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UFC
Evans Fires Perfect Game, Knocks Liddell Out in UFC 88 Main Event
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Rashad Evans fought the perfect fight tonight in the UFC 88 main event against former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell, and at 1:51 of the second round, he finished the perfect fight with the perfect punch, stunning a packed house at Philips Arena with a one punch knockout of 'The Iceman'.
Franklin Comes Up Aces with TKO of Hamill at UFC 88
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin made a seamless return to the light heavyweight division, stopping a game but outgunned Matt Hamill with a steady striking attack in the UFC 88 co-main event tonight at Philips Arena.It was Franklin's first fight at 205 pounds since his first round TKO of Ken Shamrock in April of 2005.
Pellegrino Wins War over Tavares in UFC 88 Prelim Action
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - If the early moments of the lightweight battle between Kurt Pellegrino and Thiago Tavares were any indication, Tavares had no right getting out of the opening round. But the game Brazilian hung on, survived, and became one half of one of the most entertaining 155-pound battles of the year, with Pellegrino impressively pounding out a three round unanimous decision in UFC 88 preliminary action at Philips Arena.
Official UFC 88 Weigh-In Results
Click below for the official UFC 88 weigh-in results. UFC 88, which is headlined by the light heavyweight battle between Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans, will air live on pay-per-view Saturday from Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
Parisyan Injured, bout with Yoshida Scrapped
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - A last-minute back injury has forced welterweight contender Karo Parisyan to withdraw from his UFC 88 bout with Yoshiyuki Yoshida. Saturday's UFC 88 card will continue with nine bouts, and the welterweight bout between Dong Hyun Kim and Matt Brown will now be aired on the pay-per-view broadcast, which begins at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
Liddell Out to Prove that 205 is Still His Division
Dave Sholler, UFC - As 2007 came to a close, former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell heard the whispers. After two straight losses, critics circled "The Iceman" like vultures over a scorched desert. They said his loss to Quinton Jackson at UFC 71 was a sign that his reign as the sport's best light heavyweight was forever over.
Fantasy Breakdown ? UFC 88
Stephen Quinn, UFC - Saturday night's UFC 88 card features a number of crossroads bouts that will determine the future for some of the game's biggest names. But what will your future in the UFC® Fantasy™ Game be if you come up short this weekend? Read on to get the edge on your opponents and sail to the top of your fantasy league.
Franklin returns to 205 to swim with the sharks
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Rich Franklin laughed almost as soon as the question was asked. And for the record, that question was, 'Is it exciting moving back to a division where most of mixed martial arts' superstars currently reside?'"I basically just threw myself in a pool of sharks," said the former UFC middleweight champion, who on Saturday night will return to the light heavyweight division for the first time in over three years to take on Matt Hamill at UFC 88 in Atlanta. "How exciting is that?"
Kurt Pellegrino?s New Start in an Old Town
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It was probably the worst news Kurt Pellegrino could have received, and its impact hit the lightweight contender harder than he had ever been punched or kicked while competing in the Octagon. But after his April loss to Nate Diaz, 'Batman' had to deal with the realization that he had become what he promised he would never be.
Main Event Breakdown: Liddell vs. Evans
Michael DiSanto, UFC - On Saturday night, the quintessential battle of old versus new will take place at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Chuck Liddell is an iconic former champion who is just a hop, skip and a jump from entering his fifth decade of life...
UFC ANNOUNCES UFC 91: COUTURE vs LESNAR
Las Vegas, NV (USA) - On November 15th, the champ is back. Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White today announced that after a year away from the game, UFC® heavyweight champion Randy "The Natural" Couture will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to defend his title against rising star Brock Lesnar in a clash of titans destined to shake the foundations of the sport. This championship bout, the biggest heavyweight title fight in years, will headline UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008.
The New Season of The Ultimate Fighter Premieres September 17th
They come from all over the globe, spanning Brooklyn to Israel , including far-off locales such as Russia , Nova Scotia , England , and Hawaii . Their diverse backgrounds range from a former Division 1 college football player to a CIA recruiter and include the brother of "The Ultimate Fighter 2" winner.
Fight-Worn Forrest Griffin Gear Being Auctioned Off for Charity
The original gear worn by current UFC® Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin as he seized the title during his July 5th victory over Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson is now up for grabs to the highest bidder. UFCAuction.com, the official UFC online auction powered by Delivery Agent, is launching an exclusive auction beginning August 7 featuring Griffin's autographed gloves, shorts, and walk-in T-shirt worn during UFC 86.
Texas Court Grants Zuffa LLC Motion
Las Vegas, NV -- Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), has been informed by the Texas Court of Appeals that it has granted Zuffa's Motion to Compel Randy Couture to arbitrate in the District of Nevada, thereby staying all further action by HDNet against Zuffa in the state of Texas.
UFC ANNOUNCES REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY
The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization today announced the remaining fights for the upcoming UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY card, which features the UFC® Welterweight Title bout between Champion Georges St-Pierre and number one contender Jon Fitch, Live from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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