Nate Diaz (11-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) moves up a weight class to fight Rory Markhman (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) next month on the preliminary card of UFC 111.
MMAjunkie.com first reported the likelihood of the bout last month, and UFC executives recently made it official.
UFC 111 takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The fight card, which includes two title fights, will be complete once a previously reported welterweight bout of Thiago Alves vs. Jon Fitch is officially announced for the main card.
Nate Diaz (11-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) moves up a weight class to fight Rory Markhman (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) next month on the preliminary card of UFC 111.
MMAjunkie.com first reported the likelihood of the bout last month, and UFC executives recently made it official.
UFC 111 takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The fight card, which includes two title fights, will be complete once a previously reported welterweight bout of Thiago Alves vs. Jon Fitch is officially announced for the main card.
For the first time ever, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will offer full Spanish-language pay-per-view broadcasts beginning next month with UFC 111, the promotion today announced.
Although the UFC offered Spanish-language broadcasters in the past, the new events – which are purchased as stand-alone PPV offerings separate from the English-language airings – also include Spanish-language pre-produced segments, graphics and other fight-night features.
It’s the UFC’s latest move geared toward the potentially lucrative Spanish-language community and a possible precursor to the UFC’s long-awaited (though still unscheduled) debut in Mexico.
For the first time ever, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will offer full Spanish-language pay-per-view broadcasts beginning next month with UFC 111, the promotion today announced.
Although the UFC offered Spanish-language broadcasters in the past, the new events – which are purchased as stand-alone PPV offerings separate from the English-language airings – also include Spanish-language pre-produced segments, graphics and other fight-night features.
It’s the UFC’s latest move geared toward the potentially lucrative Spanish-language community and a possible precursor to the UFC’s long-awaited (though still unscheduled) debut in Mexico.
After his pleas for a charity fight initially fell on deaf ears, David Loiseau has finally secured a bout – the proceeds of which will benefit victims of the January earthquake in Haiti.
Loiseau (18-9), a former top UFC middleweight contender, headlines “Mixed Fight League 2: Battleground” against Isidro Gonzales (16-13) on Feb. 27 at the Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The event also features UFC vets Marvin Eastman and Jon Murphy, and $2 from each ticket sale will be donated to the American Red Cross to benefit the Haitian relief efforts.
After his pleas for a charity fight initially fell on deaf ears, David Loiseau has finally secured a bout – the proceeds of which will benefit victims of the January earthquake in Haiti.
Loiseau (18-9), a former top UFC middleweight contender, headlines “Mixed Fight League 2: Battleground” against Isidro Gonzales (16-13) on Feb. 27 at the Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The event also features UFC vets Marvin Eastman and Jon Murphy, and $2 from each ticket sale will be donated to the American Red Cross to benefit the Haitian relief efforts.
UFC lightweight Efrain Escudero, who was injured in a submission loss to Evan Dunham last month, will go undergo an MRI this week to determine when he can return to the cage.
After the UFC Fight Night 20 co-main-event loss, Escudero, who initially refused to tap from the obviously painful submission, said his arm wasn’t broken but that he suffered tendon damage.
And though a Twitter message from a Boston Herald reporter stated Escudero will fight Dan Lauzon at UFC 114, a source close to the fighter today told MMAjunkie.com the bout is “only talk” and merely a possibility – and that this week’s MRI results will determine when Escudero can fight again.
UFC lightweight Efrain Escudero, who was injured in a submission loss to Evan Dunham last month, will go undergo an MRI this week to determine when he can return to the cage.
After the UFC Fight Night 20 co-main-event loss, Escudero, who initially refused to tap from the obviously painful submission, said his arm wasn’t broken but that he suffered tendon damage.
And though a Twitter message from a Boston Herald reporter stated Escudero will fight Dan Lauzon at UFC 114, a source close to the fighter today told MMAjunkie.com the bout is “only talk” and merely a possibility – and that this week’s MRI results will determine when Escudero can fight again.
Following their respective wins at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, newly crowned welterweight champion Nick Diaz and top contender Jay Hieron would seem logical opponents for an upcoming card.
However, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker isn’t sure Hieron deserves the title shot, and Diaz said he’d rather fight big-name fighters – not “undercard fighters” such as Hieron.
And perhaps the biggest stumbling block of all? Hieron, who signed with Strikeforce in 2009 primarily because he was promised a title shot, has fulfilled the terms of the contract and now needs a new deal if he’s to stay with the promotion.
Following their respective wins at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, newly crowned welterweight champion Nick Diaz and top contender Jay Hieron would seem logical opponents for an upcoming card.
However, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker isn’t sure Hieron deserves the title shot, and Diaz said he’d rather fight big-name fighters – not “undercard fighters” such as Hieron.
And perhaps the biggest stumbling block of all? Hieron, who signed with Strikeforce in 2009 primarily because he was promised a title shot, has fulfilled the terms of the contract and now needs a new deal if he’s to stay with the promotion.
SUNRISE, Fla. – Early Sunday morning on AirTran Airways flight 68 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Atlanta, Robbie Lawler and friend/training partner Matt Hughes slowly made their way down the aisle before takeoff.
Just hours removed from a stunning come-from-behind knockout victory over Melvin Manhoef at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, Lawler was still feeling the effects of the fight as he slowly limped to the back of the plane.
Lawler took serious punishment and was battered nearly from head to toe by his opponent’s offensive onslaught, but the former EliteXC middleweight champ said his miraculous come-from-behind win resulted from his ability to stick to a game plan.
SUNRISE, Fla. – Early Sunday morning on AirTran Airways flight 68 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Atlanta, Robbie Lawler and friend/training partner Matt Hughes slowly made their way down the aisle before takeoff.
Just hours removed from a stunning come-from-behind knockout victory over Melvin Manhoef at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, Lawler was still feeling the effects of the fight as he slowly limped to the back of the plane.
Lawler took serious punishment and was battered nearly from head to toe by his opponent’s offensive onslaught, but the former EliteXC middleweight champ said his miraculous come-from-behind win resulted from his ability to stick to a game plan.
Nate Diaz (11-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) moves up a weight class to fight Rory Markhman (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) next month on the preliminary card of UFC 111.
For the first time ever, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will offer full Spanish-language pay-per-view broadcasts beginning next month with UFC 111, the promotion today announced.
After his pleas for a charity fight initially fell on deaf ears, David Loiseau has finally secured a bout – the proceeds of which will benefit victims of the January earthquake in Haiti.
UFC lightweight Efrain Escudero, who was injured in a submission loss to Evan Dunham last month, will go undergo an MRI this week to determine when he can return to the cage.
Following their respective wins at Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Miami” event, newly crowned welterweight champion Nick Diaz and top contender Jay Hieron would seem logical opponents for an upcoming card.
SUNRISE, Fla. – Early Sunday morning on AirTran Airways flight 68 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Atlanta, Robbie Lawler and friend/training partner Matt Hughes slowly made their way down the aisle before takeoff.