The month of July already looks like a stacked month for fights, but the UFC didn’t feel it was enough. The UFC released on their Twitter page the addition of three fights in the month of July, including the much-anticipated UFC debut of Strikeforce welterweight champ, Tarec Saffiedine. “3 new July fights! Del Rosario/Dave Herman […]
The month of July already looks like a stacked month for fights, but the UFC didn’t feel it was enough. The UFC released on their Twitter page the addition of three fights in the month of July, including the much-anticipated UFC debut of Strikeforce welterweight champ, Tarec Saffiedine. “3 new July fights! Del Rosario/Dave Herman […]
A pair of middleweights will step into the Octagon against one another at this coming June’s UFC on FUEL TV 10 event in Strikeforce fighter Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith (17-9) and Brazilian Antônio Braga Neto (8-1, 1 NC). The bout was originally identified by Graciemag on Twitter (@graciemag) and later confirmed by MMAjunkie.com. UFC on Fuel […]
Anthony Smith
A pair of middleweights will step into the Octagon against one another at this coming June’s UFC on FUEL TV 10 event in Strikeforce fighter Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith (17-9) and Brazilian Antônio Braga Neto (8-1, 1 NC).
The bout was originally identified by Graciemag on Twitter (@graciemag) and later confirmed by MMAjunkie.com.
UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum (aka UFC on FUEL TV 10) is expected to take place on June 8, 2013 at Ginásio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Brazil. The main card will air live on Fuel TV while the prelim card is expected to stream live on Facebook. The match between Smith and Neto is certain to appear on the events preliminary card.
Smith is very likely looking at being released from his Zuffa contract if he should lose having dropped his last fight under the Strikeforce banner. ‘Lionheart’ went 1-1 with the former promotion losing by second round submission to Roger Gracie last January and winning his debut via triangle choke in August 2012 versus Lumumba Sayers.
Neto carries a three fight win streak into his Octagon debut having fought less than a month ago at a MMA Against Dengue 2 event in Brazil, submitting opponent Brock Larson in the first round with a kneebar. Neto has eight victories under his belt, one by TKO, six by decision and one by decision.
When Strikeforce held its final event on January 12, 2013, the MMA world asked: Who would officially make the leap to the UFC? Better yet, could a Strikeforce competitor prove a dominant force inside the Octagon? Would the Strikeforce talent pool spawn the same surprises that the WEC merger produced? We haven’t had much time […]
When Strikeforce held its final event on January 12, 2013, the MMA world asked: Who would officially make the leap to the UFC? Better yet, could a Strikeforce competitor prove a dominant force inside the Octagon? Would the Strikeforce talent pool spawn the same surprises that the WEC merger produced? We haven’t had much time […]
A pair of middleweight matchups appears set for this May’s upcoming UFC on FX 8 event in former Strikeforce fighters Tim Kennedy (15-4) and Roger Gracie (6-1) as well as opponents C.B. Dollaway (13-4) and TUF Brazil winner Cezar ‘Mutant’ Ferreira (5-2). News of both matchups comes via Brazilian news agency Portal do Vale Tudo […]
Tim Kennedy
A pair of middleweight matchups appears set for this May’s upcoming UFC on FX 8 event in former Strikeforce fighters Tim Kennedy (15-4) and Roger Gracie (6-1) as well as opponents C.B. Dollaway (13-4) and TUF Brazil winner Cezar ‘Mutant’ Ferreira (5-2).
News of both matchups comes via Brazilian news agency Portal do Vale Tudo who posted the news on Monday.
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold (aka UFC on FX 8) is expected to take place on May 18, 2013 at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. The event will see another pair of middleweights headline in former UFC champ Vitor Belfort and the final Strikeforce title holder Luke Rockhold.
Kennedy fought last January at the final Strikeforce event picking up a third round submission win over opponent Trevor Smith. The victory erased a loss in Kennedy’s last fight, a Strikeforce title bout versus Rockhold which ended in a decision for the defending champion.
Gracie was also in action at the final show, earning his second win at 185-lbs with a second round submission victory against newcomer Anthony Smith. That win followed his 185-lbs debut which saw him defeat Keith Jardine by decision in July at the Strikeforce event in Portland.
Dollaway is 2-2 in his last four, earning wins against Daniel Sarafian last January at UFC on FX 7 by split decision and over Jason Miller via unanimous decision at UFC 146. Dollaway had dropped two straight previously, losing to Jared Hamman at UFC on Versus 5 and to Mark Muñoz at UFC on Versus 3.
Ferreira was selected by his real coach Vitor Belfort to become a member of Team Belfort on the TUF: Brazil series. The ‘Mutant’ earned his way into the final where he faced housemate Sergio Moraes who stepped in as a replacement for Daniel Sarafian. Ferreira went on to win by decision to claim the TUF: Brazil middleweight tourny title.
MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant talks with former Strikeforce Middleweight Champ Luke Rockhold about his upcoming fight with Vitor Belfort, set to take place as the main event at UFC on FX 8 on May 18, 2013 in Brazil. Luke lets us know why he likes the match-up, why he believes he can defeat Belfort and his response when people say Strikeforce fighters haven’t faced tough competition. In addition, Luke lets us know how he feels about being one of the female MMA fans’ favorites.
MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant talks with former Strikeforce Middleweight Champ Luke Rockhold about his upcoming fight with Vitor Belfort, set to take place as the main event at UFC on FX 8 on May 18, 2013 in Brazil. Luke lets us know why he likes the match-up, why he believes he can defeat Belfort and his response when people say Strikeforce fighters haven’t faced tough competition. In addition, Luke lets us know how he feels about being one of the female MMA fans’ favorites.
When a fighter competes outside of the UFC, there is a stigma that becomes attached to their careers. While strong records are collected and impressive resumes built, the fact their work isn’t being done inside the Octagon can make respect in the eyes of MMA fans difficult to come by. This is a scenario fighters […]
When a fighter competes outside of the UFC, there is a stigma that becomes attached to their careers. While strong records are collected and impressive resumes built, the fact their work isn’t being done inside the Octagon can make respect in the eyes of MMA fans difficult to come by. This is a scenario fighters […]
