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According to a post at MMA Rising,  CWFC may very well have their women’s tournament final overseen by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).

The bout, a 125-lb. affair between semi-finalists Rosi Sexton and Sheila Gaff, will take place in October. Sexton has mentioned in various interviews and social media that she is considering retiring after the fight, and according to MMA Rising, this was “a key factor in her decision to push for the use of VADA testing.”

VADA testing takes place up to 8 weeks prior to a fight, and includes both blood and urine testing. One problem is the price tag, which may be around $6000 total for the two fighters. Sexton, Gaff and Cage Warriors are hoping to find sponsors to cover the costs.

For more information, check out the entire post on MMA Rising: Vada Testing Planned For CWFC Women’s Tournament Final.

The problems with UFC 149 continue, as George Roop is now out of his scheduled bout with Antonio Carvalho. Although Carvalho tweeted that he has a new opponent, he could not disclose who that might be.

UFC 149 has been absolutely plagued with injuries and replacements. Michael Bisping was scheduled to fight Tim Boetsch, but was replaced with Hector Lombard due to injury. Yoshihiro Akiyama was scheduled to fight Thiago Alves, but was replaced by Siyar Bahadurzada. Then Alves also got injured and was replaced by Chris Clements. Jose Aldo was supposed to fight Erik Koch, but Aldo got injured, too. Thiago Silva was set to face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, but then Silva got injured. Rua will fight Brandon Vera on a different card.

Not an injury, but Bibiano Fernandes was supposed to fight Roland Delorme…but “the Flash” did not actually sign his UFC contract. Instead, Francisco Rivera will fight Delorme.

With the slew of injuries as of late, it’s hard to tell whether this is a record, but it sure seems like it.

Strikeforce bantamweight champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will be making her first title defense when she faces heavy hitter Sarah Kaufman on August 18, 2012 in San Diego, California. Check out the promo below. Who ya got?

Check out Dana White’s latest Vlog to see what Clay Guida thought about the judge’s decision on Saturday night.

Let it be known; Anderson Silva is officially irate.

After months of trash talking from Chael Sonnen, the usually passive and respectful Silva spoke with a venom never before heard when asked about his opponent.

First of all, Chael is a criminal. He’s been convicted of crimes. He doesn’t deserve to be inside the octagon. And when the time comes and the time is right, I’m going to break his face and break every one of his teeth in his mouth.

The joke is over. There’s no more talking. I know he’s on the line listening, and the game is over. I’m going to beat his ass out of the UFC. He’s never going to want to fight again after I’m done with him. – Anderson Silva

The words didn’t end there however, as Silva let loose with an even angrier tirade as the world’s media listened in disbelief.

It doesn’t matter if I’m on the bottom, the side, the top, it doesn’t matter. Chael Sonnen’s gonna get his ass kicked like he’s never gotten his ass kicked before. What I’m gonna do inside the Octagon is something that’s gonna change the image of the sport.

I’m gonna beat his ass like he’s never been beaten before. I’m gonna make sure that every one of his teeth are broken, his arms are broke, his legs are broke. He’s not going to be able to walk out of the Octagon by himself. I can guarantee that. And I know that he’s listening. The game’s over. No more shit-talking. It’s on now. – Anderson Silva

The biggest fight of 2012 is set to headline UFC 148 on July 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and Anderson Silva on this evidence, seems determined that Sonnen’s evening will be a very painful one.

The real action starts at around the 20:00 mark.

For the second time this year, Zuffa held back to back fight nights courtesy of UFC on FX 4 and UFC 147.

Both events had exciting moments, but were generally underwhelming for the most part.

UFC on FX 4
Cub Swanson impressed in the opening fight of the night, using his striking skills to defeat Ross Pearson via second round knockout.

The win marks two in a row for Swanson and will propel him into the deeper end of competition in the featherweight division.

T.J Waldburger came out on fire, nearly stopping Ebersole, but it was the relentless pace and never give up attitude that pushed his foe through. In the second and third rounds, Ebersole used his top control and striking advantage to pull ahead and take a unanimous decision.

Sam Stout finished his trilogy with Spencer Fisher in what was an exciting affair. Stout was expected to have the advantage on the feet, but ended up having to use his wrestling at times to avoid difficult situations. In the end, Stout was able to defeat Fisher and force “The King” into retirement.

In the main event, the highly anticipated Clay Guida versus Gray Maynard bout proved disappointing. A strategy of running and avoiding by Guida frustrated Maynard, who came to brawl. It was a constant chase with no real payoff for Maynard, other than the fact he was able to take a narrow split decision in a less than thrilling bout.

Bonuses – $50,000

Fight of the Night: Sam Stout vs. Spencer Fisher

Knockout of the Night: Cub Swanson

Submission of the Night: Dan Miller

Preliminary Results:

Ricardo Lamas def. Hatsu Hioki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Ramsey Nijem def. C.J. Keith via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:29

Rick Story def. Brock Jardine via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Steven Siler def. Joey Gambino via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:47

Chris Camozzi def. Nick Catone via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 3, 1:51

Matt Brown def. Luis Ramos via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:20

Dan Miller def. Ricardo Funch via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 3:12

Ken Stone def. Dustin Pague via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

UFC 147

Hacran Dias and Iuri Alcantara started the night off in what for many may have been the most anticipated fight of a lacklustre card. The two Brazilian prospects put on an entertaining show, but it was Dias who proved superior. The win runs his record to 21-1-1

Fabricio Werdum continued to prove his striking is evolving at a rapid pace, annihilating Mike Russow in quick fashion. It took all of 2:28 for Werdum to finish off the Chicago police officer.

In the Ultimate Fighter Brazil Featherweight final, Rony Mariano Bezerra def. Godofredo Pepey via unanimous decision in a less than thrilling bout. Cezar Ferreira followed up in the middleweight final, defeating Sergio Moraes via similar unanimous decision.

In the 190lb. catch weight main event, Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva put on an entertaining five round fight that saw both have their moments.

After losing the first round, Silva stormed Franklin in the second nearly finishing him as the round came to a close. Unfortunately for fans of “The Axe Murderer”, Silva seemed to have little left after the hurried pace of the second as Franklin cruised to a unanimous 49-46 decision. Franklin’s improved foot work and fast hand speed were definite factors in his victory.

Bonuses – $65,000

Fight of the Night: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva

Knockout of the Night: Marcos “Vina” Vinicius

Submission of the Night: Rodrigo Damm

Preliminary results:

Rodrigo Damm def. Anistavio “Gasparzinho” Medeiros via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:12

Francisco “Massaranduba” Drinaldo def. Delson “Pe de Chumbo” Heleno via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:21

Hugo “Wolverine” Viana def. John “Macapa” Teixeira via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thiago “Bodao” Perpetuo def. Leonarda “Macarrao” Mafra via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:41

Marcos “Vina” Vinicius def. Wagner “Galeto” Campos via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 1:04

Felipe Arantes and Milton Vieira fight to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

Event: UFC 147

Where: Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

When: Saturday 23rd June

Results

Rich Franklin def. Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira def. Sergio “Serginho” Moraes via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Rony “Jason” Mariano Bezerra def. Godofredo “Pepey” de Oliveira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Fabricio Werdum def. Mike Russow via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:28

Hacran Dias def. Yuri Alcantara via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Rodrigo Damm def. Anistavio “Gasparzinho” Medeiros via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:12

Francisco “Massaranduba” Drinaldo def. Delson “Pe de Chumbo” Heleno via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:21

Hugo “Wolverine” Viana def. John “Macapa” Teixeira via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thiago “Bodao” Perpetuo def. Leonarda “Macarrao” Mafra via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:41

Marcos “Vina” Vinicius def. Wagner “Galeto” Campos via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 1:04

Felipe Arantes and Milton Vieira fight to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

In a weekend packed full of action from a whole host of promotions; most fans are still talking about the knockout that Roger Huerta suffered at ONE FC.

Huerta’s high point was famously being the first mma fighter to feature on the cover of Sports Illustrated back in 2007 but has struggled since leaving the UFC in 2009.

El Matador has gone 1-6 in his last seven fights but yesterday’s loss to dangerous Brazilian Zorobabel Moreira was one of the nastiest knockouts in the post Pride mma landscape.

After a good start, Huerta slowed down and the shots from his Brazilian opponent seemed to quickly mount up. In the end it was a failed takedown attempt that put Huerta in a tough spot and Moreira jumped on the opportunity with a knockout that was as calculated as it was brutal. Soccer kicks, legal under ONE FC’s ruleset, are a very controversial part of mixed martial arts history and this knockout is clearly a savage reminder why.

Gif courtesy of Zombie Prophet

In a week featuring two UFC events, Bellator and Fedor’s retirement fight, ONE FC continues to keep Asian mixed martial arts relevant, bringing their Destiny of Warriors card to Malaysia.

The card was littered with names hardcore fans would recognize such as Roger Huerta, Renato Sobral, Masakazu Imanari and Tatsuya Mizuno.

In the headliner, Roger Huerta’s fall from grace took perhaps its most vicious turn yet. Brazilian prospect Zorobabel Moreira summoned his inner ‘Axe Murderer’, soccer kicking Huerta into unconsciousness.

The win marks five straight for Moreira and three in ONE FC. Huerta has now dropped six of his last seven and likely took his last major pay day for a while.

For the first time in a year and a half, former Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight Champion Renato Sobral returned to the cage and looked good in doing so, submitting DREAM Light-Heavyweight Grand-Prix finalist Tatsuya Mizuno in quick fashion. A surprise armbar finished the bout in a mere 31 seconds.

The Gracie family continued to fall on hard times as welterweight Gregor Gracie was decisioned against Malaysian MMA newcomer Adam Shahir Kayoom. The Malaysian handed Gracie his first loss since 2008.

Longtime leglock master, Masakazu Imanari, was upset by upstart Brazilian prospect to watch, Leandro Issa. His record has now run to 11-2. Expect to see a lot more from Issa in the future. Imanari has lost three of his last five and continues his fall from relevance.

Full Results

205 lbs.: Renato Sobral def. Tatsuya Mizuno by submission (armbar) at 0:31 of Round One

135 lbs.: Leandro Issa def. Masakazu Imanari by unanimous decision

170 lbs.: Adam Kayoom def. Gregor Gracie by unanimous decision

145 lbs.: Eric Kelly def. Bae Young Kwon by unanimous decision

155 lbs.: Arnaud Lepont def. Brian Choi by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:38 of Round Three

170 lbs.: Zorobabel Moreira def. Roger Huerta by KO (soccer kick) at 3:53 of Round Two

145 lbs.: Mitch Chilson def. AJ Lias Mansor by Submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:39 of Round One

170 lbs.: Marcos Escobar def. Rodrigo Praxedes by Submission (D’arce choke) at 1:40 of Round Three

155 lbs.: Peter Davis def. Kim Quek Hong by TKO at 0:55 of Round One

Event: Bellator 71

Where: Mountaineer Casino, Chester, West Virginia

When: Friday 22nd June

Results

Travis Wiuff def. Chris Davis via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:12

Attila Vegh def. Zelg Galesic via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:00

Emanuel Newton def. Roy Boughton via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 0:49

Tim Carpenter def. Beau Tribolet via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:51

Brett Rogers def. Kevin Asplund via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00

Kevin Zalac def. Chris Goldbaugh via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Josh Stansbury def. Dan Spohn via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:30

Jason Butcher def. Duane Bastress via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 1:03

Neil Johnson def. Brylan Van Artsdalen via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:29

Event: UFC on FX 4

Where: Revel, Atlantic City, New Jersey

When: Friday 22nd June

Results

Gray Maynard def. Clay Guida via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Sam Stout def. Spencer Fisher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Brian Ebersole def. T.J. Waldburger via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Cub Swanson def. Ross Pearson via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:14

Ricardo Lamas def. Hatsu Hioki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Ramsey Nijem def. C.J. Keith via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:29

Rick Story def. Brock Jardine via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Steven Siler def. Joey Gambino via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:47

Chris Camozzi def. Nick Catone via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 3, 1:51

Matt Brown def. Luis Ramos via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:20

Dan Miller def. Ricardo Funch via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 3:12

Ken Stone def. Dustin Pague via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Main Card (PPV/ESPN)

Rich Franklin (190) vs. Wanderlei Silva (188)

Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira (184) vs. Sergio “Serginho” Moraes (185)

Rony “Jason” Mariano Bezerra (146) vs. Godofredo “Pepey” de Oliveira (145)

Mike Russow (248) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246)

Yuri Alcantara (146) vs. Hacran Dias (146)

Preliminary Card (FX/UFC.TV)

Rodrigo Damm (146) vs. Anistavio “Gasparzinho” Medeiros (146)

Francisco “Massaranduba” Drinaldo (183) vs. Delson “Pe de Chumbo” Heleno (185)

John “Macapa” Teixeira (150)* vs. Hugo “Wolverine” Viana (145)

Leonardo “Macarrao” Mafra Teixeira (182) vs. Thiago de Oliveira Perpetuo (184)

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

Marcos Vinicius “Vina” Borges Pancini (146) vs. Wagner “Galeto” Campos (145)

Felipe Arantes (146) vs. Milton Vieira (146)

*John Teixeira has 2 hours to lose 4lbs