MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant catches up with Jason “Mayhem” Miller 12 days before his fight at UFC 146, and hears what he has to say about facing CB Dollaway. Jason talks about why he has to win this fight, what happened in the bout he lost to Michael Bisping and how teammate Krzysztof Soszynski has helped him get in the best shape of his life. We also hear about Jason’s pursuits outside of the octagon and how he constantly works to improve his art and we see him train with UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz.
MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant catches up with Jason “Mayhem” Miller 12 days before his fight at UFC 146, and hears what he has to say about facing CB Dollaway. Jason talks about why he has to win this fight, what happened in the bout he lost to Michael Bisping and how teammate Krzysztof Soszynski has helped him get in the best shape of his life. We also hear about Jason’s pursuits outside of the octagon and how he constantly works to improve his art and we see him train with UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz.
British striker ‘Relentless’ Paul Taylor has reportedly suffered an undisclosed injury while training and has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 4 bout versus ‘The Assassin’ Anthony Njokuani (15-6, 1NC). The report comes from Fighters Only Magazine who also names Brazilian lightweight Rafael dos Anjos (16-6) as Taylor’s replacement. UFC […]
Rafael dos Anjos
British striker ‘Relentless’ Paul Taylor has reportedly suffered an undisclosed injury while training and has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 4 bout versus ‘The Assassin’ Anthony Njokuani (15-6, 1NC).
The report comes from Fighters Only Magazine who also names Brazilian lightweight Rafael dos Anjos (16-6) as Taylor’s replacement.
UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs Weidman (aka UFC on FUEL TV 4) is expected to take place on July 11, 2012 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Headlining will be a middleweight bout between Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman. The Taylor vs. Njokuani bout was to have appeared on the Fuel TV broadcast, but with the opponent change UFC officials may opt to swap it with another bout.
Dos Anjos earned a quick finish a week ago at UFC on FUEL TV 3, finishing Kamal Shalorus with a rear naked choke in the first round of their bout in Virginia. The win allowed Dos Anjos to bounce back from a split decision loss to Gleison Tibau at UFC 139 last November. Dos Anjos is 5-4 in the UFC since debuting in November 2008 at UFC 91.
Njokuani was also in action one month ago, defeating John Makdessi by unanimous decision at UFC 145 in Atlanta, Georgia. The two battled in a 158-lbs catchweight bout after Makdessi failed to make weight. The victory was Njokuani’s first since losing to Danny Castillo at UFC 141 by split decision. Njokuani is currently 2-2 in the UFC.
When he squares off against Duane Ludwig this weekend at UFC 146, there is little doubt that Dan Hardy will be fighting for his job. If Hardy fighting for his job sounds familiar, it probably is. Most fans expected to see Hardy get his pink slip after …
When he squares off against Duane Ludwig this weekend at UFC 146, there is little doubt that Dan Hardy will be fighting for his job.
If Hardy fighting for his job sounds familiar, it probably is. Most fans expected to see Hardy get his pink slip after losing to Chris Lytle last fall, as it was his fourth straight UFC loss.
Instead, UFC Owner Lorenzo Fertitta decided to give Hardy one last chance and since Lorenzo likes guys that “WAR”, it may be a good idea for Hardy to put on a show against Ludwig.
While Hardy is the most obvious fighter that is dangerously close to being sent to the unemployment line, the UFC is ripe with fan favorites and aging legends that are quickly entering the twilight of their UFC careers.
Any of the guys on this list could be out of work if they don’t emerge victorious in their next bout, and for some it may mean the end of their career entirely.
A middleweight bout featuring Jared ‘The Messenger’ Hamman (13-4) and uFC sophomore Michael Kuiper (11-1) appears to be in the works for UFC 150 after Hamman’s management, Alchemist MMA, posted a notice on Twitter (@NimaSafapour) on Monday. – It is on, Folks! @jaredhammanMMA “The Messenger” is back and he will fight at UFC 150 in […]
Jared Hamman
A middleweight bout featuring Jared ‘The Messenger’ Hamman (13-4) and uFC sophomore Michael Kuiper (11-1) appears to be in the works for UFC 150 after Hamman’s management, Alchemist MMA, posted a notice on Twitter (@NimaSafapour) on Monday.
– It is on, Folks! @jaredhammanMMA “The Messenger” is back and he will fight at UFC 150 in Denver against Michael Kuiper! @AlchemistMMA
UFC 150 is expected to take place on August 11, 2012 at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Hamman is 2-3 in the UFC and is 1-1 after dropping to middleweight last summer. Most recently ‘The Messenger’ was last in action this past December at UFC 140, suffering a first round knockout loss to Constantinos Philippou. Hamman had been scheduled to appear at UFC on FX 2 against Kyle Noke but withdrew due to an undisclosed injury. Hamman earned his last victory in August of last year, beating C.B. Dollaway by second round TKO at the UFC on Versus 5 event.
Kuiper saw his undefeated streak end with his Octagon debut this past February at UFC 143 in Vegas. Kuiper lost a unanimous decision to Rafael Natal, ending nine straight finishes for the Dutch fighter. In that streak, Kuiper had six victories by (T)KO and two by submission, all at local events throughout Europe from 2009 to 2011.
Officials with UFC Canada announced a welterweight bout between one of their own, Claude ‘The Prince’ Patrick (14-2) and Oklahoma based James Head (8-2) for this July’s upcoming UFC 149 show.. UFC Canada officials posted the news on Twitter (@UFC_CA) on Tuesday for the upcoming Calgary event. – Calgary update, fight fans — add a […]
Claude Patrick
Officials with UFC Canada announced a welterweight bout between one of their own, Claude ‘The Prince’ Patrick (14-2) and Oklahoma based James Head (8-2) for this July’s upcoming UFC 149 show..
UFC Canada officials posted the news on Twitter (@UFC_CA) on Tuesday for the upcoming Calgary event.
– Calgary update, fight fans — add a welterweight bout between @claudetheprince vs James Head for ?#UFC149? July 21 in Calgary.
UFC 149: Aldo vs. Koch is expected to take place on July 21, 2012 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and features a featherweight title bout between defending champion Jose Aldo vs. top contender Erik Koch. Patrick vs. Head will take place on the prelim portion of the event since the main card has already been announced.
Toronto, Ontario born Patrick suffered his first Octagon loss last December fighting in his home town at UFC 140. ‘The Prince’ stepped in for fellow Canadian Rory MacDonald against Brian Ebersole, losing a close split decision to the ‘Bad Boy’. Patrick had been on a thirteen fight win streak which included three in the Octagon. His last victory was in April of last year at UFC 129 when he defeated Daniel Roberts by decision.
Head made his welterweight debut last month at UFC on FUEL TV 2 in Sweden, defeating local fighter Papy Abedi by first round submission. It was Head’s first win after only two appearances in the Octagon. He debuted at UFC 131 at middleweight, losing to Nick Ring by rear-naked choke submission. He had been scheduled to appear at UFC 138 against Mark Scanlon which ended with both fighters withdrawing due to injury.
NickTheFace has released his latest fight promo for the upcoming light heavyweight title bout featuring UFC champ Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and former PRIDE/Strikeforce champ Dan ‘Hendo’ Henderson. The two will meet on September 1, 2012 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. On That day we’ll see if Jones height advantage will be enough to keep the ‘H-Bomb’ at bay.
NickTheFace has released his latest fight promo for the upcoming light heavyweight title bout featuring UFC champ Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and former PRIDE/Strikeforce champ Dan ‘Hendo’ Henderson. The two will meet on September 1, 2012 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. On That day we’ll see if Jones height advantage will be enough to keep the ‘H-Bomb’ at bay.
