Tuesday, April 26, 2011

As with past UFC events, MMA Spot will be bringing our readers coverage of press conferences, weigh-in events, post-fight press conferences, exclusive video, and behind-the-scenes moments leading right up to "UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields." The event takes place on April 30 from the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, and will be broadcast via pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The main event of the evening features a long awaited welterweight title contest between Jake Shields and Georges St-Pierre. In addition to coverage of the press conferences and weigh-ins, watch exclusive video related to "UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields."

Friday, April 29, 2011

He is the most watched fighter on the planet. He has held multiple titles in multiple weight divisions. He has beaten legendary figures in the sport. He is one of the most dominant fighters in mixed martial arts history. He is one of the sports top pound-for-pound fighters. He has one of the most impressive competition resumes in the world. But he is not Georges St-Pierre, Randy Couture, Jose Aldo, or Lyoto Machida. He is Jake Shields, and believe it or not, he is in position to walk out of “UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields” with one of the biggest upset wins ever.

Strikeforce and Bellator veteran Adam Schindler joins the Bellator featherweight tournament this summer, according to an announcement from the promotion earlier today. The eight-man, three-event competition is scheduled to begin at Bellator 46, June 25, and will broadcast live on MTV2 from the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla. Additional tournament fighter announcements are expected soon.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

“M-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov vs. Enomoto” concluded earlier today with two championship belts being awarded. At the top of the card, Welterweight Champion Shamil Zavurov held onto his title in a tough-fought five round affair, defeating challenger Yasubey Enomoto by unanimous decision. In the co-main event, Brazilian light heavyweight Vinny Magalhaes battled Russian fighter Viktor Nemkov in a gritty and action-packed contest where each fighter left it all in the ring.

Just days after word surfaced that UFC Hall of Fame fighter Royce Gracie was calling for a rematch with former welterweight champion Matt Hughes, the UFC has announced that Diego Sanchez is up next for Hughes. Both fighters have verbally agreed to the bout, but no other details are known at this time except that the bout will take place sometime in the fall.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

The weigh-in for M-1 Global’s “M-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov vs. Enomoto” concluded earlier today with all participants making weight. M-1 Challenge XXV takes place from inside the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia and will stream live on MMA Spot (www.mmaspot.net) on April 28 at 11 a.m. ET. Two championship bouts top the card with Zavurov vs. Enomoto at welterweight, and Magalhaes vs. Nemkov at light heavyweight.

The biggest weekend in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the sport of mixed martial arts will now feature another truly memorable event. For the first-time ever, all seven UFC world champions will gather for a presentation at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto on Friday, April 29 at 3:15 p.m. ET. The event brings together the “Super 7” reigning UFC champions for a truly unique media and fan experience.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

UFCLatino.com, launching today, will serve bilingual UFC fans by providing unique content in both Spanish and English. The site will cater to the culture of the blossoming audience of Hispanic fans who are drawn to the UFC’s fast-paced, exciting action. What’s more, the site will include news, video and special content featuring charismatic Hispanic stars such as UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez, Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz, top welterweight Diego Sanchez, and Octagon girl Arianny Celeste.

Monday, April 25, 2011

The UFC has announced two pivotal light heavyweight fights for UFC 133 that could have major implications in the 205 pound title picture. With Jon Jones not able to compete, current number one contender Rashad Evans has agreed to face up-and-comer Phil Davis. In addition, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is slated to face Rich Franklin. UFC 133 is expected to take place in Philadelphia, Penn., on August 6.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

The results are in for Bellator 42 which took place yesterday from the Lucky Star Casino in Concho, Okla. In front of a sold out crowd, and a live television audience, French fighter Christian “Tonton” M’Pumbu faced an undefeated Tim Carpenter, and former heavyweight D.J. "Da Protege" Linderman met the impressive Richard “Rare Breed” Hale, where all four fighters fought for two coveted slots in the light heavyweight tournament finals.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

In a rare treat, fans can spend this Easter Sunday with top-notch MMA action courtesy of Cage Warriors Fighting Championship. One of Europe’s premier organizations, Cage Warriors returns to London, England with another loaded card which features twelve exciting professional bouts. Following the success of their last event the CWFC team are once again streaming this event for free, live on CageWarriors.com so fans around the world can soak up the atmosphere inside the famous and historic HMV Forum.

Once again Jamie Levine put together another amazing WEF fight card together. This time for the fans at University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. The evening was filled with devastating knockouts, submissions and an amazing championship fight. The main event featured Seth Petruzelli in a light heavyweight bout that showed "The Silverback" still has plenty left in him. A battle between two up-and-coming heavyweight prospects showcased Walt Harris and Chris Bennett, who move like fighters half their size. In what would be the fight of the night, Gert Kocani took on Robert "R.J." Goodridge for the lightweight championship in a back-and-forth war that saw neither man give an inch as they fought to the final bell.