Alistair Overeem Vs. Junior Dos Santos Likely For Summer
Alistair Overeem impressed even his boss UFC President Dana White at UFC 141 with a crushing first round stoppage of Brock Lesnar and in doing so earned himself the next shot at the UFC Heavyweight Title. When that will happen remains uncertain but White discussed when it was could possibly go down via UFC Tonight [...]
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Ross: Lesnar Unlikely To Be Returning To The WWE
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
Speculation has been running wild that Brock Lesnar will make a return to the world of professional wrestling but the WWE’s Jim Ross tried to throw a little water on the flames, suggesting if Lesnar were to return at all, it would not be in a large capacity: “For those that know Brock well, the [...]
Tito Ortiz Planning Move To The Hollywood Big Screen
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
After besting the better part of the last fifteen years fighting inside the UFC’s Octagon, Tito Ortiz is nearing the end of his fighting career and already has a plan for his future. Ortiz is focusing on a career in movies and has been taking acting classes in hopes of becoming the next big Hollywood [...]
Dana White Says Jon Jones Fighting Soon, Dan Henderson Possible
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones had planned on taking a vacation following his last fight on December 10th when he submitted Lyoto Machida in the second round of their UFC 140 main event fight but vacation appears to be over according to UFC President Dana White who talked to Jones last: “[Jones] called about [...]
MMA Feature: High Hopes For MMA In 2012
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
The year is new, and while Nostradamus may have predicted humanities demise this year, I’m not banking on it (I don’t invest much thought in the finality of the Mayan calendar either, which also indicates the world may end in 2012). In fact, I’m not banking on much of anything, but I’m certainly retaining hope; [...]
Back Injury Could Force Kenny Florian Into Retirement
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
A herniated disc could spell the end of Kenny Florian’s fighting career following an injury suffered in training late last year. Florian has consulted at least two specialists who have told the TUF alumni and former lightweight and featherweight title contender to retire. He talked about the injury and more: “It’s possible, unfortunately. I’ve kind [...]
MMA FEATURE: UFC Rio: The Aftershock
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
The Ultimate Fighting Championships put forth another awe inspiring event recently as the promotion headed back to Brazil to showcase the world’s finest product to the South American audience. It was an evening of Brazilian dominance, as nine natives exited the cage victorious; only one non-Brazilian snagged a win. For Brazilians, January 14th, 2012 will [...]
Anthony Johnson Cut Following UFC 142
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
Following the worst weight cutting debacle in UFC history, Anthony Johnson has been let go by the UFC following a recent Saturday night’s loss to Vitor Belfort. Johnson nearly caused the co-main event of UFC 142 to go down the toilet by coming in well over weight, the third time this has happened to the [...]
UFC Breaks European Event Record, Sells Out Sweden In 3 Hours
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC on Fuel 2 will take place in front of a sold out crowd in Stockholm, Sweden this April as the UFC has set a new record for a European event by selling out the Ericcson Globe Arena in 3 hours. It will be the first time the company holds a card [...]
2 Fighters Who Will Be Big In 2012
Posted in Sports on January 28, 2012
With the sport of mixed martial arts expanding at such a rapid rate, new talent emerges on a daily basis. In fact, it can be tough keeping your eyes locked on upcoming prospects. Some of those prospects however, have been fortunate enough to land opportunities with larger promotion, affording them a new level of exposure. [...]
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