Author: Mike Chiappetta

Chuck Liddell: ‘I Guess I’m Not Taking Shots Like I Used To’

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Chuck Liddell has yet to make a decision about his future as a fighter. Even though UFC President Dana White said Liddell would never again fight in a UFC octagon, he’s relented once before, and the two have yet to talk about his ca…

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Chuck Liddell has yet to make a decision about his future as a fighter. Even though UFC President Dana White said Liddell would never again fight in a UFC octagon, he’s relented once before, and the two have yet to talk about his career since Liddell’s knockout loss at the hands of Rich Franklin at UFC 116. But it appears there may have been at least one development in Liddell’s decision-making process towards a possible retirement: he seems to have come to terms with his diminished capacity to take a punch.

Strikeforce Main Event Breakdown: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabricio Werdum

Filed under: StrikeforceAll month long, the narrative about Saturday’s Strikeforce/M1: Fedor vs. Werdum show has had little to do with the main event. Instead, it’s been about whether Fedor Emelianenko is soon to retire, his thoughts on the UFC, why he…

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All month long, the narrative about Saturday’s Strikeforce/M1: Fedor vs. Werdum show has had little to do with the main event. Instead, it’s been about whether Fedor Emelianenko is soon to retire, his thoughts on the UFC, why he’s not fighting Alistair Overeem. Anything, it seems, but Fabricio Werdum.

You could probably chalk up the phenomenon to the fact that most people simply don’t believe that Werdum is going to be the one to end Emelianenko’s nine-and-a-half-year unbeaten stretch. Most people will simply watch to find out how Fedor wins. Will it be a KO? A submission? Will Werdum be able to last the distance?

To make it clear, I’m not going to be the one to pick against Emelianenko. You don’t pick against men in the midst of historic win streaks. But I do see a path to victory for Werdum, as remote as it may seem.

Longtime UFC Fighter Keith Jardine Cut Following Recent Loss

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsAfter five years, 13 fights and four straight losses, Keith Jardine’s tenure with the UFC is over.

UFC President Dana White confirmed to MMA Fighting that the company has cut ties with the Ultimate Fighter sea…

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After five years, 13 fights and four straight losses, Keith Jardine‘s tenure with the UFC is over.

UFC President Dana White confirmed to MMA Fighting that the company has cut ties with the Ultimate Fighter season two alumni after his recent majority decision loss to Matt Hamill at last Saturday’s TUF 11 finale.

“It sucks,” White said. “I have nothing but respect for him and I hope to see him back soon.”

Bellator Tournament Finals: Warren Wins Controversial Decision, Shlemenko Rolls

Filed under: Bellator, NewsJoe Warren and Alexander Shlemenko captured Bellator tournament titles, taking completely different paths en route to victories at Bellator 22.

Warren overcame a nearly disastrous first round, grinding out a disputed three-r…

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Joe Warren and Alexander Shlemenko captured Bellator tournament titles, taking completely different paths en route to victories at Bellator 22.

Warren overcame a nearly disastrous first round, grinding out a disputed three-round split decision over Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, while Shlemenko crushed his way to a first-round knockout win.

Wanderlei Silva: ‘I’m Paying the Bill for All These Years of Fighting’

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The decision to pull out of his UFC 116 match didn’t come easily for Wanderlei Silva. The event falls on the same day as his birthday — July 3 — and even before he was scheduled for the card, he was lobbying for a spot on it.

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The decision to pull out of his UFC 116 match didn’t come easily for Wanderlei Silva. The event falls on the same day as his birthday — July 3 — and even before he was scheduled for the card, he was lobbying for a spot on it.

Brock Lesnar Comments on Fedor’s Future, Dave Batista’s MMA Hopes

Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, NewsEarlier this week during a Strikeforce conference call, Fedor Emelianenko was asked about the upcoming UFC 116 fight between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin, and on Tuesday, the roles were reversed, as the UFC heavyweig…

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Brock LesnarEarlier this week during a Strikeforce conference call, Fedor Emelianenko was asked about the upcoming UFC 116 fight between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin, and on Tuesday, the roles were reversed, as the UFC heavyweight title fight combatants were asked about the Russian MMA star.

Because rumblings of Emelianenko’s possible retirement have circulated in the last few days, Lesnar and Carwin were asked their opinions on never having the opportunity to face Fedor before he calls it a career.

“Good for Fedor. I hope he does retire. He’s the greatest champion of all-time,” he said with a laugh. Before anyone could ask him if he was being sarcastic, he made his feelings clear.