There were days when Matt Major, growing up in New Jersey far away from his native Miami without his since-dead mother and father, would walk a few miles to a nearby karate studio just to watch through the glass because he couldn’t afford to take the classes.
Later, when he sat in a detention cell at 16 on minor assault charges, Major remembers vividly seeing a television screen through the bars that was showing an International Sport Karate Association Event.
Still without any training and trying to find his way in life living with fringe family members, the recently signed Bellator Fighting Championships fighter felt he had a firm grasp of the sport.
There were days when Matt Major, growing up in New Jersey far away from his native Miami without his since-dead mother and father, would walk a few miles to a nearby karate studio just to watch through the glass because he couldn’t afford to take the classes.
Later, when he sat in a detention cell at 16 on minor assault charges, Major remembers vividly seeing a television screen through the bars that was showing an International Sport Karate Association Event.
Still without any training and trying to find his way in life living with fringe family members, the recently signed Bellator Fighting Championships fighter felt he had a firm grasp of the sport.
The fight card for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Memorial Day weekend event is quickly taking shape, and a new welterweight bout is in the works: “The Ultimate Fighter 7” winner Amir Sadollah vs. undefeated Dong Hyun Kim.
A source close to one of the competitors told MMAjunkie.com verbal agreements are in place.
As MMAjunkie.com recently reported, the May 29 event takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the night’s main card airs on pay-per-view.
The fight card for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Memorial Day weekend event is quickly taking shape, and a new welterweight bout is in the works: “The Ultimate Fighter 7” winner Amir Sadollah vs. undefeated Dong Hyun Kim.
A source close to one of the competitors told MMAjunkie.com verbal agreements are in place.
As MMAjunkie.com recently reported, the May 29 event takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the night’s main card airs on pay-per-view.
Count out UFC heavyweight Cain Velasquez as a non-believer in the closed guard.
The 27-year-old American Kickboxing Academy product on Wednesday broke from welterweight teammate John Fitch’s recently stated position that the fundamental jiu-jitsu position has no place in modern MMA.
“I wouldn’t say that because everybody has that chance to submit people, and this game has grown so big that (you have to be) good in every area of MMA,” Velasquez told reporters during a media teleconference promoting his fight with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 110 on Feb. 21 in Sydney, Australia.
Count out UFC heavyweight Cain Velasquez as a non-believer in the closed guard.
The 27-year-old American Kickboxing Academy product on Wednesday broke from welterweight teammate John Fitch’s recently stated position that the fundamental jiu-jitsu position has no place in modern MMA.
“I wouldn’t say that because everybody has that chance to submit people, and this game has grown so big that (you have to be) good in every area of MMA,” Velasquez told reporters during a media teleconference promoting his fight with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 110 on Feb. 21 in Sydney, Australia.
It’s two and out for UFC welterweight Frank Trigg after his Ultimate Fighting Championship return.
After posting a 6-1 record to earn his way back into the organization and signing a new deal with the UFC in 2009, Trigg was notified on Monday that he had been dropped from the UFC after a knockout loss to Matt Serra at this past weekend’s UFC 109 event.
Trigg confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com on Wednesday.
It’s two and out for UFC welterweight Frank Trigg after his Ultimate Fighting Championship return.
After posting a 6-1 record to earn his way back into the organization and signing a new deal with the UFC in 2009, Trigg was notified on Monday that he had been dropped from the UFC after a knockout loss to Matt Serra at this past weekend’s UFC 109 event.
Trigg confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com on Wednesday.
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping was well on his way to a middleweight title shot with three straight octagon victories before Dan Henderson knocked him out clean at UFC 100.
A devastating knockout could reasonably sap the confidence of any fighter. But Bisping, and innately self-assured fighter, said he was humbled by the loss and had moved onward and upward.
Now heading into a fight with Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110 that could
move him within striking distance of contendership, Bisping on
Wednesday said he is more motivated than ever to prove he belongs at
the top of the 185-pound division.
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping was well on his way to a middleweight title shot with three straight octagon victories before Dan Henderson knocked him out clean at UFC 100.
A devastating knockout could reasonably sap the confidence of any fighter. But Bisping, and innately self-assured fighter, said he was humbled by the loss and had moved onward and upward.
Now heading into a fight with Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110 that could
move him within striking distance of contendership, Bisping on
Wednesday said he is more motivated than ever to prove he belongs at
the top of the 185-pound division.
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping was well on his way to a middleweight title shot with three straight octagon victories before Dan Henderson knocked him out clean at UFC 100.
A devastating knockout could reasonably sap the confidence of any fighter. But Bisping, and innately self-assured fighter, said he was humbled by the loss and had moved onward and upward.
Now heading into a fight with Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110 that could
move him within striking distance of contendership, Bisping on
Wednesday said he is more motivated than ever to prove he belongs at
the top of the 185-pound division.
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping was well on his way to a middleweight title shot with three straight octagon victories before Dan Henderson knocked him out clean at UFC 100.
A devastating knockout could reasonably sap the confidence of any fighter. But Bisping, and innately self-assured fighter, said he was humbled by the loss and had moved onward and upward.
Now heading into a fight with Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110 that could
move him within striking distance of contendership, Bisping on
Wednesday said he is more motivated than ever to prove he belongs at
the top of the 185-pound division.
There were days when Matt Major, growing up in New Jersey far away from his native Miami without his since-dead mother and father, would walk a few miles to a nearby karate studio just to watch through the glass because he couldn’t afford to take the classes.
The fight card for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Memorial Day weekend event is quickly taking shape, and a new welterweight bout is in the works: “The Ultimate Fighter 7” winner Amir Sadollah vs. undefeated Dong Hyun Kim.
Count out UFC heavyweight Cain Velasquez as a non-believer in the closed guard.
It’s two and out for UFC welterweight Frank Trigg after his Ultimate Fighting Championship return.
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping was well on his way to a middleweight title shot with three straight octagon victories before Dan Henderson knocked him out clean at UFC 100.