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MMANEWSWIRE DECEMBER 21, 2008 2:15 PM

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Nogueira: ‘Ready for Everything’
Less than a week stands between interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and his title defense against Frank Mir at UFC 92 “The Ultimate 2008” on Dec. 27 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The two men spent six weeks coaching against one another

‘Babalu’ Talks Showdown with Sokoudjou
Renato “Babalu” Sobral sat down with Sherdog.com’s Loretta Hunt to chat about his clash with Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning.”

Photos of the Week
In a week littered with events to wet the beak of any fan, Sherdog.com was spread out across the globe to capture the sport’s most enduring images

MMA NewsWire, December 19 2009 Part 2

Friday, December 19th, 2008

MMA Fighter Found Dead - AOL
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (Dec. 17) - A mixed martial arts fighter and his wife were found shot to death in a Laguna Niguel condominium in what authorities said was an apparent murder-suicide. Dec. 17: MMA fighter Justin Levens and his wife are found

Murder-suicide suspected in death of UFC fighter Justin Levens, wife - Newsday
Authorities today are investigating the deaths of mixed martial arts fighter Justin Levens and his wife — discovered shot in bed in their Laguna Niguel condominium — as a possible murder-suicide, with Levens as the potential the shooter. Justin

Which Is More Dangerous: MMA Or Boxing? - Bleacherreport.com
MMA is one of the fastest growing sport in the world.MMA fighters are allowed to use different fighting styles like punching, kicking, and grappling forms like choking Which would make their opponent give up or unconscious. While in the other hand

Next Page: Experience, Intangibles, Totals - Sherdog.com
Arlovski can look back on 11 years of martial arts training, including sambo, kickboxing and, most recently, western boxing under superstar trainer Freddie Roach. After competing in sambo for only two years, the “Pitbull” made the jump straight

MMA fighter, wife found dead - Detroit Free Press
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — A mixed martial arts fighter and his wife were found shot to death in a Laguna Niguel condominium in what authorities said was an apparent murder-suicide. The bodies of Justin Levens and his wife, Sarah McLean-Levens, were

MMA fighter Justin Levens, wife found shot dead - Newsday
Justin Levens of the Southern California Condors (L) and Brian Foster of the San Jose Razorclaws (R) face off during the IFL weigh-in at Buffalo Wild Wings on May 18, 2007, in Hoffman Estates, Ill. ( Getty Images / December 18, 2008) Ex- Ultimate

Murder-Suicide? MMA Fighter (Photo) and Wife Sarah McLean-Levens Found - Post Chronicle
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) journeyman Justin Levens, 28, and his wife, Sarah McLean-Levens, 25, have been found dead at their Orange County condominium in California on Wednesday, according to TMZ.com . Justin Levens, an ex-UFC and WEC fighting

Justin Levens, MMA Fighter, and Wife Found Dead - HULIQ.com
Justin Levens, a mixed-martial arts fighter who has competed in many different events and leagues, was found dead along with his wife Sarah McLean-Levens on Wednesday. Police believe it to be a murder-suicide. Justin Levens was 28. Sarah McLean

Murder-suicide suspected in death of UFC fighter Justin Levens, wife - Newsday
Authorities today are investigating the deaths of mixed martial arts fighter Justin Levens and his wife — discovered shot in bed in their Laguna Niguel condominium — as a possible murder-suicide, with Levens as the potential the shooter. Justin

MMA fighter, wife found shot to death - WTOP Radio
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) - A mixed martial arts fighter and his wife were found shot to death in a Laguna Niguel condominium in what authorities said was an apparent murder-suicide. The bodies of Justin Levens and his wife, Sarah McLean-Levens

World MMA Newswire December 8 2008 10:30 PM

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Zuffa’s Ban on BooYaa Fightwear - Bloodyelbow.com
King of the Cage executive, Peter Lamy, was a bit critical of Zuffa and Dana White in a response to MMA Payout regarding Zuffa’s BooYaa Fightwear ban: Dana White and ZUFFA have every reason to be concerned with KOTC regardless of EliteXC. No one has

Loretta Hunt lays out some interesting news regarding the rumored - Sherdog.com
Everyone answers to somebody, so we, the staff at Sherdog.com, have decided to defer to our readers. “The Doggy Bag” gives you the opportunity to speak about what’s on your mind from time to time. Our reporters, columnists, radio hosts, and

Josh Barnett - Fightticker.com
M-1 Global is pleased to announce that Gilbert Yvel, one of its top heavyweight competitors, has agreed to terms on a three-fight contract with Affliction Entertainment. Yvel will make his Affliction debut against former UFC heavyweight champion Josh

More on the Possible Resurrection of ProElite - Bloodyelbow.com
In breaking down a potential match between Gina Carano and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos, Loretta Hunt lays out some interesting news regarding the rumored return of ProElite: As of today, I’ve ascertained enough information to confidently say that an

EliteXC’s Daley wins against Alessio in Canada - CBS Sportsline
In his first bout since a nationally televised loss to EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields, British welterweight Paul Daley was able to get back on the winning track. During EliteXC’s “Heat” event in South Florida on Oct. 4 that was televised

ProElite Returns? - Bleacherreport.com
According to MMAJunkie , we might be seeing a resold and packaged EliteXC in 2009. It seems they have some serious bidders who intend to return the defunct promotion to action. Fighter agent Ken Pavia thinks it might happen in the first quarter of 09

Pro Elite Close To Finalizing A Deal - Fightticker.com
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned through multiple sources - all speaking on the condition of anonymity - that ProElite’s current management team is hard at work towards completing the sale of the company. Indications are that ProElite believes it

MMA Worldwide Newswire Dec 6 2008 1:45 PM

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Pawtucket’s Elite MMA enjoys exceptional year - Pawtucket Times
PAWTUCKET — Across the country and in most parts of the world, the sport of mixed martial arts has continued to soar in popularity, and if you need any proof of its surge, all you have to do is head down Smithfield Avenue and check out what’s

Martial arts classes enrolling - Northwest Arkansas News
Malmo Martial Arts is now enrolling for adult classes in Bentonville. Offered instruction includes Muay Thai, Jujitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Kombatan Arnis, and Pencak Silat. For more information visit the Web site malmomartialarts. com or call (479

Quote of the Day: The Best Mixed Martial Arts Agent? - Bloodyelbow.com
“By the way I view my relationship with Monte much like Darth Vader and Obi Wan. I learned from the shadows. I turned to the other side. I called him out. He acknowledged. I grew my stable. And now the student has surpassed the teacher in the present

Season’s beatings: Mixed martial arts coming Sunday - Coshocton Tribune
ZANESVILLE - The Lind Arena in Zanesville will resemble the Roman Coliseum on Sunday night as gladiators from the area converge to wage barbaric war. Explosive Fight Promotions, in association with Team Loyalty and Downtown Tattoo, will present the

Mixed Martial Arts: Wagner keeps heavyweight title - Omaha World-Herald
COUNCIL BLUFFS — A pair of belts stayed with their current holders and a third found a new home during Friday night’s Victory Fighting Championship 25: Primetime. An official-estimated 2,000 at the Mid-America Center cheered and groaned through a

Where Mixed Martial Arts Fandits Discuss the Sport They Love - Fightticker.com
Username: * If you are a new user, you may not be aware of our unique user blogs section. (You do need to create an account with Fight Ticker first, but registration is easy and free.) In the user blogs section, users are welcome to post their own

Dubai based Mixed Martial Arts Fiteselektor - first port of call will - Wiredpr News
/EIN News/– Fiteselektor, the Dubai based Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event will start it’s FITESELEKTOR GLOBAL TALENT TOUR in January 2009 in Pakistan. MMA is a spectacular combination of wrestling and full contact kickboxing techniques

The Official Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Blog of the SB Nation - Bloodyelbow.com
WEC 37 GIFs by Smoogy. WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia Live Results Tonight 1 day ago WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia Predictions 1 day ago Snapshot of the Day: Miguel Torres vs. Manny Tapia Staredown 1 day ago WEC 37 Weigh-In Results 2 days ago Frank Mir Breaks

Gambling and Mixed Martial Arts - Fightticker.com
There have been many prominent cases of former athletes betting on their chosen sport. MMA is no different. Tito Ortiz is among a long list of fighters that admitted to betting on MMA fights. While there are no official figures we can only assume

Racists Active in Mixed Martial Arts - Southern Poverty Law Center
Melvin “Man-o-war” Costa has a classic Nazi eagle and swastika insignia tattooed across his chest and a prison gang spider web inked on his right elbow. Costa, 26, also is a convicted felon, self-avowed white nationalist and currently the 10th-ranked

World MMA NewsWire Dec 1, 2008 2:03 PM

Monday, December 1st, 2008

EDDIE ALVAREZ: “WE’RE STILL TRYING TO GET ON THE DREAM CARD FOR NEW - Fighthype.com
If you missed the online chat session with top MMA lightweight Eddie Alvarez, check out the entire transcript to see what he had to say. “The sign-on bonus was very good and the deal we got makes me one of the highest paid lightweights in the world

Bloody Elbow - Bloodyelbow.com
Takanori Gomi defeated DREAM Lightweight GP Quarterfinalist Katsuhiko Nagata via points (1-0) in the finals of the All-Japan Combat Wrestling Open Championships (think of Combat Wrestling as MMA without any strikes) 73 kg class yesterday. It is quite

Gegard Mousasi - Fightticker.com
For submission grapplers and submission grappling fans, the Abu Dhabi Combat Club is, bar none, the greatest contest of skill that the world of no-gi has to offer. While the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships satisfy the desire of the BJJ

The Last Emperor Vs The Spider: A Dream Match-Up! - Bleacherreport.com
It seems like every MMA fan loves to talk about the best pound for pound fighter in the world. We have a great fight comming up on Jan 31st. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, we are all going to be treated to BJ Penn vs. Georges St

Mirko Filipovic - Fightticker.com
“I’m afraid Mirko is trying to run from me again,” Overeem recently told Sherdog.com. “FEG wants to make it happen, I would like nothing more than get my hands on him again and I know that the fans would like to see a definite ending as well

Season’s Beatings: A holiday viewing guide for MMA fans - San Francisco Examiner
If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has you feeling stressed, rejoice and give thanks, because some of the best MMA action of the year is going to take place between now and New Year’s. On December 3rd, Miguel Torres will try to defend his

Chipola student pursues MMA dream - Jackson County Floridan
With boxing’s popularity in America on the decline, the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has seemingly filled the void for gladiator-style competition throughout the country. The MMA craze has even reached its tentacles to Jackson County, as Chipola

January 2009, an MMA Lover’s Dream Come True - Bleacherreport.com
“The Best Is Yet To Come.” Not only a timeless song by the incomparable Frank Sinatra, but a factual statement about MMA and its future. With fights like Serra/Hughes and the finals of the UFC heavyweight tournament, to all the rematches we’ve been

Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kozo Takeda Under K-1 Rules for K-1 Dynamite - Bloodyelbow.com
At the press conference K-1 Event Producer Sadaharu Tanikawa stated, “Because of the ‘Grand Coalition’ for the first time in many years, MMA and K-1 can amalgamate and battle, therefore, this year, its daring but I am going to do K-1 vs. DREAM match

Already a year for the history books, 2008 will go out in style - CNN Sports Illustrated
For a sport with no off-season, there’s hardly a busier time than the end of the year. It’s fitting then that 2008, which undoubtedly will go down as a crucial chapter in mixed martial arts history, closes with several meaningful fights. While

MMA World NewsWire Dec 1, 2008 2:42 AM

Monday, December 1st, 2008

JOHN MAHLOW: “DESTROYING NOGUEIRA’S PROTEGE WILL BRING ME CLOSER TO - Fighthype.com
When John “The Mulatto Mauler” Mahlow was asked to fight ex-UFC fighter Ryan Roberts, he immediately accepted. Even though he was offered the fight with just four hours advance notice. Even though he had to drop nearly ten pounds to make weight. And

The Last Emperor Vs The Spider: A Dream Match-Up! - Bleacherreport.com
It seems like every MMA fan loves to talk about the best pound for pound fighter in the world. We have a great fight comming up on Jan 31st. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, we are all going to be treated to BJ Penn vs. Georges St

Chipola student pursues MMA dream - Jackson County Floridan
With boxing’s popularity in America on the decline, the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has seemingly filled the void for gladiator-style competition throughout the country. The MMA craze has even reached its tentacles to Jackson County, as Chipola

Season’s Beatings: A holiday viewing guide for MMA fans - San Francisco Examiner
If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has you feeling stressed, rejoice and give thanks, because some of the best MMA action of the year is going to take place between now and New Year’s. On December 3rd, Miguel Torres will try to defend his

EDDIE ALVAREZ: “WE’RE STILL TRYING TO GET ON THE DREAM CARD FOR NEW - Fighthype.com
If you missed the online chat session with top MMA lightweight Eddie Alvarez, check out the entire transcript to see what he had to say. “The sign-on bonus was very good and the deal we got makes me one of the highest paid lightweights in the world

January 2009, an MMA Lover’s Dream Come True - Bleacherreport.com
“The Best Is Yet To Come.” Not only a timeless song by the incomparable Frank Sinatra, but a factual statement about MMA and its future. With fights like Serra/Hughes and the finals of the UFC heavyweight tournament, to all the rematches we’ve been

Mirko Filipovic - Fightticker.com
“I’m afraid Mirko is trying to run from me again,” Overeem recently told Sherdog.com. “FEG wants to make it happen, I would like nothing more than get my hands on him again and I know that the fans would like to see a definite ending as well

Gegard Mousasi - Fightticker.com
For submission grapplers and submission grappling fans, the Abu Dhabi Combat Club is, bar none, the greatest contest of skill that the world of no-gi has to offer. While the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships satisfy the desire of the BJJ

What I Want for MMA in 2009 - Bloodyelbow.com
Thanksgiving marks the start towards the final push towards Christmas and the New Year. In my family Thanksgiving doubles as the deadline to get my Christmas list in to my grandmother. So with that in mind, here’s five things I hope to see in the MMA

LeBron coming to New York, days after Knicks made themselves a - Orlando Sentinel
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) _ Last time LeBron James played in New York, he exited the floor to “MVP!” chants, a standing ovation, and even a fan coming onto the court to meet him. If James thought New Yorkers loved him then, wait until he sees the

MMA World News Feed, Updated November 30, 2008 12:39 PM

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

ProElite Fighting Jake Shields’ Bid to Become a Free Agent - Bloodyelbow.com
The remaining representatives from near-defunct fight promotion ProElite are doing what they can to stop EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields from leaving the fold. Shields’ manager and father, Jack Shields, on Monday told MMAWeekly.com that an

Mixed martial arts’ Elite XC to file for bankruptcy - Los Angeles Times
It looks like Elite XC, the upstart mixed martial arts organization featuring Kimbo Slice, is down for the count. ProElite, Inc., Elite XC’s Los Angeles-based parent company, plans to file for bankruptcy, said T. Jay Thompson, an Elite XC executive

Lessons from ProElite’s death - CNN Sports Illustrated
Two years ago, as it unveiled itself at the posh Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif., the group behind ProElite Inc. — Doug DeLuca (a film and television producer) and Gary Shaw (a boxing promoter) — heralded the company as a legitimate contender

Pro Elite May Have A Mystery Investor - Fightticker.com
In a Nov. 19 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ProElite indicated that the troubled company could possibly be close to receiving new funding from an outside source. “The Company is continuing discussions with potential strategic

Pro Elite - Fightticker.com
In a Nov. 19 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ProElite indicated that the troubled company could possibly be close to receiving new funding from an outside source. “The Company is continuing discussions with potential strategic

Greg Johnson - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
“You’re a Mean One” might cover it aptly, if you’d ask Mary Beth Bruss, president of the Adopt A Child or Two holiday charity. Someone stole the charity’s scrawny artificial Christmas tree from the lobby of the post office in this Lake County

Thanksgiving News - Bleacherreport.com
Bellator Fighting Championships has signed highly prized lightweight Eddie Alvarez. This is a solid addition to their proposed lightweight tournament. Before joining Bellator, Alvarez will fight on January 23 for his manager’s regional promotion

ProElite, EliteXC out of business - CNN Sports Illustrated
Less than two years following the formation of ProElite, Inc., the group notified employees and fighters Monday it was shutting its doors effective immediately, multiple sources confirmed to SI.com. ProElite was an entertainment and media company

EliteXC to file for bankruptcy - Baltimore Sun
It looks like EliteXC, the upstart mixed martial arts organization featuring Kimbo Slice, is down for the count. ProElite, Inc., EliteXC’s Los Angeles-based parent company, plans to file for bankruptcy, said T. Jay Thompson, an EliteXC executive

Scott Smith Looking to Stick Around with Strikeforce - ImpactWrestling.com
Scott Smith made short work of Terry Martin at Strikeforce on Friday night in San Jose, Calif., finishing the Chicago middleweight in just 24 seconds. It was a one-fight deal for him with Strikeforce, but Smith hopes to extent his relationship with

MMA World NewsWire Nov. 28 2008, 3:59 PM

Friday, November 28th, 2008

K-1 to Air on HDNet - Sherdog.com
Deal brings the world famous combat sport, K-1 exclusively to HDNet in 2009 (PRESS RELEASE) — HDNet Fights announced today that it is partnering with FEG USA, Inc. to bring the extremely popular K-1 World Grand Prix and K-1 World MAX tournaments to

January 2009, an MMA Lover’s Dream Come True - Bleacherreport.com
“The Best Is Yet To Come.” Not only a timeless song by the incomparable Frank Sinatra, but a factual statement about MMA and its future. With fights like Serra/Hughes and the finals of the UFC heavyweight tournament, to all the rematches we’ve been

HDNet and FEG USA Announce Partnership for K-1 Kickboxing, Extension - Bloodyelbow.com
DALLAS (November 21, 2008) - HDNet Fights announced today that it is partnering with FEG USA, Inc. to bring the extremely popular K-1 World Grand Prix and K-1 World MAX tournaments to HDNet. K-1 is an electrifying form of kickboxing that combines

Fedor Comments on Fighting Arlovski and More - ImpactWrestling.com
It seems Fedor Emelianenko can’t be dragged away from combat sports. Even in his spare time the heavyweight has long practiced the Russian martial art Sambo as his hobby away from the profession of MMA. “I really do (it) for pleasure, just

Gregard Mousasi - Fightticker.com
In the ever expanding “quest for the best” ADCC Championships is proud to announce that two of the World’s top fighters have agreed to compete in the 2009 ADCC event. ADCC is proud to announce that Pride and Affliciton Champion Fedor

DREAM in North America for 2009 - Bleacherreport.com
Japanese combat series, Dream is making a stampede into North America, with an exclusive deal with HDNet, Dream will continue onwards to be the top of the crème in MMA combat. “DREAM is known for having the best MMA tournaments and superfights in

Chipola student pursues MMA dream - Jackson County Floridan
With boxing’s popularity in America on the decline, the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has seemingly filled the void for gladiator-style competition throughout the country. The MMA craze has even reached its tentacles to Jackson County, as Chipola

JOHN MAHLOW: “DESTROYING NOGUEIRA’S PROTEGE WILL BRING ME CLOSER TO - Fighthype.com
When John “The Mulatto Mauler” Mahlow was asked to fight ex-UFC fighter Ryan Roberts, he immediately accepted. Even though he was offered the fight with just four hours advance notice. Even though he had to drop nearly ten pounds to make weight. And

What I Want for MMA in 2009 - Bloodyelbow.com
Thanksgiving marks the start towards the final push towards Christmas and the New Year. In my family Thanksgiving doubles as the deadline to get my Christmas list in to my grandmother. So with that in mind, here’s five things I hope to see in the MMA

EDDIE ALVAREZ: “WE’RE STILL TRYING TO GET ON THE DREAM CARD FOR NEW - Fighthype.com
If you missed the online chat session with top MMA lightweight Eddie Alvarez, check out the entire transcript to see what he had to say. “The sign-on bonus was very good and the deal we got makes me one of the highest paid lightweights in the world

MMA World News Nov 24, 2008 11:51

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Brooksville cage fighter Corey Hill to join charity event - St. Petersburg Times
Corey Hill enjoys fighting for a good cause. That’s why the Brooksville resident will participate in Spike TV’s “UFC Fight for the Troops,” an event designed to raise funds to build a hospital for men and women in the armed forces who have suffered

No signature, no fighting - CNN Sports Illustrated
Upping the ante in a quarrel over name and likeness rights with some of mixed martial arts’ best fighters, the Ultimate Fighting Championship made its strongest statement yet Wednesday, releasing former welterweight No. 1 contender Jon Fitch and

In a Midwestern tableau, a petite hunter, her cooing baby and an - Pioneer Press
The Lesnar Buck met the real deal Friday. Grasping the huge set of antlers with hands like suitcases, Minnesota’s most famous wrestler and mixed-martial arts fighter, Brock Lesnar, uttered one word: “Awesome.” He also gave diminutive Kelly Gustafson

Xarm Wrestling: THIS IS SO EXTREME!!! - Fightticker.com
First there was the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Great idea. Then a decade and a half later there was Yamma. Not so great. Now behold Xarm! I’m telling you, this is going to be so sweet. Airing live over the internet November 19 on RipeTV.com

UFC boots fighter over THQ deal - MCV
Jon Fitch reportedly kicked from the Ultimate Fighting Championship for refusing to sign lifelong THQ licensing deal American kickboxing specialist Jon Fitch has reportedly been kicked off the Ultimate Fighting Championship after refusing to sign

England vs. Ireland Set for UFC 93 - ImpactWrestling.com
Thomas Egan and John Hathaway will face each other at UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland at Jan. 17, Top Team International recently confirmed to MMAWeekly.com . Egan, represented by Top Team International, will be making his Ultimate Fighting Championship

BJ Penn Looking at Defending Both UFC Title Belts - ImpactWrestling.com
Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder B.J. Penn moves back up to the welterweight division to take on UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre on Super Bowl weekend, Jan. 31, in Las Vegas for the welterweight title. Speculation

Boxing facing toughest test - Ultimate Fighting - New York Daily News
After just three bouts, Brock Lesnar (l.) beats veteran Randy Couture for Ultimate Fighting Championship title. The sport’s rapid rise is cause for concern in some ring circles. The MGM Grand in Las Vegas played host to UFC 91, a mixed martial arts

UFC Fighters Leave After THQ Game Deal Controversy - Gamasutra
Online reports have suggested that contract negotiations between game publisher THQ and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have contributed to high profile fighter John Fitch and many of his teammates leaving the organization. Reports from

Ultimate press conference - Honolulu Advertiser
This time it was for a press conference. Around 2,000 fans attended a press conference/public rally featuring world champions Penn and Georges St-Pierre of Canada yesterday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. It was put on by the Ultimate Fighting

MMA WORLD NEWS WIRE Nov 21, 8:50PM Part 2

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

UFC Fighters Leave After THQ Game Deal Controversy - Gamasutra
Online reports have suggested that contract negotiations between game publisher THQ and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have contributed to high profile fighter John Fitch and many of his teammates leaving the organization. Reports from

Lesnar Downs Couture In UFC 91 - News4Jax.com
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has a new heavyweight champion. Newcomer Brock Lesnar defeated the reigning champ, Randy “The Natural” Couture, in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 91 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Lesnar, who entered the fight with a

Fedor Emelianenko fighting in Anaheim again - Los Angeles Times Blogs
Anaheim’s Honda Center has become a new home to Russia’s Fedor Emelianenko, the heavyweight considered by many to be the world’s most gifted mixed martial arts fighter. In a July appearance at the Honda Center, Emelianenko (29-1 with 16 submissions

BJ Penn Looking at Defending Both UFC Title Belts - ImpactWrestling.com
Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder B.J. Penn moves back up to the welterweight division to take on UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre on Super Bowl weekend, Jan. 31, in Las Vegas for the welterweight title. Speculation

Dec. 27 UFC card includes Andy - Billings Gazette
Reese Andy will be competing on an Ultimate Fighting Championship card Dec. 27. The event, “UFC: 92 The Ultimate 2008,” is a pay-per-view from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Andy is a former prep wrestler from Billings Skyview and college

Boxing facing toughest test - Ultimate Fighting - New York Daily News
After just three bouts, Brock Lesnar (l.) beats veteran Randy Couture for Ultimate Fighting Championship title. The sport’s rapid rise is cause for concern in some ring circles. The MGM Grand in Las Vegas played host to UFC 91, a mixed martial arts

Ricky Hatton Vs. Paulie Malignaggi: Easy Win Or Bad Decision? - Bleacherreport.com
On Sat. November 22, 2008 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Ricky Hatton will be facing Paulie Malignaggi in a junior welterweight clash. Many believe that Ricky Hatton is taking this fight for a safe and easy win, but Paulie Malignaggi and

Dana The Dictator - Bleacherreport.com
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization is synonymous with mixed martial arts and has spearheaded the sport’s transition into mainstream culture. While upstart competitor brands like Pride, Elite XC and the IFL have appeared and folded

Cagey strategy delivers punch for Ultimate Fighting Championship - Marketwatch
UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture talks about how he keeps on growing as a fighter even at the age of 45. He faces some big competition in Brock Lesnar on Saturday, Nov. 15. (Nov. 13) From its modest beginnings as a niche pay-per-view offering

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP: Couture, Lesnar set for ‘big’ fight - Las Vegas Review Journal
Saturday night’s Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture at the MGM Grand is being billed as the biggest fight in the history of the young organization. Big is the operative word. Lesnar must cut