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Written by Rob Curry

Check out the Post Fight interviews for EliteXC: Renegade in our new Videos Section, featuring Kimbo Slice, Jake Shields, Yves Edwards, Mayhem Miller and many more.

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Cage Rage: Contenders 7 Results

Written by Rob Curry

10th November 2007, The Roxy, London, U.K.

John Hathaway Vs. Tommy Maguire - Hathaway via TKO, Round 2
James Elson Vs. Jake Bostwick - Elson via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1
Michael Pastou Vs. Dimitri O'Malley - Pastou via Submission (Armbar), Round 1
Charlie Francis Vs. Glen Winslade - Francis via Submission (Strikes), Round 1
Saied Gholamie Vs. Denniston Sutherland - Sutherland via KO, Round 2
Jason Young Vs. Michael King - Young via TKO, Round 2
Scott Jansen Vs. Jody Cotham - Jansen via KO, Round 1
Mark Smith Vs. Dave Wood - Smith via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1
Sami Berik Vs. Danny Fletcher - Berik via KO, Round 1
Edgeleson Lue Vs. Jack Mason - Lue via Submission (Armbar), Round 3
Georgio Andrews Vs. Danny Beevor - Andrews, Round 1

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Press Release: EliteXC Re-signs Jake Shields

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Corpus Christi, Tex. (Nov. 9, 2007) – The decision, it turns out, was a no-brainer. In fact, one would be hard-pressed to even call it a decision. “The plan was always to stay with EliteXC,’’ said Jake Shields, who has re-signed with Los Angeles-based ProElite’s Live Fight Division. “For some reason, reporters were running like crazy with the notion that I was going to leave and sign with some other organization. “I talked with other groups, but, in the end, I decided the best thing for me and my career was to stay put. I have been happy with EliteXC from the beginning. They have been like family to me.’’ Shields (jakeshields.proelite.com), of San Francisco, is 19-4-1. Undefeated since 2004, the Cesar Gracie protégé’s eight-fight winning streak is one of the longest currently in MMA. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 1
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EliteXC: Renegade Results

Written by Rob Curry

10th November 10 2007: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Jae Suk Lim Vs. Daniel Pineda - Lim via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 2:42
Brett Rogers Vs. Ralph Kelly - Rogers via   Submission (Strikes), Round 1, 1:43
Matt Lucas Vs. Jon Kirk - Lucas via   Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00
Yves Edwards Vs. Nick Gonzalez - Edwards via   Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 3:05
Geoff Bumstead Vs. Robert Ruiz - Bumstead via   Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 1:30
Antonio Silva Vs. Jonathan Wiezorek - Silva via   Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 3:12
Kyle Noke Vs. Seth Kleinbeck - Noke via TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Cut), Round 2, 4:22
Jake Shields Vs. Mike Pyle - Shields via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 3:39
Kimbo Slice Vs. Bo Cantrell - Slice via TKO (Strikes), Round 1, 0:19
Karl James Noons Vs. Nick Diaz - Noons via TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Cuts), Round 1, 5:00

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Cro-Cop Back On U.K. Soil?

Written by Rob Curry

In a recent interview Mirko "Cro Cop" has stated: "I think my next fight is going to happen in January"
Meaning that he may appear on the card at UFC 80 in Newcastle, U.K. Mirko Cro-Cop

Unless the UFC schedules and event very soon after the Metro Arena event, CroCop's return to the U.K. may be just what he needs to put his current losing streak to rest, but taking into account the fact that a third of all his Mixed Martial Arts losses took place in England first to Gabriel Gonzaga with a devastating head kick and then via decision to Cheick Kongo, the U.K. may not be one of his favourite places to be of late.

The interview also put to bed the rumours that he planned to end his career:

"I did think of it the night after my last defeat, but I'm not going to end my career soon. I will have 5 or 6 fights at least. Maybe even more, who can tell. Every fight could be your last one. You can suffer from a fatal injury, you can break your leg or arm. If I'll be able to fight I'll fight, it's my life and my choice and I enjoy doing it.
I have a very strong motive, especially because of number of "wise" Internet users saying that I'm done. I will prove they were wrong........
.........I'll be back (smiling)."

The full interview can bee seen at: http://www.mirko-crocop.com/?id=4&solo=80

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Shooto: Back To Our Roots 6 Results

Written by Rob Curry

8th November 2007: Tokyo, Japan

Shintaro Ishiwatari Vs. Hayate Usui - Ishiwatari via Decision (Unanimous), Round 2, 5:00
Leandro Silva Vs. Masashi Yozen - Silva via    Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00
Rambaa Somdet Vs. Masaaki Sugawara - Somdet via TKO (Doctor Stoppage), Round 2, 5:00
Megumi Fujii Vs. Kyoko Takabayashi - Fujii via    Decision (Unanimous), Round 2, 5:00
Eduardo Dantas Vs. Shinichi Kojima - Dantas via    Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00
Eiji Mitsuoka Vs. Joachim Hansen - Mitsuoka via    Decision (Majority), Round 3, 5:00
Hiroyuki Takaya Vs. Antonio Carvalho - Takaya via TKO (Knees), Round 3, 1:58
Takashi Nakakura Vs. Yusuke Endo - Nakakura via    Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00
Takeshi Inoue Vs. Katsuya Toida - Inoue via    Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00

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EliteXC: Renegade Weigh-in Results

Written by Rob Curry

EliteXC: Renegade

Nick Diaz (160lbs) Vs. KJ Noons (160lbs)
Kimbo Slice (238lbs) Vs. Bo Cantrell (235lbs)
Jake Shields (170lbs) Vs. Mike Pyle (171lbs)
Seth Kleinbeck (185lbs) Vs. Kyle Noke (186lbs)
Antonio Silva (265lbs) Vs. Jonathan Wiezorek (271lbs)
Geoff Bumstead (205lbs) Vs. Robert Ruiz (227lbs)
Yves Edwards (161lbs) Vs. Nick Gonzalez (161lbs)
Jon Kirk (186lbs) Vs. Matt Lucas (186lbs)
Brett Rogers (264lbs) Vs.Ralph Kelly (243lbs)
Jae Suk Lim (171lbs) Vs. Daniel Pineda (162lbs)

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Cage Warriors: Enter The Rough House 5

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Harvey Hadden Sports Centre, Wigman Road, Nottingham, NG8 4PB
Saturday 8th December 2007

Warrior Promotions MMA (UK) Limited are proud to announce that Cage Warriors will return to Nottingham on Saturday 8th December 2007, with another action packed “Enter The Rough House” show.

This 12 bout event will once again feature fighters from Team Rough House and Team Tap or Snap as they battle it out against an array of UK based talent in professional Mixed Martial Arts and Cage Kickboxing matches.

Already confirmed for the card are the likes of local Heavyweight Wayne Buck, BodogFIGHT veteran Matt “12 Gauge” Thorpe, K-1 UK veteran Chris Cooper, top UK Welterweight contender, Jim Wallhead, and many more CW veterans.

Fights for this event will be announced soon and tickets for this event will be available at www.mmauniverse.com and www.clubtickets.co.uk priced at £25 for a standard seat and £600 for a VIP Table.

For more information go to www.cagewarriors.com, www.cagewarriors.com/forums or www.myspace.com/cage_warriors_uk

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Video: Houston Alexander An Employee Of The UFC Fans

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UFC® Light Heavyweight Houston Alexander talks about his responsibility to the UFC® fans and why losing is not an option for him.

You can see Alexander vs Thiago SIlva at UFC® 78 LIVE only on pay-per-view and on UFC ON DEMAND® Saturday Nov. 17th.

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Evan Tanner Signs UFC Contract

Written by Rob Curry

Evan Tanner is to return to the UFC in 2008 after signing a 4 fight contract, in a recent interview on ESPN radio Tanner exclusivley announced his return, with no specific date as yet scheduled but early 2008 is expected to see him back in the Octagon.

Considering recent events in Evan Tanners personal life this is a positive step forward for the former Middleweight Champ, and hopefully is the start of great things and maybe even time for a valid contender to Anderson Silva and the Middleweight belt.

you can download the ESPN Radio interview from the following link:

https://www.onlinefilefolder.com/index.html?action=getshare&type=
0&user_num=56506&share_id=170074&hash=a155257e6fdb3cc4766a98cd44a81b75

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SPOILER: TUF 6 Episode 8

Written by Caroline Burke
This programme may not have aired where you are in the world, the following article may contain information that you do not wish to know until you have the chance to watch the episode, be warned!!!
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Press Release: HDNet Fights Announces Main Event

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DALLAS, TEXAS --- Mixed-Martial-Arts stars Frank Trigg and Jason "Mayhem" Miller are recognized as two of the sports top middleweights. They, in fact, once squared off in an epic battle for the ICON World Championship, with Trigg coming away the newly crowned champ. On Saturday, December 15th, the non-stop warrior, Trigg, and the master of mayhem, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, will share top billing (in separate fights) on RECKLESS ABANDON, when Mark Cuban's HDNet FIGHTS returns to the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Let the lessons in Triggonomics and Mayhem begin. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 2
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Santiago In Strikeforce Tournament

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Bodog Fight Middleweight Champion Trevor Prangley may be considered the favorite to win California's first-ever sanctioned mixed martial arts tournament, but Florida's Jorge Santiago is prepared to upset the champ should they meet Friday, Nov. 16 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. "I'll throw everything I have at him," says Santiago. "I think I can beat him on the ground or standing up." Santiago (14-7) and Prangley (16-4) are two of the four men competing in the single-elimination middleweight tournament that will headline Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives, presented by Bodog Fight. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 3
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Scorpion DVD Competition Winners

Written by Rob Curry

A while back we ran a competiton to win copies of French MMA movie "Scorpion" on DVD the lucky winners (it was no skill knowing what UFC stands for) are as follows: Scorpion Mixed Martial Arts Movie

Scott Leggate
Brad Wilde
Brian "Tartanarmyman" Mclaughlan
Underworld
Johhny Ryall

Copies are on the way to you just in time for the holiday period, so you can get cosy with some Parisian violence.

(we have been lame at posting them so bear with us they will arrive i promise!!)

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Press Release: WEC Announces Three Title Fights

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Las Vegas – With three world titles on the line as well as the return of a true mixed martial arts legend, the World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC™) event on Wednesday, December 12th is not only the biggest and best WEC show of the year, it may be the greatest card in the six year history of the organization.

Featuring WEC Featherweight Champion “The California Kid” Urjiah Faber against Jeff “Big Frog” Curran, “The Rhino” Doug Marshall defending his Light Heavyweight title against Cuba’s own Ariel Gandulla, Paulo Filho returning to the Cage to defend his WEC Middleweight crown, and former UFC® Lightweight Champion Jens “Lil’ Evil” Pulver making his WEC debut at 145 lbs. against rising star Cub Swanson, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will be rocked off its foundations by the most explosive MMA action of 2007.
WEC Announces Three Title Fights
WEC: Faber vs. Curran will be televised live nationally on VERSUS beginning at 9:00 pm ET/6:00 pm PT. All live WEC events will be presented in Hi-Definition (HD) where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.

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Written by Rob Curry

UFC Leightweight Champ Sean Sherk has again had his CSAC (California State Athletic Commission) hearing postponed, until December 4th due to administration problems, it seems that the CSAC are unable to schedule the diaries of the people needed at the hearing and therefore may have to postpone the November 13th hearing till the December date.

Sherk tested positive for banned substance Nandrolone earlier in July at UFC 73: Stacked and has been waiting ever since to potentially clear his name.

UFC President Dana White announced earlier this week that due to the way this hearing has been handled, he is not willing to remove the title from Sherk regardless of the outcome, and the winner of the Interim Title match up between BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson at UFC 80 will face Sherk at some point next year.

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"Perhaps The Most Important Petition Ever Started On The Internet"

Written by Rob Curry

Heralded as "perhaps the most important petition ever started on the internet" by Fightlinker.com, we agree and urge every self respecting MMA fan to sign this petition, if only to see the truly spectacular "TechnoViking "

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/keith-jardine-must-do-technoviking-for-his-next-entrance.html

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Press Release: UFC 80 Rapid Fire

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UFC 80: Rapid Fire in Newcastle on January 19th ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® PRESENTS UFC 80: RAPID FIRE SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2008LIVE FROM METRO ARENA, NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND UFC® WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE “THE PRODIGY” BJ PENN vs. JOE “DADDY” STEVENSON ALSO: HEAVYWEIGHT FEATURE GABRIEL “NAPAO” GONZAGA vs. FABRICIO WERDUM Tickets Go on Sale Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 10am GMT Las Vegas, NV (USA) Hawaiian superstar BJ Penn has waited six years for another shot at the lightweight title that eluded him in 2002. On January 19, 2008, at the Metro Arena in Newcastle, England, “The Prodigy” finally gets his chance for redemption when he challenges Joe “Daddy” Stevenson for the Interim World Lightweight Championship at UFC 80: RAPID FIRE. Also featured on this star-studded card, which was made official today by the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization, is a heavyweight showdown between top contenders Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga and Fabricio Werdum. “BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson are two of the top lightweights in the world,” said Dana White, UFC President. “Penn is the former world welterweight champion and Stevenson is unbeaten in the UFC as a lightweight. Both of these guys are known for their ground games and their will to win, so not only will it be a great fight, but the winner will become the interim world lightweight champion.” All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 14
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Mohr Vs. Gamburyan For UFC 79: Nemesis

Written by Rob Curry

Nate Mohr and Manny Gamburyan have both been added to the UFC 79: Nemesis fightcard on 29th December in Las Vegas.

Mohr (8-4-0) comes off a decision win against Luke Caudillo at UFC Fight Night 10, following his UFC Fight Night 9 debut where he lost due to submission via Achilles Lock against Kurt Pellegrino.

Gamburyan (5-2-0) a fan favourite in The Ultimate Fighter Season 5, and cousin of UFC Welterweight Karo Parisyan, will make this his second official entrance into the Octagon following his withdrawal due to injury against Nate Diaz at The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Finale.

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BJ Penn: "If he did win the belt by cheating, that's ridiculous,"

Written by Rob Curry

Speaking to hawiian newspaper The Honolulu Advertiser BJ Penn has spoken of how he only wants to face Sean Sherk if he has been cleared of current Steroid use charges:

"I was told four different times that it was going to be on with Sherk, and it got pushed back every time," Penn said. "I'm just happy they set something else up. I was getting tired of waiting."

Penn said he would still like to fight Sherk, but only if Sherk is cleared of the steroids charge.

"If he did win the belt by cheating, that's ridiculous," Penn said. "But he's the one who has to live with it."

Penn also joked that his bout with Stevenson would be for the "natural" lightweight championship.

"Just like bodybuilding," Penn said. "If guys are cheating, maybe there should be two divisions."

You can see the original article at:

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071105/SPORTS24/711050355/1213/SPORTS24

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Cung Le To Be Squeeze'd In San Jose

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Unbeaten world kickboxing champion and mixed martial artist Cung Le (20-0) will make his highly-anticipated return to the cage for a middleweight (185 lb. limit) showdown with The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 star Sam “The Squeeze” Morgan (19-8) during the Strikeforce “Four Men Enter, One Man Survives” mixed martial arts mega-card at San Jose’s HP Pavilion on Friday, November 16th. “I just can’t wait to get back in the cage,” said Le, who, in his last effort, was a winner over Tony “The Freak” Fryklund by way of TKO in a featured bout during “Shamrock vs. Baroni,” the first-ever live SHOWTIME PPV mixed martial arts event, produced by Strikeforce on June 22nd. Le frustrated and hammered Fryklund with quick hands and a combination of reverse spinning back kicks and round kicks to the body before the referee ordered a stoppage 25 seconds into the third round. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 10
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UFC 80: Rapid Fire Officially Announced

Written by Rob Curry

UFC 80: Rapid Fire has officially been announced by UFC and will feature an interim leightweight title fight between "The Prodigy" BJ Penn and Joe “Daddy” Stevenson, the winner of which will face Sean Sherk later in the year.
Also announced officially is the heavyweight matchup between Gabriel Gonzaga and Fabricio Werdum, with Kendall Grove and Jorge Rivera rumoured to take place at the U.K. event in January.

The rumoured fightcard lines up as follows:

BJ Penn Vs. Joe Stevenson (Interim LW Championship Match)
Gabriel Gonzaga Vs. Fabricio Werdum
Kendall Grove Vs. Jorge Rivera
Jess Liaudin Vs. Marcus Davis
Sam Stout Vs. Per Eklund
Terry Etim Vs. TBC

"UFC® Fight Club™ members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 10am GMT via the website www.ufc.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Friday, Nov. 9 starting at 10am GMT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through www.ufc.com."

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UFC 78: Terrell Replaced By Doerksen

Written by Caroline Burke

The UFC have announced that middleweight David “The Soul Assassin” Terrell is no longer on the card for UFC 78 due to an injured ankle. Terrall’s manager, Cesar Gracie said that an injury in training turned out to be torn ligaments in one of Terrell’s ankles. Terrell suffered the injury whilst grappling with welterweight Jake Shields.

Ed Herman will now face Terrell’s replacement Canadian veteran Joe Doerksen (39-10) who last fought Paulo Filho in the WEC in May of this year.

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UFC 79: Nemesis Trailer

Written by Rob Curry

Check out the UFC 79 Trailer Here

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UFC 78: Michael Bisping On His Toughest Fight To Date

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The Ultimate Fighter® 3 Winner Michael Bisping looks back on his victory against Matt Hamill and breaks down his next fight against The Ultimate Fighter® 2 Winner Rashad Evans at UFC® 78: VALIDATION. Why Bisping is excited about taking on Evans and why he believes this is his toughest test to date. You can see Bisping vs Evans LIVE Saturday Nov. 17th only on pay-per-view and on UFC ON DEMAND®. You can see the fight Sunday Nov. 18th only on BRAVO in the UK.

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Matyushenko Wins Inaugural IFL World Grand Prix LHW Title

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill, November 3, 2007 – Vladimir Matyushenko’s light heavyweight title victory over Alex Schoenauer highlighted an exciting night of action in the inaugural International Fight League World Grand Prix, held tonight in front of 4,107 at the Sears Centre in suburban Chicago. Eight other Championship semifinal bouts also took place, including the highly-anticipated lightweight rematch won by Chris Horodecki (London, Ontario) over Bart Palaszewski (Wonder Lake, Ill.) in a narrow split decision. The eight semifinal winners will battle at the World Grand Prix finals at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Dec. 29. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 17
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IFL: Grand Prix Weigh-in Results

Written by Rob Curry
Yesterday saw all fighters make weight for the IFL Grand Prix tonight: Brent Beauparlant (185lb) Vs. Benji Radach (186b) Bart Palaszewski (155.5b) Vs. Chris Horodecki (154b) Alex Schoenauer (205b) Vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (204b) John Gunderson (155.5b) Vs. Wagnney Fabiano (155.5b) Gideon Ray (173b) Vs. Delson Heleno (175b) Shane Ott (264.5b) Vs. Antoine Jaoude (248.5b) Bryan Vetell (266b) Vs. Roy Nelson (261.5b) Brian Foster (184.5b) Vs. Matt Horwich (187.5b) Donnie Liles (177b) Vs. Jay Hieron (170b) Read more for Pictures Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 22
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Sherk To Remain Champ Regardless Of Delayed CSAC Ruling

Written by Rob Curry

According to yahoo sports, regardless of the California State Athletic Commission' ruling against Sean Sherk on November 13th he will remain the UFC lightweight champion, Apparently Dana White has said the he will not strip "The Muscle Shark" of the belt due to "due to his dissatisfaction with the way the commission has handled Sherk's appeal".

The contender to the belt will be decided at the Metro Arena in Newcastle U.K. January, when B.J. Penn and Joe Stevenson will face up at UFC 80, the interim title bout will see the victor face Sherk later in the year.

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EliteXC Introduce New Weight Class Structure

Written by Rob Curry

EliteXC has announced a shake up of its current weight classes and has announced that the 155lb weght class will be axed in favoure of introducing 140, 150 and 160lb classes.

This will mean that the weight divisions for future EliteXC events will include: 140, 150, 160, 170, 185, 205, 265 and 265+ lb's

Gary Shaw EliteXC's President said of the changes:

“I am very concerned in the mixed martial arts world of this drastic cutting of weight.....Fighters can fit better in these weight classes and fight for world titles without endangering their health.”

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Thomas Arrested At Prohibited Event

Written by Rob Curry

Din Thomas has been arrested on a felony charge, for competing in a prohibited event, the UFC lightweight was arrested on 19/10/2007.

The charges stem from a warehouse event where students from American Top Team competed against each other, and approximately 150 spectators paid $10.00 for the viewing privilege.

Thomas admitted that the competitors were student of his and that they were training to gain experience in front of a live crowd in a caged environment, but denies charging for admission, and says the the sign stating "$10.00 per person" was actually for a prize raffle at the end of the night.

The arrest report can be seen at: http://web.tcpalm.com/2007/10/30/thomas.pdf

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SPOILER: TUF 6 Episode 7

Written by Caroline Burke
This programme may not have aired where you are in the world, the following article may contain information that you do not wish to know until you have the chance to watch the episode, be warned!!! Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 18
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UFC 78 Card Finalised

Written by Rob Curry

The UFC has finalised the card for UFC 78: Validation, the 17th November event now stacks up as follows:

Michael Bisping Vs. Rashad Evans
Thiago Silva Vs. Houston Alexander
David Terrell Vs. Ed Herman
Ryo Chonan Vs. Karo Parisyan
Frank Edgar Vs. Spencer Fisher
Chris Lytle Vs. Thiago Alves
Jason Reinhardt Vs. Joe Lauzon
Luke Caudillo Vs. Marcus Aurelio
Akihiro Gono Vs. Tamdan McCrory

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CSAC Under Fire & Scrambling in response To New Era Fighting Lawsuit

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SANTA ANA, California (October 29, 2007) – After being named in a lawsuit filed by New Era Fighting (NEF) for $500,000,000, embattled California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Executive Director Armando Garcia responded by announcing a review of NEF’s promotional licensing renewal, incredibly, 10 months after the CSAC cashed NEF’s check for its 2007-2008 promoter’s license, and two weeks after a legal claim had been delivered to the State. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 22
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ShoXC: Challenger Series Results

Written by Rob Curry

ShoXC: Challenger Series Chris Cariaso Vs. Richard McCorkel - Chris Cariaso via Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00
Givanildo Santana Vs. Jaime Fletcher - Givanildo Santana via   Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 2:46
Shane DelRosario Vs. Amedeo Viola - Shane DelRosario via Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 2:27
Muhsin Corbbrey Vs. Bobby McMasters - Muhsin Corbbrey via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 1, 4:59
Shayna Baszler Vs. Jennifer Tate - Shayna Baszler via   Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 0:44
Malaipet MTA Vs. Kaleo Kwan - Malaipet MTA via Decision (Unanimous), Round 3, 5:00
Javier Vazquez Vs. JC Pennington - Javier Vazquez via   Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 1:15
Jared Hamman Vs. Aaron Rosa - Jared Hamman via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 2, 1:46

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EliteXC: Challenger Series Weigh-in Results

Written by Rob Curry

All fighters made weight yesterday for EliteXC's Challenger Series event, the results are as follows:

Aaron Rosa (205 lbs) Vs. Jared Hamman (204 lbs)
Javier Vazquez (150 lbs) Vs. J.C. Pennington (149 lbs)
Malaipet Sasiprapa (153.5 lbs) Vs. Kaleo Kwan (155 lbs)
Shayna Baszler (131.5 lbs) Vs. Jennifer Tate (131 lbs)
Muhsin Corbbrey (153 lbs) Vs. Bobby McMasters (154 lbs)
Shane Del Rosario(225.5 lbs) Vs. Amedeo Viola (223.5 lbs)
Givanildo Santana (184.5 lbs) Vs. Jaime Fletcher (185 lbs)
Chris Cariaso (135 lbs) Vs. Rick McKorkal (135 lbs)

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UFC 77: Hostile Territory Fighter Salaires

Written by Rob Curry

The UFC has released salary information that fighters at UFC 77: Hostile Territory received, UFC /Zuffa LLC are required by law to submit this information but the figures do not include any undisclosed bonuses:

Tim Sylvia: $200,000 (Approx. £100,000)
Anderson Silva: $120,000 (Approx. £60,000)
Brandon Vera: $100,000 (Approx. £50,000)
Rich Franklin: $45,000 (Approx. £22,500
Stephan Bonnar: $44,000 (Approx. £22,000)
Yushin Okami: $24,000 (Approx. £12,000)
Alan Belcher: $22,000 (Approx. £11,000)
Josh Burkman: $20,000 (Approx. £10,000)
Jason MacDonald: $17,000 (Approx. £13,500)
Demian Maia: $10,000 (Approx. £5,000)
Jason Black: $8,000 (Approx. £4,000)
Jorge Gurgel: $7,000 (Approx. £3,500)
Kalib Starnes $7,000 (Approx. £3,500)
Eric Schafer: $6,000 (Approx. £3,000)
Alvin Robinson: $6,000 (Approx. £3,000)
Forrest Petz: $6,000 (Approx. £3,000)
Matt Grice: $6,000 (Approx. £3,000)
Ryan Jensen: $4,000 (Approx. £2,000)

Total Payroll: $652,000 (Approx. £326,000)

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SPOILER: TUF 6 Episode 6

Written by Caroline Burke
This programme may not have aired where you are in the world, the following article may contain information that you do not wish to know until you have the chance to watch the episode, be warned!!! Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 39
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UFC 77: Hostile Territory Results

Written by Rob Curry

UFC 77: Hostile Territory Rich Franklin Vs. Anderson Silva - Silva via TKO (strikes), Round 2, 1:07

Tim Sylvia Vs. Brandon Vera - Sylvia via Decision (Unanimous)

Alvin Robinson Vs. Jorge Gurgel - Robinson via Decision (Unanimous)

Eric Schafer Vs. Stephan Bonnar - Bonnar via TKO (Strikes), Round 2, 2:47

Alan Belcher Vs. Kalib Starnes - Belcher via TKO (Cut), Round 2, 1:39

Jason MacDonald Vs. Yushin Okami - Okami via Decision (Unanimous)

Demian Maia Vs. Ryan Jensen - Maia via Submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 2:40

Josh Burkman Vs. Forrest Petz - Josh Burkman via Decision (Split)

Matt Grice Vs. Jason Black - Grice via Decision*

*Decision originally Split Draw, scores were recalculated and Decision given to Grice, scores were not announced.

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Strikeforce Tournament Draw Complete

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October 21, 2007; San Jose, CA….Wrestling powerhouse Trevor Prangley (16-4) along with rising star Jorge Santiago (14-7) and seasoned road warrior Yuki Sasaki (21-13-1) will join Falaniko “Niko” Vitale (24-7) in the four-man, single-elimination middleweight (185 lb. limit) mixed martial arts tournament that will headline Strikeforce’s return to the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California on Friday, November 16th. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 37
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Video: UFC 77 Post Fight Videos

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Athletes Come From Far And Wide For IFL Draft 2008 In New York

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MAMARONECK, N.Y., October 20, 2007 -- Nearly 150 mixed martial athletes residing in 20 U.S. states – hailing from at least 10 other countries – came to the L.A. Boxing gym in Mamaroneck, N.Y. today, looking for spots on International Fight League teams at the IFL 2008 Draft. It’s likely that none of those had a more rewarding trip to the New York suburb than Levon Maynard, a civilian Air Force computer technician who drove all night from Norfolk, Va., sleeping in his car before standing out among the more than 30 welterweights with an impressive showing in all phases that earned him a spot among the pool of 18 athletes selected by the coaches. Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 43
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Press Release: Brock Lesnar Signs With UFC

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Cincinnati, Ohio (USA) International superstar Brock Lesnar has already achieved high grades for his transition from pro wrestling to mixed martial arts. Now the former NCAA Champion and four-time All-American is ready for the next step in his career - taking on the best heavyweights in the world in the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization. UFC President Dana White announced the signing of Lesnar to a promotional contract during the pay-per-view broadcast of UFC 77 at the US Bank Arena. “I don’t think there are any other pro wrestlers that can make the transition to MMA, except for Brock Lesnar,” said White. “And if you look at his amateur wrestling credentials, his size, and what he’s done, this guy can end up being a force in the heavyweight division of the UFC.” Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 114
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Shooto: Shooting Disco Results

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Tokyo, Japan
20th October 2007

Yuki Shoujou Vs. Junji Ikoma - Shoujou via Decision (Unanimous)

Eiji Murayama Vs. Makoto "Chomolangma ½" Maeda - Murayama via TKO (Strikes), Round 1, 3:57

Toshimichi Akagi Vs. Ryuichi Miki - Miki via Decision (Unanimous)

Koumei Okada Vs. Kunio Nakajima - Okada via Submission, Round 1, 2:26

Hiroshi Nakamura Vs. Yuji Inoue - Nakamura via Decision (Unanimous)

Kenichi Sawada Vs. Takehiro "Tiger" Ishii - Sawada via Decision (Unanimous)

Takahiro Hosoi Vs. Yuta Nedu - Nedu via Decision (Split)

Hiroyuki Abe Vs. Tomohiko Yoshida - Abe via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 2, 4:11

Shinobu Miura Vs. Guy Delameau - Miura via Decision (Majority)

Junji Ito Vs. Noboru "Shinpei" Tahara - Tahara via Decision (Unanimous)

Hiroki Sato Vs. Atsushi Matsuki - Sato via KO, Round 1, 2:05

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21 Month Ban For Record Breaking Smith

Written by Rob Curry

Following a positive test for recreational drugs cocaine and marijuana, Adam Smith has become "the first athlete in the State of California to test positive for anabolic agents and drugs of abuse at the same time,"

In the wake of his loss to Drew Cooper at Strikeforce's Playboy Mansion event Smith has now also tested positve for banned anabolic steroids Nandrolone and Stanozolol, coupled with Cocaine and Marijuana he has now racked up a staggering 21 month ban meaning he will not fight until June 2009, Smith has also been fined $4000 (Approx. £2,000) he plans to appeal the results on 31st October 2007, we'll keep you updated on the progress of this one.

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Liddell Vs. Silva Official?

Written by Rob Curry

DirectTV may have messed up the announcement that Wanderlei Silva is to make at UFC 77: Hostile Territory about his next opponent, see if you can guess what that announcement will be from the advert they ran and have subsequently removed:

Liddell Vs. Silva Direct TV Advert

You guessed it, the long awaited Liddell Vs. Silva match-up, DirectTV has stated that UFC 79 bouts will be posted when they are officially announced, but it looks like they may know something the rest of us don't, we'll see just how right they are after tonight's announcement.

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Fedor Emelianenko To Disclose His Future Plans

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Fedor Emelianenko, the most sought after MMA fighter in the world with a record of 26-1 with one no-contest, will be in New York City for the first time to announce his decision on which professional fighting organization he will join. Fedor, as he is known by the millions of MMA fans, has been heavily recruited by many fighting organizations. Fedor is recognized as the best and most feared MMA fighter on the planet.

WHAT: Fedor will be on hand at a cocktail/media reception to celebrate his announcement. He will be available prior to the reception for select one-on-one interviews.

WHERE: Marc Ecko Enterprises
40 West 23rd Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10010

WHEN: Monday, October 22nd at 5:30 P.M.

WHY: The skyrocketing popularity of MMA fighting has made it one of the world’s fastest growing sporting attractions. With television ratings and pay-per-view events exploding, and a vibrant Internet fan-base, MMA fighting now competes with boxing in popularity. Fedor’s decision will generate great interest throughout the MMA community and the world of sports.

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â€œCachorraoâ€� Signs With UFC

Written by Rob Curry

Middleweight Ricardo “Cachorrao” Almeida has reportedly signed a six fight contract with the UFC, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu specialist Almeida will make his debut in 2008, where he will hopefully add some much needed spark to the flagging middleweight division.

The former Middleweight King of Pancrase Champ and Pride Veteran has a 8-2-0 record having notable wins over Kazuo Misaki, Nathan Marquardt and most recently Ryo Chonan.

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UFC 77: Hostile Terrirtory Weigh-in Results

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All fighters made weight yesterday with Josh Burkman having to drop 0.5 lbs within the additional hour permitted when he failed to initially make weight.

Anderson Silva (184.5 lbs) Vs. Rich Franklin (184 lbs)

Tim Sylvia (260.5 lbs) Vs. Brandon Vera (225.5 lbs)

Stephan Bonnar (204 lbs) Vs. Eric Schafer (203.5 lbs)

Kalib Starnes (186 lbs) Vs. Alan Belcher (186 lbs)

Jorge Gurgel (155 lbs) Vs. Alvin Robinson (155.5 lbs)

Jason MacDonald (184.5 lbs) Vs. Yushin Okami (186 lbs)

Demian Maia (185 lbs) Vs. Ryan Jensen (185.5 lbs)

Josh Burkman (171 lbs) Vs. Forrest Petz (170 lbs)

Jason Black (156 lbs) Vs. Matt Grice (155 lbs)

Check out the UFC 77: Hostile Territory Weigh-in Video here ( large file 30Mb+ )

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Press Release: Cage Rage 24 Latest Fightcard

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Cage Rage 24 – “Feel The Pain” is just around the corner and I can tell you the fight card we have lined up for you is absolutely breathtaking. We have a mixture of international and domestic fights, with a British Title fight thrown in for good measure, which will leave you on the edge of your seats. With the main event still to be announced the card currently looks like this...... Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (0) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 65
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Video: UFC 77 Pre-Fight Press Conferences

Written by Rob Curry

Check out the press confrence videos for UFC 77: Hostile Territory via the following links (opens in new window):

UFC 77: Bonnar Vs. Schafer pre fight press conference

UFC 77: Sylvia Vs. Vera pre Press Conference

UFC 77: Silva Vs. Franklin pre fight press conference

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Are You The Next Ultimate Fighter?

Written by Jason Hearne

Think you're the next Michael Bisping? Got what it takes to knock down Matt Serra? Fancy doing time on reality TV? UFC and Spike TV supershow "The Ultimate Fighter" have open applications until November. If you fancy your chances click here for the application form.

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