MMAjunkie.com Radio goes “PRIMETIME” tonight at a special start time of 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).
Alistair Overeem may not fight Ricco Rodriguez
In his final fight before a scheduled one-year jailing, War Machine takes on fellow UFC veteran John Alessio in the co-main-event of “Tachi Palace Fights 5: Stars and Strikes.”
Following the unfortunate and recent death of South Carolina MMA fighter Michael Kirkham, the MMA industry again has turned its attention to pro-fighter licensing requirements.
The UFC’s third trip to Texas is nearly a done deal.
Following a majority-decision loss to Matt Hamill at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale – his fourth consecutive defeat in the UFC – Keith Jardine received his walking papers.
In what’s likely more of a good-natured publicity stunt than a vital new policy, UFC officials today announced a ban of vuvuzelas at this weekend’s UFC 116 event.
For the first time in three years, Spike TV will air a live UFC weigh-in special with the broadcast of Friday’s UFC 116 official fighter weigh-ins.
The popular Florida-based Xtreme Fighting Championships – a fast-rising MMA promotion that averages approximately 10,000 fans for each of its fan friendly shows – returns to HDNet on July 9 for “XFC 11: The Next Generation.”Monthly Archives: June 2010
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Chris Leben, Matt Brown, Nate Quarry (9 p.m. ET start time)
MMAjunkie.com Radio goes “PRIMETIME” tonight at a special start time of 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).
Our star-studded show includes UFC 116 co-headliner Chris Leben and
main-card fighter Matt Brown, who both join us in studio with UFC
veteran Nate Quarry, t… Continue reading
Trainer: Overeem out of DREAM.15 fight with Rodriguez, future uncertain (Updated)
Alistair Overeem may not fight Ricco Rodriguez
at DREAM.15, according to a member of his team.
Martin De Jong, who trains the Strikeforce heavyweight champion, said
his camp will talk to DREAM representatives at the end of this week to
determine Overe… Continue reading
Trainer: Overeem out of DREAM.15 fight with Rodriguez, DREAM future uncertain
Alistair Overeem will not fight Ricco Rodriguez at DREAM.15 – and he may not fight in the promotion ever again, according to his representative.
Martin De Jong, who trains the Strikeforce heavyweight champion, said his camp will talk to DREAM represen… Continue reading
War Machine replaces Brad Blackburn at Tachi Palace Fights 5, final pre-jail bout
In his final fight before a scheduled one-year jailing, War Machine takes on fellow UFC veteran John Alessio in the co-main-event of “Tachi Palace Fights 5: Stars and Strikes.”
A source close to the fighter today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that Bra… Continue reading
Ask the Fight Doc: Should pro MMA fighters face stricter licensing requirements?
Following the unfortunate and recent death of South Carolina MMA fighter Michael Kirkham, the MMA industry again has turned its attention to pro-fighter licensing requirements.
Kirkham’s death is still under investigation, so it’s not clear if the tra… Continue reading
UFC Fight Night 22 likely headed to Frank Erwin Center in Austin
The UFC’s third trip to Texas is nearly a done deal.
The promotion is in the final stages of securing the 16,000-seat Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, for the Spike TV-televised UFC Fight Night 22 event, MMAjunkie.com has learned.
A match-up betw… Continue reading
Following UFC release, light heavyweight Keith Jardine weighing new offers
Following a majority-decision loss to Matt Hamill at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale – his fourth consecutive defeat in the UFC – Keith Jardine received his walking papers.
However, the 34-year-old “Dean of Mean” doesn’t consider his career over and is… Continue reading
Dana White’s "stunning" announcement? Vuvuzela noisemakers banned at UFC 116
In what’s likely more of a good-natured publicity stunt than a vital new policy, UFC officials today announced a ban of vuvuzelas at this weekend’s UFC 116 event.
Vuvuzelas are horn-shaped noisemakers popularized (and perhaps overused) during this yea… Continue reading
With strong UFC 116 ratings, UFC weigh-in broadcasts could return to Spike TV
For the first time in three years, Spike TV will air a live UFC weigh-in special with the broadcast of Friday’s UFC 116 official fighter weigh-ins.
And though this week’s live coverage is a one-time deal for Spike TV, strong ratings could prompt futu… Continue reading
HDNet airs XFC 11 live on July 9 with Miller vs. Connors, Couture vs. Kheyfets
The popular Florida-based Xtreme Fighting Championships – a fast-rising MMA promotion that averages approximately 10,000 fans for each of its fan friendly shows – returns to HDNet on July 9 for “XFC 11: The Next Generation.”
The event takes place at t… Continue reading