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- Lyoto Machida to ‘close all holes’ for rematch with Shogun Rua (Video)
- Brad ‘One Punch’ Pickett joins WEC bantamweight roster
- Report: Chad Mendes signs six-fight deal with WEC
- Report: Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander in the works for TUF 10 Finale on Dec. 5
- Michael Bisping trains his son mixed martial arts
- Cris Cyborg ‘Lethal Beauty’ cover on ‘Ultimate MMA’
- MMA Quick Quote: ‘Whore Machine’ starts new porn career off with a Riley Steele bang
| Lyoto Machida to ‘close all holes’ for rematch with Shogun Rua (Video) Posted: 01 Nov 2009 08:15 PM PST Whenever that may be … this appears to be shot before news of his looming hand surgery broke: |
| Brad ‘One Punch’ Pickett joins WEC bantamweight roster Posted: 01 Nov 2009 07:55 PM PST
World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) has delved back into the fighter catalog with yet another signing to bolster its already extremely competitive bantamweight division. The WEC and British 135-pounder Brad Pickett have come to terms on a multi-fight deal, according to Fighters Only magazine. Pickett (17-4) enters the WEC on a seven-fight win streak, having not lost since June of 2007. He has spent the majority of his career at the 145-pound featherweight limit with much success, including being the featherweight champion when he fought in Cage Rage. Nicknamed "One Punch," Pickett has made a career out of finishing fights. He has gone to a decision only four times out of his 21 total professional fights. Eight of his victories have come via submission, while six have been earned via knockout. The WEC bantamweight division is currently ruled by the young champion Brian Bowles (8-0). Pickett enters a division that is more competitive than it has been in a long time, as the WEC continues to bolster its fighter roster as of late. Pickett is expected to debut in early 2010. The fighter who will stand opposite "One Punch" next year has yet to be named. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for breaking news and updates from the WEC. |
| Report: Chad Mendes signs six-fight deal with WEC Posted: 01 Nov 2009 06:01 PM PST
The WEC featherweight division will soon welcome yet another promising 145-pounder as Chad Mendes has come to terms with the promotion on a six-fight deal, according to Sherdog.com. Mendes (5-0) has garnered a perfect record over his young professional career, which began in Sept. 2008 with a debut victory over Giovanni Encarnacion via submission at Palace Fighting Championship: "Explosive." Mendes has since gone on to win each of his four fights in 2009, rounding out his perfect record with two knockouts and two decisions. At the age of 24, Mendes has spent his short professional career training with Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male. He has a solid wrestling background as a two-time All-American California Polytechnic State University and the NCAA Division I runner-up in the 141-pound division in 2008. Mendes is expected to debut in World Extreme Cagefighting in the first quarter of 2010. An opponent has yet to be named. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for updates and breaking news from the WEC. |
| Report: Kimbo Slice vs Houston Alexander in the works for TUF 10 Finale on Dec. 5 Posted: 01 Nov 2009 07:07 AM PST
Kimbo Slice (3-1) will make his first official appearance inside the Octagon opposite Houston Alexander (9-4) in a 215-pound catchweight brawl booked for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale, which is slated for "The Pearl" at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 5, according to NWITimes.com. Apparently the only thing standing in the way is special clearance from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) on Nov. 4. It’s merely a formality because of Alexander’s advanced age. He is 37-years-old. Slice was invited to compete on the latest mixed martial arts reality series by company president Dana White. For years White had lambasted Slice while he competed under the Elite XC banner, feeling he did not deserve all the promotion and hype as a top fighter in the sport just because of his reputation as a backyard brawler in the mean streets of Miami. So White was probably not surprised when Roy Nelson, arguably the best fighter in the house, took out Slice in episode three with a second round technical knockout. On the other hand, he was probably pleasantly surprised when the monster ratings poured in for the network — Spike TV set all-time viewership records thanks to the Slice factor. And when he laces ‘em up on Dec. 5 the promotion and the network can expect more of the same. Slice has not competed since the infamous 14-second technical knockout loss to Seth Petruzelli at Elite XC: “Heat” more than one year ago (Oct. 4, 2008).
Alexander recently took out Sherman Pendergarst with a barrage of leg kicks and punches at Adrenaline MMA 4 in September, getting himself back in the win column after suffering three straight losses inside the Octagon. The five-fight UFC veteran came up short against Eric Schafer, James Irvin and Thiago Silva, which was quite a twist of fortune after starting his career with the promotion with two big, and emphatic, victories over Alessio Sakara and Keith Jardine. With a high-profile opportunity to battle Slice — a fighter who he knows will likely stand and trade with him — the Nebraskan can get his name back in the mix literally overnight with an exciting performance. TUF 10 Finale will feature a showdown between the top two finalists from the Spike TV reality show, as well as a light heavyweight war featuring Jon "Bones" Jones as he inches his way closer to contention against Matt "The Hammer" Hamill. Stay dialed in to MMAmania.com for more on TUF 10 Finale as it becomes available. |
| Michael Bisping trains his son mixed martial arts Posted: 01 Nov 2009 05:59 AM PST Check out the latest UFC 105 video blog from “The Count” after the jump.
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| Cris Cyborg ‘Lethal Beauty’ cover on ‘Ultimate MMA’ Posted: 01 Nov 2009 05:55 AM PST
Props: UltimateGrapplingMag.com |
| MMA Quick Quote: ‘Whore Machine’ starts new porn career off with a Riley Steele bang Posted: 01 Nov 2009 05:21 AM PST
– UFC reject and MMA’s favorite controversial loose cannon, “War Machine” (the fighter previously known as John Koppenhaver), has embarked on a new venture. In yet another instance of MMA fighter’s diverging from his fight career to undertake extracurricular activities, he has set a new precedent. Care to respond to Mr. War Machine’s question, Maniacs? |
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