Jake Ellenberger scores UFN 25 bonus for finish of Jake Shields

The last time Jake Shields was stopped in a fight came a little over eleven years ago. It also happened to be the only time in his career, at least until he ran into Jake Ellenberger Saturday night at UFN 25 that is. Shields was rendered defenseless less than a minute into the first round by [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/18/jake-ellenberger-scores-ufn-25-bonus-for-stoppage-of-jake-shields

David Heath Delson Heleno Dan Henderson Josh Hendricks

?UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage? Results and Recap

“UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage” took place Saturday night inside the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Jon Jones (Pictured) stepped into the Octagon for the first time in his skyrocketing career as the light heavyweight champion. Roughly four rounds later and his moniker as the baddest 205-pounder in bare feet didn’t change, as he trounced [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/90277/ufc-135-jones-vs-rampage-results-and-recap/

Tony DeSouza  Edwin Dewees  Nick Diaz  Tadhg Steamfist Dixon

UFC 135 Breakdown: The Main Event

Once in a lifetime athletes are labelled as such for a reason. Every now and then, someone comes along to make heads turn and jaws drop. When Jon Jones landed that famous spinning back-elbow on Stephan Bonnar, he did exactly that. Even UFC matchmaker Joe Silva could not resist jumping out of his chair. That [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/09/23/ufc-135-breakdown-the-main-event/

Todd Duffee  Marvin Eastman  Stav Crazy Bear Economou  Yves Edwards 

McGee decisions Yang at Ultimate Fight Night 25

McGee decisions Yang at Ultimate Fight Night 25

"The Ultimate Fighter" winner Court McGee notched a win after a long layoff from the Octagon, taking a decision over Dongi Yang at Ultimate Fight Night 25 in New Orleans on Saturday. The judges gave McGee the win 30-27, 29-28, 30-28.

McGee wobbled Yang in the first round, getting the better of Yang in the stand-up battle in a very close round that featured Yang stalking, but McGee striking. The second round showed a tired Yang slowing down, but still throwing big shots. As the round wore on, McGee was able to land more kicks and punches. Yang didn't have enough energy to defend the strikes.

The fight exploded in the third round, as Yang knocked McGee down halfway through the round. He followed up with a flying knee, but took some damage of his own as both fighters emerged with bloody faces. McGee defended a toss attempt by Yang, and then took Yang down and went straight into full mount. Yang's conditioning -- or lack thereof -- played a part, as McGee finished the round with an easy takedown into half-guard. McGee followed up with elbows, then moved into a guillotine choke. The round ended before McGee could finish the submission.

McGee hadn't fought since October of 2010 due to a knee injury. His record moves to 14-1, while Yang falls to 10-2.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/McGee-decisions-Yang-at-Ultimate-Fight-Night-25?urn=mma-wp6996

Cody Guinn Jorge Gurgel Andre Gusmao Alexander Gustafsson

UFC 135 Breakdown: The Main Event

Once in a lifetime athletes are labelled as such for a reason. Every now and then, someone comes along to make heads turn and jaws drop. When Jon Jones landed that famous spinning back-elbow on Stephan Bonnar, he did exactly that. Even UFC matchmaker Joe Silva could not resist jumping out of his chair. That [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/09/23/ufc-135-breakdown-the-main-event/

Don Barr Pat Barry  Vitor Belfort  Robert Berry

UFC 135 Post-Fight Press Conference Video

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Rampage Jackson and other UFC 135 fighters are likely to answer questions at the UFC 135 post-fight press conference.The UFC 135 post-fight press conference is the last piece of business to take care of after the action is over in the Octagon, and we'll carry the video here at MMAFighting.com,

The UFC 135 post-fight press conference is the place to find out who the Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night winners are, and to see how the fighters look and what they have to say following their fights.

The UFC 135 post-fight press conference will begin about half an hour after the main event ends. The highlights are below.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/09/24/ufc-135-post-fight-press-conference-video/

Shinya Aoki  Andrei Arlovski  Ricardo Arona  Noboru Asahi

?Rampage? Jackson reveals his strategy against Jon Jones

It turns out all the discussion on whether or not UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has a spy in Quinton Jackson?s training camp is unnecessary, as the proud son of Memphis is actually open himself to revealing his strategy for this weekend?s main event match-up against the 24-year old title-holder. ?He can have a live [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/19/%e2%80%9crampage%e2%80%9d-jackson-reveals-his-strategy-against-jon-jones

Ao Hailin  Shinya Aoki  Andrei Arlovski  Ricardo Arona 

Couture and Larkin grind their way to wins at Strikeforce Challengers 19

Couture and Larkin grind their way to wins at Strikeforce Challengers 19

Nick Rossborough and Maka Watson were supposed to stepping stones tonight in Las Vegas. Maybe they didn't get the message, because both scatched and clawed for three rounds. Super prospect Lorenz Larkin got by Rossborough and Ryan Couture, son of UFC legend Randy, edged Watson, but they both had to earn their wins at Strikeforce Challengers 19.

The 29-year-old Couture is just four fights into his pro career but all four have been on nationally televised Showtime cards. He was coming off a loss, but showed that he's learning what his strengths are and playing to them.

Couture was a solid high school wrestler and he's taken his MMA grappling to another level, but when he lost to Matt Ricehouse back in June he relied too much on his striking. Tonight, he went back to his bread and butter to score a split decision victory, 29-28, 29-28 and 28-28, and gas Watson by the final minutes of the fight.

"He's tough as nails. That was not that fun, but I'm real glad to get the W," Couture said. "Some things went according to plan and other things I didn't do as well. I wasn't very sharp when he was on top."

Couture (4-1) turned to his grappling from the opening seconds of the fight when he jumped on Watson's back and got the fight to the mat. He controlled him on the ground and worked for various chokes for nearly four minutes. With 45 seconds left, Watson was able to escape and get top control. He got off a nasty elbow to slice open a bloody cut on Couture's forehead.

In the second, Couture once again got the fight to the mat and controlled things until two minutes left. This time when Watson, got top control he got off nasty elbows and most of his shots went unanswered. In third, Couture got it to the ground for the final 3:45 of the fight to seal the victory.

Couture and Larkin grind their way to wins at Strikeforce Challengers 19No one is expecting Couture to make a run at a title, but Larkin may be a different story. He's one the best strikers to come along in a while at light heavyweight.He got a tough draw tonight in the 6-foot-5 Rossborough, but was still able to win a unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28. Larkin was a minus-700 favorite entering the fight.

Larkin is a smallish 205-pounder while Rossborough's a guy who just fought at heavyweight three weeks ago. Rossborough (18-14-2) chose to fight in close quarters along the cage and Larkin seemed willing to brawl. It actually cost him over the first two rounds as Rossborough stayed in the fight and scored well with his dirty boxing.

In the third, the big weight cut may have taken its toll on Rossborough. with four and half minutes left in the fight, he got caught by a beautiful knee to the body out of the clinch. After a delayed reaction, Rossborough fell to his back. Larkin poured it on while on top with some vicious elbows. A well-placed left elbow busted open Rossborough's forehead. He made it to the bell, but was covered with blood.

This was a good learning experience for Larkin (12-0). Because his best attributes are his speed, variety and movement, there was no need to brawl along the cage. He couldn't use any of those skills while locked up along the fence against a guy who was six inches taller.

"He came to fight. He was hungry. That's what I want. I couldn't ask for nothing better. I love how he pushed me. How he was hitting me. That's what makes me tough," said Larkin.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Couture-and-Larkin-grind-their-way-to-wins-at-St?urn=mma-wp7198

Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Ao Hailin  Shinya Aoki 

Josh Koscheck Knocks Out Matt Hughes

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Josh Koscheck beats Matt Hughes at UFC 135.At the end of a good first round of fighting, Josh Koscheck finished Matt Hughes with several big punches on the ground -- ending not just the co-main event at UFC 135, but possibly the career of Hughes, one of the UFC's greatest fighters.

Hughes was a heavy underdog heading into the fight with the younger Koscheck, but he came in poised and looking good in the early going, landing some punches that appeared to have Koscheck hurt. But Koscheck eventually settled down, began to hurt Hughes with punches, and finished him off on the ground at 4 minutes, 59 seconds of the first round.

"I just want to say thanks to Matt Hughes for taking this fight late in his career," Koscheck said afterward. "He's a legend and I'm really proud that I had the opportunity to fight a legend like Matt Hughes."




The win improved Koscheck's career record to 16-5, but afterward everyone wanted to know whether Hughes was ready to call it quits. When Hughes took the microphone at the end, he got a loud cheer and said he wasn't ready to announce his retirement, but that he also wasn't sure what was next for him.

"I'm not retiring," Hughes said. "I'm going to tell the UFC to put me up on a shelf and we'll see what happens after that."

Hughes, the all-time UFC record holder for most wins inside the Octagon with 18, embraced Koscheck after what had been 4 minutes and 59 seconds of good action inside the Octagon. If this was his last UFC fight he didn't go out a winner, but he did go out a warrior.

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/09/24/ufc-135-josh-koscheck-finishes-matt-hughes/

Viacheslav Datsik Marcus Davis  Tony DeSouza  Edwin Dewees 

Dana White ready to give Jon Jones ?pound-for-pound? props

Consider Dana White among the numerous people beyond impressed by Jon Jones? dismantling of Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson in the main event last night at UFC 135. White spoke about the wunderkind?s performance in the post-event press conference where he started things out by eating a bit of crow in regards to recent comments about Jones [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/09/25/dana-white-ready-to-give-jon-jones-%e2%80%9cpound-for-pound%e2%80%9d-props/

Dan Henderson Josh Hendricks Ed Herman Heath Herring