Tons Of MMA/UFC News & Notes: Lashley Vs. Lesnar?
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, 30, pleaded guilty in his reckless driving case. Jackson also pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of driving recklessly. Jackson will not be sentenced until next year. Prior to sentencing, Jackson is required to complete 200 hours of community service, attend mental-health therapy and pay restitution. The UFC star could receive up to 6 months in jail and probation at sentencing.
FightLine.com is reporting that Matt Hamill vs. Mark Munoz has been added to UFC 96 card.
UFC 96 is scheduled for 3/7 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Neil Grove vs. Justin McCully is targeted for UFC 95, which is slated for 2/21 in London.
FightLine.com is also reporting that David Loiseau has been signed by Zuffa and will be fighting at Middleweight in the UFC. Loiseau challenged for The Middleweight Title against Rich Franklin at UFC 58, and was cut after a loss to Mike Swick at UFC 63. He will fight Ed Herman in Montreal on 04/23.
World Extreme Cagefighting is expected to announce the addition of Flyweights (125 pounds) as soon as it's upcoming March show. No signings have been announced yet.
It is largely believed that the winner of The upcoming Dan Henderson vs. Rich Franklin match will be a coach on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Michael Bisping will coach the other team. Season 9 will consist of a USA Vs. UK format.
UFC 2009: Undisputed, is looking to be released in either May or June of this year.
FightLine.com is reporting that Bobby Lashley's next MMA opponent will be Mike Hayes. The bout will take place on 2/6 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. The event is promoted by Palace Fighting Championship.
According to a close source with the UFC, the May show is supposedly looking better than 50/50 to feature the Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar Undisputed title Rematch.
FightLine.com reports that UFC president Dana White recently stated that he had no interest in signing Bobby Lashley. He'll change his tone (he ALWAYS does) once Lashley gets a few fights/wins under his belt. Almost everyone expects Lashley to be in UFC at some point if he continues to dominate in upcoming fights. They'd obviously have a mega-fight between him and Lesnar once things pan out.
The UFC 93 PPV event is this Saturday. It'll be taped from Dublin, Ireland so spoilers will be out before the show. Who wants to read spoilers for a fight anyways?!?! I know I'll be avoiding them all day Saturday!