Mike Guymon

Mike ‘Joker’ Guymon: Bellator 85 scrum

Longtime MMA veteran Mike “Joker” Guymon takes on the man they call “Black Superman”, Savant Young, Thursday at Bellator 85.

Guymon spoke to ProMMAnow.com and a few other media outlets Tuesday about the challenge of dropping to lightweight, returning to the cage after a brief “retirement” and how he feels he matches up with Young.

Guymon explained why he chose to come out of retirement and why he thinks some problems with his medications may have affected his performance while in the UFC. Guymon also shared his thoughts on the evolution of MMA and why fighting for Bellator is a great fit for him at this time.

Open workouts for Bellator 85 to be held Tuesday, January 15

In preparation of their debut card on Spike TV, Bellator Fighting Championships will hold an open workout day for media and fans Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 1-3 p.m. PST at HB Ultimate Training Center in Huntington Beach, Calif.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirms remaining bouts for Anaheim’s UFC 121

With Brock Lesnar set to defend his heavyweight title against Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 on Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, the UFC has confirmed the remaining bouts for the event.

Back from the brink – Mike “Joker” Guymon’s battle with depression

Mike “Joker” Guyman fights Rory MacDonald at “UFC Fight Night 20” on Monday, Jan. 11, at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. The bout will mark the UFC debut of both fighters. It was only a few months ago that Guymon made a suicide attempt after a severe bout with depression. In this new interview … Read more