Anderson Silva shows off ?superpowers? in latest Fox ad

Anderson Silva, the still-reigning king of the pound-for-pound rankings, showed off how he really likes to punch things in the latest ad for Fox. Like the Jon Jones ad before it, this ad shows Silva is "just a normal guy," except not at all. Judging by the aftermath Silva's punches left in his neighborhood, Chael Sonnen should be concerned about what he will look like after their bout on June 23.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anderson-silva-shows-off-superpowers-latest-fox-ad-122954446.html

Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah  Terrance Aflague

Campaign underway for Mark Hunt to replace Alistair Overeem at UFC 146

After Alistair Overeem's random pre-fight screening was flagged by the Nevada Athletic Commission for too much testosterone, the search for Overeem's possible replacement at UFC 146 began. With a title on the line in the main event of the all-heavyweight main card, the UFC wouldn't want to scrap the bout. Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir has already noted his desire to step in against Junior dos Santos, but fans are pushing for an unlikely replacement: Mark Hunt.

In a rundown of possible replacements, MMA Fighting's Mike Chiappetta pointed out that Hunt nearly guarantees an exciting fight.

There are a couple things working in Hunt's favor here For one, he's already on the UFC 146 card. Of course, that doesn't distinguish him from Mir or Velasquez. But you know what does? His style. Hunt basically ensures that the fight will be a slugfest between the big boys, and that's never a bad thing when it comes to fan satisfaction. On the other hand, he's not nearly well known enough to headline a major event, and his 8-7 career record isn't exactly going to send people scrambling to plunk down $55 on pay-per-view. At least you can play up the "Rocky" angle with him.

Hunt, who has fought in Pride, K-1 and Dream before heading to the UFC, then became the subject of a fans' campaign on Twitter. Using the hashtag #RallyforMarkHunt, his fans and friends flooded Twitter to ask UFC executives Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta to put Hunt into the bout with dos Santos.

Though Hunt does have seven losses, he has won his last three in the UFC. While Mir is more deserving based on records alone, the White has been known to listen to the fans. If Mir's fans want to see him get another shot at the heavyweight title, they should speak up.

Who do you want to see fight dos Santos at UFC 146? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/campaign-underway-mark-hunt-replaces-alistair-overeem-131815628.html

Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè 

John Olav Einemo Retires From MMA

John Olav Einemo has announced he is retiring from MMA. Einemo last fought at UFC on Fox 2, where he was defeated by Mike Russow. The UFC cut the Norwegian fighter soon after the event but left the door open for Einemo to return after a few wins. Einemo cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the main reason for his retirement.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28126/john-olav-einemo-retires-from-mma/

Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio  Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida 

Jon Jones is the next Muhammad Ali? UFC Magazine thinks so

For the latest edition of UFC Magazine, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was posed underwater in his fighting stance. The picture pays homage to a famous picture of Muhammad Ali.

Though it may seem early in Jones' MMA career to make comparisons to Ali, it's not too early for this picture. Flip Schulke took this iconic picture of Ali in 1961. It was just a year after Ali, still called Cassius Clay, won Olympic gold in Rome. He was a young man who was astonishing the boxing world with his power, speed and footwork. At the time, he was like no other boxer. In the early 60s, he won 19 straight bouts and seemed invincible. Does that remind you of anyone?

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/jon-jones-next-muhammad-ali-ufc-magazine-thinks-200945011.html

Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade  Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Tank Abbott

Stephen Thompson ?A Dazzling Debut? (Video)

Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson's debut at UFC 143 was nothing short of an amazing display of striking. The UFC has released a video detailing the impressive striker's debut ahead of his UFC 145 matchup with Matt Brown. UFC 145 takes place at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. The event will be headlined by a light-heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and training partner turned nemesis, Rashad Evans.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28124/stephen-thompson-a-dazzling-debut-video/

Terrance Aflague Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo  John Alessio 

Strikeforce and Bellator bouts the latest matches to be matched for May

Yente, yente, yente! The matchmakers from Strikeforce and Bellator have a few new bouts for you to enjoy this spring.

-- On May 19, Josh Thomson will challenge Gilbert Melendez for the Strikeforce lightweight belt. This fight will be their third meeting; Each man has one decision win. The fight will happen the same night Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier meet for the final of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix. Also on that card, former light heavyweight champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante will meet Mike Kyle.

-- Bellator announced the bout between Megumi Fujii and Jessica Aguilar will take place on May 18. Both women have losses to Zoila Gurgel. Fujii has three wins in Japan since the close decision loss to Gurgel, while Aguilar won her last four. The bout will take place at 115 lbs.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/strikeforce-bellator-bouts-latest-matches-matched-may-183656801.html

Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez Thiago Alves  Andre Amade 

Anderson Silva shows off ?superpowers? in latest Fox ad

Anderson Silva, the still-reigning king of the pound-for-pound rankings, showed off how he really likes to punch things in the latest ad for Fox. Like the Jon Jones ad before it, this ad shows Silva is "just a normal guy," except not at all. Judging by the aftermath Silva's punches left in his neighborhood, Chael Sonnen should be concerned about what he will look like after their bout on June 23.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anderson-silva-shows-off-superpowers-latest-fox-ad-122954446.html

José Aldo  John Alessio  Houston Alexander Ricardo Almeida  Eddie Alvarez