Weekend MMA update: Lashley's return, Hioki's UFC debut, and more
All the latest news in mixed martial arts.
--The UFC announced on Twitter that highly-regarded featherweight Hatsu Hioki will make his UFC debut against George Roop at UFC 137.
--After participating in one of the worst fights ever, former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley returns to MMA on July 29 for Titan Fighting Championship. Lashley will face former UFC fighter Eddie Sanchez at the Kansas City Memorial Hall. The event will air live on HDNet.
--Check out our Mar. 2010 interview with Bobby Lashley.
--HDNet Fight of The Week: Rosholt vs. Grinlinton
--Charles Oliveira vs. Donald Cerrone is official for UFC on Versus 5, airing live Aug. 14.
--Once again, we strongly urge MMA fighters looking for national exposure to try out for Bellator Fighting this Sat., July 16 in Cherry Hill, NJ.
--Frank Trigg headlines BAMMA's Sept. MMA card.
--Junior dos Santos gets new management.
--Speaking of BAMMA, the popular UK MMA promotion is aiming for greater TV distribution.
--All fighter drug tests for UFC 132 came back clean.
--UFC nixes Chael Sonnen vs. Lyoto Machida, but books an exciting middleweight bout in Sonnen vs. Stann.
--Rocktagon MMA presents "Battle at the Bay."
--Strikeforce Challengers returns in Aug.
--Bellator signs (another!) top lightweight prospect.
--Kim Couture has a ton of heart, but MMA fighting might not be in her future much longer.
--According to WrestlingObserver.com, UFC 132 drew about 350,000-375,000 pay-per-view buys. These are just preliminary results, so stay tuned.
