Archive for January 2009

Michael DiSanto, UFC – One has long been anointed the future of the sport.The other is simply known as ‘The Prodigy.’Both are reigning UFC champions.On Saturday night, Georges St-Pierre will defend his 170-lb title against current 155-lb champion B.J. Penn in a fight that appeals to fans across the mixed martial arts spectrum. News Source: [...]

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – It was the perfect setup for what should be one of the best fights of the UFC 94 card this Saturday in Las Vegas – a little post-fight press conference last September in Nebraska featuring two of that night’s big winners – lightweight standouts Clay Guida and Nate Diaz. News Source: [...]

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – There will be plenty of discussion this week heading into UFC 94′s mega-clash between lightweight champion BJ Penn and welterweight champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre in Las Vegas. After all, this is a highly-anticipated rematch pitting two of the world’s best pound-for-pound fighters, and big fights always make for big business—especially in [...]

Frank Curreri, WEC – A thrilling title bout between Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone produced an anti-climatic ending Sunday when an unintentional but illegal knee helped Varner retain his belt but forced him to endure boos from scores of fans at the San Diego Sports Arena. News Source: UFC.com. Read full story HERE .

Mike Russell, UFC – Although the names Firas Zahabi and Jonathan Chaimberg may not carry as much weight in MMA circles as that of Greg Jackson or Phil Nurse, that could soon change if Georges St-Pierre has his way. News Source: UFC.com. Read full story HERE .

A career-defining win over the heavily favored Antonio Margarito has the boxing world buzzing about Shane Mosley again. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

A slew of distractions and personal matters weren’t enough to throw Shane Mosley off his game against Antonio Margarito, writes Dan Rafael. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

Robert Guerrero made quick work of Mexico’s Edel Ruiz, stopping him in one round on Saturday. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

In a dramatic reversal of his position, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Thursday agreed to terms to face junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

Vitali Klitschko’s mandatory WBC heavyweight title defense against Juan Carlos Gomez of Cuba on March 21 will be held in Stuttgart. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

Roy Jones Jr., the all-time great former champion in four divisions who turned 40 last Friday, will face Omar Sheika at the Pensacola Civic Center on March 21 in a light heavyweight fight. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

Former light heavyweight world champion and Olympic silver medalist Jose Chegui Torres, died Monday of a heart attack at his home in Puerto Rico, his wife said. He was 72. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

The California State Athletic Commission is investigating hand wraps originally on the fists of Antonio Margarito prior to his loss Saturday night to Shane Mosley. News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Look-See-Do. It’s definitely a catchy phrase, and one that light heavyweight prospect Jon Jones uses to describe his fighting style. The only thing is, it’s not just a quirky expression from the upstate New Yorker – it truly encapsulates his approach to fighting. News Source: UFC.com. Read full story HERE .

What makes today’s welterweight class so exciting? The fact that the division’s best are meeting each other in intriguing bouts. But is this the best 147-pound crop of fighters boxing has produced? News Source: ESPN. Read full story HERE .