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 News- Archive January 2012

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Strikeforce Returns To Columbus With Tate vs. Rousey On March 3rd

Las Vegas, Nev. – A highly-anticipated and exciting title fight featuring two of the world’s elite mixed martial artists will take place when STRIKEFORCE® returns to Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, March 3, when newly-crowned women’s bantamweight champion Read More...

Preliminary Card Announced For BAMMA 9 Event Set For March 24

BAMMA, Europe’s leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is excited to announce the electrifying undercard for BAMMA 9 which takes place on Saturday 24th March at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena. Tickets to go on sale this Friday 20th January. Read More...

New UFC & Strikeforce Fighters Will Undergo Pre-Contract Drug Screening As Part Of Zuffa’s New Policy

Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce, has opted to implement mandatory drug screening for performance-enhancing drugs for all new fighters joining either promotions. Read More...

Coy called upon to face Lima


New welterweight clash set for MFC 32

With several injuries to contend with, the Maximum Fighting Championship has made some swift and impressive changes to the lineup for MFC 32: Bitter Rivals taking place on Friday, January 27.

Most notably, rising sensation Dhiego "Maluco" Lima, recently ranked as the
No. 2 welterweight prospect in the world by Bloody Elbow, has seen his opponent change due to an injury suffered by original foe Bruno Carvalho.
DETAILS. . .

 

SHELDON WESTCOTT SIGNS WITH CANADIAN PROMOTION AGGRESSION MMA

This press release announces the signing of top up-and-coming Canadian welterweight Sheldon Westcott by Aggression MMA. Aggression is one to the best MMA promotions in Canada, and Westcott will make his debut at their February 11th event, which will also feature Canadian welterweight Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford, rising star Tyson “The Man of” Steele, and UFC vet Victor “The Matrix” Valimaki, amongst others. Full details on the fight card will be released shortly. DETAILS . . .

 

URC THIRTY PICTURE GALLERY

 

Check out the crowning of 2011 MMA-KO Babe Of The Year Lauren

 

UFC 143 Diaz vs Condit

The interim UFC welterweight championship is on the line at UFC 143 in Las Vegas, as the pride of Stockton, California, Nick Diaz, brings an 11 fight undefeated streak, a win over BJ Penn, and an attitude and style like no other into the Octagon for a showdown with "The Natural Born Killer," former WEC champion and exciting finisher Carlos Condit.

JOSE ALDO VICTORY CELEBRATION

An entire nation unites around a stellar victory. Witness the incredible celebration in Rio as Jose Aldo holds onto his featherweight title. Relive this and other epic moments, including one of the most devastating spinning wheel kicks in UFC® history. Catch the replay for UFC RIO™: Aldo vs. Mendes, right now on ufc.tv

UFC RIO: Jose Aldo Post-Fight Interview

UFC Featherweight champ Jose Aldo discusses his emphatic win over previously-undefeated Chad Mendes, and explains why he wanted to celebrate with the fans in Rio.

WEST COAST FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTO GALLERIES

    

                BEN ILIILI                      TOO MUCH PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Miesha Tate on Ronda Rousey and Cyborg - Inside MMA

Miesha Tate is in the middle of one of the most heated rivalries in Strikeforce today. Tate is scheduled to take on Ronda Rousey for the 135 lb. Woman's belt on March 3rd and she gives us an inside look at their bubbling rivalry. Additionally Tate gives us her opinion on the Cyborg suspension.

Rumble in Rio

ASM brings you an intimate view as Anthony Johnson prepares for his fight with Vitor Belfort at UFC 142.

MMA Legend Vitor Belfort On Pioneering MMA And Working With Legendary Carlson Gracie

MMA30 host, Dave Farra, caught up recently with UFC's Vitor Belfort. Belfort talked about regrets and things he'd change given the opportunity. Belfort also discussed being a pioneer of MMA, and the impact that legendary BJJ trainer, Carlson Gracie, made on him and the sport overall.

UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT MIKE MASSENZIO IS READY FOR THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE AT UFC 142

Ridgewood, New Jersey (USA): This Saturday at UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, New Jersey-based middleweight Mike Massenzio (13-5) will face what many think is the stiffest competition of his young career when he enters the Octagon against Rousimar Palhares (13-3). It’s going to be a very tough fight, with Palhares in possession of a spectacular UFC record, and fighting on his home soil. The Massenzio-Palhares bout will be part of the Pay Per View-broadcasted main card. Read More...

AUSSIES TAKE ON AMERICANS IN MMA SHOWDOWN “BRAGGING RIGHTS”
 

PERTH, Western Australia (January 9, 2012) - In Australia MMA is still in its infancy, but emerging as the style of choice for fight fans. On Saturday, January 21st Perth locals and visitors will have the opportunity to witness the first of many showdowns between the Americans and Aussies when the “Bragging Rights” series is launched. Read More...

Max "Pain" Griffin becomes the West Coast Fighting Welterweight Champion by knocking out the legendary Jaime “El Cucui” Jara By MMA-KO Staff Photo's By Ben Iliili Beniliili@mmako.com

It was a packed house at the El Dorado Fairgrounds in Placerville Ca. MMA stars were in the attendance like Urijah "The California Kid" Faber, James “The Sandman” Irvin, Scott “The Hands Of Steel” Smith, Mad Mike Gonzalez, Mark “The Machine Gun” Matthews, Phil The Pain and the Legendary Cesar Gracie. Read More... See Photos

West Coast Fighting Championship Fight Results!!!

Max "Pain" Griffin defeats Jaime Jara by TKO rd.1
Max Griffin is the West Coast Fighting Championship Welterweight Champion. Anthony Ruiz defeats Jared Torgeson by Unanimous Decision. Anthony Ruiz is the West Coast Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight Champion Read More...

West Coast Fighting Championship Weigh In's 01-06-2012

Chad Mendes Official Championship Fight Viewing Party Commercial

The official #mendesmadness commercial. Do not miss the viewing party on January 14. For tickets online go to ticketweb.com, if you are interested in ticket delivery or VIP Reserved seating please call or text 5593624046. For more info www.jliveent.com

1 on 1 Interview w/ Chad Mendes #mendesmadness exclusive

Location filmed: Urjiah Fabers Ultimate Fitness gym in Sacramento,CA. Online Pre Sale Tickets for Chad Mendes Official Viewing Party are available here: http://tktwb.tw/rDvfaP
For VIP/RESERVED SEATING please call or text 5593624046

MISS CAT : MMA-KO's JANUARY 2012 BOTM

MMA-KO would like to thank WAR Tape For sponsoring the January Babe Of The Month Miss Cat. We are honored to have the renowned Photographer Keith-Selle present us with these pics, which are our most Provocative gallery yet. Cat is a spectacular beauty and we are excited to present our first BABE of 2012, this is sure to be our break out year. We have big announcements on all fronts. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

 

UFC 141 LESNAR vs OVEREEM Post-Event Press Conference

See what all of the fighters had to say about the event immediately following the pay-per-view, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Danny Castillo Says His UFC 141 Win Over Njokuani Was Not "Controversial"

Karyn Bryant catches up with Danny Castillo minutes after his win over Anthony Njokuani at UFC 141 and hear's what he has to say about the split decision being considered controversial. Danny also talks about fighting 4 times in 2011, taking this fight on short notice and whether or not Anthony hurt him during the fight.

Fedor Emelianenko Wins His Second Straight Fight Against Satoshi Ishii

 

Anthony "A Train" Ruiz is added to the West Coast Fighting Championship card on Saturday January 7th

Strikeforce vet Anthony "A Train" Ruiz steps in to face Jared Torgeson for the inaugural West Coast Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight title. Ruiz, a veteran with over 27 MMA victories, comes in on short notice replacing an injured Angel DeAnda. He will face ultra tough Washington native Jared Torgeson for the Light Heavyweight title. Both fighters have the majority of their wins by KO or TKO and both are willing to put it on the line. It is sure to be an epic match up at 205 pounds. "West Coast Fighting Championship is on Saturday January 7th at the El Dorado Fairgrounds in Placerville Ca!! Get your ticket now at www.westcoastfighting.com

UFC 141 weigh-in: Heavyweight giants set to battle at Friday night fight card

Heavyweight Bout: Brock Lesnar (266) vs. Alistair Overeem (263)
Lightweight Bout: Nate Diaz (156) vs. Donald Cerrone (156)
Welterweight Bout: Jon Fitch (171) vs. Johny Hendricks (170)
Light Heavyweight Bout: Vladimir Matyushenko (205) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (203) Read More...

UFC 141 LESNAR vs OVEREEM Weigh In

 

UFC 141 Weigh-In: Lesnar/Overeem Highlight

See the two giant headliners of UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem weigh in.

UFC 141: Brock Lesnar Blog

Former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar speaks candidly about his greatest victories, training to win, and regaining the UFC® heavyweight title.

 

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