Watch the video below for The Ultimate Fighter 18 Tryouts.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Dana White expects to add more women's divisions to UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White expects to add more women's divisions to UFC in the near future as he was impressed with the 50 women who tried out for The Ultimate Fighter 18.
Currently, there's only a 135 lbs division for women in the UFC and we've only had 2 women's fights inside the Octagon. The first fight was between current Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey against Liz Carmouch, a bout in which Rousey succesfully defended her belt. After that Cat Zingano won by way of TKO against former Strikeforce Champion Miesha Tate at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. And when asked if he expects more women's divisions to the UFC he says:
If you think about it, when we started this company, we had heavyweights, light heavyweights, middleweights and welterweights. That was it. When we brought in the 155-pound division, everybody was like, This is crazy. They're too small. Nobody will ever watch.
The evolution of this sport as it's continued to grow, we've been adding weight classes, and the sport keeps getting bigger. There are more and more talented guys in all those weight classes. The same thing will happen with the women.
I think when you got into the 135-pound division, I knew there were enough fights for a year and a half, two years. You think that after it starts to generate some excitement and interest that other women will pop out of the woodwork. I think over the next couple of years, we're really going to see a big boom.
The evolution of this sport as it's continued to grow, we've been adding weight classes, and the sport keeps getting bigger. There are more and more talented guys in all those weight classes. The same thing will happen with the women.
I think when you got into the 135-pound division, I knew there were enough fights for a year and a half, two years. You think that after it starts to generate some excitement and interest that other women will pop out of the woodwork. I think over the next couple of years, we're really going to see a big boom.
Do you guys think more divisions for Women's MMA will work in the UFC?
Monday, April 15, 2013
Gonzaga's camp is going to appeal loss against Travis Browne due to illegal elbows
Gonzaga's camp is going to appeal his loss against Travis Browne at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale due to illegal elbows.
Gabriel Gonzaga's manager is going to file an appeal with the Nevada State Athletic Commission after his controversial loss to Travis Browne at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale that took place on April 13, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gonzage suffered a KO loss to Travis Browne when he tried to shoot for a takedown. Travis Browne gave some serious elbows to Gonzaga's head which knocked him out in the first round.
There's a lot of controversy about which elbows were legal and which landed to the back of the head. It seemed to me like 3 elbows were legal and when Gonzage was already out, he gave 3 more elbows that appeared to be illegal. Marco Alvan, Gonzaga's manager, wrote a statement on Facebook in English and Portuguese:
Guys Gabriel Gonzaga is ok, thanks for the messages. I need to review it to count how many illegal elbows but Its a fact that it was illegal. I contacted Keith Kizer head of Nevada Athletic Comission and he told me to file a complaint and he would review it. I true believe it was illegal. I never complaint about a losses who knows me know that I handle it good but illegal we can not accept."
I very hope the commission look it carefully and make a correct decision about it. We respect Travis and his camp but it was a sad night. We hope this result can be fixed and get a new fight between them. I don't know who post it but thanks to clarify for all of us!
I very hope the commission look it carefully and make a correct decision about it. We respect Travis and his camp but it was a sad night. We hope this result can be fixed and get a new fight between them. I don't know who post it but thanks to clarify for all of us!
More on this when we hear more!
Sunday, April 14, 2013
The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale fight videos
The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale Fight Videos
Urijah Faber vs. Scott Jorgensen
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Uriah Hall
Cat Zingano vs. Miesha Tate
Travis Browne vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale Weigh-In Video
The official weigh-ins for “The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale” toke place on 13/03/2013 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino’s Hollywood Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Georges St-Pierre says he weighed 170.4 lbs at UFC 158
Ultimate Fighting Championship Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre told La Presse that he believes he weighed in at 170.4 lbs.
So actually that means Georges St-Pierre was officially 0.4 lbs over the normal Championship limit of 170 lbs. St-Pierre was quiet for quite a long time but now he spoke to press and told them that he believed his weight was 170.4 lbs.
Here a rough translation of the report (via Bloody Elbow):
They came to us just before the weigh-ins and even I was surprised. They told us they were going to be rounding (down to the nearest pound). I was as surprised as Nick Diaz," St. Pierre said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press.
GSP said he was not sure of his exact weight, but he believes that it amounted to 170.4 pounds. The Quebec Board then rounded his weight down to 170 pounds, the limit for the March 16 bout.
GSP said he was not sure of his exact weight, but he believes that it amounted to 170.4 pounds. The Quebec Board then rounded his weight down to 170 pounds, the limit for the March 16 bout.
Wow, just as people were starting to forget the weigh-in controversy, St-Pierre ignites the fire!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Ronda Rousey has harsh words for Fallon Fox
Ultimate Fighting Championship Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey commented on transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox.
UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey spoke to the New York Post about transgender fighter Fallon Fox and about the comments that Matt Mitrion made earlier this week.
She can try hormones, chop her pecker off, but it's still the same bone structure a man has," Rousey told The Post. "It's an advantage. I don't think it's fair.
I understand the UFC doesn't want to be associated with views like Mitrione's. I'm also glad they didn't straight cut him.
I understand the UFC doesn't want to be associated with views like Mitrione's. I'm also glad they didn't straight cut him.
Rousey also told the New York Post that she fought hermaphrodites in Judo and that she had no problems with that because that was something they didn't choose, and Fallon Fox choose to change gender so it's slightly different with her.
It's not something that happened to her. It was a decision she made. She should be aware in her career after that, it's going to be an arduous path. I don't know why she's surprised by that. It's going to draw a lot of emotions. What if she became UFC champion and we had a transgender women's champion?" Rousey said. It's a very socially difficult situation.
Right now, Rousey would prefer not to fight Fallon Fox, but she will if the UFC asks her to. Who do you guys think will win that fight?
Ronda Rousey is set to face the winner of Miesha Tate vs. Cat Zingano.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
GSP talks about Hollywood, Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks
While Georges St-Pierre is busy filming his movie, Johny Hendricks will be training already and have a head start. But in the interview below, St-Pierre said he's already training.
UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre is set to face Johny Hendricks for his next title defense, on an event that will be named later. That will give St-Pierre plenty of time to film his movie role as "Baltroc the Leaper" in the upcoming "Captain America" sequel titled "Winter Soldier". Hendricks is under the impression he'll be the only one training hard while his opponent is relaxing in his trailer, sipping cappuccinos.
But GSP has an update for Hendricks:
I'm already training. I train all the time. I heard Hendricks say 'Oh, when he's doing the movie, I'll be training.' Well, I have some news for him, I'm already training now. I trained two, three days after the Nick Diaz fight, I was in the gym training. The movie has nothing to to with the end of my career. I love what I do right now.
Source: MMA Mania
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Jon Jones: "Chael Sonnen is a promoter, I'm a Champion"
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones says Chael Sonnen is in the promote a fight business, and he is in the remain champion business.
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is set to face Chael Sonnen in a fight at UFC 159 on April 27, 2013 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Right now the 2 are coaches on this season of The Ultimate Fighter. As expected, Chael Sonnen is running his mouth again and Jon Jones tells Shaun Al-Shatti (MMA Fighting) it's all about fight promotion:
Chael's mouth doesn't bother me at all. I think if I was to take it personal, if I wasn't to understand it, it would bother me. But I have a pretty clear understanding of who Chael is, what he's accomplished, and my understanding kind of takes the power away from his words and his persona.
You can see that the talk has picked up a little bit. But Chael is in the ‘promote fight' business. I guess that's how he got in this situation in the first place. I'm in the ‘remain champion' business. So, I'm excited. I'm excited to go out there and do what I do best, and that's win championships.
It's definitely safe to say this is one of those fights that's for the fans. Chael doesn't have the greatest record, but he has a huge following. He's a statement maker, and people like to see him compete.
You can see that the talk has picked up a little bit. But Chael is in the ‘promote fight' business. I guess that's how he got in this situation in the first place. I'm in the ‘remain champion' business. So, I'm excited. I'm excited to go out there and do what I do best, and that's win championships.
It's definitely safe to say this is one of those fights that's for the fans. Chael doesn't have the greatest record, but he has a huge following. He's a statement maker, and people like to see him compete.
I think 1 thing is sure, this match is going to happen exactly how everybody think it's going to happen. I think Jones will even embarrass Sonnen in the Octagon.. What do you guys think?
Monday, April 8, 2013
The MMA Hour, April 8 2013
Watch The MMA Hour now, with Conor McGregor, Miesha Tate, Matt Mitrione, Melvin Guillard, Scott Jorgensen, Michelle Waterson
Fights to make after UFC on FUEL TV 9
UFC on FUEL TV 9 Mousasi vs. Latifi took place Saturday April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden. Let's see what fights the UFC should make next for the winners/losers
Gegard Mousasi:
Honestly, I don't know what fight to make. Mousasi said he has a knee injury so this will be hard to predict. The fight that was originally scheduled against Gustafsson will most likely not happen, as Gustafsson will be ready to fight earlier than Mousasi. And Gustafsson is hunting for the title so he wants to fight as soon as possible. Mousasi will be sidelined for quite some time, but when he gets back he'll probably get the Mauricio Rua vs. Rogério Nogueira winner or maybe Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans winner.
Ilir Latifi:
Dana White said he was going to get another fight, so no worries for him just yet. I expect him to come out against a mid-tier fighter in the Light Heavyweight division that matches up well with him.
Ross Pearson:
I'd love to see Ross Pearson fight Joe Lauzon next, he's not afraid to go toe to toe and he's great on the ground too. It will be a good test for Pearson. If they want to feed him another striker, give him Jamie Varner.
Ryan Couture:
I read on most websites he will most likely be cut, but I hope he can stay for one more fight to prove himself. He had a very difficult test in Ross Pearson and even though he failed, I thought he did quite well. So set Couture up against Melvin Guillard or something.
Matt Mitrione
Joe Silva, set him up against Brendan Schaub or Ben Rothwell.
Phil De Fries
Put him out of his misery and cut him already. He's getting KOed every time he losses and it's not good for him.
Brad Pickett
I really liked his performance against Mike Easton and the fight definitely deserved fight of the night. There aren't a lot of guys ranked above him anymore. Maybe give him winner of Urijah Faber vs Scott Jorgensen?
Mike Easton
It's his second loss in a row, but he had a good performance against Pickett so he probably won't be cut. But I have really no idea who to match him up against?
What do you guys think of these match-ups?
Sunday, April 7, 2013
UFC on Fuel TV 9 Fight Videos
Gegard Mousasi vs. Ilir Latifi
Ross Pearson vs. Ryan Couture
Matt Mitrione vs. Phil De Fries
Brad Pickett vs. Mike Easton
Diego Brandao vs. Pablo Garza
Saturday, April 6, 2013
UFC on Fuel TV 9 Predictions
Let's take a look on the UFC on Fuel TV 9 predictions by MMA Europe.
Gegard Mousasi vs. Ilir Latifi
While wrestlers aren't exactly good match-up for Mousasi, I think he will overcome early pressure by Latifi. Mousasi's takedown defense has centainly improved since the Jardine fight and he should be able to hold Latifi off. Because of the pressure Latifi has to put on, he will probably gas early as he had to do a very difficult weigh cut on short notice aswell. I won't be surprised by an upset here but I'm still picking Gegard for the win.
Gegard Mousasi by TKO/KO
Ross Pearson vs. Ryan Couture
I really like the way Ross Pearson fight and he certainly is entertaining. Since Pearson is the more experienced fighter of the 2 I also expect him to come out on top. Pearson look a lot better now that he moved up in weight class, he should be able to put pressure on Couture and make this a striking match. It's Couture debut in the UFC and there's a lot of pressure on him. I don't see any way how he gets past Pearson.
Ross Pearson by Unanimous Decision
Matt Mitrione vs. Phil De Fries
I expect Matt Mitrione to finish this fight quite early, De Fries won't be able to handle Mitrione's striking and he will try hard for the takedown, but I don't think he will be able to get it. I see Mitrione landing a big shot and finish off De Fries fast.
Matt Mitrione by TKO/KO
Brad Pickett vs. Mike Easton
I haven't seen much of both fighters but I think Pickett is the better powerfull striker of the two.
Brad Pickett by TKO/KO
Diego Brandao vs. Pablo Garza
This could probably end up as FOTN for sure, I always like Brandao and his style and with Garza in front of him it could be a great fight. Brandao improved a lot of holes in his game and I think he will pick Garza apart on the feet.
Diego Brandao by Unanimous Decision
Friday, April 5, 2013
UFC on Fuel TV 9 Live Weigh-ins
UFC on Fuel TV 9 Weigh-in results
UFC On FUEL TV 9 Main Card Bouts
Gegard Mousasi (204) vs. Ilir Latifi (206)
Ryan Couture (154) vs. Ross Pearson (155)
Philip De Fries (248) vs. Matt Mitrione (259)
Mike Easton (135) vs. Brad Pickett (135)
Diego Brandao (145) vs. Pablo Garza (146)
Akira Corassani (145) vs. Robbie Peralta (146)
UFC on FUEL TV 9 "Prelims" Bouts On Facebook.com
Michael Johnson (155) vs. Reza Madadi (155)
Adlan Amagov (170) vs. Chris Spang (170)
Marcus Brimage (145) vs. Conor McGregor (145)
Ben Alloway (170) vs. Ryan LaFlare (171)
Michael Kuiper (186) vs. Tom Lawlor (185)
Papy Abedi (170) vs. Besam Yousef (168)
Tor Troeng (185) vs. Adam Cella (184)
Bellator 95 fight videos
Pat Curran vs. Shahbulat Shamhalaev
Frodo Khasbulaev vs. Mike Richman
Doug Marshall vs. Brett Cooper
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Another loss doesn't worry Rashad Evans for being cut
When talking about people being cut by the UFC, Rashad Evans is not even worried by it.
Rashad Evans is expected to face Dan Henderson at UFC 161 on June 15, 2013 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. And it could even be the last time we see him at 205 pounds, because he says if he loses his next fight, he will drop to 185 pounds. If Evans does not get the win in his fight against Henderson it will be his third loss in a row, he lost to Jon Jones for the title before losing to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. But he tells UFC Tonight that even a third loss may not be enough to get him cut:
I watched a little bit of the (Nogueira) fight. It was a lackluster performance on my part. It was one of those life lessons. You watch a fight like that, and it's like, ‘What was I thinking? Where was my head?' It took me weeks to get my head around what I did. Dan Henderson is no secret. The power of Dan Henderson is in his huge right hand. He has great take down offensive, he has a wrestling background and he will get you on the ground and do ground-and-pound. For me, what I need to do is fight my fight. I need to have my transitions, from my punches to my takedowns, and they need to be sharp. No lazy half-shots. No pitty-pat punching. I need hard punching and hard takedowns. No, I'm not worried about losing my job. I put in a lot of good fights at the UFC and I'm confident that I'm not going to lose my next fight. If I lose my next fight, I would consider dropping down a weight class. If I drop down to 185 and things weren't going right, then I would think about retiring.
Before his 2 losses, Rashad Evans was on a 4 fight winning streak, defeating fighters such as Thiago Silva, Quinton Jackson, Tito Ortiz and Phil Davis.
Ilir Latifi replaces Alexander Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi
Ilir Latifi replaces Alexander Gustafsson to fight against Gegard Mousasi in Saturday's UFC on FUEL TV 9 main event.
I'm sure nobody knows who he is but Ilir Latifi is from Sweden and training partner of Gustafsson. UFC president Dana White tweeted about the new fight just a few minutes ago:
Latifi comes into his UFC debut on a 3 fight win streak. His most recent loss was against Bellator MMA light heavyweight tournament winner Emanuel Newton in 2011. Mousasi's original opponent Alexander Gustafsson was forced out of the bout with a cut, which was confirmed by the Swedish Athletic Commission this morning.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Alexander Gustafsson officially out of UFC on Fuel TV 9 fight
Alexander Gustafsson is officially out of his fight with Gegard Mousasi at UFC on Fuel 9 because of a cut suffered in training.
Finally we know something official, even though Dana White said everything could continue as planned, Gustafsson will not be medically cleared for his fight with Gegard Mousasi. Ariel Helwani posted a piece of the statement released by the supervising commission:
The SMMAF Medical Committee has today reviewed the circumstances regarding Gustafsson and his injury. The SMMAF Medical Committee recognizes that a competitor cannot be medically cleared earlier than the day before the match. However, bearing in mind that a correct medical examination that met the regulatory demands has been performed, nothing in the SMMAF regulations hinders the SMMAF Medical Committee from making a decision to stop Gustafsson from competing. As it is clear that Alexander Gustafsson will not be fit to compete as planned and cannot be medically cleared on Friday the 5th of April, the SMMAF Medical Committee has today decided that Alexander Gustafsson will not be allowed to participate in the planned match on April 6th.
No replacement has been found yet, but you should look for updates regularly on MMA Europe. Stay tuned!
Monday, April 1, 2013
Watch The MMA Hour LIVE
The MMA Hour will start at 1pm ET / 19:00h Dutch time, with Gegard Mousasi, Dan Hardy, Ross Pearson and many more!
Time schedule (via MMA Fighting)
1:00 p.m. ET -- Lightweight Ross Pearson will preview his UFC on FUEL TV 9 fight against Ryan Couture.
1:20 p.m. -- Long-time combat sports fan Michelle Beadle, host of "The Crossover" on NBC Sports Network and "Access Hollywood," will discuss her love of MMA and preview WrestleMania 29.
1:40 p.m. -- Light heavyweight Gegard Mousasi will talk about his UFC on FUEL TV 9 main event fight against Alexander Gustafsson.
2:00 p.m. -- Combat sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo will discuss MMA headlines and the latest in his career, including his new podcast.
2:20 p.m. -- Strawweight Bec Hyatt will look ahead to her Invicta FC 5 fight against Jasminka Cive.
2:40 p.m. -- Dan Hardy will discuss the heart condition that forced him out of UFC on FOX 7.
3:00 p.m. -- We'll answer your #themmahour questions on anything and everything going on in the MMA world. Hit us up on Twitter using that hash tag, leave a question in the comments section below, or give us a call. Also, "Ric's Picks Challenge" will continue as we look ahead to UFC on FUEL TV 9.
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