SB Nation User Blog: Nick Thomas

WEC's Reed Harris get's his Blue Belt HT: leonardgarcia.net

Nick Thomas — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:37:05 -0000

WEC's Reed Harris get's his Blue Belt

UFC 108 Prelims on Spike to Be Miller vs. Lauzon and Kampmann vs. Volkmann

Nick Thomas — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:14:56 -0000

Here's the full card details for the UFC 108 "New Year's" event:

Main Card Bouts:
Rashad Evans (13-1-1) -200 vs. Thiago Silva (14-1) +170

Dustin Hazelett (14-4-0) -118 vs. Paul Daley (22-8-2) +107

Joe Lauzon (18-4) -280 vs. Sam Stout (20-5-1) +220

Sean Sherk (33-4-1) -240 vs. Jim Miller (15-2) +180 [Sherk off UFC 108 with injury]

Junior Dos Santos (10-1) -280 vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-13-1) +220

On Spike:
Cole Miller (15-4) -155 vs. Dan Lauzon (12-2) +125

Martin Kampmann (15-3) vs. Jacob Volkmann (9-1)

Preliminary Bouts:
John Gunderson (22-6) vs. Rafaello Oliveira (9-2)

Vladimir Matyushenko (23-4-0 ) vs. Steve Cantwell (7-3-0)

Mark Munoz (6-1) vs. Ryan Jensen (14-5)

Mike Pyle (19-6-1) vs. Jake Ellenberger (21-5)

HT: mmajunkie.com
UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva coverage

Strikeforce: Evolution Pre-Fight Interviews

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:07:08 -0000

HT: strikeforce.com

HT: fightersonlymagazine.co.uk, fightmagazine.com

Rumor: Natasha Wicks and Logan Stanton cut from the UFC MMAMADNESS.com has learned that both...

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:29:03 -0000

Rumor: Natasha Wicks and Logan Stanton cut from the UFC

MMAMADNESS.com has learned that both Natasha Wicks and Logan Stanton have been cut from the UFC as ring girls. Stanton’s contract expired after UFC 107 and the UFC chose not to renew it. Wicks was cut before the expiration of her contract. Ring girl Arianny Celeste will remain on with the organization; as her contract has been recently renegotiated- explaining her absense from UFC 107.

According to sources, there will be only two ring girls from this point forward. Though it has not been officially announced, our insiders are being told Chandella Powell, a former playmate, will be the newest ring girl. It has yet to be released when Ms. Powell will start her official ring girl duties, though UFC 108 would be the obvious choice.

Fan Made UFC Hulk Hands

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:20:05 -0000

Fan Made UFC Hulk Hands

Diego Sanchez - best moments UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez coverage

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:03:52 -0000

Diego Sanchez - best moments

UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez coverage

Taekwondo monkeys attack trainer

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:38:28 -0000

Taekwondo monkeys attack trainer

Jonathan Goulet returns at UFC 113 in Montreal: A native of nearby Victoriaville, Quebec, Goulet...

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:45:36 -0000

Jonathan Goulet returns at UFC 113 in Montreal:

A native of nearby Victoriaville, Quebec, Goulet was confirmed for the event Wednesday by a source close to the fighter, though his opponent and placement on the card has not been set.

HT:mmaweekly.com
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 coverage

The MMA Hour Featuring Jake Rosholt, Frank Shamrock and Muhammed Lawal - Rosholt says he thinks...

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:48:59 -0000

The MMA Hour Featuring Jake Rosholt, Frank Shamrock and Muhammed Lawal

- Rosholt says he thinks he came into the UFC too early in his career
- His manager has been talking to other orgs but he doesn't want to get tied down because he wants to get back into the UFC
- Hopes to fight again in early 2010
- Shamrock says he never watches UFC
- Hopes to fight in March
- Thinks Scott Smith will win
- King Mo will pay tribute to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin on Saturday.

HT: mma.fanhouse.com
Strikeforce: Evolution coverage

BJ Penn's head coach (mentor) - Rudy Valentino interview HT: BJPenn.com/profile/GymPass

Nick Thomas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:42:36 -0000

BJ Penn's head coach (mentor) - Rudy Valentino interview

HT: BJPenn.com/profile/GymPass