Impact FC 2 Live Blog: Ken Shamrock vs. Pedro Rizzo Updates

This is the Impact FC live blog for Ken Shamrock vs. Pedro Rizzo, the main event of “The Uprising” pay-per-view from Sydney, Australia.

Two UFC old schoolers clash under the officiating of “Big” John McCarthy in this “legends” showdown.

The live blo…

This is the Impact FC live blog for Ken Shamrock vs. Pedro Rizzo, the main event of “The Uprising” pay-per-view from Sydney, Australia.

Two UFC old schoolers clash under the officiating of “Big” John McCarthy in this “legends” showdown.

The live blog is below.



Jake Shields Headed to UFC

Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, NewsUFC president Dana White can finally stop having to answer questions about signing Jake Shields. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion is UFC bound, says the official website of Shields’ Cesar Gracie camp.

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UFC president Dana White can finally stop having to answer questions about signing Jake Shields. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion is UFC bound, says the official website of Shields’ Cesar Gracie camp.

“Jake’s opponent is one of the UFC’s top contenders and will be announced shortly,” GracieFighter.com stated.

According to SI‘s Josh Gross, the contract isn’t finalized, but the money is agreed to. Gross expects the signing to become official most likely next week.

Shields will move down to the division where he spent the majority of his career, 170 pounds.

Ken Shamrock Talks Pedro Rizzo, Frank’s Retirement, Steroids in MMA

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Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Ken Shamrock’s place in the history of MMA.

But with all the accolades, the UFC Hall of Famer’s name in recent years has instead been attached to controversy. There’s been quest…

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Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Ken Shamrock‘s place in the history of MMA.

But with all the accolades, the UFC Hall of Famer’s name in recent years has instead been attached to controversy. There’s been questions as to why Shamrock, now 46, continues to fight (he’s lost seven of his last nine), and in his lone recent win last year, tested positive for steroids.

In this exclusive interview below, Shamrock, who headlines this Saturday’s Impact FC 2 pay-per-view from Sydney, Australia, talks about his next fight against fellow UFC old schooler Pedro Rizzo, his brother Frank’s retirement, his recent confession of taking performance-enhancers and much more.

Impact FC 2: Shamrock vs. Rizzo Preview and Predictions

Last week’s inaugural Impact FC card was really a test drive for Saturday’s pay-per-view card which hosts even more familiar faces from the UFC and PRIDE past.

Preview and predictions for Impact FC 2 are below.

Last week’s inaugural Impact FC card was really a test drive for Saturday’s pay-per-view card which hosts even more familiar faces from the UFC and PRIDE past.

Preview and predictions for Impact FC 2 are below.

Brad Morris Steps in for Bob Sapp at Impact FC 2

Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, NewsBrad Morris will replace Bob Sapp and meet fellow countryman Soa Palelei at Impact FC 2 this Saturday in Sydney, Australia.

Sapp fell off the card after being told by promoters it would be too expensive for him to…

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Brad Morris will replace Bob Sapp and meet fellow countryman Soa Palelei at Impact FC 2 this Saturday in Sydney, Australia.

Sapp fell off the card after being told by promoters it would be too expensive for him to be flown in from Bulgaria to Sydney, MMAjunkie.com reported Wednesday evening.

MMAFighting.com has since learned that Morris has agreed to be the replacement, setting up a rematch from both heavyweight’s MMA debuts. On a local card in September 2002, Morris (10-4) lost by TKO to Palelei (9-2).

Bryan Goldsby to Enter Bellator Bantamweight Tourney

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After pulling the upset over Jeff Curran at Bellator 14, Bryan Goldsby has extended his contract with Bellator and will compete in the promotion’s upcoming bantamweight tournament.

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After pulling the upset over Jeff Curran at Bellator 14, Bryan Goldsby has extended his contract with Bellator and will compete in the promotion’s upcoming bantamweight tournament.

“I want to be the face of the bantamweights in Bellator,” Goldsby told MMAFighting.com on Thursday. “I want to win the tournament, defend the belt and take it from there.”

The 28-year-old of out of Macon, Ga. will take part in the season premiere card on Aug. 12 at Bellator 24 in Hollywood, Fla.