Author: UFC Press Releases

Rob Emerson Doing The Old School Proud

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In traditional education, the names are familiar – Shakespeare for English majors, Aristotle for those studying philosophy, and Copernicus for students of astronomy. In mixed martial arts, Rob Emerson’s schooling was served by ‘The Rock’, ‘Babalu’, “Ximu”, and a man ominously dubbed ‘The King of The Streets.’

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – In traditional education, the names are familiar – Shakespeare for English majors, Aristotle for those studying philosophy, and Copernicus for students of astronomy. In mixed martial arts, Rob Emerson’s schooling was served by ‘The Rock’, ‘Babalu’, “Ximu”, and a man ominously dubbed ‘The King of The Streets.’

For Chael Sonnen its simple -“I have to win this fight”

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – How far has Chael Sonnen come? Eight years ago, on a desert reservation called Anza, somewhere in the middle of California between the barren outposts of Cathedral City and Borrego Springs, Sonnen stepped in the cage for the first time as a professional. We use the word professional loosely, because what ensued that day against Jason “Mayhem” Miller could be more rightly called a “fiasco.”

Chuck Mindenhall, UFC – How far has Chael Sonnen come? Eight years ago, on a desert reservation called Anza, somewhere in the middle of California between the barren outposts of Cathedral City and Borrego Springs, Sonnen stepped in the cage for the first time as a professional. We use the word professional loosely, because what ensued that day against Jason “Mayhem” Miller could be more rightly called a “fiasco.”

Trigg Frank about the Future

Mike Russell, UFC – Despite all of the pre-fight posturing and trash talk he has engaged in over his nearly 13-year mixed martial arts career, Frank Trigg is surprisingly honest about his place in the grand scheme of MMA.

Mike Russell, UFC – Despite all of the pre-fight posturing and trash talk he has engaged in over his nearly 13-year mixed martial arts career, Frank Trigg is surprisingly honest about his place in the grand scheme of MMA.

Hague Leaving No Stone Unturned

Mike Russell, UFC – In Greek mythology, Theseus is best remembered as the man who was able to overcome an obstacle that seemed impossible. When he was a teenager, Theseus’ mother revealed that his destiny lay underneath a large boulder in a field near their house, and to claim it he would need to lift the rock, which would prove to be no easy task.

Mike Russell, UFC – In Greek mythology, Theseus is best remembered as the man who was able to overcome an obstacle that seemed impossible. When he was a teenager, Theseus’ mother revealed that his destiny lay underneath a large boulder in a field near their house, and to claim it he would need to lift the rock, which would prove to be no easy task.

UFC to make history in Abu Dhabi at UFC 112

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The world’s greatest indoor sporting event goes outdoors on April 10 as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organisation lands in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the first time.

Some of the world’s greatest mixed martial artists will appear on the historic open-air UFC 112 event at the Concert Arena, Ferrari World, Yas Island.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The world’s greatest indoor sporting event goes outdoors on April 10 as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organisation lands in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the first time.

Some of the world’s greatest mixed martial artists will appear on the historic open-air UFC 112 event at the Concert Arena, Ferrari World, Yas Island.

UFC now available on Sohu.com

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Hundreds of millions of sports fans in China will now have the opportunity to see UFC superstars like Randy Couture, Georges St-Pierre and “Minotauro” Nogueira fight in the UFC® Octagon™. The Ultimate Fighting Championship organization today announced it has inked a deal with one of the country’s largest web portals, Sohu.com to present UFC pay per view events online. Named the official web partner of the UFC in China, Sohu.com will live broadcast UFC events starting with UFC 109: RELENTLESS in February.

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Hundreds of millions of sports fans in China will now have the opportunity to see UFC superstars like Randy Couture, Georges St-Pierre and “Minotauro” Nogueira fight in the UFC® Octagon™. The Ultimate Fighting Championship organization today announced it has inked a deal with one of the country’s largest web portals, Sohu.com to present UFC pay per view events online. Named the official web partner of the UFC in China, Sohu.com will live broadcast UFC events starting with UFC 109: RELENTLESS in February.