UFC to hold an event on April 30th in Toronto, Canada
With the legalisation of MMA in Ontario officially set to begin on the 1st of January, UFC plan their fist event in the area.
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.
Arrests of the Day [UPDATED]: Maiquel Falcao Picked Up for Assault, Joey Villasenor Becomes Victim of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
(Luckily, Falcao listed a prescription for assault on his pre-fight medicals. Photo courtesy of CombatLifestyle.com) Maybe that video of Maiquel…
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
Warriors on the Rise: 2010’s Breakout Fighters
Every year, a handful of MMA fighters ascend from obscurity to contendership, from prospect status to championship gold…
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu Media Conference Call Highlights
Mixed Martial Arts legend Dan Henderson and Renato “Babalu” Sobral will headline the stacked Strikeforce: St. Louis fight card, which will take place at the Scottrade Center in St Louis, Missouri. Middleweight collision between Matt Lindland and Robbie Lawler will serve as the co-main event, as Herschel Walker, Paul Daley and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will also take part in the event.Here’s the best bits from yesterday’s Media Call, featuring quotes from Scott Coker, Paul Daley, Robbie Lawler and Matt
SF Challengers 12 Aftermath: In Which We’re Told Where We Can Stick Our Limited Understanding of the Unified Rules
(Our thoughts exactly, Waachiim. PicProps: Strikeforce) Without question, the most memorable part of Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers 12 broadcast…
Ben vs. ReX: UFC 123 Edition
With Bellator on hiatus, Friday mornings have gotten a little lonely around here. So I decided to reach…
Kimbo Delays Boxing Debut in Favor of Vacation. Wait, Vacation From What?
(Shaq has always been a sucker for a guy in a Santa suit. PicProps: MMA Digest) It was with…