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The UFC signs James Toney…really?
Not long after Dana White blasted an extremely athletic Herschel Walker for fighting in Strikeforce by stating that Walker would “would be the first death in the UFC”, he signed stalkerish, overweight, and washed-up boxer James Toney to a multi-fight deal in the UFC. Which is better? An active ex-football standout who still looks to be in better shape than most UFC heavyweight fighters (and already won his MMA debut) or an aging boxer-turner-stalker who wouldn’t leave White alone at… (Full Story)
Iowa needs better MMA regulation
Not long after the debacle in Virginia where the sanctioning body in the state, the VDPOR, had botched its third pro event, the Des Moines Register has an interesting article about the dangers of sanctioning amateur fights in states that have no in-state athletic commission to oversee MMA bouts. The author brings up past fights in which inexperienced fighters were badly injured after fights in the state. In one case, a 17 year old was allowed to fight even though he did not have parental… (Full Story)
Strikeforce Challengers Results – Kaufman victorious
Main Card Sarah Kaufman def. Takayo Hashi via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) Karl Amoussou vs. Trevor Prangley – technical draw (eye poke) at 4:14 of R1 Luke Rockhold def. Paul Bradley via TKO (strikes) at 2:24 of R1 Tarec Saffiedine def. James Terry via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Yancy Medeiros def. Raul Castillo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Undercard Wayne Phillips def. Eric Lawson via submission at 4:27 of R1 Samuel Bracamnonte def…. (Full Story)
More East Coast MMA tonight and tomorrow
The northeast has been hit by another storm, and is looking to showcase more MMA events throughout the region this weekend. Full fight cards are listed at the end of this article. Tonight you can find WCF in Boston Massachusetts at the Shriners auditorium where Mike Campbell from Sit Yod Tong is up against Marc Stevens from Jiu-Jitsu Nation are headlining. You can purchase tickets here. You can also check out New Breed Fighters event in Atlantic City at the Resorts Atlantic City… (Full Story)
UFC Fatheads are available!
Don’t lie, you know you want a life-sized Georges St. Pierre poster above your bed. Or how about a huge Jon Jones, ready to throw a spinning elbow into the back of your head, as you walk into your house? Or maybe you prefer a pre-hospitalizied Brock Lesnar, “sword” tattoo and all, in your bathroom. Well, the time has come for you to enjoy your favorite UFC fighters, in life size, all you move from room to room in your home. Available fighters include: BJ Penn, Georges St. Pierre, Brock… (Full Story)
Central PA Warrior IV Challenge Results
It was a great night of action in Lancaster PA as 34 fighters battled during nearly five hours of Mixed Martial Arts action at the Lancaster County Convention Center at the Penn Square Marriot. Mark Jovich and Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge (CPWC) returned to the large venue to provide another night of hard-hitting action complete with a new lighting setup, the popular CPWC ring girls, and a live band. Here are the results from the five professional fights: Chad Strawbridge def…. (Full Story)
UFC and Fathead to create MMA posters
The largest MMA promotion has signed a deal with Fathead to create large wall posters of UFC fighters. Now we all know that you’re wondering just how you could fit a huge Tito Ortiz head on your bedroom wall, but I’m sure they’ll figure it out – keep it life-size maybe? MMA Junkie broke the news with a quote from Dana White to make it official. “Fathead makes the best wall graphics in the business,” UFC president Dana White said. “This is another cool way for our fans to show support for… (Full Story)
Confirmed: Demian Maia to fight Anderson Silva at UFC 112
Update: Dana White has confirmed that matchup on UFC.com. “It’s always tough when a top fighter like Vitor Belfort has to pull out of a big title fight, but we have found a high quality replacement,” said UFC President Dana White. “Top contender Chael Sonnen was not available due to injuries sustained in his fight with Nate Marquardt, so top six middleweight Demian Maia will step in to fight for the title. Maia is an Abu Dhabi grappling champion, a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… (Full Story)
Gegard Mousasi Severs Ties With M-1 Global
In what has to be considered great news, especially in light of yesterday’s revelation that Vitor Belfort was out of UFC 112, Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi has left M-1 Global. Mousasi released the news in an email to Sherdog and the news was confirmed by M-1 Global. In his statement Mousasi did not disclose who was now representing him, but he did express appreciation for his former management team. “After careful consideration, I have decided that it is in… (Full Story)
February 11th news roundup
Tatame is reporting that Vitor Belfort is out of his UFC 112 fight with Anderson Silva with a shoulder injury. Rumor is that the replacement will be recent UFC 109 winner, Chael Sonnen. Silva, who last fought and easily defeated Forrest Griffin at UFC 101, will return to the action after surgery on his elbow. Local fighter Charlie Brenneman was recently signed by the UFC and will be fighting Jason High on the undercard at UFC Fight Night 21 in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 31st,… (Full Story)
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