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Babalu versus Mousasi for Strikeforce LHW Belt on August 15th
It had to happen and it did. Gegard Mousasi now has the chance to announce his arrival on the US scene in grander style when he takes on veteran Renato Sobral for his Strikeforce Light heavyweight title on August 15th. The fight will be telecast during the SHOWTIME portion of the Carano vs Cyborg card.
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Affliction Back as UFC Sponsors
With the news of Affliction MMA closing shop a reality, Dana White has now confirmed that Affliction is back as a sponsor to the UFC and its fighters and may be seen in the UFC events as soon as August 8th at UFC 101!
Of course, the damage due to this news is mostly to the [...]
Affliction Eulogy? Trilogy Officially Cancelled.
Affliction has seemingly cancelled its Trilogy event officially. According to SI.com, Affliction has now officially cancelled its Trilogy event scheduled to happen on August 1st after the Josh Barnett failed drug test debacle.
“Finding an opponent for the number one ranked MMA heavyweight champion in such a short period of time was a huge endeavor and [...]
Rob Emerson off UFC 101; George Roop likely replacement
Rob “The Saint” Emerson has had to withdraw from UFC 101 due to a cut. Emerson is training with BJPenn’s camp and got cut during one of the sessions. “It is in a bad spot … I’ve been training for three or four months,” Emerson said. “Not only am I in great shape right now, [...]
Bisping to Face Wanderlei at UFC 105
MMABay.co.uk reports that Michael “The Count” Bisping is all set to face Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva at UFC 105 in Manchester, England.
Bisping is coming off a devastating KO loss to Dan Henderson at UFC 100 whereas Wanderlei is coming off a decision loss to Rich Franklin in what was an exciting fight at a [...]
Franklin Signs New Possibly Last Deal with UFC
Rich Franklin, in an interview with MMAJunkie Radio, confirmed that he has signed a new 6 fight deal with the UFC. He also mentioned that depending on the pace at which his career remains active within the deal, this may be the last time he signs a deal in his career as a fighter, with [...]
Kimo Alive and Speaking
Former UFC fighter and well known MMA pioneer Kimo Leopoldo is alive! Don’t believe me? Listen to the man himself as he talks about the reports that claimed he was deceased. He also speaks about being unjustly represented by the media again and again. A good watch …
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Josh Barnett Confirmed for Sengoku.
Sengoku has confirmed that Josh Barnett is scheduled to fight at the November 1st Sengoku event. This event also includes the lightweight GP semi-finals. The fights confirmed so far include a fight between Satoru Kitaoka and Eiji Mitsuoka and a fight between Yukota and Mizuto Hirota.
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Mustapha Al-Turk To The UFC
Reigning Cage Rage Heavyweight Champion Mustapha Al-Turk has vacated the British Heavyweight belt after accepting a contract with the UFC.
Al-Turk has accepted a four fight deal with the UFC and will make his debut in the UFC this year in a possible fight against Cain Velasquez.
“I feel that I deserve to be there, I’ve got [...]
Vitor Belfort at Affliction 2
A broken hand after the Terry Martin fight at Affliction’s first card had kept Vitor Belfort out of the second card. Now, thanks to the new Affliction: Golden Boy tie-up and a postponement of the second Affliction card, Vitor is back on and raring to go.
“I didn’t care about the postponement because I couldn’t [...]