Author: UFC Press Releases

Meet Tito Ortiz Saturday at Ultimate Blood Drive V in Phoenix

Every summer since 2006, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has cleared time from his schedule to visit Phoenix, Arizona, and work with United Blood Services on their annual blood drive, and this Saturday, July 31st, “The Huntin…

Every summer since 2006, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has cleared time from his schedule to visit Phoenix, Arizona, and work with United Blood Services on their annual blood drive, and this Saturday, July 31st, “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” expects a bigger turnout than ever before for Ultimate Blood Drive V.

Charles Oliveira Just One Man to Beat

Martins Denis, UFC – The history of Brazilian MMA athletes who come from difficult beginnings in the sport due to the lack of proper training conditions is well known. Struggling all the time, eventually there comes a moment where they decide…

Martins Denis, UFC – The history of Brazilian MMA athletes who come from difficult beginnings in the sport due to the lack of proper training conditions is well known. Struggling all the time, eventually there comes a moment where they decide if it’s time to change things up and get a full-time job or stay the course in the hopes of achieving their fighting dreams.

Munoz Winning Mindset Key to His Success

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – It was a fairly innocuous question, but when UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz responded to a query about his readiness for the 185-pound title picture should he defeat Yushin Okami this weekend in San Diego, one wor…

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – It was a fairly innocuous question, but when UFC middleweight contender Mark Munoz responded to a query about his readiness for the 185-pound title picture should he defeat Yushin Okami this weekend in San Diego, one word in his response told you everything you need to know about the competitor dubbed ‘The Filipino Wrecking Machine.’

Uncovering the mysteries of Igor Pokrajac

Martins Denis, UFC – If you had your eyes on nearly every Pride FC event since April of 2002, you would have seen the same tough guy in Mirko Cro Cop’s corner – current UFC light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac.

Martins Denis, UFC – If you had your eyes on nearly every Pride FC event since April of 2002, you would have seen the same tough guy in Mirko Cro Cop’s corner – current UFC light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac.

Fighters confirmed for UFC Fan Expo in Boston

With the city of Boston buzzing about the arrival of the UFC® Fan Expo™ at the John B. Hynes Convention Center on August 27 and 28, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® turned up the heat today by announcing the list of fighters …

With the city of Boston buzzing about the arrival of the UFC® Fan Expo™ at the John B. Hynes Convention Center on August 27 and 28, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® turned up the heat today by announcing the list of fighters that will participate in the weekend of festivities.

The Doomsday Doctrine It Aint Over Till Its Over

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of the great aspects of mixed martial arts is that a fight is never truly over until the final bell rings. It’s a claim that few sports can make, as there are no 20-point touchdowns in football, a nine point shot in …

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – One of the great aspects of mixed martial arts is that a fight is never truly over until the final bell rings. It’s a claim that few sports can make, as there are no 20-point touchdowns in football, a nine point shot in basketball, or a goal in hockey or soccer that awards five points. In other words, when it gets to a certain point, it’s time to pack it in and accept your defeat.