Tag: FanHouse Exclusive

UFC Veterans Phil Baroni & Frank Trigg Added to BAMMA 6 Card

Filed under: Fighting, FanHouse ExclusiveThe quickly growing UK-based BAMMA fight organization has already announced its next card will take place on May 21, and with a growing emphasis on recruiting international talent, a pair of American UFC veteran…

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The quickly growing UK-based BAMMA fight organization has already announced its next card will take place on May 21, and with a growing emphasis on recruiting international talent, a pair of American UFC veterans are expected to fight in the next event, MMA Fighting has learned.

Phil Baroni and Frank Trigg have both verbally agreed to separate matches at the upcoming BAMMA 6 card in London, sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to MMA Fighting.

Brock Lesnar Discusses Undertaker Confrontation, Coaching TUF 13

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NEW YORK — MMA Fighting spoke to Brock Lesnar on Monday about his infamous post-UFC 121 confrontation with The Undertaker, whether it was real, what went wrong against Cain Velasquez, why he decided to be a coach on The Ultimate Fighter opposite Junior dos Santos, fighting JDS at UFC 131 and whether he will make an appearance at WrestleMania this Sunday.

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NEW YORK — MMA Fighting spoke to Brock Lesnar on Monday about his infamous post-UFC 121 confrontation with The Undertaker, whether it was real, what went wrong against Cain Velasquez, why he decided to be a coach on The Ultimate Fighter opposite Junior dos Santos, fighting JDS at UFC 131 and whether he will make an appearance at WrestleMania this Sunday.

Paul Daley Talks About Working With Zuffa, Dana White After UFC Ban

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse ExclusiveThe recent blockbuster Zuffa-Strikeforce deal immediately brought with it some strange bedfellows. Not surprisingly, most of the pairings included UFC president Dana White, who had ripped fighters, TV executi…

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The recent blockbuster Zuffa-Strikeforce deal immediately brought with it some strange bedfellows. Not surprisingly, most of the pairings included UFC president Dana White, who had ripped fighters, TV executives and others in the press, cut others, and sworn off a few completely.

Among those who found themselves in strange situations was welterweight star Paul Daley, who had less than one year earlier been fired and banned for life from the UFC by White for a UFC 113 after-the-bell punch against Josh Koscheck. With the Zuffa-Strikeforce ownership change, Daley and White were suddenly in the fight business together again. Or were they?

When he heard the news of Strikeforce’s purchase, Daley publicly debated the possibility of backing out of his scheduled welterweight title fight with Nick Diaz. But the British bomber eventually decided to follow through on his promise to fight, and the two stars will meet on April 9 in San Diego in Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley. But despite the eyes of his old boss on him, Daley told MMA Fighting that he harbors no desire to redeem himself before the Zuffa brass.

The MMA Hour With Bisping, Hamill, Alvarez, Comedians Norton & Kelly

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, Bellator, VideosThe MMA Hour returns on Monday with another two-hour live show. Here’s who will be stopping by:

* Renowned comedians Jim Norton and Robert Kelly from The Opie & Anthony Show will be in studio t…

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The MMA Hour returns on Monday with another two-hour live show. Here’s who will be stopping by:

* Renowned comedians Jim Norton and Robert Kelly from The Opie & Anthony Show will be in studio to talk about their love for all things MMA.

* Michael Bisping, who will discuss the fallout from UFC 127 and what’s next for him.

* Matt Hamill, who will discuss his upcoming fight against Rampage Jackson and the feature film, Hamill, based on his inspirational life story.

* Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, who will talk about his April 2 title defense against Pat Curran.

And of course, we’ll be taking your calls while looking back at UFN 24. Give us a shout at: 212-254-0193 or 212-254-0237.

Watch the show live below beginning at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. Download previous episodes of The MMA Hour on iTunes: audio feed here; video feed here.

Michael Bisping Discusses Controversy, Wants Sonnen Next, Blasts Marquardt

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse ExclusiveImagine the world-class trash talk that would be generated if Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen got together. Are you smiling at the possibility? Well, it could very well happen. It’s the fight that Sonnen wants, and …

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Imagine the world-class trash talk that would be generated if Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen got together. Are you smiling at the possibility? Well, it could very well happen. It’s the fight that Sonnen wants, and now, it’s apparently the bout that Bisping wants as well.

In a Monday appearance on The MMA Hour, Bisping voiced a hope that he will next be matched up with the former No. 1 contender.

“I want to fight Chael Sonnen because No. 1, he’s an amazing fighter,” Bisping said. “When he fought last, he looked fantastic, and I want to challenge myself. He’s the No. 2 ranked middleweight in the world. Obviously I can’t fight No. 1 because he’s got a title shot, so I want to fight the No. 2 guy.”

Chael Sonnen’s Court Sentencing Postponed, Further Delaying UFC Return

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsChael Sonnen’s MMA comeback will have to wait a little while longer.

Sonnen’s sentencing hearing stemming from a federal money laundering guilty plea has been postponed, a U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesperson c…

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Chael Sonnen‘s MMA comeback will have to wait a little while longer.

Sonnen’s sentencing hearing stemming from a federal money laundering guilty plea has been postponed, a U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesperson confirmed to MMA Fighting.

The hearing, originally scheduled for Monday, has been pushed to April 8 at 11:30 am Pacific time.