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UFC Signs Boxing Veteran James “Lights Out” Toney
After weeks of calling out, following around, and stalking Dana White, heavyweight boxer James “Lights Out” Toney has agreed to a contract with the UFC. The deal is rumored to be a multi-fight contract, but if the contract is similar to others issued by the UFC, the company has the right to terminate the deal after [...]
Demian Maia to Face Anderson Silva at UFC 112
According to UFC.com, Demian Maia will step in for the injured Vitor Belfort to take on Anderson Silva at UFC 112.
Maia, who won a unanimous decision over Dan Miller at UFC 109 last weekend, had been medically suspended until August 6th due to a cut he received in that fight. He could be cleared [...]
Forrest Griffin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Likely for UFC 113
Earlier reports indicated that a matchup of light heavyweights Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira would likely take place sometime this spring. Reports from today indicate that the fight will likely happen at UFC 113 in Montreal. Both fighters have agreed to the fight and are waiting to finalize the contracts.
Griffin and Nogueira both fought in [...]
Kimbo Slice vs. Matt Mitrione Likely for UFC 113
According to various reports, Kimbo Slice and Matt Mitrione have agreed to a heavyweight bout that will take place at UFC 113 in Montreal.
Both fighters were contestants on the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter. Slice lost his first fight to the eventual winner of the show Roy Nelson, while Mitrione won his first fight [...]
Henderson Set To Take on Shields for Strikeforce Middleweight Title in April
On an appearance on ESPN’s MMA Live program today, former PRIDE and UFC fighter Dan Henderson said that his Strikeforce debut would come in April and that he would take on current Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields.
Henderson officially signed with Strikeforce on December 5th, 2009, after lengthy negotiations with the UFC fell through.
Shields claimed the [...]
Roy Nelson vs. Stefan Struve Scheduled for UFC Fight Night 21
Although the fight has not been finalized, reports indicate that The Ultimate Fighter season 10 winner Roy Nelson will take on heavyweight prospect Stefan Struve at UFC Fight Night 21.
Nelson defeated Brendan Schaub in the show’s finale, winning by TKO in the 1st round. Nelson, a blackbelt in Brazlilian Jiu Jitsu, is 14-4 in his [...]
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