Author: UFC Press Releases

The Long Road to UFC Australia

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – You don’t need to remind Elvis Sinosic about the good ol’ days. He remembers them well – fighting with different rules in every fight, going into work on Monday with a black eye and getting horrified looks when he told people how he got it, and competing in a sport that few, if any, knew or cared about.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – You don’t need to remind Elvis Sinosic about the good ol’ days. He remembers them well – fighting with different rules in every fight, going into work on Monday with a black eye and getting horrified looks when he told people how he got it, and competing in a sport that few, if any, knew or cared about.

George Sotiropoulos: Time to shine

Elliot Worsell, UFC – George Sotiropoulos knows how good he is, but admits that UFC fans may be none the wiser. With two immensely impressive Octagon wins under his belt in 2009, people are getting a good idea as to what the submission-loving Australian can do. However, Sotiropoulos is the first to concede that, while wins over Jason Dent and George Roop are commendable, they’re unlikely to land him a UFC title shot anytime soon.

Elliot Worsell, UFC – George Sotiropoulos knows how good he is, but admits that UFC fans may be none the wiser. With two immensely impressive Octagon wins under his belt in 2009, people are getting a good idea as to what the submission-loving Australian can do. However, Sotiropoulos is the first to concede that, while wins over Jason Dent and George Roop are commendable, they’re unlikely to land him a UFC title shot anytime soon.

Breaking Down Silva vs. Bisping

Michael DiSanto, UFC – Any fan in search of a timeless standup war needs to make sure that he or she tunes into UFC 110 on Saturday night (taking place in Sydney, Australia on Sunday) because this co-feature bout has all the ingredients of a slugfest.

Michael DiSanto, UFC – Any fan in search of a timeless standup war needs to make sure that he or she tunes into UFC 110 on Saturday night (taking place in Sydney, Australia on Sunday) because this co-feature bout has all the ingredients of a slugfest.

Cro Cops Secret Weapon

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Ask Ivan Hippolyte about the sparring sessions he put Mirko Cro Cop through at Amsterdam’s Vos Gym in preparation for the Croatian star’s UFC 110 bout against Ben Rothwell this weekend at the Acer Arena, and he breaks into a wide grin.

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Ask Ivan Hippolyte about the sparring sessions he put Mirko Cro Cop through at Amsterdam’s Vos Gym in preparation for the Croatian star’s UFC 110 bout against Ben Rothwell this weekend at the Acer Arena, and he breaks into a wide grin.

UFC Wins Latest Legal Battle

Zuffa, LLC, doing business as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (“UFC®”), was awarded a legal victory today against former champion, Ken Shamrock. Shamrock, who claimed Zuffa had violated certain contractual provisions of his final fight agreement, was demanding several hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation he claimed was due and owing from the UFC.

Zuffa, LLC, doing business as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (“UFC®”), was awarded a legal victory today against former champion, Ken Shamrock. Shamrock, who claimed Zuffa had violated certain contractual provisions of his final fight agreement, was demanding several hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation he claimed was due and owing from the UFC.