Perosh replaces Rothwell at UFC 110, Sinosic vs. Haseman pulled from prelims

With just 48 hours remaining until the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Australian debut, the promotion this evening announced a couple major changes to the fight card.

Anthony Perosh replaces ill Ben Rothwell in a UFC 110 main-card fight with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, and a shoulder injury suffered by Elvin Sinosic has forced the cancellation of his preliminary-card bout with fellow Australian Chris Haseman.

UFC 110 takes place Saturday at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.


With just 48 hours remaining until the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Australian debut, the promotion this evening announced a couple major changes to the fight card.

Anthony Perosh replaces ill Ben Rothwell in a UFC 110 main-card fight with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, and a shoulder injury suffered by Elvin Sinosic has forced the cancellation of his preliminary-card bout with fellow Australian Chris Haseman.

UFC 110 takes place Saturday at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.


Perosh replaces Rothwell on UFC 110 main card, Sinosic vs. Haseman pulled from prelims

With just 48 hours remaining until the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Australian debut, the promotion this evening announced a couple major changes to the fight card.

Anthony Perosh replaces ill Ben Rothwell in a UFC 110 main-card fight with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, and a shoulder injury suffered by Elvin Sinosic has forced the cancellation of his preliminary-card bout with fellow Australian Chris Haseman.

UFC 110 takes place Saturday at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.


With just 48 hours remaining until the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Australian debut, the promotion this evening announced a couple major changes to the fight card.

Anthony Perosh replaces ill Ben Rothwell in a UFC 110 main-card fight with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, and a shoulder injury suffered by Elvin Sinosic has forced the cancellation of his preliminary-card bout with fellow Australian Chris Haseman.

UFC 110 takes place Saturday at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.


“Countdown to UFC 111” debuts March 17 on Spike TV; UFC 110 preview debuts tonight

While the UFC’s traditional pre-event preview show returns tonight with the “Countdown to UFC 110” debut (11 p.m. ET/PT), Spike TV also has set the schedule for its follow-up.

“Countdown to UFC 111,” which previews next month’s New Jersey pay-per-view event, debuts Wednesday, March 17 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on the UFC’s longtime cable home.

Replays of the show, which focuses on UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and fellow headliner Dan Hardy, air throughout the week on Spike TV.


While the UFC’s traditional pre-event preview show returns tonight with the “Countdown to UFC 110” debut (11 p.m. ET/PT), Spike TV also has set the schedule for its follow-up.

“Countdown to UFC 111,” which previews next month’s New Jersey pay-per-view event, debuts Wednesday, March 17 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on the UFC’s longtime cable home.

Replays of the show, which focuses on UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and fellow headliner Dan Hardy, air throughout the week on Spike TV.


Heath Herring clarifies recent UFC criticism, says non-fight ventures simply more lucrative

Heath Herring is not trying to start a crusade; he’s just looking out for No. 1.

In a Wednesday interview with MMAjunkie.com, the UFC heavyweight addressed several controversial statements he made four days prior during a segment on an Orlando ESPN radio affiliate.

In the interview, Herring bluntly said that the UFC plays favorites and does not make it worth his while to make fighting a priority.


Heath Herring is not trying to start a crusade; he’s just looking out for No. 1.

In a Wednesday interview with MMAjunkie.com, the UFC heavyweight addressed several controversial statements he made four days prior during a segment on an Orlando ESPN radio affiliate.

In the interview, Herring bluntly said that the UFC plays favorites and does not make it worth his while to make fighting a priority.


Injured Diego Nunes out of WEC 47 fight with Leonard Garcia, WEC seeks replacement

An injury has forced Diego Nunes (13-1 MMA, 2-1 WEC) out of a scheduled WEC 47 preliminary-card fight with Leonard Garcia (13-5 MMA, 3-2 WEC).

MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with a source close to Nunes that the featherweight has pulled out of the bout. MMAWeekly.com first reported the undisclosed injury on Wednesday.

Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com that as of Thursday afternoon a replacement has not been secured but that WEC officials hope to keep Garcia on the March 6 card.


An injury has forced Diego Nunes (13-1 MMA, 2-1 WEC) out of a scheduled WEC 47 preliminary-card fight with Leonard Garcia (13-5 MMA, 3-2 WEC).

MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with a source close to Nunes that the featherweight has pulled out of the bout. MMAWeekly.com first reported the undisclosed injury on Wednesday.

Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com that as of Thursday afternoon a replacement has not been secured but that WEC officials hope to keep Garcia on the March 6 card.


Ask the Fight Doc: What role do cortisone shots play in MMA, and are they safe?

Dr. Johnny BenjaminCortisone shots have long been a treatment staple for sports physicians, but to many combat-sports fans, they still remain something of a mystery.

In fact, some fans know nothing of the shots while others laud them as a harmless cure-all painkiller.

But in our latest “Ask the Fight Doc” installment, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin explains why cortisone isn’t actually a painkiller, how the shots can help athletes, who should administer them, and what kind of side effects can develop.


Dr. Johnny BenjaminCortisone shots have long been a treatment staple for sports physicians, but to many combat-sports fans, they still remain something of a mystery.

In fact, some fans know nothing of the shots while others laud them as a harmless cure-all painkiller.

But in our latest “Ask the Fight Doc” installment, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin explains why cortisone isn’t actually a painkiller, how the shots can help athletes, who should administer them, and what kind of side effects can develop.