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The UFC scored a ratings bonanza for its premiere episode of “Primetime,” the first of a three-part series featuring an in-depth look at the upcoming UFC 111 welterweight title fight between current champion Georges St. Pierre (19-2) and number one contender Dan Hardy (23-6). According to the cable television network, the debut episode aired on March [...] Jens Pulver said that he was likely done fighting on Saturday night. His emotional speech didn’t leave a dry eye in Nationwide Arena. The man that helped build the sport, especially at the lighter weights, said thank you to the 8,345 in attendance and the viewers watching at home. His touching show of appreciation moved both [...] The UFC has announced a licensing deal with Fathead.com. In addition to the BJ Penn Fathead Jr. graphic (pictured), expect Brock Lesnar, Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre to grace your wall in mid-to-late 2010. UFC News Credit and Full Story: MMA Mania Props: ESPN 1100 (via SportsRadioInterviews.com) Quoteworthy: “The whole Herschel Walker thing, listen I give the guy the props, he is almost 50 years old. He is still in great shape and he went out trained in mixed martial arts and he beat a guy who had no athletic ability, no stand up and no ground. You know [...] Current UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn is set to defend his 155-pound title for the fourth time against a deserving but perhaps outmatched Frankie Edgar at UFC 112 on April 10 in Abu Dhabi. If Penn manages to outlast “The Answer,” which isn’t a knock on Edgar to suggest that he will, “The Prodigy” has already [...] Props: JoeLauzon.com Quoteworthy: “It’s been GREAT training. I have only been around for a couple weeks but I can see why BJ has looked so great in his last few fights. Marv and Gary Marinovich are on top of things here. On top of all the great stuff I have learned to do from Marv and Gary… [...] He’s back. After coming up short against BJ Penn in his Dec. 12 bid for the 155-pound crown, Diego Sanchez (21-3) will make his return to the welterweight division opposite John Hathaway at the upcoming UFC 114 pay-per-view from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, May 29. The “Nightmare” tweeted the good [...] Props: Fighter’s Only Quoteworthy: “I am happy at 155lbs right now and am looking forward to fighting Frankie. I have a tough opponent in front of me at UFC 112. I don’t think any champion can really ‘clean out’ a division because there are so many great fighters coming through all the time as soon as you [...] Props: CagePotato.com Quoteworthy: “You know, I pretty much predicted that [Diego returning to welterweight]. The skill level at 155lbs is the best in the UFC, if you look across the board, in terms of well-rounded fighters. You are not going to come in to the UFC 155 division and start finishing guys right away. People see me [...] “I’m super excited. I’m glad I got my shot. I’m looking forward to seizing the opportunity. BJ looked great [at UFC 107]. His timing is unmatched. Diego had a game-plan and got rocked and it was tough to go back to the game plan. I’m working hard all the time (with Ricardo Almeida). Renzo is [...] |
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