MMA Update
12-29-09
Brock Lesnar- Rumors are still flying regarding what will happen with not only Lesnar but also the Heavyweight Title while Brock is out. It appears that Shane Carwin will battle Frank Mir at UFC 111 in what will likely serve as an Interim Heavyweight Title bout. The winner will face Lesnar to unify the title this summer. What does this mean to other heavyweights? Its not good news for the likes of Cain Velasquez and Minotauro Nogueira who square off at UFC 110. The winner will be on the sidelines until the division sorts itself out.
Fields Dynamite- One of the best events of the year takes place at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on December 31st. The event includes both MMA (Dream) and K-1 bouts. HDNET Fights carries the event with the great Michael Schiavello providing the play-by-play. Its worth tuning in if only to see Minowaman compete. Nothing stirs the Japanese crowd into a frenzy like the cult hero Minowaman. The event also includes Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi vs. Gary Goodridge, Alistair Overeem vs. Fujita and legendary K-1 combatant Ray Sefo vs. Yosuke Nishijima in a K-1 bout.
Rashad Evans- Evans will look to get back on the winning track on January 2nd as he faces a very talented Thiago Silva at UFC 108. A victory could send Evans to battle rival Rampage Jackson or to a rematch for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title against Lyoto Machida.
UFC 108- UFC 108 features former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva in what should be a very entertaining fight. Paul Daley vs. Dustin Hazelett will be a great match-up that features a complete contrast of styles. SpikeTV will air UFC 108 Countdown December 29th at 11:00 ET. The countdown show gives fans a glimpse into the fabric of a MMA fighter.
Visit www.profighting-fans.com for UFC 108 preview/results, Fields Dynamite preview/results and a feature on Rashad Evans.
Happy New Year,
Scott Dryden
Editor-in-Chief, www.profighting-fans.com