For Every Pointed Finger

Posted on 18 May 2013

It’s been something of an uneven week for Bryan Caraway. First, he is awarded a retroactive Submission of the Night bonus for his win over Johnny Bedford at UFC 159 after Pat Healy’s unfortunate positive drug test for marijuana metabolites. So things are off to a good start for “Kid Lightning. Then he had to [...]

PXC 37 quick results

Posted on 18 May 2013

The 37th installment of Pacific Xtreme Combat went down this past Saturday, May 18th, at the Ynares Sports Arena situated in Pasig City, Philippines. With a stacked fight card that featured a Bantamweight Championship title tilt in the main event, the event certainly did not disappoint. High-flying Japanese starlet Michinori Tanaka (8-0) was determined to [...]

Nate Diaz fined $20K, suspended for inappropriate Twitter comment

Posted on 17 May 2013

The UFC has announced today that they will be fining lightweight stalwart Nathan Diaz $20,000 and suspending him for 90 days for violating the UFC’s code of conduct in the wake of an ill-advised tweet directed at Bryan Caraway. In a tweet released earlier this week, Diaz referred to Caraway using a homosexual slur in [...]

Roy Nelson approved by NSAC to fight at UFC 160 if necessary

Posted on 17 May 2013

Questions arose regarding the UFC 160 co-main event last week, as Mark Hunt had Visa issues while at the airport. Hunt stepped in for the injured Alistair Overeem in the co-main event at UFC 160 to face the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos. When the Visa issues first came to fruition the name [...]

Former UFC fighter Paul Kelly found guilty of trafficking heroin

Posted on 17 May 2013

The Liverpool Echo has reported that former UFC fighter Paul Kelly has been found guilty of trafficking a large amount of heroin, and is now facing a potentially lengthy jail term.  The UK brawler, best known for his “Fight of the Night”-winning bout with Donald Cerrone at UFC 126, was ensnared in an investigation that [...]

XFC 24 Lightweight Championship Main Event set as Scott Holtzman takes on John Mahlow

Posted on 17 May 2013

Good things come to those who wait!  For over a week, XFC Lightweight contender Scott Holtzman has waited patiently to find out what his future holds, after former champion Nick Newell refused to defend his title at XFC 24, on June 14th.  The wait is finally over. In an ironic twist, Scott Holtzman’s future will [...]

Vitor Belfort gets heated at UFC on FX 8 weigh-ins

Posted on 17 May 2013

Things got a little hotter than expected at today’s weigh-ins for UFC on FX 8 in when Vitor Belfort got off the scales. After successfully weighing in at 186 lbs., “the Phenom” walked over to his opponent, Luke Rockhold, for the traditional face-off. The animosity was obvious as Rockhold got right in Belfort’s face, causing [...]

UFC on FX 8 weigh-in results + video

Posted on 17 May 2013

The fighters taking part in tomorrow’s UFC on FX 8 event took to the scale today at the official fighter weigh-ins. Today’s weigh-ins took place at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The main event features a middleweight tilt between Vitor Belfort and the final Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold. Also [...]

Watch the UFC on FX 8 weigh-ins live on MMASucka.com at 12pm PT/3pm ET

Posted on 17 May 2013

The fighters taking part in tomorrow’s UFC on FX 8 event will take to the scale today at the official fighter weigh-ins. Today’s weigh-ins take place at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The main event features a battle in the middleweight division between champ Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold. Also [...]

China’s Rannik Ultimate Fighting Federation returns with RUFF 9 on May 18th

Posted on 17 May 2013

RUFF returns tomorrow for its second card of 2013 which is set for the SanYa-HaiNan MGM Grand Sanya at Yalong Bay in Hohhot. RUFF 9 features 11 fights and is headlined by a match up between two flyweights looking to get back into the contender mix, well-rounded Shang Zhifa (3-2) and China Top Team grappler [...]

PXC 37 Weigh-In Results

Posted on 16 May 2013

PXC 37 is set to go down this weekend, May 17th, at the Ynares Sports Arena situated in Pasig City, Philippines. The Weigh-Ins for the event took place at the Bar 360 in Resorts World Manila this morning (local time), with all 16 fighters on the stacked fight card making weight. The promotion’s 135-lbs title will be [...]

Video: Rafael Cordeiro opens up about Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen

Posted on 16 May 2013

The war of the words has begun between UFC fighters Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. Silva’s striking coach talks about Silva’s last fight, retirement and the possible fight with Sonnen. Check out the video below thanks to our good friend Rick Lee.

Video: Jake Ellenberger thinks Vitor Belfort will beat Luke Rockhold

Posted on 16 May 2013

Jake Ellenberger breaks down a middleweight bout between the MMA veteran Vitor Belfort and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion and promotional newcomer Luke Rockhold. Belfort and Rockhold will clash in the main event at UFC on FX 8 from Brazil this Saturday. Check out the video below thanks to our pal Rick Lee.  

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MMASucka Radio w/ Darren Owen, TJ Grant and Allen Strk

MMASucka Radio w/ Darren Owen, TJ Grant and Allen Strk

Posted on 14 May 2013

This week we welcome two Canadians and one American to the show eh! First up we chat with Aggression Fighting Championship President Darren Owen. Darren opens up to us about his thoughts on MFC President Mark Pavelich, his upcoming card AFC 18, the British Columbia Athletic Commission and much more. Next we chat with UFC [...]

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BJJ Guru: How To Do A Takedown From The Knees In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ Guru: How To Do A Takedown From The Knees In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Posted on 03 April 2013

A common question I receive from many beginners and even some higher level belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is how do I take a person down from a kneeling position. At the majority of BJJ academies there is limited space to do takedowns during rolling sessions. By allowing takedowns from a standup position one would put [...]

Contests

NOS® TRAIN WITH GSP Contest

NOS® TRAIN WITH GSP Contest

Posted on 07 May 2013

NOS® Energy Drink wants to give you a shot to train with George St-Pierre. It’s a pretty simple contest and you would be crazy not to enter. It’s an exclusive opportunity to learn what it takes to be mentally and physically focused and prepared for any challenge, from the man himself, GSP. The trip package [...]

Fight Music

Fight Music w/ Invicta FC’s Bec Hyatt

Fight Music w/ Invicta FC’s Bec Hyatt

Posted on 05 April 2013

The very calm and collected Bec Hyatt will take on Jasminka Cive on the main card at Invicta FC 5 and her musical choices are just as calm and collected as she is.

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Road to the Pro’s w/ Fraser Jordan #7 – Training Camp

Road to the Pro’s w/ Fraser Jordan #7 – Training Camp

Posted on 03 May 2013

I’m living the life of a student, employee, father, and fighter all at once. Things are always interesting. The month of April became a blur of papers, exams, training, and work. Finally the school year is over and that means it’s time for a proper training camp. I am set to fight in June and [...]

Interviews

Phuket Top Team’s Andrew Leone talks about fighting Geje Eustaquio in ONE FC, and more

Phuket Top Team’s Andrew Leone talks about fighting Geje Eustaquio in ONE FC, and more

Posted on 05 May 2013

Andrew Leone is no stranger to the fight scene here in Asia, having competed in several regional MMA promotions in his career thus far. The younger brother of current Bellator MMA fighter Anthony Leone (12-5), Andrew boasts a resume that holds wins over the likes of reigning ONE FC Bantamweight title-holder Soo Chul Kim, and [...]

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MMASucka Review: The Voice vs. Dana White

MMASucka Review: The Voice vs. Dana White

Posted on 17 May 2013

On Friday, May 16, 2013, AXS TV will be airing another episode of the “The Voice Versus,” where noted combat sports personality Michael “The Voice” Schiavello sits down for a candid, long-form interview with various subjects. What makes this episode so special, however, is that he’ll be sitting down with UFC President Dana White. I [...]

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