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'ONE FC 9: Rise to Power' main card adds Docyogen-Urushitani, Eustaquio-Leone
(mmajunkie.com) The main card is set for next month's "ONE FC 9: Rise to Power" event with the recent addition of two flyweight bouts.
Frank Trevino signs three-fight deal with Legacy FC, expected to debut in May
(mmajunkie.com) Undefeated prospect Frank Trevino (10-0) has signed a three-fight deal with the Texas-based Legacy Fighting Championships and is expected to debut for the promotion next month.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the deal with Trevino's manager, Wade Hampel.
"It's exciting to know I'll soon be fighting for such a respected promotion," Trevino said. "I can't wait to prove to everyone that I belong at this level, and I plan on staying true to my goal of representing Mexican people in the sport of MMA."
Trevino is expected to debut at "Legacy FC 20: Assuncao vs. Pecero" against an opponent yet to be named. Legacy FC 20 takes place May 31 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Joanne Calderwood would be pleased to fight anyone, even the best MMA fighter in the world
(mmamental.com) Joanne Calderwood's been in the news a lot recently with her latest fight announcement and her signing a 6 fight contract to Invicta and earlier on today, MMA Mental were able to get her thoughts in an interview:
On Sally Krumpier:
“I was just going to get the win whether it was in the first round, second round or whenever... I expected it to go more to the decision...”
On Training:
“Everything I’m doing in my training, this is my full time job, and I’m here to show that in the cage”
On her new 6 fight contract with Invicta:
Submitted Apr 23, 2013 1:54PM by jjeans - 0 comments
Filed under: Other MMA Organizations, Interviews
Strawweight Bec Hyatt had a "run in" with Fallon Fox before Invicta 5 fight
(bloodyelbow.com) Only hours before her submission win on April 8, Hyatt had a altercation with transgender Featherweight Fallon Fox in the hotel lobby.
Legacy FC 21 features dual title fights, Riddle-Young on July 19
(mmajunkie.com) Legacy FC 21 will feature two title fights for vacant belts, as well as the promotional debut of recent UFC fighter Matthew Riddle, on July 19.
'ONE FC 9: Rise to Power' adds Belingon-Ueda grand prix final, Shalorus, Baroni
(mmajunkie.com) Next month's "ONE FC 9: Rise to Power" card has three new additions, including the final of the organization's world bantamweight grand prix.
After 'TUF: Brazil 2' contract dispute, Luis Santos focuses on XFC title
(mmajunkie.com) Luis Santos could dwell on the past, including his lost slot on "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2," but instead, he's looking ahead, including his headliner at Friday's "XFC 23: Louisville Slugfest" event.
World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 fight card and rumors for 'Fitch vs. Burkman' on June 14 in Las Vegas
(mmamania.com) World Series of Fighting (WSOF), the upstart mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion headed by kickboxing legend Ray Sefo, is poised to make its return to "Sin City" with "Fitch vs. Burkman" on NBC Sports Network on June 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out the latest WSOF 3 fight card and rumors below.
Event: WSOF 3: "Fitch vs. Burkman"
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013, at 11 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
Main event:
170 lbs.: Josh Burkman vs. Jon Fitch
Main card:
155 lbs.: Brian Cobb vs. Justin Gaethje
205 lbs.: Angel DeAnda vs. Tyrone Spong
265 lbs.: Rolles Gracie vs. Dave Huckaba
Preliminary card:
155 lbs.: John Gunderson vs. Dan Lauzon
185 lbs.: Kendrick Miree vs. Krasimir Mladenov
WSOF 3 heads to Las Vegas' Hard Rock with Gracie-Huckaba, Gaethje-Cobb
(mmajunkie.com) The third World Series of Fighting event now has a venue, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and two new main-card bouts.
Tyrone Spong vs. Angel DeAnda co-headlines WSOF 3 on June 14
(mmajunkie.com) A light-heavyweight bout between kickboxer Tyrone Spong and experienced striker Angel DeAnda will co-headline World Series of Fighting 3 in June.
UFC vet Urushitani set to face Docyogen at OneFC 9
(bloodyelbow.com) 5 members from the Philippines' best MMA team will compete at ONE FC 9 in Manila, and they will all have tough tests against mostly UFC and Bellator vets. Among those match ups is a flyweight bout between Yasuhiro Urushitani vs. Rey Docyogen.
Legacy FC 19 results: Campuzano keeps belt; Karakhanyan, Drysdale win
(mmajunkie.com) It wasn't the easiest of title defenses, but Legacy FC flyweight champion Will Campuzano retained his belt with a unanimous-decision win over a previously undefeated Allan Nascimento.
Flashy Page stays perfect with another quick win
(mmafighting.com) Just three weeks after making his Bellator debut, talented striker Michael Page fought again, capturing another first-round victory, although in an unexpected way.
Allan 'Just Bones' Nascimento looks to nab Legacy FC flyweight title tonight
(mmajunkie.com) As a fighter nicknamed "Just Bones" by his early training partners, it seems fitting that Allan Nascimento is dropping down to flyweight for tonight's Legacy FC 19 title fight.
WSOF adds prospects-driven 'Future Champs' show to NBC Sports Network lineup
(mmajunkie.com) NBC Sports Network has expanded its World Series of Fighting programming beyond live events. Officials from the cable channel and rookie fight promotion today announced the debut of "World Series of Fighting: Future Champs."
World Series of Fighting: Future Champs Series Furthers WSOF and NBC Sports Partnership
(mmaweekly.com) NBC Sports Network and World Series of Fighting on Thursday announced that they will further their partnership by unveiling an all-new television series, World Series of Fighting: Future Champions.
Invicta CEO Shannon Knapp says TV key component for attracting sponsors
(mmajunkie.com) Invicta CEO Shannon Knapp believes the promotion could sustain itself by staying an online property. But when it comes to garnering sponsors for events and fighters, she's operating at a disadvantage without a TV deal.
Submitted Apr 10, 2013 10:38PM by prophecy033 - 3 comments
Filed under: Other MMA Organizations, MMA Personalities, General MMA
ONE FC 9 set for May 31 with Banario-Oishi, Fernandes-Okazaki title fights
(mmajunkie.com) The Asia-based ONE FC organization has unveiled a championship doubleheader for its next event, "ONE FC 9: Rise to Power."
Submitted Apr 10, 2013 3:32PM by prophecy033 - 0 comments
Filed under: Other MMA Organizations, General MMA
Fallon Fox releases statement regarding UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione
(bloodyelbow.com) Fallon Fox has responded to Matt Mitrione following his derogatory tirade on "The MMA Hour".
Submitted Apr 9, 2013 7:39PM by prophecy033 - 22 comments
Filed under: Interviews, Other MMA Organizations, General MMA
MFC middleweight champ Elvis Mutapcic signs with World Series of Fighting
(mmajunkie.com) Elvis Mutapcic, considered by many to be one of the top middleweights outside the UFC, is taking his game to the World Series of Fighting with a five-fight deal, sources close to the promotion told MMAjunkie.com.
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