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UFC on FX 3: Plagued by "bad judging and even worse reffing"
Florida is famous for a lot of things: warm weather, sandy beaches, alligators, oranges, hanging chads and now, in the words of UFC President Dana White: "bad judging and even worse reffing". White was referring to the judging and reffing that took place at UFC on FX 3, this past Friday from Sunrise, Florida.
In the fight between Seth Baczynski and Lance Benoist, Baczynski took two knees to the face while grounded. Rather than docking a point from Benoist, he was merely given a warning. Things like this
Chael Sonnen: I will find a way to beat Anderson Silva at UFC 148
Chael Sonnen comes out with his usual strong words in a video from UFC.com today, stating that he will find a way to win versus Anderson Silva at UFC 148. He believs the Middleweight championship bout will not be about skill, but rather about who is the tougher will fighter, and who wants it the most. Sonnen addresses all of the hops he has jumped through to get his rematch with Silva, and likens his opponent to that one guy in the office everyone wants to beat up but can't. A frank, funny way to get the
UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs. McCall Salaries and Suspensions
Today, the Florida State Boxing Commission released the lists of fighters' salaries and medical suspensions from Friday's "UFC on FX 3" event; which took place at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. UFC on FX 3 featured the UFC's first Flyweight Main Event Headliner; a rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall.The total disclosed payroll for this event was $423,500. according to the Commission, via MMAJunkie.com.The full list of salaries is as follows and does not include bonuses such as
Tito Ortiz to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July
Tito Ortiz (16-10) will officially retire at UFC 148 in Las Vegas. One of the few fighters to have fought all of his bouts in the UFC, the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy", will be honored by induction into the organization's Hall of Fame that same weekend.This was confirmed by MMAWeekly.com after the UFC 150 press conference held in Denver by UFC President Dana White. White told MMAWeekly: “He pound for pound was doing some of the most damage at a time when we were hurting,but it’s part of our
Bibiano Fernandes out of UFC 149, never signed contract
News swirled today that DREAM Bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes was injured and unable to fight at his scheduled UFC 149 appearance against Roland Delorme. However, follow-ups have seemed to have found an entirely different story altogether, as Fernandes was quoted as having been offered a contract by the UFC but found the terms unagreeable. This has appeared to have confirmed by Fernandes himself, who stated the following via Fightersonlymag.com:
“I would like to make perfectly clear the news
Mauro Ranallo raps about Ronda Rousey as she gets mobbed at Strikeforce Event
Ronda Rousey backstage at Strikeforce as she is mobbed by fans. Rousey also runs into Mauro Ranallo as he drops a freestyle rap on the Strikeforce womens champion.
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UFC 150 Press Conference Video from Denver, CO
Today a special press conference took place at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, to formally announce the monumental event of UFC 150. Airing live on Saturday, August 11th, the event will feature the long-awaited rematch between Lightweight champion Ben Henderson and rival Frankie Edgar. Dana White was on hand to answer many questions about the event, addressing altitude in Denver and its effects on fighters. He also touched on the integration of the WEC fighters into the UFC. Benson Henderson was also
History of Violence: The highs and lows of "The Axe Murderer"
Violence. That is the first thought that pops into the head of any long-time fan of MMA when it comes to Wanderlei Silva. Unbridled, rampant, bloody, violence. The thought is both good and bad for him, as he is not the only to one to inflict pain when entering the ring/cage with another man. From 1996 to the present day of MMA, one of the things you can guarantee is a Silva fight will consist of him moving forward and looking for the finish. Whether he achieved that finish, or turned into a victim himself w
Clay Guida: I will not stop until that title is mine (Interview)
Clay Guida will be headlining the upcoming UFC on FX 4 card with top lightweight contender Gray Maynard in Atlantic City on June 22. Both fighters are coming in off of a loss. Guida's loss was at the hands of current champion, Benson Henderson; Maynard's to Frankie Edgar. The winner of this fight should go on to a title shot against the winner of the Henderson-Edgar rematch at UFC 150 this August.Lowkick.com had a chance to speak with Guida about his upcoming fight in Atlantic City against
Urijah Faber talks Interim title fight move to UFC 149
In this video courtesy of Bloodyelbow.com, Urijah Faber expresses his feelings concerning his UFC 149 Interim Bantamweight title bout with Renan Barao. Originally scheduled to be on arguably the year's biggest card, UFC 148 in Las Vegas, Faber is visibly disappointed in the geographical switch. After all, The California Kid did have many friends and family hoping to make the trip to Vegas to see him fight. He does show respect for the Canadian fans in light of the situation. He goes on to talk of the mixup
