RUFF 5: MMA makes its way to the Chinese mainland

Earlier today, RUFF (Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation) 5 took place in mainland China. RUFF is currently the only government-sanctioned promotion in mainland China, and the main event of RUFF 5 was sponsored by MMA H.E.A.T today. In concordence with the event, MMA H.E.A.T. Has conducted a series of interviews to promote up-and-coming MMA in China. Lately, promotions outside of the United States have taken a back seat as the UFC swallowed up a huge market share. RUFF CEO Joel Resnick appears in an earlier

Sara McMann to take on Liz Carmouche in Strikeforce Cormier vs. Mir

Former Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann (6-0) just signed with Strikeforce and is slated to fight Liz Carmouche (7-2) at the Cormier vs. Mir event on November 3, in Oklahoma City.McMann most recently fought for Invicta FC and is coming off of a victory over Shayna Baszler which earned her Fight of the Night honors. A victory over Carmouche should put her in line for a shot at Strikeforce’s Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey. Both McMann and Rousey are former Olympic medalists and both are

Daniel Cormier: Put me up against Jon Jones as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter

Earlier today, Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier came out with some interesting statements concerning MMA’s most oft-discussed man, UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones. While Cormier has been a Heavyweight throughout his whole career and is set to face former champion Frank Mir in Strikeforce’s final Heavyweight bout ever on November 3rd, he seems to have grand ideas for his foray into the UFC. Speaking to BloodyElbow.com, Cormier relayed the following about a possible move down

Renzo Gracie takes out two muggers on the streets of New York City

UFC Veteran Renzo Gracie took out 2 alleged muggers last night as he was walking the streets of New York City. To add insult to the injuries of his two assailants, the Brazilian Jiujitsu Legend tweeted the entire incident.
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Mark Munoz potentially out for a year with foot injury

UFC Middleweight Mark Munoz debuted some disappointing news today as he revealed he may be out for up to an entire calendar year. Injuring his foot significantly in training for his loss to Chris Weidman in July, Munoz is unsure if his foot was broken, and how badly. Munoz commented on his injury today via FightHubTV.com:
“I hurt my foot training for the Weidman fight; I was training with Jason (Miller) inside the cage and my foot got caught. I am not sure if it is broken. I will be getting an

Vitor Belfort has three words for Jon Jones: I am ready

Vitor Belfort will challenge Jon Jones for the Light Heavyweight championship in the UFC 152 main event on September 22 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Beltor was supposed to face Alan Belcher at Middleweight at UFC 153 in Brazil, this October, but when a fighter has a chance of reclaiming a former title he has to take it.This chance came up due to the cancellation of UFC 151 in Las Vegas when Dan Henderson withdrew due to injury and reigning champion Jon Jones declined a replacement in the form of

Michael Bisping: My career will be incomplete without a title shot

UFC Middleweight contender Michael Bisping speaks to Jon Anik via UFC.com and sounds off on a variety of topics, including his view of the whole UFC 151 fiasco. He states that he still wants to seek vengeance against Dan Henderson, even on eight days notice. Bisping focused on the belief that he has only been caught by one punch against Henderson, otherwise holding his own. He reiterates his driven path towards a title shot, and believes that true champions should step up and take the fight that the UFC

ONE FC says goodbye to confusing rules for soccer kicks on downed opponents

Following the controversial ending of Andrei Arlovski vs. Tim Sylvia this past Friday, ONE FC has implemented a rule change. The bout ended in a “No Contest” due to the promotion’s rules on the use of soccer kicks: ONE FC has decided to eliminate the rule all together.
ONE FC’s rule set combines the North American unified rules of MMA with the soccer kicks and stomps of Pride, however fighters must wait for a referee’s open attack signal before using the more violent maneuvers on a downed opponent.

Mir vs. Cormier Strikeforce bout slated for November in Oklahoma

Strikeforce Heavyweight Daniel Cormier (10-0 MMA, 7-0 SF) is getting ready for the biggest fight of his career against UFC’s Frank Mir (16-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC) who is crossing over to Strikeforce for this closeout fight of the SF Heavyweight division. The bout is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2012 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a mere 65 miles from Cormier’s alma mater, Oklahoma State University.