Archive for April, 2010
CRISIS AVERTED?: TITO ORTIZ AND JENNA JAMESON ARE TRYING TO WORK IT OUT
A mere four days after UFC Light Heavyweight, Tito Ortiz, was arrested on charges of domestic violence, word has come out that a resolution may be near.
After the incident on Monday, a war of words between Ortiz and his alleged victim, Jenna Jameson, played out in the media. TMZ.com posted a video of Jameson stating [...]
AWAITING MEDICAL CLEARANCE, THE ALVES VS. FITCH REMATCH HAS BEEN MOVED TO UFC 117
The anticipated rematch between UFC welterweights Thiago Alves and Jon Fitch will have to wait a little bit longer. Originally scheduled for UFC 111 in New Jersery, Alves was denied medical clearance due to a brain abnormality. Thankfully, the condition was not life or career threatening and Alves underwent successful surgery to repair the problem.
The [...]
CHEICK KONGO NURSING INJURIES; FIGHT WITH ROY NELSON IN JEOPARDY
Heavyweight, Cheick Kongo, may have to step down from his proposed UFC 116 bout with Roy Nelson. Citing a back injury suffered during his last fight against Paul Buentello, Kongo hasn’t been able to begin training for the event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 3.
Although nothing has been confirmed, [...]
ESPN MMA Live: Talks WEC 48 and Tito Ortiz Legal Issues
This week episode shows highlights and analysis from the WEC’s first PPV. Ben Henderson and Leonard Garcia check in to discuss their wins. Also, will Tito Ortiz’s legal issues impact his fighting future in the UFC? And details on MMA Live’s upcoming debut on ESPN2.Publish Date: Apr 29, 2010, 02:25 PM ET Duration: 37:55
WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER POSSIBLY SUSPENDED, ROBBIE LAWLER VS. RENATO “BABALU” SOBRAL ON JUNE 16
A proposed middleweight fight between Jason “Mayhem” Miller and Robbie Lawler on June 16 in Los Angeles, California has hit a speed bump. Expected to be the main event for the upcoming Strikeforce card, Miller has been replaced by Renato “Babalu” Sobral. The bout will now take place at a catchweight of 195 pounds.
Strikeforce President, [...]
RICH FRANKLIN: “I WANT TO MAKE A RUN FOR THE TITLE”
Former UFC Middleweight Champion, Rich Franklin, is at a crossroads. Still a fan favorite, Franklin has found himself with four loses in nine fights. Intending on moving permanently to the light heavyweight division, Franklin instead fought in catchweight bouts at 195 pounds against Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort. Part of the change was personal choice, [...]
Kimbo Slice’s Plans Versus Matt Mitrione
Leading up to Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson vs Matt Mitrione at UFC 113, Slice has some words for his fellow TUF 10 housemate. Kimbo has been constantly criticized for being one dimensional and plans to show the world that he’s picked up some new tricks.
From MMAFighting.com:
“I’m sure he’s probably going to try some takedowns, [...]
Rampage Vs Rashad Video Trailer
The countdown continues to May 29th’s UFC 114 in Las Vegas.
Urjah Faber Suspended 6 Months! … And Other WEC 48 Suspensions
Last weekend the WEC made their first pay per view appearance. Faber vs Aldo was a stacked card full of tough fights, and many WEC fighters truly went to war. The medical suspensions from the card has been released, and it may come as a shock to see how many fighters will be [...]

