Posted by Philip Simkins on 22nd May 2010
Pictured: Michael Bisping will be looking for the knockout against Dan Miller at UFC 114
A middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Dan Miller will take place at UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans on May 29th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The fight represents an opportunity for both fighters to get back on track after suffering losses in their last UFC outings. Bisping lost a closely fought decision to Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110 and Miller dropped a unanimous decision to Demian Maia at UFC 109. At one point, both Bisping and Miller were both on the verge of top title contention.
It may also prove to be Miller’s last UFC appearance if he loses, following back to back losses against Demian Maia and Chael Sonnen. The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt has amassed an 11-3 MMA and 3-2 UFC record, but is desperately in need of a win. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Philip Simkins on 13th May 2010
Pictured: Paul “Semtex” Daley faces an uncertain future after being cut from the UFC
“It was probably his best punch of the night,” said Josh Koscheck, referring to the uppercut thrown by Paul Daley AFTER their fight at UFC 113.
Daley could have earned a title shot and a chance to coach on the latest series of The Ultimate Fighter with a win, but has now been kicked out of the company, courtesy of UFC president Dana White.
The Brit stunned everyone by sucker-punching opponent Koscheck several seconds after their co-main event, a welterweight fight to determine the number one contender for GSP’s title, as Koscheck’s superior wrestling skills neutralized Daley’s stand up punching power.
It was a moment of madness for Daley – who threw a left uppercut into the face of a celebrating Koscheck – and was promptly grabbed and thrown against the cage by referee Dan Miragliotta.
So is Daley’s behaviour inexcusable?
Dana White certainly thought so, who immediately cut him from the promotion, and Daley now ruins any opportunity he may have had for several more big money sponsorships and finishing bonuses. But does the punishment fit the crime?
Personally, I would like to see a long-time suspension and a significant fine implemented because Daley deserves to be punished. But I’m not sure banishment into the MMA wilderness is the right answer.
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Posted by Philip Simkins on 6th May 2010
Pictured: Kimbo Slice, who will make his PPV debut against fellow TUF 10 cast member Matt Mitrione this Saturday at UFC 113.
Kimbo Slice became famous for beating up street thugs on YouTube, but is he really worthy of a spot in the UFC – the biggest Mixed Martial Arts promotion in the world?
The public eye has been on Slice ever since he left the underground fighting scene to pursue a career in MMA – and there are plenty of doubters and haters that want him to fall flat on his face, presumably for having the ambition and courage to step up and leave behind the world of unsanctioned street fights.
But I feel he has the edge, both in continuing his meteoric rise in general, and in particular for this upcoming bout this Saturday against the former NFL player Matt Mitrione.
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