Archive for March, 2009
Ryan Jensen vs Steve Steinbeiss bout cancelled for Fight Night 18 (Updated)
The 185-pound scrap between UFC middleweights Ryan Jensen and Steve Steinbeiss scheduled for UFC Fight Night 18: “Condit vs Kampmann” on April 1 from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee, has been canceled after Jensen failed to obtain the proper medical clearance to compete.
From UFC.com
The middleweight bout between Ryan Jensen and Steve Steinbeiss will not [...]
MMA Quick Quote: El Nino looking for redemption against The Punk on April 11
“I expect the same Josh (Thomson). Sticking and moving, sticking and moving, and trying to stay light on his feet. He’ll fight with a lot more tricks, a lot more strategy. Maybe go low, and then high and fight at a lot more angles. Josh is a great. He’s a [...]
Bobby Lashley to appear as special guest at “XFC 8: Regional Conflict”
While original reports surrounding XFC 8 centered on a possible
showdown between former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley and former
NFL player Marcus Jones, the organization has announced the
night’s main event will instead feature an XFC title fight between
featherweights Jarrod Card and Bruce Connors.
Lashley will be on hand as a special guest and will present the newly created title belt to the victor.
“XFC 8: Regional Conflict” is scheduled for April 25 at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., and will air live on HDNet.
UFC Fight Night 18 weigh in results for ‘Condit vs Kampmann’ (Video update)
The official weigh-in event for UFC Fight Night 18: “Condit vs Kampmann” took place today (March 31) from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
It was an interesting event to say the least — two fighters in the same fight, Jeremy Stephens and Gleison Tibau, both missed their marks and two other fighters set to do [...]
UFC Fight Night 18 weigh-ins: live and official results (Updated)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today’s UFC Fight Night 18 weigh-ins at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn.
The same venue hosts tomorrow’s Spike TV-televised event, which features a headline bout between UFC welterweight contender Martin Kampmann and WEC champ Carlos Condit.
While the proceedings went smoothly, one pair of combatants missed weight, while a second set of competitors waited until after the formal proceedings to make their bout official.
UFC Fight Night 18 weigh-ins: live and official results
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today’s UFC Fight Night 18 weigh-ins at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn.
The same venue hosts tomorrow’s Spike TV-televised event, which features a headline bout between UFC welterweight contender Martin Kampmann and WEC champ Carlos Condit.
While the proceedings went smoothly, one pair of combatants missed weight, while a second set of competitors waited until after the formal proceedings to make their bout official.
Bully Beatdown video on MTV with Michael Westbrook (Episode two)
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Congenital amputee Kyle Maynard to make amateur MMA debut on April 25
(Atlanta, Ga., March 31, 2009) — One month after his 23rd birthday, Kyle Maynard will fulfill what has been a lifelong dream. He will compete in his first Amateur Mixed Martial Arts match. The match will take place on Saturday, April 25 in Auburn, AL at The Auburn Covered Arena in an event titled “Auburn [...]
Herring vs. Velasquez, Al Turk vs. Duffee officially added to UFC 99
Two heavyweight contests that had been widely rumored in recent weeks for the UFC’s first trip to Germany were officially added to the UFC 99 card today by the organization.
Heath Herring vs. Cain Velasquez and Mustapha Al Turk vs. Todd Duffee were officially announced on the UFC’s U.K. website.
UFC 99 is slated for June 13 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany,
and features a main event of Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva at 195
pounds
Despite prelim-card slot, Brock Larson looking to shine at UFN 18
It’s hard to imagine another fighter with a 24-2 record gaining less notoriety than the UFC’s Brock Larson.
Despite building a 4-1 record in the WEC, Larson will find himself well hidden on the preliminary card when he returns to the UFC for the first time since December 2006 at Wednesday’s UFN 18 in Nashville, Tenn.
Preparing to face Jesse Sanders, Larson recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio that he’s used to the relative anonymity.