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Saturday
?Full Rules? Muay Thai headed to New York in January
This week marked a victory for fight-fans everywhere after it was revealed the Friday Night Fights Muay Thai promotion would be holding a ?full rules? event in New York next month, a move perhaps providing MMA enthusiasts with some hope as well given the allowance of elbows/knees rather than producing a watered-down version of the [...]
Showtime stays in MMA business, deal struck with Strikeforce
With a conference call upcoming, it was just announced via email that Strikeforce, Zuffa and Showtime have come to a new agreement to keep the mixed martial arts promotion on the pay network:
Showtime Networks Inc. and world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE� have entered into a new broadcast agreement to continue producing live MMA events on the premium television network, SHOWTIME. The agreement was announced jointly today by Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports�, Dana White, UFC� President, and Scott Coker, STRIKEFORCE CEO.
Under the new agreement, SHOWTIME will produce and televise up to eight live events. STRIKEFORCE athletes such as lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, women's featherweight champion Cris "Cyborg" Santos, women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and other world-class MMA fighters will continue to compete for the organization on SHOWTIME.
The new deal kicks off during the network's Free Preview Weekend, Saturday, Jan. 7, as champion Rockhold defends the STRIKEFORCE 185-pound title against dangerous veteran Keith Jardine at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Notable STRIKEFORCE contenders such as Robbie Lawler, "King Mo" Lawal and Tyron Woodley are also set to compete on the televised card, which?as part of Free Preview Weekend?will be available in more than 60 million households nationwide across SHOWTIME, SHOWTIME HD? and SHOWTIME On Demand�.
Beginning with the Jan. 7 card, SHOWTIME will also televise undercard fights for all STRIKEFORCE events live on SHOWTIME EXTREME
Jon Olav Einemo Per Eklund Jason Ellis Aleksander Emelianenko
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Results: Melendez Cruises, ?Cyborg? Dominant
Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal" took place tonight in San Diego, California featuring a pair of title fights with Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez taking on Jorge Masvidal and women's featherweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos taking on Hiroko Yamanaka.
Both champions successfully defended their titles in the Strikeforce cage with definitive victories.
Both champions successfully defended their titles in the Strikeforce cage with definitive victories.
Tom Big Cat Erickson Martinsh Egle Eric Butterbean Esch Efrain Escudero
Jake Shields Hopes To Work His Way Back A Title Shot In 2012
“I’m feeling great about my opponent. [Akiyama] is someone that I should match up good against… I just wanna have a great year. 2011 wasn’t my best year and I just wanna get back on track and get a couple of big wins to get myself lined back up for another title shot. I would [...]
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Long national nightmare is over: Lesnar vs. Overeem on for UFC 141
Any worries about the main event for UFC 141 were quelled by a tweet from UFC president Dana White.
Alistair Overeem was granted a conditional license for his bout with Brock Lesnar in Las Vegas after the Nevada Athletic Commission was unhappy with Overeem not taking pre-fight drug tests to their satisfaction. He had to take another test, but now that he has passed it, next week's fight is on.
Overeem started his training for Lesnar in Las Vegas, but moved back to his native Holland when his mother's cancer became a concern. He said during Monday's press call that there have been distractions, but he knows how to deal with them.
"It was a distraction but, I've been through a lot in my career. I have like 65, 70 fights," Overeem said. "So you learn how to deal with distractions, setbacks. I mean I'm a three-time champion and I've been through a lot, so it's all about adaptation. I'm pretty good at that I think."
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Friday
Ronnie Mann, Wagnney Fabiano join Bellator Season 6 featherweight field
Bellator FC has hit the ground running in terms of putting together the group of 145-pound talent scheduled for participation in the promotion?s Season 6 Featherweight Tournament. According to an official statement, Summer Series semi-finalist Ronnie Mann will be back in the fray this spring when Bellator returns to the MTV2/EPIX airwaves. Mann holds an [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/20/ronnie-mann-wagnney-fabiano-join-bellator-season-6-featherweight-field
MMA Link Parade
- MMA fighter dead after agreeing to spar on forum. [Middle Easy]
- Gifts for the MMA fan who has it all. [Sports Illustrated]
- MMA GIF Party: The 10 greatest GIFs of 2011. [Cage Potato]
- Pair of prelim bouts added to Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine card. [Five Ounces of Pain]
- Cain Velasquez knows he "blew it" against Junior dos Santos. [LowKick]
- 2011 holiday wish list. [MMAConvert]
- Ricardo Lamas steps in to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 143. [5th Round]
- 10 UFC rematches to make in 2012. [Bleacher Report]
- Top 10 biggest MMA upsets in 2011. [The Fight Nerd]
- Dan Hardy doesn't like Matt Hughes, told Lorenzo Fertitta he wants to fight him. [MMA Mania]
- Dominick Cruz worked hard for TUF 15 coaching spot. [Sports Illustrated]
- Fuel TV planning UFC marathon On New Year. [MMA Payout]
- Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal medical suspensions. [Fightline]
- Gifts for the MMA fan who has it all. [Sports Illustrated]
- MMA GIF Party: The 10 greatest GIFs of 2011. [Cage Potato]
- Pair of prelim bouts added to Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine card. [Five Ounces of Pain]
- Cain Velasquez knows he "blew it" against Junior dos Santos. [LowKick]
- 2011 holiday wish list. [MMAConvert]
- Ricardo Lamas steps in to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 143. [5th Round]
- 10 UFC rematches to make in 2012. [Bleacher Report]
- Top 10 biggest MMA upsets in 2011. [The Fight Nerd]
- Dan Hardy doesn't like Matt Hughes, told Lorenzo Fertitta he wants to fight him. [MMA Mania]
- Dominick Cruz worked hard for TUF 15 coaching spot. [Sports Illustrated]
- Fuel TV planning UFC marathon On New Year. [MMA Payout]
- Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal medical suspensions. [Fightline]
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Lesnar vs. Overeem Fight Video: UFC Undisputed 3 Predicts Overeem KO at UFC 141
With Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem set to headline UFC 141 in just over one week on Dec. 30, THQ has released UFC Undisputed 3's simulation of the matchup, which predicts Overeem scoring a first-round KO over Lesnar.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/26965/lesnar-vs-overeem-video-ufc-undisputed-3-predicts-overeem-ko-at-ufc-141/
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The UFC, coming to an online slot machine near you
The UFC is inextricably linked to gambling. Owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta also own Station Casinos, and several of the promotions biggest events took place in Las Vegas casinos. Soon, you'll be able to see fighters as you gamble your millions away on online slot machines.
SportsBusiness Journal reports that the UFC struck a deal with Endemol, a company that creates online slot machines. Though the deal will only be in the United Kingdom to start, they're hoping to expand to more places where online gaming is legal.
"Everybody wants to make money, but even more important than that, this is a great extension of our brand," Lawrence Epstein, UFC executive vice president said.
I can't wait to see how this turns out. If you hit the jackpot, does Dana White come on to congratulate you? If you bet conservatively, does he ask, "Do you want to be a [expletive] fighter?" When you bust, does an Anderson Silva punch come at your monitor?
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UFC 141: Dong Hyun Kim vs Sean Pierson
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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc-vbookie-betting/98198-ufc-141-dong-hyun-kim-vs-sean-pierson.html
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Thursday
Che Mills - It's too early to tip MacDonald
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British welterweight Che Mills admits he has been impressed by Rory MacDonald's start...
Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/98176-che-mills-its-too-early-tip-macdonald.html
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Brian Ebersole shaves sponsor name into chest at UFC 140
Fighters rely on sponsors to supplement their fight purses, and will sometimes come up with creative ways to advertise their sponsor. Brian Ebersole, who has shaved an arrow into his chest hair for previous fights, had the logo for Tapout manscaped onto his chest for his win over Claude Patrick.
That's some dedication to a sponsor, folks. Whoever actually did the shaving deserves kudos, as well.
Tom Big Cat Erickson Martinsh Egle Eric Butterbean Esch Efrain Escudero
Andre Ward walks away with Super Six crown after outpointing Carl Froch in final
It took more than two years to get to last weekend?s final of the Super Six Super Middleweight Tournament and for good reason too, as the proceedings have ultimately determined the cream of the 168-pound crop and his name is Andre Ward. Ward, an Olympic Gold Medalist with a 25-0 record, used his mongoose-like reflexes [...]
Wednesday
UFC on Fox 1 Drug Tests Come Back Clean for ?Velasquez vs. dos Santos?
Drug tests from last month's UFC on Fox 1 event have come back clean for headliners Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez as well as the 12 other fights who were tested, the California State Athletic Commission recently confirmed.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/26945/ufc-on-fox-1-drug-tests-come-back-clean-for-velasquez-vs-dos-santos/
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Georges St. Pierre Begins Rehab On His Surgically Repaired Knee
Georges St. Pierre is officially on the road to recovery. As revealed on his Facebook page, GSP has started the first phase of rehab following his ACL surgery last week. First phase of rehab: in my room, putting in some work with the CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) machine. If you’re wondering what the heck that [...]
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Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann headline UFC return to Sydney, Australia
The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially announced their return to Sydney, Australia for March 3rd, 2012. Taking place from the Allphones Area, the event is slated as UFC on FX 2 with a main event clash of welterweights Thiago “Pitbull” Alves and Martin “Hitman” Kampmann. Also scheduled for the card will be the debut of the [...]
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Long national nightmare is over: Lesnar vs. Overeem on for UFC 141
Any worries about the main event for UFC 141 were quelled by a tweet from UFC president Dana White.
Alistair Overeem was granted a conditional license for his bout with Brock Lesnar in Las Vegas after the Nevada Athletic Commission was unhappy with Overeem not taking pre-fight drug tests to their satisfaction. He had to take another test, but now that he has passed it, next week's fight is on.
Overeem started his training for Lesnar in Las Vegas, but moved back to his native Holland when his mother's cancer became a concern. He said during Monday's press call that there have been distractions, but he knows how to deal with them.
"It was a distraction but, I've been through a lot in my career. I have like 65, 70 fights," Overeem said. "So you learn how to deal with distractions, setbacks. I mean I'm a three-time champion and I've been through a lot, so it's all about adaptation. I'm pretty good at that I think."
Pat Barry?
Wassup with Barry? One minute its 17 youtubez a week of him in various underwear doing random shit... and now silence?
Some of you are probably glad...
Some of you are probably glad...
Tuesday
Inside MMA: Alistair Overeem Talks Steroids, Greg Jackson On His Champs
Inside MMA airs live on HDNet every Monday night at 8pm ET. Inside MMA Archive More segments after the jump.
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Dana White responds to Twitter troll with prison rape joke
Remember how just last week, UFC president Dana White cut Miguel Torres for making a rape joke? And reprimanded Rashad Evans for using the Penn St. child abuse case in trash talk? White said at the time that Torres' remark about a rape van is not funny and disturbing.
Yesterday, White responded to a follower who was clearly trying to bait him by making a prison rape joke. (Click the link above for the uncensored tweet.)
"Dicker410" is inexcusable. He said that White's death would be great, which is a hair shy of a death threat. But in responding to this troll with a joke about prison rape, White lowered himself to Dicker410's level.
Anyone with a profile in MMA has been baited by someone hoping for an explosive response. I'm a lowly writer in the sport, and it happens to me daily. You have to learn not to take the bait and give the troll the response that he or she wants. You definitely have to learn not to respond with jokes about rape.
When asked about a code of conduct for his fighters, White said that sometimes he needs a code of conduct for his actions on Twitter. It's simple, Dana. Don't respond to trolls, and hold yourself to the same standards as your athletes.
Dana White walks fans through this past week during preparation for UFC 140
In Dana White?s first video blog for UFC 140 the UFC President gave viewers an intimate backstage look at UFC 139 with a focus on the fallout from each of the evening?s offerings. In his follow-up entry, White has turned his attention to the build for tonight?s PPV, giving fans a taste of what he [...]
Monday
UFC ring-girl Brittney Palmer posing for Playboy
UFC 140 was memorable for a number of reasons including Frank Mir?s arm-shattering Kimura of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Jon Jones? impressive championship defense against Lyoto Machida. However, to discerning sets of eyeballs, the event also marked the return of ring-girl Brittney Palmer to the Octagon?s apron. Perhaps coincidentally, though more likely not, it also [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/12/ufc-ring-girl-brittney-palmer-posing-for-playboy
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Alistair Overeem receives conditional license after missing drug-testing deadline
If UFC President Dana White had any hair to speak of he likely would have pulled it out over the past few days based on some recent news relating to Alistair Overeem?s licensing status in Nevada, a State where he is scheduled to face Brock Lesnar on December 30 in the main event at UFC [...]
Miguel Torres remorseful about infamous ?rape? Tweet
Bantamweight Miguel Torres has been through a number of fights in his life but perhaps no struggle as damaging as that he finds himself in currently after a failed attempt at humor regarding ?rape vans? through Twitter lead to his release from the UFC despite a significant amount of success under the Zuffa banner and [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/10/miguel-torres-remorseful-about-infamous-%e2%80%9crape%e2%80%9d-tweet
Jamie Varner signs new deal with the Xtreme Fighting Championships
Jamie Varner, the former WEC lightweight champion, has signed a three fight contract with the Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC). The well-rounded Varner (18-6-1) has notched 16 of his wins by stoppage, with six knockouts and ten submissions. He recorded an impressive XFC debut with a first round knockout of Nate Jolly at XFC 14. Commenting [...]
Jamie Varner signs new deal with the Xtreme Fighting Championships is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Daniel Winnik vs. Ryane Clowe
Most hockey fights are nearly over before they’ve begun, lasting long enough for one or two punches to be landed before referees step in to split the two off. However, when it came to the Colorado Avalanche’s Daniel Winnik throwing down with the San Jose Sharks’ Ryane Clowe, the two men mixed it up for [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/12/16/hockey-fight-of-the-day-daniel-winnik-vs-ryane-clower
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Sunday
Brian Ebersole takes tight decision win at UFC 140
Brian Ebersole halted Claude Patrick's win streak by winning a razor-close split decision at UFC 140 in Toronto on Saturday. The judges saw it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 for Ebersole.
After the last two fights on the card ended in under a minute, this one started a bit more slowly. Ebersole pushed Patrick back to the fence to work a takedown. Ebersole got Patrick to the ground, but Patrick grabbed a guillotine. Ebersole survived, and the two returned to their feet. The first round finished with more clinching, but no serious damage for either fighter.
The pair returned to the clinch in the second round. Neither man could get get an advantage as they pushed into each other until the final 20 seconds of the round. Patrick landed four big strikes, which constituted most of the offense for the round.
After showing good takedown defense for much of the fight, Patrick was finally taken down by Ebersole. He held onto Patrick's back, landing strikes the whole time. The even match continued as Patrick maneuvered Ebersole into a choke, and then Ebersole rolled out. They returned to their feet, and Patrick landed more strikes. As the round came to an end, Patrick stuffed a takedown, then tried for one more choke, but couldn't hold on. The horn to end the round sounded with Ebersole on top of Patrick.
Ebersole, who has been fighting since 2000, said that the guillotine wasn't close to taking him out. "In my experience, the guillotine is a myth," Ebersole said after the bout of a submission that is quite effective.
He now has a record of 49-14-1. Patrick, who was fighting in front of a home crowd, lost for just the second time in his career. He is now 14-2.
Strikeforce Results: KJ Noons Beats Billy Evangelista by Unanimous Decision
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In an entertaining scrap to start Saturday night's Strikeforce card on Showtime, KJ Noons took a unanimous decision victory over Billy Evangelista.All three judges scored it 29-28 for Noons, who improved his record to 11-4 and said in the cage after the fight that he had wanted to put together an exciting fight for his hometown fans in San Diego.
"Billy is a terrific fighter," Noons said afterward. "That was a war. We put on a show."
Both guys got takedowns early in the first round, but both times they were on the ground only briefly without either man doing any damage. Later in the round the strikes started coming at a faster pace, and it was a fairly even exchange.
Noons started getting more creative with his striking early in the second round, throwing spinning strikes and wild punches, but Evangelista brushed that off and landed a nice counter strike that opened a cut on Noons' nose. The second round was fought entirely standing up and consisted of nearly non-stop exchanges of punches, and it was another tough round to call.
The third was the best round of the fight, with both men trying to finish it. For Noons that meant landing a hard head kick, while Evangelista sunk in a D'Arce choke and briefly looked like he had it in deep before Noons got out. In the final minute both men looked exhausted and the crowd cheered the ending of a good battle.
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2012 Strikeforce-Showtime Deal Conference Call Audio & Quotes
Here’s the full audio of the Strikeforce-Showtime conference call from earlier this week via BJPenn.com. We also have some notable quotes from the call below as well. Dana White on doing a new deal: ?I?m fired up about this deal and the guys at Strikeforce are fired up about this deal too. So, they are [...]
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Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Weigh-in Photo?s
Tweet Fighters for tonight’s Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal event stepped onto the scales Friday night at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, which also hosts the action this evening. Main event fighters, Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez (155), and Jorge Masvidal (155) were both on their marks. While co-main event women’s fighters, featherweight [...]
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/strikeforce-melendez-vs-masvidal-weigh-in-photos/
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