Author: UFC Press Releases

UFC goes to Boston for first time with UFC 118: Penn vs. Edgar 2

For a city that has developed many Ultimate Fighting Championship® fighters and that is steeped in sports history, finally Boston will get to witness world-class mixed martial arts in its own backyard. After a back-and-forth instant class…

For a city that has developed many Ultimate Fighting Championship® fighters and that is steeped in sports history, finally Boston will get to witness world-class mixed martial arts in its own backyard. After a back-and-forth instant classic at UFC® 112 in April, which saw Frankie Edgar shock the mixed martial arts world and take the UFC lightweight strap from around BJ Penn’s waist, the two will square off again on Saturday, August 28 at UFC 118: EDGAR VS. PENN 2, which is live from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts and presented by TapouT®. Also featured on this stacked card, UFC legend Randy Couture takes on boxing legend James Toney in a true grappler vs. striker matchup as Toney makes his highly anticipated mixed martial arts debut. It will be a matchup of two impressive Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts as dangerous foot-lock specialist Rousimar Palhares takes on the well-rounded Nate Marquardt, and in a battle for the next top lightweight contender spot, Gray Maynard will be swimming in shark-infested waters as he fights Boston-product Kenny Florian.

Jamie Yager More than Meets the Eye

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – News Flash – despite what you may think, Jamie Yager’s really not a bad guy. Yeah, he talks a lot and could be seen as abrasive at times, but those of us who grew up on the east or west coasts of the United States see an…

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – News Flash – despite what you may think, Jamie Yager’s really not a bad guy. Yeah, he talks a lot and could be seen as abrasive at times, but those of us who grew up on the east or west coasts of the United States see and do that kind of stuff a lot, so it’s really not that big of a deal.

Keith Jardine Recharged and Ready for Hamill

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of Keith Jardine’s most admirable traits is that he doesn’t get rattled by too much. ‘Been there, done that’ could be the motto of the ‘Dean of Mean’, a guy who doesn’t get too high or too low, and who can let most t…

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of Keith Jardine’s most admirable traits is that he doesn’t get rattled by too much. ‘Been there, done that’ could be the motto of the ‘Dean of Mean’, a guy who doesn’t get too high or too low, and who can let most things slide without a second glance.

Horodecki Stoked For Homecoming against Renaissance Man Downes

Frank Curreri, WEC – Dan Downes is an unbeaten pro fighter, but it’s his whole “Renaissance Man” resume that most distinguishes him from many of his pugilistic peers and could make the rest of us feel like one-dimensional slackers.

Frank Curreri, WEC – Dan Downes is an unbeaten pro fighter, but it’s his whole “Renaissance Man” resume that most distinguishes him from many of his pugilistic peers and could make the rest of us feel like one-dimensional slackers.

Aaron Simpson The A-Train Keeps a Rollin

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In Aaron Simpson’s seventh pro mixed martial arts fight, he got a dose of what he gave his previous six opponents, thanks to fellow middleweight prospect Tom Lawlor.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In Aaron Simpson’s seventh pro mixed martial arts fight, he got a dose of what he gave his previous six opponents, thanks to fellow middleweight prospect Tom Lawlor.

Chris Leben -Five Years Later

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Has it really been a little over five years since Chris Leben first arrived on the mainstream stage with his memorable run on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, which was capped off by a 95 second destruction of J…

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Has it really been a little over five years since Chris Leben first arrived on the mainstream stage with his memorable run on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, which was capped off by a 95 second destruction of Jason Thacker on the show’s finale card? Maybe you should ask the man himself.