- NO DISTRACTIONS, GINA CARANO FOCUSED ON FIGHT
The life of a mixed martial arts fighter has changed dramatically since the sports’ inception some years ago. From movie roles to commercials to photo shoots to interviews, the daily routine for a...
- MANAGEMENT CONFIRMS UFC HEAVYWEIGHT'S INJURY
Following the news on Monday that Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Cain Velasquez had been forced out of a proposed fight due to a knee injury, MMAWeekly.com has received an official update...
- FORMER IFL STAR LC DAVIS SIGNS WITH AFFLICTION
LC Davis is one of the best unsigned featherweight prospects today and has been in negotiations with World Extreme Cagefighting and Affliction. Davis confirmed exclusively to MMAWeekly.com that he...
- Alexander Shlemenko vs Robert McDaniel Elite XC bout added to ‘Heat’
Twenty-four-year-old Russian knockout artist Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (21-3) has been added to the Elite XC: “Heat” undercard in a middleweight bout against Robert “Bubba” McDaniel (11-4). In his...
- Gilbert Melendez planning to return in 2008
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez has had a difficult year. He lost two of his three fights - one to Mitsuhiro Ishida and another to Josh Thomson. Those were the first two...
- Affliction COO disputes USA Today report about long-term partnership with EliteXC
A report by USA Today’s Sergio Non stated that Affliction COO Michael Cohen had indicated that Affliction and Golden Boy Promotions’ Jan. 24 event would be a co-promotion with EliteXC that could...
- EliteXC, Affliction collaboration could be prelude to Fedor vs. Kimbo Slice
As a single fight, Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson on next month's EliteXC "Saturday Night Fights" show on CBS doesn't do a whole lot for me. If the "Pitbull" version of Arlovski who battered and...
- Angry Jorge Masvidal seeks to erase defeat at Sengoku 5
A controversial loss can sometimes become a motivating factor for a fighter. Such is the case with Jorge Masvidal (13-3), who will aim to erase the frustration of a June loss to Rodrigo Damm. He...
- 'Colossus' Backs Al-Turk For UFC Success
James Thompson is backing former Cage Rage champion Mustapha Al-Turk to make a big impact in the UFC heavyweight division. Thompson, a fellow Cage Rage veteran, believes Al-Turk will surprise MMA...
- Muhammad "Mo" Lawal vs. Travis Wuiff at Sengoku 5
I talked about "Mo" Lawal months ago in relation to him being the next big prospect in MMA and now he's ready to make the jump into the deep end of the MMA pool: Travis Wiuff confirmed to...
- Shields vs. Daley NOT A Dual Title Bout
Officially clarifying the status of Saturday night's EliteXC on CBS Main Event, EXC head of fight operation Jeremy Lappen today confirmed that the Jake Shields-Paul Daley fight is not a dual-title...
- Josh Barnett: I Did Not Turn Down Arlovski Fight On CBS
According to Josh Barnett, there have been several published reports stating he turned down a fight with Andrei Arlovski for next week's EliteXC on CBS event, a fight planned originally for the...
- Quick Quote: Carano's Weight Issues Stem From "Instability"
It's well known that top female fighter Gina Carano has had problems making weight for her fights recently. During a recent radio interview Carano offered a bit of an explanation as to why: What she...
- The Rematch: Burns vs. Johnson II At TUF 8 Finale
It seems that Anthony Johnson will get a chance at redemption following his controversial TKO loss to Kevin Burns at July's UFN very soon. A Burns-Johnson rematch is to be finalized in the next few...
- HDNet Emerges as IFL Buyer
Mark Cuban’s HDNet channel has emerged as the frontrunner for all of the remaining assets of the International Fight League, which filed for bankruptcy Sept. 15. Forms were filed Wednesday with the...
- - BLACKBURN VS CHONAN AT UFC 92 IN DECEMBER
Former International Fight League (IFL) fighter Brad Blackburn and Pride veteran Ryo Chonan have agreed to fight on the undercard of UFC 92 on Dec. 27 in Las Vegas, according to sources close to the...
- Ed Herman "I would like a rematch with Belcher right away"
Alan is one of the guys I wanted to fight because I thought it would be a good matchup. I thought it would be fun to stand and fight with him. I knew he would fight me…I would like a rematch with...
- Vitale fight" Just another day" for Trigg
Off the heels of his latest conquest in Japan, mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Frank Trigg (17-6) doesn't seem too concerned about his next challenge, submission expert, Falaniko "Niko" Vitale...
- Bebeo Duarte focused on BTT Las Vegas
One of the best ground experts from Carlson Gracie Team, Bebeo Duarte is leaving Brazilian Top Team in Rio de Janeiro to run the team branch in Las Vegas, USA. In exclusive interview to TATAME.com,...
- Carano continues her battle for respect
Gina Carano is a fighter, not a blogger or a journalist, so she struggles to understand descriptions of her as a “pin-up girl” and as a “model turned fighter.” And Carano, who meets Kelly...
- Ricco Rodriguez v Rob Broughton Cage Gladiators IX
Cage Gladiators is proud to announce a late addition to its next card. Cage Gladiators IX - Beatdown is to take place on Saturday 4th October at the Liverpool Olympia. We are excited to present Ricco...
- Is free agency in the future for Gilbert Melendez?
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is ready to get back to the top of his weight class, but with only one fight left on his current contract, he is welcoming his upcoming free...
- Silva vs. Machida (Take 2) At UFC 93
According to the website TATAME, the much-anticipated matchup between UFC Light Heavyweights Thiago Silva & Ryoto (Lyoto) Machida has been rescheduled for UFC 93 in January. It was scheduled for UFC...
- Kelly Kobold Plans To "Win Very Decisively" Aginst Gina Carano
During an EliteXC conference call yesterday, Kelly Kobold talked about the opportunity she's been given to fight again as well as her fight next week against Gina Carano. Kobold predicted she'll be...
- Rampage Jackson: Michael Bisping could beat Anderson Silva one day
“I’ve been working and training with Michael for a year now, and I have seen improvements consistently; he is already one of the best. He just can’t see it yet. This guy doesn’t know just how good he...
- Video Interview: Couture talking about Lesnar - Great!
DreamFighters.com GREAT interview with Couture talking about Lesnar!
- World Extreme Cagefighting Eliminates Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Divisions
"With every fight, the WEC has proven itself to be a powerful and growing presence in sports, both with our live events and our programming on Versus," said Peter Dropick, WEC Vice President,...
- STANN VS CANTWELL AT UFC FIGHT FOR THE TROOPS
It didn’t take long for some of the fighters from the soon-to-be-defunct WEC light heavyweight division to make their move to the UFC and none could be happier than former 205-pound champion Brian...
- MIESHA TATE RETURNS TO ACTION IN NOVEMBER
One of the fastest rising stars in women’s mixed martial arts, Miesha Tate, will return to action on Nov. 29 as she stays in her hometown of Tacoma, Wash. to take on pro boxer turned MMA fighter...
- Miguel Torres vs Manny Tapia WEC 37 title fight set for Dec. 3
Miguel Torres will once again put his 135-pound title on the line when he takes on Manny Tapia at WEC 37 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, December 3. Torres is in...
- Melvin Manhoef has retired!!!!!
Melvin Manhoef has retired following his semi-final loss to Gegard Mousasi in the DREAM middleweight GP earlier this week. His team - Mike's Gym, headed by Mike Passandier - made the announcement...
- Reis,Del Rosario and Douglas win their fight at ShoXC
Wilson Reis def. Abel Cullum via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 49-46). Shane Del Rosario def. Carl Seumanutafa via TKO (strikes) -- Round 2, 1:07 David Douglas def. Malaipet via TKO (strikes) --...
- Robbie Lawler versus Joey Villasenor set for Nov. 8 EliteXC
The long-rumored rematch between EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler and challenger Joe Villasenor will indeed take place on the Nov. 8 broadcast of EliteXC on Showtime. The organization made...
- Ivan Serati, UFC debut December
It's becoming apparent that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has its sights set firmly on European expansion and that the talent pool on the continent is being harvested for resources. One of...
- FRANK MIR TALKS TUF AND TITLE FIGHT
In a recent interview with MMAWeekly.com, Frank Mir reflected on his experiences with the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and moving forward to face Antonio Rogrido Nogueira at UFC 92 on Dec....
- Evan Tanner video interview … perhaps the last before he died
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- Kickboxing legend Rick Roufus looking towards MMA title, "Night of Combat"
When NBA legend Michael Jordan stepped away from basketball in the prime of his career to pursue a job in baseball, many questioned his sanity. But for Jordan, failure wouldn't result in broken limbs...
- Baroni Decisions Alfonso at PFC 10
Phil Baroni extended his undefeated streak in the welterweight division Friday night, winning an unanimous decision over former WEC mainstay Olaf Alfonso at Palace Fighting Championship’s “Explosive”...
- Ninja ready to ‘heat’ Radach in EliteXC
After a great knockout against Tony Bonello in June, Murilo “Ninja” Rua now prepares himself to face another challenge, what might give him a title shot with another impressive victory. “My...
- Rampage vs Wanderlei at UFC 92 not UFC 93
MMAMania.com Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson (28-7) and former Pride FC middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva (32-8-1) will collide at UFC 92 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center...
- FEG: Dream Promotion going nowhere
Sherdog Fighting and Entertainment Group remains resolute that its Dream promotion is in the mixed martial arts business to stay, despite rampant speculation to the contrary following dismal...
- Sadollah vs Catone at UFC 91 confirmed
UFC.com On November 15th, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, his saga continues as he returns to the Octagon to take on unbeaten newcomer Nick Catone on the televised portion of UFC 91:...
- The Growing Wave of Females in MMA
Julie Kedzie's nose bleeds again, and her hair's a mess. Wisps of it have come free from her tight cornrows. She works hard to catch her breath. Still, the professional mixed martial arts fighter...
- Benji Radach completes comeback to the big time at "EliteXC: Heat"
Twenty-eight months is a long time to think about what could have been. But that's exactly what American Top Team's Benji Radach (18-4) did after a 2004 loss to Chris Leben. "A lot of it was just...
- UFC 93 In Ireland, January 2009
Antonio Mendes has told TATAME that he will be back in action in January 2009. The Europe Top Team athlete, who fought seven times in 2007 and won all of those bouts, will fight on January 17th in...
- Kurt Angle Signs MMA Deal?, Fighting Randy Couture
Kurt Angle in mma in late 2009. Kurt Angle Signs MMA Deal?, Fighting Randy Couture
- BRIAN STANN TO TEAM JACKSON FOR UFC DEBUT
As Brian Stann readies himself for a move from the WEC to the UFC starting with a Dec. 10 UFC Fights for the Troops showdown against old foe Steve Cantwell, the former Marine will prepare for the...
- Thiago Tavares back at UFC 93
After doing a great fight against Kurt Pellegrino at UFC 88, getting the fight of the night bonus, but being defeated by unanimous decision, Thiago Tavares already knows when he’ll be back to the...
- Sengoku 5 - Results & Review
Former NCAA champ Muhammad Lawal makes a statement with upset over Travis Wiuff at Sengoku A new mixed martial arts star may have been born Saturday night in Tokyo, Japan during World Victory Road’s...
- Kimbo Slice unconcerned by Ken Shamrock’s ground experience
If only one man is standing when the bout ends between Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson and Ken Shamrock, it's a good bet it will be Slice. While critics have been quick to discount Slice's development...