miércoles, 21 de diciembre de 2011
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal attendance, salary information released
This past Saturday’s Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal failed to generate much interest around the MMA community, and, after seeing the attendance figures, it seems most fans in the San Diego felt the same way. According to official numbers from the CSAC the only card drew 2,995 people for $154,075 in gate. The number is one [...]
UFC newcomer Caio Magalhaes in as replacement against Fabio Maldonado at UFC 142
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Fabio Maldonado will welcome UFC newcomer Caio Magalhaes next month at UFC 142 in Brazil, the organization announced on Monday morning.
Magalhaes steps in for Stanislav Nedkov, who was scratched from the card reportedly due to visa issues. The 5-0 light heavyweight is a member of the Nova Uniao team with UFC Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo, and enters off a split decision win in his last bout earlier this month.
Maldonado had an 11 fight winning streak snapped in his last fight, a decision against Kyle Kingsbury in June. He's now 1-1 in his UFC career.
UFC 142 takes place from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro on January 14, headlined by the Featherweight Title bout between Aldo and Chad Mendes.
Fabio Maldonado will welcome UFC newcomer Caio Magalhaes next month at UFC 142 in Brazil, the organization announced on Monday morning.
Magalhaes steps in for Stanislav Nedkov, who was scratched from the card reportedly due to visa issues. The 5-0 light heavyweight is a member of the Nova Uniao team with UFC Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo, and enters off a split decision win in his last bout earlier this month.
Maldonado had an 11 fight winning streak snapped in his last fight, a decision against Kyle Kingsbury in June. He's now 1-1 in his UFC career.
UFC 142 takes place from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro on January 14, headlined by the Featherweight Title bout between Aldo and Chad Mendes.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11812.shtml
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Spike TV to counter FX new Tuf series..
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In what likely will result in intended marketplace confusion, Spike TV will take full advantage of its UFC library rights and...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/98122-spike-tv-counter-fx-new-tuf-series.html
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martes, 20 de diciembre de 2011
Tuesday morning knockout: Capoeira kick from Brazil
Our friends at Yahoo! Sports Brazil shared a knockout that will undoubtedly start your day off well, unless your name is Francisco Neves.
Cairo Rocha used this capoeira-inspired kick at the Brazilian Fighting Championships in Sao Paolo on Friday. He has three wins in 2011. All three are first-round stoppages, with two submissions before this knockout.
WMMA Award Nominees: Female Fighters of the Year
The WMMA Press Association has announced the annual WMMA award nominees for 2011. We’ve already posted candidates for the KO of the Year and Submission of the Year awards. Here’s the picks for female fighter of the year, divided by weight class. (An overall female fighter of the year will also be selected.) Female Featherweight [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmahq/main/~3/5HR84fsUUro/
Alistair Overeem: ?I?m gonna beat up Brock Lesnar??
Typically opposing fighters enter a bout full of confidence but rarely is it at the level exuded by heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem a few weeks out from their main event match-up on December 30 at UFC 141. Ask either behemoth and he?s likely to tell you he will not only beat the other [...]
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Spike TV to Air 'The Ultimate Fighter Fridays' During TUF 15 on FX
Filed under: MMA Media Watch, UFC, Bellator, News
Spike TV announced on Tuesday that beginning Friday, March 2, from 9:00 p.m. to midnight ET/PT it will air highlights from the past fourteen seasons of The Ultimate Fighter. "The Ultimate Fighter Fridays," as they are calling it, will be televised at the same time as TUF 15 live on FX, which debuts March 9. The move comes as no surprise as Spike aired UFC programming on its network at the same time as the UFC's debut on FOX and has already announced that it will do the same during the UFC's second show on FOX on Jan. 28.
Interestingly enough, though, Bellator Fighting Championships, which is owned by Spike TV's parent company, Viacom, will debut its sixth season on MTV2 on March 2, as well. However, according to David Schwarz, Spike TV's Vice President of Communications, MTV2 has not decided which time slot it will use to air Bellator events. That could very well be based on the time slot FX uses to air TUF 15 next year.
"We have to monetize the library," Schwarz said when asked about Spike's decision to counter UFC programming on FOX. "The UFC prefers that we keep the library and run the library."
Spike has the right to air old UFC programming for one more year before its contract with the promotion expires. The UFC could buy back the library to prohibit this from happening, but UFC president Dana White has already stated publicly that he is not interested in doing so.
Spike announced recently that Bellator will move to its airwaves come 2013.
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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/12/20/spike-tv-to-air-the-ultimate-fighter-fridays-during-tuf-15-on/
Jamie Varner signs three-fight deal with XFC
Former WEC lightweight champ Jamie Varner has signed a new multi-fight agreement with Xtreme Fighting Championships and has a new fight scheduled as well. Varner, who last competed earlier this year with a victory over Nate Jolly for XFC, will be in action on February 10 at XFC 16: High Stakes from the Civic Coliseum [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/12/18/jamie-varner-signs-three-fight-deal-with-xfc/
Diaz vs. GSP
Didn't see this conversation in here...
Diaz via split decision, discuss.
Diaz via split decision, discuss.
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/98106-diaz-vs-gsp.html
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Krys Barch vs. Brandon Prust
Occasionally hockey teams will go out and sign an “enforcer” to add a bit of toughness to their squad. Such was the case with the Florida Panthers’ Krys Barch who was brought over to bring the sort of physicality exhibited in a scrap last night against the New York Rangers’ Brandon Prust. Based on the [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/12/hockey-fight-of-the-day-krys-barch-vs-brandon-prust
Wes Soldier Combs Ray Cooper Kit Cope Wesley Cabbage Correira
lunes, 19 de diciembre de 2011
?Mega Megu? confirmed for NYE action in Japan
Fans who enjoyed this past weekend?s performance from top female featherweight Cristiane Santos will no doubt be glad to hear another of the elite women in Mixed Martial Arts has action coming up before year?s end as well. According to an official announcement, Megumi Fujii has been booked for a bout against well-rounded Spaniard Karla [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/19/%e2%80%9cmega-megu%e2%80%9d-confirmed-for-nye-action-in-japan
Title-fight set as Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida both make weight
One of the most fascinating fights of 2011 is set after the UFC‘s dynamic light heavyweight title-holder Jon Jones and challenger Lyoto Machida each hit their marks at yesterday’s UFC 140 weigh-ins. Both men came in similarly sized with Jones being 206 pounds and Machida 204. The two will battle it out on PPV tonight [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/10/title-fight-set-as-jon-jones-and-lyoto-machida-both-make-weight
Torrie Wilson? & ?Zeus? Sign On New Reality Series
– Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson and Tiny “Zeus” Lister have signed on for the first-ever reality series offering from the Reelz cable network, “The Z Team”. The show will feature Lorenzo Lamas and Rudy Reyes as a, “group, led by Lamas, contracted by law enforcement agencies and concerned citizens all across the country to confront real life and death situations on the streets of America. The Z Team, relying on years of experience fighting bad guys on the big screen, in the ring and in real life take on ...
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Gabriel Gonzaga Returns Against Edinaldo Oliveira at UFC 142
Gabriel Gonzaga has replaced Rob Broughton and will return to the UFC against heavyweight newcomer Ednaldo Oliveira at UFC 142 on January 14 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
UFC 142 is headlined by UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes and also features Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson.
UFC 142 is headlined by UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes and also features Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/26928/gabriel-gonzaga-returns-against-edinaldo-oliveira-at-ufc-142/
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Alistair Overeem remains positive after recent drug-testing flub
Former multi-promotional heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem has had a rough go as of late while preparing for this month?s Octagon debut against Brock Lesnar at UFC 141. After being forced to pack up camp and move back home to care for his sick mother the hulking Dutchman also nearly saw his fight fall apart based [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/18/alistair-overeem-remains-positive-after-recent-drug-testing-flub
domingo, 18 de diciembre de 2011
UFC 141's Brock Lesnar facing charges in Alberta, Canada, for hunting violations
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
UFC 141 headliner Brock Lesnar has found himself in a little bit of hot water up in Canada after a recent hunting trip in Alberta, as he has been charged with three counts of violating the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Act.
The charges were presented before the Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Thursday morning, according to a report from CJCYFM.com.
Per the report, Lesnar's been charged with improper affixation of tags, spoilage of skin and edible flesh and possession of a controlled animal. Lesnar did not appear in court on Thursday, and the situation will be resumed on January 19.
UFC 141 headliner Brock Lesnar has found himself in a little bit of hot water up in Canada after a recent hunting trip in Alberta, as he has been charged with three counts of violating the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Act.
The charges were presented before the Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Thursday morning, according to a report from CJCYFM.com.
Per the report, Lesnar's been charged with improper affixation of tags, spoilage of skin and edible flesh and possession of a controlled animal. Lesnar did not appear in court on Thursday, and the situation will be resumed on January 19.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11773.shtml
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American Fighters Surname Origons (UFC)
I've missed a few obvious ones out like Lesnar and Sherk because i cannot seem to find any confimation of where those names are from, i'd bet on...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/98079-american-fighters-surname-origons-ufc.html
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Wanderlei Silva, Vitor Belfort named as coaches for TUF: Brasil
A rematch nearly fifteen years in the making will take center stage this spring when UFC middleweights Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort each take the reins of an Ultimate Fighter team as part of the recently announced TUF: Brasil, then face off against each other in June to settle the score stemming from their first [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/13/wanderlei-silva-vitor-belfort-named-as-coaches-for-tuf-brasil
Lanny Poffo Wants Greg Valentine In An MMA Fight
WWE Hall of Famer Greg “The Hammer” Valentine no-showing Great North Wrestling’s Randy Savage tribute show on Sept. 3 in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada has been turned into an angle.
Lanny Poffo, the brother of the late superstar wrestler, posted a video on YouTube challenged the 60-year-old to a mixed martial arts match on December 30 in Gatineau. The wrestler formerly known as The Genius says he will throw cash he received from his recent inheritance to bait Valentine into the fight. He also taunts Valentine by calling him a “mangina” and ...
Lanny Poffo, the brother of the late superstar wrestler, posted a video on YouTube challenged the 60-year-old to a mixed martial arts match on December 30 in Gatineau. The wrestler formerly known as The Genius says he will throw cash he received from his recent inheritance to bait Valentine into the fight. He also taunts Valentine by calling him a “mangina” and ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/lanny-poffo-wants-greg-valentine-in-an-mma-fight/
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Strikeforce HW GP finals between Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett expected to come to Columbus on March 3
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Strikeforce is planning on heading back to Columbus, Ohio, this March for an event during the Arnold Sports Festival, according to a report from MMAJunkie.com.
A year after hosting a Light Heavyweight Title bout between Dan Henderson and Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, the proposed March 3 event is expected to host the finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix between Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett.
The early March Arnold's weekend has hosted MMA events in Columbus the past several years, with the UFC and WEC bringing events there prior to Strikeforce.
Strikeforce is planning on heading back to Columbus, Ohio, this March for an event during the Arnold Sports Festival, according to a report from MMAJunkie.com.
A year after hosting a Light Heavyweight Title bout between Dan Henderson and Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, the proposed March 3 event is expected to host the finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix between Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett.
The early March Arnold's weekend has hosted MMA events in Columbus the past several years, with the UFC and WEC bringing events there prior to Strikeforce.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11786.shtml
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Gegard Mousasi Vs Hector Lombard Fight Video PRIDE ? Bushido 13
PRIDE – Bushido 13 MMA fight videos of Gegard Mousasi (13-2-1) Vs Hector Lombard (7-1). The event took place on 11/5/2006 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Source: http://www.mmatko.com/gegard-mousasi-vs-hector-lombard-fight-video-pride-bushido-13-2/
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sábado, 17 de diciembre de 2011
Paulo Thiago out of UFC 142 due to injury; Stanislav Nedkov out due to visa issues
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
A couple of changes are coming to the UFC 142 event in Brazil next month, as Tatame.com reports that Paulo Thiago has suffered an injury, and Stanislav Nedkov has run into issues securing a visa, taking them both out of fights on the card in Rio de Janeiro.
Thiago's injury takes him out of a bout with Mike Pyle, while Nedkov is out of his fight with Fabio Maldonado. Replacements for those fights have not yet been announced. The card, as it stands now, is below:
* Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes
* Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson
* Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout
* Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim
* Erick Silva vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
* Mike Pyle vs. TBA
* Fabio Maldonado vs. TBA
* Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio
* Iuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa
* Felipe Sertanejo vs. Antonio Carvalho
* Ednaldo Lula vs. Rob Broughton.
A couple of changes are coming to the UFC 142 event in Brazil next month, as Tatame.com reports that Paulo Thiago has suffered an injury, and Stanislav Nedkov has run into issues securing a visa, taking them both out of fights on the card in Rio de Janeiro.
Thiago's injury takes him out of a bout with Mike Pyle, while Nedkov is out of his fight with Fabio Maldonado. Replacements for those fights have not yet been announced. The card, as it stands now, is below:
* Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes
* Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson
* Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout
* Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim
* Erick Silva vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
* Mike Pyle vs. TBA
* Fabio Maldonado vs. TBA
* Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio
* Iuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa
* Felipe Sertanejo vs. Antonio Carvalho
* Ednaldo Lula vs. Rob Broughton.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11783.shtml
UFC announces flyweight division and four-man tournament
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced the addition of the 125-pound flyweight division. There will be a four-man tournament to determine the division’s first champion beginning on the March 3rd UFC on FX 2 event. Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious ?Mighty Mouse? Johnson will drop down to flyweight after more holding their own in the [...]
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Source: http://www.mmainterplay.com/ufc-news/ufc-announces-flyweight-division-and-four-man-tournament-56200/
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Gabriel Gonzaga heads back to the Octagon at UFC 142
A little less than a year ago Brazilian heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga walked away from Mixed Martial Arts to focus on teaching at his school and competing in various BJJ tournaments. However, before long his competitive juices started flowing again and the 32-year old decided to give MMA another go, facing Parker Porter in October who [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/17/gabriel-gonzaga-heads-back-to-the-octagon-at-ufc-142
Quick Quote: UFC 141's Brock Lesnar - "If I execute my gameplan, Alistair Overeem cannot win this fight"
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The words continue to fly between heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem ahead of their UFC 141 main event on December 30. Prior to a teleconference with the two next week, the UFC released a couple more quotes from both of them:
Says Overeem - "This fight isn't going to last two rounds. Mr. Lesnar is the best wrestler in the division, but he has a big weakness: he cannot strike. And unfortunately I am the best striker in the world.?
Added Lesnar: "He says he is going to knock me out inside two rounds. That's his dream. The reality is that if I execute my gameplan, Alistair Overeem cannot win this fight."
The words continue to fly between heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem ahead of their UFC 141 main event on December 30. Prior to a teleconference with the two next week, the UFC released a couple more quotes from both of them:
Says Overeem - "This fight isn't going to last two rounds. Mr. Lesnar is the best wrestler in the division, but he has a big weakness: he cannot strike. And unfortunately I am the best striker in the world.?
Added Lesnar: "He says he is going to knock me out inside two rounds. That's his dream. The reality is that if I execute my gameplan, Alistair Overeem cannot win this fight."
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11792.shtml
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Patrick Cote lobbying for return to the Octagon
This past weekend the UFC made a stop in Canada with a card full of area-favorites ready to proudly represent their countrymen inside the cage. However, one of MMA?s most popular Canadians ? Patrick Cote ? found himself watching the action from outside of the Octagon rather than taking part in the festivities therein. The [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/12/patrick-cote-lobbying-for-return-to-the-octagon
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Tyler Kennedy vs. Harry Zolnierczyk
Like most sports, the NHL has a number of interstate rivalries, and few are fiercer than that between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers. Were there any doubt about the intensity involved, all someone needs to do is check out this fight from last night’s game featuring the Penguins’ Tyler Kennedy clashing with the Flyers’ [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/09/hockey-fight-of-the-day-tyler-kennedy-vs-harry-zolnierczyk
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Johnny Bedford steps in to face Eddie Wineland in January
Eddie Wineland did not have to wait long to find out his next opponent, as the featherweight will meet Johnny Bedford at UFC on FOX 2. Wineland was slated to face Demetrious Johnson on the January 28 card, but Johnson was moved to the UFC flyweight tournament. UFC on FOX 2 will feature a main [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/12/15/johnny-bedford-steps-in-to-face-eddie-wineland-in-january/
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
viernes, 16 de diciembre de 2011
UFC 142 Loses Thiago, Nedkov, Broughton, and Bahadurzada
Next month's UFC 142 event has lost four fighters, as Paulo Thiago, Stanislav Nedkov, Rob Broughton, and Siyar Bahadurzada have all been forced to withdraw from the January 14 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/26926/ufc-142-loses-thiago-nedkov-broughton-and-bahadurzada/
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Randy Couture talks Lesnar vs Overeem.
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Randy Couture disagrees with the suggestion that Brock Lesnar will be less of a force after his battle with diverticulitis, insisting the...
Randy Couture disagrees with the suggestion that Brock Lesnar will be less of a force after his battle with diverticulitis, insisting the...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/98026-randy-couture-talks-lesnar-vs-overeem.html
Overeem "I�ll be tested four times in three weeks this month"
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UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem, who meets Brock Lesnar on Dec. 30 in the main event of UFC 141 at the Mandalay Bay Events...
UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem, who meets Brock Lesnar on Dec. 30 in the main event of UFC 141 at the Mandalay Bay Events...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/98023-overeem-i-ll-tested-four-times-three-weeks-month.html
Jon Jones: ?Rashad does not have a chin, trust me.?
UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones may be defending his title against Lyoto Machida this weekend at UFC 140 but ?Bones? appears to still have rival (and former teammate) Rashad Evans on his mind. Evans, who faces 9-0 grappler Phil Davis at UFC on FOX 2 in late January, first butted heads with Jones after [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/06/jon-jones-%e2%80%9crashad-does-not-have-a-chin-trust-me-%e2%80%9d
UFC 141's Alistair Overeem discusses NSAC testing confusion, continued steroid accusations
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Alistair Overeem has faced suspicions of steroid use for much of his career, and with his failure to comply with the Nevada State Athletic Commission's request for a random drug test right away in the past month for UFC 141, that hasn't helped the conversation.
However, the Dutch striker tried to clear up the situation with the NSAC in an interview with ESPN.com, and maintained that he's not a steroid user.
"I didn't know [random testing] could happen," Overeem explained. "Nobody told me. The rules and regulations were unknown to me. The other thing is, how do you get that done in Holland? How do you get that done if you live in China? How do you do that if you're somewhere else?"
Though the NSAC stated during their meeting last week that they hadn't had issues with other fighters the way Overeem's situation played out in Holland, Overeem insists he did what he felt was right when he was given the request.
"The rules and regulations in Holland are different," he began. "Whenever you have a condition here, you go to your doctor. You have to make an appointment. They slipped me through within 24-to-48 hours because it was important. You then get a referral to another facility, where you have to make another appointment."
"First time I went there, I didn't have the specifics of the test. I was only told I needed to do a drug panel test. With those instructions, I went to lab and did a test. It took a few days, and the commission responded, 'These are not the correct results. You need to do it again.' So, I went back to the doctor and he said, 'We don't know how to do that.' I had to go to another agency, which needs a formal request from the organization you're fighting for to run the test. A combination of factors caused the delay."
The confusion in just what type of test he needed to take also came about as the NSAC was in contact with his assistant instead of Overeem himself, and that's one of the reasons the Commission granted him a conditional license. Of course, that also means he has multiple tests he has to pass before and after UFC 141, but Overeem continues to be steadfast in his innocence when it comes to steroid use.
"People have accused me of using steroids since I was 17," he said. "I remember my first fight, my girlfriend was in the audience, and she told me people, jealous guys, were whispering I was taking steroids. That was when I was 17. I was a middleweight back then. All I can say is my side of the story. When I was 20, I was already a natural heavyweight. I weighed 222 pounds."
"Cutting the weight to light heavyweight worked out in the beginning, but I couldn't do a strength and conditioning program and I was dieting all the time. When I made the decision to move to heavyweight, I went on a food program, strength and conditioning program, and I gradually gained weight. Eleven years ago, I was 222 pounds. Now I'm 265. That's 40 pounds added in 11 years."
Ultimately, Overeem isn't concerned with the critics, and he's not going to attempt to control something he can't.
"I firmly believe everyone is entitled to his/her opinion," he said. "We have free speech. If people want to talk that way, let them talk that way. I can't control what people say. If they want to insinuate things, that's fine. I'm too occupied with my own career to bother with it."
"I'm going to do whatever the commission asks me to do. It's my job. On a positive note, I'll be the most tested fighter ever. That takes away the critics' argument."
Penick's Analysis: Fighters that look like Overeem does (and there aren't many) are always going to have people that believe they're on something. Even though many of the fighters and athletes that have been caught using performance enhancers don't look anything like him. Still, it would be impossible to quiet his most ardent critics no matter how many tests he passes. He can't concentrate on the doubters, and he sounds like he's not going to in the least.
[Alistair Overeem art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
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However, the Dutch striker tried to clear up the situation with the NSAC in an interview with ESPN.com, and maintained that he's not a steroid user.
"I didn't know [random testing] could happen," Overeem explained. "Nobody told me. The rules and regulations were unknown to me. The other thing is, how do you get that done in Holland? How do you get that done if you live in China? How do you do that if you're somewhere else?"
Though the NSAC stated during their meeting last week that they hadn't had issues with other fighters the way Overeem's situation played out in Holland, Overeem insists he did what he felt was right when he was given the request.
"The rules and regulations in Holland are different," he began. "Whenever you have a condition here, you go to your doctor. You have to make an appointment. They slipped me through within 24-to-48 hours because it was important. You then get a referral to another facility, where you have to make another appointment."
"First time I went there, I didn't have the specifics of the test. I was only told I needed to do a drug panel test. With those instructions, I went to lab and did a test. It took a few days, and the commission responded, 'These are not the correct results. You need to do it again.' So, I went back to the doctor and he said, 'We don't know how to do that.' I had to go to another agency, which needs a formal request from the organization you're fighting for to run the test. A combination of factors caused the delay."
The confusion in just what type of test he needed to take also came about as the NSAC was in contact with his assistant instead of Overeem himself, and that's one of the reasons the Commission granted him a conditional license. Of course, that also means he has multiple tests he has to pass before and after UFC 141, but Overeem continues to be steadfast in his innocence when it comes to steroid use.
"People have accused me of using steroids since I was 17," he said. "I remember my first fight, my girlfriend was in the audience, and she told me people, jealous guys, were whispering I was taking steroids. That was when I was 17. I was a middleweight back then. All I can say is my side of the story. When I was 20, I was already a natural heavyweight. I weighed 222 pounds."
"Cutting the weight to light heavyweight worked out in the beginning, but I couldn't do a strength and conditioning program and I was dieting all the time. When I made the decision to move to heavyweight, I went on a food program, strength and conditioning program, and I gradually gained weight. Eleven years ago, I was 222 pounds. Now I'm 265. That's 40 pounds added in 11 years."
Ultimately, Overeem isn't concerned with the critics, and he's not going to attempt to control something he can't.
"I firmly believe everyone is entitled to his/her opinion," he said. "We have free speech. If people want to talk that way, let them talk that way. I can't control what people say. If they want to insinuate things, that's fine. I'm too occupied with my own career to bother with it."
"I'm going to do whatever the commission asks me to do. It's my job. On a positive note, I'll be the most tested fighter ever. That takes away the critics' argument."
Penick's Analysis: Fighters that look like Overeem does (and there aren't many) are always going to have people that believe they're on something. Even though many of the fighters and athletes that have been caught using performance enhancers don't look anything like him. Still, it would be impossible to quiet his most ardent critics no matter how many tests he passes. He can't concentrate on the doubters, and he sounds like he's not going to in the least.
[Alistair Overeem art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_11780.shtml
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Simpson vs. Markes, Brookins vs. Yahya Added to UFC on FUEL Event
The inaugural UFC on FUEL event added two new matchups on Wednesday when the UFC announced middleweight and featherweight bouts that have been agreed to.Aaron Simpson will put his three-fight win streak on the line when he faces Brazilian Ronny Markes in a 185-pound fight, while Ultimate Fighter season 12 winner Jonathan Brookins will face submission wizard Rani Yahya.
Simpson (11-2) has tried to work his way into middleweight contention with consecutive victories over Eric Schafer, Mario Miranda and Brad Tavares, wins that came on the heels of a two-fight losing streak.
To continue that run, he'll have to beat Markes, who made his octagon debut on short notice and out-worked Karlos Vemola to a decision win in an August event. That match was contested at light-heavyweight, and in this one, Markes (12-1) will attempt to stake out some ground in the UFC's 185-pound division.
The featherweight bout between Brookins and Yahya features a pair of fighters who prefer to look for victory on the ground. Brookins (12-4) has eight of his wins by tapout, while Yahya (16-7) has 14 submission wins. Both men are coming off losses.
UFC on FUEL 1 will take place on February 15, 2012, and though the venue isn't official, it is likely to emanate from CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska. It features a main event of Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger.
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Talking Strikeforce MMA at the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade - Strikeforce
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Potential TNA No Surrender PPV **SPOILERS**
The lineups for TNA house shows seem to reveal two title changes that may go down at No Surrender.
The lineup for the company’s September 23rd show in Springfield, Illinois lists Austin Aries as the X-Division champion and Winter as the Knockouts champion, leading to believe that they will get the belts tonight or at one of the next two Impacts.
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The lineup for the company’s September 23rd show in Springfield, Illinois lists Austin Aries as the X-Division champion and Winter as the Knockouts champion, leading to believe that they will get the belts tonight or at one of the next two Impacts.
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Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/potential-tna-no-surrender-ppv-spoilers/
jueves, 15 de diciembre de 2011
Randy Orton Is A Work Horse, Stacy Keibler/George Clooney
– Many people that have tickets to the Night of Champions PPV stated they were invited to take part in a group survey to discuss upcoming WWE Studios films. They would be paid $20 to watch scenes from a film and discuss the positives and negatives. WWE has John Cena’s Family Reunion, Edge’s Inside Out, and the horror film No One Lives on the way.
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/randy-orton-is-a-work-horse-stacy-keiblergeorge-clooney/
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One More Shot: Five Fighters Who Deserve a Return to the UFC
Mary Pickford once said “If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down.” Many Mixed Martial Artists have come and gone through the UFC‘s system. Some performed so poorly that they will never be seen again [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/15/one-more-shot-five-fighters-who-deserve-a-return-to-the-ufc
Wes Soldier Combs Ray Cooper Kit Cope Wesley Cabbage Correira
Randy Orton Is A Work Horse, Stacy Keibler/George Clooney
– Many people that have tickets to the Night of Champions PPV stated they were invited to take part in a group survey to discuss upcoming WWE Studios films. They would be paid $20 to watch scenes from a film and discuss the positives and negatives. WWE has John Cena’s Family Reunion, Edge’s Inside Out, and the horror film No One Lives on the way.
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/randy-orton-is-a-work-horse-stacy-keiblergeorge-clooney/
Kenny Florian Now Training At The Tristar Gym ? Just One Of The Guys
Kenny Florian Now Training At The Tristar Gym – Just One Of The Guys.
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WHOA! TV 2011 MMA Video Mixtape Montage
WHOA! TV 2011 MMA Video Mixtape Montage
Hayabusa Alistair Overeem UFC 141 Walkout Shirtfrom: MMAWarehouse.com
Hayabusa Alistair Overeem UFC 141 Walkout Shirtfrom: MMAWarehouse.com
Source: http://www.mmatko.com/whoa-tv-2011-mma-video-mixtape-montage/
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Early pay-per-view estimates for UFC 140 "Jones vs. Machida" at 480,000 buys
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
After a series of events drawing less than 300,000 pay-per-view buys, Jon Jones' second title defense of 2011 at UFC 140 brought an uptick in business for the UFC. According to Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, early estimates for the event have it at around 480,000 buys.
That number puts it slightly behind Jones' bout with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in September and right on point with his fight with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in March.
However, considering the string of down business for the UFC on pay-per-view recently, as well as Brock Lesnar's return coming later in the month, this card was not expected to do quite this well, so this is a very good early number.
After a series of events drawing less than 300,000 pay-per-view buys, Jon Jones' second title defense of 2011 at UFC 140 brought an uptick in business for the UFC. According to Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, early estimates for the event have it at around 480,000 buys.
That number puts it slightly behind Jones' bout with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in September and right on point with his fight with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in March.
However, considering the string of down business for the UFC on pay-per-view recently, as well as Brock Lesnar's return coming later in the month, this card was not expected to do quite this well, so this is a very good early number.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11759.shtml
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Randy Couture believes Michael Bisping deserves consideration for UFC Title shot
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
ESPN UK caught up with Randy Couture recently and asked him whether he felt Michael Bisping deserved a title shot in the middleweight division after his most recent win over Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Here was Couture's response:
"I think he probably does. He's right up there in the top four or five guys in that weight class. You can split hairs on deciding who the No. 1 contender is. He's coming off a great outing against Jason Miller, weathered a storm and had the conditioning and great technique to finish the fight well. He's one of the top guys so why not?"
Bisping may finally get his chance in late 2012 if he can get past Demian Maia, as the winner of their fight at UFC on Fox 2 is expected to get the shot after the winner of Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz on that same card.
ESPN UK caught up with Randy Couture recently and asked him whether he felt Michael Bisping deserved a title shot in the middleweight division after his most recent win over Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Here was Couture's response:
"I think he probably does. He's right up there in the top four or five guys in that weight class. You can split hairs on deciding who the No. 1 contender is. He's coming off a great outing against Jason Miller, weathered a storm and had the conditioning and great technique to finish the fight well. He's one of the top guys so why not?"
Bisping may finally get his chance in late 2012 if he can get past Demian Maia, as the winner of their fight at UFC on Fox 2 is expected to get the shot after the winner of Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz on that same card.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11724.shtml
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miércoles, 14 de diciembre de 2011
Rory MacDonald draws Che Mills at UFC 145
Fresh off a stop in Canada the UFC already has designs on a return to the Great White North this March when the promotion travels to Montreal for UFC 145, an event still in the bare-bones stages with one exception ? a welterweight bout between Rory MacDonald and Che Mills. Adding a layer of intrigue [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/13/rory-macdonald-draws-che-mills-at-ufc-145
UFC 140 Results ? Jon Jones retains title, submits Lyoto Machida in the second
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones defends his title against former champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida in the main event of UFC 140. Taking place from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, UFC 140 also features a heavyweight rematch between former champions Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Follow along as results are posted [...]
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Jorge Masvidal Interview Before The Gilbert Melendez Strikeforce Fight
You don’t really need to know Spanish to watch this video. Sorry but no subtitles.
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
Date: Dec 17, 2011
Location: San Diego, California
Venue: Valley View Casino Center
Broadcast: Showtime
MAIN CARD (Showtime)
Champ Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal (for lightweight title)
Champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos vs. Hiroko Yamanaka (for women’s [...]
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
Date: Dec 17, 2011
Location: San Diego, California
Venue: Valley View Casino Center
Broadcast: Showtime
MAIN CARD (Showtime)
Champ Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal (for lightweight title)
Champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos vs. Hiroko Yamanaka (for women’s [...]
Source: http://www.mmatko.com/jorge-masvidal-interview-before-the-gilbert-melendez-strikeforce-fight/
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Jon Jones' trainer Greg Jackson tries to clear up "get some fans" comment after UFC 140 win
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Greg Jackson and Jon Jones came under a little fire on Sunday when a video circulated from Saturday night's UFC 140 event. In the video, Jackson is heard yelling to Jones after his win over Lyoto Machida to go check on his opponent to "get some fans." As Jones has continued to gain a reputation for false humbleness in his public persona, the comments didn't come off well for the two of them. In an interview with MMAJunkie.com on Monday, Jackson attempted to clear up his intent of the situation, saying he was trying to snap Jones out of "the zone" and back into professional mode after the finish:
"I shouldn't have spoken in that way, but that wasn't my intention. It sounded bad, but moronic [expletive] comes out of my mouth sometimes. What I was saying was, 'Go check on Lyoto,' what I meant was to remember that you're a public figure. There's always attention on you and what you're doing all the time, and there's cage etiquette. There's things you're supposed to do, and going and checking on somebody is what you're supposed to do.
And now because I'm in military mode and in shorthand mode, I say, 'Jon, go check on Lyoto and go get some fans,' and what I should have said was, 'You're a public figure. There's a way to conduct yourself.' But instead, I shorthanded it. That's the point I want to drive home. Jon is a really good guy. Everybody is just attacking his character because that's what you have to attack when you can't attack somebody's fighting.
It's not that he was a bad guy. You just literally go crazy. None of these guys outside of the cage could understand that after the fight, you're in the zone, man. It's such an intense camp, especially for Jon, month after month, fight after fight.
Let's take B.J. Penn for an example. He's actually a really nice guy; he walks around licking blood off his gloves all the time. Chuck Liddell is one of the sweetest, nicest guys you'll ever meet, but when he knocks you unconscious, he runs around screaming and pumping his arms. That's not normal behavior. So my job with Jon is to remind him. When the referee said break, he broke, and then he was still there in that zone. I was like, 'Now, it's time to relax and calm down and check on the guy.' I should have said, 'Remember your public figure.' But like I say, 'Go get some Donald Cerrone,' I said, 'Go get some fans."
Penick's Analysis: It makes sense that he'd need to attempt to snap Jones out of fight mode, and it's a certainly reasonable explanation for why he said anything like that, but it also didn't come off well the way he worded it. Really, Jones is so incredible in the cage he shouldn't be doing anything outside of it that isn't him. He's a young, confident, and incredible fighter, and if he's not the fan favorite, who cares? He can be a big star as himself, whatever that may truly be, but anything that comes off as fake or phony is going to lead to some backlash from fans.
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"I shouldn't have spoken in that way, but that wasn't my intention. It sounded bad, but moronic [expletive] comes out of my mouth sometimes. What I was saying was, 'Go check on Lyoto,' what I meant was to remember that you're a public figure. There's always attention on you and what you're doing all the time, and there's cage etiquette. There's things you're supposed to do, and going and checking on somebody is what you're supposed to do.
And now because I'm in military mode and in shorthand mode, I say, 'Jon, go check on Lyoto and go get some fans,' and what I should have said was, 'You're a public figure. There's a way to conduct yourself.' But instead, I shorthanded it. That's the point I want to drive home. Jon is a really good guy. Everybody is just attacking his character because that's what you have to attack when you can't attack somebody's fighting.
It's not that he was a bad guy. You just literally go crazy. None of these guys outside of the cage could understand that after the fight, you're in the zone, man. It's such an intense camp, especially for Jon, month after month, fight after fight.
Let's take B.J. Penn for an example. He's actually a really nice guy; he walks around licking blood off his gloves all the time. Chuck Liddell is one of the sweetest, nicest guys you'll ever meet, but when he knocks you unconscious, he runs around screaming and pumping his arms. That's not normal behavior. So my job with Jon is to remind him. When the referee said break, he broke, and then he was still there in that zone. I was like, 'Now, it's time to relax and calm down and check on the guy.' I should have said, 'Remember your public figure.' But like I say, 'Go get some Donald Cerrone,' I said, 'Go get some fans."
Penick's Analysis: It makes sense that he'd need to attempt to snap Jones out of fight mode, and it's a certainly reasonable explanation for why he said anything like that, but it also didn't come off well the way he worded it. Really, Jones is so incredible in the cage he shouldn't be doing anything outside of it that isn't him. He's a young, confident, and incredible fighter, and if he's not the fan favorite, who cares? He can be a big star as himself, whatever that may truly be, but anything that comes off as fake or phony is going to lead to some backlash from fans.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_11703.shtml
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UFC eying May show in Brazil, could mark Anderson Silva's return
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The UFC is expecting Brazil to be a major boon for them in 2012 and beyond. After a successful return to the country for the first time in the Zuffa-era last August, they're already going back in January for UFC 142. Following the UFC 140 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White revealed that their eying another quick turnaround as well.
Said White (via MMAWeekly.com): "How many events are we going to do in Brazil next year? Right now, what I know, we've got two coming up. We're gonna do Rio [in January] and probably another one in May."
The May event is expected to be a stadium card, and would be about a month earlier than what had been rumored, meaning Anderson Silva's return could be coming earlier than expected. He'll take on the winner of January's Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz bout from UFC on Fox 2.
The UFC is expecting Brazil to be a major boon for them in 2012 and beyond. After a successful return to the country for the first time in the Zuffa-era last August, they're already going back in January for UFC 142. Following the UFC 140 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White revealed that their eying another quick turnaround as well.
Said White (via MMAWeekly.com): "How many events are we going to do in Brazil next year? Right now, what I know, we've got two coming up. We're gonna do Rio [in January] and probably another one in May."
The May event is expected to be a stadium card, and would be about a month earlier than what had been rumored, meaning Anderson Silva's return could be coming earlier than expected. He'll take on the winner of January's Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz bout from UFC on Fox 2.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11701.shtml
UFC Champ Jon Jones talks competitive philosophy in regards to NFL's Ndamukong Suh on ESPN's Sportscenter
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones appeared on ESPN's Sportscenter Monday night to help set up a piece on embattled NFL player Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions. Jones was asked about switching from real life to competitive mode, and he discussed his philosophy for entering his competitive environment:
"I think a lot of athletes do have a switch. Me, I'm pretty calm and relaxed as a person, and I'm also calm and relaxed in the Octagon. I believe that the more relaxed and composed you stay, the more you're able to use all your brain cells, and you can actually focus on your techniques and focus on what you have to do better. Getting amped up and everything, it actually works against my game.
It is a little bit of a dangerous sport, and obviously it's [violent]. But I kind of look at it more like a dance. Fighting in [mixed] martial arts to me is more about achieving self excellence. Being able to control your body, being able to really achieve the most ultimate level of fluidity. Our bodies [are] our canvas, and it's just a beautiful thing for me. So there's no switch, it's more about self excellence and being a warrior. "
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones appeared on ESPN's Sportscenter Monday night to help set up a piece on embattled NFL player Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions. Jones was asked about switching from real life to competitive mode, and he discussed his philosophy for entering his competitive environment:
"I think a lot of athletes do have a switch. Me, I'm pretty calm and relaxed as a person, and I'm also calm and relaxed in the Octagon. I believe that the more relaxed and composed you stay, the more you're able to use all your brain cells, and you can actually focus on your techniques and focus on what you have to do better. Getting amped up and everything, it actually works against my game.
It is a little bit of a dangerous sport, and obviously it's [violent]. But I kind of look at it more like a dance. Fighting in [mixed] martial arts to me is more about achieving self excellence. Being able to control your body, being able to really achieve the most ultimate level of fluidity. Our bodies [are] our canvas, and it's just a beautiful thing for me. So there's no switch, it's more about self excellence and being a warrior. "
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11720.shtml
UFC, FUEL Still Negotiating Deal for International Editions of TUF
Early Tuesday at a press conference in Rio, UFC president Dana White announced Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva as coaches on the first-ever international edition of The Ultimate Fighter, which will take place in Brazil.In the past, White said that international editions of TUF would likely air on FUEL as part of their new wide-ranging deal with FOX-owned networks, but on a Tuesday afternoon teleconference, FUEL executive vice president and general manager George Greenberg said that as of right now, the two sides are still in negotiations to bring the new editions of TUF to air in the U.S.
"Right now, any international edition of The Ultimate Fighter is something we are in discussions with the UFC," he said. "We have no firm deal for TUF Australia or TUF Brazil, or any other TUF show right now.
"We'd love to do this," he added. "I don't think it's going to be an obstacle to get through negotiations."
Greenberg said that he believed the channel, which is already planning 2,000 hours of UFC programming in 2012, still has room to add the international editions of TUF.
Asked to describe the negotiations for the TV properties, he said that the relationship has made for easy communications between the two sides thus far, and that they speak four to five times a day.
"For us, negotiations are sort of easy," he said. "Specifically we're in talks, but I can't tell you what stage. Everything we do with the UFC always will turn out with a healthy ending for both parties. If it's good for the sport, it will be good for the UFC, and it will be great for the FOX Sports media group. I can promise you that."
FUEL will kick off its commitment to its new partner with 24 hours of UFC programming on Jan. 1. On Jan. 3, its weekly news show UFC Tonight premieres at 10 pm, hosted by former WEC announcer Todd Harris and featuring our own Ariel Helwani.
Other UFC on FUEL programming notes:
- Live weigh-in shows begin airing on FUEL on Jan. 13, with UFC 142.
- Live event post-fight coverage will feature one-hour shows hosted by Jay Glazer, beginning on Jan. 14 with UFC 142
- FUEL begins televising UFC preliminary fights on Jan. 20, with the undercard of an FX event.
- FUEL will have the right to air the U.S. editions of The Ultimate Fighter 24 hours after original episodes air on FX.
- There will be quarterly "Champion's Roundtable" specials, with past and current titleholders discussing a wide range of MMA topics
FUEL is currently available in about 38 million households, but Greenberg said the channel's goal is to house so much UFC programming that fans will demand and receive it from their cable and satellite providers.
"I can guarantee you we're going to become the most wanted channel in the television landscape," he said.
martes, 13 de diciembre de 2011
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii announced for New Year?s Eve in Japan
After establishing himself as somewhat of a staple at similar events in his prime, Fedor Emelianenko will fight in Japan on New Year?s Eve for the first time in four years where he?ll attempt to add to his past NYE success against the likes of Mark Hunt and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by beating Olympic Judoka [...]
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Matt Hamill Prize Pack Giveaway
In the spirit of the Holiday Season we?re thanking the Fighters.com faithful by continuing our series of giveaways with a contest featuring not one but FIVE prizes! Up for grabs (times five) is a Matt Hamill Prize Pack containing a TapouT shirt and some promotional material related to the movie about the related fighter?s life, [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/13/matt-hamill-prize-pack-giveaway
Flyweights Johnson vs. McCall, Benavidez vs. Urushitani Set for UFC on FX 2
The flyweight division is officially coming to the UFC on March 3, as Demetrious Johnson will meet Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez will face Yasuhiro Urushitani at UFC on FX 2 to determine the contenders for the UFC's first 125-pound title, UFC President Dana White announced after UFC 140 on Saturday.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/26890/flyweights-johnson-vs-mccall-benavidez-vs-urushitani-set-for-ufc-on-fx-2/
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Dana White: Fighters already in Strikeforce will be staying in Strikeforce
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The last week has brought reports that Strikeforce and Showtime were close to finalizing a deal to keep the promotion on the network. After the UFC 140 press conference on Saturday night, UFC President Dana White confirmed that the organization will be sticking around, and added that the fighters currently on Strikeforce's roster will be staying there as well.
"The guys that are in Strikeforce are staying in Strikeforce," White said (quotes transcribed by MMAWeekly.com). "Strikeforce lives."
That means that current Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez will not be transitioning to the UFC after his fight with Jorge Masvidal next weekend, a point that will no doubt upset many fans, and probably Melendez himself. However, while his expected move over to the top of the UFC's lightweight class isn't happening, White assures that Strikeforce's fighters will be happy they're there.
"Gilbert Melendez and all the guys that are in the Strikeforce show and with Showtime, I will make fights [for them]," White said. "They will be happy to be there. Believe me, I got this thing worked out. It's going to be good for everybody. It's going to be good for the fighters, it's going to be good for Showtime, and it's going to be good for Strikeforce."
Penick's Analysis: I'm withholding judgment on that call until we see what the UFC's plans with Strikeforce are, but it's hard not to be disappointed that Melendez isn't going to be coming into the Octagon when it was looking like a mere formality after his fight with Masvidal. There aren't a ton of other fighters on Strikeforce's roster that would have been clamored for to be in the Octagon, but there are a handful fans will wish were there. Still, if the UFC is going to perhaps transition some fighters over to Strikeforce to boost up the roster, or if they've got some other ideas we haven't thought of yet, things could definitely work for all sides. At the least, I'm intrigued to see what they're going to do.
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"The guys that are in Strikeforce are staying in Strikeforce," White said (quotes transcribed by MMAWeekly.com). "Strikeforce lives."
That means that current Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez will not be transitioning to the UFC after his fight with Jorge Masvidal next weekend, a point that will no doubt upset many fans, and probably Melendez himself. However, while his expected move over to the top of the UFC's lightweight class isn't happening, White assures that Strikeforce's fighters will be happy they're there.
"Gilbert Melendez and all the guys that are in the Strikeforce show and with Showtime, I will make fights [for them]," White said. "They will be happy to be there. Believe me, I got this thing worked out. It's going to be good for everybody. It's going to be good for the fighters, it's going to be good for Showtime, and it's going to be good for Strikeforce."
Penick's Analysis: I'm withholding judgment on that call until we see what the UFC's plans with Strikeforce are, but it's hard not to be disappointed that Melendez isn't going to be coming into the Octagon when it was looking like a mere formality after his fight with Masvidal. There aren't a ton of other fighters on Strikeforce's roster that would have been clamored for to be in the Octagon, but there are a handful fans will wish were there. Still, if the UFC is going to perhaps transition some fighters over to Strikeforce to boost up the roster, or if they've got some other ideas we haven't thought of yet, things could definitely work for all sides. At the least, I'm intrigued to see what they're going to do.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Affliction2/article_11688.shtml
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jueves, 8 de diciembre de 2011
Daniel Roberts fighting Charlie Brenneman at UFC on FX 1
The “Ninja” is back! After fighting off injuries, UFC welterweight Daniel Roberts confirmed via Twitter that he will meet Charlie Brenneman on January 20 at UFC on FX 1. Roberts and Brenneman both find themselves coming off losses as they look to clash in Nashville. Roberts won over fans with his impressive submission wins over [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/05/daniel-roberts-fighting-charlie-brenneman-at-ufc-on-fx-1
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?UFC on FOX: Evans vs. Davis? Press Conference Stream Starts at 2PM ET/11AM PT
With the UFC officially announcing the tripleheader lined up for their second event on FOX, Dana White and company will be in Chicago in a matter of minutes to promote the highly anticipated show. The card now features three pivotal bouts with serious title implications in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions. Middleweights Mark [...]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Discusses Health Status Heading Into UFC 140
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TORONTO -- Watch below as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira discusses his rematch against Frank Mir at UFC 140, his health status going into the rematch, what went wrong the first time they fought, and his place in the heavyweight division.
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miércoles, 7 de diciembre de 2011
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
MMA on TV
Welcome to ?MMA on TV?, Five Ounces of Pain?s weekly update on the upcoming MMA-broadcast schedule. Miss the latest episode of MMA Live or UFC Unleashed? Wondering when Showtime, Spike TV, or HDNet are airing a replay of their latest offering or interested in finding out where to tune into live shows occurring over the [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/12/05/mma-on-tv-66/
Josh Koscheck Tweets Still Fighting On Feb 4th Possibly At 185
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I am fighting FEB. 4th still :) I'll tweet who very soon. I just asked #UFC if I can fight 185 for a fight! But we will see if they let...
I am fighting FEB. 4th still :) I'll tweet who very soon. I just asked #UFC if I can fight 185 for a fight! But we will see if they let...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/97727-josh-koscheck-tweets-still-fighting-feb-4th-possibly-185-a.html
Urijah Faber, Dominick Cruz selected as The Ultimate Fighter 15 coaches
UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and his rival Urijah Faber have been selected to be the coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 15. They will be coaching aspiring lightweights and welterweights who will be competing for six-figure UFC contractors. The coaches will then square off in a bantamweight title fight in mid 2012. TUF 15 will [...]
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UFC adds Rivera vs. Schafer, Brown vs. Rocha to January FX card
The lineup attached to the UFC?s debut on FX grew by two today with the addition of Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer and Mike Brown vs. Vagner Rocha. The event, scheduled for January 20 in Nashville, Tennessee, will feature headlining action in the form of a fight between on-the-cusp contenders Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard. [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/11/30/ufc-adds-rivera-vs-schafer-brown-vs-rocha-to-january-fx-card
UFC 140's Tito Ortiz reveals he may be ready to retire in 2012
Tito Ortiz picked up his first win in over four and a half years in July when he submitted Ryan Bader at UFC 132. Though he then lost to Rashad Evans in his next fight, it was a fight taken on short notice against a former champ and still one of the best in the world. He's scheduled to take on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 140 this weekend, and in an interview with Karyn Bryant of MMA Heat, Ortiz revealed that it may not be much longer before he decides to retire:
"Maybe it's time... When I leave on my own terms... when I don't have fun coming in the gym anymore, sparring and pushing myself and running every day, maybe it is time. I'm not overstaying my welcome. My goal in my whole career was to do 15 years in MMA. May 30 will be my 15th year of fighting in the UFC and in MMA, in general. This will be fight number 26 for me, I think... I'll have 27 and walk away. I think I've done good. I don't know. But you never know. You never know if Dana and Lorenzo come to me with some numbers that make sense to me."
"Maybe it's time... When I leave on my own terms... when I don't have fun coming in the gym anymore, sparring and pushing myself and running every day, maybe it is time. I'm not overstaying my welcome. My goal in my whole career was to do 15 years in MMA. May 30 will be my 15th year of fighting in the UFC and in MMA, in general. This will be fight number 26 for me, I think... I'll have 27 and walk away. I think I've done good. I don't know. But you never know. You never know if Dana and Lorenzo come to me with some numbers that make sense to me."
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_11549.shtml
Grappling with Issues ? 12/2/11
Should Chris Leben have been released after failing another drug test? Who do you see coming away with an Ultimate Fighter Season 14 trophy? Does Michael Bisping deserve a title-shot if he beats Jason Miller? What was your favorite moment of Bellator Season 5? Keyboard warrrrriors?.come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/12/02/grappling-with-issues-12211/
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Urijah Faber settles up on TUF 14 Finale bet with Jon Jones
Urijah Faber and Jon Jones made a friendly wager through Twitter this past weekend concerning The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale match between T.J. Dillashaw and John Dodson. Dillashaw, who trains with Faber as part of the Team Alpha Male unit out of Sacramento, California, was defeated by Dodson, a Jackson MMA student alongside Jones. Due [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/12/06/urijah-faber-settles-up-on-tuf-14-finale-bet-with-jon-jones/
martes, 6 de diciembre de 2011
A big year for UFC closes with Snoop Dogg at Christmas party
The UFC took its game to another level in 2011, so why not go over the top with a year end celebration?
The long sought after network exposure arrived with the Fox deal, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that the fellas at Zuffa went big for company Christmas pasty that included a Snoop Dogg performance at Red Rock Casino Resort. Here's some raw video from the performance (NSFW).
A jubilant Dana White, who is pictured with the Fertitta Brothers and Snoop, gave a big thanks to his staff.
It must've been a helluva party. White, who is seemingly on Twitter 20 hours a day, checked back in Monday afternoon.
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