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UFC 105

Victor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:35:00 -0500

Strikeforce - Fedor wins by spectacular TKO

Victor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:31:00 -0500

CHICAGO, (Nov. 8, 2009) – Saturday night marked MMA’s return to primetime on CBS featuring the No. 1 MMA fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, against Brett Rogers, in the main event. The event aired live on the CBS Television Network at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Attendance at the Sears Centre Arena was 11,512 (sellout).

Fedor Emelianenko, Stary Oskol, Belgorod, Russia, TKO 2 (1:48, strikes) over Brett Rogers, Minneapolis

Jake Shields (24-4-1), San Francisco, Calif., won a five-round decision (49-46 twice and 48-47) over Jason “Mayhem” Miller (22-7), of Orange County, Calif.; Shields captures vacant STRIKEFORCE World Middleweight Championship

Gegard Mousasi (30-2-1), Leiden, Netherlands, TKO 2 (3:43, strikes) over Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (7-5), Murrieta, Calif.

Fabricio Werdum (13-4-1), Marina Del Rey, Calif., won a three-round decision (29-28 three times) over Antonio Silva (13-2), Coconut Creek, Fla.

BRETT ROGERS TO APPEAR ON LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY TOMORROW/FRIDAY

Victor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0500

WHO: Undefeated STRIKEFORCE MMA Star Brett Rogers

WHAT: Undefeated American powerhouse Brett "The Grim" Rogers will be a guest on NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" late night program. Rogers will face world No. 1 ranked heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko in the main event of the upcoming STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL: Fedor vs. Rogers event LIVE on the CBS Television Network (9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event takes place at Sears Centre Arena in Chicago.

Rogers will discuss his rapid ascension to the top of the MMA heavyweight ranks. The Minnesota resident will detail his childhood growing up in the projects of Chicago and his transition from working as a tire technician at Sam's Club to a superstar heavyweight fighter. The knockout artist, who has scored 10 KO victories in his 10 career professional fights, will be facing his toughest opposition yet in Emelianenko aka "Fedor," who has dominated the heavyweight ranks for the better part of a decade.

WHERE: "Last Call with Carson Daly" on NBC

WHEN: Tomorrow/Friday, Nov. 6 at 1:35 a.m. ET/PT, 12:35 a.m. CT/MT

UFC's Cain Velasquez Featured on Tonight’s Latin Grammy Awards

Victor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:04:00 -0500

Las Vegas, NV (USA) -- Tonight’s 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards just added a little more punch, as UFC® heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez will be in attendance at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas to join with Alicia Keys and Eva Longoria to salute the finest in Latin music, beginning at 8pm ET on the Univision network.

Velasquez, fresh from his impressive second round TKO of Ben Rothwell in the co-main event of UFC 104 last month, is also featured with Reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel in the show’s opening video segment, which was filmed Sunday night in a Porsche Cayenne on the Las Vegas strip.

And while Velasquez is seen in his UFC 104 walkout shirt in the video clip, tonight he will be dressed to the nines in a custom-fitted Prada suit and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes as he walks the green carpet at 4pm local time before his first – but certainly not last - awards show appearance.

Rampage and the new A-Team

Victor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:36:00 -0500

An new era, a new A-Team!

This is the first look at the new motley crew known as the A- Team Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley and Quentin “Rampage” Jackson are stepping in to star in the new movie adaptation of the hit television show.

We have to say, casting for this was somewhat brillant! They look exactly like the fellas from the original show.

We will keep you updated aobut the movie.

Stayt tune...

Lesnar out of UFC 106

Victor — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:32:00 -0500

UFC heavyweight champion Brok Lesnar has withdrawn from his upcoming title defense against Shane Carwin due to illness, UFC President Dana White told Yahoo Sports on Monday.

“He said he’s never been this sick in his life,” White said of Lesnar. “He said it’s been going on for a long time and he just hasn’t been able to shake it.”

Lesnar was scheduled to face Carwin Nov. 21 in Las Vegas at UFC 106. White told Yahoo, however, that Lesnar has been sick for more than three and a half weeks and has been unable to train. White does not think Lesnar has the H1N1 virus, according to Yahoo’s report.

NAMEDROP.COM OFFERS MMA FANS UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS WITH FEDOR “THE LAST EMPEROR” EMELIANENKO

Victor — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:47:00 -0500

CHICAGO, IL (October 23, 2009)- NameDrop.com, in cooperation with M-1 Global, announced that it is offering Mixed Martial Arts fans an unprecedented opportunity to meet and spend time with Fedor Emelianenko prior to his historic battle against undefeated knockout artist Brett Rogers on the November 7th Strikeforce/M-1 Global Fedor vs. Rogers show at the Sears Center in Chicago, Illinois.

“NameDrop.com is a new site dedicated to providing subscribers with extraordinary access to the world’s most extraordinary people,” said NameDrop CEO Ted Foxman. “Fedor Emelianenko is one of the most extraordinary fighters in MMA today and any fan of Fedor or MMA would be fortunate to spend time with one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. That’s what NameDrop.com is all about.”

While millions of viewers watch this historic sporting event on CBS television, one NameDrop.com subscriber will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face-to-face with the greatest heavyweight MMA fighter in the history of the sport, Fedor Emelianenko. The grand prize winner and their guest will win a trip, including round trip airfare to Chicago, hotel accommodations and dinner with the Fedor and his team.

Additionally, the grand prize winner and their guest will stay at the champ’s hotel during fight week and then join Fedor at the Sears Centre on November 7th as his personal guest. Ringside seats and VIP credentials will place the ultimate MMA fan in the middle of the action to give the winner and their guest unprecedented access to this highly anticipated event. Many more NameDrop.com subscribers will win prizes, including VIP tickets to the event and autographed items from Fedor Emelianenko. All presented by NameDrop.com… Extraordinary names.

Extraordinary access.

ufc 104 more pictures

Victor — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:55:00 -0500

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UFC 104 – Los Angeles, Staples Center

Victor — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:52:00 -0500

Great crowd at the UFC 104 in Los Angeles, at the Staples Center. A lot of celebrities came to this first UFC event in the City of Angels. Lyoto Machida was widely booed by the crowd who thought he lost the fight against Mauricio Shogun Rua, but the judges saw it differently. “My corner told me that I was winning all the rounds”, Shogun said. “I thought I won the fight, but a fight is a fight. What can I do?” Shogun punished Machida legs and body, Machida had sever red streak across his ribs. At the press conference Dana confirmed there will be a re-match, but we don’t know when yet. The undefeated Cain Velasquez strongly dominated Ben Rothwell. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson knocked out Japanese Judoka Yoshiyuki Yoshida in just under one minute of their welterweight bout. Joe “Daddy” Stevenson elbowed his way to a TKO victory over Spencer Fisher.

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Trailer - FEDOR, The Last Emperor

jdelpay — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:31:00 -0500

[Trailer] FEDOR, The Last Emperor from Frederic CLAQUIN on Vimeo.

UFC 104

Victor — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:19:00 -0500

UFC 104 Pre-Fight Press Conference

FightSport Magazine

By: Natalie Babila

Media and fans alike gathered Thursday afternoon at the Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles for the UFC 104 pre-fight press conference. Dana White, Lyoto Machida, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Ben Rothwell, and Cain Velasquez all took to the podium.

Although Machida and Rua differ on which fighting style reigns supreme. The two did however agree that it was a great feeling to have two Brazilian men fighting for the belt. “The most important thing about this fight is that a Brazilian is going to win”, said Machida. Rua expressed how MMA is the one sport that represents the country of Brazil besides soccer.

When asked how he felt about being from Brazil and fighting in the US, Machida responded by saying that the US in kind of where the sport blew up. “The US is the capital of the world especially when it comes to MMA”, said Machida.

The topic of discussion with Rothwell was whether or not his size would give him an advantage over Velasquez. Rothwell responded by saying that it probably would give him an advantage and that he would use every advantage he has to win the fight. “I’m 100% excited and confident about the fight”, said Rothwell.

White dismissed speculation that a fight between Anderson Silva and Machida would never happen. “Anything is possible”, said White. He went on to say that if Machida takes a win over Rua he very well might be fighting Silva next. White also added that the winner of the Rothwell vs. Velasquez fight would almost certainly be in the mix for the Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin win.

UFC 104 will take place live at 7:00 p.m. PT from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday October 24, 2009. Stayed tuned for the UFC 104 weigh-in results and coverage brought to you by the World’s No. 1 MMA Magazine.

PARADISE WARRIOR RETREAT RETURNS WITH UNPRECEDENTED TRAINING AND SPEAKING SEMINARS ON NOVEMBER 7TH AND 8TH IN CHICAGO.

Victor — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:25:00 -0500

CHICAGO, IL (October 22, 2009)- Paradise Warrior Retreat (PWR), in cooperation with M-1 Global, announced today its 14^th celebrity-filled retreat to be held on November 7^th and 8^th in Chicago, Illinois. PWR 14 will take place around the historic Strikeforce/M-1 Global Fedor vs. Rogers show at Sears Centre Arena in Chicago, Illinois. While millions of viewers watch the historic Fedor vs. Rogers show on CBS television and live at the Sears Centre Arena, PWR 14 participants will experience an exciting weekend of meeting and learning from legendary fighters and elite trainers from the sport of MMA. On Saturday, November 7^th, former World Champion fighters Andrei Arlovski and Renato “Babalu” Sobral along with world class trainers Shawn Tomkins (Extreme Couture), Pat Miletich (Miletich Fighting System), Sean Bormet (Overtime School of Wrestling), and Dr. Doug Mango (Team Curran) will take PWR participants through a fantasy course of MMA instruction and exhibition at Team Curran Gym in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Then on Sunday, November 8^th, PWR will host a revolutionary luncheon at the Marriott in Hoffman Estates, Illinois entitled “The Morning After,” featuring an inside look into the mind of the fighter as Fedor Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Fabricio Werdum, and other fighters from the November 7^th Strikeforce/M-1 Global show offer an in depth analysis and discussion of their fights from the preceding evening. Following the Sunday seminar, PWR fighters and trainers will host a Meet and Greet, offering PWR participants a chance to get a picture and autograph from their favorite MMA stars. Specials guests from the world of MMA will also appear.

Wanderlei Silva

Victor — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:47:00 -0500

LAS VEGAS (October 20, 2009) – XYIENCE, the official energy drink of the Ultimate Fighting

Championship (UFC), brings legendary fighter Wanderlei Silva to New York City on Sunday, Oct. 25. Silvawill sign autographs at

Duane Reade, located on 1350 Broadway, near Herald Square, from noon – 2 p.m. The

Brazilian-born Silva has achieved iconic status in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), stacking up 32 wins,

most of them by knockout, in his illustrious career. Silva’s appearance coincides with the MMA World Expo, to

be held Oct. 24 – 25 at the Javits Center in New York City.

My Alberta MMA tour

Maddy — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:41:00 -0500

This month I have been attending various local fight cards in Alberta. It’s rewarding to see fighters fight for the sheer joy they derive from the sport. Earlier this month I attended a show in Northern Alberta and was impressed to see a high level of physical conditioning. The guys on the card were all lean, in shape, and went three rounds without getting gassed.

I then went to a show in Edmonton, put on by UFC’s new acquisition Tim Hague. I especially enjoyed watching the many guys leave it all on the mat. No BS, no trash talking, no egos…just scrapping. The headline fighter was Mitch Clark, a local favorite, taking on an opponent from a rival city. Clark has good wrestling skills, but what was most impressive was his humble demeanor. This guy looks like he could be in a library with his nose in a book; instead, of in the ring punching people in the nose.

My only disappointment came when I heard fans booing. Is it idealistic to hope that MMA fans will choose to cheer instead of boo? Especially in Canada where we have a tradition of hockey fans cheering the opposing team, even if they were booed first.

Yesterday, I went to the training facility where local fighting champ and UFC hopeful Luke Harris trains. Harris and his coach Dan took me around and showed me the ropes of Central Nervous System training (CNS). I was impressed with the intensity of the program; it’s not for the weary or faint of heart! Look for this cutting edge training in an upcoming issue of Fightsport.

German Vale Tudo

Victor — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:45:00 -0500

After almost ten years in promoting Mixed Martial Arts events in Germany Shihan Peter "Yamatodamashii" Angerer of the German Top Team decided to establish a free and well structured MMA League under the label "German Vale Tudo" (www.germanvaletudo.org). Under safe rules for the competitors the focus of the label is on the amateurs, but on professional matches for top competitors from around the world as well. By creating a series of events for fighters from all styles and organizations German Vale Tudo welcomes all interested Martial Artists to compete in our events to determine who is the best MMA fighter in each of the divisions.