Tag: Confirmed

Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar Rematch Confirmed for UFC 150

The rematch is official. During an appearance on UFC Tonight, UFC president Dana White announced UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will make his first title defense against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150. The two competitors last met at UFC 144 in Fe…

The rematch is official. During an appearance on UFC Tonight, UFC president Dana White announced UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will make his first title defense against Frankie Edgar at UFC 150. The two competitors last met at UFC 144 in February where Edgar would drop the title to Henderson via a unanimous decision. Edgar […]

Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir, Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin Confirmed

Lorenzo Fertitta seems to be confirming fights left and right. In a Q&A with fans on Twitter, the Zuffa and UFC CEO confirmed a pair of important summer bouts, including a showdown between former heavyweight champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir, …

Lorenzo Fertitta seems to be confirming fights left and right. In a Q&A with fans on Twitter, the Zuffa and UFC CEO confirmed a pair of important summer bouts, including a showdown between former heavyweight champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir, and the rubber match between legendary light heavyweights Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin. Mir, […]

Chael Sonnen Says CM Punk Walk-Out at UFC on Fox 2 Was Never Confirmed

CM Punk’s walk out with Chael Sonnen for the co-main event at UFC on Fox 2 was not confirmed by either sportsman—it was never official. Speaking to MMAWeekly.com the former NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division-l standout…

CM Punk’s walk out with Chael Sonnen for the co-main event at UFC on Fox 2 was not confirmed by either sportsman—it was never official. Speaking to MMAWeekly.com the former NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division-l standout categorically refuted the claims. “I gotta tell you, I read those headlines,” said Sonnen. “I never confirmed them. […]

Strikeforce News: Fedor vs. Henderson Confirmed for Heavyweight Bout on July 30

It seems that negotiations appear to be resolved, as the long-awaited superfight between Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson is scheduled for July 30.  According to MMAjunkie.com, the superfight between the two former Pride FC stars, is confi…

It seems that negotiations appear to be resolved, as the long-awaited superfight between Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson is scheduled for July 30.  According to MMAjunkie.com, the superfight between the two former Pride FC stars, is confirmed to be contested at heavyweight, as opposed to initial reports speculating the bout would be at catch weight.  The […]

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Strikeforce News: Fedor vs. Henderson Confirmed for Heavyweight Bout on July 30

Anderson Silva Confirmed to Defend His Title Against Yushin Okami at UFC: Rio

As expected, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre beating Jake Shields at UFC 129 will not guarantee a superfight between St-Pierre and middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Speculation has become fact when Dana White announced that Silva will d…

As expected, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre beating Jake Shields at UFC 129 will not guarantee a superfight between St-Pierre and middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Speculation has become fact when Dana White announced that Silva will defend his title against Yushin Okami at UFC: Rio on August 27.   White first revealed the news to […]

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Anderson Silva Confirmed to Defend His Title Against Yushin Okami at UFC: Rio

Strikeforce Dallas Card: Gina Carano to Make Confirmed Return to Strikeforce

It was announced in February that one of the most well-known faces in women’s MMA, Gina Carano, would be making her return to the ring sometime this year for the Strikeforce promotion. Well, since her first-round TKO to Cristiane “Cyborg&#8…

It was announced in February that one of the most well-known faces in women’s MMA, Gina Carano, would be making her return to the ring sometime this year for the Strikeforce promotion. Well, since her first-round TKO to Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos in August of 2009, Carano will finally return in June on the Strikeforce Dallas […]

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Strikeforce Dallas Card: Gina Carano to Make Confirmed Return to Strikeforce