San Francisco (Aug. 15, 2011) — The world of mixed martial arts suffered a devastating loss with the news of legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) coach Shawn Tompkins death. Mr. Tompkins, 37, was a beloved husband and son, a successful entrepreneur and a devoted mixed martial artist whose passion for MMA inspired countless athletes and […]
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Harley Davidson offers motorcycle for Hardy-Lytle winner
MMA Junkie reports that the winner of the UFC on Versus 5’s main event will receive a Harley Davidson. Dan Hardy and the retiring Chris Lytle will compete for the Harley Davidson Blackline. According to MMA Junkie, “UFC officials today announced that either Chris Lytle or opponent Dan Hardy also will receive a 2012 Harley-Davidson […]
Overeem could sign with UFC
ESPN reports that Alistair Overeem was not released by Forza, LLC, the company that runs Strikeforce and is a subsidiary of the UFC’s parent company, Zuffa. Although Strikeforce exercised the right to terminate the final fight on Overeem’s contract, it appears that Overeem’s reps are willing to talk with the UFC. Bas Boon, Overeem’s rep […]
Flyweights will start in the UFC in 2012
UFC 133 Prelims on Spike TV – 1.4 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC Prelims for UFC 133 scored an average of 1.4 million viewers. It earned a 1.0 rating and was the highest rated show on Saturday among key demos of men 18-49 and 18-34. The UFC Prelims featured Chad Mendes defeating Rani Yahya and Alexander Gustafsson knocked out Matt Hammill. The […]