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      Check out MMA Blitz for your MMA news and opinions

      April 2, 2011 /

      Through the months many of you have taken a moment to read my UFC fight predictions or look at my MMA rankings as part of the The Scores Report.

      Well, that has now opened the door for my own “brother” site, strictly devoted to MMA, called MMA Blitz.

      At MMA Blitz you will find daily updates on any and all things MMA. From breaking news to opinions to interviews, we will have it all. If you have been a fan of my work here, you will surely enjoy MMA Blitz.

      Stop by now to read my latest pound-for-pound rankings, my thoughts on overtime in MMA, and the impact Brock Lesnar will have on the TUF series.

      If you like what you see you can find us on twitter or on facebook for regular updates.

      Hope to hear from you all in our comments section, where your feedback is always welcome.

      Mixed Martial Arts, UFC, WEC

      Report on Emelianenko’s release from Strikeforce false

      April 1, 2011 /

      According to HeavyMMA.com, a report that Fedor Emelianeko has been released from his Strikeforce contract is false.

      Strikeforce heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko has not been released from his contract with the promotion.

      Earlier Thursday, Russian website Lifesports.ru reported that the mixed martial arts legend would not have his contract renewed, but BloodyElbow.com has since learned from M-1 Global official Evgeni Kogan that there is no truth to the rumor.

      “It’s unfortunate that the site has shown little to no journalistic integrity,” Kogan stated. “This is also not the first time their writers have fabricated a story to create attention. Quite simply, it should be ignored. Should there ever be a change in Fedor’s status, rest assured that M-1 would provide an official position.”

      Emelianenko, undoubtedly one of the most recognized figures in the sport, was once considered by many the top pound-for-pound fighter in all of the sport, but a two-fight losing streak has seen him plummet down the ranks. He was defeated by Fabricio Werdum in the main event of their 2010 bout and was then defeated by Antonio Silva nearly one year later in the first round of the highly anticipated Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix.

      Currently, the Russian fighter is waiting in the wings as a potential replacement in the tournament. He is expected to return to action this summer.

      Read more MMA headlines.

      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Injured Jon Fitch out of Penn rematch for UFC 132

      March 31, 2011 /

      According to HeavyMMA.com, an injury has forced Jon Fitch to withdraw from his July rematch with B.J. Penn at UFC 132.

      B.J. Penn is in need of a new dance partner for UFC 132.

      As first reported by MMAWeekly.com, original opponent Jon Fitch has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed injury. HeavyMMA.com has determined that Fitch injured his shoulder while training.

      The two were scheduled to meet for a second consecutive fight after their headlining bout at UFC 127 ended in an unsatisfying draw. Now it seems it will take a little longer to determine a winner between the two top 5 welterweights.

      HeavyMMA.com will continue to track this story and will have more information on the nature of Fitch’s injury and potential replacements for the bout with Penn as they develop.

      Read more MMA headlines.

      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Lesnar focused on Dos Santos for UFC 131, but eyes Velasquez

      March 30, 2011 /

      Brock Lesnar faces Junior Dos Santos at UFC 131 in a No. 1 contender’s bout, but the prize he’s eyeing according to HeavyMMA.com is the title shot with Cain Velasquez.

      Lesnar faces Dos Santos in a heavyweight No. 1 contender’s bout at UFC 131 on June 11 in Vancouver with the winner getting a title shot at Velasquez.

      Lesnar lost the title to Velasquez at UFC 121 in October of 2010, and Dos Santos stands in his way of an opportunity of regaining the belt.

      “I’m angry that I lost last fall, but being angry about it isn’t the solution, but doing something about it, and that’s what I intend to do to get another title shot,” Lesnar said on Monday.

      Lesnar made no excuses for the loss to Velasquez, but believes a rematch will be a lot different than their first fight.

      “I was healthy physically, but mentally probably not so. I don’t think it really registers to the general public on my year last year from being sick and losing 42 pounds and just to get my ass to the gym to recover and put that weight back on and then having a title fight, and on top of that while I’m training for a title fight a new baby boy, and then fighting Shane Carwin. Then I was expecting some time off because I really needed it mentally more than anything and physically, and then I booked a fight with Cain (Velasquez),” said Lesnar.

      Read the full article.

      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

      Cruz, Faber to face off at UFC 132

      March 29, 2011 /

      HeavyMMA.com writes that the biggest bantamweight fight in history is set for this summer as Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will battle at UFC 132.

      The long-awaited rematch between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber is now set for UFC 132.

      UFC officials announced the bout on Saturday. UFC 132 takes place July 2 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
      The Cruz/Faber bantamweight title bout will serve as the main event for the card, the first time former WEC lighter-weight stars will serve in that capacity for a UFC event.

      Cruz and Faber first met at WEC 26, where Faber submitted Cruz in just over one minute. It was the only loss of Cruz’s career. Since that time, Cruz has gone on an eight-fight winning streak and captured the WEC (now UFC) bantamweight championship.

      The rivalry between Cruz and Faber has blossomed since their first meeting, with the normally-affable Cruz saying that Cruz is one of the few people in the sport that he genuinely doesn’t like. The feeling is mutual for Cruz.

      The two fighters were rumored to coach The Ultimate Fighter, but that’s not the case.

      Read more MMA headlines.

      External Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC

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