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Upcoming MMA Event Rumors
May 5, 2008 - 6:54 pm ET | 2 Comments

The MMAFrenzy.com rumors section has been updated with the latest fight cards for upcoming MMA events. The MMAFrenzy.com rumors section is updated daily with new bouts, fight card changes, event details, new events, and more so check back frequently and subscribe to MMAFrenzy.com’s “Event Alerts” to have the latest MMA card updates delivered right to [...]

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Rumor Update: Sokoudjou vs. Machida at UFC 79
Nov 13, 2007 - 4:33 pm ET | 18 Comments

Just earlier we posted that in a new interview, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou stated that he will be competing in a “cage” on “Dec. 29th in Vegas.”  By the process of simple deduction, the only mixed martial arts event scheduled for December 29th in Las Vegas happens to be UFC 79: Nemesis.  Ryoto “Lyoto” Machida was [...]

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Rumor: Sokoudjou to Fight at UFC 79
Nov 13, 2007 - 9:55 am ET | 6 Comments

The UFC’s light heavyweight division may have just gotten a little more interesting. In a new interview with Luis Cruz of HACNews, “The African Assassin” Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou hints that he has signed with the UFC and will be making his UFC debut on December 29, 2007 at UFC 79: Nemesis. At the [...]

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Sylvia/Vera Winner Will Face Nogueira For Title. Plus More On Couture
Oct 17, 2007 - 11:26 am ET | 26 Comments

Another twist now added to UFC 77. According to Kevin Iole’s Yahoo! Sports article, the winner of the bout taking place in Cincinatti between Tim Sylvia and Brandon Vera will go on to face Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira for the now vacant UFC heavyweight title. Toward the bottom of the article Iole [...]

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Report: March 1st UFC Event in Columbus, Ohio “Likely”
Oct 8, 2007 - 10:00 am ET | 4 Comments

The UFC will reportedly be returning to Columbus, Ohio on March 1st for an event that would be the third UFC event in Ohio in under a year.
The promotion first ventured into Ohio on March 3rd, 2006 for UFC 68. The event was highlighted by Randy Couture’s successful return to the octagon where he defeated [...]

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David Terrell Returns to the Octagon at UFC 78
Oct 1, 2007 - 9:58 pm ET | 3 Comments

Fans of David Terrell will be ecstatic to learn that his camp has confirmed his participation at UFC 78: Validation. “The Soul Assassin” is slated to make his return to the Octagon where he will face TUF alumnus and Team Quest member, Ed Herman in a middleweight bout. Terrell has not been in [...]

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Report: UFC Bolster Middleweight Division, Signs “Jacare”
Sep 29, 2007 - 10:16 pm ET | 11 Comments

According to the Portal do Vale Tudo forums, during today’s Amazon Challenge it was announced that Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is the newest addition to the UFC’s middleweight division. “Jacare” is Portuguese for alligator and an alligator he is indeed.
For those who aren’t familiar with Jacare, this guy sports one of the slickest and most [...]

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Ryo Chonan Moving Down to Welterweight
Sep 28, 2007 - 9:55 am ET | 4 Comments

As most of you are aware, Ryo Chonan has signed with the UFC. However those hoping to see Chonan attempt another flying scissor heel hook on Anderson Silva will just simply have to wait.
Sherdog is reporting that Chonan will be moving down to the 170 lb weight division. Chonan is expected to make [...]

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UFC Aiming for January Debut in Canada
Sep 21, 2007 - 9:40 am ET | 6 Comments

The UFC is targeting January for the organization’s first ever event in Canada reports confirmed. The UFC has tried on multiple occasions to bring the promotion to the country but scheduling conflicts and other delays have constantly pushed the event back though the UFC now appears set to finally make it’s long-awaited debut in Canada.
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UFC Likely Headed to Chicago in 2008
Sep 12, 2007 - 1:00 pm ET | 5 Comments

On Monday Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed a bill that allows mixed martial arts to be sanctioned in the state according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The law was the final step in bringing the UFC to Chicago sometime next year.
Though MMA events have taken place in the state the sport was not regulated by a [...]

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Report: Ryo Chonan Coming To The UFC in October
Aug 29, 2007 - 9:31 am ET | 15 Comments

Mixed martial artist Ryo Chonan, who has fought nearly exclusively for PRIDE and DEEP, will reportedly be coming to the UFC in October according to MMA Insight.
Chonan holds a 14-7 MMA record and fights in the middleweight division. He holds wins over UFC veteran Roan Carneiro and current UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. Other notable [...]

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Rumor: Joachim "Hellboy" Hansen May Sign With Zuffa
Aug 14, 2007 - 10:45 am ET | 1 Comment

According to rumors that have been making the rounds online Norwegian lightweight mixed martial artist Joachim “Hellboy” Hansen may sign with Zuffa. The reports are sketchy at best but I think it is safe to say that Zuffa is looking to sign “Hellboy” though he may opt to go to the WEC to fight [...]

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Rumor: Marvin Eastman vs. Demian Maia at UFC 77
Aug 7, 2007 - 7:14 pm ET | No Comments

Marvin Eastman has yet another new opponent for his next bout. Eastman was originally slated to face Drew McFedries at UFC 77 but after he was reportedly KO’d from the bout due to a staph infection Eastman was matched up with Evan Tanner for a UFC 76 fight. Reports then surfaced that Tanner may not [...]

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UFC 77: McFedries, Eastman Added to Lineup
Jul 22, 2007 - 9:00 am ET | 8 Comments

Drew McFedries and Marvin Eastman have both been added to the UFC 77 lineup according to rumors. Their opponents are not yet known.
McFedries, who has a 6-2 MMA record, has been successful during his 3 fights in the UFC. McFedries debuted at UFC 65 with a first round, TKO win over Alession Sakara. He was [...]

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Terrell To Return to UFC as a Light Heavyweight This Fall
Jun 21, 2007 - 10:21 am ET | No Comments

According to GracieFighter.com David Terrell will likely return to the UFC later this year in the light heavyweight division, up from the 185 pound middleweight division. Here is a piece of the news on “The Soul Assassin’s” return to the octagon:
“From a fighting perspective, the past 2 years have been hard ones on David Terrell. [...]

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