Latest Addition Steve Carl Signs Up For Bellator’s Welterweight Tournament
In the latest addition to its much-heralded Season 2 roster, Bellator Fighting Championships announced Monday the acquisition of emerging MMA star Steve Carl, who will compete in the promotion’s upcoming eight-man welterweight tournament beginning in April.
DaMarques Johnson — Flying Under the Radar
Written by Samantha L. Johnson.
DaMarques Johnson takes on fellow welterweight, Edgar Garcia, at UFC 107 Saturday night, live from Memphis, Tenn.
Bellator Signs U.S. Olympian and NCAA Champion Ben Askren
Bellator Fighting Championships announced Wednesday the signing of highly touted MMA prospect Ben Askren to an exclusive long-term agreement.
Sadollah to Fight Blackburn at UFN 20
Amir Sadollah recently told MMA Madness he wanted to fight in front of his hometown fans. He will get his wish as sources close to MMA Madness have confirmed Sadollah’s participation on the Ultimate Fight Night 20 show. The sources also confirmed that he will fight Brad Blackburn.
MMA Big Show Champ Roger Bowling Signs With StrikeForce
“Relentless” Roger Bowling, the undefeated MMA Big Show Welterweight kingpin, has signed a contract with San Jose-based StrikeForce, one of the top MMA promotions in America. The signing took place during intermission at the “Full Force” event on Saturday, Oct. 24th.
StrikeForce Signs Dream Welterweight Champion Marius “Whitemare” Zaromskis
DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix Champion Marius “Whitemare” Zaromskis (13-3) of Lithuania has signed a multi-fight agreement with world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion StrikeForce.
Johnson vs. Koscheck Rumored for UFC 106
UFC 106 has gotten a new co-main event. MMA Junkie is reporting that Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson will fight in Las Vegas.
UFC 104 Weigh-Ins: Johnson Misses Weight
Light heavyweights Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Lyoto Machida each made weight and came in under the 205 pound limit. The same cannot be said for welterweight Anthony Johnson and lightweights Josh Neer and Gleison Tibau.
Fitch-Alves Rumored for UFC 107
Jon Fitch announced through his Facebook page that a fight that fans wanted to see would be announced soon, when Ricardo Almeida had to pull out due to a knee injury. He wasn’t kidding. Sources have confirmed to MMA Junkie that Fitch will take on Thiago Alves at UFC 107.
Almeida Out for UFC 106 Bout
Sources have confirmed to MMA Madness that Ricardo Almeida has to pull out of his UFC 106 bout with Jon Fitch, due to a knee injury. The fight was supposed to be Almeida’s UFC debut at welterweight. No replacement has been named for Fitch as of the moment.
