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Video: WEC 48: "Aldo vs. Faber" preview

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:34:42 +0000

	A big featherweight match up is coming, and UFC President Dana White predicts that it will be the best one in 135-lbs. history. — full article at fiveknuckles.com

Gonzaga's team disagrees with underdog tag, hopes to earn title look at UFC on Versus 1

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:47:28 +0000

	For the first time since he shocked the world with a head-kick knockout of Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Gabriel Gonzaga walks into the octagon as an underdog. Gonzaga, who on Sunday faces the heavily hyped Junior Dos Santos at UFC on Versus 1 in Broomfield, Colo., shrugs off the label. In his ... — full article at mmajunkie.com

UFC On Versus 1: Preview And Predictions

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:02:50 +0000

The UFC have put together an impressive card for their first event on the Versus network, with the televised bouts in particular being filled with potentially explosive encounters. Read on for our full preview and predictions for this event which officially kicks off a succession of quality ... — full article at fightofthenight.com

Schaub interview: Is the heavyweight prospect fighting for his spot on the roster?

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:30:08 +0000

	Brendan Schaub is back and gets to fight in front of his hometown fans in the Denver area. But could it be a short stay in the UFC if he loses again? You never know what the UFC is thinking when it comes to roster moves. Schaub is hungry for a win after getting knocked out by Roy Nelson in ... — full article at sports.yahoo.com

Vera Ready to go Retro on Jon Jones

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:16:12 +0000

	strong>>Mike Russell, UFC -ermarket checkout line and picked up the latest issue of Muscle and Fitness magazine to browse through it while he waited. The cover featured a lean, mean looking badass named Frank Mir, who at the time was touted by many as being "the next big thing" in the UFC. ... — full article at ufc.com

WEC confirms Anthony Pettis vs. Alex Karalexis for WEC 48 prelims

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:30:13 +0000

	A lightweight fight between Anthony Pettis and Alex Karalexis first reported by MMAjunkie.com last week is now official for WEC 48. WEC officials today announced the fight. It's part of the preliminary card of WEC 48, which takes place April 24 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. The ... — full article at mmajunkie.com

UFC Primetime Episode Two: 506,000 viewers

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:44:29 +0000

MMAPayout.com has learned that Wednesday night’s episode of UFC Primetime: GSP vs. Hardy drew an average audience of 506,000 viewers, good for a .43 HH rating. Payout Perspective: The debut episode of the GSP vs. Hardy series scored big, but this follow-up has to be a little bit of a ... — full article at mmapayout.com

Bellator Lightweight Match-Ups

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:06 +0000

	(Let's be honest. You really didn't want to see another picture of Roger Huerta, did you?) Bellator announced their lightweight tournament match-ups and surprise, surprise, the newly acquired, $250,000 signing bonus (allegedly) Roger Huerta is on Bellator's season two ... — full article at watchkalibrun.com

- BELLATOR RELEASES 155LB TOURNEY PAIRINGS

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:35:31 +0000

	Bellator Fighting Championships has announced the tournament brackets for their upcoming season 2 lightweight tournament set to kick off on April 8 in Florida... — full article at mmaweekly.com

UFC on VERSUS 1: Brendan Schaub talks HWT prospects in the UFC (video)

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:48:27 +0000

	UFC on VERSUS 1: Brendan Schaub talks HWT prospects in the UFC — full article at youtube.com

A Stronger Haiti

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

March 10, 2010: A Stronger Haiti's President, Lesly Zamor, was officially invited yesterday to attend a conference with President Obama and Haitian President Preval in the Rose Garden at the White House. Our new initiative: From Healthcare to Homes A $1,000,000 Fundraising Initiative Aid for ... — full article at astrongerhaiti.org

Visit to Cowboy Stadium has White dreaming

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:05 +0000

	Dana White has been asked about holding an outdoor fight for years. Until recently, he expressed interest in the possibility of a fight at the Aloha Bowl in Hawaii or even Fenway Stadium. Then around the holidays he began to say it probably wouldn't happen because he didn't think the intimacy ... — full article at sports.yahoo.com

Update: UFC Banned from German TV

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:48:27 +0000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has been banned from German television. The Bavarian state office for new media (BLM) revoked the promotion’s broadcast clearance on Thursday for programming including “The Ultimate Fighter,” “UFC Unleashed” and “UFC Fight Night,” which had been televised on ... — full article at sherdog.com

UFC on VERSUS 1: Paul Buentello talks about conditioning (video)

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:30:31 +0000

	UFC on VERSUS 1: Paul Buentello talks about conditioning — full article at youtube.com

Bellator Reveals 155-Pound Tournament Matchups

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:03:06 +0000

	Bellator Reveals 155-Pound Tournament Matchups — full article at FightLine.com

UFC Primetime St-Pierre vs Hardy – Episode 2

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:43:45 +0000

	UFC Primetime St-Pierre vs Hardy - Episode 2 — full article at mmahits.com

STRIKEFORCE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ALISTAIR OVEREEM WILL FACE BRETT ROGERS, ANDREI ARLOVSKI TO MEET “BIG FOOT” SILVA MAY 15 AT SCOTTRADE CENTER IN ST. LOUIS

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:26:09 +0000

	Tickets for STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery Go On Sale Friday, March 26; Pre-Sale Begins Tuesday, March 23, via “STRIKEFORCE Insider” ST. LOUIS (March 19, 2009) –World Heavyweight Champion Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem (32-11) will make his highly anticipated return to action ... — full article at strikeforce.com

Exclusive: In-depth interview with UFC welterweight challenger Dan Hardy

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:55:07 +0000

Dan ‘The Outlaw’ Hardy becomes the first Briton ever to challenge for a UFC title when he steps in the Octagon on March 27th for his UFC 111... — full article at fightersonlymagazine.co.uk

UFC fights for German broadcast rights (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:28:00 +0000

The German equivalent of the FCC is trying to bar the sport from airing on the country's sports network. — full article at sports.yahoo.com

Belator announces matchups for lightweight tourney

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:27:50 +0000

	CHICAGO, Ill. (March 19, 2010) – With its first Season 2 event now less than three weeks away, Bellator Fighting Championships today revealed the Round 1 matchups for its much-anticipated, nationally-televised lightweight (155 lbs.) tournament. The four fights will take place during ... — full article at fiveouncesofpain.com

"Dominican Demon" Julio Paulino looking for payback at UFC on Versus 1

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0000

	Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight newcomer Julio Paulino is on a mission to make something happen. Of the 110 kids that graduated from his high school in Jersey City, N.J., he estimated all but six are working at supermarket ShopRite, in jail or dead. He managed to escape by ... — full article at mmajunkie.com

Bellator Announces Lightweight Tournament Opening Round Matchups

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:52:43 +0000

	Bellator today announced the opening round matchups for it’s season two lightweight tournamet, with Roger Huerta vs. Chad Hinton and Janne Tulirinta vs. Carey Vanier scheduled for April 8, Pat Curran vs. Mike Ricci slated for April 15, and Toby Imada vs. Ferrid Kheder set for April 22. ... — full article at mmafrenzy.com

Buentello taking his training seriously in what could be last shot

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:00:10 +0000

	Time isn't on the side of Paul Buentello. You don't recognize the name? Buentello, 36, was around during the day when the UFC heavyweight roster was a bit thin. Andrei Arlovski was the champ and the promotion had a tough time finding opponents before UFC 55. Buentello (27-11, 3-1 UFC) ... — full article at sports.yahoo.com

Look, its Gina Carano filming a movie. I am sure this won't generate page clicks...

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:12:39 +0000

	Look, its Gina Carano filming a movie. I am sure this won't generate page clicks... — full article at watchkalibrun.com

Roger Huerta vs Chad Hinton highlights Bellator lightweight tournament season two match ups

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:00:05 +0000

	CHICAGO, Ill. (March 19, 2010) – With its first Season 2 event now less than three weeks away, Bellator Fighting Championships today revealed the Round 1 matchups for its much-anticipated, nationally-televised lightweight (155 lbs.) tournament. The four fights will take place during ... — full article at mmamania.com

CKfighter’s “What your MMA shirt says about you!” issue 1

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:04:26 +0000

	Welcome to a brand new segment of the Unfiltered Review Website. In this segment I’ll go over some of the latest shirts and talk about what they say about you as a person when you buy or wear them. So let’s get started. If you bought the new Triumph*United Stardust t-shirt what ... — full article at reviews.unfilteredmma.com

Roger Huerta vs. Chad Hinton among Bellator's first-round lightweight tourney pairings

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:55:00 +0000

	Bellator Fighting Championships today unveiled the opening-round pairings for its season-two lightweight tournament, and blue-chip acquisition Roger Huerta meets undefeated Chad Hinton in his tourney opener. That bout, as well as Janne Tulirinta vs. Carey Vanier, take place on April 8 at ... — full article at mmajunkie.com

UFC on Versus Preview: Jon "Bones" Jones vs. Brandon "The Truth" Vera

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:18:46 +0000

	View full size photo » Jon "Bones' Jones (9-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Brandon "The Truth" Vera (11-4, 7-4 UFC): The Story so Far: Bones Jones is arguably the top light heavyweight prospect in MMA. At this point it ... — full article at watchkalibrun.com

George St-Pierre’s First Fight – Classic MMA Fights

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:31:59 +0000

	— full article at squabbles.com

Vera can relate to Jones' hype (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:39:00 +0000

As Brandon Vera prepares to face Jon Jones, he remembers being in Jones' shoes as a can't-miss prospect in the UFC. — full article at sports.yahoo.com

[Russian] Fedor Emelianenko could make a telling battle in Moscow

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:25:48 +0000

	— full article at mixfight.ru

Fedor Emelianenko exhibition fight in the works for April 10th: [one week before Strikeforce:...

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:45:12 +0000

	Fedor Emelianenko exhibition fight in the works for April 10th: [one week before Strikeforce: Nashville on CBS.] "Fedor Emelianenko will be there to support the fighters at the event. Spectators could possibly see an exhibition fight with Fedor, if of course; everything is in order with ... — full article at bloodyelbow.com

James Irvin, Alessio Sakara Know Why They're on TV

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +0000

	by Michael David Smith James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara is not a particularly relevant fight in the middleweight division in mixed martial arts. Neither guy is a win away, or even two or three wins away, from title contention. But it will be the first fight on UFC on Versus 1 Sunday night, ... — full article at mmafighting.com

What could have been: Nick Diaz and Bellator FC

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:00:04 +0000

	Arguably the face of the Strikeforce promotion, welterweight champion Nick Diaz was extremely close to not even being part of the company. Prior to signing with Elite XC in 2007, and subsequently finding his current home in Strikeforce, Diaz was in deep negotiations with Bellator FC, the ... — full article at mmamania.com

UFC Confirms Remaining Bouts For "Ultimate Fight Night 21"

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:48:40 +0000

	UFC Confirms Remaining Bouts For "Ultimate Fight Night 21" — full article at FightLine.com

Sunday Reminder: UFC on Versus (video)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:41:44 +0000

	This Sunday March 21st at 9pm ET, UFC on Versus: Vera vs Jone will be Free and Live. And no more complaining satelitte subscribers, Versus is back on Direct... — full article at youtube.com

WEC 47 Referee Jerry Poe

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:23:00 +0000

	By Katrina Belcher Jerry Poe – a member of the ELITE MMA Referee community, has been ref’ing MMA fights since 1999, in both Ohio and Indiana. On March 6th, 2010 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry Poe was assigned to referee the Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Pettis and Deividas ... — full article at blog.mmaratings.net

Overeem vs. Rogers, Arlovski vs. "Bigfoot" official for May 15 Strikeforce event in St. Louis

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:15:08 +0000

	A pair of previously reported heavyweights bouts is now official for April 17 with today's official announcement of "Strikeforce St. Louis: Heavy Artillery." As expected UFC heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem meets Brett Rogers in the night's Showtime-televised headliner, and former UFC ... — full article at mmajunkie.com

Rivals Rampage and Rashad clash at UFC 114

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:18:46 +0000

	Rashad Evans: "He's gotten fat. He needs to get in shape just to get in shape. I may come to the Octagon with Mr. T just to get in his head." — full article at fiveknuckles.com

FiveKnuckles.com and the UFC partner to bring you live media coverage for UFC on Versus

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:23:12 +0000

	FiveKnuckles.com, in partnership with the UFC, is proud to once again bring you live streaming UFC weigh-ins, press conferences and more. — full article at fiveknuckles.com

Antonio Banuelos Vs. Scott Jorgensen officially added to WEC 48 main card

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:24:07 +0000

	Rising bantamweight contender Scott Jorgensen replaces the injured Damacio Page and is set to rematch Antonio Banuelos at WEC 48 on April 24 in Sacramento. — full article at fiveknuckles.com

Bellator adds former IFL champion Ryan McGivern to season two middleweight tourney roster

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:28:50 +0000

	Ryan McGivern, the former IFL champion and longtime pupil of former UFC Champion Pat Miletich, is the latest addition to Bellator Fighting Championships' upcoming Season 2 middleweight tournament... — full article at fiveknuckles.com

Krzysztof Soszynski exclusive: "It's been seven years of hard work."

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:55:57 +0000

	Krzysztof Soszynski improved his UFC record to 4-1 with a win over Stephan Bonnar at UFC 110. With a rematch against Bonnar now in the works, Soszynski talks about what it's taken to get this far. — full article at fiveknuckles.com

Strikeforce heavyweight champion Overeem vs. Rogers, Arlovski vs. Silva official for May 15

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:57:56 +0000

	World Heavyweight Champion Alistair "The Demolition Man" Overeem (32-11) will make his highly anticipated return to action against heavy-handed knockout artist Brett "The Grim" Rogers (10-1) in the... — full article at fiveknuckles.com

Mousasi HL Video

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:41:14 +0000

	With all of the upcoming fights the UFC is attempting to bombard us with, it is important to remember about this guy, Gegard Mousasi. Click here to view the embedded video. His next fight with King Mo Lawal will take place on April 17th and there are alot of fans out there excited to ... — full article at mma-fighter-videos.com

Franklin talks retirement, title shot, and Couture

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:22:04 +0000

	As already reported on our site, Rich Franklin will look to take on Chuck Liddell in April and it seems that he is not the only UFC veteran Franklin is looking to fight. According to Franklin himself, he and Randy “The Natural” Couture are in negotiations to fight later this year. ... — full article at mma-fighter-videos.com

That "Other" NCAA Tournament

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:00:27 +0000

	View full size photo » Unfiltered MMA tackles the NCAA Division I wrestling tournament and why it is important for Mixed Martial Arts. This weekend Omaha's Qwest Center will be the focal point of one of America's most ... — full article at watchkalibrun.com

King Karl: MMAmania.com DREAM 13 interview exclusive with KJ Noons

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:30:12 +0000

	KJ Noons is officially back on the radar screen. The former EliteXC lightweight champion recently inked a contract with Strikeforce and will return to MMA after nearly a two year absence. He will do battle against Andre Amade on March 22 at the DREAM 13 event in Japan. Noons is probably ... — full article at mmamania.com

Bobby Lashley Set To Fight On Strikeforce CBS Card

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:47:45 +0000

	Lashley talks about fighting on April 17th card — full article at FightLine.com

- UFC ANNOUNCES FULL CARD FOR FLORIAN VS. GOMI

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:36:24 +0000

	On Friday, the UFC announced the entire 11-fight card set for Charlotte, NC as the promotion brings Florian vs. Gomi to the Bojangles Coliseum on Wednesday, Mar 31.... — full article at mmaweekly.com