Jeff Clark

Strikeforce

david — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:01:52 +0000

Why the Winner of KJ Noons vs Josh Thomson Needs to Be Next for Melendez

“…a pivotal battle between former champions Josh Thomson and KJ Noons could quickly pique the interest of the Cesar Gracie fighter (Gilbert Melendez). Both Thomson and Noons will meet one another on March 3 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, where a women’s bantamweight title bout pitting Miesha Tate against Ronda Rousey will serve as the headliner. ”El Nino” quickly reasserted his claim as the best 155-pounder in Strikeforce when he rematched Thomson a little over a year later, edging the UFC vet in a five-round thriller.

Noons, a former EliteXC champion, has since made waves in Strikeforce thanks to his boyish good looks and elite striking skills. A former professional boxer and kickboxer, Noons has used his fists to best the likes of Andre Amade, Yves Edwards and Nick Diaz in the past. Since joining the Strikeforce ranks, the Hawaiian has gone 3-1 in the lightweight class, recently picking up a fan-friendly decision win over the homegrown Billy Evangelista.”

Read the full article here on Bleacher Report.

UFC on Fuel TV 1

david — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:39:57 +0000

A middleweight bout between two newcomers has been added to the UFC on Fuel 1 card with Buddy Roberts meeting Sean Loeffler. Both Roberts and Loeffler are making their respective debuts at the UFC on Fuel 1 show, taking place on Feb 15 in Omaha, Neb. Sean Loeffler comes to the UFC with a 25-5 record overall and has fought for Bellator Fighting Championships in the past. Hailing from California, Loeffler went 3-0 in 2011 with three victories all by stoppage in the first round.

Read the full store here.

UFC 143

david — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:12:24 +0000

A fight between welterweight veterans of “The Ultimate Fighter” Chris Cope and Matt Brown has been added to the UFC’s Super Bowl Saturday card in Las Vegas. The Brown-Cope fight is expected to take place on the preliminary card, the bouts from which are likely to air live on FX. Read more details here.

UFC on Fox

david — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:25:03 +0000

A featherweight bout between former WEC veteran, Mackens Semerzier and Mexican stand-out, Robert Peralta has tonight been made official for the UFC on FOX event on November 12th in Anaheim, California.

Read the rest of the article here.

UFC 138

david — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:52:01 +0000

Chris Cope is recovering from a hand injury, he still holds down a full-time job, and he knows his UFC career is about to get tougher, as it quickly does for all alumni of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

His next challenge comes next month on the overseas UFC 138 card, an event poo-pooed by most fans.

So what in the world what makes Cope so damn happy?

Find out at MMAJunkie.com.

Strikeforce

david — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:34:21 +0000

A welterweight bout between Brian Melancon (5-2 MMA, 0-1 SF) and promotional newcomer Felipe Portela (7-0 MMA, 0-0 SF) is in the works for Strikeforce Challengers 19.

Portela, a member of the respected Arena Fight Team in San Diego, made his pro debut in 2008 and has posted seven victories in seven pro outings. A veteran of the California regional circuit, he’s posted five stoppage wins, four in the first round. However, five of his seven opponents remain winless in pro competition.

Read the full article on MMA Junkie.

UFC Fight Night

david — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:16:22 +0000

Californian featherweight Robert Peralta will make his UFC debut against Mike Lullo on the undercard of UFC Fight Night 25. Peralta’s trainer and manger, Jeff Clark, broke news of his fighter’s signing Saturday via Twitter.

Read the full article here on Sherdog.

Bellator 50

david — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:08:52 +0000

Bellator’s season-five middleweight tournament kicks off on Sept. 17, and the eight-man field will begin their journey at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Bellator officials today announced that the Sept. 17 Bellator 50 card will feature all four opening-round contests in the upcoming season’s 185-pound field.

“Our 185-pound division is filled with an awe-inspiring group of fighters who have great talent,” Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney stated in today’s official release. “Baker’s story of battling back from leukemia is inspiring, and Hess’ comeback after a devastating knee injury is an incredible story.

Read the rest of the article on MMAJunkie.com.

Legacy FC 8

david — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:26:28 +0000

Eric Schambari will go toe-to-toe with Andrew Craig, who held the Legacy FC Middle Weight Title. Legacy FC 8: Spratt vs. Patino is a mixed martial arts event that will held by the Legacy Fighting Championships on September 16, 2011 at the Houston Arena Theater in Houston, Texas. This event will be shown live on HDNet. For more info or to purchase tickets contact us.

http://www.legacyfights.tv/

Kalapaki Joe’s

david — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:48:44 +0000

MMA fighters and celebrities love to travel to the islands, and several have already been out to make an appearance, and show their support of Kalapaki Joe’s, the UFC and Strikeforce authorized sports bar location on Kauai. Diego Sanchez, BJ Penn, Arianny Celeste, Shane Carwin and Demian Maia are just a few who have enjoyed Kauai’s vast array of outdoor activities including scuba diving, whale watching, surfing, stand up paddling, and rafting while staying in a premiere resort on the island’s sunny south shore. For more information or to plan your signing and appearance on Kauai, please visit kalapakijoes.com.