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.
Keith Kizer Fires Back at Joe Rogan, Requests for “Honesty” Regarding UFC
During Saturday’s broadcast of “The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale” – but after one of the biggest robberies in Octagon history went down – Joe Rogan blasted the Nevada State Athletic Commission for allowing “incompetent morons” to dictate the futures and finances of fighters that just risked life and limb for 15 (sometimes 25) minutes.
The UFC’s color commentator specifically fingered executive director Keith Kizer, who Rogan claimed denies
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
Chael Sonnen sparks Twitter War with Wanderlei Silva
UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen has called out MMA legend Wanderlei ” The Axe Murderer ” Silva. and since losing his UFC middleweight title rematch with Anderson Silva, Chael now has his sights set on the PRIDE FC legend Wanderlei Silva.
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 Falcao’s savage…
James Toney: Rampage is a black Redneck and an Uncle Tom
Heavyweight Boxing Champion and one time MMA fighter James ”Lights Out” Toney has called out former UFC light heavyweight Champion Quinton ”Rampage” Jackson. The two have previously stated that they’d knock each other out, and Toney has taken it upon himself to call out Rampage and has urged him to step up and meet him inside the Octagon.
Real sport or twisted Entertainment?
Something is not right…
Jonathan Brookins wins TUF 12, defeats Michael Johnson by unanimous decision
Jonathan Brookins defeated Michael Johnson in an action packed bout that saw both fighters leave everything inside the cage. In a series filled with Lightweight talent, both Michael Johnson and Jonathan Brookins rose to the top of the series, with both being coached by Georges St. Pierre. A win for Brookins now means he is the most recently crowned Ultimate Fighter, and the recipiant of the fabled six figure contract, with a bright future ahead. But with the loss for Johnson , a rosy future is still very
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