RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Ricardo Arona made a triumphant return to the mixed martial arts scene, as he defeated UFC veteran Marvin Eastman by unanimous decision in the main event at Bitetti Combat Nordeste 4 on Saturday. Away from the fight game for more than two years, Arona looked rusty ... Read More
Fortuitous, since the card has had its share of problems: Nick Diaz is now without an opponent thanks to Joe Riggs dropping out; Josh Thomson made noise during an MMAJunkie radio spot that he may postpone (again) a bout with Gilbert Melendez to later in the year; Alistair Overeem re-injured his hand, scrapping a title bout with Fabricio Werdum.
There are suddenly a lot of in-shape replacements available, but whether A). Strikeforce is capable of matching their salary requests, or B). ... Read More
A lot can happen in 96 hours. It all started with the small cup of urine Josh Barnett handed over to a California State Athletic Commission representative in late June ... Read More
The moment Fedor Emelianenko steps off the mat at the conclusion of Aug. 1’s Affliction event in Anaheim, Calif., he will be free to do as he pleases ... Read More