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- Visa issues could prevent Carina Damm from participating in the upcoming women's welterweight...
- Bantamweight Jose Vega KOs his way into Bellator Season 3 Tournament
- UFC 117 video: The best of Chael Sonnen's Anderson Silva trash talk
- Shark Fights 13 line-up announced for Sept. 11 in Amarillo
- UFC on Versus 2: Jon Jones forced Vladimir Matyushenko to get into the best shape of his career
- Dan Hardy 'confident' that he can work his way back to a GSP title shot -- and win (Video)
- Wonderful! Phil Davis vs Rodney Wallace official for UFC 117 in Oakland
- UFC 121: Jake Shields felt 'no pressure' to choose weight class or fight Martin Kampmann
- Nick Diaz fights heavyweights in his bike shoes and gets stabbed with a pen (Video)
- Happy Birthday to UFC President Dana White, who turns 41 today. If you sent him a birthday card,...
- UFC Quick Quote: Ricardo Almeida will choke out anyone from Matt Hughes to his own momma
| Visa issues could prevent Carina Damm from participating in the upcoming women's welterweight... Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:29 AM PDT  Visa issues could prevent Carina Damm from participating in the upcoming women's welterweight tournament at Strikeforce Challengers 10 on Aug. 19 in Phoenix. A replacement fighter has been put on standby. Stay tuned. |
| Bantamweight Jose Vega KOs his way into Bellator Season 3 Tournament Posted: 29 Jul 2010 05:24 AM PDT
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 28, 2010) - Missouri-based brawler Jose Vega, who caught the eye of Bellator scouts and MMA fans around the country during a nationally televised "Local Feature Fight" at Bellator 22 in June, has officially been added to Bellator's upcoming Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament. The 24-year-old Vega brings an 8-2 record to the tournament, which begins this August. His wins include a 2008 submission of fellow tournament participant Danny Tims and, most recently, a devastating 39-second KO of veteran Jarrod Card in front of a hometown crowd at the Kansas City Power & Light District on June 17th. Vega is the fifth confirmed participant in the Bantamweight Tournament along with Tims, Las Vegas-based Kobra-Kai jiu-jitsu instructor Ulysses Gomez, fast-rising Wyoming native Nik Mamalis and Minnesota-based powerhouse Travis "The Hurricane" Reddinger. Born in Miami , Vega moved at the age of 10 with his parents and eight siblings to the Kansas City area, where he was schooled in the fight game by his father. "My dad used to wrap our hands with towels and electric tape - all of us kids - and he would have us fight each other in the middle of the living room with everyone watching," Vega recalled. "When my dad was growing up, he used to get beat up a lot by two twins in his neighborhood. Every day after school they would wait for him and beat him up. He didn't want that to happen to us, so he made sure that we knew how to defend ourselves." Vega went on to wrestle in high school and for one year in college and made his pro MMA debut in 2008 at the age of 22. Until just a few months ago, he had no formal training in martial arts but now trains part-time with Kansas City 's Team Grindhouse while working full-time as a custom cabinetmaker. "I'm more complete now than I've ever been before," Vegas said of his MMA game. "Up until right before my most recent win over Jarrod Card, I had been training myself by watching fight tapes and instructionals. Now I finally have someone watching over me telling me if what I'm doing is right or wrong. I wanted to be a part of this tournament as soon as I heard about it. I wanted to be a part of Bellator. Bellator is coming up fast and I feel like I'm coming up fast too. They gave me this shot and all I want to do is grow with them." Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney said the feeling is mutual. "Jose showed everyone in MMA what he's capable with his highlight reel knockout at Bellator 22," he said. "Part of the beauty of Bellator is that a fighter like Jose can come out of virtual obscurity to make a name for himself and will keep fighting for us as long as he keeps winning. Jose definitely has the tools to go far in our Bantamweight Tournament and I look forward to watching him compete come August." For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator. |
| UFC 117 video: The best of Chael Sonnen's Anderson Silva trash talk Posted: 28 Jul 2010 06:15 PM PDT |
| Shark Fights 13 line-up announced for Sept. 11 in Amarillo Posted: 28 Jul 2010 01:02 PM PDT
Amarillo, TX. - July 28, 2010 -Shark Fight Promotions, a Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, is proud to announce the official Shark Fights 13 bout card. As promised, this highly anticipated card is stacked from top to bottom with well-known marquee fighters, including many Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce, PRIDE, EliteXC, and Dream veterans. Shark Fights 13 will take place September 11, at the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas. Several weeks ago Shark Fight Promotions began to reveal key competitors on the Shark Fights 13 card. It is the most anticipated card in the history of the organization, and one of the most impressive MMA line-ups revealed in 2010. According to Brent Medley, president of Shark Fight Promotions, "We are extremely excited about the line-up for Shark Fights 13. Our goal is to pull together a solid card with 10 very compelling fights and we are well on our way to accomplishing that. The full fight card is very close to being solidified." Medley went on to say, "I am currently negotiating with several high-profile fighters to fill in the gaps. Daley's opponent and another stellar main card match-up will be announced soon. Shark Fight Promotions actually has several exciting announcements to make in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!" The Shark Fights 13 roster is stacked with an impressive list of top contenders. The main card features British slugger Paul Daley, TUF contestant and UFC super star Keith Jardine, current Shark Fight light heavyweight champion Trevor Prangley, hard hitting light heavyweight contenders Rameau Sokoudjou and Houston Alexander, UFC veteran Drew McFedries, and Strikeforce veteran Joey Villasenor. Shark Fight executives did not stop there, even the undercard is stacked with compelling match-ups! There are only a few coveted spots on the card that need to be filled and several high-caliber fighters are being considered. Official Shark Fights 13 Line Up: |
| UFC on Versus 2: Jon Jones forced Vladimir Matyushenko to get into the best shape of his career Posted: 28 Jul 2010 11:07 AM PDT
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We're just a few short days away from returning to top-level mixed martial arts action, this time in the form of UFC on Versus 2. The main event is set to feature one of the sport's brightest young stars, Jon Jones, as he takes on the epitome of a veteran journeyman, Vladimir Matyushenko. And as you can tell from the way "The Janitor" details his opponent on August 1, he has his work cut out for him. "Bones" is bigger, faster, more explosive, and possesses far more overall talent. But he hasn't won yet. Who's giving the former IFL champion a chance to derail Jones' meteoric rise to the top of the 205-pound division? |
| Dan Hardy 'confident' that he can work his way back to a GSP title shot -- and win (Video) Posted: 28 Jul 2010 10:03 AM PDT But he first has to get past Carlos Condit at UFC 120 on Oct. 16 in London. Will he? |
| Wonderful! Phil Davis vs Rodney Wallace official for UFC 117 in Oakland Posted: 28 Jul 2010 09:57 AM PDT
Watch out Chandella Powell, Mr. Wonderful is back in town. Phil Davis will officially replace the injured Stanislav Nedkov in a light heavyweight tilt against Rodney Wallace at the upcoming UFC 117: "Silva vs. Sonnen" pay-per-view on Aug. 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The UFC made the pending match-up official earlier today. Davis (6-0) is coming off a "Wonderful" performance against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 112: "Invincible" earlier this year, giving the "Mauler" all he could handle before choking him out at the end of the first round. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt is an absolute beast on the mat, winning the NCAA Division I at 197 pounds in 2008. He made the transition to mixed martial arts shortly after graduation, winning his first four bouts in impressive fashion before getting the invitation to join the deep UFC 205-pound roster. Opposing him is Wallace, who is in dire need of a win to keep himself inside the Octagon. "Sho'Nuff the Master" sailed into the UFC with lofty expectations after a torrid 9-0 run on the independent circuit, including a submission win (armbar) over Strikeforce light heavyweight prospect Antwain Britt. Unfortunately Brian Stann wasn't impressed, outpointing Wallace en route to a unanimous decision win at last year's Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Finale. The Salisbury native would drop his second straight decision, albeit in exciting fashion, to Jared Hamman at UFC 111: "St. Pierre vs. Hardy" last March. Getting back into the win column over a highly-touted prospect like Davis would go along way in securing future UFC appearances. UFC 117: "Silva vs. Sonnen" is set to be headlined by the middleweight title bout between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Also featured will be perennial top welterweight contenders Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves along with another 170-pound showdown between Matt Hughes and Ricardo Almeida. For more on UFC 117 click here. |
| UFC 121: Jake Shields felt 'no pressure' to choose weight class or fight Martin Kampmann Posted: 28 Jul 2010 07:18 AM PDT
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Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields insists he's fighting Martin Kampmann at UFC 121 on Oct. 23 in Anaheim because he chose to, not because he was pressured to. The Cesar Gracie product has remained undefeated over five years across the span of 14 fights with victories over Dan Henderson, Robbie Lawler and Jason Miller. Shields has been vocal about his desire to face Georges St. Pierre as a UFC employee and may be one fight away from getting his wish -- unless "The Hitman" has anything to say about it. Anyone thinking the Dane will play spoiler? Or is Shields on another level entirely? |
| Nick Diaz fights heavyweights in his bike shoes and gets stabbed with a pen (Video) Posted: 28 Jul 2010 07:02 AM PDT
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| Happy Birthday to UFC President Dana White, who turns 41 today. If you sent him a birthday card,... Posted: 28 Jul 2010 07:01 AM PDT  Happy Birthday to UFC President Dana White, who turns 41 today. If you sent him a birthday card, what would it say? |
| UFC Quick Quote: Ricardo Almeida will choke out anyone from Matt Hughes to his own momma Posted: 28 Jul 2010 06:17 AM PDT
-- Ricardo Almeida tells the gang at Tapology that it's nothing personal against Matt Hughes in their welterweight showdown at the upcoming UFC 117: "Silva vs. Sonnen" pay-per-view on Aug. 7 at the Oracle Arena. "Cachorrao" is the winner of three straight, including a submission win over Matt Brown at UFC 111: "St. Pierre vs. Hardy" back in March. His celebration was short lived, however, as his Master and longtime friend Renzo Gracie was stopped by the flinty farmboy at UFC 112: "Invincible" just a month later. Is Almeida the last chance for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to exact revenge on Matt Hughes? Or will the "Big Dog" get housebroken in Oakland? |
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