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Bjorn Rebney: Settlement Not Likely in Legal Dispute with Eddie Alvarez
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, on the May 1 episode of “Beatdown,” discussing Bellator’s legal battle with Eddie Alvarez:
“It’s just gone dark. A couple of months ago I thought there might be an opening for a settlement. I was hopeful and we were talking with Ed and his team and it looked like there was an opening, and at this point, it doesn’t look like there was an opening. We’re allowing the legal process to follow through and go down the road that it goes through, which is not a quick road. There’s really nothing to report. … Ed and I had some contact a couple of months ago, and that was the genesis of us sitting down and talking, when I thought the door opened and we might have a chance to settle. We sat down and we had a good conversation, and I thought there was some light at the end of the tunnel, and it just didn’t come to fruition. It was disappointing. I’d love to get it settled. I would have liked to have gotten it settled then, but at this point, it doesn’t look like it’s going to settle.”
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Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Ontario: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet East: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
4:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: UFC Countdown
UFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs.Antonio Bigfoot Silva 2
5:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
EPISODE: 72 Kenny Florian and Clay Guida battle in the lightweight division; heavyweights Frank Mir and Cheick Kongo; Randy Couture takes on Minotauro Nogueira.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 79: Georges St. Pierre vs Matt Hughes; Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva..
3:00 p.m. Sportsnet Ontario: UFC 160 Countdown
UFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs.Antonio Silva 2
3:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet East: UFC 160 Countdown
UFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs.Antonio Bigfoot Silva 2
5:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet West: UFC Countdown UFC 160 CountdownUFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs.Antonio Bigfoot Silva 2
3:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet East: UFC 160 Countdown
UFC 160 CountdownUFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs.Antonio Bigfoot Silva 2
7:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Nick Diaz vs Takanori Gomi.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
Features greatest moments from the UFC's vast library of fight footage.
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Countdown
UFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Bigfoot Silva 2
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC 160: Preview for UFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
10:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 135
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet ONE: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Travis Browne vs. Antonio Silva
Travis Browne vs. Antonio Silva; Jake Ellenberger vs. Jay Hieron; John Dodson vs. Jussier Formiga; Josh Neer vs. Justin Edwards. From Minneapolis. Read more -
Podcast: K.J. Noons
By: Sherdog.com Staff
TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood were back on the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of “Beatdown.” Joining them on this broadcast was former EliteXC 160-pound champion K.J. Noons.
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Noons will make his octagon debut against Donald Cerrone Saturday night at UFC 160 in Las Vegas. Noons talks about his fight upcoming, how he feels he matches up with “Cowboy,” and if it will feel any different fighting on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts.
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Radio Poll: Will Velasquez-Silva 2 Be More Competitive Than The First Match?
By: TJ De Santis
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Top 5 Forum Threads of the Week
By: Jeff Sherwood
The most significant win in Pat Healy’s career was wiped from the books. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
A positive test for marijuana proved quite costly for Pat Healy.
Mere weeks removed from the most significant victory of his career -- a third-round submission against AMA Fight Club’s Jim Miller at UFC 159 -- Healy saw the result changed to a no contest by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board. In addition, the 29-year-old received a 90-day suspension and had $130,000 in bonus money rescinded by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Healy was awarded “Submission of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” honors after he rendered Miller unconscious with a rear-naked choke on April 27. It was his first appearance inside the Octagon in nearly seven years. UFC President Dana White announced that bantamweight Bryan Caraway would receive the UFC 159 submission bonus in light of Healy’s test results.
Items of interest on the Sherdog.net forums this week:
‘Bam Bam’ Busted
Falling From Grace
Scariest Fight in the UFC
He’s No Superhero
Rumored: Overeem vs. Browne
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Podcast: Javier Vazquez, Dan Hardy
By: Sherdog.com Staff
The Sherdog Radio Network "Rewind" was in full effect Sunday night, putting into context the latest UFC main event and welcoming a superstar at a crossroads for an in-depth chat.
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In the "Pro Perspective" segment, host Jack Encarnacao welcomed MMA veteran Javier Vazquez to unpack Vitor Belfort's devastating spinning head kick knockout and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's brilliance on the ground. Then, in the Sunday Sitdown, former UFC title challenger Dan Hardy goes in-depth on his heart condition, days in a Chinese monastery, childhood, and contemplating retirement. This is part one of a two-part Sitdown with Hardy, the next of which is scheduled to air next week.
Better know MMA. Download the latest Rewind here.
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Sunday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Sunday
5:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
8:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight
UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
9:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight
UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
9:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Best of 2012
11:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Best of 2012
1:00 p.m. ET MAvTV: King of the Cage: Greatest KO's 24
The best collection of knock outs ever caught on camera and featuring some of today's biggest stars in MMA.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping
Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping; C.B. Dollaway vs. Daniel Sarafian; Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ben Rothwell; Thiago Tavares vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov. From Sao Paulo, Brazil.
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
FX 8: Review Highlights from UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold from the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
4:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Greatest KO's 25
The best collection of knock outs ever caught on camera and featuring some of today's biggest stars in MMA.
4:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC From All Angles
Former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans.
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC From All Angles
Anderson Silva
8:00 p.m. The Score: UFC Wired
Joe Rogan hosts this UFC highlight show featuring some of the best bouts from years past.
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 4: Waah, Waah! Team Pulver looks to continue its winning; Team Penn must deal with a member that won't listen.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 5: Put Me Back In
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
Joao Zeferino vs. Rafael Natal; Evan Dunham vs. Rafael dos Anjos; Chris Camozzi vs. Ronaldo Souza; Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold. From Santa Catarina, Brazil. Read more -
Podcast: 'Beatdown After the Bell' UFC on FX 8
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Jordan Breen and Sam Genovese were live on the Sherdog Radio Network Saturday night following UFC on FX 8 in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil.
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Breen and Genovese break down Vitor Belfort’s sensational knockout of Luke Rockhold, whether it deserves “Knockout of the Year” status so far, Belfort's resurgence at 36 years old as well as discussion of his admitted use of testosterone replacement therapy.
The pair also discuss Ronaldo Souza's triumphant UFC debut, whether Evan Dunham deserved the nod over Rafael dos Anjos, the must-see appeal of John Lineker and much more.
Listen to “Beatdown After the Bell” here.
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Top 5 Stories of the Week
By: Brian Knapp
Nate Diaz was penalized over a controversial tweet. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 16 suspended Nate Diaz indefinitely for posting a controversial tweet.
“We are very disappointed by Nate Diaz’s comments, which are in no way reflective of our organization,” the UFC stated in an official release. “Nate is currently suspended pending internal investigation, and we will provide further comment once the matter has been decided.”
Diaz’s tweet focused on the UFC’s decision to rescind Pat Healy’s UFC 159 bonus money after the veteran lightweight tested positive for marijuana. “Bam Bam” earned both “Submission of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” honors totaling $130,000 for his third-round submission of Jim Miller on April 27.
Healy recently told Sherdog.com his victory has been changed to a no contest and that he has been suspended by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board for 90 days. UFC President Dana White recently announced that bantamweight Bryan Caraway would instead receive the UFC 159 submission bonus in light of Healy’s test results.
“I feel bad for Pat Healy that they took [an] innocent man’s money, and I think the guy who took the money is the biggest f-g in the world,” Diaz wrote.
Diaz becomes the second UFC fighter in as many months to be suspended for breaching the UFC’s code of conduct. Heavyweight Matt Mitrione was reprimanded in April after calling transgender fighter Fallon Fox a “lying, sick, sociopathic, disgusting freak.”
Tweet at Your Own Risk
From Fighter to Promoter
Justice Served
Turning the Page
New Home for ‘Bad Boy’
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Saturday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Saturday
3:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
FX 8: UFC ON FX 8: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold from Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
3:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
FOX 7 Fight Flashback Ultimate Fighter upset winner Kelvin Gastelum in studio.
4:00 a.m. ET AXS: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 290 Kenny and Bas Rutten preview UFC on FX 8; a look at transgender fighter Fallon Fox.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping
Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping; C.B. Dollaway vs. Daniel Sarafian; Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ben Rothwell; Thiago Tavares vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov. From Sao Paulo, Brazil.
8:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
From Iceland emerges Gunnar Nelson; Phil Davis entertains; Alan Belcher's jiu-jitsu skill; visit the Tristar Dorms.
8:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
FOX 7 Fight Flashback Ultimate Fighter upset winner Kelvin Gastelum in studio.
9:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
From Iceland emerges Gunnar Nelson; Phil Davis entertains; Alan Belcher's jiu-jitsu skill; visit the Tristar Dorms.
9:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
FOX 7 Fight Flashback Ultimate Fighter upset winner Kelvin Gastelum in studio.
12:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
FOX 7 Fight Flashback Ultimate Fighter upset winner Kelvin Gastelum in studio.
12:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
FX 8: Preview UFC ON FX 8: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold from Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
1:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold: Weigh-in
From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez battle for the light heavyweight title; Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier; Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson. From San Jose, Calif.
6:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold - Prelims
Roger Hollett vs. Fabio Maldonado; Iliarde Santos vs. luri Alcantara; Michel Prazeres vs. Paulo Thiago; John Cholish vs. Gleison Tibau; Mike Rio vs. Francisco Trinaldo; Nik Lentz vs. Hacran Dias. From Santa Catarina, Brazil.
9:00 p.m. ET FX: UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
Joao Zeferino vs. Rafael Natal; Evan Dunham vs. Rafael dos Anjos; Chris Camozzi vs. Jacare Souza; Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold. From Santa Catarina, Brazil.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil.
11:00 p.m. ET AXS: The Voice vs. Dana White
UFC President Dana White discusses the early days of UFC, boxing vs. MMA, and Fedor Emelianenko.
12:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold From the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Read more
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