As featured on a croatian news portal. Some girl in a bikini asks the very important question. Who is the one person you would want around you for the Zombie apocalypse! ? As mirko prepares for his K1 fight, he has been compared to FPSrussia in a fight against the zombies. Pretty funny vid

Anyone think Pride Days mirko has take the spot light away from FPS russia?

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Mirko Crocop's Leg Infection has been Healed

 

In a recent interview with Sportal Croatian News, Mirko stated that his Knee infection is no longer an issue, and is already back to training.

Mirko also stated that when his knee was infected, he had to be injected with a series of 3 Antibiotics, and other treatments for his knee.

He went on to say that his Knee is working great and He is almost back to his record Benchpress of 160Kg

DREAM planning Open-Weight GP - Wants Mirko and Fedor to enter.

 

General Translation:

“I wanna hold a class-straddling and genre-straddling tournament. I wanna make it large-scaled one like IWGP　(Unified ProWrestling Belt) concept. I’m planning a worldwide qualify. I wanna talk with Fedor because I think Fans would love to see him soon. And I hope Mirco would participate if he get healed.”

Hinted that he would like to see Mirko “CROCOP” Filipovic enter the OWGP.

Gegard Mousasi Possibly fighting on Affliction 3 - Wants Vitor Belfort!

 Appears Gegard wants to fight Belfort, and possibly fighting on next affliction card!

DreamFighters.com Do you know who you will be fighting next? and is there anyone in particular you would like to fight?

Gegard Mousasi: No, I have nothing planned yet. I would like to fight Vitor Belfort.

DreamFighters.com Do you know where you will be fighting next? Affliction?

Gegard Mousasi: I probably will fight in the next afflictionshow

 

 

NEW Randy Couture Interview: Fedor now Possible!! - Wants Brock Also

 Big News. Randy talks about Standing with Mirko and desire to fight Fedor.

DreamFighters.com: It has been relased that Fedor is going to be in talks with the UFC to fight Brock. Do you have any desire to possibly fight Fedor if he comes to the UFC?

Randy Couture: Absolutely. That’s been sort of my dream match-up for a number of years now so if the opportunity arose I’d be all over it.

New - MMA Interview with Hasim Rahman - Wants Fedor!!!

 

DreamFighters.com: Being a boxer, who in MMA do you think has great stand-up/Boxing skills? (Anderson Silva, Crocop, Arlovski?)

Hasim Rahman: I don’t see anyone with top notch boxing skills that can come close to mine.

DreamFighters.com: Who would you like to fight for in terms of the Organization? UFC, Affliction, DREAM ?

Hasim Rahman: We are open to any organization. Make the fight and I am there…Any organization that wants an exciting fight…Give me a call.

DreamFighters.com: Who is someone you would like to face in a MMA match if you had the choice?

Hasim Rahman: Kimbo Slice.

Sergei Kharitonov: Confirms DREAM.8 -

 

DreamFighters.com: WIll you be fighting at DREAM.7 ? If not, do you know when you will be fighting?

Sergei Kharitonov: I will be fighting april 5th, I do not know the oponent yet!

DreamFighters.com: Are you still going to fight for DREAM, or are you wanting to fight for Affliction MMA, or the UFC at all?

Sergei Kharitonov: I will fight in Dream but if good offers come from Affliction or Strikeforce, i will be there. UFC likes exclusivity and this is not possible for me!

Mirko Crocop Confirms UFC 99 - Suggest Couture:

So Mirko has confirmed he will be fighting on UFC 99.

Mirko then goes on to say that possibly match-up could be Randy Couture.

Heard the order to his opponent could be Randy Couture. It would, says Mirko, be a great fight.

When asked about Randy Couture being his match-up:

Randy Couture would be a great fight.

But I can not say definitely because I do not know. Just a few days ago reportedly said that there is a possibility that Randy Couture will have to fight me.

Mirko Crocop Back to Training: Thinking UFC, DREAM and Affliction!

 

When asked what Mirko has been up to, and if he was back to training:

Mirko said he trains as much as he can in the gym with strength training with weights and conditioning with coach Jukić.

When asked where he will fight next, Mirko had some interesting things to say about DREAM, UFC and even Affliction.

When talking about who he will be fighting with next, he mentioned DREAM and the UFC, however he ended a answer with:

and possibly another American organization

New Fedor Interview: Meeting with Dana to talk about Fedor vs Lesnar!!!!

Holy Shitake mushrooms! Read below.

 

DreamFighters.com: Will you be fighting on the next affliction Card? Is there been any talks of you fighting Brock Lesnar?

Fedor Emelianenko: Yes, I will fight again on the next affliction card. Besides this me and my management hope to get a chance to talk to Dana White in person in June to discuss a possible fight between me and Brock.

Randy Couture: UFC 100 - NOG or Mirko?

 

Randy Couture has been a fighter who always seems to take fights NO ONE thinks he will take, and proves everyone wrong. So, because of that many rumors are going around on who he could be fighting. Let’s take a look at his possibilities.

In a recent interview DreamFighters.com did with Randy Couture, he told us that his next will be with either NOG, or Frank Mir. However, things have changed, and new time tables make’s room for some interesting match ups.

It has been suggested that Randy could of been fighting at UFC 99 in Germany, however his elbow surgery and filming of his new movie makes room for only a 6 week training camp. So, it has been rumored that Randy Couture could be fighting at UFC 100 against Nogueira, or even most notable addition to UFC 100 RUmor list, Mirko Crocop.

DREAM.8 WWGP: Update

 

Also, DREAM 2008 Middleweight GP runner-up Ronaldo Jacare has released a statement explaining that his chances of fighting at DREAM.8 are great and will be ready to fight anyone. However, DREAM confirmation still waits.

Here is a current line-up draft: Thanks to NightMareOfBattle

Welterweight GP Participants:
Shinya Aoki
Hayato “Mach” Sakurai
Seichi Ikemoto/Hidetaka Monma

Unknown Fight:
Minowaman vs. TBA

Possible GP Participants:
Andre Galvao

Possible Participants:
Ronaldo Jacare
Gegard Mousasi

Sergei Kharitonov might be fighting at DREAM.7

 

DREAM.7: Feather Weight Grandprix 2009 1st Round is slated for March 8, 2009 and will be hosting the opening round of DREAM’s featherweight tournament. Here is a update and possible non-tournament fighters[fights].

Dreamfighters.com has been told by Japanese source “MMAphd” that Sergei Kharitonov could be fighting at DREAM.7, and is training for a fight of a “unkown timeline” according to sources.

Sergei last fought Jimmy Ambriz at DREAM.6 September 23, 2008, and won by submission (punches).

http://dreamfighters.com/?p=1333

 

DreamFighters.com: Have you had any further conversations with the UFC or Dana White that may lead to a Fedor versus Lesnar bout?

Michael Cohen: I have not spoken to either the Fertittas or Dana in quite a while. In the past 2 weeks (since the Day Of Reckoning event) Mr. Trump has been bombarded by e-mails asking for him to broker this deal with the UFC. While I am not certain this will happen, it certainly is intriguing and would be a great bout for all the fans.

Lyoto Machida vs Winner of Jardine/Jackson possible

Lyoto spoke with Tatame.com about his title shot situation:

“Thiago (Silva) is a great fighter, tough, was undefeated too, but my game was really well planned. We knew how he’d come and that was the result of our training. [Next] I’d like to fight with Rashad, but if it’s not possible I don’t pick another opponent. I’ll fight whoever comes. I might think (that I deserve a titleshot), but Dana is our boss and I’ll do whatever he says. It’s good for me because, when I get where I want, I’ll really deserve it”.

However, many people are suggesting that Lyoto Machida will fight the winner of Jackson vs Jardine for the number 1 contendership for the title fight against Rashad Evans.

Petition for MMA In Vancouver - Ken Shamrock Speaks!

 

 

Ken Shamrock: UFC and MMA Legend
To DreamFighters.com and the City of Vancouver

“MMA is an amazing sport that requires exceptional skill and dedication. It
has gained a great deal of legitimacy over the years, gaining millions of
fans all over the world. It’s great to see how far the sport has come and
I am very excited to be a part of MMA history. As always, I would like to
thank Dreamfighters.com and all of my fans for the continuous support.”
-Ken Shamrock

Minotouro fights at Jungle Fight in April

 

 

Rogério “Minotouro” Nogueira is already confirming his next fight location, and its not too far away. Rogério “Minotouro” Nogueira is comming off a impressive victory over Vladimir Matyushenko at affliction 2, and is set to fight for Jungle FIGHT, and will fight at Fortaleza, Ceará.

Here is the full statement from TATAME:

“We wanna do an event at Iracema beach and I’m here at United Stated to sign a deal to show the event live at America”, tells Wallid. “We’ll do the event here at Ceará. We still don’t know who he’ll face, but he’ll fight there. He’ll fight for the first time here at Brazil, we’re very happy with it”, said Luiz Alves, Nogueira’s Muay Thai coach.

* Randy Couture Interview - Confirms Next to be either NOG or Mir

 

DreamFighters.com: Is there any talk of who you could fight next? Anyone in particular you would like to fight?

Randy Couture: I think it all depends on how the Mir Lesnar rematch plays out. If I had my way, I’d get a rematch with Brock first thing, but the only way that is likely to happen is if he loses to Frank. If Brock wins, I’d say it will most likely be either Mir or Nogueira across the cage from me next. Either of those fights would pose an interesting challenge.

Heath Herring is fighting at UFC 97 (Montreal) - Official

 

DreamFighters.com spoke with Heath Herring’s management team today very briefly to talk about a few promotional points, however we asked when Heath will be fighting next, and they let us in on his next fight date.

As quoted:

Heath is on the card for UFC Montreal. (UFC 97)

Heath was required to take almost 6 months off hard training due to his facial fracture from Brock Lesnar. However, it appears he is back and fighting at UFC 97.

UPDATE: Herring not fighting at UFC 97. (H/T Five Ounces of Pain)

WAMMA Championship Ring Pictures Released

 

WAMMA has released the first pictures of the WAMMA Championship ring, which is to be presented to Fedor the day before he takes on Anderi Arlovski.

According to WAMMA, the ring spared no expense, much like the belt they constructed. However, no details have been released on the ring, however the first person to receive the ring will be Fedor and Shinya Aoki.

WAMMA also stated that the ring will be given to all champions of WAMMA.

Mirko Crocop Recovery Pictures and Update    <------ Recovery Pictures

 

Mirko is now recovering from his Knee opperation from doctor Hudetza Damir, who has made a complete reconstruction of the right knee.

The opperation was deemed a success, and predicts that Mirko could rally up to four months insted of the predicted 6 months!


Mirko was able to give a few words....


"In May, should begin with training, and in June a new plan to fight," says Filipovic.

Fedor Training Secrets (Diet, Routine, everything) And Interview

 

Not sure how much a I am allowed to Post - Warning its a long read, but reallly worth it for Fedor fans.

 

Training Regimen

Fedor trains twice a day—once in the morning at 10am and again at 5pm. He first does cardio before every training session. Then he works on technique and strength training for a couple of hours. He finishes with some grappling and sparring.

 

Nutrition

Fedor does not have a cook or a specific diet, but sticks to eating three meals a day. While he strives to eat healthily, he does not go out of his way to limit himself. Mostly, Fedor’s diet consists of meat, fish, vegetables and fruits. He also takes in as much liquid as he can, such as fresh juices and herbal teas. Fedor tries to stay away from soda, french fries and candy—some of his favorites when not training. He also refrains from drinking alcohol when he is training.

Matt Hamill vs. Mark Munoz signed for UFC 96

Former NCAA All-American Mark Munoz is scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC 96 on March 7 against season three veteran from The Ultimate Fighter Matt Hamill.

 UFC 96 will take place in Columbus, Ohio and emanate from the Nationwide Arena. Other bouts currently expected for the event include Jim Miller vs. Gray Maynard, Shane Carwin vs. Gabriel Gonzaga, and Kendall Grove vs. Jason Day, Dustin Hazelett vs. Ben Saunders, and Shane Nelson vs. Aaron Riley.

 

I think Matt will win, but still, his last fight he looked very slow. Should be a good fight though!

Mirko Crocop Surgery Complete Today!

Mirkos surgery is complete today, however no word from Mirko how it went. Here is come info on the surgery though.

 

Once recovered from a virus which has been hit by the return from Japan, Mirko Filipović today undertook surgery right knee. As was announced two weeks ago, Cro Cop has decided to repair the injury which he had since 2004. and the fight against Alexander Emelianenko, and the surgery was performed doctor Damir Hudetz in Zagreb clinic for trauma. The orthopedic surgeon a few months “sredio” Filipovićevo left knee, and today they came to the red cross and lateral ligaments and meniscus right knee.

Mark Hominick Cancelled for Affliction 2 As quoted from DreamFighters.com: Seal Beach, CA (January 9, 2009)—Canadian featherweight champion Mark "The Machine" Hominick is no longer fighting at the Affliction M-1 "Day of Reckoning" show due to a bout of pneumonia. Hominick was set to face LC Davis as part of the undercard for "Day of Reckoning" on Saturday, January 24 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA and broadcast live on Pay-Per-View. LC Davis is a fearsome competitor known for his wrestling skills, his intensive training regimen at Pat Miletich’s world renowned Mixed Martial Arts School, and a near perfect record. The team at Affliction is working now to replace Hominick with a top featherweight competitor of the same caliber to face off against Davis; they will soon announce a replacement.

Alistair Overeem could be going to Affliction MMA

 

Quote from DF:

 

DreamFighters.com asked management today of Alistair Overeem how talks were going with the UFC. Here is what he had to say.

We are in contact with UFC, Dream, Affliction among others, more I can not say!

So, Alistair Could be going to the UFC (Lesnar, Mir) or possibly head over to Affliction MMA (Barnett, AA, Fedor). Either way he goes, it should be very exciting to watch him try and climb to the top, as it appears he is very close to the top of his game, and is shocking everyone with his sudden rise in fight quality.

In a recent interview with DreamFighters.com, Alistair Overeem has said he plans on attending UFC 93, and is already in talks with Dana White and the UFC. He also talks about wanting to fight Lesnar, Mir and Fedor.

http://dreamfighters.com/?p=1037

 

DreamFighters.com: Have you had any talks with Dana White or the UFC - Any interest fighting for the UFC or Affliction?

Alistair Overeem: My management has been in contact with Affliction as well as the UFC, I am a fighter and i concentrate on fighting, I am very happy with Golden Glory!

 

He also challeneged Bonjaksy on k-1 rules!!

DreamFighters.com: What is next for you? UFC, Lesnar, Fedor, what?

Alistair Overeem: Well I chellenged Bonjaksy on k-1 rules and yes Fedor and lesnar or on my list, Mir as well!

Lyoto Machida Interview - Claims he Deserves Title Shot

Came across this interview with Lyoto Machida where he claims that he thinks after alves he should get a title shot.

 

DreamFighters.com: How is training going? How are you training different for the fight with Thiago Silva ?

Lyoto Machida: My traning is going very well, even though it has been a long time since Thiago and I were suppose to fight I am very focused and ready to fight Thiago. I am not training any different for Thiago. I have a strategy that is pretty consistent for all of my fights and I am sticking with that strategy.

DreamFighters.com: If you beat Thiago, are you hoping for a title shot, and would you be ok with going through someone else before a title shot?

Lyoto Machida: When I beat Thiago I feel I deserve a title shot. I have defeated many of the best guys like: Tito Oritz, Rich Franklin, Stephan Bonnar, B.J. Penn, Thierry Sokoudjou.

Aoki/Alvarez For WAMMA Belt Official + WAMMA Rings

DreamFighters.com: So Mike, it is official? The Eddie Alvarez v. Shinya Aoki fight is for the first ever WAMMA Undisputed World Lightweight Championship?

Michael Lynch: Yes, it is confirmed. WAMMA will officially be recognizing the winner of the Alvarez vs. Aoki match-up, which will take place December 31 in Saitama, Japan at the Saitama Super Arena during FEG’s “FieLDS Dynamtie!!”, as the inaugural WAMMA Undisputed World Lightweight Champion. The winner of the Alvarez vs. Aoki match-up will join WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko as WAMMA’s second-ever undisputed champion. Emelianenko is scheduled to defend his title against former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski during Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” event on January 24 in Anaheim, California.

DreamFighters.com: When will you award the belt to the winner of Eddie Alvarez v. Shinya Aoki?

Michael Lynch: After the smoke clears and a victor emerges, WAMMA will work up something special to award the belt to the winner. I am just disappointed that I could not be in Japan in person to see the fight go down.

DreamFighters.com: So is Dream giving up their belts for the WAMMA fight?

Michael Lynch: Absolutely not. That is part of some of the confusion with WAMMA. WAMMA isn’t trying to replace organizational titles. These titles are important for the growth of the sport. They are tremendous marketing tools. A promotion needs to have championships fights to market to television partners and fans. However, let’s say you pit promotional champ vs promotional champ. You can’t unify the two titles because both promotions need their belts for marketing purposes. But if you take the titles off the table, what are the stakes? That’s where the WAMMA title comes in. It gives promotions the ability to do inter-promotional match-ups with a title at stake without having to risk sacrificing their belt to another promotion. And remember the WAMMA title isn’t just another title - a WAMMA championship represents the very best in the sport. We are very pleased to have such a great fight like between Alvarez and Aoki will kick off the crowning of an undisputed WAMMA Champion in the lightweight division.

DreamFighters.com: What do you see on the horizon for WAMMA and MMA in 2009?

Michael Lynch: I think 2009 is going to be a great year for WAMMA and MMA. MMA has few problems but WAMMA believes that the potential exists for this great sport that we have all come to know and love to become bigger and better. And by growing even more, more opportunities can be created for promoters, fighters, agents and managers, trainers, and most importantly — fans. One way to grow the sport is by making the best match-ups possible — regardless of promotional affiliation. Right now the UFC is having trouble finding a strong challenge for Anderson Silva at 185 lbs. The current EliteXC champion Robbie Lawler would be a great fight for Silva. However, there is no mechanism in place for an intermediary to come in and sanction an inter-promotional matchup. That is where WAMMA comes in - helping facilitate having the best fighting the best. Could promotions come to terms without a third party involved? Possibly, but having a credible, fan and fighter-forward organization like WAMMA serve as the facilitator between two organizations helps better create the possibility of cross-promotional match-ups.

DreamFighters.com: When will we see WAMMA next?

Michael Lynch: Everyone at WAMMA is so incredibly pumped for Affliction: Day of Reckoning on January 24th at Honda Center in Anaheim on PPV. In addition to the great WAMMA Heavyweight Championship fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Andre Arlovski, it is our plan to award Fedor his WAMMA Championship Ring during the pre-fight festivities. The ring is awesome, made and designed by Tiffany’s, and looks as great as any Super Bowl ring.

Thales Leitest confirms Silva Fight - Talks about Silva

 

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DreamFighters.com was able to catch up with Thales Leites after mention that he could be fighting Anderson Silva at UFC 97. Here is what he had to say about the fight….

When asked if the rumors were indeed true:

Its true. We already have this fight set up with contract.

When asked about the fight with Anderson Silva:

I think is awsome can I can wait for.It will be a great fight where all tha fans will be able to see the true essence of the jiu jitsu and muay thay in the octagono.I’m varry happy with this fight.