September 2009
76 posts
WEC Announces TV Agreement with Setanta Sports in... →
From a press release:
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – World Extreme Cagefighting® announced today a television agreement with Setanta Sports in Australia. Beginning with the Oct. 10 card featuring an…
UFC Officially Announces UFC 106 Main Event... →
From a UFC press release:
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Brock Lesnar has faced some of the best heavyweight fighters in the world. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® heavyweight title holder dominated…
M-1 Challenge Semi-final Russa Legion vs. England... →
From a press release:
Amsterdam, Holland — After compiling a 3-0 team record and a 13-2 individual record en route to a Group D title in the 2009 “M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction” (…
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard Betting Lines →
By Pramit Mohapatra
This is a busy week coming up for the UFC. Most of the hype has gone to the highly anticipated tenth season of Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter show which debuts on Wednesday as…
Who Do the Oddsmakers Think Will Win TUF 10? →
By Pramit Mohapatra
BetUS has betting lines on who will win the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter reality TV show, which airs on Spike TV beginning this Wednesday. And, according to the lines…
UFC Unveils New Web Site Design →
By Pramit Mohapatra
The UFC has one of the most visited web sites in all of pro sports, according to a 2007 report. So, it’s not surprising that the promotion recently upgraded its Web site. The…
Video: Mirko Crocop Returns for UFC 103 →
By Steve Ficca
In promotion for UFC 103, Joe Rogan commentates on the return of Mirko Crocop. During Rogan’s commentary, clips are featured of Crocop in training.
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Roger Huerta Training for Gray Maynard →
By Steve Ficca
After a tough loss to Kenny Florian over a year ago, Roger “El Matador” Huerta is set to return to the octagon. At UFN 19, Huerta looks to return to his winning ways with a victory…
Report: Alan Belcher vs Wilson Gouveia at UFC 107 →
By Steve Ficca
The UFC is currently looking to put together a middleweight match at UFC 107. Newcomer Alan Belcher will be back in action as he is set to meet Wilson Gouveia. Both fighters have…
Hardrock MMA 13: The Girls Are Back Live Blog →
By Brian Furby
I’m here at the Elizabethtown National Guard Armory, waiting for Hardrock MMA 13: The Girls Are Back to get started. Featuring the first professional women’s MMA fight in Kentucky,…
Commentary: Hunger for the Outlandish →
Dana White has been abducted by aliens! This is what I’ve learned so far, from a source close to White, who’s willing to talk with me only on condition of anonymity. Only hours ago this source saw…
Ring of Combat XXVI Results →
By Pramit Mohapatra
Ring of Combat held its 26th event last night at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Here are the results from the card, courtesy of the New Jersey…
Nate Quarry: Win Or Lose, I Go Into A Fight Really... →
By Steve Ficca
Most fighters in the UFC are commended for their win/loss records. At the top of any sport, athletes are seen to be training for victory, and heavy in the ‘w’ column. In some rare…
Team England Ready to Prove Critics Wrong at M-1... →
From an M-1 Global press release:
Amsterdam, Holland - Adversity in sports has a tendency to bring teammates closer together, and for the much-maligned Team England, the hurdles they have faced…
Video: Antonio Nogueira: "My Main Goal is to Fight... →
By Steve Ficca
Antonio “Minotauro” talks about his background in martial arts, his fight with Randy Couture, and potential upcoming bouts.
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Kenny Florian vs Clay Guida at UFC 107 →
By Steve Ficca
Kenny “Ken-flo” Florian made a statement today via his Twitter account that his next fight will be against Clay “The Carpenter” Guida at UFC 107.
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Dana White Tears Into Main Event Boxing, Floyd... →
By Steve Ficca
Dana White calls out boxing for giving a big fight that “nobody cares about.” White then criticizes Mayweather for “not fighting.”
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Strikeforce Announces Evangelista vs. Gurgel as... →
From a press release:
NEW YORK (September 11, 2009)-Undefeated lightweight (155-pound. limit) sensation Billy Evangelista (9-0) will square off with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Jorge Gurgel…
Weigh-in Results for Ring of Combat XXVI →
By Pramit Mohapatra
Ring of Combat XXVI takes place tonight at the showroom in the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Weigh-ins were held yesterday and here are the official…
My Kimbo Slice TUF 10/UFC Predictions →
By Pramit Mohapatra
With the NFL season now upon us, MMA needs something (or someone) to keep the casual fan interested. Thankfully, Spike TV and the UFC have conspired to give us just the gift to…
"I Am Forever Grateful, and Because of That I... →
By Brian Furby
I first met Sammy Rodriguez prior to ICF: Breakout at US Bank Arena. I was hanging out with Fight Ribbon Co-Founders Brent Thompson and Scott Wells the night before the big event…
Video: Urijah Faber, Tito Ortiz Discuss Injury,... →
By Pramit Mohapatra
Injuries are a part of any sport but it’s impossible to imagine an MMA fighter coming out of training or coming out of a fight without at least some sort of injury. It’s a part…
ICF: Payback Live Blog →
By Brian Furby
I’m here at the ICF Fight Club, waiting for the action to start. Tonight’s card features eleven fights, including the first women’s MMA fight to be featured at the club.
The…
Rashad Evans on Sherdog Radio's "It's Time" Show:... →
By Pramit Mohapatra
I just finished listening to this week’s podcast of Sherdog’s “It’s Time” radio show hosted by Bruce Buffer and producer TJ De Santis. Former UFC light heavyweight champ…
Report: Dan Henderson Currently a Free Agent →
By Pramit Mohapatra
Former Pride double-title holder Dan Henderson has been the subject of a few rumors linking him to opponents in his next UFC fight. However, according to Josh Gross at SI.com,…
Wrestling Stud Daniel Cormier Makes MMA Debut at... →
From a press release:
NEW YORK (Sept. 9, 2009) – Two-time United States Olympic wrestling team member and NCAA Division I national championship runner up Daniel Cormier will make his mixed martial…
Tyson Griffin Prepares for UFC 103 →
By Steve Ficca
After almost 6 months out of action, Tyson Griffin is ready to step back in the octagon. Griffin pulled out a unanimous decision over Rafael Dos Anjos back in April, and then took a…
Mirko Crocop: "Maybe He (Fedor) Just Wants To Keep... →
By Steve Ficca
Now that Mirko Crocop is back with the UFC, he is giving an optimistic opinion of the corporation. Crocop admits that he believes UFC is the pinnacle Mixed Martial Arts company. The…
Video: Tito Ortiz Has Harsh Words for Lyoto... →
By Steve Ficca
Tito Ortiz opens up by directing some very harsh words towards Lyoto Machida. Ortiz discusses Machida, Lesnar, and his future in the UFC.
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ICF 13 Post-Event Interview with Marcus Finch →
By Brian Furby
A few weeks ago, I attended ICF 13 at the ICF Fight Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. Among the exciting fights that went down that night was a match between Marcus Finch and George Oiler…
Gray Maynard Speaks About Roger Huerta at UFN 19 →
By Steve Ficca
Gray Maynard talks about his upcoming fight and brings up potential opponents he’d like to face in the future.
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IFL Vet Heleno & WEC Vet Grisby on Team USA East... →
From a press release:
Amsterdam, Holland — As has been the case for much of the season, USA East — winner of Group C in the M-1 Challenge — has once again made wholesale changes to its roster…
Video: Spike TV Presents Video Preview of TUF... →
By Steve Ficca
An in depth look at The Ultimate Fighter Season 10, possibly the most hyped TUF season to date. The star-studded line up of TUF 10 features four NFL veterans, and the infamous Kimbo…
Carlos Condit Looks for First UFC Win at UFN 19 →
By Steve Ficca
WEC star Carlos Condit is coming off of a tough loss. Back in April a split decision loss to Martin Kampmann cost him a set back and the chance to fight for number 1 contender to…
Report: Nate Marquardt Offered to Fight at UFC... →
By Steve Ficca
Hot off his spectacular one shot knockout of BJJ sensation Demian Maia, Nate Marquardt has been made an offer that is very hard to refuse. With Anderson Silva out for surgery, and a…
Intimidation Cage Fighting Releases Fight Card for... →
By Brian Furby
Intimidation Cage Fighting Promoter Steve Stanton notified me today that the fight card for the upcoming ICF: Payback event has been finalized. Going down at the new ICF Fight…
Tickets on Sale Now for Tuff-N-Uff “The Future... →
From a press release:
LAS VEGAS – September 8, 2009 – The bright lights of Las Vegas won’t be the only ones shining bright Friday, September 18th as TUFF-N-UFF will again showcase some of the best…
Hardrock MMA to Host First Women's Professional... →
From a Press Release:
(Elizabethtown, KY) – After putting on an exciting night of fights in front of the largest crowd in Hardrock MMA history at Hardrock MMA 12: Night of Champions, Hardrock MMA…
The Unstory →
Those of you who follow this blog regularly, may your every step be richly and abundantly blessed, know that the Little Mrs. shook the dust of this mean old world off of her heels and headed for a…
Cageside Seats Radio Recap: Ring of Combat... →
By Brian Furby
On the latest episode of Cageside Seats, Brian and Mike welcomed ICF fighter and Ring of Combat Middlweight Champion “Vicious” Victor O’Donnell to the show. Some of the topics…
Team USA West Finalizes Four-Fifths of Roster for... →
From a press release:
Amsterdam, Holland - Considered by many pundits to be the odds-on favorite to win the 2009 M-1 Challenge, Team USA West announced Monday four fifths of its roster for its…
Video: "Shogun" Rua Discusses UFC 104 Title Bout →
By Pramit Mohapatra
Sherdog has a video interview with Mauricio Rua, who faces Lyoto Machida for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 104. Rua, who came into the UFC hyped as one of the top…
Paul "Semtex" Daley Fills in for Injured Mike... →
By Anthony Dion
According to reports first published by The Sun, UFC welterweight newcomer Paul “Semtex” Daley, 26, will fill in for injured Mike Swick against fellow welterweight contender Martin…
Showtime Promo Video: Fedor in New York City →
By Pramit Mohapatra
A couple of weeks ago, top heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko was in New York City for a press conference open to the public. There, it was announced by Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker…
Video: Kimbo Slice Discusses TUF 10 →
By Pramit Mohapatra
I haven’t been this excited about a season of The Ultimate Fighter in a long time. But, season 10 may just have everything you could want out of the show. It’s got…
Video: Brendan Schaub & Marcus Jones of TUF 10... →
By Pramit Mohapatra
SI.com has a good piece about the former NFL players who will be part of the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show on Spike TV. The tenth season, which begins…
Predict Martin Kampmann vs. Paul Daley at UFC 103 →
* Kampmann by TKO
* Kampmann by Submission
* Kampmann by Decision
* Daley by TKO
* Daley by Submission
* Daley by Decision
Analysis: Examining Winners & Losers in Various... →
By Pramit Mohapatra
Let’s get one thing out of the way early. I have no idea whether or not former UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is playing B.A. Baracus in the upcoming…
Video: Wanderlei Silva Discusses Recent Surgery,... →
By Pramit Mohapatra
In Wanderlei Silva’s first video blog, the former PRIDE stud and now-UFC warrior discusses myriad topics including recent facial surgery to shave away bone around his eyes and…
Video: TUF 10 Contestant Roy Nelson →
By Pramit Mohapatra
As TUF 10 approaches, here’s a video interview put together by Spike TV that introduces viewers to former IFL heavyweight champ Roy Nelson. Nelson is 13-4 in his pro MMA career…