A super stacked episode as the guy start off recapping last weekends Shark Fights 18 and Bellator 48 cards, break down the latest and greatest MMA News of the week and preview Saturday’s Pro Elite and UFC 134 shows. Dan also give out a very bold prediction that prompts an equally bold bet being made, all on another episode of the MMA Pulse Podcast.
Shark Fights 18 is in the books but fans not in attendance will not be able to see the fights until September 2nd on Fuel TV. Part of the networks Friday Night Fights series, the five bout main card from Shark Fight 18 can be seen at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. For those that cannot wait to see the action you can check out pictures from the event on MMA Valor.
One of the biggest crowd pleaser’s in Mixed Martial Arts is the slam, seeing someone lifted up off the canvas and thrown down just makes the fans go crazy. Fans of the slam were treated to a clinic by former Maximum Fighting Champion light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton during Fridays Shark Fights 18 co-main event.
Tonight from the John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Reno, Nevada is Shark Fights 18 and though you cannot watch the fights live tonight, we got you covered with live play-by-play. Starting at 7pm PT / 10pm ET the 8 bout fight card will get under way. Headlined by former UFC fighter Shane Nelson you can follow all the nights action right here.
Coming out of the eighth season of the Ultimate Fighter, Shane Nelson opened his UFC career with back to back wins against George Roop and Aaron Riley. Nelson would lose his next two fights inside the Octagon and at 2-2 in the UFC, he was released.
The date December 5th, 2008 will always be one that Emanuel Newton remembers for both a good and bad reason. Headlining the Maximum Fighting Championship 19 card in Enoch, Alberta Canada, Newton captured the MFC light heavyweight champion while extending his winning streak to an impressive nine in a row. It would also be the beginning of a rough year for the hardcore kid.
Coming off their successful 17th event last month, Shark Fights returns this Friday from the John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino in Reno, Nevada. Shark Fights 18 will be headlined by a lightweight bout between Shane Nelson and Aaron Wetherspoon. While the last Shark Fights card was televised live on HDNet, Friday’s event will air on Fuel TV at a later date as part of their “Friday Fight Night” series.
Summer is winding down and after a slow month of July in Zuffa land (compared to May) August is packed with three UFC events and one Strikeforce. Contrary to what some might tell you Mixed Martial Arts isn’t just the UFC and Strikeforce. On any given week there are several MMA events taking place in the United States and across the world.
