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With a Win Over Julie Kedzie, Alexis Davis Now Ready to Move Up Strikeforce Food Chain

MMAWeekly.com — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:13:25 +0000

After four years of working her way up the ranks, women’s 135-pound fighter Alexis Davis finally got her shot at in a major MMA promotion when she took on Julie Kedzie at last week’s Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson event. Read More >>

Constantinos Philippou Plans to Make Most of UFC 133 Main Card Slot

MMAWeekly.com — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:02:09 +0000

Having stepped up for the UFC on several occasions, Constantinos Philippou knows that he still has to deliver, and that's exactly what he intends to do against Jorge Rivera when the two meet on the main card at UFC 133. Read More >>

“UFC on Versus 5: Hardy vs. Lytle” weigh-ins set for Harley-Davidson museum

John Morgan [kingofabuelos] — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Weigh-ins for this month's "UFC on Versus 5: Hardy vs. Lytle" event take place Saturday, Aug. 13, at Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Museum.

MMAjunkie.com previously reported the date of the ceremony, but the location had yet to be determined.

The following night's Versus-broadcast event, which features a welterweight scrap between sluggers Dan Hardy and Chris Lytle, takes place at the nearby Bradley Center.

UFC 133 preview: Evans battles expectations as Ortiz looks to capitalize

John Morgan [kingofabuelos] — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0000

On top of all the bad luck that's befallen Rashad Evans in the past 12 months, he has a lot to lose going into his next fight - far more than his opponent.

When Evans meets Tito Ortiz a second time in the main event of UFC 133, he will put his title aspirations on the line against a man who just this past month was one foot outside the promotion.

Ortiz, on the other hand, has little to lose. After stepping in for an injured Phil Davis on late notice, he's gone from perpetual whipping boy to savior of the octagon, the star of the TV promo - a fan favorite.

UFC 133 live and official weigh-in results

John Morgan [kingofabuelos] — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's UFC 133 fighter weigh-ins.

Today's festivities take place at the Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center, which also hosts Saturday's pay-per-view event and Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz II headliner.

MMAjunkie.com will provide live updates of the results as each competitor hits the scale, beginning at 4 p.m. ET. Additionally, a full photo gallery of the proceedings will be available later tonight.

“The Sunday Junkie” deadline reminder, win a free Fighters Only subscription!

John Morgan [kingofabuelos] — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:55:00 +0000

As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of "The Sunday Junkie" are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.

All topics - including this weekend's UFC 133 event - are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best (based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness) will be invited onto MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss the topic.

Each winner also receives a free year's subscription to "Fighters Only," the world's leading MMA and lifestyle magazine!

Pros Pick: Evans vs. Ortiz 2

news@sherdog.com — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:10:19 +0000

The City of Brotherly Love will play host to a rematch between former light heavyweight champions, as Rashad Evans meets the suddenly resurgent Tito Ortiz in the UFC 133 headliner on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

‘Ultimate Fighter’ Season 2 Winner Joe Stevenson Released by the UFC

MMAWeekly.com — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:25:36 +0000

"Ultimate Fighter" Season 2 champion Joe Stevenson has been released by the UFC following his fourth loss in a row. Read More >>

Despite Coenen’s suggestion of White untruths, UFC boss stands by initial claims

John Morgan [kingofabuelos] — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:30:00 +0000

Ex-Strikeforce champ Marloes Coenen appeared to have called Zuffa, LLC co-owner Dana White's bluff on Thursday night.

However, according to the UFC president, his words remain true.

Coenen, along with her Golden Glory teammates Jon Olav Einemo and Valentijn Overeem were cut for one simple reason, according to White: Zuffa simply can't do business the way the Dutch firm would prefer. Change one simple demand - one dictated by the government - and you're welcome back with open arms.

Injury forces Mike Swick out at UFC 134; replacement announcement expected shortly

John Morgan [kingofabuelos] — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:50:00 +0000

An undisclosed injury has forced UFC welterweight Mike Swick out of a planned contest with Erick Silva at UFC 134.

UFC officials announced the withdrawal late Thursday night and promising that a replacement opponent would be announced in the near future.

The bout was expected be part of the preliminary card of UFC 134, which takes place Aug. 27 at HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro. The pay-per-view headliner pits middleweight champion Anderson Silva against Yushin Okami.