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WEC Imports: Tests Passed - Mar 25, 2011 - 3760 Views - 3 Comment(s)

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer I recently engaged with an associate of mine in a semi-heated discussion regarding the merging of the WEC and the UFC, the legitimacy of the former organizations fighters, and their potential within More>>

25 Fights Casual Fans Love - Mar 21, 2011 - 12971 Views - 7 Comment(s)

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Got a buddy who’s not convinced the sport is for him (or her)? Here’s a list of 25 fights that might just change their mind. Vitor Belfort Vs. Wanderlei Silva: Few things wow audiences lik More>>

Faber vs. Cruz 2 A Go - Mar 21, 2011 - 2223 Views - 6 Comment(s)

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer It’s no secret that reigning bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and former featherweight champion Urijah Faber don’t see eye-to-eye. Faber handed Cruz his only career loss four years ago i More>>

WEC 53: Out With A Bang - Dec 17, 2010 - 3365 Views - 1 Comment(s)

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Thursday night was supposed to be a memorable night that would provide a clear cut lightweight title challenger, and crown the UFC’s first 135 pound champion. It ended up being that and much, much More>>

Kirby Convicted In Mask Trial - Dec 9, 2010 - 7094 Views - 1 Comment(s)

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer According to a press release issued by the Orange County District Attorney, Jeffrey David Kirby has been found guilty on one count of gross vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act with gross negligen More>>

Aldo Off UFC 125 Card - Nov 24, 2010 - 7780 Views - 1 Comment(s)

By MATT MOLGAARD MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Here’s some terrible news for you, former WEC champion, and current UFC Featherweight champ Jose Aldo (18-1) has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled UFC 125 bout with Josh Grispi. At t More>>

Two Added To UFC On 1/22 - Nov 15, 2010 - 3263 Views - 0 Comment(s)

By MATT BOONE MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer According to a new report on MMAJunkie.com, former WEC featherweights-turned UFC featherweights Mark Hominick and George Roop are now official for a match against each other on the main card of the upc More>>

WEC 52 Payouts, Bonuses - Nov 12, 2010 - 1368 Views - 0 Comment(s)

By MATT BOONE MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer The following are the reported payouts to fighters who competed on the WEC 52: "Faber vs. Mizugaki" card on November 11, 2010: -Urijah Faber ($56,000) def. Takeya Mizugaki ($10,000) -Chad Mendes More>>

CompuStrike 2.0 At MMA Expo - Nov 12, 2010 - 1496 Views - 0 Comment(s)

CompuBoxInc sent along the following: KTFO FIGHT GEAR/COMPUSTRIKE VERSION 2.0 ON DISPLAY AT MMA WORLD EXPO – JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER –FRIDAY, NOV. 12 & SAT. NOV. 13 For immediate release: KTFO Fight Gear will be displaying their l More>>

The Punk Talks Merger - Nov 9, 2010 - 3246 Views - 1 Comment(s)

Josh "The Punk" Thomson, who is a a former Strikeforce lightweight champion, talked this week about the WEC/UFC merger and broke down why he feels the WEC was a less than superior product to that of his home, Strikeforce: "They made it sound so More>>