As a result of a knee injury suffered in training, undefeated Korean standout Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 110 bout with Chris “Lights Out” Lytle. A replacement opponent for Lytle on the inaugural Australian UFC card is expected to be announced soon.
The bout between Kim and Lytle appeared to be an interesting clash of styles, as Kim’s technical striking and judo met with Lytle’s brawling. Lytle will no doubt hope that Kim’s replacement will be willing to stand and trade punches in search of another Fight of the Night honour.
The all-female Jewels promotion showcased what was arguably its biggest event to date last night, but a premature referee stoppage during the headlining bout marred an otherwise excellent card. The result of the Saori Ishioka vs “Slick” Sally Krumdiack main event will likely be overturned.
Keeping her undefeated record intact, Minnesota’s Shana Olsen shocked many in attendance by stopping former EliteXC contender Kaitlin Young with second-round strikes in their featured bout at Ironman MMA tonight at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Welch, Minnesota.
A featured UFC 108 lightweight bout between top contenders Tyson Griffin and Jim Miller has been cancelled after Griffin suffered an injury in training and was forced to withdraw. Former UFC Lightweight Champion Sean “The Muscle Shark” Sherk will step up to face Miller.
Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair “Demolition Man” Overeem will return to mixed martial arts at K-1 “Dynamite!! 2009” on New Year’s Eve when he takes on revered Japanese veteran Kazuyuki “Ironhead” Fujita. The bout was announced by Overeem’s Golden Glory management.
The Strikeforce heavyweight division continues to grow, and professional wrestler and undefeated rising MMA star Bobby “The Dominator” Lashley is the latest addition to the promotion’s ranks. He is set to make his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Miami on January 30th.
Following a strange and incredibly tentative performance against former street brawler Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson at the TUF 10 Finale, one-time light heavyweight contender Houston “The Assassin” Alexander has officially been cut from the UFC’s roster.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s rumoured first trip to Abu Dhabi at UFC 112 may feature an intriguing welterweight revenge bout, as former long-time UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes is tentatively set to battle Renzo Gracie, of the famed Gracie family, in a grudge match.