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- UFC 105: Dan Hardy vs Dong Hyun ‘Stun Gun’ Kim in the works for Nov. 14
- Michael Bisping hopes to make UFC 105 fight against Denis Kang ‘a night to remember’
- Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture previews UFC 102 fight on Monday’s presentation of Pro MMA Radio
- Krzysztof Soszynski on fight against Brandon Vera at UFC 102 and more (Video)
- UFC 102: New and improved Keith Jardine ready to make a run to the top against Thiago Silva
- UFC Quick Quote: Kenny Florian is ‘fired up,’ still wants BJs belt
- UFC 102 video: Randy Couture ready for ‘tactical’ and ‘explosive’ fracas with ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira
- UFC 102 odds and betting lines for ‘Couture vs Nogueira’
- Sengoku 10: Antonio Silva possible for Sept. 23 return against Ron Sparks
- Art of Fighting 4: Seth Petruzelli scores first round win in return fight
| UFC 105: Dan Hardy vs Dong Hyun ‘Stun Gun’ Kim in the works for Nov. 14 Posted: 24 Aug 2009 04:06 AM PDT
Welterweights Dan Hardy and Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim are penciled in to collide at UFC 105 from the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena in Manchester, England, on Nov. 14, according to a South Korean news report. Hardy is coming off perhaps the biggest win of his career — a razor thin split decision over Marcus Davis at UFC 99: “The Comeback” in June 2009. It was a super close call and one that had most mixed martial arts fans divided right down the middle. Nonetheless, it was the third straight win for “The Outlaw” inside the Octagon and his sixth since a disqualification loss to Yoshiyuki Yoshida in late 2007. In fact, Hardy has won 11 of his last 12 fights, including a devastating first round knockout of Rory Markham and a split decision win over the venerable veteran Akihiro Gono. The blooming British star has not had an easy road since his debut for the organization, and that difficult journey will continue against the South Korean judo player. Kim scored a unanimous decision over Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylist TJ Grant at UFC 100: “Lesnar vs. Mir 2″ just last month. The convincing victory over the Canadian was important because Kim had previously been involved in two close matches that could have gone either way. He dropped a split decision to Karo Parisyan at UFC 94 earlier this year, which was later overturned to a no contest after “The Heat” tested positive for pain killers. And before that, Kim — who often trains at Wajyutsu Keisyukai in Japan — went the distance against Matt Brown in another close split decision, but this time in a winning effort. Both fighters will likely want to keep this one out of the judges hands at all costs to avoid any and all controversy. UFC 105 has yet to be officially announced by the promotion; therefore, it’s still unclear who will headline the show. To see how the card has been shaping up thus far be sure to hit up or event archive right here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Bisping hopes to make UFC 105 fight against Denis Kang ‘a night to remember’ Posted: 23 Aug 2009 08:48 PM PDT
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England’s-own, Michael Bisping, talks about his potential showdown against Denis Kang at UFC 105 from the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena in Manchester, England, on Nov. 14. “The Count” is coming off perhaps one of the most memorable knockouts in UFC history, getting demolished by a crushing Dan Henderson right hand/flying forearm combination at UFC 100 last month. He was also on the winning end of perhaps one of MMA’s most controversial decision’s in recent memory when he squeaked by Matt Hamill at UFC 75: “Champion vs. Champion” in Sept. 2007. He’s certainly had his fair share of nights to remember, but can he ensure that this one against Kang ends in his favor? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture previews UFC 102 fight on Monday’s presentation of Pro MMA Radio Posted: 23 Aug 2009 07:48 PM PDT
With a little less than a week before his “Legends” fight against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 102, mixed martial arts pioneer and five-time UFC champion Randy "The Natural" Couture headlines MMAmania.com’s exclusive presentation of Pro MMA Radio. Tune in tonight (Monday, Aug. 24) at 9 p.m. ET as we spend an hour with Randy and talk “Minotauro,” his future plans in the UFC and beyond, thoughts on “Carano vs. Cyborg,” filming “The Expendables” and much more. In addition, “The Natural” weighs-in on watching his ex-wife Kim fight, his acting career, life at Xtreme Couture and the secrets that have allowed him to compete at the highest level of competition at 45 years of age. Hosted by Larry Pepe, Pro MMA Radio is professional, guest-driven program that features some of mixed martial arts biggest names. If you're looking for a radio show that revolves around a couple of MMA fans ranting and raving about everything that's already been covered ad nauseam, then Pro MMA Radio probably isn't for you. However, if you want to hear from actual fighters and industry insiders answering questions that are relevant to the current MMA scene, tune in every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET for our exclusive live feed. See you later! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Krzysztof Soszynski on fight against Brandon Vera at UFC 102 and more (Video) Posted: 23 Aug 2009 06:07 PM PDT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UFC 102: New and improved Keith Jardine ready to make a run to the top against Thiago Silva Posted: 23 Aug 2009 04:00 PM PDT
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Keith Jardine talks about fighting the best in the talent-rich 205-pound class, including former champions, Chuck Liddell, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei Silva and Forrest Griffin, as well as other tough guys such as Brandon Vera, Houston Alexander and Wilson Gouveia. As a result, “The Dean of Mean” has had a tough time earning a title shot — he has been unable to string together a consistent winning formula (he’s 4-3 against the competition). He’s up against another stiff test this weekend when he takes on the previously unbeaten and hard-hitting Thiago Silva (13-1) at UFC 102: “Couture vs. Nogueira” from the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. Can Jardine get over the hump and make a run at the division title or will Silva once again send him back to the end of the line? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UFC Quick Quote: Kenny Florian is ‘fired up,’ still wants BJs belt Posted: 23 Aug 2009 03:48 PM PDT
– Former number one lightweight contender Kenny Florian talks to the Boston Herald about his submission loss to 155-pound champion BJ Penn at UFC 101: “Declaration” earlier this month. He’s eager to get back on the horse and start finishing more fights to earn another crack at the elusive title, which has so far alluded him twice (Florian lost to Sean Sherk for the vacant belt in 2006). He rattled of six consecutive wins to earn another opportunity opposite “The Prodigy,” but once again came up short. Will the third time be the charm for Florian … is he destined to be a “master” or just a “student?” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UFC 102 video: Randy Couture ready for ‘tactical’ and ‘explosive’ fracas with ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira Posted: 23 Aug 2009 03:05 PM PDT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UFC 102 odds and betting lines for ‘Couture vs Nogueira’ Posted: 23 Aug 2009 08:38 AM PDT
The clock is ticking to get your bets in for UFC 102: “Couture vs. Nogueira” — it's now just a few days away! The pay-per-view (PPV) event from the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., begins Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10 p.m. ET. That means, of course, that you should start to think about placing possible bets on the fight outcomes before it's too late. There are some very competitive match ups on this card, including the main event between former champions and legends of the sport, Randy Couture and Anotnio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira. Couture, the perennial underdog, is favored to win — think he’s got what it takes to make it happen? If not, then spreading some cheddar on “Big Nog” could be the way to go. Same goes for other dogs, including Demian Maia and Thiago Silva, among others. Here are the latest UFC 102 odds (- = favorite; + = underdog):
Time to put up or shut up for all us keyboard warriors … get in on the action before it's too late. For a little help with how to bet on UFC fights and what all the numbers mean check out this post right HERE (Disregard the UFC 85 references … all the information is still accurate and helpful.) Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, Aug. 29). It's going to be an exciting evening of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 102 coverage you can handle. To check out our complete UFC 102 event archive click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sengoku 10: Antonio Silva possible for Sept. 23 return against Ron Sparks Posted: 23 Aug 2009 08:18 AM PDT
It has been several weeks since the World Victory Road officials have named Antonio Silva as one of the participants in Sengoku 10. Now, the undefeated super-heavyweight prospect, Ron Sparks, has surfaced as his potential opponent. The announcement of Silva-Sparks comes at the heel of the confirmation of a series of bouts slated for Sengoku 10 that feature Nick Thompson, Ryan Schultz, and Dan Hornbuckle amongst others. Sengoku 10 will take place on September 23 at the Saitama Community Arena in Saitama, Japan. It will air on HDNet in North America and is expected to see the MMA debut of 2004 Olympic judo silver medalist Hiroshi Izumi. Silva last fought at Sengoku No Ran 2009 in January against Yoshihiro “Kiss” Nakao. The bout ended in an anticlimactic fashion as Nakao injured his knees in the first round, earning Silva a victory via TKO. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak during which he captured the heavyweight title in now defunct Elite XC by defeating Justin Eilers in July 2008. His record stands at 12-1 and boasts ten wins via KO or TKO. Ron Sparks, who fights out of Louisville, KY, is a super-heavyweight prospect with 5-0 record. He will be stepping down to the heavyweight division for the first time when he faces Silva. He has recently defeated a veteran fighter, Johnathan Ivey by unanimous decision in a Revolution Fighting League event in Hammond, IN. He was also scheduled to fight tonight, August 22, against TC Shaw at a Vyper Fight League event in Louisville, KY. However, the event has been canceled due to Shaw’s last-minute withdrawal. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com as more bouts for Sengoku 10 become finalized in the coming weeks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art of Fighting 4: Seth Petruzelli scores first round win in return fight Posted: 23 Aug 2009 07:54 AM PDT
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 2 alum, Seth Petruzelli, finally returned to action last night after nearly a year-long layoff, picking up right where he left off. Petruzelli scored a first round technical knockout over Chris Baten in the co-main event at Art of Fighting 4 from the University of South Florida's Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla., according to The News-Press. It was a stoppage with which Baten, and apparently the crowd, did not agree. Here’s a snip:
Regardless, the win stands — his third straight and first since hitting the MMA lotto with a 14-second stoppage of the previously undefeated YouTube.com street fighting legend Kimbo Slice at Elite XC: "Heat" in Oct. 2008. For more on Art of Fighting 4, which aired live via online pay-per-view (PPV) on Aug. 28, head over to the promotion’s official Web site right here. |
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