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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot - Strikeforce
Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot Video by StrikeforceSource: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/jorge-masvidal-makes-the-case-for-title-shot-video_817181133.html
MMA Marketplace: A tiny championship belt for your little fighter doll
If one of your MMA dolls, erm, action figures has proven himself to be better than the rest, doesn't he deserve a championship belt? You're in luck. There is an Etsy store that can help you with that.
When one of your action figures wins the belt, all the other ones will yell, "I want my belt back!" or "I want B.J.'s belt!" They may even get on their knees to beg you for a title shot, but at some point you will have to make hard decisions on which doll gets the next chance to win the title.
Or, since they cost just $3, you can just buy a belt for every doll.
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Jason ?Mayhem? Miller Throws Down Gauntlet on Himself
After a disappointing return to the big leagues, UFC president Dana White contemplated kicking Jason “Mayhem” Miller (Pictured) out of his Octagon. Although the controversial middleweight was ultimately granted a reprieve, the 31-year-old is offering to make White’s job a lot easier by claiming he’ll voluntarily walk away should he lose to C.B. Dollaway at [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/110638/jason-mayhem-miller-throws-down-gauntlet-on-himself/
Cole Konrad Defends Title Against Eric Prindle at ?Bellator 65?
During Thursday’s edition of Spike TV’s “MMA Uncensored Live,” Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney announced heavyweight champion Cole Konrad (Pictured) will defend his title against Eric Prindle at “Bellator 65.” Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey will host the April 13th showdown. Konrad hasn’t been seen since August when he took a unanimous decision victory [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/110610/cole-konrad-defends-title-against-eric-prindle-at-bellator-65/
Jay Hieron Beats Rick Hawn, Wins Bellator Welterweight Tournament
by Michael David Smith
aJay Hieron won a very close split decision victory over Rick Hawn Saturday night, taking the Bellator Season 4 welterweight tournament title.
The fight easily could have gone to Hawn, and one judge said it should have, scoring it 29-28 for Hawn. The other two judges scored it 29-28 for Hieron, who credited his training for getting him into the kind of shape he needed to be in to win three fights in Bellator's eight-man welterweight tournament.
"I just train my butt off, man," Hieron said. "No matter what's going on, I'm in the gym sweating."
aJay Hieron won a very close split decision victory over Rick Hawn Saturday night, taking the Bellator Season 4 welterweight tournament title.The fight easily could have gone to Hawn, and one judge said it should have, scoring it 29-28 for Hawn. The other two judges scored it 29-28 for Hieron, who credited his training for getting him into the kind of shape he needed to be in to win three fights in Bellator's eight-man welterweight tournament.
"I just train my butt off, man," Hieron said. "No matter what's going on, I'm in the gym sweating."
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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/07/jay-hieron-beats-rick-hawn-wins-bellator-welterweight-tournamen/
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Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald Promoted to UFC 145 PPV Broadcast
And now there are six, as in 6 scraps that will air live during April 21st’s “UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans” pay-per-view broadcast. On Thursday afternoon, the organization promoted the bantamweight brawl between Miguel Torres (Pictured) and Michael McDonald to the show’s main card. Torres owns an impressive 40?4 professional mixed martial arts record and [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/110576/miguel-torres-vs-michael-mcdonald-promoted-to-ufc-145-ppv-broadcast/
Friday, March 30, 2012
Friday night talkback thread: Bellator and two TUFs
Another Friday night means more live fights on basic cable for your enjoyment. On MTV2, Bellator 62 will feature the opening round of the lightweight tournament. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire will take on Lloyd Woodard and his awesome mustache, J.J. Ambrose will fight Brent Weedman, Olympian Rick Hawn faces off with Ricardo Tirloni and Thiago Michel will fight Rene Nazare. They are all hoping to win the tournament to get a shot at Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler.
On "The Ultimate Fighter," Justin Lawrence will fight Cristiano Marcello in a battle of two highly-touted fighters. Tune into FX for the live fight.
This weekend, fight fans can also tune into the debut of the Brazilian version of "The Ultimate Fighter." The show will stream online at Br.TUF.tv at midnight ET.
Use this post to talk about the weekend's MMA happenings, or go to Cagewriter's Facebook and Twitter page.
Bellator 63 discussion thread
Welcome to our discussion thread for tonight's Bellator 63 event.The event kicks off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) with prelims on Spike.com before the main card airs on MTV2 from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., at 8 p.m. ET.
Stay tuned for a full recap of the event, which includes the opening round of Bellator's season-six welterweight tournament.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/GE55u9g-ZO4/bellator-63-discussion-thread.mma
?The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil? Results
"The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" debuted last night, featuring the initial sixteen elimination round battles which determined the fighters who advanced into the TUF house. The episode saw thirty-two middleweight and featherweight UFC hopefuls fight tooth and nail for the opportunity to get one step closer to their dreams of a UFC contract. If you missed the TUF.tv stream, read on for results.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28030/the-ultimate-fighter-brazil-results/
Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald Promoted to UFC 145 Main Card
UFC 145 boasts one of the strongest preliminary cards in recent memory. With matchups like Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs, Stephen Thompson vs. Matt Brown, and Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero, FX and Facebook will have plenty of excited viewers tuning in. The preliminary card was so strong, in fact, that the UFC has decided to promote one of the scheduled preliminary fights to the main card, with the bantamweight matchup between Miguel Torres and Michael McDonald now set to take place on the main card of the pay-per-view event.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28068/miguel-torres-vs-michael-mcdonald-promoted-to-ufc-145-main-card/
Matchmaker, matchmaker: Clay Guida and Rich Franklin get fights and a Bellator heavyweight final
The yentes at Bellator and the UFC spent their weekend putting together fights for your viewing pleasure. Here's a rundown of the latest:
-- Clay Guida and Gray Maynard will headline a UFC on FX event set for June 22. As the main event, the bout will be scheduled for five rounds. Guida's last fight was a loss to Benson Henderson in November, while Maynard lost a rematch with Frankie Edgar in October.
-- UFC 148 in July picked up a ton of fights. The Las Vegas card will now feature Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le, Renan Barao and his 31-fight winning streak against Jeff Hoaglund, and Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch.
-- The Bellator heavyweight final between Eric Prindle and Thiago Santos will go down on Friday. It's a rematch of their November bout that ended in a no contest after Santos kicked Pringle in the groin. The winner will win a shot at Bellator heavyweight champ Cole Konrad and $100,000.
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Dana White?s video blog explains TUF and McCall/Johnson draw
Dana White's latest video blog answers many of your questions about the latest season "The Ultimate Fighter," including how last season's premiere was very different from how the rest of the season will run. You'll also see that the UFC championship belts are sharp.
It also takes you behind the scenes in Australia, including a dissection of the Ian McCall/Demetrious Johnson debacle. The two are expected to rematch at the TUF finale in June. You'll get to see White tell McCall and Johnson separately about the draw.
As always, plenty of NSFW language when White is involved.
Ultimate Fighter 15 Recap: Another highlight reel KO moves Team Cruz to 2-0
The memory of Urijah Faber?s lone win over Dominick Cruz from their WEC days is quickly fading into yesteryear after Cruz, who beat Faber in a rematch last year, saw his squad on the Ultimate Fighter 15 improve to 2-0 on the season, leaving one of Faber?s picks on the wrong end of a sensational [...]
Thiago Tavares Out, Michael Johnson In on UFC on Fox 3
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�The Ultimate Fighter� season 13 winner Tony Ferguson will now prepare for his third scheduled UFC on FOX 3 opponent.
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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/100824-thiago-tavares-out-michael-johnson-ufc-fox-3-a.html
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Despite recent dark fight, UFC to continue streaming bouts on Facebook
While the UFC's recent Australian event will forever be remembered for a scoring debacle that caused a rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall, the event was also notable for another reason: one untelevised fight.UFC on FX 2's first fight, a heavyweight affair between Shawn Jordan and Oli Thompson, was just the second UFC fight in more than one year that was not broadcast live in some form.
Despite the snub, UFC president Dana White said the UFC plans on continuing to stream preliminary matchups on Facebook, though there will be rare times when it simple doesn't make sense.
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Dana White talks after UFC 137 "I Will Never Trust Nick Diaz Again" - Dana White
Nick Diaz was a no-show at the UFC 137 press conference in Las Vegas - just like he was a no-show at the press conference in Toronto the day before. Dana White decided enough is enough and axed him from the card, giving Carlos Condit the title shot in his place. In this interview with MMA:30's Dave Farra; Dana White talks about the trust lost, why he thinks he'll never heard from Diaz again, and touches on Overreem vs. Lesnar and the UFC's return to Japan. See more videos at MMA30.com
Alistair Overeem Sentenced to Anger Management and Community Service
UFC heavyweight number one contender Alistair Overeem was sentenced today on the charges that he shoved a woman in the face at a night club. Overeem received a less severe punishment of 50 hours of community service and required anger management counseling.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28036/alistair-overeem-sentenced-to-anger-management-and-community-service/
?UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Overeem? Tickets on Sale Today
?UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Overeem? takes place May 26th inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Fight Club members will have the opportunity to purchase seats for the show today at 1PM ET/10AM PT. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC Newsletter subscribers on Thursday, March 29th at [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/110026/ufc-146-dos-santos-vs-overeem-tickets-on-sale-today/
Pre-fight Press Conference - UFC 131
Hear from Dana White, Junior dos Santos, Shane Carwin, Kenny Florian, Diego Nunes, Sam Stout and Yves Edwards at the UFC 131 pre-fight press conference held June 9 in Vancouver, BC.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-131/pre-fight-press-conference-video_8a40ea583.html
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Ronny Rios & Hugo Centeno co-headline Solo Boxeo April 7 in Anaheim
World-class professional boxing returns to The Phoenix Club in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, April 7, when hot undefeated prospects Ronny Rios and Hugo Centeno look to entertain local fight fans in co-featured bouts on TeleFutura's hit series "S�lo Boxeo Tecate."
Santa Ana junior lightweight Rios will face an opponent to be determined in an eight round fight, while Oxnard junior middleweight Centeno will take on Gerardo Prieto in an eight round match-up.
A National Golden Gloves and two-time United States amateur champion, 22-year-old Ronny ...
Santa Ana junior lightweight Rios will face an opponent to be determined in an eight round fight, while Oxnard junior middleweight Centeno will take on Gerardo Prieto in an eight round match-up.
A National Golden Gloves and two-time United States amateur champion, 22-year-old Ronny ...
Bellator 63 prelims finalized with Kheyfets-Holland, Cramer-Nader, Koreshkov-Howard
The fight card is complete for Friday's Bellator 63 event with the addition of seven preliminary-card fights, many of which feature local talent.Headlining the Spike.com-streamed prelims is the promotional debut of undefeated local product Marianna Kheyfets, who takes on Munah Holland at 125 pounds.
Bellator 63 takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
ONE FC: War of the Lions available for free this weekend on YouTube
ONE Fighting Championship released news sending shockwaves through the MMA world when it announced this weekend’s star-studded show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 31 would be streamed online totally free of charge. CEO/Owner Victor Cui described it as a “gift for MMA fans” because the card, which features Melvin Manhoef, Tatsuya Kawajiri, and [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/03/27/one-fc-war-of-the-lions-available-for-free-this-weekend-on-youtube
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Karo Parisyan: ?I still have much more to prove, much more to give.?
At one point in his career welterweight Karo Parisyan was viewed as one of MMA?s brightest prospects thanks to a string of impressive performances inside the Octagon highlighted by his assertive style and judo wizardry. Now, less than six months away from turning 30, Parisyan is fighting for respect rather than anything resembling a world [...]
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Quick Jabs: Sergio Martinez And Weight; The Next Generation Of Juan Manuel Lopez Apologies; More
You've probably already seen it, because it's been out since February, or maybe you haven't, because so few have according to the view count. But boxing promoter Gary Shaw's kid has produced such a comical musical video that it has to be seen, if you haven't witnessed it. I love the idea that some video director thought the best video for THIS song was him typing on an old-fashioned literary-looking typewriter "Girl... u know u sexy," and doin' it in the library of books Jared has assuredly read in full.
It's all by way of some light viewing before you get ready for a packed night of boxing, which we've covered extensively here this week. But there's room for discussion of things that aren't about this weekend, and that room is here, now.
Paula Sack Interviews Demian Maia - UFC 131
Paual talks to Demian about his preparation for his upcoming fight versus Mark Munoz at UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin. Watch the event Live on Pay-Per-View or www.UFC.tv this Sat Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ETSource: http://mmalice.com/ufc-131/paula-sack-interviews-demian-maia-video_2ad01b3d5.html
'Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier' tickets on sale next week
Tickets for Strikeforce's next event event go on sale next week.With a heavyweight grand-prix finale between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier official for the card, Strikeforce returns to its longtime home at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., for the May 19 event.
Tickets are available to the general public on Friday, April 6, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT).
UFC 146: Roy Nelson vs Antonio Silva
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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc-vbookie-betting/100791-ufc-146-roy-nelson-vs-antonio-silva.html
All-heavyweight main card set for UFC 146 includes five bouts and 2,500 pounds of heavyweights
Dana White is a great promoter because after listening to him talk for just a brief while, he can make even a so-so bout sound like the next Fight of the Century.
The UFC president says a fight is "big, it's [expletive] huge," so often, he ought to consider trademarking the phrase.
But on May 26 at UFC 146 at the MGM Grand, it won't be hyperbole when White calls the card "big" and "[expletive] huge."
For the first time in UFC history, the main card will consist of five heavyweight bouts, putting about a ton-and-a-quarter of heavyweights into the cage in a three-hour span. UFC 28 featured four heavyweight bouts, but White was able to top it for UFC 146 when he finalized a bout between Stefan Struve and Mark Hunt that is expected to open the pay-per-view broadcast.
Also on the main card on the show will be Shane del Rosario against Gabriel Gonzaga, Antonio "Big Foot" Silva against Roy "Big Country" Nelson, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez against "Fracturing" Frank Mir and, in the main event, a title bout between champion Junior dos Santos against No. 1 challenger Alistair Overeem.
Heavyweights have long been the most popular division in combat sports and the heavyweight champion is often regarded as the so-called "baddest man on the planet."
These 10 heavyweights average 6 feet 3 inches and 253 pounds. Most interesting, though, is that they have combined for a 162-51 record, and have 144 finishes among those 162 victories, according to records from Sherdog. They've combined for 83 knockouts and 61 submissions.
Of their 51 losses, they've been finished 35 times. That means that of their combined 213 fights, the bouts have been finished 179 times, or in 84 percent of the fights.
The group includes the reigning UFC heavyweight champion (dos Santos), two former UFC champions (Mir and Velasquez), a Strikeforce champ (Overeem) and a former International Fight League champion (Nelson).
Tickets go on sale for the show at the MGM Grand box office on March 30.
MMAFrenzy Podcast: Post-NCAA Wrestling Tournament Edition
MMAFrenzy.com presents its latest podcast, where host Steve ?bsbiz? Barnes is joined by writers Chris Leslie and Pete Sumulong providing analysis of this week?s MMA news and recaps of recent events.
This week we take a look at the NCAA tournament, various issues in the UFC, and Pete and Steve take a look at Wrestlemania.
This week we take a look at the NCAA tournament, various issues in the UFC, and Pete and Steve take a look at Wrestlemania.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28005/mmafrenzy-podcast-post-ncaa-wrestling-tournament-edition/
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Gus Johnson's Contract Up at CBS
by Michael David Smith
Gus Johnson, the lead mixed martial arts play-by-play man for CBS who has called many of the most-watched fights in the sport's history, is reportedly leaving the network.
Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated reports that Johnson, who's best known for calling college football and the NFL, is leaving after failing to come to terms on a new contract with the network. UPDATE: The New York Daily News reports that while Johnson's contract with CBS has expired, it's still possible he could reach a new deal.
It's not clear whether Johnson is also out at Showtime, where he has been both a boxing and MMA play-by-play voice. Johnson will still be part of Saturday night's Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley pay-per-view broadcast, but it seems unlikely that Johnson would stick around at Showtime, which a division of the CBS Corporation, for long.
Gus Johnson, the lead mixed martial arts play-by-play man for CBS who has called many of the most-watched fights in the sport's history, is reportedly leaving the network.Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated reports that Johnson, who's best known for calling college football and the NFL, is leaving after failing to come to terms on a new contract with the network. UPDATE: The New York Daily News reports that while Johnson's contract with CBS has expired, it's still possible he could reach a new deal.
It's not clear whether Johnson is also out at Showtime, where he has been both a boxing and MMA play-by-play voice. Johnson will still be part of Saturday night's Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley pay-per-view broadcast, but it seems unlikely that Johnson would stick around at Showtime, which a division of the CBS Corporation, for long.
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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/05/gus-johnson-out-at-cbs/
Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot - Strikeforce
Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot Video by StrikeforceSource: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/jorge-masvidal-makes-the-case-for-title-shot-video_817181133.html
After Bellator tourney win, 'Cupcake' Woodard's No. 1 desire is Chandler rematch
MMA super fan Lloyd Woodard thinks Michael Chandler is a swell guy - a talented fighter, a hard worker and a great representative of the sport.But following a weekend win over Patricky "Pitbull" Freire and now two more tournament victories away from a rematch with the Bellator lightweight champion, Woodard has a single goal.
"I want to beat him up really bad," he told MMAjunkie.com Radio. "The No. 1 thing I want to do in life right now is beat up Mike Chandler."
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Anderson Silva with an amazing Knockout.
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Dominick Cruz out ?for the kill? this season on the Ultimate Fighter 15
After shocking viewers (and Team Faber) by deferring to Urijah Faber to select an opponent to face #1 pick Justin Lawrence leading up to last week?s episode of TUF 15, bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz opened eyes again after Lawrence?s sensational knockout win over veteran Cristiano Marcello by putting Faber?s first selection into the Octagon next [...]
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All-heavyweight main card set for UFC 146 includes five bouts and 2,500 pounds of heavyweights
Dana White is a great promoter because after listening to him talk for just a brief while, he can make even a so-so bout sound like the next Fight of the Century.
The UFC president says a fight is "big, it's [expletive] huge," so often, he ought to consider trademarking the phrase.
But on May 26 at UFC 146 at the MGM Grand, it won't be hyperbole when White calls the card "big" and "[expletive] huge."
For the first time in UFC history, the main card will consist of five heavyweight bouts, putting about a ton-and-a-quarter of heavyweights into the cage in a three-hour span. UFC 28 featured four heavyweight bouts, but White was able to top it for UFC 146 when he finalized a bout between Stefan Struve and Mark Hunt that is expected to open the pay-per-view broadcast.
Also on the main card on the show will be Shane del Rosario against Gabriel Gonzaga, Antonio "Big Foot" Silva against Roy "Big Country" Nelson, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez against "Fracturing" Frank Mir and, in the main event, a title bout between champion Junior dos Santos against No. 1 challenger Alistair Overeem.
Heavyweights have long been the most popular division in combat sports and the heavyweight champion is often regarded as the so-called "baddest man on the planet."
These 10 heavyweights average 6 feet 3 inches and 253 pounds. Most interesting, though, is that they have combined for a 162-51 record, and have 144 finishes among those 162 victories, according to records from Sherdog. They've combined for 83 knockouts and 61 submissions.
Of their 51 losses, they've been finished 35 times. That means that of their combined 213 fights, the bouts have been finished 179 times, or in 84 percent of the fights.
The group includes the reigning UFC heavyweight champion (dos Santos), two former UFC champions (Mir and Velasquez), a Strikeforce champ (Overeem) and a former International Fight League champion (Nelson).
Tickets go on sale for the show at the MGM Grand box office on March 30.
Bantamweight shakeup: Easton out, Hougland meets Jabouin and Menjivar fights Barao
An injury to Mike Easton has shuffled the bantamweight deck.Now meeting Yves Jabouin at UFC on FUEL TV 3 is Jeff Hougland, whose originally scheduled opponent, Renan Barao, is now set to meet Ivan Menjivar in a possible No. 1 contender bout at UFC 148.
Sources close to the event today confirmed the news to MMAjunkie.com following a tweet from reporter Joe Ferraro, host of Sportsnet's "UFC Central."
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