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- UFC 114's Michael Bisping: 'Everyone wants to fight Anderson Silva after UFC 112'
- UFC 117: Junior dos Santos confirms fight with Roy Nelson in Oakland on August 7
- Poster for UFC on Versus 2: 'Jones vs. Matyushenko' on Aug. 1
- Rashad Evans featured on tonight's edition of Pro MMA Radio
- UFC 114 videos blog with Michael Bisping, Las Vegas edition (Episode one)
- Sengoku's secret: Marlon Sandro interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
- UFC Quick Quote: Wanderlei Silva predicts 'action' against Yoshihiro Akiyama
- Diego Saraiva gets a sliced forehead (Pic).
| UFC 114's Michael Bisping: 'Everyone wants to fight Anderson Silva after UFC 112' Posted: 24 May 2010 07:56 AM PDT
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There's only one Michael Bisping! Sorry, wrong British combat sport athlete. With UFC 114 just days away, almost all of the attention has focused on "Rampage vs. Rashad, and rightfully so. But everyone's favorite, or not so favorite, fighter from the UK Michael Bisping is competing in the night's co-main event against Dan Miller, and hardly a peep has said about him. Let's change that. "The Count" had some interesting things to say about the undisputed king of his division, Anderson Silva, and his performance at UFC 112. I think most people are in agreement that Silva's effort that night in Abu Dhabi left a lot to be desired, and it sounds like Bisping is aiming to teach "The Spider" a lesson. Question is... aside from how he would actually fair against Silva should they ever fight, do you think Michael can string enough wins together to earn a shot at middleweight gold regardless of who is holding the belt? Sound off, Maniacs. |
| UFC 117: Junior dos Santos confirms fight with Roy Nelson in Oakland on August 7 Posted: 24 May 2010 07:11 AM PDT
A top contender match up in the form of Junior dos Santos vs. Roy Nelson is official for UFC 117, which is set to go down on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The fight has been rumored for a bit, with "Big Country" even joining in the gossip recently, and has now been confirmed by JDS via Twitter. "Cigano" has cemented his place among the heavyweight big guns after a string of impressive performances against the likes of former Pride FC star Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic at UFC 103, Gilbert Yvel at UFC 108, and most recently against Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC on Versus 1. The hard-hitting Brazilian is likely right on the cusp of his first opportunity to fight for a world title. A win over Nelson at UFC 117, making it his sixth straight victory inside the Octagon, would almost assuredly put him over the hump.
Nelson endeared himself to casual MMA fans (not really) by pounding out Kimbo Slice during the Spike TV reality show. After airmailing Brendan Schaub back to Denver at last December's The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale, the portly powerhouse put Stefan Struve on queer street at UFC Fight Night 21 just last month. If Roy can somehow find a way to put a stop to Junior's meteoric rise up the heavyweight ranks, who's to say that he wouldn't be near a title shot of his own? UFC 117 is set to be headlined y the middleweight title bout between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Also expected on the card will be a match up featuring perennial top welterweight contenders Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves along with another 170-pound showdown between Matt Hughes and Ricardo Almeida. This Fan Post was edited and promoted to the front page by James Kimball |
| Poster for UFC on Versus 2: 'Jones vs. Matyushenko' on Aug. 1 Posted: 24 May 2010 06:05 AM PDT
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| Rashad Evans featured on tonight's edition of Pro MMA Radio Posted: 24 May 2010 04:47 AM PDT
Just days before his UFC 114 main event grudge match against fellow Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Coach Quinton Jackson, former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans stops by Pro MMA Radio TONIGHT (May 24) at 9 p.m. ET right here on MMAmania.com. "Suga" will break down his 205-pound number one contender match with "Rampage," what really went down when the cameras were off on TUF 10 and the opportunity to face Shogun to reclaim his division title. Hosted by Larry Pepe, Pro MMA Radio is professional, guest-driven program that features some of mixed martial arts biggest names right here on MMAmania.com every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET through our exclusive live feed. See you tonight at 9 p.m. ET! |
| UFC 114 videos blog with Michael Bisping, Las Vegas edition (Episode one) Posted: 23 May 2010 05:26 PM PDT
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| Sengoku's secret: Marlon Sandro interview exclusive with MMAmania.com Posted: 23 May 2010 05:24 PM PDT
One of the best featherweights never to set foot in the United States is Marlon Sandro. You may have heard of his Nova Uniao teammate and WEC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo. The 33-year-old Sandro, a world-beater in his own right, has accumulated a 16–1 career record to date. The one loss is certainly up for debate. It occurred in August 2009 against Michihiro Omigawa in the third round of the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix. When the judge’s scores were rendered they read as follows: 30-30 draw, 30-30 draw, 30-29 Sandro. In other words, it was a majority draw. Per Sengoku rules, however, it had to go to a "must decision." The two judges who originally scored the fight a draw both gave the nod to Omigawa. Sandro has since won two straight, both via first round knockout, and he is now scheduled to face Masanori Kanehara on June 20. First prize is Kanehara’s SRC featherweight title. Between training sessions Sandro took some time out to discuss his controversial loss to Omigawa, his relationship with Jose Aldo, and his desire to take on America someday. Check it out: Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): World Victory Road announced recently they would adhere to "unified rules" with regards to the weight class limits moving forward. The featherweight limit you will now be competing at is 145 pounds instead of 143 pounds. Are you okay with the change and do you think it will have any sort of positive or negative impact? Marlon Sandro: For sure it is positive for the sport. If all shows make the same it is perfect. For me is really good, because I cut a lot of weight to fight in my division. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): I want to briefly go back to your controversial loss to Michihiro Omigawa in the Sengoku featherweight grand prix. How disappointed were you with the judge’s decision? Marlon Sandro: Sometimes it is very difficult understanding the judges. Everybody knows I won the fight and the judges give the fight for Omigawa. In my opinion, when this situation happens the fighter needs to have a chance to have other judges see the video, and the result can change if the first set of judges are wrong. In my mind, I'm still undefeated. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): You’re confident you won the fight. What rounds do you feel you won and why? Marlon Sandro: In my mind, I did not lose any round. I connected more punches than him and I fight much more aggressive them him. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Is it true that one of Omigawa’s coaches was one of the judges for the fight? Did that play a role in the decision that was rendered? Marlon Sandro: I don't know for sure about that, but I know his coach is a partner with Sengoku. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Do you think he should have been allowed to judge the fight? Marlon Sandro: I don’t know. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Did you or your management try to argue the decision or file a formal complaint with tournament officials? Marlon Sandro: Yes, my coach wrote a letter to the Sengoku commission, but the judges did not change the result. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): You’re facing Masanori Kanehara on June 20 with his SRC featherweight title on the line. He’s a guy that called you out recently. Usually the contenders call out the champion, but in this case it was the other way around. What was your reaction when you heard that Kanehara wanted to fight you? Marlon Sandro: I'm very happy because he made my job easier. Now I don’t need to call him to fight with me. I would like say thank you to him. He wants me and I want him, too. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Kanehara is very tall for a featherweight and has a big reach. How do you deal with an opponent with those physical features from a tactical standpoint? Marlon Sandro: I have in my gym a lot of guys like him. It is no problem for me. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): What is Kanehara’s biggest weakness that you’ve noticed watching his fights? Marlon Sandro: Sorry, I can’t tell you. After the fight I can answer for you. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Do you watch a lot of tape on your opponents in your preparations for an opponent? Marlon Sandro: Everyday. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Do you have a prediction regarding the outcome of your fight? Marlon Sandro: Yes, I win by TKO. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): How many fights do you have left on your contract with World Victory Road? Marlon Sandro: After Kanehara, two more fights. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Would you be open to fighting in the United States in the WEC or in Bellator in the future? Marlon Sandro: I love to fight in Japan, but I want to fight in the United States, too. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Who is the best featherweight in the world in your opinion and where would you rank yourself? Marlon Sandro: For sure Jose Aldo. I think I’m in the top ten. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): What is your relationship like with Aldo both inside and out of the gym? Marlon Sandro: In my team everybody is like a brother. Andre (Pederneiras) makes the gym like a family. I think this is the reason that my team is the best light weight team in the world Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Tell us one thing about Aldo that may surprise some of his fans in the United States or make them laugh? Marlon Sandro: He loves to play video games all day. He is crazy with his video games. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Would you ever fight Aldo under any circumstances? Marlon Sandro: Nooooo way. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Would you consider moving to the bantamweight division (135-pound limit) if you came over to the United States to avoid Aldo? Can you make that weight? Marlon Sandro: I can make but I don't want to. Normally I cut 35 pounds (to hit the 145-pound limit). I don't want to cut more. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Any message you would like to pass along or any sponsors you would like to thank at this time? Marlon Sandro: I want say thanks to God for giving me health to training everyday. I want to say thanks to Andre Pederneiras because he gives me all the support I need. He believed in me. Thirteen years ago he gave me a chance to train for free in his school. He is like a father for the whole team. He helps everybody all the time. My team loves him. Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Thank you Marlon. Best of luck in your upcoming fight. Derek Bolender is a frequent contributor to MMAmania.com. He is also a freelance writer who has contributed to outlets such as CBSSports.com, FoxSports.com, and FIGHT! Magazine. Follow him on Twitter at @DerekBolender. |
| UFC Quick Quote: Wanderlei Silva predicts 'action' against Yoshihiro Akiyama Posted: 23 May 2010 10:38 AM PDT
-- “The Axe Murderer” meets “Sexyama” at UFC 116 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 3, which is a middleweight bout that could have major championship-challenging implications for the winner down the road. Silva is out to score his second win at 185 pounds and to keep remain perfect against Japanese fighters (so far the tally stands at 15). He tells Tatame that he respects Akiyama and predicts a great match-up, but that won't stop him from doing his thing on fight night. What about you ... how do you see this challenge going? Opinions please, Maniacs. |
| Diego Saraiva gets a sliced forehead (Pic). Posted: 23 May 2010 09:33 AM PDT  Diego Saraiva gets a sliced forehead (Pic). |
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