Craig Jolicoeur Article Archive

  1. UFC 106: Ortiz Vs. Griffin 2 Preview

    The UFC returns this weekend with the second of back-to-back even weekends with UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2. The original UFC 106 fight card looks very different from the list of fights we will get to see this weekend...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 16 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

  2. Affliction Closes Doors; Now In Bed With UFC

    In a move that really should come as a surprise to no one, Affliction Entertainment has announced they will cease promoting mixed martial arts competition, and will instead become an official sponsor of the UFC...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 6 reads 0 comments

  3. Official Affliction: Trilogy Cancellation Press Release

    Affliction Trilogy Cancelled Seal Beach, California (July 24, 2009) – The highly anticipated fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett at the Affliction Trilogy MMA show has been cancelled...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 4 reads 0 comments

  4. Affliction: Trilogy Canceled

    According to Josh Gross of SI.com, Affliction: Trilogy has been completely canceled. Affliction has clearly been at the top of the MMA news scene the past few days since the announcement of Josh Barnett’s suspension due to a failed drug test...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 4 reads 0 comments

  5. Diaz vs. Riggs II Called Off

    According to GracieFighter.com, the upcoming fight between Nick Diaz and Joe Riggs for the Strikeforce welterweight title has been cancelled...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 3 reads 0 comments

  6. Bipsing Looking For Another Beating [UPDATED]

    UFC middleweight Michael Bisping apparently didn’t learn his lesson after getting brutally knocked out by Dan Henderson at UFC 100. MMABay...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 20 reads 0 comments

  7. CSAC First Ever Random Test Nabbed Barnett

    Even though Josh Barnett stated that his failed drug test was not a random test, California State Athletic Commision executive officer Bill Douglas says otherwise...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 1 reads 0 comments

  8. Fedor Emelianenko Reponds to Barnett's Suspension

    Fedor Emelianenko and his manager Vadim Finkelstein have formally issued statements regarding Josh Barnett’s suspension and subsequent removal from the Affliction: Trilogy fight card...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 1 reads 0 comments

  9. Josh Barnett Officially Responds

    Late last night, Josh Barnett issued a statement regarding this suspension and removal from the Affliction: Trilogy fight card. My Response Many of you are wondering what’s happening...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 1 reads 0 comments

  10. Affliction: Trilogy Conference Call Live Notes

    The conference call for the upcoming Affliction: Trilogy fight card is currently taking place. I’ll be taking notes here live as the call happens...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 1 reads 0 comments

  11. Affliction Main Event May Pass To Belfort After Barnett's Failed Pre-fight Test

    While not officially confirmed by Josh Barnett himself, numerous reports are suggesting that the California State Athletic Commission has suspended Barnett due to a failed pre-fight test. According to Loretta Hunt: Multiple sources have told Sherdog...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 226 reads 8 comments

  12. UFC 103 Adds Henderson vs. Franklin 2

    The UFC officially announced yesterday that former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and former PrideFC welterweight and middleweight champion Dan Henderson will meet for the second time at UFC 103...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 353 reads 3 comments

  13. Zaromskis Wins DREAM 2009 Welterweight Grand Prix

    DREAM.10 was held yesterday in Japan and the even featured the finals of the 2009 DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix tournament. The semifinal competitors included favorite Hayato “Mach” Sakurai, Andre Galvao, Marius Zaromskis, and Jason High...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 66 reads 0 comments

  14. UFC: Kampmann or Swick Next Up For GSP

    UFC President Dana White has verbally confirmed that the winner of the Martin Kampmann-Mike Swick fight at UFC 103 will determine the No. 1 welterweight contender and the next to fight Georges St...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 118 reads 0 comments

  15. Top Ten Pound-for-Pound Fighters in MMA

    Josh Sanchez provides his thoughts on the top P4P fighters today in a guest editorial for MMA HQ. The best pound for pound fighter—lists like these always spark a debate...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 96 reads 0 comments

  16. UFC 100: Fighter Payouts

    Here are the official fighter salaries for the UFC 100: Making History fight card as released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Brock Lesnar – $400,000 Georges St...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 160 reads 0 comments

  17. MMA HQ Fight Camp Update

    Here are the results for the MMA HQ Fight Camp at MMAPlayground.com after Saturday night’s UFC 100: Making History event...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 17 reads 0 comments

  18. Georges St-Pierre and Brock Lesnar Dominate at UFC 100

    Brock Lesnar easily dispatched Frank Mir last night and unified the UFC heavyweight title. Lesnar possesses one “skill” that Frank Mir couldn’t overcome: brute strength...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 420 reads 5 comments

  19. UFC 100 Weigh-In Results

    Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 100. The weigh-ins were held today in Las Vegas, NV for tomorrow night’s UFC 100 fight card. Main Card (in pounds) Frank Mir (245) vs...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 4 months ago 404 reads 5 comments

  20. UFC 100: Fight Card Preview

    The UFC celebrates a milestone this weekend with the UFC 100 fight card. While this is not the UFC’s 100th event, or even the 100th Pay-Per-View card, reaching the centennial mark is a ...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 5 months ago 1,014 reads 12 comments

  21. MMA: A Tale of Three Fight Cards

    The months of July and August will provide some excellent mixed martial arts action for both the hardcore and casual MMA fans. The UFC is putting their full weight behind this weekend’s UFC 100 event and the associated UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, NV

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 5 months ago 152 reads 0 comments

  22. Iceman and Mask Newest UFC Hall-of-Famers

    Last night, UFC President Dana White announced via Twitter that the the UFC Hall of Fame would be inducting two new members at this weekends UFC Fan Expo...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 5 months ago 39 reads 0 comments

  23. Belfort vs. Santiago Official for Affliction: Trilogy

    Affliction Entertainment has officially confirmed that Vitor Belfort and Jorge Santiago will fight on the upcoming Affliction: Trilogy fight card...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 5 months ago 78 reads 1 comments

  24. The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale Preview

    Another season of The Ultimate Fighter winds down this Saturday night as the TUF 9 Finale takes place in Las Vegas. New lightweight and welterweight “Ultimate Fighter” crowns will ...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 5 months ago 275 reads 4 comments

  25. Mayhem vs. Jacare Three Set for DREAM.11

    The vacant DREAM middleweight title will once again be contested by Jason Miller and Ronaldo Souza this September at DREAM.11. Mayhem Miller disclosed the information yesterday via Twitter. Jacare and Mayhem first fought at DREAM...

    Craig Jolicoeur Written by Craig Jolicoeur about 5 months ago 14 reads 0 comments

 


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