UFC Fighter/Pro Boxer Alessio Sakara “Calls Out” Michael Bisping
According to a recent article at MMA Mania, Italian mixed martial arts fighter, boxer, and current UFC middleweight Alessio Sakara, is looking to “get it on” with Manchester England’s Michael “The Count” Bisping.
Sakara, who trains with American Top Team, holds a great pro boxing record of 8-1, with six wins coming by way of KO, yet, despite a current three-fight UFC winning streak, his MMA record stands at a mere 15-7.
“Legionarius,” as he is known in fighting circles, was last seen defeating former 205-pound UFC light heavyweight contender James Irvin at UFC on Versus this past March. Read more…
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SF’s Dan Henderson: “Jake Shields Is Dangerous, Not To Be Overlooked “
“I appreciate all of the fans’ support in thinking that I’m going to beat (Jake) Shields up, but he’s dangerous and I don’t want to overlook anybody,” said Henderson.
“I’ve been training here and there, but I need to make sure I’m in top shape for this fight, I haven’t fought since July of 2009, so getting in shape is top priority right now, after that we will start working on a game plan.”
Those were the latest words from former Ultimate Fighting Championship knockout artist, and now Strikeforce middleweight contender Dan Henderson on a recently posted youtube.com video, which I have added below. Read more…
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Michael “The Count” Bisping—The Newest “Horizontal Brit”
I pride myself on being a boxing historian, and a die-hard follower of “the sweet science” since childhood.
I remember watching the classic, and now historic boxing match involving Muhammad Ali and George Foreman known as “The Rumble in the Jungle” with my grandfather, and how it affected me profoundly.
At the tender age of 12, my young eyes were glued to the television as I witnessed the greatest heavyweight fighter ever(Ali) suddenly spring off the ropes in the eighth— Read more…
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Dan Henderson vs. Jake Shields on Strikeforce: Official for April
According to recent statements made by current champion Jake Shields on MMA Weekly Radio, the highly anticipated Strikeforce middleweight championship bout between Jake Shields and Dan Henderson is now a done deal.
“It’s a go now. We finally worked it out a few days ago,” said Shields. “It’s a done deal, it’s been agreed upon by both parties as far as I know, and I think it’s set to go. I have a date (and) venue, but they told me to hold that back,” Shields said on the program. Read more…
