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Tune in Alert! UFC Flyweight Ian McCall on Ringside Report Radio Tonight

Kevin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:01:58 +0000

Be sure to tune into tonight’s 1 hour Ringside Report Radio special, as UFC Flyweight contender Ian McCall (@UncleCreepyMMA) joins the panel to discuss his upcoming rematch against Demetrious Johnson which is expected to take place on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3 .

Ian McCall (11-2-1) made name for himself fighting on the local scene as Bantamweight fighter, which granted him a call from the WEC. With a successful WEC debut over Coty Wheeler, McCall stepped up in competition in a losing effort to Charlie Valencia and Dominick Cruz. Going 1-2 in the WEC with two consecutive losses, McCall was cut from the promotion and return to the local scene. McCall joined Lemoore, California based Tachi Palace Fights promotion in February of 2011, where he decided to drop down to the 125lbs Flyweight Division. McCall defeated then #1 ranked Flyweight Jussier De Silva on his debut, which he followed up with a win over Dustin Ortiz in May, and finally won the Tachi Palace Fights Flyweight Championship in August over Darrell Montague. On March 3rd, 2012, McCall joined the UFC as part of their newly formed Flyweight division, and competed in the inaugural tournament semi finals against Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FX 1. The rules stated, that if the fight were to be a draw after three rounds, that a sudden death fourth round would be implicated. However, after three rounds the Australian Athletic Commission mistakenly tallied the scores, giving the bout to Johnson. Once the mistake was corrected, it was determined that the bout was a draw and a rematch would have to take place in order to see who will meet Joseph Benavidez in the finals of the flyweight tournament. Ringside Report Radio was able to hear Demetrious Johnson’s thoughts on the manner, now we hear the other side, as McCall aka Uncle Creepy shares his thoughts.

Dave & Kevin will also be discussing the news from today’s UFC press conference in Calgary. The UFC announced that three major UFC Pay-Per-Views will take place in Canada in 2012, including UFC 149 in Calgary July 21st at the Scotiabank Saddledome , UFC 152 in Toronto, and UFC 154 in Montreal at the Bell Centre. All this and much more in 1 Hour on MMAgic.

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Demetrious Johnson, Damacio Page and WWE’s Daniel Bryan on Ringside Report Radio now online

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:54:17 +0000

This is the March 9, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Demetrious Johnson appeared on this episode to discuss his controversial draw against Ian McCall at UFC on FX 2 and when the rematch might be.

Damacio Page was interviewed on this show and discussed his upcoming bout for the UFC in Sweden on April 14 versus Brad Pickett.

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan was also on this program and talked about his match with Sheamus at Wrestlemania on April 1, John Cena versus The Rock and his connection to Ronda Rousey.

All this and much more on this 2-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Weekend in Fights! March 3rd Edition

Kevin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:48:19 +0000

This Weekend in Fights! included both Zuffa companies, the UFC kicking off their Flyweight tournament and STRIKEFORCE with the most talked about Women’s MMA fight. These two blockbuster events, ended in spectacular fashion with monumental finishes in their main events. Former Sengoku Middleweight Champion Jorge Santiago headlined Titan Fighting Championship’s 21st card and former STRIKEFORCE Women’s fighter Roxanne Modafferi was in action in Japan in the all Women’s MMA promotion Jewels.

It was Saturday in Sydney, Australia, but Friday night here in North America when the UFC presented UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann. In the main event Thaigo Alves was on his way to a unanimous decision victory over Martin Kampmann with his striking prowess, but late in the third round Kampmann would take home the victory. Clearly winning the striking game, Alves attempted to score more points with the judges by taking Kampmann to the mat, but this would be Alves’ downfall, as the crafty Kampmann grabbed a hold of Alves’ head for a guillotine choke. Under a minute remaining in the final frame, Alves was forced to tap, as Kampmann mounted him with the guillotine.

That wasn’t the only impressive submission of the evening, as Daniel Pineda scored a superb arm triangle on Mackens Semerzier, and T.J. Waldburger unbelievably wrenched Jake Hecht’s arm in just 55 seconds for the win.

The UFC introduced a new weight class into the fold, as the inaugural Flyweight tournament kicked off. Special rules were put in place, as if the bout was a draw after three rounds, a sudden death fourth round would take place, and one was needed but never took place. Demetrious Johnson upset UFC newcomer Ian McCall by majority decision, in controversial fashion, as many saw rounds 1 & 3 going to McCall. After double checking their cards post event, it was determined that it was a draw, so as opposed to fighting a fourth round, a rematch between Johnson and McCall will take place at a later date. However, Joseph Benavidez didn’t leave his decision in the hands of the judges, when he took out Yasuhiro Urushitani in just 11 seconds of the second round, securing his position in the finals of the Flyweight tournament.

Also on the the card Constantinos Philippou handed Court McGee his first ever loss in the UFC snapping his eight fight winning streak in the process. Hometown heroes James Te Huna and Anthony Perosh both picked up impressive victories via TKO in the first round, but the same can’t be said about Kyle Noke, who lost a hard fought three rounder against the undefeated Andrew Craig. (Full UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann event results below.)

Also on Friday night, Titan Fighting Championship broadcast their 21st event on HDNet at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas with the main event of Jorge Santiago knocking out Leonardo Pecanha in just under two minutes of the opening frame. Brother of UFC Welterweight Jake Ellenberger, Joe Ellenberger was also in action on this card. Ellenberger bounced back from his lone loss in MMA competition back in October, with a third round rear naked choke submission over Jesse Zeugin. Ellenberger now improves to 13-1. (Full Titan Fighting Championship 21 event results below.)

At STRIKEFORCE on Saturday night, Miesha Tate made history. Tate was the first ever woman to last over a minute with Ronda Rousey, in fact Tate made Rousey fight longer than all of her previous four fights combined. The fight only lasted 4:27 and it ended in classic Ronda Rousey fashion; arm bar. In what was probably the most exciting round in Women’s MMA history, Rousey displayed high level judo, superb Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and answered the question: “Can she take a punch?” anwser: “Yes she can!” Tate stormed in quickly with punches, and was immediately put on her back mounted and in position to be submitted with an arm bar. Tate was able to escape and assault her challenger with strikes, but as soon as she closed the distance, Rousey took advantage and hip tossed her to the mat, and secured her with the arm bar after landing a few hammer fists. With this victory Rousey improves to 5-0 in MMA and is the new STRIKEFORCE Women’s Bantamweight champion. Former STRIKEFORCE Women’s Bantamweight champion Sarah Kaufman was also victorious on the under card over Alexis Davis in a three round bloodbath, and aligns herself next for a shot at the strap.

Josh Thomson returned to STRIKEFORCE for the first time since October 2010. He fought a K.J. Noons in a three round war, with “the Punk” walking out with unanimous decision. Kazuo Misaki and Paul Daley also went to the judges score cards in a hard fought battle that saw Misaki take a split decision.

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Lumumba Sayers displayed their superior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills . Jacare submitted Bristol Marunde in the final frame of their bout, where Sayers submitted Scott Smith in the first round, handing his fourth loss in a row. (Full STRIKEFORCE: Tate vs. Rousey event results below.)

Former STRIKEFORCE Women’s fighter Roxanne Modefferi was in action on Saturday night in Japan for the all-woman MMA organization Jewels. It wasn’t a happy night for “The Happy Warrior” as she suffered her fifth loss in a row to Takayo Hashi (14-4) by unanimous decision in a Flyweight (125lbs) bout. (Full Jewels – 18th Ring event results below.)

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Friday Night Fights-

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UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann results -

Martin Kampmann def. Thiago Alves via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 4:12

Joseph Benavidez def. Yasuhiro Urushitani via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:11 – flyweight-tourney opening round

Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall declared majority draw (28-28, 29-29, 29-28 Johnson) – flyweight-tourney opening round

Constantinos Philippou def. Court McGee via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

FUEL TV prelims-

James Te Huna def. Aaron Rosa via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:08

Anthony Perosh def. Nick Penner via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:59

Steven Siler def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Andrew Craig def. Kyle Noke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

T.J. Waldburger def. Jake Hecht via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 0:55

Daniel Pineda def. Mackens Semerzier via submission (triangle-armbar) – Round 1, 2:05

Untelevised-

Shawn Jordan def. Oli Thompson via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:53

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Titan Fighting Championship 21 results -

Jorge Santiago def. Leonardo Pecanha via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:48

Joe Wilk def. Andrew Carrillo via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:01

Joe Ellenberger def. Jesse Zeugin via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:16

Ramiro Hernandez def. Kevin Croom via split decision

Fabio Mello def. Josh Huber via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:26

Mirsad Bektic def. Cody Carillo via submission (rear naked choke) – Round 3, 3:12

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Saturday Night Fights-

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STRIKEFORCE: Tate vs. Rousey results -

Showtime card-

Ronda Rousey def. Miesha Tate via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:27 – (to become new women’s bantamweight champion)

Josh Thomson def. K.J. Noons via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Kazuo Misaki def. Paul Daley via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Lumumba Sayers def. Scott Smith via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:34

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza def. Bristol Marunde via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 2:43

Showtime Extreme prelims-

Sarah Kaufman def. Alexis Davis via majority decision (29-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Roger Bowling def. Brandon Saling via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:15

Pat Healy def. Caros Fodor via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:35

Ryan Couture def. Conor Heun via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 2:52

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Jewels – 18th Ring results-

Emi Fujino def. Mika Nagano via Unanimous Decision

Takayo Hashi def. Roxanne Modefferi via Unanimous Decision

Mizuki Inoue def. Alex Chambers via Submission (Arm Bar) -4:32-Round 1

Emi Tomimatsu def. Yuko Oya via Unanimous Decision

Ayame Miura def. Celine Haga via Submission (Keylock) -2:12- Round 2

Satomi Takano def. Miyukoi Irie via Submission (Guillotine Choke) – 1:05-Round 1

Ringside Report Radio March 2: Strikeforce preview now online

admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:04:15 +0000

This is the March 2, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

On this episode, Dave and Kevin re-capped the results from UFC on FX 2 including Martin Kampmann’s win over Thiago Alves and the rest of the action.

Dave and Kevin previewed Strikefore: Miesha Tate v. Ronda Rousey including the 4-fight preliminary card featuring Ryan Couture and Sarah Kaufman as well as the 5 fight main card.

All this and much more MMA on this 1-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Ringside Report Radio. February 29, 2012 now online

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:49:49 +0000

This is the February 29, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Ringside MMA president Eric Champoux appeared on this episode to discuss Ringside 13 on March 17 in Montreal and upcoming events for Ringside.

Ringside 13 headliner Paul Cheng (1-1) was interviewed on this episode to discuss his bout versus Eric Barrak (1-0) in the heavyweight main event.

Dave and Kevin debated the Top 10 in MMA for March 2012 and previewed UFC on FX 2 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Thiago Alves v. Martin Kampmann.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Top 10 MMA Rankings- December 2011

Dave — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:38:13 +0000

This is the 5th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. Note: These rankings were compiled and debated on the December 2, 2011 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Junior Dos Santos takes the top spot in the heavyweight division with a knockout victory over Cain Velasquez on November 12. Dos Santos was previously ranked 2^nd overall and drops the previously undefeated and now former champion Velasquez, to number two. The rest of the heavyweight division remains the same for this month.

Heavyweights

1. Junior Dos Santos (14-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: KO win over Cain Velasquez on November 12, 2011 to win UFC HW title. Next Fight: TBA, expected to face winner of Brock Lesnar- Alistair Overeem.

2. Cain Velasquez (9-1) Last fight: KO loss to Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

3.Alistair Overeem (35-11-1) Last fight: UD win over Fabricio Werdum on June 18. Next fight: v. Brock Lesnar on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

4 Brock Lesnar (5-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Cain Velasquez in October 2010. Next fight: v. Alistair Overeem on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

5. Josh Barnett (30-5) Last fight: submission win over Sergei Kharitonov on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier in early 2012 in Strikeforce HW GP final

6. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Last fight: KO win over Antonio Silva on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Josh Barnett in early 2012 in Strikeforce HW GP final

7. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) Last fight: UD loss to Alistair Overeem on June 18. Next fight: TBA, rumoured to be fighting Brendan Schaub in 2012

8. Antonio Silva (16-2) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10. Next fight: TBA

9. Frank Mir (15-5) Last fight: UD win over Roy Nelson on May 28. Next fight versus Antonio Rodgrio Nogueira on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6) Last fight: KO win over Brendan Schaub on August 27. Next fight: v. Frank Mir on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Roy Nelson, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin

Dan Henderson’s decision victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19 in his return to the UFC was enough to bump the Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight champion from 6^th to 2^nd overall this month. Shogun drops from 2^nd to 3^rd forcing Lyoto Machida to drop from 3^rd to 4^th, Rashad Evans from 4^th to 5^th and Rampage Jackson from 5^th to 6^th. The rest of the division remains unchanged this month.

Light-Heavyweights

1. Jon Jones (13-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: submission win over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Lyoto Machida on December 10

2. Dan Henderson (28-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

3. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (19-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Dan Henderson on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

4. Lyoto Machida (17-2) Last fight: KO win over Randy Couture on April 30, 2011 Next fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on December 10

5. Rashad Evans (15-1-1D) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on August 6, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Phil Davis on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

6.Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-8) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Ryan Bader on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144

7. Phil Davis (9-0) Last fight: UD win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 26, 2011 Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Rashad Evans on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2

8. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante (10-3) Last fight: TKO win over Yoel Romero on September 10, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

9. Forrest Griffin (18-6) Last fight: KO loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on August 27, 2011. Next fight: TBA

10. Alexander Gustafsson (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Matt Hamill on August 6, 2011. Next fight: vs. Vladimir Matysuhenko on December 30 at UFC 141

Honourable mentions: Gegard Mousasi, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Tito Ortiz, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

No movement in the middleweight division this month.

Middleweights

1. Anderson Silva (30-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Yushin Okami on August 27, 2011. Next fight: TBA

2. Chael Sonnen (26-11-1D) Last fight: submission win over Brian Stann on October 8, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting winner of Michael Bisping v. Jason Miller

3. Yushin Okami (26-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on August 27, 2011. Next fight: vs. Tim Boetsch on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144

4. Mark Munoz (12-2) Last fight: TKO win over Chris Leben on November 5, 2011. Next fight: TBA

5. Demian Maia (15-3) Last fight: UD win over Jorge Santiago on October 8, 2011. Next fight: TBA

6. Vitor Belfort (19-9) Last fight: KO win over Yoshihiro Akiyama on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012

7. Michael Bisping (21-3) Last fight: TKO win over Jorge Rivera on February 27, 2011. Next fight: Jason Miller on December 3, 2011.

8. Brian Stann (11-4) Last fight: submission loss to Chael Sonnen on October 8, 2011. Next fight: TBA

9. Luke Rockhold (8-1) Last fight: UD win over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza on September 10, 2011 to win Strikeforce MW title. Next fight: rumoured to be defending Strikeforce MW title vs. Keith Jardine on January 7

10. Hector Lombard (31-2-1-1NC, Bellator MW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Trevor Prangley on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov, Jorge Santiago, Rousimar Palhares, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Wanderlei Silva, Chris Weidman.

Previously 10^th ranked Rick Story’s decision loss to Martin Kampmann on March 19 knocks him out of the top 10 for December. Diego Sanchez benefits from Story’s exit and re-enters the top 10 at number 10 with a win over Martin Kampmann in his last bout and a scheduled bout with 8^th ranked Jake Ellenberger in his sights. The rest of the division remains the same.

Welterweights

1. Georges St-Pierre (22-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Jake Shields on April 30, 2011 Next fight: defending UFC WW title versus Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

2. Nick Diaz (26-7-1D) Last fight: UD win over BJ Penn on October 29, 2011. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

3. Jon Fitch (23-3-1NC-1D) Last fight: majority draw v. B.J. Penn on February 27, 2011. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

4. Josh Koscheck (15-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Hughes on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Carlos Condit at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012

5. Jake Shields (26-5-1D) Last fight: KO loss to Jake Ellenberger on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

6. Carlos Condit (27-5) Last fight: KO win over Dong Hyun Kim on July 2, 2011. Next fight: vs. Josh Koscheck at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012

7. B.J. Penn (16-8-2D) Last fight: UD loss to Nick Diaz on October 29, 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Jake Ellenberger (26-5) Last fight: KO win over Jake Shields on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Diego Sanchez on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

9. Rory MacDonald (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Pyle on August 6, 2011. Next fight: TBA

10. Diego Sanchez (23-4) Last Fight: UD win over Martin Kampmann on March 3, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Jake Ellenberger on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1.

Honourable mentions: Martin Kampmann, Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Johny Hendricks,Charlie Brenneman, Thiago Alves, Rick Story.

Benson Henderson’s decision victory over Clay Guida on November 19 bumps him from 6^th to 4^th ranked lightweight in the world. Clay Guida drops from 4^th to 5^thwith the loss^, which bumps Anthony Pettis down from 5^th to 6^th overall. Eddie Alvarez was previously ranked 8^th overall as the (20-2) Bellator lightweight champion but his submission loss to Michael Chandler (9-0) bumps him out of the top 10. Nate Diaz jumps from 9^th to 8^th to take Alvarez’ spot which also moves Donald Cerrone from 10^th to 9^th. Jim Miller re-enters the top 10 at number 10.

Lightweights

1.Frankie Edgar (14-1-1, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: KO win over Gray Maynard on October 8, 2011 to defend UFC LW title. Next fight: vs. Benson Henderson on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.

2. Gray Maynard (10-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to Frankie Edgar on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

3. Gilbert Melendez (19-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Tatsuya Kawajiri on April 4, 2011. Next fight: versus Jorge Masvidal for Strikeforce LW title on December 17, 2011.

4.Benson Henderson (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Clay Guida on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Frankie Edgar on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144 for UFC LW title.

5.Clay Guida (29-12) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

6. Anthony Pettis (12-2) Last fight: SD win over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136 on October 8, 2011. Next fight: vs. Joe Lauzon on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

7. Shinya Aoki (28-5-1NC, DREAM LW champion ) Last fight: submission win over Rob McCullough on September 24, 2011 at DREAM 17. Next fight: vs. Satoru Kitaoka on December 31, 2011 at DREAM New Year’s Eve 2011.

8. Nate Diaz (14-7) Last fight: submission win over Takanori Gomi on September 24, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Donald Cerrone on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.

9. Donald Cerrone (17-3-1) Last Fight: submission win over Dennis Siver on October 29, 2011. Next fight: vs. Nate Diaz on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.

10. Jim Miller (20-3) Last Fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on August 14, 2011. Next Fight: vs. Melvin Guillard on January 20, 2012 at UFC on FX 1.

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Jim Miller, Joe Lauzon, Terry Etim, Eddie Alvarez, Michael Chandler.

Dustin Poirier’s submission win over (11-2) Pablo Garza is enough to enter him into the top 10 at number 10. Poirier’s entry bumps previously 10^th ranked Bellator contender, Pat Curran out of the top 10 this month.

Featherweights

1.Jose Aldo (20-1, UFC Featherweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Kenny Florian to defend UFC FW title on October 8. Next fight: defending title versus Chad Mendes at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012.

2. Chad Mendes (11-0) Last fight: UD win over Rani Yahya on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo for UFC FW title on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142.

3. Hatsu Hioki (24-4-1) Last fight: SD win over George Roop on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: vs. Bart Palaszewski on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144.

4. Mark Hominick (20-9) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on April 30, 2011 for UFC FW title. Next fight: vs. Chan Sung Jung on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.

5. Kenny Florian (16-6) Last Fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

6. Diego Nunes (16-2) Last fight: UD loss to Kenny Florian on June 11, 2011. Next fight: vs. Manvel Gamburyan on December 30, 2011 at UFC 14

7. Eric Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: vs. Dustin Poirier on February 4 at UFC 143

8. Darren Elkins (13-2) Last fight: UD win over Zhang Tiequan on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

9. Joe Warren (7-2, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: KO loss to Alexis Vila on September 24, 2011 in first round of Bellator BW tournament. Next Fight: vs. Pat Curran for Bellator FW title in early 2012.

10. Dustin Poirier (11-1) Last Fight: submission win over Pablo Garza on November 12, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Dustin Poirier, Manny Gamburyan, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Pat Curran.

Urijah Faber’s submission victory over Brian Bowles is enough to move him from 6^th overall in November to 4^th in December. Brian Bowles was previously ranked 2^nd overall and now drops to 6^th. Joseph Benavidez moves up from 3^rd to 2^nd while Scott Jorgensen moves up from 4^th to 3^rd. Demetrious Johnson remains in 5^th and the rest of the division remains unchanged.

Bantamweights

1. Dominick Cruz (19-1, UFC Bantamweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Demetrious Johnson on October 1, 2011 to defend UFC BW title. Next fight: expected to face Urijah Faber for UFC BW title in 2012

2. Joseph Benavidez (14-2) Last fight: UD win over Eddie Wineland on August 14, 2011. Next fight: TBA

3. Scott Jorgensen (13-4) Last fight: UD win over Jeff Curran on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

4. Urijah Faber (25-5) Last fight: submission win over Brian Bowles on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: expected to face Dominick Cruz for UFC BW title in 2012.

5. Demetrious Johnson (10-2) Last fight: UD loss to Dominick Cruz on October 1, 2011. Next Fight: rumoured to be fighting Eddie Wineland on Janaury 28 at UFC on Fox 2

6. Brian Bowles (10-1) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

7. Miguel Torres (39-4) Last fight: UD win over Nick Pace on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

8. Renan Barao (27-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Brad Pickett on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

9. Michael McDonald (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Alex Soto on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (9-3) Last fight: submission win over Takafumi Otsuka on September 24, 2011 at DREAM 17. Next fight: vs. Rodolfo Marques Diniz in BW Grand Prix semifinal at DREAM: New Year’s Eve 2011 on December 31, 2011.

Honourable mentions: Eddie Wineland, Takeya Mizugaki, Damacio Page, Antonio Banuelos, Masakazu Imanari, Brad Pickett.

Top 10 MMA Rankings- November 2011

Dave — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:03:57 +0000

This is the 4th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. Note: These rankings were compiled and debated on the November 9, 2011 episode of Ringside Report Radio.

No movement in the Heavyweight division this month. None of the top 10 fighters were in action.

Heavyweights

1. Cain Velasquez (9-0, UFC Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Brock Lesnar on October 23, 2010. Next fight: Junior Dos Santos on November 12, 2011.

2. Junior Dos Santos (13-1) (No. 1 contender in UFC HW division) Last fight: UD win over Shane Carwin on June 11. Next fight: Cain Velasquez on November 12, 2011.

3.Alistair Overeem (35-11-1) Last fight: UD win over Fabricio Werdum on June 18. Next fight: v. Brock Lesnar on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

4 Brock Lesnar (5-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Cain Velasquez in October 2010. Next fight: v. Alistair Overeem on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

5. Josh Barnett (30-5) Last fight: submission win over Sergei Kharitonov on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier in early 2012 in Strikeforce HW GP final

6. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Last fight: KO win over Antonio Silva on September 10, 2011. Next fight: versus Josh Barnett in early 2012 in Strikeforce HW GP final

7. Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) Last fight: UD loss to Alistair Overeem on June 18. Next fight: TBA

8. Antonio Silva (16-2) Last fight: KO loss to Daniel Cormier on September 10. Next fight: TBA

9. Frank Mir (15-5) Last fight: UD win over Roy Nelson on May 28. Next fight versus Antonio Rodgrio Nogueira on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (33-6) Last fight: KO win over Brendan Schaub on August 27. Next fight: v. Frank Mir on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140

Honourable mentions: Sergei Kharitonov, Roy Nelson, Fedor Emelianenko, Cheick Kongo, Shane Carwin

No changes in the light-heavyweight division in October. None of the top 10 fighters were in action.

Light-Heavyweights

1. Jon Jones (13-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: submission win over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson on September 24, 2011. Next fight: vs. Lyoto Machida on December 10

2. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (19-5) Last fight: KO win over Forrest Griffin on August 27, 2011. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139

3. Lyoto Machida (17-2) Last fight: KO win over Randy Couture on April 30, 2011 Next fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on December 10

4. Rashad Evans (15-1-1D) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on August 6, 2011. Next fight: TBA

5. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-8) Last fight: submission loss to Jon Jones on September 24, 2011. Next fight: TBA

6. Dan Henderson (27-8, Strikeforce LHW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Fedor Emelianenko on July 30, 2011. Next fight: versus Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139

7. Phil Davis (9-0) Last fight: UD win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 26, 2011 Next fight: TBA

8. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante (10-3) Last fight: TKO win over Yoel Romero on September 10, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

9. Forrest Griffin (18-6) Last fight: KO loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on August 27, 2011. Next fight: TBA

10. Alexander Gustafsson (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Matt Hamill on August 6, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Vladimir Matysuhenko on December 30 at UFC 141

Honourable mentions: Gegard Mousasi, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Tito Ortiz, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Nate Marquardt stripped of 4^th spot because he is fighting Yoshiyuki Yoshida as a Welterweight in February 2012 for BAMMA. Marquardt’s absence allows Mark Munoz, Demian Maia and Vitor Belfort to all move up one slot from last month’s rankings. Brian Stann’s loss to Chael Sonnen on October 8^th keeps him as the 8^th ranked middleweight in the world but allows Michael Bisping to jump ahead of him for 7^th. Bisping was previously ranked 9^th in the world. Nate Marquardt’s absence also allows Luke Rockhold to move up from 10^th to 9^th and introduces Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard to the top 10.

Middleweights

1. Anderson Silva (30-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Yushin Okami on August 27, 2011. Next fight: TBA

2. Chael Sonnen (26-11-1D) Last fight: submission win over Brian Stann on October 8, 2011. Next fight: TBA

3. Yushin Okami (26-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on August 27, 2011. Next fight: TBA

4. Mark Munoz (12-2) Last fight: TKO win over Chris Leben on November 5, 2011. Next fight: TBA

5. Demian Maia (15-3) Last fight: UD win over Jorge Santiago on October 8, 2011. Next fight: TBA

6. Vitor Belfort (19-9) Last fight: KO win over Yoshihiro Akiyama on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Anthony Johnson at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012

7. Michael Bisping (21-3) Last fight: TKO win over Jorge Rivera on February 27, 2011. Next fight: Jason Miller on December 3, 2011.

8. Brian Stann (11-4) Last fight: submission loss to Chael Sonnen on October 8, 2011. Next fight: TBA

9. Luke Rockhold (8-1) Last fight: UD win over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza on September 10, 2011 to win Strikeforce MW title. Next fight: TBA

10. Hector Lombard (30-2-1-1NC, Bellator MW champion) Last fight: submission win over Jesse Taylor on September 3, 2011. Next fight: versus Trevor Prangley on November 19 at Bellator 58

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov, Jorge Santiago, Rousimar Palhares, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza

Nick Diaz’s impressive victory over BJ Penn on October 29 jumps him from 6^th to 2^nd overall in the world. Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck drop from 2^nd and 3^rd to 3^rd and 4^th respectively while Jake Shields remains the 5^th ranked welterweight. BJ Penn’s loss to Nick Diaz drops him from 4^th to 7^th, which allows Carlos Condit to improve from 7^th to 6^th overall. Jake Ellenberger moves from 10^th to 8^th overall, which bumps Rory MacDonald from 8^th to 9^th and Rick Story from 9^th to 10^th.

Welterweights

1. Georges St-Pierre (22-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Jake Shields on April 30, 2011 Next fight: defending UFC WW title versus Nick Diaz on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

2. Nick Diaz (26-7-1D) Last fight: UD win over BJ Penn on October 29, 2011. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143

3. Jon Fitch (23-3-1NC-1D) Last fight: majority draw v. B.J. Penn on February 27, 2011. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

4. Josh Koscheck (15-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Hughes on September 24, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Carlos Condit at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012

5. Jake Shields (26-5-1D) Last fight: KO loss to Jake Ellenberger on September 17, 2011. Next fight: TBA

6. Carlos Condit (27-5) Last fight: KO win over Dong Hyun Kim on July 2, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Josh Koscheck at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012

7. B.J. Penn (16-8-2D) Last fight: UD loss to Nick Diaz on October 29, 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Jake Ellenberger (26-5) Last fight: KO win over Jake Shields on September 17, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Diego Sanchez on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143.

9. Rory MacDonald (12-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Pyle on August 6, 2011. Next fight: TBA

10. Rick Story (13-4) Last fight: UD loss to Charlie Brenneman on June 26, 2011. Next fight: v. Martin Kampmann on November 19, 2011.

Honourable mentions: Martin Kampmann, Diego Sanchez, Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Johny Hendricks,Charlie Brenneman, Thiago Alves.

The Top 5 lightweights in the world remain in the same order as last month. Frankie Edgar retained his top spot in the rankings with a KO UFC title defense over Gray Maynard on October 8. Donald Cerrone’s submission win over Dennis Siver moves him into the number 10 spot. Jim Miller gets bumped out of the top 10 due to inactivity which bumps Shinya Aoki, Eddie Alvarez and Nate Diaz all one up on the rankings.

Lightweights

1.Frankie Edgar (14-1-1, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: KO win over Gray Maynard on October 8, 2011 to defend UFC LW title. Next fight: TBA.

2.Gray Maynard (10-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: KO loss to Frankie Edgar on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

3.Gilbert Melendez (19-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Tatsuya Kawajiri on April 4, 2011. Next fight: versus Jorge Masvidal for Strikeforce LW title on December 17, 2011.

4. Clay Guida (29-11) Last fight: UD win over Anthony Pettis on June 4, 2011. Next fight versus Benson Henderson on November 12, 2011.

5.Anthony Pettis (12-2) Last fight: SD win over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136 on October 8, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Joe Lauzon in January 2012.

6.Benson Henderson (13-2) Last fight: UD win over Jim Miller on August 14, 2011. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on November 12, 2011.

7. Shinya Aoki (28-5-1NC, DREAM LW champion ) Last fight: submission win over Rob McCullough on September 24, 2011 at DREAM 17. Next fight: TBA

8.Eddie Alvarez (22-2, Bellator Lightweight champion) Last fight: UD win over Pat Curran on April 2, 2011 to defend Bellator LW title. Next fight: defending Bellator LW title versus Michael Chandler on November 19, 2011 at Bellator 58.

9. Nate Diaz (14-7) Last fight: submission win over Takanori Gomi on September 24, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Donald Cerrone on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.

10. Donald Cerrone () Last Fight: submission win over Dennis Siver on October 29, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Nate Diaz on Decemer 30, 2011 at UFC 141.

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Jim Miller, Joe Lauzon, Terry Etim.

The top 7 featherweights remain the same with Jose Aldo defending his number 1 spot and the UFC title against Kenny Florian on October 8. Hatsu Hioki retained his 3^rd overall spot with a successful UFC debut. Darren Elkins jumps into the top 10 at number 8 with a victory over Zhang Tiequan on October 8. Elkins bumps Joe Warren and Pat Curran from 8^th and 9^th to 9^th and 10^th. This removes Patricio “Pitbull” Freire from the top 10 list but remains an honourable mention.

Featherweights

2. Chad Mendes (11-0) Last fight: UD win over Rani Yahya on August 6, 2011. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo for UFC FW title on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142.

3.Hatsu Hioki (24-4-1) Last fight: SD win over George Roop on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

4.Mark Hominick (20-9) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on April 30, 2011 for UFC FW title. Next fight: vs. Chan Sung Jung on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.

5.Kenny Florian Last Fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

6.Diego Nunes (16-2) Last fight: UD loss to Kenny Florian on June 11, 2011. Next fight: rumoured to be fighting Manvel Gamburyan on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141

7.Eric Koch (13-1) Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Brookins on September 17, 2011. Next fight: TBA

8. Darren Elkins (13-2) Last fight: UD win over Zhang Tiequan on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. Next fight: TBA

9. Joe Warren (7-2, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: KO loss to Alexis Vila on September 24, 2011 in first round of Bellator BW tournament

10. Pat Curran (16-4) Last fight: KO win over Marlon Sandro to win Bellator FW tournament on August 20, 2011. Next fight: versus Joe Warren for Bellator FW title in early 2012.

Honourable mentions: Dustin Poirier, Manny Gamburyan, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire.

Dominick Cruz retained his top spot in the division with a defense of his UFC title against Demetrious Johnson on October 1. The only movement in the bantamweight division this month has Renan Barao taking the 8^th spot away from Brad Pickett with a first round submission victory over Pickett on October 29 at UFC 137.

Bantamweights

1. Dominick Cruz (19-1, UFC Bantamweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Demetrious Johnson on October 1, 2011 to defend UFC BW title. Next fight: TBA

2. Brian Bowles (10-1) Last fight: UD win over Takeya Mizugaki on July 2, 2011. Next fight: Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011.

3. Joseph Benavidez (14-2) Last fight: UD win over Eddie Wineland on August 14, 2011. Next fight: TBA

4. Scott Jorgensen (13-4) Last fight: UD win over Jeff Curran on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

5. Demetrious Johnson (10-2) Last fight: UD loss to Dominick Cruz on October 1, 2011.

6. Urijah Faber (25-5) Last fight: UD loss to Dominick Cruz on July 2, 2011 for UFC BW title. Next fight v. Brian Bowles on November 19, 2011.

7. Miguel Torres (39-4) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson on May 28, 2011. Next fight versus Nick Pace on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139.

8. Renan Barao (27-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Brad Pickett on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Next fight: TBA

9. Michael McDonald (13-1) Last fight: SD win over Chris Cariaso on May 28, 2011. Next fight: versus Alex Soto on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139.

10. Bibiano Fernandes (9-3) Last fight: submission win over Takafumi Otsuka on September 24, 2011 at DREAM 17. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Eddie Wineland, Takeya Mizugaki, Damacio Page, Antonio Banuelos, Masakazu Imanari, Brad Pickett.

See previous month’s rankings: August 2011, September 2011, October 2011

Stephane Patry talks Instinct MMA on latest Ringside Report Radio

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:36:47 +0000

Click here to listen to Ringside Report Radio. October 5, 2011. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Instinct MMA president Stephane Patry appeared on this episode to discuss Instinct MMA’s inaugural event on October 7 in Boisbriand, Quebec. Patry discussed the main event of Houston Alexander versus Steve Bosse, the co-main event of Patrick Cote v. Crafton Wallace and the rest of the card

Dave and Kevin talked about the results from UFC on Versus 6 including Dominick Cruz’ title defense against Demetrious Johnson and Stefan Struve’s submission win over Pat Barry.

All this and much more MMA talk on this 2-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Top 10 MMA Rankings- October 2011

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:48:22 +0000

This is the 3^rd monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. Note: These rankings were compiled and debated on the September 30, 2011 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Results from October will be reflected in the November rankings.

Josh Barnett moves up from 7^th to 5^th ranked heavyweight in the world with a first round submission win over Sergei Kharitonov in the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix semi-finals on September 10. Daniel Cormier moves up from an honorable mention last month to 6^th in the world with a knockout victory over previously 5^th ranked Antonio Silva on September 10 in the other SF HW GP semi-final. With his loss, Antonio Silva drops from 5^th to 8^th, knocking Shane Carwin out of the 8^th spot and the top 10 due to his inactivity. Since his loss to Junior Dos Santos in June, Carwin has been inactive and has no opponent or date for his next bout.