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Ringside Report Radio. May 22 with Jean-Charles Skarbowsky. Now online

May 23, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the May 22, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Jean-Charles Skarbowsky appeared in studio for the first hour of the program. Skarbowsky is a world renowned Muay-Thai champion who discussed his time coaching for Team Georges St-Pierre on The Ultimate Fighter, the popularity of Muay-Thai around the world and much more.

Simon and McKough talked about the results from UFC on FX 8 including Vitor Belfort’s KO win over Luke Rockhold and what could be next for both men.

Simon and McKough talked about Josh Barnett signing to the UFC and who could be his next opponent.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Gustafsson, Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Azamat Gashimov, Cain velasquez, Chad Mendes, Chael Sonnen, Chris Camozzi, Chris Cariaso, Chris Weidman, Clay Guida, Dan Henderson, Dana White, Eddie Wineland, Evan Dunham, Fabio Maldonado, Fabricio Werdum, Francisco "Massaranduba" Trinaldo, Frank Mir, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gleison Tibau, Hacran Dias, Hector Lombard, Iliarde Santos, Jean-Charles Skarbowsky, Jeremy Larsen, Joao Zeferino, John Lineker, Jon Jones, Josh Barnett, Josh Cholish, Josh Koscheck, Junior Dos Santos, Jussier Formiga, Lucas Martins, Luke Rockhold, Lyoto Machida, Mark Hunt, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michel Prazeres, Mike Rio, Muay-Thai, Nik Lentz, Paulo Thiago, Phil Gelinas, Rafael Dos Anjos, Rafael Natal, Rashad Evans, Renan Barao, Roger Hollett, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Roy Nelson, Simon Provost, Soa Palelei, Stipe Miocic, The Ultimate Fighter, Travis Browne, Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva, Yuri Alcantara, Yushin Okami

Ringside Report Radio. May 15, 2013. Now online

May 16, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the May 15, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed Pat Healy’s failed post UFC 159 drug test and Bellator champion Ben Askren tweeting about his own lack of testing.

Simon and McKough talked about Mark Hunt’s visa problem that is preventing him from entering the United States for his UFC 160 bout with Junior Dos Santos and Roy Nelson as a possible replacement.

TSN 690 boxing analyst Matt Casavant appeared on this episode to discuss Floyd Mayweather and Lucian Bute’s injury in preparation for his bout with Jean Pascal.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Silva, Ben Askren, Ben Rothwell, Benson Henderson, Bjorn Rebney, Brandon Vera, Brett Rogers, Cain velasquez, Chris Weidman, Dana White, Eddie Alvarez, Eduardo Dantas, Floyd Mayweather, Frank Mir, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Gray Maynard, Hector Lombard, Invicta FC, Jean Pascal, Jessamyn Duke, Jim Miller, Joe Lauzon, Joe Silva, Jon Jones, Josh Barnett, Josh Thomson, Junior Dos Santos, Lucian Bute, Luke Rockhold, Mark Hunt, Michael Chandler, Michael Johnson, Miriam Nakamoto, Pat Curran, Pat Healy, Paul Daley, Roy Nelson, Shannon Knapp, Showtime, TJ Grant, Travis Browne, Tyson Nam, Vitor Belfort, War Machine

Top 10 MMA Rankings- April 2013

April 23, 2013 By Dave Leave a Comment

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This is the 21st monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings.

Frank Mir drops from 7^th to 8^th overall after a unanimous decision loss to Daniel Cormier on April 20. Mark Hunt enters the Top 10 at 7^th overall.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (11-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: UD win over Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Antonio Silva on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

2. Junior Dos Santos (15-2) Last fight: UD loss to Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Mark Hunt on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

3. Daniel Cormier (12-0) Last fight: UD win over Frank Mir on April 20, 2013 for UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

4. Antonio Silva (18-4) Last fight: TKO win over Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

5. Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) Last fight: TKO loss to Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Josh Barnett (32-6) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

7. Mark Hunt (9-7) Last fight: TKO win over Stefan Struve on March 3, 2013. Next fight: versus Junior Dos Santos on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160.

8. Frank Mir (16-7) Last fight: UD loss to Daniel Cormier on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. Fabricio Werdum (16-5-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. Next fight: versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-7-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Dave Herman on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Fabricio Werdum on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10

Honourable mentions: Roy Nelson, Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Shane Carwin, Matt Mitrione

Gegard Mousasi moves from 8^th to 5^th overall after a successful UFC debut on April 6. Rashad Evans drops from 5^th to 6^th, Phil Davis from 6^th to 7^th, Shogun from 7^th to 8^th.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (17-1, UFC LHW Champion) Last fight: submission win over Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

2. Lyoto Machida (19-3) Last fight: SD win over Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

3. Dan Henderson (29-9) Last fight: SD loss to Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

4. Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

5. Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2) Last fight: UD win over Ilir Latifi on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

6. Rashad Evans (17-3-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

7. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Vinny Magalhaes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

8. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5) Last fight: UD win over Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

10. Ryan Bader (15-3) Last fight: submission win over Vladimir Matyushenko on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Glover Teixeira, Jimi Manuwa, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Attila Vegh

Brian Stann’s loss to Wanderlei Silva on March 3 drops him from 8^th to 9^th overall. Luke Rockhold moves from 9^th to 7^th. Jacare Souza goes from 10^th to 8^th and Mark Munoz drops from 7^th to 10^th overall due to inactivity.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC MW Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Chris Weidman on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

2. Chael Sonnen (27-12-1D) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148. Next Fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

3. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: versus Anderson Silva on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

4. Vitor Belfort (22-10) Last fight: TKO win over Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Luke Rockhold on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

5. Yushin Okami (29-7) Last fight: SD win over Hector Lombard on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Next fight: TBA

6. Michael Bisping (23-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Alan Belcher on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Luke Rockhold (10-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: UD win over Tim Kennedy on July 14, 2012 for Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Kennedy. Next Fight: versus Vitor Belfort on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

8. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (17-3-1) Last fight: submission win over Ed Herman on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Costa Philippou on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

9. Brian Stann (12-6) Last fight: KO loss to Wanderlei Silva at LHW on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Next fight: TBA

10. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: versus Tim Boetsch on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares,Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Hector Lombard, Costa Philippou, Tim Boetsch, Ronny Markes, Tom Watson, Alexander Shlemenko

Johny Hendricks UD win over Carlos Condit on March 16 moves him from 4^th to 2^nd overall. Carlos Condit drops from 2^nd to 3rd and Nick Diaz from 3^rd to 4^th. Jake Ellenberger’s KO win over Nate Marquardt moves him from an honorable mention into 7^th overall. Jon Fitch drops form 7^th to 10^th. Martin Kampmann goes from 9^th to 8^th, Ben Askren from 10^th to 9^th, and Josh Koscheck goes from 8^thinto the honorable mention category.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (24-2 UFC WW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title. Next fight: TBA

2. Johny Hendricks (14-1) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre, date TBA

3. Carlos Condit (28-7) Last fight: UD loss to Johny Hendricks on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

4. Nick Diaz (26-9-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

5. Demian Maia (18-4) Last fight: UD win over Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Rory MacDonald (14-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Jake Ellenberger on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

7. Jake Ellenberger (29-6) Last fight: KO win over Nate Marquardt on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Rory MacDonald on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

8. Martin Kampmann (20-6) KO loss to Johny Hendricks on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

9. Ben Askren (11-0, Bellator WW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. Next fight: versus Andrey Koreshkov, date TBA

10. Jon Fitch (24-5-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Josh Burkman at World Series of Fighting 3 on June 14, 2013

Honourable mentions: Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story,Mike Pierce, Mike Pyle, Nate Marquardt, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyron Woodley, Robbie Lawler, Andrey Koreshkov, Josh Koscheck, Jake Shields

Benson Henderson remains the number one ranked lightweight in the world after a split-decision win over Gilbert Melendez on April 20. Melendez remains ranked the number two lightweight. Josh Thomson’s TKO win over Nate Diaz moves him from an honorable mention to 5^th overall. Nate Diaz drops from 5^th to 6^th overall. Jim Miller from 6^th to 8^th. Eddie Alvarez from 8^th to 10^th and Michael Chandler from 7^th to 9th. Donald Cerrone goes from 10^th overall into an honorable mention and TJ Grant jumps from 9^th to 7^th overall.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (19-2, UFC LW Champion) Last fight: SD win over Gilbert Melendez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: vs. winner of TJ Grant v. Gray Maynard, date TBA

2. Gilbert Melendez (21-3) Last fight: SD loss to Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: TBA

3. Anthony Pettis (16-2) Last fight: TKO win over Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title at UFC 163

4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: versus TJ Grant on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Josh Thomson (20-5-1NC) Last fight: TKO win over Nate Diaz on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Nate Diaz (16-9) Last fight: TKO loss Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

7. TJ Grant (20-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Wiman on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Gray Maynard on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

8. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: UD win over Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Pat Healy on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

9. Michael Chandler (11-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: TBA

10. Eddie Alvarez (24-3) Last fight: KO win over Patricky Freire on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki, Rustam Khabilov, Jamie Varner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Pat Healy, Donald Cerrone

Darren Elkins KO loss to Chad Mendes on April 20 drops him from 8^th to 9^th overall. Pat Curran goes from 9^th to 8^th and Chad Mendes remains ranked 3^rd overall at featherweight.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1. Jose Aldo (22-1, UFC FW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Anthony Pettis on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title at UFC 163

2. Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Charles Oliveira on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

3. Chad Mendes (14-1) Last fight: KO win over Darren Elkins on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

4. Ricardo Lamas (13-2) Last fight: TKO win over Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Chan Sung Jung on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

5. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: versus Ricardo Lamas on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

6. Cub Swanson (19-5) Last fight: UD win over Dustin Poirier on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Dennis Siver on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

7. Erik Koch (13-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

8. Pat Curran (19-4, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: submission win over Shahbulat Shamhalaev on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95 for Bellator FW title. Next fight: TBA

9. Darren Elkins (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

10. Clay Guida (30-13) Last fight: SD win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes, Hatsu Hioki, Dennis Siver, Diego Brandao, Conor McGregor

No movement in this month’s bantamweight rankings since our previous installment.

Bantamweights- 135 lbs.

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. Renan Barao (30-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

3. Urijah Faber (28-6) Last fight: submission win over Scott Jorgensen on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus George Roop on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Michael McDonald (15-2) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Eddie Wineland (20-8-1D) Last fight: SD win over Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161 for interim UFC BW title

7. Brad Pickett (23-7) Last fight: SD win over Mike Easton on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

8. Scott Jorgensen (14-6) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Urijah Faber on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

9. Ivan Menjivar (25-10) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (13-3, DREAM BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Yoshiro Maeda on December 31, 2012 at DREAM 18. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam, Hugo “Wolverine” Viana, Edwin Figueroa, Erik Perez, Yuri Alcantara, George Roop

Louis Gaudinot drops from 8^th to 10^th overall. John Lineker improves from 10^th to 9^th and Darren Uyenoyama improves from 9^th to 8^th despite a TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez on April 20. Benavidez remains 2^nd overall in the flyweight division.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1, UFC Fly-W champion) Last fight: UD win over John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus John Moraga for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

2. Joseph Benavidez (18-3) Last fight: TKO win over Darren Uyenoyama on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

3. Ian McCall (11-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

4. John Dodson (14-6) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

6. Chris Cariaso (14-4) Last fight: submission loss to John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Jussier Da Silva Formiga on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

7. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (14-2) Last fight: TKO loss to John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Chris Cariaso on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

8. Darren Uyenoyama (8-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: versus Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

10. Louis Gaudinot (6-2) Last fight: submission win over John Lineker on May 5, 2012 at UFC on FOX 3. Next fight: TBA

Honorable mentions: Tim Elliott, Josh Ferguson, Phil Harris, Ulysses Gomez, Yasuhiro Urushitani

Cat Zingano’s TKO win over Miesha Tate on April 13 moves her from 6^th to 3^rd overall in the women’s bantamweight division. Miesha Tate drops from 3^rd to 4^th, Liz Carmouche from 4^th to 5^th and Sara McMann from 5^th to 6^th.

Women (135 lbs.)

1. Ronda Rousey (7-0, UFC Women’s BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Liz Carmouche on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: versus winner of Miesha Tate- Cat Zingano

2. Sarah Kaufman (16-2) Last fight: SD win over Leslie Smith on April 5, 2013 for Invicta FC 5

3. Cat Zingano (8-0) Last fight: TKO win over Miesha Tate on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: versus Ronda Rousey for UFC WBW title, date TBA

4. Miesha Tate (13-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Cat Zingano on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

5. Liz Carmouche (8-3) Last fight: submission loss to Ronda Rousey on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

6. Sara McMann (6-0) Last fight: UD win over Shayna Baszler on July 28, 2012 at Invicta FC 2. Next fight: versus Sheila Gaff on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Alexis Davis (13-5) Last fight: submission win over Shayna Baszler on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: versus Rosi Sexton on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

8. Lauren Taylor (6-0) Last fight: UD win over Kaitlyn Young on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: TBA

9. Shayna Baszler (15-8) Last fight: submission loss to Alexis Davis on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: TBA

10. Leslie Smith (5-3) Last fight: SD loss to Sarah Kaufman on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: TBA

Honorable mentions: Rosi Sexton, Julie Kedzie, Sarah D’Alelio, Hitomi Akano , Holly Holm, Amanda Nunes, Kaitlin Young, Jessamyn Duke, Rin Nakai, Sheila Gaff, Raquel Pennington, Germaine De Randamie, Miriam Nakamoto, Jan Finney

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Filed Under: Bellator, Dream, MMA, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Gustafsson, Alexis Davis, Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Anthony Pettis, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Ben Askren, Benson Henderson, Bibiano Fernandes, Brad Pickett, Brian Bowles, Brian Stann, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Cat Zingano, Chad Mendes, Chael Sonnen, Chan Sung Jung, Chris Cariaso, Chris Weidman, Clay Guida, Cub Swanson, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Daren Uyenoyama, Darren Elkins, Demetrious Johnson, Demian Maia, Dominick Cruz, Eddie Alvarez, Eddie Wineland, Erik Koch, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, Frankie Edgar, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Gray Maynard, Ian McCall, Ivan Menjivar, Jake Ellenberger, Jim Miller, John Dodson, John Lineker, John Moraga, Johny Hendricks, Jon Fitch, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Joseph Benavidez, Josh Barnett, Josh Thomson, Junior Dos Santos, Jussier Da Silva Formiga, Lauren Taylor, Leslie Smith, Liz Carmouche, Louis Gaudinot, Luke Rockhold, Lyoto Machida, Mark Hunt, Mark Munoz, Martin Kampmann, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Michael Chandler, Michael McDonald, Miesha Tate, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, Pat Curran, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Renan Barao, Ricardo Lamas, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Ronda Rousey, Rory MacDonald, Ryan Bader, Sara McMann, Sarah Kaufman, Scott Jorgensen, Shayna Baszler, TJ Grant, Urijah Faber, Vitor Belfort, Yushin Okami

Ringside Report Radio. March 15, 2013- UFC 158 preview- Now online

March 16, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the March 15, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon with guest co-host Fred Garcia from MMANouvelles.com

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for UFC 158 including every fight on the preliminary card and the main event UFC Welterweight Title bout between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz.

Simon and Garcia discussed the pre-fight press conference featuring another war of words between Diaz and St-Pierre.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

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UFC 158- Saturday March 16, 2013.

Montreal, Quebec. Bell Centre

Georges St-Pierre (C) v. Nick Diaz- UFC Welterweight Championship

Carlos Condit v. Johny Hendricks – Welterweight

Nate Marquardt v. Jake Ellenberger- Welterweight

Nick Ring v. Chris Camozzi- Middleweight

Mike Ricci v. Colin Fletcher- Lightweight

Patrick Cote v. Bobby Voelker- Welterweight

Darren Elkins v. Antonio Carvalho- Featherweight

Jordan Mein v. Dan Miller- Welterweight

Daron Cruickshank v. John Makdessi- Lightweight

Rick Story v. Quinn Mulhern- Welterweight

TJ Dillashaw v. Issei Tamura- Bantamweight

George Roop v. Reuben Duran- Bantamweight

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Carvalho, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Bobby Voelker, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Chris Camozzi, Colin Fletcher, Dan Miller, Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Daron Cruickshank, Darren Elkins, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, George Roop, Georges St-Pierre, Issei Tamura, Jake Ellenberger, John Makdessi, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Jordan Mein, Josh Barnett, Junior Dos Santos, Mark Hunt, Mike Ricci, Nate Marquardt, Nick Diaz, Nick Ring, Patrick Coté, Quinn Mulhern, Reuben Duran, Rick Story, Roy Nelson, TJ Dillashaw

Top 10 MMA Rankings – March 2013

March 3, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the 20th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. These rankings were revealed on the March 1, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. NOTE: Results from UFC on Fuel 8 and all other events in March 2013 will be reflected in the April 2013 rankings

Alistair Overeem’s loss to Antonio Silva on February 2 drops him from 3^rd overall to 5^th on this month’s rankings. Antonio Silva jumps from 8^th to 4^th overall in this month’s rankings after the victory. Daniel Cormier moves from 4^th to 3^rd overall. Josh Barnett drops from 5^th to 6^th, Frank Mir from 6^th to 7^th and Fabricio Werdum drops from 7^th to 8^th. There are no Top 10 Heavyweights scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (11-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: UD win over Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Antonio Silva on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

2. Junior Dos Santos (15-2) Last fight: UD loss to Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Alistair Overeem on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

3. Daniel Cormier (11-0) Last fight: TKO win over Dion Staring on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Frank Mir on April 20, 2013 for UFC on FOX 7

4. Antonio Silva (18-4) Last fight: TKO win over Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

5. Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) Last fight: TKO loss to Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Junior Dos Santos on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

6. Josh Barnett (32-6) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

7. Frank Mir (16-6) Last fight: TKO loss to Junior Dos Santos for UFC HW title on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

8. Fabricio Werdum (16-5-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. Next fight: versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on June 8, 2013

9. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-7-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Dave Herman on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Fabricio Werdum on June 8, 2013

10. Roy Nelson (18-7) Last fight: TKO win over Matt Mitrione on December 15, 2012. Next fight: versus Cheick Kongo on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

Honourable mentions: Mark Hunt, Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Shane Carwin

Lyoto Machida’s win over Dan Henderson on February 23 moves him from 3^rd to 2^nd in this month’s rankings. Henderson drops from 2^nd to 3^rd overall. Rashad Evans’ loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira drops him from 4^th to 5^th overall. Alexander Gustafsson jumps from 6^th to 4^th. Phil Davis drops from 5^th to 6^th overall. No Top 10 Light-Heavyweights are scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (17-1, UFC LHW Champion) Last fight: submission win over Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

2. Lyoto Machida (19-3) Last fight: SD win over Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

3. Dan Henderson (29-9) Last fight: SD loss to Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

4. Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Gegard Mousasi on April 6, 2013 for UFC on Fuel TV 9

5. Rashad Evans (17-3-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Vinny Magalhaes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

8. Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2) Last fight: submission win over Mike Kyle on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Alexander Gustafsson on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9

9. Ryan Bader (15-3) Last fight: submission win over Vladimir Matyushenko on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Glover Teixeira on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

10. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5) Last fight: UD win over Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Glover Teixeira, Jimi Manuwa, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Attila Vegh

No movement in the Middleweight rankings this month. 8^th ranked Brian Stann will fight Wanderlei Silva on March 3. 5^th ranked Yushin Okami will fight Hector Lombard on March 3.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC MW Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: rumored to be defending UFC title versus Chris Weidman on July 6, 2013

2. Chael Sonnen (27-12-1D) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148. Next Fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

3. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: rumored to be fighting Anderson Silva on July 7, 2013

4. Vitor Belfort (22-10) Last fight: TKO win over Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Luke Rockhold on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

5. Yushin Okami (28-7) Last fight: UD win over Alan Belcher on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Hector Lombard on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8

6. Michael Bisping (23-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Alan Belcher on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: TBA

8. Brian Stann (12-5) Last fight: UD loss to Michael Bisping on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva at LHW on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8

9. Luke Rockhold (10-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: UD win over Tim Kennedy on July 14, 2012 for Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Kennedy. Next Fight: versus Vitor Belfort on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

10. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (17-3-1) Last fight: submission win over Ed Herman on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Costa Philippou on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares,Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Jake Shields, Hector Lombard, Costa Philippou, Tim Boetsch, Ronny Markes, Tom Watson, Alexander Shlemenko

Josh Koscheck’s loss to Robbie Lawler on February 23 drops him from 5^th overall in February 2013 to 8^th in March. Demian Maia’s win over Jon Fitch on February 2 improves Maia’s rankings from 9^thinFebruary to 5^th overall this month. Jon Fitch drops from 6^th to 7^th. Rory MacDonald moves from 7^th to 6^th. Martin Kampmann drops from 8^th to 9^th. Number 1 ranked Georges St-Pierre is scheduled to fight 3^rd ranked Nick Diaz on March 16. 2^nd ranked Carlos Condit is scheduled to fight 4^th ranked Johny Hendricks on March 16.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (23-2 UFC WW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title

2. Carlos Condit (28-6) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

3. Nick Diaz (26-8-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title

4. Johny Hendricks (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Martin Kampmann on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

5. Demian Maia (18-4) Last fight: UD win over Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Rory MacDonald (13-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

7. Jon Fitch (24-5-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

8. Josh Koscheck (17-7) Last fight: TKO loss to Robbie Lawler on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

9. Martin Kampmann (20-6) KO loss to Johny Hendricks on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

10. Ben Askren (11-0, Bellator WW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. Next fight: versus Andrey Koreshkov, date TBA

Honourable mentions: Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story, Diego Sanchez, Jake Ellenberger, Mike Pierce, Mike Pyle, Nate Marquardt, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyron Woodley, Robbie Lawler

Previously 2^nd ranked Frankie Edgar dropped down to Featherweight in February 2013 and exits the Lightweight rankings. Gilbert Melendez goes from 3^rd in February to 2^nd overall in March 2013. Anthony Pettis moves from 5^th to 3^rd overall. Gray Maynard drops from 3^rd to 4^th. Nate Diaz goes from 6^th to 5^th. Jim Miller from 7^th to 6^th. Michael Chandler from 8^th to 7^th. Eddie Alvarez from 9^th to 8^th. TJ Grant enters the Top 10 from an honorable mention in February into 9^th overall this month. No Top 10 Lightweights are scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (18-2, UFC LW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Nate Diaz on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Gilbert Melendez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title

2. Gilbert Melendez (21-2) Last fight: SD win over Josh Thomson on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett v. Cormier. Next fight: versus Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title

3. Anthony Pettis (16-2) Last fight: TKO win over Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title

4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: versus TJ Grant on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Nate Diaz (16-8) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5 for UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

6. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: UD win over Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Pat Healy on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Michael Chandler (11-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: TBA

8. Eddie Alvarez (24-3) Last fight: KO win over Patricky Freire on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. Next fight: TBA

9. TJ Grant (20-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Wiman on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

10. Donald Cerrone (19-5-1NC) Last Fight: TKO loss to Anthony Pettis on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus KJ Noons on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki, Rustam Khabilov, Jamie Varner, Khabib Nurmagomedov

After an impressive performance versus Jose Aldo in his 145 lbs. debut on February 2, Frankie Edgar enters the Featherweight Top 10 at 2^nd overall. Chad Mendes drops from 2^nd to 3^rd. Ricardo Lamas from 3^rd to 4^th. Chan Sung Jung from 4^th to 5^th. Erik Koch drops from 5^th to 7^th. Darren Elkins goes fro 7^th to 8^th and Pat Curran drops from 8^th to 9^th. Dennis Siver falls out of the Top 10 into the honorable mention category after his UD loss to 6^th ranked Cub Swanson on February 16. 8^th ranked Darren Elkins is scheduled to fight Antonio Carvalho on March 16. Elkins is the only Top 10 FW scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1. Jose Aldo (22-1, UFC FW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Anthony Pettis on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title

2. Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: TBA

3. Chad Mendes (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Yaotzin Meza December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 6. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

4. Ricardo Lamas (13-2) Last fight: TKO win over Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: TBA

6. Cub Swanson (19-5) Last fight: UD win over Dennis Siver on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

7. Erik Koch (13-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

8. Darren Elkins (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Steven Siler on November 17 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Antonio Carvalho on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

9. Pat Curran (18-4, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: SD win over Patrcio Freire on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: versus Shahbulat Shamhalaev on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95 for Bellator FW title

10. Clay Guida (30-13) Last fight: SD win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes, Hatsu Hioki, Dennis Siver, Shahbulat Shamhalaev

Following a submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, Ivan Menjivar drops from 8^th to 9^th overall in the BW rankings. Scott Jorgensen moves from 9^th to 8^th. There are no Top 10 bantamweights scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Bantamweights- 135 lbs.

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. Renan Barao (30-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

3. Urijah Faber (27-6) Last fight:submission win over Ivan Menjivar on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: versus Scott Jorgensen on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

5. Michael McDonald (15-2) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Eddie Wineland (20-8-1D) Last fight: SD win over Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

7. Brad Pickett (22-7) Last fight: SD loss to Eddie Wineland on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Mike Easton on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9

8. Scott Jorgensen (14-6) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Urijah Faber on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

9. Ivan Menjivar (25-10) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (13-3, DREAM BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Yoshiro Maeda on December 31, 2012 at DREAM 18. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam, Hugo “Wolverine” Viana, Edwin Figueroa, Erik Perez, Yuri Alcantara

No movement in the Flyweight rankings this month. There are no Top 10 Flyweights scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1, UFC Fly-W champion) Last fight: UD win over John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus John Moraga for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

2. Joseph Benavidez (17-3) Last fight: UD win over Ian McCall on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

3. Ian McCall (11-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

4. John Dodson (14-6) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

6. Chris Cariaso (14-4) Last fight: submission loss to John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

7. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (14-2) Last fight: TKO loss to John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

8. Louis Gaudinot (6-2) Last fight: submission win over John Lineker on May 5, 2012 at UFC on FOX 3. Next fight: TBA

9. Darren Uyenoyama (8-3) Last fight: submission win over Phil Harris on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

10. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: versus Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

Honorable mentions: Tim Elliott, Josh Ferguson, Phil Harris, Ulysses Gomez, Yasuhiro Urushitani

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Ringside Report Radio February 6, 2013- Bellator 88 preview. Now online

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This is the February 5, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed the results from UFC 156 including Antonio Silva’s win over Alistair Overeem, Jose Aldo’s win over Frankie Edgar and Rashad Evans losing to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

Simon and McKough discussed Overeem’s loss and what it could mean for Cain Velasquez and who could be his next challenger for the UFC heavyweight title.

Simon and McKough previewed Bellator 88 including all four Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final bouts and the main event for the vacant Bellator Middleweight Championship between Alexander Shlemenko and Maiquel Falcao.

All this and much more MMA on this 1-hour episode.

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Top 10 MMA Rankings- February 2013

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This is the 19th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. These rankings were revealed on the February 1, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. NOTE: Results from UFC 156 and all other events in February 2013 will be reflected in the March 2013 rankings.

No movement in the heavyweight division this month. 4^th ranked Daniel Cormier defeated Dion Staring on January 12. 5^th ranked Josh Barnett defeated Nandor Guelmino on January 12. No other Top 10 heavyweights competed in January 2013. 3^rd ranked Alistair Overeem will fight 8^th ranked Antonio Silva on February 2.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (11-1) Last fight: UD win over Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

2. Junior Dos Santos (15-2) Last fight: UD loss to Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

3.Alistair Overeem (36-11-1) Last fight: TKO win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011. Next Fight: versus Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

4. Daniel Cormier (11-0) Last fight: TKO win over Dion Staring on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Frank Mir on April 20, 2013 for UFC on FOX 7

5. Josh Barnett (32-6) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

6. Frank Mir (16-6) Last fight: TKO loss to Junior Dos Santos for UFC HW title on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

7. Fabricio Werdum (16-5-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. Next fight: versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on June 8, 2013

8. Antonio Silva (17-4) Last fight: TKO win over Travis Browne October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

9. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-7-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Dave Herman on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Fabricio Werdum on June 8, 2013

10. Roy Nelson (18-7) Last fight: TKO win over Matt Mitrione on December 15, 2012. Next fight: versus Cheick Kongo on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

Honourable mentions: Mark Hunt, Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Shane Carwin

Formerly an honorable mention, Ryan Bader jumps into the Top 10 at 9^th overall with a submission win over Vladimir Matyushenko on January 26. Previously 10^th ranked Quinton “Rampage” Jackson drops out of the Top 10 into an honorable mention after losing to Glover Teixeira on January 26. Previously 9^th ranked Antonio Rogerio Nogueira drops to 10^th overall. 4^th ranked Rashad Evans is scheduled to fight 10^th ranked Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2. 2^nd ranked Dan Henderson will fight 3^rd ranked Lyoto Machida on February 23.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (17-1, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion) Last fight: submission win over Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

2. Dan Henderson (29-8) Last fight: UD win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

3. Lyoto Machida (18-3) Last fight: KO win over Ryan Bader at UFC on Fox 4 on August 4, 2012. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

4. Rashad Evans (17-2-1D) Last fight: Unanimous Decision loss to Jon Jones for UFC LHW title at UFC 145 on April 21, 2012. Next fight: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156

5. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Vinny Magalhaes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

6. Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Gegard Mousasi on April 6, 2013 for UFC on Fuel TV 9

7. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

8. Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2) Last fight: submission win over Mike Kyle on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Alexander Gustafsson on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9

9. Ryan Bader (15-3) Last fight: submission win over Vladimir Matyushenko on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

10. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5) Last fight: TKO win over Tito Ortiz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Next fight: versus Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156

Honourable mentions: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Glover Teixeira, Ryan Jimmo, Jimi Manuwa, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson

Michael Bisping’s loss to 4^th ranked Vitor Belfort drops him from 5^th in January to 6^th in February 2013. Yushin Okami jumps from 6^th to 5^th overall. There was no other movement in the middleweight division this month. There are no Top 10 middleweights scheduled for competition in February 2013.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC Middleweight Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: TBA

2. Chael Sonnen (27-12-1D) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148. Next Fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

3. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: TBA

4. Vitor Belfort (22-10) Last fight: TKO win over Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: TBA

5. Yushin Okami (28-7) Last fight: UD win over Alan Belcher on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Hector Lombard on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8

6. Michael Bisping (23-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Alan Belcher on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: TBA

8. Brian Stann (12-5) Last fight: UD loss to Michael Bisping on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva at LHW on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8

9. Luke Rockhold (10-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: UD win over Tim Kennedy on July 14, 2012 for Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Kennedy. Next Fight: TBA

10. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (17-3-1) Last fight: submission win over Ed Herman on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares,Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Jake Shields, Hector Lombard, Costa Philippou, Tim Boetsch, Ronny Markes

Previously 9^th ranked Nate Marquardt drops into the honorable mention category this month after a decision loss to Tarec Saffiedine on January 12. Bellator champion Ben Askren enters the Top 10 at 10^th overall with a TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24.. Demian Maia jumps from 10^th to 9^th overall and will fight 6^th ranked Jon Fitch on February 2. 5^th ranked Josh Koscheck is scheduled to fight Robbie Lawler on February 23 at UFC 157.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (23-2 UFC Welterweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title

2. Carlos Condit (28-6) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Rory MacDonald on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

4. Johny Hendricks (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Martin Kampmann on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Jake Ellenberger on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

5. Josh Koscheck (17-6) Last fight: SD loss to Johny Hendricks at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5, 2012. Next fight: versus Robbie Lawler on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

6. Jon Fitch (24-4-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD win over Erick Silva on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

7. Rory MacDonald (13-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.

8. Martin Kampmann (20-6) KO loss to Johny Hendricks on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

9. Demian Maia (17-4) Last fight: submission win over Rick Story on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156

10. Ben Askren (11-0, Bellator WW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. Next fight: versus Andrey Koreshkov, date TBA

Honourable mentions: Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story, Diego Sanchez, Jake Ellenberger, Mike Pierce, Mike Pyle, Nate Marquardt, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyron Woodley.

Previously 7^th ranked Clay Guida made a successful debut in the featherweight division with a win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26. Guida’s drop to featherweight puts him out of the lightweight rankings. Previously 8^th ranked Jim Miller jumps to 7^th overall. Michael Chandler jumps from 10^th to 8^th with a win over Rick Hawn on January 17. Eddie Alvarez enters the Top 10 at 9^th overall. 5^th ranked Anthony Pettis’ win over 10^th ranked Donald Cerrone on January 26 does not affect their rankings. 2^nd ranked Frankie Edgar will drop to featherweight on February 2 to fight Jose Aldo for the UFC FW title. There are no other Top 10 lightweights scheduled for competition in February 2013.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (18-2, UFC Lightweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Nate Diaz on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Gilbert Melendez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

2. Frankie Edgar (15-3-1) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150 for UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title

3. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: TBA

4. Gilbert Melendez (21-2, Strikeforce LW champion) Last fight: SD win over Josh Thomson on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett v. Cormier. Next fight: versus Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

5. Anthony Pettis (16-2) Last fight: TKO win over Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

6. Nate Diaz (16-8) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5 for UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

7. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: UD win over Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

8. Michael Chandler (11-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: TBA

9. Eddie Alvarez (24-3) Last fight: KO win over Patricky Freire on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. Next fight: TBA

10. Donald Cerrone (19-5-1NC) Last Fight: TKO loss to Anthony Pettis on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki, Rustam Khabilov, Jamie Varner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, TJ Grant

Ricardo Lamas’ win over Erik Koch on January 26 bumps him from 5^th in January to 3^rd overall in February 2013. Koch drops from 3^rd to 5^th. Previously 7^th ranked Hatsu Hioki lost to Clay Guida on January 26 and drops into the honorable mention category. Clay Guida enters the featherweight Top 10 at 10^th overall. Darren Elkins improves from 8^th to 7^th. Pat Curran jumps from 9^th to 8^th and Dennis Siver from 10^th to 9^th. 1^st ranked Jose Aldo will fight Frankie Edgar on February 2. 2^nd ranked Chad Mendes will fight Manny Gamburyan on February 23. 6^th ranked Cub Swanson will fight 9^th ranked Dennis Siver on February 16.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1. Jose Aldo (21-1, UFC Featherweight Champion) Last fight: KO win over Chad Mendes at UFC 142 on January 14, 2012. Next fight: versus Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title

2. Chad Mendes (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Yaotzin Meza December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 6. Next fight: versus Manny Gamburyan on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

3. Ricardo Lamas (13-2) Last fight: TKO win over Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

4. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: TBA

5. Erik Koch (13-2) Last fight: TKO los to Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

6. Cub Swanson (18-5) Last fight: TKO win over Charles Oliveira on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Dennis Siver on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7

7. Darren Elkins (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Steven Siler on November 17 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Antonio Carvalho on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

8. Pat Curran (18-4, Bellator champion) Last fight: SD win over Patrcio Freire on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: TBA

9. Dennis Siver (21-8) Last fight: UD win over Nam Phan on December 8, 2012. Next fight: versus Cub Swanson on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV

10. Clay Guida (30-13) Last fight: SD win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes, Hatsu Hioki

There was no movement in the bantamweight rankings this month. No Top 10 bantamweights competed in February 2013. 2^nd ranked Renan Barao is scheduled to fight 5^th ranked Michael McDonald on February 16 for the UFC interim BW title. 3^rd ranked Urijah Faber is scheduled to fight 8^th ranked Ivan Menjivar on February 23.

Bantamweights- 135 lbs.

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. Renan Barao (29-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: UD win over Urijah Faber on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. Next Fight: versus Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7 for UFC interim BW title

3. Urijah Faber (26-6) Last fight: UD loss to Renan Barao on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. Next Fight: versus Ivan Menjivar on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

5. Michael McDonald (15-1) Last fight: KO win over Miguel Torres on April 21, 2012. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7 for UFC interim BW title

6. Eddie Wineland (20-8-1D) Last fight: SD win over Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

7. Brad Pickett (22-7) Last fight: SD loss to Eddie Wineland on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

8. Ivan Menjivar (25-9) Last fight: submission win over Azamat Gashimov on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157

9. Scott Jorgensen (14-6) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Yoshiro Maeda on December 31, 2012 at DREAM 18. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam, Hugo “Wolverine” Viana, Edwin Figueroa, Erik Perez, Yuri Alcantara

There was no movement in the flyweight rankings this month. 1^st ranked Demetrious Johnson’s UFC title defense versus 4^th ranked John Dodson does not affect their rankings. No other Top 10 flyweights competed in Janaury 2013. 2^nd ranked Joseph Benavidez is scheduled to fight 3^rd ranked Ian McCall on February 2. No other Top 10 flyweights are scheduled to compete in February 2013.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1, UFC Flyweight champion) Last fight: UD win over John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

2. Joseph Benavidez (16-3) Last fight: SD loss to Demetrious Johnson on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Ian McCall on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.

3. Ian McCall (11-3-1) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3. Next fight: versus Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.

4. John Dodson (14-6) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

6. Chris Cariaso (14-4) Last fight: submission loss to John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

7. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (14-2) Last fight: TKO loss to John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

8. Louis Gaudinot (6-2) Last fight: submission win over John Lineker on May 5, 2012 at UFC on FOX 3. Next fight: TBA

9. Darren Uyenoyama (8-3) Last fight: submission win over Phil Harris on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

10. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: TBA

Honorable mentions: Tim Elliott, Josh Ferguson, Phil Harris, Ulysses Gomez, Yasuhiro Urushitani

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Filed Under: Bellator, Dream, MMA, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Gustafsson, Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Anthony Pettis, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Ben Askren, Benson Henderson, Bibiano Fernandes, Brad Pickett, Brian Bowles, Brian Stann, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Chad Mendes, Chael Sonnen, Chan Sung Jung, Chris Cariaso, Chris Weidman, Clay Guida, Cub Swanson, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Darren Elkins, Darren Uyenoyama, Demain Maia, Demetrious Johnson, Dennis Siver, Dominick Cruz, Donald Cerrone, Eddie Alvarez, Eddie Wineland, Erik Koch, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, Frankie Edgar, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Gray Maynard, Ian McCall, Ivan Menjivar, Jim Miller, John Dodson, John Lineker, John Moraga, Johny Hendricks, Jon Fitch, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Joseph Benavidez, Josh Barnett, Josh Koscheck, Junior Dos Santos, Jussier Da Silva Formiga, Louis Gaudinot, Luke Rockhold, Lyoto Machida, Mark Munoz, Martin Kampmann, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Michael Chandler, Michael McDonald, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, Pat Curran, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Renan Barao, Ricardo Lamas, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Rory MacDonald, Roy Nelson, Ryan Bader, Scott Jorgensen, Urijah Faber, Vitor Belfort, Yushin Okami

UFC announces STRIKEFORCE roster joining the promotion

January 16, 2013 By Kevin Leave a Comment

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With STRIKEFORCE holding their final event this past Saturday only a select few of the remaining roster knew their fate. Before the UFC officially made the decision the dissolve the promotion they began picking top talent at will.

The UFC immediately imported STRIKEFORCE Welterweight champion Nick Diaz, and Middleweights Cung Le Jason Miller. Heavyweights Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Silva, Lavar Johnson, Shane Del Rosario and Shawn Jordan jumped ship. Welterweight Jay Hieron, Featherweight Maximo Blanco and Middleweight Derek Brunson made their UFC debuts in 2012.

Fighters like Jordan Mein, Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, and Bobby Voelker had bouts announced prior to the final card. As did STRIKEFORCE Women’s Bantamweight champion, now UFC Women’s Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. World Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier inked his deal days before the event, and STRIKEFORCE Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez signed as well.

On the Tuesday January 15th episode of UFC Tonight on FUEL TV, the UFC has unveiled a list of 19-fighters who will officially be making the jump from the now-defunct promotion. The list includes the most of the top names remaining in the promotion, the Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, New and final Welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine, as well as former champions and some former title challengers, but disappointingly no female fighters.

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STRIKEFORCE Fighters to UFC List:

Heavyweight:

Daniel Cormier (11-0 MMA, 8-0 SF) – Scheduled to fight Frank Mir at UFC on FOX 7 April 20th

Light Heavyweights:

Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2 MMA, 4-1-1 SF)

Gian Villante (10-3 MMA, 3-2 SF)

Middleweights:

Champ Luke Rockhold (10-1 MMA, 9-0 SF)

Roger Gracie (6-1 MMA, 4-1 SF)

Tim Kennedy (15-4 MMA, 6-2 SF)

Lorenz Larkin (13-0 MMA, 4-0 SF)

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (17-3 MMA, 7-1 SF)

Welterweights:

Champ Tarec Saffiedine (14-3 MMA, 6-1 SF)

Roger Bowling (11-3 MMA, 4-3 SF)

Jason High (16-3 MMA, 3-0 SF, 0-1 UFC)

Nate Marquardt (32-11-2 MMA, 1-1 SF, 10-4 UFC)

-Bobby Voelker (24-8 MMA, 4-1 SF) – Scheduled to fight Patrick Coté at UFC 158 March 16th

Lightweights:

Champ Gilbert Melendez (21-2 MMA, 11-1 SF) – Scheduled to fight UFC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson at UFC on FOX 7 April 20th

Ryan Couture (6-1 MMA, 6-1 SF)

Pat Healy (29-16 MMA, 7-1 SF, 0-1 UFC)

Kurt Holobaugh (8-1 MMA, 0-1 SF)

Adriano Martins (24-6 MMA, 1-0 SF)

K.J. Noons (11-6 MMA, 3-4 SF)

Josh Thomson (19-5 MMA, 10-3 SF, 2-1 UFC)

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Notable fighters yet to be announced to make the jump are:

Josh Barnett (31-6 MMA, 2-1 SF)

Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante (11-3-1 MMA, 4-2-1 SF)

Ovince St-Preux (12-5 MMA, 6-1 SF)

Adlan Amagov (10-2-1 MMA, 3-1 SF)

Jorge Masvidal (23-7 MMA, 5-1 SF)

Female Fighters yet to make the jump are:

Sarah Kaufman (15-2 MMA, 6-2 SF)

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos (10-1-1 MMA, 4-0-1 SF)

Miesha Tate (13-3 MMA, 6-2 SF)

Alexis Davis (13-5 MMA, 2-1 SF)

Sara McMann (6-0 MMA)

Julie Kedzie (16-11 MMA, 0-2 SF)

–Picks of unannounced STRIKEFORCE roster are the opinion of Ringside Report Radio/www.ringsidereport.net and do not reflect those of anyone else–

— For event results of the final STRIKEFORCE card check the Weekend in Fights! —

Filed Under: MMA, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Adlan Amagov, Alexis Davis, Alistair Overeem, Antonio Silva, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, Cung Le, Daniel Cormier, Derek Brunson, Dion Staring, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, Fuel TV, Gegard Mousasi, Gian Villante, Gilbert Melendez, Jason High, Jason Miller, Jay Hieron, Jorge Masvidal, Josh Barnett, Julie Kedzie, Lavar Johnson, Lorenz Larkin, Luke Rockhold, Maximo Blanco, Miesha Tate, Nate Marquardt, Nick Diaz, Ovince St-Preux, Patrick Coté, Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, Roger Bowling, Roger Gracie, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Ronda Rousey, Sara McMann, Sarah Kaufman, Shane Del Rosario, Shawn Jordan, Strikeforce, STRIKEFORCE Lightweight Champion, STRIKEFORCE Welterweight champion, STRIKEFORCE Women's Bantamweight champion, STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Grand Prix, STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Grand Prix winner, STRIKEFORE: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine, Tarec Saffiedine, Tim Kennedy, Tyron Woodley, UFC, UFC Tonight, UFC Women's Bantamweight champion

Weekend in Fights! January 12th Edition

January 13, 2013 By Kevin Leave a Comment

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This Weekend in Fights! (January 12th, 2013) marked a sad day in MMA history, with final STRIKEFORCE event ever.

STRIKEFORCE was founded by Scott Coker in 1985 as a kickboxing promotion. In 2006 STRIKEFORCE transitioned into an MMA company with the featured bout between Frank Shamrock versus Cesar Gracie in the main event. Since that event they have produced 63 events since; 43 major cards and 20 challengers series. Crowning 25 champions or 26 if you count the World Heavyweight Grand Prix title during the last six years. One Heavyweight champion in Alistair Overeem. Six Light Heavyweight champions in Bobby Southworth, Renato Sobral, Gegard Mousasi, Monhammed Lawal, Rafael Cavalcante, and Dan Henderson. Five Middleweight champions in Frank Shamrock, Cung Le, Jake Shields, Ronaldo Souza, and Luke Rockhold. Two Welterweight champions in Nick Diaz and Nate Marquardt. Three Lightweight champions in Clay Guida, Josh Thompson, and Gilbert Melendez twice. One Women’s Featherweight champion in Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos, and four Women’s Bantamweight champions in Sarah Kaufman, Marloes Coenen, Miesha Tate, and Ronda Rousey. Josh Thompson is the only holder of both defunct U.S. Welterweight and U.S. Lightweight championships, and Daniel Cormier is the only STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Grand Prix champion. STRIKEFORCE held three MMA tournaments including the Heavyweight Grand Prix in 2011 through to 2012, the one night four fighters Women’s Bantamweight tournament in 2010, and the “Four Men Enter, One Man Survives” Middleweight tournament in 2007. STRIKEFORCE was a pioneer in MMA history for giving Women the opportunity to fight on the grand stage. With co-promotion with M-1 Global, the talent sharing deals with DREAM and the signing of MMA stars such as Fedor Emelianenko, Dan Henderson, Alistair Overeem, Gegard Mousasi and others, STRIKEFORCE was the number two promotion in the world to fight. In March of 2011 the promotion was bought out by the parent company of the UFC, Zuffa LLC, and continued to run as an independent organization, but with many of STRIKEFORCE’s top stars and champions jumping ship and divisions dissolving it was evident that the company would eventually fold. Forced to cancel two cards during that final quarter of 2012, UFC officials officially announced that the January 12th, 2013 card was indeed the final event for the promotion.

The 63rd and final STRIKEFORCE event took place at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Saturday night. The main event featured the crowning of the last and final STRIKEFORCE Welterweight champion as Tarec Saffiedine defeated then champion Nate Marquardt in a five round affair. The bout had a slow start, but Saffiedine landed a counter jab that buckled Marquardt’s knees, but he remained up fazed. Saffiedine picked Marquardt’s right leg apart throughout every round rendering a dark red from bruising. A lot of clinching and exchanging from both, but after three round Marquardt looked visibly winded, but carried on for the remaining two rounds, however, Saffiedine clearly controlled the pace. In the end Saffiedine would win a unanimous decision(48-47, 49-46, 49-46 to be capture the welterweight title.

STRIKEFORCE World Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier continued his undefeated streak on his path to the UFC with a second round TKO win over Dion Staring. A heavy favorite Cormier wasn’t looking past his final STRIKEFORCE opponent who came in swinging early. Initially Cormier struggled for the takedown but it wasn’t long before the fight was on the ground and he was raining down heavy shots. Surprising to many Staring made through the first frame, but the end would come in the near the end of the second round with ground and pound strikes from Cormier in full mount forced referee “Big” John McCarthy to call a stop to the action. In his post fight interview Cormier revealed that his UFC debut will be on April 20th at UFC on FOX 7 where he will be taking on Frank Mir, and the said he wants Jon Jones to beat Chael Sonnen so he can: “Kick his ass in the fall.”

Josh Barnett had two fights as he was battling the flu and Nandor Guelmino. Guelmino was no match for Barnett as he took him down with ease right into a full mount and slapped on his signature arm-triangle choke to force the tap just over two minutes into the very first round. Barnett cut an awesome pro wrestling style promo at the end of the bout which was very entertaining.

After a 13-month lay off Gegard Mousasi returned to the STRIKEFORCE cage as a man possessed. Mousasi would pikced up his 33rd career victory by destroying Mike Kyle with a first round rear-naked choke submission. Mousasi took Kyle down and would proceed to transition from guard to, half guard, to mount with a flurry a devastating elbows. From that position Mousasi rained down punches, forcing Kyle to give up his back where Mousasi would cinch in the choke.

Ronaldo “Jacare”Souza made short work of UFC Middleweight import Ed Herman with a beautiful kimura submission in the first round. The dangerous submissions expert had Herman on the ground early but an illegal up kick baffling brought the fight back standing. Souza takes Herman down and is in side control where he quickly slaps on the kimura forcing the tap.

In the most baffling decision of the night Ryan Couture picked up a split decision victory over K.J. Noons in a fight that one judge was clearly not watching. Couture and Noons measured each other up in the first round, but it wasn’t until the end of the round when Couture landed a spin kick, then tripped and was illegally kneed by Noons which was called. Noons the picked apart Couture in the second round, but failed to finish him of. The third round saw Noons counter strike a wobbly, yet aggressive Couture. In the end two judges saw the bout 29-28 for Couture and the other 30-27 for Noons. Noons was visibly upset post fight as he was robbed of a victory.

Also on the card war hero Tim Kennedy submitted Trevor Smith with a guillotine choke in the third round. Pat Healy earned his 29th career victory and sixth in a row by defeating a very game Kurt Holobaugh via unanimous decision after three rounds. Roger Gracie defeated Anthony Smith in the second round Gracie-Style with an arm-triangle choke submission. (Full STRIKEFORCE: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine event results below.)

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STRIKEFORCE: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine results:

Tarec Saffiedine def. Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) – for final Strikeforce welterweight title

Daniel Cormier def. Dion Staring via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:02

Josh Barnett def. Nandor Guelmino via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:11

Gegard Mousasi def. Mike Kyle via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:09

Ronaldo Souza def. Ed Herman via submission (kimura) – Round 1, 3:10

Showtime Extreme prelims:

Ryan Couture def. K.J. Noons via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Tim Kennedy def. Trevor Smith via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:36

Pat Healy def. Kurt Holobaugh via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Roger Gracie def. Anthony Smith via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:16

Prelims:

Adriano Martins def. Jorge Gurgel via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Estevan Payan def. Michael Bravo via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:01

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Filed Under: Dream, MMA, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: "Big" John McCarthy, Adriano Martins, Alistair Overeem, Anthony Smith, Bobby Southworth, Cesar Gracie, Chael Sonnen, Clay Guida, Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, Cung Le, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Dion Staring, Dream, Ed Herman, Estevan Payan, Fedor Emelianenko, Frank Mir, Frank Shamrock, Gegard Mousasi, Gilbert Melendez, Jake Shields, Jon Jones, Jorge Gurgel, Josh Barnett, Josh Thompson, KJ Noons, Kurt Holobaugh, Luke Rockhold, M-1 Global, Marloes Coenen, Michael Bravo, Mick Diaz, Miesha Tate, Mike Kyle, Monhammed Lawal, Nandor Guelmino, Nate Marquardt, Nick Diaz, Pat Healy, Rafael Cavalcante, Renato Sobral, Roger Gracie, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Ronaldo Souza, Ronda Rousey, Ryan Couture, Sarah Kaufman, Scott Coker, STRIKEFORCE Welterweight champion, STRIKEFORCE Welterweight title, STRIKEFORCE Women's Bantamweight tournament, STRIKEFORCE: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine, Tarec Saffiedine, Tim Kennedy, Trevor Smith, UFC, UFC on FOX, UFC on FOX 7, World Heavyweight Grand Prix, World Heavyweight Grand Prix title, Zuffa LLC

Ringside Report Radio. January 11- Strikeforce preview now online

January 12, 2013 By Kevin 1 Comment

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This is the January 11, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Simon and McKough previewed Strikeforce: Marquardt v. Saffiedine including every preliminary bout and the main event title welterweight title bout between Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine.

Simon and McKough discussed Rousimar Palhares and Joey Beltran failing their UFC on FX 6 drug tests and Eddie Alvarez’ current contract situation with Bellator and the UFC.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Adriano Martins, Anthony Smith, Daniel Cormier, Dion Staring, Ed Herman, Estevan Payan, Gegard Mousasi, Jorge Gurgel, Josh Barnett, KJ Noons, Kurt Holobaugh, Michael Bravo, Mike Kyle, Nandor Guelmino, Nate Marquardt, Pat Healy, Roger Gracie, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Ryan Couture, Scott Coker, Strikeforce, STRIKEFORCE Welterweight champion, STRIKEFORCE Welterweight title, STRIKEFORCE: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine, Tarec Saffiedine, Tim Kennedy, Trevor Smith

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