MMA Roundup

The news is stacking up like bodies lying in the wake of a pissed off JZ Calvancanti (I just wanted to drop the guys name again because no one in the states knows who this Lightweight is) so we return to the MMA Roundup.

The Ultimate Fighter reality show returns Wednesday with Welterweight Champion Matt Serra forming a team to battle his arch rival and former Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes. These guys don't like each other at all and expect fireworks leading up to the finale where they will fight for the title.

Snort em if you got em. Ricco "Dear Sweet Jesus I've Let Myself Go" Rodriguez returns from his cocaine suspension to step in as a last second replacement to fight Ben Rothwell at this week's IFL show. Ricco, once a talented prospect and man who weighed under 300 lbs., has managed to spiral his career into the toilet and let his weight balloon out of control. Seriously I don't know if he can make the 165 lb. Heavyweight limit but we shall see. Should be amusing none the less.

Speaking of walking disasters, Evan Tanner has fallen off the wagon again admitting he is broke, homeless, and not signed to fight again in the UFC. The former UFC Middleweight Champ has battled and lost to his demons time and time again and it seems he is really struggling to get by. His blog entry on MySpace said he is trying to get back into the gym and rebuild his life. Seriously, I hope for the best Mr. Tanner, you have a ton of talent and more importantly I hope you take care of yourself and your problems.

In better news, the talented Brazilian tank Ricardo Arona of Brazil's Top Team has inked a deal with the UFC. This monster will no doubt make an immediate impact on the Light Heavyweight division and be close to competing for a Championship soon after his arrival. Arona has notable wins over Wanderlei Silva, Ninja Rua, Sakuraba, Jeremy Horn, Dean Lister, and one Dan Henderson.

Ryo Chonan, another Pride FC favorite has signed with the UFC as well. The very exciting and flamboyant Middleweight will be a great addition to the roster. He sports wins over Joey Villasenor, Carlos Newton, Mach Sakuri, and the UFC's current Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva!


Chute Boxe is having some personnel problems as Wanderlei Silva has pissed off Shogun Rua by training for his UFC debut at Xtreme Couture with Randy Couture and Shogun's opponent, Forrest Griffin. Ninja Rua, Shogun's brother, stated last weekend that they have not spoken to Silva since his move to the states and are upset with his current training with the enemy.

Tito Ortiz is close to re-signing with the UFC and still dates a whore (cum dumpster Jenna Jameson) who withers away before our eyes everyday. They are so perfect for each other:) His rematch with Rashad Evans will be the 1st order of business.

Finally, the UFC really let one slip through their fingers as Middleweight super-star Denis Kang has signed with K-1 Hero's! It had been rumored for a while and it looks like K-1 will allow Denis to occasionally fight with Spirit MC in his home of Korea. That and a lot of money locked up one of the best Middleweights in the world.

There ya go kiddies. UFC Fight Night will be Wednesday followed by the debut of the new Ultimate Fighter season so set your VCRs. Oh wait, I'm the only one who uses that dead technology. Well, just watch it and shut up.