http://www.fightwire.net FightWire.net - Your leading MMA news provider en-us http://www.fightwire.net/includes/images/logoSmall.gif http://www.fightwire.net http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=514 Ronin Training Center's (10-2) Luke Zachrich has seen the lights of Bellator Fighting Championship, King of the Cage and the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Ultimate Fighter (TUF) series. Now the submission specialist will make his return to the Mix... Brock Lamb 2012-05-16 13:03:09 Zachrich gets Finch for NFC7 main event http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=513 Mary Lou Hayes might be little but she is one of the biggest fans you will see cage side. This is especially true when her boyfriend Donny Korbel, who just defeated Freddy Cline at OFC's most successful show yet, "Lucky 13." Fightwire: "How is i... Jessica Prather 2012-05-13 08:27:40 Sweet Tooth: Mary Lou Hayes http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=512 In the swarm of wrestling in MMA, striking is still king(for now) Most believe there to be a surge in the dominance of wrestlers in MMA. And while there is definitely a growing number of fighters who are predominately wrestlers (and even some w... Brandon Lamb 2012-05-09 14:29:58 Jabbing to the forefront: MMA striking http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=511 Of the near 2 mm fans watching Mayweather vs. Cotto Saturday night, I bet 90% of them were pacing to see the real show of the night: Larry Merchant face off against Floyd Mayweather part II. In fact, a chunk of the pay per view fee should be attribut... Meg May 2012-05-08 16:52:25 Commentators often part of the draw in UFC and Boxing http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=510 Jon Jones' path to becoming the greatest light heavyweight of all time has become increasing littered with former champions, fighters who at one time were considered to be the very best. He has dispatched most of them with ease only failing to fin... John Maguire 2012-05-08 11:35:45 UFC 151 gets Jones vs Henderson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=509 Right now the UFC's Lightweight division is believed by many (including myself) to be the most exciting wide-open division in Mixed Martial Arts today. There's no Anderson Silva or Georges St. Pierre who completely dominates opponents. That being ... John Maguire 2012-05-03 19:11:43 On the radar - 3 lightweights the UFC should acquire http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=508 Short lives and short tempered Adam weights Cassie Rodish, who had just given birth to her first baby 13 months ago vs. Meghan Wright ended with a modified one armed guillotine choke by Rodish. The two did not touch gloves and showed great animosity... Jessica Prather 2012-05-03 18:58:32 Invicta Recap - Coenen defeats Ruyssen, Carmouche back on track and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=507 In the past many have made mention about how the Ultimate Fighting Championship could be a direct threat to the demographic of the professional wrestling tycoon, World Wrestling Entertainment. The WWE has long been the top company for the product lab... Brock Lamb 2012-05-02 06:19:04 Blending the lines of extreme sports http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=506 Cuban Olympic Judoka and Bellator Season 1 Middleweight Tournament winner Hector "Lightning" Lombard has announced that he has signed with the UFC and has wasted no time calling out current middleweight champion Anderson Silva. First, however, he ... John Maguire 2012-05-02 05:24:02 Lombard's path to UFC gold starts with Stann http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=505 The only chance for Women's MMA to hold her own is to amass a raft of female fighters at lower weight classes. The best crop of ladies who can go the distance are those hovering in or around the flyweight division (116.1-126.0 lbs.) and there are sev... Meg M. May 2012-04-27 06:46:10 Success of WMMA rides on these 125 pounders with no cheese http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=504 Ohio Fighting Championship: Lucky #13 raised the standard for the up and coming MMA talent in Ohio. With several submissions, a brutal knock out and all the action you'd hope to see in the cage these days, the 20$ cover charge was a small price to pa... Brock Lamb 2012-04-26 07:01:09 Chris Minor talks fight of the night at OFC13 and more http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=503 At Ohio Fighting Championship Lucky #13 a new lightweight champion was crowned. Presented by former champion Rob Hanna (who will soon be making his pro debut), the OFC lightweight title was put around the waist of the new champ Brendan Fang. Fang sub... Brock Lamb 2012-04-26 06:44:56 Brendan Fang talks Canada, OFC13 and more http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=502 All of the time spent in the gym preparing is supposed to prepare a fighter to go the maximum amount of rounds possible at the highest intensity level possible. That doesn't mean however that one isn't happy when a fight doesn't leave the first round... Brock Lamb 2012-04-17 14:04:59 Tim Isaac talks AMMAC and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=501 Nikita Netjes has been in my peripheral since I first started fighting, looking for an opponent in June of 2011. But since then she has fought more than a dozen times. Her story is as hard hitting as her style. With a record of 8-6 and fighting... Jessica Prather 2012-04-16 07:17:26 La Femme Nikita http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=500 Last night at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH, Tim Dunn stepped into the cage against Kody Charlton at the American MMA Championships. Charlton is known primarily as a Light-Heavyweight, but when Dunn's original opponent (Jeremie Elkins) was forc... Brock Lamb 2012-04-15 06:14:31 Tim Dunn talks win over Charlton at AMMAC http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=499 You have seen your ring girls in the cage, maybe drooled over a few photos and maybe you have a few pics with these babes of the cage - but have you ever gotten to know them? Ms. Donnay Davis joined the Hard Candy Girls in June of 2011, and sh... Jessica Prather 2012-04-14 18:55:23 Satisfy The Sweet Tooth: Donnay Davis http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=498 You may remember the movie "A Fist Full of Dollars" where an outsider (Clint Eastwood) happens upon a small Mexican town, with no past, and without his gun-shooting prowess would be dead in one round. He takes down four men in record time who mess wi... Meg M. May 2012-04-14 18:36:41 Fist full of ladies http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=497 The MMA blog world was in a full on "Roid Rage" Easter weekend thanks to UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem's failed drug test. I'd like to address the most controversial topics as there is not enough being done to address the Big Elephant in the Octag... Meg May 2012-04-10 11:41:22 The Big Elephant in the Octagon. What Overeem's failed drug test reveals about the sport. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=496 Rocky "The Number" Edwards has announced via his official facebook that he will make his professional MMA debut on May 12th, 2012 at the Lucas County Recreation Center in Maumee, Ohio for Purgatory Fight Series. His opponent is 34 year (0-1 Pro, 5-3 ... Brock Lamb 2012-04-04 08:20:20 Edwards announces pro debut at Purgatory 7 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=495 Ronin Training Center is making a name for themselves in the Ohio MMA fight scene. With names like UFC's Matt Brown and UFC-veteran Luke Zachrich, the camp has produced some high-caliber competitors in a short period of time. One of those fighters is... Brock Lamb 2012-03-30 14:47:53 Nick Rizos talks UVC19, Ronin and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=494 Ohio Fighting Championship returns to Hilliard, Ohio this Saturday March 31st 2012. On the main card, (3-4) Donny Korbel from Team Chaos will meet (3-3) Freddy Cline form Elimin8 MMA for a 135lbs showdown. Both fighters are known for being tough figh... Brock Lamb 2012-03-27 19:31:48 Donny Korbel talks Freddy Cline and OFC13 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=493 Freddy "The Nightmare" Cline looks to do battle inside the Ohio Fighting Championship cage for the first time in his amateur career to take on fellow-bantamweight (3-4) Donny Korbel at OFC13: Lucky #13 on March 31st 2012 in Hilliard, Ohio. Cline's pr... Brock Lamb 2012-03-27 07:47:32 "The Nightmare" talks Korbel, White, training and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=492 As we walked in to the venue for NFC6: Night of Champions in Nelsonville, Ohio I was informed of bad news: One of the main events wasn't going to be happening. I was told that it was the 185lbs. championship bout featuring local stand-out Shane Holbe... Brock Lamb 2012-03-23 19:11:29 Shane Holbert talks NAAFS fight, NFC6, American MMA Championship and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=491 We recently reported that two Fightwire Featured Fighters would be facing off at the American MMA Championships in Cincinnati, OH on April 14th. Jeremie "Big Elk" Elkins was set to face off with the UVC and KYFighting Heavyweight Champion, Tim "Fat B... Brock Lamb 2012-03-23 06:56:24 Elkins out against Dunn at American MMA Championships http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=490 OXF and Rocktagon MMA have teamed up to bring you Elite Series 16 from Dayton, Ohio tomorrow night at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The main event of the evening showcases a rematch between the OXF Lightweight Champion (12-2) Rob Hanna taking on... Brock Lamb 2012-03-23 06:38:45 Rob Hanna talks Elite Series 16, Kellem and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=489 The Amateur Arnold MMA festival was not the only event that had gyms locking horns nationally. On a small acre of the vast Columbus Convention center on Saturday and Sunday earlier this month, grapplers gi and no gi went head to head with particular... Jessica Prather 2012-03-22 12:58:28 ADCC makes Arnold grappling tournament platform for professionalism http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=488 Just announced: (12-2) OXF lightweight champion, Rob Hanna will once again be facing off against (7-2) Brice Kellem on March 24th in Dayton, Ohio at the co-branded OXF/Rocktagon MMA's Elite Series 16 event. The last time these two met was in December... Brock Lamb 2012-03-21 05:11:48 Hanna vs Kellem II announced for Elite Series 16 on 3/24 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=487 Courage is often times one of the most important aspects of stepping foot inside a Mixed Martial Arts cage. This concept is all too familiar to "Big Elk" as he steps into the cage every time with no fear, not caring who the opponent is. Touting a 50/... Brock Lamb 2012-03-19 09:45:14 Jeremie Elkins talks UVC19, American MMA Championships and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=486 Earlier this month, women's MMA (WMMA) hit an all time high after the Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey bout in Columbus Ohio. As I watched live in a press box, I found myself jumping up and down, pacing in excitement, even stretching and cracking my neck... Meg M. May 2012-03-18 11:16:01 Invicta Invasion http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=485 Just over two weeks ago Ronnie Jordan stepped into the Amateur MMA Festival cage to face undefeated De White for the 135 championship. Pressure ran high around this time as the Arnold Expo and various martial arts and fitness-related events were goin... Brock Lamb 2012-03-17 10:34:28 Ronnie Jordan talks fight with White, his "Knuckle Heads" and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=484 Following his UFC 144 bout with Ryan Bader, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has been very vocal about his grievances with the UFC, even going so far as saying "I think Joe Silva needs to be slapped in the face." The former UFC Light-Heavyweight champion... John Maguire 2012-03-17 08:35:52 Rampage set to face Shogun in 2012 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=483 Purgatory Fight Series returned to Toledo, Ohio with its sixth installment, titled Purgatory 6. Live from the Headliners Concert Hall this event was marked as one to remember. The Pro/Am card started off some amateur action with Thomas Sheares making... John Maguire 2012-03-17 08:26:18 Purgatory Fight Series 6 recap http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=482 Mixed Martial Art competition (MMA) possesses 46 states as of today (Wyoming added this morning) under their belt and now the state of Connecticut often called "Wall Street with trees" is weighing its options on whether to legalize MMA. The stak... Meg M. May 2012-03-12 18:56:03 Will Connecticut tap out or TAPin on MMA? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=481 It has been brought to our attention by one of our community partners, The Thank You Foundation (www.thethankyoufoundation.org), that one of our warriors from the Ohio National Guard, 216th Engineering Battalion, recently lost his daughter at birth. ... Fightwire 2012-03-10 15:33:12 Please help support a soldier in need http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=480 West Virginia will play host to an invasion by Kentucky-based fight promotion, Spartan Fighting Championship in 2012. SFC13 will take place at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV on April 6th 2012 and features a all-pro fight card headed... Brock Lamb 2012-03-06 16:53:35 Spartan Fighting Championship invades West Virginia http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=479 Crowd was insanely barbaric. Blood no longer brings them to their feet, they now want arms and soon legs. You get the sense from the energy, the crowd was dreaming of Miesha's arm actually falling off and then being used as a hockey stick to score a ... Meg M. May 2012-03-05 06:57:44 Arm bar Nationwide Arena - post fight angles http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=478 UVC19: Explosion took place on February 18th 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Countless fighters from across Ohio gathered to compete in front of over 1000 fans in the packed house at the Ohio Expo Center. One of the bouts in particular between Raymond Yanez ... Brock Lamb 2012-03-05 06:34:44 Ref Brent Balik talks UVC19 Yanez vs White http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=477 Today the promoters, fans and fighters gathered at Dave n' Busters in Cincinnati, Ohio to find out who will be squaring off inside the cage in April for the Ohio MMA State Championships semi-final matchups presented by RAMA Promotions. This fight has... Brock Lamb 2012-03-03 14:37:39 Dunn/Elkins, Cook/Cooperider announced for Ohio MMA State Championships http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=476 Recently announced: (6-1) Jessica "Evil" Eye will get a rematch with (13-2) Aisling Daley for Bellator Fighting Championship on April 20th 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. Before that Eye competed at NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 10 against Team Jackson member, Kel... Brock Lamb 2012-03-03 10:27:57 Jessica Eye talks NAAFS, Kelly Warren and Bellator http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=475 John Gardener is a human tank. Standing off to the side of him and the rest of the LAMMA team as he prepares to fight, all I can think about is how bad I feel for the guy who will be naval to naval with him in the cage. Gardener's amateur record... Jessica Prather 2012-03-02 13:08:17 John Gardner talks Tyler Lafferty, OFC and family life http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=474 One of America's most decorated female soccer players Mia Hamm once said, "Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practices and coaches who have pushed you... is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back.... Meg M. May 2012-03-02 07:23:41 "First Lady of MMA" looks into the heart of a champion http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=473 Cleveland, Ohio will play host to Bellator 66: Alvarez vs. Aoki II on Friday, April 20th 2012 and the card is filling out quickly! First announced was former Bellator lightweight champion (22-3) Eddie Alvarez taking on former Dream lightweight champi... Brock Lamb 2012-03-01 14:07:18 Cleveland to host Bellator 66: Alvarez vs Aoki II http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=472 A few weeks ago Brandon Saling stepped into the NAAFS cage on short notice to take on top Cleveland professional prospect, Nick Duell. Saling, a known brawler, came in and sent the StrongStyle MMA fighter to the mat with a crash earning himself a spo... Brock Lamb 2012-03-01 12:34:16 Brandon Saling talks NAAFS, Strikeforce and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=471 With just 3 days left until Strikeforce Tate vs Rousey takes place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus,Ohio we wanted to catch up with some of the Ohio MMA fighters and get their opinion of this epic showdown, 12-2 Meisha "Takedown" Tate looks to tak... Brock Lamb 2012-02-29 10:13:52 Ohio MMA fighter's picks for Strikeforce Tate vs Rousey http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=470 I spent the day at a downtown hotel in Columbus where the MMA fighters for the March 3, 2012 Strikeforce are trickling in. As they are tweeting their arrivals I'm seeing it in real time. Ironically, am at this very hotel giving a business presentat... Meg M. May 2012-02-29 06:21:55 MMA strikes in force on Columbus http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=469 At NAAFS Caged Vengeance 10 Cody Garbrandt didn't end his fight with his hand raised like the StrongStyle MMA fighter from Cleveland Ohio had hoped. Taking the second loss of his amateur career, Garbrandt went down in stunning fashion against Jarell ... Brock Lamb 2012-02-27 10:14:03 Champions do not always wear belts - Cody Garbrandt http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=468 A little under a week ago former UVC heavyweight champion Tim Dunn stepped back into the cage at UVC19: Explosion against Larry "The SuperFreak" Shuck for a chance to get back what he feels is rightfully his. The fight only lasted 33 seconds and ende... Brock Lamb 2012-02-24 11:44:41 Tim Dunn talks UVC19, Shuck, Rama and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=467 One guiding principle, which makes our country so great, is freedom of speech. Many have sacrificed so much from the citizen who answered America's call to duty to serve in the armed forces to the journalist who risks their livelihood upholdin... Cpt. Hooah 2012-02-23 19:36:14 Fans unite, stop MMA censorship http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=466 I had the opportunity to visit Arthur Ruff's RuffHouse in Columbus this week. Took the occasion to tour a very cool gym run by Carlos Carvalho, witness Rocky "The Number" Edwards in action (more on that later) and had a surprising encounter with Jess... Meg M. May 2012-02-23 15:54:06 Carlos, Jess and Rocky all in the (Ruff) house http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=465 School bullying is reaching epidemic levels and it can stop. Since bullying takes on a wide variety of forms from cyber, harassment to being physically attacked it is safe to say it's a no win proposition for everyone involved. According to the Depa... Meg M. May 2012-02-22 13:38:26 Bullying and being bullied... How the MMA and martial arts community can help http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=464 The UVC opened up 2012 with their 19th event entitled "Explosion" featuring 14 fights with three of them being for a title. The sold out event started off strong with Jason Henry taking on Matt Russell. Russell controlled the first round with nice t... John Maguire 2012-02-20 19:07:51 UVC19 recap. Dunn bests Shuck, Scoby retains and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=463 Strikeforce's Bantamweight Championship bout Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey March 3, 2012, Columbus, Ohio, will be the fight of the year. And I'm predicting it to be a watershed event for MMA as a whole. Why? With a female base comes mind blowing adver... Meg M. May 2012-02-20 07:15:38 Women's strike force in Mixed Martial Arts http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=462 My first glimpse of Larry Shuck was via internet broadcast of NFC5: Caged on Campus on GFL.TV. He stepped into the cage to face former Super-Heavyweight turned Heavyweight (6-2) James Dishong. Dishong has a reputation of taking tough fights, and has ... Brock Lamb 2012-02-17 19:36:38 Larry Shuck talks UVC19, ohio and fighting http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=461 Courtesy of NAAFS.BIZ The NAAFS can confirm reports that Brandon Saling (8-5) will step in on short notice to face former NAAFS champion Nick Duell (9-2) as part of Saturdays Caged Vengeance 10 event set for the historic Grays Armory in Clevelan... NAAFS.biz 2012-02-17 11:12:53 Trevino out Saling in against Duell this Saturday http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=460 The "Nutty Bar Challenge" has come and gone and even though he came out on the losing end of the battle (4-3) Jeramy Karshner is still fighting to make a name for himself in the Ohio MMA scene. Hailing from Dayton MMA Academy in Dayton, Ohio, Karshne... Brock Lamb 2012-02-16 12:47:00 Dayton MMA's Jeramy Karshner talks upcoming bout at UVC19 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=459 It's been over two years since UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie "The Answer" Edgar has fought someone not named B.J. Penn or Gray Maynard, but he will finally change that when he meets Benson "Smooth" Henderson at UFC 144 in Saitama, Japan. Edgar (14... John Maguire 2012-02-15 10:27:09 UFC144 Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=458 Experienced amateur" isn't a phrase that one tends to hear often. Whether it is music, art, construction or in this case, Mixed Martial Arts, there are a few fighters in the Ohio MMA scene that actually bring truth to this oxymoron. One of those figh... Brock Lamb 2012-02-15 06:50:35 Fight Farm's Raymond Yanez talks UVC19 and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=457 A little over a month away Ohio Fighting Championship will be bringing their product back to Hilliard, Ohio. Match-ups are already taking shape as this card looks to be the biggest one yet produced by the OFC. The last event held by OFC in Hilliard, ... Brock Lamb 2012-02-14 13:21:44 Bussard returns at OFC13 against Fang http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=456 Tim Dunn steps back into the UVC cage this Saturday, February 18th for a chance to get his hands on a championship that he not so long ago possessed himself. Back on August 6th 2011 at UVC17: Conflict Dunn fell victim to one of the most hated things ... Brock Lamb 2012-02-14 12:45:11 Tim Dunn talks Shuck, titles and future! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=455 One week from today the Ultimate Victory Challenge will be putting on their nineteenth event entitled "EXPLOSION". Fighters from around Ohio will gather at the Ohio Expo Center located in Columbus, Ohio to battle it out inside the UVC cage. Among the... Brock Lamb 2012-02-11 08:52:30 UVC welterweight champion Max Scoby talks UVC19, future and more http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=454 The number of female fighters that are participating in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts is growing largely every year. As the sport grows so does its reach, and not only are people starting training at a younger age but people who may have otherwise ... Brock Lamb 2012-02-10 13:52:54 Strongstyle MMA's Jessica Eye talks NAAFS, Bellator, and more! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=453 The confusion behind the status of Condit vs. Diaz 2 has finally vanished with the revelation that Nick Diaz failed his post-fight drug test at UFC 143, testing positive for marijuana. Diazss fate is now in the hands of the Nevada State Athletic C... John Maguire 2012-02-10 12:22:18 Diaz tests positive for marijuana after UFC 143 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=452 Nelson Best has a Golden Gloves opportunity coming up, but he wasn't always a boxer. When you think "MMA," you'd figure there's going to be an arsenal of kicks, back hands and takedowns, but it doesn't seem to matter either way for Best. "I star... Jessica Prather 2012-02-10 10:34:47 Gloves of gold for Best http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=451 It's been a confusing couple of days for newly crowned UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit. On Saturday night he was awarded a unanimous decision win over Nick Diaz after a hard, smartly fought five round fight for the interim [title] ... John Maguire 2012-02-09 05:58:09 Rematch against Diaz? Condit is in. Diaz? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=450 NAAFS will return on February 18th 2012 with Caged Vengeance 10 live from Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland has played host to a number of NAAFS' larger-scaled Ohio event, and it looks like on February 18th they have yet another one to deliver. In a prelimi... Brock Lamb 2012-02-08 07:00:38 NAAFS interview: Strongstyle MMA's Cody Garbrandt http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=449 It's been a long time since we've seen someone not named Georges St. Pierre wearing the UFC Welterweight Championship belt. Last night, however, Carlos Condit got the honor after he outpointed Nick Diaz for a unanimous decision victory. Condit ... John Maguire 2012-02-05 19:32:48 UFC143 Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=448 Tonight in Nelsonville, Ohio, Hocking College is playing host to NFC6: Night of Champions. On the main-card, (4-1) Shawn Carter looks to make a name for himself inside the 30-foot NFC cage when he takes on NFC-veteran (5-3) Zachary McDaniel. The two ... Brock Lamb 2012-02-04 09:52:55 NFC6 interview with Shawn Carter http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=447 Not many fighters have had the highs and lows that Brandon "The Truth" Vera has experienced. In just his fourth professional MMA bout he defeated (26-7) Mike Whitehead via TKO in the second round winning the WEC Heavyweight Tournament. His vicious Mu... John Maguire 2012-02-03 07:05:33 Silva vs Vera II on tap for UFC on Fox 3 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=446 Just announce, Ohio Fighting Championship will be putting on their thirteenth event on March 31st 2012 in Hilliard, Ohio. The event was originally scheduled to take place in January 2012 however due to unforeseen circumstances the event was reschedu... Brock Lamb 2012-02-02 10:31:41 OFC13 announced for March 31st http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=445 These days it seems traditional and online news outlets are continually reporting MMA is the next big thing. Over the past few years the sport has grown from just being a cult following into a worldwide phenomenon. Similar to professional wrestling a... Cal Burzen 2012-02-02 07:24:10 MMA needs more controversy to get over with casual fans http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=444 Nelsonville, Ohio will be playing host to Southeastern Ohio's first NFC promotions event on February 4th, 2012. NFC6: Night of Champions will showcase some of the best Mixed Martial Arts talent in the area. In the main event (7-0) T.J. Wash will be t... Brock Lamb 2012-02-01 17:33:07 NFC6 Interview: Shaun North http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=442 Saturday the 28th of January was the date set for the first Buckeye Mixed Martial Arts grappling tournament. Fighters from all around gathered in the Columbus [Ohio] gym crowned, "The Gym of Champions," to test their skills against some of the best t... Brock Lamb 2012-01-31 08:58:51 Rocky Edwards Visits Buckeye MMA http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=441 It was a night full of title implications for the UFC on Fox 2 as Rashad Evans finally gets his long awaited shot at Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, and Chael Sonnen set up his highly anticipated rematch with Middleweight Champion Anderson S... John Maguire 2012-01-29 18:30:27 UFC on Fox 2 Full Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=440 I laughed when people told me Jon Jones had the most dynamic, exciting striking they'd ever seen. Had they not seen Ikuhisa "The Punk/Minowaman" Minowa come flying from his corner to deliver a pro-wrestling style dropkick to Eric "Butterbean" Esch... John Maguire 2012-01-29 06:35:34 The Adventures of Minowaman http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=439 Just announced via Facebook, (8-2) Max Scoby will be taking on (5-2) Nick Mueller at UVC19: Explosion in Columbus, Ohio. Mueller, who mainly fights in the Mansfield, Ohio area, is coming off 2 losses to (5-2) Jake Anderson and (5-4) John Burbol at M... Brock Lamb 2012-01-26 11:31:48 Scoby vs Mueller Announced for UVC19 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=438 On May 5th 2012 the UFC returns to Fox for a night of exciting Mixed Martial Arts action. Just announced for that card (by Dana White) will be Jim Miller (21-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) taking on Nate Diaz (14-8 MMA, 13-4 UFC). Miller is fresh off his submissio... Brock Lamb 2012-01-25 08:12:37 Miller vs Diaz Announced For UFC On Fox 3 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=437 Light heavyweight and UFC veteran Mike Pyle (19-8-1 MMA, 3-3-1 SF) has been set to face off against former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi (32-3-2 MMA, 3-1-1 SF) on "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" happening on March 3rd at Col... John Maguire 2012-01-24 10:04:42 Mousasi vs Kyle On Tap For Strikeforce in Columbus, Ohio http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=436 This past Saturday night, January 21st, at the L.C. Pavilion in downtown Columbus, OH fans were offered a show of battles at the Arnold Amateur MMA Festival. The minute doors opened fighters from all over walked into the cage with the roar of a full... Jessica Prather 2012-01-24 09:55:28 Amateur MMA Festival Full Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=435 Just announced: (6-2) Brice Kellem will be taking on (5-3) Zachary McDaniel at NFC6: Night of Champions. News of this fight comes just days after Jake Anderson had to pull out of their [McDaniel and Anderson's] fight due to injury. The original fight... Brock Lamb 2012-01-21 18:29:27 Anderson Out, Kellem In Against McDaniel at NFC6 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=434 Jim Miller (21-3, 10-2 UFC) once again showcased his resilience and high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while submitting Melvin Guillard (29-10-2, 10-6 UFC), and picking up Submission of the Night honors in the UFC's debut on FX. Miller weathered an early... John Maguire 2012-01-21 15:31:11 UFC On FX 1 Quick Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=433 Bellator Fighting Championships has announced that Ohioan Victor O'Donnell has been signed to fight in the organizations season-six middleweight tournament. O'Donnell (11-3 in MMA, 0-1 BFC) most notably competed in the Bellator's season-five middlewe... John Maguire 2012-01-21 05:25:24 Victor O'Donnell Joins Bellator Season Six Middleweight Tournament http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=432 It is not the type of headline that Mixed Martial Arts fighter Gina Carano usually makes, but she is now set to star in the upcoming movie Haywire. Having had an undefeated fighting record, Carano was the "Face of Women's MMA" and at the top of her g... Fightwire.net 2012-01-20 08:01:29 MMA fighter to star in a Steven Soderbergh movie http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=431 February's NFC6: Night of Champions plays host to one of the biggest match ups of 2012, TJ Wash taking on Rob Hanna for the lightweight title. I know what you're thinking, "2012 just started", well believe me when I say this one fight will pave way t... Brock Lamb 2012-01-19 13:10:43 NFC6 Interview: TJ Wash http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=430 A little after 2pm eastern time, word came in that welterweight title contender, Jake Anderson has pulled out of his title bout at NFC6: Night of Champions with Zachary McDaniel due to an undisclosed injury. Word of the injury comes shortly aft... Fightwire 2012-01-17 13:09:34 Anderson Out. McDaniel Left Waiting (UPDATE) http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=429 On March 26th 2011 we were introduced to New York-native Jake Anderson as he stepped into the cage for Ohio Fighting Championship March Massacre against undefeated (5-0) Rocky Edwards. Even though Anderson lost that bout, he left a lasting impression... Brock Lamb 2012-01-17 06:56:07 NFC6 Interview with NY's Jake Anderson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=428 Now that 2011 has come to a close, we thought it only right to compile all the bests here at Fightwire. We looked through all our data and came up with the top news articles, videos, events, gyms, and search results that you the viewers have read on ... Fightwire 2012-01-15 13:47:03 Fightwire Best Of 2011 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=426 Last night at Spartan Fighting Championship 11: Destruction in Ashland, Kentucky, Ohio-native Ben Cook brought home his second lightweight championship and his eighth consecutive victory inside an MMA cage. Cook submitted his opponent Chris Dunn via ... Fightwire 2012-01-14 10:24:07 OCSA's Ben Cook Wins Second Title At SFC11 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=425 Brian Rogers (8-3 MMA, 1-1 BFC) is the first entrant in Bellator's upcoming season-six middleweight tournament. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the onetime Strikeforce fighter's involvement with a source to the promotion. ... MMAJunkie.com 2012-01-09 14:24:32 Ohio Native Brian Rogers Joins Bellator Season 6 Tournament http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=424 NFC Promotions just announced a blockbuster fight for February 4th's Night of Champions event in Nelsonville, Ohio. 10-2 Rob Hanna will be taking on 7-0 prospect, TJ Wash. This fight could very well set the standard for 155lbs bouts to come in Ohio. ... Fightwire 2012-01-09 11:23:04 Hanna vs Wash Announced for NFC6 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=423 This Saturday, January 7th, undefeated (5-0) Alfred Leisure steps into the cage with a man who he defeated via triangle choke on October 1st at UVC18: Bad Blood. However, this time they will be fighting for the Ohio Fighting Championship's featherwei... Brock Lamb 2012-01-02 06:53:13 OhioFC XIII Interview With Alfred Leisure http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=420 In a little over a week Ohio Fighting Championship will be putting on their thirteenth event entitled Resolution Rumble 2 in Hilliard, Ohio. The main event of the evening features a champion versus champion bout between undefeated (7-0) welterweight ... Brock Lamb 2011-12-28 16:08:31 Rocky Edwards talks Hanna, OhioFC Titles, and Going Pro http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=419 'Tis the season to indulge in knockouts and submissions, and Fightwire has just the way to start your New Year! On January 7th, 2012 Ohio Fighting Championship will be putting on their 13th event to date entitled, Resolution Rumble 2. The main event ... Fightwire 2011-12-24 20:41:45 2011 Christmas Contest! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=418 On December 3rd, Larry Shuck stepped into the 30-foot NFC cage to square off against a man who many believed to be number one in his division. In just 42 seconds Shuck left a mark that will change the dynamics of the heavyweights for months to come. ... Brock Lamb 2011-12-21 20:59:21 Enter The Toughman: Interview with Larry Shuck http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=417 In just a little over 2 weeks our guest, Rob Hanna, will be defending his Ohio Fighting Championship lightweight title against fellow Ohio Fighting Championship champion, Rocky Edwards. This blockbuster bout comes after talks at OhioFC XII: Determina... Brock Lamb 2011-12-19 06:53:08 Rob Hanna Talks Titles, Rocky Edwards, And Future http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=416 Noah Sartain's rise to power has not been unplanned. Since his childhood his father had taught him not to be afraid, and now he hopes to continue on with that mentality and eventually pass it on. "I puke before every fight. I think being nervous ke... Jessica Prather 2011-12-05 12:07:14 Crash Course http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=415 Tonight at UVC18: Bad Blood the Ohio Fighting Championship featherweight champion, 4-0 Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu stand-out Alfred Leisure, will be taking on 5-3 Joey Rine. Rine, who is currently riding a 5-fight win streak, with his last 4 fights comin... Brock Lamb 2011-10-01 07:15:23 UVC18 Interview: Alfred Leisure http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=414 This Saturday night, October 1st - The Ultimate Victory Challenge will be back yet again with this 18th event entitled, Bad Blood. One of the most talked about matchups from the card is Buckeye MMA's Aaron Hughes versus undefeated Joseph Szczublewsk... Brock Lamb 2011-09-29 06:55:59 UVC18 Interview with Joe Szczublewski http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=413 Ohio MMA has come a long way in the past year, and one of the men to thank is Ohio Fighting Championship owner, Black Dragon MMA coach, and professional MMA fighter at 6-5-1, Chris Larkin. Now looking to put his professional fighter cap back on, Lar... Brock Lamb 2011-09-27 14:20:53 Jiu-Jitsu Panda Prepares For War: Interview With Chris Larkin http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=412 Because the chances of you seeing it on Showtime are currently idling on the corner of Slim and None. That's according to M-1 Global's Director of Operations Evgeni Kogan, who expressed the challenges of trying to get a Nov. 20 headliner between F... MMAMania.com 2011-09-27 08:00:43 How to watch 'Fedor vs Monson' fight in Russia online http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=411 After 18 months away, Strikeforce women's featherweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos (10-1 MMA, 4-0 SF) will make her long-awaited return to action on Dec. 17 against Japanese standout Hiroko "Cat's Eye" Yamanaka (12-1 MMA, 0-0 SF). The 14... MMAJunkie.com 2011-09-27 07:53:29 Women's MMA Report Featuring Champ, Cyborg Santos http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=410 In this Gracie Breakdown, Rener and Ralek the dissect a few key moments in the title fight between Jon Jones and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. They start with an in-depth analysis of the Flying Friangle that Jon Jones threw on Quinton Jackson at the end... GracieAcademy 2011-09-26 11:54:02 Rener and Ralek Breakdown Key Moments of Rampage vs Jones http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=409 Further solidifying the rift between the UFC and its longtime cable partner, Spike TV today announced counter-programming for the UFC's debut on network TV. On Nov. 12, Spike TV will air a "UFC Unleashed" marathon - dubbed "Dos Santos vs. Velasq... MMAJunkie.com 2011-09-26 09:44:42 Spike TV to counter-program UFC on FOX 1 with Velasquez and Dos Santos fights http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=408 The heart of a champion isn't always measured in the amount of wins or knockouts one has on their record. Everyone knows that the world of Mixed Martial Arts is one that has no definite outcome and that anything can happen on any day. This rings part... Brock Lamb 2011-09-23 05:32:01 Interview with Zachary McDaniel http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=407 This Saturday, September 24th at NFC 4: Contenders - a welterweight tournament begins and will end with one of the contestants being crowned the NFC 170lbs. champion. One of the men taking part in this small tournament is Team Chaos member, Aleksey "... Brock Lamb 2011-09-19 12:20:48 Interview with Aleksey Itunin http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=406 Saturday, October 1st 2011 - Aaron Hughes looks to finally get his long-awaited UVC (Ultimate Victory Challenge) title shot at UVC18: Bad Blood. Currently 7-4, Hughes is riding a 3-fight win streak and looking to make a name for himself and Buckeye M... Brock Lamb 2011-09-19 11:54:17 Interview with Aaron Hughes http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=405 The Arnold Amateur MMA Festival has earned a reputation for putting on great fight cards and Saturday's card at the LC Pavilion was yet another exciting card. A number of accomplished amateur fighters and gyms were on display Saturday and many esta... Chris Hopkins 2011-09-13 12:15:32 Amateur MMA Festival Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=404 Tomorrow night Saturday, September 3rd the super-heavyweight division in Ohio is about get shaken up quite a bit. The Amateur MMA Festival title, vacated by OCSA's James Dishong (due to moving on to a professional career) is now up for grabs. Steppin... Brock Lamb 2011-09-09 09:16:53 Interview with David Morgan http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=403 This Saturday, September 3rd 2011 - the man known simply as "Big Elk" takes the stage at the LC Pavilion in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known for his fearless brawling styling, Jeremie Elkins looks to put his name on the map by capturing his first amate... Brock Lamb 2011-09-06 07:32:52 Interview with Jeremie Elkins http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=402 Tomorrow night at Screamin' Willies in Columbus, Ohio - Ohio Fighting Championship will be putting on their 12th card entitled "Determination". This action-packed card showcases 3 title fights including KJ Hanna vs Alfred Leisure, Noah Sartain vs Tyl... Brock Lamb 2011-09-02 19:16:12 Chris Larkin talks Determination, Titles, and MMArch http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=401 The matchup almost seems like destiny. Tomorrow night, September 3rd 2011 at Screamin' Willies, in Columbus, Ohio - Alfred Leisure will take on KJ "Kecky" Hanna for the Ohio Fighting Championship Featherweight title. The matchup was originally schedu... Fightwire.net 2011-09-02 08:07:40 Interview with Alfred Leisure http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=400 So many amateur fighters begin their MMA career in some sort of combat sports. Many are wrestlers, some take karate as children, some even have the advantage of having champion mixed martial artists in their family...Zach "Kid Chaos" Cook is not one ... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-31 19:49:12 Zach Cook: Psychological Warfare http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=399 Most amateur mixed martial artists take a loss at least one time in their career, and if you ask any fighter who has had a loss, they will tell you that they would like a chance to avenge the loss in a rematch. Promoters however, often do not offer r... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-29 19:15:29 Rob Hanna: Getting Even http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=398 When to go pro is a question that is often muttered by amateurs everywhere. How do you know when it is time? Well, for each fighter the answer is different. In the case of KJ Hanna his opportunity is quickly approaching, however it isn't a decision h... Brock Lamb 2011-08-25 19:26:16 Making The Best Of Opportunity: KJ Hanna http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=397 Many of the mixed martial artists that we see on television consider studying their opponent to be an essential piece of their game plan. Pro fighters have even been known to hire people to study tapes of their opponents before upcoming bouts to help... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-25 04:43:40 Modern Day Goliath: Noah Sartain http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=396 A tough fight between Jeramy Karshner and Rocky Edwards at the recent UVC 17 show left both fighters injured and maybe at a loss for words. In the first round Edwards attempted a knee bar that injured his right elbow and Karshner left the round wit... Jessica Prather 2011-08-24 05:48:53 After The Conflict: Jeramy Karshner http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=395 Quinton Cooperider defeated Andrew Shuster via submission in round 1 Luke Ransbottom defeated JJ Maglott via submission in round 2. Todd Troutman defeated Zechariah Hill via TKO in round 1. Jason Rine defeated Steven Chesnick via submission ... Fightwire 2011-08-24 04:39:45 EAC2 Quick Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=394 Over the past year, Fightwire has had the opportunity to meet some of the best amateurs that central Ohio MMA has to offer. As each new card rolls along, I am always eager to see the new talent and be introduced to fighters that are definitely going ... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-21 10:46:27 Up and Coming: Max Scoby http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=393 Tomorrow night marks the second Extreme Adrenaline Challenge event and already the buzz of the show is overwhelming. With only one previous successful show under their belt, EAC seems to be looking for lightening to strike twice in Fredericktown, Ohi... Brock Lamb & Chris Hopkins 2011-08-19 19:02:34 Grassroots: EAC2 in Fredericktown Ohio http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=392 A loss is often a test of a fighter's heart above all else. Be it decision, submission or knock out, every fighter leaves the cage racking their brain on what they could have done to stop their opponent's hand from being raised. Sometimes they decide... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-17 19:40:00 Still Learning: Interview With Tim Dunn http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=391 When speaking of Columbus stand-outs and fan favorites, UVC champion Matt "The Hammer" Lanning is a name that is well known throughout the MMA community. Sporting an undefeated record, Lanning has fought his way into the spotlight with outstanding he... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-16 19:06:36 Fan Favorite: An Interview With Matt Lanning http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=390 The Lightweight title fight has been announced for Ohio Fighting Championship's September 3rd event entitled Determination live at Screamin' Willies in Columbus Ohio. 8-3 "Kid Chaos" Zach Cook will be taking on 8-2, Rob Hanna who recently compet... Brock Lamb 2011-08-13 04:49:07 OhioFC Lightweight Title Fight Announced! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=389 UVC17 Conflict was an all around stacked card. With nearly 20 bouts scheduled the event showcased four title fights; Matt Lanning vs. Chad Kelly, Tim Dunn vs. AJ Pearson, Hod Lundell vs. Max Scoby, and finally Ben Cook vs. Dave Davis. Two titles chan... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-11 19:11:24 Post-Fight Interview With Ben Cook http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=388 Main Event: Matt Lanning defeated Chad Kelly via majority decision Ben Cook defeated Dave Davis via submission in round 3. AJ Pearson defeated Tim Dunn via decision. Max Scoby defeated Hod Lundell via referee stoppage due to strikes. R... Fightwire 2011-08-06 22:44:32 UVC17 Quick Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=387 When asking a fighter to sum up themselves in one word, you expect them to come back with something that boosts their own ego, as it is human nature to build ourselves up whenever given the chance. Mixed martial artist Dave "Hollywood" Davis (5-1) ch... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-05 17:41:02 Here to Learn: Dave Davis http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=386 With a dynamite showing each and every time they put on an event, Ultimate Victory Challenge has risen to the occasion yet again with UVC17: Conflict. This card looks to be the best card of the summer, featuring 4 title fights and some of the best MM... Brock Lamb 2011-08-04 08:01:53 UVC17 Interview with Rick Pyles http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=385 Yesterday via twitter @OhioFC (Ohio Fighting Championship) announced that 3-0 Tyler Lafferty will be taking on 3-1 Team Pitbull member, Noah Sartain for the Ohio Fighting Championship Heavyweight title. We last saw Lafferty in the cage on May 21... Brock Lamb 2011-08-04 07:49:07 OhioFC XII Heavyweight Title Fight Announced http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=384 Many of the people who do not know much about mixed martial arts view the sport as brutal, unethical, and dangerous. For the people immersed in the world of M.M.A., however, the sport can become a family affair and UVC light weight champion Ben Cook ... Ashley Adkins 2011-08-02 16:24:52 Ben Cook: Poised For Success http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=383 Jeramy Karshner doesn't bring his boys with him to his UVC debut photo shoot. No brothers, or co-workers, or fans. Instead he glances back and forth mildly between two very little (very important) responsibilities. One sleeps soundly in a carrier,... Jessica Prather 2011-07-30 18:05:31 UVC17 Bound: Jeramy Karshner http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=382 What happens when star-studded charisma, brute strength and a purpose come together? The answer is a fighter that in only two fights has captured the attention of the entire Central Ohio MMA scene. The man -- Don Germany -- fueled by a passion to pro... Brock Lamb 2011-07-29 05:16:44 Beast Mode: Buckeye MMA's Don Germany http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=381 This Saturday Dan Henderson faces Fedor Emelianenko in the main event of the Strikeforce card in Chicago. When there is an actual MMA Hall of Fame both of these fighters are no brainer first ballot inductees. Henderson was the only man to hold the... Chris Hopkins 2011-07-28 06:08:15 Clash of the Titans - Henderson vs Emelianenko http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=380 This is the first of a two part interview with Zach Cook, the newly crowned first NFC 155lb amateur champion and member of Team Chaos. I was able to catch up with Zach and get some of his thoughts on his journey so far as a fighter and on MMA in ge... Chris Hopkins 2011-07-27 16:01:31 Introducing Kid Chaos - The Construction of a Champion http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=379 Most amateurs in mixed martial arts take their first loss with pride and see it as an opportunity to learn and grow; UVC Middle Weight Champion Matt Lanning has been happy to help his last six opponents learn valuable lessons, with four of his six vi... Ashley Adkins 2011-07-26 19:02:02 Humble Champion: Matt Lanning http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=378 Jason Nickoson defeats J.P. Felty via split decision. Jeff McKee defeats Chris Kleman via T.K.O. in round #1. Nate Clark defeats Alvin Miller via rear naked choke in round #2, earning the 155lb title. DJ Weatherby defeats Justin Unger via unanimou... Fightwire 2011-07-24 08:40:41 Amateur MMA Festival: Quick Results 7/24/11 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=377 June 18th 2011, Chad Kelly's corner stands in confusion as the referee calls an end to the fight between bells. His opponent continuously shakes his head as he props himself up on one knee, panting, saying, "I can't continue." Little did Kelly know, ... Ashley Adkins 2011-07-22 16:09:42 Bellefontaine Native Chad Kelly Talks Title Shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=376 The Ohio State Fair draws thousands of visitors annually, but UVC Heavyweight Champion Tim Dunn isn't coming to Columbus for the butter sculptures; He's looking to defend his newest title and seven fight win streak. Although newly crowned as champion... Ashley Adkins 2011-07-22 12:11:34 Tim Dunn talks UVC15 title win and UVC17 title defense. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=375 Chico Bays has had plenty of nicknames throughout his life, but not many would have guessed that the one he is most known for came from one of his favorite action films, the 2009 "Ninja Assassin" directed by James McTeigue. "What you see in a ... Jessica Prather 2011-07-11 17:26:28 Chico Bays: Down But Not Out http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=374 The NFC put on another action packed show Saturday with Hits in the Hills 3 at Millstone BBQ in Logan, Ohio. Almost all of the fights were finishes and the crowd was huge and knew their MMA. With 14 amateur and 2 professional contests there was com... Chris Hopkins 2011-07-11 11:18:07 NFC3 Full Coverage http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=373 Jesse Iaquinta def Zac Hill Guillotine Choke 0:25 in Round 1 Cody Polling def Mark Spears Submission due to Strikes 1:48 in Round 1 Sensei Robertson def Marquis Johnson Armbar :51 in Round 1 Emelio Mallet def DJ Willis Kimu... Brock 2011-07-10 03:20:45 NFC3 Quick Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=372 With the biggest event to date, NFC3: Hits in the Hills looks to be a dynamite card that will surely leave Logan, Ohio shaking for days. With the card quickly approaching I thought I would sit down with the man that makes it all happen. Mr. Shaun Nor... Chris Hopkins 2011-07-05 05:46:33 Fightwire Interview with NFC's Shaun North http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=371 Barely a year out of prison, Rocky Edwards is leaving his paw prints all over Ohio mats. Decorated with fourteen tattoos (three of which are canine themed), sporting a mean ground game and a stiff jab, Edwards seems to be the 170 pounder to beat. He ... Jessica Prather 2011-06-27 04:59:52 Sky is the Limit : Rocky Edwards http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=370 While fan knowledge involving strategy in MMA has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years -- many of us can understand and appreciate a good grappling and submission game -- nothing compares to a stand up war between two fighters swinging with the ... Chris Hopkins 2011-06-19 18:06:49 History in the Making: Jason Riley http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=369 UVC 15 "Vengeance" is in the books and it was yet another outstanding card put on by the UVC. The main event fights were especially entertaining, and proof again of matchmaker Tyler Wooten's knowledge and ability to put on excellent fights. Check out... Fightwire UVC 15 Recap: Lanning, Dunn dominant in title fights http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=368 Buckeye MMA's Chico "Ninja" Bays recently spoke with the media at the UVC 15 "Vengeance" press conference about his upcoming fight with Hod Lundell for the vacant UVC Welterweight title. Chico is currently boasting a 5-2 record and is fresh off an im... Fightwire Chico 'Ninja' Bays talks Welterweight title fight at UVC 15 "Vengeance" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=367 What if you get hurt? Aren't you too old? What if you have to go to the hospital? When are you going to get fighting out of your system? Is that your opponent over there? What if your opponent is better than you? Are you going to wear your h... Jane Mosley - Ohio Muay Thai Academy What not to say to a fighter: An insider article by KRU Jane Mosley http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=366 UVC Middleweight champion Matt Lanning recently spoke with the media at the Ultimate Victory Challenge's press conference for their UVC 15 "Vengeance" event on May 21st. Lanning, who is currently boasting an undefeated 5-0 record, will step into t... Fightwire UVC Middleweight champ Matt Lanning talks UVC 15 "Vengeance" title defense http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=365 Ultimate Victory Challenge held their press conference for UVC 15 "Vengeance" this past weekend, and in attendance was the top contender for the UVC Heavyweight title, Teem Hardknock's Tim "Fatboy" Dunn. Dunn will be taking on current Heavyweight ch... Fightwire Teem Hardknock's Tim Dunn talks UVC 15 "Vengeance" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=364 UVC 15 "Vengeance" is just around the corner on May 21st, and the UVC has yet again set up an outstanding card. Though the official fight card has not yet been released, several top-notch fights have been announced including three title fights. ... Fightwire.net Blockbuster UVC 15 card to feature three title fights http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=363 There is a first time for everything." For Black Dragon MMA's Jessica Prather, her "first time" came in the form of her first MMA fight at Ohio Fighting Championship's March Massacre on March 26th. But this wasn't just the first time for Prather, thi... Brock Lamb Ohio amateur Jessica Prather carries the torch for women's MMA http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=362 Coming out of nowhere, Brent Sites jumped onto our radar at Ohio Fighting Championship's Thanksgiving Throwdown event. He was so powerful, and so composed. He definitely left an impression on us. After that he went on to remain undefeated and his l... Brock Fightwire Says Goodbye to Brent Sites http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=361 On February 26th, 2011 Zachary McDaniel stepped into the cage with an undefeated record to fight for his first title, and instead he left with his first loss. Prior to that, McDaniel had what may have been the most important fight in his career. ... Brock 2011-04-14 09:46:45 Fight Report: Zachary McDaniel http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=355 Newcomer Mark Kemmerling had a great first showing this past March at Ohio Fighting Championship’s March Massacre event in Columbus, Ohio. His opponent – also having his first appearance inside a cage, Jacob Wheaton, was no easy ... Brock 2011-04-13 13:33:13 Mark Kemmerling Talks Win, Training, and Future http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=354 After being forced to withdraw from Ohio Fighting Championship`s March Massacre event against champion Joe Maiani, Zach Cook has had an interesting few months. It began as verbal wars between Maiani and Cook, and then turned into a personal mission f... Brock 2011-04-12 07:48:13 Zach Cook Talks NFC and Title Shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=353 Chico "The Ninja Assassin" Bays announced on his official facebook fan page that he will not be competing at this weekends "ICE 52" event in Cincinnati, Oh after his opponent, Rick White, was forced to withdraw. There has been no official word ye... Fightwire.net White withdraws from ICE 52, Bays left without opponent http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=352 On Saturday April 9th, the campus of Hocking College in Nelsonville, OH NFC Promotions will present their second-ever event, titled ... Chris Hopkins NFC promotions presents "Caged on Campus 2" on April 9th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=350 Fightwire.net recently spoke with Chico "The Ninja Assassin" Bays about his recent victory over James Ramey at UVC 14, as well as his upcoming fight against Rick White at ICE 52 on April 9th. The first question I just had to ask Bays was how he ca... Brandon Lamb Chico "The Ninja Assassin" Bays talks UVC 14 victory, upcoming ICE 52 fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=349 The Ohio Combat Sports Academy is more than just a gym; it is a full-blown training facility. The facility currently offers everything from training MMA fighters, to fitness boot camps and everything in between. But that isn't enough for owner/h... Fightwire.net Fightwire.net review of The Ohio Combat Sports Academy http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=348 Fightwire.net had a chance to speak with top bantamweight contender Josh Stallard about his upcoming #1 contender's match for the Ohio Fighting Championship 135lb title at OFC's March Massacre event on March 26th. Stallard, will be taking on fello... Fightwire.net Undefeated amateur Josh Stallard talks #1 contender fight at March Massacre http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=347 Fightwire.net talked with Ohio Fighting Championship Welterweight champ Rocky "The Number" Edwards before his first title defense against Jake Anderson at March Massacre on March 26th. I asked Edwards if he was feeling any pressure defending his c... Fightwire.net OFC Welterweight champ Rocky Edwards opens up about title defense http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=346 Fightwire recently had a chance to talk to top bantamweight contender Brent Sites before his #1 contender bout with Josh Stallard at Ohio Fighting Championship March Massacre on March 26th. Sites is currently undefeated in his amateur career, endi... Fightwire.net OFC top contender Brent Sites talks #1 contender bout at March Massacre http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=345 On Saturday, March 26th Brad Orsbone will step into the cage to take on fellow undefeated prospect Matt DiCenso for the Ohio Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight title. Fightwire.net had a chance to talk with Orsbone about his title fight, as w... Fightwire.net Brad Orsbone talks March Massacre title shot, future plans http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=344 Fightwire.net previously reported that Zach Cook had withdrawn from his OFC Lightweight title fight with champ Joe Maiani at March Massacre on March 26th. As of today, Maiani is still without an opponent for the card. However, Ohio Fighting Champ... Fightwire.net OFC Lightweight champ Joe Maiani may not defend crown at March Massacre http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=343 Ohio Fighting Championship Lightweight champion "Suga" Joe Maiani has responded to some of the statements directed his way by top contender Zach Cook, after Cook was forced to withdraw from their title fight on March 26th. "I actually expected th... Fightwire.net OFC Lightweight champ "Suga" Joe Maiani responds to Zach Cook http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=342 Ohio native Matt "The Immortal" Brown will get another chance in the UFC when he takes on Rich Attonito at "The Ultimate Fighter" season 13 finale on June 4th. Brown and Attonito are both veterans of the popular reality series, with Brown appearin... Fightwire.net Ohio's Matt "The Immortal" Brown will face Rich Attonito at TUF 13 finale http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=341 Zach 'Kid Chaos' Cook announced to Fightwire.net today that he has officially been forced to withdraw from his Ohio Fighting Championship Lightweight Title fight against champ Joe Maiani at March Massacre on March 26th. Cook, who suffered a hand i... bra Injury forces Zach "Kid Chaos" Cook to withdraw from March Massacre title fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=340 So, the seemingly inevitable has happened; Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC, has purchased Strikeforce. From where I stand, I think this is a bad thing for MMA. If we see a merger like we have in the past when Zuffa absorbed PRIDE and WEC, we ... Brandon Lamb An MMA fan's thoughts on Zuffa purchasing Strikeforce http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=339 For some MMA fighters, just stepping into the cage is enough for them. We've all seen the fights where the out of shape combatants are swinging punches from their hips with their eyes closed, and are completely gassed by the end of round one. But... Fightwire.net Local amateur fighters show what it takes to be elite http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=338 On February 26th, Buckeye MMA's Chico Bays and Chillicothe Academy of MMA's James Ramey stepped into the cage at UVC 14 "Justice" in a rematch of their March 2010 meeting, in which Bays walked away with a close split decision victory. When the tw... Fightwire.net Video Vault: Chico Bays vs James Ramey at UVC 14 "Justice" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=337 Cincinnati, OH native Roger Bowling continued his rise up the professional ranks as he faced off against Team Cesar Gracie's Josh Thornburg this past weekend as part of the preliminary card for Strikeforce "Feijao vs Hendo". Bowling came in to thi... Fightwire.net Watch Ohio natvie Roger Bowling's un-aired prelim from Strikeforce http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=336 Ohio amateur star Scottie "The Dream" Weaver fought in his last amateur bout on February 26th when he took on Kevin Matthews at UVC 14 "Justice" in a Super Fight Title match.. The bout was a rematch of their November 2010 matchup, which saw Weaver c... Fightwire.net Video Vault: Scottie "The Dream" Weaver vs Kevin Matthews at UVC 14 "Justice" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=335 Ohio native Chris Lozano took a big step up in competition last night, as he faced off against former Bellator Welterweight champ Lyman Good in the opening round of Bellator's season-four welterweight tournament. Lozano, who was on a six-fight win... Fightwire.net Lozano comes up short in Bellator season-four tournament against Lyman Good http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=334 Strikeforce Columbus "Feijao vs Hendo" is in the books, and it was another outstanding event for Strikeforce. We saw one title change hands, and one title defended at seemingly the 12th hour. The main card also saw a lightweight showdown between unde... Brandon Lamb Live Results for Strikeforce Columbus: "Feijao vs Hendo" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=333 Fightwire.net recently spoke with amateur featherweight Chris Burdulis about his preparation for his upcoming fight against Derek Hayes at the Amateur MMA Festival on March 4th. Burdulis (1-1) is coming off of the first loss of his amateur career,... Fightwire.net Featherweight amateur Chris Burdulis looks for redemption on March 4th. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=332 Jeremie Elkins is ready to prove to his fans and critics that he is more than just a big body; he's a fighter. The Newark, OH native finds himself at a crossroads that many fighters, amateur and professional alike, often find themselves at; Elkin... Fightwire.net Jeremie Elkins ready to get back on track at the Amatuer MMA Festival http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=331 UVC 14 "Justice" is in the books and it lived up to all the hype. From slick submissions, to stunning knockouts, "Justice" delivered from start to finish. But perhaps the bigger story here is the utter dominance of two Columbus-based gyms in Buckeye ... Brandon Lamb UVC 14 "Justice" results; Buckeye MMA and OCSA dominate http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=330 Former PRIDE, UFC, and current Strikeforce star Dan Henderson recently spoke at the Strikeforce media conference call about his upcoming Light Heavyweight title fight with champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante on March 5th in Columbus, OH. Not only has... Fightwire.Net Dan Henderson talks "Feijao", fighting in Columbus http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=329 Ultimate Victory Challenge Super Heavyweight champion James Dishong spoke with the media during the UVC 14 "Justice" press conference leading up to his fight against NFL veteran Terry Witherspoon. Dishong, who trains out of the Ohio Combat Sports ... Fightwire.net UVC Super Heavyweight champ James Dishong talks "Justice" bout, weight classes http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=328 Fightwire.net spoke with professional MMA fighter and Ohio native Marc Cofer before what is arguably the biggest fight of his career, an undercard bout on the Strikeforce "Feijao vs Hendo" card on March 5th at Nationwide arena. Cofer, a pro since ... Fightwire.net Columbus native Marc Cofer prepares for Strikeforce bout on March 5th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=327 As part of a recurring guest spot on Fightwire.net, Ohio Muay Thai Academy instructor Kru Jane Mosley submits her thoughts on training girls in the traditional art of Muay Thai. Jane has been published in numerous magazines and websites, includin... Jane Mosley Insider perspective: Jane Mosley on training girls in Muay Thai http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=326 Amateur welterweight James Ramey is seeking his own justice when he steps into the cage to rematch Chico Bays on February 26th at UVC 14 "Justice". When the two rising stars met at UVC 9 "Revolution" in March 2010, Ramey suffered his first loss of... Fightwire.net CAMMA's James Ramey talks Bays rematch, "Justice" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=325 This past weekend Ultimate Victory Challenge held a press conference for their upcoming UVC 14 "Justice" card on February 26th. UVC co-owner Rick Pyles took the podium prior to the fighter Q&A to talk about the fight card, and the UVC organizatio... UVC 's Rick Pyles talks UVC 14 "Justice" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=324 Middleweight amateur Scottie Weaver has a rematch on Feb 26th with Kevin Matthews at UVC 14 "Justice". While the card is lined with rematches and fighters looking to get revenge on their losses, Weaver isn't interested in letting Matthews get his "ju... Fightwire.Net Scottie Weaver not looking to provide "justice" in Feb. 26th rematch http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=323 Check out a great promo video for Buckeye MMA's Chico Bays (4-2) courtesy of Evox Films. Coming off of the heels of a tough split decision loss to current OFC Welterweight champion Rocky Edwards, Bays is looking to get back on the winning track wh... Chico Bays Promo Video http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=322 Undefeated amateur fighter Cody Alexander is preparing for a different kind of battle. The Ohio native will be stepping away from the cage for March 14th when he ships out for basic training for the Army Reserves. Alexander is coming off o... Ohio amateur Cody Alexander prepares for war. Literally. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=321 This past weekend, amateur Joe Maiani set a HardRock MMA record by defending his Featherweight title for the 4th consecutive time. Maiani, who currently holds the Ohio Fighting Championship Lightweight Title as well, defended his crown in a five r... Maini defends Featherweight belt for record 4th consecutive time http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=320 Ohio amateur featherweight KJ Kecky Hanna has certainly seen his share of ups and downs in the past year. Hanna rode a three-fight win streak to capture the Ohio Fighting Championship Featherweight title in July 2010, after defeating highly toute... Fightwire.net Fortune favors the determined: Featherweight KJ Kecky Hanna pushes on http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=319 Below is the main event from Ohio Fighting Championship's Super Brawl held last month in Columbus, Ohio. Featured fighters include: Rocky Edwards of Black Dragon MMA and Chico Bays of Buckeye MMA. Below are the videos courtesy of Midwest Combat: ... Brock Lamb & Midwest Combat (Video) 2011-02-08 06:50:29 Edwards vs. Bays @ OFC's Seasons Beatings http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=318 Fightwire's first fighter sponsored T-Shirt was worn by 6-0 Amateur, and current OFC Welterweight Champion and 170lbs Super Fight Champ, Rocky Edwards on March 26th for Ohio Fighting Championship's March Massacre. Below is an image of the shirt ... Fightwire Order Fightwire sponsored T-Shirt for Rocky Edwards http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=317 On May 1st 2010, the Ohio Athletic Commission tested the waters with a brand new 'Cruiserweight' weight division for amateur fighters. The new weight class offered a much needed bridge between the Light Heavy and Heavyweight divisions, being in the 2... Fightwire.net Ohio Athletic Commission dissolves Cruiserweight division after unsuccessful trial http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=316 Check out a great promo video of Scottie "The Dream" Weaver courtesy of Evox Films. Weaver is preparing for a rematch against Kevin Matthews at UVC 14 "Justice" on February 26th. Weaver and Matthews originally faced off in November 2010 at UVC 13... Fightwire.net Columbus amateur star Scottie "The Dream" Weaver prepares for UVC 14 "Justice" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=315 Strikeforce has released the full main-card line up for their upcoming event in Columbus, OH to coincide with the Arnold Sports and Fitness Expo. Featured on the card will be two title fights as Light Heavyweight Champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante w... Fightwire.net Strikeforce releases stacked card for Columbus event on March 5th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=314 Check out a video of James Ramey preparing for his rematch with Chico Bays at UVC 14 "Justice" on February 26th. Ramey and Bays met originally at UVC 9 "Revolution" in March 2010, with Bays walking away with a close split decision victory. Now,... James Ramey prepares for "Justice" on February 26th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=313 In the last two decades, the fitness world has been swept by crazes like Jazzercise, Tae-bo, and spinning classes. However, these promotions have always been primarily aimed at middle-aged women and stay-at-home moms. While they may have been exce... Brandon Lamb Fightwire reviews local Title Boxing Club http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=312 When rising amateur star Raymond Yanez steps into the cage tomorrow night at Revelation Fights 'Battle in the Boro', it will not only be his second fight in just three weeks, but his second title fight in three weeks. Yanez, who is currently holds... Fightwire.net Amateur star Raymond Yanez talks RFO Flyweight title match, future career http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=311 Top-5 ranked Featherweight fighter, and current OFC Featherweight champion KJ "Kecky" Hanna will be returning to the cage this weekend to take on Junior Golden Gloves boxing champion Michael Jackson at Revelation Fights 'Battle in the Boro'. Hanna... Featherweight KJ "Kecky" Hanna is prepared for 'Battle in the Boro' showdown http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=310 This weekend, Revelation Fights has a great card lined up for their "RFO: Battle in the Boro" card in Streetsboro, OH. The vacant Flyweight title will be on the line as Bantamweight champ Raymond Yanez faces off against undefeated Dennis Brown. ... Revelation Fights presents "Battle in the Boro" Jan. 29th in Streetsboro, OH. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=309 Ultimate Victory Challenge has released the lineup for their "UVC 14: Justice" card, and it's a good one. Midwest Combat's Tyler Wooten has worked with the UVC to put together a blockbuster lineup for their "Justice" event. 'UVC 14: Justice' will... Fightwire UVC releases blockbuster line up for UVC 14 "Justice" card on Feb. 26th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=308 It was recently announced that two top notch schools in the Columbus, OH area would be partnering up to expand their schools and their offerings. The newly opened Ohio Combat Sports Academy announced that they are partnering with the Ohio Muay Thai A... Ohio Muay Thai Academy partners with Ohio Combat Sports Academy http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=307 Ohio Fighting Championship put on their first annual 'Super Brawl' event last night in Columbus, OH and with one title on the line, and a top contender's spot up for grabs, the event certainly lived up to its moniker. Factor in a crowd-rousing appear... Fight Night recap: Ohio Fighting Championship Super Brawl I http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=306 Fightwire.net had a chance to speak with top OFC contender Rocky Edwards leading up to his welterweight title fight against Matt Anderson at Super Brawl I this weekend at Screamin' Willies. Edwards, who thus far has only competed at middleweight i... OFC top contender Rocky Edwards talks title fight, amateur future http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=305 Coming off his 13th loss to to date, "The New York Badass" was release from his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Now the former Pride, Strikeforce, EliteXC, and UFC veteran Phil Baroni will look to make his debut in the Kansas-based ... Brock Phil Baroni back on the horse with Titan http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=304 The UFC have finally announced their long awaited coaches for Season 13 of 'The Ultimate Fighter' and it will certainly live up to the hype. Today it was announced that #1 heavyweight contender Junior Dos Santos will coach opposite former UFC Heav... 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 13 coaches announced; Lesnar vs Dos Santos http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=303 Strikeforce is tentatively scheduled to make their debut in Columbus, OH on March 5th, and they appear to be adding a stellar fight to the card. MMAFighting.com is reporting that Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante wi... Fightwire.net "Feijao" Cavalcante to defend Strikeforce Light Heavyweight title against Dan Henderson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=302 UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin took to his ... Fightwire.net Carwin expected on UFC 131 card in Vancouver http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=301 It has been reported by Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports that UFC heavyweight Junior Dos Santos will indeed be fighting for an Interim Heavyweight Championship while current champion Cain Velasquez is sidelined with a shoulder injury. There has been no... Fightwire.net Junior Dos Santos rumored to be fighting for Interim Heavyweight title http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=300 UFC has set an entertaining matchup in the Light Heavyweight division, pitting former UFC LHW champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson against top contender Thiago Silva at UFC 130. Both fighters are coming off victories, with Silva fresh off of a domin... "Rampage" Jackson vs Thiago Silva at UFC 130 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=299 The long awaited match up between former Strikeforce Welterweight and Middleweight champion Jake Shields and UFC Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre is finally going to happen. On April 30th, UFC 129 will serve host to an epic showdown of wrest... Brock Jake Shields vs. GSP at UFC 129 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=298 Fightwire has just learned that Rocky Edwards will be facing Matt Anderson for the Ohio Fighting Championship Welterweight title. This comes just days after hearing about the possibility of a title fight. We here at Fightwire are definitely lookin... Brock Possible title fight for top contender Rocky Edwards? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=297 Just months ago, Alfred Leisure was sitting atop the OFC Featherweight division and was poised to contend for the Ohio Fighting Championship Featherweight title. So the question is, where has he been? Unfortunately, dropped opponents and a linge... Brock Where is Alfred Leisure? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=296 THE UFC has released Light Heavyweight Brandon "The Truth" Vera from his UFC contract following his lopsided loss to Thiago Silva at UFC 125. The loss marked the third straight for Vera, who has also lost 7 of his last 10 fights dating back to 200... Fightwire.net UFC releases Brandon Vera following UFC 125 loss http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=295 The Strikeforce Heavyweight tournament that is set for 2011 is starting to take shape, and has some interesting match ups to say the least. We previously reported that Fedor Emelianenko was set to take on Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva as part of the tou... All competitors for Strikeforce Heavyweight tourney announced http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=294 Recently embattled UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen made an appearance on ESPN's MMA Live last week to talk about his recent NSAC suspension, as well as a few other notes. Sonnen not only talked about his 12-month suspension being reduced to 6 months... Chael Sonnen talks suspension, Overeem, and Lesnar on ESPN's MMA Live http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=293 Sherdog.com is reporting that heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko is set to take on Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva on Strikeforce's February 12th card in New Jersey. This will be Emelianenko's first return to the cage after suffering his first loss in a... Fightwire.net Fedor vs Silva, Arlovski vs Barnett scheduled for Feb 12th Strikeforce card http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=292 Looks like we will have to wait a bit longer to see UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez defend his title. MMAFighting.com has reported that Velasquez has suffered a shoulder injury, and will be out for 6-8 months. The news was confirmed by UFC... Fightwire.net UFC Heavyweight champ Velasquez injurs shoulder, out 6-8 months http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=291 Ohio Fighting Championship has released a highlight video of their recent Season's Beatings event, which took place at Screamin' Willie's in Columbus, OH on Dec. 17th. Season's Beatings featured several great amateur fights, as well as an outstand... Fightwire.net OFC Season's Beatings Highlight Video http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=290 In a very interesting post on his facebook page, former UFC heavyweight Todd Duffee teased a potential fight with current Strikeforce Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem on DREAM's Dynamite 2010 show on New Year's Eve. There has been no confirma... Todd Duffee vs Alistair Overeem? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=288 Ohio Fighting Championship Featherweight champion KJ Hanna has confirmed that he has in fact been forced to withdraw from his Dec. 17th title defense against Cody Alexander at Season's Beatings. Hanna confirmed via email that he will indeed not be... Fightwire.net OFC Featherweight Champ KJ Hanna forced to withdraw from Dec. 17th title fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=287 Ohio Fighting Championship Featherweight Champion KJ Hanna has issued an update on his previously reported hospitalization due to staph infection, and it doesn't sound good for his chances of defending his title. In an email sent to Fightwire.net,... Update on OFC Featherweight Champion KJ Hanna's staph infection http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=286 Ohio Fighting Championship may have yet another set back to their featherweight title picture. Featherweight champion KJ Hanna has been hospitalized with a staph infection in his leg, and is in jeopardy of having to withdraw from his scheduled tit... Fightwire.net Ohio Fighting Championship Featherweight Champ KJ Hanna hospitalized with staph infection, title fight in jeopardy http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=285 Ohio amateur Cody Alexander spoke with Fightwire.Net about his MMA beginnings, his future in the sport, and fighting for his first title at 19 years old. Alexander may only be 19, but while talking with the Ohio native, one gets the feeling of a c... Local Circuit Spotlight: OFC top contender Cody Alexander talks MMA roots, title shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=284 UFC Middleweight Chael Sonnen and Strikeforce Heavyweight Josh Barnett appeared before the California State Athletic Commission yesterday to present their cases for their respective suspensions and fines a a result of positive tests for performance-e... Fightwire.Net Sonnen's suspension reduced; Barnett gets another continuance from CSAC http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=283 Check out a great highlight video of Ohio Fighting Championship's Thanksgiving Throwdown courtesy of Evox Films and Tierra Media. The footage features OFC regulars like Rocky Edwards, Josh Stallard, Brent Sites, and Matt Swank as well as impressiv... Highlight video of Ohio Fighting Championship's Thanksgiving Throwdown http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=282 Former UFC and PRIDE star, and current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Dan Henderson talks about his recent loss to former Strikeforce Middleweight champion Jake Shields, as well his preparation for his upcoming fight with Renato "Babalu" Sobral. Ch... Fightwire.net Dan Henderson talks Shields loss, "Babablu" rematch http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=281 Fightwire.net recently had a chance to speak with Ohio Fighting Championship's Featherweight champion, KJ Kecky Hanna. Hanna, who moved to the United States from his native Germany in 2006, had never seen an MMA fight before moving the the U.S. It... Fightwire.net Local Circuit Spotlight: Ohio Fighting Championship Featherweight champion KJ "Kecky" Hanna http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=280 You can check out one of the great fights from Ohio Fighting Championship's Thanksgiving Throwdown. This fight features a showdown in the 135lb division, Brent Sites vs Ryan Hogans. This one didn't last long as Hogans angered Sites by throwing a l... Fightwire.net Check out OFC Thanksgiving Throwdown's Sites vs Hogans http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=278 Yet another great card from Ohio Fighting Championship, Thanksgiving Throwdown did not disappoint and OFC is proving time and again to out-perform their competitors when it comes to match-making and exciting fights. Check out the quick results ... Full results and recap from Ohio Fighting Championship's Thanksgiving Throwdown http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=277 The UFC has released middleweight Gerald Harris following his loss to Maiquel Falcao at UFC 123. Harris, who was a contestant on 'The Ultimate Fighter' season 7, was on a ten-fight win streak,including three straight knockouts in 2010. UFC Pres... Fightwire.net UFC releases Gerald Harris following his UFC 123 loss http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=276 MMAJunkie.com reported today that UFC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 125 title fight with Josh Grispi. ESPN's Josh Gross also reported the injury, stating that Aldo is suffering from a compacted vertebrae... Fightwire.net Jose Aldo forced to withdraw from UFC 125 due to injury http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=275 UFC has yet again switched things up on top welterweight contender Jon Fitch. But this time it may be for the better. Following his decimation of Matt Hughes at UFC 123, BJ Penn has agreed to face Fitch as the headliner for UFC 127. Fitch was prev... Fightwire.net Jon Fitch set to take on BJ Penn at UFC 127 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=274 Check out our recap and full result's from the Amateur MMA Festival from Columbus, OH. For quick results, check out our fight results here. Amateur Fights: Derrick Riggle (Independent) vs Kyle Ebert (Independent) This fight started a litt... Full Results and recap from the Amateur MMA Festival from Columbus, OH http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=273 UFC 123 is complete and it did not disappoint. We saw a great performance out of rising stars in Phil Davis and George Sotiropoulos, and saw former champions B.J. Penn and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson turn in 'return-to-form' performances after recent f... UFC 123 main card recap and full results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=272 Former UFC Lightweight champ BJ Penn talked with MMAfighting.com about his upcoming UFC 123 fight with former Welterweight champ Matt Hughes. Penn talked about changing up his traning partners and cornermen for this fight, as well as his thoughts ... Fightwire.net BJ Penn talks Matt Hughes, future at lightweight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=271 Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida spoke with MMAFighting.com about his preparation for his UFC 123 fight with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Machida talked about his move to San Jose's American Kickboxing Academy to train for this fi... Lyoto Machida talks UFC 123 fight with "Rampage" Jackson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=270 Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante spoke with Tatame.com about the upcoming UFC Middleweight title fight between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort at UFC 126 in February. Cavalcante has the unique viewpoint of having ... Fightwire.net "Feijao" Cavalcante backs teammate Anderson Silva against Vitor Belfort http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=269 Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has posted Episode 2 of his 'Diaries' series profiling his preparation for his UFC 123 fight with Lyoto Machida. Check out Part 1 and 2 below to get an insight into Jackson's training... Fightwire.net "Rampage" Diaries, Part 2 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=268 Former UFC Lightweight champ BJ Penn appeared on ESPN's Sportscenter to talk about his upcoming UFC 123 fight with former welterweight champ Matt Hughes. During the interview, Penn talked about animosity between himself and Hughes, as well as what... Fightwire.net BJ Penn appears on ESPN's Sportscenter to talk about UFC 123 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=267 Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral talked with MMA Heat about his upcoming fight with Dan Henderson on Dec. 4th at "Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu". In the interview, Sobral talks about his preparation for his f... Fightwire.net "Babalu" Sobral talks Dec. 4th fight with Dan Henderson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=266 Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has posted the first part of his video series chronicling his preparation for his UFC 123 with another former LHW champion, Lyoto Machida. "Rampage" will look to get back in the win c... Fightwire.net "Rampage" Jackson video diary Part One http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=265 UFC President Dana White recently spoke with Kimura.se regarding a few topics, including adding a flyweight division to the UFC in 2011, the status of a deal with Fedor Emelianenko, and his thoughts on Strikeforce Heavyweight champion Alistair Overee... Fightwire.net Dana White talks flyweight division, Fedor, and questions Overeem's Top 10 status http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=264 Former UFC, IFL, and Strikeforce welterweight Jay Hieron has found a home in Bellator's season four welterweight tournament. Hieron was recently granted his release from his Strikeforce contract after the two sides were unable to get on the same p... Fightwire.net Jay Hieron signs with Bellator, added to season-four tournament. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=263 UFC President Dana White isn't so quick to guarantee a title shot to the winner of 123's match-up of former Light Heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida. Many thought that this match up of top 5 LHW's would certainly dec... Fightwire.net Winner of UFC 123's "Rampage" vs Machida not guaranteed title shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=262 UFC 122 is all said and done, and I don't think we really learned much from last night, other than perhaps Dana White and the UFC know what they are doing when they put a card on Spike TV. The night started out with big issues, as the co-main even... UFC 122 recap and results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=261 Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson went on The Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night to talk about his upcoming fight with former champ Lyoto Machida at UFC 123on Nov. 20th. "Rampage" will look to get back in the wi... "Rampage" Jackson on The Late Show with Craig Ferguson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=260 WEC 52 is in the books, and Team Alpha Male put on a dominant performance. Three members of Team Alpha Male fought last night and won their respective fights. Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez, and Chad Mendes all came out on top in Las Vegas at WEC ... Fightwire.net WEC 52 results and recap http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=259 UFC has officially announced their second "Fight for the Troops" event and it's going to be a good one. "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" is scheduled to take place January 22nd live from Fort Hood in Killeen, TX and will air on Spi... UFC announced "Fight for the Troops 2" event for UFC Fight Night 23 on Jan. 22nd http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=258 Top UFC Featherweight contender Josh Grispi has posted episode one of his video series highlighting his road to his UFC 125 title fight with champion Jose Aldo on January 1st. The fight will serve as the first official UFC title fight for a WEC we... Fightwire.net Josh Grispi talks Featherweight title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 125 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=257 Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral has posted part 2 of his 'Natural Born Fighter' video series profiling his preparation for his upcoming fight against former PRIDE champion Dan Henderson. Sobral will be facing o... Fightwire.net Renato "Babalu" Sobral Natural Born Fighter Part II http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=256 UFC President Dana White made his highly publicized "major" announcement today, and it is a good one. White announced that the UFC and the WEC will be merging under the UFC banner. The final show for the WEC will be the December 16th show from Pho... Fightwire.net Dana White announces WEC will merge into the UFC in 2011, Jose Aldo to defend Featherwight title at UFC 125 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=255 The always entertaining Jason "Mayhem" Miller had a few words to say about Bully Beatdown, his fued with Nick Diaz, as well as fighting Kazushi Sakuraba at DREAM 16. "Mayhem" had a few animated words for Strikeforce Welterweight champion Nick Diaz... Fightwire.net Jason "Mayhem" Miller talks Nick Diaz, Jake Shields, and Bully Beatdown http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=254 Patrick Cote announced on his twitter today that he has been released from his UFC contract. This comes on the heels of a lopsided defeat to Tom Lawlor on the prelims of UFC 121 this past weekend. The loss marks the third straight for Cote, who re... Fightwire.net UFC releases former top middleweight contender Patrick Cote http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=253 UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping talked about his UFC 120 fight with Yoshihiro Akiyama, as well as his thoughts on where he stands in the title picture. "The Count" recognizes the fact that he may not yet be at the top of the heap in the... Fightwire.net Michael Bisping talks UFC 120 over Akiyama, title thoughts http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=252 UFC President Dana White appeared on Comcast Sportsnet's Fight Fix show and announced that light heavyweight phenom Jon 'Bones' Jones will in fact face off against Ryan Bader. "Yes, the fight will happen with Ryan Bader," White said. While Whit... Fightwire.net Dana White confirms Jon Jones will meet Ryan Bader next http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=251 UFC Heavyweight Shane Carwin announced on his blog today that he will be pulling out of his UFC 125 with Roy Nelson. Carwin has cited a back injury that may require surgery to repair, and if that is the case it is unknown how long he may be out of... Fightwire.net Shane Carwin pulls out of UFC 125 fight with Roy Nelson due to injury http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=250 UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta talked about a potential super fight between Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and Middleweight champion Anderson Silva during a Q&A session in London for UFC 120. "I want to see that fight," Fertitta said. "Tha... Fightwire.net UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta wants to see GSP vs Anderson Silva http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=249 Brendan Schaub vs Gabriel Gonzaga This fight was all Schaub from start to finish. "The Hybrid" was able to get the better of nearly all the striking exchanges with Gonzaga as well as stuffing his takedown attempts. Gonzaga seemingly had nothing to... UFC 121 Main Card recap and full card results: Velasquez dominates to win Heavyweight Title http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=248 UFC #1 contender Cain Velasquez went on SportsScience to test out his now-legendary cardio, punching power, and takedowns prior to his UFC 121 title fight with champion Brock Lesnar. While the cardio tests should prove as no surprise to anyone, I ... Fightwire.net Cain Velasquez punches harder than any boxer tested on ESPN's SportsScience http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=247 Bellator 33 is in the books, and we come out of it with much of the same feelings as we did going into it. The main event of the evening featured consensus top-five lightweight and Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez taking on former UFC s... Fightwire.net Bellator 33 recap; Alvarez and Askren dominate http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=246 WEC lightweights Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Chris Horodecki are set to face off at WEC 53 on December 16th. Cerrone is coming off of an impressive showing against rival Jamie Varner at WEC 51 in September. Cerrone is looking to put together anoth... Fightwire.net Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone set to take on Chris Horodecki at WEC 53 in December http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=245 UFC Middleweight Chris Leben is reportedly in trouble with the law again, having been arrested Tuesday on suspicion of DUI, according to Hawaii News Now. Leben reportedly lost control of his truck on the H1 Freeway in Honalulu and crashed into a w... Fightwire.net Chris Leben arrested on suspicion of DUI http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=244 Bellator 33 is official as all fighters have made weight. The event takes place at the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia and will be airing live on Fox Sports Net. Bellator 33's main event features a non-title superfight between Bellator Lightweight ... Fightwire.net Bellator 33 weigh-in results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=243 UFC #1 heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez appeared on ESPN's Sportscenter to talk about his preparation for his title fight with UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. Velasquez, who is undefeated in his MMA career (8-0) is set to get his first ... Fightwire.net Cain Velasquez video on ESPN's Sportscenter http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=242 Sportsnet.ca recently spoke with UFC middleweight Patrick "The Predator" Cote before his UFC 121 fight with Tom Lawlor. Cote was once a top contender in the middleweight division, but a series of injuries and losses has relegated Cote back to the ... Fightwire.net Patrick Cote talks injuries, upcoming UFC 121 fight with Tom Lawlor http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=241 Fightwire.net recently sat down with Ohio Fighting Championship's #1 Featherweight contender Alfred Leisure to talk about his upcoming title fight with champion KJ Hanna. Leisure is tentatively scheduled to face off against Hanna at Thanksgiving Thro... Fightwire.net Ohio Fighting Championship #1 Contender Alfred Leisure talks upcoming title fight with champ KJ Hanna http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=240 I don't think Cain Velasquez is the guy to take my title from me." UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar appeared on ESPN's Sportscenter today to talk about his upcoming UFC 121 title fight with #1 contender Cain Velasquez. Lesnar talked about ... Fightwire.net Brock Lesnar video on ESPN's Sportscenter http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=239 UFC Welterweight Carlos Condit spoke with MMAFighting.com following his knockout victory over Dan Hardy at UFC 120 last night. Condit, a former WEC welterweight champion, silenced many of his critics by knocking out Hardy in the first round with a... Fightwire.net Carlos Condit UFC 120 post-fight interview http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=238 UFC 120 is in the books, so check out our recap of the televised main card. Paul Sass vs Mark Holst Sass showed his grappling prowess in this fight by pulling guard and turning the fight into a grappling match. Excellent display of jiu-jitsu ... UFC 120 results and recap http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=237 Bellator Fighting Championships has signed former WEC Lightweight champion "Razor" Rob McCullough for their season four lightweight tournament. Bellator officials announced today that McCullough has signed an exclusive deal with the organization t... Fightwire.net Bellator inks former WEC champ "Razor" Rob McCullough for season four tournament http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=236 Ufc has officially announced a New Year's Day matchup between heavyweight sluggers Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson. The bout was officially announced on today's new episode of "UFC Ultimate Insider" on UFC.com. Carwin is looking to rebound from a d... Fightwire.net Shane Carwin vs Roy Nelson booked for UFC 125 on Jan. 1st http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=235 Check out a video preview of upcoming welterweight between former #1 contender Dan Hardy and former WEC Welterweight champion Carlos Condit taking place at UFC 120 on October 16th. Hardy is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to UFC Welterweig... UFC 120 video preview Dan Hardy vs Carlos Condit http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=234 Check out a UFC 120 preview highlighting a welterweight match up between John Hathaway and Mike Pyle. Hathway is currently undefeated in his MMA career (14-0) and has rattled off four straight wins since his UFC debut in January 2009, most recentl... Video preview of UFC 120 welterweight bout John Hathaway vs Mike Pyle http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=233 Strikeforce has confirmed that the on-again, off-again bout between heayweights Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva and Valentijn Overeem is now in fact on-again. Strikeforce officials announced yesterday that the bout will in fact take place on Dec. 4th at t... Fightwire.net Strikeforce confirms Antonio Silva vs Valentijn Overeem for Dec. 4th "Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu" card http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=232 UFC lightweight Clay Guida has confirmed that he will be facing former PRIDE star Takanori Gomi on January 1st at UFC 125. Guida appeared on ESPN Chicago's "MMA Tonight" show yesterday and confirmed the bout. Guida has rebounded from back-to-ba... Clay Guida to take on Takanori Gomi at UFC 125 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=231 Former Strikeforce Lightweight champion Josh "The Punk" Thomson spoke about his fight with "JZ" Cavalcante as well as his future following his unanimous decision victory over Cavalcante after this weekends "Strikeforce: Noons vs Diaz II" event. Th... Josh Thomson post-fight press conference video http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=230 For quick results, click here Light Heavyweight bout Don Germany vs Bryan Howe Both fighters had a good showing in their mma debuts. Germany used his size and strength advantage well, and was able to control Howe and the action for most of the ... Full Recap of Ohio Fighting Championship Autumn Assault http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=228 On a recent appearance on The MMA Hour (mmafighting.com), Bellator Lightweight Champ confronted Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker about a potential matchup with Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez. Talks have been swirling about a matchup ... Fightwire.net Eddie Alvarez confronts Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker about Gilbert Melendez fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=227 Strikeforce has posted part two of their Collision Course series profiling the rematch between Welterweight champ Nick Diaz and the last man to beat him, KJ Noons. The two will finally square off in a highly anticipated showdown this weekend at "S... Collision Course Part II: Noons vs Diaz II http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=226 Strikeforce has announced a middleweight matchup between slugger Robbie Lawler and veteran Matt Lindland. The two are scheduled to face off on December 4th at the "Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu" event. Lawler, a UFC vet and former EliteXC Middl... Robbie Lawler set to take on Matt Lindland at "Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu: http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=225 Want a chance to win front row tickets to Ohio Fighting Championship's Autumn Assault event on October 9th? How about a $100 gift certificate for a tattoo? Fightwire.net is proud to announce a drawing for these prizes and more courtesy of Ohi... Win front row ticket to Ohio Fighting Championship's Autumn Assault and a $100 gift certificate from tattoo artist Billy Hill http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=224 Take a step into the world of new Strikeforce lightweight Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante as he shows some of his training and preparation for his upcoming fight with former champ Josh "The Punk" Thomson at "Strikeforce: Noons vs Diaz II" on October 9th. A... Video of "JZ" Cavalcante preparing for Josh Thomson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=222 Contrary to previous announcements, Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva will not be meeting Valentijn Overeem in December. It had been previously reported that Silva and Overeem would meet at the "Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu" event in St. Louis. However,... Fightwire.net Silva will not be facing Overeem at December Strikeforce event http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=221 The UFC has set a matchup between top light heavyweight contenders Jon Jones and Ryan Bader for UFC 127 in February. Jones is a phenom who is being billed as 'the next big thing' and is currently sky-rocketing through the UFC's light heavyweight d... Fightwire.net Jon Jones vs Ryan Bader set for UFC 127 in February http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=220 Check out the newest episode of the UFC's web-exclusive show, UFC Ultimate Insider. This episode looks back on UFC 119, plus Dana White talks about the opening of the UFC gyms. Joe Rogan also sits down with UFC Light Heavyweight champion Mauricio... Fightwire.net Check out UFC Ultimate Insider episode 10 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=219 WEC 51 live from 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Co. WEC Featherweight title fight: Jose Aldo vs Manny Gamburyan: Jose Aldo proved why he is in the talks for pound-for-pound top fighter in MMA. Aldo used the first round to get his distance and hit ... Fightwire.net WEC 51 Live Results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=218 WEC 51 is official, as all fighters have made weight for the fights. Weigh-ins took place yesterday afternoon at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, CO. All fighters were able to make weight without major issues, although former WEC Bantamweight cha... Fightwire.net All fighters make weight for WEC 51 tonight. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=217 UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar will defend his title against the only man to defeat him, Gray Maynard, at UFC 125 on January 1st. Maynard was awarded his title shot after defeating fellow top lightweight contender Kenny Florian at UFC 128 ... Fightwire.net Frankie Edgar will defend UFC Lightweight title against Gray Maynard at UFC 125 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=216 Strikeforce is putting together a video package leading up to the highly anticipated rematch between Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz, and former EliteXC lightweight champ KJ Noons. The two originally met in November 2007 for the EliteXC L... Fightwire.net Collision Course Part I: Diaz vs Noons II http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=215 Strikeforce welterweights Paul Daley and Scott Smith have agreed to face off on Dec 4th on the "Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu" card. MMAWeekly.com is reporting that multiple sources have confirmed the match up. Scott Smith was originally schedu... Fightwire.net Paul Daley to make Strikeforce debut against Scott Smith on Dec. 4th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=214 WEC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo talked with MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani prior to his upcoming title defense against Manny Gumburyan at WEC 51 on Sept. 30th. Aldo talked a little about Gamnburyan's strengths, as well as his preparations fo... Fightwire.net Jose Aldo says he's the second best in MMA http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=213 WEC lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone is ready for his rematch with former WEC Lightweight champ Jamie Varner at WEC 51 on Sept. 30th. They two have developed a longstanding feud since their title fight in January 2009. Varner walked away from ... Fightwire.net "Cowboy" Cerrone ready to walk the walk against Jamie Varner on Sept. 30th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=212 WEC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo sat down with the media to talk about his upcoming fight with Manny Gamburyan at WEC 51 on Sept. 30th. Aldo is currently riding a ten-fight win streak dating back to November 2005, and is most recently coming o... Fightwire.net WEC Featherweight champ Jose Aldo talks upcoming WEC 51 title fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=211 WEC took to twitter today to announce that we will see a second title fight on December 16th. Dominick Cruz will defend his WEC Bantamweight title against #1 contender Scott Jorgensen. It had been previously announced that WEC Lightweight champion... Fightwire.net Scott Jorgensen will get Bantamweight title shot on Dec. 16th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=210 UFC awarded post-fight bonuses to UFC 119 competitors Sean Sherk, Evan Dunham, Matt Mitrione, Joey Beltran, and C.B. Dolloway. Each fighter earned a $70,000 bonus for their efforts on Saturday night. UFC dished out two "Fight of The Night" awards ... Fightwire.net UFC Post-fight awards and bonuses; Mir snubbed http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=209 Fightmetric, the official stats provider for the UFC, has released their report of UFC 119's Sean Sherk vs Evan Dunham fight. The numbers should not be surprising to anyone. The numbers show that Dunham not only outstruck the former champion Sherk... Brandon Lamb Fightmetric breaks down UFC 119's Sherk vs Dunham fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=208 UFC 119's Melvin Guillard talked at the post-fight press conference about his performance, as well as what he wants out of the future. Guillard went three rounds with fellow slugger Jeremy Stephens at UFC 119, and walked away with a split decision... Fightwire.net Melvin Guillard talks UFC 119 win, future hopes http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=207 UFC 119 is in the books and was probably one of the least memorable cards in recent history. In a night with 11 fights, we saw 7 of them go the distance, and the night's main event went nearly three rounds with very little action. The main event ... Fightwire.net UFC 119 results; Mir KO's "Cro Cop" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=206 Live from the Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus, OH. Click here for quick results. Full Card Replay: Flyweight Bout Sean Brown 0-0 (Nutter MMA) vs Corey Moran 0-1 (Team Titan) Round 1: The first round starts a little show, as both fight... Fightwire.net NAAFS Caged Vengeance 8 Full Recap http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=205 Dream 16 results from Nippon Hall in Nagoya, Japan Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi was an overwhelming favorite leading into his fight with Tatsuya Mizuno for the vacant DREAM Light Heavywight Title, and he didn't diss... Fightwire.net DREAM 16 results; Mousasi claims Light Heavyweight title, "Mayhem" submits Sakuraba http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=204 UFC heavyweight Joey "The Mexicutioner" Beltran did an interview with Heavy.com where he talked about his preparation for UFC 119, as well as his opponent Matt Mitrione. Beltran is 8-1 since May 2008, and is currently riding a three-fight win stre... Fightwire.net Joey "The Mexicutioner" Beltran talks UFC 119, Matt Mitrione http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=203 Antonio Silva has been added to the "Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu" card on December 16th, and will indeed be facing Overeem. However, it is not the Overeem you think. Silva is slated to take on the elder Overeem brother, Valentijn Overeem, at ... Fightwire.net Antonio Silva set to take on Valentijn Overeem on December 16th. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=202 UFC President Dana White took a few minutes to talk to MMAFighting.com about a variety of subjects including UFC 119, Chael Sonnen, Josh Barnett, and recent cuts made by the UFC. White talked a little bit about the eye injury sustained by Mirko ... Fightwire.net Dana White talks UFC 119, Chael Sonnen, Josh Barnett, and recent UFC releases http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=201 Bellator 30 is officialy in the books. Check out the full results below. MAIN CARD RESULTS Brent Weedman def. Jacob McClintock via TKO (punches) - Round 1 Bryan Baker def. Jeremy Horn via unanimous decision Zach Makovsky def. Bryan Goldsby vi... Fightwire.net Full Bellator 30 results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=200 Matt Serra has posted Day 2 of his video blog highlighting his training and preparation for his rematch with Chris Lytle at UFC 119. Serra and Lytle were both contestants on 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 4, and the two met in the finale, with Serr... Fightwire.net Matt Serra Video Blog: Day 2 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=199 MMAWeekly.com is reporting that sources have confirmed that WEC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson's next title defense will be against Anthony "Showtime" Pettis on December 16th. The show is scheduled to take place in Henderson's adopted home state,... Fightwire.net Anthony "Showtime" Pettis to get Lightweight title shot against Ben Henderson on Dec. 16th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=198 The UFC will continue their global expansion as the company announced today that they have a new deal with FOX Sports en Latinoamerica to begin airing UFC programming in Latin America. The deal will begin with this weekends UFC 119 event, and will... Fightwire.net UFC announces Latin American expansion with 'FOX Sports en Latinoamerica' TV Deal http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=197 All fighters for tonight's Bellator 30 event have successfully made weight. The event takes place in Louisville, KY and will air live on FOX Sports Net. The main event for Bellator 30 features WEC veteran Bryan Baker taking on UFC and PRIDE vete... Fightwire.net Bellator 30 official for tonight as all fighters make weight. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=196 UFC welterweight Matt Serra has posted the first part of his UFC 119 Video Blog. Serra, a former UFC Welterweight champion, takes you through some of his training and preparation for his upcoming UFC 119 fight with Chris Lytle. This fight will ... Fightwire.net Matt Serra UFC 119 Video Blog: Day 1 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=195 Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith will make his Strikeforce welterweight debut against Jesse Finney at the 'Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu' St Louis event on Dec. 4th. The fight will be added to the main card line-up of the event, which will be headl... Fightwire.net Scott Smith to make welterweight debut on Dec. 4th at 'Strikeforce: Henderson vs Babalu' http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=194 It turns out that Vitor Belfort is not injured after all, and is targeted to take Chael Sonnen's place against Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva in early 2011. Earlier this morning, it had been reported that Vitor Belfort was injured, and was b... Fightwire.net Belfort not injured, will face Silva for middleweight title in early 2011 ***Updated*** http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=193 California State Athletic Commission has announced that UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen will receive a one-year suspension and a $2,500 fine. Sonnen will have a 30-day window to appeal the suspension. "A sample from Sonnen's Aug. 6 drug test came ba... Fightwire.net Chael Sonnen suspended for one year by California State Athletic Commission http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=191 Strikeforce has announced that the long-rumored fight between Dan Henderson and Renato "Babalu" Sobral will indeed take place and headline a to-be-announced Strikeforce event scheduled for Dec 4th in St. Louis. MMAJunkie is reporting that multiple so... Fightwire.net "Babalu" Sobral vs Dan Henderson targeted for December Strikeforce event http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=190 The full "Countdown to UFC 119" episode has been posted online, and you can now view it below. UFC 119 features a heavyweight showdown between former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir, and PRIDE legend Mirko "Cro Cop". Also featured at UFC 119... Fightwire.net Check out the Countdown To UFC 119 here http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=189 Nate Marquardt has been tapped to fill in for an injured Vitor Belfort against Yushin Okami at UFC 122 in Germany. Marquardt is coming off a TKO victory over Rousimar Palhares at Ultimate Fight Night 22 on September 15th. The victory was his ninth... Fightwire.net Belfort out, Marquardt in against Okami at UFC 122 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=188 Check out a great video promo for the upcoming DREAM 16 middleweight match up between Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Kazushi Sakuraba. DREAM 16 takes place live from Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan on September 25th and will air live on HDNet at 2am ... Fightwire.net Check out a video promo for "Mayhem" vs Sakuraba at DREAM 16 on Sept. 25th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=187 Spike TV has declared next month as "Brocktober" and will dedicate a variety of programming to UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. Spike TV plans to air a replay of Lesnar's UFC 116 title defense against Shane Carwin, as well as a new three-par... Fightwire.net Spike TV names October "Brocktober" in dedication to UFC Champ Brock Lesnar http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=186 The UFC has officially released 'The Ultimate Fighter' season 8 winner Efrain Escudero. Escudero is coming off of a submission loss to up-and-comer Charles Oliveira at Ultimate Fight Night on September 15th. The loss was his second out of his last... Fightwire.net UFC releases Efrain Escudero http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=185 Bellator Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and former UFC star and current Bellator lightweight Roger Huerta appeared on MMA Live this past week to talk about their upcoming fight at Bellator 33. Alvarez was originally scheduled to take on season... Fightwire.net Eddie Alvarez and Roger Huerta appear on Inside MMA to talk about their upcoming fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=184 Check out a newly released video preview for UFC 121. UFC 121 features a highly-anticipated showdown between UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and #1 contender, Cain Velasquez. Also featured at UFC 121 is the UFC debut of highly-touted welt... Fightwire.net Promo video for UFC 121 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=183 The countdown to UFC 119 will premier tonight, September 20th, on Spike TV at 11pm EST. The countdown show for UFC 119 will feature the main-event match up between former UFC Heavyweight champ Frank Mir and PRIDE legend Mirko "Cro Cop". Also fe... Fightwire.net Countdown to UFC 119 premiers tonight on Spike TV http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=182 The UFC has announced that the UFC 122 middleweight match up between Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami will guarantee a title shot for the winner. The fight had been rumored for some time to be a #1 contender's match to see who would get the next cra... Fightwire.net UFC promises title shot to winner of UFC 122 headliner between Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=181 Sherdog.com is reporting that middleweight top contender Chael Sonnen has failed his UFC 117 post-fight drug test. California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer George Dodd has reportedly told Sherdog.com of the failed drug test after the Sh... Fightwire.net Chael Sonnen fails UFC 117 post-fight drug test ***Update*** http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=180 UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Mirko "Cro Cop" Filopivic has indeed suffered a minor injury during training, but will not be withdrawing from his UFC 119 fight with former champ Frank Mir at UFC 119. "Cro Cop", who is already an injur... Fightwire.net "Cro Cop" suffers minor training injury, still cleared to fight at UFC 119 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=179 Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has confirmed rumors that the winner of October 9th's lightweight fight between "JZ" Cavalcante and former lightweight champ Josh Thomson will get the next crack at Gilbert Melendez's lightweight title. However, that fi... Fightwire.net Strikeforce confirms Gilbert Melendez will defend title against winner of Thomson vs Cavalcante http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=178 Live from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX Main Card: Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares Marquardt def Palhares via TKO R1 Efrain Escudero vs. Charles Oliveira Oliveira def Escudero via submission (rear-naked choke) R3 Jim Miller vs. Gl... Fightwire.net Live results for Ultimate Fight Night 22 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=177 Weigh-ins for Ultimate Fight Night took place yesterday in Austin, TX at fighters were on point with the exception of former 'The Ultimate Fighter' winner Efrain Escudero. While his opponent Charles Oliveira was on weight (154lbs), Escudero came i... Fightwire.net UFN 22 weigh-in results. Escudero misses weight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=176 Former UFC champions Matt Hughes and BJ Penn will square off for the third time at UFC 123, it is being reported by MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani. The two have faced off twice before and are currently 1-1 ( Penn beat Hughes at UFC 46 in January 200... Fightwire.net Matt Hughes and BJ Penn to complete trilogy at UFC 123 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=175 He should save his breath for the fight." Mirko "Crop Cop" has responded to Frank Mir's interview from last week where the former UFC champ had a few things to say about the PRIDE legend. Now, "Cro Cop" responds with a few choice words of his o... Fightwire.net "Cro Cop" respond to Frank Mir http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=174 Former UFC Heavyweight champ Josh Barnett has signed a deal with Strikeforce, it has been reported. "Strikeforce is the home of the best heavyweight division in the world and I'm proud to be able to call it my home now," said Barnett. "I'm looking... Fightwire.net Josh Barnett signs multi-fight deal with Strikeforce http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=173 American Top Team standout Jorge Masvidal has reportedly signed a two-year, six-fight deal with Strikeforce. Unfortunately, Masvidal is most popular now for being on the receiving end of Toby Imada's inverted triangle at Bellator 5 in May 2009. Ho... Fightwire.net Jorge Masvidal signs 6-fight deal with Strikeforce http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=172 Last night's Shark Fights 13 card was the organization's first ever pay-per-view card, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Featuring a bevvy of former UFC fighters, the card definitely delivered and should prove to be a success for the organization. ... Fightwire.net Prangley outlasts Jardine, Alexander stuns Sokodjou at Shark Fights 13**Update** See the fights here! http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=171 Former UFC welterweight Drew Fickett made a statement in his first appearance at lightweight during last night's Shine Fights Lightweight Grand Prix by submitting three opponents in one evening. "I'm back," Fickett said. "155-pounders look out!" ... Fightwire.net Drew Fickett submits three in one night to win Lightweight Grand Prix http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=170 Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir talks about his upcoming match up with Mirko "Cro Cop" at UFC 119. Mir will look to get himself back into the title hunt after losing an interim title fight with Shane Carwin at UFC 111 in March 2010. A win ... Fightwire.net Frank Mir talks UFC 119 fight with "Cro Cop" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=169 Check out the results from both shows that took place last night featuring a bevvy of former WEC and UFC fighters Click here to check out the results from Bellator 28 Click here to check out the results from Tachi Palace Fights: High Stakes.... Fightwire.net Check out results from Tachi Palace Fights and Bellator 28 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=168 WEC lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone has a highly anticipated rematch with former champ, Jamie Varner at WEC 50 on September 30th. He recently spoke with Fighters Only Magazine about the match up. Cerrone and Varner have met once before, a ligh... Fightwire.net "Cowboy" Cerrone talks WEC 50 rematch with Jamie Varner http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=167 UFC lightweights Dennis Siver and Andre Winner are set to face off at UFC 122 in Germany on November 13th. Siver, who hails from Germany, will be making his second appearance for the organization in Germany. He was also a part of the UFC's first-e... Fightwire.net Andre Winner vs Dennis Siver set for UFC 122 in Germany http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=166 Strikeforce lightweights Josh "The Punk" Thomson and "JZ" Cavalcante will face off on the October 9th Strikeforce: Noons vs Diaz 2 card. While Cavalcante calls Coconut Creek, FLorida's American Top Team home, he has primarily fought only in Japan,... Fightwire.net "JZ" Cavalcante vs Josh Thomson set for Strikeforce: Noons vs Diaz 2 on Oct 9th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=165 UFC lightweight contenders Joe Lauzon and George Sotiropoulos have verbally agreed to face each other at UFC 123. While not yet officially confirmed, UFC 123 will take place on November 20th at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit, MI. MMAJunkie... Fightwire.net George Sotiropoulos vs Joe Lauzon targeted for UFC 123 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=164 The UFC has released the first five minutes of the first episode of 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 12. This season of 'TUF' features lightweights that will be coached by 'TUF' season one alum Josh Koscheck, and UFC Welterweight champ Georges St. Pi... Fightwire.net Check out the first five minutes of episode one of The Ultimate Fighter http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=163 Tapout co-founders Dan "Punkass" Caldwell and Tim "SkySkrape" Katz appeared on Tapout Radio yesterday to make their first comments since the sale of the Tapout brand was made official. As previously reported, the tapout co-founders sold their Tapo... Fightwire.net Tapout Co-founders Punkass and Skrape talk about the Tapout sale http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=162 It has been reported that UFC middleweights Kendall Grove and Demian Maia will square off on 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 12 finale on December 4th. Season 12 of 'TUF' will begin airing on September 12th, and will feature welterweight coaches Josh ... Fightwire.net Kendall Grove vs Demian Maia at TUF 12 finale on December 4th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=161 MMAJunkie reports that Light Heavyweights Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva are scheduled to face off at UFC 125 on January 1st. The contestants have agreed to the fight, but bout agreements have not yet been signed. Although it has not yet been offic... Fightwire.net Thiago Silva vs Brandon Vera targeted for UFC 125 on Jan 1st http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=160 Top UFC Heavyweight contender Todd Duffee has received his walking papers. Duffee's agent, Alex Davis, confirmed the report with MMAJunkie. Coming off the fastest knockout in UFC history, a 7-second KO of Tim Hague, Duffee was riding high on the h... Fightwire.net UFC releases top heavyweight prospect Todd Duffee (Update) http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=159 Former UFC Light Heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin is looking to get back in action... soon. The always entertaining Griffin was on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Tuesday and talked about getting ready for his next fight, and the possibility o... Fightwire.net Forrest Griffin looks to get another win in 2010 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=158 It sounds like Jon Fitch may not be guaranteed a title shot after all. In a recent interview on The Fight Fix, Dana White was asked about who will get the next title shot at 170lbs. Previously, it had been announced that the winner of the UFC 117 ... Fightwire.net Jon Fitch may not be guranteed title shot after all http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=157 EA Sports will make the demo for their upcoming "EA Sports MMA" game available on September 28th for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The demo will feature two weight classes, heavyweight and middleweight, and four fighters; Alistair Overeem, Bobby Las... EA Sports MMA to release demo on September 28th http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=156 MMA clothing and lifestyle giant, Tapout, has been acquired by Toronto-based Authentic Brands Group. The brand development and licensing company officially announced the buyout of the Tapout brand, along with the Hitman Fight Gear and Silver Star ... Fightwire.net Authentic Brands Groups completes buyout of Tapout http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=155 Check out the full play-by-play results from the Amateur MMA Festival live from the LC Pavillion in Columbus, OH. For quick results, click here.To view a full photo gallery, click here. Jeremy Pursel vs Corey Cline (135lbs) Round 1: After ... Fightwire.net Fight results and play-by-play from the Amateur MMA Festival http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=154 Last night at Bellator 27, Bellator had it's first official title defense, with season-two featherweight tournament winner Joe Warren taking on champ Joe Soto. Once again, the organization did not faill to produce. After a first round completely d... Fightwire.net Warren stuns Soto to claim Bellator Featherweight title. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=153 Troubled welterweight Karo "The Heat" Parisyan will make his UFC return in Detroit, MI at UFC 123, taking on Dennis Hallman. Parisyan has certainly had his share of controversy. Once one of the most highly touted welterweights, a series of last-mi... Fightwire.net Karo Parisyan returns at UFC 123 to face Dennis Hallman http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=152 It looks like Thiago Alves will get another shot at welterweight after all. And it's going to be a good one. MMAJunkie reported today that former top welterweight contender Thiago "Pitbull" Alves will take on John "Doomsday" Howard at UFC 124 on D... Fightwire.net Alves returns to welterweight, faces John "Doomsday" Howard at UFC 124 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=151 Top UFC Lightweight contender Gray Maynard recently talked with MMAWeekly radio about current Lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, and his newly earned title shot. Maynard recently won his title shot after beating Kenny Florian at UFC 118 on Aug 28th,... Fightwire.net Gray Maynard talks Frankie Edgar, title shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=150 Bellator 33 is shaping up to be an excellent card. Season two welterweight tournament winner Ben Askren will get his title shot against champ Lyman Good at Bellator 33 in Philadelphia. The event takes place at the Liacouras Center on October 21st,... Fightwire.net Ben Askren vs Lyman Good added to Bellator 33 in Philadelphia http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=149 The UFC has announced that UFC 123 will take place at the Palace of Auburn Hills in a suburb of Detroit, MI on November 20th. The event will be headlined by a showdown of former Light Heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida.... figh Detroit to host UFC 123 on November 20th, Rampage vs Machida headlines http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=148 Shanghai-based investment bank PUJI capital is conducting a review of Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) before a push to attract potential investors. FEG runs the DREAM and K-1 organizations in Japan. Earlier this year, FEG had announced a partn... Fightwire.net DREAM U.S. rep says they need investment money to continue http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=147 Shine Fights recently opened up their match-making to the fans, announcing that fans would be abe to submit their requests for the match ups in their upcoming Lightweight Grand Prix. Well, the first fight has been set. Shine announced today, pitti... Fightwire.net Shine Fights sets Drew Fickett vs "Krazy Horse" Bennett for Lighweight Grand Prix http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=146 If you did not get to catch the Fight-of-The-Year candidate fight that occured at Sengoku Raiden Championship 14 on August 21st, then today is your lucky day. HDNet Fights Video Vault has posted the fifth and final round of the middleweight title... Fightwire.net Check out the fifth round of the Middleweight title fight between Jorge Santiago and Kazuo Misaki http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=145 It seems that Jay Hieron may have spoken a bit out of turn. Last week, Hieron took to twitter announcing that he had been granted his release from Strikeforce. However, it sounds now as if he spoke a bit too soon, and has not yet been officially rele... fight 08/31/2010 Hieron not yet released from Strikeforce, UFC return still a possibility http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=144 The UFC announced yesterday that the Welterweight title fight between #1 contender Josh Koscheck and champ Georges St Pierre will take place at UFC 124 on December 11th at Montreal's Bell Centre. Koscheck and St. Pierre are opposing coaches on the... Fightwire.net Georges St Pierre and Josh Koscheck to meet at UFC 124 in Montreal http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=143 World Victory Road/Sengoku middleweight champion Jorge Santiago wants to return and fight in the U.S. "I would love to get back to the United States," Santiago recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio. While Santiago originally hails from Rio de Jan... Fightwire.net Sengoku champ Jorge Santiago wants to fight in the U.S. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=142 The UFC has released a trailer for the upcoming UFC 119 event on September 25th. UFC 119 will feature a heavyweight match-up between former champ Frank Mir and PRIDE legend Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic. Also featured on the card is Light Heavyweight ... Fightwire.net Trailer for UFC 119 Mir vs "Cro Cop" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=141 The UFC has continued its expansion, announcing this weekend that they are opening a dedicated Asian Operations division. Former NBA China Executive Mark Fischer has been named as the executive vice president and managing director of the division. ... Fightwire.net UFC announces Asian expansion, targets China http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=140 UFC has booked a middleweight fight between Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami, and is expected to headline UFC 122 in November. UFC 122 will air free on Spike TV via tape-delay from the Konig Pilsner Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Okami has put togeth... Fightwire.net Belfort vs Okami to headline UFC 122 in Germany http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=139 Accoring to Fight Metric, Frankie Edgar was as good as looked Saturday night at UFC 118. Fight Metrics is the official statistics provider for the UFC, and breaks down the fights for each event. The metrics report for the Edgar vs Penn Lightweight... Fightwire.net FightMetrics breaks down Edgar/Penn performances http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=138 UFC handed out the awards and bonuses from last night's UFC 118 from Boston. Joe Lauzon, Nate Diaz, and Marcus Davis all earned $60,000 fight-night bonuses for their efforts at UFC 118 on Saturday night. Boston native Joe Lauzon took home the "... Fightwire.net Awards and bonuses from UFC 118 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=137 MAIN CARD Champ Frankie Edgar (154) vs. B.J. Penn (154) Randy Couture (220) vs. James Toney (237) Kenny Florian (156) vs. Gray Maynard (156) Marcus Davis (170) vs. Nate Diaz (171) Demian Maia (184) vs. Mario Miranda (185) PRELIMINARY CARD... Fightwire.net Official UFC 118 weigh-in results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=136 Do you think Randy Couture can punch harder than James Toney? ESPN's Sport Science goes behind the scenes to break down the force generated behind a punch from each of the fighters, as well as some other metric categories that come into play once ... Fightwire.net Does James Toney punch harder than Randy Couture? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=135 Boston native Marcus Davis recently did a radio interview with Mauro Ranallo on Hardcore Sports Radio where he talked about the James Toney vs Randy Couture fight this weekend at UFC 118, as well as Strikeforce lightweight KJ Noons. When asked abo... Fightwire.net UFC 118's Marcus Davis talks James Toney, KJ Noons, and boxing in MMA http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=134 MMAFighting's Ariel Helwani took a minute (and he barely got that) to talk with boxing legend James Toney at the UFC 118 press conference this week. Toney, who will face off against MMA legend Randy Couture this weekend in Boston at UFC 118, talke... Fightwire.net James Toney ready to fight, not talk http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=133 Strikeforce Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem finds it convenient that Fedor Emelianenko and his management, M-1 Global, are now pushing for a fight with him. Earlier this week, M-1 Global stirred the pot by saying they now want to face the he... Fightwire.net Alistair Overeem talks M-1 global, possibility of Fedor matchup http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=132 MMAFighting talked with UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian in Boston at the UFC 118 press conference on Wednesday. Florian, a Boston native, talks about fighting in front of his hometown crowd, his recent move to TriStar gym in Montreal, as w... Fightwire.net Kenny Florian talks fighting in hometown Boston, UFC 118 preparation http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=131 MMAFighting caught up with UFC President Dana White after the UFC 118 Press Conference in Boston on Wednesday. Dana talked a little bit about returning to his hometown of Boston, along with what he expects out of the Randy Couture vs James Toney m... Fightwire.net Dana White talks about UFC 118, Arianny Celeste posing in Playboy http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=130 Today, UFC President Dana White confirmed that the winner of UFC 118's Florian vs Maynard will get next crack at the lightweight title. White made the statement today during the UFC 118 press conference in Boston, MA. Florian vs Maynard is the co... Fightwire.net White confirms winner of Florain vs Maynard gets next title shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=129 Enigmatic Strikeforce heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko released a statement on Wednesday stating that he wants to face Strikeforce Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem in his next fight. "This is an important match for me and something that I person... Fightwire.net Fedor Emelianenko wants to fight Alistair Overeem next http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=128 UFC Heavyweight Todd Duffee has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 121 fight with Jon Madsen due to problems with a lingering injury (originally reported by MMAJunkie). UFC and Pride veteran Gilbert "Hurricane" Yvel will be taking his place acco... Fightwire.net Todd Duffee out, Gilbert Yvel in against Jon Madsen at UFC 121 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=127 It sounds as if Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz will get his change to avenge his loss to KJ Noons. Graciefighter.com, the official page of Diaz's coach Cesar Gracie, posted a message alluding to the fact that the two fighters have verba... Fightwire.net Nick Diaz and KJ Noons verbally agree to meet Oct 9th in San Jose http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=126 UFC Middleweight and 'The Ultimate Fighter' veteran Ed Herman spoke to MMAJunkie yesterday and announced that he will be leaving Team Qwest. Herman plans to open a gym of his own in current home Fort Collins, Colorado with teammate Ryan Shultz. He... Fightwire.net UFC Middleweight Ed Herman announces he is leaving Team Quest http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=125 UFC President Dana White made an appearance on ESPN's Sportscenter today to talk about a number of things, including hype for this weekend's UFC 118 showdown between BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar, as well as what the future holds for the middleweight and... Fightwire.net Dana White appears on ESPN's Sportscenter, talks UFC 118 as well as middleweight and light heavyweight titles http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=124 It's official. Chael Sonnen will get his rematch with middleweight champion Anderson Silva. UFC President Dana White made the announcement today on ESPN's Sportscenter. However, White did not yet set a date for the rematch. MMAJunkie originally... Fightwire.net Dana White announces Sonnen will get immediate rematch http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=123 Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal will be sidelined for 9 months, as he will undergo knee surgery to repair both his ACL and PCL in his left knee, according to Lawal's manager Ryan Parsons. The injury occurred during Lawal's Strikeforce title defense again... Fightwire.net "King Mo' to undergo knee surgery, will be sidelined for nine months http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=122 K.J. Noons wants to be clear on one thing; he is not a dirty fighter. There has been extra focus around a pair of potentially illegal shots that Noons delivered to opponent Jorge Gurgel on Saturday night. Noons insists that neither were intentiona... Fightwire.net Despite controversy, Noons insists he's not a dirty fighter. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=121 It looks as if Vitor Belfort is not going to wait around for 2011 for his chance at middleweight champ Anderson Silva. "The Phenom" took to twitter last night, posting that he will be not be fighting for the title this year, but will in fact be fi... Fightwire.net Vitor Belfort looks to make UFC return in November, will not be fighting for title. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=120 The always entertaining Jason "Mayhem" Miller had a few words to say about Nick Diaz, and about his next fight. Miller, who is the star of "Bully Beatdown" on MTV, has recently been caught up in a war of words via video with Strikeforce welterweig... Jason "Mayhem" Miller has a few things to say about Nick Diaz http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=119 Strikeforce middleweights Tim Kennedy and "Jacare" Souza battled for 25 minutes for the right to claim the Strikeforce middleweight title. Unfortunately Kennedy was unable to walk with away with the belt, as Souza won a Unanimous Decision over the mi... Fightwire.net Kennedy wants another five rounds with "Jacare" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=118 Jay Hieron has asked for, and received, his release from his Strikeforce contract. This morning, Hieron posted on his twitter account (@JayHieron) that he has been released from his Strikeforce contract. A UFC vet and former IFL champion, Hiero... Fightwire.net Jay Hieron granted Strikeforce release http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=117 Former top pound-for-pound king Fedor Emelianenko will decide in the next few days what his next fight will be. While much of the rumors and speculation in the past few weeks has pointed to a match up with heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem, or a ... Fightwire.net Fedor Emelianenko considering fight with Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=116 The UFC's pre-event countdown series continues with UFC 118 Countdown set to air Monday, August 23rd. The countdown special will be one hour long, and will air at midnight ET on Spike TV. This special will highlight the lightweight championship re... Fightwire.net Countdown to UFC 118 set to air on August 23rd http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=115 Strikeforce Light Heavyweight champ Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal believes that he is the underdog for his title defense against Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Houston this weekend. Lawal believes that his relative inexperience in MMA is wh... Fightwire.net "King Mo" talks being underdog in first title defense http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=114 MMA spoke with Strikeforce lightweight contender KJ Noons about his upcoming fight with Jorge Gurgel at Strikeforce: Houston this weekend, as well as his boxing career, and his recent comments about "lame" UFC fights. Noons, a former EliteXC champ... Fightwire.net KJ Noons talks fight with Jorge Gurgel, clarifies "lame" UFC comments http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=113 There's no place like home, according to Strikeforce lightweight Jorge Gurgel. In years past, Jorge Gurgel has left home for his fight camps, finding it difficult to focus on training and maintain his students in his home gym in Cincinnati, Ohio a... Fightwire.net Jorge Gurgel is looking to rain on K.J. Noon's parade http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=112 It seems like the stars are finally lining up for WEC's Scott Jorgensen to get his bantamweight title shot. Jorgensen has been on an impressive tear through the division, and is currently riding a five-fight win streak after his exciting three-rou... Fightwire.net Scott Jorgensen ready for title shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=111 Efrain Escudero has stepped for an injured Mac Danzig to take on Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 22. Danzig and Wiman were originally scheduled for a rematch of their UFC 115 match, but Danzig has had to pull out due to an injury to his pectoral mus... Fightwire.net Danzig out, Escudero in against Wiman at UFN 22 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=110 WEC handed out their fighter awards for last night's WEC 50 top performers. Knockout of the Night was earned by Maceij Jewtusko so his stunning second-round TKO of Anthony Njokuani. This was the WEC debut for Jewtusko, and he needed just 95 second... Fightwire.net Pettis, Jewtusko, Jorgensen, and Pickett take home fighter bonuses from WEC 50 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=109 Shonie Carter was all set to make his Bellator debut tonight at Bellator 25 from the Chicago Theater. However, he has failed to make weight, coming in at 176lbs, a full 5 lbs over the allowable limit. Carter will have to weigh-in again early this ... Fightwire.net Shonie Carter misses weight for Bellator 25, all other fighter on point http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=108 WEC 50 salaries have been released. As per the usual disclaimers; They do not include sponsorship payments, which are often a significant part of fighter's incomes. Also not included are special bonuses and "Locker Room" bonuses that Zuffa often ... Fightwire.net WEC 50 fighter salaries released. Benavidez and Roller could be big winners http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=107 Krzysztof Soszynski is set to face off against Goran Reljic at UFC 122 in Germany. This fight will mark Reljic's return to the Light Heavyweight division. After coming into the UFC as LHW and beating Wilson Gouviea via second round TKO, Goran had ... Fightwire.net Soszynski vs Reljic and Sodollah vs Sobotta booked for UFC 122 in Germany http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=106 UFC veteran Rory Markham has been booked to face Army veteran Steve Carl at Bellator 26 on August 26th. Bellator 26 takes place in Kansas City, MO and will feature first-round fights for the heavyweight tournament, as well as first-round bantamwei... Fightwire.net bellator, rory markh Former UFC and IFL vet Rory Markham to take on Steve Carl at Bellator 26 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=105 WEC held weigh-ins today for WEC 50 today, and all fighters have made weight. The weigh-ins were held at the Palms Casino resort in Las Vegas, which is also where the fight card will take place tomorrow night. A stacked card will feature a rema... Fightwire.net All fighters make weight for WEC 50 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=104 Check out the promo for the upcoming season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'. Season 12 of 'The Ultimate Fighter' features UFC welterweight champion Georges "Rush" St. Pierre against #1 contender, and former TUF contestant, Josh Kocheck squaring off aga... Fightwire.net Promo for 'The Ultimate Fighter' 12 released http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=103 Versus.com recently spoke with WEC bantanweight contender Scott "Young Guns" Jorgensen to talk about his upcoming WEC 50 fight with British slugger Brad "One Punch" Pickett. When asked about how he thinks the fight will go, Jorgensen had this to s... Fightwire.net Scott Jorgensen talks WEC 50 fight, title shots http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=102 UFC has released their payroll numbers from UFC 117. Middleweight champ Anderson Silva and former welterweight champ Matt Hughes were the high-earners from the $1 million payroll. MMAJunkie.com first posted the list of the official fighter salarie... Fightwire.net Official UFC 117 fighter payroll tops $1 million. Silva and Hughes top earners http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=101 EA Sports has released their full Light Heavyweight roster for their upcoming "EA Sports MMA" due out in October. They will be releasing a new weight class roster every Monday, so be sure to check back for next week's release. The full roster incl... Fightwire.net EA Sports announce Light Heavyweight roster for "EA Sports MMA" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=100 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been forced to pull out of his UFC 119 headlining fight against Frank Mir due to an undisclosed injury (although MMAJunkie is reporting a possible hip injury). UFC has tapped Pride and UFC veteran Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipo... Fightwire.net Report: Nogueira out, Cro Cop in against Mir at UFC 119 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=99 Shane Carwin has been named as one of 22 professional athletes who have obtained steroids, according to an Alabama news site, AI.com. Carwin so far has not made comment, but plans to release an official statement later, according to manager Jason... Fightwire.net Shane Carwin linked in Federal steroid case http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=98 Sportsnet.ca has reported that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty had moved to legalize MMA in the province. This report has been confirmed by the Ministry of Consumer Services. According to the story on the Consumer Services site, "Ontario is taking... Fightwire.net MMA now regulated in Ontario http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=97 Last night at Strikeforce Challengers 10, Miesha Tate won two fights in two hours to earn her spot atop the 135lb contenders list. Tate competed in a one-night tournament to crown a #1 contender to Sarah Kaufmann's 135lb women's title, beating Mai... Fightwire.net Tate wins tournament, gets next shot at women's title http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=96 M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelstein recent spoke with Lowkick.com, and discussed the future for Fedor Emelianenko. When asked about the current relationship with the UFC and President Dana White, Finkelstein replied "First of all, we never had ... Fightwire.net M-1 reports Brock vs Fedor no longer possible. Fedor looking to stay busy in Strikeforce. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=95 Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard has his date with the winner of the season two tournament, Alexander Shlemenko, and it is at Bellator 34 on October 28th. Lombard won the middleweight crown after plowing through Bellator's inaugural t... Fightwire.net Hector Lombard set to defend Middleweight title at Bellator 34 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=94 Check out a video of Randy Couture showing a glimpse of his work outs leading up to his UFC 118 fight with boxing legend James Toney. Couture, a five-time UFC champ in two separate weight divisions, welcomes Toney to the UFC in his MMA debut. ... Fightwire.net Check out Randy Couture's workout http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=93 MMA journeyman Joe "Diesel" Riggs is looking to get back to the main event. Riggs, a veteran of WEC, UFC, and Strikeforce, wants to prove that he belongs among the elite in MMA. He has had a roller-coaster of a career thus far, winning big fights ... Fightwire.net Riggs looks to prove that he belongs among the top http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=92 Former 'The Ultimate Fighter' coaches and bitter rivals BJ Penn and Jens Pulver have buried the hatchet. Pulver and Penn were heated rivals when they were coaches during season 5 of the TUF show, and exchanged some epic trash talk leading up to th... Fightwire.net Pulver and Penn make up, train together http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=91 According to his twitter post, the UFC has released welterweight Ben Saunders following his UFC 117 loss to Dennis Hallman. The former 'The Ultimate Fighter' (TUF) 6 contestant had lost 3 of his last 4 fights, and had an overall octagon record of 4-3... Fightwire.net UFC releases welterweight Ben Saunders http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=90 This past weekend, Fedor Emelianenko met with media and fans as part of an M-1 Global Q&A event. Most importantly, everyone seemed to want to know what the future holds for the enigmatic heavyweight. When asked how many fights he had left, Fed... Fighters Only Fedor looking for another 4-6 fights, not interested in UFC http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=89 Since season 2 lightweight tournament winner Pat Curran has been sidelined by injury, Bellator has tapped Roger Huerta to face champion Eddie Alvarez in his place. Sources indicate that Curran suffered a shoulder or arm injury during training, an... Fightwire.net Roger Huerta steps in for injured Pat Curran to face Eddie Alvarez http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=88 Meisha Tate will be part of a Strikeforce women's one night tournament tomorrow night at Strikeforce Challengers. The 135lb contender recently talked with MMAWeekly.com about her preparations for the tournament, as well as her future. Tate recentl... Fightwire.net Meisha Tate focused on title, still wants Kaufmann rematch http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=87 In recent interview with Caged Insider, Vitor Belfort took a few minutes to talk about what is next for him at middleweight, his recent training, and 'clown' Ed Soares. When asked if he will be waiting for middleweight champion Anderson Silva to ... Fightwire.net Vitor Belfort talks title shots and 'clowns' http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=86 BJ Penn has started his usual hype for his fights. In an interview with Fightline.com, Penn talked about Frankie Edgar and their upcoming rematch at UFC 118. "He's running around," said Penn. "Just step up and fight. And then I see his whole te... Fightwire.net BJ Penn talks Edgar rematch at UFC 118 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=85 UFC welterweight (soon the be middleweight) Anthony Johnson received sentencing yesterday stemming from a 2009 arrest for domestic violence and two other misdemeanor charges. Johnson plead nolo, which is essentially the same as a no contest, to the... Fightwire.net Anthony "Rumble" Johnson receives sentencing from 2009 arrest http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=84 Check out the full video preview for UFC 118 on August 28th. UFC 118 features the highly anticipated rematch between UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and former lightweight kingpin, BJ Penn. In their first match-up, Edgar stunned the mma wor... Fightwire.net Full preview for UFC 118 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=83 Former WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown will make his return at WEC 51, taking on Cole Province. Brown was last seen in the cage against current #1 contender Manny Gamburyan, losing via first round knockout. Following the loss, Brown had cite... Fightwire.net Mike Brown returns at WEC 51 to take on Cole Province http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=82 Urijah Faber talked with Larry Pepe of Pro MMA radio this week about his return to the WEC. "The California Kid" was originally scheduled to meet Takeya Mizugaki at WEC 50 on August 18th, however had to pull out of the fight due to a knee injury suff... Fightwire.net Urijah Faber looking for November return, talks matchups http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=81 So it looks like Strikeforce will get their middleweight tournament after all. Strikeforce was originally planning a tournament for their vacant middleweight title at the upcoming Strikeforce:Houston event on August 21st. However, the Texas Athlet... Fightwire.net Strikeforce still intends to have middleweight tournament http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=80 Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez has made his return to Greg Jackson, announcing via his twitter account (@DiegoNightmare) today that he has made the move back to Jackson's MMA. Sanchez began his career with Greg Jackson, and trained at the camp until a ... Fightwire.net Diego Sanchez returns to Jackson's MMA http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=79 UFC Veteran Paul Daley has agreed to fight American Top Team product and Bellator and Strikeforce veteran Jorge Masvidal at Shark Fights 13 on September 11th. Daley, who had a 3 fint stint with the UFC, was released from the UFC as a result of a s... Fightwire.net Paul Daley will face Jorge Masvidal at Shark Fights 13 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=78 UFC Welterweight Thiago Alves does not want to fight in the Middleweight division. So much so, that he has hired a professional nutritionist, Mike Dolce, to help him get his weight under control. Dolce, is a veteran of 'The Ultimate Fighter' sea... Fightwire.net Thiago Alves hires nutritionist in attempt to stay in weltereight division http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=77 In an interview with Tatame, Anderson Silva's jiu jitsu coach, Ramon Lemos, indicated that the middleweight champ may have a broken rib and could be out until early 2011. Here is what Lemos had to say: "After the first round he [Anderson Silva... Fightwire.net Anderson Silva likely out until early 2011 with rib injury http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=76 Eric Larkin, a Four-time All-American and 2003 Division I national champion at Arizona State University, has signed on to Bellator's lightweight roster. Larkin, 2-0 in mma competition, plans to fight in Bellator's lightweight division before joini... Fightwire.net Bellator signs Division I wrestling champion Eric Larkin http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=75 The UFC 118 prelims have been set for Spike TV. Featured on the prelims show will be former TUF 9 contestant Andre Winner vs Nik Lentz, as well as Boston hometown boy Joe Lauzon facing off against Gabe Reudiger. Lauzon and Reudiger are also both ... Fightwire.net UFC 118 prelims card set for Spike TV http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=74 EA Sports has release the full heavyweight roster for the upcoming 'EA Sports MMA' due out later this year. The full roster includes: Top row: Brett Rogers, Bob Sapp, Josh Barnett, Tim Sylvia, Andreas Kraniotakes Middle row: Hidehiko Y... Fightwire.net EA Sports announces full Heavyweight roster http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=73 Check out a video of Ryron and Rener Gracie breaking down Anderson Silva's fight-winning triangle choke over Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. Silva was battered for four and 1/2 rounds on Saturday night before being able to pull out a seemingly 'miraculou... Fightwire.net Gracies break down Silva's triangle choke from UFC 117 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=72 Bellator returns to TV this week, with Season 3 beginning with Bellator 24 on Thursday, August 12th. Bellator 24 highlights the return of Middleweight champ Hector Lombard facing off against NFL veteran Herbert "Whisper" Goodman in the main event.... Fightwire.net Bellator Season 3 kicks off this Thursday http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=71 The UFC dished out the 'Of The Night' bonuses at last night's UFC 117 post fight press conference. Stefan Struve, Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen, and Matt Hughes all took home bonuses. UFC 117 bonuses were $60,000 each. Stefan Struve earned the "Kn... Fightwire.net UFC 117 Awards and Bonuses http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=69 Be sure to follow this post tonight for real-time results on the fights, as well as thoughts and reviews of the fights. Results: Middleweight Title Fight: Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen Silva def Sonnen via Submission R5 Jon Fitch vs Thia... Fightwire.net UFC Live results and fight thoughts tonight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=68 Matt Hamill's the next victim on my list." So much for not trash talking Matt Hamill.. On last night's episode of Inside MMA, Tito Ortiz seemingly went back on his promise to not trash talk UFC 121 opponent Matt Hamill. Ortiz had previously been q... Fightwire.net Ortiz : "Matt Hamill's the next victim on my list" http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=67 It would appear that Gina Carano may be considering hanging up her gloves and retiring. According to a quote from Randy Couture today during a Q&A event for UFC Fight Club members, he doesn't seem to think that Gina will be back in the cage. G... Fightwire.net Gina Carano done fighting? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=66 The weigh-ins should be interesting tonight. With the weight issues surrounding Thiago Alves, and the pending face-off between middleweight champ Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen, it definitely has potential to be entertaining. We will post real ti... Fightwire.net UFC 117 Weigh-in results http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=65 While UFC President Dana White seems reluctant to commit on a possible title shot for Vitor Belfort, source seem to indicate otherwise. When asked if Belfort was next in line, Whie responded, "I don't know. We've got to see what happens in this fi... Fightwire.net Vitor Belfort next in line for middleweight title shot? http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=64 Check out UFC 117 predictions from Jon Jones, Jake Shields, Dominick Cruz, and more. Fight! magazine asked some of the top Zuffa fighters as well as some media members to get their thoughts on the main event this weekend between middleweight champ... Fightwire.net Fighters make UFC 117 predictions http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=63 The Countdown to UFC 117 is available now on Fightwire.net. The countdown show has been a highly successful hype machine for upcoming UFC fights, and has become a stape for all of the UFC Pay-Per-View events This countdown highlights not only the ... Fightwire.net Watch the Countdown to UFC 117 here http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=62 UFC.com has recently started a new web-only series, 'UFC Ultimate Insider'. The web series is intended to go in-depth and behind the scenes of the UFC and the lives and training of the fighters. The series is hosted by UFC ring girl, Arianny Celes... Fightwire.net New episode of web series 'UFC Ultimate Insider' available now http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=61 Former 'The Ultimate Fighter' (TUF) 5 contestant Gabe Ruediger is returning to the octagon. Ruediger has agreed to fill in for an injured Terry Etim against Joe Lauzon at UFC 118 on August 28th. Ruediger was kicked out of the TUF house on season 5... Fightwire.net Former TUF contestant Gabe Ruediger makes UFC return against Joe Lauzon at UFC 118 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=59 MMAjunkie recently conducted an interview with WEC's #1 contender to the bantamweight title, Joseph Benavidez. Benavidez will take on bantamweight champ Dominic Cruz at WEC: Cruz vs Benavidez on August 18th. Benavidez talked about his training and... Fightwire.net Joseph Benavidez talks preparation for WEC 50 title fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=58 UFC President Dana White confirmed what many of us have expected all along, in that the winner of UFC 117's Fitch vs Alves fight will be next in line for a crack at the welterweight crown. The winner will get the next shot following Josh Koscheck at... Fightwire.net White confirms that winner of Alves vs Fitch next in line for title shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=57 Thiago Alves' manager, Malki Kawa told MMAJunkie today that there is nothing to be concerned with (regarding weight issues), and Alves is at 177lbs today and will have no problems making weight tomorrow. Kawa reports that Alves skipped the open wo... Fightwire.net Alves manager reports no problems with weight cut. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=56 UFC Middleweight fighter Aaron Simpson has been hospitalized with an unknown infection. It has been reported that Simpson had to have surgery late last night, and is recovering in the hospital now. MMA Diehards reports that after a routine sparrin... Fightwire.net UFC Middleweight Aaron Simpson hospitalized with mystery infection http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=55 MMAFigting.com conducted an interview with Anderson Silva yesterday, in which the middleweight champ discussed Chael Sonnen, his preparation for the fight at UFC 117, and his thoughts on pleasing the UFC and the fans. When asked about the recent b... Fightwire.net Anderson Silva talks Chael Sonnen and trash talk http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=54 MMAfighting.com took a minute to catch up with Jon Fitch at the UFC open workouts yesterday to talk about his UFC 117 fight with Thiago Alves. Fitch describes the Alves weight-cutting situation as 'laughable', and doesn't seem to think he will hav... Fightwire.net Jon Fitch talks 'laughable' Alves weight issues, as well as future of welterweight division http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=53 Junior Dos Santos spoke with FIGHT! magazine yesterday at the UFC open workouts, and talked about pressure for his upcoming UFC 117 fight with Roy Nelson, as well as Roy's physique. During the brief interview, Dos Santos also talked a little about... Fightwire.net Junior Dos Santos talks UFC 117 training, plans belly punches for Roy Nelson http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=52 A twitter post by @MMAWeekly has revealed that Thiago Alves is having issues with cutting weight, and had to pull out of an open media workout with the UFC today. Here is the post from this afternoon: "Thiago Alves will not be at today's open wor... Fightwire.net Thiago Alves misses UFC open workout due to issues cutting weight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=51 MMAweekly.com has reported that UFC and Pride veteran Jeremy Horn has signed with Bellator Fighting Championships and will debut on September 23rd against season 2 middleweight runner-up Bryan Baker. Horn, who has more than 100+ fights to his name... Fightwire.net Jeremy Horn signs with Bellator, expected to face Bryan Baker on September 23rd http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=50 Strikeforce has announced that undefeated heavyweight and US Olympic wrestling team member Daniel Cormier will be facing Jason Riley on the preliminary card of the Strikeforce: Houston event on August 21st. Cormier is a former D1 National Champion... Fightwire.net Daniel Cormier vs Jason Riley added to Strikeforce: Houston on August 21st http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=49 Jon Fitch has come to the defense of UFC Welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre in a recent interview with MMA Nation. Fitch has drawn his own ire from the fans about his own fighting style, which tends to be very similar to that of the champ. But,... Fightwire.net Jon Fitch talks GSP, game plans http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=48 Bellator Fighting Championships officials today announced that five-time UFC veteran Yoshiyuki Yoshida (11-5 MMA, 0-0 BFC) will face an as-yet-unnamed opponent at Bellator 31. While a location for Bellator 31 has yet to be announced, the event tak... MMAJunkie.com Yoshiyuki Yoshida signs with Bellator. Expected to make debut at Bellator 31 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=47 Strikeforce has posted a trailer to advertise their upcoming Strikeforce: Houston card on August 21st. The card features the "King Mo" Lawal's first Light Heavyweight title defense against Rafael "Feijao". Also featured on this card is a middlewe... Fightwire.net Trailer for Strikeforce: Houston on August 21st http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=46 props: TMZ.com 27-year-old Huerta -- who was once featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated -- was in front of a bar in Austin around 2 AM on Saturday morning ... when some other people began fighting. Roger was near the scuffle ... when he saw ... TMZ.Com TMZ catches Roger Huerta giving a true 'Bully Beatdown' http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=45 Brazilian phenom Junior Dos Santos (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) has quickly established himself as one of the most popular - and perhaps most feared - heavyweights in the UFC. A string of five consecutive stoppage wins in the octagon, all earned through hi... MMAJunkie.com Nelson not hesitiant to stand and trade with Dos Santos, ready for complete fight. http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=44 MMAJunkie is reporting that the upcoming bantamweight tournament is starting to shape up, with two fights already being reported. Sources close to the fighters have reported that Zach Makovsky vs. Nick Mamalis and Ulysses Gomez vs. Travis Reddinger ... First fights rumored for Bellator Season 3 bantamweight tournament http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=43 UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva gave an interview in Brazil recently where he discussed claims he is arrogant, what exactly happened with Demian Maia, MMA vs Boxing, children and more. The interview, originally in Portuguese, was given... Fighters Only Magazine Anderson Silva Interview from Brazil http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=42 U.K.-based welterweight Paul Daley (23-9-2) will soon face the music for his suckerpunch of Josh Koscheck at UFC 113. Wad Alameddine, Daley's manager, recently told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that the Quebec Athletic Commission has set A... MMAJunkie.com August hearing date looms for Paul Daley http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=41 UFC veteran Corey Hill will continue his unlikely comeback trail at Tachi Palace Fights 6: "High Stakes" on September 9th when he takes on former WEC Lightweight champ "Razor" Rob McCullough. The former TUF 5 contestant is most recently knnown for... Fightwire.net Corey Hill continues comeback against McCullough at Tachi Palace Fights 6 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=40 Ryan Loco with Heavy.com recently took a few minutes to talk with Jon Fitch about his UFC 117 fight with Thiago Alves, his upcoming documentary, and a few more items. Most notably, Fitch discusses his future within the 170lb division, and a posisb... Fightwire.Net Jon Fitch discusses upcoming fight with Thiago Alves, as well as future plans http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=39 According to a twitter post by polish mma site, MMArocks.pl (@mmarocks_pl), Aleksander Emelianenko has been pulled from a KSW event due to a positive Hepatitis C test. Here is the post: "wow, KSW co-owner Maciej Kawulski just told on Polsat New... Fightwire.net Aleks Emelianenko tests positive for Hepatitis C, removed from KSW card http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=38 UFC will be offering UFC 122 for free on Spike TV in November. Company officials had previously announced that October's UFC 120 in London would be airing free via same-day tape delay on Spike TV. MMAJunkie.com is reporting today that sources have... Fightwire.net UFC 122 to air free via tape delay from Germany on Spike TV http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=37 Demian Maia (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) will now fight in August. Sources close to the Brazilian grappling ace informed MMAjunkie.com that Maia will face middleweight prospect Mario Miranda (10-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at UFC 118 in Boston. Both fighters have ... MMAJunkie.com Demian Maia will fight at UFC 118 in August http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=36 Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber might not grace the cage again until November. In July, Faber, arguably the promotion's most popular star, withdrew from his bantamweight debut bout against Takeya Mizugaki, which was scheduled for WE... Sherdog.com Sources: Faber Out Until November http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=35 Vitor Belfort says he will be ready for a return to the cage in November, and he expects to be fighting for the UFC middleweight title on his return. "I want the belt, no matter against whom it will be. That's what I want, that's what the UFC want... Fighters Only Belfort looking for November title shot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=34 Former Cage Rage champion and recent UFC fighter Paul Daley has not signed with Strikeforce. Despite reports of a completed six-fight deal, Strikeforce spokesperson Mike Afromowitz today told MMAjunkie.com no deal has been reached with the British... Yahoo! Sports Update: Paul Daley has not signed with Strikeforce http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=33 The 28 lightweight fighters recently selected for the upcoming twelfth season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) have been revealed for the Sept. 15 debut of the Spike TV reality series. Leading the charge will be welterweight coaches Josh Koscheck and... MMAMania.com The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 12 cast revealed http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=32 Scott "Hands Of Steel" Smith has announced that he will be moving to the 170lb division. Smith made the announcement in a recent interview with MMA Heat. Smith was last seen in the Strikeforce opposite Cung Le in a losing effort, due to a KO stop... Fightwire.Net Scott Smith announces move to Welterweight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=31 Last week, UFC Lightweight Joe Stevenson postponed an interview with MMAJunkie to head to Tijuana, Mexico. Instead of looking for cheap prescriptions or tequila, Stevenson was headed to a hospital for x-rays. Since he doesn't have health insurance, h... Fightwire.Net Stevenson heads to Tijuana http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=30 Jon Fitch has been itching to get another shot at the UFC welterweight title, and he hopes to achieve that goal when he faces Thiago Alves at UFC 117 in Oakland. The American Kickboxing Academy welterweight has long lobbied for a rematch with cham... MMAWeekly.com Fitch wants a title shot, or a move to 185 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=29 A middleweight bout between Nate Marquardt (29-9-2 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Rousimar Palhares (11-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) initially scheduled for UFC 118 has been moved to UFC Fight Night 22 and now serves as the night's main event. Sources close to the event to... MMAJunkie.com Marquardt vs Palhares gets UFN 22 Main Event Slot http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=28 Jon Jones has proven through performance that hess a contender in the UFC light heavyweight division. The 23-year-old wants his next opponent to be against a fighter that is 'supposed' to be better than him. "Every opponent I've had are really tou... MMAWeekly.com Jon Jones looking for 'Top Three' fight http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=27 The UFC 117 pay-per-view event's official preview show, "Countdown to UFC 117," debuts tonight at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV.Replays of the one-hour show, which breaks down a UFC 117 main event between middleweight champ Anderson Silva and challenger ... MMAJunkie.com 2010-08-02 13:09:53 UFC Countdown to 117 premiers tonight on Spike TV http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=26 Today Miguel Torres posted on his twitter that he is heading to the Tristar Gym in Montreal to begin his training. Torres posted this on his twitter today. So I will make the pilgrimage to Tristar Gym in Montreal. I will tweet my adventure cau... FightWire.net 2010-08-02 11:29:12 Miguel Torres heading to Tristar Gym in Montreal for Camp http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=25 The fallout from the Shine Fights 3 show that never actually happened is still permeating throughout the MMA world, from fighters claiming payment was never made to promoters fighting back with statements of their own.One person who saw firsthand wha... MMAWeekly.com 2010-08-02 11:09:09 MATCHMAKER FOSTER EXITS SHINE FIGHTS http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=24 Jon Jones spoke to The Daily Line on Versus about his growing beef with James Toney after his dominating first round victory over Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC on Versus 2. "Bones" is referring to this quote from "Lights Out" where Toney called him "Ho... MMAMania.com 2010-08-02 11:01:52 Jon Jones would move up to heavyweight to fight James Toney http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=21 UFC on Versus 2: "Jones vs Matyushenko" is officially over, which means that it's time for the UFC to hand out a little extra dough for the fighters who went above and beyond.The bonuses for tonight's card are $40,000 each.The UFC handled out its sta... Fightwire.Net 2010-08-02 03:40:56 Fighter bonuses for UFC on Versus 2 http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=20 Just hours ago, Paul Daley signed a six-fight Strikeforce contract. He will still fight at Shark Fights 13 which will go down September 11th at the Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas (sort of a strange date to have an MMA event). His firs... MixedMartialArts.com 2010-08-01 15:08:19 Paul Daley reportedly signs 6 fight deal with Strikeforce http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=18 Next month's UFC Fight Night 22 event has lost its headlining fight.Alan Belcher (16-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC), a rising middleweight contender who campaigned for a fight with Demian Maia (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC), had to pull of his the Sept. 15 matchup with the Br... MMAJunkie.com 2010-08-01 13:36:22 Alan Belcher out of UFC Fight Night 22 main event due to detached retina http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=17 Brazilian veteran Carina Damm (15-3 MMA, 0-0 SF) will indeed fight at Strikeforce Challengers 10. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) confirmed late Saturday night with Strikeforce officials that despite concerns, Damm was able to secure a visa ... MMAJunkie.com 2010-08-01 08:38:13 Carina Damm secures Visa, will compete in Strikeforce womens tourney http://fightwire.net/newsViewer.php?id=16 >Publicly, he may be most famous for his 1990 hit song “U Can’t Touch This” and for his Hammer Pants. But 48-year-old MC Hammer has launched a new offering, catapulting him onto the mixed martial arts scene.Hammer’s Alchemist Management... MMAWeekly.com 2010-07-30 13:03:37 MC Hammer starts MMA management firm