Marcus Davis vs Kajan Johnson Likely for MFC 29

Maximum Fighting Press Release:

Marcus Davis

- 17-8-0 MMA/ MFC Debut

- 2 Fight Losing Streak

- Notable Wins: Chris Lytle, Paul Kelly, Paul Taylor

Kajan Johnson

- 18-11-1 MMA/ 2-2 MFC Record

- Won 6 of last 7 Fights

- Notable Wins: Doug Evans, Ryan Healy, Zach Light

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UFC veteran Marcus Davis has found a new home. ‘The Irish Hand Grenade’ signed with the Maximum Fighting Championships last week, and was announced by MFC President Mark Pavelich during their broadcast on Friday. According to the latest press release, Marcus Davis is expected to meet Kajan Johnson in his promotional debut at MFC 29.

The event takes place on April 8th at the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. MFC 29 will be Ontario, Canada’s first sanctioned mixed martial arts event.

Marcus Davis returns to action for the first time since being released by the UFC earlier this year. After a surprising 8-1 start to his UFC career, he finished just 1-4 before being handed his release. Davis seemed to struggle with the taller welterweights in the division, so at UFC 125, he dropped down to lightweight to face Jeremy Stephens. Despite a strong start, Davis eventually fell victim to a third round knockout loss.

‘Ragin’ Kajan Johnson has won six of his last seven fights, including victories over former Shark Fights featherweight champion Douglas Evans, Strikeforce veteran Zach Light, and Ryan Healy. Johnson’s last defeat came against Ryan Machan via first round submission at MFC 23 in December of 2009.

 

Jeremy Stephens vs Jonathan Brookins Added to TUF 13 Finale

MMA Junkie Reports:

http://mmajunkie.com/news/22494/jeremy-stephens-vs-jonathan-brookins-likely-for-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma

Jeremy Stephens

- 19-6-0 MMA/ 6-5 UFC

- Won 3 of last 4 Fights

- Notable Wins: Cole Miller, Rafael Dos Anjos, Sam Stout

Jonathan Brookins

- 12-3-0 MMA/ 1-0 UFC Record

- 4 Fight Win Streak

- Notable Wins: Micheal Johnson, Jose Santibanez, Jose Figueroa

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A lightweight match-up between Jeremy Stephens and Jonathan Brookins has been added to the Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale. The event takes place on June 4th at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anthony Pettis meets Clay Guida in the main event of the evening with heavy title implications.

Jeremy Stephens has currently won three out his last four fights, including a stunning knockout against Marcus Davis at UFC 125. The win followed a controversial split decision loss against Melvin Guillard in September of last year. Many observers believe that Stephens landed more often with heavier damage, but the judges ringside saw things differently.

Jonathan Brookins was last year’s winner of the ‘Ultimate Fighter’ reality show. He defeated Michael Johnson by unanimous decision in the finale. The win was Brookins fourth in a row, including victories over Stephen Ledbetter, Luis Palomino, and Yosdenis Cedeno. Brookins was last defeated by current UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo back in November of 2008.

 

Shark Fights 13 Quick Results

OFFICIAL MAIN CARD RESULTS

• Trevor Prangley def. Keith Jardine via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Houston Alexander def. Rameau Thierry Sokodjou via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:31
• Paul Daley def. Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Danillo Villefort def. Joey Villasenor via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Tarec Saffiedine def. Brock Larson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Paul Bradley def. Johnny Rees via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:28

OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS

• Ronnie Mann def. Douglas Evans via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
• Aaron Rosa def. Devin Cole via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Daniel Straus def. Karen Darabedyan via unanimous decision (scores announced as 10-9, 10-9, 10-9)
• Eric Davila def. Pete Spratt via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:49

 

Anthony Waldburger vs David Mitchell meet at UFC Fight Night 22

MMA Junkie Reports:

http://mmajunkie.com/news/19976/newcomers-anthony-waldburger-and-david-mitchell-meet-at-ufc-fight-night-22.mma

Anthony Waldburger

- 12-5-0 MMA/ UFC Debut

- 3 Fight Win Streak

- Notable Wins: Pat Healy, Brian Foster, Pete Spratt

David Mitchell

- 11-0-0 MMA/ UFC Debut

- 9 Sub, 2 Decision Victories

- Notable Wins: War Machine, Bobby Green, Tim McKenzie

 

Local Scene Spotlight – 4/25/2010

Pictured: Hidehiko Yoshida

ASTRA – Yoshida’s Farewell

Kazuhiro Nakamura def Hidehiko Yoshida by UD

Michihiro Omigawa def Micah Miller by UD

Enson Inoue def Antz Nansen by Armbar – Rd. 1

Jung Hwan Cha def Ryo Chonan by KO – Rd. 2

Jorge Masvidal def Naoyuki Kotani by Split Decision

Daisuke Nakamura def Ganjo Tentsuku by UD

Yuya Shirai def Che Mills by Armbar – Rd. 1

CFX – Mayhem in Minneapolis

Travis Wiuff def Jeff Monson by Split Decision

Dave Menne def Adrian Miles by UD

Drew Fickett def Derrick Noble by Rear Naked Choke – Rd. 2

Brock Larson def Brian Green by Rear Naked Choke – Rd .1

LGIO – MMA 1

Jason MacDonald def Matt Horwich by UD

ProFC Commonwealth Cup

Aleksander Emelianenko def Eddy Bengtsson by TKO – Rd. 1

 

UFC 112 Quick Results

MAIN CARD RESULTS

• Anderson Silva def. Demian Maia via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) to retain UFC middleweight title
• Frankie Edgar def. B.J. Penn via unanimous decision (50-45, 48-47, 49-46) to become new UFC lightweight champion
• Matt Hughes def. Renzo Gracie via TKO (strikes) Round 3, 4:40
• Rafael Dos Anjos def. Terry Etim via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:40
• Mark Munoz def. Kendall Grove via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:50

PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS

• Phil Davis def. Alexander Gustafsson via submission (anaconda choke) – Round 1, 4:55
• Rick Story def. Nick Osipczak via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• DaMarques Johnson def. Brad Blackburn via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 2:08
• Paul Kelly def. Matt Veach via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:41
• Jon Madsen def. Mostapha Al-Turk via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Matt Serra UFC 109 Video Blog – Day 3