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Dana White: "April may be the time for Lesnar/Mir rematch"
The rematch between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir is one of the most anticipated matches of the new year. And according to Dana White, it could happen as soon as April.
Jan 6th
UFC 97 - Silva confirms Leites is most likely next
UFC middleweight champion, Anderson “The Spider” Silva has revealed fellow Brazilian, Thales Leites is likely to be his next opponent.
Jan 6th
James Irvin returns in April, calls out Wanderlei Silva
James Irvin has discussed his possible April return to the UFC’s octagon, calling former Pride FC champion Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva out in the process.
Jan 6th
UFC hopes to use economic crisis to break New York
The UFC hopes to use the world’s economic crisis to its advantage, saying it would be a mistake for the state of New York to ignore the potential revenue its events can generate.
Jan 6th
UFC 95 - Four fights made official including main event
The UFC have made four fights official for its upcoming trip to London, England including the proposed main event between lightweight Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson.
Jan 6th
UFC 96 - Dustin Hazelett vs Ben Saunders set to collide
An exciting welterweight clash between up and coming welterweights Dustin Hazelett and Ben Saunders is set to go down at UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio on March 7th.
Jan 6th
UFC 94 - B.J. Penn: “If Jon Fitch reminded him of the terminator, he’s gonna think I’m god”
UFC lightweight champion, B.J. Penn has continued to hype his January 31st super fight with welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre, comparing himself to god.
Jan 6th
UFC 96 - Gray Maynard vs Jim Miller possible
A lightweight bout between talented up and comers Gray Maynard and Jim Miller is close to being signed for UFC 96 on March 7th in Columbus, Ohio.
Jan 6th
Bobby Lashley reveals how he would deal with Lesnar
Pro-wrestler turned MMA star, Bobby Lashley discusses how he would deal with current UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lensar.
Jan 5th
UFC 97 - David Loiseau’s opponent could be Herman
Returning middleweight contender, David “The Crow” Loiseau could be set to face off with “Ultimate Fighter” season three middleweight runner-up, Ed Herman.
Jan 5th
UFC 95 – Koscheck expected to take on Paulo Thiago
Top rated welterweight, Josh Koscheck has been lined up to take on UFC newcomer, Paulo Thiago at UFC 95 in London, England on February 21st.
Jan 5th
WEC - Carlos Condit vs Brock Larson 2 likely in March
A much anticipated rematch between WEC welterweight champion, Carlos Condit and Brock Larson is set to take place in March, and Larson can’t wait for the opportunity to even the score.
Jan 5th
Paul Kelly off to train with “Rampage” in California
As the UK’s Wolfslair Gym gathers serious momentum, we can reveal that Paul Kelly is off to California in the coming days to train with team mate and former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Jan 5th
White confirms interest in a number of EliteXC fighters
UFC President, Dana White has confirmed the promotion wants to bring in a number of EliteXC fighters if they become available.
Jan 5th
Wanderlei wants Liddell before moving to 185 pounds
Former Pride FC champion, Wanderlei Silva has earmarked a final showdown with Chuck Liddell at light heavyweight before moving down to middleweight.
Jan 5th
TUF 10 set to bring back heavyweight division
UFC President, Dana White could be about to bring back the heavyweight division to the popular reality show, “The Ultimate Fighter” for its 10th season set to screen late in 2009.
Jan 5th
Dean Lister’s request for release from contract granted
Middleweight ground wizard, Dean Lister has requested and been released from his UFC contract following his UFC 92 loss to Yushin Okami last month.
Jan 5th
Liddell warns Evans: “I’ll take your title”
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell has warned Rashad Evans that his sights are firmly set on him.
Jan 5th
“The Crow” ready to make UFC return at UFC 97
Former UFC middleweight contender, David Loiseau is set to return to the promotion at UFC 97 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in April.
Jan 5th
Liddell to return against Shogun, Franklin or Hendo
Former UFC light heavyweight champion has been lined up to face either Mauricio “Shogun” Rua or the loser of the Rich Franklin/Dan Henderson fight at UFC 93.
Jan 4th
Video: “Rampage” gives his final thoughts on Silva win
Former UFC 205 pound champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson talks over his UFC 92 win over Wanderlei Silva saying; “I knew I would knock him out”.
Jan 4th
Video: Josh Neer apologises for his NYE arrest
UFC star, Josh Neer, apologises for his New Years Eve arrest following a high speed drunken police chase.
Jan 4th
“Babalu” keeping things cool ahead of Sokoudjou clash
In a sport where aggression is never a bad thing, former UFC light heavyweight contender, Renato “Babalu” Sobral is keeping his cool ahead on his January 24th clash with Team Quest member, Sokoudjou.
Jan 4th
UFC 95 - Josh Koscheck to appear on London card
Welterweight gamer, Josh Koscheck could step back into the octagon for the third time in four months according to reports, after rumours surfaced he has been approached to compete on the UFC 95 card in London, England.
Jan 4th
UFC 94 - B.J. Penn: “I’m ready to die (to beat GSP)”
UFC lightweight champion, B.J. Penn, has always been one of the most passionate and talented fighters to ever grace the UFC’s octagon and it seems he is ready to give more than blood sweat and tears to capture the welterweight title.
Jan 4th
Video: Dana White - In depth interview
UFC President, Dana White talks everything UFC in this rare in depth interview.
Jan 4th
UFC Fight Night 18 set for April 1st in Nashville, Tn
The UFC will make its Tennessee debut on April 1st when the promotion rolls into town with UFC Fight Night 18.
Jan 4th
Anthony Johnson slated to take on Fioravanti at UFN 17
Another addition looks close to being made to the already stellar looking Ultimate Fight Night 17: Lauzon vs Franca. Ever exciting Anthony Johnson will be taking on heavy handed Luigi Luigi Fioravanti.
Jan 3rd
Freddie Roach: "Fedor has no technique"
The boxing coach of former UFC Heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, Freddie Roach, thinks that Andrei has an advantage in his next fight against WAMMA heavyweight champ Fedor Emelianenko, as Fedor has poor stand up technique.
Jan 3rd
UFC 96: Kendall Grove vs Jason Day scheduled
Season three middleweight winner of “The Ultimate Fighter”, Kendall Grove is set to return to action after a lengthy layoff against Canadian hard hitter, Jason Day at UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio.
Jan 3rd
Frank Mir: “I hit harder than Brock Lesnar”
UFC interim heavyweight champion, Frank Mir, has gone on record saying he hits harder than current UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar.
Jan 3rd
Overeem possibly attending UFC 93, confirms talks
Dutch heavyweight, Alistair Overeem has confirmed he is in talks with both the UFC and Affliction and has hinted that he could be set to make an appearance at UFC 93 in just two weeks in Dublin, Ireland.
Jan 3rd
Joe Rogan talks about “superhuman” Brock Lesnar
UFC commentator, Joe Rogan recently talked about UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar, describing him as “incredibly dangerous” and “superhuman.”
Jan 3rd
Stevenson ready to welcome Sanchez to 155lbs division
Former UFC lightweight number one contender, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson says he is ready to welcome Diego Sanchez to the 155 pound division whether it be a long drawn out fight or a 30 second affair.
Jan 3rd
Video: Dan Henderson talks about UFC 93
In this video former two time Pride champion Dan Henderson talks about his move back to 205 pounds and his fight with Rich Franklin at UFC 93 in Dublin.
Jan 3rd
Jackson: “I want everybody that has ever beaten me”
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has warned the UFC 205 pound division and beyond; “I want everybody that has ever beaten me”
Jan 3rd
Mirko CroCop: “I want a farewell fight in the UFC”
The rumours that Mirko “CroCop” Filopivic would head back to the UFC have been rife for a while. The Croatian star had a stint in the UFC, and due to contractual issues he left. But now “CroCop” wants his last MMA fight to be in the UFC.
Jan 2nd
Efrain Escudero set to return to the Octagon
TUF 8 lightweight winner Efrain Escudero won his finale fight around 3 weeks ago, and has already signed his first fight contract inside the UFC for real.
Jan 2nd
K-1 and Dream boss talks of buying the UFC
The UFC bought PRIDE and the WEC, and the thought of someone buying the UFC seems ludicrous, but if certain plans come to fruition, this is exactly what could happen.
Jan 2nd
Video: Rich Franklin talks about UFC 93
In this video former UFC middleweight champion Rich "Ace" Franklin talks about his move to 205 and his fight with Dan Henderson at UFC 93 in Dublin.
Jan 2nd
Frank Mir: “I feel pretty satisfied that I’m the champ”
Following two belts changing hands, the stage is now set for interim champ Frank Mir to battle Brock Lesnar to unify the two belts. According to Mir however, he feels like he already is the champ.
Jan 2nd
Kenny Florian blasts referee Steve Mazzagatti
UFC lightweight number one contender, Kenny Florian has recently lanuched a scathing attack against long time referee, Steve Mazzagatti, saying, “someone should have gotten him glasses for Christmas.”
Jan 2nd
UFN18 - Anthony Johnson set to take on Mike Swick?
A welterweight showdown between Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and Mike “Quick” Swick is in the works for the April 8th UFC Fight Night event which is still to be announced.
Jan 2nd
White announces plans for NY, Ontario & Germany
UFC President, Dana White has gone on record saying the promotion will be in a number of cities in 2009 including New York, Boston, Ontario and a trip over the water to Cologne, Germany.
Jan 2nd
UFC 93: Coleman ready for a stand-up war with Rua
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Mark “The Hammer” Coleman is ready to let his fists do the talking at UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland, turning his battle with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua into a stand-up war.
Jan 2nd
Video: Junie Browning discusses his future in the UFC
Controversial housemate, Junie Browning discusses his future with the UFC and what UFC President, Dana White sees in the youngster.
Jan 2nd
Josh Neer has been arrested following car chase
UFC lightweight fighter Josh Neer has been arrested by police in Iowa following a car chase on Thursday morning.
Jan 1st
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson fighting at UFC 95?
Speculation still remains that big name fighters will be added to the UFC 95 card from the list of fighters not suspended following UFC 92, so lets break it down to show you exactly what’s going on.
Jan 1st
Andre Arlovski to cross over to boxing after Fedor fight
Former UFC heavyweight champion has decided to cross over to boxing following his January 24th battle with Russian, Fedor Emelianenko according to his boxing coach, Freddie Roach.
Jan 1st
EXCLUSIVE: Wanderlei to drop to middleweight in 09
Former Pride FC champion, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva is set to move to middleweight following his devastating loss to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson last weekend, his forth in five outings.
Jan 1st
Both Maia and Sonnen sign to fight in London, England
Both Demian Maia and Chael Sonnen have signed bout agreements to meet this February at UFC 95 in London, England.
Jan 1st
Forrest Griffin breaks hand, could be out for six months
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin broke a hand in his most recent fight with Rashad Evans at UFC 92 that could see the popular fighter out of action for up to six months.
Jan 1st
Evans explains his taunts against Griffin at UFC 92
Newly crowned UFC 205 pound champion, Rashad Evans has attempted to explain his gestures towards his opponent, Forrest Griffin at UFC 92 this past weekend.
Jan 1st
Video: MMA Live - Episode 34
All your latest mma news brought to you by ESPN on MMA Live. This week the team discusses the fall out from UFC 92 and talk to newly crowned champions Frank Mir and Rashad Evans.
Jan 1st
Happy New Year from MMABAY
It’s that time of year again, or more it WAS that time of year. It is now 2009, and what a year it could potentially be.
Jan 1st 2009
Mir was injured going into UFC 92 fight as well
Claims that Nogueira’s loss was down to him still recovering from a Staph infection surfaced soon after his fight with Frank Mir, but Nogueira was not the only injured fighter in that fight.
Dec 31st
Mirko Cro-Cop to return to the UFC?
When Mirko Cro-Cop came to the UFC, he had just beat Josh Barnett to win the PRIDE Grand Prix. He won his first fight in the UFC, however lost two on the bounce following this win. He left the UFC, but he could return to the Octagon.
Dec 31st
St. Pierre on wanting to finish Penn and then onto Alves
UFC welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre has spoken about not only wanting to beat B.J. Penn next month but wanting to finish him in the middle of the octagon.
Dec 31st
Cory Hill gives an update on injury situation
UFC lightweight, Cory Hill has spoken from his home about the tragic injury that is set to see him out of action for as long as two years.
Dec 31st
Dana White reveals why Nogueira failed to impress
UFC President, Dana White, has shed some light on why former interim heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was less than impressive at UFC 92 against Frank Mir.
Dec 31st
Video: Chuck Liddell will know when his time is up
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell, has revealed he is feeling good going into 2009 and will know himself when the time comes to hang up his gloves.
Dec 31st
UFC 95 - Kelly makes his return against Mandaloniz
Wolflair fighter, Paul Kelly will return to the octagon this February at UFC 95 against “Ultimate Fighter” season six cast member Troy Mandaloniz in what is expected to be an entertaining fight.
Dec 31st
Rampage: “UFC didn't protect Silva like Pride did”
Having been beat twice by Wanderlei Silva in PRIDE, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will have thought all of his Christmas’s had come at once when he got his chance to avenge his losses in the UFC, and avenge he did.
Dec 31st
Video: Mike Whitehead critical of Rampage's win
Affliction fighter and TUF contestant Mike Whitehead is clearly unhappy with the results of UFC 92. He lays into Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Rashad Evans and Brock Lesnar.
Dec 31st
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