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UFC and Maxim partner up to find new Octagon Girl
UFC and Maxim partner up to find new Octagon Girl Press Release ___________________
Las Vegas, NV – It’s the Ultimate gig in the world of sports modeling, and when The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) decided to search for potential new Octagon Girls™, it reached out to the only magazine devoted to discovering new beauty around the world: Maxim, the largest young men’s lifestyle magazine in America. The result? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for attendees of the UFC® Fan Expo™ to be on hand when the winner of the first-ever Maxim UFC® Octagon Girl™ Search is chosen at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, July 11th, just hours before the lights go down for the biggest event in mixed martial arts history, UFC 100.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Thursday 02 July 2009 - 19:41:10 |
Riggs vs. Diaz II possible for August, but not set yet
Riggs vs. Diaz II possible for August, but not set yet By Fight Instinct ___________________
Earlier reports claiming a rematch between Joe Riggs and Nick Diaz is set are premature. FightInstinct.com has learned, although the bout is not official, Strikeforce officials are considering it for their Aug. 15 event at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
The Showtime-televised event features a historic female 145-pound title bout between Gina Carano and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. Also on the card is a lightweight championship bout between title-holder Josh Thomson and interim champ Gilbert Melendez.
Riggs, who has fought anywhere between heavyweight and welterweight, has won his past two bouts, including his June 6 unanimous decision victory over Phil Baroni.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Thursday 02 July 2009 - 18:30:34 |
The UFC officially announces grappling superfights at UFC Fan Expo
The UFC officially announces grappling superfights at UFC Fan Expo Press Release ___________________
Las Vegas, NV – Rumina Sato. Fredson Paixao. Joe Stevenson. Vinicius Magalhaes. Jeff Glover. Ulysses Gomez. Bill Cooper. To those in the grappling world, the names represent the best of the best. To have them in the same hall together at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center is electrifying enough. To see them competing against each other in four Superfights that cap off the largest Submission Grappling tournament in history is something that could only be held at the UFC® Fan Expo™ on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th, just hours before the lights go down for the biggest event in mixed martial arts history, UFC 100.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 21:45:53 |
Heavyweight clash between Carwin and Velasquez at UFC 104
Heavyweight clash between Carwin and Velasquez at UFC 104 By Fight Instinct ___________________
A heavyweight matchup, which could possibly determine the division’s No. 1 contender, between top undefeated prospects Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez is currently in the works for UFC 104, at the Staples Center in Los Angles, Calif. on Oct. 24.
Carwin has verbally agreed to the bout, while Velasquez is expected to do the same. In addition, Carwin recently confirmed his participation in the Oct. 24 event on his Twitter account.
The Colorado native, nick named “The Engineer” has not had a bout go beyond the first round since making his professional debut in 2005. Carwin (11-0) was last viewed in action at UFC 96 in March, where he knocked out Gabriel Gonzaga in 69-seconds. He also holds victories over Neil Wain and Christian Wellisch in the UFC.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 21:35:29 |
‘Rampage’ vs. Evans for Memphis in December, UFC 107 possible
‘Rampage’ vs. Evans for Memphis in December, UFC 107 possible By Fight Instinct ___________________
It’s expected that The Ultimate Fighter 10 coaches, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Rashad Evans will ultimately meet at the end of the season. Jackson recently announced in a YouTube video that he will square off with Evans in Memphis, Tennessee in December.
According to a report on MMAjunkie.com, an event in Memphis will take place at the 19,000-seat FedExForum. Based on the scheduling, the show is likely to take place at the currently unannounced UFC 107 event.
“Rampage” was accompanied by his friend Computer from MTV’s Three Six Mafia Hollyhood at the Tryst Nightclub in Las Vegas when he shouted out “We fightin’ in Memphis baby, in December. We fightin’ in December!”
Posted by Fight Instinct on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 15:13:10 |
MMA Regulation in Indiana begins today
MMA Regulation in Indiana begins today By Fight Instinct ___________________
Act 160, which calls for the Indiana Athletic Commission to regulate mixed martial arts, along with other “unarmed combat” sports is now in effect. That makes Indiana one of the 39 states in the U.S. that already regulate or are close to regulating the sport of MMA.
Though Indiana has held plenty of un-sanctioned MMA events in the past, the official regulation will give major organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship access to the potentially lucrative market to the states largest city, Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, which is home to approximately 800,000 residents, is also known for having the close to 18,500-seated Conseco Fieldhouse, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 13:15:04 |
Bout with Ritch canceled, Fickett failed physical due to alcohol intoxication
Bout with Ritch canceled, Fickett failed physical due to alcohol intoxication By Fight Instinct ___________________
Former top ranked welterweight Drew Fickett was scheduled to face former PRIDE combatant Shannon “The Cannon” Ritch at Saturday’s Rage in the Cage 129 event in Globe, Arizona.
However, the fight was canceled when Fickett failed the pre-fight physical. Fickett submitted to a Breathalyzer and was considered legally drunk.
Despite seeing no action that night, Ritch was still paid his fight purse in full.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 09:50:24 |
Hayabusa joins the UFC banned list
Hayabusa joins the UFC banned list By Fight Instinct ___________________
The latest brand to appear on the UFC banned list include Hayabusa Fight Wear, which is favored by Canadian fighters such as Denis Kang, according to MMA business website, MMAPayout.com.
Additionally, several clothing sponsors have indicated that they have been contacted by the UFC and informed that they will be required to pay a $100,000 fee to the organization, in order to sponsor a UFC fighter during a UFC-promoted event.
The change in sponsorship will likely create difficulty for combatants fighting in the organization. Reportedly, the UFC also recently banned brands including Rolling Stone, Dethrone and One More Round.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 08:25:35 |
Akihiro Gono vs. Dan Hornbuckle at WVR’s Sengoku: ‘Ninth Battle’
Akihiro Gono vs. Dan Hornbuckle at WVR’s Sengoku: ‘Ninth Battle’ By Fight Instinct ___________________
Welterweights Akihiro Gono and Dan Hornbuckle will engage at World Victory Road’s Sengoku: “Ninth Battle,” scheduled for Aug. 2 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
In addition, the event, which airs on HDNet in North America, features the semifinals and finale of the Japanese-based promotion’s featherweight grand prix.
Gono will attempt to rebound from back-to-back losses in the UFC. The PRIDE veteran will fight outside of the Octagon for the first time since 2006.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 07:39:33 |
Aloha hello or Aloha goodbye? Hawaii to regulate MMA on Wednesday
Aloha hello or Aloha goodbye? Hawaii to regulate MMA on Wednesday By Fight Instinct ___________________
Though Hawaii has had plenty of events in the past, the state will fully sanction and license events when The Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affair’s Boxing division launches MMA regulation on Wednesday, July 1.
However, the news does not come with all excitement for promoters who fancy holding an event in the “Aloha State.”
UFC President Dana White has stated in the past the possibility of brining the UFC to Hawaii, the home state of B.J. Penn. However, the state also recently implemented heavy taxes and licensing fees on promoters, which has diminished the promotion’s desire to hold an event in Hawaii.
Posted by Fight Instinct on Tuesday 30 June 2009 - 18:44:31 |
WEC 43 in Youngstown, Ohio on Sept. 2, Cerrone vs. Henderson...
WEC 43 in Youngstown, Ohio on Sept. 2, Cerrone vs. Henderson for interim title Press Release ___________________
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – On Wednesday, Sept. 2, World Extreme Cagefighting® brings its hard-hitting, explosive brand of mixed martial arts to one of the finest fight towns in the country. The best light weight fighters in the world will be on display when WEC invades the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, OH. In the main event, fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone battles feared striker Ben Henderson in a bout that will crown the interim WEC lightweight champion.
“The fight fans in Youngstown have a history of being some of the best in the country,” WEC General Manager Reed Harris said. “We’re happy to bring a championship fight and loaded card to our first trip to Ohio. We know the fans in Youngstown, and in surrounding areas like Cleveland and Pittsburgh, are anxious to see the WEC live.”
Posted by Fight Instinct on Tuesday 30 June 2009 - 15:25:56 |
WEC 42 announces remaining bouts for WEC 42 on Aug. 9
WEC 42 announces remaining bouts for WEC 42 on Aug. 9 Press Release ___________________
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – World Extreme Cagefighting® proudly confirms the remaining bouts for WEC: Torres vs. Bowles live from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Sunday, August 9.
Tickets for Torres vs. Bowles are on sale now and priced at $40, $55, $85, $100, $125, $175, and $225. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone at 1-800-745-3000 or by visiting the Hard Rock Box Office. Tickets also are available online through www.wec.tv or www.ticketmaster.com.
