Anderson Silva Will Need To Vacate Title, If He Beats Sonnen And Belfort

MONTREAL – With any fighter in any division, looking beyond that competitor’s next matchup is never a safe thing to do.That’s true even with the seemingly unbeatable UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (26-4 MMA, 11-0 UFC), who faces top contender Chael Sonnen (24-10-1 MMA, 4-3 UFC) at UFC 117 in August.But when you’re 11-0 in the UFC, a different set of rules tends to apply. And while UFC president Dana White believes Sonnen may prove Silva’s toughest test in recent memory, he does have an idea

Roger Gracie ready for Strikeforce debut

Two-times absolute champion of Jiu-Jitsu, Roger Gracie will enter the Strikeforce’s octagon for the first time in May 15, and is ready to debut in great style. Against Kevin Randleman, a UFC’s former champion with 31 fights on his record, the black belt managed to stay unbeaten on his third fight.
“This fight can lead me anywhere, I have to be ready for everything. I think I’ve trained enough”, said the tough guy, during a phone press conference, saying he is not leaving the

Vitor Belfort Not Playing Favorites With Sonnen And Silva

UFC fighter Vitor Belfort (19-8) saw his chance to fight for another UFC title taken away due to a shoulder injury, now he just has to sit and wait for the next opportunity while someone else gets their chance.
At this moment Chael Sonnen is that man, he’ll be facing middleweight champ Anderson Silva in August and Belfort can’t pick a favorite to win.
“Each fight is different; I can’t say how it is going to be… For sure Sonnen will be a great challenge, and I’m pretty

Winner Of Koscheck VS Daley Gets A Shot At The Title

MONTREAL – UFC 113’s co-main event between top welterweight contenders Paul Daley and Josh Koscheck will earn the winner a title shot with champion Georges St-Pierre. UFC president Dana White confirmed the long-expected plans during today’s UFC 113 pre-event press conference at Montreal’s Bell Centre. The same venue hosts Saturday’s pay-per-view event, which includes the Daley vs. Koscheck fight. Koscheck (14-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC), a former NCAA Divison I wrestling champion, has stopped five of his 16 UFC

Alistair Overeem Blames Fedor's Managment For Avoiding Him

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During Tuesday’s Strikeforce conference call, Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem (32-11) accused Fedor Emelianenko’s management of dodging him.
Overeem has stated in the past that he wants to fight Fedor, but the Russian’s management, M-1 Global, turned down the request citing their belief that Overeem has used steroids to achieve his size.
“I know Fedor’s a fighter, he’s like me he doesn’t care who he fights, so maybe it’s