Lorenz Larkin vs. Gian Villante Targeted for Strikeforce Challengers 16

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsLight heavyweight prospects Lorenz Larkin and Gian Villante have agreed to fight at Strikeforce Challengers 16, sources close to the fight confirmed with MMA Fighting.

While not officially announced by…

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Light heavyweight prospects Lorenz Larkin and Gian Villante have agreed to fight at Strikeforce Challengers 16, sources close to the fight confirmed with MMA Fighting.

While not officially announced by the organization, the event is expected to take place on June 24 in Kent, Wash.

Steven Seagal ‘Amazingly Proud’ of Lyoto Machida for Front Kick

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting caught up with Master Steven Seagal following UFC 129 to talk to him about Lyoto Machida‘s spectacular front kick knockout of Randy Couture. This marks the second time in over two months that a fight ends due the kick (Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort at UFC 126) and the second time a fighter credits Seagal for teaching him the kick.

Seagal also addressed the critics who claim he is taking credit for a kick he didn’t invent.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting caught up with Master Steven Seagal following UFC 129 to talk to him about Lyoto Machida‘s spectacular front kick knockout of Randy Couture. This marks the second time in over two months that a fight ends due the kick (Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort at UFC 126) and the second time a fighter credits Seagal for teaching him the kick.

Seagal also addressed the critics who claim he is taking credit for a kick he didn’t invent.

Dana White: No Major Criticism of GSP’s Performance at UFC 129

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC president Dana White following UFC 129 about Georges St-Pierre’s performance against Jake Shields, whether GSP should be criticized for not finishing finishing Shields, what’s next for the champion, whether he now believes this is the end of Randy Couture’s career, the decision to allow Mark Hominick to fight after “The Machine” developed a hematoma on his forehead and his overall thoughts on the event at Rogers Centre.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC president Dana White following UFC 129 about Georges St-Pierre’s performance against Jake Shields, whether GSP should be criticized for not finishing finishing Shields, what’s next for the champion, whether he now believes this is the end of Randy Couture’s career, the decision to allow Mark Hominick to fight after “The Machine” developed a hematoma on his forehead and his overall thoughts on the event at Rogers Centre.

UFC 129 Preview Video

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TORONTO — Watch below as MMA Fighting’s Mike Chiappetta and I break down all the storylines heading into UFC 129. Will Jake Shields be able to take down Georges St-Pierre? Can Mark Hominick hang with Jose Aldo? Will this really be Randy Couture’s last fight?

All those questions answered and much more below.

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TORONTO — Watch below as MMA Fighting’s Mike Chiappetta and I break down all the storylines heading into UFC 129. Will Jake Shields be able to take down Georges St-Pierre? Can Mark Hominick hang with Jose Aldo? Will this really be Randy Couture’s last fight?

All those questions answered and much more below.

Claude Patrick Not Worried About Attention, Just Wins

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC 129‘s Claude Patrick about his upcoming fight against Daniel Roberts, his lack of exposure in the UFC, fighting in Ontario, all the ups and downs of his career and why he won’t be watching The Royal Wedding.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC 129‘s Claude Patrick about his upcoming fight against Daniel Roberts, his lack of exposure in the UFC, fighting in Ontario, all the ups and downs of his career and why he won’t be watching The Royal Wedding.

Yves Jabouin ‘Feels Blessed’ to Make His UFC Debut at Rogers Centre

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to Yves Jabouin about his Octagon debut at UFC 129, fighting Pablo Garza, being a part of the growing Tristar Gym team, picking up his first WEC in his last fight, learning from his friend Georges St-Pierre and more.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to Yves Jabouin about his Octagon debut at UFC 129, fighting Pablo Garza, being a part of the growing Tristar Gym team, picking up his first WEC in his last fight, learning from his friend Georges St-Pierre and more.