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Apologies for the lack in updates over the past two days, but as you can see below, there has been a plethora of MMA news over the past two days.
Canadian fans can rejoice as David `The Crow` Loiseau has resigned with the UFC, and is rumoured to be on the April UFC 97 card in Montreal. His rumoured opponent looks to be Ed `Short Fuse` Herman.
Another Canadian fan favourite, Jason `Dooms` Day will be making his octagon return in Columbus, as he takes on Kendall `Da Spyder` Grove at UFC 96. Day is coming off an elbow and bicep injury and is looking to make a huge statement in the middleweight division. A victory over Grove will raise many eye brows as he is already going into this fight as an underdog.
Speaking of the event in Montreal, we know Anderson Silva will be defending his middleweight title against Thales Leites, but below, there is a story that there may be a second title fight added to the card. If it does get signed, it will trump the 185 lbs title fight as the main event. Reason being, Dana White is hinting that the mega-rematch between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir for the heavyweight championship, is being slated for April. It doesn’t take much to read between the lines.
Make sure you check out all of the UFC 93 content below, as well as a great preview video of the UFC 94 main event between GSP and BJ Penn. The UFC has also announced a ton of fights for big names like Josh Koscheck, Dustin Hazelett, Gray Maynard and Anthony Johnson.
The next few weeks will be pivotal for the growth of MMA as the State of New York will be discussing the legalization and sanctioning of the sport during their upcoming assembly. If they approve, put your seat belt on kids, because business of MMA will definitely be taking off in 2009.
Tons of MMA news below…
UFC News
- UFC 93: Franklin Vs. Henderson (Video Preview)
- Hendo v. Ace winner is the coach for TUF9 … or maybe not
- Rich Franklin ready for middleweight return against Michael Bisping following UFC 93 and TUF 9
- UFC goes “All Access” with Rich Franklin for UFC 93
- UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson” event is sold out
- UFC 93 Video Preview - Mauricio Rua
- Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua on importance of beating Mark Coleman at UFC 93 (Video)
- Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Has Everything to Lose at UFC 93
- Mark Coleman to be the stronger man against Mauricio Shogun Rua at UFC 93 (Video)
- No weighty concerns as a slimmer Mark Coleman readies for UFC 93
- UFC 94 video: Georges St. Pierre vs BJ Penn 2 preview (Extended)
- Jason “Dooms“ Day to take on Kenday “Da Spyder“ Grove at UFC 96
- David Loiseau returning to UFC
- UFC 97 rumour: Two title fights in Montreal?
- Anderson Silva begins preparing for April title defence
- Mir v Lesnar II ‘may take place in April’
- Sizing up Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir II
- One on One video interview with Frank Mir
- Chuck Liddell says he’ll take the light heavyweight title from Rashad Evans
- Wanderlei wants Liddell before 185
- Three Reasons Why Wandy Should Retire
- Josh Koscheck to Face Paulo Thiago at UFC 95
- Paulo Thiago has one-fight contract to face Koscheck
- Dustin Hazelett returns at UFC 96, Ben Saunders likely opponent
- Gray Maynard vs. Jim Miller at UFC 96
- UFC confirms fight card for Fight Night 17 ‘Lauzon vs Franca′ on Feb. 7
- Joe Lauzon predicts ‘dog fight’ against Hermes Franca at UFC Fight Night 17
- Despite recent arrest Josh Neer will fight at UFC Fight Night 17
- Anthony Johnson vs Luigi Fioravanti set for Feb 17
- Matt Riddle vs Steve Bruno added to UFC Fight Night Feb 17
- Martin Kampmann to try picking on someone his own size at 170
- UFC Quick Quote: James Irvin vows to return in April; Calls out Wanderlei Silva
- Jonathan Goulet vs Tamdan McCrory UFC 97 fight possible for April 18
- Dean Lister released from UFC, apologizes for UFC 92 loss
- Brad Blackburn continues career resurrection in UFC run
- Dan Hardy vs. Rory Markham official for UFC 95
- UFC’s Patrick Barry recounts pre-fight jitters and in-cage destruction
- Lift the Ban Watch: Back to New York
- UFC reinforces economic benefits of its events as push for New York MMA legislation heats up again
- UFC management on January 7th New York meeting for legalization of MMA
- Time for New York to cut through hysterics and make MMA legal
- The UFC’s New Deal: A 360 Future?
- Positive Review for UFC Undisputed 2009
- The “Softer Side” of Dana White
- Wolfslair Does In-House Steroid Tests
- The Fertitta family and USA Capital
- The Highly Unofficial 2008 UFC Awards – The Fighters
- UFC Piracy Being Aggressively Pursued
Affliction MMA News
- Arlovski 360: On the Road to Reckoning Episode 3 (Arlovski vs Fedor)
- Freddie Roach predicts Arlovski to KO Fedor
- What We Can Expect from Affliction’s ‘Day of Reckoning’ Card
- Babalu hoping for Brazilian effect
WEC News
- WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone video preview: Jamie Varner
- Carlos Condit vs Brock Larson 2 WEC fight in March likely
Japanese MMA News
- Satoshi Ishii shows off a UFC t-shirt at Sengoku 7
- Japanese Gold Medalist Ishii All But Signed to UFC?
- Choi wins but is knocked out by own cornerman (video)
Misc. MMA News
- Five key matches get 2009 off to hot start
- Zuffa, U.S. dominate the rankings
- Pro Elite / Elite XC 2008 year in review
- EliteXC Limbo: 77 Days and Counting
- Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva fight license to be subject of CSAC meeting Feb. 10
- Antonio Silva could lose license after fighting in Japan
- Pro wrestler Bobby Lashley is doing the right things
- Ad Networks and their Impact on the MMA Media: Part I
- Mark DellaGrotte talks muay thai, MMA, and Sityodtong with Joanne of MMA Girls.
- Interview with BFC CEO Rebney
- Skeletal Metal Ties Jewelry to MMA Market
- MMA agent Robert Roveta Builds MMA Roster
- W1: INCEPTION - Tickets Available Now via Pre-Sale
- Phil Baroni Signs with Canadian Promotion XMMA
- Phil Baroni to headline XMMA 7 against Guillaume De Lorenzi on Feb. 27
- XMMA bringing out some big names
- Marcos “Baby” Rua expected to make MMA debut in early-2009
- Does Mixed Martial Arts Hurt Amateur Wrestling?
- Co-Promotion Is Not the Future of Mixed Martial Arts
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