Archive for July, 2009

Multiple breaking news items have come out of the Dana White press conference today: (click “read more” to continue) – The UFC and Fedor negotiations have gone sour, it seems. Dana White is saying that the UFC gave up everything other than co-promoting with M-1. – Tito Ortiz has re-signed with the UFC and will return to the Octagon later this year. White says that Tito will retire in the UFC. White also says that Mark Coleman is likely the first opponent for Tito. – Vitor Belfort has Read more [...]

Fedor reports burning media members?

Posted: 31st July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

With MMA’s bigger money era here, the media now walks a fine line. Run with a report from one source and you can look like a jackass. It happens all the time to guys like Chris Mortensen and Ric Bucher. Mort was in too tight with the Falcons and let the organization and the NFL steer him in the wrong direction on early Michael Vick stories. Bucher has been the master of misinformation on Laker contract situations because he’s boys with Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom. The "Fedor Emelianenko Read more [...]

Georges St. Pierre’s dominant win at UFC 100 again left many claiming there’s no one left for the champ defend his belt against at welterweight. That’s hogwash. There’s always a new challenger right around the corner. The winner of Mike Swick and Martin Kampmann at UFC 103 will certainly be a stiff test. And with the weight of 170 pounds being so common, there’s surely a wave of young 20-somethings who’ll be ready to go sooner than later. Anthony Johnson, 25, thinks he can be the guy down the road Read more [...]

Ishida to Replace Thomson Against Melendez

Posted: 31st July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

Mitsuhiro Ishida. Photo courtesy of Fighting and Entertainment Group. Josh Thompson has once again been forced to withdraw from a scheduled rematch against Gilbert Melendez. The reigning Strikeforce lightweight champion will be replaced by Japanese wrestler Mitsuhiro Ishida, who will take on Gilbert Melendez, a man he once defeated, for the interim Strikeforce lightweight belt at the organization’s August 15 event in San Jose, California. Continue reading “Ishida to Replace Thomson Read more [...]

Blame the Past for Fedor, UFC Drama

Posted: 31st July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

Fedor Emelianenko. Photo by Tracy Lee/CombatLifestyle.com. It was supposed to be different this time around. With the collapse of Affliction complete and the list of suitable non-UFC opponents dwindling, the top heavyweight in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, seemed likely to finally sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However despite early reports suggesting that a deal was imminent, we stand here with the two sides as distant as ever, and it comes as no surprise. Continue reading Read more [...]

ESPN’s MMA Live Covers Affliction’s Collapse

Posted: 31st July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

From ESPN.com, here’s this week’s installment of “MMA Live” with Jon Anik, Franklin McNeil, and former UFC champion Rashad Evans. Post from MMA on Tap Read more [...]

Houston Alexander. Photo property of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. — Monte Cox will likely hold his fourth “Adrenaline MMA” show on September 18 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The card is expected to feature some familiar names in the form of UFC veterans Houston Alexander, who is being permitted to take a tune-up fight in a smaller show, former heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia, and Jeremy Horn. A venue for the event has not yet been secured. [NWI.com] — “UFC Undisputed”, Read more [...]

Fight of the Day: Kitaoka vs. Sakaguchi

Posted: 31st July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

From Pancrase’s “Changing Tour 3” show in June of this year, here’s reigning Sengoku lightweight champion Satoru Kitaoka, who defends his title this weekend against top contender Mizuto Hirota, taking on fellow Pancrase veteran Yukio Sakaguchi. Post from MMA on Tap Read more [...]

The Maturation of Kendall Grove Continues

Posted: 31st July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

Debbie Lee, UFC – Just when did Kendall Grove become so mature? One minute he’s a tatted-up punk known for hard partying, reality show antics, and a brazen, if not cringe-inducing, victory dance; the next, he’s a humble, sensitive guy who fights for his family’s welfare and the honor of his native Hawaii.

UFC Auction Items Now Available -ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO BID!

Posted: 31st July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

One-of-a-kind UFC® auction packages are now available online through WeAreLV.com, which is working in coordination with ESPN Radio 1100′s “24-Hour Talk Show” to benefit The Caring Place and honor UFC® President Dana White as "Sportsman of the Year". The 24-Hour Talk show will begin on Friday, July 24th, 2009 at 6am with a reception honoring UFC® President Dana White following at The Palms at 7pm. AUCTION Items include:1.Watch a private Ultimate Fighter fight with Dana White2.Be Read more [...]

UFC News: Fedor And The UFC Take Timeout In Negoiations

Posted: 30th July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

Fedor And The UFC Take Timeout In Negoiations

UFC News: The Deal The UFC Is Offering Fedor Emelianeko

Posted: 30th July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

The Deal The UFC Is Offering Fedor Emelianeko

UFC News: Paul Daley Signs Four Fight Deal With The UFC

Posted: 30th July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

Paul Daley Signs Four Fight Deal With The UFC

Ricardo Almeida On Fighting Kendell Grove At UFC 101

UFC News: Rampage Talks TUF 10 Drama With Rashad Evans

Posted: 30th July 2009 by Travis Luta in MMA News

Rampage Talks TUF 10 Drama With Rashad Evans