UFC® 118 – The Biggest Event Of The Summer Is Live Tomorrow Night
Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn meet again with the lightweight championship on the line, plus former UFC champion Randy Couture faces off against pro boxing legend James Toney. 10pm ET / 7pm PT live on Pay-Per-View
Main card:
B.J. Penn (15-6-1) -350 vs. Frankie Edgar (12-1) +265
Randy Couture (18-10) -700 vs. James Toney (0-0) +540
Demian Maia (12-2) -200 vs. Mario Miranda (10-1) +160
Kenny Florian (13-4) -175 vs. Gray Maynard (9-0) +145
Nate Diaz (12-5) -210 vs. Marcus Davis (16-7) +175
On Spike TV:
Joe Lauzon (18-5) -335 vs. Gabe Ruediger (17-5) +265
Andre Winner (11-3) -155 vs. Nik Lentz (18-3-2) +125
Preliminary card:
Dan Miller (11-4) -280 vs. John Salter (5-1) +220
Nick Osipczak (5-1) -145 vs. Greg Soto (7-1) +125
Mike Pierce (12-3) -280 vs. Amilcar Alves (11-1) +220
Spencer Fisher was arrested after a minor incident and has already been released after posting bail, but the UFC fighter’s manager expects the charges will be dropped.
Earlier this week, Fisher was arrested on a charge of interfering with an official’s duties, and he immediately posted $300 bail and was released on his own recognizance.
Mickey Dubberly of KO Dynasty today said the incident resulted from Fisher double-parking while picking up his daughters from school.
The arrest took place Tuesday in Fisher’s hometown of Bettendorf, Iowa.
“Spencer went to pick up his daughters from school, and he doubled parked because there were no other parking spaces available,” Dubberly stated in an email to MMAjunkie.com. “The police asked Spencer to move his car, and Spencer stated he would only be a second. The police asked him again to move his car, and Spencer kept proceeding to pick up his daughters from school.”
That’s when Fisher was arrested. He posted the $300 bail soon after.
Dubberly doesn’t expect any additional problems due to the incident.
“We feel these charges will be dropped,” he said.
Fisher, a veteran of the Iowa fight circuit who made his UFC debut in 2005, currently is preparing for a UFC 120 bout with British fighter Kurt Warburton. The October event takes place in London, and Fisher vs. Warburton is slated for the preliminary card.
Fisher, who owns a 23-6 pro record (and 8-5 mark in the UFC), signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC prior to accepting the Warburton bout.
Props to: MMAJunkie.com
A grudge rematch that fans, media, and the confident fighters themselves have been clamoring for since the first fight ended in bloody controversy nearly three years ago, will take place on Saturday, October 9, when K.J. Noons (9-1), fresh off a knockout victory last Saturday, challenges Strikeforce World Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz (22-7, 1 NC) in the main event at HP Pavilion at San Jose, live on Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
In the co-feature, undefeated Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight World Champion Sarah Kaufman (12-0), will make the second defense of her 135-pound title against No. 1 contender and Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (17-4).
Another featured fight will pit an emerging star from the Strikeforce Challengers series, up-and-coming Luke Rockhold (7-1), against the vastly more experienced, 2000 Olympic Games wrestling silver medalist, Matt “The Law” Lindland (22-7), in a middleweight contest.
Diaz has not lost a fight since he faced Noons, losing via disputed first-round TKO on November 7, 2007. Diaz, of Stockton, CA, has been devastating in recent outings, notching seven in a row. The talented, outspoken, no-nonsense brawler also boasts a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
The always-dangerous Noons is an aggressive and prolific striker who has won his last six fights, including the thrilling slugfest against Diaz that ended when the cage side physician halted the proceedings due to excessive cuts around Diaz’ eyes.
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Kick Off Fight Week With Countdown To UFC® 118 Tonight On Spike |
Aug 21st on Showtime:
Main Card:
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (7-0) vs. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante (9-2) [LHW title]
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (12-2) vs. Tim Kennedy (12-2) [MW title]
K.J. Noons (9-2) vs. Jorge Gurgel (13-6)
Bobby Lashley (5-0) vs. Chad Griggs (8-1)
Preliminary Card:
Daniel Cormier vs. Jason Riley
Andre Galvao vs. Jorge Patino
Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães vs. Rocky Long
Kier Gooch vs. Adam Schindler
Jose Santibanez vs. Reynaldo Trujillo
Humberto DeLeon vs. Chad Robichaux
Chad Cook vs. Arteneus Young
Main card:
Dominick Cruz (15-1) -300 vs. Joseph Benavidez (12-1) +215
Shane Roller (8-2) -180 vs. Anthony Pettis (11-1) +150
Chad Mendes (7-0) -290 vs. Cub Swanson (14-3) +230
Scott Jorgensen (10-3) -220 vs. Brad Pickett (19-4) +180
Bart Palaszewski (34-13) -340 vs. Zack Micklewright (7-0) +260
Preliminary card:
Anthony Njokuani (12-3) -600 vs. Maciej Jewtuszko (7-0) +400
Javier Vazquez (14-4) -250 vs. Mackens Semerzier (5-1) +190
Dave Jansen (14-1) -120 vs. Ricardo Lamas (8-1) -105
Fredson Paixao (9-3) -175 vs. Bryan Caraway (12-4) +145
Danny Castillo (8-3) -265 vs. Dustin Poirier (7-0) +205
Props to: BloodyElbow.com
The Oct. 23 event features a heavyweight title fight between Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar (5-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and top contender Cain Velasquez (8-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC).
Also announced and completing the pay-per-view main card are welterweights Martin Kampmann (17-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) vs. Jake Shields (25-4-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), welterweights Diego Sanchez (21-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) vs. Paulo Thiago (13-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC), light heavyweights Matt Hamill (9-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) vs. Tito Ortiz (15-7-1 MMA, 14-7-1 UFC), and heavyweights Gabriel Gonzaga (11-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC) vs. Brendan Schaub (6-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC).
MAIN CARD
Champ Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez (for heavyweight title)
Martin Kampmann vs. Jake Shields
Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago
Matt Hamill vs. Tito Ortiz
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Brendan Schaub
PRELIMINARY CARD
Ryan Jensen vs. Court McGee
Todd Duffee vs. Jon Madsen
Patrick Cote vs. Tom Lawlor
Sam Stout vs. Paul Taylor
Mike Guymon vs. Daniel Roberts
Chris Camozzi vs. Dongi Yang
{Heavyweight Championship}
Tony Johnson (4-0) vs. Daniel Cormier (3-0)
{Welterweight Championship}
Quinn Mulhern (12-1) vs. Levi Stout (6-0)
{Junior Welterweight Championship}
Bobby King Green (13-3) vs. Daron Cruickshank (5-0)
Plus:
Gerald Lovato (12-8) vs. Trevor Mellen (6-1)
Tyler East (6-3) vs. Boban Simic (7-4)
Shine Fights Promotions’ highly anticipated return to the MMA ring will take place on September 10 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA, it was announced today by Shine Fights COO Jason Chambers. The Grand Prix format–an eight-man, single-elimination tournament taking place in one night–will be the first such event held in the United States in more than 15 years. The bout will be broadcast live on PPV by MultiVision Media, Inc., beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. The suggested retail price is $29.99.
Tickets, priced at $350, $154, $94, $74, $64, $44, and $24, will go on sale Saturday morning (August 14) at 10a.m. EST and will be available at tickemaster.com. There will also be an “Early Bird Special” where those who purchase tickets in the first 48 hours will receive a 15% discount off the face value of the ticket, which will be available through the Patriot Center Box Office from 10am-5pm (Closed Sunday) and through ticketmaster.com.
“The Grand Prix format can be traced back to the grassroots of MMA,” said Chambers. “Fans will be given the unique opportunity to witness some of the world’s most talented athletes go head to head, more than once, in a single evening. And they will see first-hand the intense conditioning, determination, and will that is needed to survive in such a demanding format. Fans better purchase their tickets quickly because we are expecting a sellout.”
Charles Bennett: 22-17-2 with 14 TKOs, 5 Submissions. The 30-year-old Ocala, FL native is known as a hell-raiser. He insults other fighters, disrespects referees, and has even brawled with other fighters backstage. He holds notable Knockout victories over former EliteXC Lightweight Champion KJ Noons, UFC veteran Gerald Strebendt, and WEC Bantamweight contender Yoshiro Maeda. He was once quoted stating that ground fighting ” is like making love, it’s not real fighting.”
Marcus Aurelio: 20-8 with 4 TKOs, 13 Submissions, and 3 Submissions. The 36-year-old Brazilian native is an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has never been stopped. All eight losses were by decision.
Rich Crunkilton: 16-3 with 7 TKOs, 6 Submissions, and 3 Decisions. The 30-year-old Ft. Lauderdale, FL native is known for his devastating throws and slams, high kicks and wild punches.
Drew Fickett: 37-13 with 3 TKOs, 26 Submissions. The 30-year-old Tucson, AZ native has notable victories over Josh Koscheck, Kurt Pellegrino, former UFC lightweight title contender Kenny Florian and Josh Neer. Drew won his last fight against fellow UFC veteran Derrick Noble by submission.
Josh Shockley: 9-0. Only 19 years of age, Shockley has made a name for himself through his athleticism and skills. He fights out of Duneland Vale Tudo with training partners Keith Wisniewski, Darren Elkins, and Mark Burch.
James Warfield: 20-6 with 15 TKOs and 5 Submissions. The Sun Prairie, Wisconsin native trained in Jeet Kune Do and Karate as a child. He has since fought for many MMA organizations, such as Shine Fights, International Fighting Championship, Freestyle Combat Challenge, Warriors 4 Warriors, Extreme Cagefighting Organization, Combat USA, Downtown Destruction, EVO MMA, Ultimate Battleground, Xtreme Kage Kombat, Ring Of Fire, and Ultimate Combat Sports. His nickname is The Unbreakable Heavy Hitter.
Hector Muñoz 9-3, 3 TKOs, 6 Submissions. Muñoz is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt. He is a 2x Grapplers Quest Champ, Pan Am Bronze Medalistas well as a Fight Fest Champion and Katana Cagefighting Champion.
Carlo Prater: 24-7-1 with 2 TKOs, 12 Submissions. The Sao Paolo, Brazil native began competing in professional mixed martial arts in 2002. He amassed an undefeated record of 10-0, with a notable win over Melvin Guillard, before losing his first bout. He is the former PFC Lightweight Champion.