Martin Kampmann vs. Paulo Thiago in the works for UFC 115 in June

A welterweight matchup between Martin Kampmann and Paulo Thiago is currently in the works for UFC 115.

The potential bout was first reported by The Las Vegas Sun, and MMAjunkie.com has since confirmed that both fighters have verbally agreed to the fight, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.

While not yet officially announced, UFC 115 is expected to take place June 12 at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The night’s main card airs on pay-per-view.


A welterweight matchup between Martin Kampmann and Paulo Thiago is currently in the works for UFC 115.

The potential bout was first reported by The Las Vegas Sun, and MMAjunkie.com has since confirmed that both fighters have verbally agreed to the fight, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.

While not yet officially announced, UFC 115 is expected to take place June 12 at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The night’s main card airs on pay-per-view.


UFC announces international broadcast plans for “UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones”

DirecTV subscribers, stop reading now.

While U.S. subscribers of the satellite television service are still
waiting anxiously to hear if DirecTV and Versus will resolve their
differences in time for this month’s debut UFC event on the network,
the fight promotion is ensuring MMA fans worldwide will see the event.

The UFC recently announced that “UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones”
will air on a host of countries outside of the U.S., including
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the U.K.


DirecTV subscribers, stop reading now.

While U.S. subscribers of the satellite television service are still
waiting anxiously to hear if DirecTV and Versus will resolve their
differences in time for this month’s debut UFC event on the network,
the fight promotion is ensuring MMA fans worldwide will see the event.

The UFC recently announced that “UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones”
will air on a host of countries outside of the U.S., including
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the U.K.


Coker happy with Strikeforce’s progress, says company “in this for a long time”

In the past year, the California-based Strikeforce promotion has gone
from solid regional promotion to counter-programming-worthy opponent of
the UFC.

While the company’s handling of its champions and current relationship
with M-1 Global and Fedor Emelianenko have come under a bit of fire,
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently told MMAjunkie.com
(www.mmajunkie.com) that he’s just fine with the current path of his
fight promotion.

“I think every goal that we set out last year, we’ve done that and then some,” Coker said.


In the past year, the California-based Strikeforce promotion has gone
from solid regional promotion to counter-programming-worthy opponent of
the UFC.

While the company’s handling of its champions and current relationship
with M-1 Global and Fedor Emelianenko have come under a bit of fire,
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently told MMAjunkie.com
(www.mmajunkie.com) that he’s just fine with the current path of his
fight promotion.

“I think every goal that we set out last year, we’ve done that and then some,” Coker said.


UFC announces Asian broadcast deal with Hong Kong-based All Sports Network

As other fight promotions scramble for relevance in the
U.S., the Ultimate Fighting Championship continues its own worldwide
expansion.

The UFC today announced a new long-term distribution agreement with All
Sports Network, a 24-hour high-definition sports channel in Europe.

The new deal provides UFC programming to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia,
Macau, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and
Thailand.


As other fight promotions scramble for relevance in the
U.S., the Ultimate Fighting Championship continues its own worldwide
expansion.

The UFC today announced a new long-term distribution agreement with All
Sports Network, a 24-hour high-definition sports channel in Europe.

The new deal provides UFC programming to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia,
Macau, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and
Thailand.


After brutal WEC 47 win, Scott Jorgensen believes he’s at top of 135-pound division

It wasn’t that long ago that the WEC’s bantamweight division appeared
little more than a showcase for then-champion Miguel Torres.

My, how things have changed.

At this past weekend’s WEC 47 event in Columbus, Ohio, Joseph Benavidez
stunned Torres with a one-sided submission win and likely earned
himself a shot at the 135-pound title. But Scott Jorgensen also landed
one of the more memorable finishes in recent memory in his bout with
Chad George, and he made a legitimate claim for contender status.


It wasn’t that long ago that the WEC’s bantamweight division appeared
little more than a showcase for then-champion Miguel Torres.

My, how things have changed.

At this past weekend’s WEC 47 event in Columbus, Ohio, Joseph Benavidez
stunned Torres with a one-sided submission win and likely earned
himself a shot at the 135-pound title. But Scott Jorgensen also landed
one of the more memorable finishes in recent memory in his bout with
Chad George, and he made a legitimate claim for contender status.


James McSweeney vs. Travis Browne set for The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale

UFC newcomer Travis Browne (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will meet “Ultimate
Fighter 10” veteran James McSweeney (4-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC) on the live
finale of “The Ultimate Fighter 11.”

The as-yet-unannounced Spike TV event is expected for June 19 in Las
Vegas, though its location is unknown at this time. MMAjunkie.com first reported the heavyweight matchup last week,
though at the time, it was uncertain on which card the two would fight.

“TUF 11,” which features UFC legends Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell as
coaches, features middleweight fighters bidding for the much ballyhooed
“six-figure” UFC contract.


UFC newcomer Travis Browne (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will meet “Ultimate
Fighter 10” veteran James McSweeney (4-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC) on the live
finale of “The Ultimate Fighter 11.”

The as-yet-unannounced Spike TV event is expected for June 19 in Las
Vegas, though its location is unknown at this time. MMAjunkie.com first reported the heavyweight matchup last week,
though at the time, it was uncertain on which card the two would fight.

“TUF 11,” which features UFC legends Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell as
coaches, features middleweight fighters bidding for the much ballyhooed
“six-figure” UFC contract.