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- DREAM 15 opening video for July 10 event at Saitama Super Arena
- UFC Quick Quote: Lesnar coach confident in overcoming the 'big challenge' of Cain Velasquez
- IFC: Mike Whitehead and Jeremy Horn victorious at 'Extreme Challenge' on July 10 in Michigan
- UFC Fight Night 22 tickets for Frank Erwin Special Events Center in Austin on Sept. 15 for sale soon
- Chael Sonnen: We've all had it with Anderson Silva -- his 15 minutes of fame are up
- XFC 11: Kim Couture loses, Micah Miller wins at 'The Next Generation' on July 9 in Tampa
- Travis Reddinger added to Bellator’s Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament
- 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and James Irvin featured on tonight's presentation of Pro MMA Radio
- UFC Fight Night 22 official with 'Maia vs Belcher' and 'Wiman vs Danzig' on Sept. 15 in Austin
- UFC 120: James McSweeney vs Tom Blackledge on tap for Oct. 16 in London
- UFC ranks second among Facebook followers (2,269,450) in comparison to several major sports...
- Shinya Aoki has a message for the haters following his DREAM 15 win ...
- Round 5 MMA 'Versus' series UFC action figures featuring Brock Lesnar, 'Rampage' Jackson and more (Pic)
- Tito Ortiz thinks Chuck Liddell should stay retired; calls out Forrest Griffin for November trilogy
- Fight Camps are now live on the "UFC Undisputed 2010" community forums. Check 'em out here.
| DREAM 15 opening video for July 10 event at Saitama Super Arena Posted: 13 Jul 2010 05:21 AM PDT Does any other promotion do a better video production? |
| UFC Quick Quote: Lesnar coach confident in overcoming the 'big challenge' of Cain Velasquez Posted: 12 Jul 2010 12:47 PM PDT
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach for UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, Rodrigo Medeiros, tells Sherdog.com that he's confident in a Lesnar win but still respects the challenge that undefeated division number one contender Cain Velasquez brings to the UFC 121 title fight on Oct. 23 in Anaheim. "Comprido" may have a solid argument since it was Lesnar's grappling that saved him from the heavy hands of Shane Carwin at UFC 116 earlier this month. Will Velasquez be able to finish what Carwin started on July 3? Or will he join the growing list of recent victims that fell by the wayside? |
| IFC: Mike Whitehead and Jeremy Horn victorious at 'Extreme Challenge' on July 10 in Michigan Posted: 12 Jul 2010 12:17 PM PDT
A couple of well-known UFC veterans were in action over the weekend as Mike Whitehead and Jeremy Horn both picked up victories in their fights at IFC: "Extreme Challenge" last Saturday night (July 10) from the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Whitehead (25-7) stopped fellow Zuffa vet Chase Gormley with a fourth-round technical knockout to capture the promotion's heavyweight strap. Gormley (7-3) was a last-minute replacement for Jeff Monson after "The Snowman" withdrew due to scheduling conflicts with Impact FC. Horn scored his fifth straight submission win since leaving the UFC in early 2009. "Gumby" choked out Sean Salmon in the first round to push his record to a staggering 85-19-5. Salmon falls to 18-11 with the loss. Tim Ruberg, Anthony Lapsley and Kelly Warren also picked up wins in Mt. Pleasant. Complete IFC: "Extreme Challenge" results after the jump. Armondo Pardo def. Adam Wray via unanimous decision |
| UFC Fight Night 22 tickets for Frank Erwin Special Events Center in Austin on Sept. 15 for sale soon Posted: 12 Jul 2010 11:29 AM PDT
Despite all the hoopla surrounding the upcoming UFC 117 and UFC on Versus 2 events, there's yet another stellar fight card shaping up for the following month in September. Tickets for UFC Fight Night 22, which is slated for the Frank Erwin Special Events Center on the campus of The University of Texas in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, July 17, at 10 a.m. CT. UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers, naturally, will be able to scoop up tickets prior to them being available for public consumption. Fight Night 22 will feature a main event of hungry up-and-coming middleweight striker Alan "The Talent" Belcher taking on submissions wizard and former division number one contender Demian Maia. TUF alumni and lightweight standouts Matt Wiman and Mac Danzig will also hook 'em up in a rematch from their UFC 115 bout that ended in controversy back on June 12. Here is the UFC Fight Night 22 tickets sales schedule:
UFC Fight Night 22 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 Spike TV at 8 p.m. ET on fight night. For more on UFC Fight Night 22 stay dialed in to MMAmania.com and remember to check out the latest event news and notes right here. |
| Chael Sonnen: We've all had it with Anderson Silva -- his 15 minutes of fame are up Posted: 12 Jul 2010 11:11 AM PDT
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Fighter, Realtor and now stand-up comic Chael Sonnen wants to rid the UFC of the "nuisance" known as Anderson Silva in their middleweight title fight at UFC 117 on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Can the ex-political hopeful implement his wrestling attack and force the Brazilian to fight without ending up face first on the canvas a la Forrest Griffin? Or will "The Spider" pull another Saturday Night Fever and dance the night away? |
| XFC 11: Kim Couture loses, Micah Miller wins at 'The Next Generation' on July 9 in Tampa Posted: 12 Jul 2010 10:46 AM PDT
The artist formerly known as Randy Couture's wife took another step back in her professional fighting career last Friday night (July 9) as Kim Couture was submitted by "The Crushen Russian", Marianna Kheyfets, who made a successful pro debut by submitting "Sugar Free" at the XFC 11: "The Next Generation" event in Tampa, Florida. Couture falls to 2-3 with the loss. Getting back into the win column was featherweight Micah Miller (brother of UFC lightweight Cole Miller) by stopping Bruce Connors with a first round knockout punch. "Maverick" improves to 14-4 with the win and 4-1 over his past five fights. Chris "Beast Boy" Barnett, Ian Stephens and Jeremy "Pitbull" Smith were also victorious on Friday night at the St. Pete Times Forum. Complete XFC 11: "The Next Generation" quick results after the jump. Khayrullo Kokiev def. Avery McPhatter by Decision (Split) Rd 3, 5:00 |
| Travis Reddinger added to Bellator’s Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Posted: 12 Jul 2010 10:18 AM PDT
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 12, 2010) - Bellator Fighting Championships' upcoming Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament continued to take shape today with the addition of 14-2 fan favorite Travis "The Hurricane" Reddinger. The 28-year-old Pittsburgh native and St. Paul, Minn., transplant - who enters the tournament in the midst of a four-fight win streak - is known for his power, relentless approach and the oversized "BELLATOR" tattoo etched across his torso. Reddinger says he got the tattoo about 4 ½ years ago, long before Bellator Fighting Championships exploded onto the MMA scene. "For me it just symbolizes perseverance and the never-say-die mentality that I strive for," he said. "I know that Bellator stands for the warrior mentality as well, so it's a great honor for me to be a part of the organization. The tournament concept suits me really well and I love the exposure of being on national TV. It's all pretty surreal still. I don't think the gravity of it all has really hit me yet." Reddinger is the fourth confirmed participant in the Bantamweight Tournament along with Kansas City brawler Danny Tims, Las Vegas-based BJJ brown belt Ulysses Gomez and fast-rising Wyoming native Nik Mamalis, who gained entry into the tournament with two stunning wins during Bellator Season 2. Reddinger got his start in MMA in June 2005 and took his first fight about three months later, winning each of his first six pro fights decisively via TKO or submission. The 5' 10" bantamweight now trains under the renowned MMA coach Sergio Cunha who was a trainer for both Brazilian Top Team and Chute Box Academy and worked with MMA champions past and present like Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, the Noguiera Brothers, BJ Penn and Shogun Rua. In addition to his full-time training regimen, Reddinger is also a full-time nursing student and shares in the role of raising his 5-month-old son, Traden, along with his fiancé, Kayla. "Being a father, it gives all of this a lot bigger purpose," he said. "It's not just me I'm fighting for. I'm looking to do something life-changing for my family." Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney said that Reddinger poses a very real threat to whomever he faces once the tournament begins on August 12th on FOX Sports Net. "Travis is a great competitor and someone to keep an eye on in our Bantamweight Tournament," Rebney said. "I know that he is planning on making the most of this opportunity and he definitely has the skills to make a major impact." For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator. |
| 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and James Irvin featured on tonight's presentation of Pro MMA Radio Posted: 12 Jul 2010 09:59 AM PDT
WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin stops by Pro MMA Radio TONIGHT (July 12) at 9 p.m. ET right here on MMAmania.com to talk about his upcoming role in Sylvester Stallone's "Expendables" movie with Randy "The Natural" Couture. In addition, Austin 3:16 says he'll sound off on Brock Lesnar's heavyweight title defense at UFC 116, the future of Chuck Liddell, the WWE vs. UFC feud and a whole lot more. Also, UFC light heavyweight James "The Sandman" Irvin drops by a little later on to talk about his upcoming fight against Igor Pokrajac at at UFC on Versus 2, overcoming his addiction to pain killers and his improbable return to the Octagon. 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. Live feed begins tonight at 9 p.m. ET! |
| UFC Fight Night 22 official with 'Maia vs Belcher' and 'Wiman vs Danzig' on Sept. 15 in Austin Posted: 12 Jul 2010 08:39 AM PDT
Looks like Alan Belcher may finally get that poster he was looking for. The angst-ridden middleweight mauler has been clamoring for a major step up in competition. Well Mr. Talent, I present you Demian Maia, currently offering his services in the main event of UFC Fight Night 22 on September 15. The promotion today officially announced the Spike TV broadcast for the Frank Erwin Special Events Center on the campus of The University of Texas in Austin. Belcher (16-6) was last seen using Patrick Cote's head to dig for gold inside the Octagon at UFC 113 earlier this year. It was his second straight win (and second straight finish) after beating the snot out of Wilson Gouveia at UFC 107 in December of 2009. The outspoken but hard-hitting "Talent" wants a middleweight title shot and it would be hard to argue against him if he can dispose of the Brazilian with little effort. Maia (12-2) has been to the mountaintop, but the Sherpa sent him tumbling back down it after a five round fiasco at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi. The loss to Anderson Silva was his second in three fights after stringing together ten consecutive wins. He is undoubtedly one of the sport's most gifted grapplers, but his striking has yet to evolve to a higher level. To his credit, he showed a marked improvement in a unanimous decision win against Dan Miller at UFC 109, but there will be little margin for error against Johnny Cash's number one fan. I believe this is referred to as the classic "Striker vs. Grappler." Also confirmed for Sept. 15 in Austin is the lightweight rematch between Matt Wiman (12-5) and Mac Danzig (20-8-1), who first met on the undercard portion of UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" that aired on Spike TV on June 12 from the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It had all the ingredients to be an exciting contest; however, it ended in controversy as "Handsome" was awarded the submission (guillotine) victory in the first round even though Mac didn't, well, submit. There was a mis-communication between the referee, Yves Lavigne, as well the fighters, which caused the early stoppage. Wiman thought Danzig was choked unconscious, Danzig apparently didn't respond effectively enough when questioned about his condition, and the rest is history. Now we get to see history repeat itself .... on Spike TV ... again. For more on the upcoming UFC Fight Night 22 event click here. |
| UFC 120: James McSweeney vs Tom Blackledge on tap for Oct. 16 in London Posted: 12 Jul 2010 08:08 AM PDT
Former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 contestant James McSweeney (4-5) will return to the Octagon in front of a hometown crowd when he clashes with fellow Brit Tom Blackledge (10-6) at the upcoming UFC 120 event scheduled for October 16 at the O2 Arena in London, England. McSweeney confirmed the bout via his official Twitter account late yesterday evening. "The Hammer" will be heading to light heavyweight after mixed results in the 265-pound division. Despite looking good early in the season, his TUF hopes were derailed by Roy Nelson and his dreaded-belly crucifix in the semifinals of the Spike TV reality show. He was called back to compete in the TUF 10 Finale and put a hurtin' on fellow cast mate Darrill Schoonover, stopping "The Boss" via third round technical knockout. Unfortunately McSweeney was unable to replicate that success against Travis Browne, falling to the undefeated "Hapa" on the undercard of the June 19 TUF 11 Finale. Now he's hoping to be lighter, quicker and more successful at 205-pounds. Standing in his way is Blackledge, whose mixed martial arts career dates back nearly ten years as a competitor on the European circuit. Aside from his role as assistant coach on TUF 10, the Wolfslair product enjoyed a perfect 2009 fight campaign, submitting Tatsuya Mizuno at the M-1 Challenge in April before knocking out Enoch Solves Torres with a brutal head kick just a few months later, also under the M-1 banner. A big debut against McSweeney will go a long way in establishing his place in the promotion's light heavyweight division. UFC 120 will feature a main event between Michael "The Count" Bisping taking on Yoshihiro "Sexyama" Akiyama while Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy battles Carlos "Natural Born Killer" Condit. For more on the Oct. 16 fight card click here. |
| UFC ranks second among Facebook followers (2,269,450) in comparison to several major sports... Posted: 12 Jul 2010 08:08 AM PDT  UFC ranks second among Facebook followers (2,269,450) in comparison to several major sports entities including the NHL (6th), NFL (7th), and MLB (14th). Props: USA Today To see what all the hype is about join the MMAmania.com Facebook group here or the official MMAmania.com Twitter account here. |
| Shinya Aoki has a message for the haters following his DREAM 15 win ... Posted: 12 Jul 2010 07:20 AM PDT
... That sounds like it was delivered from the psyche ward at Akagi-kohgen.
"The Tobikan Judan" (via MiddleEasy.com) is elated to have finally finished Tatsuya Kawajiri at DREAM 15 after "Crusher's" long pursuit of the lightweight champion. Aoki was stifled by Gilbert Melendez in his trip to "Nashville" last April, coming under fire for his largely underwhelming performance under the Strikeforce banner. Perhaps the disposal of Kawajiri, along with his bone crunching submission of Mizuto Hirota at FieLDS Dynamite!! 2009, makes him one of the world's most feared lightweights? Or is he simply a big fish in a little pond? |
| Posted: 12 Jul 2010 06:54 AM PDT
Thanks to Round 5 MMA for the pics (click the link to see more of their collectibles). Check out Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz and the rest of the "Versus" prototypes after the jump.
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| Tito Ortiz thinks Chuck Liddell should stay retired; calls out Forrest Griffin for November trilogy Posted: 12 Jul 2010 06:24 AM PDT
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz targets a November 2010 return to the Octagon following neck surgery that led to his dismissal as coach from The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 11. "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" pulled out of his third dance with Chuck Liddell but now sounds more enthused about a Forrest Griffin trilogy out of concern for "The Iceman's" health. Anyone clamoring for Liddell vs. Ortiz III? Or Ortiz vs. Griffin III? Or neither? Match up the returning fighter as you see fit... |
| Fight Camps are now live on the "UFC Undisputed 2010" community forums. Check 'em out here. Posted: 12 Jul 2010 06:05 AM PDT  Fight Camps are now live on the "UFC Undisputed 2010" community forums. Check 'em out here. |
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