Welterweight

The Daily Recap: Price Demands, Hendricks Staying Put & More

Last week on MMA Fighting’s “The MMA Beat”, Mike Straka stated that he's heard through sources that Georges St. Pierre is requesting $50 million to fight Anderson Silva. Straka said, “I was told by somebody very close to Georges that Georges today makes close to $8 million a fight. So to fight Anderson Silva he’s going to ask for $50 million.”

St. Pierre, who is currently in Paris, France, joined 98.5 FM Sports and shot down the report saying it was not true.

Johny Hendricks recently told MMA Junkie Radio that he has no intentions of risking his status as the number one contender for the UFC welterweight title. Hendricks said, “I’m not going to fight unless it’s for a belt. Nothing else matters but the belt.”

It’ll be interesting to see how the UFC handles the current welterweight title picture. Will it be the lesser known yet more deserving Hendricks or the outspoken and brash Nick Diaz?

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KSW 21 - Final Resolution Quick Results

Mamed Khalidov def. Kendall Grove – Submission (Achilles Lock)
Michal Materia def. Rodney Wallace – KO (Punch)
Aslambek Saidov def. Borys Mankowski – TKO (Leg Injury)
Maciej Jewtuszko def. Artur Sowinski – Submission (Brabo Choke)
Piotr Strus def. Krzysztof Kulak – TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz def. Paulina Bonkowska – Decision (Unanimous)
Matt Horwich def. Terry Martin – TKO (Punches)

Garcia, Zahabi Impress at SLAMM 1

Alex Garcia, who last fought in October 2011, didn’t waste any time shaking off the rust. Garcia made quick work of journeyman Stephane Lamarche, securing a rear naked choke in just the first round. With the victory, Garcia raised his MMA record to an impressive 8-1.

Aiemann Zahabi, brother of Firas, was successful in his professional MMA debut pounding out Kyle Vivian in just under a round. Zahabi took Vivian to the canvas early and rained down a barrage of punches that forced the Ontario native to tap.

Complete results from the event are after the jump.

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Bellator 82 Live Results & Stream

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MMA on Tap will be going live at 6 PM ET with real-time results of tonight’s Bellator 82 event, which takes place at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Bellator 82 will be headlined by the welterweight tournament final featuring a bout between Lyman Good and Andrey Koreshko. Also on the card will be a middleweight slugfest between Doug Marshall and Kala Hose.

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Bellator 82 Weigh-In Results

All of the participants for Bellator 82 successfully made weight in preparation for their bouts on Friday evening at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The preliminary fights will air live on Spike.com followed by the main card on MTV2.

The card will be headlined by the Season 7 welterweight tournament final featuring Lyman Good and Andrey Koreshkov. The winner will receive $100,000 plus a shot at Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren. Also on the card will be a battle between middleweight sluggers Doug Marshall and Kala Hose.

The official weights can be found after the jump.

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SLAMM1 Weigh-In Results

All of the participants for SLAMM 1, Canada’s newest MMA promotion, successful made weight in preparation for their bouts set for Friday at the Complexe Sportif Sportscene in Saint-Hilaire.

The card will be headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Alex Garcia (7-1) and Stephane Lamarche (8-12). The card will also feature the profession debut of Aiemann Zahabi, brother of Firas Zahabi, and lightweight prospect Olivier Aubin-Mercier.

The official weights can be found after the jump.

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The Daily Recap: Back to England, Firas Wants Diaz & More

The UFC has announced that they’ll be returning to London, England on February 16, 2013 at the Wembley Arena. While no fights have been announced, it is being reported that the card will be UFC on Fuel TV 7.

It looks like Nick Diaz is getting consideration for a UFC welterweight shot again… At least by Tristar head trainer Firas Zahabi. Zahabi told MMA Junkie, "I think Diaz is the guy who deserves it most. His fight with Carlos (Condit) was so close. Who knows? People judge it both ways.”

Of course, Johny Hendricks is current front runner after he stopped Martin Kampmann at UFC 154. Diaz is still sidelined, serving the remainder of his suspension for testing positive for marijuana metabolites.

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Score Fighting Series 7 Live Results

MMA on Tap will be going live at 7:30 PM ET with real-time results of tonight’s Score Fighting Series 7 event, which takes place in Hamilton, Ontario.

SFS 7 will be headlined by a welterweight showdown between Jordan Mein and Forrest Petz. Also featured will be a featherweight affair featuring Tristan Johnson and Will Romero. The card will air live on The Score in Canada and AXS TV in the States.

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Score Fighting Series 7 Weigh-In Results

All of the participants for The Score Fighting Series 7 card successfully made weight in preparation for their bouts set for Friday in Hamilton, Ontario.

The card will be headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Strikeforce veteran Jordan Mein as he takes on UFC veteran Forrest “The Meat Cleaver” Petz. Also featured will be a lightweight showdown between Jesse Ronson and Ryan Healy. The event will air live at 10 PM EST on The Score in Canada and AXS TV in the States.

The official weights can be found after the jump.

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UFC 154: St. Pierre vs. Condit Quick Results

Main Card:
Georges St. Pierre def. Carlos Condit - Decision (Unanimous)
Johny Hendricks def. Martin Kampmann - KO (Punch)
Francis Carmont def. Tom Lawlor - Decision (Split)
Rafael Dos Anjos def. Mark Bocek - Decision (Unanimous)
Pablo Garza def. Mark Hominick - Decision (Unanimous)

Preliminary Card on FX:
Patrick Cote def. Alessio Sakara - DQ (Strikes to Back of Head)
Cyrille Diabate def. Chad Griggs - Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
John Makdessi def. Sam Stout - Decision (Unanimous)

Preliminary Card on Facebook:
Antonio Carvalho def. Rodrigo Damm - Decision (Split)
Ivan Menjivar def. Azamat Gashimov - Submission (Armbar)
Matt Riddle def. John McGuire - Decision (Unanimous)
Darren Elkins def. Steven Siler - Decision (Unanimous)

Following the event, UFC officials announced that St. Pierre-Condit (Fight of the Night), Ivan Menjivar (Submission of the Night), and Johny Hendricks (KO of the Night) all received $70,000 bonuses.