Sportscottage.com: July 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Berto, Judah and Caballero reportedly sign with The Money Team

Formed only a week ago, The Money Team Promotions is already establishing itself as a serious player in the boxing industry.

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Dan Henderson talks about upcoming fight against Jon Jones

Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Dan Henderson shared his thoughts on his upcoming fight against Jon Jones during a recent interview with Ariel Helwani.

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Dan Henderson interview with Ariel Helwani

Monday, July 30, 2012

50 Cents plans to shake up the boxing world

Rapper 50 Cents vows to revitalize boxing with his newly licensed promotion company, The Money Team.

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Phil Davis braces for “UFC on Fox 4” showdown against Wagner Prado

Ultimate Fighting Championships rising star, Phil Davis, seems pretty confident heading into his “UFC on Fox 4” fight against Wagner Prado.

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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Seattle Sounders FC defeat Colorado Rapids 2-1

The Seattle Sounders FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on July 28.

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Robert Guerrero and Selcuk Aydin deliver in epic showdown

Robert Guerrero and Selcuk Aydin put on an entertaining show during their July 28 encounter at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

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Chris Weidman lashes out at Anderson Silva

UFC rising star Chris Weidman had some strong words for current middleweight champion Anderson Silva during a recent interview with MMAWeekly.com.

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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Can today’s NBA players compete with the legends of the past?

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant both think the current USA men’s basketball team could compete with the original Dream Team.

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Mayweather impressed with Broner’s performance against Escobedo

Jeff Mayweather shared his thoughts on rising boxing star Adrien Broner during a recent interview with Chris Robinson.

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Nick Diaz returns to MMA, wants Anderson Silva next

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion, Nick Diaz, has decided to give MMA another try. He wants a shot at current middleweight champion, Anderson Silva.

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

50 Cent lashes out at Oscar De La Hoya

Rapper 50 Cent had some harsh words for Oscar De La Hoya on Twitter.

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Frank Mir set to collide with Daniel Cormier:

Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir is set to face Daniel Cormier in the final Strikeforce heavyweight fight.

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Ray Allen looks forward to bright future with Miami

NBA veteran Ray Allen remains confident that his decision to sign up with the Heat was the right one.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Rory MacDonald lashes out at BJ Penn

Rising welterweight star Rory MacDonald seems pretty confident heading into his UFC 152 encounter against BJ Penn.

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Danny Garcia vs Erik Morales II set for October

Undefeated Danny Garcia will defend his WBA and WBC light welterweight titles against Erik Morales on Oct. 20.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Oscar De La Hoya talks about potential Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya shared his thoughts on a potential Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight.

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UFC on Fox 4 predictions

Predictions for the UFC on Fox 4 fight card set for Aug. 4, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Monday, July 23, 2012

Canelo wants Floyd Mayweather after Lopez

WBC light middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez wants to fight Floyd Mayweather next after his Sept. 15 bout against Josesito Lopez.

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Ryan Bader braces for UFC on FOX 4 fight against Machida

MMA veteran Ryan Bader will be in for the toughest test of his career when he faces Lyoto Machida at “UFC on Fox 4.”

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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Adrien Broner stops Vicente Escobedo in the fifth round

Undefeated Adrien Broner improved his professional boxing record to 24-0-0 with his fifth round TKO of Vicente Escobedo on July 21.

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UFC 149 results

Results of the UFC149 fight card held on July 21, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Canada.

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Friday, July 20, 2012

Vicente Escobedo vows to upset Adrien Broner

Vicente Escobedo remains confident heading into his showdown against Adrien Broner.

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Bellator 72 Results

Results of the Bellator 72 fight card held on July 20, at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla.

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Interview: Andre Winner talks about his upcoming title fight against Rob Sinclair

“Ultimate Fighter” season nine finalist, Andre Winner, talks about his Sept. 15 bout against Rob Sinclair.

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Antonio Margarito reflects on his decision to retire

Antonio Margarito shared his thoughts on his decision to retire after his rematch against Miguel Cotto, during a recent appearance on “The Boxing Lab.”

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Quinton Jackson and Chael Sonnen exchange words

Quinton Jackson and Chael Sonnen have had some harsh things to say to one another recently.

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Roger Mayweather offers Amir Khan some advice

Well-respected trainer Roger Mayweather had some advice for Amir Khan during a recent interview with Chris Robinson.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Interview: Rob Sinclair prepares for BAMMA 10 showdown against Andre Winner

British MMA fighter Rob Sinclair shares his thoughts on his upcoming title defense against Andre Winner.

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Josesito Lopez promises to bring his A-game against Canelo

WBC silver welterweight champion Josesito Lopez shared his thoughts on his September fight against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

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Monday, July 16, 2012

UFC 149 predictions

Predictions for the UFC 149 fight card set for July 21, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Canada.

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Amir Khan wants December rematch against Danny Garcia

Former WBA super world light-welterweight champion, Amir Khan, would like to redeem himself with a rematch against Danny Garcia.

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Overconfidence costs Amir Khan once again

Amir Khan didn’t seem completely focused heading into his July 14 bout against Danny Garcia, and it ended up costing him his WBA super world light welterweight title once again.

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Strikeforce - Rockhold vs Kennedy results

Results of the Strikeforce: Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Kennedy fight card held on June 14, at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore.

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Friday, July 13, 2012

Amir Khan wants Floyd Mayweather after Garcia

Amir Khan still wants a shot at boxing’s pound-for-pound king, Floyd Mayweather.

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Strikeforce Rockhold vs Kennedy Predictions: Fan’s take

Predictions for the Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy fight card set for July 14, at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Dereck Chisora prepares for war against David Haye

British heavyweight boxers David Haye and Dereck Chisora remain confident heading into their July 14 showdown.

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Jon Jones talks about potential fight against Anderson Silva

UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones shared his thoughts on a potential fight against Anderson Silva during a recent interview with ESPN.

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Sounders advance to 2012 US Open Cup Finals

The Seattle Sounders FC advanced to the US Open Cup finals on July 11, defeating Chivas USA 4-1.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr disses Saul Alvarez

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. shared his thoughts on Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’ Sept. 15 bout against Josesito Lopez.

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UFC on Fuel TV 4 results

Results of the UFC on Fuel TV 4 fight card held on July 11, at the H.P. Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Adrien Broner prepares for Vicente Escobedo

Adrien Broner seems confident heading into his July 21 title defense against Vicente Escobedo.

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Chael Sonnen’s manager files appeal with NSAC, demands rematch with Anderson Siva

Chael Sonnen’s manager, Scott McQuarry, plans to appeal what he calls an illegal knee by Anderson Silva at UFC 148 with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

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