UFC on FX 8: Quick Results

Vitor Belfort def. Luke Rockhold via knockout (strikes) - Round 1, 2:32

Ronaldo Souza def. Chris Camozzi via submission (arm-triangle choke) - Round 1, 3:37

Rafael dos Anjos def. Evan Dunham via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Rafael Natal def. Joao Zeferino via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Nik Lentz def. Hacran Dias via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)

Francisco Trinaldo def. Mike Rio via submission (arm-triangle choke) - Round 1, 3:08

Gleison Tibau def. John Cholish via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 2, 2:34

Paulo Thiago def. Michel Prazeres via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Yuri Alcantara def. Iliarde Santos via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 2:31

Fabio Maldonado def. Roger Hollett via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-27)

John Lineker def. Azamat Gashimov via TKO (strikes) - Round 2, 1:07

Jussier Formiga def. Chris Cariaso via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lucas Martins def. Jeremy Larsen via KO (punch) - Round 3, 0:13

Bonuses - Each receive $50,000

SUB - Ronaldo Souza

KO/TKO - Vitor Belfort

FIGHT - Lucas Martins Vs. Jeremy Larson

Into The Cage 8 Weigh In Results

Michael Cutting 60.9kg Vs Aaron Blackwell 61kg
Wotjek Rudnik 81.7 Vs Danny Brennan 83kg
Leigh Remedios 61kg Vs Craig Allen TBC*
James Thomas TBC* Vs Chris Smith 76kg
Josh Skinner 64.1kg Vs Chris Bucksey 64.7kg
Michael D'Aguiar 56.8kg Vs Ben Harrison 56.2kg
Andy Bega 68.8kg Vs Ethan Charlesworth TBC*
Shey Roberts 70.9kg Vs John Edwards TBC*
Steve Hurst 98.1kg Vs Issac Griffiths 103.8
Paul Collings 69.4kg Vs Lee Maslin 66.7kg
Wayne Alden 65.3kg Vs Adam Little 63.8kg
Ricky Mitchell 82.9 Vs Kyle Gray 89.9
Nick Woolridge 67.9kg Vs James Lyndsey 73.6kg
Cray Sams 76kg Vs Victor Kmec 75.1kg
Josh Lee 58.6kg Vs Mark Wade 59.9kg
Marcus Mitchell 86.9kg Vs Ben Griffiths 84.4kg
Ben Hodgson 63.2kg Vs Chris Heaney 64.1kg

*Athletes still to weigh in for the event

UFC on FX 8: FIGHT CARD & WEIGH IN VIDEO

Valley Of Kings Fight Card

Darren McGuire vs Simas Norkus 205lb
Dan Clarke vs Guy Lewis 160lb
Ryan Legge vs Jay Horley 170lb
Ben Phillips vs Faisel Ghazghazi 170lb
Tony Bryan vs Russ Hodges 265lb
Kirk Heely vs Ben Evans 145lb
Shane Davies vs Thomas Clayton 155lb
Derek Painton vs Karl Johnston 170lb
Keiran Horley vs Ash Williams 145lb
Andrew Dear vs Joel Payne 155lb

Nate Diaz Suspended For 90 Days

After reviewing the situation, the UFC have decided to suspend Diaz for 90 days and fine him $20,000 for violating the companies code of conduct. In the statement released by the UFC, they will be donating the money to charity.

This all comes from the the tweet Diaz wrote after learning of Pat Healy being suspended and fined for testing positive for marijuana.

Diaz wrote: 

"I feel bad for pat Healy that they took a innocent mans money and I think the guy who took the money is the biggest Fag in the world,"

The tweet as since been removed and Diaz has not yet commented on the fine and suspension.

RAGE IN THE CAGE 2: FIGHT CARD

JORDAN JONES V NIALL MACCINES 79KG
CRAIG YOUNG V ADRIAN POCIECHA 84KG
MATTHEW STUART V ADAM THOMAS 73KG
BALAL MANN V DANIEL CARNELL
DAVID STONE V TOM THORNEYCROFT 70KG PRO
MATTY HILLIER V CHAD GEORGE 84KG
DAN STODDARD V KEEGAN JAKOVLEVS 85KG
JAKE ELLISON V ROSS JONES 66KG
LEON DEL GAUDIO V STUART DAVIES 74KG PRO

The Battle For Northants Fight Card

Fresh from their successful ‘Night of Champions’ show in Leicester back in February, Battle Arena bring Europe’s largest amateur Mixed Martial Arts promotion back to Northampton with many of the county’s top fighters stepping inside the cage.

Another exciting night, featuring over 20 contests, is on the cards when ‘The Battle for Northants’ takes place at the County Ground – a venue usually home to the more sedate sport of cricket – on Saturday June 22.

The night sees Northamptonshire’s finest MMA practitioners take on both domestic and international opponents, with Kettering Shoot Fighters spearheading the county challenge by sending five fighters to compete.

Battle Arena veterans Andy Draper and Rob Vials both return to action for the club. Draper is up against Frenchman Jean-Noel Chauffaule (Le Battle Combat Club), while Vials takes on Luke Carter (Next Level MMA) who recorded a first-round stoppage in Leicester.

The Kettering club’s line-up is completed by Julian Tipping, Dean Benemore and James Styles. The two clubs from nearby Wellingborough, The MMA Gym and Shudan MMA, are also sending three men each to do battle.

Brett Francis is aiming to build on an impressive debut victory back in February when he faces 5 Elements MMA’s Wes Scott. Shane Hale returns as well, looking to banish his debut loss on Battle Arena’s outdoor show at Nene Park last August.

There is also first fight for Robin Ewan, against Leszek Krakowski (5 Elements MMA). Meanwhile, the experienced Tom Kenny heads the Shudan challenge when he tackles Josh McManus (1st Legion MMA). Balal Miahfaces a yet-to-be named opponent, while Luke Shanks is up against Ajay Hulme (Kings Gym).

Corby team Siam MMA, led by battle-hardened campaigner Den Palmer, will also be represented by four combatants, and Palmer himself faces off against international opposition in the form of Le Battle Combat Club’s Ctril Bonino.

Ryan Barby is in action against another Le Battle man, Josh Demoux. Elsewhere on the card, club mate Pete Batson squares off with Junior Bueno (1st Legion). The rest of the card sees some of the UK's top amateur talent going head-to-head in the battle for supremacy.

The show also features Battle Arena’s now-famous ‘Battle Babes’ ring card girls, while there will be an after show party at the Ice Lounge on Northampton’s Bridge Street.

Tickets for ‘The Battle for Northants’ cost £25 and are on sale now on 07932 633366 or via info@mmabattlearena.co.uk.

Provisional fight card (all three rounds of three minutes)

1. 70kg (Class C) – Zukifle Hussain (Rising Crane MMA) v George McManus (1st Legion MMA)

2. 72kg (Class A) – Shane Hale (The MMA Gym) v Vinny Smith (MMA Factory)

3. 77kg (Class A) – Tom Kenny (Shudan MMA) v Josh McManus (1st Legion MMA)

4. 65kg (Class A) – Brett Francis (The MMA Gym) v Wes Scott (5 Elements MMA)

5. 65kg (Class A) – Julian Tipping (Kettering Shoot Fighters) v Dave Gould (5 Elements MMA)

6. 60kg (Class A) – Rob Vials (Kettering Shoot Fighters) v Luke Carter (Next Level MMA)

7. 77kg (Class A) – Spencer Murton (Rising Crane MMA) v Daniel Hardiman (Monster Gym)

8. 77kg (Class A) – Robin Ewan (The MMA Gym) v Leszek Krakowski (5 Elements MMA)

9. 57kg (Class A) – Luke Shanks (Shudan MMA) v Ajay Hulme (Kings Gym)

10. 77kg (Class A) – Daniel Szuper (1st Legion) v Sardar Ali (MMA Factory)

11. 72kg (Class A) – Andy Draper (Kettering Shoot Fighters) v Jean-Noel Chauffaule (Le Battle Combat Club)

12. 84kg (Class A) – Pete Batson (Siam MMA) v Junior Bueno (1st Legion)

13. 77kg (Class A) – Jason James (S.O.S.) v Luke Foster (Rising Crane MMA)

14. 70kg (Class B) – Josh Demoux (Le Battle Combat Club) v Ryan Barby (Siam MMA)

15. 70kg (Class A) – TBC v Craig Smith (Warriors MMA)

16. 71.5kg (Class A) – Den Palmer (Siam MMA) v Ctril Bonino (Le Battle Combat Club)

17. 66kg (Class A) – Darren Edwards (Peterborough MMA) v Balal Mann

18. 70kg (Class B) – Dean Benemore (Kettering Shoot Fighters) v Rory Foster (Rising Crane MMA)

19. 65kg (Class B) – James Styles (Kettering Shoot Fighters) v Robert Masters (Rising Crane MMA)

20. 66kg (Class A) – Zahid Rafiq (Ikon Jujitsu) v Michael Hadackas (Monster Gym)

21. 84kg (Class A) – Matt King (5 Elements MMA) v Wade Bass (1st Legion)

22. 66kg (Class A) – Balal Miah (Shudan MMA) v TBC

Class A – Full rules; Class B – No ground and pound; Class C – No strikes to head, no ground and pound

Battle Arena is Europe’s largest amateur mixed martial arts promotion. For more information or to get involved with Battle Arena on a local or international level, contact James Price via james@mmabattlearena.co.uk or call (+44)01832 731573.

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Full Contact Contender 6: Menga vs Sitenkov

The North West’s hottest amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, Full Contact Contender (FCC), is proud to confirm FCC 6: Menga vs Sitenkov, taking place in the Premier Suite at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on June 22nd, 2013. The card will be headlined by FCC’s biggest main event to date, as experienced European flyweight Artemij Sitenkov challenges FCC Flyweight Champion Pietro Menga.

Menga became the first ever professional FCC champion at FCC 5 in March, submitting Mark Platts in the first round to move his unblemished professional ledger to 9-0. Menga, who recently secured his first boxing win, has finished seven of his nine opponents in the first round, with seven submissions and two (T)KO’s to his name. Keen to defend his title, Menga asked to return to FCC to face his toughest test to date; Artemij Sitenkov.

Lithuanian grappling prodigy Sitenkov (14-9) has faced Europe’s finest lighter-weight fighters. All fourteen of his victories come by way of submission, with a mystifying arsenal of arm and kneebars in his toolkit. Sitenkov has submitted Cage Warriors #1 flyweight contender Neil Seery in 55 seconds, and UFC superstar Conor McGregor in just 30. He also holds wins over Steve McCombe and James Doolan.

Promoter Adam Teh said:

“I’m really happy to have Pietro Menga back on FCC. With a talent like that, you know that the big shows are going to come calling sooner or later, so it’s great that Pietro wanted to return to defend his title like a true champion should. Artemij Sitenkov has collected more arms and legs than I’ve collected football stickers over the years. This is a huge test for Menga, and for Sitenkov, it’s a chance to re-establish himself as one of Europe’s top Flyweights.”

FCC 5 will feature a second pro fight as its co-main event, as SBG’s Jordan Desborough (5-2) takes on Stoke Fight Factory’s Conrad Haines (6-2) in a bantamweight contest. Also on the card, James Walker (3-2) faces the returning Shaun Hampton for Brett McDermott’s recently vacated Amateur Light Heavyweight title, Callum Brady (6-1) defends his Amateur Welterweight title against Dez Parker (10-1), Coner Hignett (9-2) defends his Amateur Flyweight title against Mike Berry (4-2) and the hard-hitting Joe Nazokatov challenges submission specialist Josh Jarvis for the Amateur Featherweight title. Rounding out the amateur title fights is a unification bout as Amateur Lightweight champion Martin Chester returns to face interim champ Lee Richardson.    

Adam Teh said… “On June 22nd, we’ll have more titles than the House of Lords! Brett McDermott had a great run as our ammy light heavyweight champ, and I’m confident that either Hampton or Walker can fill those shoes. It’ll be great to clear up the lightweight title picture too, with two solid submission stylists tangling for the title of undisputed champion. Joe Naz and Josh Jarvis is a great styles clash, while Brady vs Parker and Hignett vs Berry both promise fireworks. With 16 other Unified Amateur rules bouts confirmed, FCC continues to offer the best value ticket in town. FCC 6 is not to be missed!”

The current fight card for FCC 6 is as follows…

FCC 6 Fight Card (Subject to change):

Main Event For the FCC Professional Flyweight Title: 
Pietro Menga vs Artemij Sitenkov

Professional Feature Bout: 
Bantamweight: Conrad Hayes vs Jordan Desborough

Unified Amateur Rules Title Bouts:

For The Vacant Light Heavyweight Title: James Walker vs Shaun Hampton

Welterweight: Dez Parker vs Callum Brady (c)

Lightweight Unification: Lee Richardson (ic) vs Martin Chester (c)

Featherweight: Joe Nazokatov vs Joshua Jarvis (c)

Flyweight: Mike Berry vs Coner Hignett (c)

Heavyweight Bout: Leighton Wignall vs Scott Mitchell  
Heavyweight Bout: Tom Bankevic vs Andy Eatock 
Middleweight: Luke Ryder vs Chris Senior 
Featherweight: Javonne Morrison vs Ben Dearden 
Lightweight: Junior Morgan vs Aaron Johnson 
Featherweight: James Reece vs Callum Gaghan  
Middleweight: Peter Wilkinson vs Ste Henshall  
Lightweight: Paul Douglas vs Nick Grady  
Welterweight: Bryant Faulkner vs Jonno Mears  
Featherweight: Stephen Duke vs Trent Woodcock 
Middleweight: Chadd George vs Piotr Grygier 
Welterweight: Conor Riordan vs Eddie Fits  
Welterweight: Kevin Hart vs Adam Kaminski 
Featherweight: Aaron Parker vs Sam Dutton

 
FCC 6 takes place on Saturday June 22nd at the Premier Suite of the De Vere Hotel (Whites) at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium. De Havilland Way, Greater Manchester, Bolton, BL6 6SF. Card is subject to change.

Tickets prices: Standard £25 (Pre-order or through fighters, £30 on the door if available), £40 cage side, tables of 10 £600 (includes meal and private VIP bar).

Tickets are on sale at the FCC website at: www.fullcontactcontender.co.uk, via the ticket hotline at 07816659015, or through the fighters.

FCC 6 is sponsored by Intelligent Nutrition, Premier Therapy Northwest, Body Matters Gym, Side Kick, Koroshiya Fightwear, SP Security and Respect Sports Ltd

Fans can keep up to date with all the latest info and competitions at www.fullcontactcontender.co.uk, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fullcontactcontender.co.uk or by following FCC on Twitter @FCC_1.

WSOF Adds Two New Prelim Bouts

Surging KO artist Chris “Gritz” Gruetzemacher (11-1) of Glendale, Ariz. will square off with fellow fast-rising star Jerrod Sanders (11-1) of Oklahoma City, Okla. in a World Series of Fighting featherweight (145 pounds) preliminary card bout at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, June 14.

A bantamweight (135 pounds) contest between emerging force Carson “Little Juggernaut” Beebe (13-2) of Schaumburg, Ill. and undefeated submission ace Joe Murphy (6-0) of Huntington Beach, Calif. has been added to the preliminary card as well, World Series of Fighting announced today.

“We are excited to add another pair of matchups to our preliminary card that will showcase a collection of the sport’s brightest up and coming athletes and future champions,” said World Series of Fighting President and six-time world kickboxing champion Ray Sefo.  “Since we launched our promotion last year, World Series of Fighting has made a commitment to building a roster of its own stars, so fighting as many potential future stars at our live events is critical in order to ensure that these athletes gain the necessary competitive experience to take their careers to the next level.”

The 26-year-old Gruetzemacher has been on fire since 2009, winning his last 10 fights.  He has defeated each of his last seven opponents by way of (T)KO or submission, including four consecutive (T)KO victories.

Likewise, Sanders has notched nine straight wins.  The 33-year-old has finished his last three opponents – two by way of submission and the third via TKO.

Beebe, the 24-year-old younger brother of bantamweight submission specialist Chase Beebe, is looking to return to the win column after he dropped a unanimous decision to Rolando Velasco in his last effort on Nov. 15, 2012.  Prior to that, Beebe had reeled off seven consecutive victories.

The 25-year-old Murphy has been unstoppable since he made his professional debut with a first round (2:01) submission (armbar) victory over Orlando Aspericueta on May 1, 2009.  Five of Murphy’s six wins to date have come by way of submission, including his last bout, an April 14, 2012 matchup with Tyler Weathers that Murphy won by way of armbar in the second round (2:56).

Tickets for the World Series of Fighting event, priced from $29 (plus applicable service fees), are on sale at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000.

The four-bout main card will air live on NBC Sports Network, beginning at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.

In the welterweight (170 pounds) main event and a long-awaited rematch, Jon Fitch (24-5) of Fort Wayne, Ind., will square off with fellow superstar Josh “The People’s Warrior” Burkman (25-9) of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The second meeting between the 35-year-old Fitch, a member of San Jose, Calif.-based Team AKA, and the 32-year-old Burkman, a winner of four consecutive fights, comes slightly more than seven years after Fitch submitted Burkman with a rear-naked choke in the second round (4:57) of their initial encounter that, coincidentally, also took place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

In the co-main event, streaking stars and fearsome submission aces Tyson “Man of” Steele (10-1) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada and Steve Carl (19-3) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa will face off at welterweight (170 pounds). 

Also slated for battle on the main card is heavyweight rising star and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Rolles Gracie (8-1) of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, who will face off with Dave Huckaba (21-4) of Sacramento, Calif.

Undefeated prospect Justin Gaethje (8-0) of Denver, Colo. will collide with Brian Cobb (20-7) of Bakersfield, Calif., in a lightweight (155 pounds) contest and the first televised main card bout of the night. 

In preliminary card action, battle-tested submission specialist John Gunderson (34-14) of Houston, Tex. will be pitted against Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon (16-4) of Bridgewater, Mass. in another lightweight tilt.  All 16 of Lauzon’s professional career victories have come by way of (T)KO or submission.

Grappling wizards Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm (21-2) of Spokane, Wash. and Jacob Volkmann (15-4) of White Bear Lake, Minn. will meet at lightweight.

Fellow undefeated prospects Krasimir Mladenov (9-0) of Borica, Bulgaria and Kendrick Miree (5-0) of Atlanta, Ga., will square off at middleweight (185 pounds).

Watch Into the Cage 8 Live!!

Into the Cage 8 returns to the Andover on May 18th featuring 2 title bouts as undefeated Mike Cutting (3-0) takes on the very aggressive veteran Aaron ‘Smackwell’ Blackwell (10-9) for the bantamweight title and popular local Wojtek Rudnik (3-4) takes on the undefeated Danny Brennan (3-0) ffor the MW belt.

To watch live, Into the Cage will be streaming the event online at http://www.cage-fight.co.uk/live/ for £5. Follow the link for updates and to purchase an online ticket for the stream

Card Update

Pro
u61 Mike Cutting TK 3-0 vs Aaron Blackwell 10-9 Bantam Title Belt
u84 Wojtek Rudnik 3-4 Vs Danny Brennan 3-0 Middleweight title belt
u61 Leigh remedios 18-10-3 vs Danny Welsh 16-32-3

Semi Pro
*u77 Chris Smith 3-0 SMMMA vs TBC
u66 Chris Bucksey 2-0 GOW vs u66 Josh Skinner 2-1 Minotaur
Break
u57 Mike Daguiar 0-3 TK Vs Davy Glennon SunriseMA
u70 Ethan Charlesworth 1-0 SMMMA vs u70 Andy Bega 1-0 Minotaur
u70 Shey Roberts 0-1 Vs Sam Read SBS 2-2-0
u105kg Steve Hurst 0-0 ARBJJ Vs Issac Griffiths 0-1 BSMA
u70 Lee Maslin 0-0-0 TMA - u70 Paul Collings 0-0 Exile
Break
u66 Wayne Alden 0-2 TK vs Adam Little 2-0AM TMA
u84 Ricky Mitchell 0-0-0 Abs vs CS u84 Kyle Gray 0-0 GOW
*u70kg James Lindsey 1-1-0 Dragons Lair Vs TBC
*u77 Victor Kmec 1-0 SMMMA Vs TBC
u61 Mark Wade 0-1 GOW vs Josh Lee 0-0 redneck mma
u93 Marcus Mitchell 0-0-0 Abs vs Ben Griffiths 0-0-0 BSMA

Grappling
77 Matt Whyton ARBJJ vs Ben Howard SBS
66-70 Chris Heaney BSMA vs Ben Hodgson Kyouken