Yoshiyuki Yoshida – Bringing More than Judo to Atlanta on Saturday

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC – Yoshiyuki Yoshida didn’t hear any of the talk coming from Jon Koppenhaver before their UFC 84 bout in May, how The Ultimate Fighter alumnus wasn’t “too worried” about the fight, that he was going to “break him”, and all the usual pre-fight bluster that could get into the head of a fighter if he’s not ready for it. Yoshida was focused and had just one goal in his Octagon debut.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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