Tag: FanHouse Exclusive

UFC Octagon Girls Visit Sydney’s Wildlife Center

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SYDNEY — MMA Fighting traveled with the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste, Chandella Powell and Brittney Palmer, to visit the Sydney Wildlife Center in Darling Harbour on Thursday to check out the kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles. Check out the video of their trip below.

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SYDNEY — MMA Fighting traveled with the UFC Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste, Chandella Powell and Brittney Palmer, to visit the Sydney Wildlife Center in Darling Harbour on Thursday to check out the kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles. Check out the video of their trip below.

UFC ‘Would Be Happy’ to Sign Hatsu Hioki

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News, JapanSYDNEY — Hatsu Hioki is still contracted to fight for Sengoku Raiden Championships, but should he be released from his contract like top SRC fighters Jorge Santiago, Ronnie Mann and Marlon Sandro were r…

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SYDNEY — Hatsu Hioki is still contracted to fight for Sengoku Raiden Championships, but should he be released from his contract like top SRC fighters Jorge Santiago, Ronnie Mann and Marlon Sandro were recently, the UFC wants the Japanese featherweight to know that they would welcome him with open arms.

“If Hioki wanted in the UFC, I would be happy to have him,” UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby told MMA Fighting on Friday.

“Because of the way the merger is, my roster is full. I wasn’t looking to add talent until June or July, but I would make room for Hioki at any point.”

Manny Gamburyan Pulls Out of UFC 128

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsSYDNEY — Manny Gamburyan has been forced to pull out of his UFC 128 fight against Raphael Assuncao due to a back injury, the organization confirmed with MMA Fighting on Friday.

The UFC is hoping to find a r…

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SYDNEY — Manny Gamburyan has been forced to pull out of his UFC 128 fight against Raphael Assuncao due to a back injury, the organization confirmed with MMA Fighting on Friday.

The UFC is hoping to find a replacement for Gamburyan, but no one has been signed just yet.

UFC Close to Signing Jon Olav Einemo

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsSYDNEY — A new (and old) heavyweight prospect is on the verge of signing with the UFC.

Former Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) champion Jon Olav Einemo (7-1) is in serious contract talks with the UFC and the orga…

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SYDNEY — A new (and old) heavyweight prospect is on the verge of signing with the UFC.

Former Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) champion Jon Olav Einemo (7-1) is in serious contract talks with the UFC and the organization is hopeful that they will be able to come to terms with the 35-year-old Norwegian very soon, UFC officials informed MMA Fighting on Friday.

Jimmy Smith to Return to Bellator Broadcast Team

Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, Bellator, NewsWeeks after seemingly splitting with Bellator over what he termed an “unacceptable” contract offer, Jimmy Smith has signed a new deal to return to the promotion as their color commentator, MMA Fighting has…

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Weeks after seemingly splitting with Bellator over what he termed an “unacceptable” contract offer, Jimmy Smith has signed a new deal to return to the promotion as their color commentator, MMA Fighting has learned.

Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney confirmed that the two sides have reached a three-year deal with Smith, who has been the promotion’s analyst since season two.

Smith will be back with his regular broadcast partner, play-by-play man Sean Wheelock. The promotion’s fourth season will begin on March 5 and air on Saturday nights on MTV2.

The Mitrione Minute Down Under: Australian Rugby Edition

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SYDNEY — Members of the National Rugby League’s Sydney Roosters welcomed a group of UFC fighters to the Sydney Football Stadium on Thursday and MMA Fighting was there to capture the meeting. We also enlisted the help of heavyweight Matt Mitrione, a former NFL defensive tackle, to talk to the players and fighters about the experience and to learn more about rugby.

Consider this the first Down Under edition of “The Mitrione Minute.”

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SYDNEY — Members of the National Rugby League’s Sydney Roosters welcomed a group of UFC fighters to the Sydney Football Stadium on Thursday and MMA Fighting was there to capture the meeting. We also enlisted the help of heavyweight Matt Mitrione, a former NFL defensive tackle, to talk to the players and fighters about the experience and to learn more about rugby.

Consider this the first Down Under edition of “The Mitrione Minute.”