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AFC 18: Mayhem Quick Results
Aggression Fighting Championship makes it’s long anticipated return to Victoria, British Columbia.
AFC 18 will invade the Bear Mountain Arena for a card entitled “Mayhem”.
The main event is a battle in the welterweight division between former TUF competitor Michael Hill and Joel Powell. The co-main event features former UFC fighter Kalib Starnes taking on David Perron.
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Grading the UFC on FX 8 main card fights
The Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil was home to UFC on FX 8 this past Saturday evening.
The main card which aired on FX in the United States and Sportsnet One in Canada featured four fights.
The main event and co-main event delivered in exciting fashion, but the main card opened with two bouts that left fans wanting more.
Check out how I graded the fights below.
Vitor...
UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference
Thanks to the folks at MMAFighting.com for supplying the fans with access to the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference.
The main event at UFC on FX 8 fans were treated to an outstanding finish by hometown boy Vitor Belfort, as he landed a perfectly timed spinning back-kick to the chin of Luke Rockhold.
In the co-main event Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza made quick work of Chris Camozzi...
RUFF 9 quick results
The Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation, RUFF for short, held its 9th event this past Saturday, May 18th, at the SanYa-HaiNan MGM Grand Sanya situated at Yalong Bay in Hohhot. RUFF 9 was just one of many Asian Mixed Martial Arts events that took place on Saturday, alongside PXC 37 and many others.
In the main event, promotional staple Amu RiJiRiGaLa submitted Shang Zhifa via an...
AFC owner shows aggression towards Mark Pavelich
When Maximum Fighting Championships President Mark Pavelich was on MMASucka Radio to promote one of his MFC events he made a comment that didn’t sit well with some of Canada’s MMA promoters, especially Aggression Fighting Championships owner Darren Owen. Pavelich claimed that his under cards were better than most main cards in Canada.
I’m trying not to be derogatory, but my...
Video: UFC on FX 8 fight highlights
Countryman Vitor Belfort had a homecoming for the ages in the main event versus Luke Rockhold.
Belfort came out throwing some fancy kicks early in the fight against Rockhold, but it was the second go-round with his spinning back-kick that dropped the American.
“The Phenom” is now on a two fight winning streak and will look to get another top notch opponent for his next bout....
Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis official for UFC 163 main event in Rio de Janeiro
The much anticipated featherweight bout between UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis is now official for the main event at UFC 163 in Brazil.
MMAJunkie.com reported that UFC officials announced the match-up at the UFC on FX 8 post-event news conference.
In addition to the featherweight fight, welterweight fighters Demian Maia and Josh Koscheck will square off as...
UFC on FX 8 post-fight bonuses: Belfort, Souza, Martins and Larsen earn $50k each
There were some awesome fights at UFC on FX 8 this evening.
UFC on FX 8 took place at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazi.
In the main event Vitor Belfort brought down the roof in his home country by knocking out Luke Rockhold with a flashy spinning back-kick in the very first round. The knockout earned the Brazilian “Knockout of the Night” honors.
Ronaldo...
Vitor Belfort knocks out Luke Rockhold with spinning back-kick at UFC on FX 8 main event
One of the sports best in Vitor Belfort continued his legacy in his main event match against Luke Rockhold.
A one minute feeling out process started the fight, but a flurry proceeded by Belfort. Rockhold threw some fantastic punches, but Belfort utilized a spinning back-kick that dropped Rockhold. Second time is a charm for “The Phenom” as he threw the same kick earlier in the...
Jacare Souza submits Chris Camozzi in UFC debut
The submission specialist Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza made his presence felt in the co-main event at UFC on FX 8 against Chris Camozzi.
The two tangled for a few minutes on the feet, but once it hit the mat it was all Jacare. It took the former Strikeforce middleweight champion just 3:37 to lock in an arm-triangle choke which ended Camozzi’s night.
Following the fight Jacare called...
Matt Riddle leaves Legacy FC, signs with Bellator MMA
Former UFC middleweight and TUF 7 competitor Matt Riddle has signed a deal with Bellator MMA.
At UFC on FUEL TV 7 Riddle defeated the always dangerous Che Mills by unanimous decision. However following his post-fight drug test he was released from the organization due to testing positive for or marijuana metabolites. This was Riddle’s second time being red-flagged for marijuana...
Renan Barao injured, out of UFC 161
Brazilian MMA portal Tatame is reporting that Barao, the UFC interim bantamweight champion, has injured his right foot, and is not expected to recover in time for UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is a big blow to a card that some were already decrying as “lackluster.”
No replacement has been announced, but we here at MMA Sucka will keep you updated as information becomes available.
Cat Zingano’s husband issues statement on incident with Bryan Caraway
Mauricio Zingano (2-0-1), a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and the husband of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 coach Cat Zingano, issued a statement today on his website regarding the incident between his wife and UFC bantamweight Bryan Caraway. The statement was released as a response to the recent article on Bloody Elbow in which the altercation, in which Caraway is said to have elbowed...
Watch the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference live on MMASucka.com
Following tonight’s UFC on FX 8 main card keep it locked to MMASucka.com for the post-fight press conference.
Expected to meet with the media are main event fighters Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold. Also in attendance will be some of the other big winners from the UFC 159 event.
The post-fight press conference will begin at approximately 7:30pm PT/10:30pm ET.
Courtesy of UFC.com...
For Every Pointed Finger
It’s been something of an uneven week for Bryan Caraway. First, he is awarded a retroactive Submission of the Night bonus for his win over Johnny Bedford at UFC 159 after Pat Healy’s unfortunate positive drug test for marijuana metabolites. So things are off to a good start for “Kid Lightning. Then he had to take to the internet to, well, rub it in Healy’s face with the following...
PXC 37 quick results
The 37th installment of Pacific Xtreme Combat went down this past Saturday, May 18th, at the Ynares Sports Arena situated in Pasig City, Philippines. With a stacked fight card that featured a Bantamweight Championship title tilt in the main event, the event certainly did not disappoint.
High-flying Japanese starlet Michinori Tanaka (8-0) was determined to leave the PXC cage 10-pounds...
UFC on FX 8 Quick Results
Tonight the UFC will make it’s way into Brazil for what is bound to be an epic show.
UFC on FX 8 will feature Brazil’s own Vitor Belfort against the Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the main event. The co-main event also features a local talent as Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza takes on late replacement Chris Camozzi.
Action is set to begin in North America at 1...
Nate Diaz fined $20K, suspended for inappropriate Twitter comment
The UFC has announced today that they will be fining lightweight stalwart Nathan Diaz $20,000 and suspending him for 90 days for violating the UFC’s code of conduct in the wake of an ill-advised tweet directed at Bryan Caraway. In a tweet released earlier this week, Diaz referred to Caraway using a homosexual slur in regards to his comments about Pat Healy and for accepting his...
Roy Nelson approved by NSAC to fight at UFC 160 if necessary
Questions arose regarding the UFC 160 co-main event last week, as Mark Hunt had Visa issues while at the airport. Hunt stepped in for the injured Alistair Overeem in the co-main event at UFC 160 to face the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos. When the Visa issues first came to fruition the name many people were throwing out as a replacement was Roy Nelson and it just...
Former UFC fighter Paul Kelly found guilty of trafficking heroin
The Liverpool Echo has reported that former UFC fighter Paul Kelly has been found guilty of trafficking a large amount of heroin, and is now facing a potentially lengthy jail term. The UK brawler, best known for his “Fight of the Night”-winning bout with Donald Cerrone at UFC 126, was ensnared in an investigation that began when acquaintence of Kelly’s was arrested with 1...
XFC 24 Lightweight Championship Main Event set as Scott Holtzman takes on John Mahlow
Good things come to those who wait! For over a week, XFC Lightweight contender Scott Holtzman has waited patiently to find out what his future holds, after former champion Nick Newell refused to defend his title at XFC 24, on June 14th. The wait is finally over. In an ironic twist, Scott Holtzman’s future will come face to face with the XFC’s past. Xtreme Fighting Championships...
Vitor Belfort gets heated at UFC on FX 8 weigh-ins
Things got a little hotter than expected at today’s weigh-ins for UFC on FX 8 in when Vitor Belfort got off the scales. After successfully weighing in at 186 lbs., “the Phenom” walked over to his opponent, Luke Rockhold, for the traditional face-off. The animosity was obvious as Rockhold got right in Belfort’s face, causing the Brazilian to forcefully shove him away. UFC...
UFC on FX 8 weigh-in results + video
The fighters taking part in tomorrow’s UFC on FX 8 event took to the scale today at the official fighter weigh-ins.
Today’s weigh-ins took place at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The main event features a middleweight tilt between Vitor Belfort and the final Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold. Also on the card in the co-main event is...
MMA Sucka Video Review: The Voice vs. Dana White
On Friday, May 16, 2013, AXS TV will be airing another episode of the “The Voice Versus,” where noted combat sports personality Michael “The Voice” Schiavello sits down for a candid, long-form interview with various subjects. What makes this episode so special, however, is that he’ll be sitting down with UFC President Dana White. I was lucky enough to be able to review...
Watch the UFC on FX 8 weigh-ins live on MMASucka.com at 12pm PT/3pm ET
The fighters taking part in tomorrow’s UFC on FX 8 event will take to the scale today at the official fighter weigh-ins.
Today’s weigh-ins take place at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The main event features a battle in the middleweight division between champ Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold. Also on the card in the co-main event is a middleweight...
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