TUF

May 9th 2010

Matt Mitrione: Kimbo ‘dug his right thumb in my left eye’ at UFC 113

AUTHOR: | IN: Kimbo Slice, Matt Mitrione, MMA, TUF, UFC | COMMENTS: None Yet

Kimbo Slice fought his last fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship at this past weekend’s ‘UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun II’ event. Early in the bout, Slice was in danger when he was caught in a dangerous triangle from Matt Mitrione. Slice eventually worked his way out of the submission, but a look back shows that he used some dirty tactics. Mitrione spoke to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani following the bout and claimed that Slice dug his thumb into his eye during the submission attempt. “When I had it (triangle choke) in pretty deep, he took his thumb and dug it [...]

May 9th 2010

Kimbo Slice gets cut from the UFC

AUTHOR: | IN: MMA | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

Continuing the UFC 113 aftermath, UFC president Dana White announced at the post-fight press conference that YouTube sensation and street fighter Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson is likely done in the organization. “That’s probably Kimbo’s last fight in the UFC,” said White following the event. White later went on to give a definitive answer and say that Slice has been released. Kimbo Slice went 1-1 in the organization. His stint included two embarrassing fights that highlighted poor cardio and a lack of development. In tonight’s bout against Matt Mitrione, Kimbo appeared to give up late in the first-round as he was [...]

May 8th 2010

UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun II predictions

AUTHOR: | IN: Georges St. Pierre, Josh Koscheck, Kimbo Slice, Lyoto Machida, MMA, Paul Daley, Popular, Shogun Rua, TUF, UFC | COMMENTS: None Yet

The UFC invades Montreal, Canada this evening for UFC 113 which features the highly anticipated rematch between 205-pound champion Lyoto Machida and top contender Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The two faced off last October at UFC 104 in a bout that featured the most controversial decision of 2009. Many fans and media members believed that Shogun had won the fight, but judges decision kept the strap around Machida’s waist. The two will look to finally settle the score. In the night’s co-main event, Ultimate Fighter alum Josh Koscheck takes on Paul Daley in a fight that will determine the next challenger [...]

May 8th 2010

UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun II weigh-in photos

AUTHOR: | IN: Josh Koscheck, Kimbo Slice, Lyoto Machida, MMA, Paul Daley, Shogun Rua, TUF, UFC | COMMENTS: None Yet

All photos courtesy of CombatLifestyle.com. CLICK HERE for full weigh-in photo gallery.

Apr 26th 2010

Matt Hamill vs. Keith Jardine officially set to headline TUF 11 Finale

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Spike TV officials announced today that The Ultimate Fighter season 11 finale will be headlined by a light-heavyweight battle between Matt Hamill and Keith Jardine. The event will be broadcast live on Spike TV from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the televised card, a new contract will be handed out to the winner of this season’s Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz tournament, which currently airs Wednesday night’s on Spike. Here is the current fight card for the finale: MAIN CARD * Matt Hamill vs. Keith Jardine * Finalist No. 1 vs. finalist No. 2 * Chris [...]

Apr 26th 2010

Tito Ortiz to face felony domestic abuse charges; Could be cut from UFC

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Jenna Jameson just told our photog she plans on pressing charges against Tito Ortiz. Fighting back tears, a clearly emotional Jenna was driving away from her home in Huntington Beach, CA moments ago — when she stopped and told our photog, “I’m gonna be alright.” Jenna — who was wearing giant sunglasses — continued, “My babies are alright … everything’s OK .. he’s in jail.” Jenna was accompanied by her father — the man who we’ve learned made the initial call to 911. Here is a video of Ortiz being hauled away by the police: UFC president Dana White spoke [...]

Apr 26th 2010

BREAKING NEWS: Tito Ortiz arrested for domestic violence

AUTHOR: | IN: MMA, Tito Ortiz, TUF, UFC | COMMENTS: None Yet

It didn’t take long for some details to emerge from the earlier report that the Crime Scene Investigation Unit was called to the home of UFC fighter Tito Ortiz. TMZ.com is on top of the report and has said that Ortiz has been arrested for domestic violence. TMZ has learned Tito Ortiz was just arrested for felony domestic violence at the home he shares with Jenna Jameson. We’re told when cops arrived at the couple’s home in Huntington Beach, CA — Jenna Jameson had “visible injuries.” We’re told someone called 911 today at 9:53 AM and reported a “disturbance.” Tito [...]

Apr 26th 2010

Crime Scene Investigation Unit called to house of Tito Ortiz

AUTHOR: | IN: Chuck Liddell, MMA, Popular, Tito Ortiz, TUF, UFC | COMMENTS: None Yet

Police were called to the house of Tito Ortiz this morning according to TMZ.com and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit was also brought in. Per the report: TMZ has learned several police units have arrived at Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson’s house in Huntington Beach, CA after cops received a call about a “disturbance” this morning. The nature of the disturbance is unclear — but TMZ has learned there is currently a Crime Scene Investigation unit on scene. Story developing… Ortiz has recently been dropped from a scheduled main event bout with Chuck Liddell for unknown reasons and he and [...]

Dec 6th 2009

Big Country Finally Impresses; Wins TUF 10

AUTHOR: | IN: MMA, TUF, UFC | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

In a night that can only be described as “odd,” the main event concluded with Roy “Big Country” Nelson scoring an impressive KO victory of Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub to earn The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights tournament. Nelson started off the fight slowly. He was taking shots from Brendan Schaub and he seemed to be in trouble on more than one occasion. Nelson took the fight to the ground where he looked for the crucifix position which he so often utilized on the reality series, but Schaub used his exceptional hips and got the fight back to the feet. As the [...]