Todd Beard...
20 hours ago | RSSMix.com Mix ID 20350

Round 5 World of MMA Champions UFC Series 2 Action Figures

are now available and shipping. The complete set includes Sean “The Muscle Shark” Sherk, Rich “Ace” Franklin, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva and Anderson “The Spider” Silva. I actually like this set better than the first series.
Wed, Dec 3 | MMA TKO

- WITH WIN AT UFC 91, GONZAGA WORKING FOR TITLE

With a win at UFC 91, Gabriel Gonzaga is working towards a return shot at the UFC heavyweight title. He spoke with MMAWeekly about the title and the challenge of new champion Brock Lesnar...
20 hours ago | RSSMix.com Mix ID 20350

Lorenzo Fertitta open to Rickson Gracie fighting for the UFC

It remains to be seen whether the legendary Rickson Gracie will ever compete in MMA again, but if he does, it appears that UFC owner and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta would welcome the man known as “The Greatest Gracie” competing in the historic Octagon for the first time. Gracie, 50, has not compete...
Wed, Dec 3 | Five Ounces of Pain

UFC Scores German TV Deal for UFC 99 — But Will Chuck vs. Randy Headline?

According to Franklin McNeil, bout agreements for Liddell/Couture IV have not been presented to either fighter yet, and neither of them is particularly interested in the match; it's possible that Liddell and the German-speaking Couture will be featured on the Cologne card in separat...
Mon, Dec 1 | www.cagepotato.com

Sokoudjou and Gurgel Get Laid Off + More UFC News

Well, it looks like the Octagon will be short one dreadlocked Camaroonian. Multiple sources have confirmed that charismatic Team Quest fighter Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou has been released from his fight contract following his TKO loss to light-heavyweight up-and-comer Luis Cane at UF...
Fri, Nov 28 | www.cagepotato.com

- FOR DANA WHITE, SPLIT WITH FITCH ABOUT BUSINESS

Amidst a firestorm of controversy following the release of Jon Fitch, Dana White's public perspective has been about the business of the UFC and what side of the cage a fighter lands on...
20 hours ago | RSSMix.com Mix ID 20350

Franklin: Machida is “a Boring Fighter”

Franklin: Machida is a “boring fighter” - Currently, only Lyoto Machida and UFC champion Anderson Silva hold wins over Rich Franklin, however he isn’t too impressed with Machida’s “boring” fighting style. (Read More…) Franklin: Machida is a “boring fighter” - Currently, only Lyoto Ma...
Wed, Dec 3 | 5thRound.com

Former UFC Ring Girl Ali Sonoma Is Single Again

Former UFC ring girl, Ali Sonoma announces on her MySpace page that she and UFC fighter Diego Sanchez have called it quits. Diego Sanchez will now have plenty of time to focus about getting a title shot with Georges St. Pierre. TG “Kom34″
Mon, Dec 1 | cagetoday.com

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