Author: UFC Press Releases

The Never Say Die Attitude of Matt Brown

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – While most people were rooting for Court McGee at the Ultimate Fighter Finale on June 19 because of his compelling back-story, there was at least one fighter who could fully empathize with McGee’s rise from the ashes r…

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – While most people were rooting for Court McGee at the Ultimate Fighter Finale on June 19 because of his compelling back-story, there was at least one fighter who could fully empathize with McGee’s rise from the ashes reinvention. That was “The Immortal” Matt Brown from TUF 7, who, like McGee, battled substance problems and an eventual heroin overdose before making a name for himself in the realm of mixed martial arts.

GSP and Edgar Nominated for 2010 ESPYS Vote Now

UFC champions Georges St-Pierre and Frankie Edgar will be representing the sport of mixed martial arts in this year’s ESPY awards competition, and fight fans can vote for GSP and “The Answer” now by clicking HERE

UFC champions Georges St-Pierre and Frankie Edgar will be representing the sport of mixed martial arts in this year’s ESPY awards competition, and fight fans can vote for GSP and “The Answer” now by clicking HERE

Shane Says Carwins Quotables

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In a little over a week, interim UFC heavyweight champion Shane Carwin will step into the Octagon for the biggest fight of his career against division king Brock Lesnar in a title unification bout that headlines UFC 116 …

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In a little over a week, interim UFC heavyweight champion Shane Carwin will step into the Octagon for the biggest fight of his career against division king Brock Lesnar in a title unification bout that headlines UFC 116 on July 3rd.
It’s been a whirlwind ride to say the least for the Colorado KO King thus far, and as you’ll see, he’s had some pretty interesting things to say as we’ve documented his rise up the heavyweight ranks.

With Chris Lytle, You Just Know Whats Coming . . .

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – There are guys in the UFC who fight with absolute predictability. Chris Lytle is one of those guys. Whenever he steps in the Octagon, his game plan is clear to everyone in the room—it’s to stand and trade leather…

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – There are guys in the UFC who fight with absolute predictability. Chris Lytle is one of those guys. Whenever he steps in the Octagon, his game plan is clear to everyone in the room—it’s to stand and trade leather, to bang on the feet until somebody drops, even if it’s himself. A trademark image of Lytle would be a grin and a stream of blood running down his face. We’ve all seen it; he ends up that way almost every time he steps in the cage.

The CrowbarA Grinding, Tough Son-of-a-Gun

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – Chris Tuchscherer looks like a character from The Incredibles with his bleached-blonde hair, barrel-chested frame and conspicuous lack of neck— perfect for a television show that featured a houseful of thick-slab…

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – Chris Tuchscherer looks like a character from The Incredibles with his bleached-blonde hair, barrel-chested frame and conspicuous lack of neck— perfect for a television show that featured a houseful of thick-slab heavyweights looking to make a name in MMA.

2.4 million viewers watch TUF Finale

2.4 million viewers tuned in to witness Court McGee complete an unlikely and hard-fought journey from the abyss of drug abuse only a few years ago to being named “The Ultimate Fighter” on Saturday night. The 3-hour Spike TV telecast of the l…

2.4 million viewers tuned in to witness Court McGee complete an unlikely and hard-fought journey from the abyss of drug abuse only a few years ago to being named “The Ultimate Fighter” on Saturday night. The 3-hour Spike TV telecast of the live “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz” finale peaked at 11:30pm for the Court McGee-Kris McCray finale bout, won by McGee with a second round submission.