UFC Cuts Frank Trigg
(mmajunkie.com)Triggonomics no longer has a place in UFC. The losing streak of death today claimed Frank Trigg, who confirmed he has been cut by the promotion. Trigg went 6-1 to earn his second shot in UFC after a 2-3 run before but was TKO'd by Josh Koscheck in September then was KO'd by Matt Serra at UFC 109. He's undecided on future plans.
UFC Cuts Tim Hague
(mmajunkie.com)Close may count in horseshoes, but not in UFC. After his close majority decision loss to Chris Tuchscherer at UFC 109, Tim Hague has been cut by the promotion. He went 1-2 in UFC and leaves after the losing streak of death-he beat Pat Barry in his debut but lost his next 2 fights.
Exclusive: Mark Coleman cut from the UFC
(fiveouncesofpain.com)It looks like it’s the end of the road between Mark Coleman and the UFC, as FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to confirm through sources close to the situation that the UFC Hall of Famer has been released from the promotion following the recent defeat at the hands of fellow MMA legend, Randy Couture.
Liddell Now Represents Step Down, Vera Says
(sherdog.com)The 40-year-old Liddell, projected to face arch nemesis Tito Ortiz for a third time at UFC 115 in June, has lost four of his last five fights. When asked on Friday whether or not “The Iceman” now represents a step down in competition, Vera answered bluntly during a Q&A session at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
WCF Announces Full Card For Next Show Feb. 26
(mmaweekly.com)On Wednesday, World Championship Fighting announced the co-main event for their upcoming card set for Feb 26 in Wilmington, MA as undefeated former Olympian, Rick Hawn, takes on veteran fighter, Tom Gallicchio, to add onto an already impressive card.
Michael Bisping: 'Rampage thinks I will beat Wanderlei easily'
(mmamania.com)We have been discussing tactics for the fight, little tips and discussions about Wanderlei’s movement and shots, and Rampage thinks I will beat Wanderlei easily. He has inspired me and has kept confidence in the camp high. I have to keep my composure in this fight. We know what Wanderlei does – he throws aggressive shots with reckless abandon, and I’m psyched to put my game plan into practise.
AMA Fighter Charlie Brenneman Signs With UFC
(mmaweekly.com)With the successful brother tandem of Jim and Dan Miller, the UFC has signed another talented fighter out of the AMA Fight Club. 11-1 welterweight standout Charlie Brenneman has signed with the promotion and will compete for them soon.
Fitch Doesn't Think Hardy Deserves Title Shot
(mmaweekly.com)“Taking nothing away from Dan Hardy. He’s a great, young prospect,” said the 31-year-old Fitch. “He’s got a bright future ahead of him, but there are guys that have put in more work than him. That’s my opinion. I don’t run the show.”
p.s. these AKA members need to stop b*tchin bout Dan Hardy..GSP whipped you guys like lil boys..boo hoo..Fitch stop start worryin bout Alves not Hardy..cause Alves is gonna put the hurt on Fitch...
Sengoku 12 Adds 3 Fights Today
(mmajunkie.com)World Victory Road today announced 3 additional fights for it's Sengoku 12 (SRC 12) event on 3/7 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Confirmed matchups include Akihiro Gono vs. Diego Gonzalez, Yoshihiro Nakao vs. Henry Miller, and Leonardo Santos vs. Kiuma Kunioku.
Rolles Gracie's UFC Debut Was "Embarrassing"
(mmamania.com)And according to cousin Renzo Gracie, it really wasn't due to training, injuries, etc. but actually nerves. Fact is the nerves drained him of his energy. His stand up and ground work looked bad, nothing at all like he was doing in training leading up to the fight and it was if he couldn't hear what I was telling him. I think the pressure he put on himself overwhelmed him. He'll learn and be back." Rolles Gracie was TKO'd by Joey Beltran at UFC 109.
Winner of Bisping-Wanderlei faces Akiyama
(fightersonlymagazine.co.uk)
There had been some talk of Bisping putting himself into title contention should he take Wanderlei out in impressive fashion later this month. However, an industry source tells Fighters Only that the plan now is to have him face the Japanese welterweight should he emerge victorious.
Akiyama is also likely to be on the menu for Wanderlei should he get past Bisping. The two were set to fight at one point last year before the UFC decided on a Bisping-Wanderlei match instead.
Martin Kampmann Off UFC 111
(mmajunkie.com)Even a "Hitman" can't avoid the injury curse sometimes. Martin Kampmann is now off UFC 111 due to an undisclosed injury suffered in training. He was to have faced Ben Saunders. Jake Ellenberger is the replacement, although UFC hasn't announced it yet, and no word on if this will bump the fight from PPV at 111.
Tom Lawlor vs. Tim Credeur Set for UFC 113
(mixedmartialarts.com)Sources close to both camps have confirmed that a middleweight bout between Tom Lawlor and Tim Credeur has been agreed upon for May 8th, in Montreal, Canada. The event, UFC 113, is rumored to be headlined by a rematch between Lyoto Machida and Maurico Rua for the UFC lightheavyweight title.
