KILLER FINISHES: HORNBUCKLE’S HEAD KICK
November 29, 2009 by Matt
Here’s local fighter Dan Hornbuckle putting Akihiro Gono to sleep at Sengoku 9. Hornbuckle hails from Mahomet and got his start in local shows like TFC, Duneland Classic and Ironheart Crown.
URIJAH FABER SHOULDN’T SLEEP ON ASSUNCAO
November 29, 2009 by Matt
It’s great that fight fans will get to see Urijah Faber back in the cage in the WEC. But is he getting a bit ahead of himself in his comeback effort?
Speaking with MMA Junkie radio, Faber said:
“I’m just excited to get back in the cage. I don’t want to look past Raphael Assuncao because he’s one of the top fighters in the world in my weight class. He throws down, and I’m focused on him right now. [But] a title shot right after that would be nice.”
You can give Faber the benefit of the doubt that he isn’t looking past Assuncao at WEC 46, but it sure sounds like he is. And that would be a mistake.
This isn’t Assuncao’s 1st rodeo. He’s 2-0 in the WEC and he’s won his last 6 fights. He hasn’t lost since 2006, when he took Jeff Curran the distance here in Chicago at XFO 13. That’s the only loss on his record. He’s also beaten Joe Lauzon and Jorge Masvidal. He provided the highlight of the night just over a year ago at IHC 12 when he knocked out Joe Pearson in just :12. Raphael Assuncao is for real.
The WEC has come a long way from its earlier days. The competition is tremendously better. Faber’s last 4 fights have been 2 losses to Mike Brown and 2 wins over Jens Pulver. Now he fights Assuncao, who is a top level fighter in the division. Dreams of fighting Jose Aldo are a good thing. But Faber better not sleep on Assuncao. Because a loss to him and Faber heads to the back of line.
WEC 46: January 10, 2010, Arco Arena, California
G2 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS
November 27, 2009 by Matt
Unfortunately due to illness we were unable to attend the debut of G2 Fight Night. But we do have the results for you here.
g2 fight night results
UFC 106 JOSH KOSCHECK POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
November 22, 2009 by Matt
Josh Koscheck talks to the press after his incredible victory over Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at UFC 106.
UFC 106 TITO ORTIZ POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
November 22, 2009 by Matt
Tito Ortiz talks to the media about his decision loss to Forrest Griffin at UFC 106. It was Ortiz’ first appearance in the Octagon since May, 2008.
UFC 106 FORREST GRIFFIN POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
November 22, 2009 by Matt
Forrest Griffin meets the media after his victory over Tito Ortiz at UFC 106.
L’IL BULLDOG EARNS FIRST MMA WIN
November 21, 2009 by searstapper
After two MMA bouts where her opponents smothered her and avoided prolonged standup exchanges, Felice Herrig finally got the monkey off her back and arm bars her way to victory. Herrig submits Michelle Gutierrez in the second of their match in Unconquered 1:November Reign. This is the L’il Bulldog’s first MMA win and her record is now 1-2.
THE BULLY LAYS A WEC BEATDOWN
November 20, 2009 by searstapper
Ricardo Lamas successfully bounces back from his first career loss by pounding his way past James Krause en route to a unanimous decision victory at WEC 44.
VIDEO: WEC 44 POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
November 20, 2009 by searstapper
Shane Roller, Manny Gamburyan and Karen Darebedyan all enjoyed victory at WEC 44. Roller choked out 155 pound contender Danny Castillo, Gamburyan neutralized Leonard Garcia’s heavy hands to grind out a unanimous decision win, and Darebedyan out boxed former lightweight champion Rob McCullough for a split decision victory. Here are there post-fight comments.
VIDEO: TITO ORTIZ VS. FORREST GRIFFIN PREVIEW UFC 106 FIGHT
November 20, 2009 by searstapper
