UFC 111’s Dan Hardy: I may have lost Saturday night, but I wasn’t beaten

UFC welterweight Dan Hardy (23-7 MMA, 4-1 UFC) is the first to admit
that Georges St-Pierre (20-2 MMA, 15-2 UFC) is a better grappler than
him. But he’s not convinced the champion is a better fighter.

He’s not impressed with St-Pierre’s performance.

“[St-Pierre] just convinced me that he can keep me on the floor for 25
minutes,” Hardy told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) on Wednesday from
Charlotte, N.C., where he was visiting friends and supporting teammates
Ross Pearson and Andre Winner as they prepared to fight at UFC Fight
Night 21.


UFC welterweight Dan Hardy (23-7 MMA, 4-1 UFC) is the first to admit
that Georges St-Pierre (20-2 MMA, 15-2 UFC) is a better grappler than
him. But he’s not convinced the champion is a better fighter.

He’s not impressed with St-Pierre’s performance.

“[St-Pierre] just convinced me that he can keep me on the floor for 25
minutes,” Hardy told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) on Wednesday from
Charlotte, N.C., where he was visiting friends and supporting teammates
Ross Pearson and Andre Winner as they prepared to fight at UFC Fight
Night 21.


Riding three-fight win streak, Jorge Rivera eyes Boston in August, big things in 2010

What a difference a year can make.

It was just 12 short months ago that the life of UFC middleweight Jorge Rivera (18-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) was, according to him, “in shambles,” and
the slugger was on the verge of retirement.

But now, with three-straight UFC wins under his belt, “El Conquistador”
is planning on a fall homecoming and perhaps the best year of his
fighting career.


What a difference a year can make.

It was just 12 short months ago that the life of UFC middleweight Jorge Rivera (18-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) was, according to him, “in shambles,” and
the slugger was on the verge of retirement.

But now, with three-straight UFC wins under his belt, “El Conquistador”
is planning on a fall homecoming and perhaps the best year of his
fighting career.


Despite concerns, UFC 115 official for June 12 at Vancouver’s GM Place

While the fight world has been abuzz as of late with rumors of a
potential relocation, UFC 115 will indeed take place in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada.

The UFC officially announced the show late Thursday night.

While the organization has yet to announce a single bout, UFC 115 will
take place June 12 at General Motors Place.


While the fight world has been abuzz as of late with rumors of a
potential relocation, UFC 115 will indeed take place in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada.

The UFC officially announced the show late Thursday night.

While the organization has yet to announce a single bout, UFC 115 will
take place June 12 at General Motors Place.


“The Sunday Junkie” deadline reminder, win a free Fighters Only subscription!

As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of “The Sunday Junkie” are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.

All topics – including the fallout from “UFC Fight Night 21: Florian vs. Gomi” and the debut of “The Ultimate Fighter 11” – are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best – based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness – will be invited onto MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss the topic.

Each winner will also receive a free year’s subscription to Fighters Only, the world’s leading MMA and lifestyle magazine!


As a reminder, submissions for the upcoming edition of “The Sunday Junkie” are due Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.

All topics – including the fallout from “UFC Fight Night 21: Florian vs. Gomi” and the debut of “The Ultimate Fighter 11” – are open for discussion. The person who sends in the submission we deem the best – based on timeliness of subject, clarity and overall persuasiveness – will be invited onto MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss the topic.

Each winner will also receive a free year’s subscription to Fighters Only, the world’s leading MMA and lifestyle magazine!


MMAjunkie.com Radio: Shane Carwin, Miesha Tate (in studio), Braulio Estima, Josh Bryant

UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin, who earned a future date
with Brock Lesnar with a UFC 111 win over Frank Mir, calls in to today’s
edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio. So, too, does cast member Josh Bryant,
our radio correspondent for “The Ultimate Fighter 11.”

Abu Dhabi Combat Club grappling champion Braulio Estima, who makes his
MMA debut at Shine Fights III in May, also calls in to discuss his
budding career while Strikeforce veteran Miesha Tate drops by the studio
to reflect on her recent win over the previously undefeated Zoila
Frausto.

MMAjunkie.com Radio begins at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay
Bay Resort & Casino’s Race & Sports Book. Listen to
and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin, who earned a future date
with Brock Lesnar with a UFC 111 win over Frank Mir, calls in to today’s
edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio. So, too, does cast member Josh Bryant,
our radio correspondent for “The Ultimate Fighter 11.”

Abu Dhabi Combat Club grappling champion Braulio Estima, who makes his
MMA debut at Shine Fights III in May, also calls in to discuss his
budding career while Strikeforce veteran Miesha Tate drops by the studio
to reflect on her recent win over the previously undefeated Zoila
Frausto.

MMAjunkie.com Radio begins at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay
Bay Resort & Casino’s Race & Sports Book. Listen to
and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


Brad Tavares’ blog for “The Ultimate Fighter 11,” episode No. 1

“The Ultimate Fighter 11” cast member Brad Tavares, who blogs about
this season of the reality show exclusively for MMAjunkie.com, has
penned his debut column.

The undefeated middleweight fighter writes new blog entries each Thursday
morning.

Check out today’s entry as Tavares talks about the first few days if filming, his elimination fight
and takes readers behind the scenes of Spike TV’s debut episode for the
latest season of “TUF.”


“The Ultimate Fighter 11” cast member Brad Tavares, who blogs about
this season of the reality show exclusively for MMAjunkie.com, has
penned his debut column.

The undefeated middleweight fighter writes new blog entries each Thursday
morning.

Check out today’s entry as Tavares talks about the first few days if filming, his elimination fight
and takes readers behind the scenes of Spike TV’s debut episode for the
latest season of “TUF.”