Former UFC heavyweight champion and top-ten heavyweight Josh Barnett has signed a multiple-fight deal with Strikeforce.
Barnett (26-5) is currently riding a six-fight winning streak. He last competed at Impact FC 1 in July, defeating Geronimo dos Santos by TKO in the first round.
Unfortunately for Barnett, he has become known as much for his out-of-ring controversies as his in-ring accomplishments. After defeating Randy Couture to become the UFC heavyweight champion, a then-24-year-old Barnett was stripped of the title for failing a post-fight drug test. More recently, Barnett is appealing a 2009 failed drug test that led to the cancellation of a fight against Fedor Emelianenko and the subsequent fall of Affliction as a fight promotion.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Shark Fights 13 results
Trevor Prangley def. Keith Jardine by split decision
Houston Alexander def. Sokoudjou by TKO (punches) at 1:31 of round 2
Paul Daley def. Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision
Danillo Villefort def. Joey Villasenor by unanimous decision
Tarec Saffiedine def. Brock Larson by unanimous decision
Paul Bradley def. Johnny Rees by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:28 of round 1
Ronnie Mann def. Douglas Evans by split decision
Aaron Rosa def. Devin Cole by unanimous decision
Daniel Straus def. Karen Darabedyan by unanimous decision
Eric Davila def. Pete Spratt by submission (guillotine) at 3:49 of round 2
Houston Alexander def. Sokoudjou by TKO (punches) at 1:31 of round 2
Paul Daley def. Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision
Danillo Villefort def. Joey Villasenor by unanimous decision
Tarec Saffiedine def. Brock Larson by unanimous decision
Paul Bradley def. Johnny Rees by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:28 of round 1
Ronnie Mann def. Douglas Evans by split decision
Aaron Rosa def. Devin Cole by unanimous decision
Daniel Straus def. Karen Darabedyan by unanimous decision
Eric Davila def. Pete Spratt by submission (guillotine) at 3:49 of round 2
Friday, September 10, 2010
Shark Fights 13 weigh-in results
Keith Jardine (204.5) vs. Trevor Prangley (202.75)
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (204.75) vs. Houston Alexander (202.25)
Paul Daley (172)* vs. Jorge Masvidal (168.75)
Joey Villasanor (185.5) vs. Danillo Villefort (184.5)
Brock Larson (170.75) vs. Tarec Saffiedine (169.75)
Douglas Evans (144.25) vs. Ronnie Mann (144.75)
Paul Bradley (170.5) vs. Johnny Reese (169.25)
Aaron Rosa (241.75) vs. Devin Cole (233.25)
Eric Davila (176.5)** vs. Pete Spratt (170.25)
Karen Darabedyan (155.75) vs. Daniel Straus (152.75)
* Daley weighed in one pound over the 170-pound limit. He will be given one hour to shed the excess weight.
** Davila and Spratt agreed to a catchweight prior to the weigh-ins.
New Blood: UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares Edition
For every UFC fight, TapouTVTC.com introduces you to the fighters making their Octagon debuts.
Name: David 'Daudi' Mitchell
Name: Rafael Natal
Name: Anthony 'TJ' Waldburger
Weight class: Welterweight
Fighting: David Mitchell
Record: 13-5, with ten submission victories for Shark Fights and other regional promotions
Recent body of work: Submitted Shannon Ritch by arm bar at Shark Fights 4 to win the Shark Fights welterweight championship, then defended the belt last September at Shark Fights 6, defeating Pat Healy by unanimous decision.
Name: David 'Daudi' Mitchell
Weight class: Welterweight
Fighting: Anthony Waldburger
Record: 11-0, with nine submission victories, mostly for Tachi Palace Fights (TPF) and Cage Combat Fighting Championships (CCFC)
Recent body of work: Defeated War Machine by Split Decision at TPF 1, then submitted Bobby Green, Tim McKenzie and Poppies Martinez, all in the first round (by toe hold, guillotine choke and triangle choke respectively).
Name: Rafael Natal
Weight class: Middleweight
Fighting: Rich Attonito
Record: 12-2, with ten finishes and seven submission victories, for Ring of Combat, Moosin, and other regional promotions
Recent body of work: Submitted Allan Weickert by rear naked choke at Ring of Combat 26, then knocked out Travis Lutter at Moosin: God of Martial Arts last May.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Bellator 28 Results
Main Card:
Eric Larkin def. Marcus Andrusia by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:46 of round 1
Carey Vanier def. Rich Clementi by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Eric Schambari def. Matt Horwich by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Georgi Karakhanyan def. Anthony Leone by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Local Feature Fights*:
Tony Canales vs. JC Pennington
Tony Roberts def. Kelvin Doss by submission (punches) in round 1
Jonathan Mackles def. Brock Kerry by split decision
Charlie Rader def. Josh Rafferty by TKO (punches) at 1:14 of round 1
Scott O'Shaughnessy def. Gabe Woods by submission (armbar) at 2:11 of round 3
*Results will be updated as they are released
Eric Larkin def. Marcus Andrusia by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:46 of round 1
Carey Vanier def. Rich Clementi by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Eric Schambari def. Matt Horwich by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Georgi Karakhanyan def. Anthony Leone by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Local Feature Fights*:
Tony Canales vs. JC Pennington
Tony Roberts def. Kelvin Doss by submission (punches) in round 1
Jonathan Mackles def. Brock Kerry by split decision
Charlie Rader def. Josh Rafferty by TKO (punches) at 1:14 of round 1
Scott O'Shaughnessy def. Gabe Woods by submission (armbar) at 2:11 of round 3
*Results will be updated as they are released
Darren Elkins vs. Edson Barboza in the works for UFC 122
A lightweight match between Darren Elkins and undefeated Brazilian Edson Barboza is in the works for UFC 122.
Elkins (11-2, 1-1 UFC) won his UFC debut by TKO when opponent Duane Ludwig suffered a serious ankle injury, then was submitted in just 41 seconds by Charles Oliveira in his most recent bout.
Barboza (6-0, 0-0 UFC) is coming off of a TKO win against Marcelo Guidici that earned him the Ring of Combat lightweight title. A Muay Thai black belt, Barboza has finished all six of his professional bouts, five in the first round and five by KO or TKO.
Elkins (11-2, 1-1 UFC) won his UFC debut by TKO when opponent Duane Ludwig suffered a serious ankle injury, then was submitted in just 41 seconds by Charles Oliveira in his most recent bout.
Barboza (6-0, 0-0 UFC) is coming off of a TKO win against Marcelo Guidici that earned him the Ring of Combat lightweight title. A Muay Thai black belt, Barboza has finished all six of his professional bouts, five in the first round and five by KO or TKO.
Nick Osipczak vs. Duane Ludwig in the works for UFC 122
A welterweight bout between Nick Osipczak and Duane Ludwig is in the works for UFC 122 in Germany in what could prove to be a must-win for both fighters.
Osipczak (5-2, 2-2 UFC) came off of a semi-finals performance on "The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom" with back-to-back wins over Frank Lester and Matt Riddle. Since then, though, Osipczak has lost back-to-back contests to Rick Story and Greg Soto.
Ludwig (19-11, 2-2 UFC) is also coming off of back-to-back losses. He will look to rebound from a gruesome ankle injury suffered in his most recent loss to Darren Elkins. Ludwig is 1-3 in his last four fights.
Osipczak (5-2, 2-2 UFC) came off of a semi-finals performance on "The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom" with back-to-back wins over Frank Lester and Matt Riddle. Since then, though, Osipczak has lost back-to-back contests to Rick Story and Greg Soto.
Ludwig (19-11, 2-2 UFC) is also coming off of back-to-back losses. He will look to rebound from a gruesome ankle injury suffered in his most recent loss to Darren Elkins. Ludwig is 1-3 in his last four fights.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson on his relationship with TapouT
TapouTVTC.com caught up with UFC welterweight Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and asked him what it was like working with TapouT. His answer: It's less like a company, more like a family.
Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner in the works for UFC 122
A lightweight bout between Dennis Siver and Andre Winner is in the works for UFC 122 in Germany.
Siver (16-7, 5-4 UFC) is coming off of a decision win against Spencer Fisher at the Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, and is 3-1 in his last four UFC fights.
Winner (11-4-1, 2-2 UFC) could be fighting for his UFC life after dropping a decision to Nik Lentz at UFC 118. The Brit has gone 2-1 since losing to Ross Pearson in the finals of the Ultimate Fighter 9.
Siver (16-7, 5-4 UFC) is coming off of a decision win against Spencer Fisher at the Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, and is 3-1 in his last four UFC fights.
Winner (11-4-1, 2-2 UFC) could be fighting for his UFC life after dropping a decision to Nik Lentz at UFC 118. The Brit has gone 2-1 since losing to Ross Pearson in the finals of the Ultimate Fighter 9.
Nik Lentz vs. Tyson Griffin set for UFC 123
A lightweight bout between Nik Lentz and Tyson Griffin has been confirmed for UFC 123.
Lentz (19-3-2, 3-0-1 UFC) will look to remain unbeaten in the Octagon, and is coming off of a unanimous decision victory over Andre Winner at UFC 118.
Griffin (14-4, 7-4 UFC) has hit a rough streak, going 1-2 in his last three fights. He will try to avoid losing three straight for the first time in his career.
Lentz (19-3-2, 3-0-1 UFC) will look to remain unbeaten in the Octagon, and is coming off of a unanimous decision victory over Andre Winner at UFC 118.
Griffin (14-4, 7-4 UFC) has hit a rough streak, going 1-2 in his last three fights. He will try to avoid losing three straight for the first time in his career.
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