Tag: FanHouse Exclusive

Marloes Coenen Makes the Case for Women’s Divisions in Zuffa

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MMA Fighting recently spoke to Strikeforce 135-pound women’s champion Marloes Coenen about when she plans on defending her title again, why it was “a little bit strange” that Miesha Tate pulled out of their title fight, why she is confident Zuffa will keep a women’s division in Strikeforce and what it was like being Alistair Overeem’s intern in Thailand.

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MMA Fighting recently spoke to Strikeforce 135-pound women’s champion Marloes Coenen about when she plans on defending her title again, why it was “a little bit strange” that Miesha Tate pulled out of their title fight, why she is confident Zuffa will keep a women’s division in Strikeforce and what it was like being Alistair Overeem’s intern in Thailand.

Sean Pierson Chose to Follow UFC ‘Dream’ Instead of Toronto Police

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsSince we talked to Sean Pierson on Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour, his UFC 129 opponent changed from Brian Foster to Jake Ellenberger after Foster suffered a brain hemorrhage.

While training for a new oppone…

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Since we talked to Sean Pierson on Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour, his UFC 129 opponent changed from Brian Foster to Jake Ellenberger after Foster suffered a brain hemorrhage.

While training for a new opponent on less than three weeks notice isn’t ideal, it definitely isn’t the toughest task the 35-year-old has been forced to confront since winning his UFC debut in December.

Shortly after his win over Matt Riddle at UFC 124, Pierson was set to begin a new job as a Toronto Police officer. However, after his Octagon debut, the Toronto Police Service asked Pierson to choose between continuing his UFC career or beginning a new one as a police officer. He couldn’t do both, they said.

Pierson, who began his MMA career in 1999, chose to stick with the UFC.

“I chose to follow the dream,” Pierson said. “I’ve been dreaming of this for 15 years to try and get into the UFC, so it’s a one-time shot, and I was going to go for it.”

Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio Rua Rematch to Take Place at UFC Rio Event

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsA rematch of the epic September 2007 matchup between Forrest Griffin and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will take place at the UFC’s upcoming event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, MMA Fighting has learned from sources with k…

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A rematch of the epic September 2007 matchup between Forrest Griffin and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will take place at the UFC’s upcoming event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, MMA Fighting has learned from sources with knowledge of the situation.

Early Friday morning, UFC president Dana White confirmed to MMA Fighting that the two former light-heavyweight champions would clash again.

The original scrap between the two took place at UFC 76, with Griffin winning via third-round submission, pulling off the finish with just 15 seconds left in the bout. Griffin used the momentum of that win to propel him into a championship victory over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in July 2008.

Rashad Evans Decides Against Training at One Specific Gym for Jon Jones Fight

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsInstead of joining a new camp, Rashad Evans has decided to train in several different locations in preparation for his light heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones.

Glenn Robinson, Evans manager at Authenti…

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Instead of joining a new camp, Rashad Evans has decided to train in several different locations in preparation for his light heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones.

Glenn Robinson, Evans manager at Authentic Sports Management, confirmed with MMA Fighting on Wednesday that “Suga” is “not going to train at one specific place” for the Jones fight.

“(Evans) is going to do a private training camp headed by Coach (Mike) Van Arsdale,” Robinson said.

Rafael ‘Feijao’ Cavalcante vs. Ovince St. Preux Targeted for July

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsStrikeforce is targeting a light heavyweight fight between former 205-pound champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Ovince St. Preux at a yet to be announced July event, MMA Fighting has learned from so…

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Strikeforce is targeting a light heavyweight fight between former 205-pound champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Ovince St. Preux at a yet to be announced July event, MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the fight.

Feijao vs. OSP has been discussed by all parties involved, however, Strikeforce officials recently told MMA Fighting that “nothing (is) finalized” just yet.

Cavalcante (10-3) lost his title to Dan Henderson in March via third-round TKO. He won the title last August when he defeated Muhammed Lawal via third-round TKO.

Chael Sonnen Breaks Silence on The MMA Hour

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Chael Sonnen granted his first interview in over five months on Monday, and it was on MMA Fighting’s weekly show, The MMA Hour. Sonnen discussed the resolution of his money laundering case with the federal government, his current issue with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, when he expects to fight again, his thoughts on Michael Bisping and Jones, and training with Jake Shields. Watch the entire episode here.

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Chael Sonnen granted his first interview in over five months on Monday, and it was on MMA Fighting’s weekly show, The MMA Hour. Sonnen discussed the resolution of his money laundering case with the federal government, his current issue with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, when he expects to fight again, his thoughts on Michael Bisping and Jones, and training with Jake Shields. Watch the entire episode here.