- Posted by Razor on September 3, 2008
Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture is set to return to the Octagon for UFC 91 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Nov 15.
After a public split with the UFC, Randy Couture has agreed to return to the UFC and face Brock Lesnar. Dana White has confirmed that the ongoing legal stouche between Couture and the UFC has finally been resolved, and that comprimised were made on both sides. The winner of the bout between Couture and Lesnar will meet the winner of the fight between Interim Heavyweight Champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir.
White has also conveyed that he would still like Fedor in the UFC, and while every effort is being made to attract him to the organisation, there have been some difficulties with the nature of the Russian's contract.
- Posted by Razor on August 31, 2008
According to MMA Junkie (courtesy of Couture's training camp), there is a distinct possibility that the heavyweight superfight of the century could occur between Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko in January or February of next year.
Although still in the negotiations stage, it appears that representatives of both fighters and the UFC are working on bringing the two legends together. Couture has remained in shape during his layoff period, but his workouts have reportedly been focused towards an apparent up and coming bout with a much larger opponent - possibly Brock Lesnar. Speculation has it that it may be a condition that Couture defeats Lesnar in order to get a shot at Fedor.
- Posted by Razor on July 19, 2008
Great news. Fuel TV will be airing a live broadcast of the highly anticipated Silva versus Irvin bout on Sunday the 20th July at 11am EST. Courtesy of the UFC, this is a first for Australian cable/sattelite TV, and is a great opportunity to increase exposure of Mixed Martial Arts in Australia for those of you who have not yet watched the Pay Per Views.
The fight card is as below:
Silva vs Irvin
Brandon Vera vs Reese Andy
Hermes Franka vs Frank Edgar
Cain Velasquez Vs. Jake O'Brien
Anthony Johnson Vs. Kevin Burns
Jesse Taylor Vs. CB Dollaway
Tim Credeur Vs. Cale Yarbrough
Brodie Farber Vs. Rory Markham
Nate Loughran Vs. Johnny Rees
James Giboo Vs. Brad Blackburn
Dale Hartt Vs. Shannon Gugerty
- Posted by Razor on May 28, 2008
Thanks to
MMA Junkie for the following:
B.J. Penn ($250,000) def. Sean Sherk ($35,000)
Wanderlei Silva ($150,000) def. Keith Jardine ($10,000)
Goran Reljic ($6,000) def. Wilson Gouveia ($18,000)
Lyoto Machida ($100,000) def. Tito Ortiz ($210,000)
Thiago Silva ($50,000) def. Antonio Mendes ($4,000)
Rousimar Palhares ($10,000) def. Ivan Salaverry ($20,000)
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou ($80,000) def. Kazuhiro Nakamura ($20,00O)
Rich Clementi ($40,000) def. Terry Etim ($10,000)
Yoshiyuki Yoshida ($12,000) def. Jon Koppenhaver ($8,000)
Dong Hyun Kim ($40,000) def. Jason Tan ($3000)
Shane Carwin ($12,000) def. Christian Wellisch ($10,000)
- Posted by Razor on May 19, 2008
According to
MMA Weekly, the UFC continues its global expanse by recently announcing its plans to hold events in Germany, Australia, and the Philippines. Following the success of the UFC in the UK and the recent debut in Canada, the UFC is confident of extending its brand which has single handedly popularized Mixed Martial Arts globally.
At the moment, the rumoured location for the first event in Germany is Berlin. Based on record breaking Pay Per View results and attendance for the recent event in Canada, the international popularity of the sport is evident, and it is clear that throught the popularity of MMA that the UFC offers something that transcends any cultural barriers.
As Dana White said “I take two guys and put them in the Octagon and they can use any martial art they want. It translates through all different cultural barriers, language barriers... people love fighting.”
He continued, “I think that this thing can be global. I think that this thing can be the biggest sport in the world. I already know it's the most exciting sport in the world.”
- Posted by Razor on May 13, 2008
UFC has announced its coaches for Season 8 of the Ultimate Fighter, beginning September 17th. Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira have been selected as the coaches to head a contingent of lightweights (155lbs) and light heavyweights (205lbs).
Both fighters are coming off recent victories, with Nogueira defeating Tim Sylvia, and Mir defeating Brock Lesnar. As expected, the heavyweights will match up to fight shortly after the completion of the series.
- Posted by Razor on March 30, 2008
Rumour has it that UFC Heavyweight Tim Sylvia is about to make his departure from the UFC after he completes his one remaining fight.
After a recent entry on his website, Sylvia, who is also managed by the owner of M1-Global, has hinted at other possibilities in fighting outside of the UFC.
At this stage the rumour has not been confirmed, although speculation is mounting, especially given that #1 ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is still a free agent and has also had recent dealings with M1-Global
- Posted by Admin on March 12, 2008
More great news for Australian MMA, as 8-2-0 fighter Brad Morris makes his Heavy Weight debut at UFC 83 in Montreal on April 19th. The 6 foot 1, 230 pounder is on a 3 fight win streak and is looking forward to an exciting fight with his rival.
His opponent (also a debutant) will be Cain Velasquez from the American Kickboxing Academy.
This is all great for Australian Mixed Martial Arts, and demonstrates the growth and interest in the sport we have down under. Best of luck to Brad in his UFC debut.
- Posted by Admin on March 7, 2008
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua has pulled out of his highly anticipated bout against Chuck Liddell due to injury.
He recently ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament - the same knee which he had undergone surgery for prior to fighting Forrest Griffin. Taking his place will be the undefeated light heavyweight Rashad Evans, who has come off a draw against Tito Ortiz.
- Posted by Razor on February 27, 2008
The UFC has announced its next two events to be held following the April 19 debut in Canada.
UFC 84 is scheduled to take place on May 24th in Las Vegas, and UFC 85 is set to take place in London on June 7th.
The main event of UFC 84 will be BJ Penn versus Sean Sherk, who was stripped of his title after testing positive for steriods following his fight with Hermes Franca. Also expected to fight on the card will be Tito Ortiz and undefeated Lyoto Machida. Ortiz is expected to particpate in the final fight of his current UFC contract, and the belief is that he will be moving on from the UFC after this fight.
Rumoured matchups for UFC 84 include:
- B.J. Penn vs. Sean Sherk
- Lyoto Machida vs. Tito Ortiz
- Keith Jardine vs. Wanderlei Silva
- Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura
- Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva
- Wilson Gouveia vs. Goran Reljic
- Rousimar Palhares vs. Ivan Salaverry
- Dong-hyun Kim vs. Jason Tan
- Terry Etim vs. Jeremy Stephens
- Shane Carwin vs. Christian Wellisch
Rumoured matchups for UFC 85:
- Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Chuck Liddell
- Fabricio Werdum vs. Brandon Vera
- Marcus Davis vs. TBA
- Brock Lesnar vs. TBA