After a week of fan events being hosted at the Harley-Davidson Museum, one fighter will leave Milwaukee with quite a souvenirUFC officials announced today that the winner of the UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle main event will receive a 2012 Blackline. Its 10…
After a week of fan events being hosted at the Harley-Davidson Museum, one fighter will leave Milwaukee with quite a souvenir
UFC officials announced today that the winner of the UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle main event will receive a 2012 Blackline. Its 103 cubic inch engine and throwback styling make it an immediate icon in the Dark Custom line up of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Dan Hardy and Chris Lytle headline UFC Live on Versus, airing Sunday, August 14 at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT on Versus (Rogers in Canada, UFC.TV around the world).
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The wait for the much-anticipated third fight between UFC® lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and unbeaten top contender Gray Maynard is finally over. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that Edgar and Maynard …
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The wait for the much-anticipated third fight between UFC® lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and unbeaten top contender Gray Maynard is finally over. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that Edgar and Maynard will settle the score when the organization returns to the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday, Oct. 8. If one major title fight wasn’t enough, UFC officials also confirmed that UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will defend his crown against the always-dangerous Kenny Florian.
All four competitors will take part in a press conference this Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. CT at the Toyota Center in Houston. The conference, which will be hosted by UFC President Dana White, is open to the public and will be held in the 1994-1995 Championship Rooms.
“Frankie and Gray had a Fight of the Year candidate the last time they met and I expect nothing different this time around in Houston,” UFC President Dana White said. “Both guys truly believe they won the last fight and the wait for their third fight is over. On Oct. 8, neither of these guys plans on leaving it to the judges.
“Aldo’s been running through guys at 145-pounds, but Florian is the most experienced guy he’s ever fought,” White continued. “Kenny looked really sharp against Diego Nunes in his last fight and Diego is a guy who trains with Aldo. I think Kenny is out to prove that he can get over the hump and win his first UFC world title.”
In addition to the two world title fights, former number one middleweight contender Chael Sonnen hopes to spark another run at the belt when he locks horns with the heavy-handed Brian Stann, while heavyweights Dave Herman and Mike Russow are set to collide. Plus, a pivotal lightweight bout pits Melvin Guillard against submission ace Joe Lauzon.
Tickets for UFC®136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD 3, presented by Bud Light, go on sale Friday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. CT and are priced at $350, $250, $150, $100, $75 and $50. Tickets can be purchased at ToyotaCenterTix.com, by phone at 1-866-4-HOU-TIX, at select Houston area Randalls locations, and the Toyota Center Box Office. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges and event time and date are subject to change.
UFC® Fight Club™ members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m CT via the website www.ufcfightclub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, Aug. 18, starting at 10 a.m. CT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter in the field at the top of this page.
UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD 3 will be available live on Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on UFC.TV, iN DEMAND, DirecTV, DISH Network, Avail-TVN, BellTV, Shaw Communications, Sasktel, and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $44.99 US/$49.99 CAN for Standard Definition and $54.99 US/$59.99 CAN for High Definition.
UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD 3 will coincide with the UFC® Fan Expo, which takes place Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Fans won’t want to miss this chance to participate in the ultimate fan experience, including special events, interactive Q&A sessions, meet & greets with top UFC fighters, Training & Development sessions and much more. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale NOW at www.ufcfanexpo.com
A tremendous boxer with great takedowns and poise, UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar (fighting out of Toms River, N.J.) earned back-to-back wins over the legendary BJ Penn in 2010 before battling to an epic draw with Maynard in January. The 29-year-old heads to Houston with the sole mission of defending the title and upending the only man to ever defeat him.
“In reality, this fight is everything to me,” Edgar, 13-1-1, said. “This is everything I worked for and this is a defining fight in my career. I want to end this chapter with Gray on a positive note. I expect more fireworks in this third fight based on how both Gray and I fight. I’ve been training really hard and I expect to come out on top.”
Since joining the UFC in 2007, Gray Maynard (fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev.) has proven to be one of the most dominant contenders in the lightweight division. Holder of wins over the likes of Jim Miller, Roger Huerta and Kenny Florian, the 32-year-old former collegiate wrestling standout at Michigan State has vowed to leave Houston with the title he rightfully believes is his.
“I’m always expecting 110 percent from Frank Edgar,” Maynard, 11-0-1, 1NC, said. “That’s why I’m gonna be more prepared and determined than ever before. I thought I won the last fight. This time, there won’t be any doubt in the judges’ minds or the rest of the world that I’m the UFC lightweight champion. This fight means everything to me and I’m going to prove it on Oct. 8th in Houston, Texas.”
Recognized by many as one of the sport’s top three pound-for-pound best, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo (fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) has torn through the likes of Urijah Faber, Manny Gamburyan and Mark Hominick in recent outings. With his devastating display of striking and knockout power, the 24-year-old titleholder may face the toughest test of his young career when he faces Florian in Texas. It’s a fact that has the once-beaten fighter as motivated as ever.
“Kenny Florian is a tough fighter with experience in many weight classes,” Aldo, 19-1, said. “This is an exciting fight for the fans and will show why the featherweight division is one of the toughest in the UFC.”
Fresh off a win over Diego Nunes in his featherweight debut in June, fan favorite Kenny Florian (fighting out of Boston, Mass.) now has his sights set on claiming his first world title. A gifted submission artist with underrated striking, the 35-year-old “Ken-Flo” believes he’s found a home at 145-pounds – a home he plans on ruling for a long time.
“Being at 145 pounds, I feel like I’m one of the better, stronger athletes in the division,” Florian, 16-5, said. “Jose Aldo is the most dangerous opponent I’ve ever faced, but I’ve never felt more prepared. Most people are intimidated by Jose, but I plan on bringing the fight to him. I expect this to be a really exciting fight that ends in me realizing my dreams of becoming a world champion.”
One of the best middleweight matchups of the year pits contenders Chael Sonnen (fighting out of West Linn, Ore.) and Brian Stann (fighting out of Scranton, Pa.) against one another. After nearly defeating champion Anderson Silva last Aug., the 34-year-old Sonnen (26-10-1) wants nothing more than another shot at “The Spider.” Getting there might prove to be a treacherous path, as in his way stands “All-American” Stann (11-3), who is coming off back-to-back knockout victories over Jorge Santiago and Chris Leben.
A potential heavyweight slugfest is scheduled for Oct. 8 as Dave Herman (fighting out of Temecula, Calif.) meets Mike Russow (fighting out of Chicago, Ill.). Nicknamed “Pee Wee,” the 26-year-old Herman (21-2) has proved to be no joke in the Octagon, knocking out John Olav Einemo in his UFC debut in June. He’ll face another heavyweight on the rise at Toyota Center in Russow (14-1, 1NC), a winner of three straight, including consecutive KOs of Todd Duffee and Jon Madsen.
Believing one more win will earn him a coveted lightweight title shot, Melvin Guillard (fighting out of New Orleans, La.) looks to extend his winning streak to six when he meets submission ace Joe Lauzon (fighting out of East Bridgewater, Mass.). Nicknamed “The Young Assassin,” Guillard (46-9-3, 1NC), 28, is riding consecutive knockout victories over Evan Dunham and Shane Roller. However, his road to gold is paved with a serious potential roadblock in 27-year-old Lauzon (20-6), who is fresh off an outstanding submission over Curt Warburton in June.
Thursday, August 1111:00am – 9:00pm CT Octagon Nation Tour in MilwaukeeHarley-Davidson Museum®400 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201UFC® Octagon Nation Tour™ is an interactive road show that gives fans the u…
Thursday, August 11
11:00am – 9:00pm CT Octagon Nation Tour in Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Museum® 400 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201 UFC® Octagon Nation Tour™ is an interactive road show that gives fans the ultimate UFC experience. The Tour features autograph signings with top UFC stars, a UFC Xbox station, and a pop-up retail store where fans can purchase the latest UFC merchandise and partake in physical fitness tests where each visitor receives a fight card with their results which can be instantly shared on their Facebook page.
5:00pm – 9:00pm CT Bike Night at Motor® Bar & Restaurant 400 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201 Bike Night, a summer tradition at the Harley-Davidson Museum, is a social gathering for bike enthusiasts.
Friday, August 12
11:00 am – 6:00 pm Octagon Nation Tour in Milwaukee Featuring autograph signing with UFC lightweight contender and Milwaukee native Anthony Pettis from 11:00am –noon; UFC heavyweight contender Pat Barry and featherweight contender Erik Koch will be signing 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Harley-Davidson Museum® 400 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201
12:00pm – 2:00pm CT UFC Live on Versus Milwaukee Open Workouts Harley-Davidson Museum®: Rumble Room Main card fighters will engage in a brief 15-minute workout of various techniques to give media and fans an idea of their training and athleticism. Participating: Chris Lytle, Charles Oliveira, Jim Miller, Donald Cerrone, Dan Hardy & Ben Henderson
12:00pm-6:00pm CT Octagon Nation Tour in Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Museum® Octagon Nation autograph signing with UFC lightweight contender and Chicago native Clay Guida 1:00pm-2:00pm; Anthony Pettis 4:30pm – 5:30pm
1:30pm – 3:30pm Xyience autograph signing with Anthony Pettis Pick’n Save 6760 W. National Ave. West Allis, WI 53214
2:00pm – 3:00pm CT Q & A with Clay Guida Media and fans are invited for the question and answer session prior to the official weigh-ins.
4:00pm – 4:30pm CT UFC Live on Versus Milwaukee Weigh-Ins Octagon Nation at Harley-Davidson Museum® Fighters on scale at approximately 4:00pm
3:35pm UFC Live on Versus Milwaukee * tickets available at Ticketmaster and inside the Octagon Nation Tour at Harley-Davidson Museum 1030 North 6th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203 Bradley Center 3:35pm Doors Open 4:45pm First Bout 8:00pm Live on Versus – Main Card Begins
11pm Afterparty with UFC fighters Anthony Pettis, Jim Miller, Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez, Danny Castillo, Erik Koch, Dan Downes and more Showtime Sports Bar 11400 W. SILVER SPRING RD Milwaukee, WI
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC® bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will put his world title and nine-fight winning streak on the line on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. when he meets the red-hot Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johns…
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC® bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will put his world title and nine-fight winning streak on the line on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. when he meets the red-hot Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that the 135-pound title clash will headline the organization’s stacked card heading to the nation’s capitol this fall.
“Dominick Cruz has been on a tear in the bantamweight division and he just beat Urijah Faber in an incredible fight,” UFC President Dana White said. “He’s on a mission to run through the division. Demetrious just beat Kid Yamamoto and Miguel Torres in back-to-back fights and he wants that belt. We’re excited to get to D.C. with a world title fight and a great card.”
UFC’s trip to Verizon Center will also include an explosive heavyweight fight pitting Pat Barry against 6’11” Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve, as well as a welterweight tilt between Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and the streaking Charlie Brenneman. Plus, lightweights Matt Wiman and Mac Danzig collide in a pivotal fight in the deep 155-pound division.
Tickets for UFC® LIVE: CRUZ vs. JOHNSON at Verizon Center go on sale on Friday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. ET and are priced at $250, $150, $75 and $50 (plus applicable service charges). Tickets will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202-397-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT and 410-547-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 202-661-5065. Visit www.verizoncenter.com for more information.
UFC® Fight Club™ members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. ET via the website www.ufcfightclub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, Aug. 11, starting at 10 a.m. ET. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter via the “Join Newsletter” field at the top of this page.
UFC® LIVE: CRUZ vs. JOHNSON will be broadcast live on VERSUS at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
Possessing one of the sport’s best combinations of striking and wrestling, champion Dominick Cruz (fighting out of San Diego, Calif.) is undefeated since dropping to bantamweight in 2008. The 26-year-old owns key victories over Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez (twice) and Scott Jorgensen and is eager to end the rise of Johnson in D.C. With his dynamic footwork and unsurpassed conditioning, Cruz (18-1) believes his reign over the division is just beginning.
“I have a lot of goals for myself and I’d be lying if I said cleaning out the division wasn’t one of them,” Cruz, who trains jiu-jitsu under D.C.-based coach Lloyd Irvin, said. “It’s a goal because it’s such a hard thing to accomplish. Demetrious has a lot of heart and you can tell he’s a hard worker. He’s the next opponent I’ll need to beat in order to achieve my goal. I’m excited to get to D.C., where half of my team is located, and put on a great show for the fans.”
An explosive wrestler known for pushing opponents with his unparalleled pace, Demetrious Johnson (fighting out of Parkland, Wash.) is riding back-to-back wins over Japanese superstar Kid Yamamoto and former bantamweight kingpin Miguel Angel Torres. Now, the 24-year-old has his sights locked on the bantamweight title and he believes he has the right ingredients to upend the unorthodox champion.
“Dominick is the top dog in the division and he’s earned the right to be called champion with his nine-fight winning streak,” Johnson, who owns a record of 14-1, said. “I need to be the best Demetrious Johnson possible on Oct. 1. I think Dominick has gotten used to people standing in front of him, which has allowed him to use his great footwork and dance around people. But on fight night, we’re going to dance and I plan on bringing it to him like he hasn’t seen before.”
One of the most lethal strikers in the heavyweight division, Pat Barry (fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.) can change the outcome of a fight with one turn of the hips. Thus, expect the kickboxing ace to come out firing at Verizon Center when he locks horns with 6’11” rising star Stefan Struve (fighting out of Beverwijk, The Netherlands). Barry (6-3) owns victories over Joey Beltran and Antoni Hardonk, while Struve (25-5) holds wins over Sean McCorkle, Christian Morecraft and Paul Buentello.
A welterweight contender will emerge when Anthony Johnson (fighting out of San Jose, Calif.) takes on Charlie Brenneman (fighting out of Holidaysburg, Pa.) on Oct. 1. Johnson (9-3) has built a reputation for being a heavy-handed finisher, with five of his six UFC wins coming by way of knockout. He’ll be put to the test in his next fight when he meets Brenneman (14-2), who is fresh off upsetting Rick Story in June.
Lightweights Matt Wiman (fighting out of Arvada, Colo.) and Mac Danzig (fighting out of Los Angeles, Calif.) step inside the Octagon® with the winner moving up the ladder in the UFC’s crowded 155-pound division. The 27-year-old Wiman (13-6) has won three out of his last four fights, while the 31-year-old Danzig (21-8-1), winner of The Ultimate Fighter® season six, knocked out Joe Stevenson in his last fight at UFC 124.
UFC president Dana White, Tito Ortiz and the winners on the main card addressed the media after UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz in Philadelphia.White awarded two traditional bonuses of $70,000 to Vitor Belfort for his Knockout of the Night over Yoshihiro Akiy…
UFC president Dana White, Tito Ortiz and the winners on the main card addressed the media after UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz in Philadelphia.
White awarded two traditional bonuses of $70,000 to Vitor Belfort for his Knockout of the Night over Yoshihiro Akiyama and to Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz for their exciting and emotionally-charged Fight of the Night.
With no submissions on the card, there was no Submission of the Night bonus to give. In its place, White announced that he would give a $70,000 “Thanks for getting those horrifying shorts off TV as soon as possible” bonus to Brian Ebersole for his first-round finish of the scantily-clad Dennis Hallman (photo, right).
Mike Swick’s long-awaited comeback to the Octagon will have to wait a little longer after he was forced to withdraw from his UFC 134 bout against Erick Silva due to injury. A replacement opponent for the debuting Silva will be announced shortly.Brazili…
Mike Swick’s long-awaited comeback to the Octagon will have to wait a little longer after he was forced to withdraw from his UFC 134 bout against Erick Silva due to injury. A replacement opponent for the debuting Silva will be announced shortly.
Brazilian Prospects Meet in Rio Next Month With UFC 134 in Rio fast approaching, two local favorites will make their Octagon debuts at home. “Antonio Carvalho is out of his scheduled UFC 134 bout due to injury,” said UFC President Dana White. “Felipe Arantes has stepped in his place to face Yuri Alcantara. Now, two of Brazil’s most exciting featherweight prospects will go head-to-head in Rio de Janeiro on August 27th.”
Miller Rio-Bound to Fight Toquinho
“Dan Miller lives up to his motto of ‘anyone, anyplace, anytime’ by stepping up against Rousimar Palhares at UFC 134 after original opponent Alexandre Ferreira pulled out of the fight,” said UFC president Dana White today.
Miller last fought at UFC 128, where he faced Nate Marquardt on less than a week’s notice when Marquardt’s original opponent, Yoshihiro Akiyama, was unable to make the trip due to the earthquake in Japan. Last month, Miller’s teammate Charlie Brenneman fought Rick Story on less than a day’s notice when Story’s original opponent – Marquardt – was not medically cleared to fight. Alcantara vs. Carvalho in Rio updated June 28 “Canadian featherweight fighter, Antonio Carvalho will be making his UFC debut against one of Brazil’s best prospects, Yuri Alcantara at UFC 134,” confirmed UFC president Dana White.
Jabouin vs. Loveland Added to UFC 134 Card updated June 10 A Canadian and an American will meet in Brazil on August 27th, as bantamweights Yves Jabouin and Ian Loveland square off in a UFC 134 bout.
“Ian Loveland and Yves Jabouin have verbally agreed to fight on August 27 in Rio De Janeiro,” said UFC President Dana White. “Both are exceptionally tough competitors and this will be Jabouin’s first bout in the bantamweight division.”
Swick Returns in Brazil Against Newcomer Silva
Following a year and a half long layoff, welterweight star Mike “Quick” Swick will return to the Octagon in search of his 10th UFC win when he takes on highly touted newcomer Erick Silva at UFC 134 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 27th.
Schaub vs. Big Nog Confirmed for Rio 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 Rioon 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.
After a week of fan events being hosted at the Harley-Davidson Museum, one fighter will leave Milwaukee with quite a souvenir
Dan Hardy and Chris Lytle headline UFC Live on Versus, airing Sunday, August 14 at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT on Versus (Rogers in Canada, UFC.TV around the world).
All four competitors will take part in a press conference this Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. CT at the Toyota Center in Houston. The conference, which will be hosted by UFC President Dana White, is open to the public and will be held in the 1994-1995 Championship Rooms. 
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC® bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will put his world title and nine-fight winning streak on the line on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. when he meets the red-hot Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that the 135-pound title clash will headline the organization’s stacked card heading to the nation’s capitol this fall.