Author: UFC Press Releases

ESPN2 to Continue Televising ESPN.coms MMA Live Show

After airing episodes for the first time this May, ESPN2 will continue to televise ESPN.com’s produced and distributed weekly MMA Live series dedicated to news, highlights and analysis from the sport of mixed martial arts through August, 2010. ESPN2 will continue to provide the first airing of the weekly MMA Live series Fridays at 1 a.m. ET (Thursday at 10 p.m. PT) with the ESPN.com version, featuring additional content, available shortly after the ESPN2 telecast.

After airing episodes for the first time this May, ESPN2 will continue to televise ESPN.com’s produced and distributed weekly MMA Live series dedicated to news, highlights and analysis from the sport of mixed martial arts through August, 2010. ESPN2 will continue to provide the first airing of the weekly MMA Live series Fridays at 1 a.m. ET (Thursday at 10 p.m. PT) with the ESPN.com version, featuring additional content, available shortly after the ESPN2 telecast.

Rashad Evans No More Questions

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In the sport of mixed martial arts, confidence needs to be a part of your makeup if you have designs on being among the best in the world. This aspect of fighting is not lost on former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, who has had no lack of faith in himself in the weeks and months leading up to his Saturday showdown with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In the sport of mixed martial arts, confidence needs to be a part of your makeup if you have designs on being among the best in the world. This aspect of fighting is not lost on former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, who has had no lack of faith in himself in the weeks and months leading up to his Saturday showdown with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Rampage Jackson Leaving No Stone Unturned

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – “I don’t know what it is that draws people to him. Maybe it’s just his whole energy and his whole persona. Everybody wants to be a tough guy. He kicks people’s asses, he don’t take no mess, and he’s got those cool sayings.”
The above quote comes from the mouth of one Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who is talking about the appeal of the character he is playing in the upcoming film “The A-Team”, Bosco Albert “BA” Baracus.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – “I don’t know what it is that draws people to him. Maybe it’s just his whole energy and his whole persona. Everybody wants to be a tough guy. He kicks people’s asses, he don’t take no mess, and he’s got those cool sayings.”
The above quote comes from the mouth of one Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who is talking about the appeal of the character he is playing in the upcoming film “The A-Team”, Bosco Albert “BA” Baracus.

UFC 114 OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC announced today that tickets for UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. are officially sold out. The war of words between former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jack…

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC announced today that tickets for UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. are officially sold out. The war of words between former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and “Suga” Rashad Evans has created one of the fiercest rivalries in the history of the sport. It’s also created one of the hottest tickets in Sin City.

Jason Brilz The Happiest Underdog in the World

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Jason Brilz didn’t hesitate to say ‘yes’ when UFC matchmaker Joe Silva called him up and asked him to step in on short notice to fight at UFC 114 in Las Vegas this weekend. He didn’t even blink when told his opponent would be longtime light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
But his wife, Rebecca, she needed to be sold a bit on the idea.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Jason Brilz didn’t hesitate to say ‘yes’ when UFC matchmaker Joe Silva called him up and asked him to step in on short notice to fight at UFC 114 in Las Vegas this weekend. He didn’t even blink when told his opponent would be longtime light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
But his wife, Rebecca, she needed to be sold a bit on the idea.

Diego Sanchez Returning to His Roots

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Who says you can never go home again? Not Diego Sanchez.
So after a whirlwind ride in 2009 that saw him drop from 170 to 155 pounds, defeat Joe Stevenson and Clay Guida, and then go four-plus rounds in a lightweight championship bout with BJ Penn, Sanchez decided that home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wasn’t just where the heart is; it’s where his future success lies.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Who says you can never go home again? Not Diego Sanchez.
So after a whirlwind ride in 2009 that saw him drop from 170 to 155 pounds, defeat Joe Stevenson and Clay Guida, and then go four-plus rounds in a lightweight championship bout with BJ Penn, Sanchez decided that home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wasn’t just where the heart is; it’s where his future success lies.