Brett Rogers signs with Bellator after losing streak and assault arrest

Brett Rogers started his career with 10 wins, and followed it with four losses, one win, a no contest, an assault arrest stemming from a domestic abuse incident and a jail sentence of 60 days. Now, he's looking to start over again by signing with Bellator.

"Over the past year I have been challenged in my personal life, but all is now good in the Rogers family," Rogers said via a Bellator press release. "Everyone makes mistakes in life but it's how you recover that really counts. I spend every day with my wife and kids and enjoy every minute of it. Fighting is my job and I love it, but I also love my family and that's why I made things right before returning to the cage. All I can say is get ready for a new and improved Brett Rogers."

Rogers' last win came in October of 2010 over Ruben Villareal. After that, he dropped bouts to Josh Barnett and Eddie Sanchez. The no-contest comes from a February bout. He also has losses to Fedor Emelianenko and Alistair Overeem, and his biggest win came over Andrei Arlovski in June of 2009.

He will debut at Bellator 71 on June 22. An opponent has not been named.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/brett-rogers-signs-bellator-losing-streak-assault-arrest-204329657.html

Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi  Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah  Terrance Aflague

Picture of the day: Flying Donald Cerrone

After beating Jeremy Stephens in a decision at UFC on Fuel 3, Donald Cerrone is taking a well-deserved vacation. In addition to being a fighter, a rodeo-er (because I assume that's the word for someone involved with rodeos) and a fan of pontoon boats, Cerrone is also a wakeboarder.

Thanks, Combat Lifestyle.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/picture-day-flying-donald-cerrone-184125087--mma.html

Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi 

What happens when UFC 147 opponents share an elevator? (VIDEO)

During fight weeks, the UFC houses all of its fighters and staff at the same hotel. From Tuesday, when the fighters arrive for pay-per-view events, to Sunday, when they leave, there are plenty of opportunities for awkwardness as opponents see each other in hallways, restaurants and elevators.

Does this mean fights are breaking out left and right, or does it give fighters a chance to be pros who can have fun:

Not surprising to see Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin show the latter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/happens-ufc-147-opponents-share-elevator-video-172617883--mma.html

Bernard Ackah  Terrance Aflague Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert Aldana  José Aldo 

Tyron Woodley on Nate Marquardt?s use of testosterone and preparing for their bout

For his return to Strikeforce and championship bout with Tyron Woodley, Nate Marquardt said he is off the testosterone replacement therapy that led to his firing from the UFC. The one person who will be affected by Marquardt's hormone levels is his opponent on July 14.

But Woodley doesn't know if Marquardt is telling the truth, and doesn't care.

"It doesn't matter to me. I don't play into if he is or not. To me, a guy that's been on it his whole career, I think it's very hard to jump off that stuff," Woodley said to Cagewriter.

"Your body becomes dependent on it. If you bring in testosterone outside your body, it probably stops producing it because it thinks you're going to get it from the outside. Whether he's on it or not, I'm winning this fight. It's not going to be a factor."

With the Strikeforce welterweight belt on the line, Woodley says the stakes are high for Marquardt. Why would he change now?

"Be honest. When you have a fight this big, and it's for the world title, and you've been on it for your whole career, you're going to come off when it's for the marbles? I just don't know about that."

Woodley was surprised when he heard Marquardt call him a boring wrestler.

"I remember his agent and my agent making a fuss about an interview I did. Actually had an interview pulled because I talked about testosterone. I said to those guys, people are going to ask me about it. I'm going to give them my honest reply. When I'm asked if I think he's going to be on it, I said yeah. It made it seem like 10 seconds of the interview was the entire interview. But then I saw an interview he gave, and he called me a  boring wrestler. So it's OK for you to put out stuff where you're slinging mud, but I put out an interview, and I'm just stating facts. You tested positive three times. I'm not drawing something out of air. If they ask me a question. I'm going to answer it."

Marquardt's testosterone levels will not affect what the 10-0 Woodley will do in their bout.

"I have to prepare as if I'm fighting a robot. He's shown he's not going to give up. He'll stick in there and try to fight, try to win. I think his experience is the only real threat. He's been in there and faced a lot of top guys."

Woodley's plan for his first five-round bout is to keep up his energy throughout.

"I've got to be able to do damage five rounds, for five minutes. Every minute of the round, I've got to be active. I've got to open look for openings, opportunities. I watched a couple of his fights, but outside that, I'm working on myself."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tyron-woodley-nate-marquardt-testosterone-preparing-bout-123113674--mma.html

Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen  Alex Andrade 

Regional Rewind: 6/29-7/1

With a weekend virtually bereft of mainstream action, fans still didn't have to dig very deep to find MMA. With several regional shows taking place over the weekend, fans who were lucky enough to watch were treated to several upsets as well as prospects continuing to roll, inching their way closer to the big show.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/29261/regional-rewind-629-71/

Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Tank Abbott Hiroyuki Abe Cyril Abidi 

Brazilians don?t mind lackluster UFC 147 card (VIDEO)

Dana White tweeted out this video with the simple phrase, "Brazil is crazy!" Apparently, the lackluster card that created apathy about UFC 147 didn't bother Brazilian fans as they lined up for the preliminary card. Check it out, and as always when White is involved, be ready for some salty language.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/brazilians-don-t-mind-lackluster-ufc-147-card-004754962--mma.html

Daniel Acacio Bernard Ackah  Terrance Aflague Yoshihiro Akiyama  Gilbert AldanaÂ