Alright MMA-Freak and MMAVictor fans, it’s that time again! Time to get you caught up on all or any mma news you might have missed this past weekend.
Question of the week: Anthony Pettis wants T.J. Grant’s UFC 164 slot against champ Benson Henderson to fight for title in hometown of Milwaukee. Should he be able to just take Grant’s deserved shot? Bendo ready for rematch if Pettis bumps Grant
Fight Results:
World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman
MAIN CARD (NBC Sports Network, 11 p.m. ET)
- Josh Burkman def. Jon Fitch via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:41
- Steve Carl def. Tyson Steele via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:32
- Jacob Volkmann def. Lyle Beerbohm via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Justin Gaethje def. Brian Cobb via TKO (leg kicks) – Round 3, 2:19
PRELIMINARY CARD (MMAjunkie.com, 8:30 p.m. ET)
- Jerrod Sanders def. Jeff Smith via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Dan Lauzon def. John Gunderson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Carson Beebe def. Joe Murphy via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Krasimir Mladenov def. Kendrick Miree via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Brenson Hansen def. Josh Montalvo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
XFC 24: Collision Course-
MAIN CARD (AXS TV, 9 p.m. ET)
- Scott Holtzman def. John Mahlow via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:53 – to win vacant lightweight title
- Ricky Rainey def. Reggie Pena via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:33
- Luis Santos def. Dave Courchaine via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:10
- Eric Reynolds def. Kevin Forant via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 4:13
- Cortney Casey def. Kelly Warren via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:33
- Shah Bobonis def. Deivison Ribeiro via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Untelevised, 7 p.m. ET)
- John Cofer def. Chad Livingston via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Nick Smith def. Ladarious Jackson via DQ (illegal knee) – Round 2, 2:38
- Patrick Williams def. Gabe Maldonado via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:50
- Jason Ignacek def. Ken Crowder via submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:03
- Gilbert Burgos def. Jason Gladey via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson-
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
- Rashad Evans def. Dan Henderson via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Stipe Miocic def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Ryan Jimmo def. Igor Pokrajac via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Alexis Davis def. Rosi Sexton via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
- Shawn Jordan def. Pat Barry via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:59
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX, 8 p.m. ET)
- Jake Shields def. Tyron Woodley via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
- James Krause def. Sam Stout via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 4:47
- Sean Pierson def. Kenny Robertson via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
- Roland Delorme def. Edwin Figueroa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook, 7 p.m. ET)
- Mitch Clarke def. John Maguire via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Yves Jabouin def. Dustin Pague via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
~ Headlines ~
The Sunday Junkie: June 16 edition– Check out my winning article.
UFC 161 draws reported 14,754 attendance and $3.15 million live gate.
UFC 161 bonuses: Krause earns $100K, Jordan, Stout score $50K awards
UFC planning return to Manchester before year’s end.
Strikeforce vet Derrick Mehmen signs with WSOF, moves to heavyweight
~ Fight News ~
Ricardo Lamas still may fight at UFC 162, but will get show money if pulled.
Myles Jury vs. Mike Ricci added to UFC 165
Ray Sefo vs. Dave Huckaba, Nick Newell added to WSOF 4 in California
Norman Paraisy vs. Leeroy Barnes completes Cage Warriors 57 main card
~ Quotable’s ~
Dana White: Anthony Pettis knee injury ‘not bad,’ remains in line at 145 or 155.
UFC boss: Vitor Belfort has been ‘unjustly beat down for the TRT thing’.
Dana White: No Rashad versus Glover. We have something else lined up for Glover
UFC on FOX 8 finalized-
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 8 p.m. ET)
- Champ Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga – for UFC flyweight title
- Jake Ellenberger vs. Rory MacDonald
- Robbie Lawler vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
- Jessica Andrade vs. Liz Carmouche
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX, 5 p.m. ET)
- Michael Chiesa vs. Jorge Masvidal
- Danny Castillo vs. Bobby Green
- Mac Danzig vs. Melvin Guillard
- Matt Mitrione vs. Brendan Schaub
- Yves Edwards vs. Spencer Fisher
- Germaine de Randamie vs. Julie Kedzie
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook, 3:30 p.m. ET)
- Ed Herman vs. Trevor Smith
- Aaron Riley vs. Justin Salas
- John Albert vs. Yaotzin Meza