Saturday, May 28, 2011

Following “UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamil” MMA Spot will host the official post-fight press conference via live stream, courtesy of UFC.com. As is customary, UFC President Dana White will announce the attendance, gate, and relevant figures as well as awarding “Fight Night” bonuses for "Submission of the Night," "Knockout of the Night," and "Fight of the Night.” White, along with the evening’s winners and notable performers, will entertain questions from the media on location at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Bellator Fighting Championships’ season five middleweight tournament continues to take shape as the promotion announced the signing of Croation tae kwon do striker Zelg "Benkei" Galesic. The eight man tournament, scheduled for September, already includes the likes of Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko, Bryan “The Beast” Baker, Vitor Vianna, Jared “The Test” Hess, Brian “The Predator” Rogers and “Smilin’” Sam Alvey.

Friday, May 27, 2011

The weigh-ins for "UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill" took place today, May 27, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. at 7 p.m. ET. All fighters on the card successfully made weight. UFC 130 is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between perennial contender Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and the rising Matt "The Hammer" Hamill. In the co-main event, former heavyweight champion Frank Mir takes on "The Ultimate Fighter" winner Roy "Big Country" Nelson.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Following the last minute withdrawal of both Rory Markham and Drew McFedries, Titan Fighting Championship officials announced the addition of brothers Jake and Jared Rosholt to Titan Fighting Championship 18, scheduled for May 27 at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan. and set to air live on HDNet at 10 p.m. ET. In the main event, mixed martial arts legend Jens “Little Evil” Pulver meets Strikeforce and Bellator veteran Brian “Mr. D” Davidson in an 140 pound catchweight bout.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The details for Bellator Fighting Cham- pionships' summer series featherweight tournament have been announced with the opening round scheduled for Bellator 46 on June 25 from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Four featherweight bouts make up the main card, set for broadcast live on MTV2. Dropping to his natural weight class of 145 pounds, 23-year-old Pat Curran returns from a successful run in Bellator’s lightweight division to face Luis "Baboon" Palomino.

Monday, May 23, 2011

So maybe UFC 130 doesn’t have the hype of some of the other recent events. There are still, however, a few intriguing storylines involved on the card. One that hasn’t received as much attention in the buildup to next Saturday night is the possible emergence of Rick Story (12-3). In fact, this is a very intriguing fight for the hardcore enthusiasts, but less so for casual fans, since Rick remains virtually unknown.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Bellator 45 concluded last night from the L'Auberge du Lac Casino in Lake Charles, La., wrapping up Bellator Fighting Championships’ successful fourth season. Christian "Tonton" M'Pumbu reigned supreme in the light heavyweight tournament finals, defeating Rich “Rare Breed” Hale to become the Chicago-based promotion’s inaugural light heavyweight champion. In the featherweight finals, Patricio "Pitbull" Freire picked up the unanimous decision win over a resilient Daniel Straus.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

With the recent controversy surrounding mixed martial arts bouts in Sweden, the rise of talent from around the continent, and a star-studded weekend of events, many eyes are currently focused on Europe. One promotion making headlines of their own in Europe is Cage Warriors. With the organization’s rich history, recent resurgence, and commitment to the future, Graham Boylan, Ian Dean, and company continue to set the standards which most European organizations measure themselves by.

All fighters made weight for the highly anticipated BAMMA 6 event Saturday. The event takes place at Wembley Arena in London, England and will broadcast on several different platforms around the world. In the main event of the evening Tom "Kong" Watson faces off against Pride veteran Murilo "Ninja" Rua. Watson, an English favorite has been climbing the middleweight ladder for a while and hopes to make a statement with a signature win over the well known Rua. Also on the card will be John Phillips vs. Frank Trigg, and the return to action of two highly regarded veterans, Ivan Salaverry and Matt Ewin.

Friday, May 20, 2011

The fourth season of Bellator Fighting Championships comes to a close at Bellator 45, as the promotion rolls into Louisiana for the sixth time and the second visit to L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, on May 21. Four fighters compete in two weight classes as the featherweight and light heavyweight tournaments conclude live on MTV2 at 9 p.m. ET. The combatants recently commented on how they think their respective contests will end.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

The weigh-ins and pre-fight press conference for Bellator 45 are scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, May 20, from inside the L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La. Sixteen fighters are expected to participate. The event boasts the finals of both the featherweight and light heavyweight tournaments.

Former UFC fighter, Brazilian Hermes Franca currently sits in a Clackamas County Jail cell in Oregon City, Ore. after responding to charges of sexual misconduct recently leveled against him. Following the indictment announcement, MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich issued a statement releasing the fighter from the organization. Franca was previously scheduled to headline “MFC 30: Up Close & Personal” June 10.