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UFC 68 in Columbus, OH?

November 29th, 2006

MMAWeekly.com is reporting that UFC 68 (currently scheduled for March 3, 2007) will take place in Columbus, Ohio. The current card is thought to feature Tim Syliva vs. Frank Mir Brandon Vera for the Heavyweight title and the return of former Middleweight champion Rich Franklin. Recently we have seen the UFC trying to capitalize on [...]

The UFC has released their fighter salaries to the Nevada State Athletic Commission for last weekends UFC 65. Tim Sylvia ($120,000) Matt Hughes ($75,000) Georges St. Pierre ($58,000) Brandon Vera ($40,000) Frank Mir ($30,000) Joe Stevenson ($24,000) Nick Diaz ($24,000) Jeff Monson ($13,000) Jake O’Brien ($12,000) Alessio Sakara ($10,000) James Irvin ($10,000) Drew McFedries ($8,000) [...]

Who’s Next for the Champ?

November 22nd, 2006

Now that Georges St. Pierre has captured the UFC Welterweight title belt, its time to ask the most obvious question: “Who will be GSP’s first title defense victim?” The way I see it, there are currently three likely candidates. The first, and my personal pick, is Diego Sanchez. “The Nightmare” is still undefeated and riding [...]

Aube d’un nouveau jour

November 19th, 2006

UFC 65: Bad Intentions Preview

November 17th, 2006

Well, it’s finally year. The rematch most of the MMA community has been waiting on for quite a while. This Saturday, UFC 65 will feature two title fights, including the much anticipated Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre rematch. Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre – I have been waiting for this fight for over [...]

David Loiseau recently confirmed that his contract with the UFC has been terminated. Here is a quote from his personal blog: Hello all, just here to keep you informed on whats going on with me. Hopefully, MY REAL FANS WILL FOLLOW ME WHEREVER I GO. The UFC recently cancelled my contract following my decision loss [...]

Stephan Bonnar Apologizes

November 14th, 2006

I think its only fair to link to the apology that Stephan Bonnar posted on his personal website last week. Everyone, including MMAHQ.com, gave Bonnar quite a bit of heat over his NSAC suspension for illegal substances, so I think its only right that we also listen to what he has to say. Here is [...]

Matt Hughes Pondering Retirement?

November 13th, 2006

I wanted to hold off on commenting on the whole possibility of Matt Hughes retiring from MMA when his contract with the UFC is finished in two fights. After seeing the Hughes and Georges St. Pierre interview during The Ultimate Fighter 4 finale, I think its time I share my thoughts. I’m not sure who [...]

GracieMag.com posted an article yesterday reporting that Aleksander Emelianenko, PrideFC Heavyweight fighter and brother to PrideFC Champion Fedor Emalianenko, is closing to signing a deal with the UFC. After facing the Brazilian Fabricio Werdum in Pride & Honor, the event taking place next Sunday, in Holland, the Russian Aleksander Emelianenko will finish talks with the [...]

Michael Bisping, light heavyweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 3, will no longer be fighting on this Saturday nights The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback finale. Bisping was originally scheduled to make his UFC debut on the November 11th card against Eric Schafer. Earlier today, Schafer, who is 1-0 in the UFC, posted on [...]

Ivan Trembow at MMAWeekly.com has reported that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has announced their decision in the Stephan Bonnar case. Stephan Bonnar has been suspended for nine months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission as a result of Bonnar’s positive test for anabolic steroids following his fight against Forrest Griffin at UFC 62. Bonnar [...]

Tim Sylvia and His Belt

November 1st, 2006

Just a funny clip I found poking fun at Tim Sylvia and how he always seems to have his UFC Heavyweight title belt around his waist at all times. Enjoy.

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