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Mousasi on Filho: "He's More Like A Little Pony."
(youtube.com)
I personally like to hear any and all news about this guy.
Submitted Sep 14, 2009 1:11PM by xAcidburNx - 5 comments
Filed under: Dream, Other MMA Organizations, Interviews, MMA Personalities
Tamdan McCrory: Whats next for the Barn Cat?
(examiner.com) With a record of 3-3 in the UFC, it came as a surprise when Tamdan McCrory was released following his loss at UFC 101. It was first reported that he and Thales Leites, among others, were cut. Reports then came in that Dana White recalled the release of McCrory and Leites; only to retract his previous decision and approve the release.
Dana White on John McCarthy
(mixedmartialarts.com) “It’s not that I disike John McCarthy, I’m not anti John McCarthy at all. I think John McCarthy mde a decision in his career, he decided to not ref anymore. He wanted to move on. If you’re in the ref business to try and get rich … people aren’t in it to be rich, they’re in it because they’re passionate about the sport. I’ve been very lucky to meet some amazing people in my career like Mitch Halpern, the best boxing ref in the sport and he died 10 years ago and being around this guy this guy was passionate about the sport he loved the sport and it was never about the money it was about being a professional referee. And that’s what it’s about.”
Lyle Beerbohm Improves to 13-0
(mma.fanhouse.com) Lyle Beerbohm needed less than a minute and a half to defeat Josh Martin on Saturday night in an Arena Rumble MMA show, running his professional record to 13-0 and showing that Beerbohm is a talented, well-rounded martial artist who should be fighting in big promotions on TV, not in small shows on YouTube.
Paulo Filho Responds to Gegard Mousasi’s Steroids Accusation
(fighters.com) "Former WEC middleweight champion “Ely” Paulo Filho (16-1) responded Saturday to the accusations that he is on steroids made exclusively to Fighters.com by Strikeforce light heavyweight champion “Dreamcatcher” Gegard Mousasi (22-2-1).
“People gets sad because I say the truth in my interviews, but I think he’s not enough to beat me and that’s it,” Filho told Tatame. “Mousasi didn’t like with the truth I said.”'
Paul Daley "I can KO him with one punch"
(demandmma.com)
One thing Paul "Semtex" Daley never lacked was confidence, as he details why Kampmann won't be in the best mindset.
Submitted Sep 11, 2009 11:33AM by BrutalKnockOut - 5 comments
Filed under: UFC, CageRage, MMA Personalities
Daniel Cormier Still Unsure Who He'll Be Fighting, Doesn't Mind Waiting
(mma.fanhouse.com) Earlier this week, Strikeforce confirmed FanHouse's report that two-time Olympic wrestler and six-time senior national champion freestyle wrestler, Daniel Cormier, will be making his MMA debut on the Sept. 25 Strikeforce Challengers card at the SpiritBank Events Center in Bixby, Okla.
Aleksander Emilianenko Up For Grabs
(mma.fanhouse.com) Aleksander Emelianenko, the younger brother of Fedor, is back on the market for a new fight after announcing on his website Thursday his withdrawal from a Sept. 29 fight in South Korea.
Citing the lack of dialogue from the promoter regarding an opponent, Emelianenko has pulled out of the Fighting Mixed Combative 2 card and is accepting proposals right away so that he can return to action "as soon as possible."
Buentello and Coker not seeing eye to eye, UFC bound?
(demandmma.com)
Coker speaks on Buentello and says he turned down Fedor fight, and was let out of his Strikeforce contract.
Submitted Sep 10, 2009 9:50PM by BrutalKnockOut - 9 comments
Filed under: UFC, StrikeForce, Affliction, MMA Personalities
Nissen Osterneck Teams Up With Chabad To Warn Kids About Substance Abuse
(mma.fanhouse.com) Former UFC middleweight Nissen Osterneck feels like a new person every day he wakes up. His life, which was mired with substance abuse eight years ago, changed when he became a MMA fighter. In this FanHouse exclusive, we join Nissen as he helps Chabad Project Pride talk to young kids about the risks involved in drugs and alcohol.
Andrei Arlovski Postpones Boxing Debut to Focus on MMA, Sets Record Straight on Playing Russian Roulette
(fighters.com) Fighters.com’s tenth-ranked heavyweight “Pitbull” Andrei Arlovski (14-7) has postponed his previously planned professional boxing debut anticipated for the end of September or early October to focus on MMA, Arlovski announced at Arlovski.com Wednesday night.
“MMA now is number one priority for me,” Arlovski assured fans during a video chat, but he hasn’t buried his squared circle aspirations, adding, “Definitely, I want to try [boxing].” Arlovski also announced he’s considering competing at a North American Grappling Association event, saying, “I’ve been working on my jiu-jitsu.”
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal Confirmed For “EA Sports MMA”
(fiveouncesofpain.com) Add Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal to the list of names that have been confirmed for the upcoming video game titled “EA Sports MMA“.
FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to confirm Lawal’s involvement in the game through sources close to the fighter.
Urijah Faber joins ‘Cyborg’ Santos at ADCC September event
(mmamania.com) Perhaps the most prestigious grappling tournament in the world — the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) — recently rounded out its Submission Wrestling World Championships 65.9 kg weight class by adding former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber, according to GracieMag.com.
“The California Kid” joins Strikeforce women’s champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos (+60kg), Luanna Alzuguir (-60kg) and Gregor Gracie (-77kg) as newly-announced participants for the September event.
UFC’s Houston Alexander Must Win At Adrenaline MMA 4
(fighters.com) UFC light heavyweight “Assassin” Houston Alexander (8-4) must beat “Tank” Sherman Pendergarst (11-14) at Adrenaline MMA 4 in Omaha 18 September to remain in the UFC, a source close to the Adrenaline MMA event has confirmed to Fighters.com.
Perhaps it goes without saying; but, Fighters.com wanted to verify the stakes for Alexander. “Oh, yeah. If he loses, that’s it with the UFC,” said Fighters.com’s source.
The Case for Chuck Liddell Appearing on "Dancing With the Stars"
(bloodyelbow.com) The stumbling block often issued against this idea -- namely, that the marriage between a dance competition and MMA is not natural and therefore meaningless -- should be discounted. DWTS is good precisely because it doesn’t force Liddell to adhere to outdated conceptions of fight sport participants. Those who fear fighting or are unaccustomed to viewing it as sport ultimately believe fighters are static characters who can do nothing but their occupation. Liddell is being given an opportunity unlike what he’s received in B-movies and HBO’s “Entourage”: the chance to demonstrate what else he can do and maybe reveal a little human personality along the way.
Sanchez Signs 8-Fight Deal
(sherdog.com) Diego Sanchez signed a new eight-fight deal with the UFC on Tuesday, clearing the path for a lightweight title bid against B.J. Penn at UFC 107 in Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn.
Sanchez’s representation, Jeff Clark of NCFC Management, confirmed the fighter’s re-signing with the promotion.
Evans-Jackson Postponed Until Early 2010
(sherdog.com) 
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s big break has broken up a headlining bout against Rashad Evans at UFC 107.
Jackson and Evans, rival coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter 10” debuting Sept. 16 on Spike TV, will no longer face off in a culminating bout on Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn., where Jackson hails from.
Evans was notified Saturday that his headlining light heavyweight bout with Jackson will be postponed until early 2010, as Jackson begins shooting a lead role in the feature film remake of “The A-Team” in Vancouver, British Columbia. The 31-year-old Jackson will reprise the role of “B.A. Baracus,” made famous by iconic personality Mr. T in the 1980s.
Numerous outlets, including U.K-based “The Sun,” have reported on the jeopardized bout for the last few weeks, and UFC President Dana White even voiced his disdain for Jackson’s moonlighting aspirations at UFC 102 in late August.
Crocop weighs in on Fedor/UFC situation
(demandmma.com)
Mirko Crocop can get added to the list of people who don't understand the Fedor/UFC situation, as he has his own thoughts on the matter. Is Fedor scared?
Submitted Sep 8, 2009 3:21PM by BrutalKnockOut - 9 comments
Filed under: UFC, StrikeForce, MMA Personalities
Dan Stupp Defends Sean Salmon's Admission
(bloodyelbow.com) Salmon quit, plain and simple. Self-preservation and financial well-being trumped his competitive drive. But he didn’t "throw a fight" as so many have alleged.
At any MMA event, especially amateur and small regional shows, you’ll see at least a fighter or two who simply breaks mentally. He’ll stop fighting off a submission attempt, will quit fighting and cover up, or will simply tap-out. Like Salmon, they just don’t have the heart to continue that night
Rashad Evans Not Yet Told of Possible UFC 107 Fight Postponement
(mma.fanhouse.com) Rashad Evans has yet to be officially informed that his UFC 107 main-event matchup with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has been scrapped, according to his manager, Jervis Cole.
FanHouse contacted Cole on Saturday to find out whether the ex-UFC light-heavyweight champion had been informed of any change in scheduling. As of yesterday afternoon, he had not.
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