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UFC 121: Jake Shields Beats Martin Kampmann by Split Decision

Filed under: EliteXC, UFC, Strikeforce, NewsFormer EliteXC welterweight champion and Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields finally made his UFC debut on Saturday, and he barely escaped with a tough split decision win over Martin Kampmann at UF…

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Former EliteXC welterweight champion and Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields finally made his UFC debut on Saturday, and he barely escaped with a tough split decision win over Martin Kampmann at UFC 121.

It was a tough, back-and-forth fight that could have easily gone either way, but two judges scored it for Shields, 30-27 and 29-28. One judge scored it for Kampmann, 29-28.

Although the bout was hyped as Shields’ chance to earn a shot at the UFC welterweight title, he probably wasn’t impressive enough to justify a title shot. A fight between Shields and Jon Fitch would make a lot of sense next.

UFC 121: Cain Velasquez TKOs Brock Lesnar

Filed under: UFC, NewsThe UFC has a new heavyweight champion, as Cain Velasquez brutalized Brock Lesnar to win a first-round technical knockout Saturday at UFC 121.

The fight wasn’t close, as Velasquez showed vastly superior technique and unloaded on …

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Cain Velasquez defeats Brock Lesnar at UFC 121 to win the UFC heavyweight title.The UFC has a new heavyweight champion, as Cain Velasquez brutalized Brock Lesnar to win a first-round technical knockout Saturday at UFC 121.

The fight wasn’t close, as Velasquez showed vastly superior technique and unloaded on Lesnar on the ground until Lesnar’s face was a bloody mess and referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight.

“I trained for a five-round fight and that’s what I was hoping for,” Velasquez said afterward. “I wasn’t expecting this. You can’t expect a first-round stoppage.”

UFC 121 Post-Fight Press Conference Video

Filed under: UFC, VideosWhen the action in the Octagon at UFC 121 has ended, the action will move to the press room for the UFC 121 post-fight press conference, and we’ll have the live video right here at MMAFighting.com.

Among those who will address …

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Cain Velasquez may appear at the UFC 121 post-fight press conference.When the action in the Octagon at UFC 121 has ended, the action will move to the press room for the UFC 121 post-fight press conference, and we’ll have the live video right here at MMAFighting.com.

Among those who will address the press are UFC President Dana White, main event fighters Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez, and select fighters from the undercard, likely including Jake Shields, Martin Kampmann and Tito Ortiz.

The press conference will start about 20 minutes after the main event ends, likely around 1:15 AM ET, and the video is below.

Daniel Roberts Can’t Stop Smiling Following UFC 121 Win

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, VideosANAHEIM, Calif. — MMA Fighting spoke to Daniel Roberts following his UFC 121 win over Mike Guymon about his confidence after the win, the fight the played out and what he needs to do to improve h…

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — MMA Fighting spoke to Daniel Roberts following his UFC 121 win over Mike Guymon about his confidence after the win, the fight the played out and what he needs to do to improve his overall game.

Daniel Cormier Expresses How Proud He Is of Teammate Cain Velasquez

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, VideosANAHEIM, Calif. — MMA Fighting spoke to Cain Velasquez’s teammate Daniel Cormier about his good friend’s title win over Brock Lesnar, whether he expected the fight would play out that way and how…

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — MMA Fighting spoke to Cain Velasquez‘s teammate Daniel Cormier about his good friend’s title win over Brock Lesnar, whether he expected the fight would play out that way and how the team will celebrate.

Court McGee Not Entirely Pleased With Performance in UFC 121 Win

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, VideosANAHEIM, Calif. — MMA Fighting spoke to Court McGee following his UFC 121 win over Ryan Jensen Saturday night about his slow start, breaking his hand in the fight and how he turned things around …

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — MMA Fighting spoke to Court McGee following his UFC 121 win over Ryan Jensen Saturday night about his slow start, breaking his hand in the fight and how he turned things around to finish Jensen.