UFC Targeting Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson in March

Filed under: UFC, NewsWelterweights Dan Hardy and Anthony Johnson have verbally agreed to square off in March, MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the fight.

The front-runner event to host the bout is Ultimate Fight Night 24 on March 26. Al…

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Welterweights Dan Hardy and Anthony Johnson have verbally agreed to square off in March, MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the fight.

The front-runner event to host the bout is Ultimate Fight Night 24 on March 26. Although not officially announced by the organization, that card is expected to take place in Seattle, Wash. The UFC is also expected to hold events on March 3 and March 19.

Ricardo Almeida vs. Mike Pyle Targeted for UFC 128

Filed under: UFC, NewsA welterweight bout between local favorite Ricardo Almeida and Mike Pyle is slated for UFC 128 in Newark, NJ, MMA Fighting learned through sources close to the fight.

UFC 128 is expected to take place March 19 at the Prudential C…

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A welterweight bout between local favorite Ricardo Almeida and Mike Pyle is slated for UFC 128 in Newark, NJ, MMA Fighting learned through sources close to the fight.

UFC 128 is expected to take place March 19 at the Prudential Center, headlined by Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Rashad Evans for the UFC light heavyweight title.

Dustin Hazelett Dropped by UFC After Third Straight Loss

Filed under: UFC, NewsAfter his third straight setback in the promotion, the UFC has parted ways with Dustin Hazelett.

Sources close to Hazelett’s camp confirmed his release to MMA Fighting. MMA Weekly reported the news Tuesday night. The pink slip c…

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Dustin HazelettAfter his third straight setback in the promotion, the UFC has parted ways with Dustin Hazelett.

Sources close to Hazelett’s camp confirmed his release to MMA Fighting. MMA Weekly reported the news Tuesday night. The pink slip comes after Hazelett was submitted by Mark Bocek in the first round at UFC 124 earlier this month in Montreal.

Gracie, Davis Expected for Inaugural Bellator 205-Pound Tournament

Filed under: Bellator, NewsWith their new TV deal in place, Bellator has turned its attention to Season 4, which according to CEO Bjorn Rebney, will kick off in March 2011.

On Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour, Rebney announced that the organization wi…

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With their new TV deal in place, Bellator has turned its attention to Season 4, which according to CEO Bjorn Rebney, will kick off in March 2011.

On Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour, Rebney announced that the organization will feature a light heavyweight, welterweight, lightweight and featherweight tournament in their upcoming season.

This will mark the first time the organization holds a 205-pound division tournament, and while no names have officially been announced for it, Rebney hinted that Daniel Gracie and Raphael Davis will be a part of the eight-man field.

Alistair Overeem Added to DREAM Dynamite Show vs. Unnamed Opponent

Filed under: DREAM, News, JapanThe New Year’s Eve DREAM Dynamite!! 2010 card has added major star power to their event, adding Strikeforce heavyweight champ and recent K-1 World Grand Prix champ Alistair Overeem to the lineup.

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The New Year’s Eve DREAM Dynamite!! 2010 card has added major star power to their event, adding Strikeforce heavyweight champ and recent K-1 World Grand Prix champ Alistair Overeem to the lineup.

DREAM made the addition official in a Wednesday press conference in Tokyo, Japan.

Overeem’s opponent was not named during the press conference. Though several names have been rumored as possible opponents, sources speaking to MMA Fighting say that Overeem’s foe has yet to be finalized.

Contrary to Reports, Satoru Kitaoka Not Signed by UFC

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, News, JapanForget about adding Satoru Kitaoka’s name to the recent list of Japanese fighters signed by the UFC.

Contrary to several Internet reports, UFC president Dana White confirmed with MMA Fighting on Wednesd…

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Satoru KitaokaForget about adding Satoru Kitaoka‘s name to the recent list of Japanese fighters signed by the UFC.

Contrary to several Internet reports, UFC president Dana White confirmed with MMA Fighting on Wednesday that organization had not signed the lightweight fighter.