Author: UFC News

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Considered the most important fighter in mixed martial arts history, Royce Gracie is a legend in the sport he helped define. On May 10, Anchor Bay Entertainment released UFC®: Ultimate Royce Gracie, an action-packed two-disc tribute to this UFC Hall of Fame member containing his most memorable fights and most spectacular submissions.

UFC®: Ultimate Royce Gracie features collectible packaging that includes a book with images, quotes and biography – a must have for the UFC® collector! With Spanish commentary and nearly six hours of content, including behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, UFC®: Ultimate Royce Gracie is available on Blu-ray™ for an SRP of $34.99 and DVD for an SRP of $24.98.

“He is the godfather. He is the man who started it all and we all bow down and kiss the ring of Royce Gracie,” UFC® president Dana White said. “He kick-started the entire sport of mixed martial arts.”

UFC®: Ultimate Royce Gracie shows the progression of this master of MMA, starting with the very first UFC® event, UFC® 1, where he defeated three opponents in one night. Gracie would go on to defeat four opponents in UFC® 2 making him the most imposing competitor on the scene. This is chance for fans to relive Gracie’s incredible fights with Ken Shamrock, Kimo Leopoldo, Kazushi Sakuraba and many more.

A captivating look at one of the top UFC® fighters of all time, UFC®: Ultimate Royce Gracie showcases the rise of a man who popularized the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and revolutionized the sport of MMA as we know it. Holding the record for most submission wins in UFC history with 12, the legendary Gracie blazed the trail for the modern day warriors who grace the UFC’s hallowed Octagon®.

With UFC®: Ultimate Royce Gracie, fans can pay homage to a living legend, a man who shaped the world’s fastest growing sport. In this tremendous two-disc set, the world will witness the journey of Gracie and his evolution in becoming a worldwide superstar.
 

The UFC 134 fight card has added a high-profile heavyweight battle, Dana White confirmed today. The 8-1 Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub and former Pride and UFC champion Minotauro Nogueria have verbally agreed to the August 27 bout in Rio.

Schaub is coming off a UFC 128 knockout of the night performance against another Pride legend, Mirko Cro Cop. The summer bout will be Nogueira’s first return to the Octagon in 18 months after an injury took him out of his planned headlining bout last October.

It’s Official – Silva vs. Okami in Rio on August 27 updated May 9
It’s official. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will look to successfully defend his title for the ninth time when he faces the last man to beat him, number one contender Yushin Okami, at UFC 134 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 27th.

Barboza to Face Pearson in Rio
Verbal agreements are in for another big bout on the Brazil card. “Undefeated 8-0 Brazilian sensation Edson Barboza takes on Ultimate Fighter 9 winner Ross ‘The Real Deal’ Pearson,” said Dana White. Barboza is coming off a Fight of the Night win in his second UFC outing at UFC 128; Brit Pearson last defeated Spencer Fisher at UFC 127 in Sydney.

UFC 134 in Rio Fight Card Takes Shape updated April 17
After months of anticipation and speculation, the fight card for UFC 134 – the UFC’s first return to Brazil since 1998 – has begun to take shape, featuring several of the country’s most talented fighters.

Dana White today announced several bouts that have been verbally agreed upon for the momentous event.

Forrest Griffin shocked the world when he spoiled the heavily-favored Pride legend Mauricio “Shogun” Rua‘s UFC debut in 2007. Now Shogun will have the chance for revenge in his home country as the two will rematch August 27. “These two former world champions always give it their all and this could be one of the most exciting fights of the year,” said White.

In a dynamic lightweight matchup, Spencer Fisher is slated to take on Thiago Tavares. In light-heavyweight news, undefeated Stanislav Nedkov will take on devastating Brazilian striker Luiz “Banha” Cane.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 – Salt Lake City, UT
Jeremy Horn’s Elite Performance Gym
11 am – 2 pm
*Special appearance by UFC® welterweight DaMarques Johnson
7932 South 1530 West
West Jordan, UT 84088

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Fight Shop
11 am – 3 pm
* Special appearances by UFC fighters TBA
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood
3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Thursday, May 26, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
Town Square Las Vegas
3 pm – 7 pm
* Special appearance by UFC 132’s Urijah Faber for the world preview of THQ’s UFC Personal Trainer Xbox Kinect game, 4 – 6 pm
6605 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119-3240

Friday, May 27, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden Arena
noon – 6 pm
* Special appearances by UFC 132’s Urijah Faber, featherweight contender Chad Mendes and UFC on Versus 4’s Tyson Griffin from 1 – 3 pm
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Saturday, May 28, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden Arena
* Fighter autograph signing TBA
1 pm – 6 pm
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Sunday, May 29, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV
Town Square Las Vegas
* Fighter autograph signing TBA
1 pm – 5 pm
6605 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119-3240

Future stops – check back often for updated details and additional tour dates
June 4 – Las Vegas, NV
June 26 – Pittsburgh, PA
July 2 – Las Vegas, NV
August 14 – Milwaukee, WI
September 14 – New Orleans, LA

*dates, locations, appearances and Mayhem Miller’s hair color subject to change

Past stops
May 16 – Buffalo Wild Wings, Ft. Collins, CO
May 15 – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, Denver, CO
May 14 – Outlaws Lacrosse, Denver, CO
May 5 – Cleveland Gladiators, Cleveland, OH
May 4 – Bada Bing Bar and Grill of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
April 30 – Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
April 29 – Ricoh Coliseum, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, ON
April 28 – Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto, ON
April 27 – Heritage Court, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, ON

Continuing to impact the way people approach fitness, giving individuals the opportunity to achieve results they never thought possible, UFC® GYM™ is unveiling a third location in Corona, Calif., this Saturday, May 14, beginning at 10 a.m. PT.

UFC superstars Chuck Liddell, BJ Penn, Urijah Faber, Donald Cerrone, Phil Davis, Leonard Garcia, UFC Octagon Girl® Arianny Celeste and Best of PRIDE® host Kenda Perez will be in attendance.  UFC® executives and officials from the city of Corona will kick off the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m, followed by a special announcement.

GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 14th
*times subject to change

10:00AM        GRAND OPENING EXPO Officially Begins

10:15-10:30AM    OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING featuring Chuck Liddell, Reed
Harris                                                 NeV Executives,
Adam Sedlack and Corona City Officials

10:30-10:35AM    EXPO KICK OFF featuring Reed Harris & Chuck Liddell

11:30-11:50AM    Q&A – STAGE: Urijah Faber

12:00-1:45PM                 AUTOGRAPH SIGNING I BEGINS:
    INSIDE: Chuck Liddell, Arianny Celeste
    OUTSIDE: Urijah Faber & Leonard Garcia

1:00-1:20PM    Q&A – STAGE: Phil Davis   

1:35-2:00PM    Q&A – STAGE: Donald Cerrone & Kenda Perez   

2:15-4:00PM    AUTOGRAPH SIGNING II BEGINS:
    INSIDE: Phil Davis
    OUTSIDE: Donald Cerrone & Kenda Perez

3:10- 3:30PM    Q&A – STAGE: Leonard Garcia & Arianny Celeste

5:00-10:00PM             Music – Food & Fun!

The day-long festivities will be action-packed and feature autograph signings and Q&A sessions with some of the biggest names in the UFC. In addition, there will be exciting activities, including class demonstrations and participation from local vendors and partners such as the U.S. Marine Corps. To top it all off, UFC Gym will hold a raffle at 8 p.m. in which attendees will have the chance to win tickets to UFC 130 in Las Vegas and other great prizes. Individuals are invited to RSVP to the Grand Opening Celebration beforehand by visiting Ufcgymcorona.eventbrite.com.

“We’re excited to open our third UFC Gym in Corona and continue to raise the bar in the fitness industry,” UFC President Dana White said. “With the success of our first two gyms in Concord and Rosemead, we have proven that the UFC Gym experience is second-to-none. Now, we’re creating the ultimate fitness destination for residents of the Inland Empire.”

“Corona is our biggest gym yet, fusing together the best of fitness and MMA in one location,” Adam Sedlack, UFC Gym Senior Vice President, said. “We look forward to highlighting the innovative features of our facility with this Grand Opening celebration where families, local businesses and the entire community can experience what UFC Gym is all about. We are not what you expect, and more than you could imagine!”
 
The 45,000 square-foot facility offers everything you would find in a traditional fitness club plus cutting-edge training techniques including progressive group fitness classes, Muay Thai, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, self-defense instruction, and offerings such as a 32-foot Octagon®, UFC Kids’ Gym, youth training, and High-Octane Conditioning. The Corona facility features over 5,000 square-feet of space dedicated specifically to kids, bringing families together in a fun atmosphere. With a wide range of activities for youth, from MMA classes, to birthday parties, UFC Gym makes health and fitness fun for the whole family.

For more information on the latest UFC Gym, please visit UFCgym.com.

New York, NY, May 11, 2011 – Spike TV will debut UFC® In The Moment: Rampage Jackson on Wednesday, May 25 at 10 PM ET/PT.  This half-hour special chronicles 32-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s life as he prepares for his headlining bout with Matt Hamill at UFC 130.

Jackson, a Memphis, TN native, has become one of the preeminent superstars in the UFC due to his powerful strikes and takedowns inside the Octagon®, and larger than life personality outside of it.  In this all-access program, fans can follow him every step of the way as he gears up for his encounter with Hamill.  From his training sessions, to his media appearances, to his everyday life at home, viewers get an inside look at the Jackson’s life as he prepares to take the next step in reclaiming the UFC light heavyweight championship.

The show is produced in near real time, from the subject’s point-of-view, with no narration.  
UFC® 130: RAMPAGE VS. HAMILL airs LIVE on UFC.TV and Pay-Per-View on Saturday, May 28 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT.

Stephan Bonnar will put his two fight winning streak on the line this August when he battles European standout Karlos Vemola on that month’s UFC on VS Event.

“Verbal agreements are in for an August matchup between Karlos Vemola and Stephan Bonnar,” said UFC President Dana White. “Vemola is an extremely powerful wrestler with heavy hands while Bonnar is very well rounded and known for his incredible ability to take punishment and keep coming forward.”

Two Announced for UFC on VS Event in August
This August’s UFC on Versus event is starting to take shape, with UFC President Dana White announcing two bouts that have been verbally agreed to for the show, which will take place on a date and at a venue to be announced.

“A match that has a shot at being ‘Fight of the Night’ has been verbally agreed to for UFC On Versus this August, as Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig and Ultimate Fighter winner Amir Sadollah will throw down,” said White. “Verbal agreements are also in for a battle of submission specialists as ‘The Spider’ TJ O’Brien will face Cole ‘Magrinho’ Miller.”