Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell, indicated that his next opponent could be former Pride FC standout, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, in a recent interview with SportsIllustrated.com.
Here’s the snip:
“Possibly Mauricia “Shogun” Hua. That’s what they’re saying. If it’s the June fight, it will probably be in London. But my trainer is trying to get it […]

… at midnight to promote his showdown with Frank Mir at UFC 81: “Breaking Point” this Saturday, February 2 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Whether it’s a show of sportsmanship or a chance to redeem his past performance, WEC Middleweight Champion, Paulo Filho, has reportedly accepted a rematch against Chael Sonnen for the 185-pound title in March, according to Tatame.com.
The showdown could also possibly mark the last fight for the Brazilian at middleweight.
Here’s the snip:
“WEC Champion at 84kg category, […]

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Desert Dog back again with tips and “Smart Bets” for UFC 81: “Breaking Point” this Saturday, February 2, at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It’s a fight card that has perhaps one of the most intriguing debuts/match ups in recent history: The true MMA introduction of former WWE star Brock Lesnar as […]

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“World Victory Road is set to announce the signing of Takanori Gomi…. Gomi, 29, was one of MMA’s most prized free agents following the Zuffa buyout of the PRIDE Fighting Championships last year. Gomi has been courted by several promoters in recent months, including K-1 and HERO’S parent company Fight Entertainment Group, as well […]

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The long-awaited — and often postponed — arrival of the UFC in Canada is now official.
Last night the UFC sent around an email message, alerting newsletter subscribers that tickets for UFC 83 would be available on Sunday, February 3 at noon ET for the first-ever UFC show north of the United States border.
It’s a presale, […]

Alan Belcher has come down with a “sever case of bronchitis” and will be unable to take on Ricardo Almeida at UFC 81: “Breaking Point” this weekend at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In his place undefeated Alaska Fighting Championship veteran, Rob Yundt (6-0), has stepped up to fill-in on ridiculous short […]

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