British lightweight Curt Warburton released from the UFC
(bloodyelbow.com)British lightweight Curt Warburton has been released from the UFC. He turned to his twitter account today to share the news:
"Want all my followers to hear it first. Av just been cut from the UFC after losing to Joe lauzon. Must stay strong and I promise to be back...Good job I have great sponsors, great team, great manager, and the best of friends and family. I will be back on the big stage soon."
Ramsey Nijem vs. Danny Downes added to UFC 137 in Las Vegas
(mmajunkie.com)"The Ultimate Fighter 13" runner-up Ramsey Nijem and Danny Downes have agreed to meet at UFC 137 in Las Vegas.
UFC officials today announced the lightweight match-up.
Featuring a title fight between current UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre and former Strikeforce titleholder Nick Diaz, UFC 137 takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Accident-insurance coverage saves UFC's Cub Swanson from $50,000 injury costs
(mmajunkie.com)With one look at Cub Swanson's medical records, you know the guy has suffered more than his fair share of bad luck.
The latest? A sparring injury that resulted in orbital, nasal and cheek fractures, as well as a broken jaw. Seven weeks after the injury, the UFC fighter remains on an all-liquid diet.
Still, there was a little good luck: As the UFC's first fighter to use the organization's recently enacted accident-insurance coverage, he saved himself a whopping $50,000 in out-of-pocket medical costs.
Mark Scanlon and James Head Added To UFC 138
(bloodyelbow.com)The fight bookings for the UFC's return to England in November are coming fast and furious with most of the promotion's British fighters being locked up for bouts on the card. Two more match-ups were reported this morning with Fighters Only getting word of Michihiro Omigawa and Jason Young agreeing to a featherweight contest, and Jay Furness at YourMMA.tv reporting a welterweight bout between Mark Scanlon and James Head.
Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young added to UFC 138 in England
(mmajunkie.com)A featherweight bout between Michihiro Omigawa (12-10-1 MMA, 0-4 UFC) and British fighter Jason Young (8-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has been added to UFC 138.
Officials today announced the fight.
UFC 138 takes place Nov. 5 at the 16,000-seat LG Arena at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.
The night's main card airs on Spike TV (via same-day delay), though Omigawa vs, Young is expected to be part of the preliminary card.
Terry Etim vs. Edward Faaloloto Added to UFC 138
(bloodyelbow.com)It's been quite a while since we've seen Terry Etim in the Octagon. The lanky Brit, who's a double threat with his pinpoint kickboxing and powerful submissions hasn't fought since April 2010 and it will be over a year and half out of action for the Liverpudlian when he faces off with Hawaiian, Edward Faaloloto at UFC 138 this November.
Tim Credeur vs. Brad Tavares added to UFC 137 in Las Vegas
(mmajunkie.com)A bout between "The Ultimate Fighter" alumni Tim Credeur and Brad Tavares has been added to the UFC 137 lineup.
UFC officials today announced that verbal agreements are in place for the middleweight bout.
Featuring a welterweight title fight between current champ Georges St-Pierre and former Strikeforce titleholder Nick Diaz, UFC 137 takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Bart Palaszewski vs. Tyson Griffin targeted for UFC 137 in Las Vegas
(mmajunkie.com)Bart Palaszewski (35-14 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and Tyson Griffin (15-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) have agreed to meet in October at UFC 137.
As part of the expected booking, Palaszewski is dropping a weight class to fight the fellow ex-lightweight at featherweight.
Palaszewski's management team at the VF Elite Sports Agency today confirmed the fight. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) also confirmed it with a source close to Griffin.
Featuring a welterweight title fight between current champ Georges St-Pierre and former Strikeforce titleholder Nick Diaz, UFC 137 takes place Oct. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
The night's main card airs on pay-per-view, though Palaszewski vs. Griffin likely will be part of the preliminary card.
For Openly Gay Fighter Liz Carmouche, MMA Offered Open Arms and Bloody Noses
(mmafighting.com)When Liz Carmouche first walked into the San Diego Combat Academy, she wasn't sure how the team would take having a lesbian training partner. MMA seemed like a man's world, and maybe not the most accepting one for women in general. For a homosexual woman like herself, Carmouche thought, the reception would only be colder.
But after five years in the Marines under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, Carmouche had decided that she was done lying about who she was.
UFC Quick Quote: Lorenzo Fertitta calls for random testing to end TRT abuse
(mmamania.com)UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta (via Yahoo Sports) is speaking out against testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) abuse in the wake of Great-gate back on June 26 in Pittsburgh.
Nate Marquardt, who nearly sabotaged the UFC on Versus 4 telecast after testing out of range with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, joins Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson and Todd Duffee on the ever-growing list of current and former Zuffa fighters using TRT.
Lavar Johnson out, Devin Cole now meets Shawn Jordan at Strikeforce Challengers 17
(mmajunkie.com)An undisclosed injury has forced Lavar Johnson (15-4 MMA, 3-1 SF) out of Friday's Strikeforce Challengers 17 event, officials today announced.
In his place steps Bellator vet Shawn Jordan (10-2 MMA, 0-0 SF), who meets fellow light heavyweight Devin Cole (18-9-1 MMA, 0-1 SF) in a main-card bout.
Strikeforce Challengers 17 takes place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The night's main card airs on Showtime.
John Hathaway On Tap for UFC 138 Fight Card in England
(mmaweekly.com)With the UFC 138 fight card in Birmingham, England, filling up, names are flying around thick and fast as they all vie for a slot on the bill, the latest of which is that of London Shootfighter John Hathaway. According to sources close to the situation, he has been selected to appear in a welterweight encounter against an opponent to be named.
Vagner Rocha vs. Cody McKenzie added to UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans
(mmajunkie.com)A lightweight bout between Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Vagner Rocha and fellow submission specialist Cody McKenzie has been added to September's UFC Fight Night 25 event.
UFC officials today announced that verbal agreements are in place.
Featuring a welterweight matchup between Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger, UFC Fight Night 25 takes place Sept. 17 at New Orleans' Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor targeted for UFC 138 in England
(mmajunkie.com)A lightweight bout between Anthony Njokuani and fellow slugger Paul Taylor is in the works for UFC 138.
Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that at least one fighter has agreed to the matchup.
UFC 138 takes place Nov. 5 at the 16,000-seat LG Arena at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.
Thiago Alves Tapped to Face Swedish Prospect Papy Abedi
(bloodyelbow.com)According to UFC.com, former UFC welterweight contender Thiago Alves (23-7) is tapped to face Swedish prospect Papy Abedi, the #1-ranked middleweight fighter on the 2011 World MMA Scouting Report, at UFC 138 on November 5th in Birmingham, England. Abedi is currently undefeated at 8-0, finishing seven of his eight opponents within the confines of the 185 lb. weight class. The contest at UFC 138 will be Abedi's first weight cut down to 170 lbs., creating some concern whether he'll be able to make the cut and maintain his brute strength.
