Michael Bisping is set to take part in the main event bout for UFC 120 against Yoshihiro Akiyama on October 16 at the O2 Arena in London but he’s not forgetting about what number one contender Chael Sonnen said recently. Bisping really does have a lot of haters, and it seems that he’s certainly […]
Michael Bisping is set to take part in the main event bout for UFC 120 against Yoshihiro Akiyama on October 16 at the O2 Arena in London but he’s not forgetting about what number one contender Chael Sonnen said recently. Bisping really does have a lot of haters, and it seems that he’s certainly a love him or hate him guy, so it only seems normal that other middleweights would come after him, including Sonnen and recently Patrick Cote as well as UK fans who aren’t happy with UFC 120’s main event bout. Bisping recently addressed his thoughts on Sonnen, via Mirror:
Recently, he’s looking phenomenal. I mean, (in) his last three fights he’s been very dominating and he’s been great” says Bisping. “I think personally he’s a bit of a tool to be honest. Okay, he’s great at what he does and I’ve definitely laughed my arse off at some of his comments. I think he’s great, he’s awesome at promoting a fight, he really is, but he’s delusional and he’s so far up his own arse it’s unbelievable”.
“I’d love to fight Chael Sonnen” he continues. “He said on MMA Live that if I ever address him in public again that he’ll bury me where I stand. It’s big words and I take offence. I mean I’m laughing now, but he’s got a cheek to go on international television and say that.
“That’s basically threatening me. He’s not saying he’ll fight me in the cage, but he said he’s going to bury me where I stand, which obviously, I take issue with ever so slightly. But whatever, leave him to it”.
With a victory over Sexyama it would certainly move Bisping closer to an eventual shot at the title, but the top is getting somewhat crowded with Vitor Belfort, Yushin Okami, Chael Sonnen and others still waiting for a chance at gold. With Belfort vs. Okami set that will clear up who will fight the winner of Sonnen Anderson II but there’s little doubt that if Bisping pulls off the win he’ll be a fight or two away from the shot.
New York City, New York (September 3, 2010) – Forging the development of tomorrow’s MMA superstars today, M-1 Global proudly announces the kick-off of the highly anticipated M-1 Challenge on October 28 at the glamorous Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, where the first ever M-1 champions will be crowned.
“On this historic evening, M-1 Global […]
New York City, New York (September 3, 2010) – Forging the development of tomorrow’s MMA superstars today, M-1 Global proudly announces the kick-off of the highly anticipated M-1 Challenge on October 28 at the glamorous Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, where the first ever M-1 champions will be crowned.
“On this historic evening, M-1 Global will be crowning three world champions,” says Evgeni Kogan, Director of Operations of the mixed martial arts powerhouse, M-1Global. “For the first time ever in M-1’s history, championship belts will be awarded in the lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight divisions. These are the culminating battles between the M-1 Selection regional champions.”
Lightweight Title Fight:
Artiom Damkovsky, M-1 Selection Eastern Europe 2010 champion (10-4) clashes with
Mairbek Taisumov, M-1 Selection Western Europe 2010 champion (12-2)
Middleweight Title Fight:
Magomed Sultanakhmedov, M-1 Selection Eastern Europe 2010 champion (28-4) meets
Rafał Moks, M-1 Selection Western Europe 2010 champ (5-2)
Heavyweight Title Fight:
Maxim Grishin, M-1 Selection Eastern Europe champion (7-4) battles the undefeated
Guram Gugenishvili, M-1 Selection Western Europe champion (8-0).
-Additional bouts to be announced
The Welterweight and Light Heavyweight championship bouts are being scheduled for later this year in the United States, establishing M-1 Challenge champions in all five weight classes. Once executed, a true contenders system will be established to fuel events throughout 2011, driving M-1 Global’s growth as a leading brand in the US and international markets.
2011 includes a full slate of M-1 Challenge events held in the United States and Europe. These are the mega-event spectaculars where Champions will be crowned, titles defended and contenders’ positions on the ladder will be determined. Feeding the stable of fighters will be two Selection tournaments in 2011 with details being announced shortly.
Free broadcast coverage of the entire 2010 M-1 Challenge event schedule will be available at a later date to viewers worldwide on www.M-1global.com and selected affiliate partner sites.
Go to www.M-1Global.com for additional information.
About M-1 Global:
Founded in 1998 by Vadim Finkelchtein and Sergey Matvienko, M-1 Global has established itself in the realm of mixed martial arts (MMA) as the premiere entity for discovering and developing the world’s next-generation of superstar fighters. With offices in St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles and affiliates in Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Tokyo and Paris, the M-1 brand stages its M-1 Selection, M-1 Challenge, M-1 Breakthrough events worldwide and its co-produced Strikeforce events in the United States; captivating the live, television and broadband audiences with its superior production values and match-ups.
M-1 Global’s greatest asset is the number one heavyweight fighter in mixed martial arts history, Fedor Emelianenko. With daily coverage on all MMA-related websites in the world, and articles in Time Magazine, LA times and New York times, Fedor and M-1 Global make a lifetime match serving as the catalyst to grow MMA in the 21st century.
DALLAS (September 2, 2010) HDNet will feature exclusive coverage of the “King of the Cage – No Mercy,” LIVE from the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, Friday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The main event of the evening features reigning KOTC Champion Abel “The Silent Assassin” Cullum (21-3) taking on […]
DALLAS (September 2, 2010) HDNet will feature exclusive coverage of the “King of the Cage – No Mercy,” LIVE from the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT, Friday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The main event of the evening features reigning KOTC Champion Abel “The Silent Assassin” Cullum (21-3) taking on Jimmie Rivera (6-1) for the Flyweight Title.
The co-main event is a Super Heavyweight match-up between boxing legend, “Merciless” Ray Mercer (36-7-1 Boxing and 2-1 MMA) as he attempts to leverage his boxing skills against Ron Sparks (5-0).
“Can Merciless do it again? No one thought he would beat former UFC Champion, Tim Sylvia… now people don’t know what to think as he fights undefeated Ron Sparks!” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights.
The event also features a battle between two undefeated submission experts when Sam Oropeza (4-0) faces Myles Jury (8-0).
Also on the KOTC card, Champion Donald Sanchez (21-10) attempts to defend his Bantamweight Title against Pat McGreal (6-0) and Welterweights square off when Jesus Martinez (4-0) takes on Chip Moraza Pollard (4-0).
155lb Noah Wiseman (4-1) also will go head to head with Sean Wilmont (7-4) in the swing bout.
HDNet’s live exclusive coverage starts at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 17.
Tickets are available at the box office and www.mgmatfoxwoods.com or 866.646.0609
About HDNet
HDNet (www.hd.net) is the independent network with unique and thought-provoking content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.
HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television’s only HD news feature programs “HDNet World Report,” and the Emmy Award winning “Dan Rather Reports,” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather. Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world. HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant – telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence. HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. “NASA on HDNet” presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.
HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the best of Mixed Martial Arts with its Friday night series, “HDNet Fights” (www.hdnetfights.com). “HDNet Fights” works with leading MMA promoters including DREAM, Sengoku, King of the Cage, XFC, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC and more. HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet’s “Inside MMA” is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving MMA fans their weekly fix for everything MMA, while “Fighting Words with Mike Straka,” goes one-on-one with some of the biggest names in the sport. HDNet also features live coverage of regular season games from the second season of the United Football League.
HDNet also delivers the world’s largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series. The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Nickelback and more. HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring “Art Mann Presents,” “Girls Gone Wild,” “Deadline” and “Get Out!”
Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Robin Williams, Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.
In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.
HDNet Movies offers subscribers a premium movie viewing experience in true HD, and more original movies shot entirely in HD than any other network.
Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, and Verizon FiOS.
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CHICAGO, Ill. (September 2, 2010) — Philadelphia native and Bellator Lightweight World Champion Eddie Alvarez (20-2) squares off against former UFC Super Star Roger “El Matador” Huerta (24-4-1) in one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year Thursday, October 21st at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Bellator Fighting Championships today announced tickets go […]
CHICAGO, Ill. (September 2, 2010) — Philadelphia native and Bellator Lightweight World Champion Eddie Alvarez (20-2) squares off against former UFC Super Star Roger “El Matador” Huerta (24-4-1) in one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year Thursday, October 21st at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Bellator Fighting Championships today announced tickets go on sale for “Bellator 33: Alvarez vs. Huerta” this Friday at 10 A.M. EST on ComcastTix.com. Tickets for “Bellator 33: Alvarez vs. Huerta” are priced at $25, $45, $65, $85, and $150. Pre-sale numbers for Bellator’s debut event in Philadelphia have been impressive, so fight fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to ensure a seat at the Liacouras Center.
“With the amount of buzz and electricity already around this event, we want to make sure fans get a chance to get the best seats available,” said an enthusiastic Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Any time you can put two fighters like Eddie Alvarez and Roger Huerta in the cage together, there is going to be excitement. “
Hometown legend Eddie Alvarez refuses to loose in his hometown. Eddie Says” This is a fight I’ve been looking for. This is something the fans have wanted to see for a long time now. I’m not going to be happy unless I completely control and dominate Roger in this fight. It’s important for me to go in there and dominate this fight and prove that I’m one of the best lightweights in the world, especially in my hometown. I want to make sure I give them (the fans) what they paid for.
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator.
About Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator’s founder/CEO, Bjorn Rebney, is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.
Reports are coming out that this year’s annual year end UFC show will be UFC 125 and it will take place on January 1 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. There’s not much else known about the card, but expect that the UFC will push a solid finish to the […]
Reports are coming out that this year’s annual year end UFC show will be UFC 125 and it will take place on January 1 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. There’s not much else known about the card, but expect that the UFC will push a solid finish to the year.
The MMA News will update UFC 125 and the word comes out.
