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2008
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EliteXC considering women's titles, all-female show
Not only are EliteXC officials considering the creation of championship
belts for its growing stable of female fighters, but they're also
planning to host a women's-only show that could take place next year.
EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw reaffirmed his company's
dedication to female MMA during today's media conference call with Gina
Carano (5-0) and Kaitlin Young (4-1), who fight May 31 during the debut
EliteXC-CBS event.
In fact, the first women's belt will likely be at 140 lbs., and the
winner of the the upcoming Carano vs. Young bout could earn the right
to fight for the title in the fall.
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2008
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Josh Thomson preps shoulder for June 27 fight with "mini Fedor"
He's made steady progress since a Jan. 15 shoulder surgery, but Josh
Thomson (14-2) knows he'll need to be near 100 percent when he takes on
Gilbert Melendez (14-1), an opponent he's dubbed "mini Fedor."
The two fighters will put their belts on the line -- Melendez's
Strikeforce world lightweight title and Thomson's Strikeforce U.S. belt
-- when they meet in the main event of a June 27 Strikeforce event.
Thomson discussed the bout while a recent guest on TAGG Radio, a content partner of MMAjunkie.com.
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2008
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Adrenaline MMA updates June 14 card
Adrenaline MMA, the organization formerly known as M-1 Global and run
by Monte Cox, has released an updated card for its debut June 14 card.
The event, which features a main event between former UFC heavyweight
contender Jeff Monson and Mike Russow, takes place at the Sears Centre
near Chicago.
The 14-fight card includes a number of familiar names, including Terry
Martin, Tony Fryklund, Bart Palaszewski, Aaron Rosa and others.
Additionally, a number of Chicago-area fighters have been booked for
the night's preliminary card.
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2008
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Shonie Carter headlines PrimetimeFC1; Clay Guida guest referee
Longtime MMA fighter and UFC veteran Shonie Carter (38-17-7) headlines
the Primetime Fighting Championship debut event, "Primetime FC 1,"
which takes place May 30.
Carter will face Midwesterner Demi Deeds (12-4), who goes for his fifth straight victory.
The event, which also features veteran Ron Fields (22-25-1) vs. Bobby
Martinez (12-8), takes place at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville,
Ind. UFC lightweight Clay Guida will serve as a guest referee during
the event.
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2008
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir named "TUF 8" coaches
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and former
title-holder Frank Mir will serve as coaches on the eighth season of
"The Ultimate Fighter," which debuts Sept. 17 on Spike TV.
Spike TV made the announcement on Monday.
The two fighters will not compete again until a tentatively scheduled
pay-per-view match-up that will take place after the season is finished
airing in December.
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2008
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Americans come up winners at DREAM.3
It was a big night for the American contingent at the third card put on
by the Japanese DREAM promotion, with Eddie Alvarez, Nick Diaz and
Jason "Mayhem" Miller all scoring impressive wins Sunday before an
announced crowd of 21,789 at the Saitama Super Arena.
The idea behind DREAM was to give the Japanese audience the new version
of PRIDE, the popular promotion that collapsed due to a Yakuza scandal
that cost the company its network television contract.
The card, which aired live in the U.S. on HDNet, had a lot of the PRIDE
feel, with the same type of entrances, and the trademark 10-minute
first round and five-minute second. The ring looks similar, and most of
the shows are held in PRIDE's former home base in Saitama, a city just
outside Tokyo.
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2008
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"Inside MMA" poll results: Do fans really attend MMA events?
Our latest MMAjunkie.com poll results surprised just about everyone,
including the panel on this past Friday's edition of "Inside MMA."
Last week we ran a simple but what proved to be a telling question: "Have you attended a live MMA event in the past year."
The results were revealed on "Inside MMA," and they should have fight
promoters -- especially those who plan to rely solely on ticket sales
-- taking notice.
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2008
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Blaisdel Arena to host June 14 EliteXC
Blaisdel Arena, a 9,000-capacity venue located in downtown Honolulu, will host EliteXC's June 14 event in Hawaii.
The main card of the "EliteXC: Hawaii 2," currently headlined by a
fight between EliteXC lightweight champion K.J. Noons (6-2) and Yves
Edwards (34-13-1), airs on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw today confirmed the event details,
including the hosting venue and latest fight card, with MMAjunkie.com.
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2008
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Three title fights at May 30 American Fight League event
The American Fight League has announced its full card for May 30's
"AFL: BULLETPROOF," the first-ever mixed martial arts event to take
place at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
Three titles will be on the line as AFL lightweight champ Diego Saraiva
meets challenger Josh Cate, and AFL welterweight title-holder Douglas
Lima takes on Brent Weedman.
Additionally, George Lockhart and George Allen meet for the AFL's
first-ever AFL middleweight title, and UFC veteran Dan Christison takes
on Sam Holloway.
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2008
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Ben Saunders on UFC 86 fight, roster cuts, and upcoming video game
Ben Saunders (5-0-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who last competed in December at The
Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale, is best known for his Jeet Kune Do style --
and his constant smiling during fights. Don't let the smile fool you,
though; the American Top Team member is very serious about fighting.
MMAjunkie.com recently had a chance to
speak with the 25-year-old as he prepares for a fight against fellow "TUF
6" alumnus Jared Rollins.
Saunders spoke about a number of topics, including the UFC's
roster cuts, the upcoming UFC video game, his future in the
welterweight division, and his upcoming fight at UFC 86 on July 5.
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2008
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The Sunday Junkie: May 11 edition
Affliction has finally confirmed details for its debut July 19 show,
which features a main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Sylvia.
However, does the MMA clothing company really stand a chance as an MMA
promoter? Do any of the UFC's rival organizations?
MMAjunkie.com readers explain why Affliction and nearly every other UFC
competitor is doomed. Whether it's a lack of money, talent or available
market share, they simply don't have the resources to survive.
Also, find out what our readers had to say about EliteXC's real
heavyweight talents (and no, it's not Kimbo Slice), why Randy Couture
owes the UFC something, why "The Ultimate Fighter" missed the mark this
season, and why Tito Ortiz leaving the UFC is such a mistake. It's all in our latest installment of "The Sunday Junkie."
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2008
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DREAM.3 official results
DREAM's third event, which included the organization's light grand prix quarterfinals, has concluded.
The event took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Eddie Alvarez, Tatsuya Kawajiri and Caol Uno all advanced in the
tournament. Additionally, popular Americans Nick Diaz and Jason
"Mayhem" Miller were also victorious at the event, which aired live on
HDNet in North America.
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2008
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Roger Huerta readies for UFC 87
Well rested from what will end up being an eight-month break from
competition, UFC lightweight contender Roger Huerta is poised for his
return to the organization and an upcoming August fight.
Huerta discussed his past success and future plans, which include
training time with Georges St. Pierre and Nate Marquardt, while a
recent guest on TAGG Radio, a content partner site
of MMAjunkie.com.
Huerta, who most recently defeated Clay Guida with a come-from-behind
victory at The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale, next meets Kenny Florian at
UFC 87.
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2008
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Matt Serra, UFC in a New York groove
Less than three weeks ago, Matt Serra was in the highest profile fight
of his career and one of the most successful events in Ultimate
Fighting Championship history.
Serra is already back in the ring, and in a fight. But this time it's the political ring. And when it comes to long-term historical impact, he hopes this battle
will make his April 19 loss to Georges St. Pierre pale in comparison.
Fighters Serra and Matt Hamill, along with UFC vice-president of
regulatory affairs Marc Ratner and others associated with the
promotion, spent several days earlier this week in Albany, N.Y.,
working on gathering political support to legalize mixed martial arts
in New York State and put it under the regulatory authority of the
state athletic commission.
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2008
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"Affliction: Banned" July 19 debut card
As we mentioned in Friday's "Inside MMA"/MMAjunkie.com preview clip,
Affliction Clothing has officially released details of its debut card,
which takes place July 19.
The event is set for the Honda Center ("The Pond") in Anaheim, Calif.,
and features a previously announced main event between Fedor
Emelianenko and Tim Sylvia. The main card airs live on pay per view.
The organization has also confirmed a number of former UFC and PRIDE
veterans for its event, entitled "Banned," which is a knock at the
clothing company recently being banned as a sponsor of UFC and EliteXC
fighters.
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2008
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Gina Carano on Tuesday's "E:60"
ESPN's "E:60" program will feature Gina Carano, one of MMA's most
recognizable female fighters, this coming Tuesday, May 13. The program
airs at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Carano, who moonlights as "Crush" on NBC's "American Gladiators," next
fights May 31 at "EliteXC: PRIMETIME," the first-ever live MMA event to
air on major U.S. network television.
There, Carano meets HOOKnSHOOT champion Kaitlin Young. It will be the
lone female bout on the "CBS ELITEXC Saturday Night Fights" card, which
takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
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2008
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Deadline: "The Sunday Junkie" submissions
Submissions for the upcoming edition of "The Sunday Junkie" are due by Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.
Want to comment on Affliction's debut show, the upcoming Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver WEC main event, Wednesday's two-fight episode of "The Ultimate Fighter," Jamie Varner's guest column on MMA regulation in Arizona, or another topic?
Send your submission of no more than 150 words with your full name (or MMAjunkie.com screen name) and hometown to sundayjunkie AT mmajunkie.com. For sample entries, check out our May 4 edition.
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2008
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Wanderlei Silva both a fighter and a fan
Wanderlei Silva is one of MMA's most recognizable stars, but he's also one of the sport's biggest fans.
Silva next meets Keith Jardine at UFC 84 on May 24. However, when Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports caught up with the Brazilian fighter, Silva was just as interested in discussing another fight -- a dream bout between Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre.
Like any other fan, Silva knows it would be an entertaining bout. And if there's anyone who knows something about entertaining fights, according to UFC president Dana White, it's Silva.
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2008
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Jason Day replaces Chris Leben at UFC 85
Middleweight Jason Day (17-5 MMA, 1-0), who defeated Alan Belcher as a
late replacement last month at UFC 83, will now replace Chris Leben and
fight Michael Bisping (15-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at London's UFC 85.
The UFC today revealed the June 7 bout, which will remain on the televised main card of the pay-per-view event.
Leben was recently sentenced to 35 days in jail due to a probation
violating stemming from a 2005 DUI arrest. He would have been released
just two weeks before the event.
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2008
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"Inside MMA" preview: July 19 Affliction show officially announced
It's official: Affliction Clothing will officially launch its
fight-promotion business in July, and the event will feature Fedor
Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia, as well as Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo.
A company executive made the announcement during tonight's episode of
"Inside MMA." A preview of the segment can be watched here on
MMAjunkie.com thanks to our partnership with the
weekly MMA news show.
VP of Affliction Clothing Tom Atencio confirmed that the event, "Affliction: Banned," takes
place July 19 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The show's main
card will air live on pay per view.
Additionally, find out how you can find some great prizes in the latest
HDNet giveaway. However, the deadline to enter is quickly approaching.
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2008
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Jens Pulver readies for "biggest fight of my career" with Urijah Faber
No doubt about it: when longtime MMA fighter and former UFC champion
Jens Pulver (22-8-1) meets WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber (20-1), it'll be the
biggest fight of his career.
"Little Evil" discussed the magnitude of the upcoming title fight and
other topics, including the departure of Matt Hughes and other Team
Miletich fighters, on Thursday's edition of TAGG Radio, a content-partner
site of MMAjunkie.com.
Faber vs. Pulver, which is also being called the biggest fight in WEC history, takes place June 1 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif.
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2008
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Report: Jonathan Goulet turns down UFC 85 fight
Jonathan Goulet (22-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC) has pulled out of a planned UFC 85 bout with Paul Kelly (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC).
Goulet, who defeated Kuniyoshi Hironaka just three weeks ago at UFC 83,
turned down the June 7 fight due to a shortage of training time,
according to a Thursday report from TKO Xtreme.
Goulet had been one of the last fighters scheduled for the event. At
one time, Kelly had been rumored to be fighting "The Ultimate Fighter
6" cast member Troy Mandaloniz at the event.
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2008
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Palace Fighting Championship VIII - Live Results
The California-based Palace Fighting Championship is live tonight at the
Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif., and four championship
belts are on the line.
"PFC8" features lightweight, middleweight, featherweight and interim
bantamweight title fights, including a main event of lightweight
champion and UFC veteran Diego Saraiva (11-6-1) vs. Brian Cobb (11-4).
MMAjunkie.com has live results from Palace FC VIII after the jump.
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2008
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Matt Hughes wants to prove his time hasn't passed
One of the classic symptoms of an aged, or aging, fighter is seeing openings and being unable to take advantage of them.
It's no different than a running back who once could burst through a
hole for a 15-yard gain when he ran a 4.4 40, but who now runs a 4.65
and can't hit it quick enough to get more than three yards before the
pile collapses upon him.
And what Matt Hughes was describing as a problem in his loss to Georges
St. Pierre in December sounded suspiciously like a man losing the
battle with time. But the two-time former UFC welterweight champion, who saved the UFC
yet again when he agreed on short notice to fight Thiago Alves in the
main event of UFC 85 in London on June 7, insists he's far from through.
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2008
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Chris Leben issued jail time, UFC 85 bout scratched (updated)
UFC middleweight Chris Leben today was sentenced to 35 days of jail
time (and credited for eight days' time served) following last week's
arrest for a probation violation, according to a representative from
Oregon's Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
However, Leben's UFC 85 bout with Michael Bisping now appears unlikely
to take place. The bout was set for the televised main card of the June
7 event.
MMAjunkie.com could not immediately reach Leben's
employer and friend, T. Jay Thompson, for comment. UFC officials have
yet to comment on the matter.
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