Sokoudjou to EXC?

According to this sherdog article it is pretty close to a done deal.

I'm a big fan of Sokoudjou and while I'd like to see him against more top talent in the UFC...I'm also a fan of EXC so I'll be watching him there.

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MMA News and Notes for 06/14

Lets take a gander at the MMA world



Michael Bisping is rumored to fight Matt Hammill at UFC 75 in London. That according to Ticketmaster.

Mike Swick fighting at UFC 76?

It is Dana White Versus Calvin Ayre.

Has UFC made a low-ball offer to Sokoudjou?

Sam Caplan compares Tapout to TUF

Is Dennis Kang talking to bodog?

Is Mac Danzig a cast member on TUF 6?

Forrest Griffin is ready for a fight.

Julie Kedzie discusses working with Greg Jackson's team and her last fight in Bodog.

The IFL playoffs will be decided Saturday.

Tito Ortiz wants to show that he's still a contender.

What's up with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and BTT?

UFC.com profiles both Forrest Griffin and his opponent Hector Ramirez

Kevin Iole looks at Tyson Griffin I think the Griffin-Guida fight could be a great one on Saturday.

Forrest Griffin's style is appreciated by people who count

Articles relating to IFL's Saturday show are:
here
here
here
and
here

IFL has the following press releases for your enjoyment:
partnering with the USO
Kevin Waldman joining the IFL's board of directors
announcing TV deals for Canada and the Middle East

Sherdog looks at the Toronto Dragons here
and another here
and a look at UFC 72 'Victory' here
and a video interview with Tyson Griffin here


That will do for now.

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MMANews.com's Sokoudjou interview

You can read Part 1 and Part 2

I eagerly await what is next for this guy. I am a true believer and it only took me 2 times of looking stupid to figure it out.

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MMA News and Notes: 04/12/2007

Yes, I'm awake now.

UFC.com profiles Ultimate Fighter 5's Alan Berube AKA last week's loser.

Oh, you bet I've got more.



The Boston Herald has an article from Joe Lauzon looking at episode 1 of Ultimate Fighter 5 Its a good read and he'll do this every week.

Georges St. Pierre is taking his loss to Matt Serra in stride.


Serra meanwhile, is just enjoying the ride

Serra was also interviewed on Wednesday's Between the Ropes

Next we've got a more in depth examination of the ratings for the season premier of Ultimate Fighter 5

This article calls for A governing body in the United Kingdom.

We've got an article looking at Ryan Schultz of the IFL's Portland Wolfpack.

Fox Sports will air Best Damn Fight Night this Friday, and if that falls through they'll just show the New York Pitbulls Vs. Portland Wolfpack match from the IFL in its place.

Joe Sampieri is ready for his IFL debut and I'm ready for the flood of people asking: "Who"?

Jamal Patterson will rematch Matt Horwich in a contrast in styles I'll give the IFL this much, the team format does allow for personal rivalries to form, if the league can last long enough for it to matter. You could see a match take place more than once a year depending on playoffs and such.

It's reported that UFC 72 has a official location

Former girlfriend of Chuck Liddell set to play Anna Nicole Smith in a movie that starts shooting next week.

Are Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson MMA's Power Couple?

UFCJunkie.com has a note onforgotten Ultimate Fighter Cast Member Noah Inhofer He who is best known for leaving the show for a girl, even though he had a ticket punched to the semifinals.

Also it's being reported that UFC Newcomer Thiago Silva will fight at UFC 71

MMA's newest star Sokoudjou has a dream and it is one that can easily be achieved given his rising fame.

The Houston Chronicle's Steve Sievert had an interesting chat with Dana White after UFC 69.

That should hold you for an early morning.

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