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by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: WEC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos

It's been two months, but The MMA Hour is finally back, and it's better than ever. Behold episode 31 of the show in our new studio in New York City. On this edition, we talk to Jens Pulver, who lost to Javier Vazquez at WEC 47 last weekend, about his fighting future and whether he believes it's time for him to makes the transition over to broadcasting.

Later, we spoke to Miesha Tate, who will face Zoila Frausto at Strikeforce Challengers VII on March 26. Tate discussed why she dislikes Frausto, Sarah Kaufman's recent title victory and whether women's MMA needs Gina Carano to continue her fighting career in order to grow. Enjoy the show below.

The MMA Hour Featuring Jens Pulver and Miesha Tate originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:50:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: WEC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, Videos

It's been two months, but The MMA Hour is finally back, and it's better than ever. Behold episode 31 of the show in our new studio in New York City. On this edition, we talk to Jens Pulver, who lost to Javier Vazquez at WEC 47 last weekend, about his fighting future and whether he believes it's time for him to makes the transition over to broadcasting.

Later, we spoke to Miesha Tate, who will face Zoila Frausto at Strikeforce Challengers VII on March 26. Tate discussed why she dislikes Frausto, Sarah Kaufman's recent title victory and whether women's MMA needs Gina Carano to continue her fighting career in order to grow. Enjoy the show below.

The MMA Hour Featuring Jens Pulver and Miesha Tate originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:50:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra has been tapped for duty at this month's UFC 111 - sort of.

Serra has been confirmed as the UFC's guest at the UFC 111 Fight Club Q&A session, a fan-driven interview opportunity that accompanies every UFC event.

Serra will take the stage prior to the weigh-ins on Friday, March 26 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

UFC middleweight contender Aaron Simpson has slugger Chris Leben on his plate at UFC 114 in May, but for now, "A-Train" will be focused on a few plates in Arizona: namely, those with nothing on them.

Simpson will be available for pictures and autographs for fans willing to donate items to the United Food Bank's Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu Food Drive.

Simpson will be available on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to noon MT local time at Westwood High School in Mesa, Ariz., as part of the two-day Fifth Annual Arizona International Open of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: UFC, News

Rachelle Leah will reprise her role as a UFC Octagon Girl at UFC 111 on March 27 in Newark, NJ, the organization announced Wednesday.

According to the report, Leah will only return for one night only. No word on whether she will replace current Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell.

Rachelle Leah Returns as Octagon Girl at UFC 111 originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:35:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: UFC, News

Rachelle Leah will reprise her role as a UFC Octagon Girl at UFC 111 on March 27 in Newark, NJ, the organization announced Wednesday.

According to the report, Leah will only return for one night only. No word on whether she will replace current Octagon Girls, Arianny Celeste or Chandella Powell.

Rachelle Leah Returns as Octagon Girl at UFC 111 originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:35:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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The opinions on 47-year-old former pro footballer Herschel Walker's recent MMA debut range from "amazing" to "disgraceful."

Count Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker among those who believe the Heisman Trophy winner was a good thing for the California-based promotion - even if he was admittedly unsure at first.

"I think the networks, at first, were apprehensive about Herschel, and so was I, honestly," Coker recently told MMAjunkie.com. "I was very apprehensive, but getting to know Herschel, and seeing his commitment to training at AKA and just who he is as a person and a martial artist, it was an honor to have him come fight for us."

by Ariel Helwani

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News

Strikeforce has yet to officially announce their May show, but light heavyweight Antwain Britt told MMA Fighting Wednesday that he has agreed to fight Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante on the card. Britt said he hasn't been told when and where the fight will take place, but he believes it will air on the televised portion of the card.

"I think it's a good matchup for me," Britt said. "He's a big, strong guy. Of course, the fight camp he has over there, he trains with a lot of good guys, so I think he brings a lot to the table. You got a puncher's chance in this game. You know, him getting knocked out by Mike Kyle, it showed some of his weaknesses, but in the big scheme of things, anybody can get caught on any given day. So any time I train, I train for the most dangerous guy in the world, and I'm really training hard for this fight."

Antwain Britt: I'm Fighting 'Feijao' at Strikeforce in May originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:53:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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by Ray Hui

Filed under: Strikeforce, News

Ben Holscher will fight Alex Trevino in a preliminary lightweight bout at the March 26 Strikeforce Challengers 7 event in Fresno, Calif., Strikeforce announced Wednesday.

Nicknamed "The Teacher," Holscher (5-0) works as a full-time health teacher at Clovis High in Clovis, Calif., He trains out of Josh Koscheck's American Kickboxing Academy gym in Fresno. The former Division 2 wrestler has won both his fights on Strikeforce Challengers cards.

High School Teacher Ben Holscher Confirmed for Strikeforce Challengers 7 originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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