Brock Lesnar Returns to the UFC feeling Healthy...
Brock Lesnar’s video interview where he confirms that he is very much healthy and ready for his next fight. He had 3 different tests done and the illness is not there to be found. He calls it a miracle and is grateful that once again he can focus on the sport and make some mean cash while doing it. The first doc probably just diagnosed him wrong and told him stuff he didnt have… whatever happened we are all happy and excited to see Brock back and healthy to fight again.
Brock is an all time favorite... More »
WEC 46 Payday: A Big Game...
One way or the other, stars will always remain the stars! The same is proved again when the former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) champions Urijah Faber and Mike Brown remain the top earners at the WEC 46 event that took place last weekend. The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has recently declared the list of paydays which revealed this stunning fact.
The event took place at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California on January 10th and the total payroll for the event was a staggering $272, 000! The show... More »
Another Great Move: Quach now with Bellator...
With plans to return to action in April, Bellator Fighting Championship is drawing a lot of attention from the fans with their recent signings for the second season of their popular promotion. They declared yet another significant signing yesterday when the authorities of the promotion announced that Bao Quach will now compete in the promotion’s season two featherweight tournament. The Strikeforce, Shooto, Affliction and King of the Cage veteran is a popular name in the world of Mixed Martial Arts and his presence... More »
Evan Dunham: the Guy’s got Some Talent...
We are our best critics and it seems that Evan Dunham thoroughly believes in this philosophy! During a recent interview, he admitted that he believes his performances are mostly criticized by the critic within. His words later were proved right when he bashed his own performance against Efrain Escudero last Monday at UFC Fight Night 20. In spite of the fact that he actually won the match after coming back from behind, the 29 year old doesn’t seem to be happy with his efforts.
In that interview, he said that he was... More »
Re-Injured Benji Radach Plans to Return in April...
The New Year couldn’t bring a change of fate to Benji Radach! Injuries has been a serious problem in his career so far and guess what, the bug has struck again! In a recent interview, the Strikeforce Middleweight fighter has stated that his shoulder, right bicep and pectoral muscle could be torn and the MRI report will soon reveal the intensity of the damage. But it seems that the fighter is determined not to surrender himself to injuries as he is planning to be ready to fight again before the second CBS-televised... More »
Bellator Fighting Championship Signs Pitbull Fre...
After a successful first season, Bellator Fighting Championship is back with a bang! The promotion has plans to make it even bigger and better this year and it seems they have already started the process. The newest signing for the second season of the promotion proves it all. Brazilian fighter Patricio “Pitbull” Freire (also known as Patricio Pitbull) has signed with the promotion this season in the championship’s featherweight division. The Bellator officials recently made a statement that this yet undefeated... More »
Edgar, not Maynard to Face Penn at UFC 112...
The question that was troubling the UFC fans recently seems to have an answer now. At least, that’s what UFC President Dana White believes! In a recent interview, Dana White said that he felt Frankie Edgar is the most qualified fighter and better prepared than the undefeated 155 pounder Gray Maynard to challenge the current UFC Lightweight champion B.J. Penn. The Monday bout between Maynard and Nate Diaz was expected to determine the No.1 contender for the Lightweight title; but after Maynard’s split-decision victory... More »
Spencer vs. Ludwig for UFC on Versus 1...
Versus 1 event is going to experience a very special match as UFC has booked a Lightweight match between the veterans Duane “Bang” Ludwig and Spencer Fisher. The event is scheduled to take place on March 21st, 2010 at the Odeum Colorado in Broomfield, Colorado and the main card of the night will be aired on Versus. The match was being speculated by the fans for a while now and in a recent personal discussion, a source close to one of the competitors has stated that the match is on and the bout agreements are in... More »
Vera vs. Jones Official for UFC Fight Night 21...
The rumors and speculations have now finally come to an end! The UFC authorities have made it official that a Light Heavyweight match will be taking place at UFC Fight Night 21 between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones. The show is scheduled to take place on March 21 in Broomfield, Colorado. This heavily rumored matchup was first reported in last December as the probable main event of UFC’s first live card on Versus. But for several reasons, that didn’t take place. It, however, was made official during the broadcast of... More »
Jay Hieron is being Deprived of a Title Shot Yet...
Do you believe in fate? Have you ever faced a situation when nothing is happening in the way you wanted them to? If yes, you can realize the situation Jay Hieron is going through these days. The latest of the blows came when his match against proposed opponent Nick Diaz for “Strikeforce: Miami” has been postponed. Hieron, nevertheless, stated that he will be happy to have a big-name replacement like Joe Riggs for the event. The organization has confirmed the Hieron-Riggs bout for the January 30th event at the BankAtlantic... More »
Johnson vs. Howard in UFC Fight Night 21 Main ca...
The UFC fans now can finally experience a match they wanted to see for quite a long time now. The long awaited bout between John Howard and Anthony Johnson is expected to take place at UFC Fight Night 21. MMA Spark has come to know from the sources close to the organization that the match might well take place on the main card of the March 21 event; the bout agreements, however, has not been signed yet. The venue of the event is yet not announced either; but it is anticipated to take place in Denver.
A Johnson vs.... More »
Newcomer John Salter Replaces Mike Massenzio at ...
Now that’s what we call an opportunity! Just a few days before UFC Fight Night 20, Mike Massenzio pulls his name out from the card for unspecified reasons. This has opened a new opportunity for UFC newcomer John Salter; this young fighter now has taken Massenzio’s place and is scheduled to meet his proposed competitor, the Middleweight fighter Gerald Harris at Monday’s event.
MMASpark was recently being confirmed that the bout agreements have already been signed. The event will take place at the Patriot Center... More »
Liddell Builds a Strong Team to Coach at “TUF ...
Big players always do it quietly! Look at Chuck Liddell for example. This man has been a fantastic fighter with five Light Heavyweight Championships under his belt. He has been a good coach during his first appearance in “The Ultimate Fighter” series. He is now busy in assembling a team for his second coaching stint in “TUF 11”.
The filming of this long running series for Liddell will begin on 21st January, 2010 along with his rival coach and a six time Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz. Dana White believes... More »
WEC 46 has Left behind the Injury Shockers to Ro...
WEC has successfully sorted out their fighters’ injury problems and is finally ready with a shuffled match cards. The promotion authorities now must be breathing easy after being able to resolve the problems with just one week in hand before their return to Versus airwaves. It popped up as a serious trouble when recent injuries almost forced George Roop and Eddie Wineland a no-show as they were left without opponents. But WEC came up with a unique solution and paired them to fight against each other in the 10-fight... More »
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