Middleweight, Welterweight and Lightweight Roster Released For EA Sports MMA Video Game

EA Sports MMA released the Middleweight, Welterweight and Lightweight roster for the upcoming video game that is set to be released on October 19th, 2010…

‘EA Sports MMA’ Middleweight Fighters:

‘EA Sports MMA’ Welterweight Fighters:

‘EA Sports MMA’ Lightweight Fighters:

Click here for more info on the upcoming EA Sports MMA video game

Kimbo Slice Ready To Start Boxing Career, Would Not Mind Fighting James Toney

The former MMA/Internet street fighter Kimbo Slice is currently training for another combat sport that does not involve bare knuckles nor fingerless 4 to 6 ounce gloves.  That’s right, Kimbo will be officially entering the world of boxing.  Although there is no word on his first opponent, he tells media that he’ll be willing to fight just about anyone, even former UFC one-time fighter James ‘Lights Out’ Toney.

From Kimbo Slice:

“I never heard anything about me fighting James Toney, but you know, like I said, again, I’ll fight anybody, man. C’mon, everybody knows that about me from my street-fighting days. Put anybody in front of me, train me to be the best, I’ll fight the best. That’s one thing about Kimbo Slice that everybody knows.”

UCC 3 ‘Renegades’ MMA Event Airs Live Online September 10 From New Jersey

August 31, 2010, Jersey City, NJ – On September 10, 2010, Jersey City’s National Guard Armory will set stage to the next major Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event to take place directly outside of New York City– “UCC 3: RENEGADES.”  This is the third event of the Tri-State area’s premiere professional fight series: Urban Conflict Championship (UCC).

The event will be produced and broadcast live from WWW.UCCFIGHTS.COM with coverage beginning at 8:00pm EST on September 10, 2010.  The live web broadcast will be powered by Global Mobile Video, who specializes in cutting edge technology for mobile web broadcasting.

Headlining the fight card will be a featherweight matchup between Ryan “Are You Ready?” Roberts (13-9) who fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in early 2008, against Team BombSquad’s Anthony Leone (8-1) who has World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) experience, and is coming off the only loss of his career.

The “UCC 3: RENEGADES” Fight Card will feature 9+ professional bouts including:

• Featherweight 145 lbs – Ryan Roberts (13-9) v. Anthony Leone (8-1)
• Welterweight 170 lbs – Luiz Azeredo (10-7) v. Brandon Adamson (10-8)
• Welterweight 170 lbs – Kevin Horowitz (2-0) v. Ryan Quinn (3-2)
• Featherweight 145 lbs – Felipe Arantes (4-2) v. Jason McLean (5-2)

UCC 3: RENEGADES will be the largest professional MMA event to take place directly outside New York City, where the sport of MMA continues to stir political controversy.  In June of this year Bill No. S2165B, designed to legalize MMA events in the state of New York, was approved in the State Senate by a vote of 32-26.  The bill currently remains under discussion in the Ways and Means Committee before it will go to the Assembly floor for a general vote.  Governor David A. Paterson has publically supported the legalization of MMA as part of his 2010-2011 Executive Budget Plan.  In the event that the bill passes, New York would join the majority as the 45th state to legalize the sport of MMA.

Urban Conflict Championship debuted their first event in March of this year, “UCC 1: MERCILESS,” and has continued to distinguish itself as the premiere ALL PROFESSIONAL MMA fight league in the Tri-State area.  The league’s recent success has been powered by an arsenal of exciting matchups, featuring championship caliber fighters such as David Branch, Dante Rivera, John Troyer, Josh Rave, and Alexandre Moreno.  The UCC has also proved itself as an impressive breeding ground for first-time professional fighters and upcoming talent.  The UCC 1: MERCILESS fight card featured 9 bouts, in a pulse-pounding atmosphere that saw only one fight end in the judge’s decision.  The action returned on May 14, 2010, as UCC 2: STRIKEDOWN packed The National Guard Armory of Jersey City with over 2,500 people for another exciting night of MMA fights.  TheGarv.com was quoted describing the fighters from UCC 2: STRIKEDOWN, “from the opening bell to the last mome nts of the main event,” as nothing short of gladiators.  Highlights from the Urban Conflict Championship fight series have been re-aired on national television by HDNet Fight’s Inside MMA.

HD Net Fights, Untamed Industries, Twisted Tea, Muscle Maker Grill, Smash Fight Wear, BuddhaSport.com, and the Hoboken International Film Festival will sponsor the event.  Film production will be managed by Long Shot Productions LLC.

Fight teams to be featured: AMA Fight Club, American Top Team, Disorderly Conduct, Fight Factory (PA), Gold Team Fighters, LA Boxing, North Jersey MMA, Paul Carnacella BJJ, Rhino Fight Team, Team BombSquad, Team Iron Horse, Team Miletich.

VISIT WWW.UCCFIGHTS.COM TO PRE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT OR TO VIEW THE LIVE WEB BROADCAST OF THE ENTIRE FIGHTCARD.  Coverage will begin at 8:00 PM EST on September 10, 2010.  Tickets will also be sold at the door.

The Official Weigh In for UCC 3: RENEGADES will also be broadcast LIVE from WWW.UCCFIGHTS.COM with coverage beginning at 8:00PM EST on September 9, 2010.  The Official Weigh In will be held at Muscle Maker Grill, 286 Washington Street, Plaza 4A, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

Pictures of WEC 50 ‘Cruz vs Benavidez’ Event (Photo Gallery)

Dominick Cruz vs Joseph Benavidez for WEC Bantamweight title:

Anthony Pettis vs Shane Roller:

Chad Mendes vs Cub Swanson:

Scott Jorgensen vs Brad Pickett:

Bart Palaszewski vs Zack Micklewright:

Click here to check out the rest of the WEC 50 photo gallery for the ‘Cruz vs Benavidez’ event…

Results For WEC 50: Cruz Defeats Benavidez and Retains Bantamweight Title

Main Fight Card Results:

• Champ Dominick Cruz def. Joseph Benavidez via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 49-46) (retains bantamweight title)
• Anthony Pettis def. Shane Roller via submission (triangle choke) – Round 3, 4:51
• Chad Mendes def. Cub Swanson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Scott Jorgensen def. Brad Pickett via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Bart Palaszewski def. Zach Micklewright via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:31

Preliminary Fight Card Results:

• Maciej Jewtuszko def. Anthony Njokuani via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:35
• Javier Vazquez def. Mackens Semerzier via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:35
• Ricardo Lamas def. Dave Jansen via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Fredson Paixao def. Bryan Caraway via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
• Danny Castillo def. Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Chad Mendes Confident With His Gameplan To Defeat Cub Swanson At WEC 50

Chad Mendes respects Cub Swanson’s fighting style as he is hours away from colliding with him on the WEC 50 main card which airs tonight on the Versus Channel.  Mendes believes he has the right gameplan to prevent Swanson from getting too confident and comfortable during their bout.

From Chad Mendes:

“He’s a tough fighter, he’s confident with his stand-up. To me it seems like the more you just kind of stand in front of him and let him get confident and comfortable, the better he is.He’s also got a great guillotine choke but we’ve put together a great gameplan for Cub that I think is going to be awesome for this fight. Both stand-up and ground is tough with Cub so this gameplan should work great.”

Weigh In Results and Pics For WEC 50 ‘Cruz vs Benavidez’ In Las Vegas

Dominick Cruz (134) vs. Joseph Benavidez (134) Title bout

All competitors made weight for their perspective bouts including WEC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and challenger Joseph Benavidez as they both weigh in at 134 lbs.

All main card bouts will be aired LIVE and FREE on Wednesday, August 18th starting at 9pm ET on the Versus channel…

Main Fight Card Weigh In Results: (aired on Versus)

• Bantamweight: Dominick Cruz (134) vs. Joseph Benavidez (134) Title bout
• Lightweight: Shane Roller (156) vs. Anthony Pettis (155)
• Featherweight: Cub Swanson (146) vs. Chad Mendes (145)
• Bantamweight: Scott Jorgensen (135) vs. Brad Pickett (136)
• Lightweight: Bart Palaszewski (156) vs. Zack Micklewright (156)

Preliminary Fight Card Weigh In Results: (may not be aired)

• Lightweight: Anthony Njokuani (154) vs. Maciej Jewtuszko (155)
• Featherweight: Javier Vazquez (145) vs. Mackens Semerzier (146)
• Lightweight: Ricardo Lamas (155) vs. Dave Jansen (156)
• Featherweight: Fredson Paixao (145) vs. Bryan Caraway (145)
• Lightweight: Danny Castillo (156) vs. Dustin Poirier (156)

Lightweight: Shane Roller (156) vs. Anthony Pettis (155):

Featherweight: Cub Swanson (146) vs. Chad Mendes (145):

Bantamweight: Scott Jorgensen (135) vs. Brad Pickett (136):

Lightweight: Bart Palaszewski (156) vs. Zack Micklewright (156):

props to combatlifestyle.com, click here to check out the rest of the weigh-in pics…

Light Heavyweight Roster Released For EA Sports MMA Video Game

EA Sports MMA released the light heavyweight roster for the upcoming video game that is set to be released on October 19th, 2010…

Click here for more info on the upcoming EA Sports MMA video game

Shine Fights Lightweight Grand Prix Will Air 8-Man Single Elimination Tournament All In One Night On Sept 10

FAIRFAX, VA (August 16, 2010) – Tickets for Shine Fights Promotions’ highly-anticipated Sept 10 return to the MMA ring are now on sale, it was announced today by Shine Fights COO Jason Chambers. Shine Fights’ Grand Prix format–an eight-man, single-elimination tournament taking place in one night–will be the first such event held in the United States in more than 15 years.  The Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA will host the electrifying event, which will also be broadcast live on PPV by MultiVision Media, Inc., beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST.  The suggested retail price is $29.99.

Tickets, priced at $350, $154, $94, $74, $64, $44, and $24, went on sale Saturday morning (August 14) at 10a.m. EST and are now available at tickemaster.com.

“The Patriot Center is very pleased to host Shine Fights’ Grand Prix Lightweight Tournament on Friday, September 10, 2010. We look forward to a fantastic Mixed Martial Arts tournament and feel it will be great for fans in the Washington, D.C. area”, said Barry Geisler, General Manager of the Patriot Center.

The Grand Prix tournament is sanctioned by the Virginia State Athletic Commission, but will be contested under Nevada State Athletic Commission rules.  Each of the eight 155 lb fighters will be paired-off in the tournament’s opening round, with the four winners moving on to round two.  The two winners of round two will move on to the tournament’s final round and battle for the championship.  The single-elimination format means that the tournament winner will need to win three bouts that evening. (In case of injury there will be two alternate bouts)

Shine Fights COO, Jason Chambers said “I am so proud to see that Shine is providing MMA fans with a grand prix tournament that has been so desired. This tournament will show true competition and true fighting in the purest form.”

Rounds one and two of the tournament will be composed of two 5-minute rounds. They will also have a 3-minute overtime if needed to decide a winner. Round three (Finals) will increase to three 5-minute rounds.

The MMA showdown will be beamed on PPV on cable and satellite in the United States and Canada. The event will be in High Definition and it will be available in both English and Spanish (where available).  The MMA showdown will be distributed live on Pay Per View beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST by Multi Vision Media, Inc.  The suggested retail price is $29.95.

Ticket Information:

Tickets for the Mixed Martial Arts Tournament at the Patriot Center on Friday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m. are $350.00, $154, $94.00, $74.00, $64.00, $44.00 and $24.00 (plus applicable service charges) and are on sale. Tickets will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035. For more information please visit www.patriotcenter.com. Follow us on Facebook (PatriotCenter) or on Twitter (@patriotcenter).

Joe Riggs Calls Out Nick Diaz Following Strikeforce Challengers 10 Win Over Louis Taylor

Strikeforce fighter Joe Riggs called out Nick Diaz after his Strikeforce Challengers 10 win over hard hitting Louis Taylor.  So what’s next for ‘Diesel’ Riggs?  His manager believes a rematch bout against Diaz would be huge for him even though he feels he beat him fair and square the first time they met which was back in February of 2006 at UFC 57.

From Joe Riggs:

“Thank God I got the knockout. It all came together tonight. My corner behind me believed in me and pushed me through. It was great…. Who do I want to fight next? I’d like to fight Nick Diaz again. It’s kind of sad that I’ve already beat him and I want to fight him again, but that’s a fun fight. My manager, Don, thinks it would be a lucrative fight for me — so let’s get that going. He thinks he beat me the first time and he fucking didn’t!”

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