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- Bellator 27 weigh-in results for 'Warren vs Soto'
- Kimbo Slice: 'I'll fight anybody, including James Toney'
- Bruce Buffer and 'Mini B' at the UFC Fan Expo (Video)
- Ken Shamrock vs Johnathan Ivey set for October 16 in Louisiana
- Michael Bisping: Yoshihiro Akiyama + Greg Jackson = Three rounds of sexy hugs
- Report: UFC 123: 'Rampage vs Machida' booked for Nov. 20 in Auburn Hills, MI
- The smell of victory? Luke Rockhold dreads Strikeforce fight against Matt Lindland because 'he stinks' (Video)
- Strikeforce: Marloes Coenen ready for an 'explosive fight' against Sarah Kaufman
- Tweetor Belfort confirms UFC 122 main event against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 in Germany. More on...
- UFC Quick Quote: Ryan Bader plans on finishing Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 119
- BJ Penn going to 'jump in the gym and get back on track' for his UFC return
- Strikeforce Heavyweight Brett "The Grim" Rogers will face Ruben "Warpath" Villareal at the upcoming...
- Takanori Gomi: I think I can take the UFC lightweight belt
| Bellator 27 weigh-in results for 'Warren vs Soto' Posted: 01 Sep 2010 04:48 PM PDT
On the eve of Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated matchup between Joe Soto and Joe Warren, the fighters competing in tomorrow’s event participated in an official weigh-in earlier this evening -- all making weight. Bellator 27 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 and mun2. The official results of the weigh-in are as follows: Main Card:
Local Feature Fights (un-aired):
All fighters looked good and ready to go. Soto wants to put an end to Joe Warren, bet on him looking for an emphatic finish tomorrow night! |
| Kimbo Slice: 'I'll fight anybody, including James Toney' Posted: 01 Sep 2010 02:42 PM PDT
Props: The MMA Hour Quoteworthy:
Former street and cage fighter Kimbo Slice addressed the notion that a he and James Toney fight could actually one day come to fruition. Ironically enough, it is Slice now who calls the ring his home while Toney, albeit likely in one and done fashion, ventured inside of the Octagon to prove, well, nothing. With the line of people waiting to box "Lights Out" completely empty, will a Slice vs. Toney match ever take place? And, if it did, how quickly does Kimbo get embarrassed it yet another professional combat sport? |
| Bruce Buffer and 'Mini B' at the UFC Fan Expo (Video) Posted: 01 Sep 2010 02:40 PM PDT
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| Ken Shamrock vs Johnathan Ivey set for October 16 in Louisiana Posted: 01 Sep 2010 01:26 PM PDT
The things you do for money. After being brutalized by the kicks of one Pedro Rizzo this past July at Impact FC, Ken Shamrock is hopping right back in the cage this fall against Johnathan Ivey on October 16 for the USA MMA promotion in Lafayette, Louisiana. MMA Fighting confirmed this unfortunate news earlier today.
Prior to the aforementioned drubbing he suffered at the feet of Rizzo, Shamrock (27-13-2) hadn't been heard from since failing the world's most dangerous drug test back in early 2009. The UFC pioneer was popped for anabolic steroids — Norandrosterone, Noretiocholanolone and Stanozolol following his first round armbar submission win over the late Ross Clifton at War Gods: "Valentine’s Eve Massacre" last February. Shammy was fined $2,500 and suspended one year for the transgression.
During that time, his Mexican bout with Seth Petruzelli was canceled, he was forced to endure the death of his father and slapped with a bill for $175,000 in legal fees after he was unsuccessful in suing Zuffa for breach of contract. Tough year for Shams. A victory here would help. Ken's opponent, Johnathan Ivey, will be carrying a record of 29-42 into their bout. Yes, you read that right. 13 fights under .500. Ivey has been in the cage with, and loss to, the following formidable foes; Ricco Rodriguez, Jake O'Brien, Dan Severn, Ben Rothwell and Jeremy Horn. Check out a "highlight" video of Johnathan here where he drops the infamous "People's Elbow" at the 6:55 mark. Will Shamrock join that semi-elite list of guys who have taken joy in defeating Ivey? Or, will Ivey hand Ken his seventh loss in his last eight contests? |
| Michael Bisping: Yoshihiro Akiyama + Greg Jackson = Three rounds of sexy hugs Posted: 01 Sep 2010 12:21 PM PDT
Props: Michael Bisping Twitter Quoteworthy:
UFC 120 headliner Michael Bisping is prepared to hug it out with Yoshihiro Akiyama when the two middleweights collide on Oct. 16 in London. "The Count" suggests that Jackson's grooming "Sexyama" for a grappling offense when the Brit prefers to stand and bang. Does Bisping have a valid point? Or is he overlooking the effectiveness of Jackson's tried-and-true fight strategy? |
| Report: UFC 123: 'Rampage vs Machida' booked for Nov. 20 in Auburn Hills, MI Posted: 01 Sep 2010 10:20 AM PDT
Two former UFC light heavyweight champions, Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida, have reportedly found a location to host their main event match-up to determine which fighter gets back into the 205-pound title hunt. The Detroit Free Press brings word that The Palace of Auburn Hills will present the UFC 123: "Rampage vs Machida" pay-per-view (PPV) on November 20 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. And the Detroit suburb couldn't be happier, according to Dr. James Weber, chair of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission:
Jackson (30-8) returned to cage fighting after a self-imposed exile that allowed him to participate in the A-Team movie as boyhood idol "B.A. Baracus." Unfortunately his return was not well received by former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 coach and bitter rival Rashad Evans. "Sugar" was sweet enough for three rounds to take home the unanimous decision win in their UFC 114 main event last May. It was just the second loss for "Rampage" since his UFC debut way back in February 2007. Machida (16-1) has been tied up with Mauricio Rua over the past year, splitting a pair of main event bouts with his fellow Brazilian but coming up empty in their second dance. The formerly undefeated "Dragon" was finished for the first time in his career after "Shogun" stopped him via first round knockout at UFC 113 back on May 8. Also rumored for the UFC 123 event is a welterweight scrap between "The Immortal" Matt Brown and Canada's Rory MacDonald. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on this still-developing fight card. |
| Posted: 01 Sep 2010 09:38 AM PDT
Smell of victory? Or stench of defeat? |
| Strikeforce: Marloes Coenen ready for an 'explosive fight' against Sarah Kaufman Posted: 01 Sep 2010 08:58 AM PDT
Props: Bleacher Report Quoteworthy:
Former women's 145-pound number one contender Marloes Coenen keeps here contender status after dropping down a division to challenge undefeated champion Sarah Kaufman at the upcoming Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Noons II" event in San Jose. "Rumina" is hoping to get a rematch with "Cyborg" Santos in the near future to prove she's got the goods to claim the Brazilian's gold. But can she first get past the Canadian on Oct. 9? |
| Tweetor Belfort confirms UFC 122 main event against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 in Germany. More on... Posted: 01 Sep 2010 08:57 AM PDT  Tweetor Belfort confirms UFC 122 main event against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 in Germany. More on that match-up here. |
| UFC Quick Quote: Ryan Bader plans on finishing Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 119 Posted: 01 Sep 2010 07:37 AM PDT
And if he can mirror the UFC 114 performance of fellow wrestler Jason Brilz he may have a pretty good shot...
"Darth" Bader inches his way closer to a light heavyweight title shot when he faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 119 on Sept. 25 in Indianapolis. The TUF 8 champ and undefeated powerhouse talks to BuddaSport about his possible collision course with fellow surging prospect Jon Jones but must first overcome the experience of "Lil' Nog." Can Bader get it done? Or will the Brazilian put him to sleep in "Naptown?" |
| BJ Penn going to 'jump in the gym and get back on track' for his UFC return Posted: 01 Sep 2010 07:22 AM PDT "The Prodigy" wants to "build off what he built in his last camp." Anyone think it's time to scrap that camp altogether? |
| Posted: 01 Sep 2010 07:22 AM PDT  Strikeforce Heavyweight Brett "The Grim" Rogers will face Ruben "Warpath" Villareal at the upcoming W-1: "New Ground" event from the Halifax Forum on Sat., Oct. 23 in NS, Canada. |
| Takanori Gomi: I think I can take the UFC lightweight belt Posted: 01 Sep 2010 06:26 AM PDT
Props: Nightmare of Battle Quoteworthy:
Anyone think "The Fireball Kid" is off his rocker? Or does the former PRIDE lightweight champion, fresh off a stoppage of Tyson Griffin at UFC on Versus 2, have a legitimate shot at Octagon gold? |
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