Strikeforce Announces June 6 Event, 2 Fights
Strikeforce sent out a press release today confirming it's second Showtime event for June 6 from St. Louis. The event will be headlined by Robbie Lawler vs. Jake Shields in a catch weight fight at 182 and Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato
Did Fedor Emelianenko Make a Mistake by Not Signing with the UFC?
Fedor Emelianenko was the most dominant heavyweight champion in the Pride Fighting Championships history. He was, and is undefeated throughout his entire career, apart from a loss due to a cut several years earlier in a Japanese tournament. It seemed
Renato ?Babalu? Sobral to defend Strikeforce LHW title against Rafael Cavalcante on June 6
Strikeforce officially announced today that light heavyweight champion Renato ?Babalu? Sobral (32-7) has agreed to defend his title for the first time against the only man to ever hold that distinction under the EliteXC banner, Rafael ?Feijao?
The Ultimate Fighter 9: Bangers and Mashers
As much as I wish I could take credit for that gem, it was actually dropped by Dana White onto the UK half of The Ultimate Fighter 9 cast after he rolled into Michael Bisping?s home gym, the Wolfslair, in a crazy Benz minivan.
Overall, I was impressed
Other Sports: UFC 97 Chuck Liddell exclusive: ?I?m going to knock Mauricio Rua?s head off?
Chuck Liddell is seen as one of the coolest fighters in the UFC.
His signature style has spawned a host of imitators and his laid back attitude and fun-loving demeanour is a huge factor in his popularity with fans.
?The Iceman? reigned supreme over the
GLAAD Demands Apology From Dana White
Shit just got real, Dana.
He better hope this doesn?t make the news.
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his
Jay Cutler Update
For the most part, we have nothing new on the Jay Cutler trade front. Some executives I've spoken to think Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is in a difficult spot because they think he must now make the deal and get rid of Jason Campbell to avoid having a
The Potato Index: UFC Fight Night 18 Aftermath
Who?s up and who?s down on this Thursday morning? Only The Potato Index knows. Gather ?round and listen closely as it whispers the answers to you via its arbitrary numerical ratings system. Shhh, it?s starting?
Martin Kampmann +91
The Dane justified
UFC draws blood, fans
Drew Martin is a huge soccer fan.
The 9-year-old from Mt. Juliet was well aware an FIFA World Cup qualifier soccer match was being played a few blocks away.
But on Wednesday, there was no place he'd rather be than Sommet Center, watching Ultimate
Mixed Martial Arts in Their Eyes: The Tennessean Covers UFC Fight Night 18
Fans were treated to an 11-bout event that couldn't have happened in Tennessee before last summer. That's when the state legislature established the Tennessee Athletic Commission to regulate combat sports, effectively legalizing ultimate fighting.
It
