‘UFC 109 Prelims’ Net 1.7 Million on Spike

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:21:35 PST

‘UFC 109 Prelims’ Net 1.7 Million on Spike
Saturday’s airing of “UFC 109 Prelims Live” garnered an average audience of 1.7 million average viewers (1.2 household rating), according to Spike TV, making it the highest rated show of its kind to date.

Tibau Preparing for Uno, Dreams of Fight with Penn

greg@sherdog.com (greg@sherdog.com (Greg Savage)) — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:19:03 PST

Tibau Preparing for Uno, Dreams of Fight with Penn
Gleison Tibau will step into the Octagon to face Caol Uno at UFC Fight Night 21 in Charlotte, N.C., on March 31, and the American Top Team lightweight says he is hoping to make it the first step in a run toward the UFC 155-pound title in 2010.

Reljic: 'Doctors Said I'd Never Fight Again'

lotfi@sherdog.com (lotfi@sherdog.com (Lotfi Sariahmed)) — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:17:03 PST

Reljic: 'Doctors Said I'd Never Fight Again'
636 days. That's how long it will be between fights for Goran Reljic when he makes his return against C.B. Dollaway at UFC 110 on Feb. 20 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Trainer: Couture-Coleman Fight Went as Expected

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:46:33 PST

Trainer: Couture-Coleman Fight Went as Expected
Xtreme Couture grappling coach Neil Melanson discussed Randy Couture's submission of Mark Coleman at UFC 109.

Weekend Rundown: Injured Junie Folds at Wild Bill's

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:18:59 PST

Weekend Rundown: Injured Junie Folds at Wild Bill's
A day after he failed to make weight for his latest outing inside the cage, Junie Allen Browning quit in his corner after just one round.

UFC 109 Payouts: Couture Earns $250,000

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:12:42 PST

UFC 109 Payouts: Couture Earns $250,000
Randy Couture continued his march toward another light heavyweight title shot with a second-round submission against fellow hall of famer Mark Coleman at UFC 109 Saturday in Las Vegas.

Yoshida’s Retirement Bout to Headline ‘Astra’ Event

tloiseleur@sherdog.com (tloiseleur@sherdog.com (Tony Loiseleur)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:11:42 PST

Yoshida’s Retirement Bout to Headline ‘Astra’ Event
TOKYO -- Japanese entertainment management group J-Rock announced Monday that it will host a one-time MMA event called “Astra” dedicated to the retirement of J-Rock client Hidehiko Yoshida

Serra-Longo an Exception to the Rule

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:10:42 PST

Serra-Longo an Exception to the Rule
LAS VEGAS -- At a time when many fighters switch trainers about as often as they change underwear, the long-standing relationship between former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra and New York-based striking guru Ray Longo has become an exception to the rule.

WEC Veteran Baker Signs with Bellator; Reis Returns

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:05:42 PST

WEC Veteran Baker Signs with Bellator; Reis Returns
Bellator Fighting Championships on Friday announced it had signed World Extreme Cagefighting veteran Bryan Baker to compete in its Season 2 middleweight tournament. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Serra: Trigg KO 'An Amazing Experience'

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:28:07 PST

Serra: Trigg KO 'An Amazing Experience'
Matt Serra called his knockout of Frank Trigg at UFC 109 an "amazing experience." He discussed the bout with Sherdog.com's Mike Sloan.

Coleman ‘Probably’ Finished in UFC, White Says

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 02:04:25 PST

Coleman ‘Probably’ Finished in UFC, White Says
LAS VEGAS -- Mark Coleman, the first heavyweight champion in the promotion’s history, appears to have fought his last fight in the UFC.

UFC 109 Bonuses: Sonnen Picks Up $60K Along with Title Shot

greg@sherdog.com (greg@sherdog.com (Greg Savage)) — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 01:58:53 PST

UFC 109 Bonuses: Sonnen Picks Up $60K Along with Title Shot
Chael Sonnen made some eye-raising statements in the lead-up to his middleweight title eliminator against heavily favored Nate Marquardt.

Week-in-Review: List of UFC, WEC and Strikeforce Matchups Announced This Week

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 01:56:53 PST

Week-in-Review: List of UFC, WEC and Strikeforce Matchups Announced This Week
A complete list of significant new fights reported this week. Some may be repeated from previous sections:

Aldo Downplays Faber’s Home Field Advantage

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:57:20 PST

Aldo Downplays Faber’s Home Field Advantage
Jose Aldo and Urijah Faber squared off in Las Vegas to announce WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber.

Couture Chokes Out Coleman at UFC 109

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:57:26 PST

Couture Chokes Out Coleman at UFC 109
LAS VEGAS -- It was never in doubt.

Fitch-Alves Rematch Greenlit for UFC 111

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 01:18:51 PST

Fitch-Alves Rematch Greenlit for UFC 111
Two of the world’s top welterweights will toe the line against one another when Jon Fitch meets Thiago Alves in a featured match at UFC 111 “St. Pierre vs. Hardy”

UFC 109 Weigh-ins: Couture-Coleman Official

greg@sherdog.com (greg@sherdog.com (Greg Savage)) — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 01:16:51 PST

UFC 109 Weigh-ins: Couture-Coleman Official
In a bout first scheduled for UFC 17, UFC Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Mark Coleman are set to square off Saturday in the main event of UFC 109 in Las Vegas.

Couture, who weighed in at 205 pounds on Friday, is returning from a controversial decision over

The Weekly Wrap: Jan. 30 - Feb. 5

jencarnacao@sherdog.com (jencarnacao@sherdog.com (Jack Encarnacao)) — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 01:15:51 PST

The Weekly Wrap: Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
Nick Diaz, Robbie Lawler and, perhaps surprisingly, Herschel Walker, put forward the most talked-about performances on the first Strikeforce card of 2010

Stann Charity Aids Veterans in Job Search

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 01:14:51 PST

Stann Charity Aids Veterans in Job Search
LAS VEGAS -- Former World Extreme Cagefighting light heavyweight champion Brian Stann has turned his celebrity into an avenue through which he can bolster veterans of the United States military.

Marquardt Now Playing the Pain Game

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:08:48 PST

Marquardt Now Playing the Pain Game
In his last three fights, Nate Marquardt has shown a killer instinct he wasn’t thought to have. He finished all three bouts and he attributes those wins to a different mindset.

Coleman: Wrestling Not Enough Against Couture

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 02:30:46 PST

Coleman: Wrestling Not Enough Against Couture
Mark Coleman says he plans on not being able to take down Randy Couture in their main event matchup Saturday at UFC 109.

Lombard Wins, Masvidal Defeated at G-Force ‘Bad Blood’

rroman@sherdog.com (rroman@sherdog.com (Rodolfo Roman)) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:50:48 PST

Lombard Wins, Masvidal Defeated at G-Force ‘Bad Blood’
MIAMI -- Unlike his recent victories, which have come by submission or TKO, Bellator Fighting Championships middleweight titleholder Hector Lombard defeated Joey Gorczynski by unanimous decision in a lackluster performance at G-Force Fights “Bad Blood 3” at the American Airlines Arena.

Will UFC 109 Represent Trigg's Last Stand?

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:29:11 PST

Will UFC 109 Represent Trigg's Last Stand?
LAS VEGAS -- He has twice challenged for the UFC welterweight championship, but 37-year-old Frank Trigg realizes his days inside the Octagon may be numbered.

Escovedo, De Jesus Win Gold; Ruiz Outpoints Ramirez at Tachi

jzigler@sherdog.com (jzigler@sherdog.com (Joseph Zigler)) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:13:17 PST

Escovedo, De Jesus Win Gold; Ruiz Outpoints Ramirez at Tachi
LEMOORE, Calif. --- Cole Escovedo used his signature move to submit Jeff Bedard for the Tachi Palace Fights bantamweight championship on Thursday. Escovedo caught Bedard with a triangle choke at 2:31 into the first round.

Kimbo-Mitrione Set for UFC 113; Liddell-Ortiz 3 Likely for UFC 115

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:26:29 PST

Kimbo-Mitrione Set for UFC 113; Liddell-Ortiz 3 Likely for UFC 115
LAS VEGAS -- Reformed street-fighter turned mixed martial artist Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson will meet Matt Mitrione at UFC 113 “Machida vs. Shogun 2” on May 8 at the Bell Center in Montreal, UFC President Dana White confirmed on Thursday.

White Scoffs at Strikeforce Threat

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:25:41 PST

White Scoffs at Strikeforce Threat
LAS VEGAS -- UFC President Dana White on Thursday brushed off rival promotion Strikeforce and any potential threat the San Jose, Calif.-based organization poses.

Video: UFC 109 Pre-Fight News Conference

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:55:18 PST

Video: UFC 109 Pre-Fight News Conference
A video feed of Thursday's UFC 109 pre-fight news conference is available on Sherdog.com.

Strikeforce ‘Miami’ Attendance Figures Released

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:54:49 PST

Strikeforce ‘Miami’ Attendance Figures Released
The debut of Herschel Walker and two championship bouts sold 4,927 tickets for a net gate of $301,424.60 at Strikeforce “Miami,” according to documents obtained by Sherdog.com from the Florida Department of Business and Regulation.

Sonnen Balances Political Aspirations, MMA Career

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 07:55:10 PST

Sonnen Balances Political Aspirations, MMA Career
LAS VEGAS -- Outspoken middleweight contender Chael Sonnen has called the bluff of fighters who lean on time-honored clichés and claim to train “six hours a day, seven days a week.”

Style Similarities Pique Couture’s Interest

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 07:54:10 PST

Style Similarities Pique Couture’s Interest
LAS VEGAS -- Randy Couture enjoys his job most when he encounters opponents with backgrounds similar to his. Mark Coleman fits the description.

Herschel Game for Another Fight in April

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 03:04:51 PST

Herschel Game for Another Fight in April
A second fight for Herschel Walker could be in the cards much sooner than later.

Serra & Trigg Discuss Trash Talk

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:31:10 PST

Serra & Trigg Discuss Trash Talk
Frank Trigg says his prefight banter with UFC 109 opponent Matt Serra was just intended to build the fight. Serra is less certain about the words they exchanged.

Couture to Push the Pace Against Coleman

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:30:46 PST

Couture to Push the Pace Against Coleman
Just days before their main event bout at UFC 109, Randy Couture is making it clear that he plans on seeing whether Mark Coleman can keep up with him.

Florian-Gomi Official for UFC Fight Night 21

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:33:49 PST

Florian-Gomi Official for UFC Fight Night 21
Kenny Florian and Takanori Gomi will meet in a headlining lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 21 on March 31 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., Spike TV announced on Wednesday.

Strikeforce Payouts: Diaz Earns $100,000

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:12:41 PST

Strikeforce Payouts: Diaz Earns $100,000
Nick Diaz was the big winner at Saturday’s Strikeforce “Miami” in more ways than one. The one-man demolition crew took out Dream champion Marius Zaromskis in the first round to secure the promotion’s 170-pound title to the tune of an event-high $100,000, according to figures released Wednesday by the Florida Department of Business and Regulation.

King Mo: 'Dreamcatcher is About to Catch a Nightmare'

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 05:30:59 PST

King Mo: 'Dreamcatcher is About to Catch a Nightmare'
Muhammed Lawal expects to be tabbed as the next opponent for Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi, perhaps as soon as April

Sherdog to Stream M-1 Global Selection Series Starting Friday

lotfi@sherdog.com (lotfi@sherdog.com (Lotfi Sariahmed)) — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:48:53 PST

Sherdog to Stream M-1 Global Selection Series Starting Friday
M-1 Global will begin its “Selection” event series this Friday with a worldwide tournament of 160 fighters vying for slots among M-1 Challenge’s 2010 roster.

Lombard Expects to Defend Bellator Title in September

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:01:53 PST

Lombard Expects to Defend Bellator Title in September
Middleweight champion Hector Lombard told Sherdog.com that he expects to return to the Bellator cage this spring

Sanchez-Hathaway On Deck for UFC 114

lotfi@sherdog.com (lotfi@sherdog.com (Lotfi Sariahmed)) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 03:24:39 PST

Sanchez-Hathaway On Deck for UFC 114
Diego Sanchez said he’ll be facing John Hathaway in a welterweight bout at UFC 114 on May 29 in Las Vegas on his Twitter account on Tuesday.

Beltran Replaces Al-Turk at UFC 109

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 02:30:21 PST

Beltran Replaces Al-Turk at UFC 109
Joey Beltran will replace Mostapha Al-Turk in a heavyweight bout against Rolles Gracie at UFC 109 this Saturday in Las Vegas, the promotion confirmed on Tuesday.

Sobotta-Wilks Agreed for UFC 115

lotfi@sherdog.com (lotfi@sherdog.com (Lotfi Sariahmed)) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 02:27:34 PST

Sobotta-Wilks Agreed for UFC 115
German upstart Peter Sobotta has agreed to face “The Ultimate Fighter 9” winner James Wilks in welterweight bout at UFC 115 on June 12 at the GM Place in Vancouver.

Strikeforce Lands Broadcast Deals in UK, Latin America

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 02:26:34 PST

Strikeforce Lands Broadcast Deals in UK, Latin America
Strikeforce has secured additional broadcast distribution in six international markets through its partnership with Shine International, the promotion announced on Tuesday.

Being a Replacement Fighter Suits Swick

lotfi@sherdog.com (lotfi@sherdog.com (Lotfi Sariahmed)) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:28:34 PST

Being a Replacement Fighter Suits Swick
Josh Koscheck was supposed to get his chance to avenge a loss to Paulo Thiago this Saturday at UFC 109 in Las Vegas, but an injury forced the American Kickboxing Academy welterweight out of the bout

Lombard Headlines ‘Bad Blood 3’

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:26:34 PST

Lombard Headlines ‘Bad Blood 3’
Bellator Fighting Championships middleweight titleholder Hector Lombard will battle Joey Gorczynski in the marquee matchup at G-Force Fights “Bad Blood 3” this Thursday at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla.

Shine Fights Signs ADCC Champion Estima

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:24:34 PST

Shine Fights Signs ADCC Champion Estima
The Ohio-based Shine Fights promotion on Monday announced it had reached an exclusive agreement with Braulio Estima, one of the world’s premier submission grapplers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Dance Floor Fills for UFC 111

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:27:31 PST

Dance Floor Fills for UFC 111
“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 5 winner Nate Diaz will ascend to the welterweight division and meet International Fight League veteran Rory Markham in a preliminary matchup at UFC 111 “St. Pierre vs. Hardy” on March 27 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Burnett, KOTC Reach Multi-Year Deal with HDNet

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:26:59 PST

Burnett, KOTC Reach Multi-Year Deal with HDNet
HDNet announced a multi-year deal on Monday to air “Mark Burnett Presents: King of the Cage” live events every month on its cable channel.

Hieron Sees Holes in Nick Diaz's Game

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 04:43:27 PST

Hieron Sees Holes in Nick Diaz's Game
Jay Hieron thought he would be facing Nick Diaz for the Strikeforce welterweight crown when he inked his deal with the promotion last summer. He may finally get his chance

Diaz Not Impressed with Likely Challengers Hieron, Sakurai

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 03:43:27 PST

Diaz Not Impressed with Likely Challengers Hieron, Sakurai
Newly minted Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz, fresh off a dominant stoppage win over a red-hot Marius Zaromskis, spoke with Sherdog.com about the bout and his immediate future

Weekend Rundown: Yamaguchi Captures KOTC Crown

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 01:50:29 PST

Weekend Rundown: Yamaguchi Captures KOTC Crown
Shooto mainstay Mamoru Yamaguchi submitted the previously unbeaten Frank Baca by second-round rear-naked choke to capture the King of the Cage junior flyweight championship in the KOTC “Toryumon”

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