Drew McFedries' Mother Found Dead, Likely Homicide
(qctimes.com)The mother of UFC fighter Andrew (Drew) McFedries was found dead Saturday night in an alley in Davenport, Iowa. Agnes McFedries-Kennedy, 51, had a lengthy criminal history, which included theft, prostitution, harassing a public official and driving while barred. Family members have declined to comment.
1 On 1 with UFC Star Mark Bocek
(bloodyknux.com)Read on as Amedeo Vidaic catches up with Canadian BJJ and UFC Star Mark Bocek. Mark talks about his thoughts on the Upcoming UFC 79 card, his preparations for his bout against Doug Evans and much more...
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The Iceman Will Stick to His Plan
(mmajunkie.com)LAS VEGAS — The late nights in the country’s trendiest hot spots were never an issue when he pummeled Tito Ortiz.
The paunch around the midsection was ignored when he iced Renato Sobral.
The string of celebrity girlfriends was passed off as Chuck being Chuck when he knocked out Randy Couture.
UFC 82: Evan Tanner vs. Yushin Okami
(mmamania.com)Former middleweight champion Evan Tanner will return to action against top 185-pound contender Yushin Okami at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 1, 2008, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
I gotta think this match has title shot implications.
Hughes blasts Big TIm
(thesun.co.uk)
From Hughes upcoming book. He makes Tim seem like the red-headed step-child of MFS
TS: “Is there anything I can do to be friends with you?”
MH: “Well, right now I have enough friends and I don’t need any more friends,” I said. “Is that it? Are we done here?”
He let out a deep breath. “Yeah, I guess.”
“Good.” I got up and left.
UFC No Longer Issuing Signing Bonuses
(mmajunkie.com)In an effort that he hopes will help avoid complications during contract negotiations, UFC President Dana White says he’s eliminated signing bonuses for fighters.
The UFC’s CEO made the comments in a recent interview with the L.A. Times, citing the organization’s ongoing problems with estranged UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture as a reason for the policy change. (The piece, which attempts to prove a rift between the UFC and fighters over pay issues, is available at latimes.com.)
RICH CLEMENTI HAS 'NO LOVE' FOR GUILLARD
(mmaweekly.com)Perhaps never in the history of mixed martial arts has someone’s nickname been so poignant when it is applied to an upcoming match-up as Rich Clementi’s when used as a backdrop for his upcoming fight with Melvin Guillard at UFC 79 this Saturday in Las Vegas.
“No Love.”
Indeed there is absolutely nothing but distain from Clementi to Guillard, a classic case of veteran opposing a young rising star, two people from very different ideologies colliding in what could be the grudge match of 2007.
UFC Fight Night 13: Florian vs. Lauzon, Bonnar vs. Hamill Discussed
(mmajunkie.com)A UFC Fight Night 13 event planned for April 2 is starting to take shape.
Earlier today The Fight Network reported that lightweight contender Kenny Florian (7-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and “The Ultimate Fighter 5” standout Joe Lauzon (16-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) have agreed to a bout that will serve as the night’s main event.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has uncovered some additional details about the event.
UFC Fight Night 13, which will air live on Spike TV, will serve as a lead-in for the season debut of “The Ultimate Fighter 7,” which features a cast of middleweight hopefuls that will be coached by UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson and “The Ultimate Fighter 1” winner Forrest Griffin. Filming begins Jan. 29.
A source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that a bout between former cast members Stephan Bonnar (11-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and Matt Hamill (3-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) has also been discussed as a possibility. The light-heavyweight clash could earn co-main event status if officially signed, we’re told.
FLORIAN-LAUZON SLATED
(thefightnetwork.com)Ken Florian and Joe Lauzon have verbally agreed to meet in a headlining UFC lightweight bout on Spike TV, Florian’s camp confirmed Wednesday. The proposed match-up would see the pair of popular New England fighters meet in the main event for a UFC Fight Night tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 2.
A venue for the event has not been announced, though the Massachusetts natives would not have the pleasure of mixing it up in their home state. MMA remains unregulated in the Bay State.
Contracts have not yet been presented to “The Ultimate Fighter” alumni, though they are expected shortly.
Franca On Penn, Suspension, More
(mmanews.com)Hermes Franca, just over 7 months into a 12-month suspension for a failed drug test after his Lightweight Title fight with Sean Sherk, recently talked about how he's spent the time away from fighting. He talked about working with BJ Penn and other possible training with other camps coming soon.
Luke Cummo to fight at UFC 82
(mmajunkie.com)“The Ultimate Fighter 2” runner-up and now-surging UFC welterweight Luke Cummo (6-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC) says he’s been told by UFC executives that he will fight at UFC 82 but that his opponent has not yet been named.
Hughes Goes Back to his Roots for St. Pierre
(mmaweekly.com)Matt Hughes was readying himself for one of the biggest grudge matches in Ultimate Fighting Championship history when Matt Serra had to pull out of the fight due to a back injury. Instead, Georges St-Pierre stepped in on short notice to settle the score with the former UFC welterweight champion in the third match of a series in which each fighter has won one bout apiece.
'UFC: Best of 2007' Headed to HD DVD
(hddvd.highdefdigest.com)Mixed martial arts fans, mark your calendars: First Look is bringing the Ultimate Fighting Championship's year-end bash 'UFC: The Best of 2007' to HD DVD this March.
Originally airing earlier this month on Spike TV, 'The Best of 2007' is a nearly three-hour extravaganza of the UFC's craziest bouts of the year, featuring bone-crunching highlights of now-famous matches between its biggest stars.
First Look has set a March 25th HD DVD arrival for the title, day-and-date with the DVD version. (Although First Look supports both next-gen disc formats, they've not yet announced a Blu-ray version of 'Best of 2007.')
Extras are set to include audio commentary by top UFC stars, multiple featurettes, and more to be announced. Tech specs were not available at press time, but we'll keep you posted.
First Look has set a $26.98 list price for the HD DVD.
Cro Cop Returns
(fortunal.nokaut.com)
What I’ve learned from my friendship with Mirko Cro Cop is that you can never be sure what he is up to. He prefers to keep his thoughts for himself; he’s always been a man of a few words. His absence in the media often results in completely misleading stories, coming from people who are giving their best shot in evaluating Mirko’s position and the nature of his future plans....
McCully misses Deadline for Kongo Fight?????
(mmanews.com)If true, this is very interesting to me as i saw this as a step down for Kongo anyways. Who y'all think they will have to replace McCully in this fight?
I know its wishful thinking but it seems like a good opportunity for the Ufc to get "The Pitbull" on the "supposed" CBS card!
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