Author Topic: Various upcoming UFC fight rumours (Read 6196 times)

Bluto · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2008, 08:08:26 AM »

The following is an excerpt from a blog entry by The Houston Chronicle's Steve Sievert:

UFC scraps plans for U.K. show in March

The UFC has decided against staging UFC 83 in Manchester, England and is working to relocate the show to the U.S.

Although a source I spoke with confirmed that the U.K. event has been cancelled, no specific were provided as to why. However, the show will go on, only here in the states.

danielson · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2008, 02:03:47 PM »

Quote from: Bluto on January 17, 2008, 08:08:26 AM

The following is an excerpt from a blog entry by The Houston Chronicle's Steve Sievert:

UFC scraps plans for U.K. show in March

The UFC has decided against staging UFC 83 in Manchester, England and is working to relocate the show to the U.S.

Although a source I spoke with confirmed that the U.K. event has been cancelled, no specific were provided as to why. However, the show will go on, only here in the states.

The judges in England suck and the fights started at like 2 pm my time, I am glad they are having it here.

Brixtonbulldog · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2008, 02:15:20 PM »

When does Lesnar fight Mir? I'm not even sure if that's UFC.

Bluto · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2008, 02:17:57 PM »

Quote from: Brixtonbulldog on January 17, 2008, 02:15:20 PM

When does Lesnar fight Mir? I'm not even sure if that's UFC.

ufc 81 as soon as february 2nd i believe

Bluto · « **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2008, 11:26:52 AM »

UFC 83: Ed Herman vs. Demian Maia

"I got back to Sao Paulo today; I was vacationing in California with my wife, where I also shot some Jiu-Jitsu dvds. I’ll be back at the UFC on March 8th to fight Ed Herman, who I don’t know, but my manager brought me a tape with some of his fights to analyze, but I haven’t had time to watch yet.” - maia

Bluto · « **Reply #30 on:** January 18, 2008, 02:38:22 PM »

UFC 82: Akihiro Gono possibly out with hand injury against Jon Fitch?

Bluto · « **Reply #31 on:** January 19, 2008, 12:36:05 PM »

UFC 82: Diego Sanchez vs. Roan Carneiro

Bluto · « **Reply #32 on:** January 19, 2008, 12:36:29 PM »

Sibling Rivalry: Brothers Frank and Ken Shamrock to fight in early 2009

Bluto · « **Reply #33 on:** January 21, 2008, 11:53:44 AM »

A knee injury has forced light heavyweight Tomasz Drwal to withdraw from his February 2nd bout with David Heath on the UFC 81 card

Bluto · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2008, 11:55:12 AM »

Andrei Arlovski vs. Jake O'Brien Likely For UFC 82 In March

Bluto · « **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2008, 11:56:20 AM »

According to TKOXtreme.com, you can expect Sam Stout vs. Rich Clementi and Jonathan Goulet vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka as official fights for the UFC 84 show on April 19th in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Bluto · « **Reply #36 on:** January 21, 2008, 12:06:29 PM »

Randy Couture has resigned. Andrei Arlovski has one fight left on his current deal. Gabriel Gonzaga is a one-kick wonder. Mirko Cro Cop is lost. Brandon Vera just lost.

What’s all that mean?

It means that Fabricio Werdum — with his technical knockout of Gonzaga at UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” this weekend — perhaps locked up a title shot against the winner of the interim championship between Tim Sylvia and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 81: “Breaking Point” on February 2.

danielson · « **Reply #37 on:** January 21, 2008, 12:12:00 PM »

Quote from: Bluto on January 21, 2008, 12:06:29 PM

Randy Couture has resigned. Andrei Arlovski has one fight left on his current deal. Gabriel Gonzaga is a one-kick wonder. Mirko Cro Cop is lost. Brandon Vera just lost.

What’s all that mean?

It means that Fabricio Werdum — with his technical knockout of Gonzaga at UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” this weekend — perhaps locked up a title shot against the winner of the interim championship between Tim Sylvia and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 81: “Breaking Point” on February 2.

Arlovski may have looked like shit, but he beat Werdum pretty easily.

Bluto · « **Reply #38 on:** January 23, 2008, 02:21:11 PM »

American Kickboxing Academy welterweight Jon Fitch and Team Quest's Chris Wilson have agreed to fight at UFC 82 in Columbus, Ohio, according to sources close to both fighters.

Bluto · « **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2008, 02:22:01 PM »

MMAWeekly.com has learned that Diego Sanchez will now face Pride veteran David Bielkheden at UFC 82. He was originally scheduled to fight Brazilian fighter Roan Carneiro, but according to Sanchez, Carneiro was forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed illness.

Sanchez said several opponents were proposed to him, but it was Bielkheden who accepted the fight and will now make his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut.

Bluto · « **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2008, 02:22:34 PM »

Clay Guida will look to return to his winning ways on April 2 in Denver, CO and will face UFC newcomer, Samy Schiavo, in his debut fight as sources close to the fight have confirmed with MMAWeekly.com.

While the bout agreements have not been signed, this fight is expected to take place during the UFC Fight Night as a lead in to the 7th season of the “Ultimate Fighter” show featuring Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Forrest Griffin as coaches.

Bluto · « **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2008, 02:23:30 PM »

WE CAN exclusively reveal Brock Lesnar is being lined up to headline the next UFC event in the UK.

The organisation’s supremo, Dana White, confirmed that London’s O2 Arena will be the venue for the 14 June show, and we understand former WWE superstar Lesnar is tipped to be in the main event.

UFC insiders told us that Lesnar is the man they want to headline the key London show because of the huge popularity he generated from his earlier WWE career.

Our insider revealed that a meeting with UFC matchmaker Joe Silva will take place to discuss bringing Lesnar to London to fight at the O2.

Brixtonbulldog · « **Reply #42 on:** January 23, 2008, 02:59:20 PM »

Quote from: Bluto on January 23, 2008, 02:23:30 PM

WE CAN exclusively reveal Brock Lesnar is being lined up to headline the next UFC event in the UK.

The organisation’s supremo, Dana White, confirmed that London’s O2 Arena will be the venue for the 14 June show, and we understand former WWE superstar Lesnar is tipped to be in the main event.

UFC insiders told us that Lesnar is the man they want to headline the key London show because of the huge popularity he generated from his earlier WWE career.

Our insider revealed that a meeting with UFC matchmaker Joe Silva will take place to discuss bringing Lesnar to London to fight at the O2.

Lesnar vs. Mir. Who do you take guys? I take Lesnar.

danielson · « **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2008, 04:40:45 PM »

Quote from: Brixtonbulldog on January 23, 2008, 02:59:20 PM

Lesnar vs. Mir. Who do you take guys? I take Lesnar.

I take Lesnar as well. But at the same time I wouldn't be surprised if Mir subbed him quickly.

Bluto · « **Reply #44 on:** January 25, 2008, 12:34:46 PM »

“I think I did good. I just got cut. I think it was getting better and better for me and sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you…. I just opened up a new school here in my hometown of Victorville and I want to take about 5 months off before my next fight. I want to do everything right. I got another baby on the way with my beautiful wife. I want to keep everything in line and go out there with no distractions.” - daddy

Bluto · « **Reply #45 on:** January 25, 2008, 12:35:21 PM »

Din Thomas (20-7) will most likely return from a knee injury to face Josh Neer (23-6-1) at UFC Fight Night 13 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado, on April 2

Bluto · « **Reply #46 on:** January 25, 2008, 12:36:04 PM »

“I told (UFC President) Dana (White) that I might take a little time off to see my family and because I’m starting this new gym, the H.I.T. Squad, and I’m getting my clothing line out there. But I want to see Georges and Matt fight, and I told Dana that I’d probably like to fight Matt Serra after that fight. If Matt loses, I’ll be looking to fight him. The fans will definitely see me in the Octagon again. I will be there.” - Matt Hughes

Bluto · « **Reply #47 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:25:15 PM »

Andrei Arlovski will touch gloves with wrestler Jake O’Brien when he steps back into the Octagon on Saturday, March 1 at UFC 82 “Pride of a Champion” inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The former UFC heavyweight champion confirmed he was officially offered the bout on Tuesday, giving the Belarusian bomber a little more than five weeks to prepare for the three-time state wrestling champion. Arlovski said he expects to receive and sign his bout agreement shortly, which will greenlight his first fight in 11 months

Bluto · « **Reply #48 on:** January 28, 2008, 12:24:38 PM »

Alessio Sakara (12-6) will make his middleweight debut against Chris Leben (17-4) at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 1 from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Bluto · « **Reply #49 on:** January 29, 2008, 09:26:18 AM »

“BJ is the kind of guy that likes to talk trash behind your back, but he’s nice to your face. I don’t know if he knew I was there [ringside at UFC 80] or what the deal was, but whatever man. I don’t care. He could talk all of the smack he wants, it doesn’t really matter to me. He’s going to have to get in the cage and he’s going to have to fight me and I’m not a pushover. I’m coming with a lot of heat, I’m coming with a lot of pressure and I could fight with the best of the best. It’s not going to be an easy fight for him by any means and he’s going to have to pay for his comments so we’ll see. He’s not going to walk through me and I don’t think he’s going to beat me to be honest with you. He’s going to have to pay for his comments for sure now. It doesn’t matter if he retracts them or not.” - Sherk