Las Vegas, NV (USA) – On November 15th, the champ is back. Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White today announced that after a year away from the game, UFC® heavyweight champion Randy "The Natural" Couture will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to defend his title against rising star Brock Lesnar in a clash of titans destined to shake the foundations of the sport. This championship bout, the biggest heavyweight title fight in years, will headline UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008.
It's a Slow Week
Not much going on in the world of MMA at the moment. We’re getting ready for UFC 88 behind-the-scenes, and will be posting some Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans fights later this month. In the meantime, we just posted Kenny Florian vs. Roger Huerta — apologies for the tardiness.
So what happens when there’s nothing else to do? We come up with something a little different. Last time it was our hugely-popular quiz. This time, it’s not nearly as interesting.
We really have to aplogize in advance. What you’ll find here is probably the best example of why nerds should not be allowed near the sport of MMA. And yet…
So we present to you The Worst Joke in MMA History.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Source:It's a Slow Week
UFC 88: ?Breakthrough? Fight Predictions
Matt Hamill vs. Rich Franklin
An intriguing match-up that sees former Middleweight Champion Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin move up a weight class to test the waters in the 205 pound division. Having been brutally stopped twice by reigning Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva, Franklin is hoping the move to Light Heavyweight will be the first step on his […]
Couture Returns to Defend Heavyweight Crown against Lesnar on Nov. 15
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – If we’ve learned one thing in combat sports, it’s to never say never. This old adage was solidified once again today, as UFC President Dana White announced the November 15th return to the Octagon of heavyweight champion Randy Couture to face Brock Lesnar in the main event of UFC 91 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Source:Couture Returns to Defend Heavyweight Crown against Lesnar on Nov. 15
Kimbo Slice Vs Ken Shamrock Early Odds
The first odds from Betus.com have been posted on Kimbo vs Shamrock. This is about what I expected it to start off at. I’m interested to see how the odds may change leading up to the fight .
Kevin ”Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (-500)
Ken Shamrock (+350)
Fully Recovered, Liddell Looking for Title Shot
Still riding the high of his impressive duel with Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) and the low of his shocking loss to Keith Jardine (Pictures), Chuck Liddell (Pictures) is just happy to be fighting again.
Months removed from a serious hamstring injury, “The Iceman” will take on undefeated light heavyweight Rashad Evans (Pictures) at UFC 88