Hi and welcome again to another installment of the MMA Weekly Wrap-Up. Let’s get to all the news and happenings of the Sport Combat World for this week.
‘KIMBO SLICE’ FIGHT HYPE EVERYWHERE
With the fight between Kevin “Kimbo Slice’ Ferguson and Tank Abbot just days away, the already active hype over this match is everywhere.
Here is Ferguson appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
If that isn’t enough Kimbo for you, check out his interview where Bill Goldberg joins him for a day of training at Bas Rutten’s gym in California.
WARNING: this clip contains some foul language (surprised?) but most of it is “bleeped” out. However, the video also shows how tough Kimbo’s training routine really is. Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1C39PCW1Ls
COUTURE TO FIGHT FEB. 29TH
No, unfortunately the Former UFC Heavyweight champ, Randy Couture isn’t returning to the ring yet. However, his wife, Kim Couture is.
According to fiveouncesofpain.com, Kim will compete in an amateur match following the IFL 2008 opener in Las Vegas. The Xtreme Couture “smoker” match will be televised on HDNet.
So, who is Kim Couture and can she fight? Well, here’s an interview from Raw Vegas, where she and Randy talk a bit about their training, the Xtreme Couture gym, and their upcoming projects.
Now wait just a second... with all due respect Mr. Couture; Not only are you one of the toughest guys on the planet, you own one of the best MMA gyms in the world, and you have a successful clothing line; but also, you're wife is super smart, likes MMA (even competes), and she's HOT?!
It's time for a new headline:
RANDY COUTURE = THE LUCKIEST MAN ON EARTH.
There, that about sums it up.
FIGHT CARD FOR UFC 83 “SERRA VS. ST. PIERRE II”
From UFCDaily.com The Official Fight Card for UFC 83 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada has been set for April 19th. The event will be televised on PayPerView at 10pm ET.
Fights include:
- Matt Serra vs. Georges St. Pierre for the Welterweight Championship Bout
- Travis Lutter vs. Rich Franklin
- Nate Quarry vs. Kalib Starnes
- Charles McCarthy vs. Michael Bisping
- Mark Bocek vs. Mac Danzig
Preliminary Bouts (which may not be televised) include:
- Jason MacDonald vs. Joe Doerksen
- Sam Stout vs. Rich Clementi
- Ed Herman vs. Demian Maia
- Jonathon Goulet vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka
- Patrick Cote vs. Alan Belcher
YAMMA PIT FIGHTING COMES TO THE TRUMP TAJ MAHAL
In response to an anonymous commenter, who wanted us to mention the YAMMA fights coming up on April 11th; MMAJunkie.com reports that MMA legend Don Frye (19-6-1) and Sambo legend Oleg “The Russian Bear” Taktarov (15-5-2) will face each other in a “Master’s Fight” that will be in addition to the eight man heavyweight tournament already planned.
Anonymous just might be right… This will be a great fight to watch!
CHUCK LIDDELL DISCUSSES THE REASONS FOR HIS MOHAWK HAIRDO (NO, HE DIDN’T LOOSE A BET)
In the following interview from RawVegas.tv, the former UFC Heavyweight Champ discusses his new book (Iceman: My Fighting Life), UFC Salaries, his rivalry with Tito Ortiz, and most importantly; why he ever decided to get that Mohawk. (spoiler hint… like any good story, it starts out “me and some friends were getting ready to go to a Slayer concert and…”)
Well, that does it for another week of MMA action and intrigue.
Check in again next week for "the best of the web" in MMA news and happenings.
Respectfully,
Rick
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