Cormier set to face Devin Cole

Daniel Cormier (6-0) is set to face Devin Cole (18-8) at Strikeforce Challengers on Jan. 7, 2010.

http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2010/11/27/daniel-cormier-gets-an-opponent-for-january-strikeforce-bout/

Poirier replaces Aldo at UFC 125

Dustin "Diamond" Poirier (8-1) will step up to replace newly crowned UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo at UFC 125. His opponent is the very dangerous finisher and #1 featherweight contender Josh "The Fluke" Grispi (14-1). Who has only lost once in his career, has finished all but one opponent, and has won in just about everywhich way possible: TKO by punches, KO headkick, Armbar, Rear Naked Choke, Triangle Choke, and Guillotine Choke. He has finished all but one opponent in the first round and is on a 10-fight winning streak.

Poirier suffered his first loss to Danny Castillo by unanimous decision at WEC 50, but bounced back by defeating Zach Micklewright by TKO with punches in just 53 seconds at WEC 52. This exciting bout is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on Jan 1 at UFC 125.

http://mmaweekly.com/dustin-poirier-steps-in-to-face-josh-grispi-at-ufc-125

Poirier stops Micklewright

Dustin Poirier was victorious against Zach Micklewright at WEC 52 Thursday night. Poirier unleashed a barrage of heavy punches that Micklewright couldn't withstand. The end came at the :53 mark of the first round with the ref stepping in to stop the fight due to strikes. Micklewright was out on his feet and the ref had to hold him up until a stool could be brought in for him to sit on.

via: http://twitter.com/TimCredeur

Ricco wins in Israel

Ricco wins by decision over Daniel Tabera.
Monson, Trigg, Gracie, and Sokoudjou win, and Shonie Carter and Hermes Franca lose.




http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/11/0...-vs-tabera-mo/

Dustin Poirier WEC 52 Interview

Bloodycajunmma.com had the opportunity to talk with Lafayette Gladiators Academy fighter Dustin Poirier before he leaves for Vegas to battle Zach Micklewright at WEC 52 on Thursday Nov. 11th.

Daniel Cormier defends XMMA Title in Australia

Lafayette's own two-time Olympian Daniel Cormier defended his XMMA Heavyweight Title in Australia by 1st round submission due to strikes against former UFC and Pride fighter Soa Palelei in Sydney yesterday to improve his record to 6-0.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/11/05/daniel-cormier-remains-undefeated-in-australia/

Ricco fighting at 205 in Israel

Ricco Rodriguez is scheduled to fight at Light Heavyweight at Israel Fighting Championships: Genesis on November 9th. Other notables set to fight are: Jeff Monson, Frank Trigg, Hermes Franca, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Daniel Gracie, Shonie Carter , and Charles "Crazy Horse" Bennett.

http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/71029/israel-fight-club-genesis