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- UFC 117 poster for 'Silva vs Sonnen' on Aug. 7
- Joe Rogan wants Alistair Overeem and Nick Diaz to sign with the UFC (Video)
- UFC Quick Quote: Amilcar Alves believes stand up is the key to beat Mike Pierce in August
- Bas Rutten named one of the top Dutch athletes of all time
- Fedor Emelianenko trains for Fabricio Werdum Strikeforce fight (Pics)
- Miguel Torres video tribute on his 'day' (June 4) in East Chicago
- UFC 116: Seth Petruzelli returns to the Octagon to face Ricardo Romero on July 3
- UFC on Versus 2 results, updates and LIVE fight coverage for 'Jones vs Matyushenko' on Aug. 1
- Glover Teixeira signs with MFC; Expected to make debut soon
- UFC 114 video review for 'Rampage vs Evans,' The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 11 and Bellator analysis on ESPN's 'MMA Live'
- UFC 115 weigh in results, information, and details from Vancouver on June 11
- UFC 115: Chuck Liddell isn't worried about long layoff, planning on knocking Rich Franklin out
- UFC 116 video trailer for 'Lesnar vs Carwin' on July 3
- Rumble at the Rock 3: Pablo Popovitch makes MMA debut tonight (June 4) against Jeff Savoy
- UFC 117 tickets for 'Silva vs Sonnen' at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., for sale soon
- A-Team movie premiere pictures with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (aka BA Barracus) on the red carpet....
- Fedor Emelianenko legislative bid possible for council seat in 'United Russia'
| UFC 117 poster for 'Silva vs Sonnen' on Aug. 7 Posted: 04 Jun 2010 01:50 PM PDT
To check out the latest UFC 117 fight card and rumors click here. |
| Joe Rogan wants Alistair Overeem and Nick Diaz to sign with the UFC (Video) Posted: 04 Jun 2010 01:50 PM PDT I think we're all in agreement here with Mr. Rogan. Am I right, Maniacs? |
| UFC Quick Quote: Amilcar Alves believes stand up is the key to beat Mike Pierce in August Posted: 04 Jun 2010 01:50 PM PDT
UFC newcomer Amilcar Alves spoke to Brasil Combate about this promotional debut. The Nova Uniao prospect is scheduled to square off against Mike Pierce at UFC 118 on August 28 in Boston. Besides his judo background, the Brazilian is known for his accurate strikes, and believes that his striking will be the difference come August. That being said, do you think Amílcar has the tools to notch his first UFC win in his first try? Or, will Pierce welcome him the Octagon with a rude awakening? |
| Bas Rutten named one of the top Dutch athletes of all time Posted: 04 Jun 2010 01:21 PM PDT
(Courtesy of a press release via Bas Rutten's public relations manager) It was announced today that MMA legend Bas "El Guapo" Rutten is among the award nominees as Heineken and the Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York celebrate the annual Holland Herring Festival with the "Salute to Dutch Sportsmen." At the event, set for Thursday, June 10, sports media and fans will select the greatest athlete of Dutch heritage. Though he will not be in attendance at the event, Rutten is joined on the ballot by soccer players Edgar Davids, Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten, Johan Neeskens, Robin Van Persie, Dennis Bergkamp and Frank Rijkaard, big league pitchers Bert Blyleven and Curt Schilling, NBA players Rik Smits, Kiki Vandeweghe and Keith Van Horn, U.S. Open Tennis champ Tom Okker, and track and field stars Fanny Blankers-Koen, a quadruple-gold medalist at the 1948 Summer Olympics, and Cornelius Warmerdam, men's pole vault world record holder. The festivities take place from 6-8 p.m. The Grand Central Oyster Bar is located on the lower level of Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street in New York City. |
| Fedor Emelianenko trains for Fabricio Werdum Strikeforce fight (Pics) Posted: 04 Jun 2010 12:10 PM PDT
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| Miguel Torres video tribute on his 'day' (June 4) in East Chicago Posted: 04 Jun 2010 12:02 PM PDT |
| UFC 116: Seth Petruzelli returns to the Octagon to face Ricardo Romero on July 3 Posted: 04 Jun 2010 11:59 AM PDT
Out with Kimbo Slice, in with Seth Petruzelli. It's strange how certain people always seem to be connected in one way or another. Just a couple weeks after Kimbo's release from the UFC following his UFC 113 defeat at the hands of Matt Mitrione, the man who (sorta) shocked the world by handing the Bahamian brawler his first ever professional MMA loss in just 14 seconds, Seth Petruzelli, has re-signed with the world's leading mixed martial arts promotion and will be facing UFC newcomer Ricardo Romero at UFC 116 from Las Vegas, Nevada on July 3. "The Silverback" posted the good news just minutes ago on his Facebook page. Petruzelli, a competitor on season two of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), has won four consecutive fights since being cut from the UFC after his loss to Wilson Gouveia at UFC Fight Night 9 back in 2007.
Seth's opponent for his return bout in the Octagon is Ricardo Romero, who will be making his UFC debut at the tender age of 32. The New Jersey native has compiled a 10-1 record during the course of his three-year career, where he has spent his entire time with the Ring of Combat promotion. He holds a notable win over The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 contestant James McSweeney. Romero will be carrying a five-fight win streak into the fight with Petruzelli, and his only loss came via a disqualification due to an illegal soccer kick. "The Silverback" is going to have his work cut out for him from the get-go if he wants his second go-around with the UFC to last longer than the first. |
| UFC on Versus 2 results, updates and LIVE fight coverage for 'Jones vs Matyushenko' on Aug. 1 Posted: 04 Jun 2010 11:58 AM PDT
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently put the finishing touches on its second event on the Versus network. UFC on Versus 2 is set to go down in Salt Lake City, Utah, from the EnergySolutions Arena on Aug. 1.
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on Versus 2, beginning with the Versus telecast at 9 p.m. ET. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. |
| Glover Teixeira signs with MFC; Expected to make debut soon Posted: 04 Jun 2010 11:58 AM PDT
For the second time in a week, the Maximum Fighting Championship has added a first-class talent from Brazil to its growing stable of impressive fighters. Light heavyweight Glover Teixeira (9-2) has joined the MFC talent pool and is expected to make his organizational debut at the soon-to-be-announced MFC 26 event. The native of Sobralia, Brazil, has scored seven of his nine victories by way of KO/TKO and came highly recommended by several sources, not the least of which was his friend, MFC middleweight title contender Thales Leites. "When you hear things like ‘He can beat anyone in the division’ and those kinds of statements are coming from well-respected people, you have to take notice," said MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich. "I believe that Glover can make an immediate and serious impact in the grand scheme of our light heavyweight picture. "The MFC is becoming more of a global product and international fighters are stepping up to become part of the action. It is an important aspect of our growth to be adding fighters like Glover Teixeira, Thales Leites, Tom Watson, and Luciano Azevedo." The Teixeira signing comes on the heels of the MFC adding Azevedo (16-8) to its contingent of lightweights. The Rio de Janeiro product is the lone fighter to hold a victory over world-ranked standout Jose Aldo, earning a submission victory in 2005. Azevedo, whose career victory list is also highlighted by a decision win over veteran Din Thomas, is also expected to make his organizational and North American debut at the forthcoming MFC 26. Teixeira has fought somewhat sparingly throughout his career, no more than twice a year since turning pro, but he is expected to become significantly busier under the MFC banner. The 30-year-old has fought twice already in 2010 in his native Brazil, coming away with a pair of convincing victories. Notable wins have come at various points for Teixeira beginning with the lone decision outcome of his career, taking the judges’ verdict over veteran Matt Horwich. Teixeira scored a stunning five-second knockout win over Jorge Oliveira and earned the biggest win to date in his career by handing "The African Assassin" Sokoudjou the first loss of his career with a stellar first-round knockout only 1:41 into their 2006 encounter. While clearly well-versed in the stand-up game, Teixeira has showcased a multitude of skills on the ground as well. He captured the 2009 title in the under-99 kg class at the Brazilian ADCC championship which qualified him for the world competition alongside such well-known names as Dean Lister, Vinny Magalhaes, and Ricco Rodriguez. Teixeira had previously competed against Jeff Monson and Brandon Vera in grappling events, and he was featured in Season 2 of the "TapouT" reality TV series. |
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| UFC 115 weigh in results, information, and details from Vancouver on June 11 Posted: 04 Jun 2010 09:30 AM PDT
The official weigh-in event for UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" is set to go down from General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 11. It is currently scheduled to air LIVE right here on MMAmania.com, as well as several other online destinations via streaming video. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. PT. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the UFC 115 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 115 will be headlined by a match up between former UFC champions Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and Rich "Ace" Franklin, as well as feature a co-main event between elite heavyweight kickboxers Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and Pat "HD" Barry. Here is the current "Liddell vs. Franklin" fight card:
For those fortunate enough to be in Vancouver for the promotion’s highly-anticipated trip to General Motors Place, remember that the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. PT for the general public. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend an exclusive Q&A session with current middleweight number one contender Chael Sonnen on that same day at 1 p.m. PT (check-in starts at 12:30 p.m.) It’s going to be a fun night of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 115 coverage you can handle. |
| UFC 115: Chuck Liddell isn't worried about long layoff, planning on knocking Rich Franklin out Posted: 04 Jun 2010 08:38 AM PDT
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Just as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson did for UFC 114, Chuck Liddell will be coming into his main event bout against Rich Franklin at UFC 115 following a 14-month layoff. Not exactly ideal for the 40-year old former UFC light heavyweight kingpin. "The Iceman" however, says he isn't worried about the affects of ring rust. Even though "Rampage" admitted his time off from the fight game played a role in losing to Rashad Evans last weekend, Chuck points to the fact that he started his training camp for this fight in much better shape that Jackson did for his. Can't really argue with that point. So, what do we think? Will Liddell's long layoff prove to be the difference maker in this match up? And is Chuck's prediction of a knockout in his favor in line with what you're thinking? Let's hear some thoughts. |
| UFC 116 video trailer for 'Lesnar vs Carwin' on July 3 Posted: 04 Jun 2010 07:27 AM PDT
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| Rumble at the Rock 3: Pablo Popovitch makes MMA debut tonight (June 4) against Jeff Savoy Posted: 04 Jun 2010 07:26 AM PDT
Decorated submission specialist Pablo Popovitch will make his long-awaited mixed martial arts debut tonight (June 4) when he takes on Jeff Savoy (0-1) at Action Fight League (AFL) "Rock-N-Rumble 3" from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Popovitch tore through the 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC), winning the 76kg division by defeating three-time world champion Marcelo Garcia in the finals. The Brazilian also holds grappling wins over Jake Shields, Renzo Gracie and Kenny Florian. Popovitch was inducted into the Grappling Hall of Fame by the North American Grappling Association earlier this year. How well will he transition into mixed martial arts? That may depend on how much of a learning curve there is with his striking and ability to adapt to the nuances of cagefighting. American Top Team's Savoy will certainly look to give him a failing grade later on this evening. The Karate instructor was actually booked for the Hard Rock back in April under the Bellator banner; however, the Port St. Lucie native struggled to make weight and was a last-minute scratch from the promotion's season two premiere. Now he gets a chance to return and make a huge impact if he manages to get by the grappling legend. Here is the current AFL: "Rock-N-Rumble 3" fight card:
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more AFL updates as they become available. |
| UFC 117 tickets for 'Silva vs Sonnen' at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., for sale soon Posted: 04 Jun 2010 06:27 AM PDT
Tickets for UFC 117: "Silva vs. Sonnen," which is slated for the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 7., will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 11, at 10 a.m. PT. UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers, naturally, will be able to scoop up tickets prior to them being available for public consumption. UFC 117 will feature the put-up-or-shut-up middleweight title fight between division champion Anderson Silva and the sharp-tongued Chael Sonnen in the main event of the evening. Two fantastic welterweight showdowns -- Matt Hughes vs. Ricardo Almeida and Thiago "Pitbull" Alves vs. Jon Fitch -- are also expected to highlight what is shaping up to be a fantastic fight main card. Here is the UFC 117 tickets sales schedule (all times PT):
UFC 117 tickets can be purchased through StubHub.com (Note: StubHub often has seats available even if the event is "sold out"). It will also be available to watch on on pay-per-view (PPV) at 10 p.m. ET on fight night. For more on UFC 117 stay dialed in to MMAmania.com. To check out the latest UFC 117 fight card and rumors click here. |
| Posted: 04 Jun 2010 05:43 AM PDT  A-Team movie premiere pictures with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (aka BA Barracus) on the red carpet. See Jessica Biel right here. |
| Fedor Emelianenko legislative bid possible for council seat in 'United Russia' Posted: 04 Jun 2010 04:46 AM PDT
Just when you thought the mixed martial arts career of top ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko couldn't possibly get any more complicated. MiddleEasy.com helps decipher a press release from their initial scoop announcing the approved list of candidates for internal party elections for the regional political council of the party "United Russia." And "The Last Emperor" finds his name among the list of 58 candidates in the upcoming October elections in the Belgorod Regional Duma:
But how will that affect his mixed martial arts career and current co-promotion agreement with the San Jose-based Strikeforce promotion? Well, MiddleEasy is giving some credence to a rumor that Emelianenko could hang up the gloves after his final two Strikeforce fights. As of now, he's booked to face Fabricio Werdum on June 16 and is widely expected to challenge Alistair Overeem for the heavyweight title later this year. It may (or may not) be the last time fans get to see the Russian compete. Of course much of this talk is still speculation, as neither Emelianenko or his M-1 team have made an official statement regarding his political or fighting future. If and when they do, you can be sure to find it right here on MMAmania.com. (FanPost edited and promoted by MMAmania.com) |
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