March 1, 2010 21:19 by Admin
Coming off a recent victory over Aussie Anthony Perosh, it has been verbally agreed that Cro Cop will be facing fellow former K-1 striker Pat Barry on the main card at the Vancouver show in June.
Pat Barry, the slightly younger and more agressive fighter has a respectable 5-1 record in the UFC. Barry, trained under the renowned Duke Roufus, was originally meant to fight Gilbert Yvel, but it looks like Joe Silva was tempted by the prospect of a matchup between two highly skilled strikers.
source:
www.mmaweekly.com
January 19, 2010 21:30 by Admin
Cain Velasquez, one of the top UFC heavyweight contenders, will be another one of the exciting fighters to feature on the UFC 110 Australian card.
Velasquez has the heart and soul of a fighter, the same determination experienced by his father who risked his life more than once by walking through the Mexican desert in search of a better life in America.
Velasquez is on a seven-fight win streak in the UFC, and if he records an eigth win against Noguiera he will equal the record for the most successive wins in the UFC, and possibly be lined up for a title-shot. The fight against Noguiera, a much more experienced (but older) opponent, will be the toughest matchup in 27 year old Velasquez's career.
source:
Sydney Morning Herald
image: Dave Mandel, Sherdog
January 19, 2010 21:03 by Admin
Australian UFC standout George Sotiropoulos says he is preparing for the biggest fight of his career as he trains for his fight against Joe 'Daddy' Stevenson in UFC 110 at the Acer Arena in Sydney.
This will be the first opportunity for George to fight in Australia as part of the UFC, and he said he's been "training like crazy". George is currently (and has been) based in LA, although he spends most of his time training in Vancouver Washington at the 'Fisticuffs' gym.
George is looking forward to showcasing his skills in front of his family and friends, and if things go well a victory over the highly regarded Stevenson will take him a step closer to title contention.
source:
Yahoo Sports
image: Shaun Baker, Brokeyou.com
April 28, 2009 02:30 by Admin
According to fightersonlymagazine.co.uk the UFC may be holding an event at the Acer Arena in Sydney next year.
UFC's president Dana White has made his intentions clear that he wants to stage an event in Australia, and the Acer Arena may be the ideal venue as it can accommodate just over 20,000.
March 13, 2008 01:39 by Admin
More great news for Australian MMA, as 8-2-0 fighter Brad Morris makes his Heavy Weight debut at UFC 83 in Montreal on April 19th. The 6 foot 1, 230 pounder is on a 3 fight win streak and is looking forward to an exciting fight with his rival.
His opponent (also a debutant) will be Cain Velasquez from the American Kickboxing Academy.
This is all great for Australian Mixed Martial Arts, and demonstrates the growth and interest in the sport we have down under. Best of luck to Brad in his UFC debut.
March 8, 2008 02:37 by Admin
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua has pulled out of his highly anticipated bout against Chuck Liddell due to injury.
He recently ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament - the same knee which he had undergone surgery for prior to fighting Forrest Griffin. Taking his place will be the undefeated light heavyweight Rashad Evans, who has come off a draw against Tito Ortiz.