Yoshiro Maeda vs. Cole Escovedo announced for DREAM 13
by Akimitsu Kuwabara on Mar 12, 2010 12:15 AM EST
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DREAM held a press conference at 1PM JST on Friday, March 12 to announce an additional bout for the upcoming DREAM 13.
The former WEC bantamweight title challenger, Yoshiro Maeda (25-7-2), will return to the ring against the DREAM debutant, Cole Escovedo (14-4).
Maeda last fought at DREAM's caged fight card, DREAM 12, and earned an impressive, first-round submission victory over the former WEC bantamweight champion, Chase Beebe. He looks to further his momentum against another WEC veteran, Cole Escovedo.
Escovedo, former (as well as the inaugural) WEC featherweight champion, is currently on a three-fight winning streak since returning to competition as a bantamweight. Before making his bantamweight debut at "PFC 13: Validation in May 2009, the Fresno native had suffered a prolonged bout with staph infection that sidelined him for almost three years and nearly truncated his promising career. Since the comeback, he has rebounded nicely, not only from the physical affliction but from a three-fight skid as well.
At DREAM 13, Escovedo will make his Japanese debut.
Elsewhere, DREAM event producer and chief match maker, Keiichi Sasahara confirmed Josh Barnett's participation in DREAM 13; while we reported earlier about the rumor that Barnett will face Siala "Mighty Mo" Siliga, Sasahara did not reveal Barnett's opponent at the presser.
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Josh Barnett may face Siala 'Mighty Mo' Siliga at DREAM 13 on March 22
by Akimitsu Kuwabara on Mar 11, 2010 10:19 PM EST
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MMA's poster boy of steroid controversy, Josh Barnett (24-5), will most likely make his return to competition in a week and half.
Josh Gross of SI.com reports on his twitter that the "Babyfaced Assassin" may fight Siala "Mighty Mo" Siliga at DREAM 13 on March 22.
Last summer, Barnett tested positive for steroid during the pre-fight drug test ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with Fedor Emelianenko at "Affliction: Trilogy." The subsequent denial of his license to fight in California wreaked havoc on the floundering Affliction, prompting not only the cancellation of the "Trilogy" event, but also the demise of the promotion.
Since then, his quest to regain license to fight in California has become a prolonged ordeal. Last month, his appeal of the denial of license was delayed for the fourth time, further complicating the legal burden on his fighting career. Meanwhile, he has kept himself busy with pro-wrestling gigs with Inoki Genome Foundation and participation in several No-Gi grappling competitions.
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UFC 112 video trailer for 'Invincible' on April 10
by MMAmania.com on Mar 11, 2010 10:13 PM EST
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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson: 'Pride FC tournaments were fixed'
by James Kimball on Mar 11, 2010 9:41 PM EST
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Props: Fighters Only
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"The UFC treats me better than Pride. I don't know what their [PRIDE] problem was but they wouldn't promote me at all, they cheated me out of money from dolls and t-shirts, not paying me... when my contract was up and we were negotiating and I wanted more money and they were telling me ‘oh, but you're a nobody.' This was after I had fought in the Grand Prix and beat Igor Vovchanchyn. Even after I went to that K-1 fight and represented them in K-1, they were mad I won that K-1 fight! Just stuff like that... Igor Vovchanchyn, I got two weeks notice [for the fight]. Ninja, two weeks notice. It was bad. The tournaments were fixed. They said they drew numbers from a hat. It was all set up for Wanderlei to win. It was really bad. Even in some fights they would stand you up when you were winning, different stuff like that."
Former Pride FC star and UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson talked to Fighters Only Magazine about the not-so-good old days of the Japan based mixed martial arts promotion. "Rampage" implies some pretty serious wrongdoings on the part of Pride, including cheating him out of money and fixing fights. Of course, this isn't the first time we've heard about certain questionable practices employed by the folks in the "land of the rising sun." So, is this just "Rampage" being "Rampage," or are there some legitimate gripes to be had on behalf of Jackson and other Pride FC veterans?
Props to MMMmania.com reader "John G." for the assist
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Freddie Roach: The UFC is using James Toney to prove MMA fighters are better than boxers
by Press Release on Mar 11, 2010 3:56 PM EST
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"I think they're using James as a way to say MMA fighters are better than boxers. If he fights a quality ground guy, once he goes to the ground he's gonna get killed. But If a guy chooses to stand up with James, James is gonna destroy him. That’s why they call him 'Lights Out.' I really don’t think there’s one fighter in MMA that could stand with James."
Famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach doesn't think the UFC has any intention of using Toney for anything other than a shining example of the difference between boxing and mixed martial arts. Despite the world class hands of the aging pugilist, there isn't much hope for him against a top level wrestler with ground and pound skills. Can "Lights Out" shock the world with a flash KO? Or will the UFC send him packing with his tail between his legs? His first opponent may be the deciding factor...
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WEC 47 video review, James Toney to UFC and more on ESPNs 'MMA Live'
by Jesse Holland on Mar 11, 2010 3:31 PM EST
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Nick 'The Goat' Thompson returns to Shine Fights to face Eduardo Pamplona at 'Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs Thomas'
by Press Release on Mar 11, 2010 3:31 PM EST
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Miami, FL ( USA ): Shine Fights is excited to announce the official signing of a bout between former Bodog Welterweight Champion Nick "The Goat" Thompson (38-12-1) and Brazilian veteran Eduardo Pamplona (12-2).
The bout will take place on the main card at "Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas," which will be held at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville , North Carolina on May 15, 2010. "Worlds Collide" will be broadcast live on Pay Per View.
Known as two of the most exciting welterweights in the world, both fighters will be making their debut with Shine Fights, and each fighter is looking to secure a place in the title picture with a victory.
Thompson, one of the most respected fighters in the sport, has fought all over the world, including in organizations such as the UFC, Bodog, Sengoku, EliteXC, and Strikeforce.
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