Bellator Fighting Championships is hitting the streets to find the next up-and-coming mixed martial artist.
The Chicago-based promotion on Monday announced it’s sponsoring an open tryout for fighters to win a featured spot on Bellator 16, which takes place April 29 at the Kansas City Power & Light District in Kansas City, Mo.
The tryouts are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT (local time) on Saturday, March 6, at Ringside, Inc.’s John Brown Training Center in Lenexa, Kan. (Registration begins one hour prior to tryouts.) Participants must bring ID, protective gear and proof of two professional fights.
Bellator Fighting Championships is hitting the streets to find the next up-and-coming mixed martial artist.
The Chicago-based promotion on Monday announced it’s sponsoring an open tryout for fighters to win a featured spot on Bellator 16, which takes place April 29 at the Kansas City Power & Light District in Kansas City, Mo.
The tryouts are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT (local time) on Saturday, March 6, at Ringside, Inc.’s John Brown Training Center in Lenexa, Kan. (Registration begins one hour prior to tryouts.) Participants must bring ID, protective gear and proof of two professional fights.
Alistair Overeem (32-11 MMA, 2-0 SF) wants American fans to get ready. There are no more obstacles in the way of his American MMA career; Strikeforce is the priority for 2010.
In an exclusive interview with MMAjunkie.com today, the Strikeforce heavyweight champion said he is likely to meet Brett Rogers (10-1 MMA, 2-1 SF) in a non-title fight on an as-yet-unannounced card set for May 15 in St. Louis, Mo.
Although Strikeforce has not placed an event permit request to the Missouri State Athletic Commission, all signs point to a second trip to the 22,000-seat Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Alistair Overeem (32-11 MMA, 2-0 SF) wants American fans to get ready. There are no more obstacles in the way of his American MMA career; Strikeforce is the priority for 2010.
In an exclusive interview with MMAjunkie.com today, the Strikeforce heavyweight champion said he is likely to meet Brett Rogers (10-1 MMA, 2-1 SF) in a non-title fight on an as-yet-unannounced card set for May 15 in St. Louis, Mo.
Although Strikeforce has not placed an event permit request to the Missouri State Athletic Commission, all signs point to a second trip to the 22,000-seat Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (15-7 MMA, 0-1 SF) has signed a multi-fight, 16-month deal with Strikeforce and is expected to fight former EliteXC title-holder Antonio Silva (13-2 MMA, 0-1 SF) at the organization’s May 15 event in St Louis, Mo.
Arlovski announced the deal on his official Web site.
The Silva fight, first reported by Sherdog.com, was later confirmed to MMAjunkie.com by a source close to the Brazilian who said the fight will be part of the night’s Showtime-televised main card.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (15-7 MMA, 0-1 SF) has signed a multi-fight, 16-month deal with Strikeforce and is expected to fight former EliteXC title-holder Antonio Silva (13-2 MMA, 0-1 SF) at the organization’s May 15 event in St Louis, Mo.
Arlovski announced the deal on his official Web site.
The Silva fight, first reported by Sherdog.com, was later confirmed to MMAjunkie.com by a source close to the Brazilian who said the fight will be part of the night’s Showtime-televised main card.
A total of 28 middleweight competitors have been chosen to compete on
the upcoming 11th season of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and
Spike TV’s long-running reality series, “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Spike TV today released the list of fighters, who range from a
21-year-old with a few fights to a veteran with 33 pro bouts on his
resume.
Check out the full list of competitors, who will be coached by Tito
Ortiz and Chuck Liddell and can be seen on the March 31 “TUF 11” debut.
A total of 28 middleweight competitors have been chosen to compete on
the upcoming 11th season of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and
Spike TV’s long-running reality series, “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Spike TV today released the list of fighters, who range from a
21-year-old with a few fights to a veteran with 33 pro bouts on his
resume.
Check out the full list of competitors, who will be coached by Tito
Ortiz and Chuck Liddell and can be seen on the March 31 “TUF 11” debut.
A middleweight bout between Michael Bisping (18-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Dan
Miller (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC), established contenders both desperately in
need of a win, is likely to take place in May at UFC 114.
Multiple sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that UFC officials are working to sign the bout and that at least one competitor has agreed to the matchup.
If signed the fight would likely be part of the main card for UFC 114, which takes place May 29 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view.
A middleweight bout between Michael Bisping (18-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Dan
Miller (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC), established contenders both desperately in
need of a win, is likely to take place in May at UFC 114.
Multiple sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that UFC officials are working to sign the bout and that at least one competitor has agreed to the matchup.
If signed the fight would likely be part of the main card for UFC 114, which takes place May 29 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view.
When Matt Serra learned he was slated to fight fellow veteran Frank Trigg last month at UFC 109, he naturally began looking back on a career he’s proud to call his own.
The former champ called any fights after his memorable upset of then-champ Georges St-Pierre in 2007 “gravy,” and some suggested that a loss to Trigg could force the ex-champ into retirement.
But after stopping Trigg, pocketing a $60,000 “Knockout of the Night” bonus and looking back at his recent fights, Serra today told MMAjunkie.com Radio he now feels like he’s “right back in the mix” of the UFC’s welterweight division.
When Matt Serra learned he was slated to fight fellow veteran Frank Trigg last month at UFC 109, he naturally began looking back on a career he’s proud to call his own.
The former champ called any fights after his memorable upset of then-champ Georges St-Pierre in 2007 “gravy,” and some suggested that a loss to Trigg could force the ex-champ into retirement.
But after stopping Trigg, pocketing a $60,000 “Knockout of the Night” bonus and looking back at his recent fights, Serra today told MMAjunkie.com Radio he now feels like he’s “right back in the mix” of the UFC’s welterweight division.
Bellator Fighting Championships is hitting the streets to find the next up-and-coming mixed martial artist.
Alistair Overeem (32-11 MMA, 2-0 SF) wants American fans to get ready. There are no more obstacles in the way of his American MMA career; Strikeforce is the priority for 2010.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (15-7 MMA, 0-1 SF) has signed a multi-fight, 16-month deal with Strikeforce and is expected to fight former EliteXC title-holder Antonio Silva (13-2 MMA, 0-1 SF) at the organization’s May 15 event in St Louis, Mo.
A total of 28 middleweight competitors have been chosen to compete on
A middleweight bout between Michael Bisping (18-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Dan
When Matt Serra learned he was slated to fight fellow veteran Frank Trigg last month at UFC 109, he naturally began looking back on a career he’s proud to call his own.