One Short Right Good Night: August 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

Bellator Adds Alexis Vila to Bantamweight Division

by Michael David Smith

As it continues to carve out a niche for itself as the No. 2 promotion in mixed martial arts, Bellator has once again signed a fighter who's big on talent and capable of bringing a great deal of excitement into the cage in former Olympic wrestling bronze medalist Alexis Vila.

Before we get into all the reasons Vila is an exciting addition to Bellator's bantamweight tournament, let's get the two big problems out of the way ...
1. He's old: He turned 40 in March.
2. He's tiny: In the Olympics he wrestled at 105 pounds and most recently fought in MMA at 125 pounds.

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/17/bellator-adds-alexis-vila-to-bantamweight-division/

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Mighty Mouse Will Need Surgery - Demetrious Johnson

Fresh off his victory over Ian McCall at UFC on FX 3, Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson told Inside MMA that he will need surgery before he takes on Joseph Benevidez for the inagural UFC Flyweight Belt

Source: http://mmalice.com/demetrious-johnson/mighty-mouse-will-need-surgery-video_4edd8bbdc.html

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TUF 16 Cast Revealed

"The Ultimate Fighter 16" will return to action on September 14 at 9PM with a two-hour premiere. The full cast of the series has been revealed and the lineup of welterweights has a few notable faces from Strikeforce and Bellator fight cards. As previously announced, heavyweights Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson will serve as the coaches on the upcoming season. The two big men will square off on the show's December 15 live finale, also live on FX.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30174/tuf-16-cast-revealed/

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UFC Flyweight Ian McCall Receives Early Release From Jail

On Thursday morning, Ian McCall (Pictured) was released from Orange County Central Jail. The UFC flyweight was being held for outstanding warrants of possession of narcotic paraphernalia, possession of prescription meds without a valid prescription and driving on a suspended license. “Free at last free at last … time to get back to work,” McCall [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/126877/ufc-flyweight-ian-mccall-receives-early-release-from-jail/

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UFC 154 Update: Thompson vs. Yousef Added

A welterweight matchup between Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Besam Yousef has been set for UFC 154 in Montreal. Both fighters will look to bounce back from losses when they face off on November 17. The news was announced on "UFC Tonight."

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30162/ufc-154-update-thompson-vs-yousef-added/

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USA TODAY: Frankie Edgar replaces Erik Koch, meets champ Jose Aldo at UFC 153

Despite a pair of disappointing losses to current UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, former titleholder Frankie Edgar will now get his shot at history.

USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie.com have learned that an undisclosed injury has forced Erik Koch to withdraw from a planned UFC 153 title fight with current featherweight champion Jose Aldo, and Edgar has agreed to step into the evening's main event.

Edgar now looks to join UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture and Hawaiian superstar B.J. Penn as the only men to hold UFC championships in two different weight classes.

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UFC reveals list of 32 contestants slated to scrap on the Ultimate Fighter 16

The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 is set kickoff on September 14 on FX with a special two-hour premier where previous TUF winner Roy Nelson and fellow heavyweight finisher Shane Carwin will each coach a team of eight welterweight fighters as they do their best to emerge as the last man standing and earn six-figure UFC contract.

Before the coaches can pick teams, the 32 fighters will be trimmed down to just sixteen on the first episode where they will face off in an elimination round. Those left standing will be featured on the show, set to run for thirteen straight weeks on Friday nights. The finalists will then duke it out on December 15 in hopes of hoisting the trophy up and laying claim to the title of Ultimate Fighter. And, now, the world knows exactly who will be competing for the honor.

The list of contestants this year is deep without question an even features Strikeforce/Bellator veterans like Sam Alvey and Bristol Marunde.

?Carwin and Nelson are two guys who just can?t stand each other and Roy and I haven?t exactly seen eye to eye either – he?s been a nightmare for me to work with on this show with all his stupid BS,” added White in a press release on the upcoming season where the cast was also revealed.

Carwin Expects Nelson to Get Under his Skin

The 32 fighters competing on TUF 16 are:

Bristol Marunde, 30, Las Vegas, Nev.
Cameron Diffley, 27, Las Vegas, Nev.
Colton Smith, 25, Fort Hood, Texas via Ankeny, Iowa
Cortez Coleman, 30, Hugo, Okla.
David Michaud, 23, Pine Ridge, S.D.
Diego Bautista, 26, Lakewood, Calif.
Dom Waters, 23, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Eddy Ellis, 29, Olympia, Wash.,
Frank Camacho, 23, Camp Springs, Md.,
George Lockhart, 29, Atlanta, Ga.
Igor Araujo, 31, Albuquerque, N.M. via Patos De Minas, Brazil
James Chaney, 25, Klamath Falls, Ore.
Jason South, 34, West Jordan, Utah
Jerel Clark, 23, Reno, Nev.
Jesse Barrett, 26, Tempe, Ariz.
Joey Rivera, 32, Tucson, Ariz.
Jon Manley, 26, Ludlow, Mass.
Julian Lane, 25, Mansfield, Ohio
Kevin Nowaczyk, 23, Chicago, Ill.
Leo Kuntz, 28, Bismarck, N.D.
Lev Magen, 25, Las Vegas, Nev.
Matt Secor, 25, South Glens Falls, N.Y.
Max Griffin, 26, Sacramento, Calif.
Michael Hill, 25, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Mike Ricci, 26, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Neil Magny, 24, Chicago, Ill.
Nic Herron-Webb, 22, Anchorage, Alaska
Ricky Legere Jr., 26, Corona, Calif.
Saad Awad, 23, San Bernardino, Calif.
Sam Alvey, 26, Murrieta, Calif.
Tim Ruberg, 30, Harrison, Ohio
Zane Kamaka, 23, Klaianae, Hawaii

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/30/ufc-reveals-list-of-32-contestants-slated-to-scrap-on-the-ultimate-fighter-16

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Tim Sylvia Tells Funny Story About Pat Miletich And Mat Lindland?s Wieners

Tim Sylvia Tells Funny Story About Pat Miletich And Matt Lindland’s Wieners.

Source: http://www.mmatko.com/tim-sylvia-tells-funny-story-about-pat-miletich-and-mat-lindlands-wieners/

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

UFC looking to bring four smaller events to Japan in 2013 with focus on local fighters

The UFC made quite the impact upon returning to Japan in February for UFC 144. Now, it appears that the promotion is planning on helping build a larger fan base among the nation’s people by highlighting a few of their own. UFC 144 marked the first event in the Land of the Rising Sun since [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/08/30/ufc-looking-to-bring-four-smaller-events-to-japan-in-2013-with-focus-on-local-fighters/

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MMA Rankings Updated: 8/19/2012

Source: http://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/08/19/mma-rankings-updated-8192012/

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MMA Rankings Updated: 8/26/2012

Source: http://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/08/26/mma-rankings-updated-8262012/

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One-Handed Fighter Nick Newell Scores Knockout (VIDEO)

While most of us had our attention focused on UFC on FOX 4 on Saturday night, Nick Newell was stepping into the cage at a minor league event called Xtreme Fighting Championships and scoring a knockout. While such occurrences are not uncommon at the smaller shows that happen every weekend across the United States, what makes this one remarkable is the man earning the KO: Newell's left arm ends just past the elbow. Newell, a Massachusetts native and former high school wrestler, is now 8-0 as a pro, and the win puts him line for a crack at the XFC lightweight title.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/one-handed-fighter-nick-newell-scores-knockout-video-125939041--mma.html

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Formula 1 is coming to New Jersey - are the Americans ready?

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This will be an epic event - The next 10 months cannot pass by fast enough :)

That promo above is legendary BTW :p

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/sports/104811-formula-1-coming-new-jersey-americans-ready.html

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UFC 150 Preview: The Main Card Breakdown

Because the area was a lawless wasteland, the first two UFCs ever were held in Denver, Colorado.� It was an interesting time back then in the winter of 1993: as a chill hung over the McNichols Sports Arena, within a sumo wrestler was literally getting his teeth kicked out while a bunch of other combat sports newbies were huffing and puffing and on the verge of altitude sickness.� Denver, you see, is so far above sea level that flying birds are in danger of inadvertently leaving Earth's atmosphere.� The UFC has returned to the area many times since, and on Saturday night will be holding UFC 150 there.� So who on the main card will be fully acclimated to the thin air and who will look like they're suffering from asthma?� Here's a breakdown of the fights to tell you that very thing!

[Listen: Benson Henderson talks with Ariel Helwani about the rematch]

Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar ? Edgar became the UFC's lightweight champ after he went five rounds with B.J. Penn.� Then he fought Penn for five rounds again, fought Gray Maynard a couple times for a total of nine rounds, and faced former WEC star Henderson, who took the belt from him after another protracted five-round war.� To say that Edgar spends a lot of time in the Octagon is an understatement.� It would be more accurate to say that he lives in the Octagon, and that UFC president Dana White has often floated the idea of charging the New Jersey-based fighter rent.� Unless he can nail a guillotine choke, Henderson is pretty much a decision-type guy as well, so what this one boils down to is who made the best adjustments from their last fight.� Has Edgar trained to avoid those up-kicks that wrecked his nose (an injury that required surgery and forced the postponement of this rematch earlier in the year)?� Will Henderson continue to throw kicks that Edgar catches and use the opportunity to punch him repeatedly in the face while Edgar stands there holding his leg (which happened last time)?� If adjustments have been made, I can see the "Answer" racking up enough points to take the decision over "Smooth".� Either way, though, this one is going the distance.� Oh, and both men will be in great shape.

Don Cerrone vs. Melvin Guillard ? When it comes to knocking people out, lightweight "The Ultimate Fighter ? Season Two" veteran Guillard is king.� Unfortunately, when it comes to defending submissions, the "Young Assassin" is like a knave or squire, or perhaps even just a scullery maid.� But fear not!� For although former WEC star Cerrone is great at grappling, he's also great at standing and banging ? which is hopefully what we'll get for at least the first few minutes of this co-main event hoedown.� Granted, once things get too hairy for him on the feet, "Cowboy" can flip the switch, take things horizontal and tap Guillard out, but we should at least get some fireworks.� I'm picking Cerrone to win this one via choke, hopefully later rather than sooner.

Jake Shields vs. Ed Herman ? Middleweight jiu-jitsu expert Shields ruled Strikeforce with an iron fist, even handling Dan Henderson like he was nothing in his last fight with the organization.� But since crossing over to the UFC, Shields' performances can best be summed up by the word "meh".� TUF 3 runner-up Herman's career has been a mixed bag of dominant wins and crushing defeats, yet he's a gamer, and if he can prevent Shields from getting him down, he can clinch his way to a decision.� That's not going to happen, as Shield will get him down and tie him in knots, but hey, if Herman was going to win, that's how he'd do it.

Yushin Okami vs. Buddy Roberts ? Former middleweight contender Okami didn't look so hot against champ Anderson Silva, and when he took on Tim Boetsch at UFC 144, he was dominant until Boetsch said "Enough of this crap!" and simply beat him unconscious.� Replacing Rousimar Palhares as Okami's dance partner is Roberts, who had a less-than-inspiring UFC debut back in June and who's clearly taking a big step up in competition with this match-up.� Look, I'm not going to pretend that Roberts has the chops to beat Okami if Okami is sharp and "in the zone", but if the Japanese fighter is truly riding a fast train to Suckville, losing to the Greg Jackson-trained young buck would likely mean the end of him in the Octagon.� I predict Okami takes this one by getting Roberts down and pounding on him.�And if doesn't? see ya, "Thunder".

Justin Lawrence vs. Max Holloway ? Okay, okay, Lawrence looked extremely impressive earning a win via knockout at the TUF 15 finale, but does that mean we should have a TUFer on the main card of a pay-per-view event so soon after his respective season?� Anyway, Lawrence can strike pretty well, and his opponent ? Hawaii native Holloway ? hasn't really made an impact in two UFC appearances (he lost handily to Dustin Poirier and decisioned Pat Schilling), so this bout is either going to be quick and violent or it's going to make you call your cable company and say you ordered this UFC by mistake.� I'm leaning towards the former, with Lawrence emerging victorious.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-150-preview-main-card-breakdown-213107759--mma.html

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Tarec Saffiedine still waiting, still hoping for Strikeforce welterweight title shot

Not much has changed for Tarec Saffiedine since his win earlier this month.

Well, other than a slightly high-profile injury coming out of his training camp at Team Quest involving Dan Henderson. But other than that, it's the usual for Saffiedine -�waiting. Just waiting, and hoping.

Saffiedine was hoping his win over Roger Bowling at "Strikeforce" Rousey vs. Kaufman" would get him a welterweight title shot. But if that is to be the case, he doesn't have an answer yet.

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CFB: Tulsa vs Iowa State

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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/sports-vbookie/104794-cfb-tulsa-vs-iowa-state.html

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Mark Munoz interested in fighting Hector Lombard

UFC middleweight Mark Munoz was on the cusp of contending for the divisional title before running into Chris Weidman last month and suffering a devastating knockout in the bout?s second stanza. The loss snapped a four-fight winning streak for Munoz and sent him back to the drawing board.

Though Munoz is still serving a medical suspension it appears he already has a specific opponent in mind for his return to the ring ? Hector Lombard. The two talented 185ers exchanged some trash-talk leading up to their most recent outings with Lombard even stating he would rather fight ?The Filipino Wrecking Machine? than compete for a championship.

?You know Hector Lombard has been talking a lot about me so I don’t mind fighting him. I know he’s upset about what I said about him?I didn’t want to disrespect him at all. That’s just how I felt?I didn’t want to disrespect him as a fighter. He’s a very good fighter, but if he wants to go, we can go,? said Munoz in an interview with BJPenn.com, adding, ?I?m anxious to get back in there.?

Lombard: “I want to fight him bad.”

Earlier this month, the 31-3-1 Lombard announced he would be out until mid-September in order to heal from a few injuries he suffered while training for his Octagon debut. The former Bellator champ ultimately lost a Split Decision to Tim Boetsch at UFC 149 but was competitive throughout, even deserving the judges’ nod in the eyes of many, and had won more than twenty straight scraps entering the event.

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/27/mark-munoz-interested-in-fighting-hector-lombard

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Chad Mendes to be Charged with Battery

UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes will be charged with battery in connection with a bar brawl last month. Mendes will face up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine if convicted. Local Hanford, California news site The Sentinel first reported the news.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30108/chad-mendes-to-be-charged-with-battery/

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Dan Henderson says Chael Sonnen wasn?t informed about his injury

UFC light heavyweight Dan Henderson has been absorbing a lot of information over the past few days since news broke about his inability to face Jon Jones on September 1 at UFC 151 and the event?s subsequent cancellation. One of the many stories floating around has pertained to Henderson having told Chael Sonnen about his injured knee three weeks ago when he first suffered a torn MCL, allowing Sonnen to start training for a potential fight with Jones rather than enter it with six weeks of rust.

Henderson, who has heard the rumor, was quick to shoot it down today saying Sonnen was not only in the dark but likely would have lost if the bout had actually occurred.

“Chael didn?t know anything about it. He had definitely not been training at all,? explained Henderson in an interview on The MMA Hour. ?My guys told me that Greg Jackson said in an interview that Chael was down training with me and getting ready for the fight and knew I was hurt. It was nothing like that at all. He wasn?t even down here. I asked him if he wanted to come down and help me train a couple months ago, but he didn?t come down.”

Henderson’s Coach Details Knee Injury

As far as how Sonnen might have performed in the match-up, Henderson appeared to have little faith in his Team Quest teammate?s ability to pull off a feat as grand as beating Jones on such short notice.

?Chael might?ve done okay in the first round, maybe take Jon Jones down and then probably run out of gas pretty quickly,? said Henderson. ?Being out of shape, for Chael to take Jon Jones down would require probably a little more energy than to bounce around the cage and exchange punches with him. So I think he definitely would?ve needed a little bit more gas than sitting on the couch for six weeks would give him.”

The 42-year old Henderson also revealed he?s healing up fine and expects to fight again before the end of 2012, likely against Jones if the champion retains his title against Vitor Belfort at UFC 152.

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/28/dan-henderson-says-chael-sonnen-wasn%e2%80%99t-informed-about-his-injury

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Greg Jackson says if he will corner in GSP vs Condit? - Greg Jackson

With Inside MMA live from Jackson's MMA we thought it would be the perfect time to ask who he would be cornering when George St-Pierre fights Carlos Condit for the UFC welterweight belt. Fellow trainer Mike Winklejohn also tells us who he'll be backing.

Source: http://mmalice.com/greg-jackson/greg-jackson-says-if-he-will-corner-in-gsp-vs-condit-video_16aaed8ba.html

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UFC vet Mike Swick signs new four-fight deal ahead of UFC on FOX 5 bout

Just prior to the official announcement of his next bout on Monday, Mike Swick took to Twitter to announce he's signed a new deal with the UFC.

The contract runs four fights, though financial terms weren't disclosed.

Later in the day, officials announced Swick will meet fellow welterweight Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 5 in December.

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Pedro Rizzo talks about Fedor and how he will KO him - Pedro Rizzo

Inside MMA correspondent Ron Kruck talks to Pedro Rizzo as he prepares to fight Fedor Emelianenko at M1 in St. Petersburg, Russia June 21, 2012 Win or lose the fight is expected to be Fedor's final bout.

Source: http://mmalice.com/pedro-rizzo/pedro-rizzo-talks-about-fedor-and-how-he-will-ko-him-video_00fc6ecef.html

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How does a good in- fighting striker handle someone like Bones Jones??

Bones has a rare physique.

He can kick and punch you from the outside with ease.

Its hard to counter strike when you are out ranged so...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/104756-how-does-good-fighting-striker-handle-someone-like-bones-jones.html

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The Argument for or against Cruiserweight: Revisited (Again)

About a year ago, I posted the first update to my original post. I feel the need to keep revisiting this as we get more data, because every few months I see this topic bubble up to the top of various sites and forums. In summary, we started tracking weigh-in weights, and I wanted to [...]

Source: http://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/08/22/the-argument-for-or-against-cruiserweight-revisited-again/

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

UFC 151 off after cancellation of headlining title-fight between Jon Jones-Dan Henderson

A day ago the MMA community was consumed with the upcoming bout between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and Dan Henderson. The scrap, set for September 1 at UFC 151, was one of the most anticipated match-ups of the year. Unfortunately, it was also apparently a proverbial stopper inside a sink.

Earlier this afternoon it was revealed Henderson had been forced out of the meeting due to a knee injury. The UFC then offered Chael Sonnen as a replacement, though Jones turned the fight down. As a result, the entire card has been cancelled.

Greg Jackson Reacts to Star Student’s Situation

Jones? decision has also set of a firestorm of opinion from fighters, fans, and even UFC President Dana White with camps split between blaming Jones for refusing to face Sonnen and faulting the UFC for putting together a relatively weak overall show.

Fortunately, Jones will not be out of action for long as he has agreed to take on Lyoto Machida on September 22 at UFC 152 (possibly numbered as UFC 151 given the day?s events). The show also features a title-fight between flyweights Joseph Benavidez-Demetrious Johnson as well as Michael Bisping-Brian Stann in a middleweight meeting.

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/23/ufc-151-off-after-cancellation-of-headlining-title-fight-between-jon-jones-dan-henderson

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Lyoto Machida turned down title-fight with Jon Jones in hopes of more time to train

Heads were left spinning last night when it was revealed Vitor Belfort would be facing Jon Jones on September 22 rather than Lyoto Machida who was originally linked to a bout with the UFC light heavyweight champ. While the news indicated Machida turned the fight down rather than some sort of miscommunication from UFC brass, no reason was attached to the dynamic Brazilian?s decision.

Machida?s management produced a press release today explaining the situation, stating ?The Dragon? opted out of the match-up in order to put together a training camp he was comfortable with.

Machida Still Interested in Run at 185 Pounds

?I want to serve the UFC and recapture the belt. I always respect my opponent. For those reasons, I must prepare myself in the manner I believe in,? explained Machida in a prepared statement.

?Lyoto is eager to get back to training, and have another shot at the light heavyweight belt. However, with the proposed fight being only four weeks away, Lyoto manifests that the deadline is unfeasible in order to have a training camp that is complete and worthy of his work ethic. Lyoto believes that the bout could take place at UFC 153, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro on October 13, allowing him six weeks to prepare,? added Machida?s representatives.

No reaction has surfaced from the UFC regarding Machida?s move, though clearly the company was not interested in waiting on him given Belfort?s booking.

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/24/lyoto-machida-turned-down-title-fight-with-jon-jones-in-hopes-of-more-time-to-train

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Bellator 73 Moment (Video)

Bellator 73 took place last night from Harrah's Tunica Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. The "Bellator Moment" of the night came in the main event as Attila Vegh stunned Travis Wiuff with a nasty combination that left Wiuff out on the canvas. Bellator has now released video of the impressive TKO from last night. Vegh will now face Bellator light heavyweight champion Christian M'Pumbu for the Bellator title.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30099/bellator-73-moment-video/

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The Sunday Junkie: Aug. 26 edition

This past Thursday was one of the most memorable in UFC history, even if it wasn't for a good reason.

The Sunday Junkie, MMAjunkie.com's weekly reader-feedback feature, was bombarded with submissions about Jon Jones' decision to pass on a fight with Chael Sonnen in the wake of Dan Henderson's injury and the subsequent cancellation of UFC 151.

This week's winner, Utah's John "The Mastodon" McConville, says he will fight fire with fire.

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UFC 152 Update: Lyoto Machida Turns Down Title Shot, Vitor Belfort in Against Jones [Updated]

This day just keeps getting stranger. On the same day the UFC scrapped the first official card in their history, the UFC has now named yet another replacement for the light heavyweight title fight with champion Jon Jones. Vitor Belfort will be moving back to light heavyweight to take on Jones for the title on September 22 in Toronto.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30081/ufc-152-update-lyoto-machida-turns-down-title-shot-vitor-belfort-in-against-jones/

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Lyoto Machida turned down title-fight with Jon Jones in hopes of more time to train

Machida?s management produced a press release today explaining the situation, stating ?The Dragon? opted out of the match-up in order to put together a training camp he was comfortable with.

Machida Still Interested in Run at 185 Pounds

?I want to serve the UFC and recapture the belt. I always respect my opponent. For those reasons, I must prepare myself in the manner I believe in,? explained Machida in a prepared statement.

No reaction has surfaced from the UFC regarding Machida?s move, though clearly the company was not interested in waiting on him given Belfort?s booking.

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/24/lyoto-machida-turned-down-title-fight-with-jon-jones-in-hopes-of-more-time-to-train

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Anderson Silva offered to save UFC 151, help others on fight card

Source: http://www.mmamania.com/2012/8/27/3272674/anderson-silva-offer-save-ufc-151-help-fighters-card-canceled-mma

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The Ultimate Fighter Team Carwin vs Team Nelson ? September 14th

Source: http://mmasportsreport.com/1633/the-ultimate-fighter-team-carwin-vs-team-nelson-september-14th

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Mark Munoz interested in fighting Hector Lombard

Lombard: “I want to fight him bad.”

PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/27/mark-munoz-interested-in-fighting-hector-lombard

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FightMatrix Program: UFC 150 (08-11-2012)

Lightweight Championship (155) [#1/#5DD] Ben Henderson (16-2-0) vs. [#2/#6DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) Ben Henderson is the All-Time #14 ranked Lightweight fighter. Frankie Edgar is the All-Time #3 ranked Lightweight and #21 ranked Absolute fighter. Last 3 Fights: Ben Henderson (3-0-0) 2012-02-26: W vs. [#2LW/#6DD] Frankie Edgar (14-2-1) via UD (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) 2011-11-12: W vs. [...]

Source: http://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/08/09/fightmatrix-program-ufc-150-08-11-2012/

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Richie Whitson vs Kajan Johnson at MFC 33 - MFC

HDNet Fights - MFC 33: Richie Whitson vs Kajan Johnson

Source: http://mmalice.com/mfc/richie-whitson-vs-kajan-johnson-at-mfc-33-video_3c94af4c9.html

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Radio (noon ET): Bjorn Rebney, Bas Rutten, Joe Martinez, Glenn Robinson, Doug Jacobs

MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney, Cage Warriors announcer Joe Martinez, and veteran MMA manager Glenn Robinson.

We also talk to MMA legend Bas Rutten, as well as Doug Jacobs of Integrated Sports, who can explain the nuances of the pay-per-view business.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.

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Chad Mendes facing up to six months behind bars for battery

UFC featherweight Chad Mendes doesn?t currently have a bout booked but it looks like he does of a time and place for his next fight, albeit one he?ll be waging inside a California courtroom rather than the cage. Mendes has been formally charged with battery relating to a July 29 incident where he is alleged to have sucker-punched an individual.

If found guilty, the 27-year old could end up paying a $2,000 fine and having to spend up to six months in jail. He will be arraigned on September 19.

A More Detailed Report of Mendes’ Run In with the Law

Mendes narrowly avoided arrest last month after authorities responded to a call involving a large-scale bar fight in the featherweight?s hometown of Hanford, California. Though not one of the main culprits, Mendes refused to leave the scene and is then said to have struck one of the business? patrons as he fled through the establishment?s back door. He was pursued by police for further questioning but managed to escape on foot.

No comment has come from Mendes on the matter though his legal team has denied the accuracy of the story being circulated by country officials.

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Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/26/chad-mendes-facing-up-to-six-months-behind-bars-for-battery

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Jason Booth doubles up against Jamie Arthur

Jason Booth?s life has seen more ups and downs than a Himalayan mountain guide.
From the rock bottom of alcoholism he has fought his way back and became a double champion at the Brentwood Centre when he beat Jamie Arthur to add the Commonwealth super-bantamweight title to his British belt.
To read the full story: http://boxing.bettor.com/jason-booth-doubles-up-against-jamie-arthur/news/1338677

Source: http://www.boxing-blog.com/index.php/jason-booth-doubles-jamie-arthur/

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Pedro Rizzo talks about Fedor and how he will KO him - Pedro Rizzo

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Lyoto Machida: ?I must prepare myself in the manner I believe in.?

When news first surfaced about the cancellation of UFC 151, UFC President Dana White announced light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (16-1) and former title-holder Lyoto Machida (18-3) would fight �for a second time at UFC 152 in Toronto. However, last night it was learned that Machida had turned down the fight and Vitor Belfort (19-6) [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/08/24/lyoto-machida-i-must-prepare-myself-in-the-manner-i-believe-in/

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

?Titan Fighting Championship 24? Results

With UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones hoarding most of the mixed martial arts headlines, it’s easy to overlook the fact “Titan Fighting Championship 24″ took place Saturday night inside Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. Former UFC star Anthony Johnson (Pictured) headlined the show by making his light heavyweight debut. “Rumble” easily disposed of [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/126648/titan-fighting-championship-24-results/

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WWE RAW Backstage Fallout: The Miz asks fans to ?keep on hating?

As always there was plenty of action behind-the-scenes on Monday night during RAW including reactions from a handful of superstars on their performances earlier in the evening. Featured in this week’s Backstage Fallout bunch were The Miz, Cody Rhodes, and Damien Sandow.

Miz had a number of interesting things to say after abandoning tag-partner Daniel Bryan, leaving him to suffer the wrath of Kane all alone, including a message to fans.

?Keep on hating and fuel my fire and I will continue to be?awesome,? Miz exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Rhodes made it clear his loss in a six-man tag bout was the result of incompetent teammates rather than his decision to go for Sin Cara?s mask instead of finishing his new-found rival, while a bruised and battered Sandow shrugged off the post-match attack from Brodus Clay.

Check out the entire clip below:

PHOTO CREDIT – WWE

Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/22/wwe-raw-backstage-fallout-the-miz-asks-fans-to-%e2%80%9ckeep-on-hating%e2%80%9d

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Bernard Hopkins fails to draw right conclusion

In his previous 57 bouts Bernard Hopkins had known what it was to be a winner and a loser, but not at the same time.�
The American travelled to Quebec City to challenge Jean Pascal for his WBC and IBO light-heavyweight titles. Hopkins was attempting to become the oldest world champion, eclipsing George Foreman’s performance to [...]

Source: http://www.boxing-blog.com/index.php/bernard-hopkins-fails-draw-conclusion/

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The Sunday Junkie deadline reminder, win a free 'Fighters Only' subscription!

As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of "The Sunday Junkie" are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.

All topics - including this week's UFC 151 cancellation - are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best (based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness) is the winner.

Each winner receives a free year's subscription to "Fighters Only," the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine.

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One-Handed Fighter Nick Newell Scores Knockout (VIDEO)

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/one-handed-fighter-nick-newell-scores-knockout-video-125939041--mma.html

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Anthony Johnson, Braulio Estima look sharp in stoppages at Titan FC 24

After struggling to make the welterweight and middleweight limits, it looks like Anthony Johnson?s decision to give light heavyweight a go was the right one with his debut performance proving to be far easier than shedding pounds have been for the hard-hitting 28-year old in past instances. Last night, “Rumble” took to the Titan FC [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/08/25/anthony-johnson-braulio-estima-look-sharp-in-stoppages-at-titan-fc-24/

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Lyoto Machida Cites Lack of Time as Reason for Turning Down UFC 152 Title Bout

When news hit late last night that Jon Jones would be facing Vitor Belfort instead of Lyoto Machida at UFC 152, it was met with a collective head-scratch from the MMA community. Machida has released a statement regarding his decision through Blackhouse, citing an inability to put together a proper camp to face someone the [...]

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Bellator 73 Results: Galvao and Vegh Victorious

Bellator 73 took place tonight at the Harrah's Tunica Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. The MTV2-aired main card delivered plenty of action tonight. In the main event, Attila Vegh shocked veteran Travis Wiuff with a devastating TKO win. The co-main event saw a similar end, as Marcos Galvao earned a TKO victory over Luis Nogueira.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30096/bellator-73-results-galvao-and-vegh-victorious/

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

UFC 153 Update: Belcher Injured, Prado vs. Davis Rematch Targeted

Many wondered what would happen to Vitor Belfort's UFC 153 opponent, Alan Belcher, after the Brazilian was given a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 152. Belcher revealed Friday, via twitter, that it was a blessing in disguise for him as he has suffered a fractured vertebrae and would need to be out until November anyways. In his place, sources are reporting that Phil Davis will face Wagner Prado at UFC 153.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30105/ufc-153-update-belcher-injured-prado-vs-davis-rematch-targeted/

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Adriano vs Trujillo (Legacy 10) - Legacy

HDNet Fights: Legacy Fighting Championship 10 - Munil Adriano vs Rey Trujillo

Source: http://mmalice.com/legacy/adriano-vs-trujillo-legacy-10-video_b884d839c.html

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Best way to throw a round kick for MMA and instructions on how its done?

There are so many variations on this kick, so can you tell me the variation thats gonna be the most useful? / Is the most powerful/ Is the most...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/standup-technique/104679-best-way-throw-round-kick-mma-instructions-how-its-done.html

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Bellator 73 Weigh-Ins: Main Card Set

Bellator 73's main card is set for tomorrow in Tunica, Mississippi. The card will be headlined by the "Summer Series" light heavyweight final between Attila Vegh and Travis Wiuff. The card will also feature the Season 6 bantamweight final between Marcos Galvao and Luis Nogueira. The main card will air live on MTV2 with the preliminary card airing on Spike.com.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30076/bellator-73-weigh-ins-main-card-set/

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Brett Cooper Talks Fighting in Bellator, Life in MMA Outside the UFC

by Michael David Smith

When Brett Cooper last stepped into the cage, it was for a five-minute, five-round fight for a championship in the Lords of the Cage MMA promotion. Cooper had prepared to fight for 25 minutes, but things didn't go quite as planned: He knocked Keith Berry out in just 10 seconds (video above).

"He came in real quick and aggressive, I countered him with a punch and it was over," Cooper said. "It was a strange moment because it happened so fast. It was bittersweet. But that's why you train hard, so things come easy in the fight. But I wouldn't have been disappointed if the fight would have gone more minutes."

For the 23-year-old Cooper, who will fight Alexander Schlemenko Saturday at Bellator 44 on MTV2, trying to make it as a full-time fighter outside the UFC sometimes means not wanting to win a fight too quickly: The experience of getting more minutes in the cage can be good for a fighter's development, and Lords of the Cage isn't exactly handing out six-figure Knockout of the Night bonuses, like UFC fighters can earn.

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Brett Cooper Talks Fighting in Bellator, Life in MMA Outside the UFC

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Video: Braulio Estima not taking chances against Chris Holland at tonight's Titan FC 24

Braulio Estima isn't one of those guys who's going to tout his much-improved striking in advance of his first fight.

Everything he's doing is geared toward putting Chris Holland, whom he faces tonight at Titan Fighting Championship 24, on his back and wrapping up a limb. Better yet, squeezing his neck.

"My strongest skill in fighting is to [take] my opponent into his weakness," Estima told MMAjunkie.com Radio.

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