BJ Penn (12-4-1) and Sean Sherk (31-2-1) are set to do battle on May 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand for the UFC lightweight championship. But not before submitting to random drug tests - which both fighters have passed according to MSNBC. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) voted in favor of the extra measure because the “Muscle Shark” tested positive for a banned anabolic agent (Nandrolone) in the wake of his successful title defense against Hermes Franca at UFC 73: “Stacked” in July 2007.
He was subsequently stripped of his crown, suspended and fined by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) — a ruling that he bitterly denies and blames on a mix of dietary supplements, shoddy lab work, breaches in the “chain of custody” and other factors. It was enough to get his suspension reduced from 12 months to six; however, Sherk’s reputation has taken a big hit in the court of public opinion throughout the ordeal.
Chris Leben, a UFC middleweight who recently signed to fight Michael Bisping at UFC 85, turned himself in and was arrested in Oregon on Wednesday for a parole violation stemming from a previous DUI offense, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
As of late Wednesday evening, Leben remained behind bars. A representative from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that Leben will go before a judge at 3 p.m. on Thursday. It was determined upon his booking that he was not eligible for bail because of the probation violation, according to the representative.
After George St. Pierre crushed UFC welterweights Matt Hughes and Matt Serra, the Canadian hasn’t dismissed the possibility to put on weight. His target is the middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, that didn’t know about what St. Pierre maybe intend to do. “I didn’t know about St. Pierre ’s statements, that you are giving me now. What can I say? I think what is most important is that I will not be unemployed (laughter).
St. Pierre is a great fighter, but I would never put on weight to face the champion of another division. My weight is 98kg and I lose weight to fight at 83kg and I would never make that. But people talk what they want and if this fight really happens, I hope to make a good performance”, said Andeson that doesn’t know his next opponent at this time. “By now I am in my fattening stage (laughter). I don’t have a bout scheduled and we are trying to make this fight against Roy Jones Jr.
I received this offer to fight at USA and I am very happy now" Braziliam Top Team lider, Murilo Bustamante is back to American MMA. Out of fights since new tear’s eve, when he was defeated at Yarennoka, and without fight at US since 2002, when he defeated Matt Lindland at the UFC 37, Murilo will face Josh Haynes at the new event Godz of War. At an exclusive interview for TATAME, Murilo commented about the expectation for his return, the new BTT branch at Las Vegas and the debut of the promising newcomer of BTT, Rousimar Toquinho, at the UFC. Check out the interview below: What is your expectation for your bout?
The expectation is the best. It’s a new event and I am very happy to return to fight in the United States. I did not know if the event would even happen, but now everything is right. I wanted this since a long time and it was a very good offer, what is even better.
"Chainsaw" Charles McCarthy has officially announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts. The 27 year old last fought this past Saturday losing by TKO to Michael Bisping
The following are quotes from a prepared statement from McCarthy
“I would like to announce my formal retirement from Mixed Martial Arts competition, I have achieved many of the goals I set out to accomplish in this sport and found others just out of reach. It is now time for me to lay down my gloves and rededicate my attention towards my business, my fighters, my family and my team."
Roger Gracie’s past in Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling doesn’t let the black belt take things one thing at a time and be just anybody in his latest endeavour: MMA. With only one fight in the sport, the fighter’s performance is already surrounded with the expectations and responsibilities of a veteran. This is thanks to the four Worlds he won at weight, three silvers and one gold at absolute as a black belt, besides his taking top honors at the 2005 ADCC over all weights.
The Gracie, considered by many to be one of the greatest of all times in Jiu-Jitsu, will represent his family in the upcoming edition of Sengoku, held by the World Victory Road organization on the coming 18th, in Japan.
The athlete, who resides and teaches in London, had his MMA debut in December of 2006 submitting the experienced Ron Waterman in the very first round with an armbar from the guard. GRACIEMAG.com shot the breeze with the beast, who talked some about what’s to come.
PFC 8
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino
Lemoore, CA
Tickets can be purchased at tickets.com or charge by phone 1-800-225-2277.
PFC Lightweight Title Fight
Atlanta’s Diego Saraiva (11-6-1) vs. Bakersfield’s Brian Cobb (11-4)
*Saraiva is the current PFC Champion and will be making his first title defense.
MMANews.com spoke with Jason "MayheM" Miller (20-5) earlier today and he let us know that he will be returning to action on May 11th at DREAM.3 in Japan. His opponent will be Katsuyori Shibata (3-5), who "MayheM" referred to as "the guy who fought Sakuraba and tripped coming to the ring" when asked who his opponent would be. During Shibata's entranace against Sakuraba back at a September HERO's show, he took a tumble making his way down the aisle.
Former UFC and WEC competitor Mark "The Machine" Hominick is the latest fighter rumored to be attached to a tentative July 19 card in Dallas, Texas to be promoted in large part by clothing company Affliction.
The news comes courtesy of a press release issued by Canada-based MMA promotion TKO, which indicated during a recent announcement that Hominick has re-signed with them that he is also likely to compete for Affliction in July.
A two-time TKO featherweight champion with seven successful title defenses to his credit, Hominick is 2-0 lifetime in the UFC with wins over Jorge Gurgel and Yves Edwards.
The card for the IFL's next show on May 16 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. is starting to take shape. The show will feature three title matches as well as best-of-three camp vs. camp battles between Mario Sperry'sWorld Class Fighting Center taking on Gary Marino's Team Bomb Squad and Matt Lindland's Team Quest doing battle with Team Prodigy.
Here's the card so far...
IFL heavyweight title:Roy Nelson vs. Branden Lee Hinkle IFL middleweight title: Ryan McGivern vs. Dan Miller IFL lightweight title: Ryan Schultz vs. Deividas Taurosevicius
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