MMA News & Rumors

“We have new wrinkles in training, new sparring partners and sessions,” said Reilly. “With his striking in top form, I can have Brett focus on other facets of the game: grappling, submission defense, throws and kicks. We are coming in from new angles, we found a new range. We have taken conditioning to a new level. Fedor is in for a shock.” (Sherdog)

Dana White says he is “putting together a proposal” for former UFC light-heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell, who recently finished a run on popular television show Dancing With the Stars and is now apparently itching for a return to action. (Fighters Only)

Denis Kang believes his forthcoming match with Michael Bisping at UFC 105 “is probably the biggest fight of my career” and “one which will put me on the map in the UFC”. With just over two weeks to go until the fight, Kang is focused on the potential fruits of victory. “I am in good place, mentally and physically. I am ready. This is the right fight at the right time for me." (Fighters Only)

“Mine and Rampage’s relationship is not great right now. I am very disappointed in him,” he admitted. “We have been there for him, we’ve done a lot of stuff for Rampage, on-camera and off-camera. I am disgusted with the way he is acting, to be honest with you. (Fighters Only)

In a move that could strengthen the case for his rumored fight against Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, Houston Alexander will soon apply for a fighter license with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. (MMA Junkie)

“There’s not that much difference from managing a hip-hop group or managing a band and managing [MMA fighters],” Soares said. “Yeah, there are a few differences, but at the end of the day, it’s about putting asses in seats and getting these guys well known. It’s pretty much the same formula with a few different variables.” (Yahoo! Sports)

A lightweight match-up between Phillipe Nover and Rob Emerson is signed, sealed, and delivered for UFC 109 on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas. (MMA Weekly)

Rising female star Roxanne Modafferi (13-4) finally appears to have a fight. But it took a late-replacement opportunity to get it. (MMA Junkie)

The American-born Japanese-based fighter is expected to replace Erin Toughill (10-2-1) and rematch Marlos Coenen (16-3) next week under the Strikeforce banner, sources close to the event today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com. (MMA Junkie).