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Vitor Belfort Thankfull Jones Camp Accepted Fight

Former UFC champion Vitor ‘The Phenom’ Belfort (21-9) will be the man stepping in versus UFC light heavyweight title holder Jon Jones in Toronto, Canada next month in the main event of UFC 152. Other names that have come up as possible opponents include Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman, and UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva. So […]

Vitor Belfort – image by Loco via Twitter.com/vitorbelfort

Former UFC champion Vitor ‘The Phenom’ Belfort (21-9) will be the man stepping in versus UFC light heavyweight title holder Jon Jones in Toronto, Canada next month in the main event of UFC 152.

Other names that have come up as possible opponents include Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman, and UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva.

So it’s no wonder that Belfort, who was scheduled to fight Alan Belcher at UFC 153 in Brazil this October, took to Twitter (@vitorbelfort) to thank Jones camp for accepting the fight with him.

I just finish the call with my boss @lorenzofertitta and @danawhite I want to thank booth for put me in where a lot of guys are acting like divas I think this is a big challenge for any fighter that is alive on the game I thank God to provide me with this Blessing 2 fight the youngest champion we will face each other I have all the respect for jones thats why u can`t miss this competition a vintage and hy-tech fight Glory to Jesus also happy for all the fans I will not let no one down I come from the times of #carlsongracie He live inside of me I learn so much thing with him and #alstankie

I will fight jones I want to thank he`s camping and him to accept this big challenge for me I am so happy to deliver a big show for the whole world.

Belfort has won two straight and is coming off a first round submission win over Anthony Johnson last January in the co-main event of UFC 142. ‘The Phenom’ has not fought at 205-lbs since September 2007 when he competed in London, England for the Cage Rage LHW title, defeating opponent James Zikic by decision.

UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort is scheduled to take place on September 22, 2012 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Chris Weidman Offered To Fight Jon Jones At UFC 151

With news of a knee injury sidelining UFC light heavyweight contender Dan Henderson surfing the blogosphere Wednesday evening, and with just eight days left before UFC 151, undefeated UFC middleweight Chris Weidman (9-0) offered UFC brass his services as a replacement for Henderson versus UFC champion Jon Jones. As we all know, Jones was already […]

Chris Weidman

With news of a knee injury sidelining UFC light heavyweight contender Dan Henderson surfing the blogosphere Wednesday evening, and with just eight days left before UFC 151, undefeated UFC middleweight Chris Weidman (9-0) offered UFC brass his services as a replacement for Henderson versus UFC champion Jon Jones.

As we all know, Jones was already offered a fight with another middleweight, Chael Sonnen, to which ‘Bones’ turned down the fight leaving UFC president Dana White little choice but to cancel the entire event.

Weidman’s manager David Martin spoke to MMAWeekly.com about the offer.

“We did reach out to Joe Silva about potentially throwing Chris’ name in the mix. I think when we did it, it was probably a little bit late in the game. He had already turned down the fight with Chael Sonnen, so it is what it is.”

“Chris was willing, able and ready to step up and move up a weight class to fight Jon Jones on 8 days notice.”

Weidman is currently for his next opponent, and is hoping that fight will be against UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva.

The wrestler is coming off a spectacular second round knockout finish of Mark Munoz last July in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 4.

Dan Henderson Releases Statement Being Forced Out Of A Fight “For The First Time In My Career”

With a knee injury sidelining UFC light heavyweight contender Dan Henderson from an upcoming title match versus Jon Jones, and the events subsequent cancellation, ‘Hendo’ took to the web to voice his thoughts on being forced to withdraw from a fight “for the first time in my career.” Henderson suffered a partially torn ligament in […]

Dan Henderson celebrates win over Fedor Emelianenko

With a knee injury sidelining UFC light heavyweight contender Dan Henderson from an upcoming title match versus Jon Jones, and the events subsequent cancellation, ‘Hendo’ took to the web to voice his thoughts on being forced to withdraw from a fight “for the first time in my career.”

Henderson suffered a partially torn ligament in his right knee, and luckily, will not have to undergo surgery to repair the damage.

‘Hendo’s’ message to fans was posted on the ClinchGear.com website earlier this afternoon.

Sadly and unfortunately, I partially tore a ligament in my knee in training. As a result I’ve had to make one of the toughest decisions that I have ever had to make…for the first time in my career I am forced to pull out of a fight, my fight with Jon Jones at UFC 151. Luckily, surgery is not needed at this time and I will be completely devoted to rehabbing my knee as quickly as possible. I feel that I owe it to my fans and all the people supporting me to fight at my full potential in order to give myself a chance to win the UFC title. I appreciate the loyal support that I have felt from my fans. I want to thank all of my coaches and team of guys for the great support with my training camp. Most importantly, I appreciate their honesty when I needed them the most to make this very difficult decision. I also want to thank Dana and Lorenzo for being so understanding and supportive. I will continue to pursue the UFC belt with all of my heart!

Dan “Hendo” Henderson

Henderson and Jones were to headline UFC 151 in just eight days, and despite UFC president Dana White’s efforts to find a new opponent, was forced to cancel the event instead.

UFC Featherweight Title Challenger Erik Koch Looking To Finish The Champ On October 13th

UFC featherweight Erik ‘New Breed’ Koch (13-1) is scheduled to face champion Jose Aldo this fall when the two meet in the main event of UFC 153. Speaking to Tatame.com, Koch tells the Brazilian website that he is not here to fight for a decision, he is here to “finish” Aldo which no one has […]

Jose Aldo (L) and Erik Koch (R) stare each other down during a recent photo shoot in Brazil

UFC featherweight Erik ‘New Breed’ Koch (13-1) is scheduled to face champion Jose Aldo this fall when the two meet in the main event of UFC 153.

Speaking to Tatame.com, Koch tells the Brazilian website that he is not here to fight for a decision, he is here to “finish” Aldo which no one has been able to do in the WEC or UFC cages.

Koch has won four straight, and like the champ, only has one loss on his record as well. ‘New Breed’ earned a unanimous decision versus Jonathan Brookins at UFN 25 last September in his last match.

“He’s very good obviously, there’s no doubt. It’s just one of those fights I believe I’m the right match, the right guy to do it. I wanna fight him. Most people don’t want to fight Aldo. You can tell it when they get in there and fight him. They don’t fight him, they’re trying to survive. I’m going there to fight him. He’s a great champion, a really nice guy, but on October 13th I’m gonna take the title”, assured Koch.

Erik believes the last challengers at Aldo’s belt were not willing to finish the fight since they were scared of Jose Aldo, something he assures that will not happen to him.

“People forget that to win a fight you gotta press the pace, you gotta go there and fight. You’re not gonna win the fight surviving. That’s one of the thigns. I’m going in there and I wanna finish the fight. I’m not going in there like: “well, I think I can get it on the decision”. No. I’m very confident in my abilities to finish fights and I’m gonna go in there and I’m gonna do my best to finish him. He’s good, but I think I’m better at some things. Standing I definitely see some areas he can be taken out”, concluded.

UFC 153: Aldo vs. Koch is expected to take place on October 13, 2012, at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller Lets Friends & Family Know “Everything Is Fine”

Former UFC and Strikeforce fighter, Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller, broke his silence on Saturday following his arrest earlier this week in Mission Viejo, California. Miller took to Facebook to let his friends and family know “that everything is fine.” I know you all are probably very confused about me right now, and concerned for my well […]

Jason 'Mayhem' Miller

Former UFC and Strikeforce fighter, Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller, broke his silence on Saturday following his arrest earlier this week in Mission Viejo, California.

Miller took to Facebook to let his friends and family know “that everything is fine.”

I know you all are probably very confused about me right now, and concerned for my well being. I thank you for that, and please unnastand that everything is fine, and will probably make a lot more sense as time passes. Love you all.

Miller was arrested this past Monday morning after allegedly breaking into a church, spraying fire extinguisher foam on two floors, and breaking several items. The Orange County Sheriff Department found Miller on a couch on the second floor wearing nothing at all. ‘Mayhem’ was taken into custody without incident and was released Tuesday morning on a $20,000 bond

‘Jacare’ Souza Chasing More Paydays, Not The Octagon

Unlike many fighters who compete professionally in the sport of mixed martial arts, the goal of fighting inside the Octagon is not something former Strikeforce middleweight champ Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza (15-2, 1NC) is aspiring too just now. The submission specialist simply wants to make more money and simply wants Strikeforce too book him fights more […]

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza makes weight during the Strikeforce weigh in at Valley View Casino Center on August 17, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Esther Lin for Strikeforce.com)

Unlike many fighters who compete professionally in the sport of mixed martial arts, the goal of fighting inside the Octagon is not something former Strikeforce middleweight champ Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza (15-2, 1NC) is aspiring too just now.

The submission specialist simply wants to make more money and simply wants Strikeforce too book him fights more than twice a year.

Souza spoke to ESPN.com about his concerns in an interview regarding tonight’s fight with Derek Burnson in the co-main event of Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. ‘Jacare’ is 1-1 in his last two bouts, with a third round submission win over Bristol Marunde last March in his previous fight.

“I work for Strikeforce, so I talk about Strikeforce,” Souza told ESPN.com. “I cannot talk about other events. I signed a paper and I’ve got to be a man and follow it.

“For sure I want to fight more often, though.”

“Imagine you fight twice a year,” Faria said. “You pay for training, rent, food, support your kids — it’s not easy. If you only fight twice a year, you don’t make that much money, how can you survive? But if you have a second job, how can you be an athlete at this level?”

“I like fighting anybody,” Souza said. “It doesn’t matter who the guy is or what his record is. I make sure I’m focused and ready to go in there and do my best.”