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Cole Konrad to Face Rogent Lloret at Bellator 25

Filed under: Bellator, NewsCole Konrad’s opponent for Bellator 25 on Aug. 19 in Chicago will be Rogent Lloret, the promotion named Tuesday.

Konrad, one of Brock Lesnar’s main training partners, competed twice last season for Bellator but enters this s…

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Cole Konrad‘s opponent for Bellator 25 on Aug. 19 in Chicago will be Rogent Lloret, the promotion named Tuesday.

Konrad, one of Brock Lesnar’s main training partners, competed twice last season for Bellator but enters this season as a competitor in its first heavyweight tournament.

Another heavyweight tournament bout slated for the card is Damian Grabowski taking on Scott Barrett. Eddie Sanchez, Mike Hayes and Neil Grove will also participate in the tournament. One competitor is to be announced.

Tim Boetsch Appreciative of New Opponent for UFC 117

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse ExclusiveWhen Tim Boetsch first heard on Tuesday afternoon that his scheduled opponent Thiago Silva was out of UFC 117 on Aug. 7 with an injury, he was hoping the news was false.

“I just had my phone blowing up from text mes…

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When Tim Boetsch first heard on Tuesday afternoon that his scheduled opponent Thiago Silva was out of UFC 117 on Aug. 7 with an injury, he was hoping the news was false.

“I just had my phone blowing up from text messages and messages from everybody saying, ‘Sorry, Thiago dropped out.’ At that point I haven’t even heard about it — slept in real late today — I was pretty confused about all that was going on,” Boetsch told MMAFighting.com, an hour after learning of Silva’s departure from the Oakland card.

Only through his manager did Boetsch face the reality of the situation.

Paul Daley Signs With Shark Fights

Filed under: NewsJust under three months following his release from the UFC, British striker Paul Daley has already booked a return flight to North America. Daley has inked a one-fight deal with Shark Fights and is slated to compete on the Sept. 11 car…

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Just under three months following his release from the UFC, British striker Paul Daley has already booked a return flight to North America. Daley has inked a one-fight deal with Shark Fights and is slated to compete on the Sept. 11 card in Amarillo, Texas, the promotion has confirmed.

The same Shark Fights 13 card will also feature a wealth of UFC veterans: Trevor Prangley vs. Keith Jardine, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Houston Alexander and Joey Villasenor vs. Drew McFedries.

Hatsu Hioki vs. Jeff Lawson Added to Sengoku 14

Filed under: Sengoku, NewsShooto 143-pound champion Hatsu Hioki will take on The Ultimate Fighter 9 contestant Jeff Lawson at Sengoku 14 on Aug. 22 in Tokyo, Japan, the promotion announced Monday.

Hioki will be competing for Sengoku for the first time…

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Shooto 143-pound champion Hatsu Hioki will take on The Ultimate Fighter 9 contestant Jeff Lawson at Sengoku 14 on Aug. 22 in Tokyo, Japan, the promotion announced Monday.

Hioki will be competing for Sengoku for the first time in 2010 and brings with him back to the promotion the Shooto belt, captured in May in a split decision over Takeshi Inoue at Shooto: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon 3.

Ross Pearson Says He Wasn’t Trying to Call Out BJ Penn

Filed under: UFC, NewsThe Ultimate Fighter 9 winner Ross Pearson says when he told Fighters Only magazine that he feels he’s a “far better striker” than BJ Penn, he wasn’t trying to run his mouth for the free press nor was he necessarily saying he was …

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The Ultimate Fighter 9 winner Ross Pearson says when he told Fighters Only magazine that he feels he’s a “far better striker” than BJ Penn, he wasn’t trying to run his mouth for the free press nor was he necessarily saying he was better than the UFC lightweight great.

“I wasn’t calling BJ Penn out,” Pearson said during a studio appearance on Monday’s The MMA Hour. “I don’t think I deserve a shot with BJ. I don’t think I’m ready for a shot at BJ Penn. I wasn’t trying to get publicity or anything like that. I think I’m a fighter at the end of the day and if I was going to fight someone, I look a the fight where I think I would win the fight. And I feel when my times comes I will be able to prove that I am the best striker in the lightweight division.”

Strikeforce Challengers 9 Results: Del Rosario-Mahe, Kaufman-Modafferi, More

Filed under: Strikeforce, ResultsMMAFighting.com will have live Strikeforce Challengers 9 results of the Showtime card happening July 23 from the Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash.

The main event is a showdown between heavyweight prospects Shane Del Rosa…

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MMAFighting.com will have live Strikeforce Challengers 9 results of the Showtime card happening July 23 from the Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash.

The main event is a showdown between heavyweight prospects Shane Del Rosario and Lolohea Mahe. Also, Sarah Kaufman will defend her belt against Roxanne Modafferi.

Strikeforce results are below.