Alistair Overeem scheduled for December 30 dance with Brock Lesnar

The UFC?s heavyweight division got a major boost today with the announcement that Alistair Overeem ? a champion in K-1, DREAM, and Strikeforce ? had signed with the promotion and will make his Octagon debut this December 30 against former title-holder Brock Lesnar. Overeem?s addition to the roster was confirmed through the UFC?s website. Today?s signing should [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/06/alistair-overeem-scheduled-for-december-30-dance-with-brock-lesnar

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BAMMA 7 to stream live on Facebook

Following the lead of the top organization in MMA, The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts (BAMMA) is using social media to their advantage. Today BAMMA announced that this weekends BAMMA 7 preliminary card will stream live on Facebook.com/BAMMAUK, while the main card will be streamed to all viewers outside of the UK and Canada. [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/09/08/bamma-7-to-stream-live-on-facebook/

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Bellator 49 Results: Lozano, Saunders, Santos, and Lima advance to semis

Bellator's season five kicked off tonight in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main card featured the first round of the Bellator welterweight tournament, the winner of which will win $100,000 and a shot at the winner of Bellator welterweight championship bout between champion Ben Askren and challenger Jay Hieron. Former UFC fighter Ben Saunders, Luis Santos, Douglas Lima, and Chris Lozano were all victorious on the MTV2 televised card.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/24312/bellator-49-results-lozano-saunders-santos-and-lima-advance-to-semis/

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You tell us: What country should the UFC visit next?

The UFC's recent trip to Brazil and planned return to Japan is one of the promotion's latest signals that they are serious about becoming well-known internationally. They have also opened offices to cover Europe, Asia and Canada and signed TV deals all over the world.

Clearly, their trip around the world won't end with Japan in February. Where should the UFC head next?

China: The world's most-populated country is attractive to all American companies because of its many, many consumers. The UFC opened an office in China last June, and they want to reach the 250 million men who fall into their favorite, 18-49 demographic.

The Netherlands: The home of Alistair Overeem, Marloes Coenen, Golden Glory, Mike's Gym and some of the world's best kickboxing could also be a perfect destination for the UFC, if given a card full of kickboxing talent.

Senegal: Before you say, "Really? Senegal?" Watch this:

That's Senegalese wrestling, an awesome sport that resembles MMA. The UFC could find their next great talent pool there, and start working on African consumers in one of its most politically stable countries. Let's go to Dakar, UFC!

Russia: The home country of Fedor Emelianenko is also home to the world's best wrestling. A large event in Moscow, if promoted correctly with Emelianenko's help (which is unlikely), could convert fans of Buvaisar Saitiev into fans of Anderson Silva.

Thailand: UFC fighters have been heading to Thailand to learn Muay Thai from the experts for years. With Muay Thai's popularity, there is a market for combat sports. The current political situation could keep the UFC out of Phuket or Bangkok, but if things improve, either city could be an interesting destination for fights.

Now you tell us. Where should the UFC head next? Vote in the poll, and tell us your thoughts in the comments or on Facebook.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/You-tell-us-What-country-should-the-UFC-visit-n?urn=mma-wp6611

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Bellator 49 full of competitive clashes, semifinals set

Bellator FC was back tonight with their fifth season and another tournament poised to determine their ever-growing welterweight division?s top contender (as well as winner of the promotion’s next six-figure payday). Competing in the Season 5 fray are a number of recognizable fighters including Brent Weedman, Ben Saunders, Chris Lozano, Douglas Lima, and Dan Hornbuckle. [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/09/10/bellator-49-live-results-and-play-by-play/

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Junior Dos Santos Interview - UFC

Heavy-handed Junior Dos Santos steps back into the Octagon? against a man considered to be an equally dangerous striker, Shane Carwin. Will Junior's speed advantage be enough to hand Carwin his first KO loss? Watch UFC 131 Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ET.

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/junior-dos-santos-interview-video_8d42cdb57.html

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Strikeforce Weigh Ins Overeem Werdum Barnett Rogers Griggs Noons Masvidal - Strikeforce

SHOWTIME Sports presents the official weigh-in for the Strikeforce World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournment. Check out all ten fiighters on the super-sized June 18th fight card: Chad Griggs, Valentijn Overeem, Daniel Cormier, Jeff Monson, KJ Noons, and Jorge Masvidal. Plus headliners Brett Rogers, Josh Barnett, Alistair Overeem, and Fabricio Werdum.

Source: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/strikeforce-weigh-ins-overeem-werdum-barnett-rogers-griggs-noons-masvidal-video_ef4f0192c.html

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Five Options for FOX

With Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos cemented as the primary showpiece this November when the UFC makes its long-awaited debut on network television via FOX, and a bout in place featuring fantastic featherweights in the form of Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza, it?s now time for the public to amp up speculation on what [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/03/five-options-for-fox

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