Feb 9, 2010
During the post UFC 109 press conference, fresh off his victory over Frank Trigg, former UFC welterweight champ Matt Serra feels that Matt Hughes may be taking Renzo Gracie too lightly.
"Maybe he's joking around that guy. He's doing that thinking Renzo's an easy fight. He's in for a rude awakening."
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Feb 9, 2010
UFC middleweight fighters Jesse Forbes (11-4) and Ryan Jensen (14-6) have signed bout agreements to meet in Las Vegas as part of UFC 114.
The as of yet announced, UFC 114 is expected to take place on May 29th from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Headlining the event is a light-heavyweight bout between former champs and "TUF 10" coaches Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson.
A source within the UFC spoke to MMAFighting.com about the Forbes vs. Jensen agreement on Monday.
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Feb 9, 2010
UFC President Dana White talked exclusively to GamerLive.TV about THQ's upcoming UFC 2010 Undisputed game at THQ's UFC 109 Relentless MMA fight pre-party. The UFC 109 "Relentless" fight featured Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman as its title card. Dana White also says "EA Sucks." See what he says in the video.
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Feb 9, 2010
Former Olympic Judo Gold medalist and Pride Fighter, Japanese fighter Hidehiko Yoshida (9-7-1) announced the date for his final bout before retirement on Monday.
The end of Yoshida's MMA career is set for April 25th at "ASTRA" at the Nippon Budokan in Japan. "ASTRA" is an event through J-ROCK, the management company of Yoshida Dojo.
Yoshida retires at the age of 40 recording a professional record of nine victories, seven losses and one draw in MMA. He's beaten the likes of ... Read More
Feb 9, 2010
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell is all fired up over opposing "The Ultimate Fighter" season 11 coach Tito Ortiz, after Ortiz accused Liddell of being an alcoholic. Catch these comments and more.
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Feb 9, 2010
The Nevada State Athletic Commission handed down 11 suspensions to fighters who competed on this past Saturday's "UFC 109 Relentless" event in Las Vegas.
UFC 109 took place Feb. 6 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and aired on Spike TV (two preliminary-card fights) and then pay-per-view (main card).
The most serious suspensions wee handed down to Mike Swick (left elbow inury), Demian Maia (upper eyelid cut) and Mac Danzig (possible knee sprain), all three are required to receive medical ... Read More
Feb 8, 2010
Randy "The Natural" Couture talks about his submission victory, only the third of his career, against Mark Coleman. Couture discusses the UFC light-heavyweight division and what he needs to do to stay near the top.
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Feb 8, 2010
Brazilian fighter Paulo Thiago knew that in most likely hood he'd have to look for a submission victory against Mike Swick at Saturday's UFC 109 event. On Saturday night, he did just that, sinking in a D'arce choke at 1:54 of the second round.
“I knew the likelihood of finishing him was greater than knocking him out. He could have tied me up there so I went straight for the submission.”
With his second straight victory solidified, Thiago won't be sitting back and ... Read More