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Former UFC Fighter Training For Pro Wrestling Career

Former UFC fighter Phil Baroni, who also had spells for other MMA organizations including PRIDE, Elite XC, Bellator and Strikeforce, is currently training for pro wrestling under TNA superstar Kenny King, former WWE superstar D’Lo Brown and independent wrestling star Michael Modest at the Future Stars of Wrestling gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to  Continue Reading »

MMA Star Gilbert Melendez Attends Last Night’s WWE SmackDown Tapings

StrikeForce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez was in attendance at last night’s WWE SmackDown tapings at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The MMA star posted a photo of himself with Triple H backstage, which you can see below:

King Mo & Dixie Carter Appearing On Tonight’s MMA Uncensored

Following the announcement earlier today that former StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal had been signed to a dual-contract with both TNA Wrestling and Bellator Fighting Championships, MMA Uncensored announced that both Lawal and Dixie Carter will be appearing on their show tonight to discuss Mo’s deal with both companies, entering the Bellator  Continue Reading »

TNA/Bellator Confirm Signing Of Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal

During a press conference today, TNA Wrestling and Bellator Fighting Championship announced that former StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal had signed a dual contract with both companies, in conjunction with Spike TV. Lawal will be joining TNA Wrestling this summer and according to those I’ve spoken to the video from today will  Continue Reading »

Report: Former StrikeForce Champion Heading To TNA Wrestling?

Despite serving a nine-month suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission after he tested positive for the anobolic steroid Drostanolone after his January 7th victory over Lorenz Larkin, it appears as if former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal could be one of the top names signing to Bellator and appearing for TNA Wrestling,  Continue Reading »

State Of Oklahoma To Ban MMA & Wrestling At The End Of March

In a letter sent to several MMA companies including UFC and StrikeForce and several professional wrestling companies including WWE and TNA Wrestling, The Oklahoma State Athletic Commissions noted that they will not be accepting appliciations for professional wrestling, mixed martial arts or boxing events to be held in the state after March 31st. The decision  Continue Reading »

UFC To Test All Fighters For Steroids As Part Of New Company Initiative

The Ultimate Fighting Championship sent out the following today: Las Vegas, Nevada – Continuing a commitment to the health and safety of its athletes, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that all potential UFC® and STRIKEFORCE® signees will be subject to a mandatory pre-contract screening for performance-enhancing drugs. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, all incoming athletes  Continue Reading »

Brock Lesnar Retires Following UFC 141 Loss To Alistair Overeem; WWE Bound?

Following his loss to former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion and K1 Grand Prix Winner, Alistair Overeem at tonight’s UFC 141 event in Las Vegas, Nevada, former WWE Champion and UFC Heavyweight Champion, Brock Lesnar got on the microphone and noted that he would be retiring from UFC action effective immediately. Lesnar told UFC commentator and Fear  Continue Reading »

Video: Todd Grisham Hosts ESPN’s MMA Live

The following video, courtesy of ESPN, features former WWE SmackDown and WWE NXT commentator, Todd Grisham hosting the latest edition of ESPN’s MMA Live. As we announced yesterday on the website, Grisham, who recently joined ESPN after leaving the WWE, will be taking on the role as the host of all future editions of the  Continue Reading »

Brock Lesnar Appearing On FOX’s Pre-UFC Debut Show

FOX announced yesterday that former UFC Heavyweight Champion and former WWE Superstar, Brock Lesnar, will be appearing on their pre-UFC on FOX debut show on November 12th. Lesnar will be on hand to offer his opinion on the Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos fight later in the night for the UFC Heavyweight Championship, as  Continue Reading »