BOSTON - MMA legend Wander Silva may have needed
crutches to make his way around this weekend's 2010 UFC Fan Expo Boston,
but that doesn't mean he's not already thinking about his next trip to
the cage.

"The Axe Murderer" on Friday told fans at a Fan Expo Q&A session that he was eyeing a return to action as soon as February.

And while an opponent has not yet been secured for his next fight, Silva
said he's got a list of idea in his mind that includes Chris Leben,
Vitor Belfort and Chael Sonnen.

Andre Galvao

Back in February we reported that Atos Jiu-Jitsu was going to open a new school in San Diego. It appears lots are folks are wondering when or if Andre Galvao will be leading the school.

The answer is: yes.

We spoke with Brian Perry of Atos San Diego today, who confirmed that Galvao will be coming to lead the school shortly after his MMA fight on August 21st. Galvao will be leading classes and offering privates and seminars. Anyone who would like more information can contact Brian at atosbjj@yahoo.com.

Ramon Lemos, another leader of Atos Jiu-Jitsu, has been in Los Angeles helping prepare Anderson Silva for his recent victory against Chael Sonnen. Lemos will be returning to Brazil soon.

For the first time ever, February's "UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez" event will be available on cable station.

Spike TV officials today announced the event, which initially aired on pay-per-view Feb. 20 from Acer Arena in Australia, will air April 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The broadcast counter-programs "Strikeforce: Nashville," a CBS-televised event that features three title fights.

With February coming to an end and the event-heavy month of March
nearly upon us, the variety of topics for discussion is the sport of
MMA is nearly limitless.

Strikeforce's Challengers event, controversial middleweight Paulo
Filho, UFC 110's Cain Velasquez and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, and the
state of MMA's fanbase were all topics for discussion in this week's
edition of The Sunday Junkie.

But this week's winner, back-to-back champion Ralph "RJCT" Purificato,
focused on one of  the most widely debated stories of the past week:
Frank Mir's controversial rant on Brock Lesnar and subsequent apology.

SYDNEY, February 18 - Twenty-four hours ago Anthony Perosh was training at his gym in Sydney, with half an eye on a stopwatch and the other on the scales. Scaling a trim and fit 215-pounds at the time, Perosh was preparing friends and halfway through the process of cutting down to light heavyweight, the division he's campaigned in for his last seven bouts.

If you find yourself wondering from time to time where Andrei Arlovski  disappeared to following his knockout destruction at the hands of Fedor Emelianenko in early 2009, rest assured that you are not alone.

It now looks like “The Pitbull” will be making his return to the ring in February, although it won’t be of the mixed martial arts variety, as Andrei has agreed to take on veteran pugilist Fres Oquendo in a boxing exhibition this month

Arlovski’s camp recently confirmed the high profile smoker which has been set for February 27 from the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in Florida at a charity event titled “The Blacks Anual Galla“.

All of the proceeds from the event will got to The Consequences Charity, a nonprofit organization that strives to deter adolescent criminal behavior through community support and intervention programs.

Arlovski is currently coming off of consecutive defeats in MMA at the hands of Brett Rogers and Fedor Emelianenko, while Oquendo is a twelve-year boxing veteran with a current record of 31-5.

IRVING, Texas ? Paul Donahoe (Nebraska) has been named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week for his performances of Feb. 12-18, the conference announced. Donahoe receives this recognition for the first time in his career.

Paul Donahoe, Nebraska, So. at 125 pounds.

Donahoe went 3-0 on the weekend including an 8-2 win over No. 20 Matt Eveleth (Penn) at 125 pounds. He has won six of his last seven matches including two against ranked opponents. The Davison, Mich., native started out the season by winning 23 of his first 24 matches. He is 29-4 on the season and 15-3 in duals.

2006-07 Big 12 Wrestlers of the Week/Month
November Maxwell Askren Missouri Fr. 197
December Ben Askren Missouri Sr. 174
January 22 Johny Hendricks Oklahoma State Sr. 165
January 29 Johny Hendricks Oklahoma State Sr. 165
February 5 Josh Wagner Missouri Jr. 149
February 12 Kurt Backes Iowa State Sr. 197
February 19 Paul Donahoe Nebraska So. 125