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Nick Diaz Out of GSP Fight

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:47:09 PDT

Nick Diaz didn't show up to the press conference and Dana White cuts him from his title fight scheduled to take place in UFC 137. Carlos Condit will replace Diaz and face Georges St-Pierre for the Welterweight UFC title.

No one can find Diaz as he was last seen at Ceasar Gracie's house and allegedly "snuck out the back door".

Alistair Overeem Signs With UFC - First Fight is Lesnar

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:19:39 PDT

It looks like one of the best Heavyweights is finally making his way to the UFC. And to put the icing on the cake, he will be fighting Brock Lesnar in his first fight in the UFC. I'm excited!

[via MMAFighting.com]
One of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in recent MMA history -- Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem -- will air live pay-per-view from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 30. News of the fight, as well as Overeem's new contract with the UFC, was announced Tuesday afternoon.

MMA Fighting spoke to Overeem shortly after the big news broke about his new deal with the organization, others fights that were offered to him, whether he can still fight for K-1 and what it feels like to finally sign with the UFC.

A transcript of the conversation can be found below.

Ariel Helwani: How long has this been in the works for?
Alistair Overeem: It's been in the works for, I would say, the last couple of weeks. I know that the parties had found a common ground to work on, the talks were positive and slowly they came together in the last couple of weeks, which resulted in this deal.

How are you going to get paid?
I'm going to be paid like any other fighter.

So you will be paid and then you will pay your management team, Golden Glory?
Yeah, but that was already the case before. From Strikeforce, I basically got a check so ...

Are you still able to fight for K-1?
No, I will only be fighting in the UFC.

Was Brock the only fight offered to you for your debut?
I got offered to fight for the championship belt but that would mean I had to wait, because of course dos Santos is fighting Velasquez Nov. 12, it's going to be a great fight, then probably these guys are going to need some healing time, relaxing time, so November plus six months, that will probably be May. I'm a fighter, I like to be active, so then some names came rolling out and Brock Lesnar was among them and I think it's a dream match-up. The fans wants to see it; I want to see it. I'm very excited about this fight, so I immediately said yes.

Does that mean that the winner of this fight will fight for the title?
Yeah.

How many fights is the contract for?
Do you want to have my credit card pin number as well, Ariel? (laughs)

I didn't want to know how much it was for, just how many fights.
That was going to be your next question. Of course, I can't get into all the contract details unfortunately for you guys.

Is it your understanding that Lesnar is 100 percent healthy now?
I expect him to be 100 percent. I mean, he's a professional athlete for some period of time now. So he'll be 100 percent, I'm not worried about that. But basically, I'm just focusing on myself. I'm going to make sure I'm 100 percent, 120 percent, because Brock is a very strong, big guy, and I don't really worry about his shape.

Is this your first time at the UFC office in Las Vegas?
It is, actually. It is.

What do you think of it?
Well, it's big. It looks very professional. I had no idea what to think, actually. Lot of staff running around, they have a great kitchen, they are drinking a lot of UFC water. It's a very pleasant environment. The energy is good, a lot of enthusiastic people, everybody is motivated.

How does it feel to finally sign with the UFC after all these years?
Honestly, it feels like one of the biggest days in my life, a sort of life-changing thing. UFC is really big, they just did the FOX deal, you have all these possible match-ups happening right now, so for me, it's a very exciting time, the team is very excited, UFC people are very excited.

Is The Lengend (Randy Couture) Hanging Them Up?

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:37:38 PST

It sure seems like it from this post on MMAFighting.com.

The time has come for former UFC champion Randy Couture to be "rational" about where his fighting career is headed, the 47-year-old MMA veteran told Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour.

Despite his three-fight win streak in the UFC, including victories over fellow former champ Mark Coleman and boxer James Toney in 2010, Couture said he doesn't see another title shot in his future.

"I think that realistically the end of me making runs at the title was a while ago," said Couture. "I've had a great year. I've had some great fights. Not too many of them really put me in line to be a number one contender or make a run at the title. To be honest, I just don't see myself doing that at this stage in my career."

Not that he's necessarily declaring his retirement from the sport altogether, Couture was quick to add. Having tried that once before, "The Natural" said he wouldn't rule anything out when it comes to his athletic future. Still, having already cemented himself as a legend of the sport with a decorated career in the UFC, Couture said he doesn't feel as if he has anything left to prove in the cage.

"I've had my battles. I've had my wars. I think there are a lot of guys out there who are hungry and out there and ready for those kinds of wars. I'm kind of in transition and still enjoying competing at a high level, but I think I'm going to definitely focus on making some more movies and heading in that direction."

In addition to his role alongside Bruce Willis in the upcoming action film "Setup," Couture also said he hopes to be cast in the sequel to "The Expendables," with filming set to begin in March. Such a busy schedule doesn't leave much time for training and fighting, he said, even though he said he feels that "style-wise" he matches up relatively well with UFC light heavyweights like Lyoto Machida or even 205-pound champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.

"I think some of it boils down to what I really want to do," Couture said. "I'm trying to make smart decisions. I have all this other stuff going on, and timing is everything. The timing seems right for me to look at those things and to be rational and to really look down the road."

Couture added that he might consider another fight if the UFC were to offer him something "interesting," but estimated that there was about a "60 to 70 percent chance" that he wouldn't fight at all in 2011.

"I've had very candid discussions with [UFC president] Dana [White] about where I'm at and what I'm focused on," Couture said. "I think he understands. I think he gets the timing of it and I think he gets where I'm at and where I'm coming from. He's been very supportive. That doesn't mean he doesn't have his own ideas about what he'd like me to do, but I think he's been very understanding."

And if it happens that his first-round submission of Toney in what was essentially a novelty bout at UFC 118 in August was the last time he ever fights professionally, Couture said, he can live with that.

"If that's the way it goes, I'm absolutely happy. I've been having a blast. It was amazing, this last twelve months and fighting four times from August to August was incredible. Some of those fights were very memorable and they were a lot of fun to train for. So, if [Toney] was the last one, then I'm absolutely okay with that."

Mike Swick Health Update

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:58:00 PDT

UFC Countdown to UFC 109

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:34:12 PST

Ryan Bader Interview - UFC 110

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:27:36 PST

New Rumors of Fedor to UFC

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:08:36 PST

Two tweets on Twitter point to a rumor that Fedor's manager Vadim Finkelstein is in fresh negotiations with the UFC on a Fedor contract. Not seriously holding my breath but it would be nice if they actually could accomplish something this time!

Twitter.com/femelianenko - "New negotiations! We will see if we can close a deal this time..."

Twitter.com/vfinkelstein - "Negotiations with UFC going on again. I hope you fans will be happy this time:))"

Brock Lesnar's BJJ coach: "He'll be fighting again within six months."

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:15:51 PST

Brock Lesnar is currently on his way to recovery and show be back competing in six months, said Comprido Medeiros, Lesnar's jiu jitsu coach.

"He is getting better and that is the most important thing," Medeiros told TMZ. "He will be fine and be fighting again within 6 months."

UFC President Dana White had recently spoken about adding an interim heavyweight title into the mix so that the heavyweight division would still be competing for a reason - for a belt - until Lesnar is healthy enough to defend his title. White said that he does not want to strip Lesnar of his belt, and was debating adding the interim belt dependent upon Lesnar's return date.

First, Lesnar was struck with a severe case of mononucleosis. After he had recovered from that injury, he suffered a hole and bacterial infection in his intestines.

Medeiros had a message to the 265 lbs. competition:

"I can just say that the heavyweights can stop laughing and get ready to start crying because the champion will be back soon."
[Five Knuckles]

Dana White Video Blog Nov. 17

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:42:13 PST

Dana White Says "It's Time To Bring Fedor In"

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:25:00 PST

We say bring it Dana! Make it happen already!

"The guy just got his face smashed in by Brett Rogers. Do you know what Brock or [UFC heavyweights] Frank Mir and Cain Velasquez would do to Brett Rogers? It's time to bring this guy [Fedor] in, to see Brock Lesnar smash his head." -UFC President Dana White

Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:45:48 PST

TUF11 Tryouts Video

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:05:44 PDT

Attention Dana White and TUF production team! This video is more entertaining than the actual seasons of TUF (at least for the past few seasons). Let us in on this part of the screening for the actual TUF production. Learn from other popular TV reality shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "American Idol". They both start seasons out with the screening process. This is where fighters are HUNGRY. Hungry fighters make for exciting MMA TV!

As it stands now, once fighters make it to the TUF season, they feel like they already have arrived and lose their drive and hunger. They are already on TV... why should they work anymore?

Dana White UFC 104 Video Blog - Oct. 22th

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:39:04 PDT

Dana White UFC 104 Video Blog - Oct. 19th

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:15:41 PDT

Back by popular demand!

Rampage Jackson DONE with MMA/UFC

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:47:24 PDT

In a report posted on MMAWeekly.com, Quinton rampage Jackson is quoted as saying, "I’m done fighting...". Apparently this movie was a big deal for him because he took it personal when Dana White gave him the usual "pep talk" for leaving the UFC high and dry after a promised fight against Rashad Evans. They were supposed to fight after the latest Ultimate Fighter season wraps up.

Blog Post on Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's Own Blog

The UFC has done a lot for me but I think I have done more for them. The UFC bought WFA to get my contract & they saved my life, so I felt loyal to them. They pushed me into a fight with Chuck Liddel even when I clearly stated I wasn't ready to fight for the belt because the American fans didn't know me but I took the fight and didn't complain & after I won the American fans booed me for the first time which changed the way I saw them & it hurt me deeply.

Then before I can even get out of the cage they announced that I was fighting Dan Henderson without even asking me. After I beat Dan Henderson, I made history in becoming the first undisputed champion in MMA but was never even given the pride belt in the cage & I was never promoted as the undisputed champ. Later Anderson Silva was.

Then they had me coach TUF season 7 and fight Forrest and the fight was very controversial & normally when a fight is that close & controversial there is normally an instant replay. I can name a couple of instances. Instead they offered me the Vanderlei Silva fight which I gladly accepted even though I know it was a very risky fight for me to take because of all the drama that was happening to me at the time. I fought that fight with a jaw injury and then a couple weeks later Dana called me and asked me to fight Rashad. For the first time I said no, I didn't want to fight because it was such short notice & I wouldn't have had a long break between camp. Dana talked me into fighting Rashad anyway but Rashad refused the fight and so I had to fight Jardine as a favor to the UFC instead of getting my belt back (which wasn't even worth it to me financially).

Then I reinjured my jaw in the fight with Vanderlei & Jardine. Frank Mir gets hurt so they wanted to switch my fight from UFC 100 to the fight Frank couldn't make it to but I couldn't fight cause I needed jaw surgury. So they give Machida the fight against Rashad & they told me they want me to coach TUF season 10 against Rashad. That's why I wanted Rashad to win so bad but when Rashad got knocked out I told them I wanted to fight Machida for the belt but Dana told me if I coach TUF against Rashad that I could fight Machida afterwards cause this was a different type of ultimate fighter show they were doing. After I signed the contract Dana then changes his mind & says I have to fight Rashad & even told me what to say in the press & so my fans think I was scared to fight Machida. After all that I still never complained & I did it all.

Then this movie role came about that I have been trying to get for over a year & as soon as I found out I was close to getting it, I called Dana right away & asked to push the Memphis fight back just a month or so. I told him what this movie role meant to me. I told him that I used to bond with my father watching the tv show as a kid when my parents where still married & it represents the memories I had with my father when we lived together. My dad became an alcohalic & addicted to drugs & we grew apart. But after my dad got his life back together, I was so proud of my dad & I told him I would always take care of him in the future & make him proud of me. My dad & I are still very big fans of the show & I am basically doing this for the childhood memories I had spending time in front of the tv with my dad. Dana went on the internet & mocked me because of that & I still did nothing. Dana & I finally talked & we made up & then after that he went back on the internet & said some bullshit & he was talking bad about the movie when information is not even supposed to be released & talking about payments which is not even true could really hurt my future acting career, which could very well last longer than my fighting career. I'm not like Randy Couture. My body has been getting so many different injuries that I wont be able to fight until my forties & neither do I want to fight that long. So I feel like my second career could be in jeopardy.. so I'm done fighting. I've been getting negative reviews from the dumb ass fans that don't pay my bills or put my kids though college. So I'm hanging it up. I'm gonna miss all my loyal fans but hopefully they'll follow me to my new career & I will gain more loyal fans along the way. & all you hater fans out there can kiss my big black hairy ass! & anybody that don't like what I just said can come try to kick my ass!

I still feel the UFC is a great organization and I felt like I was very loyal to them but they didn't respect my loyalty but I wish the UFC the best. I did a lot of things for them. I wish no bad blood between us but I have kids & a family back in Memphis to provide for & thats all that matters to me!

Cro Cop Retires

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:56:18 PDT

Mirko Cro Cop is hanging them up after a one sided fight against Dos Santos Saturday night.

Read the full article on thesun.co.uk.

The mixed martial arts legend — once regarded as the most feared striker on the planet — called time on his career after admitting he no longer has the desire to continue fighting.

UFC president Dana White suggested the 35-year-old Croatian should consider quitting after he verbally submitted to the dominant Dos Santos in the third round of their heavyweight encounter.

And Cro Cop has now admitted Saturday was his final professional MMA bout. He said: "Maybe the ones who have said that I'm done are right.

"Obviously, I can't break my mental block in the Octagon. I have twenty years of training like a spartan behind me. It has caught up with me, my body is broken down. I've been worn out."

Filipovic's career highlight was his 2006 Pride Open Weight Grand Prix triumph which saw him defeat Hidehiko Yoshida, Wanderlei Silva and Josh Barnett before clinching the title.

But since joining the UFC after Pride's collapse in 2007, Cro Cop's performances inside the Octagon have been feeble.

Back-to-back losses against Gabriel Gonzaga and Cheick Kongo saw his first stint in the organisation end abruptly.

He moved to Japan's DREAM outfit and scored victories over Tatsuya Mizuno and Hong Man Choi before returning to the Octagon at UFC 99 with a win over Britain's Mostapha Al-Turk.

But those successes were against opponents generally perceived as being far weaker than Cro Cop.

And that was underlined against Dos Santos on Saturday, with the Croat looking nervous and tentative, allowing the young Brazilian to take control of the fight and ultimately end his career.

Filipovic added: "That was not the kind of performance the public pay for. I don't feel the hunger anymore.

"I have started playing it safe, I'm not prepared to take risks. [Dos Santos] is younger, more hungry, more aggressive. He wanted to win a lot more."

"Protect Your Caterpillar From Kimbo Slice"

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:37:06 PDT

UFC Widow Pin

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:25:59 PDT

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Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:52:49 PDT

I think I can say with a degree of confidence that this season of the Ultimate Fighter (Season 10) is going to be at least as exciting as the first season which I thought was the best.

Meet The Heavyweights

Shane Carwin talks Brock Lesnar

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:40:40 PDT

Dana White vs. Fedor and M1

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:18:05 PDT

I think this GIF sums it up pretty well actually.

It seems to me that most people looking at the Fedor/M1 vs. UFC situation are looking at it from a "Western Culture" perspective rather than the "Eastern" viewpoint. We are motivated by money here in the great USA. But this isn't necessarily true in Russia. While money is important in the eastern block it is more a means to an end and the end is power.

Trust me when I say, Vadim and probably even Fedor or milking this and thoroughly enjoying having most of the MMA world focus on them in the spotlight and seemingly control the immediate future of the sport.

My prediction: They will stay in this position of power as long as they can to preserve their position of perceived power. Once the hype starts dying down, they'll probably take the deal that again, gives them the most power, and not necessarily the most money.

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker talks Fedor Emelianenko, Affliction merger and selling out Brett Rogers (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:09:39 PDT

Kimbo Slice talks about joining the UFC and TUF 10

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:56:55 PDT

Dana White Video Blog: UFC 100

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:57:28 PDT

Dana calling out Japanese fight promoters in his UFC 100 video blog.

TUF 10: The Heavyweights Video Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Ponjican) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:05:22 PDT

Here is a promo of the upcoming Ultimate Fighter season 10 featuring Kimbo Slice and 16 other Heavyweights.

The Ultimate Fighter Gets Heavy