MMA Coverage

Tags: Cung Le, MMA News by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

Following Strikeforce Victory, Muhammed Lawal Crowns King Coker

Filed under: Strikeforce, Videos

Muhammed Lawal met the press following his first-round knockout victory over Mike Whitehead on Saturday, and he found a way to steal the show again by anointing Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, "King Coker."

Lawal also discussed his elaborate entrances and potential fights against Fedor Emelianenko and Rampage Jackson. Check out the video below.

Following Strikeforce Victory, Muhammed Lawal Crowns King Coker originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:38:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: Fedor Emelianenko, MMA News by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

Scott Smith Hands First Defeat to Former Champ Cung Le

by Ray Hui

Filed under: Strikeforce, News

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Never count out Scott Smith.

Displaying the resiliency that has defined his career, Smith pulled out another come-from-behind victory to upset the previously undefeated Cung Le at Saturday's Strikeforce: Evolution at the HP Pavillion.

Coming into the fight, the former Strikeforce middleweight champion had never tasted defeat in over 10 years of kickboxing and MMA.

That all changed halfway through the third and final round when Le was caught with a left hook that rocked him. The 37-year-old Le did his best to persevere, but would soon collapse at the hands of Smith.

More Coverage: Strikeforce: Evolution Results | Two Title Bouts Announced for Strikeforce: Miami

Scott Smith Hands First Defeat to Former Champ Cung Le originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:59:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: Cung Le, MMA News, Matt Lindland by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

Former WEC Champion Mike Brown to Return on Jan. 10 Event

Filed under: WEC, News

Mike Brown will make his return to the WEC cage less than two months after losing the featherweight title to Jose Aldo.

During Saturday night's WEC 45, the company announced that Brown (22-5) will make his way back to the cage on Jan. 10, taking on Anthony Morrison in a bout just added to the card.

The event, WEC 46, will take place at Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif.

Former WEC Champion Mike Brown to Return on Jan. 10 Event originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:07:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: MMA News, Urijah Faber by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

Cerrone Overcomes Point Deductions, Finishes Ratcliff at WEC 45

Filed under: WEC, News

Donald Cerrone says he's actively trying to solve the recurring problem that has plagued him in fights: slow starts. He found one solution last night: fast finishes.

Cerrone overcame another rough beginning, including a pair of point deductions for unintentional low blows, by taking advantage of his superb ground game, eventually scoring a third-round rear naked choke win over Ed Ratcliff in the main event of WEC 45 from The Pearl at The Palms Las Vegas.

"I had no change of attack," he said regarding any new strategy following his point deductions. "I've been working with a psychiatrist trying to get my mental game right, starting hard and finishing hard. I think it was good. I didn't have to change anything."

Cerrone Overcomes Point Deductions, Finishes Ratcliff at WEC 45 originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:31:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: Chris Horodecki, MMA News by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

WEC 45 Weigh-In Results

Filed under: WEC

Both main event participants made weight for their WEC 45 matchup tomorrow.

Combatants Donald Cerrone and Ed Ratcliff each checked in at 155 pounds for the lightweight clash.

Afterward, Ratcliff predicted a knockout while Cerrone responded saying, "I'm going to be there the whole time. Speed kills."

WEC 45 Weigh-In Results originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:22:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: Chris Horodecki, MMA News by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

Sean Sherk Injured, Out of UFC 108

Filed under: UFC, News

The seemingly cursed UFC 108 event has suffered another loss, as veteran lightweight Sean Sherk has been forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury, according to The Northwest Times of Indiana, citing a source in Sherk's camp.

Ironically, just last week, Sherk had been promoted from a matchup with Rafaello Oliveira to replace the recently injured Tyson Griffin in a bout with Jim Miller.

Sean Sherk Injured, Out of UFC 108 originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: MMA News, Sean Sherk, Tyson Griffin by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

‘Jacare’ Souza on Matt Lindland, Strikeforce Debut

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza isn't very well-known in the United States, but should he defeat veteran Matt Lindland in impressive fashion on Saturday night at "Strikeforce: Evolution" his stock will not only rise in the eyes of American MMA fans, but he will also instantly become a middleweight title contender.

MMAFighting.com spoke to the Strikeforce newcomer about facing Lindland for a second time and the rumors that some Strikeforce competitors turned down fights against him. The video interview is below.

'Jacare' Souza on Matt Lindland, Strikeforce Debut originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:13:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: MMA News, Matt Lindland by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

Matt Lindland Hoping to Break ‘Jacare’ Souza

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive

Matt Lindland has proved a lot in MMA, but after being away from the sport for almost a year following his vicious knockout loss to Vitor Belfort at "Affliction: Day of Reckoning," it's safe to say that the 12-year veteran has something to prove on Saturday night against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza.

MMAFighting.com spoke to "The Law" on Thursday about his road back to title contention, why he chose to sign with Strikeforce and how he plans on defeating the dangerous "Jacare." The full video interview is below.

Matt Lindland Hoping to Break 'Jacare' Souza originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:58:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Tags: MMA News, Matt Lindland by MMA Fighting
No Comments »

Scott Smith Ready for ‘Biggest Fight’ of his Career

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos

Scott Smith has produced some of the most exciting fights in recent MMA history, and many expect the same kind of action this Saturday night when "Hands of Steel" meets Cung Le in the "Strikeforce: Evolution" main event.

MMAFighting.com spoke to Smith about his game plan going into this fight, his thoughts on Le as a mixed martial artist and why he thinks a win over Le would be the biggest of his career. Check out the video interview below.

Scott Smith Ready for 'Biggest Fight' of his Career originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:29:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.