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MMA LIVE JULY 29TH 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:42:08 GMT

WINNER OF UFC 117'S "BIG COUNTRY" VS JUNIOR DOS SANTOS GETS NEXT SHOT AT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:09:23 GMT

Dana White announced on Thursday's ESPN MMA Live that the winner between Ultimate Fighter season 10 winner "Big Country" Roy Nelson and heavyweight prospect Junior Dos Santos at the upcoming UFC 117 in Oakland California would get a title shot against whoever may be the champ after UFC 121 when current champ Brock Lesnar defends his title versus No. 1 contender Cain Velasquez.

(15-4) Roy Nelson is coming of a win, knocking out Stefan Struve at UFC Fight Night 21. (11-1) Junior Dos Santos is on a six fight winning streak, five of which were in the UFC including a win over the man who recently submitted Fedor Emilianenko, Fabricio Werdum at UFC 90.

UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen – Saturday, August 7th, live on Pay-Per-View from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA and fight fans will be treated to a world championship showdown between middleweight title holder and pound for pound king Anderson “The Spider” Silva, and number one challenger Chael Sonnen. Silva has dominated the 185-pound division since 2006, but in Sonnen, he may be meeting the one man with the style and determination to unseat him from the throne.

Also in action, welterweight contenders Jon Fitch and Thiago "Pitbull" Alves square off in their long-awaited rematch,

and welterweight legend Matt Hughes takes on jiu-jitsu wizard Ricardo “Big Dog” Almeida.

Tickets for UFC 117 are priced at $400, $300, $200, $150, $100 and $50 and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Ryan Couture Signs With Strikeforce, Will Debut On Aug 13 Challengers In Phoenix

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:19:52 GMT

Ryan Couture, son of MMA legend Randy “The Natural” Couture, has signed a multi-fight agreement with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE and will make his professional MMA debut on Friday, Aug. 13 at the STRIKEFORCE Challengers event at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz., LIVE on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).

The 27-year-old Couture, a member of the Las Vegas, Nev., based Xtreme Couture fight team, will face Lucas Stark of Chandler, Ariz. in a three-round lightweight (155 pounds) bout.

Looking to make a name for himself in the sport his father helped pioneer, Couture compiled an amateur record of 5-1-1 competing as a lightweight with all five wins coming by way of submission. He has had access to a who’s who of MMA royalty as training partners and coaches, which, coupled with a solid amateur career, has given him the background and confidence to take his fight career to the next level.

Couture, whose parents split up when he was in sixth grade, spent his high school years in suburban Seattle. With his father being a former wrestling coach at Oklahoma State University, Couture naturally developed into a talented high school wrestler.

Following high school, Couture enrolled in Western Washington University in Bellingham, where he graduated in 2004 with a mathematics degree. He worked at a local bank until he realized his desire to work in the family business.

Couture began his MMA training in 2006, working diligently to mature into a well-rounded fighter, adding Muay Thai and a dangerous submission game to his repertoire. In January 2008, he moved to Las Vegas to train with his father.

In his final amateur bout on March 26, Couture fought to a draw against Sean Bollinger for the Tuff-N-UFF 155-pound title fight at The Orleans in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the Aug. 13 STRIKEFORCE Challengers event are on sale now through www.livenation.com, www.STRIKEFORCE.com, the Dodge Theatre Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet or by phone at (800) 745-3000

In the main event, Phoenix native and MMA star Joe “Diesel” Riggs will take on knockout artist Louis Taylor at a catch weight of 182 pounds.

The event will also showcase a four-woman, single-elimination 135-pound tournament featuring STRIKEFORCE Women’s welterweight prospects Miesha “Takedown” Tate, Carina “Beauty But The Beast” Damm, Hitomi “Girlfight Monster” Akano and Maiju Kujala.

Carina Damm is having difficulty obtaining visa for Strikeforce Challengers

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:41 GMT

As has been speculated on various websites, Brazilian Carina Damm is having difficulty obtaining the necessary visa to travel to The United States for her participation in the STRIKEFORCE Challengers event on Friday, Aug. 13 where Damm is slated to compete in the women's welterweight (135 pounds) tournament in Phoenix, Ariz.

STRIKEFORCE is working diligently to help Carina secure a visa in time to make the trip for next month's event. In the event that she is unable to acquire a visa, however, we have identified a qualified replacement for the tournament and will release her name if Carina is officially forced to withdraw from the event. This prospective replacement has been in training camp for several weeks and is prepared to take on the task at hand.

Southern California’s number #1 recurring mma Events Convicted Artist Fight Promotions partners wit

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:13:25 GMT

MMA up and comers will get a chance to display their fighting skills for the best in the industry on Saturday August 14th, 2010 from 5:30pm to 11:00pm at UFC Fighter Mark Munoz’s Reign Training Center in Lake Forest, 22600-F Lambert St. #1201 Lake Forest , CA 92630 . Convicted Artist Fight Promotions has signed a long term agreement to be the exclusive fight promotion company to hold live MMA and Boxing matches at Reign Training Center . Talented mixed martial arts fighters will receive professional MMA -style media coverage by fighting in front of an audience of the industries finest and be featured in several major MMA publications. The event is being promoted and advertised on Sherdog.com. TWISTED Beverage Company is proud to join Convicted Artist Fight Promotions as its title sponsor of MMA and boxing events. TWISTED offers a new twist on flavor with premium flavored malt beverages twisted around green apple and strawberry. The beverage company is excited to add MMA to it’s growing list of partnerships which include AMA Supercross, Off Road Racing, and Flat Track Racing.

Convicted Artist Fight Promotions incorporates MMA with an amazing art exhibition, comedy acts, along with live performances, and celebrity MMA guest appearances. Special guests include Fabricio Werdum , Defeater of Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, Jason Mayhem Miller, and James Irvin. Commentary & play by play action of this event will be conducted by celebrity commentator Ron “The Yacman” Yacovetti. The event will be complimented with an exotic car & motorcycle collection. A veteran Disney Cartoon artist will be on hand courtesy of Convicted Artist.com to produce live cartoon portraits of the guests.

Footage of the event will be captured by a professional production crew using super HD cameras. These recurring MMA events will be advertised and promoted on Sherdog.com, Mixed Martial Arts #1 news source in the world. Participating fighters will be using War World Wide’s War Wrap, and War Tape and DogBoxer Gear. Tickets will be available at all OTM Fight Shops or online at www.convictedartist.com . A portion of the proceeds from this event goes to charity. This event is made possible through the help of Twisted Beverage Company, Sherdog,com, OTM Fight Shops, DOGBOXER Gear, War World Wide War Tape & War WrapSoledad Films, Derm FX, South Coast Ducati, Adina World, The OC Fight Doc, “Dr. Kessler”, Extreme Board Games, Adina World, TankFarm, BoneHead, War and Santina Lucce Jewelry.

Spike to air UFC 120 from London, England

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:29:12 GMT

New York, NY, July 29, 2010 – Great Britain’s best mixed martial artists will be on display as the UFC heads across the pond for an action-packed pay-per-view quality fight card airing on Spike TV (same day tape) on Saturday, October 20 at 9:00pm ET/PT emanating from the O2 Arena from London, England. In the main event, the first British winner of “The Ultimate Fighter”, Michael Bisping (season 3), takes on Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama in an international middleweight clash. For the co-feature, Nottingham, England’s tough-talking Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy takes on American Carlos Condit in a welterweight contest.

Michael “The Count” Bisping (20-3), fighting out of Manchester, England with the Wolfslair MMA Academy, was the victor in “The Ultimate Fighter 3” under the tutelage of coach Tito Ortiz in 2006. Bisping won two of his next three fights in the Octagon® before dropping down in weight class from light heavyweight to middleweight, where he proceeded to win his next three contests including a victory over Chris Leben at UFC 89 in front of his fellow countrymen in Birmingham, England. Since then, Bisping has continued to fight the 185 lb division’s toughest competitors, including Wanderlei Silva, Dan Miller, Dan Henderson and Denis Kang.

One of Japan’s finest mixed martial arts fighters, Akiyama (13-2, 2 NC) was the winner of the 2001 Asian Championships and 2002 Asian Games in judo. He made an impressive debut in the UFC at UFC 100 last July with a split-decision victory over Alan Belcher, earning “Fight of the Night” honors. Following a tough loss to Chris Leben at UFC 116, which also earned him a “Fight of the Night” bonus, Akiyama needs a victory over Bisping to continue his path to a title shot.

One of the world’s top welterweights, Hardy (23-7, 1 NC) most recently faced UFC champ Georges St. Pierre at UFC 111 in March. “The Outlaw,” in the biggest fight in his career, dropped a hard-fought five-round decision to the legendary Canadian fighter. Prior to his title shot, the 28 year-old Briton won his first four fights in the Octagon®, defeating such UFC notables as Akihiro Gono, Marcus Davis, Rory Markham, and Mike Swick. A victory over Condit furthers his quest for another shot at the coveted belt.

Condit (25-5), who trains in Albuquerque, New Mexico with the renowned Jackson’s MMA team, is one of the division’s top contenders. Despite being only 26, Condit is a mixed martial arts veteran and was the last man to hold the WEC welterweight belt. He has fought many of the sport’s biggest names including Martin Kampmann, Frank Trigg and Jake Shields.

Rising mixed martial arts star John “The Hitman” Hathaway (14-0), a former rugby player from Brighton, England, is a perfect 4-0 in his UFC career including an eye-opening decision victory over Diego Sanchez at UFC 114 in May. He will be tested by 11-year-veteran Mike “Quicksand” Pyle. Fighting out of Las Vegas, Pyle (19-7-1) is a former WEC welterweight champion who is known for his world-class submission game and over a decade of pro MMA experience. Pyle most recently defeated Jesse Lennox via triangle choke submission in June at UFC 115.

The Spike telecast will open with a welterweight battle between “The Ultimate Fighter 9” winner James “Lightning” Wilks (8-3) from Leicestershire, East Midlands, England and Canadian Claude Patrick (12-1). Wilks, who defeated DaMarques Johnson last June in “The Ultimate Fighter 9” finale, most recently defeated Peter Sobotta at UFC 115 in June. His opponent, Patrick, fighting out of Toronto, was victorious in his recent Octagon debut, defeating Ricardo Funch via submission at UFC 115 in June.

Also on the fight card, a heavyweight showdown between Paris, France native Cheick Kongo (25-6-1) and undefeated Travis Browne (10-0). Kongo is returning to the arena where he enjoyed his finest moment in the Octagon, a decision victory over Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 75. Kongo recently scored an impressive over Paul Buentello in March. A native of Hawaii, the imposing 6’7 Travis Browne won his UFC debut in June over James McSweeney with a first round TKO.

Other bouts might air depending available time:
Cyrille Diabate (17-6-3) vs. Alexander Gustafson (9-1)
Stanislav Nedkov (11-0) vs. Steve Cantwell (7-3)

FORMER UFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RICCO RODRIGUEZ HEADLINES USA-MMA STACKED IN LOUISIANA THIS WEEKEND

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:49:36 GMT

Ricco Rodriguez continues on his comeback and will fight for USA-MMA's Stacked in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Saturday July 31st. vs John Juarez

Rodriguez is back in shape and looking to get back to the big show, and although Rodriguez has been active in the some regional promotions, top level fighters seem to have stayed away from facing the former champ. Ricco was invited to Japan recently to face Strikeforce Champion Alistair Overeem at DREAM but Overeem didn't make the trip. DREAM would then offer Rodriguez a fight with former Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi but wanted him to drop to 210 lbs in a very short period of time, Rodriguez welcomes the fight with proper time to cut weight.

Rodriguez also went on to say in a interview with MMA JUNKIE Radio that he is in talks with many promotions including the UFC, where he stated they wanted him to make 205 lbs and win a fight in that division before they brought him back. Rodriguez even mentioned a fight with current Strikeforce light heavyweight champ King Mo Lawal as something he would be interested in. Bellator Fighting Championship also had a fight for Rodriquez but it also fell through when Dave Herman didn't except the fight due to issues with the promotion, Rodriguez said that he would be working with Bellator in September.

USA-MMA Stacked from the Baton Rouge River Center
July 31, 2010, 7:30 PM

Main Card:
Former UFC Champ, Ricco Rodriguez vs. John Juarez

UFC Veteran, Kyle Bradley vs. Marcus Brimage

Former LSU National Champion Fullback, Shawn Jordan vs. James Hall

USA-MMA Heavyweight Championship,
King Kong Andrew Staples vs. Roman Pizzolatto

USA-MMA Welterweight Championship,
Superstar Charlie Rader vs. Adrian Miles

WAR MACHINE'S WEEKLY TWITTER BLOG FROM JAIL:WEEK 1

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:18:43 GMT

What's up guys!? I'm gonna do a weekly blog for this year while I'm locked up. Just want to keep y'all posted and give you some insight on what it's like here for me. When I first got here I was told I was gonna be kept in segregation to pretect myself since I'm a "celebrity." I told them NO WAY! 23 hours a day lockdown? F___ THAT! So they stuck me in the "mainline." They classified me a 5 on a scale 1-6 so I'm with the big dogs. Everyone here has been to prison. Few guys in my unit are murderers waiting to be shipped out to prison for life. Funny, kinda odd, but they are the most friendly of the bunch... Most intelligent too. Hardest thing about this place is finding people you can have a decent conversation with.

So when you first get here you learn the rules, jail politics. You got the Whites, the Mexicans, and the Blacks + others. Whites and Mex share tables for recreation but you only eat show at your designated race's table. You never sit at the Blacks table and vice-versa, but you can talk to them here in County Jail. If a Mex or White fights a Black, all the Mex and Whites are required to jump in. One on one fights are only allowed against your own race and take place in an empty cell. I think it's dumb. I'm not trying to fight anyone and can care less abotu who fights who. I hope no big rumbles happen... I can't afford more trouble. Buttt if you don't help, you get jumped afterwards. Maybe I'll just throw body shots and leg kicks so I don't hurt anyone... Anyway so far all is well.

I'm bored a lot, just been reading and working out to stay busy. All the guys here are cool to me, I get a lot of questions about fighting. Seems everyone wants to learn some "moves." I wish we could train here, would make it way more fun... lol. So yeah, anyway I don't see anyone fucking with ME... Only way BS goes down is if I get drug into someone elses lame drama. Well that is that! Week 1 in a nut shell. Look forward to keeping you guys updated. Can't wait to get out and fight for all my fans again! Can't wait to open my gym in Austin! Thanks for standing by me. If you go to sdsheriff.net you can e-mail me. Booking # 10754342 Jon Koppenhaver.

-WM

Shark Fight Promotions Announces Impressive Line Up for Shark Fights 13

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:08:17 GMT

Shark Fight Promotions, a Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, is proud to announce the official Shark Fights 13 bout card. As promised, this highly anticipated card is stacked from top to bottom with well-known marquee fighters, including many Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce, PRIDE, EliteXC, and Dream veterans. Shark Fights 13 will take place September 11, at the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas.

Several weeks ago Shark Fight Promotions began to reveal key competitors on the Shark Fights 13 card. It is the most anticipated card in the history of the organization, and one of the most impressive MMA line-ups revealed in 2010.

According to Brent Medley, president of Shark Fight Promotions, "We are extSheila Larsenremely excited about the line-up for Shark Fights 13. Our goal is to pull together a solid card with 10 very compelling fights and we are well on our way to accomplishing that. The full fight card is very close to being solidified."

Medley went on to say, "I am currently negotiating with several high-profile fighters to fill in the gaps. Daley's opponent and another stellar main card match-up will be announced soon. Shark Fight Promotions actually has several exciting announcements to make in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!"

The Shark Fights 13 roster is stacked with an impressive list of top contenders. The main card features British slugger Paul Daley, TUF contestant and UFC super star Keith Jardine, current Shark Fight light heavyweight champion Trevor Prangley, hard hitting light heavyweight contenders Rameau Sokoudjou and Houston Alexander, UFC veteran Drew McFedries, and Strikeforce veteran Joey Villasenor. Shark Fight executives did not stop there, even the undercard is stacked with compelling match-ups! There are only a few coveted spots on the card that need to be filled and several high-caliber fighters are being considered.

Shark Fights 13 Saturday, september 11th

Main Event
Keith Jardine vs Trevor Prangley

Co Main event
Rameau Soukoudjou vs Houston Alexander

Paul Daley vs TBA

Drew McFredries vs Joey Villasenor

TBA vs TBA

Preliminary bouts

Shark Fights featherweight championship
Champion Doug Evans vs Ronnie Mann

Brock Larson vs TBA

Dave Herman vs Aaron Rosa

Marcus Hicks vs Karen Darabedyan

Pete Spratt vs Eric Davila

CHAEL SONNEN SOUNDS OFF ON ANDERSON SILVA

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:07:30 GMT

Munoz’ Winning Mindset Key to His Success

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:49 GMT

It was a fairly innocuous question, but when UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz responded to a query about his readiness for the 185-pound title picture should he defeat Yushin Okami this weekend in San Diego, one word in his response told you everything you need to know about the competitor dubbed ‘The Filipino Wrecking Machine.’

“I think I would put myself in the mix when I do beat Okami,” said Munoz. “I’m definitely not looking past him though – he’s definitely a formidable opponent and he’s very tough. I’m taking it fight per fight and all my focus is on winning this fight against Okami. If title contention is in my future, then hey, I’ll go for it. But I’m excited. I’ve always wanted to be at the top of wherever I’m at, and this is definitely a big stride in that direction.”

Did you catch it? Not “if” he beats Okami, but “when.”

It’s not trash talk from the mouth of Munoz, one of the game’s true good guys, but just a belief that when he’s in a fight there’s only one possible outcome in his mind. And it could be that this belief is already imbedded in his subconscious, as he chuckles when you point his comment out to him.

“I don’t ever go into a fight thinking I’m gonna lose,” he said. “I’ve been training real hard and I don’t think he (Okami) can stay with my pace. I’m looking to enforce my will on him and if he can match the same pace, you’ll be seeing an awesome fight.”

Winning has become second nature to Munoz, a 2001 National wrestling champion and two-time All-American for Oklahoma State who has earned victories in eight of his nine pro MMA bouts. But as in anything, you can sometimes tell more about a person by the way they come back from adversity, and Munoz passed his first MMA test by winning three in a row after his 2009 knockout loss to Matt Hamill.

“I knew it was gonna be tough, so I trained really hard to be able to compete the way I do,” he said. “It was sort of a bumpy ride at first, my debut didn’t necessarily go the way I planned it to go (Laughs), but hey, champions aren’t measured by how many wins they have, but how many times they pick themselves up after a loss. I got back on my horse and started riding again.”

For a competitor like Munoz, continuing on after the Hamill fight was never a question. His wife, Kristine, and the rest of his family were tougher sells, and Munoz admits that the conversation following that bout wasn’t easy.

“They never want to see their loved one lying on the floor unconscious,” he said. “But it happens, and thank goodness there were no long-term effects, and as long as they know I’m okay, they’re gonna support me all the way.”

Kristine Munoz still keeps a healthy distance from Octagonside though, something the fighter has learned to deal with as long as she’s with him on fight week.

“My wife actually doesn’t watch any of my fights anymore live,” said Munoz. “She watches them after the fact now. She tried watching it one more time when I fought Nick Catone, and it just didn’t sit right with her stomach. She goes wherever I go, but now she gets a massage or a manicure and pedicure. She’s been working hard supporting me, raising the kids, and running a gym, so she deserves that treatment. But I definitely want her around when I’m fighting because she’s my number one fan and biggest supporter.”

And Munoz’ fan base is growing, especially since he seems to be reinvented at 185 pounds, where he has defeated Catone, Ryan Jensen, and Kendall Grove in successive bouts. Hence the co-main event slot this weekend, but as usual, Munoz is unbothered by the added media obligations attached to such a high-profile place on the card.

“I’ve been noticing that people have been wanting to talk to me a little bit more, but it comes along with the ufc112_06_munoz_vs_grove_005territory and it’s pretty cool to have all that attention,” said Munoz, who fits the extra interviews and appearances into a rigorous training schedule that has focused on dealing with an opponent who may be one of the few who can match the Californian in the strength department.

“I’ve been preparing by going with bigger and stronger guys, as well as southpaws,” said Munoz. “I’ve wrestled a lot of strong guys too, but I’ve heard that he (Okami) is incredibly strong and has a good base because of his judo background. But it’s no secret for me – I’m looking to take him down and demonstrate my ground and pound, and I know he’s going to be prepared for that.”

And Okami has been showing off more of his standup attack recently, perhaps in an attempt to convert more UFC fans, with the results in his March stoppage of Lucio Linhares certainly being impressive. Yet whatever the Japan native decides to do, Munoz is ready for it.

“If he wants to stand with me, that leaves the door open for me to take him down,” he said. “I think his strength is his judo, and using that to push people against the cage and take them down from there so he can utilize his ground and pound. But he has been working on his striking – I’ve seen his 1-2, and his straight left is actually pretty devastating. So I’m looking to capitalize on him getting out of position when it comes to being on his feet. I’ve been watching some of his film with wrestlers, so I’m pretty excited to fight, just to know where I’m at.”

Where Munoz is at right now is that he is a wrestler finally coming to grips with all aspects of mixed martial arts, not an easy transition for anyone. And while there are still rough edges to be smoothed out, the 32-year old appears to have a grip on this ever-complex sport.

“With mixed martial arts, there are so many different ways you can win or lose, so you’ve got to be prepared in all situations,” he said. “In wrestling, at least you could actually control a position or know a position quite well because you just have to wrestle. In mixed martial arts, there are so many disciplines and you find yourself in a new position every day. So there’s definitely a new anticipation just because of that, and I think it behooves you to train every day and learn those positions.”

Learning every aspect of the sport and being able to put it all together under pressure are two different things, but Munoz made big strides in a positive direction in April, when a horrific first round turned into a second round TKO victory over Kendall Grove and a Fight of the Night bonus.

“I definitely didn’t anticipate getting rocked by an uppercut (Laughs), but you have to be able to roll with the punches – literally,” he said of his shaky start against Grove and subsequent comeback. “And I think my instincts came into play there because right when I got rocked, all I remember is waking up on a single leg. ‘I’ve got a single leg – that’s awesome.’ (Laughs) It all came together there.”

Now all that remains is to stay consistent while adding new wrinkles to his game before every fight. If Munoz keeps to that gameplan, there will be even more “whens” and no “ifs”.

“I’ve been working on my ground and pound quite a lot and working on my striking too, and I’m just looking to improve every time I step into the Octagon,” he said. “I’ve been training really hard and I’m looking to win this fight and win it in convincing fashion.”

By:Thomas Gerbasi/UFC.com

THIAGO SILVA OUT, TODD BROWN IN VS TIM BOETSCH AT UFC 117

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:55:29 GMT

(15-1) Todd "Bulldog" Brown will replace the injured Thiago Silva who reinjured his back forcing him to withdraw from the UFC 117 matchup with Tim Boetsch.

Brown a newcomer to the UFc is a submission specialist and has only seen defeat once to the hands of Johny Hendricks coming into this fight.

11-3 Tim Boetsch returns to the UFC on a 3 fight winning streak scince being cut by the organization.

UFC 117 takes place in Oakland California August 7th

Full UFC 117 Fight Card:

Main Event-UFC middleweight championship
Champion-Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen

Co Main Event
Jon Fitch vs Thiago Alves

Clay Guida vs Rafael Dos Anjos

Matt Hughes vs Ricardo Almeida

Roy Nelson vs Junior Dos Santos

Tim Boetsch vs Todd Brown

Dustin Hazelett vs Rick Story

Dennis Hallman vs Ben Saunders

Phil Davis vs Rodney Wallace

Johny Hendricks vs Charlie Brenneman

Stefan Struve vs Christian Morecraft

PAUL "SEMTEX" DALEY ADDED TO SHARK FIGHTS 13

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:06:16 GMT

Shark Fights adds another vet to their growing roster, signing 24-9-2 Paul "Semtex" Daley to a one fight deal. Daley will fight on the Shark Fights 13 card at the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas on September 11th.

Daley's opponent has not been announced yet, but Daley last seen action taking out Daniel Acacio at Impact FC 2 in Australia.

Shark Fights 13 card is shaping up and is headlined by A light heavyweight non-title fight between current Shark Fights champion Trevor Prangley and fellow UFC veteran Keith Jardine

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou and Houston Alexander square off in the evening’s co-main event.

There is also a middleweight feature bout between Joey Villasenor and Drew McFedries on the card as well.

WATCH THE GREEN RANGER JASON FRANK GO PRO, FREE!! ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV AUG. 4TH

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:13:19 GMT

Jason David Frank makes his pro debut after going 4-0 in the amateur ranks, Frank better remembered for his part as the green and white ranger makes his debut against Jose Vasquez August 4th when (TCF) Texas Cage Fighting presents Puro Combate 1 in Houston, Texas. and it will be live and free on GoFightLive.tv at 7pt/10est

TFC- PURO COMBATE 1 FULL CARD

Main Event
Jose Vasquez vs. Jason David "Fearless" Frank

Co Main Event
Steven "Ocho" Peterson vs. Marcus "The Barber" Dupar

Kyle Simpson vs. Ruben Davila

Juan Long vs. Lee "The Greco" Pappas

Davis "Pit Bull" Sylvester vs. Nate Garza

Angel "The Chosen One" Huerta vs. Danny "The Titan" Torres

Taylor Moses vs. Jonathan "Mack Truck" Mack

Rena Pena vs. Roxanne Adams

Title fight featured at MFC 26

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:29:52 GMT

Four main-card fights including a world title fight have been secured to heighten the already talent-laden lineup for MFC 26: Retribution.

The event, which will be held in Westman Place at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, and air live on HDNet Fights,

features a co-main event pitting MFC lightweight champion Antonio “Mandingo” McKee (24-3-2) against Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Luciano Azevedo (16-8). The savvy veteran McKee has not lost since 2003 but has garnered a reputation for dragging fights out. With a new aggressive mindset, McKee has declared he will retire from mixed martial arts if Azevedo lasts five rounds against him in a quest for the 155-pound championship belt.

“I’ve said before that I will fight differently but I was still cautious. Not anymore. I am going to destroy Azevedo … I will mess him up. If it goes to a decision, I will leave my gloves in the ring and walk away,” touted McKee, who trains out of Lakewood, California.

Azevedo, a native of Rio de Janeiro, is an accomplished competitor, and the only fighter to earn a victory over world-renowned featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo. When the two met in 2005, Azevedo scored a rear-naked choke victory – a crowning achievement for the 26-year-old who just four months later would go on to defeat reputed striker Din Thomas. Azevedo, who will be making his debut on North American soil at MFC 26, has won six of his last eight fights and holds 12 submission victories in his career.

Two spectacular middleweights will also see action at MFC 26 as brash British star Tom “Kong” Watson (12-3) clashes with former reality show standout Jesse “JT Money” Taylor (15-6).

Watson is an extremely gifted striker who flashed his wares in his organizational debut, scoring a first-round, head-kick knockout over Travis Galbraith at MFC 24 back in December. The Southampton, England, native has won eight straight fights and will be well-prepared for encounter with Taylor as he trains alongside Georges St. Pierre in Montreal.

Taylor, meanwhile, will be looking to get on a winning streak of his own, having won two of his last three. The Murrieta, California, product earned victories over Jason Day and veteran Murilo Bustamante in recent bouts, but sandwiched in between was a first-round submission defeat at the hands of Thales Leites in the main event of MFC 25 this past May.

In a light heavyweight battle, rugged sluggers Dwayne Lewis and Wilson Gouveia will meet in a pivotal matchup to see who remains in the mix of the MFC’s 205-pound division. Lewis (11-5) had a seven-fight win streak snapped at MFC 25 when he dropped a three-round decision to former MFC light heavyweight champ Emanuel Newton. But the Fort McMurray, Alberta, product has shown plenty of resiliency throughout his career, and knockout power as well, having finished off five opponents during that winning streak including rival heavy-hitter Marvin Eastman.

Gouveia (12-8), the American Top Team representative from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, also is in dire need of win as he too was beaten at MFC 25, dropping a one-sided decision to Ryan Jimmo. The native Brazilian does have an impressive list of beaten foes on his resume including Jon Fitch, Jason MacDonald, Jason Lambert, and Seth Petruzelli.

The live televised card on HDNet will kick off with a showdown between two tough-minded rivals as “King” Solomon Hutcherson takes on David Heath. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hutcherson (11-6) is another reality show standout who is looking to squarely solidify his position in the MFC’s middleweight ranks. Heath (15-6), who will be making his debut at 185 pounds, has collided with numerous big names in the light heavyweight ranks, and the Tulsa, Oklahoma, resident was part of the MFC’s 2009 Fight of the Year.

Two more main-card bouts including the other half of the co-main event for MFC 26 will be announced shortly.

“Big” John McCarthy Will Return To The Octagon And Ref For UFC On Versus

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:40:17 GMT

“Big” John McCarthy, considered by many, many MMA fans to be the best referee in mixed martial arts history, will return to the Octagon to officiate matches for the upcoming UFC on Versus 2 card. McCarthy’s been away from the UFC since 2007, and many fans thought that the sour relationship between him and UFC president Dana White would keep him out of the Octagon permanently. Seems that that situation has changed, baring any kind of protest from specific fighters. MMA Fighting broke the story:

McCarthy’s wife Elaine confirmed to MMA Fighting that he has been assigned by the California State Athletic Commission to officiate matches at the event, which takes place on Sunday at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif.

Elaine McCarthy said he does not yet know what specific fights he will handle during the evening, and that he would not be providing any comments or interviews about his return prior to the event.

MACHIDA VS RAMPAGE AGREED ON FOR NOVEMBER

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:37:39 GMT

Former light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida confirmed on his twitter account that his next opponent would be another former champ in Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Machida stated "My next fight is confirmed and it's to be against Rampage." on his twitter he also added that there was no date set but would likely be at the end of the year.

Rampage was said to sign his bout agreement a couple days ago, teasing that he would let us in on who his opponent was but didn't know how to spell his name.

Rumors of a UFC event taking place in Germany in November seemed to be a possibility for the light heavyweight match up but mmaweekly.com reports that the bout will take place November 20th and in the U.S.

With both fighters coming off loses, they are both still a win away from challenging for the title again.

Marshall vs. Uscola to headline Tachi Palace Fights’ “High Stakes”

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:31:59 GMT

Lemoore, Calif. – Tachi Palace Fights returns to actions on Thursday, September 9 with a night full of “High Stakes” action, as local legend Doug Marshall of Visalia, Calif. fights in the main event against Sacramento, Calif.’s Kyacey Uscola.
Marshall (12-3) puts a 5-fight win streak on the line against Uscola (18-15). Marshall is currently unbeaten in the middleweight division. Meanwhile, Uscola is coming of a stint on Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” show.
Tickets can be purchased at www.tachipalace.com or charge by phone at 1-800-225-2277. Tickets may also be purchased at the Tachi Palace Gift Shop and start at a low price of just $30 for general admission seating.
“When ever you put Doug Marshall on a card in the Central Valley it’s bound to be a sellout,” said Tachi Palace Fights matchmaker Richard Goodman. “This is also another one of those deep fight cards for us with lots of big names as well as lots of local up-and-coming talent.
In the co-main event, Huntington Beach, Calif. lightweight “Razor” Rob McCullough (18-6) is back in action against Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Corey Hill (4-3) of Brooksville, Fla.
Tachi Palace Fights will crown its first-ever middleweight champ, as Coarsegold, Calif.’s Anthony Ruiz (25-13) clashes with Oakland, Calif.’s Leopoldo Serao (16-7).
Also on the card in a featherweight special attraction, Athens Ga.’s Micah Miller (14-4) battles Atlanta, Ga.’s Diego Saraiva (18-9-1).

In other bouts;

-Hanford, Calif. flyweight Luis Gonzalez (2-2) vs. Chino, Calif.’s Darrell Montague (7-1).

-Lemoore, Calif. welterweight Mike Martinez (5-2) vs. Fresno, Calif.’s Jason Von Flue (14-12-1).

-Hanford, Calif. flyweight Paulina Ramirez (1-0) vs. Fresno, Calif.’s Stephanie Frausto (2-2).

-Lemoore, Calif. middleweight Andrew Martinez (6-2-1) vs. Sacramento, Calif.’s Mark Matthews (3-4).

-Fresno, Calif. featherweight Gabriel Solorio (5-2) vs. Fresno, Calif.’s Art Becerra (2-1).

Gladiator Challege heavyweight champ De Anda to defend against former title-holder Huckaba

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:04:00 GMT

Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion Angel “of Death” De Anda is coming off a big TKO victory over the previously undefeated Josh Appelt on July 17th at “Patriots.” The win moved the champ’s record to 8-1 with six TKO/KO’s, and set him up to defend his belt against two-time former GC Heavyweight Champion Dave “Bad Man” Huckaba. Now, the agreements have been made, the contracts have been signed, and as a result, GC fight fans will get to witness what will be one of the biggest title fights in recent memory.

A brawler with knockout power in both his hands, De Anda has made no bones about being a fighting champion. He’s taken on all comers. Now, he will lock horns with the two-time heavyweight champ in the “Bad Man.” Huckaba will have the weight advantage when these two clash for the belt, but that doesn’t scare the champ. When asked about finally meeting Huckaba in the cage, De Anda had this to say: “I will knock him out when the time comes.”

A two-time GC Heavyweight Champion, “Bad Man” has made it his mission to get “his” belt back. At 13-4 with eleven TKO/KO’s, Huckaba is a big, strong fighter with the kind of striking that can put someone to sleep quickly. Also very outspoken, he hasn’t been shy about his abilities. “No GC heavyweight can withstand the power in either of my iron fists. You can't train your chin...I am coming to get ya.”

This is truly going to be a clash of the titans. On September 18th, we will find out who the “Undisputed” champion is once and for all. The event will take place at Red Hawk Casino. It’s going to be an exciting event fans won’t want to miss!

By:Phil Lanides/Gladiatorchallenge.com

KAUFMAN SLAMS HER WAY TO VICTORY,,,DEL ROSARIO STOPS MAHE...FULL RESULTS:STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS 9

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:43:57 GMT

Strikeforce Challengers 9 Results

By:BIGTRIP

Undefeated Shane Del Rosario kept is record intact in the main event of the night, defeating Lolohea Mahe in impressive fashion landing leg kicks early in round 1. Del Rosario would land a knee from the clinch that stunned Mahe, sending him to the canvas where Del Rosario would follow and finish up with a couple more shots until the ref stopped the fight 3:48 in round 1.

In the co main event Sarah Kaufman defended her welterweight title versus a tough Roxanne Modafferi. Modafferi came out tough and on the attack immediately taking Kaufman down with a trip in round 1. Kaufman would work some knees from the clinch in round 2 along with some punches as she opened up in round 2. Modafferi would get another take down in the third round but Kaufman got back to her feet, as the fighters worked in the clinch Modafferi pulled guard looking for a arm. Kaufman then picked Modafferi up and slammed her back down knocking her out "Rampage" style for the win 4:45 in round 3 to keep her title.

Cory Devela and Bobby Voelker went the distance in a very close fight that could have went either way, after three rounds judges scored the fight 28-29, 29-28, 29-28 a split decision for Bobby Voelker.

Mike Kyle defeated Abongo Humphrey in their light heavyweight fight, Humphrey would come out strong taking the fight to the ground in the first round where he tried to secure a modified anaconda choke on several occasions. Kyle would put his combinations together in round 2 and took Humphrey down where he then mounted him and began landing shots, Humphrey would give his back up and take some more shots before Kyle locked in a rear naked choke forcing Humphrey to tap 3:28 in round 2.

Caros Fedor defeats Thomas Diagne after three rounds of action, judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 a unanimous decision for Fedor.

Brent Knopp defeats Ryan Hayes by tko .55 seconds in round 2.

C.J. Marsh defeats Taurean Washington bu unanimous decision.

Drew Brokenshire defeats Jordan Macklin by submission with a guillotine 2:26 in round 1.

Scott McDonald defeats Doug Kay by submission with a rear naked choke 2:09 in round 1.

Chris Inman defeats Quincy Spruill by submission with a kimura 3:54 in round 1.

Jamen Olney defeats Jordan Curris by unanimous decision.

John Elam defeats Frankie Orr by split decision.

Wendel Horton defeats Keith Mortuiccio by tko in round 1.