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Saturday
UFC 146 Dos Santos vs. Overeem ? Press Conference Video
The heavyweights are coming to UFC 146. UFC brass, including President Dana White, officially announced the stacked heavyweight card which will take place from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Nevada on Saturday, May 26th. The main card for UFC 146 will consist entirely of heavyweight bouts and will be be headlined by [...]
ONE FC: War of the Lions available for free this weekend on YouTube
ONE Fighting Championship released news sending shockwaves through the MMA world when it announced this weekend’s star-studded show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 31 would be streamed online totally free of charge. CEO/Owner Victor Cui described it as a “gift for MMA fans” because the card, which features Melvin Manhoef, Tatsuya Kawajiri, and [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/03/27/one-fc-war-of-the-lions-available-for-free-this-weekend-on-youtube
Knockout of the week: Michael McDonald takes out Alex Soto
The good news for Miguel Torres? At UFC 145, he will have his first fight since getting cut, then rehired by the UFC. The bad news? It's against Michael McDonald, a bantamweight barely old enough to buy beer in the U.S. McDonald is on a seven-bout winning streak, and in his last fight, he did this:
Torres is one of the most experienced bantamweights in the UFC. At 31, he has 44 fights under his belt. The former WEC champ is 2-1 in the UFC, with the loss coming in a tight decision to Demetrious Johnson.
McDonald is a tough up-and-comer, while Torres is an established power at 135 lbs. Who will take this fight? Speak your mind in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Eric Prindle wins Bellator tournament title without a fight
Eric Prindle won Bellator's heavyweight tournament, which includes a $100,000 prize and a shot at Bellator heavyweight champion Cole Konrad. Prindle did this without having to step in the cage for a rematch of his final with Thiago Santos.
How did this happen? In the latest of weird bumps in the road between the two competitors, Santos missed weight by 12 pounds. With Santos so far over the heavyweight limit of 265 pounds, the fight was called off, and Prindle was declared the winner of the tournament.
Last week, their fight was delayed after Prindle came down with the flu. In November, they met in the cage for their first attempt at a final. That bout was declared a no contest when Santos threw an illegal kick to Prindle's groin.
Prindle got to the final with a decision win over Abe Wagner and a 40-second knockout of Ron Sparks. He will now face Konrad at a later date to challenge for the Bellator heavyweight belt.
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Friday
Picture of the day: Fighters love to hang out on top of Radio City Music Hall
Oh, it's nothing big. Just some UFC fighters hanging out on top of Radio City Music Hall's marquee in New York City. It's totally normal for Pat Barry, Josh Koscheck, Nate Diaz, Jim Miller, Johny Hendricks, Lavar Johnson and Alan Belcher to put on matching t-shirts and stand around on top of New York icons. After this*, they went to the top of the Empire State Building, went shopping at Macy's, and ate a hot dog from a street vendor. They didn't allow UFC president Dana White on the rest of their adventure because he wasn't wearing a matching shirt.
*OK, nothing from the asterisk on actually happened, but the world would be a better place if it did.
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?UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller? Roster Makes Last-Minute Switch
The injury bug strikes again. On Thursday afternoon, it was announced Tony Ferguson (Pictured) would face a new foe at “UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller.” An undisclosed injury has forced Thiago Tavares out of the lightweight battle, allowing Michael Johnson the opportunity to serve as a substitute on May 5th. Tavares initially replace Dennis [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/110505/ufc-on-fox-diaz-vs-miller-roster-makes-last-minute-switch/
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?UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller? Roster Makes Last-Minute Switch
The injury bug strikes again. On Thursday afternoon, it was announced Tony Ferguson (Pictured) would face a new foe at “UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller.” An undisclosed injury has forced Thiago Tavares out of the lightweight battle, allowing Michael Johnson the opportunity to serve as a substitute on May 5th. Tavares initially replace Dennis [...]
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Thursday
Iraq vet uses rear naked choke to stop robbery
You walk into a store and see someone holding up the cashier. What do you do? If you're Zack Thome, an Iraq vet and someone who has trained in MMA, you slap a rear naked choke on the offender and choke him out.
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NSAC suspends Strikeforce light heavyweight Mo Lawal for nine months
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has ruled on the case of Muhammed Lawal, suspending the Strikeforce light heavyweight for nine months in addition to wiping a win off his record and fining him nearly $40,000. The punishment was a result of Lawal testing positive for steroid use after a January fight against Lorenz Larkin. While [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/03/27/nsac-suspends-strikeforce-light-heavyweight-mo-lawal-for-nine-months
Video: Steven Seagal talks about his students, Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida
What would MMA do without Steven Seagal? Obviously, Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida would not be the fighters they are without the sensei/movie star/border patrol agent/shooting-glasses-wearer/writer/director. Seagal talked about how important he is t...
Wednesday
You tell us: Should fighter have thrown punch when opponent was trying to touch gloves?
At Cage Warriors in Dubai over the weekend, Sheila Gaff knocked out Jennifer Maia in 10 seconds. The catch? Gaff started swinging when Maia had her hand outstretched to touch gloves. Watch it here:
The first rule of MMA is protect yourself at all times. What Gaff did was not outside the bounds of the rules. Even when Maia had her hand extended, she should have been ready to block any strikes that Gaff sent her way.
But did Gaff show poor sportsmanship? You tell us your opinion in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
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Reader rants: Cagereaders speak up on Rousey, the Edgar/Henderson rematch and ?Rampage?
MMA fans are nothing if not passionate and opinionated. Cagewriter appreciates those passionate opinions, and wants to give them a home. Welcome to "Reader Rants," the best reactions to MMA's biggest stories on Cagewriter's Facebook page.
Opinions differed on the UFC giving Frankie Edgar a rematch for the lightweight belt against Benson Henderson.
I see Frankie winning this fight. He always displays an underdog mentality when he is out there fighting. Even when he was the champion! Now that he doesn't have the belt I feel like we are going to see even more heart and determination from him, if that was even possible. -- Christian Hagopian
BENDO .. another UD. It is not going to change. Edgar should have taken another fight before this. after losing twice to BENDO he will have his hand forced to move down a weight class. -- Jason Tellier
Ronda Rousey's first-round win over Miesha Tate impressed quite a few Cagereaders.
Ronda Rousey practices armbars on steel beams. -- Michael Rds Adams
Sickest armbars in MMA. That may not have been the best submission ever, but I can't remember one that looked more painful. -- Gabriel Martinez
But nothing moved more people to speak than Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's tweets about his next fight being his last one in the UFC. Instead of drawing sympathy, Jackson drew the ire of quite a few Cagereaders.
He hasn't done anything significant in the octagon since 2008. He has shown a complete lack of interest & dedication as well. Now he is going to complain about $$$. Adios homey! Vince McMahon can probably line something up for you. -- Frank Fazio
He wants more pay? Bader walked all over him! I think the UFC/Boxing/and contact sport like this should go to a winner take all purse maybe then some of these guys would take their train a little more serious and make weight. -- Edward Kelly Fiori
This guy misses weight, can't win a fight and is [expletive] about pay? Make weight and you won't lose 20% of your purse. Then win some fights and then maybe you will get more sponsors. This guy is a joke in MMA now anyways. Go make more terrible movies -- Chris Stephens
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Jake Shields returns to middleweight.
Well looks like Jake Shields is making his run for the middleweight championship next by moving from welterweight. I think this is a good move for...
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Knockout of the week part II: Dennis Siver?s spinning back kick
MMA judges do not award points for originality, and wins are still wins whether they happen with style or not. But that doesn't mean MMA fans won't appreciate a knockout with a little flair from time to time.
Dennis Siver brought that panache to his fight with Nate Mohr at UFC 93. He took him out with a spinning back kick to the abdomen and following up punches.
Siver then used the same attack to take out Paul Kelly at UFC 105. Watch Siver's next bout on UFC on Fuel in April.
Cagewriter interview: Tyron Woodley planning for Nate Marquardt and beyond
It was a typical Wednesday night for Tyron Woodley. After training, he darted between training a woman working hard to get in shape, two teenagers working on their striking skills, conducting an interview with Cagewriter, and keeping an eye on kids' wrestling practice at ATT: Evolution in suburban St. Louis.
At the same time, it was a far from typical evening. Woodley was waiting to show his new gym to Ricardo Liborio, the head of American Top Team and Woodley's longtime coach. He nervously checked his phone and watched the door.
Juggling several roles at once is something Woodley is used to doing. He's a fighter for Strikeforce who expects to fight on May 19 against Nate Marquardt for the Strikeforce welterweight belt. He is the father of three boys. He is the founder and head coach at AT: Evolution.
But on this night? He's a nervous student who can't wait to show off his masterpiece to his teacher.
Woodley has been talking about building a gym that serves entire families for years. He once even dreamed about the gym he would one day own.
"When I walk through this door, and I look down the hallway, I see what I saw in my head seven years ago in a dream. I smell the smells I smelled in the dream. I see the people working the way I saw them in a dream. For me, it's something God promised me and it's coming forth. People thought I was crazy, but those people who didn't think I could do it are now left in the back," Woodley said.
Liborio proudly smiled when he walked through the door. He immediately congratulated Woodley on the gym that housed a play area for toddlers next to a wrestling space for top-notch fighters. ATT: Evolution's vision is to welcome both.
"We have a family fitness center. We specialize in youth classes, and we specialize in fitness, but we have pro classes, too. We want the elite. We got guys who are established. Luigi Fioravanti just relocated here. You're going to see us develop a fight team, and start running the table. I want guys who have the interest and the work ethic to become the champion, and then iron's gonna sharpen iron."
Preparing for Marquardt
And that environment is what Woodley will use to prepare for the as-yet unconfirmed bout with Marquardt. Though the UFC veteran just recently signed with Strikeforce, Woodley has been preparing for Marquardt for years.
"I had him in my mind for a while. Vitor Belfort wanted me to train with him for the Anthony Johnson fight, but I when I found out Marquardt and GSP were there, I decided not to go because, in my mind, these are guys I'm going to compete against. BAMMA showed some interest in having me fight for their title, so it's been a couple times that our names have been in the same sentence."
Marquardt has long been a top gameplanner, which is something Woodley is preparing for.
"I like the guy. I respect him, but he's working with Greg Jackson. Those guys can piece together a great game plan. They can take one or two things that I do and build a game plan."
But Woodley has fought only 10 bouts. He doesn't think he's yet shown his full arsenal.
"Nobody's seen what I'm fully capable of doing. But for him, I have 40-50 fights to look at. He's very crafty at what he does. He's fairly athletic for his size, but I don't think he's athletic as I am or as fast as I am."
Woodley said he's confident in beating Marquardt, but is also planning for a life beyond fighting.
"God told me this is it. This will be my last job. Fighting won't be my last job. I'll do it for another five, six years. I'll do some other things. I have a couple opportunities to do some movies, do some work in entertainment, but when it's all said and done, this is where I want to end up at. I want to bring this gym, bring ATT:Evolution along the ride with my career with MMA, with coaching, with managing. When all is said and done, this gym will have been the link to it all."
Tuesday
Brian Foster Denied Medical Clearance for Bellator 63
Welterweight fighter Brian Foster has seen his Bellator promotional debut delayed, as Bellator officials have announced that the 27-year-old did not receive medical clearance to follow through on his Bellator 63 tilt against David Rickels. The bout was to serve as one of four comprising the opening round of Bellator's sixth season welterweight tournament; Foster will be replaced by Jordan Smith.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27981/brian-foster-denied-medical-clearance-for-bellator-63/
Bellator 62: Lloyd Woodard vs. Patricky Pitbull ? Full Fight Video
The Bellator season six lightweight tournament quarterfinal round took place yesterday at the Laredo Energy Arena in Texas. Lloyd “Cupcake” Woodard and Patricky ?Pitbull? Freire were both competitors in last seasons tournament but they both fell to eventual tournament winner Michael Chandler. Woodard and Freire would meet last night in the first step to earning [...]
Bellator 62: Lloyd Woodard vs. Patricky Pitbull – Full Fight Video is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
Anthony Johnson fighting UFC veteran Dave Branch at Titan FC 22
The question of who former UFC stand-out Anthony Johnson will face in his debut outside of the Octagon has been answered thanks to a press release from Titan FC stating fellow UFC veteran Dave Branch would answer the call. The bout will take place at Titan FC 22, an event set for Kansas City on [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/03/23/anthony-johnson-fighting-ufc-veteran-dave-branch-at-titan-fc-22
Monday
Bellator Lightweight Semi-Finalist Lloyd Woodard On Breaking Patricky Freire?s Arm
Last Friday night saw the opening round of Bellator’s Season Six Lightweight Tournament. Headlining the card at the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas was a lightweight tilt between tourny favorite Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Feire and Lloyd ‘Cupcake’ Woodard (12-1). Their match did not disappoint, with each fighter scoring some big shots throughout their fight. In [...]
Hockey Fight of the Day: Brad Staubitz vs. Chris Neil
As the saying goes, “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” Unfortunately for the Montreal Canadiens’ Brad Staubitz, hockey happens to be played on ice and he ran into an angry Chris Neil who didn’t take kindly to a hit Staubitz laid on one of his Ottawa Senators’ teammates. Tweet
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UFC Announces Three Events in Canada for 2012, Jose Aldo to Headline Calgary Card
The UFC announced that it will be visiting Canada three times in 2012 today. The UFC announced UFC 149, which will take place July 21 in Calgary, UFC 152 for September 22, and UFC 154 for Montreal on November 17.
UFC 149 will likely be headlined by UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo facing the winner of Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung at UFC on FUEL 3.
UFC 149 will likely be headlined by UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo facing the winner of Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung at UFC on FUEL 3.
Sunday
UFC 148 adds Maia vs. Kim, Fukuda vs. Philippou
Another day, another UFC 148 fight card update. UFC officials announced the addition of two bouts to the July 7th event which takes place in Las Vegas. Demian Maia will take on Dong Hyun Kim in a welterweight bout while Costa Philippou meets Riki Fukuda in a middleweight bout. Maia (15-4) will be dropping down [...]
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Demian Maia: ?I knew they?d give me a hard guy.?
Fans may have been surprised to see Demian Maia paired against an opponent like 15-1 Dong Hyun Kim for the Brazilian?s welterweight debut, but the match-up certainly didn?t surprise the accomplished BJJer. While Maia may have come up short in two of his last three outings, the 34-year old is accustomed to facing high-level opponents [...]
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Grappler Courtnie Korpela on Tosh.0 (Video)
We interviewed Courtnie Korpela before she gave Brandon Han his long-awaited rematch on Tosh.0…but, just in case you missed it, here is the clip. Tosh.0Get More: Tosh.0 Videos,Daniel Tosh,Web Redemption
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