• Joey Beltran def. Rolles Gracie by TKO (punches) Round 2 (1:31)
• Chris Tuchscherer def. Tim Hague by Majority Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) Round 3
• Phil Davis def. Brian Stann by Unanimous Decision  Round 3
• Robert Emerson def. Phillipe Nover by Unanimous Decision  Round 3
• Melvin Guillard def. Ronys Torres by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Round 3
• Mac Danzig def. Justin Buchholz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Round 3
• Matt Serra def. Frank Trigg by knockout (punch) Round 1 (2:23)
• Demian Maia def. Dan Miller by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Round 3
• Paulo Thiago def. Mike Swick by submission (D’arce Choke) Roundd 2 (1:54)
• Chael Sonnen def. Nate Marquardt by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Round 3
• Randy Couture defeated Mark Coleman via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:09 of Round 2

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AUBURN HILLS — Now that professional mixed martial arts has been sanctioned in Michigan, promoters appear to be fighting for territory in a potentially lucrative market.

A scheduled professional mixed martial arts show Saturday at The Palace of Auburn Hills turned out not to be a professional card after all.

Several pro fighters pulled out at the last minute, according to promoter Joe Donofrio, and the state-mandated minimum of 30 rounds (10 bouts) to hold a pro mixed martial arts show could not be met.

Donofrio said rival Matt Flynn was trying to undermine him.

“He called all my fighters and paid them not to fight,” Donofrio said. “They went as low as to pay these guys a thousand dollars to not show up, after I paid for their medicals. Despite them trying to sabotage my show, we still had 7,800 (spectators). He made a failed attempt to destroy my show and that didn’t happen.”

Flynn said he did not pay fighters not to be on the card, and added Donofrio knew all along his show didn’t have enough fighters to clear medical requirements.

“He’s using that as a scapegoat,” Flynn said. “Joe was never even close to having a pro show. He knew this thing (pro show) was cancelled before he had the press conference. He couldn’t even put together the minimum requirements (and) medical clearance. (And) I did not pay anybody not to be on that card. I’m getting ready to start suing people for saying it.”

Flynn, along with Greg Ahrens and Carlos Llinas, co-promoted a professional mixed martial arts show Jan. 16 at the Royal Oak Music Theater, which was the first in Michigan.

The pro fighters who did show up at The Palace, such as Jimmy Smith, host of the show “Fight Quest” on the Discovery Channel, Jason Holmes and Joe Battaglia of Birmingham, were not allowed to fight. Holmes and Smith, though, did put on a grappling exhibition.

“I think there are unscrupulous promoters out there who are bribing guys,” said Battaglia, who was disappointed he couldn’t fight. “It just doesn’t hurt Joe Donofrio, it hurts all of us pros. This is the biggest venue in the state and his (Flynn’s) fights are in bars.”

Flynn claimed Battaglia had never fought in states he said he had fought.

Dr. James Weber, chairman of the Unarmed Combat Commission, wanted the pro show to happen.

“I’m a proponent for safety and the rules are put there for a reason,” he said.

A crowd did get to see lively amateur fights, including a women’s battle between Kelly Warren of Lapeer and Randa Markos of Windsor, which capped the evening.

Sean Baker of Eastpointe, who was scheduled to make his pro debut, remained an amateur and defeated John Horn at 2:31 of the first round, and Vince Murdock of Lapeer, who trains at the Fight Club Proving Grounds in Waterford, won his bout against Mohammad Alshatri of Dearborn.

A number of unauthorized mixed martial arts shows have taken place around the state, according to Donofrio.

“What’s going to happen is we’re going to have a bunch of rogue promoters who are going to put their name on the marquee,” said Donofrio, who has already scheduled a show for April 17 at The Palace. “I don’t wish harm on anybody. They can continue to do their childish antics. My concentration is a successful show at The Palace.”

Flynn said they would continue doing shows, with the next pro MMA show scheduled March 6 at the Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens.

“Obviously, The Palace gets some type of priority because it’s The Palace,” Flynn said, “(but) it’s disheartening for The Palace. The Palace shouldn’t have had that show. The public … all those people should be getting their money back.”

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Adam Middendorf vs Mike Guererro 135
Kevin Dickey vs Dallas Proctor 170
Ryan Pokryfky vs Cinque William HWT
Dean Nasser vs Mike Galanao 125

Grappling
Matt Duncan vs Eric Kamm 170

INTERMISSION
Brad Frazer vs Chuck Nostrant 170
Bill Meyer vs Mitch Rheaume 145
Mark Henshaw Dave vs Elwart 135
Tommy Bagnasco vs Chad Coon 145
Corey Odell vs Brian Bonice 170

Bantamweight Championship
Don Cline vs Tyler Powers 145

Lightweight Championship
Jason Fischer vs Roger Hartwel 155

The fights are expected to start at approx. 8PM est.
There are approx. 9 fights on this card.
This event is free to the public.

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Brock Lesnar talks about his sickness and return to UFC

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Triple X Cagefighting Battle in the Burbs

Triple X Cagefighting Battle in the Burbs Janu ary 22nd, 2010

This show will also be available online Live free of charge! Fight Card coming soon.

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Rashad Evans (205) vs. Thiago Silva (205)
Paul Daley (172*) vs. Dustin Hazelett (168)
Joe Lauzon (155) vs. Sam Stout (155)
Duane Ludwig (156) vs. Jim Miller (155)
Junior Dos Santos (237) vs. Gilbert Yvel (239)

SpikeTV Prelims 9pm ET
Cole Miller (155) vs. Dan Lauzon (155)
Martin Kampmann (171) vs. Jacob Volkmann (171)

Undercard ( un-aired)
Mark Munoz (185) vs. Ryan Jensen (186)
Mike Pyle (171) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170)
Rafael Oliveira (156) vs. John Gunderson (155)

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FIGHT CARD:

Gladiatorial Games IV

Rob Taylor Vs. Kevin Koyl
Heavyweight title

Lee Trombley Vs. Josh Roberts
light heavyweight title

Tony Zilinski Vs. Jason Fischer
155 Weight title

Miguel Barcelow Vs. James Carrow
155 Weight title

Tyler Powers Vs. Chris Moore
145 Weight title

James Gray Vs. Chad Coon
135 Weight title

To see the live broadcast go HERE

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When news first broke that UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar, had pulled out from his UFC 106 bout with undefeated warrior, Shane Carwin, the ugly being known as disgust reared it’s repulsive face from the murky waters of blind hatred.

The reason Lesnar pulled out from the fight is a slippery-slope that many fighters have been caught on the positive and negative sides of. The reason being is that Lesnar has been fighting an illness that has rendered him unable to train for the past three-and-a-half weeks.

Now some “hardcore” fans and fighters would say that, “Only a (expletive) would pull out of a fight.” But how could you blame a guy for wanting to be 100 percent healthy and fully trained for his second title defense.

Via his twitter account, Carwin says the fight has been postponed until Jan. 2nd.

Not only does this postponement make this title fight a much more competitive match-up, but it also gives the UFC’s “year-end” show a much needed boost if it’s deemed to be the most exciting card of the year.

Here’s a look at the UFC 108 card as it stands if all of the rumored fights come to fruition.

Champ Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin (for heavyweight title)

Champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort (for middleweight title or possibly a catchweight fight)

Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva

Junior Dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga

Carlos Condit vs. Paul Daley

Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller

Martin Kampmann vs. Rory Markham

Joe Lauzon vs. Sam Stout

Dan Lauzon vs. Cole Miller

Ryan Jensen vs. Mark Munoz

Jake Ellenberger vs. Mike Pyle

The top three fights could easily headline most pay-per-views, and Dos Santos vs. Gonzaga could easily headline a UFC event that would air live on Spike T.V.

The only problem that may arise is the relatively weak card that UFC 106 now possesses. If Dana White and Joe Silva can quickly throw together an exciting fight for the card, Lesnar’s recent sickness may be a huge blessing to the UFC executives and fans alike.

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