- BILLY EVANGELISTA TRIES TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED
Wednesday night, Billy Evangelista hit what distance athletes call “The Wall.” MMAWeekly.com spoke to him in the throes of cutting weight. Cotton-mouthed and gravelly, he sounded miserable on the...
- STRIKEFORCE FIGHT CARD LAYED OUT FOR DENVER
Strikeforce continues its measured expansion outside of its home state of California, making its way over the Rocky Mountains to land at the Broomfield Events Center, just outside of Denver, on...
- Broken arm healed, John Alessio hopes for less costly "Night of Combat"
A broken arm in the course of an MMA bout is never a positive experience. But as Xtreme Couture fighter John Alessio (23-11) proved in his June bout with Pete Spratt at Superfights MMA's inaugural...
- Cro Cop To Overeem: Don't Go There Next Time
While talking about his recent no contest against Alistair Overeem at DREAM 6, Mirko Cro Cop has promised to deliver during a rematch on December 31. He also issues a warning to Overeem: Don't hit...
- Fedor Vs Barnett: "Unlikely Within The Next Few Months"
Don't get your hopes up just yet for a Josh Barnett-Fedor Emelianenko on Affliction's next show in January. In an article picked up by several websites, Dream middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi,...
- Jacaré on Mousasi: “It wasn’t a lucky shot”
After submitting Zelg Galesic at the Dream’s middleweight GP, Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza got to the final as the favorite against Gegard Mousasi, but an unpredictable kick put an end to the championship...
- Alvarez vs. Diaz Possible For EliteXC Lightweight Title
Although no official announcement has been made by EliteXC, Eddie Alvarez and Nick Diaz have verbally agreed to a fight on the November 8 EXC event that would be for the vacant EXC Lightweight...
- BARNETT VS. FEDOR NOT HAPPENING IN JANUARY
This sucks!
- ‘Karate Hottie’ Michelle Waterson readies for Strikeforce debut
Quoteworthy: “It’s gonna be an explosive fight. I heard Tyra’s really aggressive and good on the ground so it should be very exciting for the fans.” “The Dean of Mean,” “The Hungarian Nightmare,”...
- A newly sober Don Frye ready for another run at big time
Forty-two-year-old MMA legend Don Frye has a newfound focus on training and is ready for another shot at MMA prominence. Frye shared his vision for the future, and what change was most needed, while...
- Rampage On facing Wanderlei For A 3rd Time
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson will face Wanderlei Silva for a third time at UFC 92 in December. The pair have fought twice before, in Japan’s now-defunct PRIDE organization, with Jackson losing by KO...
- Goulet Vs Swick Is Official
Jonathan Goulet has signed a bout agreement to face Mike Swick at UFC Fights for the Troops on December 10th, Fighters Only can exclusively reveal. Speaking to a Fighters Only staff writer earlier...
- Roy Nelson: I Put Myself Ahead Of Arlovski
Roy Nelson feels he has the edge going into his fight against Andrei Arlovski at EliteXC tomorrow. He also feels he can gain the attention of some big name sponsors-fast food chains-and also maybe do...
- Spike TV Press Release: "Fight for the Troops" NOT at Fort Bragg
While some considered it a non-story that UFC President Dana White would announce that "Fight for the Troops" would be held at U.S. Army base Fort Bragg without getting confirmation from the Army,...
- STRIKEFORCE: BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR SPRATT
“The Secret Weapon” Pete Spratt isn’t one to try to be sneaky with his game plan heading into fights. As he puts it, “My game plan is always the same, just as their game plan is always the same:...
- TAYLOR DEFEATS FICKETT AT TOTAL COMBAT
Thursday night, Sycuan Ringside Promotions in association with Total Combat Entertainment presented Total Combat "Notorious" from the Sycuan Resort & Casino near downtown San Diego, Calif. The...
- ALL ON THE LINE, SHIELDS DEFENDING ELITEXC BELT
Jake Shields is perhaps the most underrated fighter in the world. He is the No. 5 ranked welterweight, according to the MMAWeekly.com World MMA Rankings. He has impressive victories over Carlos...
- Marcus Davis is going to float and sting against Paul Kelly at UFC 89
“I think his plan will be to throw big thumping punches to get me to clinch with him, I’m just not gonna do it…. I’ve got the longer reach, I’m an inch taller, I’m gonna smash him with jabs, he’s...
- EliteXC Weigh-In Results: Gina (Barely) Makes Weight
And when I say barely, it means literally. The EliteXC weigh-ins are currently underway, and the big question was whether Gina Carano would make weight. It took 3 tries, taking off all her clothing,...
- Gina Carino's weigh-in pics!!!!!
Here are some early one's I found not the best quality or angle but it is a start Don't know if you can see the attachment here is a link to the pics GINA
- Rumor: Clay Guida Vs. Nate Diaz At TUF 8
According to the rumors section at MMAWeekly.com, a bout between Clay Guida and Nate Diaz could be on taps for The Ultimate Fighter 8 finale on December 13th that will air live on Spike TV. LINK
- Affliction admits it "would be dumb" to go head to head with UFC
The recent announcement by the UFC of a Jan. 17 event in Dublin, Ireland, could be construed as the latest salvo in a battle to crush upstart promoters Affliction. The UFC began its...
- Shogun: ''Coleman Is Two-Faced''
Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua has a score to settle when he gets his long-awaited rematch with Mark Coleman at UFC 93. In a recent interview with Fighters Only, Shogun stated that he is back to full fitness...
- TKO 35 RESULTS!!!!!!
TKO Featherweight Championship Hatsu Hioki def. Thierry Quenneville by Submission (triangle choke), Round 1 TKO Bantamweight Championship Noah Thomas def. Adrian Wooley by Submission (guillotine...
- ALMEIDA OUT; DAN MILLER WILL FACE MATT HORWICH
An undisclosed injury has forced Brazilian Jiu-jitsu ace Ricardo Almeida out of his scheduled fight at UFC 90 in Chicago. Stepping in to replace him is highly touted middleweight prospect Dan Miller,...
- LUDWIG EXACTS PAYBACK AT STRIKEFORCE IN DENVER (+ Results)
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – It’s been nearly three years, but Duane “Bang” Ludwig was finally able to exact a little payback on Ultimate Fighter alumnus Sam Morgan. It was short, but surely sweet for Ludwig...
- Ortiz Likely Headed To EliteXC, But Out 6 Months
Ahead of a guest appearance at tonight's EliteXC event, Tito Ortiz revealed that he's working on a deal to join the promotion, but he also will be out of action for 6 months due to upcoming lower...
- Jared Shaw Fires Back At Dana White
In the latest war of words between UFC's Dana White and EliteXC's Jared Shaw, Shaw said he was unconcerned with Dana's labeling Shaw as a "retard", but understands why others might be. He also took a...
- Matthew Riddle vs. Ryan Thomas Added To UFC 91
In what will be the second UFC fight for both, Matthew Riddle vs. Ryan Thomas has been added to UFC 91. This will also be only the second career pro fight for Riddle. Article
- Michael Bisping: "Anderson's Only Human, Anything Is Possible"
Although he has other business to take care of before such a fight could happen, Michael Bisping is already thinking, and talking, about an Anderson Silva fight. Bisping thinks his strong point,...
- Ross "The Boss" Mason In Critical Condition
For those of you who don't know him, Ross is a British MMA fighter who has fought at Cage Rage many times, most recently against Scott Jansen and before that against Ross Pointin. "Contrary to local...
- Ken Shamrock Injured, Main Event Cancelled!!! *Update** Kimbo vs Petruzelli tonight. 100%
MMARated.com has learned that Ken Shamrock sustained a cut above his eye in the last 24 hours while training and WILL NOT be fighting in tonight's main event bout against Kimbo Slice. EliteXC...
- Gina Carano is a Great Fighter
Gina Carano is one of the most criticized fighters among hardcore fans, and while there is no excuse for all the problems making weight, it's unfair to focus on that at the expense of her...
- ARLOSVKI MOVES TO 2-0 AGAINST IFL'S BEST
Following his exit from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Andrei Arlosvki is now 2-0 against the best of the best of the IFL’s former heavyweights as he knocked out Roy Nelson at CBS-EliteXC...
- SHIELDS DEFENDS TITLE; CALLS FOR CHANCE AT 185
Up until Saturday night, Jake Shields made it his business to make good fighters look bad, but he seemed to have his toughest test to date when he faced and defeated British heavy hitter Paul Daley,...
- Lawler vs Villasenor, Diaz vs Alvarez Nov 8th
Didn't see it posted among the Kimbo vs Seth posts but Elite XC made it official. November 8th Robbie Lawler vs Joey Villasenor and Nick Diaz vs Eddie Alvarez both for the belts in their respective...
- EliteXC Heat - Results
MAIN CARD: Seth Petruzelli def. Kimbo Slice via TKO at 0:14 in round 1. Jake Shields def. Paul Daley by submission at 3:47 of round 2. Andrei Arlovski def. Roy Nelson by KO at 3:14 of round 2. Gina...
- Luke Cummo off UFN 16 card on Dec. 10 due to injury
Welterweight Luke Cummo has been forced to pull out of a planned Dec. 10 bout vs. Steve Bruno during UFC Fight Night 16: “UFC Fights for the Troops” in Fayetteville, North Carolina due to injury....
- The upside for Kimbo taking a fight vs. Petruzelli was financial
The second-guessing regarding last night’s decision to substitute Seth Petruzelli in place of a medically disqualified Ken Shamrock in the main event of EliteXC and CBS’ “Saturday Night Fights” has...
- Final Curtain for the Kimbo Show
I liked this one!! "The legend of Kimbo Slice was built by beating bums in boat yards and back alleys not far from here. It came crashing down Saturday courtesy of a quick punch from a pink-haired...
- EliteXC Ratings are in...
LINK I can tell you however that CBS did have higher expectations... As did pro-elite I'm sure. Elite was hoping for at least one silver lining to what transpired last night... The future of MMA on...
- Jared Shaw: Petruzelli Is a Star
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- St. Pierre Joins Beckham, Jeter In Mainstream
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has signed with CAA Sports, a division of Creative Arts Agency, one of the largest entertainment and sports agencies in the...
- Dumbest … robbers … ever
“… two gunman held [Lloyd] Irvin, his son, wife and UFC light heavyweight contender Brandon Vera at gun point while demanding to be directed towards valuables like cash or jewelry. While one gunman...
- Petruzelli open to Kimbo Slice rematch
“If he ever wanted a rematch, I would 100 percent give it to him.” – Elite XC’s “Rocky Balboa” Seth Petruzelli mentioned at the Elite XC post-fight press conference that he would gladly grant Kimbo...
- Johnny Rees replaces Luke Cummo at UFC Fight Night 16
Johnny Rees (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has agreed to replace Luke Cummo and will fight Steve Bruno (11-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the Dec. 10 "UFC Fight Night 16: UFC Fights For the Troops" event. MMAjunkie.com...
- Eddie Bravo: "The Game Has Changed"
"A lot of fighters wanted to sit in half guard and pound them and rain elbows, but never try and pass the guard. When you have that kind of attitude, you're only going to get so far. Your game is...
- Marc Goddard Retires From MMA and Becomes UFC Referee
For the majority of you who don't know him, Marc was supposed to be fighting his final fight last weekend, but pulled out due to his close friend and fellow fighter Ross Mason nearly being killed,...
- Escudero turns wrestling into MMA/UFC career
Efrain Escudero grew up in Somerton, Ariz., wanting to fight. Now the Grand Canyon University wrestler is doing it professionally. Escudero, who is still attending the Christian university, was...
- "EliteXC: Heat" Payroll Numbers
Jeff Sherwood just reported the following payouts on the "Savage Dog Show." The numbers come from Sherdog's Loretta Hunt. Seth Petruzelli - $50,000 Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson - $500,000 LINK EDIT:...