<![CDATA[DevilMMA Forums - All Forums]]> http://devilmma.com/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:17:13 -0700 MyBB <![CDATA[- BRITAIN'S JIM WALLHEAD SIGNS FOR BELLATOR 32]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-BRITAIN-S-JIM-WALLHEAD-SIGNS-FOR-BELLATOR-32 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-BRITAIN-S-JIM-WALLHEAD-SIGNS-FOR-BELLATOR-32 Quote:British welterweight Jim Wallhead has been waiting for a long time to cut his teeth in the Bellator promotion, but all that looks set to change on Oct. 14 when he collides with Ryan Thomas at Bellator 32... ]]> Quote:British welterweight Jim Wallhead has been waiting for a long time to cut his teeth in the Bellator promotion, but all that looks set to change on Oct. 14 when he collides with Ryan Thomas at Bellator 32... ]]> <![CDATA[Sep 3, 2010 - FAL - Nastula vs Masuda]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Sep-3-2010-FAL-Nastula-vs-Masuda Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Sep-3-2010-FAL-Nastula-vs-Masuda Quote:By Fighters Arena Lodz on Friday, September 3, 2010FAL - Nastula vs Masuda (Fighters Arena Lodz) on 9/3/2010 ]]> Quote:By Fighters Arena Lodz on Friday, September 3, 2010FAL - Nastula vs Masuda (Fighters Arena Lodz) on 9/3/2010 ]]> <![CDATA[Sep 4, 2010 - 1SC - Amateur MMA Festival]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Sep-4-2010-1SC-Amateur-MMA-Festival Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Sep-4-2010-1SC-Amateur-MMA-Festival Quote:By 1st Strike Combat on Friday, September 3, 20101SC - Amateur MMA Festival (1st Strike Combat) on 9/4/2010 ]]> Quote:By 1st Strike Combat on Friday, September 3, 20101SC - Amateur MMA Festival (1st Strike Combat) on 9/4/2010 ]]> <![CDATA[Complete Results For Bellator 27, Joe Soto Vs. Joe Warren]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Complete-Results-For-Bellator-27-Joe-Soto-Vs-Joe-Warren Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Complete-Results-For-Bellator-27-Joe-Soto-Vs-Joe-Warren Quote:SAN ANTONIO, TX. (September 2, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships crowned a new Featherweight World Champion in front of a boisterous crowd at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. Fans were treated to a full card of electrifying fights that included one of the best comebacks in the history of the sport.&lt;Br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In the night’s main event the Bellator World Featherweight Championship was on the line as &quot;The Baddest Man on the Planet&quot;, Joe Warren, took on defending Bellator World Champion Joe “The Hammer” Soto in the first ever defense of a Bellator World Title.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

The first round was all Soto, as the undefeated champion put on a boxing clinic, delivering a series of devastating punches to what appeared to be a completely outmatched Warren. As the first round came to a close, a battered and bruised Warren headed to his corner shaken, but not discouraged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In Round Two, Warren stormed out of the gate on a mission, delivering a overhand right to the head of Soto that sent The Hammer reeling to the canvas. After scrambling back to his feet, it was a crushing knee to the chin that finished the fight, establishing Warren as the newly crowned Bellator World Featherweight Champion.
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;


“I told you I was going to win,” proclaimed an overjoyed Joe Warren after the fight. “I came in here and got the job done. I’m super happy to be a World Champion. This is the first time I’ve knocked someone out – there is a lot more to come.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;



Chairman and CEO of Bellator Fighting Championships, Bjorn Rebney, was thoroughly impressed by Joe Warren’s heart and courage, stating, “If you saw Joe Warren’s fight with Patricio Pitbull in Season 2, most people would not of made it out of that first round, but Warren has that immeasurable heart that allows him to push forward. Tonight was no different. When I sat down with Warren a year ago he told me that he was willing to die in there to get that title. Most people just say that, but when he says it you believe it. What a great performance. We have a tremendously talented and rapidly evolving featherweight champion.” &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;



Kicking off the night was a Quarterfinal Bantamweight Tournament matchup between Ed “Wild” West and Bryan Goldsby. Both fighters began feeling each other out on the feet before West attempted a series of dazzling leg lock submissions attempts that impressed the crowd and the judges.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In the final period, “Wild” West came out swinging for the fences, connecting with a number of heavy strikes to Goldsby, which ultimately led to a unanimous decision win for the talented West.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In other Bantamweight Tournament action, Nick “Garfield” Mamalis took on Zach “Fun Size” Makovsky a grueling back and forth three round battle. Both fighters flexed their wrestling skills in a match filled with crisp strikes and impressive slams. The momentum swung back and forth, with Markovsky shaking off everything Mamalis tried to throw at him early. However, Mamalis landed powerful takedown slam in the second round that left Makovsky in a daze.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

As the fight moved to the third and final round, Fun Size dug deep and secured a rear-naked-choke that led Makovsky to an impressive 30-27 unanimous decision victory.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Rounding out the Bantamweight Tournament was a quarterfinal match between submission specialist Ulysses “Useless” Gomez and Travis &quot;Hurricane&quot; Reddinger. Gomez controlled the first round with consistent leg kicks and looked to end the fight early by applying a tight guillotine to Reddinger, but was unsuccessful in his attempt.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Rounds two and three saw similar action, with each fighter delivering numerous takedowns throughout the fight while Gomez controlled the bulk of the action on his way to a hard fought split decision victory (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

“This is what Bellator is all about; anyone can change the outcome of a fight with a single knee or punch in our tournament style format,&quot; said Rebney. &quot;It was another spectacular event in San Antonio. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

You can catch an action-packed Bellator 27 highlight show on NBC late Saturday night.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Below is a full list of results from Bellator 27:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Gilbert Jimenez def. Aaron Barringer via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) &lt;br&gt;

Richard Odoms def. Dale Mitchell via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)* &lt;br&gt;

Andrew Craig def. Rodrigo Pinheiro via TKO (doctor's stoppage due to cut) - Round 3, 2:53 &lt;br&gt;

Andrew Chappelle def. Joe Christopher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) &lt;br&gt;

Ulysses Gomez def. Travis Reddinger via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)&lt;br&gt;

Jon Kirk def. Shane Faulkner via TKO (strikes) - Round 3, 2:19&lt;br&gt;

Steven Peterson def. Ernest De La Cruz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)&lt;br&gt; ]]> Quote:SAN ANTONIO, TX. (September 2, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships crowned a new Featherweight World Champion in front of a boisterous crowd at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. Fans were treated to a full card of electrifying fights that included one of the best comebacks in the history of the sport.&lt;Br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In the night’s main event the Bellator World Featherweight Championship was on the line as &quot;The Baddest Man on the Planet&quot;, Joe Warren, took on defending Bellator World Champion Joe “The Hammer” Soto in the first ever defense of a Bellator World Title.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

The first round was all Soto, as the undefeated champion put on a boxing clinic, delivering a series of devastating punches to what appeared to be a completely outmatched Warren. As the first round came to a close, a battered and bruised Warren headed to his corner shaken, but not discouraged.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In Round Two, Warren stormed out of the gate on a mission, delivering a overhand right to the head of Soto that sent The Hammer reeling to the canvas. After scrambling back to his feet, it was a crushing knee to the chin that finished the fight, establishing Warren as the newly crowned Bellator World Featherweight Champion.
&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;


“I told you I was going to win,” proclaimed an overjoyed Joe Warren after the fight. “I came in here and got the job done. I’m super happy to be a World Champion. This is the first time I’ve knocked someone out – there is a lot more to come.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;



Chairman and CEO of Bellator Fighting Championships, Bjorn Rebney, was thoroughly impressed by Joe Warren’s heart and courage, stating, “If you saw Joe Warren’s fight with Patricio Pitbull in Season 2, most people would not of made it out of that first round, but Warren has that immeasurable heart that allows him to push forward. Tonight was no different. When I sat down with Warren a year ago he told me that he was willing to die in there to get that title. Most people just say that, but when he says it you believe it. What a great performance. We have a tremendously talented and rapidly evolving featherweight champion.” &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;



Kicking off the night was a Quarterfinal Bantamweight Tournament matchup between Ed “Wild” West and Bryan Goldsby. Both fighters began feeling each other out on the feet before West attempted a series of dazzling leg lock submissions attempts that impressed the crowd and the judges.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In the final period, “Wild” West came out swinging for the fences, connecting with a number of heavy strikes to Goldsby, which ultimately led to a unanimous decision win for the talented West.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

In other Bantamweight Tournament action, Nick “Garfield” Mamalis took on Zach “Fun Size” Makovsky a grueling back and forth three round battle. Both fighters flexed their wrestling skills in a match filled with crisp strikes and impressive slams. The momentum swung back and forth, with Markovsky shaking off everything Mamalis tried to throw at him early. However, Mamalis landed powerful takedown slam in the second round that left Makovsky in a daze.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

As the fight moved to the third and final round, Fun Size dug deep and secured a rear-naked-choke that led Makovsky to an impressive 30-27 unanimous decision victory.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Rounding out the Bantamweight Tournament was a quarterfinal match between submission specialist Ulysses “Useless” Gomez and Travis &quot;Hurricane&quot; Reddinger. Gomez controlled the first round with consistent leg kicks and looked to end the fight early by applying a tight guillotine to Reddinger, but was unsuccessful in his attempt.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Rounds two and three saw similar action, with each fighter delivering numerous takedowns throughout the fight while Gomez controlled the bulk of the action on his way to a hard fought split decision victory (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

“This is what Bellator is all about; anyone can change the outcome of a fight with a single knee or punch in our tournament style format,&quot; said Rebney. &quot;It was another spectacular event in San Antonio. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

You can catch an action-packed Bellator 27 highlight show on NBC late Saturday night.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Below is a full list of results from Bellator 27:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Gilbert Jimenez def. Aaron Barringer via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) &lt;br&gt;

Richard Odoms def. Dale Mitchell via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)* &lt;br&gt;

Andrew Craig def. Rodrigo Pinheiro via TKO (doctor's stoppage due to cut) - Round 3, 2:53 &lt;br&gt;

Andrew Chappelle def. Joe Christopher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) &lt;br&gt;

Ulysses Gomez def. Travis Reddinger via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)&lt;br&gt;

Jon Kirk def. Shane Faulkner via TKO (strikes) - Round 3, 2:19&lt;br&gt;

Steven Peterson def. Ernest De La Cruz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)&lt;br&gt; ]]> <![CDATA[Noons On Diaz: He's a Trash Talking, Pot Smoking Chump]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Noons-On-Diaz-He-039-s-a-Trash-Talking-Pot-Smoking-Chump Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Noons-On-Diaz-He-039-s-a-Trash-Talking-Pot-Smoking-Chump Quote:Let the trash talk begin for the October 9th rematch between KJ Noons and Nick Diaz. Noons is first out of the gate with his take on Diaz, who he says will have to kill him to stop him:&lt;Br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

&quot;I'm super excited about the opportunity, and I think it's a great thing for me. To be in the Strikeforce main event on Showtime, to be in line to be a two-time, two-division world champion, and getting to beat Nick again in the process... I couldn't ask for a better fight. I already got one up on Nick. I beat the crap out of the guy. He's had a good run, and there's a lot of build-up for this rematch. We've both improved, this is a different weight class now, he's gotten better, I've gotten better, it's a different situation. But at the end of the day, I'm a true mixed martial artist, I have respect for the sport, and I am a good role model... Nick's good for entertainment, but I come from a family of fighters. I started early, and I have respect for martial arts. It teaches you discipline, how to become a good person, and I feel that I am. On October 9, I'm fighting a guy that, if I had a kid, I wouldn't want him looking up to. He's a trash-talking, pot-smoking chump. It's motivation for sure [to be fighting near Diaz's hometown]. I love being the underdog. Even when I'm not, I still try to picture myself as the underdog so I train harder and push myself. Nick says he's bringing his guys, but so am I. They're going to need to beef up security. This is beyond a grudge match. I'm going to light him up like a Christmas tree. He's going to have to kill me to [to beat me]. It's very personal.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

Props: Strikeforce ]]> Quote:Let the trash talk begin for the October 9th rematch between KJ Noons and Nick Diaz. Noons is first out of the gate with his take on Diaz, who he says will have to kill him to stop him:&lt;Br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

&quot;I'm super excited about the opportunity, and I think it's a great thing for me. To be in the Strikeforce main event on Showtime, to be in line to be a two-time, two-division world champion, and getting to beat Nick again in the process... I couldn't ask for a better fight. I already got one up on Nick. I beat the crap out of the guy. He's had a good run, and there's a lot of build-up for this rematch. We've both improved, this is a different weight class now, he's gotten better, I've gotten better, it's a different situation. But at the end of the day, I'm a true mixed martial artist, I have respect for the sport, and I am a good role model... Nick's good for entertainment, but I come from a family of fighters. I started early, and I have respect for martial arts. It teaches you discipline, how to become a good person, and I feel that I am. On October 9, I'm fighting a guy that, if I had a kid, I wouldn't want him looking up to. He's a trash-talking, pot-smoking chump. It's motivation for sure [to be fighting near Diaz's hometown]. I love being the underdog. Even when I'm not, I still try to picture myself as the underdog so I train harder and push myself. Nick says he's bringing his guys, but so am I. They're going to need to beef up security. This is beyond a grudge match. I'm going to light him up like a Christmas tree. He's going to have to kill me to [to beat me]. It's very personal.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

Props: Strikeforce ]]> <![CDATA[Soto Vs. Warren Highlights]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Soto-Vs-Warren-Highlights Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Soto-Vs-Warren-Highlights Quote: ]]> Quote: ]]> <![CDATA[No Olympics, no problem - UFC plans to create its own international tournament]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-No-Olympics-no-problem-UFC-plans-to-create-its-own-international-tournament Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-No-Olympics-no-problem-UFC-plans-to-create-its-own-international-tournament Quote:For years, many mixed martial arts fans have wondered aloud why their favorite sport isn't a part of the Olympic Games.

After all, with boxing, judo, wrestling and tae kwon do already slated
as modern Olympic events, what's the problem with adding the arts together?

That's an argument for another time and place. UFC president Dana White
has far more pressing concerns on his mind. And besides, he envisions an
international tournament staged far more frequently than every
Olympiad.


]]> Quote:For years, many mixed martial arts fans have wondered aloud why their favorite sport isn't a part of the Olympic Games.

After all, with boxing, judo, wrestling and tae kwon do already slated
as modern Olympic events, what's the problem with adding the arts together?

That's an argument for another time and place. UFC president Dana White
has far more pressing concerns on his mind. And besides, he envisions an
international tournament staged far more frequently than every
Olympiad.


]]> <![CDATA[Montreal official as host of Dec. 11 "UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck II" event]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Montreal-official-as-host-of-Dec-11-UFC-124-St-Pierre-vs-Koscheck-II-event Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Montreal-official-as-host-of-Dec-11-UFC-124-St-Pierre-vs-Koscheck-II-event Quote:If UFC contender Josh Koscheck thought he had it
bad in his first trip to Montreal, imagine how it will feel fighting
hometown hero Georges St-Pierre.

On Thursday, the UFC's "Ultimate Insider" series officially announced
that previous reports of a return trip to Montreal's Bell Centre were
indeed true, and the massive arena will play host to UFC 124 on Dec. 11.

Early reports had suggested the fight would take place in Las Vegas, but
UFC officials looked to capitalize on St-Pierre's popularity in his
hometown. Ticketing information for the event has yet to be released.


]]> Quote:If UFC contender Josh Koscheck thought he had it
bad in his first trip to Montreal, imagine how it will feel fighting
hometown hero Georges St-Pierre.

On Thursday, the UFC's "Ultimate Insider" series officially announced
that previous reports of a return trip to Montreal's Bell Centre were
indeed true, and the massive arena will play host to UFC 124 on Dec. 11.

Early reports had suggested the fight would take place in Las Vegas, but
UFC officials looked to capitalize on St-Pierre's popularity in his
hometown. Ticketing information for the event has yet to be released.


]]> <![CDATA[Getting UFC opportunity is only half the fight for lightweight Yves Edwards]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Getting-UFC-opportunity-is-only-half-the-fight-for-lightweight-Yves-Edwards Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Getting-UFC-opportunity-is-only-half-the-fight-for-lightweight-Yves-Edwards Quote:Veteran lightweight Yves Edwards has been around the block enough to
know that a UFC contract isn't an achievement in itself. It's what you
do when you're inside the octagon that counts.

Edwards fights John Gunderson at UFC Fight Night 22 on Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas. Don't get him
wrong, he's happy to be back. But don't expect any big proclamations
about how he's going to take over the 155-pound division.

"I've only tied my shoes," Edwards recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio. "I haven't even left the house yet."


]]> Quote:Veteran lightweight Yves Edwards has been around the block enough to
know that a UFC contract isn't an achievement in itself. It's what you
do when you're inside the octagon that counts.

Edwards fights John Gunderson at UFC Fight Night 22 on Sept. 15 in Austin, Texas. Don't get him
wrong, he's happy to be back. But don't expect any big proclamations
about how he's going to take over the 155-pound division.

"I've only tied my shoes," Edwards recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio. "I haven't even left the house yet."


]]> <![CDATA[MMAjunkie.com Radio: Cruz, Escudero, Karakhanyan, Vanier, Kawa]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-MMAjunkie-com-Radio-Cruz-Escudero-Karakhanyan-Vanier-Kawa Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-MMAjunkie-com-Radio-Cruz-Escudero-Karakhanyan-Vanier-Kawa Quote:MMAjunkie.com Radio today concludes another week of programming with a stacked lineup of guests.

WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, UFC lightweight contender
Efrain Escudero and Bellator contenders Georgi Karakhanyan and Carey
Vanier will all call in to discuss the latest happenings in their
careers. First Round Management's Malki Kawa will also join the program
to update us on his rapidly growing cast of clients.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the
Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino's Race &amp; Sports Book. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at http://www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


]]> Quote:MMAjunkie.com Radio today concludes another week of programming with a stacked lineup of guests.

WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, UFC lightweight contender
Efrain Escudero and Bellator contenders Georgi Karakhanyan and Carey
Vanier will all call in to discuss the latest happenings in their
careers. First Round Management's Malki Kawa will also join the program
to update us on his rapidly growing cast of clients.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the
Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino's Race &amp; Sports Book. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at http://www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


]]> <![CDATA[Rob Kimmons vs. Kyle Noke meet at UFC 122 in Germany]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Rob-Kimmons-vs-Kyle-Noke-meet-at-UFC-122-in-Germany Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Rob-Kimmons-vs-Kyle-Noke-meet-at-UFC-122-in-Germany Quote:While the UFC has yet to officially announce its return to Germany, the evening's planned fight card continues to take shape.

The latest addition the the UFC 122 lineup features a middleweight
matchup between Rob Kimmons and Kyle Noke.

MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to
the bout, which was first reported by MMAWeekly.com, that verbal
agreements are in place and bout agreements are expected to be finalized
shortly.


]]> Quote:While the UFC has yet to officially announce its return to Germany, the evening's planned fight card continues to take shape.

The latest addition the the UFC 122 lineup features a middleweight
matchup between Rob Kimmons and Kyle Noke.

MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to
the bout, which was first reported by MMAWeekly.com, that verbal
agreements are in place and bout agreements are expected to be finalized
shortly.


]]> <![CDATA["UFC Primetime" returns to Spike TV for "UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez"]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-Primetime-returns-to-Spike-TV-for-UFC-121-Lesnar-vs-Velasquez Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-Primetime-returns-to-Spike-TV-for-UFC-121-Lesnar-vs-Velasquez Quote:In anticipation of their UFC 121 main-event fight, UFC heavyweight
champion Brock Lesnar and undefeated challenger Cain
Velasquez will be featured in the latest edition of
Spike TV's three-part "UFC Primetime" special.


The series debuts Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Subsequent episodes air in the timeslot on Oct. 13 and Oct. 20.


UFC 121 takes place Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Newark, Anaheim, Calif., and airs on pay-per-view.


]]> Quote:In anticipation of their UFC 121 main-event fight, UFC heavyweight
champion Brock Lesnar and undefeated challenger Cain
Velasquez will be featured in the latest edition of
Spike TV's three-part "UFC Primetime" special.


The series debuts Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Subsequent episodes air in the timeslot on Oct. 13 and Oct. 20.


UFC 121 takes place Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Newark, Anaheim, Calif., and airs on pay-per-view.


]]> <![CDATA[Trainer says James Toney back to MMA after IBA title defense, with or without UFC]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Trainer-says-James-Toney-back-to-MMA-after-IBA-title-defense-with-or-without-UFC Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:17:12 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Trainer-says-James-Toney-back-to-MMA-after-IBA-title-defense-with-or-without-UFC Quote:James Toney is set to defend his IBA heavyweight title on Nov. 5 in New Orleans, but he's not done with MMA.

Toney made that decision in the locker room of Boston's TD Garden
moments after UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture tapped him out with an
arm-triangle choke three minutes into his first real taste of the sport
at UFC 118.

"They might have won the battle, but the war ain't over yet," recalled
John "Pops" Arthur, Toney's trainer of 12 years, of the boxing
champion's words after the fight.


]]> Quote:James Toney is set to defend his IBA heavyweight title on Nov. 5 in New Orleans, but he's not done with MMA.

Toney made that decision in the locker room of Boston's TD Garden
moments after UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture tapped him out with an
arm-triangle choke three minutes into his first real taste of the sport
at UFC 118.

"They might have won the battle, but the war ain't over yet," recalled
John "Pops" Arthur, Toney's trainer of 12 years, of the boxing
champion's words after the fight.


]]> <![CDATA[- WARREN KO'S SOTO TO WIN BELLATOR GOLD]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-WARREN-KO-S-SOTO-TO-WIN-BELLATOR-GOLD Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-WARREN-KO-S-SOTO-TO-WIN-BELLATOR-GOLD Quote:Joe Warren stormed back from almost being finished in round one, to knockout Joe Soto to win the Bellator Fighting Championship's featherweight title on Thursday night... ]]> Quote:Joe Warren stormed back from almost being finished in round one, to knockout Joe Soto to win the Bellator Fighting Championship's featherweight title on Thursday night... ]]> <![CDATA[- NOKE VS. KIMMONS ADDED TO UFC 122]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-NOKE-VS-KIMMONS-ADDED-TO-UFC-122 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-NOKE-VS-KIMMONS-ADDED-TO-UFC-122 Quote:Kyle Noke, a cast member of the 11th season of the "Ultimate Fighter" and resident Australian will make the long trip to Germany for his next fight as he faces Rob Kimmons at UFC 122 on November 13.... ]]> Quote:Kyle Noke, a cast member of the 11th season of the "Ultimate Fighter" and resident Australian will make the long trip to Germany for his next fight as he faces Rob Kimmons at UFC 122 on November 13.... ]]> <![CDATA[- FRANKIE EDGAR: IT'S TIME TO RIGHT THAT WRONG]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-FRANKIE-EDGAR-IT-S-TIME-TO-RIGHT-THAT-WRONG Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-FRANKIE-EDGAR-IT-S-TIME-TO-RIGHT-THAT-WRONG Quote:UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar calls his next fight with Gray Maynard the perfect story, and he's ready to defend his belt against the only fighter to ever hand him a defeat... ]]> Quote:UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar calls his next fight with Gray Maynard the perfect story, and he's ready to defend his belt against the only fighter to ever hand him a defeat... ]]> <![CDATA[- TUF OR NOT, DAVID MITCHELL EARNS UFC DEBUT]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-TUF-OR-NOT-DAVID-MITCHELL-EARNS-UFC-DEBUT Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-TUF-OR-NOT-DAVID-MITCHELL-EARNS-UFC-DEBUT Quote:After multiple auditions for "The Ultimate Fighter," David Mitchell earns his UFC debut at Fight Night 22 on Sept. 15... ]]> Quote:After multiple auditions for "The Ultimate Fighter," David Mitchell earns his UFC debut at Fight Night 22 on Sept. 15... ]]> <![CDATA[Sep 9, 2010 - ASC - Amazon Show Combat]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Sep-9-2010-ASC-Amazon-Show-Combat Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Sep-9-2010-ASC-Amazon-Show-Combat Quote:By Amazon Show Combat on Friday, September 3, 2010ASC - Amazon Show Combat (Amazon Show Combat) on 9/9/2010 ]]> Quote:By Amazon Show Combat on Friday, September 3, 2010ASC - Amazon Show Combat (Amazon Show Combat) on 9/9/2010 ]]> <![CDATA[Warren Rallies to TKO Soto]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Warren-Rallies-to-TKO-Soto Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Warren-Rallies-to-TKO-Soto Quote:Warren Rallies to TKO Soto ]]> Quote:Warren Rallies to TKO Soto ]]> <![CDATA[Maynard Believes Criticism Over Decision Streak Too Harsh]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Maynard-Believes-Criticism-Over-Decision-Streak-Too-Harsh Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Maynard-Believes-Criticism-Over-Decision-Streak-Too-Harsh Quote:Gray Maynard, the No. 1 contender for the UFC lightweight title, has been criticized for the fact that his last seven fights have all gone the distance and he has just one finish (a knockout) among his 10 career wins. ]]> Quote:Gray Maynard, the No. 1 contender for the UFC lightweight title, has been criticized for the fact that his last seven fights have all gone the distance and he has just one finish (a knockout) among his 10 career wins. ]]> <![CDATA[Warren Dethrones Soto, Captures Bellator Crown]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Warren-Dethrones-Soto-Captures-Bellator-Crown Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:35:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Warren-Dethrones-Soto-Captures-Bellator-Crown Quote:It was a gnarly climb, but Joe Warren reached the mountaintop with Joe Soto at his feet. ]]> Quote:It was a gnarly climb, but Joe Warren reached the mountaintop with Joe Soto at his feet. ]]> <![CDATA[Bellator 27 Play-by-Play & Chat Recap]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-27-Play-by-Play-Chat-Recap Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:35:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-27-Play-by-Play-Chat-Recap Quote:Sherdog.com will host a play-by-play and live chat for tonight’s Bellator 27 card at 8 p.m. ET.

The Bellator featherweight championship title will be on the line as former BFC 145-pound tournament champions Joe Soto and Joe Warren do battle at the Majestic Theater
in San Antonio, Texas. ]]> Quote:Sherdog.com will host a play-by-play and live chat for tonight’s Bellator 27 card at 8 p.m. ET.

The Bellator featherweight championship title will be on the line as former BFC 145-pound tournament champions Joe Soto and Joe Warren do battle at the Majestic Theater
in San Antonio, Texas. ]]> <![CDATA[Bellator 27 recap: Joe Warren claims belt with stunning knockout win]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-27-recap-Joe-Warren-claims-belt-with-stunning-knockout-win Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:35:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-27-recap-Joe-Warren-claims-belt-with-stunning-knockout-win Quote:For the opening five minutes of Thursday's Bellator 27 main event, the
self-described "baddest man on the planet" looked like anything but.


Then came round two.


After getting tagged throughout the first round with lead left hands and
nasty right uppercuts, Joe Warren uncorked a
powerful barrage of strikes that left former champion Joe Soto unconscious on the floor.


]]> Quote:For the opening five minutes of Thursday's Bellator 27 main event, the
self-described "baddest man on the planet" looked like anything but.


Then came round two.


After getting tagged throughout the first round with lead left hands and
nasty right uppercuts, Joe Warren uncorked a
powerful barrage of strikes that left former champion Joe Soto unconscious on the floor.


]]> <![CDATA[- ALVES VS HOWARD HEADED TO MONTREAL]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-ALVES-VS-HOWARD-HEADED-TO-MONTREAL Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-ALVES-VS-HOWARD-HEADED-TO-MONTREAL Quote:Thiago Alves will try to show UFC president Dana White one more time that he can make 170lbs when he returns at UFC 124 on December 11 to face John "Doomsday" Howard in a welterweight bout on the Montreal, Canada card.... ]]> Quote:Thiago Alves will try to show UFC president Dana White one more time that he can make 170lbs when he returns at UFC 124 on December 11 to face John "Doomsday" Howard in a welterweight bout on the Montreal, Canada card.... ]]> <![CDATA[- PARISYAN BACK IN THE UFC VS. HALLMAN IN DETROIT]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-PARISYAN-BACK-IN-THE-UFC-VS-HALLMAN-IN-DETROIT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-PARISYAN-BACK-IN-THE-UFC-VS-HALLMAN-IN-DETROIT Quote:Welcome back to the Octagon, Karo Parisyan. The one-time top ten welterweight and former 170lb title contender has been asked to return to the UFC and face Dennis Hallman at UFC 123 in Detroit.... ]]> Quote:Welcome back to the Octagon, Karo Parisyan. The one-time top ten welterweight and former 170lb title contender has been asked to return to the UFC and face Dennis Hallman at UFC 123 in Detroit.... ]]> <![CDATA[- NATE DIAZ WANTS TOP CONTENDERS & TITLE SHOT]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-NATE-DIAZ-WANTS-TOP-CONTENDERS-TITLE-SHOT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-NATE-DIAZ-WANTS-TOP-CONTENDERS-TITLE-SHOT Quote:Nate Diaz has been flawless in his two showings since moving up in weight class from the lightweight division, finishing reputable welterweights Rory Markham and Marcus Davis. He wants to fight a contender next... ]]> Quote:Nate Diaz has been flawless in his two showings since moving up in weight class from the lightweight division, finishing reputable welterweights Rory Markham and Marcus Davis. He wants to fight a contender next... ]]> <![CDATA["Rhino" vs. Uscola heads Tachi Palace Fights 6; MMAjunkie.com's Morgan broadcasts]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Rhino-vs-Uscola-heads-Tachi-Palace-Fights-6-MMAjunkie-com-s-Morgan-broadcasts Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Rhino-vs-Uscola-heads-Tachi-Palace-Fights-6-MMAjunkie-com-s-Morgan-broadcasts Quote:Former WEC light heavyweight champion Doug "Rhino" Marshall
returns to the venue that gave birth to his MMA career to take on "The
Ultimate Fighter 11" cast member Kyacey Uscola under the Tachi
Palace Fights banner.

Marshall and Uscola meet in the main event of "Tachi Palace Fights 6:
High Stakes" on Sept. 9 at The Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore,
Calif.

The card also features a co-main event between former WEC lightweight
champ "Razor" Rob McCullough and "The Ultimate Fighter 5" cast
member Corey Hill, as well as a middleweight title fight between dual challengers Anthony Ruiz (20-14) and Leopoldo Serao (7-7).


]]> Quote:Former WEC light heavyweight champion Doug "Rhino" Marshall
returns to the venue that gave birth to his MMA career to take on "The
Ultimate Fighter 11" cast member Kyacey Uscola under the Tachi
Palace Fights banner.

Marshall and Uscola meet in the main event of "Tachi Palace Fights 6:
High Stakes" on Sept. 9 at The Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore,
Calif.

The card also features a co-main event between former WEC lightweight
champ "Razor" Rob McCullough and "The Ultimate Fighter 5" cast
member Corey Hill, as well as a middleweight title fight between dual challengers Anthony Ruiz (20-14) and Leopoldo Serao (7-7).


]]> <![CDATA[Thiago Alves vs. John Howard targeted for UFC 124]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Thiago-Alves-vs-John-Howard-targeted-for-UFC-124 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:42 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Thiago-Alves-vs-John-Howard-targeted-for-UFC-124 Quote:Well, you can't always get what you want.

One day after Thiago Alves welcomed a fight with
Mike Pierce, who on Tuesday called him out on MMAjunkie.com Radio, the former contender is now expected to meet
John Howard at UFC 124.

Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place and contracts will be sent out shortly.


]]> Quote:Well, you can't always get what you want.

One day after Thiago Alves welcomed a fight with
Mike Pierce, who on Tuesday called him out on MMAjunkie.com Radio, the former contender is now expected to meet
John Howard at UFC 124.

Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that verbal agreements are in place and contracts will be sent out shortly.


]]> <![CDATA[Fight Path: With 10 titles to her name, Germaine de Randamie starting over]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Fight-Path-With-10-titles-to-her-name-Germaine-de-Randamie-starting-over Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:43:56 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Fight-Path-With-10-titles-to-her-name-Germaine-de-Randamie-starting-over Quote:If an early childhood choice had gone another direction, Germaine De Randamie might've become a danger.

Instead, she turned to something no less focused on movement but a touch more violent.

"When I was 8, my mother said I could choose between dancing and
kickboxing," De Randamie told MMAjunkie.com. "I went
to the first kickboxing class, and I never even made it to dancing. I
told her I had found what I wanted to do."


]]> Quote:If an early childhood choice had gone another direction, Germaine De Randamie might've become a danger.

Instead, she turned to something no less focused on movement but a touch more violent.

"When I was 8, my mother said I could choose between dancing and
kickboxing," De Randamie told MMAjunkie.com. "I went
to the first kickboxing class, and I never even made it to dancing. I
told her I had found what I wanted to do."


]]> <![CDATA[- PARISYAN BACK IN THE UFC, FACES HALLMAN IN DETROIT]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-PARISYAN-BACK-IN-THE-UFC-FACES-HALLMAN-IN-DETROIT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-PARISYAN-BACK-IN-THE-UFC-FACES-HALLMAN-IN-DETROIT Quote:Welcome back to the Octagon, Karo Parisyan. The one-time top ten welterweight and former 170lb title contender has been asked to return to the UFC and face Dennis Hallman at UFC 123 in Detroit.... ]]> Quote:Welcome back to the Octagon, Karo Parisyan. The one-time top ten welterweight and former 170lb title contender has been asked to return to the UFC and face Dennis Hallman at UFC 123 in Detroit.... ]]> <![CDATA[- FABER VS. MIZUGAKI SET FOR WEC 52 NOV 11]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-FABER-VS-MIZUGAKI-SET-FOR-WEC-52-NOV-11 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-FABER-VS-MIZUGAKI-SET-FOR-WEC-52-NOV-11 Quote:Urijah Faber's bantamweight debut was supposed to be in September, but a knee injury sidelined the former 145-pound champion a couple of extra months. The "California Kid" is now primed to return on Nov. 11 against Japanese heavy-hitter Takeya Mizugaki... ]]> Quote:Urijah Faber's bantamweight debut was supposed to be in September, but a knee injury sidelined the former 145-pound champion a couple of extra months. The "California Kid" is now primed to return on Nov. 11 against Japanese heavy-hitter Takeya Mizugaki... ]]> <![CDATA[- BOWLES RETURNS VERSUS FABIANO AT WEC 52]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-BOWLES-RETURNS-VERSUS-FABIANO-AT-WEC-52 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-BOWLES-RETURNS-VERSUS-FABIANO-AT-WEC-52 Quote:Former WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles is set to make his return to the cage on at WEC 52 on Nov. 10. He will face former IFL featherweight champion Wagnney Fabiano... ]]> Quote:Former WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles is set to make his return to the cage on at WEC 52 on Nov. 10. He will face former IFL featherweight champion Wagnney Fabiano... ]]> <![CDATA[- UFC 118 PRODUCES NO MAJOR MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-PRODUCES-NO-MAJOR-MEDICAL-SUSPENSIONS Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-PRODUCES-NO-MAJOR-MEDICAL-SUSPENSIONS Quote:There were no major medical suspensions out of UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 on Saturday night in Boston, according to the athletic commission... ]]> Quote:There were no major medical suspensions out of UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 on Saturday night in Boston, according to the athletic commission... ]]> <![CDATA[Bellator 27 Play-by-Play & Live Chat (8 p.m. ET)]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-27-Play-by-Play-Live-Chat-8-p-m-ET Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-27-Play-by-Play-Live-Chat-8-p-m-ET Quote:Sherdog.com will host a play-by-play and live chat for tonight’s Bellator 27 card at 8 p.m. ET.

The Bellator featherweight championship title will be on the line as former BFC 145-pound tournament champions Joe Soto and Joe Warren do battle at the Majestic Theater
in San Antonio, Texas. ]]> Quote:Sherdog.com will host a play-by-play and live chat for tonight’s Bellator 27 card at 8 p.m. ET.

The Bellator featherweight championship title will be on the line as former BFC 145-pound tournament champions Joe Soto and Joe Warren do battle at the Majestic Theater
in San Antonio, Texas. ]]> <![CDATA[Bellator Inks Unbeaten Welterweight Prospect Lozano]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-Inks-Unbeaten-Welterweight-Prospect-Lozano Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Bellator-Inks-Unbeaten-Welterweight-Prospect-Lozano Quote:Bellator Fighting Championships on Tuesday announced the acquisition of undefeated welterweight prospect Chris Lozano. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. ]]> Quote:Bellator Fighting Championships on Tuesday announced the acquisition of undefeated welterweight prospect Chris Lozano. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. ]]> <![CDATA[Karo Parisyan Expected To Fight Dennis Hallman At UFC 123]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Karo-Parisyan-Expected-To-Fight-Dennis-Hallman-At-UFC-123 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Karo-Parisyan-Expected-To-Fight-Dennis-Hallman-At-UFC-123 Quote:Never say never. Not quite one year since Dana White told the world that Karo Parisyan would never fight in the UFC again via Twitter, &quot;The Heat&quot; tells Ariel Helwani that he has been offered a fight in the UFC at UFC 123 in November against veteran Dennis Hallman.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Parisyan, who suffers from anxiety disorder, was canned after pulling out of fights on short notice twice, at UFC 88 and UFC 106 and in between failed a drug test at UFC 94.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Parisyan told MMAFighting.com that he worked hard to get back in on the good side of the UFC brass and was eventually offered a three-fight deal. ]]> Quote:Never say never. Not quite one year since Dana White told the world that Karo Parisyan would never fight in the UFC again via Twitter, &quot;The Heat&quot; tells Ariel Helwani that he has been offered a fight in the UFC at UFC 123 in November against veteran Dennis Hallman.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Parisyan, who suffers from anxiety disorder, was canned after pulling out of fights on short notice twice, at UFC 88 and UFC 106 and in between failed a drug test at UFC 94.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Parisyan told MMAFighting.com that he worked hard to get back in on the good side of the UFC brass and was eventually offered a three-fight deal. ]]> <![CDATA[Cain Velasquez Says UFC Signed Him Without Ever Seeing Him Fight]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Cain-Velasquez-Says-UFC-Signed-Him-Without-Ever-Seeing-Him-Fight Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Cain-Velasquez-Says-UFC-Signed-Him-Without-Ever-Seeing-Him-Fight Quote:Number One UFC Heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez (8-0, 6-0 in UFC) will be fighting for the UFC title on October 23rd when he fights Brock Lesnar in Anaheim, CA and in a recent interview spoke about getting signed by the UFC with only two fights under his belt and UFC President Dana White never seening one of his fights:&lt;Br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

I had two fights on my CV and wanted to fight in other shows before going to the UFC, to get some experience. But It was really hard to get fights with other organizations, so my manager said: ‘We haven’t fought in a long time, we can’t wait any longer. It’s time to call up the UFC.’ He made the call, made Dana White an offer and we went to Vegas. We took two fighters with us and Dana watched me standing with those two fighters and doing Jiu-Jitsu with another two heavyweight athletes. He liked what he saw and told me I was in the UFC.&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

Props: &lt;a href=http://www.graciemag.com&gt;Gracie Mag&lt;/a&gt; ]]> Quote:Number One UFC Heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez (8-0, 6-0 in UFC) will be fighting for the UFC title on October 23rd when he fights Brock Lesnar in Anaheim, CA and in a recent interview spoke about getting signed by the UFC with only two fights under his belt and UFC President Dana White never seening one of his fights:&lt;Br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

I had two fights on my CV and wanted to fight in other shows before going to the UFC, to get some experience. But It was really hard to get fights with other organizations, so my manager said: ‘We haven’t fought in a long time, we can’t wait any longer. It’s time to call up the UFC.’ He made the call, made Dana White an offer and we went to Vegas. We took two fighters with us and Dana watched me standing with those two fighters and doing Jiu-Jitsu with another two heavyweight athletes. He liked what he saw and told me I was in the UFC.&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

Props: &lt;a href=http://www.graciemag.com&gt;Gracie Mag&lt;/a&gt; ]]> <![CDATA[UFC 118: Edgar Vs. Penn 2 Medical Suspensions]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-Edgar-Vs-Penn-2-Medical-Suspensions Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-Edgar-Vs-Penn-2-Medical-Suspensions Quote:The following a list of medical suspensions for fighters that fought at UFC 118 this past week:&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

Amilcar Alves; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Nick Osipczak; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Greg Soto; 45 day suspension; 30 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

John Salter; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

John Salter; 180 day suspenion or clear x-ray for possible left hand fracture&lt;Br&gt;

Gabe Ruediger; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Nate Diaz; 60 day suspension&lt;Br&gt;

Nate Diaz; 180 day suspenion or clear x-ray for possible nasal fracture&lt;Br&gt;

Marcus Davis; 60 day suspension&lt;Br&gt;

Marcus Davis; indefinite suspenion, must clear head and face CT&lt;Br&gt;

Kenny Florian; 45 day suspension; 30 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Gray Maynard; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt; ]]> Quote:The following a list of medical suspensions for fighters that fought at UFC 118 this past week:&lt;br&gt;&lt;Br&gt;

Amilcar Alves; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Nick Osipczak; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Greg Soto; 45 day suspension; 30 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

John Salter; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

John Salter; 180 day suspenion or clear x-ray for possible left hand fracture&lt;Br&gt;

Gabe Ruediger; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Nate Diaz; 60 day suspension&lt;Br&gt;

Nate Diaz; 180 day suspenion or clear x-ray for possible nasal fracture&lt;Br&gt;

Marcus Davis; 60 day suspension&lt;Br&gt;

Marcus Davis; indefinite suspenion, must clear head and face CT&lt;Br&gt;

Kenny Florian; 45 day suspension; 30 days no contact&lt;Br&gt;

Gray Maynard; 30 day suspension; 21 days no contact&lt;Br&gt; ]]> <![CDATA[Rampage Jackson Vs. Lyoto Machida Set For UFC 123 In Detroit]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Rampage-Jackson-Vs-Lyoto-Machida-Set-For-UFC-123-In-Detroit Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Rampage-Jackson-Vs-Lyoto-Machida-Set-For-UFC-123-In-Detroit Quote:A rumored light heavyweight contest between Quinton &quot;Ramapge&quot; Jackson Lyoto &quot;The Dragon&quot; Machida is now official for November 20th.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

UFC President Dana White confirmed the main event and location during UFC 118 weekend. Detroit, Michigan is the city that will house the fight that will see two top 205lb. contenders match up in the stacked division.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Both fighters are coming of losses, Jackson to Rashad Evans in a grudge match from their time spent as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter, and Machida to Mauricio &quot;Shogun&quot; Rua in which he lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

MMAWeekly.com also reports that Pittsburgh, PA was on the short list of cities to host UFC 123 as well, but scheduling conflicts forced them out of the running.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; ]]> Quote:A rumored light heavyweight contest between Quinton &quot;Ramapge&quot; Jackson Lyoto &quot;The Dragon&quot; Machida is now official for November 20th.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

UFC President Dana White confirmed the main event and location during UFC 118 weekend. Detroit, Michigan is the city that will house the fight that will see two top 205lb. contenders match up in the stacked division.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Both fighters are coming of losses, Jackson to Rashad Evans in a grudge match from their time spent as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter, and Machida to Mauricio &quot;Shogun&quot; Rua in which he lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

MMAWeekly.com also reports that Pittsburgh, PA was on the short list of cities to host UFC 123 as well, but scheduling conflicts forced them out of the running.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; ]]> <![CDATA[Karo Parisyan vs. Dennis Hallman slated for UFC 123 in Michigan]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Karo-Parisyan-vs-Dennis-Hallman-slated-for-UFC-123-in-Michigan Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Karo-Parisyan-vs-Dennis-Hallman-slated-for-UFC-123-in-Michigan Quote:As it turns out, UFC president Dana White believes in second, or maybe third, chances.

Nine months after White gave Karo Parisyan his
walking papers, the welterweight veteran is octagon bound once again for
a meeting with Dennis Hallman at UFC 123.

Although not officially announced by the promotion, UFC 123 is expected
to take place Nov. 20 at Palace of Auburn Hills in suburban Michigan.


]]> Quote:As it turns out, UFC president Dana White believes in second, or maybe third, chances.

Nine months after White gave Karo Parisyan his
walking papers, the welterweight veteran is octagon bound once again for
a meeting with Dennis Hallman at UFC 123.

Although not officially announced by the promotion, UFC 123 is expected
to take place Nov. 20 at Palace of Auburn Hills in suburban Michigan.


]]> <![CDATA[Brian Bowles vs. Wagnney Fabiano likely for WEC 52 in Las Vegas]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Brian-Bowles-vs-Wagnney-Fabiano-likely-for-WEC-52-in-Las-Vegas Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Brian-Bowles-vs-Wagnney-Fabiano-likely-for-WEC-52-in-Las-Vegas Quote:A bantamweight contest between former champion Brian Bowles and Nova Uniao submission ace Wagnney Fabiano
has been targeted for WEC 52.

MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to
the event that verbal agreements are in place for the contest and bout
agreements are expected to be finalized shortly. News of the matchup was first reported by SportsNet.ca.

While the event has yet to be officially announced, MMAjunkie.com has
learned that WEC 52 is expected to take place Nov. 11 at The Pearl at
the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.


]]> Quote:A bantamweight contest between former champion Brian Bowles and Nova Uniao submission ace Wagnney Fabiano
has been targeted for WEC 52.

MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to
the event that verbal agreements are in place for the contest and bout
agreements are expected to be finalized shortly. News of the matchup was first reported by SportsNet.ca.

While the event has yet to be officially announced, MMAjunkie.com has
learned that WEC 52 is expected to take place Nov. 11 at The Pearl at
the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.


]]> <![CDATA[New Bellator signee Chris Lozano targeted for Bellator 31 fight with Yoshiyuki Yoshida]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-New-Bellator-signee-Chris-Lozano-targeted-for-Bellator-31-fight-with-Yoshiyuki-Yoshida Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-New-Bellator-signee-Chris-Lozano-targeted-for-Bellator-31-fight-with-Yoshiyuki-Yoshida Quote:Undefeated welterweight prospect Chris Lozano was
recently announced as the newest member of the Bellator Fighting
Championships' roster, and it appears his first matchup has already been
determined.

MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the
fighter that Lozano has agreed to meet five-time UFC veteran Yoshiyuki
Yoshida at Bellator 31.

Bellator officials have yet to officially announce the contest, which
takes place Sept. 30 at L'Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake
Charles, La.


]]> Quote:Undefeated welterweight prospect Chris Lozano was
recently announced as the newest member of the Bellator Fighting
Championships' roster, and it appears his first matchup has already been
determined.

MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the
fighter that Lozano has agreed to meet five-time UFC veteran Yoshiyuki
Yoshida at Bellator 31.

Bellator officials have yet to officially announce the contest, which
takes place Sept. 30 at L'Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake
Charles, La.


]]> <![CDATA[UFC 118 medical suspensions: Nate Diaz and John Salter out for up to six months]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-medical-suspensions-Nate-Diaz-and-John-Salter-out-for-up-to-six-months Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-medical-suspensions-Nate-Diaz-and-John-Salter-out-for-up-to-six-months Quote:While this past weekend's UFC 118 event concluded without a single
knockout, that doesn't mean the night's competitors escaped without
issue.

The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission today emailed the list of UFC 118 medical suspensions to MMAjunkie.com.

The evening's four main-event and co-main-event competitors were each
cleared to return immediately, though Nate Diaz and John Salter's
six-month orders led a list of 10 fighters suspended by the commission.


]]> Quote:While this past weekend's UFC 118 event concluded without a single
knockout, that doesn't mean the night's competitors escaped without
issue.

The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission today emailed the list of UFC 118 medical suspensions to MMAjunkie.com.

The evening's four main-event and co-main-event competitors were each
cleared to return immediately, though Nate Diaz and John Salter's
six-month orders led a list of 10 fighters suspended by the commission.


]]> <![CDATA[MSAC: UFC 118 draws 14,168 spectators for $2.8 million live gate]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-MSAC-UFC-118-draws-14-168-spectators-for-2-8-million-live-gate Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:24 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-MSAC-UFC-118-draws-14-168-spectators-for-2-8-million-live-gate Quote:This past weekend's "UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II" event at the TD Garden
in Boston drew 14,168 spectators for a live gate of approximately $2.8
million, according to the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission.

MSAC officials today emailed the preliminary figures to MMAjunkie.com.

Of the 14,168 fans in the arena, 11,205 purchased tickets and 2,963 were
issued complimentary admission, according to the report.


]]> Quote:This past weekend's "UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II" event at the TD Garden
in Boston drew 14,168 spectators for a live gate of approximately $2.8
million, according to the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission.

MSAC officials today emailed the preliminary figures to MMAjunkie.com.

Of the 14,168 fans in the arena, 11,205 purchased tickets and 2,963 were
issued complimentary admission, according to the report.


]]> <![CDATA[Toney’s $500K Heads UFC 118 Paydays]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Toney%E2%80%99s-500K-Heads-UFC-118-Paydays Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:37 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Toney%E2%80%99s-500K-Heads-UFC-118-Paydays Quote:James Toney’s 15 minutes -- 3:19 to be exact -- of mixed martial arts fame earned him half a million dollars. ]]> Quote:James Toney’s 15 minutes -- 3:19 to be exact -- of mixed martial arts fame earned him half a million dollars. ]]> <![CDATA[Edgar: Being a Marketable Champ Takes Time]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Edgar-Being-a-Marketable-Champ-Takes-Time Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:37 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Edgar-Being-a-Marketable-Champ-Takes-Time Quote:It took two wins over the fighter considered by many to be the greatest lightweight in mixed martial arts history in B.J. Penn, but UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar finally might be getting some much-deserved respect. ]]> Quote:It took two wins over the fighter considered by many to be the greatest lightweight in mixed martial arts history in B.J. Penn, but UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar finally might be getting some much-deserved respect. ]]> <![CDATA[UFC 118 salaries: Toney ($500K), Couture ($250K) top $1.428 million fighter payroll]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-salaries-Toney-500K-Couture-250K-top-1-428-million-fighter-payroll Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:37 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-UFC-118-salaries-Toney-500K-Couture-250K-top-1-428-million-fighter-payroll Quote:Co-headliners James Toney ($500,000) and Randy Couture ($250,000)
garnered the most attention heading into this past weekend's UFC 118
event, and they also walked home with the evening's largest disclosed
checks.

MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today
received the list of officially disclosed paydays from the Massachusetts
State Athletic Commission.

The total disclosed payroll for the Aug. 18 event was $1.428 million.


]]> Quote:Co-headliners James Toney ($500,000) and Randy Couture ($250,000)
garnered the most attention heading into this past weekend's UFC 118
event, and they also walked home with the evening's largest disclosed
checks.

MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today
received the list of officially disclosed paydays from the Massachusetts
State Athletic Commission.

The total disclosed payroll for the Aug. 18 event was $1.428 million.


]]> <![CDATA[MMAjunkie.com Radio: Bellator's Bjorn Rebney, UFC 120's Mike Pyle, TSJ winner]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-MMAjunkie-com-Radio-Bellator-s-Bjorn-Rebney-UFC-120-s-Mike-Pyle-TSJ-winner Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:37 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-MMAjunkie-com-Radio-Bellator-s-Bjorn-Rebney-UFC-120-s-Mike-Pyle-TSJ-winner Quote:MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes Bellator Fighting Championships CEO
Bjorn Rebney to the program, as well as UFC 120 competitor Mike Pyle.

Rebney calls in to preview tonight's Bellator 27 event, which features a
title fight between featherweight champ Joe Soto and challenger Joe
Warren. Pyle, re-scheduled from Wednesday's show, discusses his bout
with John Hathaway at next month's Spike TV-televised UFC 120 event.
"The Sunday Junkie" winner David Quan also calls in to discuss his
winning entry.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the
Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino's Race &amp; Sports Book. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at http://www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


]]> Quote:MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes Bellator Fighting Championships CEO
Bjorn Rebney to the program, as well as UFC 120 competitor Mike Pyle.

Rebney calls in to preview tonight's Bellator 27 event, which features a
title fight between featherweight champ Joe Soto and challenger Joe
Warren. Pyle, re-scheduled from Wednesday's show, discusses his bout
with John Hathaway at next month's Spike TV-televised UFC 120 event.
"The Sunday Junkie" winner David Quan also calls in to discuss his
winning entry.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the
Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino's Race &amp; Sports Book. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at http://www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


]]> <![CDATA[Thiago Alves answers Mike Pierce's call, eyes UFC 123 meeting]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Thiago-Alves-answers-Mike-Pierce-s-call-eyes-UFC-123-meeting Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:37 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Thiago-Alves-answers-Mike-Pierce-s-call-eyes-UFC-123-meeting Quote:Well, that didn't take long.

UFC welterweight Thiago Alves is more than willing
to fight up-and-comer Mike Pierce this fall. Alves plans to text UFC president Dana White for a possible booking at UFC 123 on Nov. 20.

"I would be more than happy to beat [Pierce's] ass if the UFC allows me," Alves told MMAjunkie.com. "I will show him some love, definitely."


]]> Quote:Well, that didn't take long.

UFC welterweight Thiago Alves is more than willing
to fight up-and-comer Mike Pierce this fall. Alves plans to text UFC president Dana White for a possible booking at UFC 123 on Nov. 20.

"I would be more than happy to beat [Pierce's] ass if the UFC allows me," Alves told MMAjunkie.com. "I will show him some love, definitely."


]]> <![CDATA[Late replacement Gabe Ruediger promised another UFC fight]]> http://devilmma.com/Thread-Late-replacement-Gabe-Ruediger-promised-another-UFC-fight Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:37 -0700 http://devilmma.com/Thread-Late-replacement-Gabe-Ruediger-promised-another-UFC-fight Quote:Despite a less-than-impressive return to the organization, Gabe Ruediger will get another fight in the UFC.

Ruediger, who failed to make weight and then flamed out of "The Ultimate Fighter 5" cast back in 2007, posted a six-fight win streak to earn his way back into the UFC.

But this past weekend as a replacement for injured Terry Etim, Ruediger suffered a one-sided beatdown and eventual submission loss to Joe Lauzon at UFC 118.


]]> Quote:Despite a less-than-impressive return to the organization, Gabe Ruediger will get another fight in the UFC.

Ruediger, who failed to make weight and then flamed out of "The Ultimate Fighter 5" cast back in 2007, posted a six-fight win streak to earn his way back into the UFC.

But this past weekend as a replacement for injured Terry Etim, Ruediger suffered a one-sided beatdown and eventual submission loss to Joe Lauzon at UFC 118.


]]>