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Wednesday, Oct 24
UFC 77: Fighter paydays and salaries for ‘Hostile Territory’
Anderson Silva — $120,000 ($60,000 to show, $60,000 to win) Rich Franklin — $45,000 Silva defeated Franklin via technical knockout (strikes) in round two Tim Sylvia — $200,000 ($100,000 to show, $100,000 to win) Brandon Vera — $100,000 Sylvia defeated Vera via unanimous decision
Saturday, Oct 13
Podcast: Dan Henderson: UFC 79 fight with Tito Ortiz ‘possible’ (Audio)
Note: Tito Ortiz recently announced that he plans to return to action in early 2008. UFC 79 is slated for the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 29, 2007. Props: SportsRadio610.com (Part one and Part two) Note: Tito Ortiz recently announced that he plans to return to...
Tuesday, Oct 2
UFC 77 results coverage and LIVE blow-by-blow commentary
UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva defends his title in the main event against hometown favorite and former 185-pound titleholder, Rich Franklin. “Ace” is out for redemption after getting torched by the “Spider” in their first encounter at UFC 64 almost exactly one year ago.
Tuesday, Sep 25
UFC 76: Fighter paydays and salaries for ‘Knockout’
Forrest Griffin — $44,000 ($22,000 to show, $22,000 to win) Griffin defeated Shogun via submission (rear naked choke) in round three Tyson Griffin — $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win) Thiago Tavares — $9,000 Griffin defeated Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision
Wednesday, Sep 12
UFC 76: Scott Junk replaces Justin McCully against Christian Wellisch
Scott Junk (6-1) will make his Octagon debut against Christian Wellisch (7-3) at UFC 76: “Knockout” on September 22, replacing heavyweight fighter Justin McCully. The article goes on to reveal that the winner of this fight will likely face former UFC heavyweight champion, Frank Mir (It...
Wanderlei Silva: ‘I want Chuck to win’ against Jardine (Video)
Wanderlei Silva Interview at UFC 74 Uploaded by Princenino Wanderlei Silva Interview at UFC 74Uploaded by Princenino
UFC Chicago: MMA sanctioned in Illinois; Possible events slated for 2008
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich recently signed into law a bill that sanctions the sport of mixed martial arts in the Prairie State, according to the Chicago Sun -Times. Several fighters, including former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, as well as Terry Martin, Stephan Bonna...
Tuesday, Sep 11
UFC 77: Josh Burkman vs. Forrest Petz
Burkman is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to Karo Parisyan at UFC 74 this past May. The former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) — who also dates UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste — possesses a decent record inside the Octagon (4-2) since his debut in 2005.
Monday, Sep 10
Michael Bisping Matt Hamill rematch: ‘I’m going to be on it right away’ says Dana White
Bisping and Hamill were contestants on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) and it was clear that they did not get along. The two were on a collision course to settle their feud in the semifinals; however, Hamill was scratched from the 16-man tournament because of an injury.
Sunday, Sep 9
Opinion: UFC 75 winners and losers: Recap for ‘Champion vs. Champion’
Many thought Quinton “Rampage” Jackson would be taken down by Dan “Hollywood” Henderson, but tonight I really noticed how much Rampage has matured as a fighter. Where does he go from here? How about Rampage/Rua II? That’s assuming Forrest Griffin doesn’t throw a wrench in the works at UFC...
Wednesday, Sep 5
Podcast: UFC 75: Dan Henderson trains for a ’strikefest’ with Rampage Jackson (Video)
Note: The reporter talks about Rampage training at XTreme Couture with Henderson’s long-time friend and business partner, UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture. In a recent WhoopAss Radio interview, “The Natural” denies training with Rampage — he just let him use the Las Vegas facil...
Monday, Aug 27
UFC 74 fighter paydays and salaries
Randy Couture — $250,000 Randy Couture defeated Gabriel Gonzaga via technical knockout(strikes) in round three Georges St. Pierre — $140,000 ($70,000 to show, $70,000 to win) Josh Koscheck — $10,000 Georges St. Pierre defeated Josh Koscheck via unanimous decision
Saturday, Aug 18
Podcast: Hermes Franca: ‘I learned my lesson’ (Audio)
But, according to Franca, it’s the sad truth. Maybe honesty isn’t necessarily the best policy — not for Hermes Franca, anyway. The Brazilian UFC lightweight fighter came clean (unlike his drug test) after his loss to Sean Sherk at UFC 73: “Stacked” last month, admitting that he had used ill...
Tuesday, Aug 14
Podcast: Matt Hughes: ‘Mind games’ got under the skin of Serra during TUF 6 (Audio)
While we’re at it, Hughes also offered up some predictions on the upcoming UFC 74 fight between Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck on his official Web site forum. He also comments on who he thinks would win a fight between Sean Sherk and BJ Penn … and more.
Sunday, Aug 5
WEC 29: Two titles on the line tonight in Las Vegas
Two title bouts — one of which includes the debut of middleweight sensation Paulo Filho — headline the very solid World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) event tonight at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doerksen is a hard-nosed and well-rounded UFC veteran. From the IFL to t...
Friday, Aug 3
Podcast: UFC 76: Marvin Eastman vs. Evan Tanner?
Veterans Marvin Eastman (14-7-1) and Evan Tanner (32-6) could tangle in a middleweight bout at UFC 76: “Knockout” on September 22, according to statements made from “The Beastman” last night on Cage Side Live. Since his loss to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 67 via second-round knocko...
Thursday, Jul 19
UFC 75: Thiago Silva vs. Tomasz Drwal
For the developing UFC 75 fight card click here. Brazilian Chute Boxe fighter Thiago Silva (10-0) will return to the Octagon against Tomasz Drwal (13-1) of Poland in a UFC 75 light heavyweight clash, according to multiple international reports (here and here). This will mark the second bo...
Tuesday, Jul 17
UFC 74: Roger Huerta vs. Alberto Crane (exclusive)
“El Matador” will look to keep his perfect record (4-0) inside the Octagon intact against the UFC newcomer — Huerta’s third such opponent in as many fights. He survived an early first round scare against UFC debutant Doug Evans at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 Finale to defeat the Alaskan vi...
Monday, Jul 16
UFC 76: Chuck Liddell vs. Keith Jardine
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell (20-4) will headline UFC 76 on September 22 in Anaheim, Calif., against Keith Jardine (12-3-1), according to Yahoo!Sports.com. Silva later mentioned that he wants to instead fight Liddell in November. And, Liddell has mentioned that h...
Monday, Jul 9
UFC 73: Fighter paydays and salaries
Sean Sherk — $28,000 ($14,000 to show, $14,000 to win) Hermes Franca — $14,000 Sherk defeated Franca via unanimous decision Tito Ortiz — $210,000 Rashad Evans — $16,000 Ortiz and Evans fought to a three-round draw The total fighter payroll for the UFC 73 was $761,000.
Tuesday, Jul 3
UFC 73 results coverage and LIVE blow-by-blow commentary
UFC 73: “Stacked” is set for this Saturday, July 7, from the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The pay-per-view portion of the card, which airs at 10 p.m. ET, will feature some of the most talented fighters in the sport today going toe-to-toe inside the Octagon. Even the undercard will sho...
Friday, Jun 29
UFC 74: Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral vs. David Heath
Heath is coming off his first career loss, dropping a unanimous decision to the often frustrating Ryoto Machida at UFC 70 in April. Prior to that bout, Heath was on a two-fight UFC win streak, besting Victor Valimaki at UFC Fight Night 7 (split-decision) and Corey Walmsley at UFC 62 (submis...
Wednesday, Jun 20
NSAC weeds out Nick Diaz from corner team at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 5
On Saturday June 23rd, Nate Diaz will have the biggest fight of his career when he faces Manny Gamburyan at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 5. That win was quickly overturned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and Diaz was suspended for six months. Because of that suspension, Di...
Saturday, Jun 16
Podcast: UFC 72: Not a hot ticket in Belfast
For the complete UFC 72 fight card click here. Tickets for UFC 72: “Victory” are still available for the first ever show in Belfast northern Ireland that will be televised today on pay-per-view at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT, according to the Canadian Press. It will be the first non-sellout, according t...
Thursday, Jun 14
UFC 72 results and coverage — LIVE
UFC 72: “Victory” from the Odyssey Arena in Belfast northern Ireland is set for this Saturday, June 16, at 3 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV). There’s going to be cash giveaways, special guest Frank Trigg, as well as another big-time name in mixed martial arts who just agreed to share his thought...
Sunday, Jun 10
UFC 75: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Cheick Kongo?
Kongo is fresh of a lackluster unanimous decision win over Assuerio Silva, which happened on the same night as the Cro Cop loss. He looked like a monster on his feet, but had no idea whatsoever what to do when the fight went to the ground.
Friday, Jun 8
WEC: Jens Pulver vs. Urijah Faber?
MMA on Tap is reporting that Jens Pulver (21-7-1) will be ditching the UFC after his showdown with BJ Penn at The Ultimate Finale 5 according to his manager Monte Cox. I know some fans look down on the WEC as some sort of minor leagues for the UFC. The same WEC that recently signed Paulo Filho and...
Podcast: Audio: Ortiz wants Shogun after a beatdown of Evans at UFC 73
Props: WhoopAss Radio (Frank Shamrock is also interviewed … Ortiz comes in at about the half-way point. Some quick notes in the comment section about the content of the Ortiz bit.) Frank Shamrock is also interviewed … Ortiz comes in at about the half-way point. Some quick notes in the comment...
Thursday, Jun 7
UFC 72: Forrest Griffin not the only ‘Sick Dog’ on the PPV card
“Sick Dog” Ramirez is a tough dude who has been in against some notable opponents. He knocked out The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 middleweight winner Kendall Grove, as well as dropped a unanimous decision to Rashad Evans, not too long ago.
Wednesday, Jun 6
Parisyan: ‘I would love to fight Fitch’
Serra is slated to face Matt Hughes in late fall after taping for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 6 — both of whom are opposing coaches — wraps up. And the winner of the Georges St. Pierre/Josh Koscheck UFC 74 bout in August will more than likely get the first crack at the winner of Serra-Hughes.
Friday, Jun 1
UFC 73: Final ’stacked’ line up is confirmed
UFC 73: “Stacked” features two title fights — middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Nathan Marquardt and lightweight champion Sean Sherk vs. Hermes Franca — as well as the showdown between Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans in the 205-pound division.
Saturday, May 26
UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson LIVE results
Click the banner above or right here for up-to-the-minute results for UFC 71: “Liddell vs. Jackson.” Undercard quick results will begin to flow LIVE around 8 p.m. EST. Our round-by-round LIVE coverage of the main card will begin at 10 p.m. EST. Enjoy the show … it’ll be hard not to. And if you’re going...
Thursday, May 24
Dana White: Staph Infection nearly retired Diego Sanchez
At the conclusion of UFC 69, a lot of people were pointing fingers at Diego Sanchez for his poor performance against Josh Koscheck. According to UFC President Dana White, Sanchez nearly retired just days before his fight against Koscheck after apparently testing positive for Hepat...
Tuesday, May 22
UFC 71 results — LIVE with spoilers
UFC 71: “Liddell vs. Jackson” is set for this Saturday, May 26 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pay-per-view (PPV) portion of the card will begin as usual at 10 p.m. We’ll provide up-to-the-minute quick updates for the entire show, as well as live blow-by-blow blogging du...
Tuesday, May 15
UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson event weigh-in details
For the final UFC 71 fight card click here. Official weigh-ins for UFC 71: “Liddell vs. Jackson” are scheduled for 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. local time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, May 25. As is the case with all weigh-in events, admission will be free for those fans who want...
Saturday, May 12
UFC 73: Kenny Florian vs. Alvin Robinson
Prior to UFC 69 it was rumored that Robinson would take on Roger Huerta. However, that match up apparently fell through and Leonard Garcia got the nod, dropping a sensational unanimous decision. From what I hear, Robinson is an extremely game opponent, ending most of his fights — five of the...
Thursday, May 10
Parisyan: ‘I was supposed to fight Matt Hughes at UFC 68′
It never happened, clearly, and Hughes went on to grind out a unanimous decision win against Lytle in a fight that did little to clear up the clouded welterweight pecking order. Hughes is now set to challenge current 170-pound champ Matt Serra at the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF...
Friday, May 4
UFC fighters participate in 2007 Abu Dhabi (ADCC) tournament
65 Kg and Under (Lightweight) (144 pound and under) 66 Kg to 76 Kg (Welterweight) (167 and under) 77 Kg to 87 Kg (Cruiserweight) (192 and under) 88 Kg to 98 Kg (Light-Heavyweight) (216 and under) 99 Kg and over (Heavyweight) (Over 217) Absolute Class (Any weight class)
Tuesday, May 1
Podcast: Audio: Matt Lindland on TUF 4, Nate Marquardt and the UFC trying to land Hendo
Lindland on the UFC trying to sign training partner and PRIDE FC champion Dan Henderson to a contract Props: TheFightCard.com Shortcuts: Lindland on offer to appear on TUF 4 not being “intriguing” Lindland on Nate Marquardt not being “much of a challenge” Lindland on the UFC trying to sig...
Friday, Apr 20
UFC 71: Keith Jardine vs. Houston Alexander
This scenario is eerily reminiscent of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 when Dana needed a replacement opponent for Michael Bisping and both Kristian Rothaermel and Tait Fletcher declined the offer citing lack of focus and preparation.
Thursday, Apr 19
Dana White calls Floyd Mayweather’s ‘bluff’
Back in March, we passed along a statement from “Pretty Boy” that more or less dissed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell, as well as the sport of mixed martial arts. Put simply, even the top UFC fighters don’t take home that kind of purse on one night … not even close.
Wednesday, Mar 28
Video: Chris Leben knockout of Mike Swick
Back in 2004, Chris Leben (16-3) knocked out UFC middleweight fighter Mike Swick (10-1) during a World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) bout, handing the Texas native his first and only loss in his professional mixed martial arts career.
Saturday, Mar 10
UFC 70: Get more tickets
It appears that English fight fans are jonesing for their first UFC fix in five years, gobbling up so many tickets for UFC 70: “Nations Collide” that the UFC decided to release more, according to the promotion’s official Web site. Here’s a snip:
Friday, Mar 9
UFCmania releases latest UFC rankings
In our ongoing mission to deliver our readers with the most up-to-date and reliable UFC news and information on the Web, we decided to solicit help from a select number of the top mixed martial arts (MMA) minds in the industry to share their thoughts and opinions on the best fighters in the U...
UFC 70 on Spike for FREE and not HBO?
That’s right, the April 21 event that features international mixed martial arts superstars such as Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, Michael Bisping, Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum, Ryoto Machida, Forrest Griffin and others will be just like any other UFC Fight Night.
Thursday, Mar 8
Report: Tito Ortiz vs. Rashad Evans at UFC 71
Rashad Evans — not Keith Jardine — will face Tito Ortiz at UFC 71 on May 26, according to a recent report from Sam Caplan on his Five Ounces of Pain blog. Caplan — a regular contributor to the CBSSportsline.com coverage of mixed martial arts — recently heard word from the horses mouth, UFC Presi...
Monday, Mar 5
UFC 69: Roger Huerta vs. Leonard Garcia
Like Robinson, most of Garcia’s experience is with the Ring of Fire mixed martial arts promotion based in Colorado. More than 75 percent of his wins come by of submission, meaning Huerta will have to be careful on the ground. UFC 69 will mark the UFC debut of “Bad Boy” Garcia. Here’s a snip:
UFC 68 post-fight rankings: Shaken, not stirred
By Jesse Holland Special to UFCmania And who is the recovery fight for Sylvia? Mir is washed-up (sorry Frank), Gonzaga will most likely be coming off a loss, and who in their right mind wants to see Sylvia/Arlovski four? There are a lot of unanswered questions in the heavyweight division.
Tuesday, Feb 20
UFC 69: Roger Huerta vs. Alvin Robinson
In his last fight at UFC 67, Huerta demolished another UFC debutant, John Halverson, in seconds. “El Matador” got a better workout in the locker room than he did inside the cage. He’s a high-energy, explosive fighter who the UFC seems high on. And, a fighter the UFC seems to feel the need to prot...
Wednesday, Dec 20
Dumb and dumber: UFC fighters Sylvia and Franklin resort to eBay
Recently, UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia auctioned off a PS3 for $800 large. BUY A BRAND NEW UNOPENED PLAYSTATION 360 GB FROM UFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP TIM SYLVIA !!!!! Okay Fans! Here is a first and exclusive only at American Fighter. Bid on a 10 minute personal phone conversation with Ri...
