It was just under a week ago that the MMA world was shocked by the unfortunate death of Shawn Tompkins. His brother in law and UFC fighter Sam Stout told media that Tompkins died of a heart attack.
When the UFC needed a replacement for Phil Davis in the main event of UFC 133 vs Rashad Evans they asked none other than former champion Lyoto Machida to step in.
With Bellator 48 tomorrow and only a week until UFC 134 there are plenty of juicy tid bits floating around the web. Oh did i mention the fact that the UFC signed a partnership with Fox Sports.
Yesterday the UFC announced the partnership between them and Fox Sports. They announced that the first event would be on November 12, but it was only rumored that it would take place in Anaheim, California. Today UFC Officials announced that the card will in fact take place in Anaheim and will feature a featherweight bout between Pablo Garza and Dustin Poirer on the under card.
Bellator 48 takes place this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. The evening's main card airs on MTV2. The night of fights features Bellator's "Summer Series" featherweight tournament. Also on the card is a non-title fight between Bellator heavyweight champion Cole Konrad and longtime vet Paul Buentello.
One of Bellator's most recent signee's, Rasul Mirzaev has put himself into a whole world of hurt. On August 13th a street fight broke out between Mirzaev and a student from Moscow named Ivan Agafono.
Hoboken, , New Jersey (August 19, 2011) -- FIGHT NOW TV TM -- America’s only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel – announced today that it has acquired the exclusive library and new event rights to Ring of Fire MMA (“ROF”).
Joe Rogan was unable to make the trip to Brazil for UFC 134 due to film obligations for the return of the NBC show Fear Factor.
To take Joe's place is none other than UFC Featherweight contender Kenny Florian. Florian will take a step back from his training camp for his Featherweight Title fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 136 to make the trip to Brazil.
It was reported today by TMZ that Jason "Mayhem" Miller was arrested last week after he allegedly put his sister in a headlock and refused to let her go.
