Wednesday, June 11, 2008

In other MMA news...

UFC President, Dana White, announced in a recent ESPN interview that the UFC will be heading to Atlanta, GA for a show to be held in the Phillips Arena (21,000 seating) sometime in August. As with their ventures in other areas, one can only assume fighters from the southern region will flood the card.

JAKKS Pacific and the UFC have partnered to produce UFC action figures as well as accessories like an Octagon. The line will also include figures well known by fans such as announcers Joe Rogan, Mike Goldberg and Bruce Buffer. JAKKS did not have a size determined for the figures but speculated they would be similar to the 6" WWE (that's right, they make WWE figures too) s. They will make more high-end figures for collectors as well as marketing to children with "less authentic" options available.

Elite XC’s Scott Smith did not suffer a broken foot in his bout with Robbie Lawler. There was topical bruising but after a few days off the foot Smith reports he’s back to normal. A rematch between Lawler and Smith is expected to be the headlining match for the next Elite XC – CBS card; however, the date is yet to be announced.

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