Daily Archives: July 27, 2010

UFC 117′s Chael Sonnen: "Dummy" Anderson Silva doesn’t know how to promote

It took a while, but UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva opened up and said his piece.

After a string of one-word answers and an apparent lack of interest in promoting his UFC 117 headliner against Chael Sonnen, Silva said he simply differs with … Continue reading

Dan Miller replaces Phil Baroni, meets John Salter on UFC 118 preliminary card

By now, John Salter should be used to last-minute opponent changes.

Following middleweight Phil Baroni’s withdrawal from their fight at UFC 118, sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that Dan Miller has stepped in to meet the Southerner … Continue reading

Hamman vs. Kingsbury, Mitchell vs. Waldburger set for UFC Fight Night 22

Light heavyweights Jared Hamman vs. Kyle Kingsbury and welterweights David Mitchell vs. Anthony Waldburger are set for UFC Fight Night 22′s un-aired preliminary card.

MMAjunkie.com previously reported the two matchups, which recently were made offici… Continue reading

UFC champ Anderson Silva: I now want to retire at middleweight

Forget light heavyweight, forget heavyweight, and especially forget welterweight; Anderson Silva says he wants to stick to middleweight.

The UFC’s 185-pound champion today said that he plans to retire in the 185-pound class and apparently is uninteres… Continue reading

Gerald Harris vs. Alessio Sakara keeps spot on UFC 118 "UFC Prelims" broadcast

Despite the loss of middleweight Jorge Rivera due to a broken arm, replacement fighter Gerald Harris and opponent Alessio Sakara have kept their spot on the UFC 118 “UFC Prelims” broadcast.

A source close to the event today confirmed the news with MM… Continue reading

UFC newcomer Todd Brown replaces Thiago Silva at UFC 117, meets Tim Boetsch

UFC newcomer Todd “Bulldog” Brown has replaced injured Thiago Silva and now meets Tim Boetsch at UFC 117.

Earlier today MMAjunkie.com reported that a back injury had forced Silva off the upcoming card.

In his place steps Brown, who according to age… Continue reading

Phil Baroni off UFC 118 card due to collarbone injury

UFC welterweight Phil Baroni is out of next month’s UFC 118 event and his fight with John Salter due to a collarbone injury.

Baroni’s agent, Ken Pavia of MMAAgents.com, today confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com.

“He suffered a minor injury that i… Continue reading

Horodecki vs. Ratcliff, George vs. Banuelos official for WEC 51 preliminary card

A lightweight bout between Chris Horodecki and Ed Ratcliff and a bantamweight fight between Chad George and Antonio Banuelos are set for the WEC 51 preliminary card.

WEC officials today announced the additions.

MMAjunkie.com first reported the Horo… Continue reading

Thiago Silva injured again, replacement search underway for UFC 117 slot

Thiago Silva re-injured his back and is unable to fight Tim Boetsch at UFC 117.

Multiple sources close to the event today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that Silva is benched and that a search for a replacement opponent is underway.

UFC 117 takes place… Continue reading

Bellator 25 gets Cole Konrad vs. Rogent Lloret heavyweight tourney fight

An opening-round heavyweight tournament bout between two-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champion Cole Konrad and submission specialist Rogent Lloret is set for Bellator 25.

Bellator officials today announced the fight.

Bellator 25, which f… Continue reading