Michael DiSanto, UFC – On Saturday night, the quintessential battle of old versus new will take place at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Chuck Liddell is an iconic former champion who is just a hop, skip and a jump from entering his fifth decade of life…
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Schultz Shocked by Knockout Loss
IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz (Pictures) met with the press following his disappointing knockout loss to Mizuto Hirota (Pictures) at Sengoku 4
Michael Patt – Taking His Shot on Saturday Night
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Despite fighting in front of thousands, sometimes millions if television is involved, and the consistent presence of coaches and training partners in the weeks and months leading up to a fight, being a professional mixed martial artist can be a lonely game, one filled with sacrifices that entail more than cutting back on Oreos or putting in an extra mile or round while working out.
UFC ANNOUNCES UFC 91: COUTURE vs LESNAR
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.
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
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