Archive for September, 2009
Mike Swick injured, out of UFC 103 fight vs. Martin Kampmann
Mike Swick was injured in training this week, and will be unable to fight Martin Kampmann at UFC 103 next week. Paul Daley will take his place in the contest. Swick posted the news on his Twitter account:
I am out of UFC 103. It sucks and I am sorry guys…I got foot swept while sparring [...]
B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez official for UFC 107 in Memphis
UFC President Dana White officially announced that UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn would defend his title against Diego Sanchez at UFC 107. The event takes place on December 12th in Memphis, Tennessee. The bout will likely be the main event at the event, while the rumored fight between The Ultimate Fighter season 10 coaches Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and [...]
Matt Hughes signs contract extension with the UFC
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes announced today that he has signed a contract extension with the company. The deal should take him to the end of his MMA career, ensuring that he will finish his career in the UFC.
Here’s what Hughes had to say on his blog:
Last week I went out to Vegas and [...]
Ray Mercer is delusional
So, it’s official…boxing really damages the brain. Former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer recently did an interview with Eastsideboxing.com. In the interview, he basically says that MMA fighters are scared of him because of his 12 second KO of former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia. Here’s what he had to say:
J.S: So have you anything else [...]
UFC 102 payouts
Here are the payouts for UFC 102. As always, these figures don’t include sponsorships or any other “bonus” money fighters often get paid.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: $400,000 (includes $150,000 win bonus)
def. Randy Couture: $250,000
Thiago Silva: $58,000 ($29,000 win bonus)
def. Keith Jardine: $55,000
Jake Rosholt: $26,000 ($13,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Leben: $30,000
Nate Marquardt: $80,000 ($40,000 win bonus)
def. Demian Maia: [...]
