"I'm glad the negotiation process is over, and now it's time to focus 100 percent on training and fighting," Beerbohm told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "I'm excited to move forward. By the end of 2010, I will be the Strikeforce lightweight champion." (MMA Junkie)
Efrain Escudero (12-0) will now be facing Evan Dunham (9-0) at January's UFC Fight Night 20 event in Fairfax, Va., not Nik Lentz, as was originally reported. No word on why a change in opponent was made, but MMA Junkie reported on Wednesday that Lentz is now scheduled to face Jeremy Stephens on the card. (Fanhouse)
He recently had to withdraw from a planned bout at Sunday’s Dream 12 event in Japan, where he was to face Yoon Dong Sik. Brazilian web site Tatame.com reported that Filho’s mother informed them that he was unable to make the trip to Japan due to issues with his visa. (MMA Weekly)
A potential slugfest is currently in the works for UFC 108 as Martin Kampmann (15-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Rory Markham (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) have been targeted for a welterweight contest at the event. (MMA Junkie)
A heavyweight tilt between Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem (30-11) and former EliteXC and Cage Rage fighter James Thompson (14-10) is now official for Sunday's DREAM.12 event. (MMA Junkie)
“My knee popped during training at Renzo (Gracie’s) this week and right away I knew it wasn't good. (I) got an MRI and the results were a sprained and partially torn MCL and a tear also of my meniscus. (MMA Weekly)
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