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UFC Quick Quote: James Toney refuses MMA contract because 'Dana White is a ho'

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 09:53 PM PST

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"Dana White is a straight up ho! He makes me a 5-fight offer for chump change and said I can't box anymore if I accept it. He must have lost his damn mind. I'm the best of both worlds. Anyone in either sport that wants to come see me, we can do this."

41-year-old NABO heavyweight boxing champion James "Lights Out" Toney (72-6-3, 44 KOs) goes off on a tangent to our amigos over at FightHype.com, blaming UFC President Dana White for an offer that basically amounts to "chump change" over the course of five fights. Perhaps White gave him an offer that was directly proportionate to his skills in mixed martial arts? Toney has been extremely vocal about getting his shot inside the Octagon as of late, probably after watching Ray Mercer put Tim Sylvia on queer street last year in Alabama and then deciding it was time to prove his pugilistic power is more than enough to squash a former YouTube star and some past-their prime headliners. But even if he does, would it warrant the multi-million dollar payday he's looking for?

Stratus Media Group resurrects ProElite for another foray into MMA

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 09:09 PM PST

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After shutting its doors in October of 2008 following its inability to secure additional funding to keep the promotion afloat, select assets of ProElite -- the parent company of EliteXC -- were auctioned off to the California-based Strikeforce promotion, leaving nothing left but the bare bones.

Now those bones have apparently reanimated and come back to life like one of the skeletons from Jason and the Argonauts. Of course they had a little help from the gang at Stratus Media Group, Inc., who gobbled up the remains of ProElite with hopes of cashing in on a suddenly lucrative MMA market.

They may not have the video library, the fighter contracts or the ratings machine known as Kimbo Slice -- but they don't have the "spend first, ask questions later" policy that doomed EliteXC either.

From Paul Feller, President and CEO of Stratus:

"This acquisition allows Stratus and ProElite to combine forces at the management and board levels of both organizations. ProElite has a globally recognized brand. We believe that by combining select key experienced management executives, who made ProElite the immediate success it was, with new top executives with demonstrated successes in conducting and televising MMA events internationally and sufficient capital, that we will achieve the brand's strategy for global growth and success. With this combination, we can start focusing on strengthening and repositioning ProElite events and the brand, planning a series of MMA events that we believe will bring excitement to the MMA market, fans and our shareholders and establish ProElite as a leading international MMA company."

Of course there is a long way to go before ProElite (or anyone not named UFC) can become a "leading International MMA company," but it's not unrealistic to think that a sound business model and responsible spending can produce a successful promotion.

My only question for this and any new mixed martial arts endeavor: Is there enough talent to go around? And no, Da-Da 5000 doesn't count.

For more on the history surrounding the fall of ProElite click here.

Sengoku 12: Marlon Sandro vs Tomonari Kanomata on tap for March 7

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 05:44 PM PST

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Marlon Sandro (15-1), who had a breakout year in 2009 with his strong performance in Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix, finally has an opponent for his upcoming return to action.

He will meet Cage Force and Pancrase veteran, Tomonari Kanomata (15-4-5) at Sengoku 12, which will take place on March 7 and air on HDNet in North America.

Sandro entered the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix undefeated and with Featherweight King of Pancrase title under his belt. In the tournament, he defeated Matt Jaggers and Nick Denis before losing a controversial split decision against the upset artist, Michihiro Omigawa.

He quickly atoned for the first and only loss of his career by dispatching Yuji Hoshino with a first-round TKO at Sengoku 11 last November. Since then, he was tapped to face Hideo Tokoro in the "DREAM vs. Sengoku" cross-promotional bout series at Dynamite!! 2009; however, an injury forced his withdrawal.

Tomonari Kanomata cut his teeth in longstanding Japanese MMA promotions, such as Shooto and Cage Force. Having competed as a lightweight for most of his career, he dropped to featherweight when he joined Pancrase last year. Since then, he has recorded two wins and two draws, including a victory over previously undefeated Shigeyuki Uchiyama.

Sengoku 12 will be headlined by the middleweight title match cum rematch between the reigning champion, Jorge Santaigo and the fast-rising Polish standout, Mamed Khalidov.

UFC responds to Frank Mir's death wish for Brock Lesnar

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 03:54 PM PST

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir told WXDX radio last week that he wanted division champion Brock Lesnar to be the first mixed martial arts fighter to die from Octagon related injuries. Well, at least that's what goes through his mind when he's in fight mode, according to his statement.

Still, the comments didn't sit well with UFC President Dana White, who told Carmichael Dave’s KHTK radio show in Sacramento that Mir was "a [expletive] idiot" and that he "never heard something so unprofessional and idiotic in his life."

Mir seems to be genuinely obsessed with Brock Lesnar after getting smashed by the pasty-faced goliath at UFC 100 last July. Not that Mir ever needed a reason to talk trash, but his statements have spread like a virus, infecting most major media outlets -- including the ones that beg for a reason to slam the UFC.

After continuing to pick up steam, the UFC has released a statement offering an apology from the Las Vegas fighter:

"I would like to apologize to Brock Lesnar, his family, the UFC and the UFC fans for my stupid remarks. I respect Brock, all the other fighters, and the sport of mixed martial arts.  I’m sorry that I stepped out of line."

And a second lashing from Dana White soon followed:

"I was disappointed by Frank Mir’s comments. Frank’s been with the UFC a long time, he’s a two-time heavyweight champion and a commentator for the WEC.  I think his emotions are running high right now, he has a big fight coming up next month and he’s still upset about his loss to Lesnar.  He’s been talked to, he regrets what he said, and he won’t be saying anything like that again."

Anyone who's been following the fight game for a while knows this is vintage Mir. But regardless of the comments directed towards Lesnar, it's a bit surprising to see him still focus on the champ when he has a colossal test ahead of him in Shane Carwin at UFC 111 next month.

Will "The Engineer" make him pay for it?

(MMAmania.com's Adam Wagner contributed to this report.)

UFC 111 movie poster for 'St. Pierre vs Hardy' on the big screen March 27 (Pic)

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 03:54 PM PST

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For more details on the UFC 111: "St. Pierre vs. Hardy" movie theater event click here.

BJ Penn weighs 166.5 and refuses to be 'that IV guy' at the UFC 112 weigh ins (Video)

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:27 PM PST

A little over a month to go...

WEC 47 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Bowles vs Cruz' on March 6 in Columbus

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 12:25 PM PST

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World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) recently put the finishing touches on their upcoming Versus TV fight card for the promotion's first-ever trip to the Nationwide Arena scheduled for March 6 in Columbus, Ohio.

WEC 47 will feature a bantamweight title fight between newly crowned division champion Brian Bowles as he defends his belt for the first time against the 14-1 Dominick Cruz.

In addition, former 135-pound champion Miguel Torres will begin his climb back to the top of the weight class by taking on top division prospect Joseph Benavidez.

WEC stars Jens Pulver, Leonard Garcia and L.C. Davis are also expected to compete.

Here is the complete "Bowles vs. Cruz" line up:

Main Event:

WEC Bantamweight Champion Brian Bowles vs. Dominick Cruz

Main Card (Televised):

Joseph Benavidez vs. Miguel Torres
Jens Pulver vs. Javier Vazquez
L.C. Davis vs. Deividas Taurosevicius
Karen Darabedyan vs. Bart Palaszewski

Preliminary Card (May not be televised):

Chad George vs. Scott Jorgensen
Erik Koch vs. Chad Mendes
Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Pettis
Leonard Garcia vs. George Roop
Bendy Casimir vs. Ricardo Lamas
Courtney Buck vs. Fredson Paixao

MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of WEC 47, beginning with the Versus Network telecast at 10 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.

We’re still a few days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions on "Bowles vs. Cruz" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event.

For more on the March 6 event click here.

WEC 48: Zack Micklewright vs Alex Karalexis on tap for April 24

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 11:51 AM PST

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Undefeated lightweight prospect Zack Micklewright (7-0) will make his second appearance under the WEC banner when he takes on veteran Alex Karalexis (10-4) at the upcoming WEC 48 pay-per-view on April 24 from the Arco Arena, in Sacramento, California.

MMAmania.com was informed of the pending match up by the Micklewright camp earlier today.

Micklewright made his promotion debut at WEC 45 last December, out-pointing Mushin Corbbrey to bring home the unanimous decision win. Prior to that, he made a name for himself by tearing through the competition in Iowa's Glory Fighting Championship from 2008-09.

He now takes a step up in competition against the well-traveled UFC veteran Karalexis.

"T-Rex" is perhaps best known for his stint in the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter. After a disappointing 1-2 run inside the Octagon, Karalexis moved to the Zuffa sister-promotion where he found better success.

The Boston native recently rebounded from back-to-back losses by stopping Greg McIntyre at WEC 39 last year. After suffering a hand injury that kept him out of action for the remainder of the year, Karalexis is back and ready to work his way back up the 155-pound ladder in 2010.

WEC 48: "Aldo vs. Faber" features a featherweight championship bout between the local fan favorite "The California Kid" Urijah Faber and unstoppable 145-pound champion Jose Aldo.

Also announced for the main card is a lightweight championship brouhaha between champion Ben "Smooth" Henderson and challenger Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. Former featherweight champion Mike Brown will also take part in the event when he enters the cage opposite Manny Gamburyan.

Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on this still-developing fight card.

Tim Sylvia: 'The Hinkle fight is off'

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 10:51 AM PST

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Seems like "The Maine-iac" just can't catch a break these days.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia tweeted that he'll no longer be facing fellow Zuffa castaway Brandon Lee Hinkle at the upcoming Adrenaline MMA show planned for March 20 in Youngstown, Ohio.

This comes just one week after the Ohio Athletic Commission denied Wes Sims the chance to rematch Sylvia at the same event because the bout was deemed 'non-competitive.'

"Something else is in the works," promises the former Affliction headliner.

After exiting the UFC in the wake of his loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 81, Sylvia went on to get steamrolled by Fedor Emelianenko in his Affliction debut in July 2008. He then tried to mail it in against boxer-turned-MMA fighter Ray Mercer almost a year later and was knocked silly in just nine seconds.

He restored himself to the winning column with a first-round TKO victory over Jason Riley at the Adrenaline MMA 4 event in September 2009. Though he broke his right hand in the bout, the injury has reportedly fully healed.

Now he looks to make it two in a row -- if he can find someone to answer the call.

Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for further updates regarding the upcoming Adrenaline MMA show as they develop.

Reminder: Sacramento Kings to host 'Urijah Faber Night' tonight (Feb. 23)

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 10:17 AM PST

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The Sacramento Kings will pay tribute to former WEC Featherweight Champion and local fight favorite Urijah Faber with a special night planned in his honor tonight (Feb. 23) when the Kings host the Detroit Pistons at the ARCO Arena.

Fans who purchase two tickets (minimum value $40.50) will receive a free Urijah Faber "Form Athletics" hoodie with the first 500 to be signed by "The California Kid" himself.

From Faber:

"I am a huge Kings fan and so excited about this new, young team we have in Sacramento. I’m pumped to be a part of this special night with the Kings and hope all Kings and WEC fans will join us at ARCO for this fun event."

Faber will try to reclaim his 145-pound title from the seemingly invincible Jose Aldo when the two stars collide in Sacramento on April 24 in the first ever pay-per-view event from the WEC.

Tickets for Urijah Faber Night with the Kings can be purchased by clicking here or visiting the ARCO Arena Box Office.

UFC 110 video highlights and recap from 'Nogueira vs. Velasquez'

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 09:32 AM PST

Strikeforce Challengers VI: 'Kaufman vs. Hashi' fight card finalized for Feb 26. in San Jose

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 09:27 AM PST

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Gentlemen, this one's for the ladies.

Strikeforce today put the finishing touches on its upcoming "Challengers" event from the San Jose Civic Auditorium this Friday (Feb. 26) featuring undefeated power puncher Sarah Kaufman (10-0) taking on Japan's dangerous Takayo Hashi (12-1) in the first ever Strikeforce Women's World Bantamweight championship match-up.

The Kaufman vs. Hashi bout will serve as the card's main event.

Strikeforce will also put its partnership with M-1 Global to good use when highly touted M-1 prospect Karl "Psycho" Amoussou (11-2-1) challenges well-traveled veteran Trevor Prangley (22-5) in a middleweight affair. Action is expected to get underway live on Showtime beginning at 11 p.m. ET.

Here is the Strikeforce: "Challengers VI" complete line-up:

Main Event:

Sarah Kaufman (10-0) vs. Takayo Hashi (12-1)

Main Card (Televised on Showtime)

Trevor Prangley (22-5) vs. Karl Amoussou (11-2-1)
Luke Rockhold (6-1) vs. Paul Bradley (12-1)
James Terry (7-1) vs. Tarec Saffiedine (7-2)
Raul Castillo (6-0) vs. Yancy Medeiros (4-0)

Undercard (Non-Televised)

Eric Lawson (9-2) vs. Wayne Phillips (3-3)
Chris Stewart (Amateur Debut) vs. Samuel Bracamnonte (Amatuer Debut)
Tristan Arenal (Amateur; 3-1) vs. George Miller (Amateur; 3-1)
Jesse Tobar (Amateur; 2-0) vs. Phil Balducci (Amateur; 1-1)
Renee Robinson (Amateur Debut) vs. Lilia Salas (Amateur Debut)
Steve Dickie (Amateur; 3-0) vs. Alan Lummel (Amateur; 1-0)
Ronald Carillo (Amateur; 1-0) vs. Anthony De Los Santos (Amateur Debut)

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide live blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Friday, Feb. 26) as well as provide a complete recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.

For more on Strikeforce: "Challengers VI" click here.

Elvis Sinosic: 'I will most likely need a complete shoulder reconstruction'

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 09:12 AM PST

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Props: Pro MMA Now

Quoteworthy:

"I injured my shoulder severely on the weekend during my last sparring session ... it just escalated to the point that it was too much. I just was not able to use my right shoulder/arm to it’s full ability. Once I learned of the extent of the damage I informed the UFC. They arranged their own doctor to look at it, organized for a cortisone shot. The cortisone shot did not help at all sadly. It turns out that I have a couple of underlying problems with my shoulder. Basically I have tendinitis, bone spurs which have lead to chronic Osteoathritis and on top of that Adhesive Capsulitis, known as "frozen shoulder". There could also be further damage but I will need an MRI or key hole surgery to determine the full extent. The specialist informed me that I had about 40-50% use of my right arm. It was very emotional, I was very upset. I felt extremely disappointed and felt like I was letting a lot of people down. It was a very difficult decision to make. The next step is to follow up with my surgeon and look into my surgery options. I was informed that key hole surgery will alleviate a lot of my problems but not give me one-hundred percent use of the shoulder. Key hole surgery will also help determine the extent of any further damage. I will most likely need a complete shoulder reconstruction, if not now, at least down the track."

Australian MMA pioneer Elvis Sinosic (8-11-2) talks about the shoulder injury that forced him to withdraw from the UFC 110 event last Saturday night (Feb. 20) at the Acer Arena in Sydney. The "King of Rock n Rumble" was scheduled to rematch Chris Haseman on the undercard of the event; however, the UFC was unable to find a suitable replacement and chose to scrap the bout altogether. The UFC has talked about returning to the Outback next year and even make it an annual stop but with Sinosic's lingering injuries this may have been the last chance the 39-year-old fighter had to mix it up inside the Octagon since parting ways with the promotion on the heels of his UFC 70 loss to Michael Bisping.

Bellator Fighting Championships announces match-ups for Season 2 featherweight tournament

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 08:10 AM PST

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CHICAGO, Ill. (February 23, 2010) – With its first Season 2 event now less than eight weeks away, Bellator Fighting Championships today revealed the Round 1 matchups for its much-anticipated, nationally-televised featherweight tournament.

The four fights will take place during Bellator’s first two Season 2 events on April 8th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and on April 15th at the historic Chicago Theatre.

Bellator will also conduct tournaments at 155, 170 and 185 lbs. during Season 2 with the winners in each division being declared No. 1 contenders to the current roster of Bellator champions. Fighter pairings for those tournaments will be announced within the coming weeks.

The featherweight (145 lbs.) matchups are as follows:

April 8th
Joe Warren (2-1) vs. Eric Marriott (17-2)
Georgi Karakhanyan (12-1-1) vs. Bao Quach (17-9-1)

April 15th
Wilson Reis (9-1) vs. Shad Lierley (5-2)
Patricio Pitbull (12-0) vs. William Romero (5-0)

Each of the fights will be broadcast live in prime time on FOX Sports Net. Highlights will be shown the following Saturday night in special action-packed shows on NBC and Telemundo.

"As an MMA fan, I can’t wait to see these fights," said Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. "Having watched all of these guys in the cage, I can’t tell you who the favorite will be. There’s been great buzz about our 145 division and it’s definitely warranted. This tournament is a mine field for each of these fighters."

For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at Facebook.com/Bellator.

UFC Quick Quote: Paulo Thiago 'not ready yet' to face Georges St. Pierre

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 06:30 AM PST

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"The UFC guys said I’m starting to shine, but I have to continue. My division is big. I don’t know if I have to wait for another fight. I’m not worried about (the title) yet. On the right time the UFC will give me the chance. I’m getting experience, feeling more comfortable. I’m not ready yet. St. Pierre is very smart, it’s going to be a chess game. Who gets calmer to annul the game of the other, takes it. He works a lot of takedown defense, the ground, the guard... You have to exchange with him, be aggressive. There are a lot of ways to prepare."

Up-and-coming UFC welterweight Paulo Thiago talks to Tatame.com about his place in the 170-pound weight class. While many of the division's top fighters are arguing over who should be the next man to challenge current champion Georges St. Pierre, Thiago is content to work his way up the ladder and eliminate any doubts about becoming the next number one contender. How long before the Brazilian supercop gets his shot at the crown?

UFC Undisputed 2010 new screen shots for May 25 release date (Pic)

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 04:34 AM PST

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More after the jump. To see Gamespot's entire image gallery for UFC Undisputed 2010 click here.

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Take a sneak peak at a set of screen shots from the highly anticipated UFC 2010 Undisputed. Featuring Wanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Paulo Thiago, Gray Maynard, Mike Swick and more.

On the same site you'll also find screen shots from EA MMA and it's nice to have the two together to compare. If it was a choice, personally I'd go for Undisputed. Anybody wish to dispute that?

Josh Barnett's struggle to regain license in California continues

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 01:58 AM PST

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Josh Barnett's quest to appeal the denial of licensure to fight in the state of California is turning into a prolonged ordeal. On Monday, the appeal was delayed for the fourth time, and is now scheduled for the April 20 California State Athletic Commission meeting.

As Sherdog.com reports, the sticking point this time turned out to be Josh Barnett's absence at the session. The legal counsel for the former UFC heavyweight champion and Pride standout was present and ready to plead his case regarding the testing procedures and chain of custody regarding his positive steroid sample from July 2009; however, the commission ruled it would not proceed without the fighter's being present. Barnett has been out of the country, according to his attorney, Michael J. DiMaggio (apparently, he appeared in Antonio Inoki's IGF event in Tokyo at JCB Hall).

Barnett tested positive for anabolic steroid ahead of the scheduled August 2009 showdown with the consensus heavyweight king, Fedor Emelianenko at "Affliction: Trilogy." The pharmaceutical transgression led to the cancellation of the event and dissolution of the embattled promotion.

DiMaggio expressed his disappointment at the postponement of the appeal, arguing that he and the rest of Barnett's counsel were not aware of any rule or regulation regarding the presence of the client at the appeal. He added that, "even criminal cases go forward without the accused present in some instances."


DiMaggio also stressed that, considering the focus of Barnett's defense on the procedure of the drug test and the handling of the sample after its administration, Barnett himself does not have any additional input.

"Presenting issues and raising issues relating to the test results, the chain of custody, the protocol, those type of issues are issues that can be addressed without Mr. Barnett being present," said DiMaggio. "His presence and his ability to be cross-examined is irrelevant to those issues."

Newly hired CSAC executive George Dodd countered that the letter sent to Barnett regarding the procedure to regain his license in California explicitly stated that he appear in person before the commission.

DiMaggio held his ground and expounded that, if his team were allowed to make its case, Barnett and commission would not have to undergo the redundant inquiry about Barnett's alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs. He also pointed out Barnett's option of renouncing the appeal if it proves to be lengthy and cumbersome.

According to Dodd, however, the matter is far from resolved. Until next time....

Jamie Varner in talks to join WEC 48 PPV against Kamal Shalorus on April 24

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 06:18 PM PST

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Former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner is in talks to join the star-studded WEC 48 pay-per-view event against Kamal Shalorus on April 24 from the Arco Arena, in Sacramento, Calif., according to MMAWeekly.

Varner was perfect in four fights under the WEC banner, including a hard-fought technical decision over nemesis Donald Cerrone back in January 2009. After recovering from injuries suffered in his fight against "Cowboy," "C-4" imploded under the relentless assault of Ben Henderson to cough up the title at WEC 46 just last month.

His road back to the WEC 155-pound championship begins with Kamal Shalorus.

The "Prince of Persia" is 2-0 for the WEC (6-0-1 overall) and like Varner, appeared at the Versus TV event back on January 10. Shalorus outworked Dave Jansen en route to a unanimous decision victory to earn what is undoubtedly a major step up in competition.

WEC 48: "Aldo vs. Faber" features a featherweight championship bout between the local fan favorite "The California Kid" Urijah Faber and unstoppable 145-pound champion Jose Aldo.

Also announced for the main card is a lightweight championship brouhaha between champion Ben "Smooth" Henderson and challenger Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. Former featherweight champion Mike Brown will also take part in the event when he enters the cage opposite Manny Gamburyan.

Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on this still-developing fight card.

UFC Quick Quote: Stephan Bonnar wants a rematch, K?

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 02:48 PM PST

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"I want to finish the fight, man. It was only a few minutes left, right? It was a headbutt, and you know what the worst part is? Take a close-up on this head. This cut is actually shaped like a 'K' for Krzysztof, so I now I've got to walk around with a scar in the shape of a 'K' on it."

UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar pleads his case for a rematch at the UFC 110 post-fight press conference after an inadvertent headbutt busted him open in the third round of his 205-pound war with Krzysztof Soszynski at the "Nogueira vs. Velasquez" event on Feb. 21 from Sydney. "The American Psycho" was not permitted to continue after spilling blood all over himself, Soszynski and the better part of the Octagon floor. While the nature of the cut has the TKO ruling under review, the TUF 1 finalist is more interested in finishing his bout with "The Polish Experiment." Any Maniacs out there want to see these guys mixing it up for a second time?

UFC 110: Ultimate Fighting Championship is trendy!

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 12:36 PM PST

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For all you internet savvy Maniacs out there, this screenshot, taken early Sunday morning, may look familiar. It is the be-all and end-all of internet popularity known as Google trends.

Fun little fact -- 70% of all internet sessions start with a search. Considering that information, it is easy to see why this list of hot searches and topics is important in the general scope of Mixed Martial Arts interest across the world.

When UFC 110 ranks above the man behind what is arguably the biggest sports scandal in history, and a relative no name to casual MMA fans like George Sotiropoulos is the eighth most searched topic on Google, well, lets just say that it's pretty darn impressive.
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