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 [...]

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. [...]

UFC 160 co-main event set; Mark Hunt gets visa, cleared to fight Junior dos Santos

Posted on 19 May 2013

It sounds as if we have a co-main event on our hands for UFC 160, as Mark Hunt has finally received his visa and will be able to make it to Las Vegas to take on the former heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos. On Sunday Hunt made the announcement via Twitter. Thank u for my [...]

AFC 18: Mayhem Quick Results

Posted on 19 May 2013

Victoria, BC – Aggression Fighting Championship makes it’s long anticipated return to Victoria, British Columbia. AFC 18 will invade the Bear Mountain Arena for a card entitled “Mayhem”. The main event is a battle in the welterweight division between former TUF competitor Michael Hill and Joel Powell. The co-main event features former UFC fighter Kalib [...]

Grading the UFC on FX 8 main card fights

Posted on 19 May 2013

The Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil was home to UFC on FX 8 this past Saturday evening. The main card which aired on FX in the United States and Sportsnet One in Canada featured four fights. The main event and co-main event delivered in exciting fashion, but the main card opened with two bouts that left fans [...]

UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference

Posted on 19 May 2013

Thanks to the folks at MMAFighting.com for supplying the fans with access to the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference.

The main event at UFC on FX 8 fans were treated to an outstanding finish by hometown boy Vitor Belfort, as he landed a perfectly timed spinning back-kick to the chin of Luke Rockhold.

RUFF 9 quick results

Posted on 19 May 2013

The Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation, RUFF for short, held its 9th event this past Saturday, May 18th, at the SanYa-HaiNan MGM Grand Sanya situated at Yalong Bay in Hohhot. RUFF 9 was just one of many Asian Mixed Martial Arts events that took place on Saturday, alongside PXC 37 and many others. In the main event, [...]

AFC owner shows aggression towards Mark Pavelich

Posted on 18 May 2013

When Maximum Fighting Championships President Mark Pavelich was on MMASucka Radio to promote one of his MFC events he made a comment that didn’t sit well with some of Canada’s MMA promoters, especially Aggression Fighting Championships owner Darren Owen. Pavelich claimed that his under cards were better than most main cards in Canada.

Video: UFC on FX 8 fight highlights

Posted on 18 May 2013

Countryman Vitor Belfort had a homecoming for the ages in the main event versus Luke Rockhold. Belfort came out throwing some fancy kicks early in the fight against Rockhold, but it was the second go-round with his spinning back-kick that dropped the American. “The Phenom” is now on a two fight winning streak and will [...]

Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis official for UFC 163 main event in Rio de Janeiro

Posted on 18 May 2013

The much anticipated featherweight bout between UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis is now official for the main event at UFC 163 in Brazil. MMAJunkie.com reported that UFC officials announced the match-up at the UFC on FX 8 post-event news conference. In addition to the featherweight fight, welterweight fighters Demian Maia and Josh [...]

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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 [...]

BJJ Guru

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.

Fraser Jordan

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 [...]

MMASucka Product Reviews

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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