Jose Aldo vs Chad Mendes set for UFC 142 in Brazil

Fighting in his home country of Brazil, Jose Aldo will defend his UFC Featherweight Title Jan. 14 in UFC 142 against undefeated fighter Chad Mendes, FOXSports.com has learned.

http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/UFC-featherweight-champion-Jose-Aldo-to-fight-Chad-Mendes-103111

BJ Penn retires from MMA after loss to Nick Diaz at UFC 137

After the lost to Nick Diaz at UFC 137 BJ Penn says that he is retiring form Mixed Martial Arts

BJ Penn: "I've got a daughter. I've got another on the way. I don't want to go home looking like this again. I'm done." 

 

UFC 137 'Penn vs Diaz' Results

MAIN CARD

• Nick Diaz defeated BJ Penn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
• Cheick Kongo defeated Matt Mitrione via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–27, 29–28)
• Roy Nelson defeated Mirko Filipović via TKO (punches) at 1:30 of round 3 
• Scott Jorgensen defeated Jeff Curran via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 
• Hatsu Hioki defeated George Roop via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Donald Cerrone defeated Dennise Siver via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:22 of round 1 
• Bart Palaszewski defeated Tyson Griffin via KO (punches) at 2:45 of round 1 
• Brandon Vera defeated Eliot Marshall via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 
• Nijem defeated Downes via unanimous decision (30–25, 30–26, 30–27) 
• Carmont defeated Camozzi via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) 
• Clifford defeated Starks via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

Bellator 56 'Askren vs Hieron' Results

MAIN EVENT

• Ben Askren defeated Jay Hieron via Decision (split)  

• Eric Prindle defeated Ron Sparks via KO (Punch) at 0:40 of Round 1

• Thiago Santos defeated Neil Grove via Submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:38 of Round 1

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ESPN's Jon Anik joins UFC broadcasting team

UFC president Dana White today announced that the veteran broadcaster, who's been the longtime host and anchor of the weekly "MMA Live" show on ESPN2, has joined the UFC broadcasting team.

Anik will commentate UFC Fight Night and The Ultimate Fighter Finale events on FX, and he'll also call the action for the live "TUF" episodes that begin airing on the cable station in 2012.

Andreas Kraniotakes Out of ProElite 2 Main Event Against Tim Slyvia

Just 10 days after main event heavyweight Pedro Rizzo had to pull out of his fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia with an injury, Rizzo's replacement, Andreas Kraniotakes  , now also is off the card.

Sources close to ProElite on Wednesday told MMA Fighting that Kraniotakes' fighter license was not approved by the Illinois State Professional Boxing Board, which oversees MMA in the state. That leaves ProElite scrambling for a replacement to fight Sylvia on what will be less than 10 days notice for ProElite 2 at the iWireless Center in Moline, Ill., on Nov. 5.

Bobby Lashley vs Dave Huckaba set for Shark Fights 21 on Nov. 11 at Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas

Lashley (6-1) has agreed to fight Dave Huckaba (16-4) at Shark Fights 21 for the promotion's heavyweight title. Contracts are expected to be finalized shortly. Champ Darrill Schoonover, who recently withdrew from the event, is expected to relinquish his belt.

Shark Fights 21 takes place Nov. 11 at Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas. The event airs via delay on FUEL TV on Dec. 23

Dana White video blog UFC 137 (Day one)

Jacob Volkmann vs. T.J. Grant set for UFC 141 in Las Vegas

Lightweight Jacob Volkmann (13-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) will meet T.J. Grant (17-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) later this year at UFC 141.

UFC officials today announced the bout.

UFC 141 takes place Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event, which takes place on a Friday to avoid Sin City's usual New Year's Eve congestion, features a pay-per-view main card.

Pat Barry and Mirko Cro Cop singing "California Dreaming"

Bellator 55 'Vila vs Galvão' Results

MAIN CARD:

• Alexis Vila defeated Marcos Galvao via split-decision 
• Eduardo Dantas defeated Ed West by split decision 
• Travis Wiuff defeated Christian M'Pumbu by unanimous decision 
• Ricardo Tirloni defeated Steve Gable via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:54 in round 2 

PRELIMINARY CARD:

• Richard Hale defeated Carlos Flores via KO (punch) at 0:18 in round 1 
• Jacob Ortiz defeated Edgar Garcia via KO (punch) at 4:06 of round 1 
• Erin Beach defeated Roscoe Jackson via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:52 in round 1 
• Jade Porter defeated Nick Piedmont via unanimous decision 
• Steve Steinbeiss defeated Dano Moore via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:52 in round 1 

UFC 137 'Penn vs Diaz' Official Trailer

GSP out from UFC 137 with a injury

DANA WHITE: "I just land in NYC and what do I always say!? I have to deal with bad shit everyday!! GSP is out with an injury!!!" VIA TWITTER

UFC on FOX 'Velasquez vs Dos Santos' Trailer

Kimbo Slice wins 2nd boxing match with a one punch KO! (VIDEO)

KIMBO SLICE KNOCKS OUT TAY BLEDSOE WITH A ONE PUNCH KO

Bellator 54 'Shlemenko vs Rogers' Results

MAIN CARD

• Alexander Shlemenko defeated Brian Rogers via TKO (Knees) at 2:30 of round 2
• Vitor Vianna defeated Bryan Baker via KO (punches) at 0:54 of round 1 
• Zach Makovsky defeated Ryan Roberts via submission (north/south choke) at 4:48 of round 1 
• Jacob Kirwan defeated Rene Nazare via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) 

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Duane Bastress defeated Daniel Gracie via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round 2 
• Tim Carpenter defeated Ryan Contaldi via KO (punch) at 2:16 of round 1 
• Kirwan defeated Rumsey via sun (guillotine choke) at 1:40 of round 1 
• Ledesma defeated Kelleher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 
• Caplan defeated Seiber via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tim Sylvia vs Pedro Rizzo and Andrei Arlovski vs Travis Fulton set for ProElite 2 on Nov. 5

Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Tim Sylvia takes on UFC Vet Pedro Rizzo, and Another Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Andrei Arlovski takes on the IRON MAN Travis Fulton who has a impressive record of  247 wins with 48 loses and 10 draws, this event will take place on November 10 in Moline, Illinois at the i Wireless Center.

http://mmajunkie.com/news/25457/sylvia-rizzo-arlovski-fulton-headline-proelite-2-eight-man-hw-tourney-on-tap.mma

UFC 136 'Edgar vs Maynard' Results

MAIN CARD

• Frankie Edgar defeated Gray Maynard via KO (punches) at 3:54 of round 4 
• Jose Aldo defeated Kenny Florian via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) 
• Chael Sonnen defeated Brian Stann via submission (arm triangle choke) at 3:51 of round 2  
• Nam Phan defeated Leonard Garcia via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 
• Joe Lauzon defeated Melvin Guillard via submission (rear naked choke) at 0:47 of round 1 

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Demian Maia defeated Jorge  Santiago via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)   
• Anthony Pettis defeated Jeremy Stephens via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 
• Stipe Miocic defeated Joey Beltran via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 
• Darren Elkins defeated Zhang Tie Quan via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–27) 
• Aaron Simpson defeated Eric Schafer via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 
• Mike Massenzio defeated Steve Cantwell via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 

Bonus Awards

Fighters received $75,000 bonuses.

• Fight of the Night: Nam Phan vs. Leonard Garcia
• Knockout of the Night: Frankie Edgar
• Submission of the Night: Joe Lauzon

Bellator 53 'Saunders vs Santos' Results

MAIN CARD

• Ben Saunders defeated Luis Santos via submission (keylock) at 3:13 of round 3 
• Douglas Lima defeated Chris Lozano via KO (punch) at 3:14 of round 2 
• Ronnie Mann defeated Kenny Foster via submission (triangle choke) at 3:51 of round 1 
• Thiago Santos defeated Josh Burns via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:23 of round 1 

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Santana defeated Cobb via submission (armbar) at 2:00 of round 1  
• Matthews defeated Bears via unanimous decision (29-28 29-28 29-28) 
• Brooks defeated Scott via TKO (strikes) at 2:40 of round 2
• Davis defeated Dennis via KO (punches) at 0:29 of round 2 
• Rickels defeated Avera via submission (triangle choke) at 1:06 of round 2 
• Nogueira defeated Laird via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:51 of round 1

Jon Jones vs Lyoto Machida set for UFC 140 with Rashad Evans out due to injury

A bout between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans was briefly set for UFC 140,  However, an injury will cost Evans a bout with Jones for the second time, as Jones will now face Lyoto Machida

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/10/06/jon-jones-explains-why-he-is-fighting-lyoto-machida-at-ufc-140/

Diego Sanchez vs Jake Ellenberger set for UFC 141 in Las Vegas

Reliable sources are reporting today that the UFC is in talk with Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez regarding a potential fight at UFC 141 in December 

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/354791/Diego-Sanchez-vs-Jake-Ellenberger-booked-for-UFC-141/

UFC on Versus 6 Bonuses and live gate attendance

$65,000 BONUS AWARDS

• FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Matt Wiman vs Mac Danzig
• KNOCKOUT OF THE NIGHT: Anthony Johnson
• SUBMISSION OF THE NIGHT: Stefan Struve

ATTENDANCE: 9,380

UFC on Versus 6 'Cruz vs Johnson' Results

MAIN CARD

• Cruz defeated Johnson via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 50-45) 
• Struve defeated Barry via submission (triangle choke) at 3:22 of round 2 
• Johnson defeated Brenneman via KO (head kick) at 2:49 of round 1
• Wiman defeated Danzig via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Edwards defeated Oliveira via TKO (punches) at 2:44 of round 2 
• Sass defeated Johnson via submission (heel hook) at 3:00 of round 1 
• Easton defeated Bloodworth via TKO (knees and punches) at 4:52 of round 2 
• Grant defeated Roller via verbal submission (armbar) at 2:12 of round 3
• Josh Neer defeated Wisniewski via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round 2 
• Watson defeated Sandoval via TKO (strikes) at 1:17 of round 1

BELLATOR 52 RESULTS

MAIN CARD

• Mike Hayes def. Neil Grove via split decision
• Blagoi Ivanov def. Zak Jensen via technical submission (guillotine), 2:35 of round two 
• Eric Prindle def. Abe Wagner via unanimous decision 
• Ron Sparks def. Mark Holata via KO, 1:24 of round one

Tim Credeur Out at UFC 137, Dustin Jacoby Now Meets Brad Tavares

Tim Credeur, who returned to the UFC in June after a nearly two-year layoff, has been forced out of UFC 137 later this month.


http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/10/01/tim-credeur-out-at-ufc-137-dustin-jacoby-now-meets-brad-tavares/