Vitor Belfort says rumored fight with Michael Bisping is just that: ‘all rumors’

Vitor Belfort very well may be fighting Michael Bisping next.

But for now, the Brazilian fighter says reports that the two have been booked to meet each other are just based on a rumor.

“I don’t have anything confirmed about fighting Bisping,” Belf…

Vitor Belfort very well may be fighting Michael Bisping next.

But for now, the Brazilian fighter says reports that the two have been booked to meet each other are just based on a rumor.

“I don’t have anything confirmed about fighting Bisping,” Belfort stated on his Twitter account. “It’s all rumors. When I know about it will let you guys know.”


Pat Barry vs. Shane Del Rosario official for December’s TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas

A reported fight between heavyweights Pat Barry and Shane Del Rosario now is official for December.

Barry and Del Rosario will meet on the main card of the TUF 16 Finale. UFC officials recently announced the fight, which MMAjunkie.com first reported….

A reported fight between heavyweights Pat Barry and Shane Del Rosario now is official for December.

Barry and Del Rosario will meet on the main card of the TUF 16 Finale. UFC officials recently announced the fight, which MMAjunkie.com first reported. 

The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale takes place Dec. 15 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.


UFC champ Dominick Cruz named honorary pace car driver for Nov. 11 NASCAR race

Dominick Cruz still may have a few months before he finally can get back in the octagon.

But in the meantime, the UFC bantamweight champion will get behind the wheel of a race car again.

Cruz will be an honorary pace car driver for an upcoming NASC…

Dominick Cruz still may have a few months before he finally can get back in the octagon.

But in the meantime, the UFC bantamweight champion will get behind the wheel of a race car again.

Cruz will be an honorary pace car driver for an upcoming NASCAR event in his home state of Arizona.


Bellator 78 winner Daniel Straus proves more doubters wrong with submission win

FAIRBORN, Ohio – With a partisan crowd at his back, Daniel Straus made his decision to stay busy look quite brilliant.

The Cincinnati native, Bellator’s Season 6 featherweight tournament winner, defeated Alvin Robinson by second round submission whil…

FAIRBORN, Ohio – With a partisan crowd at his back, Daniel Straus made his decision to stay busy look quite brilliant.

The Cincinnati native, Bellator’s Season 6 featherweight tournament winner, defeated Alvin Robinson by second round submission while he awaits the winner of current champion Pat Curran and Patricio “Pitbull” Freire.

“Just another night at the office,” Straus told MMAjunkie.com.


After dominant Bellator 78 win, Brian Rogers ready for one more tournament shot

FAIRBORN, Ohio – Full time employment is suiting Brian Rogers just fine so far. Thanks for asking.

The 28-year-old Ohio native reestablished himself as a future middleweight tournament threat with a one-sided unanimous decision beat down of Dominique…

FAIRBORN, Ohio – Full time employment is suiting Brian Rogers just fine so far. Thanks for asking.

The 28-year-old Ohio native reestablished himself as a future middleweight tournament threat with a one-sided unanimous decision beat down of Dominique Steele at Bellator 78.

Prior to the bout, Rogers made the decision to leave his job as a special education teacher and focus on MMA full time. It appears to be paying off.


Bellator 78 highlights video: Koreshkov, Good punch way to welterweight tourney final

Bellator’s Season 7 welterweight tournament field had its finalists set at Friday’s Bellator 78 event.

Video highlights of the tournament’s semifinals now are available.

They include Andrey Koreshkov’s devastating knockout of Marius Zaromskis and L…

Bellator’s Season 7 welterweight tournament field had its finalists set at Friday’s Bellator 78 event.

Video highlights of the tournament’s semifinals now are available.

They include Andrey Koreshkov’s devastating knockout of Marius Zaromskis and Lyman Good’s second-round TKO of Michail Tsarev. Other highlights include Brian Rogers’ win over Dominique Steele and Daniel Straus’ submission of Alvin Robinson.