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- Bellator 24 weigh-in results official for season three debut
- 'Natural' selection: MMAmania.com UFC 118 interview exclusive with Randy Couture
- Strikeforce Houston: 'Ranger Up' with Tim Kennedy (Video)
- Rafael dos Anjos undergoes surgery to repair broken jaw following his UFC 117 loss to Clay...
- Strikeforce Challengers 10 preview and predictions for 'Riggs vs Taylor'
- UFC 118 video preview for 'Edgar vs Penn 2' on Aug. 28 (Extended)
- MMA Quick Quote: Urijah Faber eyes November return, possible bouts with Cruz, Torres and Mizugaki
- M-1 Selection 2010 'Americas Finals' Tournament Bouts Announced
- Cain Velasquez: 'I'm proud to be Mexican, that's all my tattoo represents'
- Bellator Fighting Championships Signs Featherweight Prospect Kenny ‘The Tooth Fairy’ Foster
- Strikeforce Womens Champions Cris Cyborg and Sarah Kaufman will sign autographs at the Aug. 12...
- Mike Swick video blog medical update on his esophageal spasm
- UFC Quick Quote: Kenny Florian ready for 'the hard work to pay off' against Gray Maynard
- MMAmania.com announces Tokyo Five/UFC 117 iPad contest winner!
- Forrest Griffin's key to beating Jon Jones: 'Poison him'
- Fight Me 1: 'Neer vs Finney' to air live online via free video broadcast on Aug. 14
- Alistair Overeem next fight 'hopefully' in October, 'might' fight Bigfoot Silva
| Bellator 24 weigh-in results official for season three debut Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:55 PM PDT
The official weigh in event for Bellator 24, which signals the start of season three for the upstart promotion, today (Aug. 11, 2010) took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. All 14 fighters set to compete on the card, including Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard and perhaps the top pound-for-pound female fighter on the planet, Megumi Fuji, have all been given the green light to throwdown tomorrow night in the "Sunshine State." Check out the complete (and official) Bellator 24 weigh-in results after the jump:
Bellator 24 will be broadcast live in prime time nationwide on Thursday on FOX Sports Net and during special Bellator highlight shows this Saturday night on NBC, Telemundo and mun2. |
| 'Natural' selection: MMAmania.com UFC 118 interview exclusive with Randy Couture Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:50 PM PDT
Why is Randy Couture fighting James Toney? Well, what else is left for "The Natural" at this stage of his career? UFC Hall-of-Famer, five-time champion across two different weight classes, pay-per-view commentator, actor, trainer, and the one man who can refer to himself as "Captain America" and still be taken seriously. To that end, the hoopla surrounding his upcoming fight against "Lights Out," to Couture, may seem like just another day at the office. Sure, the promotion (and public) has decided to bill this contest as "boxing vs. mixed martial arts," but don't expect Couture to spend any more time on his feet than absolutely necessary. "I won't play that game," the legend tells me. Nor is he buying what the Toney camp is selling. "I don't pay attention to that stuff," referring to the tall-tales of slick submissions and never-ending cardio coming from inside his opponent's gym. James Toney wants to shock the world at UFC 118: "Edgar vs. Penn 2" on August 28 in Boston. Randy Couture wants to send a message to any other boxer who thinks they can hang with the mixed martial arts elite. And if that wasn't enough to keep him busy, "Toll Road" also has a starring role in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming blockbuster movie called "The Expendables" that opens on Aug. 13. So what else can we expect from Couture heading into UFC 118? Find out after the jump. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): You're just a few short weeks away from Boston. Would you consider yourself to be on point both physically and mentally? Randy Couture: Absolutely. I'm on track and my preparations have been going real well. I'm ready for Boston. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Give us some perspective on your decision to pursue James Toney. I know that you called him out on Twitter but was there dialogue with the UFC prior to that about facilitating this bout? Randy Couture: That was James Toney's doing. He started running his mouth about all the guys he wanted to knock out in MMA and my name was on that list. I said "Alright then, let's see if you can get it done." Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): From a publicity standpoint, your bout with James Toney is being considered a "Boxing vs. MMA" match. How much of your legacy is at risk by taking on this challenge? Randy Couture: There's no risk. I don't understand why people keep saying that. How is it a risk? This is a fight that garners a whole bunch of eyes from the boxing world as well as other areas and can bring new fans over to MMA. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Well in a worst case scenario you could lose, and if the public perception is that a five-time MMA champion falls to an aging boxer with no cage experience- Randy Couture: James Toney poses all kinds of problems. There's a lot of unknowns coming into this fight, not just for him, but for me as well. Look at what he's accomplished in the sport of boxing, some of the names he's beaten. He's a dangerous opponent and I think an interesting opponent. The bottom line is there's a lot more going on in this sport than whether I win or lose. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): When this fight was first reported as being "in the works," I contacted the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) to qualify Toney as a licensed competitor. While they couldn't reveal any dialogue that had taken place, they didn't sound too high on having Toney debut in what on paper may read like a mismatch. Can you comment on the promotion's decision to hold this fight in Boston and not Las Vegas? Randy Couture: I think this fight was already booked as the decision was made to hold the event in Boston. I don't think the commission had anything to do with it but I'm not sure, that stuff is out of my control. As far as I'm concerned, all you have to do is look at what he's done in boxing. That has to count for something. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Your son Ryan has a fight coming up on Aug. 13 for Strikeforce. Will you corner him and what kind of emotions do you anticipate as a parent now that your son has transitioned to the pros? Randy Couture: It's going to be his seventh fight, his first as a professional, so I don't get nervous at all. I also watched him compete as a wrestler before that. He's well prepared, has a great attitude and a passion for the sport. He's going to have a long career and I'll be happy to watch him compete on Friday. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Speaking of Strikeforce, there was of course your very public pursuit of Fedor Emelianenko when you abruptly left the UFC in 2007. After that failed to materialize and you returned to the Octagon, was there still a glimmer of hope as he approached his remaining Strikeforce fights that he would one day become a UFC employee? And how much of your desire to fight Fedor was diminished by his loss to Fabricio Werdum? Randy Couture: It was inevitable. He was gonna lose at some point. Everybody loses, this is the fight game. Werdum did a great job. Now that he has a loss it shows he's human. It lost some of its luster, maybe for the fans, but not for me. I was more interested in competing than waiting around for him so I kind of got over that whole thing, but he handled it well. It will be interesting to see how he responds in his next fight. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): You're expected to return to 205-pounds following your fight with Toney. Why do you think the championship has changed hands so often in the light heavyweight division? Five times in less than three years. Randy Couture: It's always been a deep division and that just goes to show you why it's been the top weight class in the UFC for so long. Any one of these guys on any given day are capable of winning it. There's a lot of tough son-of-a-bitches in that division. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Is there still a drive to compete for the light heavyweight title and if so, how does the James Toney bout help or hinder your progress? Randy Couture: It's about interesting fights for me. "Shogun" Rua is a hell-of-an interesting fight for me. Machida was and still is, an interesting cat, title or no title, the way he fights. There's so many guys who would make a great match-up. I'm just happy to be competing against guys my size and not these monsters in the heavyweight division like Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez. But I'm still confident that I could hold my own at either weight. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): With so many to choose from, and your clout within the MMA community, can you just burst into Dana's office and say "Hey, I'm ‘The Natural' and this is who I want to fight, make it happen." Randy Couture: (Laughs) Well, I don't think anyone is bursting into his office, but I'll text him and say "Hey, I want to fight this guy" or "This looks like an interesting match-up for me." In the end it's still a business and they have to make a business decision about what fights to put on. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): You've had so many memorable battles in your career but you're not exactly the most animated guy before and after a fight. While we may not have been able to see it, was there ever a fight where you stepped into the cage and said to yourself "Man, F- this guy, this time it's personal." Randy Couture: Nah, I've never had any personal fights. I think that's a mistake. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): As a fan, my best Randy Couture moment was your heavyweight title win over Tim Sylvia at UFC 68 -- even though I predicted you would get knocked out. I will say that feeling stupid was well worth it to see you come back and defy the odds yet again. Where does that rank for you as far as career highlights? Randy Couture: Man, I've been fortunate that I've had a lot of fights not unlike the Sylvia fight going all the way back to first Vitor Belfort fight when no one gave me a snowball's chance in hell to win. Same thing with Pedro Rizzo, Chuck Liddell [and] Tito Ortiz. Those are some of my favorite moments that I'll remember for a long time. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): And your career lowlight? Randy Couture: Not sure I've had a career lowlight. I've lost, certainly, and had misfortunes along the way. The eye cut in the second Belfort fight certainly sucked, as did the eye injury against Ricco Rodriguez. That was the worst injury I've sustained in my career and it was my second loss in a row. I was 39 and you start to question whether or not you're doing the right thing and maybe it's time to start thinking about doing something else. Fortunately I was able to get back on track and keep it going for so long. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): And how much longer can you keep this up? I know it's hard to quantify, especially since you're feeling good and you've won two straight, but there has to be a number somewhere in the back of your mind. Randy Couture: One fight at time. I'll evaluate my performances, my training, as long as I hold up and do what I gotta do I'll keep going. I'm happy, so I'll just keep plugging away and having a blast doing it. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): The success of Xtreme Couture has given you a powerful brand and one that has fighters gravitating towards your facility. But what about fighters who may be bouncing around from camp to camp with no direction? Ever try to recruit and perhaps groom a guy who may not have a place to call home? Randy Couture: We don't chase fighters. A lot of guys come through here and that's good exposure for us and we appreciate those guys, but we have a core group of guys that have been here since day one like Gray Maynard, Martin Kampmann and Tyson Griffin. We're developing new guys all the time. Evan Dunham is becoming a staple here but it always goes back to the nucleus. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Speaking of Griffin, what went wrong in the Gomi fight? Randy Couture: Griffin works hard. He's an amazing athlete. The gameplan was to go out and take Gomi out of his realm, set him up and use his wrestling but he didn't get it done. He got caught but he took it well. He's a man and he's already back into it. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): You made quite an impression on the set of "The Expendables." Co-star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remarked on how fun it was to do fight scenes with you -- but was afraid you might accidentally let one go and put him down. Give the fans your best memory from the recent filming. Randy Couture: I enjoyed the fight scenes. The higher I picked up the stuntmen and the harder I dropped them, the happier they were and kept coming back for more. It was a lot of fun. The monologue was interesting because I had a couple of pages of dialogue. The physical stuff was second nature but the acting part, trying to deliver your lines and actually getting it right was nerve-wracking. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): How aggressive are you in pursuing new acting opportunities? Randy Couture: I'm reading for a lot of parts now and going to a lot of meetings. There's more and more opportunities because of "The Expendables" and having it do well on Friday will certainly help that. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Success as a fighter, actor and father. What's left for Randy Couture? Randy Couture: I don't know! But I'm having fun. Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com): Ever wake up and think to yourself. "Holy shit, I'm living the dream." Randy Couture: (Laughs) All the time! I've had several different phases in my life, and they've all been pretty incredible. |
| Strikeforce Houston: 'Ranger Up' with Tim Kennedy (Video) Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:50 PM PDT
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| Rafael dos Anjos undergoes surgery to repair broken jaw following his UFC 117 loss to Clay... Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:49 PM PDT  Rafael dos Anjos undergoes surgery to repair broken jaw following his UFC 117 loss to Clay Guida. Props: Tatame.com (via Bloody Elbow) |
| Strikeforce Challengers 10 preview and predictions for 'Riggs vs Taylor' Posted: 11 Aug 2010 02:11 PM PDT
The tenth installment of Strikeforce Challengers is set for this Friday night (Aug. 13) at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona.. The five-fight main card will air live on the premium cable channel Showtime beginning at 11 p.m. ET on fight night. Joe "Diesel" Riggs and Louis "Handgunz" Taylor will meet in a 182-pound catchweight bout in the night's main event. However, the one-night, four-women welterweight tournament to decide the promotion's next number one contender will receive most of the attention on the evening as Miesha "Takedown" Tate, Carina "Beauty But The Beast" Damm, Hitomi "Girlfight Monster" Akano, and Maiju "Maki" Kujala collide for the right to face the winner between champion Sarah Kaufman and current top contender Marloes Coenen at a future date. Also on the card will be the professional debut of Ryan Couture, son of UFC hall of famer Randy "The Natural" Couture. He'll square off against Luke Stark in a lightweight contest. To help get you better prepared for the festivities, I've given some analysis and predictions on the four women involved in the tournament as well as the other two featured bouts that are set to hit the Showtime airwaves on Friday night. Check it out below. 182 lbs.: Joe "Diesel" Riggs vs. Louis "Handgunz" Taylor"Handgunz" is making his second appearance under the Strikeforce banner after suffering the first loss of his career in his promotional debut last November against Nate Moore at "Fedor vs. Rogers." This will be the seventh professional fight overall for the twenty nine year old who has a solid background in wrestling. He recently scored his biggest win so far as a mixed martial artist when he knocked out Ryan Sturdy with a highlight reel head kick at Bellator 14. That win likely earned himself this opportunity in front of a Showtime audience against a well known name like Riggs, but making good on that opportunity is another story. Riggs has over forty fights under his belt, including several against some of the best welterweights in the world. He's been fighting regularly and he's been winning the majority of the time since exiting the UFC in late 2006. This isn't going to be an easy fight for "Diesel" because Taylor is coming in hungry to prove himself and make good on the biggest opportunity of his career. However, there is nothing that Taylor is going to show Riggs that he hasn't already seen and dealt with before. He'll be better and much more experienced both on his feet and on the ground. I got Riggs by some sort of stoppage. Final prediction: Joe Riggs via technical knockout 155 lbs.: Ryan Couture vs. Lucas Stark Couture put together a solid amateur record of 5-1-1 before turning professional for this fight. He has a strong submission game, with all five of those wins coming by way of tapout. Add that with his hall of fame pedigree and world class trainers and teammates and it's easy to see the potential. He has some rather large shoes to fill, though, and it's going to be interesting to see how he deals with the pressure of living up to the Couture name. Stark is a relative newcomer to the sport also, although he has six pro fights on his record. However, he came up short in four of those contests, including three by way of submission. On paper that appears to bode well for Couture's crafty submission game. I'm taking Randy's kid by choke out. Final prediction: Ryan Couture via submission 135-pound Women's Tournament: Miesha "Takedown" Tate Tate is my pick to win the tournament. She's the best overall fighter among the four, and she is one of the best in the world at taking her opponent down and imposing her will. Her sty Her style might normally be considered a liability in a tournament format with multiple fights in one night, but since this tournament is being contested with three minute rounds, I actually think her grind-it-out style is going to be what carries her through to victory. Her style is also a plus because it's a style that can be effective against any other, and in a blind draw tournament such as this, that could be huge. I don't see any of the other three women being able to stay upright with Tate, and takedowns and ground control become even more valuable in a shortened fight. This is Miesha's tournament to win.
Damm is my second choice to win this thing, and unless she gets paired up with her in the semis, she'll probably be facing Tate in the final. She hasn't lost a fight since 2006. Her winning streak is at ten and includes seven finishes (5 TKO, 2 sub.) She is a powerhouse whose career was sidetracked not too long ago by a positive test for steroids. Her strength isn't going to be as big of a weapon for her in this tournament, though, because she is moving up in weight to be here. A fighter like Tate with great wrestling technique still provides problems for her. Still, she has the tools to beat any of these three women because her striking is very good, and she has so much momentum built up. If Tate lays an egg in her semifinal and somehow loses to one of the other girls, then Damm is going to win this tournament. I just can't see Akano or Kujala beating her right now.
Hitomi is a judo fighter with a ton of experience against quality competition. She's faced Cyborg Santos, Tara LaRosa and a bunch of others throughout her twenty two fight career. However, while she's proven to be fearless, she hasn't had too much success against that top competition. I can't see her winning this tourney, but she's going to be a tough out for whoever draws her in the semis. She proved by lasting nearly three rounds with Cyborg that she can take a beating and keep coming forward. Her mark on this tournament may come by tiring out whoever her first opponent happens to be.
Kujala is the least experienced fighter in this competition. However, she is the only one of the four women who has competed in and won a one night tournament format like this, although the two women she had to beat that night had a combined zero professional wins to their credit. Tate was also involved in a Bodog Fight tournament back in the day, but she was beaten in the semifinals by Kaitlin Young. In Tate's defense, that tournament marked her professional debut. For Kujala, though, she'll need her striking to carry her through this tournament if she wants a chance to win. She has described herself as a slow starter, which certainly isn't a good thing in a fight with three minute rounds. I honestly don't know much about her, but I think it's safe at this point to call her the biggest longshot.
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| UFC 118 video preview for 'Edgar vs Penn 2' on Aug. 28 (Extended) Posted: 11 Aug 2010 01:54 PM PDT |
| MMA Quick Quote: Urijah Faber eyes November return, possible bouts with Cruz, Torres and Mizugaki Posted: 11 Aug 2010 01:48 PM PDT
Former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber talked to Larry Pepe of Pro MMA Radio about his future in the fight game. "The California Kid" was forced to pull out of next week's WEC 50 card in which he was set to make his bantamweight debut against Takeya Mizugaki due to a knee injury suffered during training. Faber said he actually wanted to bounce right back and fight at WEC 51 in September, but Reed Harris and company had other plans. Now looking at a November return, Urijah has his sights set on possible match ups against Dominick Cruz, Miguel Torres, and the aforementioned Mizugaki. Who do you want to see him fight out of that bunch? Is there anyone else Faber is forgetting that you'd like to see him take on? Time to play matchmaker... |
| M-1 Selection 2010 'Americas Finals' Tournament Bouts Announced Posted: 11 Aug 2010 01:48 PM PDT
New York City, New York (August 11, 2010) - Coming off Saturday's spectacular Semi Final event, M-1 Global's highly anticipated M-1 Selection 2010 - Americas Finals tournament bouts are announced; the live event takes place Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at Bally's Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. "M-1 Global has provided the proving ground for these young fighters and they have seized this opportunity," says Evgeni Kogan, Director of Operations of the mixed martial arts powerhouse, M-1Global. "The semi-finals proved that the caliber of competition is remarkable. The Selections tournament has laid a successful foundation around the world and the American Finals will be a great event." The Final round bouts feature rising American stars who are one victory away from being crowned the M-1 Selection champion in their respective weight classes. Tournament Finalists and matchups include:
The M-1 Selection 2010 - Americas Finals match-ups go down Saturday, September 18th and the 2010 M-1 Selection Americas Champions will be crowned. The "M-1 Selection" is the world's premiere MMA competition where the next generation of superstars are given the opportunity to showcase their skills on the world stage with fighters being eliminated after only one loss; victory will advance the winning fighters throughout the tournament and earn them a trip to the championship event where they will compete for the coveted "M-1 Selection" title. The "M-1 Selection" tournament is broken down into global regions: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Americas with each region hosting three rounds and a final of the ""M-1 Selection" tournament. The winning fighter in each weight class will gain the opportunity to fight on the larger international stage. |
| Cain Velasquez: 'I'm proud to be Mexican, that's all my tattoo represents' Posted: 11 Aug 2010 10:36 AM PDT
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Ever since his debut in the UFC, young heavyweight stand-out Cain Velasquez has had a small issue attached to his name. That issue is the "Brown Pride" tattoo across his chest. Since day one there have been questions, comments, and allegations about the tattoo that seems to mean so much to the heavyweight number one contender. In a rare interview with Velasquez, he finally explains why he got the tattoo, what it means to him, and answered some of the allegations that have been made about the tattoo. As UFC 121 and his title shot against Brock Lesnar approaches, Cain is sure to find himself defending his ink more and more. Where do you come out on his so-called "controversial" tattoo? Is the tat over the top, or just the criticism of it? |
| Bellator Fighting Championships Signs Featherweight Prospect Kenny ‘The Tooth Fairy’ Foster Posted: 11 Aug 2010 10:29 AM PDT
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 11, 2010) - Bellator Fighting Championships officially announced today the signing of New York native Kenny "The Tooth Fairy" Foster to its fast growing list of up-and-coming fighters. Foster joins the promotion with an impressive 7-2 professional record, including a six fight win streak which he compiled from July 2009 to March 2010. After a three-year 149 lbs. wrestling career at Carson Newman College, Foster found that he still had a hunger for competition. He filled that void by competing in tough man competitions but was eventually drawn to MMA when UFC fighter Clay Guida started training at his wrestling gym. After a successful amateur career in which he held a regional championship lightweight belt, Foster decided to begin training fulltime. The 25 year old relocated from Georgia back to his New York roots to train with Team Bomb Squad. "Kenny Foster has a great competitive spirit mixed with powerful wrestling skills and ever evolving striking skills which makes it very hard to count him out of match-ups at featherweight," said Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. Although Foster has no problem drawing from his prior wrestling experience to win fights, he admittedly does not like to be categorized as a wrestler. "I hate to even put it out there, but I'm a striker. Categorizing me as a ground fighter isn't a fair assumption at all. All of my submission victories for my past 5 or 6 fights have come after I dropped my opponent with strikes," said Foster. "Once I drop someone my wrestling instincts kick in and I just look for the finish." Whichever discipline Foster decides to use, it's clear that he is going to "bring it" in his upcoming fights with Bellator. "I feel like all the years I've been doing this have been building up to this point," said Foster. "I feel like when I signed the contract today, it was the biggest blessing of my life. Today is the first time I truly felt like a professional. Signing a contract with an amazing organization like Bellator and now my trainer is talking about organizing my fight camp; I feel like I'm really getting the treatment now." Although Foster competed at lightweight the entirety of his amateur career and for his first professional fight, he plans to fight in the featherweight division for Bellator. |
| Strikeforce Womens Champions Cris Cyborg and Sarah Kaufman will sign autographs at the Aug. 12... Posted: 11 Aug 2010 09:16 AM PDT  Strikeforce Womens Champions Cris Cyborg and Sarah Kaufman will sign autographs at the Aug. 12 weigh in event for "Challengers X" at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix. |
| Mike Swick video blog medical update on his esophageal spasm Posted: 11 Aug 2010 09:07 AM PDT |
| UFC Quick Quote: Kenny Florian ready for 'the hard work to pay off' against Gray Maynard Posted: 11 Aug 2010 08:47 AM PDT
Former UFC lightweight number one contender Kenny Florian tells Derek Bolender that he's not cramming for a wrestling exam heading into his 155-pound showdown against the undefeated Gray Maynard at UFC 118 on Aug. 28 in Boston. Instead, "KenFlo" is expecting his months of hard work to pay off for him on fight night -- assuming he can avoid the relentless takedowns of "The Bully." Will Florian work his way back into the title picture in "Beantown?" Or will Maynard, like so many before him, use his wrestling to grind out the win? Predictions, please. |
| MMAmania.com announces Tokyo Five/UFC 117 iPad contest winner! Posted: 11 Aug 2010 08:46 AM PDT
MMAmania.com is proud to announce the grand prize winner of our UFC 117 Tokyo Five sponsored contest give-a-way, Bruce K. Out of the 1000+ entries, Bruce came the closest to predicting the outcome of Ricardo Almeida's UFC 117 bout against Matt Hughes on the "Silva vs. Sonnen" pay-per-view card last Saturday night (Aug. 7). In fact, he nailed the time of the stoppage right on the button (3:15 of round one), in a prediction he told me via Email was "dumb luck." Nice work, Bruce. You're the proud recipient of a shiny new iPad thanks to the generosity of our good friends at Tokyo Five. Thanks again to everyone who participated. A special shout-out to Larry S. and Jonathan M. who came oh-so-close (mere seconds) to taking home the grand prize. And special thanks to Tokyo Five for making this all possible. Their exclusive UFC 117 walkout shirt is still available for a LIMITED TIME exclusively at MMAWarehouse.com (CLICK HERE to see/buy it now). And if you didn't win, no worries, MMAmania.com has more great contests and reader give-a-ways coming soon. |
| Forrest Griffin's key to beating Jon Jones: 'Poison him' Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:49 AM PDT |
| Fight Me 1: 'Neer vs Finney' to air live online via free video broadcast on Aug. 14 Posted: 11 Aug 2010 06:10 AM PDT
O'FALLON, MO - The recently-formed Fight Me MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) league announced that its debut show, "Fight Me 1 - The Battle Begins! Finney vs. Neer," will be broadcast in its entirety for free to fight fans on its website, www.FightMeMMA.com. Fight Me 1 will take place on Saturday at the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 people. The explosive main event will feature Strikeforce veteran Jesse Finney and UFC veteran Josh Neer in what will surely be an action-packed fight. The free, all-access online video broadcast will feature every intense bout, from the opening round of the first fight to the final decision of the highly-anticipated Finney vs. Neer main event. The live broadcast will also feature a high quality picture with multiple camera angles and incredible behind-the-scenes action in between each fight. The full access includes pre- and post-fight interviews from all of the night's winners and losers and exclusive training and locker room footage before each fight. The evening will feature entertainment from the Fight Me MMA Knockout Girls and live music, along with a variety of celebrity guests as well. There will also be added incentive for the fighters to keep the fight entertaining, as fight of the night bonuses will be awarded during the night to ensure a night of memorable fights. In addition, head-kick knockout and knockout of the night will also be awarded. "The best part for fight fans is they won't have to pay at all to watch this incredible action. Instead of paying $40 for a pay-per-view, MMA fans can watch the entire Fight Me card free of charge thanks to our generous sponsors," Fight Me President and CEO Kenny Nowling said. Fight Me is the latest venture from the founders of the American Drag Racing League (ADRL), which has exploded in popularity. Its most recent event, the ADRL Hardee's Gateway Drags III, drew more than 100,000 fans, and its free online video broadcasts have been a smash hit. More than 200,000 live viewers tuned in at some point during the two-day Gateway Drags. FIGHT ME 1 FIGHT CARD Main Event: Jesse Finney vs. Josh Neer |
| Alistair Overeem next fight 'hopefully' in October, 'might' fight Bigfoot Silva Posted: 10 Aug 2010 08:27 PM PDT
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Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker is optimistic about Alistair Overeem returning this Fall to defend his heavyweight title against an opponent to be named. With Fabricio Werdum on the shelf until 2011 and Fedor Emelianenko hiding behind the iron curtain, the promotion may have few options outside of Antonio Silva. Still, Coker stopped short of naming "Bigfoot" as the next contender but considering the state of the division, what other choices does he have? Winner of Lashley vs. Griggs? Let's hear your solutions, Maniacs. |
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