Curran Fills Bellator?s Final Lightweight Slot
...in February, when he earned a unanimous decision over Robbie Olivier at a Trojan MMA event in England. The cousin of UFC and World Extreme Cagefighting veteran Jeff Curran, he debuted in 2008 with a submission victory against former King of the Cage champion...
Amateur boxing set for March 27 in Harmon
...gym in Harmon. The gym is behind Mattress Warehouse across from Iglesia Ni Cristo. Admission is $5. All amateur mixed martial arts fighters and military personnel are welcome to participate in this competition. The competition is the first in a series of qualifying...
UFC Fight Night 21 lineup confirmed, Roy Nelson vs. Stefan Struve co-headliner
...way, he definitely needs to finish this fight to be considered worthwhile again. If he loses, despite his impressive UFC record, he should be handed his walking papers. My picks in full: Gomi, Struve, Quarry, Pearson, Winner, Torres, Emerson, Tibau, Okami,...
UFC on Versus Preview: Bloody Elbow Judo Chop: Brandon Vera Uses the Thai Plum to Crush Frank Mir at UFC 65
...tie or plum position, the double collar tie is a stand-up grappling position often featured in Muay Thai and in mixed martial arts competitions. The double collar tie can be used to effectively control the opponent, even allowing for throws to be executed...
UFC's Jon Jones enjoys rapid rise, seeks redemption vs. Vera
...has been surprised at his rapid ascent, particularly when the UFC called him in the summer of 2008, six fights into his mixed martial arts career. "I really didn't think I was ready for the UFC, but I knew I was training hard," Jones said from his training...
Tito Ortiz Maintains UFC 115 Bout With Liddell Is Still On
... Despite recent reports that his UFC 115 fight with Chuck Liddell is off due to medical and personal problems, Tito Ortiz says it's still on. He confirmed this to SI.com's Josh Gross earlier in the week. "Yes, I am," Ortiz told SI.com via text message late...
Rashad Evans May Bring Mr. T To The Octagon To Mess With Rampage
...we may have to pity the new B.A. in the face of the original B.A., fool! But it's an idea Rashad threw out in his latest pre-UFC 114 trash talk ahead of his grudge match with Quinton Jackson. "I don't like all the pre-fight talking, so I can't wait until I...
Bellator's Middleweight Breakdown
...wins coming over the flamboyant Shonie Carter. Major is also a member of the American Kickboxing Academy team that boasts UFC stalwarts such as Cain Velasquez, Josh Koscheck, and Jon Fitch to name a few. Major is a serious threat to Lombard's title if he fights...
UFC on cable sports network for first time
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) ? Versus is airing its first live Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Sunday, a broadcast the sports cable network and the mixed martial arts circuit are both touting as a watershed for their partnership.
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Fight Path: Strikeforce's scrappy soccer vet Zoila Frausto fueled by Miesha Tate trash-talk
...soccer player with a boxing background and a repaired knee ligament when she spotted a group in her local gym doing a mixed-martial-arts workout. "I was doing some kickboxing teaching because I had a background it, and I see these guys doing their thing,"...
