Karo Parisyan talks to HyeFighters.com about his MMA fight in Canada against Ryan Ford. He talks about everything from how he felt, before, during and after his fight. He even challenges Ford and calls him out for a rematch.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Karo Parisyan vs Ryan Ford Post Fight Interview - Karo Parisyan
Karo Parisyan talks to HyeFighters.com about his MMA fight in Canada against Ryan Ford. He talks about everything from how he felt, before, during and after his fight. He even challenges Ford and calls him out for a rematch.
Anheuser-Busch Warns UFC About Offensive Comments
Anheuser-Busch, parent company of Budweiser and major UFC sponsor, has apparently warned the UFC about offensive remarks made by some fighters, and other employees. Anheuser-Busch has stated that if the UFC does not start taking appropriate action that there will be repercussions.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28339/anheuser-busch-warns-ufc-about-offensive-comments/
Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar II targeted for UFC 150 in Denver
Benson Henderson's first defense of the UFC lightweight belt is likely to take place in Denver.MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with sources close to the event that Henderson and former champ Frankie Edgar have verbally agreed to meet at UFC 150, which is expected to take place on Aug. 11.
UFC officials have yet to make an official announcement regarding the event or the headliner. Contracts for the fight have yet to be distributed.
Weekend winners include Coenen, Penne, Miller, Eastman, Lister, Yoshida and others
Marloes Coenen emerged victorious in the headliner of Invicta Fighting Championships' debut event. Coenen posted a dominant unanimous-decision victory over Romy Ruyssen at the all-female promotion's first show, which took place Saturday at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan. The event streamed on the organization's website.
Other weekend winners included Jessica Penne, Liz Carmouche, Olympic medalist Randi Miller, Marvin Eastman, Dean Lister,�Damian Grabowski,�Yoshiyuki Yoshida and Tony Lopez.
Jose Aldo vs. Eric Koch Featherweight Title Fight to Headline UFC 149
After being discussed as a possible headliner for UFC 147 in Brazil, Jose Aldo will remain in Calgary on the UFC 149 card in July, as he will take on Eric Koch in a featherweight title matchup. UFC 149 takes place at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on July 21st.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28366/jose-aldo-vs-eric-koch-featherweight-title-fight-to-headline-ufc-149/
Weekend warriors: Eddie Alvarez and Andreas Spang make headlines
Though the weekend was dominated by some title fight in Atlanta, Friday night's Bellator and "The Ultimate Fighter" bouts brought plenty of excitement, both during and after the fights.
At Bellator, Eddie Alvarez made quick work of Shinya Aoki in their rematch, as Aoki had no answer for Alvarez's striking. Aoki's corner threw in the towel seconds before the match was stopped two minutes into the first round.
As shown in the video above, Andreas Spang took out Brian Rogers with a left hook in the second round after Rogers had been winning the bout. Afterwards, Spang gave the crowd in Cleveland two middle fingers and got in a scrap with Maiquel Falcao. Though he expects to be disciplined by the Ohio Athletic Commission, his spot in the middleweight tourney is safe.
He'll face Falcao there after Falcao earned his spot by outlasting Vyacheslav Vasilevsky to a split decision. In the lightweight tournament, Rick Hawn took just a round and 10 seconds to knock out Lloyd Woodard, while Brent Weedman took a split decision from Thiago Michel.
On TUF, Vinc Pichel and John Cofer turned in a three-round decision that was one of the best fights of the season. The first round featured stand-up which could have gone to either fighter, while Pichel's grappling gave him the second. In the third, Pichel got a quick takedown and arm triangle choke to get the win for Team Cruz. On Friday, Sam Sicilia from Team Cruz will fight Team Faber's Chris Saunders.
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Doug Mohns vs. Kent Douglas
With the number of fights decreasing in conjunction with the number of teams/games remaining in the 2012 season it’s time to take a look back at some memorable bouts from yesteryear. In fact, today’s clip features black-and-white footage from a match-up more than 45 years old! In it, the Chicago Blackhawks’ Doug Mohns goes at [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/26/hockey-fight-of-the-day-doug-mohns-vs-kent-douglas
Brendan Schaub taking out Chris Tuchscherer is your Knockout of the Week
Of Brendan Schaub's eight wins in his short career, seven come by knockout. Here's what his knockout power looks like, as shown on Chris Tuchscherer's face at UFC 116.
His hard-charging style also leaves him open for attack, as both of his losses are by knockout. Will Schaub or Ben Rothwell end up with the big win on Saturday? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
MMA Top 10 Middleweights: Intrigue Grows at 185 Pounds
by Michael David Smith
We haven't updated our rankings of the Top 10 middleweights in mixed martial arts in quite some time because, frankly, Anderson Silva has made it a boring division.
That's not to say Silva is boring: When he's on his game, he's as exciting as any athlete this sport has ever seen. And it's not to say the other fighters in the division are boring: There have been plenty of good middleweight scraps over the last few months.
But ranking the middleweight division can get boring because not much changes: It's always Silva on top, and a familiar cast of characters competing for the right to be Silva's next victim.
But there are some indications that the middleweight division in mixed martial arts might be getting a little more interesting. Yushin Okami is finally scheduled to get the title shot that was promised to him months ago, Chael Sonnen is finally getting close to being cleared for a return, and the addition of Strikeforce middleweights (starting in July with Jason Mayhem Miller and likely including Strikeforce champ Jacare Souza soon) may inject some new blood into the middleweight class.
So now is a good time to update our list of the Top 10 middleweights in mixed martial arts, keeping an eye on what's ahead for Silva and the other top fighters.
We haven't updated our rankings of the Top 10 middleweights in mixed martial arts in quite some time because, frankly, Anderson Silva has made it a boring division.That's not to say Silva is boring: When he's on his game, he's as exciting as any athlete this sport has ever seen. And it's not to say the other fighters in the division are boring: There have been plenty of good middleweight scraps over the last few months.
But ranking the middleweight division can get boring because not much changes: It's always Silva on top, and a familiar cast of characters competing for the right to be Silva's next victim.
But there are some indications that the middleweight division in mixed martial arts might be getting a little more interesting. Yushin Okami is finally scheduled to get the title shot that was promised to him months ago, Chael Sonnen is finally getting close to being cleared for a return, and the addition of Strikeforce middleweights (starting in July with Jason Mayhem Miller and likely including Strikeforce champ Jacare Souza soon) may inject some new blood into the middleweight class.
So now is a good time to update our list of the Top 10 middleweights in mixed martial arts, keeping an eye on what's ahead for Silva and the other top fighters.
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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/11/mma-top-10-middleweights-intrigue-grows-at-185-pounds/
Bellator 68's 10-bout lineup complete, includes Galvao vs. Marx, Marrero vs. Petruzelli
Bellator execs are staying busy through the promotion's off-week, and the 10-bout lineup is now complete for May's Bellator 68 event.In addition to previously reported fights of Marlon Sandro vs. Daniel Straus in a featherweight tourney final contest and a welterweight bout between Waachiim Spiritwolf and Marius Zaromskis, Bellator 68's main card also sees Marcos Galvao vs. Travis Marx and Carmelo Marrero vs. Seth Petruzelli.
Bellator 68 takes place May 11 at Palladium Ballroom in Caesars Atlantic City in New Jersey.
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Chad Griggs Wants a 'Real Big Name' Opponent Next - Chad Griggs
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Mayweather vs. Cotto 24/7 episode 3 recap
The third episode of Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto 24/7 debuted on Saturday night on HBO. While there was plenty of actual live fights to take in on the network, Mayweather-Cotto 24-7 is always must watch television as well. As always, we were on hand to provide you with this overview and recap of what happened in episode 3 of Mayweather Cotto 24 7.
Mayweather-Cotto 24/7 Episode 3 Overview
For those who question whether the blissfully unaware Floyd Mayweather Jr. is, in fact, without a functioning human soul, the beginning of the ...
Mayweather-Cotto 24/7 Episode 3 Overview
For those who question whether the blissfully unaware Floyd Mayweather Jr. is, in fact, without a functioning human soul, the beginning of the ...
Source: http://www.proboxing-fans.com/mayweather-vs-cotto-247-episode-3-recap_042812/
Nick Diaz Will Be Allowed to Corner Brother Nate at UFC on Fox 3 Next Saturday
Despite having his issues with another state athletic commission, Nick Diaz has no problems with New Jersey's athletic commission, as the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board will allow Diaz to corner his brother Nate at UFC on Fox 3 in East Rutherford on May 5th. Nate is fighting in the main event against Jim Miller in a five-round affair to determine the number one contender in the lightweight division.
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Jon Jones? brother Chandler drafted by Patriots
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones now will have divided loyalties come this football season. His younger brother Chandler was drafted by the New England Patriots. Jones' older brother Arthur plays for the Baltimore Ravens.
As Les Carpenter pointed out in this must-read piece, the Jones family is one of the most athletic in America. All three sons are now professional athletes. In an interview with Cagewriter, Jon once said that Chandler is the best of them all.
Jon's loyalty will be tested in September, when the Patriots will head to Baltimore to face the Ravens. Jon has to hope he is not scheduled to fight at UFC 152 in Toronto, which is happening the night before his brothers play each other.
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Jose Aldo linked to summer fight with Erik Koch
With Hatsu Hioki off the table and Dustin Poirier scheduled to fight next month it appears UFC featherweight phenom Jose Aldo?s next title-defense will come against Roufusport product Erik Koch. However, while the pairing seems to be in place, the actual date/location are up in the air until the UFC makes an official decision on [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/04/26/jose-aldo-linked-to-summer-fight-with-erik-koch/
Jay Hieron Joins Legacy FC, to Compete at July Event
Jay Hieron tweeted the news of his long sought-after Bellator release today, but that doesn't mean that The Thoroughbred is a free agent. The seasoned 35-year-old has joined fellow former UFC competitors Jamie Varner and Junior Assuncao in signing with Legacy Fighting Championships, where he'll compete against an unnamed opponent on a July fight card.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28334/jay-hieron-joins-legacy-fc-to-compete-at-july-event/
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Anderson Silva defending his UFC title against Chael Sonnen in Las Vegas, not Brazil
A less-than pleased Anderson Silva joined UFC President Dana White and top middleweight contender Chael Sonnen on a stage in Rio de Janeiro earlier this morning where the organization confirmed the two rivals will no longer fight in Brazil at UFC 147 but rather in Las Vegas a few weeks later. Their original meeting was [...]
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Josh Barnett: ?I love what I do for a living and I don?t want to do anything else.?
Strikeforce heavyweight Josh Barnett knew he wanted to be a professional Mixed Martial Artist at an early age. Intrigued by a copy of UFC 2 he saw as a teenager, Barnett slowly made his march towards greatness with a few speed-bumps along the way but is now considered to be one of the top fighters [...]
Bellator 68's 10-bout lineup complete, includes Galvao vs. Marx, Marrero vs. Petruzelli
Bellator execs are staying busy through the promotion's off-week, and the 10-bout lineup is now complete for May's Bellator 68 event.In addition to previously reported fights of Marlon Sandro vs. Daniel Straus in a featherweight tourney final contest and a welterweight bout between Waachiim Spiritwolf and Marius Zaromskis, Bellator 68's main card also sees Marcos Galvao vs. Travis Marx and Carmelo Marrero vs. Seth Petruzelli.
Bellator 68 takes place May 11 at Palladium Ballroom in Caesars Atlantic City in New Jersey.
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UFC on FOX 3's Josh Koscheck no longer toying with middleweight run
Last summer, Josh Koscheck had all but packed his bags for the middleweight division. With Georges St-Pierre firmly fixed to the top of the welterweight class, there didn't seem many options for him.But as he revealed today, those plans have changed.
"Right now, there's a lot of good young fighters in the welterweight division that definitely intrigue me," Koscheck said. "And obviously, there's two champions at this division."
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The Rabbit Punch: WBC Strips Champion Of Title Because ?Screw Him?
MEXICO CITY ? In a move that surprised nobody in the boxing community, the World Boxing Council stripped their light heavyweight titlist, Tyrus ?The Truth? Truffant, of his belt on Monday evening. The WBC also announced shortly thereafter that interim 175 pound titleholder Julio Cesar Ramos will face Julio Cesar Ramon in Mexico City to fill the vacancy. That fight will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, the day before Mexican Independence Day.
The Mexico City-based WBC, often criticized for favoring Mexican fighters, did nothing to dissuade the boxing media of that notion in a press conference announcing the decision.
When asked why Truffant was being stripped, despite having defended his title successfully and without controversy just three weeks earlier, and although he had already entered into negotiations for his next defense in the fall, WBC President Jose Sulaiman indignantly defended the decision.
?Why? Because screw him,? Sulaiman told reporters. ?Screw him and anybody who disagrees with me.?
?Why would he do this?? Truffant asked plaintively when told of the WBC?s decision and Sulaiman?s subsequent comments. ?This is my livelihood he?s messing with. And why does he have to be such a dick about it? What the hell is wrong with this guy??
In spite of Truffant?s status as a well-respected fighting champion, Sulaiman completely dismissed any protests on his behalf.
?If you don?t like my decision, you can kiss my ass,? Sulaiman said to the awestruck media. ?Tyrus can kiss my ass, too, but it won?t get him the WBC title back.?
When asked if he was sure that he wanted go on record with such derisive comments directed at a man who did nothing but defend the WBC belt with dignity and honor, Sulaiman laughed.
?The only thing I?m more sure of is that Truffant isn?t fit to lick loose shit out of my asshole, let alone represent my exalted organization as a world champion,? replied Sulaiman. ?Fuck that guy.?
Ramos, the beneficiary of the WBC?s actions, largely ignored the controversy and expressed gratitude toward the WBC and Sulaiman for the opportunity.
?I have dreamed of this day since I was a young boy, to fight for the most prestigious world championship in front of all my fans in Mexico. I want to thank Jose Sulaiman and the WBC for giving me a chance to make my dreams come true,? he said through a translator. ?I would be honored to ingest even his foulest waste.?
Meanwhile, Truffant was far less laudatory than Ramos in his remarks about Sulaiman, though he refrained from addressing the longtime WBC president?s offensive statements in kind.
?I don?t really know what to say about any of it. I think I?d be less insulted if he had just spit in my face,? he said, shaking his head with disillusionment and disgust.
?Oh, good idea,? Sulaiman said. He then spit directly in Truffant?s face.
The WBC later issued a press release congratulating Sulaiman on his aim and the viscosity of his saliva.
(The Rabbit Punch is a satirical column. Any persons, events, descriptions, opinions, or insults contained herein are not intended to be taken seriously. You didn?t take this seriously, did you? Seriously?)
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Friday, April 27, 2012
John Cena celebrates 35th birthday by making others' wishes come true
The Make-A-Wish Foundation celebrates World Wish Day on its 30th anniversary this weekend and all-time leading wish-granter John Cena, along with Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Jon Stewart, Tiffani ?Kelly Kapowski? Thiessen, and others, are set to take part in a wish-granting fiesta all day in addition to being featured in a video on an electronic [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/24/john-cena-celebrates-35th-birthday-by-making-others-wishes-come-true
Rashad Evans expects eventual chance at redemption against Jon Jones
Last night former UFC champion Rashad Evans became the latest high-level fighter to fail at solving the puzzle current title-holder Jon Jones presents inside the Octagon. Evans, who landed a few solid shots, absorbed a good deal of damage throughout the five-round affair including some of the stiffest standing elbows ever witnessed in the sport. [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/22/rashad-evans-expects-eventual-chance-at-redemption-against-jon-jones
The Hot Seat - UFC 145
The time is nearly upon us! After thirteen months of back and forth bickering between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and former title-holder/teammate Rashad Evans the two will finally meet tomorrow night at UFC 145 in Atlanta. Jones is a huge favorite and is as confident as ever heading into this match-up, but Evans [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/20/the-hot-seat-ufc-145
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John Cena celebrates 35th birthday by making others' wishes come true
The Make-A-Wish Foundation celebrates World Wish Day on its 30th anniversary this weekend and all-time leading wish-granter John Cena, along with Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Jon Stewart, Tiffani ?Kelly Kapowski? Thiessen, and others, are set to take part in a wish-granting fiesta all day in addition to being featured in a video on an electronic [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/04/24/john-cena-celebrates-35th-birthday-by-making-others-wishes-come-true
Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva II moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas
After logistical problems put UFC 147 in Rio de Janeiro in question, UFC president Dana White confirmed today Chael Sonnen's title rematch with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7.
"I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that Chael and Anderson will be fighting, but the bad news is that we can't do it here," White told a room full of reporters in Rio.
A United Nations convention causing logistical issues and difficulty finding a venue forced the change.
UFC 147, which will feature "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" finals as well as coaches Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva facing off, still does not have a venue. The fights are still expected to take place on June 23 in Brazil.
White said Anderson Silva was not happy about the fight moving from his home country.
"He was upset about not fighting in Brazil. It took a lot of talking, and I finally convinced Anderson to take this fight in Las Vegas," White said.
Silva said that he does have fans all over the world, so he is comfortable fighting in Las Vegas.
"I'm a UFC athlete and I don't have fans just in Brazil but all over the world. Nothing will change. But I will do my job as always," Silva said.
Sonnen was disappointed that he wouldn't get a chance to break the UFC's attendance record of 55,000 set in Toronto at UFC 129.
"It was disappointing. I was hoping to be a part of breaking that record. But Las Vegas is the fight capital of the world and this is the biggest fight in the history of combat. My plan was to come here, take your money and my new belt and go back to America, but now I have to wait and stomp him on July 7. That's exactly what I'm going to do."
Adding Sonnen vs. Silva II as the main event at UFC 148 strengthens what was already a blockbuster card. At UFC 148, Urijah Faber will fight Dominick Cruz for the bantamweight belt, Rich Franklin will face Cung Le, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin will fight for the third time, and Michael Bisping will fight Tim Boetsch.
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The Real Jon Jones: A documentary takes a closer look at the champ (VIDEO)
Heading into his UFC 145 title bout with Rashad Evans, Jon Jones discusses his road to success and his journey as a son, brother, fighter, and father. Watch the whole documentary as it takes you through the many aspects of his life.
Part 1: Take a journey to Jones' hometown of Binghamton, New York where we learn about his upbringing, early life and family values.
Part 2: Jones talks about a family tragedy and how the event has shaped him as a person and as a fighter. Jones openly discusses religion and how it affects his outlook on life. We take a peek into his early career and the events that led up to his UFC light heavyweight championship.
Part 3: A look into the career ofJones and the criticism that follows him. "Is Jon Jones cocky"? Jones answers with confidence about himself as a person and as an athlete.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
UFC on FOX 3 weigh-ins slated for May 4 at New Jersey's IZOD Center
Official fighter weigh-ins for next month's "UFC on FOX 3: Diaz vs. Miller" event take place May 4.IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., hosts both the weigh-ins and the following night's FOX- and FUEL TV-broadcast event.
The night's main event sees a scrap between top lightweights Nate Diaz and Jim Miller.
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