We’ve received word that there is likely some truth to the rumor that former PRIDE superstar and current WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko will meet Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (also formerly of PRIDE) at Affliction’s third event, to be held on July 11th of this year.
Although unconfirmed, it is widely believed that Affliction will counter-program UFC 100’s historic pay-per-view. It would be an attempt at payback for the UFC having counter-programmed the first two Affliction events, and Fedor vs. Cro Cop would be a huge draw to help make the …

Once completely unheard of by many U.S. fans, Paulo Thiago took advantage of a huge opportunity in fighting former #1 welterweight contender Josh Koscheck at UFC 95 and made a name for himself by knocking the popular fighter out cold in the first round. Joe Rogan had even commented on Thiago’s total lack of fundamental striking technique, moments before the KO.
Now after gaining respect and recognition, the undefeated Brazilian will look to capitalize on another huge chance in a match with another top contender, Jon Fitch.
“He has a solid Wrestling, …

Las Vegas, NV - In celebration of UFC 100, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization, along with Reed Exhibitions, today announced the launch of UFC® Fan Expo™, a two-day fan exposition of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) activities starting Friday, July 10th and leading right up to the start of the historic fights on Saturday, July 11th. UFC Fan Expo will take place inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and will be the first event of its kind for UFC fans.
Among the UFC Fan Expo two-day roster of activities will be meet …

Wakey wakey, eggs and…MMA. It’s the morning round-up here at 6th Round, and here’s what you may have missed while you were snoozing.
UFC 99 gets an addition to it’s growing fight card with a fight between Paul “Telly” Kelly, and Roli Delgado. TUF 8 viewers will remember Roli as the kid who lost a decision to Junie Browning. Many believe he won the fight, but his next test in Kelly will be worlds more difficult.
UFC 100 has been made official for July 11 in Vegas. The epic line-up for the …

In disappointing, yet not surprising news, Ken Shamrock has been banned for a year from competition due to being busted for steroids. Three types of banned substances were found in Ken’s system; 19-Norandrosterone, 19-Noretiocholanolone and Stanozolol. He was scheduled to meet Bobby Lashley in March, however that will now be impossible. Ken’s brother Frank accused him of being a career-long user, and this recent bust lends some truth to that.
With Quinton “Rampage” Jackson undergoing surgery for a jaw injury, he will wait to take on the winner between current champ …