Report: Over a dozen fighters removed from UFC roster, including Brandon Thatch
(mmamania.com)Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is doing some spring cleaning as it wraps up the first quarter of its 2017 fight campaign, removing nearly a dozen fighters from its mixed martial arts (MMA) roster this week.
That’s according to UFC Fighter’s Info (via Bloody Elbow).
Chief among them is welterweight slugger Brandon Thatch, who debuted with very high expectations — along with a pair of violent back-to-back wins — but since dropped four straight, getting submitted in all four losses.
Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie is in preliminary discussion
(mixedmartialarts.com)Royce Gracie, 50, only lost twice – to Kazushi Sakuraba and Matt Hughes. The former fight lasted 90 minutes, while the latter went just 4:39. Gracie won a rematch vs. Saku. He has repeatedly said there is one fight he wants, but won’t say who it is. It’s Matt Hughes.
Hughes retired in 2011 and was given a no-show job with the UFC, something president Dana White did with several fighters who wanted to fight on past a point that seems healthy. However, the new UFC owners cut the position, leaving nothing to stop Hughes from fighting again if he wants to.
Bellator 175 lineup complete after two main-card additions
(mmafighting.com)The main card lineup is set for the next major Bellator event.
The company announced a pair of fights Wednesday for Bellator 175 at Allstate Arena in suburban Chicago on March 31
In a lightweight matchup, unbeaten Steve Kozola (7-0) will meet Jake Roberts (7-1). Kozola, a San Diego native nicknamed “Thunderbeast,” has finishes in all seven of his career matchups, including two in Bellator and one in World Series of Fighting. Roberts, an MMA Lab competitor, looks to shake off a decision loss to Carrington Banks at Bellator 165.
Nicolas Dalby announces his release from UFC
(mmafighting.com)Nicolas Dalby’s UFC run has come to an end.
The Danish welterweight announced on Wednesday that he has been cut from the UFC following an up-and-down 1-2-1 run within the promotion.
Dalby (14-2-1) entered the UFC as an undefeated 13-0 prospect in May 2015 and promptly picked up a split decision victory over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. But that performance would ultimately serve as his lone UFC win.
Kickboxer Scott Marsden, 14, dies after Leeds title fight
(bbc.com)A 14-year-old kickboxer has died after collapsing during a national title bout.
Scott Marsden was taken to hospital after needing urgent medical attention during the fight in Leeds on Saturday, but later died.
Scott was a member of Marsden's All Styles Kickboxing, in Sheffield.
Jon Green, president of World Kickboxing Association (WKA) England, said Scott was "a well loved and respected fighter and sportsman".
Krause gets staph on TUF, 3 surgeries, 25 stitches
(mixedmartialarts.com)The latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter, features 14 welterweights who previously appeared on the series. One, James Krause, was even an active UFC fighter.
Shortly after filming wrapped, a cut on Krause’s leg that he got during the show developed what he accurately termed a “nasty infection.” Like any normal person, he documented the ten days in the hospital, three surgeries, and 25 stitches on his social network.
Vitaly Minakova Vs. Antonio Silva On Eurasia Fight Nights
(fight24.pl)The duel heavy to be held in July.
After the last fight Antonio Silva (19-11 1 NC, 3-7 1 NC UFC) did not hide the fact that also the next duel is going to fight on Russian soil. Portal ValeTudo.ru confirmed the information that on July 2 at the gala Eurasia Fight Nights Bigfoot take Vitaly Minakova (19-0).
Silva after losing three consecutive fights goodbye to the biggest MMA organization in the world. Antonio Road crossed with the Russians and Brazilian last November zawalczyl in Yekaterinburgu with Ivan Shtyrkovem.
UFC Fight Night 106 medical suspensions: Tim Means potentially out 180 days
(mmafighting.com)UFC welterweight veteran Tim Means was one of two fighters to receive a potentially lengthy medical suspension in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night 106, according to information released Monday by the Brazilian Athletic Commission (CABMMA).
Means lost in a rematch against Alex Oliveira via second-round rear-naked choke on the night’s main card opener. He will now be required to receive doctor’s clearance on an x-ray of his right foot, or be forced to sit on the sidelines for up to 180 days...
Anderson Silva seeks rematches with Michael Bisping, Nick Diaz
(mmafighting.com)Kelvin Gastelum maybe have asked for a fight with Anderson Silva after his win on Saturday night over Vitor Belfort, but “The Spider” has other plans.
Posting a note on his Instagram page, the former UFC’s middleweight champion expressed a desire to face a couple of familiar names — Michael Bisping and Nick Diaz. The 41-year-old Silva said that either fight would bring fans a sense of resolution...
Kelvin Gastelum and Edson Barboza take home performance bonuses at UFC Fight Night Fortaleza
(mmafighting.com)While one of them got the lively crowd in Fortaleza, Brazil on their feet, the other one silenced them for the night.
Edson Barboza’s highlight reel knockout of Beneil Dariush on the UFC Fight Night 106 main card on Saturday night was a thing of beauty. He landed a perfectly-timed flying knee just as Dariush was coming in, a blow that left Dariush out cold.
The knockout was enough to earn the lightweight Barboza a Performance of the Night bonus...
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