“While you’re in that house you get so built up with frustration because of the lack of any type of release,” said the 33 year old Las Vegas resident. “You go into that house knowing that you’re going to fight so I think it’s better just to pop your cherry as soon as possible so that you can relax. I go into that house knowing that I may have three fights in five weeks, so I want to spread those fights out evenly over that time period because you don’t want to start having fights that are just back to back.” (5 Oz's)
"People ask me, why did I pick Kimbo. I wasn't really picking Kimbo. 'He's the star of the show, maybe you shouldn't have picked Kimbo.' I didn't even think about it like that," said the former UFC light heavyweight titleholder. "I was just like, you know what? Rampage picked my number one guy. I'm going to pick his number one guy." (MMA Weekly)
"This is the first time that I am getting ready for a fight with a little hate for my opponent. He continues to fuel the fire with his ignorant comments about my opponents and my record. Next thing you know, he will tell you his high school was bigger then mine and therefore that'll be the deciding factor." (Heavy)
"There's nothing confirmed yet. There is a verbal agreement on my part. Now it has to do with the champion, Anderson. It is the champion who is in charge, I am scum," he laughed to Terra.com.br this week. (Fighters Only)
Middleweight and light-heavyweight fighters are invited to attend an open tryout for the upcoming 11th season of "The Ultimate Fighter" on Monday, Oct. 26. (MMA Junkie)
MFC promoter Mark Pavelich announced on recent radio appearances on TapouT Radio and The Scores' Hardcore Sports Radio that Leites (14-3) has signed a deal with the promotion and will debut at MFC 23 on Dec. 4. (Fanhouse)
Following an ACL injury and knee surgery earlier this year, Joe Lauzon (18-4 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will return to action in less than a year when he meets Sam Stout (14-5-1 MMA, 3-4 UFC) at UFC 108 in January. (MMA Junkie)
The Nov. 7 Strikeforce event takes place at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill. (near Chicago) and kicks off a multi-fight deal between Strikeforce and CBS. Strikeforce officials hoped to build off the momentum Santos built with her first-round TKO of Gina Carano in August. But the Brazilian fighter has been slowed by injury and probably won't be cleared for the nationally televised event. (MMA Junkie)
World Extreme Cagefighting on Tuesday confirmed previous reports that newcomer Mackens Semerzier would step in to replace injured fighter Erik Koch. He will face No. 4 ranked featherweight Wagnney Fabiano at WEC 43 on Oct. 10 in San Antonio, Texas. (MMA Weekly)
Stanislav Nedkov (7-0), an undefeated 205-pounder who's garnering some attention worldwide, will likely return to action on Nov. 7 at World Victory Road's Sengoku 11th Battle event. (MMA Junkie)
“We both know that no matter how good of a kickboxer he is, he’s not gonna stand there with me for long,” said Barry. “His best chance of winning this fight is taking it to the ground. Everybody I get in the ring with, their best chance is to take it to the ground. To stand up and kickbox with me, is not a healthy or smart idea. (MMA Weekly)
“Negotiations with the UFC are ongoing. There’s things that they want and there’s things that Dan wants,” the source said. “Its just a case of working things out and both sides coming to an agreement. I am sure it will all get worked out eventually. (Fighters Only)
Paulo says he feels “more prepared and more motivated” than ever in his career. “I am no longer the same fighter that fought with Josh Koscheck nor with Jon Fitch. I have evolved each workout - physically, psychologically and spiritually,” he explains. (Fighters Only)
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