Author: UFC Press Releases

Rory MacDonald The Future is Now

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Rory MacDonald was like any other teenager when he walked into the mixed martial arts gym in Kelowna, British Columbia. When he walked out, he turned into probably the most focused and determined 14-year old you would ever meet.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Rory MacDonald was like any other teenager when he walked into the mixed martial arts gym in Kelowna, British Columbia. When he walked out, he turned into probably the most focused and determined 14-year old you would ever meet.

Claude Patrick and The 13-year Journey to the UFC

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – As he left his gym in Mississauga, Ontario earlier this week, Claude Patrick couldn’t help but smile. And he had good reason to. After years of toil on the mixed martial arts scene, fighting everywhere but his home province, where the sport is still not legal, Patrick is about to make his UFC debut on June 12th, and in Canada, no less, as UFC 115 touches down in Vancouver.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – As he left his gym in Mississauga, Ontario earlier this week, Claude Patrick couldn’t help but smile. And he had good reason to. After years of toil on the mixed martial arts scene, fighting everywhere but his home province, where the sport is still not legal, Patrick is about to make his UFC debut on June 12th, and in Canada, no less, as UFC 115 touches down in Vancouver.

Crow Time in Canada Delayed, not Denied

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – To say that 2010 has been a tumultuous year for UFC veteran David Loiseau would be an understatement of epic proportions.
First up was January’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, a catastrophe that hit home for Loiseau, who is of Haitian descent and who had to deal with tense hours wondering whether his grandparents, an uncle, and several friends and family were safe.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – To say that 2010 has been a tumultuous year for UFC veteran David Loiseau would be an understatement of epic proportions.
First up was January’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, a catastrophe that hit home for Loiseau, who is of Haitian descent and who had to deal with tense hours wondering whether his grandparents, an uncle, and several friends and family were safe.

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz -Episode Ten Recap

CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED – With Tito Ortiz forced to pull out of his fight with opposing coach Chuck Liddell due to injury, matters on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz have been thrown into disarray. What will happen now on the Spike TV reality series?

CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED – With Tito Ortiz forced to pull out of his fight with opposing coach Chuck Liddell due to injury, matters on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz have been thrown into disarray. What will happen now on the Spike TV reality series?

Defining Moments Rich Franklin

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of the UFC’s most popular fighters, former middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin’s status and legacy in the sport are more than secure, but the pride of Cincinnati is not satisfied yet, and on June 12th, he’ll make his intentions to the 205-pound weight class known when he looks to spoil the comeback of Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell. This being the latest of Franklin’s bouts against the sport’s superstars, expect another defining moment in Vancouver.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of the UFC’s most popular fighters, former middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin’s status and legacy in the sport are more than secure, but the pride of Cincinnati is not satisfied yet, and on June 12th, he’ll make his intentions to the 205-pound weight class known when he looks to spoil the comeback of Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell. This being the latest of Franklin’s bouts against the sport’s superstars, expect another defining moment in Vancouver.

Defining The Iceman

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – On June 12th, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Rich Franklin in a clash of superstars that headlines UFC 115 in Vancouver. After more than a year on the sidelines, can Liddell add to his list of defining moments against the former middleweight champion?

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – On June 12th, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Rich Franklin in a clash of superstars that headlines UFC 115 in Vancouver. After more than a year on the sidelines, can Liddell add to his list of defining moments against the former middleweight champion?