UFC 111: Georges St. Pierre vs Dan Hardy possible for New Jersey's Prudential Center in March 2010
by Jesse Holland on Nov 26, 2009 12:53 PM EST
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Mixed martial arts megastar Georges St. Pierre (19-2) could finally make his return to the "Garden State" to defend his 170-pound title against last-welterweight-standing Dan Hardy (23-6) at UFC 111, as MMA Fanhouse is tagging the Prudential Center as the probable destination for their inevitable clash in March 2010.
The promotion has yet to announce the event, but it would be St. Pierre's first trip to the land of tomatoes and toll booths since his submission loss to Matt Hughes at UFC 50: "War of '04."
Since that loss, "Rush" has gone 12-1, and a 2007 stoppage to Matt Serra notwithstanding, has looked nearly invincible in all 13 of his contests. Aside from avenging his defeat to Hughes at UFC 79 (and then finishing his title aspirations for good at UFC 83), the uber-welterweight also put his stamp of disapproval on BJ Penn (twice), Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves.
In fact, Dan Hardy was likely afforded a title shot because there aren't many competitors in the 170-pound division that haven't already got a crack at the surging Canadian -- and came up short.
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Shogun Rua confirms Lyoto Machida rematch; Still waiting to sign for May 1 fight
by Eduardo Cruz on Nov 26, 2009 12:26 PM EST
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Quoteworthy:
"I'm just going to start the preparation and let’s go there. The UFC has already confirmed with my manager that I will fight Lyoto again. It’s just missing to sign the contract but the verbal agreement is done. I still don’t think whether I will follow the same strategy rather than the formerly one. I’m going to sit down with the team to map it out. This rematch is much wished because it’s a title shot for the world championship. It’s my biggest interest. I’m sure worried to achieve my dream and the revenge comes on the second plan. I was choked for that loss against him, but Machida has no blame. The judges are the guilty who were the only three people in the world that understood he won the fight."
Shogun Rua reveals that UFC has confirmed his rematch against Lyoto Machida on May 1, 2010, which is expected to take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It's more than six months from their original controversial encounter; however, "The Dragon" needs time to recover from surgery he underwent a couple of days after their first match. Shogun, meanwhile, plans to start his training camp as soon as possible. Advantage Shogun?
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Happy Turkey Day from the MMAmania crew!
by MMAmania.com on Nov 26, 2009 10:32 AM EST
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Thanks, Maniacs, for doing what you do and making this place among the best destinations on the Web for breaking mixed martial arts news and discussion for years.
Some things have changed around here recently (for the better), but one thing that never will is our holiday open thread posts, which keep getting better and better.
Try and argue otherwise today ... I dare you. Gobble, gobble.
Anyway, use this thread to talk about what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving, as well as share links, videos, quotes and whatever else (within reason) in the comments section below. The floor is yours.
Thanks again. And have a safe and filling afternoon.
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Cain Velasquez rescheduled for UFC 109 on Feb. 6
by MMAmania.com on Nov 26, 2009 10:24 AM EST
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Former UFC interim heavyweight champion and mixed martial arts legend, Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira, is expected take on undefeated rising star Cain Velasquez at UFC 109, which is slated for Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 6, 2010.
Nogueira and and Velasquez were supposed to hook 'em up in the UFC 108 main event on Jan. 2, 2010; however; "Big Nog" came down with a serious case of staph infection, which forced him to withdraw from the bout.
He clearly did not want to make the same mistake twice in a high profile and very important bout -- Nogueira revealed after his lopsided technical knockout loss to Frank Mir that he had been hospitalized several days prior to fight night with a severe staph infection.
It would be a huge mistake to take on a grinder like Velasquez at less than 100 percent ... especially when a potential number one division contender slot is up for grabs.
Here's what UFC President Dana White recently said about the importance of this match up:
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Ready or not, Cung Le focused on Scott Smith Strikeforce fight on Dec. 19 (Video)
by MMAmania.com on Nov 26, 2009 10:23 AM EST
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Report: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Junior dos Santos UFC 108 fight canceled
by MMAmania.com on Nov 25, 2009 6:09 PM EST
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If you thought the injury-ravaged UFC 108 fight card coudln't take another big blow think again.
Former number one heavyweight contender Gabriel Gonzaga has been forced out of his upcoming showdown with up-and-coming prospect, Junior dos Santos, at UFC 108: "Evans vs. Silva" from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 2, 2010, because of a severe staph infection.
True story ... believe it or not:
"The hits keep coming for the UFC, Dana White and matchmaker Joe Silva. The fellas have to scrounge up a quality heavyweight to fight Junior Dos Santos Jan. 2 in Las Vegas at UFC 108. Sources with the UFC confirmed that Gabriel Gonzaga is off the card because of staph infection."
"Napau" joins Brock Lesnar, Anderson Silva and Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira on the long list of notable fighters who have had to bow out of the promotion's traditional year-end "blockbuster" pay-per-view (PPV) event for various health reasons.
No possible replacement for Gonzaga is known at this time; however, Cain Velasquez would be an awesome fill-in if the promotion isn't scared of setting one of its brightest prospects back a little bit to start the 2010 fight season.
UFC 108 features a re-worked main event between former light heavyweight champion "Sugar" Rashad Evans and the hard-hitting 14-1 Thiago Silva. Power-puncher Paul "Semtex" Daley will also try to continue his ascension to the top of the welterweight contender list when he battles grappling wizard and former WEC champ Carlos "Natural Born Killer" Condit.
For everything you need to know about UFC 108 feel free to also hit up our event archive right here.
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UFC 110 video: Wanderlei Silva is going to kick Michael Bisping's ass on Feb. 21
by MMAmania.com on Nov 25, 2009 5:52 PM EST
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Still learning: Junie Browning 'Big Show' interview with MMAmania
by Nate Lawson on Nov 25, 2009 5:51 PM EST
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On Dec. 12, 2009, Junie Browning exited the Octagon at "The Ultimate Fighter" (TUF) 8 Finale with a submission victory over "Diamond" Dave Kaplan. The victory came after a drama-infused season that saw Browning as the villain of the house, garnering the "bad boy" image through his wild antics.
However, regardless of his former actions, it appeared as perhaps "The Lunatik" may have found level ground and a formerly unknown maturity through his connection with X-Treme Couture and the guidance of his coach, Shawn Tompkins.
Just one year removed from his victory over Kaplan, the success and progress seems to have eluded Browning, as an arrest, alleged suicide attempt, and subsequent release from the UFC have set back the dramatic lightweight’s career.
Now more than one month after the unfortunate event that led to Browning being accused of assaulting three nurses and attempting to harm himself after ingesting 16 Klonopin capsules, the Kentucky native is looking to revamp his devastated image and damaged career, signing on for a stint with MMA Big Show.
Browning is set to debut in the promotion on Nov. 28 at the Belterra Casino in Indiana against Scott Cornwell. The lightweight battle is the main feature for the evening’s event that is titled "Onslaught".
Cornwell last fought at MMA Big Show: "Mayhem" in Sept. of last year, winning his first professional fight with a submission over Charles Cooper. Needless to say, Browning will be the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
However, for Browning, the step into MMA Big Show is quite a difference after competing on the highest level of the sport, the UFC. Cornwell may prove a tough opponent, but Browning has too much to prove in this bout.
The fight is not only an opportunity for Browning to rebound from the unfortunate situations that have plagued his life over the past month, but it proves an opportunity for him to recover from his first ever professional loss, which came at the hands of Cole Miller at UFC Fight Night 18.
A victory over Cornwell would be a much needed positive moment for the young UFC veteran in a year that has been filled with negative events and unfortunate situations. Perhaps Browning’s road to redemption will begin this weekend in MMA Big Show.
Yet before his road to redemption begins Saturday night with a lightweight battle against Cornwell, Browning sat down with MMAmania.com to address his unfortunate arrest last month, his upcoming bout, and his career aspirations, which include holding the UFC lightweight belt.
Here we go:
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