George Sotiropoulos: I’m moving in the right direction (Exclusive Interview)

UFC Welterweight contender George Sotiropoulos made another bold statement last month, after defeating Joe Lauzon via a Kimura at UFC 123. Currently enjoying an impressive 7-0 streak in the UFC, 33 year old Greek-Australian will look to a secure a title shot, facing Dennis Siver at UFC 127 in February.Sotiropoulos’s only defeats are against Shinya Aoki in 2006 via a Disqualification, and against Kyle Noke back in 2005 via a Split Decision. His MMA record currently stands at 14 victories and 2 losses.

Thomson vs Kawajiri, and Sakuraba vs Zaromskis lined up for Dynamite!! 2010 (UPDATED)

Former StrikeForce lightweight Champion Josh ”The Punk” Thomson has reportedly been lined up to take on Japanese MMA fighter Tatsuya Kawajiri. Meanwhile Japanese MMA and Pride FC legend Kazushi Sakuraba is set to take on DREAM welterweight Champion Mariusz Zaromskis at Dynamite’s New Years Eve card.

Kenny Florian pulls out of Fight for the Troops 2; Melvin Guillard steps in as a replacement

Heavy.com reports that the two-time UFC Lightweight Title challenger Kenny “Kenflo” Florian had to pull out of his Fight for the Troops 2 Main Event bout against Evan Dunham, due to an injury. Twelve-fight UFC veteran Melvin Guillard was picked as a replacement, for a headliner of the card that will take place at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texax on January 22nd.Later on, Kenny Florian spoke the injury via his official website:It is with deep regret that I will not be able to compete in my scheduled fight

Stephan Bonnar gets past Igor Pokrajac by a clear Unanimous Decision

In a must win fight for both competitors, the pair enter the cage looking as intense as the other. For the Original Ultimate Fighter finalist, Bonnar is coming off a barn burner win over Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 116, while Pokrajac looks to continue the momentum following his win over James Irvin. With both having very mixed records, a win is a must for each heading into their TUF 12 Finale bout.
Round 1
Pokrajac comes out swinging hard as Bonnar remains composed, and secures a takedown early. Taking his