Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic added to the UFC 161 fight card

Posted on 21 May 2013

The UFC has beefed up it’s UFC 161 main card by adding a heavyweight tilt to the PPV portion of the show, as Roy Nelson will take on Stipe Miocic. UFC President Dana White announced the match-up to MMAJunkie.com on Tuesday. Miocic was expected to take Australian fighter Soa Palelei, who is now left without an opponent. [...]

Norwegian Celine Haga pens a deal with ROAD FC

Posted on 21 May 2013

Celine Haga (4-11) becomes the latest female athlete to be added into the ever-expanding ROAD FC roster and according to an article by MMA-In-Asia.com, the former Jewels staple looks set to make her promotional debut in a Featherweight ‘Super-Fight’ at ROAD FC 012 that’s been slated for June 22nd in Wonju, South Korea. An opponent, [...]

Has Vitor Belfort earned another chance at UFC gold?

Posted on 21 May 2013

This past Saturday night, the  UFC brought their unique brand of entertainment back to Brazil with UFC on FX 8. In the main event, UFC veteran Vitor Belfort faced off against former Strikeforce champ, Luke Rockhold. The stakes were high as Luke Rockhold made his UFC debut, and his first time returning to action since [...]

EA Sports unveils new UFC video game for Xbox ONE

Posted on 21 May 2013

The much anticipated EA UFC game was displayed (sort of) at Tuesday’s ”Xbox reveal” event in Redmond, Washington,  home of Microsoft. EA Sports’ Andrew Wilson unveiled the new “Ignite” game engine which will bring players a brand new feel for the companies new and existing franchises. During the EA presentation, a clip was shown of UFC fighters [...]

With Renan Barao out, Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson moved to main event slot at UFC 161

Posted on 21 May 2013

It was rumored on Saturday night that UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao had been injured in training and would be out of his scheduled UFC 161 bout with Eddie Wineland. On Tuesday officials made it clear that he would be unable to compete in Winnipeg on June 15. With under a month to find [...]

Ben Askren defends Bellator welterweight title against Andrey Koreshkov on July 31

Posted on 21 May 2013

The Summer Series continues for Bellator MMA as the promotion returns to Albuquerque Wednesday, July 31st as the Santa Ana Star Center will play host to reigning Bellator Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren defending his title against Russian phenom Andrey Koreshkov live on Spike TV. The night will also feature the long awaited conclusion to the [...]

Kalib Starnes looks to resurge career and get back to the UFC

Posted on 21 May 2013

At the age of 38 most professional mixed martial artists are contemplating retirement, however former UFC middleweight Kalib Starnes is looking to resurge his career and find a way to get back to the big show. This past Saturday night was the start for Starnes as he made it back to the win column at [...]

Pride flashback: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mark Hunt

Posted on 21 May 2013

UFC heavyweight contender Mark Hunt is preparing for the biggest fight of his career this weekend, a showdown with former divisional ruler Junior dos Santos. With a victory, it would be almost impossible for the UFC to deny Hunt a crack at the heavyweight crown, the first title that he would fight for in the [...]

MMA Musing: Weed and TRT – oh my!

Posted on 20 May 2013

Everyone is talking TRT and Marijuana again. One you can put in a cookie the other not so much. Maybe MMASucka’s Jeremy Brand has tried to blend the two in his fancy Blendtec blender and make a juice, but in my opinion both “drugs” are completely different and should be treated as such.

Three questions following UFC on FX 8

Posted on 20 May 2013

With controversy abound, thanks to Vitor Beflort’s now confirmed TRT use, the UFC returned to Brazil for UFC on FX 8 last Saturday night. The aforementioned Belfort headlined the card, knocking out rising prospect and former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold in devastating fashion. In co-main event action, jui-jitsu ace Ronalda “Jacare” Da Souza made easy [...]

Bellator officially announces the signing of Matt Riddle

Posted on 20 May 2013

With a division already boasting the likes of Ben Askren, Paul Daley, Douglas Lima, Ben Saunders, Andrey Koreshkov and Karl Amoussou, Matt Riddle knows he will be swimming in “Deep Waters” when he enters the Bellator Welterweight Tournament this Fall as Bellator has signed a long-term promotional agreement with the controversial Pennsylvania native. Riddle joins [...]

Video: Joel Powell talks AFC 18 victory, lingering injury and Ryan Ford fight

Posted on 19 May 2013

In the main event at AFC 18: Mayhem Joel Powell took it to former TUF competitor Michael Hill for the better part of three rounds. Powell proved that his heart and training were more focused than that of Hill. He was able to take Hill down on numerous occasions and control his back for almost the entire [...]

AFC 18: The Aftermath

Posted on 19 May 2013

Victoria, BC – MMASucka.com was on scene for the 18th installment of Aggression Fighting Championship. The main event featured two extremely talented welterweight fighters as former TUF contestant Michael Hill took on Joel Powell. The first round of action saw Powell control the action; he had Hill’s back for more the majority of the round. [...]

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MMASucka Radio w/ Max Holloway and Bibiano Fernandes

MMASucka Radio w/ Max Holloway and Bibiano Fernandes

Posted on 21 May 2013

We are back with a stacked show this week on MMASucka Radio. Sit back relax and listen to us groove. First up we welcome back to the show UFC featherweight fighter Max Holloway. We chat with Max about his upcoming fight at UFC 160 with Dennis Bermudez, what a win will do for his career, [...]

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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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