Category: Official MMAFA Blog

TUF12’s Kyle Watson targeted for UFC 129, talks readjustments, GSP

TUF 12 participant Kyle Watson is targeted to fight undefeated John Makdessi at UFC 129. Speaking with MMAFA.tv, Watson discussed getting the news this past week. “I was out of town and my coach sent me a message telling me I could breathe easier now. I was in. It is real now. I’m not fighting […]

Mark Bocek talks Sotiropoulos, Henderson, remains skeptical of WEC Lightweights

Mark Bocek got everyone’s attention when he tapped out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Dustin Hazelett with a triangle choke from mount at UFC 124 in Montreal. Bocek, speaking with MMAFA.tv, explained why he went on to call out fellow lightweight George Sotiropoulos immediately following the fight. “I want to set the record straight. I’m not […]

Tim Kennedy voices frustration, gives names, expects ‘Mayhem’ Miller for next fight

It was not long ago that we saw Tim Kennedy fighting Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ de Souza for the Strikeforce Middleweight Title. Although the fight was a close one, Kennedy was upset with both the outcome of the fight as well as the nature of the fight: “My coaches and I sat down to see if there […]

Strikeforce consults President of ABC on legality of Josh Barnett

Tim Lueckenhoff was recently consulted by the promotion regarding the legality of Josh Barnett, who is currently without a license and undergoing an appeal in California following a positive test for banned substances, fighting in their heavyweight tournament. Speaking with MMAFAtv, Lueckenhoff states that there is nothing in place saying that other States should respect […]

Time May Be Running Out For Josh Barnett

Josh Barnett’s failure to produce a clean drug-screening test prior to Affliction: Trilogy is one of the most well-known examples in Mixed Martial Arts history. After all, it crashed an entire promotion. Barnett, who disputes the findings of that particular urinalysis, appeared by himself before the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) in early December of […]

Venue for UFC Fight Night 24 Confirmed

The Washington State Athletic Commission has confirmed to MMAFA.tv that UFC Fight Night 24 will be taking place at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event is scheduled to take place on March 26, 2011. Match-ups confirmed to take place at the event include: Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Noguiera Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson […]

Tim Sylvia to Replace Todd Duffee at Titan Fighting Championship

MMAFA.tv has learned through sources close to the negotiations that Tim Sylvia, currently the highest-profile free agent, will be stepping in to replace Todd Duffee against Abe Wagner at Titan Fighting Championships 16. The Titan Fighting Championships card will  be televised live on HDNet on Friday, January 28, 2011.  MMAFA.tv  spoke with Titan Fighting Championships […]

Duffee’s Manager Confirms Fight Against Alistair Overeem at Dynamite!!

A heavyweight clash between current Strikeforce Heavyweight Champ and recent K-1 World Grand Prix winner Alistair Overeem and Todd Duffee has just been made official, sources close to the fight revealed to MMAFA.tv. The announcement brings nearly a month of speculation over who would be Overeem’s challenger at Dynamite!! 2010 to a close. Many fans […]