The Big MMA News & Rumors Thread [2016]

[Shadess]

rough.asia/interviews/wang-sai-eyes-on-kunlun-fc-title/

He says the major reason for leaving UFC and making a move to Kunlun was largely about money and exposure.

“As a Chinese fighter, it was hard getting enough media exposure. Not a lot of people were watching us fight in the UFC. The contracts were not so good in terms of payment and sponsors, especially after the Reebok deal.

Interesting to see in the coming years asian promotions hopefully becoming more and more an option specially for their growing native talents.

[h]

Jan 16, 2016 10:52:52 GMT 1 K1power said:

Makes me feel like watching 80s cartoons!



"They call me Bulletproof!"

Bad Cops! Bad Cops!

[Shadess]

Adesanya's next MMA fight in China, just fought last week. He's said his goal is to get to the UFC, will see if that happens.
He has been absolutely wrecking people in kickboxing/boxing/MMA. His MMA wins are probably all over pretty randon guys but I could see him be a guy UFC gave a shot at least on one of their NZ/Australia shows.

[K1power]

Former UFC champ Benson Henderson announces he's signed with Bellator

mmajunkie.com/2016/02/former-ufc-champ-benson-henderson-announces-hes-signed-with-bellator

[h]

its that sponsorship $$$. no reebok can = more $$$ and more $$$ means more bitches.

[h]

I hope more big names jump ship. pretty big deal for Benson to jump and the fact he said its because of reebok.

[Shadess]

Bellator signed Kharitonov. Another MMA/Kickboxing guy :/

[aubtin]

Feb 2, 2016 19:52:40 GMT 1 h said:

its that sponsorship $$$. no reebok can = more $$$ and more $$$ means more bitches.

Sig worthy.

[K1power]

RIZIN's Sakakibara will 'put in the effort' to deliver Fedor vs. Wanderlei

www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/9/10951588/rizins-sakakibara-will-put-in-the-effort-to-deliver-fedor-vs-wanderlei-mma-news

While it's a more interesting matchup than Fedor vs Singh, I hope Fedor's comeback won't be limited to fighting have-beens.

[h]

twitter is starting to blow up that kevin randleman is dead at 44 yrs old.

[K1power]

I just saw Gary Goodridge share it on Facebook. Horrible news if it's true.

[h]

its looking true. more info he went to the hospital for pneumonia and experienced heart failure

[K1power]

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman passes away

www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/11/10976270/ufc-heavyweight-champion-kevin-randleman-dead

RIP champ.

Man, a lot of well known people have passed away already in this very young year.

[h]

looks like bj penn has had sexual assault charged filed against him. bunch of social media rants came out some dude talking about penn forcing himself on his woman. and shes filed charged now.

[h]

espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/14799489/ufc-postpones-bj-penn-comeback-plans-following-criminal-allegations