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Best Buy manager led Carey Vanier to pro MMA, Thursday’s Bellator 28 event

MMAjunkie.com Staff [mmajunkie-staff] — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Carey Vanier probably still would be cruising the aisles of Best Buy had one of his managers not asked him about risk.

The Bellator lightweight was interviewing for a promotion at the big-box retailer and realized he hadn't taken any.

He had always been scared that he wouldn't be able to provide for his son if he pursued his true passion of fighting professionally in mixed martial arts. But if he didn't give it a try, he couldn't live with himself.

Marquardt Not Surprised by Silva-Sonnen Bout

news@sherdog.com — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:27:44 +0000

Anderson Silva's improbable come-from-behind victory over Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 had to come as a shock to those expecting Sonnen to grind out the fight's final two minutes in the same manner he had for most of the preceding four rounds.

Dream.16 Fight Card Updated

Tom Ngo — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:30:23 +0000

With less than three weeks before showtime, Dream.16 has added some much needed star power to their September 25th fight card. A lightweight scrap between champ Shinya Aoki and Marcus Aurelio, an exciting affair with “Lion” Takeshi Inoue and Kazuyuki Miyata, as well as Hideo Tokoro vs. Joachim Hansen were all confirmed by the organization. “I thought [...]

Ready to embrace heel role, Mike Pyle promises British beatdown at UFC 120

MMAjunkie.com Staff [mmajunkie-staff] — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Twenty-three-year-old British welterweight John Hathaway has made a big splash in the his division. But Mike Pyle is not impressed.

Pyle, who meets Hathaway at UFC 120 as a replacement for injured Dong Hyun Kim, says his young opponent is in over his head this time.

"I will beat the [expletive] out of John Hathaway," Pyle recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio.

Chael Sonnen Hosts Q&A Session Prior to “UFC Fight Night 22″

Tim Ngo — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:01:21 +0000

Prior to “UFC Fight Night 22,” middleweight top contender Chael Sonnen will be hosting a special Q&A session to address hard-hitting fan questions, as he embarks on his second consecutive title bout with reigning 185-pound champ Anderson Silva. The last time Sonnen hosted a UFC Q&A was at UFC 115. He gave the media unforgettable quotes [...]

Friday’s “Shine Fights: Lightweight Grand Prix” moves from Virginia to Oklahoma

MMAjunkie.com Staff [mmajunkie-staff] — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Friday's "Shine Fights: Lightweight Grand Prix" event, which features a single-night eight-man tournament, has moved from Virginia to Oklahoma.

After issues with the Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Program, Shine Fights officials were forced to find a new venue.

Today, company COO Jason Chambers posted a Twitter message confirming the Sept. 10 pay-per-view show now takes place at the First Council Casino in Norman, Okla.

MMAjunkie.com Radio this week: Jardine, Silva, Belfort, Cruz, Daley and more

MMAjunkie.com Staff [mmajunkie-staff] — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

With a holiday here in the U.S., MMAjunkie.com Radio this week has an adjusted schedule.

No shows take place today or Friday, but the radio crew offers a special "Primetime" edition on Tuesday in addition to the rest of the lineup.

Special guests this week include notables such as Keith Jardine, Wanderlei Silva, Vitor Belfort, Dominick Cruz, Antonio Silva, Paul Daley and others throughout the week.

“UFC Fight Night 22: Marquardt vs. Palhares” Fight Card Updated

Tom Ngo — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:07 +0000

Understanding fans are still buzzing from Frankie Edgar’s spectacular performance at last week’s UFC 118 event in Beantown, it’s easy to see how UFC Fight Night 22” on September 15th is being overlooked. The freebie Spike TV broadcast takes place inside the Frank Erwin Special Events Center on the campus of The University of Texas. The [...]

- GUNDERSON SEES EDWARDS AS A MUST-WIN FIGHT

MMAWeekly.com — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Even though he picked up his first UFC win earlier this year, John Gunderson feels his fight with Yves Edwards at UFC Fight Night 22 is a must-win...

- NO AUTOMATIC REMATCHES IN UFC (VIDEO)

MMAWeekly.com — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

UFC president Dana White discusses the mythical automatic rematch, but points out why Chael Sonnen gets a return shot at Anderson Silva...