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- UFC 109 contest: Win FREE signed Matt Serra walkout tee and more
- UFC 113: Kimbo Slice next fight confirmed vs Matt Mitrione on May 8
- Brock Lesnar featured on the cover of UFC Undisputed 2010 video game (Pic)
- Reports indicate that recently retired sumo wrestler Asashoryu may turn to Mixed Martial Arts
- Dana White: 'I never stepped in and had an intervention with Chuck Liddell'
- Chael Sonnen would run Anderson Silva out of town (Video)
- UFC 109 press conference photos gallery for 'Relentless'
- Paul Taylor drops to lightweight to face John Gunderson at UFC 112
- UFC 109 pre-fight press conference airs today (Feb. 4) LIVE on MMAmania.com at 4 p.m. ET
- UFC 114: Chris Leben vs Aaron Simpson possibly set for May 29
- Super Bowl 2010 predictions (Video)
- MMA Quick Quote: Herschel Walker contemplates April 2010 return
- Programming alert: UFC 'Countdown to 110' debuts on Spike TV Feb. 18
- UFC makes Nate Quarry vs Jorge Rivera and Yushin Okami vs Lucio Linhares official for Fight Night 21
- Juicy nugget: Clay Guida crowns Tom Watson UNC champion after gorging on Mickey-D's (Video)
- Bellator FC headed to Kansas City with four events in 2010
- Randy Couture: Mark Coleman hasn't changed his style in 13 years
- UFC 112: Ricky Story vs Nick Osipczak planned for Abu Dhabi on April 10
- UFC 111: Rory Markham is going to stand his ground, puff out his chest and throw down against Nate Diaz
- Tim Hague talks UFC 109 fight against Chris Tuchscherer (Video)
| UFC 109 contest: Win FREE signed Matt Serra walkout tee and more Posted: 04 Feb 2010 09:25 PM PST
MMAmania.com is proud to announce a UFC 109: "Relentless" contest give-a-way currently underway and in effect until Saturday night (Feb. 6) at 10 p.m. ET. We will once again award several readers who enter the contest with Tokyo Five walkout t-shirts worn by many of today's top mixed martial artists. The grand prize winner gets a signed Matt Serra walkout shirt. What do you have to do to win? It's simple: Just provide your fight prediction for Serra's upcoming bout against Frank Trigg in the main event of UFC 109 (ex. Serra defeats Trigg via TKO in round 3 at 2:48; or Trigg defeats Serra via KO in round 1 at 1:58). So it's winner, round, method and time. One entry per reader ... so make it count! If you pick a decision be sure to include the official time, as well as guess the potential scores for each round (10-9, 10-9, 8-10, etc.) And to be on the safe side, all entries that pick a decision win must include a tie-breaker pick from the Dan Miller vs. Demian Maia fight. Same criteria as above. Use our contest email (contest@mmamania.com) to submit your answers. To enter CLICK HERE. Do NOT leave entries/predictions in the comments section below. Be sure to submit correct contact information so we can contact you when you win -- good luck! Check out the entire Tokyo Five collection here. More pics after the jump.
For more Tokyo Five gear click here. |
| UFC 113: Kimbo Slice next fight confirmed vs Matt Mitrione on May 8 Posted: 04 Feb 2010 08:49 PM PST
UFC 113, which is scheduled for the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on May 8, 2010, will indeed feature the pay-per-view (PPV) debut of Spike TV/CBS ratings monster, Kimbo Slice. Company president Dana White today confirmed that former backyard brawler will take on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 castmate, Matt Mitrione, in a potentially hard-hitting heavyweight attraction. Slice is fresh off a bizarre unanimous decision victory over Houston Alexander, during which he essentially chased the "Nebraskan Assassin" around the Octagon for three full rounds. He eventually was able to track him down in the second round, showing some flashes of improvement in his overall mixed martial arts arsenal. Whether or not he has continued to hone those skills while away from the cage remains to be seen; however, he'll need to ready for the former Purdue University wrestler, who also happens to pack a pretty hard punch, too. Just ask Marcus Jones. Mitrione sent his fellow former NFL veteran into early retirement with a second round knockout at TUF 10 Finale late last year. It marked the first win ever in his professional MMA career. The Purdue University product performed well on the show, advancing to the quarterfinals only to be choked out by James McSweeney. He more than likely won't have to worry so much about the submission game of Slice -- he comes to throw leather, And hopefully on fight night Mitrione will oblige. UFC 113 features the much-anticipated rematch between 205-pound division champion, Lyoto Machida, defending his belt against fellow Brazilian Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in the main event of the evening. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on the still-developing Montreal fight card. |
| Brock Lesnar featured on the cover of UFC Undisputed 2010 video game (Pic) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 08:46 PM PST |
| Reports indicate that recently retired sumo wrestler Asashoryu may turn to Mixed Martial Arts Posted: 04 Feb 2010 05:31 PM PST
Reports have been circulating among Japanese media outlets during the last few days that Asashoryu, a recently retired sumo wrestler and one of the most successful yokozunas (sumo wrestlers of the highest rank) ever, may try his hand in Mixed Martial Arts for his post-sumo athletic endeavor. As an athelete in a sport bound by rich tradition and strict code of conduct, he has been criticized numerous times by media and Japan Sumo Association for failing to uphold the standards of behavior expected of a holder of the most prestigious rank in the sport. He was recently mired in another scandal for allegedly punching an acquaintance after getting drunk on a night out. While an ongoing investigation seeks to uncover the details of the incident, Asashoryu announced his retirement on Thursday, February 4, prompting a huge stir in the media. |
| Dana White: 'I never stepped in and had an intervention with Chuck Liddell' Posted: 04 Feb 2010 05:26 PM PST
Props: Las Vegas Sun Quoteworthy:
UFC President Dana White confirms the recent statement from WEC General Manager Reed Harris that former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell required an intervention to quell his extravagant social life. Tito Ortiz dropped the apparently inaccurate nugget in an interview to promote the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), which is scheduled to debut on Spike TV on March 31. "Iceman" and "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" -- who have a tumultuous personal history, as well as two fights between them -- have been tapped as coaches. Is it any surprise that we are already being inundated with trash talk material? Did Tito go too far this time around or is it just par for the course? |
| Chael Sonnen would run Anderson Silva out of town (Video) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 04:42 PM PST Chael Sonnen would run Anderson Silva out of town (Video) |
| UFC 109 press conference photos gallery for 'Relentless' Posted: 04 Feb 2010 04:19 PM PST
Props: CombatLifestyle.com (Click the link to check out the complete gallery) |
| Paul Taylor drops to lightweight to face John Gunderson at UFC 112 Posted: 04 Feb 2010 02:08 PM PST
British fighter Paul Taylor (10-5) will make the move from welterweight to lightweight when he takes on John Gunderson (22-7) at UFC 112 from Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi on April 10, according to Hector Castro of the Ground and Pound, in conjunction with Rear Naked Choke Radio. Taylor is making the move following a unanimous decision loss to John Hathaway at UFC 105. Though an always entertaining fighter -- having been honored with three "Fight of the Night" awards -- Taylor has dropped four of his last six fights at 170 pounds, meaning the the move to lightweight is probably for the best. Gunderson -- a veteran of 29 professional MMA fights -- is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Rafaello Oliveira in his promotional debut at UFC 108 earlier this year. Prior to that bout, Gunderson had won five of his last six contests, including a three-fight win streak leading up to his contest at Oliveira. It is tough to tell how this fight will play out as Gunderson obviously has far more experience at lightweight, but hasn't faced the caliber of guys that Taylor has. UFC 112 is shaping up to be a complete blockbuster event. Two titles will be on the line as Anderson Silva defends his middleweight crown against Vitor Belfort, and lightweight kingpin BJ Penn will put his belt on the line when he takes on a red-hot Frankie Edgar. UFC 112 will also feature an intriguing bout between former champ Matt Hughes and UFC newcomer Renzo Gracie. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for all things UFC 112. |
| UFC 109 pre-fight press conference airs today (Feb. 4) LIVE on MMAmania.com at 4 p.m. ET Posted: 04 Feb 2010 01:14 PM PST
In addition, middleweights Nate Marquardt and Chael Sonnen will battle in the co-featured fight of the night for an opportunity to challenge the winner of Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort in late 2010. In preparation for this weekend's MMA extravaganza, the UFC will hold a pre-fight press conference featuring the major players from the event including Randy Couture, Mark Coleman, Chael Sonnen, Nate Marquardt and of course, UFC President Dana White. The press conference will air LIVE right here on MMAmania.com at 4 p.m. ET after the jump. Live stream and replay courtesy of UFC.com. We’re still a few days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions on "Relentless" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. For everything you need to know about UFC 109 click here. |
| UFC 114: Chris Leben vs Aaron Simpson possibly set for May 29 Posted: 04 Feb 2010 01:00 PM PST
Hard-hitting Chris Leben (19-6) and undefeated Aaron Simpson (7-0) have agreed to throw leather in a middleweight bout at UFC 114 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 29, according to Hector Castro of the Ground and Pound, in conjunction with Rear Naked Choke Radio. "The Crippler" is coming off a a unanimous decision victory over Jay Silva at UFC Fight 20 in Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to that bout, Leben had lost consecutive fights to Jake Rosholt at UFC 102 and Michael Bisping at UFC 89. The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 1 alum was forced to take a long leave of absence from the game after he tested positive for steroids following his contest with Bisping. Arizona Combat Sports product Aaron Simpson has reeled off three wins in a row since coming over to the UFC early last year. His most recent fight ended in controversy after he was awarded a split decision victory over Tom Lawlor at UFC Fight Night 20. Both fighters are hovering in the middle of the pack in the middleweight division, but with a win at UFC 114, one man will make the proverbial step up in the weight class. UFC 114 will be centered around the UFC's second fan expo over Memorial Day Weekend, featuring a main event between TUF 10 coaches Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Suga" Rashad Evans. UFC 114, which has yet to be officially announced, will likely showcase a battle of light heavyweights between Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Keep it locked to MMAmania.com for more news on UFC 114 as it is made available. (Special thanks to the Newark Examiner for the scoop and subsequent tip.) |
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| MMA Quick Quote: Herschel Walker contemplates April 2010 return Posted: 04 Feb 2010 11:34 AM PST
Former gridiron great and 1-0 mixed martial artist Herschel Walker tells Sherdog.com that he still has the desire to compete for Strikeforce -- pending approval from his coaches and team mates at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA). Walker had a successful debut over Greg Nagy at last month's "Miami" event despite looking like a well-conditioned athlete with just three months of training -- which is exactly what he was. Any Maniacs out there want to see if he can take up Scott Coker's offer and progress into something more than just an "attraction," or should he get out after proving his point? |
| Programming alert: UFC 'Countdown to 110' debuts on Spike TV Feb. 18 Posted: 04 Feb 2010 11:34 AM PST
Countdown to UFC 110: "Nogueira vs. Velasquez" will debut Thursday, Feb. 18, at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, Feb. 21. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current UFC heavyweight contenders Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira and Cain Velasquez. For those who miss the "Countdown to UFC 110" premier it will re-air on Friday, Feb. 19 at 1:00 a.m. ET and again on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. ET on Spike TV. To get up to speed on the "Nogueira vs. Velasquez" event be sure to check out the complete UFC 110 archive by clicking here. |
| UFC makes Nate Quarry vs Jorge Rivera and Yushin Okami vs Lucio Linhares official for Fight Night 21 Posted: 04 Feb 2010 10:20 AM PST
Completing the main card line up will be former TUF veteran and surgically repaired middleweight Nate Quarry (12-3), who looks to get back into the 185-pound title hunt against longtime Octagon veteran Jorge Rivera (17-7). "The Rock" outlasted Tim Creduer in a "Crazy" back-and-forth war of attrition at UFC Fight Night 19 last September while "El Conquistador" stopped Rob Kimmons at UFC 104 back in October. Both fighters are riding two-fight winning streaks. In preliminary card action, one-time middleweight juggernaut Yushin Okami (23-5) is hoping to rebound from a surprising loss to Chael Sonnen at last October's UFC 104 event when he takes on the dangerous Lucio Linhares (13-5). "Thunder" had won nine out of ten fights heading into "Machida vs. Shogun;" however, he was thoroughly handled by the surging wrestler en route to a unanimous decision loss. Like Okami, Linhares is trying to right the ship this March after falling to grappling guru Rousimar Palhares via sneaky heel hook at last month's UFC 107 event. "Spartan" is hoping to avoid an 0-2 start under the Zuffa banner. UFC Fight Night 21 will feature a main event with perennial lightweight contender Kenny "KenFlo" Florian welcoming Japanese superstar "The Fireball Kid" Takanori Gomi to the UFC for the first time in his career. In addition, Ultimate Fighter 10 Champion Roy "Big Country" Nelson tries to keep his momentum going against the up-and-coming Stefan "Hightower" Struve. For more on UFC Fight Night 21 click here. |
| Juicy nugget: Clay Guida crowns Tom Watson UNC champion after gorging on Mickey-D's (Video) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 10:20 AM PST |
| Bellator FC headed to Kansas City with four events in 2010 Posted: 04 Feb 2010 09:39 AM PST
CHICAGO (February 4, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships — a first-of-its-kind mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion airing on FOX Sports Net, NBC and Telemundo — has finalized a groundbreaking agreement to bring four of its high-energy, nationally televised MMA events to the heart of downtown Kansas City in 2010. Under the terms of the agreement, four Bellator MMA events will be staged at the highly popular Kansas City Power & Light District, which is owned and managed by The Cordish Company, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate known for its tremendously successful development of mixed-use entertainment districts in high-profile destinations throughout the country including Baltimore, Houston, Louisville, Ky., Atlantic City, N.J., Hollywood, Fla., and Charleston, S.C. The Bellator/Cordish alliance represents the first time The Cordish Company has partnered with a sports organization to host large-scale nationally televised live sports events at any of their state-of-the-art, open-air, mixed-use entertainment venues. The Kansas City Power & Light District encompasses multiple square blocks in the heart of Kansas City’s downtown area and features an exciting blend of restaurants, nightlife, and leading national retail stores, welcoming in excess of 4 million visitors annually. Dates for the Kansas City events are as follows: April 29, 2010 – Bellator XVIJune 24, 2010 – Bellator XXIV August 26, 2010 – Bellator XXVII October 14, 2010 – Bellator XXXIV Bellator and The Cordish Company are also engaged in continued discussions on expanding their alliance to include other Cordish properties throughout the U.S. "This Cordish Company partnership allows us to create a one-of-a-kind fan experience combining the unparalleled excitement of a live, nationally televised MMA event with the energized, dynamic environment that the Cordish Company’s Kansas City Power & Light District has created," said Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. "If you’ve ever been there, you know that these events are going to be an experience that cannot be missed." Said Reed Cordish, vice president of The Cordish Company: "The partnership between Bellator and The Cordish Company represents a brand new approach to nationally televised sports viewing. This is a true marriage of sports and entertainment." Each of the four Bellator events being held at Cordish Company properties (as well as the 20 additional Bellator Season 2 and 3 events) will be distributed live in prime time to 92 million homes by FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates. In addition, top moments from each week’s live events will then be condensed into an action-packed 30-minute highlight show broadcast every successive Saturday night, late night, on NBC. A one-hour Saturday night highlight show will air nationwide in Spanish on Telemundo. Bellator Fighting Championships’ nationally televised events feature a combination of tournament and non-tournament bouts. There will be four simultaneous tournaments taking place in each season in the featherweight (145 lbs.), lightweight (155 lbs.), welterweight (170 lbs.) and middleweight (185 lbs.) divisions. Winners of this year’s tournaments will be declared No. 1 contenders to Bellator’s current roster of champions. Ticketing information for the Kansas City events will be announced over the coming weeks. For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator. |
| Randy Couture: Mark Coleman hasn't changed his style in 13 years Posted: 04 Feb 2010 08:14 AM PST
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The UFC 109 main event joins two legends of mixed martial arts this Saturday (Feb. 6) at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Randy Couture (46) faces off Mark Coleman (45) in a light heavyweight match-up in which "The Natural" believes his cardio and Greco-Roman background is going to overwhelm "The Hammer’s" one-dimensional wrestling. Is Couture the more complete fighter? We'll find out this weekend. |
| UFC 112: Ricky Story vs Nick Osipczak planned for Abu Dhabi on April 10 Posted: 04 Feb 2010 08:09 AM PST
Story (9-3) has looked impressive of late. After dropping his UFC debut to John Hathaway at UFC 99, "Horror" has put together back-to-back wins. After submitting Brian Foster at UFC 103, Story had arguably the best performance of his young career outworking Jesse Lennox at UFC Fight Night 20 to earn a unanimous decision. Nick Osipczak, though he holds an unblemished record of 5-0, is largely inexperienced. Most fans will remember the brit from his stint on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs United Kingdom. Osipczak made it to the show's semi-finals where he lost DaMarques Johnson. In his two official fights under the UFC banner, Osipczak submitted fellow reality show competitor Frank Lester at The Ultimate Finale 9, and pulled an upset when he finished Matt Riddle in the third round of their contest at UFC 105. UFC 112 was made official for April 10 from Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi by the Zuffa brass last week. The show may just prove to be their best of the year. As it is currently constructed, the card will feature a three-headed monster of main events. Former champ Matt Hughes will welcome Renzo Gracie to the Octagon, BJ Penn will try to defend his lightweight belt yet again, this time against Frankie Edgar, and Anderson Silva will finally put his title on the line for the first time in almost exactly one year when he takes on the rejuvenated Vitor Belfort. For more on the upcoming UFC 112 fight card click here. |
| Posted: 04 Feb 2010 08:06 AM PST
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After pulling out of UFC 108 due to injury, welterweight prospect Rory Markham deconstructs his new fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 111 from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on March 27. Diaz is moving up in weight to see if he has better luck than he did in the lightweight class -- or at least better fighters. Is Markham going to make a name for himself against the TUF 5 champion? Or is Diaz ready to make some waves at 170-pounds? |
| Tim Hague talks UFC 109 fight against Chris Tuchscherer (Video) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 07:28 AM PST
(Thanks to MMACanada.net for the tip) |
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