Just two days after Josh Koscheck announced that he had a fight in just 19 days, the UFC announced it was official that he would step up and face Matt Hughes at UFC 135 in Denver, Colorado after Diego Sanchez withdrew due to a broken hand.
Today is a day full of fight announcements. The next one to hit the list is none other than rising welterweight Rory MacDonald who will be taking on veteran Brian Ebersole at UFC 140 in Toronto, Canada.
After plenty of speculation as to who Brock Lesnar would be fighting for his comeback fight and whether the UFC would sign Alistair Overeem, those speculations have been put to rest.
Ed Garcia of Fatlip Radio had the opportunity to chat with UFC Premier Tom Wright this morning. He was expecting to chat with Nick Diaz, so his questions about triathlons did not really work out.
Former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem chat with MiddleEasy.com about his future and the fact that he is in talks with the UFC. He states with his belts and his records he deserves a UFC title shot.
Last month the UFC made it's return to Brazil for UFC 134. Yesterday via their twitter account they announced that they will make their long anticipated return Japan. The event is expected to be held at the Saitama Super Arena on February 26,2012.
Diego Sanchez was set to face off against UFC welterweight pioneer Matt Hughes on September 24 at UFC 135. Dana White tweeted today that Diego was out and they are working on a replacement for Hughes. Sanchez broke his hand during training for this upcoming fights.
Anderson Silva was all smiles Saturday night, having dispatched Yushin Okami in highlight-reel fashion, having retained his UFC middleweight title, and having extended his records for consecutive victories and title defences in the promotion. As MMASucka columnist Trevor Dueck said, he may very well be the sport's Muhammad Ali. When Kenny Florian asked Silva who his next opponent should be, he answered with a wry smile “my clone”.
In a recent interview with Veja.com Anderson Silva speaks about his very impressive victory over Yushin Okami at UFC 134. Even more impressive is the fact that he pulled that fight and eventual TKO off with an injured shoulder.
