Cain Velasquez Vs. Junior Dos Santos To Headline UFC On Fox Debut

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
After weeks of rumors and fans trying to decide who the best possible main event for the UFC's debut on the Fox network should be, the UFC made a blockbuster announcement today that UFC 139's main event has been bumped up a week to the Fox debut.<Br><Br>
That's right, [...]

Heavyweight Participants Announced For Bellator Season 5 HW Tourney

CHICAGO, Ill. (August 31, 2011) — When Bellator kicks off its Season 5 Heavyweight Tournament, the eight man field will bring a dominating 73-15-2 record into the cage that includes 41 combined knockouts. The eight heavyweights are set to square off at Bellator 52 as the promotion will determine who will earn a [...]

Former Strikeforce Exec Mike Afromowitz Talks Strikeforce Downfall

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
Former Strikeforce Executive Mike Afromowitz was a guest on Sherdog Radio's "Beatdown" program this week and discussed all things Strikeforce including how things changed from the time the company was purchased by Zuffa and when he lost his job as well as where he sees the company going [...]

Jake Shields Father-Manager, Jack Shields, Dead At Age 67

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
The following is a new article from <A HREF="http://graciefighter.com/2011/08/r-i-p-jack-shields/" target="_Blank">GracieFighter.com</A>:<BR><BR>
<B>R.I.P Jack Shields<BR>
August 30, 2011</B><BR><BR>
The father of Jake Shields has passed away. It was learned that he died peacefully as he slept. Jack Shields was instrumental in his son’s MMA career. He taught Jake the values of hard work and perseverance. [...]

Mir Losing Interest In Lesnar Fight, Would Fight Overeem

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar seemed destined to fight for a third time and settle a score between the two but with Lesnar's career on hold, Mir is eying new opponents and if things with Lesnar don't happen to work out, it seems it would be ok with [...]

Dana White Says There Won’t Be A UFC Primetime Special On FOX

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Despite our previous report credited to F4WOnline.com, as well as reports on multiple websites, UFC president Dana White came out today and stated that there will not be a UFC primetime special on FOX prior to the live event-debut in November.<BR><BR>
Originally, reports surfaced that claimed UFC would hold a primetime-type [...]

"Cowboy" Cerrone To Replace Stout In Siver Fight At UFC 137

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
As we reported earlier today, Sam Stout pulled out of his scheduled fight against Dennis Siver at UFC 137 on October 29.<BR><BR>
According to a new report at MMAJunkie.com, the man who will replace Stout in the fight with Siver is be a man who has been on a roll since [...]

Shane Carwin Talks Return and Fight Adjustments

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
To the chagrin of fans, the always dangerous power puncher Shane Carwin’s been relatively quiet since being soundly outclassed by the talented Junior dos Santos at UFC 131. Over the course of three rounds, dos Santos beat Carwin to the punch, and for the most part, avoided sticking around for [...]

UFC 134: "Silva vs. Okami" Official Weigh-In Results

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
The following are results from the official weigh-ins for Saturday's UFC 134: "Silva vs. Okami" event, which emanates live from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.<BR><BR>
<B>PPV Fights</B><BR><BR>
-Anderson Silva (184 lbs.) vs. Yushin Okami (183 lbs.)<BR>
-Forrest Griffin (205 lbs.) vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (205 lbs.)<BR>
-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (243 lbs.) [...]

Joe Warren Aims For Second Title In Bellator Bantamweight Tourney

CHICAGO, Ill. (August 24, 2011) — The home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio is known for having tough guys well inside its city limits – September 24th will be no different.<Br><Br>
Bellator Featherweight Champion Joe Warren looks to become the first man in history to hold two Bellator belts at the [...]

Sakuraba Isn’t Done Yet: Gracie Hunter Tapped For DREAM 17

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
If you were under the impression that Kazushi Sakuraba’s (26-15-1-2) career had come to a close, you were mistaken. The famed “Gracie Hunter” has just been tapped to take part in the upcoming DREAM 17; he’ll collide with unbeaten Brazilian prospect, Yan Cabral (9-0) in a featured welterweight scrap.<BR><BR>
Sakuraba rose [...]

UFC 134 Preview & Predictions

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's long awaited return to Brazil is just days away, and we as fans are looking at one of the most stacked cards to be produced by the promotional titan in some time. Pound-for-pound kingpin (depending upon who you ask), Anderson Silva will take to the octagon [...]

Gerald Harris Set To Collide With Kazuhiro Nakamura at DREAM 17

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
An intriguing middleweight bout pairing fellow UFC castaways Gerald Harris (18-4) and Kazuhiro Nakamura (15-10) has been made official for DREAM 17, which goes down on September 24th at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.<BR><BR>
While this bout has been rumored for a few weeks, DREAM officials have now confirmed [...]

Strikeforce September 10th Prelims And HW GP Finals To Air On HDNet

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
Strikeforce will be teaming up with HDNet to air the preliminary fights for the September 10th show from Cincinnati, OH and the channel will also be airing the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final prelims, though a date and location for that card has yet to be determined.<Br><Br>
“As we [...]

10 Top Talents Still Fighting Outside Of The UFC

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
It’s no secret that Zuffa has sucked the majority of MMA’s top talent with the efficiency of a commercial shop vac. From the World Fighting Alliance, to Pride fighting Championships, to the World Extreme Cagefighting and most recently, Strikeforce, Zuffa is slowly but surely eliminating the threat of true stateside [...]

Cast Announced For The Ultimate Fighter 14

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
Spike TV sent along the following release regarding then 14th season of TUF:<Br><Br>
New York, NY, August 22, 2011 – The fourteenth season of Spike TV’s popular original series, The Ultimate Fighter, will kick off on Wednesday, September 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere featuring [...]

Gina Carano May Return At Dec. Strikeforce, Melendez Vs. Masvidal

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
Former Strikeforce Women's Champion Gina Carano is being targeted for a return to the Strikeforce cage in December according to a recent <a href=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe/21817-sat-update-white-on-espn-runnels-on-bucks-new-tuf-show-ufc-134-notes-interesting-promotion>report</a>.<br><Br>
The former Champ hasn't fought since taking a beating at the hands of Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos in August of 2009. She had won her seven [...]

First UFC On Fox Card Will Feature Two Televised Bouts

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
Details are beginning to emerge regarding the first card for the UFC on Fox scheduled to take place in Anaheim, CA on November 12th.<br><Br>
The broadcast will be a one-hour live special, beginning at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET., and will feature just two fights along with [...]

Cole Miller’s Medical Diagnosis: Broken Hand

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Cole Miller (18-5) was just one of the many men to receive a medical suspension following his winning effort against T.J. O’Brien (16-5) at UFC Live 5. Initially suspended for just 30 days, it appears “Magrinho” will see the sidelines quite a bit longer than a month: the American Top [...]

"Inside MMA" Pays Tribute To Shawn Tompkins This Friday On HDNet

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Colette Carey from HDNet sent along the following …<BR><BR>
<B>"INSIDE MMA" PAYS TRIBUTE TO SHAWN TOMPKINS – TOMORROW NIGHT ON HDNET</B><BR><BR>
Tomorrow night, Bas Rutten honors his good friend, one of MMA’s most elite trainers, Shawn Tompkins. Rutten, who mentored Tompkins, and coached alongside him in the IFL, shares his insights [...]

Official UFC/FOX Press Release With All Of The Details

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
The following press release was issued today …<BR><BR>
Los Angeles – Today, Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC), the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization and No. 1 Pay-Per-View event provider in the world, finds its perfect media match in FOX, the No. 1 television network in the country. FOX Sports Media Group, [...]

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Injury Rumors Dispelled

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Over the course of the last three days the internet has been buzzing with rumors that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua would not compete at UFC 134 against former foe Forrest Griffin. Numerous websites and twitter feeds have indicated that the same recurring knee difficulties that have hindered Rua in the past [...]

Report: Melendez-Masvidal Strikeforce Title Fight Set For 2011

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
According to a MMAFighting.com report, Cesar Gracie is claiming his champion MMA pupil Gilbert Melendez has agreed to defend his Strikeforce lightweight title in a match against top-ranked Strikeforce contender Jorge Masvidal.<BR><BR>
No official date has been set for the Melendez-Masvidal title showdown, however a Strikeforce event in November or December [...]

Strikeforce Challengers 18 Results: Duarte Beats Gurgel

<B>By MATT BOONE<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
The following are quick-match results from the Strikeforce Challengers 18: Gurgel vs. Duarte event, which aired live on the Showtime network from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 12, 2011.<BR><BR>
<B>Showtime TV Fights</B><BR><BR>
-Joe Duarte def. Jorge Gurgel via Unanimous Decision after 3 Rounds.<BR>
-Nate James [...]

UFC Live 5 Preview And Analysis

<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Come Sunday night the Bradley Center in Milwaukee will host UFC Live 5. The card, which falls short of the caliber billing expected of a pay-per-view event is still rather impressive, with a strong lineup of potentially competetive clashes.<BR><BR>
In the evenings main event, standout strikers Chris Lytle and Dan Hardy [...]

Marquardt Signs with BAMMA

Embattled world-ranked middleweight Nate Marquardt has agreed to a multi-fight contract with the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts, the promotion announced on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Marquardt, 32, was released by the UFC in June after he withdrew from UFC Live 4 on the eve
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Former WEC Champions Faber, Bowles Called to UFC 139 Battle

Urijah Faber and Brian Bowles, two former WEC champions, have verbally committed to meet in a featured bantamweight tilt at UFC 139 “Velasquez vs. Dos Santos” on Nov. 19
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11-Fight Lineup Reset for UFC 133 in Philadelphia

“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 3 alum Matt Hamill will answer the bell against Swedish import Alexander Gustafsson in a preliminary light heavyweight matchup at UFC 133 “Evans vs. Ortiz 2” on Aug. 6 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
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Final Card Announced For Bellator 48

CHICAGO, Ill. (July 19, 2011) — Bellator Fighting Championships’ highly successful Summer Series will come to a close on August 20th from Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut LIVE on MTV2. While the main card includes the Finals of Bellator’s Featherweight Summer Series Tournament, two heavyweight special feature fights that include Ricco “Suave” Rodriguez vs. [...]

Hayes Out of McCorkle Fight; Promoter Blames Management

MIAMI — Just days before Championship Fighting Alliance stages its second event at U.S. Century Bank Arena, the promotion announced that its slated heavyweight main event between UFC veteran “Big Sexy” Sean McCorkle and Strikeforce and Bellator Fighting Championships vet Mike Hayes has fallen apart.
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Unlikely to Return to UFC, Rodriguez Grateful for Bellator Shot

Ricco Rodriguez believes Bellator has given him the opportunity to walk away from MMA like he always wanted.
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Kenny Florian On Jose Aldo: He’s The Toughest Fight Of My Career

By <a href="mailto:howie@mmanews.com">Chris Howie</a> <Br>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer<Br><Br>
Kenny Florian will get another shot to secure a UFC title, only this time it will be in the UFC's Featherweight division when he takes on Jose Aldo at UFC 136.<br><br>
Florian spoke about Aldo in an email to MMANews.com today and discussed how he felt about the match [...]

Overeem Pulled from Strikeforce Heavyweight GP

In a surprising turn of events, Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem has been removed from the promotion’s 2011 heavyweight grand prix.
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Tune in to live radio on the Sherdog Radio Network.
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Johnny Eduardo Joins UFC, Debuts Against Assuncao in Rio

Brazilian veteran Johnny Eduardo has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will make his Octagon debut against expat countryman Raphael Assuncao at UFC 134.
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Lightweights Dunham, Bailey Matched for UFC Fight Night 25

Evan Dunham and Shamar Bailey will tangle in a 155-pound contest at UFC Fight Night 25 in September.
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Edgar Rematches Maynard, Florian Gets Aldo

<B>By CHRISTOS POLYDOROU<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Guest Contributor</B><BR><BR>
After recently being reported that UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar had been cleared to return back to training and possibly make a return in the octagon arena as early as October, rumors started spreading – and were subsequently confirmed – that the much anticipated second title fight rematch between Edgar [...]

Nogueira Exits UFC 133 Co-Main Event

The UFC 133 landscape has shifted once again, as Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has withdrawn from his scheduled light heavyweight contest against Rich Franklin
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Shoe Fits: ‘Cinderella Boy’ Tokoro Takes Dream’s Japan GP

TOKYO — Former temp worker-turned-kakutogi star Hideo Tokoro edged former Deep champion Masakazu Imanari in a close 15-minute contest to take first place in Dream’s 2011 Japan bantamweight grand prix on Saturday at Ariake Coliseum.
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