The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz -Episode Ten Recap
CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED – With Tito Ortiz forced to pull out of his fight with opposing coach Chuck Liddell due to injury, matters on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz have been thrown into disarray. What will happen now on the Spike TV reality series?
Defining Moments Rich Franklin
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of the UFC’s most popular fighters, former middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin’s status and legacy in the sport are more than secure, but the pride of Cincinnati is not satisfied yet, and on June 12th, he’ll make his intentions to the 205-pound weight class known when he looks to spoil the comeback of Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell. This being the latest of Franklin’s bouts against the sport’s superstars, expect another defining moment in Vancouver.
Defining The Iceman
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – On June 12th, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Rich Franklin in a clash of superstars that headlines UFC 115 in Vancouver. After more than a year on the sidelines, can Liddell add to his list of defining moments against the former middleweight champion?
UFC 114 Musings
Michael DiSanto, UFC – The first minute of the fight between Rashad Evans and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson changed everything, in my opinion. Evans landed a big overhand right that staggered Rampage. Actually, it sent him stumbling several steps backward. And from that point forward, Evans fought with a sense of confidence that had been sorely lacking since his knockout loss to Lyoto Machida one year ago.
Sweet Victory Evans Outpoints Rampage in UFC 114 Grudge Match
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – At times, the long-awaited UFC 114 grudge match between former light heavyweight champions “Suga” Rashad Evans and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson looked like the calm after the storm of trash talk and bad blood. But an action-packed third round and a solidly executed gameplan from Evans will remain in the minds of fight fans for a while as he pounded out a three round unanimous decision win over his rival Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Bisping Sharp, Duffee, Sanchez Shocked on UFC 114 Main Card
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – British middleweight star Michael Bisping was sharp, disciplined, and in fine form in his UFC 114 co-main event bout with Dan Miller Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, using a pinpoint striking attack to score a three round unanimous decision victory over the ultra-tough New Jersey native.
Kim Shuts Out Sadollah in UFC 114 Prelims, Remains Unbeaten
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – South Korea’s Dong Hyun Kim kept it conservative in his welterweight bout against Amir Sadollah Saturday night, but his smothering ground attack was enough to allow him to pound out a three round unanimous decision win over the former Ultimate Fighter winner in UFC 114 prelim action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Matt Hughes -Hall of Famer
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Matt Hughes is probably tired of me bringing up this topic (you can even see it as the lead to the defining moments piece linked below), but as the two-time welterweight champion celebrates his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame tonight, I couldn’t help but remind him of his words to me the first time I interviewed him in 2001 before his Extreme Challenge bout against Chatt Lavender.
Rampage Jackson Leaving No Stone Unturned
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – “I don’t know what it is that draws people to him. Maybe it’s just his whole energy and his whole persona. Everybody wants to be a tough guy. He kicks people’s asses, he don’t take no mess, and he’s got those cool sayings.”
The above quote comes from the mouth of one Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who is talking about the appeal of the character he is playing in the upcoming film “The A-Team”, Bosco Albert “BA” Baracus.
Rashad Evans No More Questions
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In the sport of mixed martial arts, confidence needs to be a part of your makeup if you have designs on being among the best in the world. This aspect of fighting is not lost on former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, who has had no lack of faith in himself in the weeks and months leading up to his Saturday showdown with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Jason Brilz The Happiest Underdog in the World
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Jason Brilz didn’t hesitate to say ‘yes’ when UFC matchmaker Joe Silva called him up and asked him to step in on short notice to fight at UFC 114 in Las Vegas this weekend. He didn’t even blink when told his opponent would be longtime light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
But his wife, Rebecca, she needed to be sold a bit on the idea.
UFC 114 OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC announced today that tickets for UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. are officially sold out. The war of words between former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans has created one of the fiercest rivalries in the history of the sport. It’s also created one of the hottest tickets in Sin City.
Diego Sanchez Returning to His Roots
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Who says you can never go home again? Not Diego Sanchez.
So after a whirlwind ride in 2009 that saw him drop from 170 to 155 pounds, defeat Joe Stevenson and Clay Guida, and then go four-plus rounds in a lightweight championship bout with BJ Penn, Sanchez decided that home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wasn’t just where the heart is; it’s where his future success lies.
Stann Helping Vets with Transition Back; Fans can Help this Weekend
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Memorial Day weekend is more than the unofficial start of summer and a time for barbecues and ballgames; it is a day to remember the men and women who died in service of their country as members of the United States Armed Forces, and to also celebrate all servicemen and women.
