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Half-Year Awards: Cagewriter’s look at six months of MMA madness Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:50PMAt this halfway point in the year, MMA takes a little break, allowing for everyone who loves the sport to take stock in the year so far. Cagewriter did just that. Steve Cofield and I broke down the candidates and our picks for the fighter, fight, controversy and fight ending of the year. Stick with us, and then share your picks in the comments. Fighter of the Half-Year Maggie : Who is your pick ...
UFC 132 postfight: Screams of ‘little guy!’ inspired Cruz Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:49PMUFC 132 could turn out to be a seminal moment for the bantamweight class in MMA. The 135-pound title fight between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber was the first time fighters of that size headlined a card. The result was a close five-round fight that was waged all over the Octagon. The champ, who retained his title via unanimous decision, 50-45, 49-46 and 48-47, knew there was a lot more on the ...
Keeney, Stork and Blackburn win at Cagesport XV Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:36PMCagesport XV, held July 16 at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, featured mixed martial arts action involving 20 Northwest fighters. The event was sponsored by Brian Halquist Productions. Here's a recap of the evening's fight card.
Power Ranking the UFC's 25 Best Welterweights Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:45PMAugust 6 marks the beginning of a frenetic few months for the UFC’s welterweight division. Between now and Halloween, the UFC has 11 fights--all of them meaningful--on the docket for the 170 pounders. The gauntlet kicks off in less than three weeks, when four highly regarded welterweights will see action on the UFC 133 main card. Dan Hardy and Chris Lytle are scheduled to slug it out in the UFC ...
Overeem Pulled from Strikeforce Heavyweight GP Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:16PM“That is not going to take place,” Overeem stated in a Monday interview with MMAFighting.com. “What’s going to happen next, I don’t know. I’ve had some threats of cutting me out of the tournament if I don’t participate. I don’t know if they’re going to do it.
UFC 133: Tito Ortiz Sits Down for One-on-One Interview with Joe Rogan Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:44PMIt's been a crazy 2011 for former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Ortiz. At UFC 132 , Ortiz stepped into the Octagon to take on up-and-comer Ryan Bader. It was a make-or-break fight for Tito, who had not won a fight in five years. Against all odds, "The Huntington Beach Bay Boy" managed to defeat Bader by first-round submission. Now, Ortiz has a chance to boost ...
"108-year old" Aaron Riley wants to show UFC 135 crowd vintage cage warfare Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:36PMAaron Riley understands one cruel truth about MMA: It's a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately sport. And despite having more 43 professional contests under his belt, the 30-year-old knows he'll be the lesser-known commodity when he steps into the cage at UFC 135 to face "The Ultimate Fighter 13" winner Tony Ferguson. It will have been 16 months since he beat Joe Brammer at UFC 114, and Riley is ...
UFC: How 100 Days Will Shape the Sport for the Next Decade Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:45PMBeginning August 9 in Philadelphia for UFC 133 and ending nine events, 103 days and 16,268 miles later November 19 in San Jose for UFC 139, the UFC will have helped decided the future of the sport. As the leaders in the world of mixed martial arts, the UFC can swing public opinion and shape the sport like no other. These 20 matchups are not only some of the best of the year, they could help ...
Maverick Sabre: 'Let Me Go' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:32PMMaverick Sabre serves up a sophisticated pop number for his debut single 'Let Me Go'.
UFC 133: What to Do with Rich Franklin Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:46PMRich Franklin is the latest fighter to be affected by the injury bug that has hit UFC 133 . No, Franklin isn’t hurt. His opponent Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is, however. Little Nog pulled out on Saturday with a shoulder injury, leaving “Ace” without a fight. There does not seem to be a set return date for Nogueria yet. With only three weeks left until the event, Franklin has been pulled from the ...
Boxing: Ricky Burns blasts fellow Scot Alex Arthur for backing English rival to win fight Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:00AMWORLD champion Ricky Burns has accused fellow Scot Alex Arthur of wanting him to lose against Nicky Cook on Saturday night.
Katie Price, Leandro Penna: 'Alex Reid is a freaky gay' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:18AMKatie Price and Leandro Penna hint that they possess scandalous footage of her ex-husband Alex Reid in drag.
Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman joins UFC 138 lineup Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:51AMA middleweight bout between Tom Lawlor and Chris Weidman has been added to November's UFC 138 event. UFC officials announced that verbal agreements are in place for the bout. Although not officially announced, UFC 138 is expected to take place Nov. 19 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos headlines the night's pay-per-view broadcast.
Fedor vs. Henderson: Rumors of Fedor's Demise Have Not Been Greatly Exaggerated Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:14AMI'll start this article off with a few simple truths. One: I am a fan of Fedor Emelianenko. I do think that he is a legend of mixed martial arts and will go down in history as such. This article is not attempting to bash him, it is just attempting to show that... Two: Fedor has not beaten any credible opponents since he defeated Mirko Cro Cop by unanimous decision at Pride Final Conflict 2005 ...
Danzig vs. Wiman, Brenneman vs. Johnson set for newly announced UFC on Versus 6 event Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:51PMAnd the hits just keep coming. After a week-long barrage of fight additions to upcoming events, UFC officials today announced a new card, UFC on Versus 6, and named two official bouts for the event: Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman and Charlie Brenneman vs. Anthony Johnson. An exact date and venue for the card were not named, but a HeavyMMA.com report cites Washington, D.C. as the likely host of the ...
Danzig vs. Wiman, Brenneman vs. Johnson set for new UFC on Versus 6 event Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:51PMAnd the hits just keep coming. After a week-long barrage of fight additions to upcoming events, UFC officials today announced a new card, UFC on Versus 6, and named two official bouts for the event: Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman and Charlie Brenneman vs. Anthony Johnson. An exact date and venue for the card were not named, but a HeavyMMA.com report cites Washington, D.C. as the likely host of the ...
Stephens-Pettis Ticketed for UFC 136 in Houston Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:46PMThe fight card for UFC 136 continues to develop at a rapid pace, as the promotion Saturday announced that a lightweight scrap between Jeremy Stephens and Anthony Pettis will go down at the Oct. 8 event.
Rogers Asserts Innocence after June Arrest Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:46PMFormer Strikeforce heavyweight contender Brett Rogers released a statement this week proclaiming his innocence after being arrested on felony charges last month.
UFC 135's Matt Hughes aims for Diego Sanchez stoppage, future interesting fights Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:51PMWith more octagon wins than any other fighter in UFC history, Matt Hughes knows his spot in history is secure. The UFC Hall of Famer ranks behind only Anderson Silva for the most title defenses in the organization's history, and his clashes with Royce Gracie, Carlos Newton, B.J. Penn, Georges St-Pierre and Frank Trigg are among the UFC's most memorable moments. So as Hughes prepares to face ...
UFC 136 gets second title fight as champ Jose Aldo meets Kenny Florian Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:22PMA pretty darn good card has just gotten better. UFC officials today confirmed a second title fight added to UFC 136, which takes place Oct. 8 at Houston's Toyota Center. Featherweight champ Jose Aldo makes the second defense of his UFC title when he meets two-time lightweight challenger and newly minted 145-pound fighter Kenny Florian.
Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon in the works for UFC 136 in Houston Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:51PMThey wanted it, and now they'll get it. Melvin Guillard and Joe Lauzon are now set to meet at UFC 136, which takes place Oct. 8 at Houston's Toyota Center. Lauzon confirmed the bout via his personal blog after recently accepting a challenge from Guillard in the press.
Showdown on MMA: Truth lies in the middle Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:17PMIn MMA, there are three sides to every story, so it's often best to read between the lines.
Plymouth fight card features Calaveras MMA professionals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:03PMNick Kohring, top, is eager to get back in the cage after a layoff of more than a year due to injuries. Courtesy photo Nick Kohring of Valley Springs is ready to get his professional mixed martial arts career rolling again.
CEO Bjorn Rebney: Nate Marquardt currently "just isn't a good fit" for Bellator Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:51PMBjorn Rebney knows top-10 fighters don't grow on trees, and it's even rarer to find such free agents coming off a victory. But despite the availability of Nate Marquardt, the Bellator chairman and CEO said the former UFC middleweight title challenger won't be headed to his organization anytime soon. As he today told MMAjunkie.com, Marquardt "just isn't a good fit" for the organization at this ...
Quiz yourself: Elgin in the 1950s Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:41PMHow much do you know about life in the Elgin area in the 1950s?
Ex-UFC champ Brock Lesnar's recovery proving "incredible," says Dana White Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:06PMFormer UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has retreated to the relative solitude of his farm in Canada to recover from a second bout of diverticulitis. Although he's shirked all communication with everyone other than those closest to him, the move has gone well, according to UFC president Dana White. From the sound of it, Lesnar is on track to beat the intestinal disease a second time.
Injured ‘Mach’ Sakurai Replaced on Saturday’s Dream Card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:31AMAn unspecified leg injury has forced Hayato Sakurai from his rematch with Marius Zaromskis at Saturday’s Dream event in Tokyo.
MMA's Top 50 Pound-for-Pound Hardest Hitters in History Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:34PMAbandon all groupthink, ye who enter here. When the talk in MMA circles inevitably toward the striking phase of the game, a well-trodden crop of usual suspects tends to spring to the forefront. It’s rather tempting to trot out the old faithful: the Liddells, the Cro Cops, the Ruttens, the Wandys, the Juniors, bada bing, bada boom, drive home safely. Not that there’s anything wrong with that ...
'Bad Boy' Martin ready to use what he's learned at King of the Cage Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:05PMThe Sault Star Owen "Bad Boy" Martin is a bit lighter these days. At 173 pounds, the local Mixed Martial Arts amateur fighter is quicker and more solid. And he is anxious to prove it on Saturday night at Vegas Kewadin's King of the Cage, Underground 69.[...]
Jake Shields "Doesn't Even Know" Who Ellenberger Is; Could Be Heading Down A Dangerous Path Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:42PM/* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii ...
Henderson questions Fedor's motivation in recent fights, Strikeforce says value on line Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:51PMStrikeforce light heavyweight champ Dan Henderson's career has often mirrored that of Fedor Emelianenko throughout the past 10 years. The two both competed under the Rings banner around the start of thew millennium, and each migrated to PRIDE during the glory years of the now-defunct Japanese organization. Now the two will step in the cage to face each other under the Strikeforce banner, and the ...
Mailbag: Does MMA point system need change? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:07PMJudging is a popular gripe among MMA fans, but does the 10-point must system need an overhaul?
Verdin's return to cage short lived Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:42AMHOUMA — Justin "Ironman" Verdin broke the cardinal rule when it comes to mixed martial arts — never drop your hands.
Manager: UFC releases "TUF 9" runner-up Andre Winner Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:06AMA trio of losses has signaled "The Ultimate Fighter 9" runner-up Andre Winner's exit from the UFC. Multiple outlets reported the news today, and Winner's manager, Wad Alameddine, today confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com. Winner most recently fought at UFC 132, where he was soundly routed by former WEC lightweight Anthony Njokuani. He's the ninth of 19 "TUF" runners-up who have been served ...
Three Stars from UFC 132: Cruz/Faber, Ortiz and Condit Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:13PMUFC 132 delivered on an amazing set of fights, which makes writing this post even harder than usual. How do you pick out just three stars from the best card of the year? Here are Cagewriter's picks. Please post yours in the comments or on Facebook . There's little chance for agreement after so many great performances. No. 1 star -- Tie between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber : At the end of their ...
My List of the Top 15 Pound-for-Pound Mixed Martial Artists on the Planet Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:33PMAs predictable as the sun rising in the East and setting in the West, every few months, a new list of the world's top pound-for-pound fighters is released by Sherdog.com . And just as predictable, debate ensues as to not only who deserves the top status as the world's best mixed martial artist, but which fighters should represent this prestigious list. Additionally, the qualitative measurements ...
Huskers' Burroughs gained in early losses Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:15PMJordan Burroughs had nowhere else to go. It wasn't back to football, not after he went through his freshman season at 98 pounds and never got into a game. It wasn't off to another sport. Burroughs didn't run track, play...
Live video: Watch today's Cage Warriors 43 event live on MMAjunkie.com at 2 p.m. ET Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:22AMMMAjunkie.com is proud to offer a free stream of today's Cage Warriors 43 event beginning at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT). The event takes place HMV Forum in Kentish Town, North London, England (and begins at 7 p.m. local time). Today's event features co-headliners of Jack Mason vs. Norman Paraisy and lightweights Joseph Duffy vs. Francis Heagney. The live stream features nine pro bouts in all.
Live video: Watch today's Cage Warriors 43 event live on MMAjunkie.com at 2:15 p.m. ET Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:22AMMMAjunkie.com is proud to offer a free stream of today's Cage Warriors 43 event beginning at 2:15 p.m. ET (11:15 a.m. PT). The event takes place HMV Forum in Kentish Town, North London, England (and begins at 7:15 p.m. local time). Today's event features co-headliners of Jack Mason vs. Norman Paraisy and lightweights Joseph Duffy vs. Francis Heagney. The live stream features nine pro bouts in all.
Marriage is too expensive: Katie Price Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:11AMLondon, July 9 : Model Katie Price, who has had two failed marriages, says she is not getting married again because it's "too expensive".
Two Sheds Review: When Torres Met Mizugaki at WEC 40 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:32PMOnce again it’s time to take a look at Extreme Sports’ continuing coverage of old World Extreme Cagefighting shows. This time we’re going back to WEC 40, with Takeya Mizugaki challenging Miguel Angel Torres for the Bantamweight title. The broadcast began with Raphael Assuncao taking on Jameel Massouh in the featherweight division. These two debuting fighters were looking to make a big ...
Katie Price rules out third marriage Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:28PMKatie Price has ruled out getting married again because it's 'too expensive'.
Katie Price says she will not get married again Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:31PMThe 33-year-old star – who has previously been married to Peter Andre and cage fighter Alex Reid – is currently dating Argentinean model Leandro Penna, but has vowed never to tie the knot again because of the costs associated with getting divorced.
Armed bank robber escapes with cash in Abbotsford Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:30AMAbbotsford Police are on the hunt for suspect who threatened a teller with a knife during a bank robbery Monday afternoon. The suspect entered a bank in the 2500 block of Clearbrook Road at 3:15 p.m. brandishing a six-to-eight-inch blade, said Const. Ian MacDonald.
MMA Knockout of the Day: Rad Martinez Takes Care of Business vs. David Allred Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:32PMSince I saw the piece about Rad Martinez’s life on “Outside the Lines”, I’ve been wanting to go and find one of his fights to post here. If you haven’t seen the piece, I’d advise you to click here . While the video might not be the best of quality, it still serves its purpose of today’s “MMA Knockout of the Day”. The bout begins and both fighters begin trading until they become entangled against ...
Colts tight end Mackey dies at 69 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:48PMAs one of football’s great tight ends, the Baltimore Colts’ John Mackey used to bull his way past the goal line, dragging tacklers on his back. As the first president of the National Football League Players Association, he carried his brethren into the modern era of free agency and big-money contracts. Mackey, whose off-the-field exploits were as important as his accomplishments on it, died ...
New business to help revitalize Bagg's Square Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:32PMThe revitalization of Utica's Bagg's Square area continues as a local sports star announces plans to open a new business in the neighborhood.
Alex Reid had 'no intimacy' with Katie Price Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:13PMAlex Reid claims Katie Price's best friends prevented him from having "real intimacy" with her during their 11-month marriage.
Hamill, Holmes to open sports bar in Bagg's Square Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:25PMUFC fighter Matt Hamill and his trainer, Duff Holmes, are poised to open a sports bar in the Bagg’s Square area of Utica, near the Boehlert Center at Union Station.
Extreme Cage Combat 8.0 expected to draw large crowd with fights featuring area's top talent Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:09PMMichael Randolph | The Bay City TimesJohn SchulzAUBURN — Barley and corn can be a combustible mix. So get ready for the summer’s biggest brawl. Extreme Cage Combat 8.0 comes to the Auburn Cornfest in the Budweiser Beer Tent at...