Chad Mendes matched with Cody McKenzie for July bout

May 19, 2012

Submission-specialist Cody McKenzie will waste little time between fights, as the inventor of the “McKenzie-tine” has agreed to face former title-contender Chad Mendes at UFC 148 despite having fought earlier this week at UFC on Fuel 3. Were the short turnaround not enough, McKenzie will also be making his featherweight debut in the fight giving [...]

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‘Hammer’ says Barnett too experienced for fellow Strikeforce tourney finalist Cormier

May 19, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Erik Arevalo was on his way to Japan with Josh Barnett when he got his nickname.

He was an amateur wrestler learning pro wrestling, and without a nickname, he wasn’t much of anything.

“Josh was like, ‘I think Hammer suits you,’” …

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Breaking It Down: Strikeforce Grand Prix Final

May 19, 2012

The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix is finally coming to an end tonight, and although it’s going to be a short one, it’s time for my breakdown of the card. First, some quick preliminary picks… James Terry defeats Bobby Green via Unanimous Decision Quinn Mulhern defeats Yuri Villefort via Submission Round 3 Gian Villante defeats Derrick [...]

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Jon Jones arrested on DUI charges after crashing Bentley

May 19, 2012

Light heavyweight Jon Jones found himself locked in a cage early this morning though not the kind he’s accustomed to spending time in as an incredibly successful Mixed Martial Artist. The 24-year old UFC champion was arrested in New York after crashing his Bentley into a pole at approximately 5:00 AM EST and showing signs [...]

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Rebellion MMA Radio: UFC’s Shane Roller and Dennis Bermudez, journalist Josh Nason

May 19, 2012

It’s a busy week in the MMA world between UFC on Fuel 3 and Strikeforce Grand Prix Final but Rebellion MMA Radio hosts Mitch Ciccarelli and Bryan Levick aren’t taking a break to bask in all the caged glory. This Sunday night the show welcomes two talented competitors who call the UFC home in the [...]

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UFC champion Jon Jones arrested on DUI charge, management ‘still gathering facts’

May 19, 2012

One of the biggest and most marketable stars in the UFC has been arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Jon Jones, the UFC’s reigning light-heavyweight champion, was arrested early this morning after crashing his Bentley in Binghamton, N.Y., near his hometown…

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Fedor Emelianenko reportedly retiring after June 21 bout with Pedro Rizzo

May 19, 2012

The long and illustrious career of Fedor Emelianenko reportedly will come to a close in just a month.

The 35-year-old fighter told Russian television outlet isport.ua his recently announced June 21 fight with Pedro Rizzo will be the final one before …

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Fedor Emelianenko reportedly retiring after June 21 bout with Pedro Rizzo

May 19, 2012

The long and illustrious career of Fedor Emelianenko reportedly will come to a close in just a month.

The 35-year-old fighter told Russian television outlet isport.ua his recently announced June 21 fight with Pedro Rizzo will be the final one before …

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UFC heavyweights offer up takes on tonight’s Strikforce Grand Prix Final between Josh Barnett-Daniel Cormier

May 19, 2012

The UFC‘s heavyweight division has plenty of interest in tonight’s Josh Barnett-Daniel Cormier final in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. The two will collide in the main event at the company’s show in San Jose with the bout being broadcast live on Showtime. In a recent conversation with the UFC’s website, several of the organization’s [...]

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Urijah Faber facing Renan Barao in interim title-fight at UFC 148

May 19, 2012

As expected, UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber will battle Renan Barao at UFC 148 with divisional gold on the line as part of a match-up meant to determine an interim championship. Current title-holder Dominick Cruz is currently sidelined until early 2013 with a torn ACL. The official announcement of Barao-Faber went down on last night’s episode [...]

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