UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami

Yushin Okami defeated Nate Marquardt in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 122 event from Oberhausen, GErmany to earn a shot at Anderson Silva’s Middleweight title.

Here are quick results from Saturday’s UFC 122 event, which aired for free in the United States on Spike.

-Carlos Eduardo Rocha def. Kris McCray via Submission (kneebar) at 2:21 of Round.

-Karlos Vemola def. Seth Petruzelli via TKO (strikes) at 3:46 of Round 1.

-Kyle Noke def. Rob Kimmons via Submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:36 of Round 2.

-Pascal Krauss def. Mark Scanlon via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after 3 Rounds.

-Vladimir Matyushenko def. Alexandre Ferreira via TKO (strikes) at 2:20 of Round 1.

-Duane “Bang” Ludwig def. Nick Osipczak via Split Decision (30-28 Osipczak, 29-28 Ludwig, 29-28 Ludwig) after 3 Rounds.

-Krzysztof Soszynski def. Goran Reljic via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after 3 Rounds.

-Amir Sadollah def. Peter Sobotta via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after 3 Rounds.

-Dennis Siver def. Andre Winner via Submission (modified rear-naked choke) at 3:37 of Round 1.

-Yushin Okami def. Nate Marquardt via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) after 3 Rounds to earn a shot at the UFC middleweight title.

On Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT!, Hulk Hogan presented Jeff Hardy with a new design of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, dubbed the TNA Immortal Championship.

The belt was custom made by Top Rope Belts and based on a painting by Hardy himself, which showcases his personal, professional and artistic styles.

Check out these very detailed shots of the TNA Immortal Championship:

Triple H and Shawn Michaels appeared at the Atlanta Falcon’s NFL football game on Thursday night and actually got some microphone time to address the stadium crowd.

The duo was in town to promote the release of WrestleMania 27 tickets, which went on sale Saturday.

Here’s a video of  Triple H and Shawn Michaels representing DX at the Georgia Dome:

UFC 122: Saturday Night on Spike TV

This Saturday night is UFC 122 on Spike TV. The show will only the second UFC event from Germany ever.

In the main event, Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami square off a middleweight fight with the winner getting a shot at Anderson Silva’s title.

Here’s the final card and the official weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD (Will Air On Spike TV)

• Nate Marquardt (186) vs. Yushin Okami (185)
• Jorge Rivera (185) vs. Alessio Sakara (186)
• Dennis Siver (155) vs. Andre Winner (155)
• Amir Sadollah (170) vs. Peter Sobotta (169)
• Krzysztof Soszynski (206) vs. Goran Reljic (205)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Not Televised)

• Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira (204) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (205)
• Pascal Krauss (170) vs. Mark Scanlon (170)
• Duane “Bang” Ludwig (170) vs. Nick Osipczak (171)
• Rob Kimmons (184) vs. Kyle Noke (185)
• Seth Petruzelli (205) vs. Karlos Vemola (205)
• Kris McCray (171) vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha (170)

Urijah Faber was victorious in his bantamweight debut against Takeya Mizugaki at Thursday’s WEC 52 show. Faber choked out Mizugaki with a rear naked choke in the final moments of the first round and describes a scary moment before referee Josh Rosenthal called the fight:

“I didn’t realize [Mizugaki] was out for so long. I knew he was going out because I could tell how deep it was. For the most part, I was choking him with one arm, which is how I beat Dominick Cruz, with one arm. I knew he was going out but I didn’t realize it was that bad, he was stiffed up, it was kind of scary. I mean, you don’t want to do that to somebody but I didn’t realize either, I saw the time limit of 1:10 when I started choking him and I just knew I had to get it in there.”

• Read More: WEC 52 Results: Faber vs. Mizugaki (11/11)

(Credit to WEC.tv for the quote)

The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels appeared on the CBS news in Atlanta on Thursday to promote tickets going on sale for WrestleMania this weekend:

WWE SmackDown on Syfy

Thanks to Cliff for the following WWE SmackDown spoilers from today’s show in England:

* SmackDown starts with Edge talking about Survivor Series. Nexus, without Wade Barrett, comes out and surrounds the ring. Vickie Guerrero comes out and makes Edge shake David Otunga’s hand. Edge then spears Otunga.

* Alberto Del Rio beat Kofi Kingston by submission.Of course Rey Mysterio came out and hit Del Rio with the 619 afterward.

* Natalya beat Layla in a non-title match with the Sharpshooter.

* Backstage promo with Kane talking about Big Show.

* David Otunga beat Edge in a Lumberjack match. Everyone fought at ringside, Kane came down and chokeslammed Edge. Otunga pinned Edge for the win.

* Dolph Ziggler defeated MVP to retain the Intercontinental title.

* Kane found an urn on the ground backstage, but no Paul Bearer.

* Cody Rhodes came out and cut a promo.

* Big Show beat Kane in a non-title match with a chokeslam. Edge distracted Kane after he brought out Paul Bearer tied up.

WEC 52 held its second to last show last night from “The Pearl” at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Former 145lb. champion Urijah Faber made his debut in the lighter bantemweight division, taking out top challenger Takeye Mizugaki at the end of the main event’s first round.

Here are the full results from WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki:

MAIN CARD

• Urijah Faber def. Takeya Mizugaki via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:50
• Chad Mendes def. Javier Vazquez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Erik Koch def. Francisco Rivera via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:36
• Joseph Benavidez def. Wagnney Fabiano via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 2:45
• Demetrious Johnson def. Damacio Page via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 2:27

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Raphael Assuncao def. L.C. Davis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Anthony Njokuani def. Edward Faaloloto via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:54
• Dustin Poirier def. Zack Micklewright via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:53
• Michael McDonald def. Clint Godfrey via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:42
• Cub Swanson def. Mackens Semerzier via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Yves Jabouin def. Brandon Visher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Hulk Hogan and his fiancée Jennifer McDaniel filed for a marriage license this week in Tampa, Florida, reports TMZ.com.

Those close to the TNA Superstar tell TMZ the couple wants to be married by Dr. Michael Beckwith — a spiritual guru based out of Los Angeles.

Hogan commented to the website, “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life.”

Here are some pictures of the next Mrs. Hogan:

According to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, a grudge match between Strikeforce Welterweight champion Nick Diaz and Jason “Mayhem” Miller is being planned and could be finalized in the near future. Coker told the New York Daily News:

“It’s something that we’re definitely looking at. You have to look at it from all different angles. Would it be a fun fight to promote? Sure. I think we should wait until the beginning of the year, and let’s have another conversation on that because with Miller and Diaz I just couldn’t imagine the extra security that I’d probably need to get to make that fight happen.”

We’ll keep an eye on this story and will post a followup when new details become available.

WEC 52: FABER vs. MIZUGAKI

Here are the complete weigh-in results for tonight’s  WEC 52 event, featuring  Urijah Faber vs. Takeya Mizugaki in the main event.

The only person not to make weight was preliminary fighter Zack Micklewright, who weighed in at 158lbs, two pounds over the limit. He was given an hour to get down to 156 and was able to make weight.

MAIN CARD
– Urijah Faber (136) vs. Takeya Mizugaki (136)
– Chad Mendes (145.5) vs. Javier Vazquez (146)
– Erik Koch (146) vs. Francisco Rivera (146)
– Joseph Benavidez (136) vs. Wagnney Fabiano (136)
– Demetrious Johnson (135) vs. Damacio Page (136)

PRELIMINARY CARD
– Raphael Assuncao (146) vs. L.C. Davis (146)
– Edward Faaloloto (154) vs. Anthony Njokuani (156)
– Zack Micklewright (158)* vs. Dustin Poirier (155)
– Clint Godfrey (136) vs. Michael McDonald (135)
– Mackens Semerzier (145) vs. Cub Swanson (145)
-Yves Jabouin (145) vs. Brandon Visher (145)

(Source: MMAJunkie.com)

– The Undertaker underwent shoulder surgery in the past week to repair his torn rotator cuff. Obviously the hope is that he’s healthy in time for WrestleMania, but it’s not guaranteed and it will depend on how his recovery goes.

– CM Punk, who injured his lower back at WWE’s Bragging Rights pay-per-view, opted not to have surgery because a doctor told him he’d be able to rehab what’s believed to be a torn muscle tendon.  Punk will be out of action until at least January, but will be healthy in time for WrestleMania season.

– Sheamus has a real nasty bruise on one of his legs and was seen limping around backstage at television this past week. He’s not expected to miss any ring time.

(Credit to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Former WWE & TNA star Sean “X-Pac” Waltman went on Twitter yesterday and said he’s working on getting a DX reunion together. Waltman wrote:

“Im working on getting a tour of Europe w/a DX Reunion of Myself & The New Age Outlaws. Any reputable promoters interested, FB mesg me.”

When asked by a Twitter follower how he’d be able to promote a DX reunion when WWE owns the rights to the DX trademarks, Waltman replied:

“Well …..Who cares? There would have no longer been a DX when Shawn quit after losing to Austin. We were the real degenerates.”

Later, he spoke about the most recent incarnation of DX (Shawn Michaels, Triple H and all that bad comedy):

“Everyone already had that watered down version of a dx reunion. Not HHH & Shawns fault though .. I just mean that the content was watered down because of the whole PG thing. No disrespect. I love them both dearly.”

The first review is in for the upcoming A&E’s reality TV special “Finding Hulk Hogan” and its not too flattering.

John Griffiths of US Weekly wrote the following:

“Wrestler turned reality fixture Hulk Hogan opens up about his divorce, money woes and bout with depression in a tell-all special. Don’t fret: He soon finds God and a career as an exec for TNA Wrestling. Considering his stature in pop culture, this effort could have been a bit more insightful and less self-promotional.”

“Finding Hulk Hogan” premiers on A&E on Wednesday, November 17th at 10pm (ET).

MMA legend Dan Henderson will face former Strikeforce World Champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral when Strikeforce returns to St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Scottrade Center. Other fights on the card include:

* Robbie Lawler vs Matt Lindland

* Scott Smith vs Paul Daley

* Bigfoot Silva vs Valentijn Overeem

* Herschel Walker vs. Scott Carson

Here’s a video preview for Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu:

– Monday’s Last night’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW drw a 3.1 cable rating, down from last week’s 3.1, and had 4.5 million viewers, down from 4.8 million last week. The show was taped on Monday afternoon from Manchester, England.

– WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel will serve as the ring announcer for next week’s 3-hour “Old School” RAW from Hershey, PA. Mean Gene Okerlund will also be on hand conducting interviews.

The following names from the past have been confirmed for the show:

– Rowdy Roddy Piper
– Jimmy Snuka
– Dusty Rhodes
– Ted DiBiase
– Arn Anderson
– The Iron Sheik
– “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan
– Sgt. Slaughter
– Nikolai Volkoff
– Irwin R Shyster

Matt Hardy is back with another YouTube video .. The former WWE superstar has begun a new series where he’ll give his candid thoughts on the state of the wrestling industry. Here’s what he posted on YouTube:

This is Part 1 of “My Take On The State Of The Business.”

I discuss what I think is good and bad in the pro wrestling business, what the wrestling business could do to become hot again, as well as why it’s in its current state. Please comment and give me your opinions and feedback.. I look forward to reading your comments! Thanks, and I hope you enjoy my thoughts.

– Jeff Hardy is due back in a North Carolina Superior Court on December 8th for another hearing on his drug charges from September 2009. TNA will tape the last four iMPACT episodes of 2010 from December 6th through the 9th, so Hardy might miss those tapings.

VIEW HERE: Jeff Hardy’s Mugshot Picture From 2009

– Mick Foley will be returning to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show on Wednesday night.

– TNA has announced the card for the company’s 11/12 return to “The Asylum” in Nashville, TN. The following matches are scheduled to take place:

* TNA World Champion Jeff Hardy will be in action

* AJ Styles vs. Raven

* The Motor City Machineguns vs. Ink Inc. vs. Beer Money

* The Pope vs. Abyss, Jeff Jarrett vs. Samoa Joe

* Madison Rayne vs. Velvet Sky

Also, Mr. Anderson will be in action

TNA introduced a new World championship belt at Monday’s iMPACT! tapings from Orlando.

Hulk Hogan threw the old belt in the trash and presented Jeff Hardy with the one. The segment will air this Thursday night on Spike.

Unlike the previous traditional black and gold belt, the new belt has a red strap and some very uniquely-shaped metal plates.

COMMENT BELOW: What do you guys think of the TNA Belt? Unique or Ugly as Hell?

– Also on RAW, a few changes were announced to two of the top matches at Survivor Series. Randy Orton’s WWE title defense against Wade Barrett with John Cena will be a “pinfall or submission only” match – which means no disqualifications. The Divas Title match will now be a handicap match, with both Lay-Cool members defending against Natalya.

– On Monday’s RAW, it was announced that “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Superfly Jimmy Snuka, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Nikolai Volkoff and Iron Sheik will appearing on next week’s 3-hour “Old School” edition of WWE RAW. “Mean” Gene Okerlund will also be on hand to conduct interviews.

— Randy Orton pinned Wade Barrett in a three way dark match after RAW with Sheamus after Barrett brought the belt in and went for Orton. Orton ducked and hit Sheamus. Orton took the belt and hit Barrett and pinned him.

– SmackDown star Rey Mysterio returned to the ring on Monday’s live event from Newcastle, England. Mysterio and Edge defeated Alberto Del Rio and Cody Rhodes in tag team action. Rey was on the sidelines for a few weeks due to an inner ear infection but is now healthy and is expected at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings.

– On Monday’s RAW, two matches were announced for Smackdown this Friday:

* World Heavyweight Champion Kane vs. Big Show

* Edge vs. David Otunga in a Lumberjack match. If David Otunga loses, he’s out of Nexus.

Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW is being taped on Monday afternoon from Manchester, England.

Here are full results:

– The show starts with John Cena coming down to the ring. Cena introduces Wade Barrett for his “homecoming.” Barrett vows to capture the WWE Championship at Survivor series from Randy Orton. Randy Orton comes down to the ring with Cena and Barrett. While all 3 men are in the ring, the Anonymous RAW General Manager sends in an alert, read by Michael Cole. It’s announced that the main event of tonight’s show will be a 10-man tag team match, with Randy Orton and Wade Barrett as opposing team captains. Barrett’s team will be Nexus members and the RAW GM will select Randy Orton’s 4 partners.

– The Bella Twins and Eve defeated Maryse, Tamina and Alicia Fox. The Bella Twins switched places during the match, allowing one of them to get the win for their team.

– The Uso Brothers defeated The Hart Dynasty with the Snukka Splash. David Hart Smith tried walking out of the match, but Natalya stopped him. The crowd was pretty dead for this one.

– David Otunga vs. John Cena was announced for later in the show.

– Santino Marella will host “Tea Team” tonight with his special guest, Sheamus.

– Randy Orton cut a promo backstage. The Miz walked in and revealed that he is on Team Orton.

– Goldust defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. Maryse tried to steal the million dollor belt during the match, but Aksana stole it back.

– John Cena defeated David Otunga. The rest of Nexus left ringside for the match, continuing the angle that David Otunga is on his way out of Nexus. Cena got the win via submission with the STF.

– It was announced that David Otunga will face Edge on Friday’s WWE Smackdown show. If Otunga loses the match, he is out of Nexus.

– Sheamus defeated Santino Marella by disqualification. Santino was hosting a “Tea Party” segment with Sheamus as his guest when the Anonymous RAW GM booked them in a match. The finish came after Santino hit Sheamus with a low blow. After the match, Sheamus was beating Santino down until John Morrison made the save.

– Backstage, Wade Barrett promised John Cena that Nexus will leave him alone if Barrett wins the WWE Championship at Survivor Series.

– Nexus defeated Randy Orton, The Miz, Daniel Bryan, Mark Henry, and R-Truth. John Cena was the referee. Nexus got the win after The Miz struck Orton with the Money in the Bank briefcase.

The Superman movie franchise is being rebooted in 2012 and casting is already underway for the lead roles of Superman and his mild-mannered alter ego, Clark Kent.

According to a few entertainment industry publications, both John Cena and Dwayne ‘The Rock” Johnson are being considered for the lead role in Superman: Man Of Steel.

IMDB.com reports that the film is being executive produced by Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight”) and will be directed by Zach Snyder.

Aside from John Cena and The Rock, actor Joe Manganiello (“Spider Man 3,” “True Blood”) is also being considered for the part.

(Source: Examiner.com)

Strikeforce heavyweight fighter Fedor Emelianenko (21-2) currently has one fight left on his current deal. Strikeforce President Scott Coker  recently spoke to the New York Daily News and said he feels “good” that Emelianenko will re-sign:

“As everybody knows we have a negotiation ongoing with M-1 right now, and I wish I had a simple answer, but it’s an ongoing negotiation. I feel good about it, I feel good about the negotiations. Whether you’re dealing with Dream, or you’re dealing with M-1, or any foreign company there’s always a translation issue, and there’s always a cultural issue, and there’s just a lot of barriers that will come. We’re trying to navigate through the waters and get a fair deal for everybody.”

Earlier this week, we posted a link to a video featuring TNA star Hulk Hogan playing the new “Def Jam Rapstar” video game with his daughter Brooke and allegedly exposing himself. Hogan’s private parts were censored in the video with a black box, but it was pretty apparent exactly what Hogan was doing.

Now, Hogan has gone on Twitter and has responded to the story:

“Be on the lookout for press, from people apologizing and releases of real footage from the video with nothing but good, clean fun”

He added:

“My real friends and fans know what I’m really all about and after 30 years, I’m not about public displays of private parts.”

Whether or not Hogan’s junk actually was exposed under that black censored box – from the video, it’s pretty clear what they were going for.. Check it out below and judge for yourself:

• HOGAN Flashes His Junk In Front Of Brooke – WTF?!