UFC teams with "Jump for Joy," launches exercise initiative at Las Vegas event
(mmajunkie.com)Ultimate Fighting Championship officials on Saturday partnered with the Las Vegas-based Jump for Joy Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas to launch a new campaign focused on the country's youth.
Perennial UFC contenders Stephan Bonnar and Tyson Griffin teamed up with UFC vice president Reed Harris and UFC writer Frank Curreri to teach local students the benefit of mixed martial arts training.
Limited Ultimate VIP tickets available for UFC Fan Expo Toronto 2011
(mmajunkie.com)Sometimes it may pay to wait. Well, if you're willing to pay.
UFC brass recently announced there are still a handful of Ultimate VIP tickets remaining for this month's UFC Fan Expo Toronto 2011.
The ultra-exclusive experience includes numerous once-in-a-lifetime perks and is limited to just 35 people. Each ticket costs $1,725 CAD.
Anderson Silva Says He Would Never Fight Jon Jones
(bloodyelbow.com)Anderson Silva appears to be more interested in the "Winable" superfight against Georges St. Pierre than facing Jon Jones at Light Heavyweight according to an interview with Esportes.r7.com: (translated by BE's own Tom Mendes)
On fighting Jones:
"No chance, he’s in a different weight class, we are friends and we won’t fight each other."
On fighting GSP:
"There is a chance there, everything will depend on our results. It depends on him winning at UFC 129 and me winning in August (against Yushin Okami). And from there, who knows, this fight could take place."
Thiago Tavares vs. Spencer Fisher Added to UFC: Rio
(bloodyelbow.com)Brazilian submission ace Thiago Tavares will fight on his home soil against UFC veteran Spencer Fisher in Brazil. The pair meets in a lightweight contest on the UFC: Rio card according to PVT (translated by BE's own Tom Mendes). UFC: Rio takes place Aug. 27th at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro and will feature a Middleweight title main event between Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami.
Rashad Evans Responds to Jon Jones on Twitter
(bloodyelbow.com)No.1 contender Rashad Evans responds to UFC Light-Heavyweight champ and former training partner Jon Jones claims of constantly getting the better of Rashad in training at Greg Jackson's MMA. Jones told ESPN.com that he had several times to finish Evans during pratice but never did out of respect. Rashad Evan tweets:
Chad Mendes Heading to UFC 129 Intending to Challenge Aldo or Hominick
(mmaweekly.com)As UFC 129 fast approaches, most eyes will be on the two main event title fights that head the card. One of which will be the first appearance of featherweight champion Jose Aldo defending his belt against Mark Hominick.
One person, who will be sitting cageside with his eyes locked on that fight, will be current top 145-pound contender Chad Mendes.
The undefeated Team Alpha Male fighter blew through former Sengoku and Dream fighter Michihiro Omigawa in his last bout, and now has every intention of challenging the winner of Aldo and Hominick.
“I can tell you Chad will be sitting ringside in Toronto watching Aldo and Hominick fight, and he has all the hopes in the world that the winner of that will be his next fight. I believe he deserves it, I believe he’s ready for it, and I think it’s his time,” Mendes’ manager, Mike Roberts from MMA Inc., told MMAWeekly Radio recently.
Jon Jones: I could have finished Rashad Evans in training
(mixedmartialarts.com)The champion, almost brazenly, claims an advantage in style, preparation and experience.
"We fought each other in practice," said Jones, who pushed his record to 13-1 with last month's triumph. "A finish has been possible several times and it has always been me finishing him. I never did it out of respect that he was the elder of the school. It's against protocol in a way. Some people would do it but I believe in tradition.
"He has a lot to study. I have a lot to study, but I get to study[ing] more in-depth. He gets to study[ing] and gets a headache."
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones Saves The Day… Again
(mmaweekly.com)Jon “Bones” Jones may soon need to change his nickname to Superman or Batman.
The current UFC light heavyweight champion has somehow gotten into the hero business over the last couple of months, and business is good.
Jones hit the spotlight on the same day he fought Maurcio “Shogun” Rua for the UFC light heavyweight title when he subdued a thief after he broke into someone’s car and stole their belongings.
Jones, along with his coaches Mike Winkeljohn and Greg Jackson, stopped the thief and held him there until police could arrive to make the official arrest.
Jones’ heroics don’t always involve stopping thieves.
While on a business trip to Florida this week, Jones observed a young woman along with her child involved in a somewhat loud conversation over a cell phone while he was checking into his hotel.
According to sources, Jones overheard the young woman crying because she had apparently flown to Florida to be with her boyfriend, and after an argument ensued, he left her and her child to fend for themselves with no place to stay and an airline ticket for a flight that didn’t depart for two days...
Featherweights Ricardo Lamas vs. Matt Grice added to UFC on Versus 4
(mmajunkie.com)After two years away from the organization and a subsequent four-fight win streak, lightweight Matt Grice (13-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) is returning to the UFC and dropping to featherweight.
Officials today announced he'll fight fellow 145-pounder Ricardo Lamas (9-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC on Versus 4.
UFC on Versus 4 takes place June 26 at Pittsburgh's Consol Energy Center, and the main card airs on Versus.
Riki Fukuda vs. Rafael "Sapo" Natal on tap for UFC 133 in August
(mmajunkie.com)A middleweight bout between submission specialist Rafael "Sapo" Natal (12-3-1 MMA, 0-1-1 UFC) and Japanese striker Riki Fukuda (17-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has been added to UFC 133.
A source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) verbal agreements are in place for the fight, which Tatame.com first reported.
Bantamweights Michael McDonald and Nick Pace slotted for UFC 133
(mmajunkie.com)A bantamweight bout between Michael McDonald (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Nick Pace (6-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will fight at UFC 133, UFC officials today announced.
Verbal agreements are in place for the 135-pound matchup, according to the announcement.
Although not announced by the organization, UFC 133 could take place at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Aug. 6. The event is expected to air on pay-per-view.
UFC Fan Expo Toronto grappling tourney includes UFC fighter Diego Sanchez
(mmajunkie.com)UFC officials have announced a star-studded four-man field for a UFC Fan Expo Toronto grappling tournament.
The tournament takes place April 29-30 in conjunction with UFC 130 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Competitors include UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez, Canadian grappler Andrew McInnes, American jiu-jitsu champion Ryan Hall, and MMA veteran/Toronto BJJ head instructor Jorge Britto.
Rashad Evans Decides Against Training at One Specific Gym for Jon Jones Fight
(mmafighting.com)Instead of joining a new camp, Rashad Evans has decided to train in several different locations in preparation for his light heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones.
Glenn Robinson, Evans manager at Authentic Sports Management, confirmed with MMA Fighting on Wednesday that "Suga" is "not going to train at one specific place" for the Jones fight.
"(Evans) is going to do a private training camp headed by Coach (Mike) Van Arsdale," Robinson said.
Robinson added that Evans' camp will officially kick off in "a couple of weeks," while the light heavyweight showdown between the former training partners is still scheduled to take place in late September or early October.
Anderson Silva versus Yushin Okami in Rio (Confirmed)
(mmafighting.com)Yushin Okami will receive the middleweight title shot he earned last year after all.
UFC president Dana White confirmed with USA Today on Wednesday that UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will defend his title against Okami on Aug. 27 in Rio de Janiero. The news was first reported by Tatame.com.
Okami (26-5) earned the shot to fight Silva (28-4) at UFC 122 when he defeated Nate Marquardt. However, following Silva's win over Vitor Belfort in February, White indicated that Okami might have to wait while Georges St-Pierre fought Silva first.
Barboza's camp says no Gomi discussions for "UFC: Rio," but lightweight open to bout
(mmajunkie.com)UFC lightweight prospect Edson Barboza has been linked to a potential matchup with Japanese superstar Takanori Gomi, but the Brazilian's camp says those reports are premature.
Brazilian-based outlet Tatame suggested Barboza and Gomi would meet at August's "UFC: Rio," event, but Barboza's manager, Alex Davis, told MMAjunkie.com there has been no such discussion thus far.
That said, Davis said his client would be thrilled to fight in his native country, and they welcome any opponent the UFC puts on the table
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