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'Countdown to UFC 146' debuts this week on FUEL TV
The UFC's traditional pre-event show returns Wednesday with the debut of "Countdown to UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir" on FUEL TV.
The half-hour special debuts on Wednesday morning at midnight ET.
Same-day replays air in more viewer-friendly slots of 5 p.m. ET and 10
p.m. ET, also on FUEL TV.
UFC 146 takes place Saturday, May 26 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden
Arena. A heavyweight title fight between current champ Junior Dos Santos
and former titleholder Frank Mir headlines the pay-per-view main card,
which follows prelims on FX and Facebook.
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UFC on FUEL TV 4 tickets for sale soon for 'Munoz vs Weidman' at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on July 11
Tickets for UFC on FUEL TV 4: "Munoz vs. Weidman," which was recently made official for the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, on Wed., July 11, 2012, will go on sale to the general public on Thurs., May 24, 2012, at 10 a.m. PT.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers, naturally, will be able to scoop up tickets prior to them being available for public consumption thanks to two separate special presales.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 will feature a middleweight main event of Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman with the number one division contender position in the 185-pound division on the line.
A light heavyweight bout that pits Brandon Vera vs. James Te Huna is also expected to take place in the "Shark Tank" on fight night, as well as a potential lightweight war between Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor.
And don't forget about Jon Fitch vs. Aaron Simpson.
Here is the UFC on FUEL TV 4 tickets sales schedule (all times PT):
UFC Fight Club presale: Tues., May 22 at 10 a.m.
UFC Newsletter presale: Wed., May 23 at 10 a.m.
General tickets sale: Thurs., May 24 at 10 a.m.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 tickets can be purchased through StubHub.com (Note: StubHub often has seats available even if the event is "sold out"). It will also be available to watch on pay-per-view (PPV) at 10 p.m. ET on fight night.
For the latest UFC on FUEL TV 4 news and notes check out our complete event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on FUEL TV 4: "Munoz vs. Weidman" fight card and rumors click here.
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Dustin Poirier Lands on UFC on Fuel TV 3 Suspension List
Nine of UFC on Fuel TV 3's 24 fighters, including main eventer Dustin Poirier, landed on Viriginia's medical suspension list.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 3 payouts and salaries: Cowboy Cerrone wrangles event-high $60,000
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be cutting a few checks this week following its UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Koran Zombie vs. Poirier" broadcast last Tuesday night (May 15, 2012) from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, and figures released from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in Virginia tell us who's getting what.
"Cowboy" up.
Donald Cerrone leads the payday way with $60,000 following a lopsided unanimous decision win over Jeremy Stephens. "Lil' Heathen" takes home $24,000 in defeat. Coming in second was former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 champion Amir Sadollah, who banked $48,000 for squeaking past Jorge Lopez ($6,000) via split decision.
That's not all.
The complete list of UFC on FUEL TV 3 payouts and salaries after the jump.
Chan Sung Jung: $34,000 ($17,000 to show, $17,000 to win)Dustin Poirier: $14,000Jung def. Poirier via submission
Amir Sadollah: $48,000 ($24,000 to show, $24,000 to win)Jorge Lopez: $6,000Sadollah def. Lopez via split decision
Donald Cerrone: $60,000 ($30,000 to show, $30,000 to win)Jeremy Stephens: $24,000Cerrone def. Stephens via unanimous decision
Yves Jabouin: $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)Jeff Hougland: $8,000Jabouin def. Hougland via unanimous decision
Igor Pokrajac: $34,000 ($17,000 to show, $17,000 to win)Fabio Maldonado: $11,000Pokrajac def. Maldonado via unanimous decision
Tom Lawlor: $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win)Jason MacDonald: $19,000Lawlor def. MacDonald via knockout
Brad Tavares: $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)Dongi Yang: $12,000Tavares def. Yang via unanimous decision
Cody McKenzie: $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)Marcus LeVesseur: $6,000McKenzie def. LeVesseur via submission
T.J. Grant: $30,000 ($15,000 to show, $15,000 to win)Carlo Prater: $10,000Grant def. Prater via unanimous decision
Rafael dos Anjos: $32,000 ($16,000 to show, $16,000 to win)Kamal Shalorus: $11,000Dos Anjos def. Shalorus via submission
Johnny Eduardo: $12,000 ($6,000 to show, $6,000 to win)Jeff Curran: $8,000Eduardo def. Curran via unanimous decision
Francisco Rivera: $12,000 ($6,000 to show, $6,000 to win)Alex Soto: $6,000Rivera def. Soto via unanimous decision
The total disclosed payroll for UFC on FUEL TV 3 was $481,000.
Keep in mind the salaries listed above do not include fight bonuses, sponsorships, percentages and other unofficial payments such as PPV bonuses, among others. It also does not include deductions for expenses such as insurance, taxes, etc.
For example, the UFC often hands out extra cash for "Fight of the Night," "Knockout of the Night" and "Submission of the Night." To check out these figures for the "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" event click here.
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 results and blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action click here.
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Report: UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Draws 173K Viewers
According to a report, 173,000 viewers tuned in to watch UFC on Fuel TV 3 on Tuesday, which featured a thrilling win by Chan Sung Jung over Dustin Poirier.
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Moving Forward After UFC on FUEL 3
I’m a little late to the party, but I finally made it. After a solid outing on FUEL TV, it’s time to take a look at what could be next for the big winners from UFC on FUEL TV 3. -Chan Sung Jung blew my mind. I didn’t give “The Korean Zombie” even the slightest [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertReport: Nick Penner Meets Tom DeBlass at UFC on Fuel TV 4 in July
Nick Penner (pictured) and Tom DeBlass will look to pick up their first UFC victories when they meet in a light heavyweight bout at UFC on Fuel TV 4 in July.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on Fuel TV 3 Fighter Salaries: Cowboy Takes Home the Bacon
Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone was the big winner on the payroll when the UFC on Fuel TV 3 fighter salaries were released.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 3 ratings draw 173,000 viewers
Let's see if I can get this story on ratings posted without ending up in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White's next video blog.
"Nostradumbass, you know I like you, I respect you, but you just lost the Mania Money Pool and you want to give us business advice?"
The preliminary numbers are in for the UFC on FUEL TV 3 event, which broadcasted live from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
And they're the lowest yet, according to Sherdog.com (blame game!):
UFC on FUEL TV 3 captured an average of 173,000 viewers during the cable network's six-fight broadcast on Tuesday night. The viewership number continues a downward trend for the promotion's FUEL TV live shows, as the first two installments of the series attracted 217,000 and 197,000 viewers in February and April, respectively.
Doom and gloom?
"Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" was headlined by an exciting featherweight contender's fight featuring Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier and was anchored by a co-main event of Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez. While none of the main card players were household names among casual mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, the event, as a whole, delivered fireworks from top to bottom.
Unfortunately, not everyone was impressed.
If you happen to fall outside of the 173,000 viewers who were savvy enough to tune in for a rare midweek event, don't get FUEL TV or (gasp) actually had plans on Tuesday night, you can see what all the fuss is about by clicking here and here.
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Attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC on Fuel 3
MMA Weekly reports gate, attendance and bonuses for Tuesday’s UFC on Fuel 3. The event took place at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. event took place at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
The 10,000-seat arena at the Patriot Center was half full with the official attendance at 4,592 with a gate of $343,175.
Bonuses for the night were $40,000 each:
Fight of the Night: Korean Zombie/Dustin Poirer
Submission of the Night: Korean Zombie
Knockout of the Night: Tom Lawlor
Obviously, it was the Korean Zombie’s night. Both KZ and Poirer put on a great fight for the fans. Apparently, it was fortunate that Tom Lawlor received the bonus and fight earnings. According to Cagewriter, Lawlor has borrowed money from friends and family the past year and a half to get by while waiting for a fight.
Payout Perspective:
It’s hard to compare UFC on Fuel 3 with the prior 2 when it comes to gate and attendance. The first UFC on Fuel scored 7,120 fans for a gate of $406,000. But that card was headlined by Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. For Ellenberger, he was fighting in his hometown so there was more a draw from the local fans. The second Fuel card was held in Sweden and received big numbers (15,428/$2.23 million) since it was the first time the UFC came to the country. Also, it featured local product Alex Gustafsson in the main event.
Despite the attendance on Tuesday, I think the smaller setting and college campus atmosphere is a good idea for the UFC. It attracts its targeted demo and the young fans will sure to be excited about the fights. It could potentially attract sponsors to do on campus promotions in hyping the events.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutUFC on Fuel TV 3: 173,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Tuesday’s UFC on Fuel 3 event scored an average of 173,000 viewers. The ratings show a steady decline in ratings from the past 2 live Fuel events.
Via MMA Junkie:
February’s UFC on FUEL TV 1 event holds the all-time UFC-FUEL TV ratings record with 217,000 viewers, and April’s UFC on FUEL TV 2 show ranks second with 197,000. However, UFC on FUEL TV 3 topped all four of the cable channel’s previous preliminary-card broadcasts for UFC on FOX and UFC on FX events from earlier this year.
Payout Perspective:
An impressive main event, but unimpressive ratings. This may be due in part to the Tuesday night viewing audience and the fact it went up against the NBA and NHL playoffs. Another problem may be that the event started early on the west coast. With prelims on Facebook starting in the late afternoon Pacific time, it forecloses on an audience. Conversely, having the fight on too late may hurt east coast viewers and the actual attendance at the fight since it was in Fairvax, VA.
Despite the ratings, it was a good test to see the type of audience it could receive on a Tuesday night. This may come into play with future programming choices. I still see Tuesday night as a viable option for live programming during the week as more often than not it would not compete with other events.
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UFC Tonight Live Discussion - 5/16
Join us this evening at Bloody Elbow for live discussion of UFC Tonight, which airs on Fuel at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST. Normally the show airs on Tuesday nights, but with UFC on Fuel 3 going down on the network last night they decided to bump it up a day. The show has been quite interesting so far and the organization has used UFC Tonight to break news as well, so it's worthy of a watch if you get Fuel. Here's a preview of UFC Tonight:
On this week's "UFC Tonight," Host Todd Harris and Guest Analyst Chael Sonnen analyze FUEL TV's third Fight Night. Plus, Dustin Poirier gives Insider Ariel Helwani an emotional interview about the fight. And, Cain Velasquez talks about his upcoming battle with Antonio Silva.
Cain actually talks about a lot more than that, including whether he would have stepped up to rematch Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, the whole Josh Koscheck/AKA situation, and more. And Chael! Tune in!
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UFC on Fuel TV 3 Ratings: ‘Korean Zombie vs. Poirier’ Averages 173,000 Viewers
UFC on Fuel TV 3 captured an average of 173,000 viewers during the cable network’s six-fight broadcast on Tuesday night.
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Read the full article at SherdogTom Lawlor Was Broke Going Into UFC On Fuel 3 Bout
Before his UFC on Fuel 3 bout with Jason MacDonald last night, Tom Lawlor hadn't stepped in the cage in seven months and apparently wasn't in the best of financial shape. He won a $40,000 dollar bonus for knockout of the night, which came in very handy. Lawlor spoke to MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani in a post-fight interview about his money issues:
"I'll be honest. I'm broke. I have no money. This money that I got today, it's going to be the first time I've deposited a check in over a year. A year and a half. This is like a big deal to me. I had to borrow money from friends and family just in order to go into this fight. I want to thank them, obviously. This means a lot to me mentally, it means a lot to my bank account."
...
"I think I miscalculated the cost of living in the Northeast," Lawlor said. "I basically took all my money, bought a house and blew through my money - just living costs, traveling, price of gas, multiple training locations."
I'm not 100% sure, but I seem to remember Lawlor posting on the UG a month or two ago to ask for some advice in regards to gyms that might be hiring trainers. I didn't think much about it at the time, but it makes sense now. This is similar to what Pat Barry had to deal with back in 2009, when he said he was going to be evicted six days after his UFC 104 bout with Antoni Hardonk and was down to eating ketchup and rice. Being a fighter definitely isn't easy for some guys.
You can catch the whole interview after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowAfter UFC on FUEL TV 3 questionable calls, Alex Davis says criticism must be heard
Tuesday night's UFC on FUEL TV 3 card provided a "Fight of the Year" candidate in Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier, but there were also a few less honorable moments on display.
From a handful of questionable judges calls to a referee's ill-timed approach at monitoring a fighter's consciousness, UFC on FUEL TV 3 did not feature flawless work from the officials in charge.
Veteran manager Alex Davis said he has seen it all before. And while generic griping has become commonplace in the MMA community, Davis believes more specific discussions are needed.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel TV 3 Results Recap: Dustin Poirier Vs. The Korean Zombie
In the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 3, Featherweights Dustin Poirier and The Korean Zombie Chan Sung Jung squared off with a possible title shot on the line. After 3 rounds of fantastic action, it was Chan Sung Jung who stood victorious. The underdog fighter once again scored the upset, submitting Poirier just over 1 minute into round 4 with a D'Arce choke. The Korean Zombie is now 13-3 overall and remains undefeated in the UFC with 3 wins, all via impressive highlight reel stoppage. Poirier drops to 12-2 on his career, 4-1 in the UFC.
Throughout the fight, it was Chan Sung Jung who was in control, but Poirier made it a tremendous fight. Moving from the feet to the ground and back again, these two men engaged in a war, however it was Jung who was consistently winning the exchanges, consistently outlanding his opponent. Post-fight, Jung called out UFC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo, and after that showing, it's hard to deny him that fight.
What was the high spot of this fight?
Obviously, the fight ending sequence was great, from Jung's uppercut through the choke. But I was equally impressed by the chain of submissions he put together in the second round - a great show of what it means to go for a win instead of just ride out a dominant position to win the round.
Where do these guys go from here?
After UFC 140 and the 7 second KO of Mark Hominick, I argued for a Korean Zombie title fight. Now, the UFC would be fools not to do it. Sure he'd be the underdog against Aldo (assuming Aldo defeats Erik Koch), but that's the role he is made for. The fans love him, he's defeated two top contenders, he has a crazy highlight reel and he's the biggest name in the division after Aldo. Dana White claims he's next in line - let's hope that's what happens!
Dustin Poirier is young, and he has plenty of time to bounce back from this. He could easily face Koch if Koch drops that title challenge, but I'd actually rather see him get a win back first with a slightly easier fight.
Watch it now, later or never?
Now. I had high hopes for this fight, and it delivered. This is a possible Fight of the Year right here folks. It's just a shame it was on Fuel. Find a way and go watch it right this second.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3
More Bloody Elbow coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3 in the full entry.
UFC Results: The Korean Zombie Is Next In Line For The Featherweight Title - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel 3 Winners And Losers - Tim Burke
'Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung Vs. Dustin Poirier Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 3 Main Event - Anton Tabuena
Donald Cerrone Vs. Jeremy Stephens Full Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel TV 3 - Anton Tabuena
UFC On Fuel TV: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier Results And Post-Fight Analysis - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 3 Post-Fight Press Conference Video - Tim Burke
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 165: UFC On Fuel TV 3 Results Review - Matt Bishop
UFC On Fuel TV: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Main Card - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel TV: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Facebook Prelims - Brent Brookhouse
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel TV 3 Ratings Dip To 173,000 Viewers
UFC on Fuel TV 3 didn't exactly set the world on fire in terms of ratings as the current downswing in UFC viewership continued. According to MMA Junkie, the event pulled in about 87% of the viewers of the last Fuel TV card.
Here's the numbers via Junkie:
Tuesday's live broadcast of UFC on FUEL TV 3 drew 173,000 viewers.
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February's UFC on FUEL TV 1 event holds the all-time UFC-FUEL TV ratings record with 217,000 viewers, and April's UFC on FUEL TV 2 show ranks second with 197,000. However, UFC on FUEL TV 3 topped all four of the cable channel's previous preliminary-card broadcasts for UFC on FOX and UFC on FX events from earlier this year.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3
In addition to saying that the show beat out prelim broadcasts from the year, Junkie also mentions that it did significantly better than the UFC on Fox 3 prelims. I'm not really sure why there is an effort to put an unnecessarily positive spin on the ratings.
There's no real surprise to it being a bit of a dip from the previous efforts, the first had the benefit of the free preview weekend (which didn't extend to all providers) in addition to a much better main event in terms of name recognition. The second show had a good main event and a bit of a different timeslot, making for easy early evening watching and leaving viewers free to go out on Saturday night.
This show had little guys in the main event and I wouldn't have expected it to do as well as the last two Fuel events.
It is a little disheartening to know that football stadiums like Michigan Stadium have had almost 115,000 people attending to watch a game live though. But yes, Fuel availability is limited and all that.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel 3 TV Ratings Dip Slightly
The TV ratings are in for Tuesday night's UFC on Fuel TV 3 are in, and they're slightly lower than the first two live UFC events on Fuel.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyRafael ‘Sapo’ Natal Announces Andrew Craig as Opponent for UFC on Fuel TV 4
The UFC on Fuel TV 4 fight bill continues to develop, as middleweight Rafael Natal today announced that he will square off with Andrew Craig on July 11.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV 3 ratings: Event draws 173,000 FUEL TV viewers
Tuesday's live broadcast of UFC on FUEL TV 3 drew 173,000 viewers.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the ratings information with an industry source.
The three-hour, six-fight main-card broadcast fell a bit short of the first two UFC on FUEL TV cards, but out of seven live UFC cards that have aired on the fledgling cable station, Tuesday's show ranked third.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDonald Cerrone vs Jeremy Stephens full fight video highlights from UFC on FUEL TV 3
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight "Cowboy" Donald Cerrone got himself right back into the 155-pound title hunt with an absolutely dominant display at the UFC on FUEL TV 3 event last night (March 15, 2012) at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Fellow division stalwart Jeremy Stephens was on the receiving end of three rounds of punishment, primarily in the stand-up, en route to a unanimous decision loss, the second straight time the judges fell out of favor with the "Lil' Heathen."
For Cerrone, the lopsided performance put him at 7-1 over his last eight fights and washed away the bitter taste of defeat after getting outstruck by Nate Diaz at UFC 141 last December. But was it enough to convince you he's still a threat to the division crown?
For a more detailed breakdown of Cerrone vs. Stephens click here and for complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the wall-to-wall action click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaThe Ultimate Fighter (TUF): 'Brazil' set for June 10 debut on FUEL TV
Stateside mixed martial arts (MMA) fans can now join the party.
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), the promotion's popular reality television show designed to produce new and up-and-coming stars from a pool of undiscovered talent, is currently wrapping up its "Brazil" season on Globo, featuring Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort as head coaches.
While TUF fans were able to catch a weekly live stream on UFC.tv, the series will now be shown in its entirety on FUEL TV beginning June 10, 2012 at 10 p.m. ET, with English subtitles. The delay in Brazil's broadcast debut was to avoid counter-programming TUF 15: "Live" which is currently airing every Friday night on the FX Channel.
At the conclusion of the season, which premiered back on March 25, Silva and Belfort will face off for Brazilian bragging rights, as will the finalists in both the featherweight and middleweight divisions.
Even though the UFC will tie a ribbon around the "Brazil" series before it concludes on FUEL TV, it should still provide its share of thrills.
Who's tuning in?
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UFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Main Event Highlights (Video)
After a spectacular main event, Fuel TV has released video of highlights from last night’s main event. Announcer Jon Anik and analyst Kenny Florian discuss the action in last night’s “Fight of the Year” candidate.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyNick Penner vs Tom DeBlass likely for UFC on FUEL TV 4 on July 11 in San Jose
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to populate its UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card, recently adding a light heavyweight match-up pitting Octagon sophomores Nick Penner vs. Tom DeBlass for the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on July 11, 2012.
The Score brought word of the booking earlier today.
Penner (11-2) saw his eight-fight winning streak snapped at the hands of Anthony Perosh at the UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" event back on March 3. It was the just the second career loss for the Canadian up-and-comer, and the first by way of technical knockout.
Also looking to get back into the win column is DeBlass (7-1). The former Ring of Combat (ROC) heavyweight champion came up empty in his Octagon debut, suffering his first professional loss against Cyrille Diabate at the UFC on Fuel TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" event just last month.
One of these two talents falls into the dreaded 0-2 hole on July 11.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 will feature a middleweight main event of Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman with the number one division contender position in the 185-pound division on the line.
A light heavyweight bout that pits Brandon Vera vs. James Te Huna is also expected to take place in the "Shark Tank" on fight night, as well as a potential lightweight war between Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor.
And don't forget about Jon Fitch vs. Aaron Simpson.
To check out the latest UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card and rumors click here. And to check out our comprehensive UFC on FUEL TV 4 event archive click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaRafael Natal vs. Andrew Craig slated for UFC on FUEL TV 4
A middleweight bout between Rafael Natal and Andrew Craig is slotted for July's UFC on FUEL TV 4 event.
Natal today announced the fight via Twitter.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 takes place July 11 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The event's main card airs on FUEL TV, and Facebook is expected to carry the preliminary card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel 3 Video: Yves Jabouin Talks about Almost Stoppage Against Jeff Hougland
Following in the footsteps of his fellow countryman David Loiseau, Yves Jabouin almost finished his fight at UFC on Fuel 3 with a nasty spinning back kick to the body.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyKenny Florian, Jon Anik Break Down Korean Zombie’s UFC on Fuel TV Upset of Dustin Poirier
Fuel TV broadcast team Kenny Florian and Jon Anik break down Chan Sung Jung's impressive upset win over Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 3.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on Fuel TV 4 Update: Tom DeBlass-Nick Penner Light Heavyweight Matchup On Tap
Tom DeBlass and Nick Penner are expected to square off at UFC on Fuel TV 4, Sherdog.com confirmed Wednesday with a source close to the bout.
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Read the full article at SherdogAaron Simpson vs Jon Fitch booked for UFC on FUEL TV 4 on July 11 in San Jose
It's on.
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Aaron Simpson (11-3) finally has a date for his welterweight debut, which comes against former division number one contender Jon Fitch on the main card of UFC on FUEL TV 4, scheduled for July 11, 2012 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
"A-Train" tweeted the booking on Monday.
Simpson has spent his entire career as a 185-pounder, rattling off eight straight wins before consecutive losses to Chris Leben and Mark Munoz in 2010 sent him tumbling down the divisional ladder. A fresh start at a lighter weight could prove to be the turning point in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career.
For better or for worse.
Former welterweight number one contender, Jon Fitch (23-4), is coming off a crushing knockout loss to Johny Hendricks at UFC 141 last December. It was the second straight performance that failed to net him a win, as the former Purdue University wrestler went to a draw opposite B.J. Penn at UFC 127 last year in Australia.
It was, however, just his second loss inside the Octagon, the first coming at the hands of reigning welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre way back in August of 2008.
Would a win over Simpson put him back "in the mix?"
UFC on FUEL TV 4 will feature a middleweight main event of Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman with the number one division contender position in the 185-pound division on the line.
A Light Heavyweight bout that pits Brandon Vera vs. James Te Huna is also expected to take place in the "Shark Tank" on fight night, as well as a potential lightweight war between Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor.
To check out the latest UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card and rumors click here. And to check out our comprehensive UFC on FUEL TV 4 event archive click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaNick Penner vs. Tom DeBlass targeted for UFC on FUEL TV 4
UFC light heavyweights Nick Penner and Tom DeBlass will meet this summer at UFC on FUEL TV 4.
MMAjunkie.com confirmed the planned matchup, which theScore.com first reported earlier today.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 takes place July 11 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Broadcast plans for the event haven't been announced, but main-card action airs on FUEL TV, and prelims are expected to stream on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWednesday Water Cooler — UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
HeavyMMA's Duane Finley takes a look back at Tuesday's UFC on Fuel TV card and what comes next for Chan Sung Jung, Dustin Poirier, Donald Cerrone and more.
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Morning Report: Braulio Estima Fires Back at Cesar Gracie, Dustin Poirier Succumbs to Zombie Apocalypse
Yesterday, two notable things happened in MMA.
1.) Chan Sung Jung invoked the wrath of the zombie apocalypse to choke out Dustin Poirier and earn himself an apparent title shot against Jose Aldo. (Or Erik Koch, if you're into that kind of thing.)
2.) Braulio Estima finally said enough is enough and responded to Cesar Gracie's statement with his own figurative middle finger, declaring that, when it comes down to it, both he and Nick Diaz are professionals, and to absolve Diaz of the blame "for whatever reason" is inexcusable.
Now, whether or not one of those things matters more to you than the other probably depends on where you fall in the 209 spectrum. But regardless, both of their notability is self-explanatory. So since this is my column and I can jump around wherever I'd like, I'll briefly start with topic No. 2, because it's pretty cut and dry.
Honestly, good for Estima. Each of his three main points are valid and it's clear he's sick of having his name dragged through the mud. At this point the whole situation is nothing but a bunch of he said/she said gossip, so now that we've heard from both sides, maybe we can put it to bed. (Unlikely, I know, but one can always hope.)
Now back to topic No. 1. Was that a fight or what?! Many things can be said about "The Korean Zombie," but MMA Law officially dictates that the man can never be called boring.
I'll be frank, I thought the Hominick flash KO was a fluke and completely expected Poirier to roll last night. But wow. I'll gladly admit I was wrong. The growth Zombie has shown since getting separated from consciousness by George Roop is remarkable. That sequence in the second round when he effortlessly transitioned from armbar-to-triangle-to-armbar-to-triangle was amazing theater. I really can't say enough about it.
If you asked me whether the Zombie even stood a fighting chance against Aldo yesterday morning, I probably would have chuckled and answered with some snarky remark. But if you asked me that same question today, I'd definitely have to give it a second thought. And really, maybe that's the biggest accolade of all.
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Braulio Estima responds. A frustrated Braulio Estima issued a direct response to Cesar Gracie's recent statement, refuting a series of Gracie's arguments regarding the Nick Diaz/World Jiu-Jitsu Expo situation.
Dana White to have surgery. UFC President Dana White revealed his absence from last night's fights was the result of a recent diagnosis of Meniere's disease. White expects to have surgery today in Los Angeles, CA.
Chael Sonnen's secret therapy. During a recent appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen divulged how secret hypno-therapy sessions helped transform him into the world-class fighter he is today.
Top MMA Wikipedia edits. There's a reason you're never supposed to cite Wikipedia as an official source. And if you don't believe us, these 20 ridiculous MMA-related Wikipedia edits might help change your mind.
MEDIA STEW
We know, we know. We already linked to these highlights up there. But seriously, for all the lazies out there who didn't click the link, you really need to check out last night's Zombie vs. Poirier brawl.
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After bravely weathering the storm for four rounds, it's heart-breaking to see Dustin Poirier fight back tears following his devastating submission loss.
So Ronda Rousey's mom is a pretty dangerous woman. But neither you nor Bas Rutten could have predicted how dangerous she really is. (Props to @pegson for the find.)
If you've the got time, check out Chael Sonnen dropping his schtick and discussing everything from steroids and The Ultimate Fighter, to hypno-therapy and Sasquatch with Joe Rogan like a normal, intelligent human being. We're guaranteeing it'll change your perception of him.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
Congrats to my lil brotha @KoreanZombieMMA, brilliant performance...way to gut it out & get the W...
— Benson Henderson (@SMOOTHone155) May 16, 2012
This @ufc has me fully torqued right now. #UFConFUELTV
— Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller) May 16, 2012
Alright... I take it back... I don't want the Zombiepocalypse to happen...
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) May 16, 2012
DANA'S FAN EXPERIENCE
Lol now for the first time ever of sitting my ass at home watchin the fights I HATE not seeing the walk ins!!! Fix that shit @UFC
— Dana White (@danawhite) May 16, 2012
Hey @chilledt5 we have to show walk ins from now on! This is BS! Everyone blow him up and Yell at @Lorenzofertitta too! I'm a fan 2 nite :)
— Dana White (@danawhite) May 16, 2012
@chilledt5 and @lorenzofertitta fix the walk ins!!! We the fans want them!! What the he'll do u people do all day @UFC fix this shit!
— Dana White (@danawhite) May 16, 2012
@chilledt5 and @Lorenzofertitta Finally we get a walk in!!!!
— Dana White (@danawhite) May 16, 2012
SHANE CARWIN IS STILL A MASSIVE HUMAN BEING
This is a picture of my Godson and I after the tournament for Young Life.Yes i wear my sponsors gear everywhere. twitter.com/ShaneCarwin/st…
— Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) May 15, 2012
#ASKRASHAD
.@Sense_Andrew, No I don't know when it's gonna be but it won't be at MW.I'm not dropping down.#AskRashad - @SugaRashadEvans
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@miketweeted,I gotta say Karl Malone.I saw Rodman lately and he's not well put together.#AskRashad - @SugaRashadEvans
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
@amr454, Thanks, My favorite rapper is Immortal Technique. #AskRashad - @SugaRashadEvans
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@LongBeachOGKush, No I'm still searching.I'm gonna have to find a few more. #AskRashad - @SugaRashadEvans
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@jspecex, Yes I would.#AskRashad - @SugaRashadEvans
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@EtherLW, I can't say I have a dream fight.Chael would win.#AskRashad - @SugaRashadEvans
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
#ASKCHAEL
.@Dommi_BBC, No MOST definitely not. Regulated fights only. I am house trained.#AskChael - @SonnenCH
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@therealD1, No but i've cried and laid there awake. #AskChael - @SonnenCH
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@amr454, No - not because the competition isn't great, i just couldn't do it.#AskChael - @SonnenCH
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@JayDotWilce, Mike Who? That bum that dodged Holyfield his whole career?#AskChael - @SonnenCH
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
.@gmorgan23,Thank you in return.I have some interest but i'd need a little encouragement.#AskChael - @SonnenCH
— FUEL TV (@FUELTV) May 15, 2012
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (Tuesday, May 15, 2012):
- Titan Fighting Championship 23: Jorge Santiago (24-10) vs. Jay Silva (8-6)
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today's Fanpost of the Day is a look back at a classic by Rainer Lee, which suddenly seems quite relevant: Savages of the Year: Leonard Garcia and Chan Sung Jung
What makes a great fight? A Fight of the Night? Of the Year? We'd ask for something exemplary, a fight that we can hang our banner on ("MMA" it reads). A fight that shows off the best that mixed martial arts has to offer: studied kickboxing, cannonball wrestling, feverish clinch work, python submission attempts, unfailing will, fearlessness. And a violence tactical, and a brutality sporting. Those last bits are important for us. As fans of a developing, occasionally maligned sport, we worry about its perception, and eagerly dismiss whatever might impede MMA's growth and acceptance. We want to impress, and dub mixed martial artists like Georges St. Pierre and Lyoto Machida and B.J. Penn our cultural champions. These are sportsmen, technicians, and artists who promise to erase MMA's reputation for thuggish, talentless cruelty. These are men who bring a form to the otherwise chaotic struggle between two barehanded men. And then there's Leonard Garcia and Chan Sung Jung.
Found something perfect for the Morning Report? Just hit me on Twitter @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.
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Jung Chan-Sung vs. Dustin Poirier Full Video Highlights
Last night, "The Korean Zombie" Jung Chan-Sung (or Chan Sung-Jung, I'm not sure) solidified his place in the mix for a shot at the UFC Featherweight title, thanks to an impressive victory over Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 3. TKZ is currently on a three-fight winning streak, and could be one fight away from challenging the winner of UFC 149's Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch match-up.
Further Reading: Full UFC on Fuel TV 3 Results
Video: Highlights: Korean Zombie -
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC on FUEL TV 3 post-fight press conference full video for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier' in Fairfax
UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs Poirier" is officially in the books after a top-heavy night (May 15, 2012) of major mixed martial arts (MMA) fights from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
In the UFC on FUEL TV 3 main event of the evening, Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier, combined for a thrilling back-and-forth battle that is a sure-fire candidate for "Fight of the Year." Jung ultimately proved to be too hard for "Diamond" to cut, winning the Featherweight fight in round four via submission.
With the sensational win, "The Korean Zombie" likely locks up the number one 145-pound contender spot, while Poirier heads back to the bayou to ponder what went wrong.
Unfortunately, that's about it in terms of noteworthy performances.
Nonetheless, the stars of the show came to dish the dirt on the event immediately after UFC on FUEL TV 3, including Chan Sung Jung, Dustin Poirier, Donald Cerrone and Yves Jabouin, among others. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White was oddly absent from the post-fight event wrap up show because he has upcoming surgery to treat Meniere's disease.
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs Poirier" results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click here. And for all the latest UFC on FUEL TV 3 news and notes you can handle check out our complete event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier' event photos gallery from Fairfax
UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs Poirier" took place just last night (May 15, 2012) from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., featuring Chan Sung Jung likely earning a Featherweight title shot thanks to a fantastic performance against (and submission finish of) Dustin Poirier in the main event of the evening.
"The Korean Zombie" lives! Does he ever.
In other (non) mixed martial arts (MMA) action, Amir Sadollah squeaked by Jorge Lopez via split decision in a Welterweight abortion attraction, while Lightweight scrappers Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens went toe-to-toe for three rounds with "Cowboy" riding home to Albuquerque, N.M., with another win in his saddle.
That's not all.
A photo gallery of the UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs Poirier" main card bouts is available for your viewing pleasure after the jump. For complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click here.
Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier
Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez
Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
Yves Jabouin vs. Jeff Hougland
Igor Pokrajac vs. Fabio Maldonado
Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
For all the latest UFC on FUEL TV 3 news and notes you can handle check out our complete event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL 3 Post-Fight Interviews: Lawlor, McKenzie, Grant, Cerrone, Zombie
UFC on FUEL 3 post fight interviews with Tom Lawlor, Cody McKenzie, T.J. Grant, Donald Cerrone, and Chan Sung Jung.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL TV 3 draws a reported 4,592 attendance for $343,175 live gate
FAIRFAX, Va. - Tuesday's "UFC on FUEL TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier"
event drew a reported 4,592 attendees to Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.,
and generated a live gate of $343,175.
UFC officials revealed the figures at the evening's post-event press
conference, which MMAjunkie.com attended.
Featuring a featherweight headliner between "The Korean Zombie," Chan
Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier, UFC on FUEL TV 3 was just the company's
second-ever visit to Virginia and first since January 2010's UFC on
Fight Night 20 event.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel TV 3 Bonuses: ‘Korean Zombie’ Earns Extra $80,000; Poirier, Lawlor Nab $40,000 Apiece
Chan Sung Jung pocketed an extra $80,000 for his efforts in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 3 on Tuesday night, while Dustin Poirier and Tom Lawlor each netted $40,000 for their performances at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on Fuel TV 3 Bonuses: ‘Korean Zombie’ Earns Extra $80,000; Poirier, Lawlor Nab $40,000
Chan Sung Jung pocketed an extra $80,000 for his efforts in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 3 on Tuesday night, while Dustin Poirier and Tom Lawlor each netted $40,000 for their performances at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV 3 post-fight press conference video live stream for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier'
UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs Poirier" from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., took place tonight (Tues., May 15, 2012), airing live on cable television.
Immediately following the event, a handful of participating fighters -- Chan Sung Jung, Dustin Poirier, Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens, among others -- will be on hand for the UFC on FUEL TV 3 post-fight press conference, which is now embedded below (after the jump) for an approximate 11:30 p.m. ET start time.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White will not be present because he has upcoming surgery planned that is related to his Meniere's disease.
Be sure to tune in for post-fight reactions from all the major players, as well as up-to-the-minute results of all the post-fight bonuses, including "Fight of the Night," "Knockout of the Night" and "Submission of the Night." A replay will also be available below for those who turn in early or miss the live broadcast altogether.
Check it out below:
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Bonus Awards
Chan Sung Jung doubled up on $40,000 bonus awards at UFC on Fuel TV 3 on Tuesday, and Tom Lawlor got a nice birthday bonus in Virginia.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on FUEL TV 3 bonuses and awards: Chan Sung Jung pockets $80,000 extra
UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, has officially wrapped, which means it's time for those select fighters who went above and beyond in their respective fights to get a little extra grease for their efforts.
To the tune of $40,000 each.
The promotion dished out its standard post-fight monetary bonuses to four out of the 24 fighters on the card, and it's probably no surprise who's headed home with a second sack of simoleons.
In a shocker, Tom Lawlor was awarded "Knockout of the Night" honors for unloading some heavy leather on Jason MacDonald in the opening bout of the main card on FUEL TV. Of the 12 bouts that took place this evening, only one of them ended by way of knockout.
Way to make Dana White's job easy, Lawlor.
"Submission of the Night" was also easy pickings, as main event competitor Chan Sung Jung submitted the tough-as-nails Dustin Poirier in the fourth round with a slick D'Arce choke that may very well have earned "The Korean Zombie" a title shot against Jose Aldo.
Jung double dipped tonight, as he was also awarded "Fight of the Night" honors alongside Poirier for their thrilling back-and-forth war of attrition that saw the former choke out the latter to a booming reaction from fans who had been chanting "U.S.A." just moments prior. It's a tough loss for "The Diamond," but that extra coin lining his pockets should provide him with some measure of comfort.
Here are the special fight bonuses for UFC on FUEL TV 3:
Knockout of the Night -- Tom Lawlor
Submission of the Night -- Chan Sung Jung
Fight of the Night -- Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier
Again, each fighter received $40,000 extra for their performances in addition to their respective base salaries, which we will pass along as soon as possible.
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click here.
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Korean Zombie shocks Poirier at UFC on FUEL
The Korean Zombie, aka Chan Sung Jung, upset featherweight Dustin Poirier via submission in an all-action main event of UFC on FUEL TV 3.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caUFC On Fuel 3 Post-Fight Press Conference Video
Join us here at Bloody Elbow.com at approximately 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT for live video coverage of tonight's UFC on Fuel 3 post-fight press conference. You can catch the live video on the Youtube stream below the jump, or over at MMA Fighting. The winners of the UFC on Fuel 3 fights will sit down to talk about their performances and some UFC rep (Dana White's not there) will announce the Fight of the Night bonuses. All the fallout from the card will be discussed, along with a variety of other stuff.
The main event of tonight's card was a five-round featherweight title eliminator between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung. The Korean Zombie won via fourth-round submission in an amazing fight. Amir Sadollah narrowly defeated Jorge Lopez in the co-main.
$40,000 Bonuses:
Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung JungSubmission of the Night: Chan Sung JungKnockout of the Night:Tom Lawlor
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowWatch UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Post-Fight News Conference Live
You can watch the UFC on Fuel TV 3 post-fight press conference live here at HeavyMMA at approximately 11:30 p.m. Eastern after the fights on Tuesday.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on FUEL TV 3 bonuses: Jung earns $80K while Poirier, Lawlor net $40K
FAIRFAX, Va. - Chan Sung Jung's incredible fourth-round submission win
was enough to earn him $80,000 in performance bonuses at Tuesday's UFC
on FUEL TV 3 event.
His opponent, Dustin Poirier, also brought home $40,000, as did main-card winner Tom Lawlor.
UFC president Dana White announced the bonus amounts following the card,
which took place at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., and aired on FUEL
TV and streamed on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel TV 3 Results: Amir Sadollah Defeats Jorge Lopez
Not every fight on a UFC card is going to contend for fight of the night.
"The Ultimate Fighter 7" winner Amir Sadollah and Jorge Lopez met in a bout curiously placed in the co-main event position at Tuesday night's UFC on Fuel TV 3 card in Fairfax, Va.
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After 15 minutes without much action of note, in which neither man came close to finishing the fight, Sadollah came out on the right end of a split decision, taking two of three 29-28 scores.
With the win, perhaps the welterweight Sadollah, who's been saddled with injuries since winning TUF, is finally developing some momentum. He's now 6-3 and has won three of his past four. Lopez, a Wand Fight Club team member in Las Vegas, is 11-3, having dropped both of his UFC fights.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Amir Sadollah edges Jorge Lopez in lackluster affair
FAIRFAX, Va. - It wasn't exactly earned in impressive fashion, but Amir Sadollah's homecoming was a success.
Fighting just a few hours from his hometown, Sadollah earned a
razor-thin split decision over Jorge Lopez at Tuesday's UFC on FUEL TV 3
event at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
The bout was the fifth of six FUEL TV-broadcast main card contests and
followed the evening's Facebook streamed preliminary bouts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel TV 3: Poirier vs. Jung Play-By-Play
The UFC returns to Fuel TV tonight as the “UFC on Fuel TV 3″ takes place live from Fairfax, VA. MMAFrenzy concludes its live coverage with play by play of tonight’s main event between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung.
Be sure to check out our full coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 3.
Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier
Round 1 -
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on Fuel 3 Results: Yves Jabouin Dominates Decision Over Jeff Hougland
Yves Jabouin had to go all three rounds with a full-of-heart Jeff Hougland, but he dominated en route to a unanimous decision at UFC on Fuel TV 3.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Donald Cerrone batters Jeremy Stephens for decision victory
FAIRFAX, Va. - After a disappointing December loss ripped Donald Cerrone
from the UFC's lightweight title picture, "Cowboy" put himself right
back in the talk with a scintillating Tuesday performance.
Cerrone outclassed fellow striker Jeremy Stephens for 15 minutes en
route to a clear decision win at UFC on FUEL TV 3 at Patriot Center in
Fairfax, Va.
The bout was the fourth of six FUEL TV-broadcast main card contests and
followed the evening's Facebook streamed preliminary bouts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel 3 Video: Cody McKenzie Ends the Hype Around Marcus LeVesseur
Cody McKenzie talks to MMAWeekly.com after his latest guillotine choke victory, this time over hot prospect Marcus LeVesseur at UFC on Fuel 3.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL 3 Live Blog: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
This is the UFC on FUEL 3 live blog for Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens, a lightweight bout on Tuesday night's UFC event from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.Cerrone, who has won six of his last seven fights, will fight Stephens, who has won two his last three fights, on the main card.Check out the live blog below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin
FAIRFAX, Va. - After battling through a recent 1-3 stretch, Canadian
striker Yves Jabouin scored his third-straight UFC win in a Tuesday
victory over Jeff Hougland.
"Tiger" was in control of the fight from start to finish, nearly
finishing the fight in both the opening and closing rounds of the UFC on
FUEL TV 3 fight at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
The bantamweight bout was the third of six FUEL TV-broadcast main card
contests and followed the evening's Facebook streamed preliminary bouts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Igor Pokrajac tops Fabio Maldonado in FOTN candidate
FAIRFAX, Va. - Gritty Croatian Igor Pokrajac partnered with Brazilian
bomber Fabio Maldonado to turn in a "Fight of the Night" candidate, but
only one could take a victory at Tuesday's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event at
Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
After three hard-fought rounds, that honor fell to "The Duke," who took a
unanimous result with scores of 29-28, 30-27 and 29-28.
The bout was the second of six FUEL TV-broadcast main card contests and
followed the evening's Facebook streamed preliminary bouts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Tom Lawlor celebrates birthday with 50-second knockout
FAIRFAX, Va. - Fighting on his 29th birthday, the always colorful Tom Lawlor looked like he was in a hurry to get to his party.
Lawlor needed just 50 seconds to score a stunning knockout of longtime
veteran Jason MacDonald at Tuesday's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event at Patriot
Center in Fairfax, Va.
The bout was the first of six FUEL TV-broadcast main card contests and
followed the evening's Facebook streamed preliminary bouts.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Brad Tavares outgrinds 'The Ox,' nets decision win
FAIRFAX, Va. - It wasn't necessarily pretty, but Brad Tavares earned a hard-fought decision win over Dongi Yang.
The pair engaged in a 15-minute standup affair at Tuesday's UFC on FUEL
TV 3 event at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. And while eyepokes and
cupshots were on full display throughout, it was Tavares' stamina that
earned him the nod.
The bout served as the featured matchup of a six-bout Facebook-streamed
preliminary card and preceded the evening's FUEL TV-broadcast main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Cody McKenzie survives Marcus LeVesseur storm, earns tap
FAIRFAX, Va. - An undefeated Division III collegiate wrestler, Marcus
LeVesseur's grappling game was on full display in his UFC on FUEL TV 3
bout with Cody McKenzie at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
Unfortunately for LeVesseur, McKenzie's submissions were just a little more crisp on Tuesday night.
The bout was the fifth of six Facebook-streamed preliminary contests and preceded the evening's FUEL TV-broadcast main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Rafael dos Anjos stuns Kamal Shalorus, earns quick tapout
FAIRFAX, Va. - While Rafael dos Anjos had struggled to just a 1-2 record
in his previous three UFC outings, he looked absolutely unstoppable at
Tuesday's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
The Brazilian used a stunning high kick and impressive submission skills
en route to a first-round win over the always tough Kamal Shalorus.
The lightweight bout was the third of six Facebook-streamed preliminary
contests and preceded the evening's FUEL TV-broadcast main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel TV 3 Results: Francisco Rivera Can't Quite Finish Alex Soto
Bantamweights Alex Soto and Francisca Rivera opened the UFC on Fuel TV 3 preliminary card with a kick ass bout featuring gutsy performances from both men.
UFC On Fuel TV 3 Results: Francisco Rivera defeated Alex Soto by unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
Rivera came out aggressive. He walked Soto down and caught him early and often. Rivera hurt Soto and dropped him with a right behind the ear. Soto bounced back with a take down and did some damage with knees as they came back up. Soto acquitted himself better after establishing a modicum of respect from Rivera.
In the second Rivera continued walking down Soto but Soto held his own for a while in slow action. Towards the final minute Rivera landed a head kick that dropped Soto. But Soto popped right back up.
Between rounds Rivera complained to his corner that Soto wouldn't go down.
Soto came out early, landed a take down and hurt Rivera with a big right hand. Rivera came back though and again hurt Soto. Badly. Soto staggered with the crazy legs. Then he fell. Soto fell from punches this time. But again he popped right back up. Rivera was clearly dominant by the end but Soto was a very game opponent.
Great fight.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3
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UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier full results
Happy Tuesday! Although it may not be a holiday, it’s like a party for us Fight Hub peoples! As a matter of fact, today is six months until my birthday, so I guess this can be a half way gift. UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier started off this afternoon with preliminary bouts [...]
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Read the full article at Fighthub TVUFC on FUEL TV 3 results: Francisco Rivera outpowers Alex Soto, earns decision win
FAIRFAX, Va. - In a battle of two bantamweights seeking their first UFC win, it was Francisco Rivera who proved victorious.
"Cisco" used effective striking and impressive power to earn a unanimous
decision win over Alex Soto at UFC on FUEL TV 3, which took place
Tuesday night at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
The bantamweight bout was the first of six Facebook-streamed preliminary
contests and preceded the evening's FUEL TV-broadcast main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL 3 Undercard Live Blog: Tavares vs. Yang, McKenzie vs. LeVesseur, More
This is the UFC on FUEL 3 undercard live blog for the UFC on FUEL 3 prelims from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.There will be six fights on the undercard. Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang, Cody McKenzie vs. Marcus LeVesseur, TJ Grant vs. Carlo Prater, Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus, Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo and Alex Soto vs. Francisco Rivera will all be featured bouts.Check out the UFC on FUEL 3 undercard live blog below.
Alex Soto vs. Francisco Rivera
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3;
TJ Grant vs. Carlos Prater
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Cody McKenzie vs. Marcus LeVesseur
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3;
Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
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UFC on Fuel 3 Real Time Results
Typically when fans find UFC action on a Tuesday night it’s in “recap” form on UFC Tonight and Ultimate Insider. However, this evening Fuel TV abandons taped material for live television thanks to UFC on Fuel 3!
The card is headlined by collision between featherweight contenders Dustin Poirier (12-1) and Chan Sung Jung (12-3). Each enters the bout on a streak of impressive performances and could earn a shot at the divisional title with a win.
Also scheduled for scraps, Donald Cerrone-Jeremy Stephens will do their best to live up to Fight of the Night hype based on their fan-friendly approaches inside the Octagon, while Ultimate Fighter winner Amir Sadollah takes on Wanderlei Silva student Jorge Lopez.
The preliminary portion of the show kicks off on Facebook at approximately 5:30 PM EST on Facebook before the broadcast heads over to Fuel TV at 8:00 PM EST with the featured fights. As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in and relaying results back to readers as they unfold in real time.
Read below for a complete breakdown of UFC on Fuel 3 winners/losers:
Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto
Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus
T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater
Dongi Yang vs. Brad Tavares
Cody McKenzie vs. Marcus LeVesseur
Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac
Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin
Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez
Jeremy Stephens vs. Donald Cerrone
Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainDonald Cerrone vs Jeremy Stephens full fight video preview for UFC on FUEL TV 3
We could be looking at an early candidate for "Fight of the Night" when Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens goes down on the main card of UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET on FUEL TV.
Cerrone (17-4) saw his six-fight winning streak snapped at the hands of Nate Diaz, literally, when the lanky Stockton slugger outstruck him across three rounds, sending him to a convincing unanimous decision loss at the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" pay-per-view (PPV) event last December.
It was "Cowboy's" first defeat since falling to now-division champion Ben Henderson way back at WEC 48.
Also looking to get back into the win column is Stephens (20-7), who fell out of favor with the cageside judges in his close split decision defeat to Anthony Pettis last October.
His loss to "Showtime" snapped a two-fight winning streak and left him at 4-2 over his last six fights; however, the "Lil' Heathen" is a considerable threat to anyone in the lightweight division and hasn't been knocked out in 27 professional fights.
For a closer look at their upcoming showdown in Fairfax click here. To see their staredown from the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh ins click here and for live results and play-by-play of tonight's action click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On Fuel TV 3 Fight Card Primer: Dustin Poirier Vs. The Korean Zombie
In the main event of the UFC on FUEL TV 3, Dustin Poirier (12-1; 4-0 UFC) faces The Korean Zombie Chan Sung Jung (12-3; 2-0 UFC). This fight is in the Featherweight division and is the last of six bouts on the televised card. The USA TODAY / MMA Nation Consensus MMA Rankings have Poirier ranked as the #6 Featherweight in the world with Jung at #11. The Fuel card begins Tuesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
With UFC Featherweight champion Jose Aldo set to face Erik Koch at UFC 149, this fight will likely determine the next #1 contender. And in retrospect, it probably would have made sense for one of these men to already be challenging Aldo. Both Poirier and Jung are coming in off impressive wins with highlight finishes. They also provide a very interesting match-up, as there has been a lot of back and forth debate over how this fight will play out. Some favor Poirier in the stand-up, but Jung on the ground, while some see it as exactly the opposite. It's an intriguing fight that has the potential to deliver a real classic.
How do these two stack up?
Poirier: 23 years old | 5'9" | 73" reachJung: 25 years old | 5'9" | 72" reach
What have these two done recently?
Poirier: W - Max Holloway (Sub) | W - Pablo Garza (Sub) | W - Jason Young (UD)Jung: W - Mark Hominick (KO) | W - Leonard Garcia (Sub) | L - George Roop (KO)
How did these two get here?
Dustin Poirier came up through the Southern regional scene where he trains with UFC veteran Tim Credeur. He made his WEC debut in 2010 and was 1-1 in that organization before it closed, with his lone loss coming against Danny Castillo. He's made a smooth transition to the UFC, going 4-0 with increasingly impressive wins. His last, a slick mounted triangle choke/armbar variation over Max Holloway, was absolutely beautiful. That fight was originally set to be Poirier vs. Koch with a possible title shot on the line, but when Koch was injured, Poirier's title aspirations were temporarily slowed (while Koch inexplicably leapfrogged him). Though he has looked good in the UFC, he needs a big win here to gain more casual fan name recognition.
The Korean Zombie Chan Sung Jung will likely forever be remembered for his WEC war with Leonard Garcia - a fight that has been called the best MMA fight of all time by some. The Korean fighter first made his name in Japan's Sengoku organization, where he earned the Korean Zombie nickname for his style of just wading forward through punches. He went 2-1 in Sengoku, then 0-2 in the WEC with a close decision loss to Garcia in that fight, and a big KO loss to George Roop. Many wrote him off after the Roop loss, but he focused on his striking and reinvented himself as a fighter. Since then, he's pulled off a spectacular submission win via twister over Garcia and a 7 second KO of Mark Hominick. He's a bit of a cult figure among hardcore fans, and rightfully so, and with a win here, that fandom should boost him to a title shot.
Why should you care?
Because this is a great fight. Both men are super dynamic fighters who are skilled in all areas. And both deliver highlight finishes on a regular basis. Plus, there's a potential title shot at play. I'm really excited for this.
More UFC on FUEL TV 3 preview coverage from Bloody Elbow after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Dustin Poirier Thinks The Korean Zombie 'Gets A Little Bit Emotional' - Steph Daniels
UFC On Fuel TV 3 Main-Eventer Chan Sung Jung On Poirier, Aldo, Hominick - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Fight Time, Broadcast/Stream Info And Fight Card Odds - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Donald Cerrone Vs. Jeremy Stephens Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Yves Jabouin Vs. Jeff Hougland Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Jason MacDonald Vs. Tom Lawlor Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC Featherweight Schedule: Poirier Vs. Zombie, Aldo Vs. Koch, More - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel 3 Weigh-In Results: Poirier 145, Korean Zombie 145 - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 3 Staff Picks And Predictions - Tim Burke
UFC's Jeff Curran Wants To Explore The Possibility Of Moving Down To Flyweight - Steph Daniels
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Fabio Maldonado Vs. Igor Pokrajac Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Facebook Preliminary Card Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Tim Burke
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel TV: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Main Card
As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC on Fuel TV 3. Our live coverage will start with the prelim card on Facebook (5 p.m. ET) through the Fuel TV main card (8 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
This post will cover live results and thoughts for the main card on Fuel.
The event is headlined by a great match-up between Dustin Poirier and "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung. The co-headline spot has been secured by Amir Sadollah as he attempts to force himself back into the minds of MMA fans when he takes on Jorge Lopez. A great lightweight scrap is also set between Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens. Three fights round out the card as Yves Jabouin takes on Jeff Hougland, Igor Pokrajac fights Fabio Maldonado and Jason MacDonald faces Tom Lawlor.
Make sure to come back and join us as the action goes down.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 3's Francisco Rivera thankful he's fighting first tonight
Bantamweight Francisco Rivera said "a different mentality" accompanied him on his first trip to the octagon at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.
Whatever that mindset was, it was the wrong one; opponent Reuben Duran tapped him out in the third round.
After multiple improvements in camp - and two first-round KO wins on the regional circuit that bolstered his confidence - he's raring to prove himself right out of the gate at tonight at UFC on FUEL TV 3.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card Primer: Main Card
Generally we break these things down fight-by-fight, but for this event we're going to do one primer for most of the main card. There are a few fighters that you might not immediately recognize, so we'll provide a little background info on each and break down the matchups a bit. For a much more thorough breakdown of each of these fights, you can check out Dallas Winston's awesome undercard dissections which will be linked with each breakdown. There will also be a separate primer covering the main event.The first five main card fights include bouts from five different weight classes. The main card will air Fuel TV, with the broadcast kicking off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Here's a quick rundown of the fights.
Jorge Lopez (11-2, 0-1 UFC) vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3, 5-3 UFC) - Dallas Winston's Dissection
Lopez is a disciple of the great Wanderlei Silva and came into the UFC with some expectations on his shoulders. He didn't live up to them at all with a disappointing decision loss to Justin Edwards last September. I'm guessing you know who Sadollah is by now - he constantly gets on TV. The TUF 8 winner has gone 5-3 in the promotion by is coming off a loss to Duane Ludwig last August. Sadollah is well-rounded but has been focusing on his Muay Thai of late, so you can expect a standup battle.
Donald Cerrone (17-4, 1 NC, 4-1 UFC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (20-7, 7-6 UFC) - Dallas Winston's Dissection
Stephens is in as a replacement for Yves Edwards. He's coming off a split-decision loss to Anthony Pettis. Cerrone lost for the first time in the UFC to Nate Diaz in his last outing. Stephens likes to pressure his opponents and has the ability to take fights to the floor, while Cerrone likes to fight from distance and has a good ground game. It'll be interesting to see if Stephens can land his popeye punch and how Cerrone will react if it does land.
Jeff Hougland (10-4, 1-0 UFC) vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7, 2-1 UFC) - Dallas Winston's Dissection
Hougland was originally scheduled to face Renan Barao at UFC 148, but was moved back to this card when Mike Easton got hurt. Jabouin is 2-0 since dropping to bantamweight, picking up split decision wins over Ian Loveland and Walel Watson. Hougland won his only UFC bout to date over Donny Walker last July. This is pretty much striker vs. grappler. Can Hougland get the fight to the ground? We'll see.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Zombie vs. Poirier
Fabio Maldonado (18-4, 1-1 UFC) vs. Igor Pokrajac (24-8, 3-3 UFC) - Dallas Winston's Dissection
In the only light heavyweight bout on the card, hard-hitters Maldonado and Pokrajac try to knock each other's blocks off. Maldonado is coming off a loss to Kyle Kingsbury in his last bout, while Pokrajac has won two in a row. Maldonado has very good boxing, while Pokrajac is probably a bit more well-rounded. Should be a good battle.
Tom Lawlor (7-4, 1 NC, 3-3 UFC) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15, 6-7 UFC) - Dallas Winston's Dissection
Lawlor will look to rebound from getting choked out by Chris Weidman when he faces MacDonald, who was beaten down by Alan Belcher last time out. MacDonald is on the road to retirement and would dearly love a win here. Lawlor's at a distinct disadvantage on the ground but has the hands to put away J-Mac early.
More UFC on Fuel 3 preview content from Bloody Elbow is below...
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Dustin Poirier Thinks The Korean Zombie 'Gets A Little Bit Emotional' - Steph Daniels
UFC On Fuel TV 3 Main-Eventer Chan Sung Jung On Poirier, Aldo, Hominick - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Fight Time, Broadcast/Stream Info And Fight Card Odds - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Donald Cerrone Vs. Jeremy Stephens Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Yves Jabouin Vs. Jeff Hougland Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Jason MacDonald Vs. Tom Lawlor Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC Featherweight Schedule: Poirier Vs. Zombie, Aldo Vs. Koch, More - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel 3 Weigh-In Results: Poirier 145, Korean Zombie 145 - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 3 Staff Picks And Predictions - Tim Burke
UFC's Jeff Curran Wants To Explore The Possibility Of Moving Down To Flyweight - Steph Daniels
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Fabio Maldonado Vs. Igor Pokrajac Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Facebook Preliminary Card Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Tim Burke
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 3 Live Results
The UFC returns to Fuel TV tonight as the “UFC on Fuel TV 3″ takes place live from Fairfax, VA. MMAFrenzy will have live coverage of tonight’s fight card starting with the Facebook card beginning at 5:30 EST and concluding with play-by-play of tonight’s main event between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung.
Be sure to check out our full pre-fight coverage of tonights fight including interviews with Dustin Poirier and Brad Tavares. For international viewers, be sure to check out the UFC’s link for how to view in your country.
Main Card (Fuel TV)
Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah
Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin
Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac
Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Card (Facebook)
Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang
Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie
T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater
Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus
Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo
Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto
MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC On Fuel TV: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Facebook Prelims
As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC on Fuel TV 3. Our live coverage will start with the prelim card on Facebook (5 p.m. ET) through the Fuel TV main card (8 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
This post will cover live results and thoughts for the Facebook prelims.
On the prelims, Cody McKenzie looks to continue his growth since joining the UFC as he takes on Marcus LeVesseur. Middleweights Brad Tavares and Dongi Yang will also square off on the undercard. Two more lightweight battles take place on Facebook as TJ Grant squares off with Carlo Prater and Rafael dos Anjos faces Kamal Shalorus. A pair of bantamweight fights rounds out the prelims as Jeff Curran looks for his first UFC win against Johnny Eduardo and Alex Soto faces Francisco Rivera.
Make sure to come back and join us as the action goes down.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowTough-luck Rafael dos Anjos feeling confident on day of UFC on FUEL TV 3
If Rafael dos Anjos were a superstitious fellow, he might wonder what else could go wrong when he fights tonight at UFC on FUEL TV 3.
In the past three years, the veteran lightweight is 4-2.
But were it not for a jaw injury and a close split decision that didn't go his way, the 27-year-old could easily be 6-0.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card Primer: Preliminary Card
Generally we break these things down fight-by-fight, but for this event we're going to do one primer for the whole undercard. There are a few fighters that you might not immediately recognize, so we'll provide a little background info on each and break down the matchups a bit. For a much more thorough breakdown of each of these fights, you can check out Dallas Winston's awesome undercard dissection here. There will also be primers covering most of the main card, and a separate one for the main event.The preliminary card features bouts at middleweight, lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight. All six preliminary card fights will be aired live on Facebook. The Facebook stream will begin at approximately 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT (possibly 5:30 p.m/2:30 p.m). Here's a quick rundown of the all the scheduled fights.
Brad Tavares (7-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Dongi Yang (10-2, 1-2 UFC)
Tavares is coming off the first official loss of his career and hasn't stepped into the cage in almost a year, while Yang is coming off a loss to TUF winner Court McGee in September. In fact, both men have lost to McGee (Tavares lost to him on TUF 11 in an "exhibition" fight). This will probably be a standup battle, though both men do have the ability to take it to the ground if need be.
Marcus LeVesseur (21-5, 0-0 UFC) vs. Cody McKenzie (12-2, 1-2 UFC)
McKenzie was a contestant on TUF 12 and impressed with some guillotine finishes before being stopped by Nam Phan. He has lost two UFC bouts in a row. LeVesseur was a standout wrestler (the only man other than Cael Sanderson to never lose an NCAA wrestling match, though he was in Division 3) and has 26 pro fights under his belt. He is currently on a three fight winning streak. This bout obviously comes down to the dreaded guillotine of doom vs. strong wrestling.
T.J. Grant (17-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1, 1-0 UFC)
Grant had an up-and-down run at welterweight before deciding to drop to lightweight late last year. He picked up a solid win in his first 155 bout over Shane Roller. Prater was getting demolished in his UFC debut by Erick Silva and seemingly lost the bout, but instead was gifted a victory due to Silva getting disqualified for repeated punches to the back of the head. Prater is currently on a five fight winning streak. Both of these guys are good on the ground but Grant is better on the feet, so we'll have to see where he wants to take the fight.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Zombie vs. Poirier
Rafael dos Anjos (15-6, 4-4 UFC) vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2, 0-2 UFC)
RDA is coming off a disappointing split-decision loss to Gleison Tibau after the biggest win of his career, a 59-second knockout of George Sotiropoulos. Shalorus has disappointed in the UFC thus far, going 0-2 with losses to Jim Miller and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Dos Anjos is the much more well-rounded fighter, but Shalorus is an excellent wrestler with heavy hands and a good chin.
Jeff Curran (33-14-1, 0-2 UFC) vs. Johnny Eduardo (25-9, 0-1 UFC)
Curran will look for his first UFC win in a 14-year, 48-fight career against the Brazilian Eduardo. He's coming off a decision loss to Scott Jorgensen at UFC 137, while Eduardo is coming off a decision loss to Raphael Assuncao at UFC 134. Both guys are well-rounded but prefer the ground game. Curran could retire after this bout, win or lose.
Francisco Rivera (7-2, 0-1) vs. Alex Soto (6-1-1, 0-1 UFC)
Rivera steps in as a late replacement to get his second shot in the UFC. His only other UFC bout was a late submission loss to Reuben Duran in mid-2011. He's picked up two quick KO wins in Tachi Palace Fights since then. Soto was a late replacement at UFC 139 but got smoked by Michael McDonald in 56 seconds. The ex-military man is actually dolphin trainer right now. This should be a war on the feet.
More UFC on Fuel 3 preview content from Bloody Elbow is below...
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Dustin Poirier Thinks The Korean Zombie 'Gets A Little Bit Emotional' - Steph Daniels
UFC On Fuel TV 3 Main-Eventer Chan Sung Jung On Poirier, Aldo, Hominick - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Fight Time, Broadcast/Stream Info And Fight Card Odds - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Donald Cerrone Vs. Jeremy Stephens Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Yves Jabouin Vs. Jeff Hougland Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Jason MacDonald Vs. Tom Lawlor Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC Featherweight Schedule: Poirier Vs. Zombie, Aldo Vs. Koch, More - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel 3 Weigh-In Results: Poirier 145, Korean Zombie 145 - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 3 Staff Picks And Predictions - Tim Burke
UFC's Jeff Curran Wants To Explore The Possibility Of Moving Down To Flyweight - Steph Daniels
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Fabio Maldonado Vs. Igor Pokrajac Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 3: Facebook Preliminary Card Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Tim Burke
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel TV 3: Amir Sadollah Vs. Jorge Lopez Dissection
The co-main event of tonight's UFC on Fuel TV 3 show is a welterweight showdown between Amir Sadollah and Jorge Lopez. The Fuel TV broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. ET and features a #1-contender bout in the featherweight division that pits Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier.
It's somewhat ironic that Amir Sadollah (5-3) defeated -- and finished -- a more impressive assortment of middleweight competition to win TUF 7 than he has in the Octagon as a welterweight, and did so without a single pro-fight on his record. Starting with the elimination bout to gain entrance to the TUF house, Sadollah defeated Steve Byrnes (6-1) by armbar, Gerald Harris (21-4) by TKO, Matt Brown by triangle choke and Division 1 All-American wrestler C.B. Dollaway (11-4) by armbar ... twice.
In retrospect, trampling such a respectable array of game middleweights with a potent blend of striking and submissions, with all but the last Dollaway catch coming before his pro-career even began, is monumentally admirable. When Sadollah announced that he'd be dropping to welterweight after clenching the TUF crown, he seemed destined for a top-contender slot. From a strict win-loss standpoint, Sadollah's post-TUF is considered disappointing by many. I would politely assert that the defeats on his 5-3 clip in the Octagon were all unfavorably styled opponents: current #1-contender Johny Hendricks (1st-round TKO), imposing grappler Dong Hyun Kim (unanimous decision) and Muay Thai champion and experienced MMA vet Duane Ludwig (unanimous decision).
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Cerrone vs. Stephens | Lawlor vs. MacDonald | Maldonado vs. Pokrajac Jabouin vs. Hougland | Facebook Undercard
Jorge "Lil' Monster" Lopez (11-2) has been trumpeted as the top student of MMA legend Wanderlei Silva and his own Wand Fight Team. Lopez has spent a few years under Silva's tutelage and also had the honor of training with the infamous Chute Boxe team, yet doesn't quite exemplify the style that crowd is known for. Lopez is a "2x Utah state champ and 3x regional champ in wrestling" according to his UFC.com profile, though it's not specified if that was in college or high school, and has 6 wins by decision and 5 by TKO.
Rather than a crippling Thai machine, Lopez is a physically imposing grinder with considerable strength and a formidable clinch game. He made his Octagon debut against Justin Edwards having a single flaw on his record after 12 outings, which was a split-decision loss to former Strikeforce fighter Nick Rossborough in Lopez's 2nd pro-fight. Edwards defeated Lopez by unanimous decision and snapped his 10-fight win streak.
Because Sadollah commands a higher status than Edwards, he comes in as a big favorite over Lopez. However, again turning to the "styles make fights" cliche, Edwards is a deceivingly beefy welterweight and a straight-up bruiser in the clinch, and Sadollah will not be able to replicate those traits.
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Though he's billed as a Master of Sambo, Sadollah isn't a power-clincher and mostly relies on his stellar Thai arsenal in tie-ups. His strengths are maximizing his length with a distance-based kickboxing onslaught replete with front snap kicks, teeps and unreeling punching combinations while closing range to work knees and elbows in the clinch.
Lopez is indeed a power-clincher and I foresee him causing trouble for Sadollah at contact-range. He has a wide body, excellent balance, a strong base and a low center of gravity. This translates to a lot of control whenever he can get his hands on his opponent; an attribute similar to "Stun Gun" Kim's trademark approach, who was able to stifle Sadollah's striking with clinch control and takedowns.
That will undoubtedly be the strategy for Lopez, spinning this match up into a game of distance. Sadollah's footwork and cage motion should be employed to keep him out of reach while raining strikes from the fringe, while Lopez will be tasked with closing the distance to initiate a clinch without eating too many shots on the way in.
Sadollah showed some striking power on TUF yet he's without an official TKO in the UFC since. Knockout power is never a bad thing, but Sadollah has chosen to judicious in strike selection and prioritize balance and composure when loosening strikes rather than raw power. The advantage is that he's rarely caught off-balance or out of position and can therefore defend strikes, clinch blitzes and takedowns more effectively.
Sadollah is the narrow favorite in the -165 range, which seems accurate. He's the more proven and dangerous fighter, but Lopez absolutely has the type of blender-clinching to negate his Muay Thai. The deciding factor is Sadollah's under-rated BJJ acumen, which gives him the edge in the Free Movement and Grappling Phases. Unless Lopez goes all Randy Couture, I like Sadollah in a close one.
My Prediction: Amir Sadollah by decision.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowHow to watch UFC on FUEL TV 3 tonight (May 15) for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier' live video stream/TV details
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make its return to network television TONIGHT (May 15, 2012), this time with UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier," which will begin around 5 p.m. ET with the bantamweight fight of Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto, airing LIVE on Facebook.
Following the online "Prelims," fight fans can switch over to FUEL TV for the night's main card match-ups, headlined by a featherweight showdown between Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier, beginning promptly at 8 p.m. ET.
Not sure if you get FUEL TV as part of your subscription package?
You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza.
However, if you need your UFC on FUEL TV 3 results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE.
More details on the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line-up, as well as International viewing options, after the jump:
Main Event:
145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Main Card (FUEL TV):
170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto
Tonight's network television event, emanating live from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, will likely be airing at one of your local watering holes as well. Find a list of pro-UFC bars right here.
International fight fans can always head over to UFC.tv to stream the event right here. The live video stream may not be available in all countries; however, below is a list of possible viewing options for viewers outside of the United States (check your local listings):
Sportsnet One: Canada Combate: Brazil ONE HD: Australia Balls: Philippines OSN: United Arab Emirates MTV3: Finland Orange Sport: Poland Arena Sports: Serbia SKY Italia: Italy
To find out if this card is worth your time, you can catch up on all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV 3 results: Korean Zombie crushes Dustin Poirier by D'Arce choke
Chan Sung Jung aka "The Korean Zombie" defeated Dustin Poirier in the Main Event of the UFC on Fuel TV 3 in Virginia by D'Arce choke in the fourth round. This was a thrilling fight which did not disappoint anyone. Jung's grappling was much more impressive than it had been in the past and his transitions were simply flawless.Poirier was highly favored going into this match as his performance in the Octagon showed as he listened to his corner and outmaneuvered his opponent on numerous occassions with a
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC on FUEL TV 3 Preview – The Main Card
I hope you all had an awesome breakfast, if not, let my words be the bacon and eggs that start your day. We’re just a few hours away from one badass fight card, as a bunch of guys you’ve heard of are going to punch each other in the face on FUEL TV. I’m not [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC On Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier - Fight Time, Broadcast/Stream Info And Fight Card Odds
Tonight sees the UFC return to Fuel TV for what should be an action packed card. The undercard will kick off at 5 p.m. ET with the main card going live on Fuel TV at 8 p.m. ET. The evening is headlined by a bout between Dustin Poirier and "Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung.
Also on the card is a very solid bout between Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens.
Bloody Elbow will have previews, live coverage and reaction to all the evening's fights.
Fight Time: Undercard - 5 p.m. ET, Main Card - 8 p.m. ET
Location: Patriot Center - Fairfax, Virginia
Broadcast information: Undercard will stream live and free on the UFC's official Facebook page.
The main card will show live on Fuel TV. Unfortunately, many carriers do not have Fuel. You can find channel information and details on getting Fuel by going to this link.
Full fight card and odds after the jump...
Live updating odds courtesy of BestFightOdds.com:
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 3 results live stream and play-by-play TONIGHT (May 15) for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier'
Click the banner above or right HERE for up-to-the-minute results and blow-by-blow coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs Poirier" from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Round-by-round results of the "Prelims" fights on Facebook will begin to flow around 5 p.m. ET this afternoon (May 15, 2012) and run into our LIVE FUEL TV main card coverage at 8 p.m. ET.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 3 play by play and live results
FAIRFAX, Va. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event.
The event, which features a Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung featherweight headliner, takes place at
Fairfax, Va.'s Patriot Center. The main card airs on FUEL TV, and
Facebook carries the prelims.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results
beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. ET) for
the preliminary card and 8 p.m. ET for the main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWatch tonight's UFC on FUEL TV 3 post-event presser live on MMAjunkie.com
FAIRFAX, Va. - UFC on FUEL 3 takes place tonight at Fairfax, Va.'s Patriot Center.
As usual, you can catch a live video stream of the night's post-fight
press conference here on MMAjunkie.com at approximately 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT).
Expected to take part in tonight's press conference are UFC president Dana White, headliners Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung, and other winners from the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 Preview – The Preliminary Card
Normally, I have very little to do on a Tuesday. It wasn’t even until last week that I realized this event was on a Tuesday. I’m pretty happy about having something to fill the void until Workaholics returns. Tomorrow’s UFC on FUEL 3 promises to be an action packed night of fights, and a great [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL 3 Results: Jung vs. Poirier
MMA Fighting has UFC on FUEL 3 results for all of the Jung vs. Poirier fight card May 15, plus live UFC coverage from Fairfax, Va., live blogs of all the fights and live UFC on FUEL TV 3 twitter updates.In the main event, Chan Sung Jung will square off against Dustin Poirier in featherweight showdown. Also on the card, Donald Cerrone will battle Jeremy Stephens in a lightweight clash.Check out the full UFC on FUEL 3 results below.
Main CardChan Sung Jung vs. Dustin PoirierAmir Sadollah vs. Jorge LopezDonald Cerrone vs. Jeremy StephensYves Jabouin vs. Jeff HouglandIgor Pokrajac vs. Fabio MaldonadoJason MacDonald vs. Tom LawlorUndercardBrad Tavares vs. Dongi YangCody McKenzie vs. Marcus LeVesseurTJ Grant vs. Carlo PraterRafael dos Anjos vs. Kamal ShalorusJeff Curran vs. Johnny EduardoAlex Soto vs. Francisco Rivera
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Dustin Poirier; Who Can Do It Better? (Video)
For Chan Sung Jung (aka The Korean Zombie) and Dustin Poirier, their UFC on Fuel TV 3 main event will come down to who executes better.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-ins photos gallery for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier' in Virginia
UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" is all set to pop off tomorrow night (Sat., May 15, 2012) from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., featuring a Featherweight number one contender title eliminator bout between Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung.
Also on tap for the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's return to "The Town of Providence" is a sensational Lightweight slugfest between 155-pound standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens, as well as The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner Amir Sadollah, who will attempt to get back into the win column at the expense of Jorge Lopez.
That's not all.
Before we can get to the good stuff, however, every one of the competitors on tomorrow night's fight card had to hit the scales to make sure they weren't carrying any extra baggage.
After the jump, you can check out photos (via Tracy Lee of CombatLifestyle.com) from today's UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-in event. For complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh in results click here, for staredowns click here and to watch the full "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" weigh-in video click here.
Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah
Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin
Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac
Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Last, and definitely not least, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ring girl, Brittney Palmer
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the UFC on Fuel TV 3 on tomorrow night, which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on the FUEL TV network. We'll also deliver live results from the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET.
For more on UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" be sure to check out our complete event archive right here. To view Tracy Lee's complete photo gallery for this event CLICK HERE.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On Fuel 3: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier Betting Lines
The betting lines are finally out for the full UFC on Fuel 3 card. The main event line is pretty surprising, even though I think Poirier is going to win. I figured it'd be a little closer than that and I might bet on CSJ just for value. The only other bet I really like on the main card is Igor Pokrajac at +135. People are in love with Maldonado's boxing, but Pokrajac hits hard and is the more well-rounded fighter in my opinion.
On the undercard, my first stop is Marcus LeVesseur. He's an excellent wrestler that should be able to avoid Cody McKenzie's guillotine with ease, and basically even odds on that is a little nutty to me. I'll also be throwing a bet on Alex Soto at +185. Here are the odds for the rest of the card:
May 15th, live on Fuel TV from Fairfax, VA:
Dustin Poirier (12-1) -320 vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3) +260
Jorge Lopez (11-2) +165 vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3) -205
Donald Cerrone (17-4, 1 NC) -250 vs. Jeremy Stephens (20-7) +200
Jeff Hougland (10-4) +190 vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7) -240
Igor Pokrajac (24-8) +135 vs. Fabio Maldonado (18-4) -165
Tom Lawlor (7-4, 1 NC) -235 vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15) +185
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Cody McKenzie (12-2) -110 vs. Marcus LeVesseur (21-5) -120
Brad Tavares (8-1) -170 vs. Dongi Yang (10-2) +140
Jeff Curran (33-14-1) -125 vs. Johnny Eduardo (25-9) +105
Rafael dos Anjos (15-6) -295 vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2) +235
Alex Soto (6-1-1) +185 vs. Francisco Rivera (7-2) -225
T.J. Grant (17-5) -400 vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1) +300
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowDana White UFC on FUEL TV 3 Video Blog
Dana White is back with another video blog, this time, as he prepares for UFC on FUEL 3, and oh boy, does he ever have some harsh words for Dave Meltzer.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertAaron Simpson To Meet Jon Fitch At UFC On Fuel 4
About a month ago, we reported that Aaron Simpson was dropping to welterweight and would be facing Jon Fitch in his debut. The fight was expected to be taking place at UFC 149 on July 21st at that point, but it got switched up. Simpson tweeted the date and channel the fight would be on, which works out to UFC on Fuel 4:
July 11th on Fuel TV. Trainin' hard!
It is unclear whether the fight will be shown on the main card or not at this point, but you'd have to expect that it would be. Simpson went 6-3 as a middleweight in the UFC, but decided to drop down due to the size difference between himself and regular middleweights. He'll meet Fitch, who was a middleweight at one point as well and is winless in his last two bouts.
The main event of the card is a five-round middleweight battle between Chris Weidman and Mark Munoz.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Weigh-in Video
On the campus of George Mason University on Monday, UFC on Fuel 3 main eventers Dustin Poirier and 'The Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung weighed in for their featherweight showdown.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC On Fuel TV 3: Jason MacDonald Vs. Tom Lawlor Dissection
Canadian Jason MacDonald meets "Filthy" Tom Lawlor in a middleweight bout to launch Tuesday's UFC on Fuel TV 3 event. The Fuel TV broadcast will deliver a half-dozen match ups beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET with Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier forming the headliner.
For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in MMA, black belts are more common nowadays and belt color doesn't translate to the cage as accurately as it used to. Jason "The Athlete" MacDonald (25-15), however, is a verifiable black belt in the gi or in the cage. 19 of his 25 wins are by submission and he's tapped out reputable opposition like Chris Leben, Ed Herman (a pair of wins that earned him the short-lived nickname "The TUF Killer") and Joe Doerksen.
Though he was defeated, MacDonald cemented his grappling prowess when he fearlessly engaged BJJ phenom Demian Maia on the ground at a time when that was considered sheer suicide, and MacDonald held his own quite impressively. After closing out his first 11-fight stint (5-6 overall) with consecutive losses in triplicate, MacDonald notched 3-straight outside the Octagon to earn another chance. Thus far, he's dropped 2 of 3 with losses to Alan Belcher and John Salter (in which MacDonald broke his leg pursuing a takedown) with a submission win over Ryan Jensen in between.
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Maldonado vs. Pokrajac | Facebook Undercard
Tom Lawlor (7-4) has gained just as much notoriety for his goofball persona and creative cage entrances as he has for his fighting prowess. That's not to say the scrappy wrestler and former light-heavyweight is absent skill, which is simply not the case. He first emerged on TUF 8 but was TKOd by eventual winner and current top 205er Ryan Bader in his first match.
Despite scoring a decision win over fellow cast member Kyle Kingsbury at the TUF 8 Finale, Lawlor dropped down to middleweight and started strong with authenticating performances over a pair of D1 All-American wrestlers in C.B. Dollaway (1st-round submission win) and veteran Aaron Simpson (contentious split-decision loss). Lawlor's momentum took a hit after he dropped 2 of his last 3, succumbing to submissions from Joe Doerksen and Chris Weidman but defeating Patrick Cote by decision.
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The fight styles of Lawlor and MacDonald represent a certain degree of Kryptonite to each other: Half of Lawlor's losses were dealt by submission purists and MacDonald has historically struggled with heavy-handed top players.
The key aspect of this match up might be outside of their respective grappling backgrounds. Lawlor has become a competent boxer with tight combinations and heavy hands where as MacDonald's striking is nothing to write home about. Lawlor excels at maintaining his balance and not over-committing on his punches; a trait that does not always come easy to wrestling-based fighters. Lawlor has a nice uppercut and he's used it effectively against opponents who aspire to take him down. He's clever in attacking the neck with a variety of chokes from the front headlock position as well, such as the guillotine and D'arce chokes, though MacDonald should be too savvy for those -- unless he penetrates too deep with his neck on takedown attempts.
Though Lawlor has the better striking technique, MacDonald's extremely long (80" reach) and tall frame (6'2") will present some challenges for Lawlor (6'0" tall, 74" reach) on the feet. Additionally, despite lacking the wrestling credentials of Lawlor's past competition, MacDonald is ultra-crafty in forcing a ground battle. He'll shoot takedowns from outside or after he's initiated a clinch tie-up, then sneak a hook in when his opponent sprawls and either pull guard or just latch on standing.
I expect Lawlor to use his wrestling in reverse and make MacDonald come to him, then pepper with short and controlled bursts while using evasive footwork or defensive clinch-work. Another option for Lawlor is to unload leather from the top cautiously and disengage quickly, but that only puts him closer to the danger of MacDonald's potent submission game. A catch by MacDonald is far from unlikely but I think Lawlor is smart enough to avoid grappling engagements at all costs. At age 36, time is not on MacDonald's side either and the 29-year-old Lawlor still has room to improve.
My Prediction: Tom Lawlor by TKO.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 3 Weigh-In Results; Main Event Official
After today’s weigh-ins, tomorrow night’s UFC on Fuel TV 3 main event between Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier is official.
Both fighters weighed in at 145 for their featherweight tilt, which will likely set up the next contender to the featherweight championship. All other fighters competing on the card tipped the scales today at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia and all made weight for their respective bouts without issue.
The fights take place tomorrow night at the Patriot Center and will begin at 5:30PM ET; the preliminary card will air on Facebook, with the main card set to air on Fuel TV at 8PM ET.
Check out the full results below:
Main Card (Fuel TV)
Dustin Poirier (145) vs. Chan Sung Jung (145)
Jorge Lopez (171) vs. Amir Sadollah (171)
Donald Cerrone (155) vs. Jeremy Stephens (155)
Jeff Hougland (135) vs. Yves Jabouin (135)
Fabio Maldonado (205) vs. Igor Pokrajac (205)
Tom Lawlor (186) vs. Jason MacDonald (185)
Preliminary Card (Facebook)
Brad Tavares (185) vs. Dongi Yang (186)
Marcus LeVesseur (155) vs. Cody McKenzie (155)
T.J. Grant (155) vs. Carlo Prater (155)
Rafael Dos Anjos (156) vs. Kamal Shalorus (155)
Jeff Curran (135) vs. Johnny Eduardo (135)
Francisco Rivera (134) vs. Alex Soto (135)
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh in full video results replay for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier'
A total of 24 mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters stripped down to their skivvies earlier today (May 14, 2012) to see if they were lean enough to qualify for their respective weight classes as part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event taking place this week in "The Town of Providence."
That's Fairfax, Virginia, for all you new-schoolers.
The cast and crew of UFC on FUEL TV 3 lumbered into the Patriot Center for the official weigh in event, featuring a featherweight fracas that pits Chan Sung Jung, who goes by the street name of "Korean Zombie," trying to resurrect his title hopes at the expense of "The Diamond," Dustin Poirier.
What happened when drawers were dropped?
That's what the above video (10:45 mark) is for, ladies and sirs, but if you can't watch the replay or just want a quick look at what everyone weighed, head on over to our official UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh in results thread by clicking here and be sure to check out the pre-fight staredowns over here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Weigh-ins Results
All 24 fighters, including main eventers Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier, successfully made weight Monday for their Tuesday fights at UFC on Fuel TV 3.
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Full weigh-ins results from UFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC On FUEL TV: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier Weigh-In Results
Fighters stepped to the scale Monday to weigh-in for Tuesday’s UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier card. The event will go down from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The prelims air live via stream on Facebook, while the main card airs on FUEL TV. In the main event, Dustin Poirier will put [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertKorean Zombie vs Dustin Poirier staredown pic from UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh ins in Fairfax
The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" went down earlier today (Mon., May 14, 2012) LIVE from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
You can grab the full results of all the scale-tipping festivities right here.
And while headlining fighters Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier won't be hooking them up for another 24 hours or so, there's no reason why these two feisty featherweights couldn't go nose-to-nose for a little pre-fight staredown.
Get some.
"The Korean Zombie" is hoping to bury "The Diamond's" 145-pound title aspirations, all while aligning himself for the winner of Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch, who lock horns in the main event of UFC 149 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on July 21, 2012.
Also mean-mugging for the FUEL TV cameras were lightweight lunatics Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens. You can catch a glimpse of their ferocious face off after the jump.
Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens:
See how everyone else did at the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh ins right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV's Jason MacDonald hopes to retire with 'storybook ending' at UFC 149 in Canada
He's not looking ahead, but...
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight "Athlete" Jason MacDonald would love to avoid a "Filthy" performance against Tom Lawlor at the UFC on FUEL TV 3 event tomorrow night (May 15, 2012) from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Because UFC 149 in Calgary in just around the corner.
The longtime veteran would love to have a "storybook ending" to his career and retire at the "Aldo vs. Koch" pay-per-view (PPV) event on July 21 in front of friends and family, but knows he still has to overcome his hungry foe tomorrow night on FUEL TV.
From his UFC interview:
"I've just been taking it one fight at a time for the past couple fights. I'm not thinking 10 fights ahead because I know I won't be fighting 10 more fights ahead, so I'm really just trying to be in the moment, taking it each fight as it comes, trying to make it a good fight, make it a good showing and once I get past that, then I'll start worrying about Calgary. For me, I always do better when I have a whole bunch of fights in a short amount of time. That's when I've had the best runs in my career, is fighting back-to-back-to-back, so if I can have a quick turnaround from Virginia to Calgary, then that would be the end of the line for me. I would close the book on my career at home in front of my friends and family. It would really be a storybook ending."
Hear more from MacDonald on tying a ribbon around his mixed martial arts (MMA) career at home, after the jump.
For a more in-depth preview and breakdown of Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor at UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaWatch Today’s UFC on Fuel TV 3 Live Weigh-ins
Watch Monday's UFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier weigh-in streaming live on MMAWeekly.com at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 3 Weigh-In Video
At the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Tuesday night's UFC on FUEL TV 3 fights will step on the scale Monday afternoon, and we'll have the live video here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, Chang Sung Jung will square off against Dustin Poirier in a featherweight showdown.The UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-in takes place at 4 p.m. ET on Monday and the video is below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseBroadcast Teams Announced for UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
Fuel TV has announced the broadcast teams for Tuesday live coverage of UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier as well as Monday's weigh-ins show and pre-and post-fight specials.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier Weigh-In Video and Results (4PM EST)
Tonight, Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, will host the official UFC on Fuel TV 3 weigh-in ceremony. The card is headlined by the Featherweight match-up between Dustin Poirier and "The Koran Zombie" Chan Sung Jung, also featuring the Lightweight scrap between Donald Cerrone and Jerem Stephens.
First fighter on the card is expected to step on the scale at 4PM EST. Stay tuned to LowKick.com for LIVE video stram and official results of the weigh-in.
Full UFC on Fuel TV 3 line-up:
Main Card (FUEL TV)
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Read the full article at Low KickUFC on FUEL TV 3's Yves Jabouin: Entertaining fans as important as winning
So far, so good for the leaner incarnation of Yves Jabouin.
The formerly undersized featherweight - and now current bantamweight - is undefeated (2-0) since making the drop in weight.
And since hindsight is 20/20, it's quite easy for the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fighter to go back through his resume and think about the fights in which his lack of size and strength may have been a determining factor against him.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh in video results LIVE from Fairfax for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier'
The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" is set to take place today (Mon., May 14, 2012) LIVE from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide a live video stream and up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by an electrifying featherweight fracas featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung, the winner of which could go on to challenge the winner of Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch for the division's 145-pound strap.
Lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens will also see action while Fabio Maldonado makes his light heavyweight return against Igor Pokrajac. In addition, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner Amir Sadollah tries to get back into the win column opposite Jorge Lopez.
Complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh in results and live video stream after the jump.
Main Event:
145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier ( ) vs. Chan Sung Jung ( )
Main Card (FUEL TV):
170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez ( ) vs. Amir Sadollah ( ) 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone ( ) vs. Jeremy Stephens ( ) 135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland ( ) vs. Yves Jabouin ( ) 205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado ( ) vs. Igor Pokrajac ( ) 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor ( ) vs. Jason MacDonald ( )
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur ( ) vs. Cody McKenzie ( ) 185 lbs.: Brad Tavares ( ) vs. Dongi Yang ( ) 170 lbs.: T.J. Grant ( ) vs. Carlo Prater ( ) 155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos ( ) vs. Kamal Shalorus ( ) 135 lbs.: Jeff Curran ( ) vs. Johnny Eduardo ( ) 135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera ( ) vs. Alex Soto ( )
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Tue., May 15), which is slated to air at 7 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 3 Weigh-Ins Stream Live at 4pm ET
Join MMAConvert for the live stream of the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh ins. The weigh-ins take place this afternoon at 4pm ET from the Patriot Center, in Fairfax, Virginia. UFC On FUEL TV 3 airs live from Fairfax tomorrow evening at approximately 5:30pm ET, with preliminary bouts airing on Facebook, and the main [...]
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Official UFC on FUEL TV 3 Weigh In Results
UFC on FUEL TV, which is headlined by the five round featherweight bout between Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier and the welterweight bout between Amir Sadollah and Jorge Lopez, airs live on FUEL TV from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. Fans who “like” the UFC on Facebook can also see prelim bouts at 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 am PT.MAIN EVENTDustin Poirier (145) VS Chan Sung Jung (145)FUEL TV MAIN CARDJorge Lopez (171) VS Amir Sadollah (171)Jeremy Stephens (155) VS Donald Cerrone (155)Jeff Hougland (135) VS Yves Jabouin (135)Fabio Maldonado (205) VS Igor Pokrajac (205)Tom Lawlor (186) VS Jason MacDonald (185)ONLINE FIGHTSDongi Yang (186) VS Brad Tavares (185)Marcus LeVesseur (155) VS Cody McKenzie (155)Carlo Prater (155) VS TJ Grant (155)Kamal Shalorus (155) VS Rafael Dos Anjos (156)Johnny Eduardo (135) VS Jeff Curran (135)Francisco Rivera (134) VS Alex Soto (135)
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Read the full article at UFCDustin Poirier vs Chan Sung Jung fight video preview for UFC on FUEL TV 3 main event
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will deliver its third offering on the FUEL TV channel this coming Tues., May 15, 2012, from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. In the main event of the evening, Dustin Poirier puts his five-fight win streak on the line against Chan Sung Jung. A featherweight title shot could very well be hanging in the balance.
Poirier is simply focusing on doing what he does but doing it better:
"It's the small things, the finesse. Who's going to go out there and fight like a professional fighter and pick their shots and stay technical. We can both knock each other out, we can both submit each other, and we're both very dangerous; pretty much any position we get put in, we can finish a fight, I think. I'm sure he knows that, I know that about him. It's just going to come down to who is better prepared."
"The Korean Zombie" agrees that the two have similar styles and he'll need to be on his game to continue his climb up the 145-pound ladder:
"We fight in a similar fashion so it's going to be a case of who can do it better. Hopefully I'll be able to pull off another good win. I plan to do all the things that I've prepared to do from the beginning. So it's going to be important to set the pace and stick to my gameplan. I don't want it to turn into a brawl like my fight with Leonard Garcia so I'm going to be looking to implement my gameplan from the very first round."
Maniacs, who 'ya got in this one?
For all the latest news and notes on UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaRaphael Assuncao-Issei Tamura Booked for UFC on Fuel TV 4 in July
Issei Tamura will drop from featherweight to meet fellow recent bantamweight newcomer Raphael Assuncao in July at UFC on Fuel TV 4.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAThree Fights Added to UFC on Fuel TV 4
The UFC has announced the addition of three match ups to the impending UFC on Fuel TV 4 fight card.
In the bantamweight division, The Ultimate Fighter 14 finalist T.J. Dillashaw (5-1) will be taking on English scrapper Vaughan Lee (12-7-1). Since losing to John Dodson in the TUF 14 finals last December, Team Alpha Male fighter T.J. Dillashaw picked up his first octagon win, over Walel Watson at UFC on Fuel TV 1 last February. Lee, a seasoned pro, has gone 1-1 in the UFC, recently rebounding from a split decision loss to Chris Cariaso with a submission win over Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto.
In other 135lbs action, Raphael Assuncao (16-4) will do battle with Issei Tamura (7-2). Assuncao is 1-1 in the UFC, having bounced back from a quick knockout loss to Erik Koch in his debut by taking a unanimous decision win over Johnny Eduardo at UFC 134 this past August. Tamura made his promotional debut at UFC 144 this past February with a knockout of Tieuqan Zhang.
At flyweight, Chris Cariaso (13-3) will take on another TUF 14 contestant in Josh Ferguson (8-4). In his six-fight tenure with Zuffa (under the WEC and UFC banners), Cariaso’s only losses have come against top contenders Renan Barao and Michael McDonald; he currently enjoys a two-fight winning streak. Never making it to the semifinals, Ferguson also lost in his UFC debut to Roland Delorme at the TUF 14 Finale.
UFC on Fuel TV 4 is expected to take place on July 11 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC On Fuel 4: Three Bouts Added To Card
The UFC has added three bouts to their UFC on Fuel 4 card, currently scheduled for July 11th. Two will take place in the Bantamweight division, while one will go down at Flyweight. MMA Weekly has the news:
Three new bouts have been added to the upcoming UFC on Fuel TV 4 card on July 11, including one featuring Ultimate Fighter 14 runner-up T.J. Dillashaw.
Coming off an impressive win in his last fight over Walel Watson, Dillashaw will get back in action in July against British fighter Vaughan Lee.
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Also added to the card is bantamweight Raphael Assuncao, who faces Issei Tamura on the July 11 show. Assuncao picked up a win in his last fight in his bantamweight debut against Johnny Eduardo, while Tamura returns to action after defeating Tiequan Zhang in his first fight in the Octagon.
The final fight announced on Friday is a flyweight fight between Octagon veteran Chris Cariaso, who makes his move down to his natural weight of 125 pounds. He faces former Ultimate Fighter competitor Josh Ferguson.
The event takes place in the HP Pavilion in San Jose, and features a five-round main event bout between Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman. In addition to that, Brandon Vera will face off with James Te Huna in a light heavyweight battle.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card gets Dillashaw-Lee, Assuncao-Tamura and Cariaso-Ferguson
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently announced a trio of mixed martial arts (MMA) matches that have been added to the UFC on FUEL TV 4 event that will take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on July 11, 2012.
Two Bantamweight bouts -- T.J. Dillashaw vs. Vaughan Lee and Raphael Assuncao vs. Issei Tamura -- and a Flyweight showdown between Chris Cariaso vs. Josh Ferguson will be featured on the promotion's fourth effort on FUEL TV this summer.
Dillashaw, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 runner up, scored his first win inside the Octagon over Walel Watson earlier this year, while Lee -- who stunned Japanese legend Norifumi Yamamoto with a submission victory in his most recent outing -- will also look to keep his win streak alive.
Assuncao is fresh off a decision win over Johnny Eduardo, which pales in comparison to Tamura's recent devastating first round knockout finish of Tiequan Zhang at UFC 144. Cariaso, meanwhile, will make his 125-pound debut against Ferguson, who has yet to register an official UFC win thanks to his submission loss to Roland Delorme at TUF 14 Finale late last year.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 will feature a Middleweight main event of Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman with the number one division contender position in the 185-pound division on the line.
A Light Heavyweight bout that pits Brandon Vera vs. James Te Huna is also expected to take place in the "Shark Tank" on fight night, as well as a potential Lightweight war between Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor.
To check out the latest UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card and rumors click here. And to check out our comprehensive UFC on FUEL TV 4 event archive click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaThree New Fights Added to UFC on Fuel 4
Three new bouts have been added to the upcoming UFC on Fuel 4 card in July 11 including Ultimate Fighter 14 runner-up T.J. Dillashaw.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 4 adds Dillashaw vs. Lee, Assuncao vs. Tamura, Cariaso vs. Ferguson
A trio of lighter-weight fights has been added to July's UFC on FUEL TV 4
event, as T.J. Dillashaw vs. Vaughan Lee and Rapahel Assuncao vs. Issei
Tamura take place at bantamweight, while Chris Cariaso and Josh
Ferguson each drop to 125 pounds for a flyweight scrap.
UFC officials today announced the new fights.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 takes place July 11 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Broadcast plans for the event haven't been announced, but main card
action airs on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieTuesday's UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card official with six Facebook matchups
Broadcast and streaming plans are now official for next week's UFC on FUEL TV 3 card.
The event, which takes place on a rare Tuesday evening, will include six fights on Facebook prior to the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 takes place May 15 at Fairfax, Va.'s Patriot Center with a featherweight headline between contenders Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh in results, information and details for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier' on May 14 in Fairfax
The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" is set to take place this Monday (May 14, 2012) live from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
Remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the Patriot Center will open at 3:00 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with Aaron Simpson at 2 p.m. ET.
Here is the finalized UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Main Card (FUEL TV):
170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Tue., May 15), which is slated to air at 7 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFUEL TV reveals announcing teams for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" event. Former...
FUEL TV reveals announcing teams for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" event. Former UFC champion Rashad Evans will join Jay Glazer for the weigh-in show, while Chael Sonnen has been tapped for the pre- and post-fight show. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian will announce the six main card fights live from ringside with Ariel Helwani conducting backstage interviews.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV Tune-In Alert
LOS ANGELES, CA – FUEL TV telecasts four upcoming live shows around UFC ON FUEL TV: THE KOREAN ZOMBIE VS. DUSTIN POIRIER.The action kicks off Monday, May 14 (4:00 PM ET) with the live UFC Weigh-in on FUEL TV, hosted by Jay Glazer, with analysis from former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans. Jon Anik hosts the weigh-ins live from The Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia and conducts fighter interviews. The action heats up on Tuesday, May 15 (5:30 PM ET), when FUEL TV begins covering the first six prelim bouts live on its website at http://www.fuel.tv/ufc/events/jung-vs-poirier/ and on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/IJrIXb (they will also be available on the UFC Facebook page.)At 7:00 PM ET, FUEL TV’s television coverage begins with the UFC Prefight Show on FUEL TV hosted by Glazer, with analysis from Evans and UFC Middleweight Number-One Contender Chael Sonnen. Two-time MMA Journalist of the Year Ariel Helwani conducts backstage interviews.UFC Fight Night on FUEL TV begins at 8:00 PM ET, with Jon Anik and Kenny Florian announcing the six main card fights live from The Patriot Center. FUEL TV wraps up the night on Tuesday, May 15 immediately following the end of the fights, with UFC Postfight Show on FUEL TV, live. Glazer leads the recap, with Evans and Sonnen’s analysis, and Helwani conducting postfight interviews.For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv/ufc and on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fueltv Follow @FUELTV on Twitter for all things #UFConFUELTV. Follow the talent on Twitter at: @jayglazer; @arielhelwani; @Jon_Anik; @kennyflorian; @sonnench; @SugaRashadEvansTo get FUEL TV on your television, go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv, or call 877-4 FUEL-TV.
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Read the full article at UFCUFC on FUEL TV 3 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Korean Zombie vs Poirier' on May 15 in Virginia
We're less than one week away.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to pull the trigger on its third FUEL TV mini mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which will emanate LIVE from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., on Tues., May 15, 2012.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by what promises to be an electrifying Featherweight showdown between top 135-pound fighters Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier. The winner of the match is expected to earn number one contender status.
In other action, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner Amir Sadollah will try not to be Jorge Lopez's first win inside the Octagon, while Lightweight demons Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens are queued up for a knock-down, drag-out 155-pound brawl.
Here is the current UFC on Fuel TV 3 fight card and line up:
Main Event:
145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Main Card (FUEL TV):
170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
"Prelims" Card (Facebook):
155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Tues., May 15, 2012), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 3 news and notes click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC Tonight And Ultimate Insider Live Discussion - 5/8
Join us this evening at Bloody Elbow for live discussion of UFC Tonight and Ultimate Insider, which air on Fuel at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST and 10:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. PST. Both shows has been quite interesting so far and the UFC has used UFC Tonight to break news as well, so it's worthy of a watch if you get Fuel. Here's a preview of UFC Tonight:
On this week's "UFC Tonight," Host Todd Harris and Analyst Kenny Florian talk to Dana White about the Dominick Cruz injury and how it affects "TUF Live" and UFC 148. Plus, Urijah Faber sheds light on the situation with his biggest rival, and tells us who he wants to fight next. We look ahead to the UFC on FUEL TV card on May 15, headlined by the Korean Zombie taking on Dustin Poirier. Plus, we introduce the UFC's newest Middleweight Hector Lombard, and hear Lombard's thoughts on his upcoming fight against Brian Stann.
I'm not sure if Ultimate Insider is a repeat tonight or not. The website says it's the "premiere episode"...so if that's true, it is indeed a repeat. They say it will feature interviews with Jon Jones and Georges St. Pierre. We'll see.
Anyway, join us tonight and let us know what you think.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FOX 3 ratings: Preliminary card draw 86,000 FUEL TV viewers
UFC on FOX 3 main-card ratings were down sharply compared to its predecessor, and the FUEL TV prelims didn't fare much better.
This past weekend's UFC on FOX 3 event included a preliminary-card broadcast that averaged just 86,000 FUEL TV viewers. UFC on FOX 2's prelims averaged 144,000 FUEL TV viewers earlier this year.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the figures with an industry source.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-ins slated for May 14, Aaron Simpson hosts open-to-public Q&A
Official fighter weigh-ins for this month's "UFC on FUEL TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" event take place Monday, May 14.
The weigh-ins take place at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. The same venue host the following day's FUEL TV-broadcast event.
Prior to the weigh-ins, nine-time UFC veteran Aaron Simpson hosts a
special Q&A session. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFrancisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto official, 12-fight UFC on FUEL TV 3 bout order revealed
A bantamweight bout between Francisco Rivera and Alex
Soto is now official for this month's UFC on FUEL
TV 3 event, and the night's 12-fight lineup has been finalized.
UFC officials today announced the previously reported fight, which kicks off the evening's fight card.
Featuring a featherweight headliner between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung
Jung, UFC on FUEL TV 3 takes place May 15 at Patriot Center in Fairfax,
Va. The evening's main card airs on FUEL TV, and prelims are expected
to stream on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC boast increase in viewers on Fuel
It appears that the UFC is increasing its viewership on Fuel. Fuel TV has recorded the largest year-to-year percentage increases of total viewers in both prime time and total day in April and this year among all rated, ad-supported cable networks.
Fuel TV reported this growth via press release although it cites figures released by Nielsen Media Research. Fuel TV has ramped up its UFC programming from 213 hours in March to 340 in April. The increase was amplified by a marathon of UFC content during a Fuel TV preview.
Via Fuel TV press release:
April 2012 was up +260% in Total Viewers and +450% in M18-49 vs. April 2011
Prime time viewership grew +275% on Total Viewers and +250% among M18-49 compared to April 2011
Late night finished up +767% on Total Viewers and +1000% among M18-49 from April 2011
UFC on FUEL TV Fight Night on April 14 delivered the most-watched day in network history (on both Total Viewers and M18-49) with an average of 71,000 Total Viewers and 44,000 M18-49, +1320% and +2100%, respectively, vs. April 2011;
UFC on FUEL TV Fight Night on April 14 was the second most-watched program in network history, with 197,000 Total Viewers and the most-watched telecast in network history among the target demo of M18-49 with 142,000;
The program peaked at 298,000 Total Viewers from 5:30pm ET – 5:45pm ET.
April 2012 was the network’s second most-watched month ever, behind February 2012.
For the first four months of 2012, prime time viewership is averaging an increase of +209% over 2011, and total day is up +125% compared to 2011.
Payout Perspective:
If you were looking for a UFC network, you need only look to Fuel TV as it is increasingly becoming the spot to turn to for your UFC fix. It would be interesting to see the numbers as to the converts to Fuel from its last free preview in April. Certainly, it would help to get a wider distribution for Fuel. While it appears that Fuel is gaining acceptance as the spot for UFC, and its gaining steam on FX (based on the Prelims increasing viewership numbers). But, there’s still concern with the TUF Live franchise on FX and Saturday’s numbers on Fox.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutRafael Natal and Tom DeBlass added to July's UFC on FUEL TV 4 event
Rafael "Sapo" Natal and Tom DeBlass have been added to July's UFC on FUEL TV 4
event, both against opponents yet to be determined.
That's the word from the pair's team at Dominance MMA Management, who today tweeted the bookings.
As previously reported, UFC on FUEL TV 4 takes place July 11 at HP
Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Broadcast plans for the event haven't been
announced, but main-card action airs on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieApril Showers Fuel TV With Viewership Growth
LOS ANGELES, CA - FUEL TV is on a ratings roll in 2012, and that trend continued in April. FOX Sports Media Group's dynamic sports network for males continues as television's fastest-growing cable network last month and for the year, according to figures released by Nielsen Media Research. FUEL TV has recorded the largest year-to-year percentage increase of total viewers in both prime time and total day in April and this year among all rated, ad-supported cable networks.FUEL TV saw the prime and late night viewership growth powered by 340 hours of Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) programming in April, including a live bout on April 14 that delivered FUEL TV the most-watched day and most-watched show in its target demo ever. FUEL TV's 340 hours of UFC programming in April is up from 213 hours in March, and sets a single month mark, passing the previous record of 233 set in February.FUEL TV April 2012 Audience HighlightsApril 2012 was up +260% in Total Viewers and +450% in M18-49 vs. April 2011;Prime time viewership grew +275% on Total Viewers and +250% among M18-49 compared to April 2011,Late night finished up +767% on Total Viewers and +1000% among M18-49 from April 2011;UFC on FUEL TV Fight Night on April 14 delivered the most-watched day in network history (on both Total Viewers and M18-49) with an average of 71,000 Total Viewers and 44,000 M18-49, +1320% and +2100%, respectively, vs. April 2011;UFC on FUEL TV Fight Night on April 14 was the second most-watched program in network history, with 197,000 Total Viewers and the most-watched telecast in network history among the target demo of M18-49 with 142,000;The program peaked at 298,000 Total Viewers from 5:30pm ET - 5:45pm ET.April 2012 was the network's second most-watched month ever, behind February 2012.For the first four months of 2012, prime time viewership is averaging an increase of +209% over 2011, and total day is up +125% compared to 2011."We're elated that FUEL TV continues to see incredible ratings gains as a direct result of our UFC partnership, especially the live event audiences," says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. "I look forward to more live fights, as well as all new UFC shoulder programming that continue to help our FUEL TV brand grow in ratings."FUEL TV telecasts the prelims for UFC ON FOX: DIAZ VS. MILLER on May 5 at 5:00 PM ET and wraps coverage with its Post-fight Show at 10:00 PM ET. The network's next live fight is Tuesday, April 15 with UFC on FUEL TV: KOREAN ZOMBIE VS. POIRIER.In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre- and post-fight shows. In this year, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered. Below are the April '12 vs. April '11 ratings comparisons:For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv, www.fuel.tv/ufc, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fueltv, and on Twitter at: @fueltv, #UFConFUELTV.
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Read the full article at UFCUFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card: Korean Zombie Vs. Poirier
The main card is set for UFC on Fuel 3. The event, which takes place on May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia, features a potentially explosive featherweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung in the main event. The bout will serve as a title eliminator as well. The co-main will be Igor Pokrajac facing off with Fabio Maldonado, and another big bout will see Donald Cerrone trying to get back on track against late replacement Jeremy Stephens. The undercard fights will be streamed on Facebook. Here's the current card:
May 15th, live on Fuel TV from Fairfax, VA:
Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)
Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Fabio Maldonado (18-4)
Donald Cerrone (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (20-7)
Jeff Hougland (10-4) vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7)
Jorge Lopez (11-2) vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3)
Tom Lawlor (7-4, 1 NC) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Zombie vs. Poirier
Cody McKenzie (12-2) vs. Marcus LeVesseur (21-5)
Brad Tavares (8-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-2)
Jeff Curran (33-14-1) vs. Johnny Eduardo (25-9)
Rafael dos Anjos (15-6) vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2)
Alex Soto (6-1-1) vs. Francisco Rivera (7-2)
T.J. Grant (17-5) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fox 3: Diaz Vs. Miller Live Results For Fuel TV And Facebook Fights
Join me this afternoon on Bloody Elbow for live results, play-by-play and discussion of the Fuel TV and Facebook preliminary matches for UFC on Fox 3. The Facebook stream starts at 4:00 p.m. ET and features featherweights Roland Delorme vs. Nick Denis and middleweights Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola.
Then we'll make the switch to Fuel TV at 5:00 p.m. ET, wherea half-dozen contests (listed below) will lead into the show's main card on the Fox Network at 8:00 p.m ET. The centerpiece of the main is a lightweight scrap between Jim Miller and Nate Diaz, which is complemented by welterweights Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks, middleweights Rousimar Palhares vs. Alan Belcher and heavyweights Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson.
Fuel TV Card
Anthony Ferguson vs Michael Johnson (lightweight)John Dodson vs Tim Elliott (flyweight)Pascal Krauss vs John Hathaway (welterweight)Danny Castillo vs John Cholish (lightweight)Dennis Bermudez vs Pablo Garza (featherweight)Louis Gaudinot vs John Lineker (flyweight)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel 3: Gashimov Out, Francisco Rivera In Vs. Alex Soto
A former UFC and WEC fighter will step back into the octagon as a late replacement on May 15th. Francisco Rivera will take on Alex Soto at UFC on Fuel 3 in Fairfax, VA. Sherdog brings you the news:
Heavy-handed bantamweight Francisco Rivera will get a second chance in the Octagon, albeit on short notice.
With less than two weeks before the event, Rivera has agreed to replace Azamat Gashimov and take on fellow Californian Alex Soto at UFC on Fuel TV 3. Sherdog.com learned of the change Tuesday from a source close to the bout; the reason for Gashimov's withdrawal was not immediately known.
Rivera entered the WEC as a featherweight with a 5-0 record, but was TKO'd in the first round by Erik Koch at WEC 53. He moved over the UFC as a bantamweight after the merger, but lost his only bout to Reuben Duran by third-round submission. Soto is looking to rebound from a loss to Michael McDonald. in his UFC debut (on short notice) at UFC 139.
The bout will take place on the preliminary card.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowFrancisco Rivera replaces Azamat Gashimov, faces Alex Soto at UFC on FUEL TV 3
Onetime UFC vet Francisco Rivera has been given a second life in the octagon.
Rivera replaces Azamat Gashimov and now faces Alex Soto at this month's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the switch, which was first reported by Sherdog.com.
Featuring a featherweight headliner between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung, UFC on FUEL TV 3 takes place May 15 at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. The evening's main card airs on FUEL TV, and prelims are expected to stream on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFrancisco Rivera Steps in to Face Alex Soto at UFC on Fuel 3
A late change has been made to the UFC on Fuel 3 card in Virginia that will see Francisco Rivera get another shot in the Octagon
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyReport: Paul Taylor Vs. Anthony Njokauni To Meet AT UFC On Fuel 4
When the UFC wants to make a matchup, they usually can't be swayed from that decision. If a fighter gets hurt or something goes wrong, they generally try to put the two fighters again at some point in the future. That's the case here, as British fighter Paul Taylor will meet Anthony Njokuani at UFC on Fuel 4 in July. Fighters Only has it:
Anthony Njokuani is matched with Paul Taylor for UFC on FUEL 4. The Nigerian-American lightweight kickboxer faces his British counterpart on the televised portion of the card, according to Fighters Only sources. Paperwork is in place to make the bout official.
The two were originally scheduled to face off at UFC 138, but Taylor was hurt in a car accident and was forced to withdraw. Taylor (11-6-1, 1 NC) hasn't stepped into the octagon in over fourteen months due to injuries. His last bout was a TKO win over Gabe Ruediger at UFC 126. Njokuani (15-6, 1 NC) is coming off a big win over John Makdessi last weekend at UFC 145.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowAnthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor added to UFC on FUEL TV 4
A lightweight matchup featuring Anthony Njokuani and
Paul Taylor is set for UFC on FUEL TV 4, sources
close to the event today confirmed to MMAjunkie.com.
As previously reported, UFC on FUEL TV 4 takes place July 11 at HP
Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Broadcast plans for the event haven't been
announced, but main card action airs on FUEL TV.
Fighters Only first reported the bout, which was originally scheduled
for UFC 138 before a car accident forced Taylor to withdraw.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFuel TV Offers 2-Day UFC Marathon as Part of Free Preview on DirecTV
Catch past pay-per-views, get caught up on "The Ultimate Fighter LIVE" and plenty more as part of Fuel TV's 48-hour UFC marathon on DirecTV's free preview.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card: Zombie Vs. Poirier
The main card is set for UFC on Fuel 3. The event, which takes place on May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia, features a potentially explosive featherweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung in the main event. The bout will serve as a title eliminator as well. The co-main will be Igor Pokrajac facing off with Fabio Maldonado, and another big bout will see Donald Cerrone trying to get back on track against late replacement Jeremy Stephens. The undercard fights will be streamed on Facebook. Here's the current card:
May 15th, live on Fuel TV from Fairfax, VA:
Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)
Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Fabio Maldonado (18-4)
Donald Cerrone (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (20-7)
Jeff Hougland (10-4) vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7)
Jorge Lopez (11-2) vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3)
Tom Lawlor (7-4, 1 NC) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Zombie vs. Poirier
Cody McKenzie (12-2) vs. Marcus LeVesseur (21-5)
Brad Tavares (8-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-2)
Jeff Curran (33-14-1) vs. Johnny Eduardo (25-9)
Rafael dos Anjos (15-6) vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2)
Alex Soto (6-1-1) vs. Azamat Gashimov (7-1)
T.J. Grant (17-5) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Drug Tests Come Back Clean
The UFC held its first ever event in Sweden earlier this month with UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva, which went down at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.
All twenty-four fighters who competed on the card were tested by the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation and all of them passed their tests, according to the UFC’s vice president of regulatory and government affairs, Marc Ratner.
MMAWeekly first reported the news.
In the night’s main event, Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson raised his stock in the light heavyweight division with a dominant performance over the returning Thiago Silva. Gustafsson bested Silva for the majority of their three round battle to earn a unanimous decision victory.
In the night’s co-main event, middleweight sluggers Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara threw down, with Stann getting back in the win column by separating Sakara from consciousness with ground and pound in the first round.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 went down on April 14.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyAll 24 UFC on Fuel TV 2 Fighters Drug Tested
All 24 fighters on the recent UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva fight card in Sweden were drug tested by the Swedish MMA Federation.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC Exec Marc Ratner: All UFC on Fuel TV 2 Drug Tests Clean
All 24 drug tests conducted at UFC on Fuel TV 2 came back negative, according to the promotion.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV 2 drug tests come back clean
Every one of UFC on FUEL TV 2's 24 fighters underwent drug testing at
March's UFC on FX 2 event tested clean for performance-enhancing drugs
and recreational/drugs of abuse.
UFC vice president of government and regulatory affairs Marc Ratner
confirmed the drug-testing results with MMAjunkie.com.
UFC on FUEL TV 2, which is the second of six main-card broadcasts
planned for the FOX-owned cable station in 2012, took place April 14 at
Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman to Headline UFC on Fuel TV 4 in July
Mark Munoz will return to the Octagon this summer against Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel TV 4 on July 11th. Munoz returns after elbow surgery sidelined him in January. The matchup will headline UFC on Fuel TV 4, which was just recently announced by the network. A city and venue for the event is expected to be announced soon.
Munoz (12-2) was set to take on Chael Sonnen at UFC on Fox 2 in January, but withdrew from the event due to an elbow injury. He was sidelined for a few months after undergoing surgery, but has since resumed training. The former Oklahoma State wrestler has enjoyed quite a bit of success as a middleweight in the UFC, going 7-1 in the organization since dropping to 185 pounds in 2009.
He will take on a fellow All-American wrestler in Weidman (8-0) who has won four consecutive fights since joining the UFC last March. He replaced Michael Bisping who replaced Munoz at UFC on Fox 2 in January, where he defeated Demian Maia via unanimous decision, despite taking the fight on just eleven days’ notice.
The matchup very well could determine the number one contender in the middleweight division, possibly earning the victor a title shot in late-2012.
UFC on Fuel TV 4 will also feature a welterweight matchup between Jon Fitch and Aaron Simpson.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 4, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyMark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman headlines UFC on FUEL TV 4 on July 11
An intriguing middleweight scrap between wrestling standout Mark Munoz and undefeated prospect Chris Weidman takes center stage at UFC on FUEL TV 4.
The headlining matchup was revealed on Tuesday's new edition of FUEL TV's "UFC Tonight."
The contest takes place July 11, though a location for the event has yet to be revealed.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel 3: Aaron Riley Out, Marcus LeVesseur In Vs. Cody McKenzie
TUF 12 vet Cody McKenzie has a new opponent at UFC on Fuel 3 on May 15th. He was expected to face off with Aaron Riley, but Riley has been forced off the card for unknown reasons and has been replaced by a newbie. McKenzie tweeted about the change earlier today:
@TheCodyMcKenzieCody McKenzie i will be fighting may 15th i was fighting a good banger aaron riely now im fighting a good wrestler in marcus levesseur Apr 24 via web Favorite Retweet Reply
LeVesseur (21-5) was a four-time NCAA Division 3 national champion in wrestling. He has fought in MMA mostly in the Minnesota area, and is currently on a three-fight winning streak. McKenzie (12-2) is in a two-fight losing streak, with his most recent defeat coming at the hands of Vagner Rocha last September.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowMark Munoz, Chris Weidman Collide June 11 in UFC on Fuel TV 4 Headliner
Rising middleweights Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman will lock horns in a five-round main event at UFC on Fuel TV 4, promotion officials announced Tuesday night.
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Read the full article at SherdogMark Munoz, Chris Weidman Collide July 11 in UFC on Fuel TV 4 Headliner
Rising middleweights Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman will lock horns in a five-round main event at UFC on Fuel TV 4, promotion officials announced Tuesday night.
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Read the full article at SherdogMark Munoz Vs. Chris Weidman To Main Event UFC On Fuel 4
Fuel TV's UFC Tonight show has been used to break Zuffa news in the past, and tonight was no different. They announced a new event, UFC on Fuel 4, that will go down on July 11th. And the main event is a quality middleweight tussle:
Powerhouse middleweight wrestlers Chris "All American" Weidman and Mark "The Filipino Wrecking Machine" Munoz will battle in the five-round main event of UFC on FUEL TV, the just-announced July 11 fight night. The news was announced on the April 24 edition of FUEL TV's UFC Tonight.
Weidman was called upon as a late replacement at UFC on Fox 2, and overcame a quick weight cut to defeat Demian Maia by unanimous decision. The prospect improved to 4-0 in the UFC with that win, and 8-0 overall. He'll face off with another elite wrestler in Munoz (12-2) who is currently on a four-fight winning streak. His last bout was at UFC 138 against Chris Leben, which he won by a doctor stoppage TKO after the second round.
The event doesn't have a location as of yet. The only other bout announced for the card is a light heavyweight bout between Brandon Vera and James Te Huna.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowCody McKenzie matched with Marcus Levesseur at UFC on Fuel 3
Next month’s UFC on Fuel 3 lineup has undergone a minor change after lightweight Cody McKenzie revealed he would no longer be facing Aaron Riley at the event as expected but was instead taking on newcomer Marcus Levesseur. No reason was given for Riley’s withdrawal from the May 15 match-up.
“I was fighting a good banger, Aaron Riley; now I’m fighting a good wrestler…,” revealed McKenzie through Twitter.
Levesseur holds an overall record of 21-5 with seventeen stoppages to his credit with ten by way of TKO. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak including an opening round knockout of Ultimate Fighter alumnus Brian Geraghty.
Though he has been submitted twice in his career, neither finish involved a Guillotine Choke, i.e. McKenzie’s go-to technique. McKenzie will likely be fighting for his job in the bout after coming up short in both of his 2011 outings.
UFC on Fuel 3 is headlined by featherweights Dustin Poirier-Chan Sung Jung battling it out with Donald Cerrone-Jeremy Stephens rounding out the co-headlining spot.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainAaron Riley off UFC on FUEL TV 3; Cody McKenzie now fights Marcus LeVesseur on May 15
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be tinkering with its upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card, scheduled for May 15, 2012 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
That's because lightweight banger Aaron Riley was forced to withdraw from the network-televised event for undisclosed reasons and has been replaced by promotion newcomer Marcus LeVesseur.
The 21-5 "Prospect" will throw down against struggling Ultimate Fighter (TUF) veteran Cody McKenzie (12-2), who tweeted the update earlier today:
i will be fighting may 15th i was fighting a good banger aaron riely now im fighting a good wrestler in marcus levesseur
Here's a look at the current UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Main Card (FUEL TV):
170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens 135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin 205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie 185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang 170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater 155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus 135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo 135 lbs.: Azamat Gashimov vs. Alex Soto
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFUEL TV to Air 48 Hours of UFC Action April 28-29
LOS ANGELES, CA – FUEL TV, FOX Sports Media Group’s dynamic sports network for males, is included in DIRECTV’s CHOICE XTRA Free Trial taking place from April 24 to April 30. In conjunction with the free trial, FUEL TV launches Domination Week, highlighting some of the network’s most compelling and captivating Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) programming. Domination Week culminates with a 48-hour UFC marathon Saturday and Sunday, April 28–29, featuring the biggest fighters in the sport in the most exciting battles ever seen. “UFC followers are some of the most passionate and loyal sports fans around,” says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. “The DIRECTV CHOICE XTRA Free Trial enables more UFC enthusiasts to watch the sport they love, with new shows like ‘UFC Tonight’ and ‘UFC Ultimate Insider,’ and the biggest lineup of past fights ever, all in one week. The message is clear, if you love UFC, you need FUEL TV.” Current and past UFC champions such as George St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Brock Lesnar, Frankie Edgar, Tito Ortiz and Randy Couture are featured in a number of legendary bouts including UFC 68, UFC 79, UFC 134, UFC 135 and many more. Viewers can relive the fights that defined history and made the legends. But it’s not all UFC action on FUEL TV during Domination Week, as the network features an expanded Action Cinema triple header Friday night, April 27, including the Brandon Lee thriller “The Crow” (8:00 PM ET), “Hard to Kill” starring Steven Seagal (10:00 PM ET) and the Chow Yun-fat action crime drama “City on Fire” (midnight). In 2012, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any other network with more than 2,000 hours, and more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and prefight and postfight shows. For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv, www.fuel.tv/ufc, on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fueltv, and on Twitter at: @fueltv, #UFConFUELTV To find FUEL TV on your television, go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv, or call 877-4 FUEL-TV. For DIRECTV customers, catch FUEL TV during the DIRECTV CHOICE XTRA Free Trial. FUEL TV is part of the CHOICE XTRA package on DIRECTV channel 618. Don't have CHOICE XTRA? Go to DIRECTV.com or call 800-531-5000 to order today. FUEL TVFUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports including MMA, surfing, motocross, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX and more. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. With more hours of UFC coverage than any other network, FUEL TV is the place to be for live fights, weigh-ins, prelims, pre- and postfight coverage, specials and events you won’t see anywhere else. See why adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 36 million U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4 FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv. FOX Sports Media GroupFOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets under Chairman & CEO David Hill. Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; Fox’s 20 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports. In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com and scout.com, reaching approximately 30 million unique visitors monthly. Also included are Fox’s interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network and FOX Sports Grills
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Read the full article at UFCFuel TV Expanding Beyond UFC Coverage, Will Air Monthly Golden Boy Promotions Boxing Cards
Fox is expanding their commitment to combat sports beyond the UFC, with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions announcing a new deal with Fox. In addition to shows on Fox Sports and Fox Sports Desportes, it looks like Fuel will air one live boxing show each month.
Here's a tweet from Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated:
@ChrisMannixSIChris Mannix Fox Sports is partnering with @GoldenBoyBoxing on a multi-year. Fuel TV will carry one live event each month. Apr 23 via web Favorite Retweet Reply
This looks similar to the NBC Sports deal with Main Events that has produced some very nice mid-level (above ESPN 2's Friday Night fights and ShoBox, below HBO/Showtime Championship Boxing) cards.
It's entirely possible that this is also a move to get a big boxing show on Fox. Golden Boy promotes Floyd Mayweather fights since Floyd's "Mayweather Productions" isn't actually a "promoter" but it's highly unlikely that something on the level of Mayweather could be put on Fox.
A big name Golden Boy fighter like Saul "Canelo" Alvarez isn't quite ready to draw big PPV numbers on his own yet, so I wouldn't put it past Fox and Golden Boy to work out a deal to put someone like Canelo on the flagship network occasionally. But that's all speculation on my part.
What I think we can see is that Boxing is far from dead with HBO Championship Boxing, Boxing After Dark, Showtime Championship Boxing, ShoBox, Friday Night Fights, Main Event on NBC Sports, talk of a new show on Spike and now Fuel picking up events.
It will be interesting to get more details on the kind of budget the Fuel show will work with and what level of fighters Golden Boy puts on the cards.
A full list of fighters Golden Boy promotes can be read on their website.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowAlessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago Suspended Following UFC on Fuel TV 2
Following last Saturday’s UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva in Stockholm, only two fighters made the list of medical suspensions.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyFuel Sets New Personal Best With UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva
The Fuel TV cable network continues to set new records thanks to its influx of UFC programming in 2012. UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva set new marks for the network.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on FUEL TV 2: 197,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that UFC on Fuel TV 2 drew an average of 197,000 viewers this past Saturday. The numbers are down from the 218,000 viewers received from the initial live Fuel show.
Despite the drop in ratings, one must point out that UFC on Fuel 1 took place in primetime stateside and featured Diego Sanchez versus Jake Ellenberger. On the other hand, due to the time difference, UFC on Fuel TV 2 took place Saturday afternoon which could have detracted from viewership. Additionally, Gustafsson-Silva is not the most appealing or name recognized main event out there.
Payout Perspective:
Although we saw a drop, FUEL reports that the show had the largest viewership in FUEL TV history for the target demo of males 18-49. Also, the main event saw a peak of 298,000 viewers. Overall, I believe that the UFC is trying to put a positive spin on the ratings. The timeslot and the fact that many still do not receive FUEL were likely reasons from the decrease from UFC on Fuel 1 to Fuel 2.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutUFC on FUEL TV 2 ratings: Audience peaks with 298,000 viewers, breaks all-time record
While the overall ratings mark for this past weekend's UFC on FUEL TV 2
event dipped slightly from the channel's debut event, the card still
earned a few record figures for FUEL TV.
FUEL TV recently announced the card, which aired live on April 14 at 3
p.m. ET, served as the cornerstone of the most-watched day in FUEL TV
history, with the channel averaging 71,000 total viewers for the day.
That figure marks an astonishing increase in viewers of 1,320 percent versus the April 2011 average.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieThe UFC on Fuel 2 event drew 197,000 viewers on Fuel TV. This is a bit lower than UFC on Fuel 1...
The UFC on Fuel 2 event drew 197,000 viewers on Fuel TV. This is a bit lower than UFC on Fuel 1 which drew 217,000 viewers, but higher than the two FX card preliminary shows that have been aired on Fuel. Considering the show was on early, that's not too bad. It's still tiny compared to FX or Spike broadcasts, but that was to be expected.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Ratings See Slight Dip to 197,000 Viewers
The second event in Fuel TV history took place this past weekend in Stockholm, Sweden, an event which saw native Alexander Gustafsson defeat Thiago Silva in the main event. The first event in Omaha, Nebraska took place in February, and drew 217,000 viewers. Saturday’s event saw its numbers fall, with the average number of viewers dropping a tad to 197,000.
The main reason for the drop is likely due to the time difference, with the event kicking off around 1230 PM on Saturday afternoon on the east coast. The main card began at 3 PM on Fuel TV, with most live events taking place around 9 or 10 PM.
Regardless, Fuel TV has remained satisfied with the numbers the channel has registered since the UFC’s deal with Fox began late last year. The channel, which actually launched in 2003, has seen its ratings increase significantly since it began to air UFC programming. The channel has also begun broadcasting in over 6 million more homes since the beginning of the year.
The next UFC on Fuel TV event, aptly named UFC on Fuel TV 3, takes place on May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia. The headlining bout is a featherweight matchup between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung aka “The Korean Zombie”.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV Breaks Ratings Records
UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva, the second UFC® Fight Night on FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv), delivered the network its most-watched day in history and most-watched program among the target demo of M18-49, according to figures released by Nielsen Media Research. The action-packed three-hour program, which featured six live bouts, was the second of FUEL TV’s six exclusive UFC events in 2012. The live telecast aired Saturday afternoon, April 14, with an encore presentation later that evening.FUEL TV audience highlights, Saturday, April 14:• UFC Fight Night on FUEL TV had 326,000 Total Viewers and 203,000 M18–49 Viewers combined over the two airings of the fight;• Most-watched day in network history (on both Total Viewers and M18-49) with an average of 71,000 Total Viewers and 44,000 M18-49, +1320% and +2100%, respectively, vs. April 2011;• UFC Fight Night was the second most-watched program in network history, live telecast, with 197,000 Total Viewers (compared to 217,000 Total Viewers for UFC Fight Night on February 15) and the most-watched telecast in network history among the target demo of M18-49 with 142,000; • Compared to the first UFC Fight Night on February 15, the April 14 UFC Fight Night on FUEL TV was up +9% on M18-49;• UFC Fight Night on FUEL TV peaked at 298,000 Total Viewers (5:30 PM ET – 5:45 PM ET)."After our spring break, we’re excited to welcome back the UFC with new live fights on FUEL TV,” says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. "Our second live Fight Night delivered numbers right in line with our first. We’re enthusiastic for the upcoming schedule through the spring, summer and fall, and we know audiences will keep coming to FUEL TV for live UFC action, as well as key shoulder programming.”FUEL TV’s next live UFC telecast is the Weigh-in Show for UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans from Atlanta this Friday, April 20 at 4:00 PM ET. FUEL TV’s next live Fight Night is Tuesday, May 15 from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia for UFC on FUEL TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Dustin Poirier. In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre- and postfight shows. In the New Year, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered.For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv, www.fuel.tv/ufc, on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fueltv, and on Twitter at: @fueltv, #UFConFUELTV
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Read the full article at UFCUFC Tonight And Ultimate Insider Live Discussion - 4/17
Join us this evening at Bloody Elbow for live discussion of UFC Tonight and Ultimate Insider, which airs on Fuel at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST and 10:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. PST. Both shows has been quite interesting so far and the UFC has used UFC Tonight to break news as well, so it's worthy of a watch if you get Fuel. Here's the official description of the UFC Tonight from the website:
UFC Tonight is the official weekly news and information show of the UFC. With in-depth event coverage and analysis, jaw-dropping highlights, exclusive fighter interviews before-and-after bouts, and segments unavailable anywhere else, UFC Tonight is your number one source for the latest happenings in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Tonight's episode of UFC Tonight will see hosts Todd Harris and Kenny Florian discuss the aftermath of UFC on Fuel 2, and talk up UFC 145. After the jump, you can see a preview for Ultimate Insider.
"UFC Ultimate Insider," we take an in-depth look at the remarkable rise of Rashad Evans' new Florida training camp - the "Blackzilians." Rashad also explains how the "Blackzilians" will help his quest to take the belt away from Jon Jones.
In anticipation of the most heated match-up of Jon Jones' career, we'll take a fight-by-fight look into the sensational success of the Light Heavyweight Champion and how he made history as the youngest UFC Champ ever.
Next, UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture gives his unfiltered take on the best fighters in the division he once commanded: the Light Heavyweight Division.
Finally, UFC stars Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar are back again for another off-the-wall conversation you will not want to miss, as the wildly entertaining and extremely opinionated fighters sound off on everything from the UFC to everyday life.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Averages 197,000 Viewers; Bellator 65 Attracts 163,000 on MTV2
The UFC’s second effort on Fuel TV earned an average of 197,000 viewers for its Saturday night broadcast on the Fox-owned cable station.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on Fuel 2 Sees Slip Dip in TV Ratings
Saturday’s UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva marked the UFC’s second live event on Fuel TV, drawing slightly lower TV ratings than UFC on Fuel TV 1.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 2 ratings: Sweden event averages 197,000 viewers
This past weekend's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event averaged 197,000 viewers, MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with industry sources.
That's similar to February's debut UFC on FUEL TV 1 event, which averaged 217,000 FUEL TV viewers. It also beat the two UFC on FX preliminary-card broadcasts this year on FUEL TV, which have averaged 130,500 viewers.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 took place this past Saturday, April 14, at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel 2 Results: Siyar Bahadurzada's Right Hand Not Broken
Siyar Bahadurzada made quite a splash this past weekend at UFC on Fuel 2 when he knocked Paulo Thiago out cold in just 42 seconds. In his post-fight interview, Bahadurzada mentioned that he had hurt his right hand (the one he used to KO Thiago) 10 days before the fight, and feared it was broken. He apparently was barely able to make a fist while warming up in the cage. It didn't stop him from putting a hurting on Thiago though, and he got some more good news from his doctor today:
@SiyarTheKillerSiyar Bahadurzada GOOD NEWS: My right hand is not broken! An x-ray confirmed it earlier today! RT this If you wanna see me fight soon again in the @ufc! Apr 16 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply
Related: UFC On Fuel 2: Siyar Bahadurzada Makes A Huge Debut, But Who Is He?UFC On Fuel TV: Gustafsson Vs. Silva - Results And Post-Fight AnalysisUFC On Fuel 2 Results: Siyar Bahadurzada Knocks Out Paulo Thiago In 42 Seconds
Bahadurzada will be a dangerous foe for any UFC welterweight, and it appears that he'll be back in the cage sooner than most thought. I said that he should fight Erick Silva (a previously scheduled fight) next, but forgot that Silva is already booked against Charlie Brenneman at UFC on FX 3 on June 8th. So who would you like to see Siyar face next?
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel TV 2: Siyar Bahadurzada Makes A Huge Debut, But Who Is He?
This past weekend's UFC on Fuel TV 2 event saw a lot of young names establish themselves as players to watch in the future. Alexander Gustafsson showed he's ready for the big stage, John Maguire turned heads, Brad Pickett made his claim as a future title challenger. But one man stood out above them all - Siyar Bahadurzada.
Often known as Siyar the Killer, Bahadurzada stepped into the cage a relative unknown, with only die hard fans and those who closely follow the European scene knowing much about him. 42 seconds later, Paulo Thiago lay unconscious on the mat, and suddenly, every UFC fan wanted to know more about the man who had laid him out. So who exactly is Siyar Bahadurzada? And what kind of impact will he have on the UFC Welterweight division? Let's take a look.
Bahadurzada is already a 10 year veteran of the sport despite being only 27 years old. Born in Afghanistan, Siyar moved to the Netherlands in his teens. There, he began training MMA, eventually joining up with the famed Golden Glory gym, where he still trains today. He spent his early career fighting primarily in Holland for the Shooto Holland organization, where he competed as a Light Heavyweight, eventually winning the Shooto Light Heavyweight title in 2007 (a belt he never lost).
Related: UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Sunday Morning PerspectiveUFC On Fuel TV: Gustafsson Vs. Silva - Results And Post-Fight AnalysisUFC On Fuel 2 Results: Siyar Bahadurzada Knocks Out Paulo Thiago In 42 Seconds
Internationally, Siyar's big break came in 2008 when he was invited to fight on the inaugural Sengoku event in Japan. Interestingly, Siyar would fight as a Middleweight for the first time at Sengoku, and he would be taking on Pride Grand Prix champion Kazuo Misaki - a man groomed for stardom in Sengoku. Siyar gave Misaki a tough fight, but ultimately lost via guillotine in round 2. He stayed at Middleweight, entering the Sengoku MW Grand Prix where he defeated Cyborg Santos in the first round, then lost to eventual champion Jorge Santiago in the semi-finals. Since that 2008 loss to Santiago, Siyar has not been defeated, putting together a now 7 fight win streak.
More on Siyar Bahadurzada, including fight videos, in the full entry
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
In 2010, he dropped down to Welterweight, taking part in the United Glory World Series of MMA tournament put together by his gym Golden Glory. He won that tournament, including a defeat over UFC 145 fighter John Alessio.
In 2011, Siyar was announced as signing with Strikeforce, but various contract and visa issues prevented him from ever fighting there. He signed with the UFC in late 2011, was set to face Erick Silva at UFC 142, but was injured and pushed his debut back to the Fuel show.
Overall, Bahadurzada has put together a 21-4-1 record. He's a perfect 4-0 at Welterweight, and has only lost twice (to Misaki and Santiago) since 2004.
Stylistically, what we saw against Thiago was Siyar in his ideal form. He's a boxer primarily, who swings hard, fast, and heavy. He has a tremendous amount of KO wins, typically from his hands. As we saw, he has big power, and is one of those fighters capable of ending the fight very quickly. He also loves playing to that style. Despite training at Golden Glory (known primarily for their kickboxing), he is not a purely technical striker. He loves to swing and brawl, with the wide right hook or overhand right as his favorite weapon. That style will surely win him fans in the UFC - don't expect this weekend's bonus to be his last.
Of course, with that style comes some disadvantages. He does keep his chin a bit too exposed, and can get hit. But he has a tough chin that allows him to push through, fire back, and get the KO himself.
So is Siyar the future of the Welterweight division? Hard to say. To know that for sure, there are three questions he'll have to answer:
How is his cardio? Because he's a fast starter, he's rarely gone the distance - only once in the last 5 years. How will he respond when pushed into deep waters?
Has he improved his ground game? That's the biggest hole in his game, and it's the one that cost him against Santiago and Misaki. Since those loses, he hasn't been truly challenged on the ground. In the wrestler-heavy UFC Welterweight division, he'll need to be ready for the ground.
Is his Visa issue cleared up? This sounds like a weird question, but it has to be asked. Siyar has never once fought in the US, and Scott Coker blamed Visa issues for the trouble getting Siyar fights for Strikeforce. Let's hope this is not an issue, as it would severely limit his UFC availability.
Overall, there's good reason to be excited for Siyar Bahadurzada to be in the UFC. He's already showed just what he is capable of. And while there are still questions out there, he's the kind of fighter who makes you eager to learn the answers.
Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Carlos Alexandre PereiraAugust 6, 2010 - Shooto Light Heavyweight title fight in Brazil
Siyar Bahardurzada vs. John AlessioMarch 19, 2011 - United Glory Welterweight tournament semi-final
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel 2 Results Recap: Alexander Gustafsson Vs. Thiago Silva
In the main event of UFC on Fuel 2, Alexander Gustafsson pushed his win streak to five with a unanimous decision victory over a tough Thiago Silva. The scores were 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.The 25-year-old Swede fired up his hometown crowd by controlling almost the entire fight with a good ranged attack and solid movement. Silva was able to get some good shots in now and again, but it wasn't enough.
Gustafsson started quickly, dropping Silva with an uppercut early in the first round and opening a cut on his forehead. "The Mauler" swarmed Silva on the ground and against the cage, but he didn't overexert himself looking for the finish. He spent the rest of the round landing nice jabs while Silva used kicks to try and get inside. The second and third rounds looked pretty much the same, with Silva catching Gustafsson now and again with his patented right hook, but was generally stuck eating a variety of shots from Alexander the rest of the time. Overall it was a masterful performance from the top prospect.
What was the high spot of this fight?
Gustafsson dropping Silva with the uppercut in the first. The crowd went absolutely bonkers when Silva hit the mat.
Where do these guys go from here?
Where Gustafsson goes from here is up for debate. While it's clear he's not ready for a title shot, there are generally two different schools of thought regarding his next bout - either he faces a strong wrestler to prove he can hang with one (Ryan Bader), or he immediately moves to up to fighting an ex-champion (Mauricio Rua or Lyoto Machida). Personally I think Bader is a better idea at this point, but Joe Silva might feel differently.
Silva stepped up and took a huge bout when Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was forced off the card, and it's likely Silva will get a middle-of-the-road fighter next time out. Stephan Bonnar or Vladimir Matyushenko would be good matchups.
Watch it now, later or never?
Later. It wasn't the most exciting bout in history and while Gustafsson looked really good in there, I'd want to watch a few of the other bouts before this one.
Check out some more event coverage from Bloody Elbow after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
More Bloody Elbow coverage:
UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Sunday Morning Perspective - T.P. Grant
Alexander Gustafsson Vs. Thiago Silva Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2 - Anton Tabuena
Brian Stann Vs. Alessio Sakara Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2 - Anton Tabuena
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Is Alexander Gustafsson Really Ready For A Title Shot, Really? - Kid Nate
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Winners And Losers - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV: Gustafsson Vs. Silva - Results And Post-Fight Analysis - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Pickett, Page, Bahadurzada, Maguire Earn 50k Bonuses - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Post-Fight Press Conference Video And Coverage - Tim Burke
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 154: UFC On FUEL TV 2 Results Review - Matt Bishop
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Alexander Gustafsson Wins Unanimous Decision Over Thiago Silva - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Fuel Broadcast - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brian Stann Knocks Out Alessio Sakara - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Siyar Bahadurzada Knocks Out Paulo Thiago In 42 Seconds - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Dennis Siver Wins An Entertaining Decision Over Diego Nunes - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: John Maguire Submits DaMarques Johnson With Beautiful Armbar - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brad Pickett Submits Damacio Page In Frenetic Affair - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: James Head Submits Papy Abedi Late In The First - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Cyrille Diabate Defeats Tom DeBlass By Majority Decision - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Facebook Stream - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Francis Carmont Submits Magnus Cedenblad In Spirited Fight - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Reza Madadi Submits Yoislandy Izquierdo With A Guillotine - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Simeon Thoresen Chokes Out Besam Yousef In Round Two - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Jason Young Takes Decision Over Eric Wisely - Tim Burke
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel 2 Results Recap: Main Card
As stated in the prelims recap, generally we break these things down fight-by-fight but for this event we're going to switch it up a bit. This will cover most of the main card, with a separate recap coming later for the main event bout between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva. This will give a brief description of each fight, what might be next for each fighter, and whether the fight is worthy of a watch or not.
Brian Stann (12-4, 6-3 UFC) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-9, 1 NC, 6-6, 1 NC UFC)
Stann picked up a first-round knockout victory in a bout that Sakara was never really in. Stann stunned the Italian fighter with a hard right and two follow-up knees that planted Sakara on his back early. Sakara managed to stay alive for a minute or so, but more big right hands put him to sleep briefly and that was enough for the referee to jump in at the 2:26 mark. At this point, Stann could be in line to face the winner of Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares. Where Sakara goes from here is more of a mystery. You'll definitely want to check out this fight now.
Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-4, 4-4 UFC)
Bahadurzada introduced himself to UFC fans in style with a 42-second knockout of Thiago that won the knockout of the night bonus. The BOPE officer charged forward but got caught with a crushing right hand that flopped him on the mat face-first, unconscious. The UFC has wanted to match up Erick Silva and Bahadurzada for a while, and they could very well go in that direction after this. I think a logical matchup for Thiago at this point would be DaMarques Johnson. This is another bout that you should be watching ASAP.
Dennis Siver (20-8, 9-5 UFC) vs. Diego Nunes (17-3, 2-2 UFC)
Siver picked up a semi-close unanimous decision over Nunes in his featherweight debut. Both threw all sorts of flashy strikes, but Siver just landed more. No one was in any real danger at any point in the fight though. The win immediately establishes Siver as a top featherweight, and a bout with Erik Koch would be a lot of fun. Nunes will take a step back in the division and could possibly meet Bart Palaszewski next. You can probably save this bout for later if you don't choose to skip it entirely.
Check out the rest of the main card plus more event coverage from Bloody Elbow after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
John Maguire (18-3, 2-0 UFC) vs. DaMarques Johnson (16-10, 4-4 UFC)
Maguire pulled of a snazzy second-round armbar finish of Johnson and picked up the $50,000 submission of the night bonus. Johnson was looking for a kimura from the bottom, and Maguire countered beautifully by jumping across and snatching up an armbar, leading Johnson to tap immediately at the 4:40 mark of round two. T.J. Waldburger sounds like a great next opponent for Maguire, while I think Johnson should meet Paulo Thiago as mentioned above. Even though this won sub of the night, all the other nice finishes on the card probably mean you can watch this later.
Brad Pickett (21-6, 1-1 UFC) vs. Damacio Page (15-7, 0-2 UFC)
Pickett submitted Page with a rear naked choke at 4:05 of the second round. This bout won the fight of the night bonus, due to the incredible pace and non-stop action. Pickett landed a bunch of bombs on Page throughout the fight, including one that led to the finish. After hurting "The Angel of Death" with a shot, Pickett jumped on his back and sunk in the fight-winning choke. If Brian Bowles is uninjured, a Pickett/Bowles fight sounds awesome. Page is now on a three-fight losing streak and is in danger of being released. This is a bout you'll want to watch right now.
More Bloody Elbow coverage:
UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Sunday Morning Perspective - T.P. Grant
Alexander Gustafsson Vs. Thiago Silva Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2 - Anton Tabuena
Brian Stann Vs. Alessio Sakara Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2 - Anton Tabuena
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Is Alexander Gustafsson Really Ready For A Title Shot, Really? - Kid Nate
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Winners And Losers - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV: Gustafsson Vs. Silva - Results And Post-Fight Analysis - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Pickett, Page, Bahadurzada, Maguire Earn 50k Bonuses - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Post-Fight Press Conference Video And Coverage - Tim Burke
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 154: UFC On FUEL TV 2 Results Review - Matt Bishop
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Alexander Gustafsson Wins Unanimous Decision Over Thiago Silva - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Fuel Broadcast - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brian Stann Knocks Out Alessio Sakara - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Siyar Bahadurzada Knocks Out Paulo Thiago In 42 Seconds - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Dennis Siver Wins An Entertaining Decision Over Diego Nunes - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: John Maguire Submits DaMarques Johnson With Beautiful Armbar - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brad Pickett Submits Damacio Page In Frenetic Affair - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: James Head Submits Papy Abedi Late In The First - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Cyrille Diabate Defeats Tom DeBlass By Majority Decision - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Facebook Stream - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Francis Carmont Submits Magnus Cedenblad In Spirited Fight - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Reza Madadi Submits Yoislandy Izquierdo With A Guillotine - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Simeon Thoresen Chokes Out Besam Yousef In Round Two - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Jason Young Takes Decision Over Eric Wisely - Tim Burke
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel 2 Results Recap: Preliminary Card
Generally we break these things down fight-by-fight, but for this event we're going to do one recap for the whole undercard. This will give a brief description of each fight, what might be next for each fighter, and whether the fight is worthy of a watch or not. There will also be a recap covering the main card and one for the main event.Papy Abedi (8-2, 0-2 UFC) vs. James Head (8-2, 1-1 UFC)
Head picked up a submission victory at 4:33 of the first round in his welterweight debut. The fight started well for Abedi, getting a takedown and patiently working on top. Once it was back on the feet though, it was all Head. Abedi got backed up against the cage and ate some huge right hands that crumpled him to the ground, where Head jumped on his back and sunk in a choke. It wasn't tight, but Abedi was done. A fight with fellow UFC on Fuel 2 winner Simeon Thoresen would be a good next matchup for Head. As for Abedi, he could very well get released. You could probably wait until later to watch this, but the ending was nice.
Cyrille Diabate (18-8-1, 3-2 UFC) vs. Tom DeBlass (7-1, 0-1 UFC)
Diabate won a majority decision after DeBlass gassed out in the second round. The scores were 29-28, 29-28, and 28-28. "The Snake" spent the first half of the fight on the bottom fighting off submissions, but turned it around once DeBlass fatigued and controlled the third round. Diabate could meet the winner of the Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac bout scheduled for UFC on Fuel 3 next month, while DeBlass will likely get a debuting fighter in his next outing. This is the one bout of the entire card that is not worth watching at all.
Francis Carmont (18-7, 2-0 UFC) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-4, 0-1 UFC)
Carmont picked up his second straight UFC win in a fun matchup with Cedenblad where they both had their moments. After dropping the first round, Carmont rebounded in the second by getting to mount quickly and dropping some monster ground and pound. Cedenblad wouldn't give up, but once Carmont sunk in a choke it was time to tap. The finish came at 1:42 of the second round. I'd like to see Carmont take on Riki Fukuda, while Cedenblad will probably be used on the next Europe card. Due to the sustained action, I'd say you should watch this now.
Reza Madadi (12-2, 1-0 UFC) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-1, 0-1 UFC)
Madadi ignited his hometown crowd with a second-round submission victory. The first round was a balance between Madadi's relentless grappling and Izquierdo's solid striking, but Madadi took over in the second and choked "Cuba" out with a guillotine at the 1:28 mark. Madadi might be a bit of a one-trick pony, but a fight with Issei Tamura could be interesting on the ground. Izquierdo will undoubtedly get another chance in the organization. I'd say you should watch this right now, partly for the fight and partly because of the crowd.
Check out the rest of the preliminary card plus more event coverage from Bloody Elbow after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
Simeon Thoresen (17-2-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Besam Yousef (6-1, 0-1 UFC)
Thoresen used his superior grappling to pick up a second-round rear naked choke victory. Yousef had trouble dealing with Thoresen's ground game, but was very active from the bottom and landed some good shots standing. In the end though, the Norwegian fighter put together a nice chain of submission attempts and ended up eliciting the tap at the 2:36 mark. As mentioned above, I'd like to see Thoresen take on James Head next, while Yousef should definitely fight again in the UFC after that effort. This fight teeters between "watch right now" and "watch later". Your choice.
Jason Young (9-5, 1-2 UFC) vs. Eric Wisely (19-8, 0-2 UFC)
Young took advantage of Wisely's inability to pull the trigger and worked a solid game on both the ground and the feet to pick up a unanimous decision victory. Wisely rebounded late and had a solid third round, but it was too late by then. The scores were 30-28, 29-28, and 29-28. Young picked up his first UFC win in three tries, while Wisely is still looking for his first win after two bouts. I say they should give Young the winner of the Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage bout at UFC 145, and give Wisely the loser. While this bout had a fair amount of action, you can probably give it a pass.
More Bloody Elbow coverage:
UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Sunday Morning Perspective - T.P. Grant
Alexander Gustafsson Vs. Thiago Silva Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2 - Anton Tabuena
Brian Stann Vs. Alessio Sakara Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2 - Anton Tabuena
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Is Alexander Gustafsson Really Ready For A Title Shot, Really? - Kid Nate
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Winners And Losers - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV: Gustafsson Vs. Silva - Results And Post-Fight Analysis - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Pickett, Page, Bahadurzada, Maguire Earn 50k Bonuses - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Post-Fight Press Conference Video And Coverage - Tim Burke
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 154: UFC On FUEL TV 2 Results Review - Matt Bishop
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Alexander Gustafsson Wins Unanimous Decision Over Thiago Silva - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Fuel Broadcast - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brian Stann Knocks Out Alessio Sakara - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Siyar Bahadurzada Knocks Out Paulo Thiago In 42 Seconds - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Dennis Siver Wins An Entertaining Decision Over Diego Nunes - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: John Maguire Submits DaMarques Johnson With Beautiful Armbar - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brad Pickett Submits Damacio Page In Frenetic Affair - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: James Head Submits Papy Abedi Late In The First - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Cyrille Diabate Defeats Tom DeBlass By Majority Decision - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Facebook Stream - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Francis Carmont Submits Magnus Cedenblad In Spirited Fight - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Reza Madadi Submits Yoislandy Izquierdo With A Guillotine - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Simeon Thoresen Chokes Out Besam Yousef In Round Two - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Jason Young Takes Decision Over Eric Wisely - Tim Burke
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Highlights: Gustafsson and Stann Both Impress
Yesterday’s UFC on Fuel TV 2 event from Sweden saw two incredibly impressive performances in both the main event and co-main event, as Alexander Gustafsson and Brian Stann were equally dominant. Fuel TV has released a highlight video of both of their performances.
Gustafsson defeated Thiago Silva, who was returning from a year-long suspension. The Swede knocked the Brazilian down early in the first round, then went on to outpace and outstrike him throughout the remainder of the match.
Stann, meanwhile, was impressive in a much more violent way. The former Marine knocked out Alessio Sakara in the first round, then called the fight over himself. Gracious in both victory and defeat, Stann went on to dedicate the win to his family.
Read the entire MMAFrenzy recap, along with other coverage including bonuses, results, and post-fight stories involving Mark Hunt and BJ Penn.
Watch the highlight videos below:
Stann knocks out Sakara:
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyBrian Stann talks strike-based stoppage of Alessio Sakara at UFC on Fuel 2
Middleweight Brian Stann got back to proving why he’s a force to be reckoned with at 185 pounds yesterday after taking out always-tough striker Alessio Sakara in co-headlining action at UFC on Fuel 2. The victory came midway through the opening round of action after hurting him with a few knees, then pounding out a TKO win shortly thereafter.
The performance improved Stann’s record to 4-1 since dropping down to middleweight and helped erase the taste of a submission loss in his previous outing. The 31-year old offered up his reaction on the successful showing in an interview with Fuel TV after the show’s conclusion where he walked fans through the finishing sequence.
“I hit him behind the ear once and I could hear him say something Italian so I was pretty sure he was ready to stop the fight. Hit him with a couple of elbows and that was it,” explained Stann, stating the outcome mirrored his gameplan for the most part.
“It always feels great to get a win,” Stann continued. “At this level people don’t understand how hard it is to win consecutive fights. There’s so much chance involved in this game and I’m just glad I was able to put together a camp at home different from what I’m used to and come back out with a good win.”
The 12-4 Stann trained in his hometown rather than New Mexico at Greg Jackson’s gym for the first time in years, opting to stay close to his family after the untimely death of his brother-in-law this past December.
Check out the full interview below:
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainVideo: Dana White Media Scrum After UFC On Fuel TV 2
UFC president Dana White spoke to the media for several minutes after the UFC on Fuel TV 2 post-fight press conference. Whoa! TV was there and recorded the conversation. They released a video of the highlights and it is above. Topics covered include:
International expansion of The Ultimate Fighter;
Possibly doing simultaneous shows in different countries;
Need for commentators, cameramen, production staff to expand;
The decision to cut Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal from Strikeforce and his behavior before the NSAC;
The Association of Boxing Commissioners;
India's SuperFight League and the UFC's commitment to "100% absolutely" bringing the UFC to India;
The crowd in Sweden;
Drug testing in the UFC and testing by the Athletic Commissions, Dana claims MMA testing is "the gold standard" for testing in sports;
"We are 100% more on top of drug testing than any other sport on Earth except the Olympics.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL 2 Video Highlights: Kenny Florian Breaks Down Gustafsson vs. Silva & Stann vs. Sakara
Kenny Florians break down the Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva and Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara bouts from UFC on FUEL 2 in these highlight videos from FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertVideos: UFC on FUEL TV 2 highlights with Gustafsson-Silva and Stann-Sakara
If you missed last night's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event, FUEL TV has you covered.
Following the event on the FOX-owned channel, officials released video highlights of the night's big fights.
They include the event's headliner (Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago
Silva), as well as the co-headliner (Briann Stann vs. Alessio Sakara).
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UFC on Fuel 2 Bonus Information: Pickett vs. Page named Fight of the Night
Fans in Stockholm and tuning in on Fuel TV were left grinning from ear-to-ear at the end of yesterday’s UFC on Fuel 2 event, though the post-show reaction from company officials may not have been quite as joyous based on the difficulty in selecting the evening’s bonus-winners. The entire lineup was full of highlights and featured numerous contenders for all the awards.
In the end, bantamweights Brad Pickett-Damacio Page were handed Fight of the Night honors for their two round tussle. Each man took home an extra $50,000 for the distinction.
A Closer Look at Pickett vs. Page
Knockout of the Night, as well as $50,000, went to newcomer Siyar Bahadurzada after blasting Paulo Thiago into next week less than 45 seconds into their scrap. The strike-based stoppage was the eleventh of the welterweight’s career while Thiago had never been finished prior to Bahadurzada’s performance.
Finally, streaking Brit John Maguire earned Submission of the Night with a second round Armbar of DaMarques Johnson. The 28-year old Maguire has now emerged with his hand raised in seven straight contests.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comAlexander Gustafsson Vs. Thiago Silva Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2
At just 25-years-old, the #9 Ranked Light heavyweight, Alexander Gustafsson (14-1) fought Thiago Silva and made a statement in his home country of Sweden. The bout served as the headliner of UFC on Fuel 2, and if you missed it live, here are the highlights courtesy of Fuel TV:
Related: UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Is Alexander Gustafsson Really Ready For A Title Shot, Really? | UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Winners And Losers | UFC On Fuel TV: Gustafsson Vs. Silva - Results And Post-Fight Analysis | UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Alexander Gustafsson Wins Unanimous Decision Over Thiago Silva
Since that short highlight video might not be enough, here's the complete play-by-play of the fight from our live blog of the event:
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva - Round 1 - Gustafsson coming out staying outside while Silva throws some power shots that miss. Leg kick from Silva misses. Gustafsson tags him and Silva is hurt but he can't finis him. They're back to standing, Gustafsson tees off and Silva is bleeding. Gustafsson lands hard again but Silva lands a nice counter punch. Gustafsson doing a good job with combination punching and keeping Silva from getting set for much more than the occasional leg kick. 10-9 Gustafsson.
Round 2 - Gustafsson tossed him to the ground early but they're standing again and the Gustafsson combinations are still flowing. Tremendous combination by Gustafsson now that chases Silva backward. Silva is mainly just chasing and then Gustafsson tags him. Silva did land a nice right hand in the later part of the round though. 10-9 Gustafsson.
Round 3 - More of the same early in the round as Silva can't catch up to his foe and is eating punches for his trouble. Silva is landing the occasional leg kick still, but Gustafsson's uppercuts and hooks are much more effective. Big Knee and an uppercut by Gustafsson, and another uppercut. Silva comes on strong at the end of the round but too little, too late. 10-9 Gustafsson.
Official Scorecards: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28. Alexander Gustafsson wins by unanimous decision.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowBrian Stann Vs. Alessio Sakara Fight Video Highlights From UFC On Fuel 2
Brian Stann took on Alessio Sakara in a middleweight match up at UFC on Fuel 2 in Sweden. In case you missed the bout live, get up to date on things and see highlights that includes a spectacular finish here:
Related: UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Winners And Losers | UFC On Fuel TV: Gustafsson Vs. Silva - Results And Post-Fight Analysis | UFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brian Stann Knocks Out Alessio Sakara | UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Fuel Broadcast
The highlights already showed majority of the fight, but here's the complete play-by-play from our live blog of the event:
Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann - Round 1 - Leg kick by Stann right away. Leg kick again and Sakara is short on the counter. Stann gets tagged by a two punch counter flurry after trying to throw a kick. They Traade and Stann lands a bunch of knees. Sakara just leaves his face sitting there until the knees knock him down. Stann tries to throw punch after punch but can't stop Sakara. After spending some time in his guard he lands a hard shot that puts Sakara to sleep. Brian Stann wins by KO (punch), 2:26 of round 1.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL 2 Video Highlights
UFC on FUEL 2 video highlights via FoxSports.com. Video: Highlights: Sakara/Stann Video: Highlights: Bahadurzada/Thiago Video: UFC on FUEL TV 2: Fight of the Night
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL TV 2 results and discussion for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' from Sweden
UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" took place today (Sat., April 14, 2012) from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Yes, the event is already in the books and results are readily available on the site right now.
You can find them by clicking here if you so desire.
However, there are plenty of fans who likely forgot the show was airing so damn early in the day. For that reason, the fine folks at FUEL TV will air a tape-delayed telecast. If you're one of those people, this is the post for you.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 main card results will be posted after the jump in conjunction with the 11 p.m. ET broadcast. Results from the Facebook streamed "Prelims" special will be posted but the main card will be updated as it airs on FUEL TV.
Enjoy the show, Maniacs!
UFC ON FUEL TV 2 RESULTS:
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago SilvaBrian Stann vs. Alessio SakaraPaulo Thiago vs. Siyar BahadurzadaBrad Pickett vs. Damacio PageDennis Siver vs. Diego NunesDaMarques Johnson vs. John MaguireJames Head def. Papy Abedi via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:33 of round oneCyrille Diabate def. Tom DeBlass via majority decisionFrancis Carmont def. Magnus Cedenblad via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:42 of round twoReza Madadi def. Yoislandy Izquierdo via submission (guillotine) at 1:28 of round twoSimeon Thoresen def. Besam Yousef via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:36 of round twoJason Young def. Eric Wisely via unanimous decision
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaGIF: Brian Stann knocks out Alessio Sakara at the UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" event...
GIF: Brian Stann knocks out Alessio Sakara at the UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" event today (Sat., April 14, 2012) at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. It was a weird finish in real time but the slowed down version (via Smoogy) shows Stann landing a monster left hand in Sakara's open guard before dropping one more bomb for good measure. What the .gif doesn't show is "All American" pulling back and stopping the fight himself. Classy fighter is classy. For a more detailed look at Stann vs. Sakara click here and for complete UFC on FUEL TV 2 results click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 2 Gate and Attendance: ‘We’ll Be Back’
UFC officials loaded up the UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva fight card in Stockholm with fighters from Switzerland and surrounding countries, and it paid off.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyAlexander Gustafsson Outstrikes Thiago Silva at UFC on Fuel TV
Alexander Gustafsson used an effective striking attack to outpoint Thiago Silva in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV on Saturday in Sweden.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on Fuel TV 2 Bonuses: Pickett, Page, Bahadurzada, Maguire Rake $50,000
Four men walked away with post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fuel TV 2, as Brad Pickett, Damacio Page, John Maguire and Siyar Bahadurzada each took home an extra $50,000 on Saturday
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC On Fuel 2 Results: Pickett, Page, Bahadurzada, Maguire Earn 50k Bonuses
UFC on Fuel 2 was full of excellent fights, but only four men could win bonuses. With nine finishes on the twelve-fight card, there were some tough decision to be made. Dana White announced them after the card was over, and here's who picked up the $50,000 checks:
Fight of the Night: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio PageKnockout of the Night: Siyar BahadurzadaSubmission of the Night: John Maguire
Pickett and Page engaged in a back-and-forth brawl that was finally ended by Pickett late in the second round. Other contenders for the FOTN were the main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva, and the preliminary card bout between Francis Carmont and Magnus Cedenblad.
Bahadurzada was a clear choice for KOTN with his 42-second knockout of Paulo Thiago. This was one of the best knockouts of the year so far.
There were six submissions on the card tonight, but Maguire's excellent transition from a kimura attempt by opponent DaMarques Johnson to a lightning-quick armbar win was a thing of beauty.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel 2 Post-Fight Press Conference Video And Coverage
Join us here at Bloody Elbow.com at approximately 6:15 p.m. ET/3:15 p.m. PT for live video coverage of tonight's UFC on Fuel 2 post-fight press conference. You can catch the live video over at MMA Fighting. The winners of the UFC on Fuel 2 fights will sit down to talk about their performances and Dana White will announce the Fight of the Night bonuses. All the fallout from the card will be discussed, along with a variety of other stuff.
The main event of tonight's card was a light heavyweight battle between rising prospect Alexander Gustafsson and the returning Thiago Silva. Gustafsson picked up the unanimous decision victory in a very good bout. Brian Stann knocked out Alessio Sakara in the co-main event.
$50,000 Bonuses:
Fight of the Night: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio PageSubmission of the Night: John MaguireKnockout of the Night: Siyar Bahadurzada
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva Bonus Award Winners
Siyar Bahadurzada, John Maguire, Brad Pickett and Damacio Page won $50,000 bonuses for their performances at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva on Saturday.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on FUEL TV 2 bonuses and awards for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' in Sweden
UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, has officially wrapped, which means it's time for those select fighters who went above and beyond in their respective fights to get a little extra grease for their efforts.
To the tune of $50,000 each.
The promotion dished out its standard post-fight monetary bonuses to four out of the 22 fighters on the card, and it's probably no surprise who's leaving headed home with a second sack of simoleons.
It took a decade for Siyar Bahadurzada to make his way to the world's largest fight promotion but it only took him 42 seconds to earn "Knockout of the Night" honors in his debut win over Paulo Thiago. "The Great" has now effectively navigated a tough first obstacle and looks poised to make a serious splash at 170-pounds.
Speaking of the welterweight division, John Maguire put his name on the map with a sweet straight armbar finish of DaMarques Johnson that was good enough to earn him "Submission of the Night" on a card that featured six tapout finishes.
Who said Brits can't grapple?
Finally, Brad Pickett and Damacio Page were awarded "Fight of the Night" honors for their thrilling, back-and-forth war of attrition that saw old "One Punch" put one on the sweet spot that had "The Angel of Death" seeing stars. And while Pickett couldn't finish by way of technical knockout, a submission is just as good.
Really, who cares how you get the $50K, right?
Here are the special fight bonuses for UFC on FUEL TV 2:
Knockout of the Night -- Siyar Bahadurzada
Submission of the Night -- John Maguire
Fight of the Night -- Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
Again, each fighter received $50,000 extra for their performances in addition to their respective base salaries, which we will pass along as soon as possible.
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 2 results and blow-by-blow coverage of all the night's action click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 2 Fighter Bonus Winners Get $50,000
There were several finishes and battles for the UFC on Fuel TV 2 post-fight awards and bonuses, but UFC officials narrowed it down. The winners each received $50,000.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL 2 Post-Fight Press Conference Video
At the UFC on FUEL 2 post-fight press conference, Alexander Gustafsson and other UFC on FUEL TV 2 stars will meet the media after their matches at UFC on FUEL 2 in Stockholm, Sweden.UFC President Dana White will announce the winners of the Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night bonuses, and winning fighters will meet the Japanese media after their fights.The post-fight press conference takes place about half an hour after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 6 p.m. ET. The video is below.
More Coverage: UFC on FUEL 2 Results | UFC News
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on Fuel 2 Results: Brian Stann Draws on Family Tragedy to Overcome Alessio Sakara
Brian Stann may have stumbled in his UFC 136 performance against Chael Sonnen, but he returned with a vengeance at UFC on Fuel 2 on Saturday in Stockholm.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC On Fuel 2 Results: Brian Stann Knocks Out Alessio Sakara
Brian Stann had something to prove after a bad performance against Chael Sonnen last year, and he definitely made a statement with a knockout of Alessio Sakara in the co-main event of UFC on Fuel 2. Stann blasted Sakara with two knees that floored him, and followed up with some hard ground and pound that turned Sakara's lights out at 2:26 of the first round.
Stann started out trying to establish a kicking game, but Sakara threw some nice counterpunches. Stann landed a huge right and two brutal knees that floored Sakara, but Alessio managed to cover up and stay in the fight. Stann worked from Sakara's full guard, unleashing some powerful right hands that briefly put Sakara to sleep. Stann landed one more punch that seemed to wake Sakara back up and he put his arms up to defend, but Stann had already let up and the referee jumped in to stop the fight.
Stann entered the bout with a 4-1 record at middleweight, the only loss coming to the aforementioned Sonnen. Sakara was stepping into the cage for the first time in 13 months after a serious knee injury.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: Brian Stann knocks out Alessio Sakara with elbows
STOCKHOLM - Brian Stann got back into the win column in emphatic fashion.
The middleweight title challenger rebounded from a loss to now-top contender Chael Sonnen in October with a dominant first-round knockout of veteran Alessio Sakara.
The co-main event was part of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It aired on FUEL TV following prelims on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel 2 Results: Siyar Bahadurzada Knocks Out Paulo Thiago In 42 Seconds
Siyar Bahadurzada made an extremely impressive debut in the UFC, knocking out tough Brazilian Paulo Thiago with his first punch of their UFC on Fuel 2 fight. After a few seconds of measuring, Thiago came forward with a flurry and was caught on the button by a Siyar right hand that collapsed Thiago to the mat face-first. Bahadurzada landed a glancing left behind the ear on the way down, but it was already over.
Bahadurzada, who had finished 16 of his 20 wins in MMA and now has six stoppages in under a minute, stated after the fight that he thought he had suffered a broken hand 10 days before the bout, but wasn't going to pull out. Doing to to Thiago, who had never been stopped before, with a broken hand is extremely impressive.
Thiago was coming off a unanimous decision win over David Mitchell at UFC 134, his fourth victory in the organization. Bahadurzada, a former Shooto champion, was making his debut in the UFC and was on a six-fight winning streak entering the bout.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel 2 Results: Dennis Siver Successful in Featherweight Debut
UFC on Fuel TV 2 on Saturday marked the featherweight debut of Russian-born German fighter Dennis Siver. It took a lot of work, but he eventually earned the nod over a very tough Diego Nunes.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: Siyar Bahadurzada KOs Paulo Thiago in 42 seconds
STOCKHOLM - After waiting years for the opportunity, Siyar Bahadurzada's UFC debut lasted a mere 42 seconds.
An Afghan fighter now based out of the Netherlands, "The Killer" tagged fellow welterweight Paulo Thiago with a right hand and put him out cold in the first meaningful sequence of the bout.
The fight was part of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 main card at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It aired on FUEL TV following prelims on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: John Maguire taps DaMarques Johnson with armbar
STOCKHOLM - After firing off numerous submission attempts in the first round, Maguire needed just one in the second to get the victory.
In a bout that felt more like a chess match, the British welterweight capitalized on DaMarques Johnson's kimura attempt to secure a fight-ending armbar.
The bout was part of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 main card at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It aired on FUEL TV following prelims on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel 2 Results: Not One Punch This Time, Brad Pickett Wins by Submission
Brad Pickett and Damacio Page were both looking to rebound from losses at UFC on Fuel TV 2 on Saturday in Stockholm, but it would be “One Punch” that succeeded in correcting his course.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on Fuel 2 Results: Facebook Prelims End with Plenty of Finishes
The UFC on Fuel 2 prelims featured several Swedish born and based fighters, with mixed results coming from the home country competitors.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: James Head dazes then submits Papy Abedi
STOCKHOLM - While he was credited with a submission victory, it was James Head's striking that set up the win.
The American middleweight got his first UFC victory by dazing and then tapping out Congolese fighter Papy Abedi, who now calls Sweden home.
The UFC on FUEL TV 2 bout took place at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It concluded the Facebook-streamed preliminary card, which preceded the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: Cyrille Diabate tops Tom DeBlass via majority decision
STOCKHOLM - Cyrille Diabate was smothered in the first round, but he came back in the next two to top UFC newcomer Tom DeBlass.
Diabate, a kickboxer, took advantage of his tiring opponent and actually won a majority decision while doing most of his work on the mat.
The UFC on FUEL TV 2 bout took place at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It was part of the Facebook-streamed preliminary card, which preceded the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: Francis Carmont survives, taps out Magnus Cedenblad
STOCKHOLM - Francis Carmont got a scare, but he survived an action-packed first round to dominate the action in the second.
The French fighter and current Georges St-Pierre training partner unloaded heavy ground and pound in the second round before tapping out Swedish middleweight Magnus Cedenblad.
The UFC on FUEL TV 2 bout took place at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It was part of the Facebook-streamed preliminary card, which preceded the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: Reza Madadi dazzles Swedes, submits Yoislandy Izquierdo
STOCKHOLM - Reza Madadi willed his way to a win - the first of the night for a Swedish fighter.
The Iranian-Swedish lightweight entered the cage to a storm of cheers, and he didn't disappoint after tapping out Cuban-American Yoislandy Izquierdo in the second round.
The UFC on FUEL TV 2 bout took place at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It was part of the Facebook-streamed preliminary card, which preceded the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: Simeon Thoresen drops, taps out Besam Yousef
STOCKHOLM - In a clash of welterweight newcomers, Norway's Simeon Thoresen tapped out Sweden's Besam Yousef.
A second-round knockdown set up the fight-ending rear-naked choke.
The UFC on FUEL TV 2 bout took place at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It was part of the Facebook-streamed preliminary card, which preceded the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 results: Jason Young wrestles win from Eric Wisely
STOCKHOLM - The third time was the charm for Jason Young.
After going 0-2 in his first two UFC fights, the English featherweight survived Eric Wisely's many kicks and dominated the ground action to pick up a unanimous-decision victory.
The bout kicked off UFC on FUEL TV 2 and took place at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. It was part of the Facebook-streamed preliminary card, which preceded the night's FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL 2 Undercard Live Blog: Abedi vs. Head, Diabate vs. DeBlass and More
This is the UFC on FUEL 2 undercard live blog for the UFC on FUEL TV 2 event from the Ericsson Globe Arena.There will be six fights on the undercard. Papy Abedi vs. James Head, Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass, Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad, Reza Madadi vs Yoislandy Izquierdo, Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef and Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely will be the matches streamed live on Facebook.Check out the live blogs below.
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Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
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Reza Madadi vs Yoislandy Izquierdo
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Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad
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Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on Fuel TV 2 Live Results
UFC on Fuel TV 2 takes place tonight from Sweden (this afternoon in the United States) and MMAFrenzy will be providing live coverage for the entire event. Coverage begins at 1230 PM EST with the first preliminary fight, which will be broadcast live on Facebook.
The main card, which will be broadcast on Fuel TV starting at 3 PM EST, is headlined by a light heavyweight battle between Sweden native Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva. Also featured on the main card will be a middleweight showdown between Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara. Opening the main card will be a bantamweight matchup between Brad Pickett and Damacio Page.
Facebook prelims will start at 1230 PM EST/930 AM PST, and will feature several Swedish locals, including Papy Abedi, Reza Madadi, and Besam Yousef.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 takes place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Follow along on MMAFrenzy.com and twitter.com/mmafrenzy for full coverage of tonight’s event:
Main Card (Fuel TV):
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara
Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
Preliminary Bouts (Facebook):
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
Cyrille Diabaté vs. Tom DeBlass
Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad
Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Fuel Broadcast
As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC on Fuel TV 2. Our live coverage will start with the prelim card on Facebook (12:30 p.m. ET) through the Fuel TV main card (3 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
This post will cover live results and thoughts for the Fuel TV main card.
The evening's main event features one of the top prospects in the sport as Alexander Gustafsson squares off with Thiago Silva. Middleweight brawlers Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara will fight in the evening's co-main event. Paulo Thiago looks to win his second fight in a row when he takes on Siyar Bahadurzada. Dennis Siver will drop down to welterweight for the first time to face talented Diego Nunes. Rounding out the card are bouts seeing DaMarques Johnson facing John Maguire and Brad Pickett taking on Damacio Page
Make sure to come back during this rare afternoon UFC event and share your thoughts as the fights go down.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel TV 2 Fight Card Primer: Alexander Gustafsson Vs. Thiago Silva
In the main event of UFC On Fuel TV 2, rising Light Heavyweight prospect Alexander Gustafsson (13-1; 5-1 UFC) faces Thiago Silva (14-2 (1); 5-2 (1) UFC). This bout wraps up the UFC's debut card in Sweden. Gustafsson is currently the #9 ranked Light Heavyweight in the world according to the USA TODAY / MMA Nation Consensus MMA Rankings, while Silva, despite being inactive for over a year, sits at #15. Don't forget, this show has an early start time - prelims begin at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT on Facebook, with the main card following at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT on Fuel.
The interest in this fight has been squarely on Gustafsson. The Swede was originally scheduled to face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a classic veteran vs. up-and-comer match-up as the main event of this show. However, when Lil Nog went down to injury, Silva stepped in. This is the Brazilians first fight back after a 1 year long suspension, and it's definitely a tough return fight, as Gustafsson has been on a roll lately.
How do these two stack up?
Gustafsson: 25 years old | 6'5" | 76.5" reachSilva: 29 years old | 6'1" | 75" reach
What have these two done recently?
Gustafsson: W - Vladimir Matyushenko (KO) | W - Matt Hamill (TKO) | W - James Te Huna (Sub)Silva: NC - Brandon Vera | L - Rashad Evans (UD) | W - Keith Jardine (KO)
How did these two get here?
Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson joins Jon Jones and Phil Davis on the list of young talents rising up the Light Heavyweight ranks. And at a time when many of the long-time LHW names are fading away, that influx of new talent is much needed. Gustafsson is a 5 year pro who made his UFC debut in 2009. He's looked progressively better with every fight. His lone loss came against Phil Davis back at UFC 112 - he's 4-0 since, with all 4 fights ending via stoppage, and usually a pretty brutal stoppage. There's a lot of excitement over The Mauler, and this could be his big coming out party.
Thiago Silva finds himself in a very different place than his opponent. The Brazilian fighter made his UFC debut in 2007. He put together a perfect 13-0 record and was in a very similar position as Gustafsson is today when he faced Lyoto Machida at UFC 94. Machida snapped that perfect record with a nasty KO, and Silva's career has honestly never been the same. In the 3 years since the Machida loss, he's fought just 3 times, winning only once. He took a year off in 2010 to deal with a back injury, returned in 2011 to defeat Brandon Vera, and was quickly suspended for a year for using a banned substance and falsifying his post-fight drug test. This is his first fight back after the suspension. Silva had a mountain of hype once upon a time (a mountain that, in my eyes, was at least a bit undeserved), but now finds himself at a point of reckoning.
Why should you care?
Two options here: 1) Gustafsson emerges as a new potential main event young gun in the Light Heavyweight division, or 2) Silva pulls off a huge redemption win. Either one is a big moment. And if that's not enough for you, this should just be a hell of a fight too.
More UFC On Fuel TV 2 preview coverage from Bloody Elbow after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Brian Stann Vs. Alessio Sakara Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 2 Fight Card Staff Predictions
UFC On Fuel 2 Weigh-In Live Video And Coverage - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2: Gustafsson Vs. Silva Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Paulo Thiago Vs. Siyar Bahadurzada Dissection - Dallas Winston
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 153: Brent Weedman, UFC On FUEL TV 2 Preview - Matt Bishop
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Dennis Siver Vs. Diego Nunes Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Thiago Silva Looks For Relevance - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Brad Pickett Vs. Damacio Page Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Facebook Undercard Stream Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 2: Alexander Gustafsson Says Thiago Silva Is 'Not A Good Sportsman' - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Preview: Will Alexander Gustafsson Control Thiago Silva? - Kid Nate
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel 2 Live Results
After a month-long gap between UFC events the organization is finally back to provide fans with a fix in the form of UFC on Fuel 2. The show takes place in Stockholm and is headlined by surging Swede Alexander Gustafsson who faces a hungry, returning Thiago Silva.
Other notable bouts on the card include Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes, Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada, and Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara.
Who is On the Hot Seat at UFC on Fuel 2?
The show begins at 12:30 PM EST with undercard action streaming through Facebook with the featured fights taking over on Fuel TV at 3:00 PM EST. As always, Fighters.com will be watching from start to finish while providing live results to readers who aren’t lucky enough to be tuning in.
Read below for a full list of UFC on Fuel 2 winners/losers:
Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely
Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
Reza Madadi vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo
Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad
Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes
Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
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Read the full article at Fighters.comUFC on Fuel 2 Real Time Results
The UFC is poised to once again make history with the organization’s first show in Sweden. Headlined by local product Alexander Gustafsson attempting to continue his run towards an eventual title-shot by taking out talented Brazilian Thiago Silva, UFC on Fuel 2 also features a ton of other potentially memorable match-ups such as Paulo Thiago-Siyar Bahadurzada and Brian Stann-Alessio Sakara.
Given the locale the event starts earlier than most UFC fans might expect with prelims (FACEBOOK) kicking off at 12:30 PM EST followed by the main card (FUEL TV) at 3:00 PM EST.
As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in and delivering live results back to readers as they unfold from Stockholm.
Read below for a full list of UFC on Fuel 2 outcomes:
Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely
Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
Reza Madadi vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo
Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes
Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainWatch Sweden's UFC on Fuel TV 2 online today (April 14) | Live video stream/TV details
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is finally back!
And once again the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) league will air an entire fight card TODAY (April 14, 2012), this time with UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva," which will begin around 12:30 p.m. ET with the Featherweight fight between Jason Young against Eric Wisely that will air LIVE on Facebook, today's home for the entire UFC on FUEL TV 2 "Prelims" card.
Why such an early start time? Because UFC on FUEL TV 2 takes place from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, which is several hours ahead on the world clock.
Following the FUEL TV 2 "Prelims" on Facebook, fans can switch over to the FUEL TV network for the main card, headlined by a Light Heavyweight battle between Sweden's Alexander Gustafsson, taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
UFC on FUEL TV begins promptly at 3 p.m. ET this afternoon. You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. You can even check if it's available to watch on your mobile device through the Android Market.
However, if you need your UFC on FUEL TV 2 results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC on FUEL TV 2 action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE.
More details on the UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line up, as well as viewing options for International fight fans, after the jump:
Main Event:
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Main Card (FUEL TV):
185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
International fight fans who don't get FUEL TV will need to check their local television listings; however, "Gustafsson vs. Silva" will air LIVE in most parts of the world on UFC.TV.
Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook will begin to flow around 12:30 p.m. ET later today and run right on through to our main card FUEL TV coverage, which is set to start at 3 p.m. ET!
For more on UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On Fuel TV 2 Fight Card Primer: Main Card
This Saturday, the UFC returns with UFC on Fuel TV 2. As always, we will take a look at the complete fight card and give you a quick run down of all the action. For this show, we've broken the primer down into three parts. Click here for the Facebook live stream prelims, and check back later for the Thiago Silva vs. Alexander Gustafsson main event. Remember, this show airs early on Saturday - prelim action on Facebook, starts at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT, with the main card following at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT.
The UFC has put together an intriguing card here with a lot of match-ups that should appeal to the hardcore fans. Things like the Featherweight debut of Dennis Siver, the 2nd UFC fight of Brad Pickett, and the debut of Siyar Bahadurzada all grab my attention. But for the casual fan, there's not quite as much of note here. The biggest name on the undercard (and, I would argue, on the entire show) is Brian Stann. But don't let any lack of name recognition dissuade you from watching - this has the potential to be a great show.
Rankings come courtesy of the USA Today / SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings.
In-Depth Dissections:
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara | Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada | Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes | DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire | Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
#10 Brian Stann (11-4; 5-3 UFC) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8 (1), 6-5 (1) UFC)
The semi-main event of the evening is this battle between Middleweight sluggers. Brian Stann looks to rebound here as he is coming off a UFC 136 loss to Chael Sonnen. That defeat was Stann's first loss since his drop down to Middleweight, putting him at 3-1 at 185. Prior to moving to Middleweight, Stann was a Light Heavyweight, and was a WEC Light Heavyweight champion. Stann trains with Greg Jackson, who has helped round out his game a bit, though the Sonnen fight showed that Stann remains firmly a striker. Thanks to his military background, Stann will always be "in the mix" and it will be interesting to see what happens should he win here.
Sakara is a UFC veteran who now trains out of American Top Team. He had a rough start to his UFC career, but seemed to turn it around and has put together a nice 3-1 streak in his last 4. But this is his first fight back in over a year as he suffered a torn ACL last year. Injuries have plagued him of late - since 2008 he's only fought once per year. Another stand-up artist, he seems hand-picked to get Stann back on track as the victim of an exciting highlight reel KO.
#19 Paulo Thiago (14-3; 4-3 UFC) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1; UFC Debut)
Brazilian fighter Paulo Thiago burst onto the UFC scene at UFC 95 with a shocking KO win over Josh Koscheck. He immediately looked like a new force in the Welterweight division, but has since stumbled a bit, going 1-2 in his last 3. He's still in the top 25, but just barely, and is now looking to hold onto his relevance. Thiago's very public other job as a member of Brazil's special operative police force makes him a great story, but he needs to get back on track.
Siyar "The Killer" Bahadurzada is a Golden Glory trainee whose UFC debut has been a long time coming. After winning titles and tournaments in Shooto and United Glory, Siyar was lined up to make his Strikeforce debut last year, but contract issues held that up. Then, he was scheduled for UFC 142, but had to step out due to injury. Now he finally gets his shot in the UFC. He's an exciting fighter, though hasn't fully been tested against the UFC level of opponent. He could make a big splash here.
More main card fights after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
Dennis Siver (19-8; 8-5 UFC) vs. #6 Diego Nunes (17-2; 2-1 UFC)
This fight marks the Featherweight debut of German kickboxer Dennis Siver. Last year, Siver made a big impact in the Lightweight division, putting together a great 8-1 run and looking poised to make a challenge for the Lightweight title. But a loss to Donald Cerrone put a halt to those plans. Now, Siver looks to get back in the win column at a new weight. It will be interesting to see how the stocky Siver makes the transition down to 145, but if he keeps his power, he'll be a real threat. Brazilian Diego Nunes welcomes him to the division, playing the same role for Siver that he played for Kenny Florian last summer. A training partner of champion Jose Aldo at the famed Nova Uniao camp, Nunes is a solid all around fighter. He's coming off a good win over Manny Gamburyan. As an interesting sidenote, while Nunes has been very successful lately, it's also been 4 years since he stopped an opponent.
DaMarques Johnson (16-9; 4-3 UFC) vs. John Maguire (17-3; 1-0 UFC)
This Welterweight fight is probably the one with the least sizzle on the main card. Johnson was a runner-up in season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter. Since then, he's had an average, if unremarkable UFC career. He's currently coming in off a win over Clay Harvison. Maguire makes his second UFC appearance here, having defeated Justin Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 138. Including that Edwards win, he's on a 6 fight win streak. Maguire comes out of the UK, but has a BJJ base as opposed to the stand-up more often favored by British fighters. This is his biggest step up in competition.
#9 Brad Pickett (20-6; 0-1 UFC) vs. #20 Damacio Page (12-6; 0-1 UFC)
This Bantamweight contest opens up the show, and should do so with a bang. Pickett is a very talented fighter, far better than his 0-1 UFC record would indicate. That 1 loss was a swift defeat at the hands of Renan Barao that didn't show Pickett's great strengths. The 8 year veteran was 3-1 in the WEC, with wins over Ivan Menjivar and Demetrious Johnson. Despite his nickname of "One Punch," Pickett is actually a very talented wrestler, who used his takedowns to get that win over Mighty Mouse. Page is another WEC veteran; he was 3-2 there. The Greg Jackson trainee made the jump over to the UFC last year. He lost his UFC debut via a Brian Bowles guillotine, and has been inactive in the year since that fight. He's a solid journeyman kind of fighter, but not someone I see making a run to the top.
Bloody Elbow UFC on Fuel TV 2 coverage:
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Brian Stann Vs. Alessio Sakara Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 2 Fight Card Staff Predictions
UFC On Fuel 2 Weigh-In Live Video And Coverage - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2: Gustafsson Vs. Silva Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Paulo Thiago Vs. Siyar Bahadurzada Dissection - Dallas Winston
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 153: Brent Weedman, UFC On FUEL TV 2 Preview - Matt Bishop
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Dennis Siver Vs. Diego Nunes Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Thiago Silva Looks For Relevance - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Brad Pickett Vs. Damacio Page Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Facebook Undercard Stream Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 2: Alexander Gustafsson Says Thiago Silva Is 'Not A Good Sportsman' - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Preview: Will Alexander Gustafsson Control Thiago Silva? - Kid Nate
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 results live stream and play-by-play TODAY (April 14) for 'Gustafsson vs Silva'
Click the banner above or right HERE for up-to-the-minute results and blow-by-blow coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs Silva" from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Round-by-round results of the "Prelims" fights on Facebook will begin to flow around 12 p.m. ET TODAY (April 14, 2012) and run right on through to our main card FUEL TV coverage, which is set to start at 3 p.m. ET!
If you're going to leave comments and discuss the fights with all the other MMAmania.com readers be sure to do it on the main UFC on FUEL TV 2 results post and not this one. Comments in this thread are turned off.
Enjoy the show, Maniacs!
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL 2 Results: Gustafsson vs. Silva
MMA Fighting has UFC on FUEL 2 results for Saturday's Gustafsson vs. Silva UFC card, plus live blogs of all the fight and live coverage from Stockholm, Sweden.
In the main event, Alexander Gustafsson will square off against Thiago Silva in a light heavyweight showdown. Also on the card, Brian Stann will try to bounce back after a loss to Chael Sonnen when he meets Alessio Sakara.
Check out the UFC on Fuel 2 results below.
Main card (FUEL TV)Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago SilvaAlessio Sakara vs. Brian StannSiyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo ThiagoDiego Nunes vs. Dennis SiverJohn Maguire vs. DaMarques JohnsonDamacio Page vs. Brad PickettPrelims (Facebook)Papy Abedi vs. James HeadTom DeBlass vs. Cyrille DiabateFrancis Carmont vs. Magnus CedenbladYoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza MadadiSimeon Thoresen vs. Besam YousefEric Wisely vs. Jason Young
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Read the full article at AOL Fanhouse‘UFC on FUEL: Gustafsson vs. Silva’ Results & Recap
UFC on FUEL: Gustafsson vs. Silva takes place this afternoon at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The event airs live on FUEL TV at 3pm ET/2pm CT. The prelims will precede the FUEL TV broadcast at 12:30 ET on the UFC’s Facebook Page. In the main event, Sweden’s own Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC On Fuel TV 2 Fight Card Primer: Prelim Fights
Finally, the UFC is back. After a non-stop flurry of action in the beginning of 2012, the UFC went mostly silent in the past month, with no live cards outside of The Ultimate Fighter. Now, they return with the UFC on Fuel TV 2. For the show, we'll be breaking down the complete fight card, starting with the prelims. Check back later for the main card, and the Thiago Silva vs. Alexander Gustafsson main event. Coming from Stockholm, Sweden, this show will be airing at a slightly odd time. Prelim action airs this Saturday, April 14 on Facebook, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT. The main card follows at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT.
As is often the case with these international cards, particularly those in new markets, this card features a lot of new talent. Many of the fighters on the prelims are new to the UFC and have so far made their names mainly in the growing European MMA scene. While that can lead to a prelim full of fighters who aren't well known, it also can often lead to a lot of fun fights, as these more raw and hungry talents try to prove they belong in the UFC.
In-Depth Preview:
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Facebook Undercard Stream Dissection
Papy Abedi (8-1; 0-1 UFC) vs. James Head (7-2; 0-1 UFC)
This Welterweight fight is the main event of the Facebook portion of the card. It features two men who, despite both being 0-1 in the UFC, have potential to make an impact. Abedi made his UFC debut last fall at UFC 138, losing to Thiago Alves. Despite the loss, Abedi made an impression in that fight, coming out with a lot of charisma and taking the fight to Alves before getting outstruck. Prior to that loss, he was undefeated and a hot prospect ranked #1 in the 2011 World MMA Scouting Report. He's now training at Alliance MMA.
Head also made his UFC debut last year, losing to Nick Ring at UFC 131. Before that loss, Head scored a big win over former UFC fighter Gerald Harris that gave him a lot of momentum. Some injuries have stalled his progress and this will be his first fight since last June. This is a must-win for each man, as neither wants to fall to 0-2 and risk being cut.
Cyrille Diabate (17-8-1; 2-2 UFC) vs. Tom DeBlass (7-0; UFC Debut)
This Light Heavyweight fight is probably my most anticipated of the Facebook prelims. Diabate is an experienced pro. At 38 years of age, he's been all over the world, competing in Pride (where he lost to Shogun Rua) and K-1 among others. He made a great UFC debut at UFC 144, defeating Luiz Cane, but has gone 1-2 since. He's a masterful striker who can be a blast to watch, but he's always struggled on the mat. Which is a shame, because DeBlass is a Ricardo Almeida trainee with excellent ground skills. Ranked #3 on this year's Scouting Report, DeBlass is only a 2 year pro, but has already turned heads. He's an extremely dedicated and tough fighter who has the potential to be a new player in the UFC.
More prelim fights after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
Francis Carmont (17-7; 1-0 UFC) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3; UFC Debut)
Carmont is the bigger story here and the more known name to UFC fans. The Middleweight fighter comes out of Canada's Tristar Gym, famous for being the home to Georges St. Pierre, and reports are that GSP will be in Carmont's corner on Saturday. He made his UFC debut at UFC 137, defeating Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision. At 30 years old, Carmont is an 8 year veteran with experience all over Europe. Cedenblad is also 30, though has only 5 years pro experience. The Swedish fighter is on an impressive 7 fight winning streak, with 6 of those wins coming via stoppage. For more on Cedenblad, check out this nice FanPost: Let me introduce you to Magnus Cedenblad.
Reza Madadi (11-2; UFC Debut) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0; UFC Debut)
Two Lightweight fighters make their UFC debuts here. For Madadi, this debut has been some time in the making. He was originally set to fight on the first UFC on FX card, but had to pull out due to injury. Born in Iran, Madadi now fights out of Sweden where he trains at Hilti Team with Abedi. He's on a 6 fight win streak with the last 3 wins all coming against former UFC competitors - Junie Browning, Carlo Prater, and Rich Clementi. The undefeated Izquierdo fights out of Florida, and all 6 of his pro fights have taken place there. He's a Cuban fighter whose background is in karate and still brings that karate style into his MMA fights.
Simeon Thoreson (16-2-1; UFC Debut) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0; UFC Debut)
Another fight between UFC debutants, this time at Welterweight. Thoreson is an experienced Norwegian fighter who trains at Team Hellboy under the great Joachim Hansen. Most of his experience comes in the UK, though he has also competed for DEEP in Japan. Hansen is very high on Thoreson's prospects. He's a big Welterweight who has used his time training with Hansen and Jon Olav Einemo to become a serious force on the ground. Yousef is undefeated, with 5 of his fights ending via stoppage, often in the opening minutes. He's fought his entire career in Sweden's Zone FC promotion, where he is the reigning Welterweight champion.
Jason Young (8-5; 0-2 UFC) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7; 0-1 UFC)
These two Featherwight fighters open the show, with both men looking for their first UFC win. Young fights out of the UK where he trains at Team Titan. The striker made his UFC debut last summer and has lost to Dustin Poirier and Michihiro Omigawa inside the Octagon. While he's an entertaining fighter, at 0-2, he's likely fighting for his job here. Wisely is best known for being on the receiving end of the Charles Oliveira calf-slicer submission at UFC 142. That was Wisely's first time competing at Featherweight. Previously, he fought at Lightweight, where he earned wins against former UFC fighters Hermes Franca (twice) and Matt Veach. He's replacing the injured Akira Corassani here.
Bloody Elbow UFC on Fuel TV 2 coverage:
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Brian Stann Vs. Alessio Sakara Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 2 Fight Card Staff Predictions
UFC On Fuel 2 Weigh-In Live Video And Coverage - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2: Gustafsson Vs. Silva Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Paulo Thiago Vs. Siyar Bahadurzada Dissection - Dallas Winston
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 153: Brent Weedman, UFC On FUEL TV 2 Preview - Matt Bishop
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Dennis Siver Vs. Diego Nunes Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Thiago Silva Looks For Relevance - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Brad Pickett Vs. Damacio Page Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV 2: Facebook Undercard Stream Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel 2: Alexander Gustafsson Says Thiago Silva Is 'Not A Good Sportsman' - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel 2 Preview: Will Alexander Gustafsson Control Thiago Silva? - Kid Nate
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Facebook Stream
As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC on Fuel TV 2. Our live coverage will start with the prelim card on Facebook (12:30 p.m. ET) through the Fuel TV main card (3 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
This post will cover live results and thoughts for the Facebook prelims.
In the "featured prelim" slot, Papy Abedi looks to pick up his first win when he faces James Head in a welterweight bout. Light heavyweight striker Cyrille Diabate takes on Tom DeBlass on the stream as well. Francis Carmont will be cornered by UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre for his bout with fellow middleweight Magnus Cedenblad. Local boy Reza Madadi looks to excite the crowd when he takes on Yoislandy Izquierdo in a lightweight bout. Rounding out the card is a welterweight bout between Simeon Thoresen and Besam Yousef and a featherweight bout between Jason Young and Eric Wisely.
Make sure to come back during this rare afternoon UFC event and share your thoughts as the fights go down.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 2 play by play and live results
STOCKHOLM - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event.
The event, which features a Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva light-heavyweight headliner, takes place at
Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena. The main card airs on FUEL TV 2, and
Facebook carries the prelims.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results
beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT (6:30 p.m. local time) for
the preliminary card and 3 p.m. ET for the main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 discussion thread
STOCKHOLM - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's
UFC on FUEL TV 2 event at Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena.
Be sure to follow along with the latest card updates in our UFC on FUEL TV 2 live-results post, and then discuss the event in the comments
section below.
Round-by-round updates and official results begin at approximately 12:30
p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT (6:30 p.m. local time) for the preliminary card and 3 p.m.
ET for the main card.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie‘UFC on FUEL: Gustafsson vs. Silva’ Post Weigh-In Interviews
FUEL TV’s Karyn Bryant interviews UFC on FUEL TV 2 headliners Alexander Gustafsson, Thiago Silva, and co-headliner Brian Stann shortly after the weigh-ins for the event, which took place this morning. More clips after the jump.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva Weigh-Ins (Video)
The UFC will hold is first ever event in Sweden tomorrow, bringing the UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva fight card to fight fans in the land of saucy meatballs and IKEA.
Today, all of the fighters competing on the card tipped the scales today at the Ericsson Globe Arena – the site of the fight as well – and all made weight on their first attempt, with the exception of Dennis Siver.
Siver weighed in one pound heavy for his featherweight debut, but shed the necessary pounds in the extra time allotted. For full weigh-in results, click here or check out the video below.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 will feature a light heavyweight tilt between surging young Swede Alexander Gustafsson and seasoned Brazilian competitor Thiago Silva. Middleweights Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara will be supporting them in the evening’s co-main event.
As a result of the event taking place in Sweden, it will air Stateside starting in the morning. Fuel.tv will host the preliminary card broadcast, which will begin at 12:30 p.m/9:30 a.m. ET/PT and lead into the main card broadcast on Fuel TV that starts at 3:00 p.m./12:00p.m. ET/PT.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in photos gallery for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' from Sweden
UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" is all set to pop off tomorrow (Sat., April 14, 2012) from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, featuring a light heavyweight war pitting rising star Alexander Gustafsson against the returning Thiago Silva.
Also on tap for the promotion's debut trip to Sweden is middleweight mash up between Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara, not to mention match-ups like Paulo Thiago vs. Sayir Bahadurzada, Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes and Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page.
Before we can get to the good stuff, however, every one of the competitors on tomorrow's fight card had to hit the scales to make sure they aren't carrying any extra baggage.
Thankfully, none of them were and everything is good to roll.
After the jump, you can check out photos (via UFC.com) from today's UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in event. For complete results click here, for staredowns click here and to watch the full UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in video click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 2 Weigh-in Photo Gallery
Check out the UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva main card weigh-in photo gallery, courtesy of Simen Kjellin and MMAWeekly.com content partner FightBulletin.net.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyFriday Link Club: Breaking Down UFC On FUEL 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
Back to joking about Mauro’s bald head. Frank Shamrock has finally had his braces removed. What a smile! UFC on FUEL TV 2 predictions, preview and analysis | MMA Mania Breaking It Down – Bellator 65 | Five Ounces of Pain Alexander Gustafsson Tames Talk of Greatness | 5thRound Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans: Pros [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in photos: An MMAjunkie.com image gallery
STOCKHOLM - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's official "UFC on FUEL TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva" weigh-ins, where all 24 competitors successfully made weight for Saturday's FUEL TV-broadcast event.
Only new featherweight Dennis Siver, who made the cut down after previous appearances in the 155-pound category, had difficulty on his first attempt, though he ultimately made weight.
Check out images of all the fighters, including headliners Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva, in our weigh-in photo gallery.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel 2 Weigh-In Results
The UFC’s stop in Stockholm this weekend for UFC on Fuel 2 became official this morning when the lot of competitors stepped onto the scale in hopes of hitting their weight-related marks. And, minus one minor exception, the group succeeded in doing so meaning the show will go on as scheduled.
Headliners Thiago Silva and Alexander Gustafsson had no problem making their required limit with each coming in at 205 pounds on the dot. Earlier this week Silva mentioned only being a few ticks north of the weight, expecting a very easy cut, to ensure smooth sailing in his return to the ring after more than a year off from competition.
The co-main event is also official with Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara weighing 185 pounds and 186 pounds respectively.
The only fighter to run into a problem at the festivities was Dennis Siver who is making his featherweight debut on tomorrow’s card. Siver clocked in at 147 and has been given a short period of time to drop the extra pound.
The preliminary fights for Saturday’s show start at 12:00 PM EST on Facebook with the main card beginning three hours later on Fuel TV.
Here is a complete list of weigh-in results for UFC on Fuel 2:
Jason Young (145 lbs) vs. Eric Wisely (145 lbs)
Simeon Thoresen (170 lbs) vs. Besam Yousef (170 lbs)
Reza Madadi (155 lbs) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (155 lbs)
Francis Carmont ( lbs) vs. Magnus Cedenblad ( lbs)
Cyrille Diabate (206 lbs) vs. Tom DeBlass (205 lbs)
Papy Abedi (170 lbs) vs. James Head (170 lbs)
Brad Pickett (136 lbs) vs. Damacio Page (135 lbs)
DaMarques Johnson (171 lbs) vs. John Maguire (170 lbs)
Dennis Siver (147 lbs)* vs. Diego Nunes (146 lbs)
Paulo Thiago (170 lbs) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (170 lbs)
Brian Stann (185 lbs) vs. Alessio Sakara (186 lbs)
Alexander Gustafsson (205 lbs) vs. Thiago Silva (205 lbs)
* – Has until 1:00 PM EST to shed one more pound
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainBrandon Vera vs James Te Huna likely for UFC on FUEL TV 4 on July 14
Scrappy Australian light heavyweight James Te Huna is taking a step up in competition in pursuit of his third straight win, today announcing a future match up against Brandon Vera at UFC on FUEL TV 4, tentatively scheduled for July 14 at a location to be determined.
From Te Huna's Twitter:
I'm fighting Brandon Vera, UFC on Fuel 4
Short and sweet, sort of like Te Huna's first round knockout over Ricardo Romero at UFC 135, followed by yet another first round stoppage over Aaron Rosa at UFC on FX 2 just last month. Now it's time to see if "The Truth" hurts bad enough to stop his 205-pound ascension when they hook 'em up this summer.
Vera was expected to return at UFC on FX 3 to exact revenge on Thiago Silva; however, his physician quickly put the kibosh on those plans with a bum medical report. The former heavyweight has not competed since a unanimous decision win over Eliot Marshall at UFC 137 last October.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for future updates to the UFC on FUEL TV 4 event as they become available.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva Weigh-in Video
Check out the UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva weigh-in video from Stockholm, Sweden.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyVideo: UFC On FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva Weigh-Ins
Video from today’s UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh ins. The weigh-ins took place this morning at Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe Arena and featured all but one fighter making weight. UFC On FUEL TV 2 airs live from Stockholm tomorrow afternoon at approximately 12:30pm ET, with preliminary bouts airing on Facebook, with the main card action [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertFull UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in video for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' in Sweden
The UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" weigh-in event took place earlier today (Fri., April 13, 2012) from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, where all 24 competitors tipped the scale to make their respective bouts official for tomorrow's mixed martial arts (MMA) event.
In the video above, the first fighter (Eric Wisely) steps on the scale around the 13:48 mark, but it also includes the FUEL TV pre-fight coverage with Jay Glazer and Chael Sonnen, among others.
Hard-hitting light heavyweights Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva will square off in the UFC on FUEL TV 2 main event, looking to inch up the 205-pound contender ladder. In middleweight action, Brian Stann aims to cement his place "in the mix" by disposing of fellow 185-pound stalwart and former Italian boxer Alessio Sakara.
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" weigh in results click here and for staredowns click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV 2 Weigh-In Results: Gustafsson (205), Silva (205) Make Light Heavyweight Bout Official
The final pre-fight festivities took place today, as the entire 24 man roster stepped on the scales for tomorrow’s UFC on Fuel TV 2 event. Weigh-ins took place at the Ericsson Globe Arena, which is also the venue for tomorrow’s event.
All fighters, aside from Dennis Siver, made weight on their first attempt. The German kickboxer, who is making his featherweight debut, weighed in at 147 pounds. He has two hours to drop an additional pound to make the featherweight limit of 146 pounds.
Headliners Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva both weighed in at 205 pounds, making their light heavyweight main event official. The co-main event between middleweights Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara is also official, as Stann weighed in at 185, while Sakara weighed in at 186 pounds.
Tomorrow’s event begins around 1230 PM EST/930 AM PST on Facebook, with the main card moving over to Fuel TV at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST.
The weigh-ins results are as follows:
Main Card (Fuel TV)
Alexander Gustafsson (205) vs. Thiago Silva (205)
Alessio Sakara (186) vs. Brian Stann (185)
Siyar Bahadurzada (170) vs. Paulo Thiago (170)
Diego Nunes (146) vs. Dennis Siver (147)*
DaMarques Johnson (171) vs. John Maguire (170)
Damacio Page (135) vs. Brad Pickett (136)
Preliminary Card (Facebook)
Papy Abedi (171) vs. James Head (170)
Tom DeBlass (205) vs. Cyrille Diabate (206)
Francis Carmont (186) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (185)
Yoislandy Izquierdo (155) vs. Reza Madadi (155)
Simeon Thoresen (170) vs. Besam Yousef (170)
Jason Young (145) vs. Eric Wisely (145)
*-Siver has two hours to make weight
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyAlexander Gustafsson vs Thiago Silva staredown pic from UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh ins in Sweden
The UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh in event went down earlier today for "Gustafsson vs. Silva," the upcoming network television event booked for this Saturday night (April 14, 2012) live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
If you missed any or all of today's weigh ins, you can watch the full video replay here.
Leading the charge will be Sweden's own Alexander Gustafsson, who will try to inch his way closer to a Light Heavyweight title shot by disposing of fellow 205-pound thrasher Thiago Silva, who returns from a lengthy steroid suspension to get himself back "in the mix."
And his sunglasses were nowhere to be found!
Also going to war overseas is Brian Stann, as he takes on Italian boxer Alessio Sakara. Their relatively cordial staredown, after the jump.
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara:
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh in results and video replay click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 2 Weigh-in Results; Gustafsson and Silva Hit the Mark
UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva weigh-in results from Stockholm, Sweden.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyAlexander Gustafsson, Thiago Silva on Point for UFC on Fuel TV 2 Headliner in Stockholm
Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva will square off as planned in the UFC on Fuel TV 2 headliner, as both men tipped the scales under the light heavyweight limit at Friday’s pre-fight weigh-ins.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in results
All but one fighter made weight for UFC on FUEL TV 2, which can be seen live Saturday on Sportsnet ONE starting at 3 p.m. ET.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caBrandon Vera vs. James Te-Huna Scheduled for UFC on Fuel TV 4
Brandon Vera will look to continue his success in his second stint in the UFC, as the light heavyweight will take on Australian James Te-Huna at the yet-to-be announced UFC on Fuel TV 4 event. While unannounced, the event is expected to take place in July at a city and venue to be determined.
Vera (12-5-1NC) was set to take on Thiago Silva next month at UFC on Fuel TV 3, but had to withdraw from the bout due to injury. The matchup was unique because the two faced off at UFC 125 in January 2011, with Silva winning by decision. However, following the fight, Silva failed a drug test, and the bout was changed to a no contest. Despite being cut from the organization following the loss, Vera was able to return due to the post-fight circumstances. He returned to the UFC at UFC 137 in October, defeating Elliot Marshall in a closely contested fight.
Te-Huna fought for the third straight year in his home country of Australia, defeating Aaron Rosa at UFC on FX 2 in February. This bumped his record in the UFC to 3-1, which also includes wins over Ricardo Romero and Igor Pokrajac. The Australian was the one that broke the news of the fight, tweeting simply “I’m fighting Brandon Vera, UFC on Fuel 4″
UFC on Fuel TV 4 is expected to be announced within the next few weeks, possibly following this weekend’s event in Sweden on Fuel TV, the second in the channel’s history. Since the move to Fox and its programming, Fuel TV has seen its ratings improve exponentially, thanks largely to the UFC programming the channel now broadcasts.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on Fuel TV 2 weigh in results and video LIVE from Sweden for 'Gustafsson vs. Silva'
The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" is set to take place TODAY (April 13, 2012) live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 10 a.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second LIVE coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-ins below, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. We've also embedded a LIVE video feed in the extended entry so you can watch the weigh ins online right here with all the other Maniacs.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight), among others.
Check out complete UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh in results, as well as the live video feed from Sweden, after the jump:
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action tomorrow night (Sat., April 14), which is slated to air at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 12:30 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaJames Te Huna says he's fighting Brandon Vera at UFC on FUEL TV 4
James Te Huna is ready to face "The Truth."
The Australian light heavyweight revealed via Twitter that he's been
booked to face Brandon Vera at UFC on FUEL TV 4.
The bout is the first announced for the card, which is expected to take
place July 14. A location for the event has yet to be determined.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 Weigh-In Video
All 24 fighters taking part in Saturday's UFC on FUEL TV 2 fights will first step on the scale on Friday morning at the UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in, and we'll have the live video here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, rising light heavyweight star Alexander Gustafsson will face Thiago Silva. In the co-main event, middleweights Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara will square off in Stockholm, Sweden.The UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-in takes place at 10 a.m. ET on Friday and the video is below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC On Fuel 2 Weigh-In Live Video And Coverage
Bloody Elbow will be providing live video and updates when all 24 fighters on the card step on the scale at today's UFC on Fuel 2 weigh-ins live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. You can catch a live Youtube stream of the weigh-ins below the jump, or if that doesn't work for some reason, you can view it over at MMA Fighting. The weigh-ins begin early, at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT.
The main event is a light heavyweight battle between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva. Both will have to make the light heavyweight non-title limit of 206 pounds.
Join us and share your thoughts as the weigh-ins unfold.
Main Card:
Alexander Gustafsson ( ) vs. Thiago Silva ( )Alessio Sakara ( ) vs. Brian Stann ( )Siyar Bahadurzada ( ) vs. Paulo Thiago ( )Diego Nunes ( ) vs. Dennis Siver ( )DaMarques Johnson ( ) vs. John Maguire ( )Damacio Page ( ) vs. Brad Pickett ( )
Preliminary Card:
Papy Abedi ( ) vs. James Head ( )Tom DeBlass ( ) vs. Cyrille Diabate ( )Francis Carmont ( ) vs. Magnus Cedenblad ( )Yoislandy Izquierdo ( ) vs. Reza Madadi ( )Simeon Thoresen ( ) vs. Besam Yousef ( )Jason Young ( ) vs. Eric Wisely ( )
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Gustafsson vs. Silva Weigh-In Video and Results (10AM EST)
Main eventers Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva will step on the scales at the Globen Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the official UFC on Fuel TV 2 weigh-in ceremony (10AM EST). UFC on Fuel TV 2 will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at the same venue, featuring 24 fighters from eight different countries. Facebook portion of the card will start at 12:30PM EST (18:30 local time), first UFC on Fuel TV bout starts at 3PM EST (21:00 local time).
Full UFC on Fuel TV 2 Fight Card:
Main Card (Fuel
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Read the full article at Low KickOfficial UFC on FUEL TV 2 Weigh-In-Results
UFC on FUEL TV, which is headlined by the light heavyweight bout between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva and the middleweight bout between Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara, airs live on FUEL TV from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden at 3pm ET / 12pm PT. Fans who “like” the UFC on Facebook can also see prelim bouts at 12:30 pm ET / 9:30 am PT.MAIN EVENTAlexander Gustafsson (205) VS Thiago Silva (205)FUEL TV MAIN CARDAlessio Sakara (186) VS Brian Stann (185)Siyar Bahadurzada (170) VS Paulo Thiago (170)Diego Nunes (146) VS Dennis Siver (147*)John Maguire (170) VS DaMarques Johnson (171)Damacio Page (135) VS Brad Pickett (136)ONLINE FIGHTSJames Head (170) VS Papy Abedi (171)Tom DeBlass (205) VS Cyrille Diabate (206)Magnus Cedenblad (185) VS Francis Carmont (186)Yoislandy Izquierdo (155) VS Reza Madadi (155)Besam Yousef (170) VS Simeon Thoresen (170)Jason Young (145) VS Eric Wisely (145)*Siver will have to weigh in again to attempt to make 146 pounds
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Read the full article at UFCJames Te Huna To Face Brandon Vera At UFC On Fuel 4 In July
Light heavyweight slugger James Te Huna will return to the octagon in July, and he'll be facing a veteran who will be making his comeback from injury. UFC on Fuel doesn't have a date or location yet, but it has a fight. The source? Te Huna himself tweeted about the fight a little while ago:
@JamesTeHunaJamie Te Huna I'm fighting Brandon Vera, UFC on fuel 4 Apr 12 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply
Te Huna (14-5) has competed four times in the UFC, picking up three wins. His only loss was to UFC on Fuel 2 main eventer Alexander Gustafsson by first-round submission at UFC 127. His last two bouts have lasted a total of two minutes and fifty-five seconds, with the New Zealand native winning by KO over Ricardo Romero and TKO over Aaron Rosa, respectively.
Vera (12-5, 1 NC) is coming off a close win over Eliot Marshall at UFC 137. Vera won the first two rounds, but Marshall locked him up in a tight armbar in the third that actually broke Vera's arm. Despite that, Vera persevered and ended up picking up a unanimous decision. He had been released from the UFC following a UFC 125 lopsided loss to the other UFC on Fuel 2 main eventer Thiago Silva, but the bout was ruled a no contest when Silva submitted a fake urine sample. Because of this, Vera was given a reprieve.
The bout is expected to be on the main card of UFC on Fuel 4. As mentioned above, a date and location have not been nailed down as of yet but Fuel TV Executive Vice President and General Manager George Greenberg said in a conference call earlier this week that the show would probably take place in July sometime.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 4
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel 2: Gustafsson Vs. Silva Betting Lines
The UFC on Fuel 2 betting lines are out, and man are they juicy. When a card is full of newer guys, it generally leads to some lines that are a fair bit off and this one is no different. But that's the undercard. On the main card, the best bet to me is undoubtedly Paulo Thiago at -170. Siyar Bahadurzada is a tough guy, but his takedown defense and ground game aren't close to Thiago's and he should dominate the fight on the ground. I also like Diego Nunes at -160.
On the undercard, it starts and ends with Tom DeBlass with me. I wouldn't normally hype a UFC debutant at -205, but he's an absolute nightmare matchup for Cyrille Diabate and he should be able to get this to the floor and submit the Frenchman. As for underdogs, Eric Wisely at +155 is my personal favorite. Jason Young has very good standup, but Wisely is more well-rounded and the fight should be definitely closer to even.
Here's a look at the current lines, courtesy of bookmaker.eu:
Apr 14th, live on Fuel from Stockholm, Sweden
Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) -225 vs. Thiago Silva (14-2, 1 NC) +185
Brian Stann (11-4) -400 vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8, 1 NC) +300
Paulo Thiago (14-3) -170 vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) +140
Dennis Siver (19-8) +130 vs. Diego Nunes (17-2) -160
DaMarques Johnson (16-9) +125 vs. John Maguire (17-3) -155
Brad Pickett (20-6) -220 vs. Damacio Page (12-6) +180
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Preliminary Card:
Jason Young (8-5) -185 vs. Eric Wisely (19-7) +155
Papy Abedi (8-1) -250 vs. James Head (7-2) +200
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) +170 vs. Reza Madadi (11-2) -210
Cyrille Diabate (17-8) +165 vs. Tom DeBlass (7-0) -205
Francis Carmont (17-7) -215 vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3) +175
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) -280 vs. Besam Yousef (6-0) +220
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowWatch the UFC on Fuel TV 2 Weigh-Ins LIVE Friday at 10 AM EST on MMAFrenzy.com
The final pre-fight festivities for UFC on Fuel TV 2 will take place tomorrow, as the weigh-ins for the UFC event in Stockholm, Sweden will take place from the Ericsson Globe Arena at 10 AM EST/7 PM PST. Headliners Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva will be amongst the fighters stepping on the scale tomorrow for the event that takes place on Saturday.
Also appearing on the main card will be Brian Stann, Alessio Sakara, Paulo Thiago, Brad Pickett, amongst others.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 takes place on Saturday, with the preliminary card starting on Facebook around 1230 PM EST/930 AM PST.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyAfter More Than a Year Away, Alessio Sakara Excited for Return at UFC on Fuel in Sweden
Alessio Sakara returns for the first time in more than a year when he meets Brian Stann in the Saturday co-main event of UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva. "Legionarius" tells HeavyMMA's Duane...
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC On FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva Pre-Fight Press Conference
MMA H.E.A.T. was on hand for the UFC On FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva pre-fight press conference. Taking part in the press conference were headliners Alexander Gustafsson, Thiago Silva, as well as Brian Stann, Alessio Sakara, and more. For more clips from Karyn’s trip to Sweden, the UFC on FUEL TV 2 open workouts, and [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC On FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva Pre-Fight Interviews: Cedenblad, Carmont, Madadi
MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant chats with Magnus Cedenblad, Francis Carmont and Reza Madadi, as they prepare for their respective bouts at this Saturday’s UFC On FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva event. For more clips from Karyn’s trip to Sweden, the UFC on FUEL TV 2 open workouts, and much more, check out MMA H.E.A.T. More [...]
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC On FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva Pre-Fight Interview: Alexander Gustafsson
MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant chats with Alexander Gustafsson, who takes on Thiago Silva in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC On FUEL TV 2 event. For more clips from Karyn’s trip to Sweden, the UFC on FUEL TV 2 open workouts, and much more, check out MMA H.E.A.T.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertAlexander Gustafsson vs Thiago Silva staredown pic from UFC on FUEL TV 2 press conference in Sweden
The UFC on FUEL TV 2 pre-fight press conference went down earlier today for "Gustafsson vs. Silva," the upcoming network television event booked for this Saturday night (April 14, 2012) live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
If you missed any or all of today's presser, you can watch the full video replay here.
Leading the charge will be Sweden's own Alexander Gustafsson, who will try to inch his way closer to a Light Heavyweight title shot by disposing of fellow 205-pound thrasher Thiago Silva, who returns from a lengthy steroid suspension to get himself back "in the mix."
Yes, that's Silva, sporting his trademark shades in the photo above.
Also going to war overseas is Brian Stann, as he takes on Italian boxer Alessio Sakara. Their staredown, as well as a surprise smooch from one of the other competitors, after the jump.
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara:
Reza Madadi gets a friendly kiss from Yoshihiro Nakao Yoislandy Izquierdo:
The full UFC on FUEL TV 2 pre-fight press conference right here.
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Here's a nifty promo video to get you hyped for UFC on Fuel 2: Sweden Gustafsson vs Silva
I've been scarred for life by horror movies I watched as a kid. I don't remember which movie did it to me but I have an extreme irrational fear of giant trash compacting dumpsters. Everytime I take the trash out of my apartment and head over to the big scary hunk of machinery I scope out my surroundings as though I'm in the middle of an Afghan war zone. I fear being ambushed by a rogue psychopath and thrown to a bone crushing death inside the dark and rancid bowels of the machine. It's either that or I fear that when I open the metal door to throw my trsh inside, some flesh eating zombie will jump out and maul me to death.
Zombie mauling or really anytype of mauling death horrifies me too. In fact the word 'maul' conjurs up frightening images. So the UFC on Fuel 2 headliner fight with Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson and Thiago Silva who tends to literally maul his opponents to defeat is bound to be scary. This is the best kind of scary though. Controlled, sanctioned, one on one mixed martial arts scary. The fight goes down live from Sweden this Saturday at 12pm EST/ 3pm PST on FUEL TV. Prelims to be stremed live on Facebook starting at 12pm EST Main card is scheduled to begin at 3pm. Until then check out this nifty promo video to help get you hyped for the frightening fists.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyUFC on FUEL TV 2 notebook: Sakara turns comedian, Stann chats chin, more
STOCKHOLM - The Ultimate Fighting Championship today held a traditional
pre-event press conference, this time in honor of Saturday's UFC on FUEL
TV 2 card.
While MMAjunkie.com previously interviewed five
of the day's six participating fighters, there were still a few notable
and entertaining moments from the ceremony.
Check out today's UFC on FUEL TV 2 pre-event press conference notebook
for Alexander Gustafsson's thoughts on taking the spotlight, Brian
Stann's strategy of letting opponents break their hands on his chin and
Alessio Sakara's struggles with pizza and pasta.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 open media workout photos gallery for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' in Sweden
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) shutterbug extraordinaire, Josh Hedges, was on the scene in Sweden this week to shoot several of the notable fighters who will compete on the UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" main card at the famed Pancrase gym for the event's open media workouts.
Naturally, the two men who will collide in the main event of the evening, Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva, were on the scene to promote their light heavyweight clash, as well as work up one of the last few real sweats prior to fight night (April 14, 2012) at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.
Hard-hitting middleweight brawlers Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara were also subjected to their share of flash bulbs, bobbing and weaving in what is widely-expected to be a punch-for-punch exchange until somebody drops.
Check out more great pics from the UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" open media workout after the jump, courtesy of Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC:
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva:
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara:
Francis Carmont:Reza Madadi:
Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 14), which is slated to air at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 12:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV 2 Weigh-ins Streaming Live Friday at 10 a.m. ET
Watch the Friday, April 13, UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva weigh-ins live on MMAWeekly.com.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyLatest UFC on FUEL TV 2 odds and betting guide for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' in Sweden
It’s good to be back.
After a painful six-week hiatus, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again grace our television sets this Saturday (April 14, 2012) with its second mixed martial arts (MMA) event on FUEL TV, which will take place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Light Heavyweight standouts Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva will headline UFC on FUEL TV 2, while international bangers will get to strut their stuff when Paulo Thiago welcomes Siyar Bahadurzada to the Octagon and Diego Nunes welcomes Dennis Siver to the Featherweight division.
All in all, we’ve got a hell of a night lined up. And, as always, there’s money to be made if you take the time do to a little digging.
Join us after the break for an in-depth look at the odds behind UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" as we examine the betting lines for the upcoming myriad MMA match ups:
UFC ON FUEL TV 2 ODDS FOR THE UNDER CARD:
Papy Abedi (-285) vs. James Head (+225)Jason Young (-150) vs. Eric Wisely (+120)Reza Madadi (-200) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (+160)Simeon Thoresen (-340) vs. Besam Yousef (+260)Francis Carmont (-250) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (+190)DaMarques Johnson (-115) vs. John Maguire (-115)Tom DeBlass (-205) vs. Cyrille Diabate (+165)
Thoughts: Overall, these odds seem fair. For the majority of the fights, I don’t see anything that can confidently produce a good profit. I do, however, feel that there’s money to be made on Madadi, Wisely and Maguire.
The odds were much better for "Mad Dog" earlier in the day, but even at -200, it’s a steal. Izquierdo just doesn’t have anywhere near the sort of grappling game or takedown defense you need to hang with Madadi, nor does he have the experience or strength of schedule. Both men will almost certainly have some ring rust, but Madadi will be fighting in his home country.
Go big on Madadi, straight or in a parlay.
Yes, Young is a great striker and yes, there’s an argument to be made that he beat Dustin Poirier. The fact remains that he’s been submitted three times, has never beaten anyone worth a darn, and is 2-3 in his last five appearances. He’s giving up size, experience and grappling ability to Wisely, who has faced and beaten far better.
Another one worth a fair investment on.
For some odd reason, Maguire was an underdog earlier in the day. Considering the grappling prowess he demonstrated in his UFC debut and Johnson’s horrendous inconsistency, even these odds seem too favorable to the latter. Nobody will argue that Johnson isn’t exciting, but he’s got seven submission losses and is taking on a damn good submissions specialist. Maybe the odds are skewed because Maguire was hurt against Edwards. I don’t know.
In any case, -115 is a steal. Get it while it’s hot.
UFC ON FUEL TV 2 ODDS FOR THE MAIN CARD:
Brad Pickett (-225) vs. Damacio Page (+175)Paulo Thiago (-170) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (+140)Diego Nunes (-175) vs. Dennis Siver (+145)Brian Stann (-412) vs. Alessio Sakara (+325)Alexander Gustafsson (-225) vs. Thiago Silva (+196)
Thoughts: It may not have the biggest names, but this main card is loaded to the brim with the potential for fireworks. Let’s take a closer look.
Even at -225, Pickett strikes me as close enough to a lock to warrant a gamble. A lot is made of Page’s power, but under the ZUFFA banner, he has a grand total of one knockout. Further, he’s been out of action for more than one year and his submission defense is garbage. Pickett did get whooped on good by Renan Barao, but he’d also been out of it for a while and Renan is, for lack of a better word, a friggin’ monster. Page is outgunned on the feet in terms of technique and hopelessly outclassed on the ground.
Pickett is worth sticking in a parlay.
My advice for the next three fights is to stay clear. Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada is too close to call in my book, considering Siyar has been out for 10 months and is making his debut, which offsets his power advantage enough for me to keep my wallet shut. While I think Siver can handily beat Nunes, since the latter has no stopping power to speak of, Siver’s making the cut to 145 pounds for the first time, again prompting me to avoid his fight. With regard to Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara, my personal theory is that in a clash between two power-punchers of similar technical skill, pick the more durable one. Can Stann take Sakara’s best shot? Maybe. Can Sakara take Stann’s? No. Still, -412 is too far out there and Sakara’s chances too slim for his +325 to be worthwhile.
For all that’s going against him, I honestly think Silva is worth at least a small wager. I’m not sure if he can handle "The Mauler" standing, but I’m quite certain he has a huge advantage on the ground. Despite being out of the game for one year, he easily ragdolled a strong Greco-Roman practitioner in Brandon Vera, and what he did once he got him down was straight out of a snuff film. Further, while Gustafsson had little trouble shrugging off Matt Hamill’s takedown attempts, he did have his hands full with James Te Huna’s, which I attribute to the fact that James, unlike Hamill, is a threat standing.
And Silva is a pretty damn big threat standing.
It wouldn’t surprise me in the least to see Gustafsson paste him with a right hand, but I consider it sufficiently likely that Silva drags him down and beats the stuffing out of him to warrant putting money on it.
UFC ON FUEL TV 2 BEST BETS:
Parlay: Eric Wisely and John Maguire -- Bet $70 to make $217.70
Single Bet: Reza Madadi -- Bet $140 to make $70
Parlay: Reza Madadi and Brad Pickett -- Bet $60.34 to make $70
Single Bet: Thiago Silva -- Bet $40 to make $78.40
It’s springtime, the second season of "Game of Thrones" has started and the UFC is back. Times be good, Maniacs.
Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver live UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" results this Saturday afternoon, which is as good a place as any to talk about all the action inside the Octagon, as well as what you've got riding on the sportsbook.
See you then!
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 2's Brian Stann says military past now staying private
STOCKHOLM - Brian Stann has trotted out his Marine past for the benefit of his past two MMA employers on many occasions, including his upcoming fight with middleweight Alessio Sakara at Saturday's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event.
He's done it to the point where some fans have wondered if it's his only selling point.
But a recent appearance on FUEL TV's "UFC Ultimate Insider" proved too invasive even for him. Now, he's drawing boundaries as to what can and cannot be discussed.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieAriel Helwani Previews Saturday’s UFC On FUEL TV 2 Fight Card
From UFC Tonight, Ariel Helwani breaks down the fight card for this Saturday’s ‘UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva’ event.
UFC Tonight airs every Tuesday at 10pm ET/7pm PT on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertFUEL TV Executive Lays Out Future Dates For UFC Events, TUF: Brazil
George Greenberg, the executive vice president and general manager of FUEL TV, confirmed several dates that will be important for UFC and MMA fans to remember in an interview with MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco.
Greenberg announced that The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil will begin airing in June on FUEL TV. Currently, the show can be seen on TUF.tv each Sunday night. Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort are the coaches.
The executive added that they are delaying showing the series so that The Ultimate Fighter: Live can be the lone TUF show on television in the U.S.
Three futures dates for live cards on FUEL TV were also announced by Greenberg. UFC on FUEL TV 4 will take place in July, UFC on FUEL TV 5 is set for September 4, and UFC on FUEL TV 6 will go down in November.
Photo credit: MMA Junkie
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on Fuel TV 2: Will Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara be an all-out war?
This Saturday's UFC on Fuel TV card features a co-main event bout between Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara. Like its main-event counterpart, this fight features two strikers known to look for the knockout early and often. While all the makings for a toe-to-toe war are in place here, Stann believes the opposite may take place, saying the following on an interview on Fuel TV's UFC tonight:
"If we go toe-to-toe in this fight, I believe I have the advantage. I feel I have more power than anyone in the
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Read the full article at Low KickFuel TV Executive Reveals Tentative UFC Event Schedule for Remainder of 2012
UFC fans now have a bit of a timeline for the promotion’s upcoming live events on Fuel TV, as exec George Greenberg announced Tuesday that UFC on Fuel 4, 5 and 6 will likely take place in July, September and November.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC Tonight Live Discussion - UFC 149 Fight Announcement
Join us this evening at Bloody Elbow for live discussion of UFC Tonight, which airs on Fuel at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST. The show has been quite interesting so far and the UFC has used the show to break news as well, so it's worthy of a watch if you get Fuel. The episode will be hosted by Todd Harris and Kenny Florian. Here's the official description of the show from the website:
UFC Tonight is the official weekly news and information show of the UFC. With in-depth event coverage and analysis, jaw-dropping highlights, exclusive fighter interviews before-and-after bouts, and segments unavailable anywhere else, UFC Tonight is your number one source for the latest happenings in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Tonight's main guests will be the main eventers of this Saturday's UFC on Fuel 2 event in Stockholm, Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva, who will discuss their bout at length. In addition to that, Florian and MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani will sound off on Alistair Overeem's UFC 146 issues, and they will discuss a bunch of the other fighters on this Saturday's UFC on Fuel 2 card. There will also be a fight announcement for UFC 149. So tune in and check it out.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowExec: UFC on FUEL TV events targeted for July, September and November
FUEL TV has already sketched out a schedule for three remaining UFC on FUEL TV events.
According to FUEL TV executive vice president and general manager George Greenberg, here's the rundown: UFC on FUEL TV 4 in July, UFC on FUEL TV 5 on Sept. 4, and UFC on FUEL TV 6 in November.
Host cities and venues haven't been determined.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFUEL TV targets June for 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' debut
"The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" is expected to air for U.S. audiences on FUEL TV in June, FUEL TV executive vice president and general manager George Greenberg today confirmed.
Greenberg said FUEL TV decided to delay the debut of the first international season of the long-running reality series in order to avoid competition with "The Ultimate Fighter: Live."
"We don't want to take any air out of the room promotionally for 'TUF' on FX," the executive told MMAjunkie.com
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieTarget Dates Revealed for Remaining UFC on Fuel TV Events in 2012
Fuel TV executive George Greenburg reveals the tentative dates for the remaining 3 UFC on Fuel TV shows set to happen in 2012.
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Yeah! The UFC is back!
The UFC drought of 2012 is almost over! Also known as MMA Spring Break, this has been the steroidiest period of time I can remember since I started making fart jokes about the sport 5+ years ago. It's not just the failed tests and hearings. MMA fans are starting to look at TUE exemptions like the 99% look at inequality graphs ... something seems seriously wrong with the system and it's only going to get uglier before it gets better.Fortunately, we can get back to burying our heads in the sand by concerning ourselves with regular doses of UFC programming, starting up again this Saturday with UFC on FUEL 2 and continuing the week after with UFC 145. There's growing excitement over FUEL headliner Alexander Gustafsson, with some wondering if he's the Swedish Jon Jones. And of course you don't need me to say anything about the Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans fight. At this point I'm just hoping one of those dudes doesn't get struck by lightning in the next two weeks.UFC on FUEL 2 (Saturday April 14th @ 3PM EST)Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago SilvaBrian Stann vs. Alessio SakaraPaulo Thiago vs. Siyar BahadurzadaDennis Siver vs. Diego NunesDaMarques Johnson vs. John MaguireBrad Pickett vs. Damacio PageUFC 145 (Saturday April 21st @ 10PM EST)Jon Jones vs. Rashad EvansRory MacDonald vs. Che MillsBrendan Schaub vs. Ben RothwellMiguel Torres vs. Michael McDonaldMark Hominick vs. Eddie YaginMark Bocek vs. John Alessio
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Read the full article at FightlinkerUFC on Fuel TV 2 Fight Card Rumors
Fight card and rumors for the UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14, 2012 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh in results, information and details for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' on April 13 in Sweden
The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" is set to take place this Friday (April 13, 2012) live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
And as we previously reported, you'll have to get your ass out of bed nice and early to watch them (sorry, West Coast). The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 10 a.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
Remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the Ericsson Globe Arena will open at 1:30 p.m. local time (CET). In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with former Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz at 2 p.m. CET.
Here is the finalized UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Main Card (FUEL TV):
185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 14), which is slated to air at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 12:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 2 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' on April 14 in Sweden
The drought is almost over, Maniacs.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in action this weekend from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, featuring UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" on April 14, 2012.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight).
Remember that because of the difference in time zones, Saturday's show begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. ET live on Facebook with the televised main card kicking things off on FUEL TV at 3 p.m. ET. For more information on how (and when) to watch click here.
Below is the finalized UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Main Card (FUEL TV):
185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 14), which is slated to air at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 12:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaTim Means Vs. Justin Salas Set For UFC on FX 3
Two UFC newcomers who both won their debut fights at UFC on Fuel TV 1 back in February, are now set to collide in Florida on June 8th, as Tim Means will face Justin Salas in a lightweight bout at UFC on FX 3, according to UFC.com.
Means, better known as "The Dirty Bird", is a New Mexico native and trains out of the Fit NHB team that was once home to Carlos Condit. A veteran of King of the Cage where he held the promotion's lightweight title until his UFC debut, Means employs an aggressive striking game which has earned him 12 knockouts in 17 career wins. Riding a nine-fight unbeaten streak, Means was signed by the UFC as a short-notice replacement and most didn't give him much of a chance against BJJ black belt, Bernardo Magalhaes, but Means proved the doubters wrong by absolutely dominating Magalhaes, busting him up on the feet and dropping heavy ground-and-pound on the mat en-route to lopsided decision win.
Salas was a highly-touted prospect and product of the Grudge Training Center in Colorado, also home to Nate Marquart, Shane Carwin, and Duane Ludwig among other notable fighters. After ranking as the #4 lightweight on Bloody Elbow's 2012 World MMA Scouting Report, Salas was signed by the UFC to face a fellow prospect and UFC debutante, Finland's Anton Kuivanen on the same Fuel TV card that saw Means make his debut in February. Salas successfully employed his strong wrestling skills to mitigate the striking and submissions of Kuivanen, and won a unanimous decision, but it wasn't much of an entertaining fight, and he'll have to show more of a killer instinct if he wants to make the most of his UFC contract.
Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means (17-3-1)W Bernardo Magalhaes (unam. decision) - UFC on Fuel TV 1W Tye Brown (TKO) - KOTC: Total DestructionW Mario Ramos (TKO) - KOTC: High Performance
Justin "J-Bomb" Salas (10-3)W Anton Kuivanen (unam. decision) - UFC on Fuel TV 1W Joe Ellenberger (unam. decision) - Victory Fighting Championship 36W Rob Emerson (unam. decision) - Full Force Fighting: Volume 1
UFC on FX 3 coverage
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC Video: Thiago Silva KO's Keith Jardine
Thiago Silva returns to the Octagon for the first time since a January 1, 2011 NC against Brandon Vera at UFC 125. Silva initially took a decision win over Vera but it was later ruled a no-contest when he was caught attempting to falsify a urine sample.
To refresh fans' memories about Silva and what he can do before he headlines UFC on Fuel TV 2 against Alexander Gustaffson in Sweden on April 14, the UFC and Yahoo! have released this video of Silva KO'ing Keith Jardine at UFC 102 in 2009. The two Light Heavyweights headline the card.
After beating Jardine, Silva lost a decision to Rashad Evans at UFC 108 and then sat out most of 2010 with a series of injuries. The 29-year-old Silva will be looking to turn things around and get back on the winning track against Gustaffson.
Silva had been set to rematch Brandon Vera at UFC on Fuel TV 3 in May but got the call up to replace Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against Gustaffson when Little Nog got injured.
SBN coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel 2 Starts Early In The Day
Many of us have eagerly been waiting for the end of the UFC lull, and it will finally be over when UFC on Fuel 2 goes down in Stockholm on April 14th. Hopefully you don't mind your MMA in the morning and afternoon though, because that is when the event is set be shown. Due to the time difference between Sweden and North America, the Facebook stream on the preliminary card will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT, and the main card will kick off on Fuel at 3 p.m. ET/Noon PT.
The card is headlined by a light heavyweight battle between rising Swedish prospect Alexander Gustafsson and the returning Thiago Silva. You can see the whole card below:
Apr 14th, live on Fuel from Stockholm, Sweden
Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2, 1 NC)
Brian Stann (11-4) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8, 1 NC)
Paulo Thiago (14-3) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1)
Dennis Siver (19-8) vs. Diego Nunes (17-2)
DaMarques Johnson (16-9) vs. John Maguire (17-3)
Brad Pickett (20-6) vs. Damacio Page (12-6)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2
Preliminary Card:
Jason Young (8-5) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7)
Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) vs. Reza Madadi (11-2)
Cyrille Diabate (17-8) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)
Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3)
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 2 prelims slated for Facebook with 12:30 p.m. ET start time
As expected, the preliminary card for next week's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event will stream on Facebook.
The online stream kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT), and the main card goes live on FUEL TV at 3 p.m. ET.
The early start time is due to the event's location overseas; UFC on FUEL TV 2, which features an Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva light-heavyweight headliner, takes place at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieTom DeBlass steps in to face Cyrille Diabate at UFC on Fuel 2
Ring of Combat champion and undefeated UFC newcomer Tom DeBlass will make his debut inside the Octagon later this month. DeBlass (7-0) recently revealed himself as a replacement for the injured Jorgen Kruth at UFC on Fuel 2, taking on Cyrille Diabate.
The card, scheduled for April 14 from Stockholm, Sweden, will see the main card televised by Fuel TV and the prelims likely streaming on Facebook where the bout will take place.
DeBlass turned pro in 2010 and has defeated the likes of former UFC fighter Sean Salmon and Mike Stewart. He has four stoppage victories in seven wins. Meanwhile, Diabate (17-8-1) has split his four UFC bouts. After going 10-1 in an eleven-fight period he has since found himself stuck in a 1-2 mark.
UFC on Fuel 2 is headlined by Alexander Gustafsson taking on Thiago Silva and is highlighted by other bouts like Paulo Thiago-Siyar Bahadurzada and Brian Stann-Alessio Sakara.
PHOTO CREDIT – ROC/UFC
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC on FUEL TV 2 poster for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' on April 14 in Sweden
The drought is almost over.
While there's been plenty of regional and International mixed martial arts (MMA) action over the past few weeks, fans of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have been left high and dry since UFC 144 back on Feb. 25, 2012, as it marked the last live UFC event until the promotion makes its debut at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sat., April 14, 2012.
Now you have an official event poster to help whet your appetite.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight).
Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Main Card (FUEL TV):
185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Preliminary Card (Webcast):
145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts online at approximately 9:30 a.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action beginning at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV.
For the latest and greatest UFC on FUEL TV 2 news and notes check out our complete event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 2 start time in Sweden and other details for 'Gustafsson vs Silva'
The early bird gets the Swedish worm.
Fight fans will have to makes sure they're up bright and early when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads to the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, as the UFC on FUEL TV 2 live prelims webcast starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 14, 2012.
The "Gustafsson vs. Silva" televised main card is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight).
When to watch:
Weigh ins: April 13 at 10 a.m. ET (Webcast)Prelims: April 14 at 9:30 a.m. ET (Webcast)Pre-fight show: April 14 at 2 p.m. ET (FUEL TV)Main card: April 14 at 3 p.m. ET (FUEL TV)
Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Main Card (FUEL TV):
185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Preliminary Card (Webcast):
135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFUEL TV is Top-Growing Cable Network
FUEL TV, FOX Sports Media Group’s dynamic sports network for males, is television’s fastest-growing cable network this year, according to figures released by Nielsen Media Research. In both the Total Day and Prime Time, the network recorded the largest percentage increases of total viewers among all rated, ad-supported cable networks in the first quarter of 2012. FUEL TV continued its unprecedented ratings increases in March, following the growth trend that began in January when Ultimate Fighting Championship® programming began to dominate key day-parts. February was the network’s most-watched month ever, featuring its first live UFC fight, which delivered the channel its most-watched program, most-watched Prime Time and most-watched week. FUEL TV aired 233 hours of UFC programming in February and added another 213 hours in March. FUEL TV telecast 646 hours of UFC programming in the first three months of 2012. FUEL TV March 2012 Audience Highlights:• March 2012 was up +100% in Total Viewers and +167% in M18-49 vs. March 2011;• Prime Time viewership grew +209% on Total Viewers and +325% among M18-49 vs. March 2011; • Late Night is up +170% on Total Viewers and +600% among M18-49 vs. March 2011. FUEL TV First Quarter 2012 Audience Highlights:• Q1 2012 was FUEL TV’s most-watched in network history, finishing up +100% in Total Viewers and up +125% in M18-49 vs. Q1 2011; • Q1 Prime Time viewership increased +200% in Total Viewers and +260% among M18-49 vs. the same quarter last year; • Q1 Late Night increased +222% on Total Viewers and +275% among M18-49 compared to Q1 in 2011. "It is unbelievable how much impact the UFC has had on this network and its ratings,” says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. "We’re thrilled to have the UFC as a partner driving this growth. With more upcoming live fights in April, May and through the year, we expect this trend to continue.” FUEL TV’s next Fight Week begins April 8 and culminates with network’s next live fight on Saturday, April 14 with UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva. In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre- and postfight shows. In this year, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered. For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv, www.fuel.tv/ufc, on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fueltv, and on Twitter at: @fueltv, #UFConFUELTV To find FUEL TV on your television, go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv, or call 877-4 FUEL-TV.
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UFC on Fuel TV 2 Predictions: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
After taking a long break, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will return on April 14, with the "UFC on Fuel TV 2" fight card. The event will be held at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Here are my predictions for the entire "UFC on Fuel TV 2"...
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsTom DeBlass Steps In to Face Cyrille Diabate at UFC on Fuel 2 in Sweden
A change has been made to next weekend's UFC on Fuel 2 card in Sweden as Jorgen Kruth has been forced off the card, and in his place steps Ricardo Almeida student Tom DeBlass.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC On Fuel 2 Fight Card: Gustafsson Vs. Silva
Finally there's light at the end of the tunnel. The longest UFC drought in ages will end in just under two weeks when UFC on Fuel 2 goes down in Stockholm on April 14th. The event, which will take place in the 13,000 seat Eriksson Globe, sold out in just three hours. The main event will see rising prospect Alexander Gustafsson face off with Thiago Silva, who is returned after 15 months out of the cage.. There will be six fights on the main card on Fuel, with the rest being shown on Facebook. Here's the current card:
Apr 14th, live on Fuel from Stockholm, Sweden
Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2, 1 NC)
Brian Stann (11-4) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8, 1 NC)
Paulo Thiago (14-3) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1)
Dennis Siver (19-8) vs. Diego Nunes (17-2)
DaMarques Johnson (16-9) vs. John Maguire (17-3)
Brad Pickett (20-6) vs. Damacio Page (12-6)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2
Preliminary Card:
Jason Young (8-5) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7)
Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) vs. Reza Madadi (11-2)
Cyrille Diabate (17-8) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)
Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3)
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowCutman 'Stitch' Duran Picks Most Memorable KO on Fuel TV's 'UFC Tonight': Fan's Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Jacob "Stitch" Duran joined the regulars on Fuel TV's "UFC Tonight". He shared some of his best memories from his point of view as a cut man in the octagon. After seeing hundreds of fights, who does Stitch consider to be the most memorable knockout he's...
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsUFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-ins set for April 13 in Stockholm; Tito Ortiz hosts Q&A
Weigh-ins for next month's "UFC on FUEL TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva"
event take place Friday, April 13, at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.
The same venue hosts the following day's FUEL TV-televised event, which
features a light heavyweight matchup between Alexander Gustafsson vs.
Thiago Silva.
Additionally, fellow light heavyweight Tito Ortiz, who is expected to
retire following a July bout with Forrest Griffin, hosts a special
open-to-the-public Q&A session for fight fans prior to the
weigh-ins.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMike Easton Out Of UFC On Fuel 3, Hougland In, Renan Barao Now Faces Ivan Menjivar
Some semi-big news popped up this afternoon that changes the complexion of two cards, UFC on Fuel 3 and UFC 148. Mike Easton has been forced out of his UFC on Fuel 3 bout with Yves Jabouin, and will be replaced by Jeff Hougland. Hougland was scheduled to face Renan Barao at UFC 148, but will now be replaced by Ivan Menjivar. Joe Ferraro of UFC Central tweeted the info:
@ShowdownJoeJoe Ferraro Easton (injured) replaced by Houghland vs Jabouin. Menjivar (replaces Houghland) vs Barao in potential #1 Bw contender bout. Article coming Mar 23 via HootSuite Favorite Retweet Reply
While the loss of Easton hurts the UFC on Fuel card a bit, Barao vs. Menjivar is a huge upgrade from Barao vs. Hougland and a much tougher test for Barao. Menjivar (24-8) is 3-0 in the UFC with his most recent win coming via submission over John Albert at UFC on Fuel 1 last month. The winner of that bout would likely be in line to face the winner of the UFC bantamweight title fight between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber, which is the main event of UFC 148.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3
SBN coverage of UFC 148
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowTUF Brazil premieres on the internet this Sunday
TUF Brazil is finally here and will begin airing this Sunday at 11:30PM. But before you start fiddling with your remote trying to figure out where that stupid FUEL channel is hiding (answer: on another cable provider), get this. FUEL isn't showing it. Instead you'll have to go to the TUF.tv website to catch the show.Meanwhile, FUEL continues to try and ram a dizzying array of UFC news shows down our throat. What is it gonna take to convince FOX execs that we want fights, not talk about fights? Is it so shocking that no matter how slick the production might be, we'd rather see Wanderlei Silva coaching a bunch of crazy Brazilians than some fat sportscaster behind a desk ponying up hype pieces?I can only imagine the moronic conversation at FUEL that led to this decision. "Well, we could have the first piece of must see international UFC content but that would mean having a show with subtitles, and according to our data UFC fans can't read. Let's stick with more Thrillbillies reruns instead."
Hey, I'm not complaining. This makes it easier for everyone to watch TUF Brazil.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerUFC on FUEL TV 3 gets sixth televised fight with Pokrajac-Maldonado co-headliner
A recently booked light-heavyweight fight between Igor Pokrajac and Fabio Maldonado, who's a replacement for Thiago Silva, is the sixth addition to UFC on FUEL TV 3's main card.
In fact, it's now slated as the night's co-headliner.
UFC on FUEL TV 3, which is dubbed "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier," takes play May 15 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax,
Va.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel 3 Main Card Set With Five Fights
The main card is set for UFC on Fuel 3. The event, which takes place on May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia, features a potentially explosive featherweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung in the main event. The bout will serve as a title eliminator as well. The co-main sees Donald Cerrone trying to get back on track against late replacement Jeremy Stephens. The undercard fights will likely air on Facebook, but that hasn't been determined yet. Here's a look at how it all breaks down:
May 15th, live on Fuel TV from Fairfax, VA:
Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)
Donald Cerrone (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (20-7)
Mike Easton (12-1) vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7)
Jorge Lopez (11-2) vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3)
Tom Lawlor (7-4, 1 NC) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Diamond vs. Zombie
Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Fabio Maldonado (18-4)
Cody McKenzie (12-2) vs. Aaron Riley (30-13-1)
Brad Tavares (8-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-2)
Jeff Curran (33-14-1) vs. Johnny Eduardo (25-9)
Rafael dos Anjos (15-6) vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2)
Alex Soto (6-1-1) vs. Azamat Gashimov (7-1)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card set, five bouts slated for televised main card
The lineup is set for May's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event.
The show, dubbed "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier," features a five-round title qualifier between featherweight contenders Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier.
Four other bouts are part of the night's FUEL TV-televised main card, which takes place May 15 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL 3 Tickets On Sale This Week, Korean Zombie vs. Dustin Poirier Official Headliners
UFC on FUEL 3 is official.
UFC on FUEL 3 is scheduled to take place at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia on Tuesday, May 15, and will air live on FUEL TV at 8pm ET/5pm PT. The card will be headlined by a pivotal featherweight fight between “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier.
Other match-ups official for the card include Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens, Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin, Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac, Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald, Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah, T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater, Cody McKenzie vs. Aaron Riley, Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang, Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo, Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus and Azamat Gashimov vs. Alex Soto.
Ticket info below.
UFC Fight Club Presale: Wednesday, March 14, 10am ET
UFC Newsletter Presale: Thursday, March 15, 10am ET
Public On-Sale Date: Friday, March 16, 10am ET
Tickets are priced from $44 to $229. They can be purchased at TicketMaster and StubHub.
The latest UFC on FUEL 3 fight card and event info can be found in our fight cards section.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card: Poirier Vs. Jung
The UFC will return to the Patriot Center in Faifax, VA on May 15th with UFC on Fuel 3. The main event was originally scheduled to be a rematch between Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva, but Vera won't be ready by then. And Silva got moved to UFC on Fuel 2. So in its place, a potentially explosive featherweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung will serve as the main event, and as a title eliminator. The UFC has ran the building once before for UFC Fight Night 20 back in January 2010. Here is the current card (the bout order hasn't been determined yet):
May 15th, live on Fuel TV from Fairfax, VA:
Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)
Donald Cerrone (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (20-7)
Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Fabio Maldonado (18-4)
Jorge Lopez (11-2) vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3)
Mike Easton (12-1) vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Diamond vs. Zombie
Tom Lawlor (7-4, 1 NC) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)
Cody McKenzie (12-2) vs. Aaron Riley (30-13-1)
Brad Tavares (8-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-2)
Jeff Curran (33-14-1) vs. Johnny Eduardo (25-9)
Rafael dos Anjos (15-6) vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2)
Alex Soto (6-1-1) vs. Azamat Gashimov (7-1)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 3: Fabio Maldonado vs Igor Pokrajac slated for May 15 in Fairfax
Fabio Maldonado, who was forced to withdraw from the UFC 142 fight card earlier this year due to injury, has been re-booked to face fellow light heavyweight slugger Igor Pokrajac at the UFC on FUEL TV 3 event booked for May 15, 2012, at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
That's according to the Brazilian, who made mention of his latest pairing over at Tatame.com.
Maldonado (18-4) battered the belly of Kyle Kingsbury at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 13 Finale nearly six months ago, landing brutal body blows throughout their 15-minute bout. However, it wasn't enough to sway the judges, as he went on to lose a disappointing unanimous decision.
In his only other fight for the promotion, the former professional boxer finished James McSweeney via technical knockout at UFC 120 way back in Oct. 2010.
Is this going to be his breakout fight?
Pokrajac (24-8) is currently on a two-fight winning streak after recently knocking out Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 140 back in December. He has good hands and a solid ground game, which accounts for his 21 finishes in 24 wins.
"The Duke" was originally paired off against Thiago Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 2, but an injury to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira got the Brazilian bruiser promoted to main event status opposite Alexander Gustafsson.
A quick line-up change, but still a couple of great fights.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by an electrifying featherweight fracas featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung, the winner of which will go on to challenge Jose Aldo for the division's 145-pound strap.
Lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens will also see action while bantamweights Jeff Curran vs Johnny Eduardo get down in the "Old Dominion."
More UFC on FUEL TV 3 news and notes right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFabio Maldonado Vs. Igor Pokrajac Scheduled To Meet At UFC On Fuel 3
Igor Pokrajac was left without an opponent for a few days, but he has one now. Fabio Maldonado has stepped in to replace Thiago Silva and will meet Pokrajac at UFC on Fuel 3 on May 15th. Silva was moved over to the main event of UFC on Fuel 2 when Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was sidelined with an injury. The booking was confirmed by Tatame (article in Portuguese).The 31-year-old Maldonado (18-4) is 1-1 in the UFC, and hasn't competed since dropping a memorable decision to Kyle Kingsbury at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale last June. He was scheduled to compete at UFC on Versus 6 and UFC 142, but was forced off of both cards with injuries. Pokrajac (25-7) is currently on a two-fight win streak, with wins over Todd Brown and Krzysztof Soszynski. He is 3-3 in the UFC overall.
The bout is expected to take place on the main card.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Poirier vs. Zombie
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowFabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac on for UFC on FUEL TV 3
What was originally scheduled to be a rematch between rivals Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva has become a battle of replacements between Fabio Maldonado and Igor Pokrajac.
Vera was forced out of his scheduled UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight with Silva due to injury, with Pokrajac stepping up to compete in his stead. Then Antonio Rogerio Nogueira got injured and pulled out of his UFC on FUEL TV 2 main event fight against Alexander Gustafsson and Silva got the call to bump up his schedule and take on the rising Swede. Maldonado signed on as his replacement, and here we are today.
33-year-old Cro Cop protege Igor Pokrajac (24-8) is riding a two-fight winning streak since dropping a decision to Stephan Bonnar back in 2010, having finished both Todd Brown and Krzysztof Soszynski. 3-3 in the UFC, The Duke will be looking to keep his momentum alive against Maldonado.
Seasoned Brazilian competitor Fabio Maldonado (18-4) will have his eye on rebounding from the unanimous decision to defeat he suffered against Kyle Kingsbury at the TUF 13 Finale last June when he takes on Pokrajac. The hard-hitting 31-year-old is 1-1 in the UFC, with a TKO win over James McSweeney in his UFC debut to balance the loss against Kingsbury.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 is slated to take place on May 15 from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 3 poster for 'The Korean Zombie vs Poirier' on May 15 in Virginia
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to Virginia, this time with its third ever event set to air on FUEL TV featuring "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung taking on Dustin Poirier in the main event at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, on Tues., May 15, 2012.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by an electrifying featherweight fracas featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung, the winner of which will go on to challenge Jose Aldo for the division's 145-pound strap. Or so they've been promised.
Lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens will the rest of the main card will see Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin in a bantamweight battle and Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor in a middleweight mash up.
Be sure to check out out the complete UFC on Fuel TV 3: "The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" fight card and rumors right here. And hit up our complete event archive for all the latest event-related news and notes you can handle right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On Fuel 2 Fight Card: Gustafsson Vs. Silva
The UFC will be traveling to Sweden for the very first time on April 14th for UFC on Fuel 2. The event, which will take place in the 13,000 seat Eriksson Globe, sold out in just three hours. There have been two major changes to the card over the past week. The first is that main-eventer Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is out with an injury, and has been replaced by Thiago Silva. The other is that two bouts have been added to the main card, making it a six-fight show on Fuel (with the rest being streamed on Facebook). Here's how the card looks right now:
Apr 14th, live on Fuel from Stockholm, Sweden
Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2, 1 NC)
Brian Stann (11-4) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8, 1 NC)
Paulo Thiago (14-3) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1)
DaMarques Johnson (16-9) vs. John Maguire (17-3)
Brad Pickett (20-6) vs. Damacio Page (12-6)
Dennis Siver (19-8) vs. Diego Nunes (17-2)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2
Jason Young (8-5) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7)
Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) vs. Reza Madadi (11-2)
Cyrille Diabate (17-8) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)
Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3)
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowStephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson Will Use Matt Browns Trash Talk as Fuel for UFC 145
Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson has heard it all. His record is overinflated, they don't like his nickname, etc. Instead of letting it bother him, he uses it as fuel for training and eventually winning.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklySix-fight main card official for April's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event
The six-bout main card for the UFC's sophomore effort on FUEL TV is now set.
Featuring a retooled main event of Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago
Silva, "UFC on FUEL TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva" takes place April 14 at
Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.
The event serves as the UFC's first-ever visit to Sweden. The night's
main card airs live in the U.S. on FUEL TV, and prelims are expected to
stream on Facebook. However, UFC executives have yet to officially
announce those plans.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Gustafsson vs Silva' on April 14 in Sweden
We're just over a month away.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is poised to make its Swedish debut courtesy of yet another network televised fight card, emanating LIVE from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sat., April 14, 2012.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight).
Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva
Main Card (FUEL TV):
185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook at approximately Noon ET.. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action beginning at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV.
For the latest and greatest UFC on FUEL TV 2 news and notes check out our complete event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On FX 2 Averages 1.4 Million Viewers
Since the move to Fox-branded stations, UFC programming isn't drawing as well as it did on Spike but is continuing to grow. UFC on FX 2, which aired live last Friday night from Sydney, Australia and featured a main event of Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann along with the semi-finals of the flyweight tournament, drew more average viewers than UFC on FX 1 did. The prelims on Fuel didn't draw quite as well as the first show, however. MMA Weekly has the info:
The UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann main card on FX drew an audience of 1.4 million viewers, with the preliminary bouts on Fuel TV pulling in 113,000.
The ratings on FX mark a slight uptick from UFC on FX 1, featuring Jim Miller vs. Melvin Guillard, which drew 1.3 million viewers. The Fuel TV prelims for UFC on FX 1, however, did a bit better, nabbing an audience of 148,000.
In addition to those two shows, the first UFC on Fuel show drew an average of 217,000 viewers, which was a record for the network. It's tough to draw any conclusions from just a few shows but, despite being counterprogrammed by Spike, they seem to be doing okay so far.
SBN coverage of UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowThiago Silva replaces injured Nogueira in main event at UFC on Fuel 2
UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva will make a return to the Octagon a bit sooner than expected after Antonio Rogerio Nogueira suffered a knee injury in training and was replaced by the Brazilian in his April 14 fight with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on Fuel 2 in Sweden. Silva was originally scheduled to scrap with Igor Pokrajac a month later at UFC on Fuel 3 but has been out of action for more than a year and was no doubt itching to fight again as soon as possible.
News of the switch was confirmed earlier today by the UFC.
Silva’s time on the sidelines stemmed from his submission of doctored urine relating to a January 2011 fight against Brandon Vera. The 29-year old then came forward to reveal he’d used steroids prior to the bout to help him heal from a back injury and could not afford to withdraw after being out for the previous twelve months due to health-related reasons. He holds an overall record of 14-2 including past victories over Houston Alexander and Keith Jardine.
UFC on Fuel 2 will also feature match-ups including Diego Nunes vs. Dennis Siver and Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainWith ‘Minotoro’ Nogueira Injured, Gustafsson Draws Thiago Silva for UFC on Fuel 2 Headliner
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has suffered a knee injury in training and will be unable to compete in the UFC on Fuel TV 2 main event against Alexander Gustafsson.
Posted in: ufc, gustafsson, knee injury, thiago silva, fuel
Read the full article at SherdogThiago Silva Replaces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira In Main Event at UFC on Fuel TV 2
Thiago Silva has had his return to the UFC moved up. Originally expected to return to the UFC after a year-long layoff at UFC on Fuel TV 3 in May, Silva will now face Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14th. Silva replaces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who was forced to withdraw from the main event due to a knee injury.
Silva (14-2-1) has not fought since UFC 125 in January 2011. He defeated Brandon Vera via decision, which was later turned to a no-contest, as Silva failed a post-fight drug test. Silva’s urine sample was found to be “inconsistent with human urine” according to the Nevada Athletic Commission. Because of the failed test, Silva was suspended for one year.
He was originally expected to return to a rematch with Vera at UFC on Fuel TV 3 on May 15th, but Vera withdrew from the fight due to injury. Vera’s replacement, Igor Pokrajac, was the next scheduled opponent for Silva. But now with Nogueira’s injury, Silva will return a month early, and will be facing a top contender in Alexander Gustafsson.
Gustafsson (13-1) will be fighting in front of his home country of Sweden at the event. He last fought at UFC 141, defeating Vladimir Matyushenko via TKO in the first round. At 5-1 in the UFC, the recently-turned 25 year old has quickly risen to the list of top contenders in the light heavyweight division. This will be his first fight in Sweden since he joined the UFC, and will be his first ever UFC main event.
The extent of Nogueira’s injury was not announced. This is the second fight in the last year that Nogueira has withdrawn from, as he was expected to face Rich Franklin at UFC 133 last August. However, weeks before the fight, Nogueira suffered a shoulder injury, which caused both to be pulled from the event.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 takes place on April 14th from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockhom, Sweden. Along with the main event between Gustafsson and Silva, the main card will feature a middleweight matchup between Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 2: Thiago Silva vs Alexander Gustafsson booked with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira injured
Down with one Brazilian, up with another.
Unfortunately for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, he's the one down, having suffered a knee injury in training that has forced him out of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 main event on April 14, 2012, in Sweden.
Stepping in to fill the void against Alexander Gustafsson is none other than Thiago Silva. This according to UFC.com:
Following a knee injury suffered in training for his April 14th bout against Alexander Gustafsson, Rogerio Nogueira has been forced to withdraw from the UFC on FUEL TV main event in Stockholm, Sweden. Stepping in for Lil' Nog will be another hard-hitting Brazilian, Thiago Silva, who is returning to the Octagon for the first time since January of 2011.
More on this breaking news in just a bit.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaThiago Silva Replaces Injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Fights Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on FUEL 2
The UFC announced a major change to the UFC on FUEL 2 main event today.
According to UFC.com, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has suffered a knee injury and will not be able to fight Alexander Gustafsson on the card. Sweden doesn’t have to start singing the blues though, because they also announced that Thiago Silva is already set to replace him.
Following a knee injury suffered in training for his April 14th bout against Alexander Gustafsson, Rogerio Nogueira has been forced to withdraw from the UFC on FUEL TV main event in Stockholm, Sweden. Stepping in for Lil’ Nog will be another hard-hitting Brazilian, Thiago Silva, who is returning to the Octagon for the first time since January of 2011.
Silva was previously set to face Igor Pokrajac at UFC on FUEL 3 in Fairfax, Virginia. It’s unclear who will fight Pokrajac now, but at least they managed to save the more pressing card.
Image via Sherdog
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertLil’ Nog Out; Thiago Silva Now Faces Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on Fuel 2
Thiago Silva will make his return to action at UFC on Fuel to face Alexander Gustafsson after an injury forced Antonio Rogerio Nogueira off the card.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC On Fuel 2 Fight Card: Nogueira Vs. Gustafsson
The UFC will be traveling to Sweden for the very first time on April 14th for UFC on Fuel 2. The event, which will take place in the 13,000 seat Eriksson Globe, sold out in just three hours. Many Scandinavian fighters are being featured on the card, including in the main event as Alexander Gustafsson will take on veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. For those curious, it seems that Mike Goldberg and not Jon Anik will be working this card due to scheduling issues for Anik. Anyway, here's the current card:
Apr 14th, live on Fuel from Stockholm, Sweden
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (13-1)
Brian Stann (11-4) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8, 1 NC)
Paulo Thiago (14-3) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1)
DaMarques Johnson (16-9) vs. John Maguire (17-3)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2
Damacio Page (12-6) vs. Brad Pickett (20-6)
Diego Nunes (17-2) vs. Dennis Siver (19-8)
Jason Young (8-5) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7)
Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) vs. Reza Madadi (11-2)
Cyrille Diabate (17-8) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)
Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3)
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC Makes May 15 Return To Fuel Official, Poirier Vs. Zombie Headlining
The UFC made their return to Fuel TV official Thursday, announcing UFC on Fuel 3 for Tuesday, May 15, in Fairfax, Virginia, headlined by a fight between two top featherweight contenders.
Dustin Poirier will face Chan Sung Jung (aka the "Korean Zombie") in the main event with the winner expected to be among the short list of top contenders for UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo.
Poirier (12-1, 4-0 UFC) has been flawless in dispatching nearly everyone he's faced and steps up in competition against Jung (12-3, 1-1 UFC) who is best known for his battles with Leonard Garcia and his six second knockout of Mark Hominick in December.
The UFC also made the following fights official:
Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens
Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor
Igor Pokrajac vs. Thiago Silva
Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin
This will be the UFC's first event in Fairfax since January 2010. Tickets range from a high of $229 to a low of $44 with an average price of $120.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV 3 tickets for sale soon for the Patriot Center in Fairfax on May 15
Tickets for UFC on FUEL TV 3, which was recently made official for the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 15, 2012, will go on sale to the general public on Fri., March 16, 2012, at 10 a.m. ET.
UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers, naturally, will be able to scoop up tickets prior to them being available for public consumption thanks to two separate special presales.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by an electrifying featherweight fracas featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung, the winner of which will go on to challenge Jose Aldo for the division's 145-pound strap.
Lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens will also see action while Thiago Silva makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon against Igor Pokrajac.
Here is the UFC on FUEL TV 3 tickets sales schedule (all times ET):
UFC Fight Club presale: Weds., March 14 at 10 a.m.UFC Newsletter presale: Thurs., March 15 at 10 a.m. General tickets sale: Fri., March 16 at 10 a.m.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 tickets can also be purchased through StubHub.com (Note: StubHub often has seats available even if the event is "sold out"). It will also be available to watch on FUEL TV at 8 p.m. ET on fight night.
For the latest UFC on FUEL TV 3 news and notes check out our complete event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and rumors click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaGrant-Prater, Shalorus-Dos Anjos, Gashimov-Soto Added to UFC on Fuel TV 3
A trio of new matchups has been added to the UFC on Fuel TV 3 fight bill, promotion officials recently announced.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on Fuel TV 3 Official for May 15; Tickets On Sale March 16
UFC on Fuel TV 3 is official for May 15 in Fairfax, Va., with a main event featherweight title eliminator bout between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAJeff Curran-Johnny Eduardo slated for UFC on FUEL TV 3
It appears a pair of talented bantamweights will face off against each other for the upcoming UFC on Fuel 3 card, as Jeff Curran and Johnny Eduardo have been linked to a bout on the May 15 card.
Curran won four of five fights to earn a shot in the UFC but was defeated by Scott Jorgensen via decision at UFC 137. He is a former challenger to the WEC title and holds a career record of 33-14-1 over several years of action.
Comparably, the 25-9 Eduardo had an eleven-fight winning streak snapped at the hands of Raphael Assuncao this past August. He has earned thirteen wins via submission during his 15-year career.
MMAJunkie was the first to report the fight.
UFC on Fuel 3 will emanate live from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The main event is set to feature featherweight contenders Dustin Poirier-Chan Sung Jung in a match-up likely to move the winner within a single victory of a title-shot.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainKamal Shalorus vs. Rafael dos Anjos Added to UFC on Fuel TV 3
The UFC on Fuel TV 3 card is quickly filling up, with the UFC announcing two more matchups for the May 15th card. First, a lightweight matchup between former WEC contender Kamal Shalorus and Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Also announced for the event is a bantamweight matchup between UFC newcomer Azamat Gashimov and Alex Soto. UFC on Fuel TV 3 takes place at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
For Shalorus (7-2-2), it has not been the easiest of transitions to the UFC. After starting his career 7-0-2, which included a 3-0-1 record in the WEC, “The Prince of Persia” has lost both of his bouts in the UFC, to Jim Miller and Khabib Nurmagomedov, respectively. This will be his second fight of 2012, after losing to Nurmagomedov at UFC on FX 1 in January.
dos Anjos (15-6) will also be looking to return to the win column, as he lost to Gleison Tibau at UFC 139 in November. This came after his highlight reel knockout of George Sotiropoulos at UFC 132 in July. dos Anjos actually fought at the last UFC event to take place at the Patriot Center (UFC Fight Night 20 in January 2010), where he defeated Kyle Bradley via unanimous decision.
Much like dos Anjos, Alex Soto (6-1-1) will be looking to rebound from a loss suffered at UFC 139. Soto, a part-time dolphin trainer, lost to Michael McDonald via first round knockout. Soto is also a former member of the military, as a member of the United States Army.
Soto will be taking on Azamat Gashimov (7-1), who will be making his UFC debut at the event. The Russian bantamweight actually trains part-time on the east coast, training at AMA Fight Club in Fairfield, New Jersey. AMA is home to fellow UFC fighters such as Jim and Dan Miller, along with Charlie Brenneman.
Both matches are expected to take place on the preliminary card of UFC on Fuel TV 3, which will be headlined by a featherweight battle between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung.
Also featured at the event will be the return of Thiago Silva, as he takes on fellow light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac, along with a lightweight matchup between Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 3, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
Pictured: Rafael dos Anjos
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyFive New Bouts Confirmed for UFC on Fuel 3
Two new fights have been added as well as three others previously reported for the UFC on Fuel 3 card coming up on May 15 in Virginia.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV 3: Jeff Curran vs Johnny Eduardo possible for May 15 in Fairfax
Ribbit!
Jeff Curran, who's still in search of that elusive first win under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner, will give it another shot when he throws hands opposite Johnny Eduardo at the upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 3 event scheduled for May 15, 2012, at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
MMA Weekly brought word of the pending match-up earlier today.
"The Big Frog" (33-14) has two prior appearances inside the Octagon, but went down on points against Matt Serra at UFC 46 and then again to Scott Jorgensen at UFC 137.
Third time's a charm?
Eduardo (25-9) is also chasing his first UFC win, having snapped a streak of 11 straight victories by dropping a unanimous decision to Raphael Assuncao in his Octagon debut at UFC 134 last August.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by an electrifying featherweight fracas featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung.
Lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards will also see action while Thiago Silva makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon against Igor Pokrajac.
For more UFC on FUEL TV 3 news and notes click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaJeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo slated for UFC on FUEL TV 3
A bantamweight bout between Jeff Curran and Johnny Eduardo has been slotted for a spring UFC event.
The 135-pound matchup will be part of UFC on FUEL TV 3.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 takes place May 15 at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. The event's main card airs live on FUEL TV while preliminary-card fights are expected to stream on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieJeremy Stephens Replaces Yves Edwards, Faces Cowboy Cerrone at UFC on Fuel 3
An injury has forced Yves Edwards out of UFC on Fuel 3 and in his place Jeremy Stephens will step in to face Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone on the May 15 card.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyRampage misses weight, does it matter?
Quentin “Rampage” Jackson missed weight by 5 pounds last night at UFC 144 weigh-ins. Jackson claims that this was due to an unspecified injury and as a result he will forfeit 20% of his show money to his opponent, Ryan Bader.
Ryan Bader seemed nonplussed by the fact Jackson missed weight by a considerable amount.
Via Fuel TV:
Jackson told his side of the story and had a message for Rich Franklin who, as a Fuel TV analyst, was critical of Jackson missing weight.
Payout Perspective:
Unlike Anthony Johnson, Rampage will likely get a pass for failing to make weight. However, Jackson was one of the big attractions for this card and the weight issue could mean he’s not at 100% which could affect his performance. In the end, missing weight might not impact attendance or buy rates but will affect Jackson’s salary. It may also create a rivalry with Rich Franklin.
On another note, Fuel TV sent out the above interviews covering the situation. Its another way for Fox to promote its presence on Fuel TV.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutRampage Jackson Talks About Missing Weight At UFC 144, Responds To Rich Franklin
Rampage Jackson explains to FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani why he missed weight by six pounds at the UFC 144 weigh-ins. He also has harsh words for Rich Franklin who questioned on the FUEL broadcast if Rampage had taken the fight seriously.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertMMAFrenzy Podcast: Post-UFC on Fuel 1, Pre-UFC 144 Edition
MMAFrenzy.com presents its latest podcast, where host Steve “bsbiz” Barnes is joined by writers Chris Leslie and Bryan Robison providing analysis of this week’s MMA news and recaps of recent events.
This week we take a look at the aftermath of UFC on Fuel 1 and preview the UFC’s return to Japan at UFC 144.
Be sure to follow us on twitter @mmafrenzycast , @cleslie15 , and @ohsnapbryan
Be sure to suscribe to us on iTunes.
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Podcast Chapters:
UFC on Fuel 1 (1:39)
Winners (2:20)
Jake Ellenberger (6:35)
Losers (8:01)
Ratings (9:41)
Five round main events (11:32)
UFC 144 (18:27)
Too little? Too late? (20:27)
US fans vs. Local fans (25:46)
Things to watch (28:14)
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyT.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater added to May's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event
A lightweight matchup between Canadian T.J. Grant
and Brazilian Carlo Prater has been added to UFC
on FUEL TV 3.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the booking, which was originally reported by MM-eh.ca.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 takes play May 15 in Fairfax, Va., likely at the city's
Patriot Center. The event's main card airs live on FUEL TV, and
Facebook is expected to stream the preliminary card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FX 2's 11-bout lineup finalized with FUEL TV, Facebook prelim broadcasts
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to Australia will broadcast on FX, FUEL TV and Facebook.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the UFC on FX 2 broadcast plans with company officials.
In addition to the previously announced four-fight main card, a six-bout
preliminary card special featuring Aaron Rosa vs. James Te Huna airs
on FUEL TV and one bout, Shawn Jordan vs. Oli Thompson, streams on
Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC On Fuel 3 Fight Card Shaping Up
The UFC will return to the Patriot Center in Faifax, VA on May 15th with UFC on Fuel 3. The main event was originally scheduled to be a rematch between Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva, but Vera won't be ready by then. So in it's place, a potentially explosive featherweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung will serve as the main event. The UFC has ran the building once before for UFC Fight Night 20 back in January 2010. Here is the current card:
May 15th, live on Fuel TV from Fairfax, VA:
Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)
Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2, 1 NC)
Donald Cerrone (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Yves Edwards (41-18-1)
Jorge Lopez (11-2) vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3)
Mike Easton (12-1) vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 3: Diamond vs. Zombie
Tom Lawlor (7-4, 1 NC) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)
Cody McKenzie (12-2) vs. Aaron Riley (30-13-1)
Brad Tavares (8-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-2)
T.J. Grant (17-5) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowReport: TJ Grant vs Carlo Prater possible for UFC on FUEL TV 3
There's an interesting welterweight match-up brewing for the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card featuring T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater, who are reportedly booked to throw down on May 15 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
The gang up at MM-Eh.ca brought word of the pending bout earlier today.
Grant (17-5) is coming off an armbar submission victory over Shane Roller at UFC on Versus 6 last October. The Fit Plus jiu-jitsu wizard is consistently inconsistent, having racked up an Octagon record of 4-3 and never winning (or losing) two in a row since his 2009 debut.
He was expected to fight Jacob Volkmann at UFC 141 back in December, but was forced to pull out after banging up his elbow in Brazil.
The same place Prater was making a few headlines of his own.
"Neo" (30-10), of course, has been mired in ref-gate, when Mario Yamasaki disqualified Erick Silva for strikes to the back of Prater's head on the UFC 142 card earlier this year.
The sooner he gets another fight under his belt and puts that bout behind him, the better for everybody.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by an electrifying featherweight fracas featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung.
Lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards will also see action while Thiago Silva makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon against Igor Pokrajac.
For more UFC on FUEL TV 3 news and notes click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaReport: T.J. Grant Vs. Carlo Prater Planned For UFC On Fuel 3
A lightweight bout is the latest addition to the UFC on Fuel 3 card planned for May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia. MM-Eh.ca has confirmed with T.J. Grant's camp that the Canadian grappler will face Carlo Prater on that card:
TJ Grant (17-5) will make his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon on May 15 at UFC on FUEL 3 against Carlo Prater (30-10-1), sources close to Grant’s camp have told MM-eh.
After finding mixed results in the UFC's welterweight division, Nova Scotia's T.J. Grant made his first cut down to lightweight back in the fall, and it was a successful move as he tapped Shane Roller, a talented grappler in his own right, with an armbar at UFC on Versus 6. Although injuries have kept Grant on the shelf since, his durability and high-level grappling should get him right back into the mix at 155 lbs.
Prater, a longtime veteran of the sport, finally made his UFC debut in his native Brazil last month at UFC 142, but in a somewhat controversial bout with hot prospect Erick Silva, Prater ended up getting his hand raised despite getting blitzed by a series of strikes from Silva in the first round, as referee Mario Yamasaki declared that many of Silva's blow landed on the back of the head, and thus disqualified him. Nonetheless, Prater probably wasn't any happier with the "victory" than the fans were, and now he'll get another chance to prove himself and at his more natural weight of 155 lbs.
T.J. Grant (17-5)W Shane Roller (submission) - UFC on Versus 6L Ricardo Almeida (unam. decision) - UFC 124W Julio Paulino (unam. decision) - UFC 119
Carlo Prater (30-10-1)W Erick Silva (DQ) - UFC 142W Gleristone Santos (submission) - Capital Fight 4W Cameron Dollar (submission) - Legacy FC 7
UFC on Fuel 3 coverage
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Read the full article at Bloody Elbow“UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger” Medical Suspensions
The Nebraska State Athletic Commission has released the full list of medical suspensions for the fighter’s who competed on last week’s UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger fight card.
Of the eighteen fighters who competed on the card, only four were suspended and only one for longer than thirty days.
Vagner Rocha, Philip De Fries, and Dave Herman were all given thirty day standard suspensions for losing their respective contests by KO or TKO.
Ronny Markes was suspended indefinitely for a possible broken right hand sustained in his decision win over Aaron Simpson and will need to be cleared by a doctor before he can resume competition.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 went down on February 15 from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska and saw Jake Ellenberger outlast a game Diego Sanchez for a decision win in the night’s main event.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyHerman, Markes, De Fries, Rocha Issued Medical Suspensions After UFC on Fuel TV 1
Four fighters received medical suspensions from the Nebraska State Athletic Commission following last week’s UFC on Fuel TV 1, Sherdog.com confirmed Tuesday.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV medical suspensions and injuries for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' in Omaha
The Nebraska State Athletic Commission today issued its list of medical suspensions for the UFC on Fuel TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" event, which took place on Weds., Feb. 15, 2012, from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
Not much here to report.
Of the 18 fighters booked to throw down at the network-televised event, only four were given mandatory vacations when all was said and done (via MMA Weekly), including Ronny Markes, who busted up his hand in a split decision win over Aaron Simpson.
Markes will be riding the bench until his physician gives him the green light to continue.
Also earning some time off were Vagner Rocha, Phil De Fries, and Dave Herman, who were all finished by way of (T)KO in their respective bouts.
UFC on Fuel TV featured a thrilling three round main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. While "The Dream" was able to keep himself awake against the power-punching "Juggernaut," the hometown hero proved to be too much for the former Ultimate Fighter and took home the unanimous decision win.
Also in action, Ronny Markes and T.J. Dillashaw both picked up decision wins while Stefan Struve and Stipe Miocic each took home knockout victories. See who scored the Fight Night bonuses right here.
For all the information you need to know from the UFC on FUEL TV event hit up our results and live blog right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV 1 Suspensions Nab Only 4 Fighters
The Nebraska State Athletic Commission on Tuesday revealed the UFC on Fuel TV 1: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger medical suspensions to MMAWeekly.com.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC On Fuel Fight Card: Nogueira vs. Gustafsson
The UFC will be traveling to Sweden for the very first time on April 14th for UFC on Fuel 2. The event, which will take place in the 13,000 seat Eriksson Globe, sold out in just three hours. Many Scandinavian fighters are being featured on the card, including in the main event as Alexander Gustafsson will take on veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. For those curious, it seems that Mike Goldberg and not Jon Anik will be working this card due to scheduling issues for Anik. Anyway, here's the current card:
Apr 14th, live on Fuel from Stockholm, Sweden
Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5)
Alessio Sakara (15-8, 1 NC) vs. Brian Stann (11-4)
Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-3)
DaMarques Johnson (16-9) vs. John Maguire (17-3)
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 2
Damacio Page (12-6) vs. Brad Pickett (20-6)
Diego Nunes (17-2) vs. Dennis Siver (19-8)
Jason Young (8-5) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7)
Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) vs. Reza Madadi (11-2)
Cyrille Diabate (17-8) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)
Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3)
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Four Fight Main Card Set for April 12th
After the UFC makes its third trip to Australia with UFC on FX 2 on March 3rd, it will be a while before the Octagon graces your television screen. In fact, it will be forty days off before it returns. But the UFC will return on April 12th with UFC on Fuel TV 2, as the organization will be making its debut in Stockholm, Sweden at the Ericsson Globe Arena.
With the additions of fights set for the preliminary card between featherweights Jason Young and Eric Wisely, along with Reza Madadi taking on Yoislandy Izquierdo in a lightweight matchup, the full 12 card lineup is set for the UFC’s second event on Fuel TV.
The card’s main event will feature a light heavyweight battle between Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson taking on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Also on the main card will be a middleweight matchup between Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara, along with Paulo Thiago taking on UFC newcomer Siyar Bahadurzada in a welterweight showdown.
Rounding out the main card will be another welterweight matchup, with DaMarques Johnson taking on John Maguire.
Like the first event on Fuel TV, the preliminary card is expected to be streamed live on Facebook.
Main Card (Fuel TV):
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara
Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Preliminary Card:
Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes*
Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
Papy Abedi vs. James Head
Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth
Magnus Cedenblad vs. Francis Carmont
Eric Wisely vs. Jason Young
Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen
Reza Madadi vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo
*-Not officially announced by the UFC
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyEric Wisely steps in for Akira Corassani to meet Jason Young at UFC on Fuel 2
An injury to Akira Corassani has given Eric Wisely another chance to win his first fight in the UFC. Wisely will now meet Jason Young at UFC on Fuel 2. Corassani was knocked out of the Sweden-bound card earlier this month. The featured portion of the April 14 event will be featured on Fuel TV, while the prelims – where Young-Wisely takes place – will be streamed live on Facebook.
Wisely (19-7) lost in his UFC debut to Charles Oliveira by the rarely seen Calf Slicer. Meanwhile, Young is 8-5 overall but 0-2 inside the Octagon after facing tough draws in Dustin Poirier and Michihiro Omigawa.
UFC on Fuel 2 currently features a main event pitting Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against Alexander Gustafsson with Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara filling the co-headlining slot.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainSpike TV Does Well With UFC On Fuel TV Counter-Programming
The UFC had their first live Fight Night on Fuel TV this past Wednesday. The ratings for the event were great -- for Fuel TV. The Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez headliner drew 315,000 viewers and the whole show averaged 217,000 viewers. Both those stats are records for Fuel TV whose previous biggest shows were live UFC preliminary bout coverage for UFC on FX 1 on Jan. 20 and UFC on Fox 2 on Jan. 28, averaging 148,000 and 144,000 total viewers, peaking at 237,000 and 212,000.
But the reality is that many UFC fans either don't get Fuel TV or don't know the UFC has left Spike TV. Spike aggressively counter-programmed UFC on Fuel TV with a marathon of old UFC fights featuring Diego Sanchez. According to the OC Register they did very well, averaging 678,000 viewers.
Spike TV has the rights to their UFC library through the end of 2012. They are expected to begin broadcasting Bellator Fighting Championships in 2013. Bellator is currently on MTV 2.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Gets New Opponent for Jason Young and Adds New Bout
Jason Young finally has a new opponent for his UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight, plus the UFC has added another lightweight tilt to the card.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC middleweight Brian Stann announces future role on FOX broadcasts
Popular middleweight Brian Stann appears to already have what could be a third career if he so decides, as the former WEC champion recently confirmed he will be joining future UFC broadcasts as an analyst.
Last week, Stann provided insightful commentary at UFC on Fuel: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger, taking over a chair that has been occupied by the likes of light heavyweight title-holder Jon Jones and UFC Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture before him.
Stann confirmed the news while making it known on his Twitter page how appreciative he was of MMA fans talking about his performance in front of the camera instead of inside the Octagon.
“Huge thanks to all the fans who have supported me after the FUEL broadcast,” Stann wrote. “Looks like I will be doing live FOX shows now. Power of the fans.”
Along with possible upcoming broadcasts, Stann will also be in action on the next Fuel TV card this April 14 against Alessio Sakara.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC on Fuel TV 1 Makes Fuel TV Ratings History
Following the UFC’s event debut on Wednesday with UFC on Fuel TV 1, Fuel TV officials have announced that Fuel TV enjoyed the highest ratings of the channel’s history. The event averaged 217,000 viewers throughout the three hour program. The event peaked near the end of the event, with the third round of the main event between Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez, which brought in 315,000 viewers.
Wednesday’s event comes just three months after the UFC’s debut on FOX, and less than one month than the debut on FX. Fuel TV has hosted preliminary card fights for both UFC on FX 1, which averaged 148,000 viewers, and UFC on Fox 2, which averaged 144,000 viewers.
Since the debut on Fox in November, Fuel TV has increased from 30 million subscribers to 36 million.
“We fully expected the UFC was going to deliver Fuel TV extraordinary ratings, and now we’re seeing it,” said George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fuel TV. “We are beyond ecstatic about the audience and the impact the UFC is having on our network’s growth thus far. The sky’s the limit on where this network can go from here.”
Wednesday’s event in Omaha, Nebraska was the first of six events to be featured on Fuel TV in 2012. The next scheduled event on Fuel TV will take place on April 12th in Stockholm, Sweden. The card is headlined with a light heavyweight matchup featuring Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson taking on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyModest UFC TV Ratings Unlock Future for Fuel TV
To many networks, the UFC on Fuel 1 TV ratings were modest, but they were record-setting for Fuel, unlocking untapped potential for the extreme sports network.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Broadcast Peaks with 315,000 Viewers
UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger drew an average of 217,000 viewers, while peaking at 315,000, setting a pair of records for a live event on Fuel TV.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on FUEL TV 1 ratings: Audience peaks with 315,000 viewers, shatters records
Earlier today, MMAjunkie.com reported that Wednesday's UFC on FUEL TV 1 event averaged 217,000 viewers, which set a UFC-FUEL TV record.
Now, FUEL TV has released additional information, including additional record-setting figures.
Chief among them? UFC on FUEL TV 1 peaked with a record 315,000 viewers during the night's main event between Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 1 ratings garner 217,000 viewers for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' event on Feb. 15
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) began its historic deal with FOX at the beginning of the year and just this past Wed., Feb. 15, 2012, held its first ever fight card broadcast on FUEL TV, which has turned into the unofficial UFC network.
The ratings are in for the UFC on FUEL TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" event , courtesy of Sherdog.com, and the show garnered 217,000 viewers for the three-hour broadcast.
For FUEL, a channel available in just 36 million homes, that's a smashing success. For the UFC, not so much.
The world's largest fight promotion's old channel, Spike TV, ran counterprogramming during the same three hour window consisting of repeat broadcasts of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 13 Finale and UFC Unleashed. Those shows together netted an average of 678,000 viewers.
All told, plenty of fight fans were watching UFC programming Wednesday night. Just not on the channel the powers that be would have liked them to.
UFC on Fuel TV featured a thrilling three round main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. While "The Dream" was able to keep himself awake against the power-punching "Juggernaut," the hometown hero proved to be too much for the former Ultimate Fighter and took home the unanimous decision win.
Also in action, Ronny Markes and T.J. Dillashaw both picked up decision wins while Stefan Struve and Stipe Miocic each took home knockout victories. See who scored the Fight Night bonuses right here.
For all the information you need to know from the UFC on FUEL TV event hit up our results and live blog right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On Fuel TV Averages 217,000 Viewers
The UFC's first full card effort on Fuel TV set a ratings record for the network. The show, which saw a very good main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, outperformed the previous live airings of UFC undercard fights on Fuel.
Via MMA Fighting:
The UFC's debut event on FUEL TV, UFC on FUEL, averaged 217,000 viewers over the length of the three-hour broadcast, setting a new live-event ratings record for the fledgling network.
Wednesday's numbers mark a 46-percent increase from FUEL TV's previous ratings record of 148,000 viewers, earned by January's UFC on FX 1 preliminary card. UFC on Fox 2's live preliminary card averaged 144,000 viewers.
The "free preview week" for Fuel on many carriers would provide an obvious boost to the numbers, but how big of a boost is up for debate. Many major markets still did not have access to the free preview as it appeared your carrier had to already offer Fuel as part of a higher tier package. Markets such as Chicago's Comcast households did not get the preview as their carrier does not offer Fuel on any package currently offered.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL Ratings: Debut Event Draws Record-Setting 217,000 Viewers
The UFC's debut event on FUEL TV, UFC on FUEL, averaged 217,000 viewers over the length of the three-hour broadcast, setting a new live-event ratings record for the fledgling network.
Wednesday's numbers mark a 46-percent increase from FUEL TV's previous ratings record of 148,000 viewers, earned by January's UFC on FX 1 preliminary card. UFC on Fox 2's live preliminary card averaged 144,000 viewers.
The massive leap in ratings can likely be attributed numerous factors, but most notable among them is fact that the event took place during a FUEL TV free-preview week for numerous cable subscribers.
Ratings peaked as viewers tuned in to witness 26-year-old Jake Ellenberger force his name into title contention with a wild unanimous decision victory over Diego Sanchez. Beyond the headlining bout, four vicious stoppages lined the network broadcast, including Jonathan Brookins knockout win over Vagner Rocha which initially aired on Facebook.
Meanwhile, Spike TV continued their counter-programming crusade to successful results, drawing 694,000 viewers for a replay of The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale and 661,000 for a Diego Sanchez-themed episode of UFC Unleashed.
Spike TV is currently available in roughly 99 million homes around the United States, while FUEL TV's total rests closer to 35 million. Though recent trends have seen that number continue to climb since the Fox-family network switched to a UFC-centric programming schedule.
"If you want to compare (FUEL TV) to a platform like Spike three times our size, I can't help that," network executive vice president and general manager George Greenberg recently said. "But I can tell you, If you look at the FOX ratings and last FX ratings for the fight, and you look at what it's done to this place percentage-wise, we are absolutely killing it."
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on Fuel 1 Nets 217,000 Viewers; Spike TV Counters with 678,000
UFC on Fuel TV 1 earned an average of 217,000 viewers for its three-hour Wednesday night broadcast on the Fox-owned cable station.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV 1 ratings: Debut event scores 217,000 viewers
Wednesday's UFC on FUEL TV 1 event drew 217,000 viewers, MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with industry sources.
That's a new live-event record for FUEL TV, which drew 148,000 viewers for the UFC on FX 1 preliminary card and 144,000 viewers for the UFC on FOX 2 prelims this past month.
Wednesday's event took place during a free-preview week for FUEL TV on many cable platforms.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV gate totals $405,895 with 6,283 in attendance for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger'
UFC on Fuel TV, which took place at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, on Feb. 15, 2012, tallied a live gate of $405,895, thanks to 6,283 fans in attendance, according to official figures from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) released yesterday (via Yahoo! Sports).
Those numbers are down from the promotion's previous trip to Omaha for UFC Fight Night 15: "Diaz vs. Neer," back on Sept. 17, 2008, which garnered 9,103 fans for a $700,000 live gate.
UFC on Fuel TV featured a thrilling three round main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. While "The Dream" was able to keep himself awake against the power-punching "Juggernaut," the hometown hero proved to be too much for the former Ultimate Fighter and took home the unanimous decision win.
Also in action, Ronny Markes and T.J. Dillashaw both picked up decision wins while Stefan Struve and Stipe Miocic each took home knockout victories. See who scored the Fight Night bonuses right here.
For all the information you need to know from the UFC on FUEL TV event hit up our results and live blog right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaLatest UFC/MMA news and notes from around the web for the week of February 12, 2012
Welcome, Maniacs, to the weekly series where we help you catch up on some of the original reporting done by other sites in the vast MMA landscape. Like Demetrious Johnson and Stefan Struve pictured above, we can all "get along."
Teaming up with MMA sites like MMA Fighting, Cage Potato, Fight Opinion and The Fight Nerd, we'll provide an opportunity for all MMA fans to read some fresh and original voices in the sport.
This week, The Fight Nerd reminisces about Thiago Silva, MMA Convert details the recent struggles of MMA photographer Keith Mills and Fightline interviews Ben Henderson.
The full list of links is after the jump.
- Diego Sanchez not ruling out return to lightweight (LowKick)
Former UFC Lightweight title challenger Diego "The Dream/Nightmare" Sanchez looked back at his performance against Jake Ellenberger...
- Rumor: Chandella Powell fired for failure to disclose secret past life as a softcore porn star (Cage Potato)
It seems that if you do enough digging on any given ring girl, you will find out that she has done porn at one point in her life. According to a few unconfirmed sources from around the MMA blogosphere, it appears that Chandella Powell will be joining the ranks of Logan Stanton, Natasha Wicks, and Edith Labelle as a former UFC ring girl due to...get this...failing to disclose that she once appeared in a couple softcore porn photo shoots and videos under the name "Mariah Ashton."
- Fights to make after UFC on Fuel 1 (Five Ounces of Pain)
With UFC on Fuel: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez in the books, it's time to look forward at what's next for the competitors on the card. In a bit of fantasy matchmaking, I've written who I think some of tonight's fighters should fight next, and why said scraps should happen.
- Falling Action: Best and worst of UFC on Fuel (MMA Fighting)
If the evil forces of cable TV conspired to keep you from seeing the first UFC on FUEL event, sorry, but you missed a good one. Now that it's all over, time to sift through the rubble for the biggest winners, losers, and everything in between.
- Nick Diaz: Diego Sanchez won and Jake Ellenberger would be dead (5thRound)
- MMA could be legal in New York in as little as 30 days (MiddleEasy)
I've never met Bob Reilly, and I hope I never do. The only thing worse than that man is someone who comes to a bar to tell people why they shouldn't drink. In either situation, a severe verbal ass kicking session is highly probable. When Bob Reilly isn't wasting New York State's money for his bi-weekly paycheck, he's waging a war on allowing MMA to be legalized and overseen by the state.
- Repeated steroid excuses make me nostalgic for Thiago Silva (The Fight Nerd)
In truth, "I was unaware it was in a supplement" has become code in the world of professional athletics for "I use banned substances, get over it." Every time I hear that particular bit of encryption, I gain more respect for Thiago Silva.
- Image matters: UFC business & media politics (Fight Opinion)
Kevin Iole said that numbers for UFC 143 (Condit/Diaz) were lousy. 6,727 paid, 2,288 comps, 751 tickets unsold for a gate of $2.4M USD. He claims casino bought the majority of event tickets. If you had said to me four months ago that UFC Japan would have blown the doors off of a Nick Diaz UFC main event, I would have never believed you. So much for that.
- UFC on Fuel - 217,000 viewers (MMA Payout)
TV Sports Ratings tweeted the ratings for UFC on Fuel 1 Wednesday night scored 217,000 viewers. It was the UFC's first live event on Fuel TV.
- Life for MMA fighters under the New York State ban (BleacherReport.com/MMA)
It's about 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, in the Shipyard Lounge of The Colisee, in Lewiston, Maine. The room is full of gaunt, hard-looking young men- professional mixed martial arts fighters and their training partners and coaches, here for the weigh-ins for tomorrow night's New England Fight Night I card.
- The Itinerant Lens (MMA Convert)
This isn't a story about fighter pay. This isn't a story about the financial inequities - perceived or actual - in the business of sanctioned fighting. This isn't about how someone should be compensated for their services, or about how life can be unkind to those who are diligent and hardworking. This is a story about Keith Mills, who, at 43-years old, has been covering the sport of mixed martial arts since before it was even called that.
- Exclusive interview with Ben Henderson (Fightline)
Ben Henderson disappointed with Guida win, but is surprised by the speed of his success.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 1: 217,000 viewers
TV Sports Ratings tweeted the ratings for UFC on Fuel 1 Wednesday night scored 217,000 viewers. It was the UFC’s first live event on Fuel TV.
The ratings come during Fuel TV’s free preview week which should have helped with the number. In comparison, UFC’s first two prelims shows on Fuel grabbed 148K and 144K viewers. (h/t MMA Supremacy).
Payout Perspective:
Good ratings for a live, mid-week fight card. Certainly, the free preview helped out but the numbers can be seen as promising for the UFC on Fuel. The good numbers come despite the Spike TV counter-programming and the fact that some people are still programmed to think that live UFC events are on Spike.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutUFC on FUEL TV 1 results recap: A look back at the 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' event in Omaha
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) went outside the box by bringing mixed martial arts (MMA) fans an event this past Wednesday evening (Feb. 15, 2012) in Omaha, Nebraska. It was also the first time FUEL TV played host to a full fight card.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 ransacked the Omaha Civic Auditorium with a fight card that featured a main event riddled with title implications.
When Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger went toe-to-toe, the first two rounds were brutally dominated by "The Juggernaut" and it looked like "The Dream" was in danger of being finished like so many of Ellenberger's past opponents.
In the third and final round, Sanchez turned things up a notch, mounting a comeback effort that lead to one of the more exciting fights we've seen in a while. Ultimately, it was too little too late, as Ellenberger earned the unanimous decision win.
After the jump, we'll take a closer look at the rest of the noteworthy moments from UFC on FUEL TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger."
It was a welterweight war that could have easily been a pay-per-view main event. The fans who were lucky enough to have a free Wednesday evening and FUEL TV were able to view it for free.
Both fighters emerged with badly damaged noses, a few scrapes and bruises and the respect of everyone who watched.
Afterwards, Sanchez echoed sentiments that were shared by many who watched the fight when he said: "I thought all main event were gonna be five rounds?!"
Later in the evening, UFC President Dana White went on record as saying that he blew it with this main event, and that from now on, all main events will, indeed, be five round affairs.
Ellenberger's win left fans and analysts wondering what would be next in his fighting future. There are a lot of options, but most of them are currently unavailable.
You can read about what a couple of our "experts" think may be next for Ellenberger here and here.
Ultimately, the decision will be up to Dana White and his main matchmakers. It might be Carlos Condit. Maybe it will be the winner of Johny Hendricks vs. Josh Koscheck. Maybe, it will be neither. We can only wait and see.
Read a full recap with in-depth analysis of the Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger fight at UFC on FUEL TV 1 here. For full fight video highlights of "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger," click here.
The co-main event showcased two big heavyweights as Stefan Struve took on relative newcomer to Octagon, Dave Herman.
The fight started off with Herman unleashing some powerful striking and making "The Skyscraper" look a little tentative.
The second round was a huge game changer, when Struve came out looking like a changed. After he used some of his trademark slapping kicks to keep Herman at bay and off balance, he spotted a hole, snuck in a huge uppercut that floored "Pee Wee," and it was all downhill from there.
Within seconds, Struve had stopped his opponent under an absolute storm of strikes, showing the world that he's a 265-pounder that should not be forgotten about.
Check out an informative synopsis of the Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman fight at UFC on FUEL TV 1 here. Watch full video highlights from "Struve vs. Herman" here.
Four of the nine fights on this card were finished by (technical) knockout or submission. As usual, the standouts of the night were given a big check for their efforts, this time to the tune of $50,000 each.
Possibly the biggest standout was Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger, which was given the nod for "Fight of the Night." It was the fifth time Sanchez has shared the honor.
Read the list of fight bonus award winners, including "Knockout of the Night," "Submission of the Night," and "Fight of the Night" here.
Those are just some of the finer points of UFC on FUEL TV 1 that made our mental scrapbook. How about you? What would your recap look like? Give us your rundown in the comments section.
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 1 results and a detailed recap of all the action click here. To check out a recap of the UFC on FUEL TV 1 prelim fights that were seen on Facebook, click here.
And just in case you want to get up to speed on the entire UFC on FUEL TV 1 fight card from top to bottom click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaInjury forces Akira Corassani to withdraw from UFC on FUEL TV 2
Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14's fast-talking featherweight Hamid Corassani has been forced to put his Octagon debut on hold, following an injury severe enough to boot him from the UFC on Fuel TV 2 event booked for April 14, 2012, at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Sherdog.com brought word of the line-up change earlier today.
Corassani (9-3) is perhaps best known for his phantom tap against Dustin Neace on the former Spike TV reality show. He was able to advance to the semifinals, but got choked out by eventual finalist Dennis Bermudez inside the first round.
He was not invited back to participate in the Dec. 3, 2011, TUF 14 live finale, but alas, he's getting a second shot (we think) when he gets all patched up and back into action.
That leaves Jason Young (8-5), who's trying desperately to climb out of an 0-2 hole, without a date to the big dance. "Shotgun" has yet to secure a win inside the Octagon, losing back-to-back decisions to Michihiro Omigawa and Dustin Poirier.
The promotion is expected to find Young a replacement in time for him to compete.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the main event taking on longtime veteran and Brazilian banger Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 news and notes check out our event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card and rumors click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL 1 Post-Fight News & Notes: Five-Round Main Events On FX & FUEL Moving Forward
Dana White’s post-fight interview with FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani along with a rundown of UFC on FUEL 1 post-fight news and notes…
— 6,283 fans attended UFC on FUEL 1 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium for a $405,895 live gate.
— Stipe Miocic picked up an extra $50,000 for knocking out Phillip De Fries in a mere 43 seconds. Ivan Menjivar was awarded the Submission of the Night bonus for coming back and choking out John Albert in the first round. Headliners Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez earned “Fight of the Night” for their thrilling three round battle.
— Were you expecting a fourth and fifth round to last night’s Sanchez vs. Ellenberger main event? If so, you weren’t the only one. Following last year’s announcement that all main events would be five rounds going forward, many expected Diego Sanchez to get two additional rounds to continue his comeback against Jake Ellenberger last night, but it didn’t happen. Instead, the fight ended at the conclusion of the third round allowing Ellenberger to win the fight two rounds to one. It turns out the UFC decided not to do five-round non-title fight main events for the FX and FUEL cards, but that’s going to change says Dana White.
“We blew it it should have been a five round fight. As I was sitting here again tonight I’m looking at the fight going yeah, this should have been five rounds. I think that when Diego and Ellenberger went back in for that fourth round the place would have gone crazy, people were ready for it at home. I’m not gonna throw anyone under the bus … but we blew it. We should have done it. They will be five round fights from now on. Everyone’s asking if it’s because of FUEL, FUEL would let us do 33 round fights if we wanted to. Yeah, they’ll be five rounds from here on out. Other than contracts that have already been signed.”
To clarify, that means UFC on FX 2′s Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann, UFC on FUEL 2′s Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Alexander Gustafsson and I believe UFC on FUEL 3′s Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung will be three-rounders but all other FX and FUEL main events will be five-rounds moving forward.
— Ellenberger’s win over Sanchez was impressive, but it probably wasn’t enough to put him in the title picture with Carlos Condit. Following last night’s fight, Dana White thinks Condit should wait for GSP in lieu of fighting Ellenberger again.
“If you’re Carlos Condit, (and) you just fought Ellenberger not too long ago, I’d wait for GSP,” White told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) following UFC on FUEL TV 1.
“We’ll see what happens over the next few months, here,” White said after Wednesday’s event. “Had Diego won, it probably would have been a little bit more interesting.”
It’s probably not what Ellenberger hoped to hear, but he seems to be cool with Dana’s line of thinking. He just wants to stay active.
“The rematch with Condit, I would love to do that, but my job is to be prepared every time I get in there,” Ellenberger said.
“I’d like to stay active,” he said. “Maybe late spring, early summer. I don’t choose who I fight, so it’s up to Dana and the UFC, and I’m always ready.”
— Unfortunately for Sanchez, he finds himself in the L column once again after pulling off consecutive victories over Martin Kampmann and Paulo Thiago. He’s not sure what he’s going to do next, but returning to lightweight could be a possibility.
“There’s always a chance of me going back to 155. I have one loss at that weight class,” Sanchez said after his loss to Ellenberger on Wednesday night. “I’m wish-washy whether I’m going to stay at 70 or 55 because it’s real hard for me to stay at 70. I have to be able to lift weights a lot, like I really have to be able to lift weights a lot.
“I’m stuck in between both of the weight classes. It has its ups and downs. At 70 and 55, I have to cut more weight at 55, at 70 I have to lift more weights.”
Either way, as long as Sanchez continues to fight his heart out like last night, he always have a place in the UFC.
— As we noted earlier this week, Tim Sylvia is actively campaigning to get back in the UFC. The fan response has been surprisingly good, but it hasn’t convinced Dana White to give Sylvia another shot.
“I have no beef with Tim Sylvia whatsoever, I have nothing against the guy, but I say it all the time, that was when the division was the weakest, when he was champion. And for him to make a statement like he could come back and beat 80-percent of the fighters in the UFC? I don’t know what Tim Sylvia’s been doing. The last time I saw him, he got knocked out by a 50-year-old boxer in like 10 seconds. Who’d he beat? They guy’s just out there trying to get back into the UFC, trying to make a living, I get it, but he fought in the UFC when the UFC heavyweight division was its weakest. Him and Arlovski were knocking each other out every weekend.”
Poor Tim.
— And last but certainly not least, here’s a screen cap of Diego Sanchez’s vampire hunter walkout last night. Sanchez has always had the most intense ring entrances, but he took it a whole (strange) new level last night. Definitely check out some of the memes fans have already created with it. My favorite is the Exorcist one. Hilarious.
Screen cap via The UG
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL TV 1 results recap: Winners and losers from the Feb. 15 event in Omaha
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) just conducted its first ever full fight card on FUEL TV as UFC on FUEL TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" sought to entertain the fans in attendance at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, on Feb. 15, 2012.
The main event featured a very tough match up between welterweight top contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans and pundits expected the winner to catapult himself into "the mix," and possibly place themselves next in line for a title shot (after Carlos Condit, of course).
The main event rendered a bloody, all-out war that will go down as one of the better fights of the year. Both men emerged with what appeared to be broken noses, but not broken spirits.
In victory, Ellenberger not only proved his toughness, but also that he is ready to fight for the belt. It may not happen immediately, but the opportunity is coming.
Follow me after the jump and we'll discuss the big winners and lowliest of losers from UFC on FUEL TV 1:
WINNERS
Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger -- I know Ellenberger won, but I have trouble separating these two and calling either of them a loser. Call it a cop out. That's fine, but I'm not gonna do it. This was a fantastic fight. For two rounds, Ellenberger poured it on in dominating fashion. He dealt Sanchez a gruesome broken nose and all kinds of added punishment, to boot. But in the third round, Sanchez proved his heart by mounting a comeback effort that very nearly won him the fight. Ellenberger will go on to get a high profile fight and is now inches away from the title picture. I'm just saying that Sanchez should be right behind him.
Stefan Struve -- You can tell a lot about a fighter by how they overcome adversity. In the first round of his fight against Dave Herman, Struve looked overwhelmed. He was getting outstruck badly. He wasn't using his length. He was playing right into Herman's hands. In the second round, Struve came out like a totally new man. He scored a takedown early on that set the tone for the way the rest of the fight would go. Though "Pee Wee" was able to escape the first submission attempt, Struve poured it on, eventually getting a stoppage when Herman failed to respond under a barrage of punches.
Stipe Miocic -- Wow. After looking to be hurt early on, Miocic (aka: "Cro Cop Part II") responded with a furious flurry of punches that sent Philip De Fries to the canvas and caused the fight to be stopped at just 0:43 of the very first round. It almost as if De Fries' punches made him angry. He punished him for it and looked like an absolute monster in victory. I'm excited to keep seeing what this Croatian sensation is really capable of.
Jonathan Brookins -- After winning season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), Brookins has been fairly inactive due to some injury problems. Last night, Brookins fought a very game opponent in Vagner Rocha who is capable of finishing a foe at any moment. It was Rocha's first fight at featherweight, and supposedly, he'd found his true and natural weight class. Early on, the two exchanged and Brookins looked very comfortable. Then it happened. Brookins clipped Rocha and pounced on him instantly. Rocha resorted to his jiu-jitsu roots and desperately went for a heel hook. As he did, he left his chin exposed. It was all Brookins needed, as he took advantage of the moment, landed several very hard punches from short distance and knocked out Rocha to notch a big win and get things back on track. Brookins is just a good dude; one of the nicer guys in MMA. Congrats.
Ivan Menjivar -- What a tough guy! After being very nearly finished by John Albert, Menjivar took the abuse, was patient, and used his experience to grab the submission victory. The win was the third in a row for "The Pride of El Salvador." He looks great at 135 pounds and it looks like the move to bantamweight was really the right one. Who says Jackson-trained fighters don't finish fights? Afterwards, he posed a question that is sure to be seen on t-shirts and internet memes all over when he asked: "What would Sakuraba do?" Good question, Ivan.
Ronny Markes -- After looking like he was in trouble in the first round, Markes did a great job of coming back, using leg kicks and an overall weight and strength advantage to control the fight. The move to middleweight looks like a good one, at least for now. It will be intriguing to see if the move lasts and what kind of impact the Nova Uniao will be able to make at 185 pounds.
T.J. Dillashaw -- Sometimes, you'll see fighters who lose on TUF, go home, start over, absorb the lessons they've learned during their time on the show and rebound as much better fighters upon their return. Thus appears to be the case for Dillashaw, the Alpha Male product and training partner of everyone's favorite "California Kid," Urijah Faber. Dillashaw's fight versus Walel Watson was an ambush. He bum rushed Watson from the opening horn and never backed off. Though he wasn't able to finish him, he did a tremendous job of pressing the pace and inflicting damage at every turn against a very good and seasoned fighter in Watson. In the third round, when Dillashaw got away from the success of his wrestling, Watson got vey close to putting him in a bad spot, maybe even finishing him. Kudos to Dillashaw for fighting through it and keeping his composure, on his way to earning a well earned decision victory.
Big Braveheart fan in the crowd -- At one point during the T.J. Dillashaw vs Walel Watson fight, a passionate fan (who had, no doubt, enjoyed his fair share of "beverage") screamed out "freedom!" Maybe I'm easily amused, but that cracked me up. We hear dumb "USA" chants at almost every event. People boo. people yell things about fighters mothers. But clutch movie quotes? That's a new one on me and I'm tipping my cap to you, random fan.
LOSERS
Dave Herman -- I was really excited when the UFC signed this guy. Every fight I've ever seen him in was a slugfest. Though it didn't totally live to the hype, his win over Jon Olav Einemo was a nice way to enter the Octagon. He looked to build on that against Stefan Struve, and for a round, it looked like he was going to. Unfortunately, he did exactly what his corner told him not to. He stood right in front of Struve and was not making good use of lateral movement. After getting caught with a massive uppercut and plummeting to the canvas, he had no answer at all for Struve who jumped all over him. I like Herman. He's a fun fighter and has body hair that rivals that of Andrei Arlovski. I just don't think he'll ever be a guy who makes a serious run at the title.
Vagner Rocha -- They say potential gets coaches fired. It also gets fighters cut sometimes. Though it's unlikely Rocha's loss to Jonathan Brookins will be worthy of him losing his job, it puts him on wobbly footing. Whenever you see a guy who can't quite pick a weight class, it makes you nervous. Is he a lightweight or a featherweight? Not sure. But if he's a featherweight, he's got a long way to go. His jiu-jitsu is famous. But MMA is more than that. You have to be well rounded, and so far, he hasn't looked that way.
Aaron Simpson -- I hate calling a loser here, because for a round and a half, I thought he looked fantastic. He was striking well and really controlling the fight. Things just took a turn for the worse for "A-train" halfway through the second round. Simpson couldn't get the fight to the ground and he looked flustered by that. In fact, it was Markes who actually did the better job of getting takedowns and using ground control. Overall, it just wasn't a strong showing for Simpson.
FUEL TV pre-fight show -- After watching the Facebook prelims, I flipped back over to FUEL TV to watch the pre-fight programming with Jay Glazer. Right when I switched over, I was treated to 10-plus solid seconds of a close-up camera shot of the fence, accompanying audio of Glazer waxing eloquently. As they transitioned back to their shot of the fellas in the booth, I was shocked to see that a cameraman or some type of assistant was cleaning the lens off with a cloth. You could see him. Right on camera. They didn't go to break. They didn't use a different camera. They just kept shooting as homeboy cleaned off the camera lens with a bright green cloth. It was one of the most amateur things I've ever seen. FUEL TV has really got to figure this out. I know they were a virtual throw-in with the FOX deal, but the FUEL TV aspect of things can't keep being this bush league. You never saw garbage like this with Spike TV.
For complete UFC on FUEL TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" results, including blow-by-blow details of all the action, click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On Fuel TV Results: Winners, Losers, And Other Thoughts
Pardon the tardiness of this post, I am aware that it usually gets posted earlier in the day following a UFC or Strikeforce event. I had some computer issues last night entering the main event and was unable to do the write up as the show went off the air. Those issues have been resolved, at least temporarily, and that means I can bring you the biggest winners and losers of the first UFC on Fuel event.
WINNERS
Jake Ellenberger: Fighting in front of his hometown, Ellenberger came out like a man on fire and dominated Diego Sanchez for the first two rounds of the fight. Though Sanchez was able to come back in the third and make the fight a lot closer than it should have been, Ellenberger proved that he's one of the top welterweights in the division. Huge win and great performance.
Stefan Struve: He still hasn't figured out that he's a 6'11" fighter with a 84" reach but last night showed that Struve continues to improve in developing his punching power and stand up. He also looked to have filled out a bit more as well which will help him as he gets older. Not bad for a guy who turns 24 on Saturday.
Stipe Miocic: He allowed himself to get into early trouble by letting Phil de Fries land some powerful strikes but maintained his composure and was able to finish the Brit in under a minute. While his boxing credentials may be a bit overstated, he has crazy power and moves well for a heavyweight.
Ivan Menjivar: Like Miocic, Menjivar found himself in trouble early and was almost finished by John Albert. Menjivar was able to weather the storm and finish Albert with a rear naked choke. Gutsy performance from the veteran fighter.
Jonathan Brookins: Brookins continues to develop as a fighter against someone who I thought would give him trouble. The knockout was vicious and which was a result of Rocha leaving his face open while in an awful position. I don't know what Brookins ceiling is but it's higher than originally though.
The Omaha Crowd: 7,000 people in Omaha rivaled the crowds in both Toronto and Rio. While Dana White may have deemed Brazil the new (old) mecca of MMA, I think the locals in Omaha have an argument for best fans in the sport.
Losers and other thoughts after the jump...
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
LOSERS
Dave Herman: If you're gonna try and be the funny guy looking like a werewolf and coming out to 'Do you really want to hurt me', you have to go out and win in impressive fashion. He didn't do that. He looked like Cat Stevens and fought like Cat Stevens. I doubt he's giving another shot. I hope this is the case since I hate terrible schtick.
Aaron Simpson and Ronny Markes: I'm grouping these two together because it took both of them to make for an absolutely horrible fight. The highlight was Simpson dropping marks with an uppercut in the first round. From there it was a myopic affair of clinch work against the fence.
Anton Kuivanen and Justin Salas: I understand they are both prospects so the expectations can never be the same had they been veterans. That being said, they fought a fight that wasn't memorable at all and the takeaway is that neither fighter is close to being UFC ready. Obviously they won't drop Salas but he's not as good as advertised.
Three Round Main Events: Are you serious, bro? Obviously not every fight will turn out to be Hendo/Shogun or Henderson/Guida, but there is no reason for a fight with title implications to be a three rounder. They'll be fighting for a championship sooner or later, why not allow them to get the experience of going five rounds?
OTHER THOUGHTS
Diego Sanchez lost last night but he is in no way a loser. He brings the fight every time he enters the cage and shows a toughness that is rare in this sport. While he may never capture UFC gold, he'll be remembered as one of the most entertaining guys in the sport. As a fan I feel cheated because had that fight gone two more rounds I believe we'd be talking about Sanchez vs Condit for the interim belt. But such is life.
T.J. Dillashaw has a ton of potential but a terrible fight IQ. He could have likely finished the fight if he didn't abandon his ground and pound to continuously look for the rear naked choke. He's still young and hopefully his coaches will go over the fight with him so he doesn't make the same mistakes again.
I loved the commentary of John Anik and Kenny Florian. They have great chemistry together and weren't trying to oversell the action. This is key as people are tuning in to see the fights, not to be distracted by the commentary team.
Brian Stann was absolutely incredible in the booth for the pre and post fight shows on Fuel TV. He was able to give great analysis of the fights that night as well as the upcoming fight between Rashad Evans and Jon Jones. I wouldn't mind if he became a permanent fixture for future Fuel coverage.
The presentation of Fuel was great and the addition of statistics made MMA feel more like a 'legitimate' sport. Small additions like this can help change how people view MMA and will help grow the UFC product.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL 1 Main Card Video Highlights
Video highlights from all the main card fights at UFC on FUEL 1 courtesy of FUEL TV and FOX Sports.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertThat should have been a 5 round fight
If you were woefully undereducated like I am, you were probably expecting the Diego Sanchez vs Jake Ellenberger to go an extra two rounds last night. I was expecting it right up until both guys started victory flexing for the judges. It turns out that the UFC's 5-round main event policy only applies to PPV events and FOX broadcasts, not FX and FUEL shows. No more, according to The Dana:
"Cause we blew it it should have been a five round fight. As I was sitting here again tonight I'm looking at the fight going yeah, this should have been five rounds. I think that when Diego and Ellenberger went back in for that fourth round the place would have gone crazy, people were ready for it at home. I'm not gonna throw anyone under the bus ... but we blew it. We should have done it. They will be five round fights from now on. Everyone's asking if it's because of FUEL, FUEL would let us do 33 round fights if we wanted to. Yeah, they'll be five rounds from here on out. Other than contracts that have already been signed."
The original limitation to FOX and PPV events made sense to a degree: you don't want a scrubby fight on top of a weak card to hit debacle levels by having both guys gassing out halfway through. Maybe the UFC can just use their brains when deciding if a fight should be three or five? Alas, you start picking yourself and it may be perceived as stacking the deck for either favoring lazy asses like BJ Penn or cardio machines like Nick Diaz.Just so you know, those already signed 3 round main events: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann at UFC on FX 2 and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on FUEL 2. Both of which would have been even better with an extra two rounds.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerDana White: All Main Events Will Be Five Rounds Following UFC on FUEL TV 1
After an exciting end to an action-packed third round in the main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, hundreds of fans went to Twitter proclaiming they wanted more. Many were actually expecting more and were surprised and confused that they were not about to get their wish.
Last June, the UFC announced that all main events would be scheduled for five rounds. However, due to scheduling issues such as contracts already being signed for three rounds and fighters withdrawing from fights, the first five round main event that was not for a title did not occur until UFC 138 in November. Since then, two main events have gone the distance- UFC 139 with “Shogun” Rua vs. Dan Henderson and UFC on FOX 2 with Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis.
However, when the UFC signed a deal with FOX Sports, they only included five round main events on FOX, not FX or FUEL TV events. After last night’s main event on FUEL TV, which saw Diego Sanchez mount a comeback after being pummeled throughout the first two rounds, White immediately made the decision to have five round main events at every UFC event.
“We blew it tonight. It should have been a five-round fight,” White said at the post-fight press conference. “They will be five-round fights from now on.”
Because of contractual obligations, future main events, including Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann at UFC on FX 2 on March 2nd, and Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Noguiera at UFC on FUEL TV 2 on April 14th, will both be three round main events as scheduled. White did not announce whether UFC on FUEL TV 3 headliners Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung will be a three or five round matchup.
For more coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 1, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Highlights Video
Missed last night's three-round slugfest between Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez at the UFC on Fuel TV event in Omaha? Get caught up with Fuel's highlight reel.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on FUEL highlights
If you happened to have missed last night's UFC on FUEL show, don't worry: Fox Sports has you covered. They've released several videos featuring highlights from the night so you can catch up in 8 minutes. Somehow, that was enough to contain the explosive dynamism displayed by TJ Dillashaw in his fight /sarcasm. The rest of the vids after the jump.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerUFC on FUEL TV 1 Highlights for “Sanchez vs. Ellenberger”
In case you are one of the many fans that does not have FUEL TV, FOX Sports has released highlights of multiple matchups from last night’s UFC on FUEL TV 1 from Omaha, Nebraska. Highlights from the main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, along with other main card matchups including Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman and Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes are included.
Also included are the “Knockout of the Night” and “Submission of the Night” winners. $50,000 was awared to Stipe Miocic for his first round knockout of Philip De Fries, while Ivan Menjivar won the submission bonus for his rear naked choke of John Albert.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC On Fuel Results: Dana White On Jake Ellenberger, Inconsistencies, Tim Sylvia
Ariel Helwani caught up with UFC president Dana White for an extended interview following UFC On Fuel Wednesday night, discussing a slew of topics related to the card itself, Nick Diaz's situation and the political issues around it and his thoughts on a former UFC champion trying to get back in the Octagon. Here are some of the topics covered in the 11-minute clip, one of the better ones Helwani and White have done in recent events:
The future of both Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez
Whether five round fights on Fuel will now be mandatory
What he would do if he was Carlos Condit
His thoughts on the Omaha, Nebraska, crowd
Dave Herman's week and what drove him nuts about his entrance song
Aaron Simpson, Ronny Markes and not being "the blur"
A rant against the Nevada State Athletic Commission and "being consistent about being inconsistent"
What White has said to Diaz about marijuana use
UFC Japan and if there will be any nod toward PRIDE on that show
His thoughts on Tim Sylvia
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
Watch the whole clip after the jump.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV results recap from last night for 'Ellenberger vs Sanchez' in Omaha on Feb. 15
Promises, promises.
Diego Sanchez made several leading up to his UFC on FUEL TV 1 main event fight last night (Feb. 15, 2012) against Jake Ellenberger, which took place at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. And the "Dream" lived up to at least one of them, if not more, on the first-ever televised main card on the FOX-owned network.
It was a dogfight.
In the early going, however, it seemed like a one-sided ass-kicking. Ellenberger was drilling Sanchez with clean, knee-buckling punches. However, as we all know, that means little when it comes to the Greg Jackson-trained mixed martial arts (MMA) zombie, who has a remarkable ability to absorb punishment and keep moving forward.
It certainly wasn't for lack of effort on the part of Ellenberger, who also mixed in takedowns and effective ground and pound. So when the third round arrived, it was clear that the hometown hero, Ellenberger, was way ahead on the judges scorecards.
Sanchez needed to go for broke and look to finish the fight early. And that's exactly what he (almost) did.
Sanchez reversed position late in the round and quickly took his opponent's back. He began to drill the side of Ellenberger's face with punches, and when the "Juggernaut" would attempt to escape, Sanchez would maneuver for a rear naked choke submission alongside the fence.
It was a desperate situation for Ellenberger, who looked visibly tired after 10 rounds of beating up Sanchez. But, with a few remaining seconds left in the round, he mustered up the strength to get to his feet and engage in one last flurry of hellish exchanges before the final horn blared.
Ellenberger survived Sanchez's valiant last-ditch effort. And, in the process, may have punched his ticket to an upcoming 170-pound interim title fight against Carlos Condit with division champion Georges St. Pierre still on the mend from knee surgery.
Rematch revenge with title implications on the line: It doesn't get much sweeter than that.
In the co main event, Stefan Struve and Dave Herman collided in a heavyweight showdown between two exciting fighters looking to crack into the upper echelon of the division.
"Skyscraper" not only accomplished that goal, but also cracked Herman's jaw with an uppercut in the second round that set up the eventual finish. Prior to the exchange, "Pee-Wee" appeared to be fighting his fight, keeping a safe distance from his 6'11" long-limbed counterpart and only getting close to deliver compact combinations, as well as kicks.
It appeared to be an effective strategy, but certainly not one that seemed like it was going to earn him his sixteenth professional (technical) knockout. Not against the dangerous Dutchman, anyway.
With time winding down in the second stanza, Struve uncorked a very large uppercut, which immediately buckled Herman's legs. Struve, noticing that Herman was clearly hurt, followed him to the canvas to deliver the fight-ending sequence that forced the referee in charge of the action to declare, "No Mas!"
That's now back-to-back wins for Struve, who has also won four of his last five. And not one of them, win or lose, has been boring. In fact, he's one of the more exciting, and young, 24, fighters in the division. One who might deliver another fan-friendly brawl if he can get his hands on another hot prospect some day soon.
Speaking of which ...
Two solid, up-and-coming heavyweight prospects, Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic, hooked 'em up to determine who was a possible future division contender and who was just a pretender.
Miocic left zero room for doubt, nailing his English counterpart with a straight right counter in the early moments of the first round, which stunned De Fries and sent him wobbling back from his hard-charging attack. One that actually had the Croatian-American stunned, but in his haste to pour it on thick, De Fries forgot that there is nothing more dangerous than a wounded animal.
Noticing that De Fries was dazed, Miocic landed a few more shots that put him on the canvas. And from that point forward he put it on him like a champ, bashing his face repeatedly, uninterrupted, and leaving the referee no other choice but to intervene and stop it before it got even uglier.
What else would you expect from a former Golden Gloves boxing champion and Division 1 NCAA wrestler? It doesn't get much better than Miocic's pedigree on paper. The 29-year-old has so far lived up to the much-deserved hype.
And then some.
Whatever frustration T.J. Dillashaw had pent up following his flash knockout to John Dodson in The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale back in Dec. 2011, he took out on Walel Watson last night for basically 15 straight minutes. Giving up what looked like a one-foot height advantage, the Team Alpha Male-trained fighter immediately looked to nullify that advantage by taking "The Gazelle" to the ground.
And that's exactly what he did, early and often, en route to a lopsided unanimous decision.
Dillashaw at one point in the second round was just pummeling Watson from all sides while in top control. He'd roll to his back to avoid the punishment, but then Dillashaw would attempt to end the fight with a rear naked choke. This scenario played out about a half-dozen times, with Watson able to defend rather brilliantly and easily.
It was maddening, really, because he was unable to muster any offense -- sans a brief submission-laded threat late in the third round -- and his defense was merely delaying the inevitable.
Also inevitable, most likely, is a post-fight employee review -- Watson has now dropped two straight bouts and three of his last five. Dillashaw, meanwhile, earns his first-ever UFC win and looked impressive in the process.
He'll be back soon. That, too, is inevitable.
Ivan Menjivar and John Albert kicked off the main card action, trading enough bombs, as well as submission attempts, in a fight that only lasted less than four minutes, but seemed to have enough action to pack an entire three-round fight.
It was a back-and-forth bantamweight brawl in which both fighters were in serious trouble at one point or another. In fact, Albert rocked "The Pride of El Salvador" with a face kick and then landed several knees that appeared to signal the beginning of the end.
With the referee appearing to itch his official trigger, on the verge of stopping the fight, Menjivar rose to his feet, slipped out of a guillotine choke and began to turn the tide. He soon took the back of the suddenly exhausted "Prince," angling for a rear naked choke and eventually securing it to earn an exciting come-from-behind victory.
That's now three straight wins for Menjivar since his return to the Octagon in April 2011. If he keep that streak alive in 2012 he might soon find himself in more meaningful 135-pound bouts -- against stiffer, more noteworthy competition -- sooner rather than later.
Because no good deed inside the eight-walled cage ever goes unpunished.
That's enough from us. Now it's your turn to discuss UFC Fuel TV 1: "Ellenberger vs. Sanchez" in the comments section below.
Is Ellenberger vs. Condit 2 a must? What's next for Sanchez? Is Struve-Miocic a fight you want to see? While we're at it, how about Dillashaw vs. Menjivar?
Let's hear it, Maniacs.
Be sure to also check out our complete UFC on Fuel TV 1 blow-by-blow coverage of the entire "Ellenberger vs. Sanchez" event right here.
While you're at it, check out our fight-by-fight recaps and immediate reactions for the UFC on Fuel TV 1 action:
Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Jake Ellenberger wins decision over Diego Sanchez in war
Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman
UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Stefan Struve pounds out Dave Herman
Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Ronny Markes wins close split decision over Aaron Simpson
Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic
UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Stipe Miocic knocks out Phil De Fries in the first round
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: TJ Dillashaw dominates Walel Watson en route to decision win
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Ivan Menjivar chokes out John Albert
And to checkout our complete UFC on Fuel TV 1 event archive click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 1 draws a reported 6,283 attendance for $406K live gate
OMAHA, Neb. - Wednesday's "UFC on FUEL TV 1: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger"
event drew a reported 6,283 attendees and generated a live gate of
$405,895.
UFC president Dana White revealed the figures at the evening's
post-event press conference, which MMAjunkie.com
attended.
Featuring a key welterweight contest between fast-rising contender Jake
Ellenberger and perennial crowd-favorite Diego Sanchez, UFC on FUEL TV
took place at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. The main card aired
on FUEL TV following a preliminary card on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie$50,000 Fighter Bonuses at UFC on Fuel TV 1
There were several solid performances at UFC on Fuel TV 1, but UFC officials awarded $50,000 “of the Night” post-fight bonuses to four outstanding performers.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL Bonuses: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Is Fight of Night
Jake Ellenberger, Diego Sanchez, Stipe Miocic and Ivan Menjivar each won a $50,000 bonus for their performances at UFC on FUEL Wednesday in Omaha.A main event between two welterweight contenders lived up to the hype and earned the Fight of the Night award, as announced at the post-fight press conference. Jake Ellenberger rocked and bloodied up Diego Sanchez to win the first two rounds convincingly. Needing a finish for the win, Sanchez took the initiative to push forward in the third and nearly pulled off the upset. Late in the third, Sanchez pounded a tired Ellenberger against the fence with punches, but Ellenberger somehow ate the shots and found a way to escape. In the end, Ellenberger won on all three score cards two rounds to one, perhaps slotting himself in line for a shot at the interim UFC title.
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Croatian Stipe Miocic engaged in a brawl with Philip De Fries and came up on top for the 43-second knockout and the official Knockout of the Night. Miocic was hit early, but returned fire with right hands that sent De Fries to the canvas. Miocic finishes with punches to record back-to-back UFC wins. In the evening's lone submission, Ivan Menjivar won Submission of the Night with an exciting come-from-behind win over John Albert. Menjivar was in serious trouble in the first round and weathered a storm of strikes to scramble to top position. From there, Albert gave up his back and Menjivar capitalized with a rear-naked choke to close the FUEL television opener at three minutes and 45 seconds.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Jake Ellenberger fends off late-charging Diego Sanchez
OMAHA, Neb. - Although Jake Ellenberger isn't guaranteed the next shot at interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit, he made one convincing case for it.
Ellenberger impressed early and then held off a late-charging Diego Sanchez to pick up a unanimous-decision victory in his home state.
The three-round bout headlined UFC on FUEL TV 1 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. It aired on FUEL TV following a preliminary card on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Stefan Struve tops Dave Herman with second-round TKO
OMAHA, Neb. - After a slow start and a lost round, Stefan Struve came alive against Dave Herman and took control of his fight with effective striking combinations.
A second-round TKO victory gave Struve his second consecutive win, which came in in the co-main event of UFC on FUEL TV 1.
Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb., played host, and the bout aired live on FUEL TV following prelims on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL Live Blog: Dave Herman vs. Stefan Struve Updates
This is the UFC on FUEL live blog for Dave Herman vs. Stefan Struve, a heavyweight bout on tonight's UFC card from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha.Herman (21-2) won his UFC debut at UFC 131 in June, stopping John-Olav Einemo in the second round. Struve (22-5) is coming off a win over Pat Barry at UFC on Versus 6 in October.The live blog begins below.
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Round 1:Round 2:Round 3:
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Ronny Markes edges Aaron Simpson via split decision
OMAHA, Neb. - Not even Aaron Simpson's stellar wrestling could overcome Ronny Markes' exceptional size.
A former light-heavyweight, the well-rounded Brazilian made a successful middleweight debut and edged Simpson for a close split-decision victory.
The main-card bout was part of UFC on FUEL TV 1 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. It aired on FUEL TV following a preliminary card on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Stipe Miocic knocks out Philip De Fries in 43 seconds
OMAHA, Neb. - In his second UFC performance, Stipe Miocic delivered the kind of performance befitting of the hype of his signing.
After eating a few punches from heavyweight submission specialist Phillip De Fries, Miocic rebounded in a big way with a KO win early in the opening frame of their fight.
The main-card bout was part of UFC on FUEL TV 1, which took place at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb., and aired live on FUEL TV. It followed prelims on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL Results: Stipe Miocic Knocks Out Philip De Fries
In a battle of undefeated heavyweights, Stipe Miocic showed he's a much, much brighter prospect than Philip De Fries. Miocic won by first-round knockout with brutal punches at Wednesday night's UFC on FUEL event in Omaha, Nebraska.
De Fries landed a looping overhand right at the start of the fight that briefly got Miocic's attention, but from there it was all Miocic: He landed a straight right hand to knock De Fries back, then knocked him down with another punch and finally pounced on top of him and landed more punches until the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
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Miocic has been viewed as a promising heavyweight prospect for quite some time, and now he has finally delivered in the UFC, after a mediocre decision win over Joey Beltran in his UFC debut. By running his record to 8-0 in impressive fashion, Miocic showed just how lethal he can be with his punches.
As for De Fries, who falls to 8-1, he doesn't look like a UFC-quality fighter. He'll probably be one-and-done inside the Octagon.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: T.J. Dillashaw tops Walel Watson in epic beatdown
OMAHA, Neb. - It was one of the most lopsided decisions in UFC history, yet it still doesn't seem an appropriate representation of the fight's one-sided nature.
"The Ultimate Fighter 14" runner-up T.J. Dillashaw used takedowns and an
absolutely overwhelming ground game to batter fellow bantamweight Walel
Watson over three rounds.
The main-card bout was part of UFC on FUEL TV 1 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. It aired on FUEL TV following a preliminary card on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel 1 Results: Menjivar Secures Early Submission Win
MMA veteran Ivan Menjivar pulled off a first round submission over John Albert at the Omaha Civic Auditorium on Wednesday on the UFC on Fuel 1: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger fight card.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklySanchez vs. Ellenberger Results
MMA Fighting has UFC on FUEL results for all of the Feb. 15 UFC on FUEL fights, plus live blogs of all the fights and live UFC on FUEL twitter updates.In the main event, Diego Sanchez will face Jake Ellenberger in a key welterweight showdown. In the co-main event, Stefan Struve will square off against Dave Herman in a heavyweight tilt.Check out the full results below.
Main cardDiego Sanchez vs. Jake EllenbergerStefan Struve vs. Dave HermanAaron Simpson vs. Ronny MarkesStipe Miocic vs. Philip De FriesT.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel WatsonIvan Menjivar vs. John AlbertPreliminary cardJonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha (live blog)Justin Salas def. Anton Kuivanen via unanimous decision (live blog)Tim Means def. Bernardo Magalhaes via unanimous decision (live blog)Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler (Loeffler out due to ankle injury)
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL Live Blog: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson Updates
This is the UFC on FUEL live blog for T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson, a bantamweight bout on tonight's UFC card from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha.Dillashaw lost to John Dodson by TKO last December in the finals of the TUF 14 135-pound finals. In his two UFC appearances, Watson (9-3) defeated Joseph Sandoval by TKO and then lost a split decision to Yves Jabouin.The live blog begins below.
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Round 1: Dillashaw opens with a Superman punch. He misses but transitions right into a takedown try. It's a struggle but Dillashaw eventually takes him down, ending in Watson's guard. Watson tried to work free but Dillashaw ended up taking his back. Dillashaw tried a rear naked choke. Watson defended and Dillashaw ended up in half-guard. Round 2: Round 3:
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Ivan Menjivar chokes out John Albert
The UFC on FUEL TV 1 event taking place tonight (Wed., Feb. 15, 2012) in Omaha, Nebraska, kicked off its main card with a bantamweight scrap pitting the explosive Ivan Menjivar against the unheralded but dangerous John Albert.
And boy was it fun.
The two athletic and awesome 135-pound scrappers met in the center of the cage and wasted little time getting down to the matter at hand, exchanging punches, kicks, submission attempts, all that good stuff.
Ultimately, though, it was Menjivar who proved too strong, as he locked in a tight rear-naked choke that forced a tap from the young but still-promising Albert. That marks three wins in a row at bantamweight for "The Pride of El Salvador."
These two came out banging, looking to get down to business as soon as the referee called for action. It wasn't long before the two were on the mat trading submission attempts, Albert working for a triangle then an armbar then a triangle again.
It was exhausting just to look at.
Then the two started working dueling ankle locks. That is until Albert got back to his feet and landed a few crushing blows that had Menjivar stumbling around the cage and covering up like he was hurt bad.
Albert pounced, of course, but couldn't finish the job.
To finish this awesomely insane fight, Menjivar managed to take Albert's back and sink the hooks in before grabbing hold of a rear-naked choke that forced a tap.
Couldn't ask for a much better start to the evening.
Remember, too, to check out MMAmania.com's ongoing coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 1 main card action, which is rolling right along, by clicking here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 1 Prelim Results: Brookins is a Knockout, Loeffler Scratches
Despite ending up a fight short due to a last-minute cancellation, the UFC on Fuel TV 1 preliminary bouts on Facebook still delivered a knockout finish and a couple solid debuts.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on Fuel: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez Live Results
Two of the welterweight division’s hottest stars will meet tonight inside the Octagon in the main event at UFC on Fuel: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez, the UFC’s first live show on the FOX-affiliated network, as Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez looks to enter the contendership discussion by beating 26-5 Jake Ellenberger. Ellenberger has won his last five fights including a 53 second knockout of Jake Shields in September.
Other featured figts include Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes and Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman.
As always, Fighters.com will be tuned in and delivering live results back as they unfold from Omaha. Things start on Facebook at approximately 6:15 PM EST with the main card hitting Fuel TV at 8:00 PM EST.
Check below for a complete rundown of UFC on Fuel: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez results:
Tim Means def. Bernardo Magalhaes via Unanimous Decision
Justin Salas def. Anton Kuivanen via Unanimous Decision
Jonathan Brookins def. Vagner Rocha via Knockout Round 1 (Strikes)
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries
Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman
Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
* – Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler was scrapped after Loeffler sprained his ankle during warm-ups for the fight. Both were paid their salary to show
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Read the full article at Fighters.comUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Wrestler Justin Salas outworks Anton Kuivanen
OMAHA, Neb. - A wrestling base and solid standup skills helped carry promotional newcomer Justin Salas to a unanimous-decision victory over fellow lightweight Anton Kuivanen.
Salas shook off an early stream of low kicks before scoring some key takedowns throughout the fight.
The preliminary-card bout was part of UFC on FUEL TV 1 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. It streamed live on Facebook prior to the night's main card on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL Live Chat
Join MMA Fighting's UFC on FUEL Live Chat tonight beginning when as the FUEL main card broadcast begins at 8 pm ET. We'll be discussing and covering all of the tonight's results from the first televised fight through the main event between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. Got a comment? Question? Share something interesting you've found? This is your chance.
You may login with Twitter or Facebook (encouraged) or by registering with ScribbleLive. Be sure to share things with me (the moderator) interesting things you find such as notable Tweets, photos, videos or information. Your contributions are encouraged and appreciated.
Tonight's fight card is as follows:
Welterweight: Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego SanchezHeavyweight: Stefan Struve vs. Dave HermanMiddleweight: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny MarkesHeavyweight: Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De FriesBantamweight: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel WatsonBantamweight: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
Again, we'll kick things off when the FUEL broadcast starts at 8 pm ET. Talk with you then.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Tim Means dominant over newcomer Bernardo Magalhaes
OMAHA, Neb. - An effective sprawl and accurate striking carried towering lightweight Tim Means to an impressive victory over fellow UFC newcomer Bernardo Magalhaes.
Stuffing takedowns throughout the fight, Means chipped away with knees, punches and elbows to earn a shutout unanimous-decision victory.
The preliminary-card bout kicked off UFC on FUEL TV 1 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. It streamed live on Facebook prior to the night's main card on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL IRC Chat - Link Inside
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Read the full article at RedditUFC on FUEL chat is up!
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Read the full article at FightlinkerUFC on Fuel: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez Real Time Results
The day and network may have changed but the excellent action inside the Octagon should remain the same, as the UFC is poised to deliver a live event on Fuel TV for the first time in the organization’s history (not to mention a Wednesday).
UFC on Fuel: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez is headlined by streaking welterweight Jake Ellenberger looking to build off his memorable knockout of Jake Shields by taking out original Ultimate Fighter champion Diego Sanchez. The winner is expected to move within snatching distance of divisional contendership, though picking a potential victor is a coin-flip at best based on the hard-nosed, well-rounded style of each.
The show also features heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman duking it out in a co-headlining collision.
As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in and delivering live results back as they unfold from Omaha. Things start on Facebook at approximately 6:15 PM EST with the main card hitting Fuel TV at 8:00 PM EST.
Read below for a full list of UFC on Fuel 1 outcomes:
Tim Means vs. Bernardo Magalhaes
Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler
Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas
Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries
Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman
Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainDon't forget the UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger prelims start today at 3:20 PM PST/5:20 PM EST
You know that awkward moment when you realize you were raised on stolen cable throughout your childhood and that your father paid off the cable man to permanently rig your house with illegal television? Yeah, I'm going through that moment right now. Now I realize what all those generic beige boxes that sat on top of my television did. I'm sure you've repressed most of your horrible childhood, but I can assure that your father probably did the same. That's why you've pirated most of the software on your computer. You're just attempting to live up to the ethical standards established by your parents, piracy means nothing to you.
While we don't encourage piracy at MiddleEasy (even though your father does), we do suggest that you watch the UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger prelims today at 3:20 PM PST/5:20 PM EST. That's right, enjoy some free MMA with your Wednesday hump day and see the winner of TUF 12, Jonathan Brookins, take on the second guy to ever defeat Cody McKenzie, Vagner Rocha. While the MMA levels in your blood count are elevated, we also suggest you stick around for the main card which will air on Fuel TV at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST. There's no reason for you to miss a Diego Sanchez fight, so don't be that guy. Seriously, folks. After the fight, feel free to call up your father and tell him how he damaged your childhood by stealing basic cable.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyDon't forget the UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger prelims start today at 3:20 PM PST/6:20 PM EST
You know that awkward moment when you realize you were raised on stolen cable throughout your childhood and that your father paid off the cable man to permanently rig your house with illegal television? Yeah, I'm going through that moment right now. Now I realize what all those generic beige boxes that sat on top of my television did. I'm sure you've repressed most of your horrible childhood, but I can assure that your father probably did the same. That's why you've pirated most of the software on your computer. You're just attempting to live up to the ethical standards established by your parents, piracy means nothing to you.
While we don't encourage piracy at MiddleEasy (even though your father does), we do suggest that you watch the UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger prelims today at 3:20 PM PST/5:20 PM EST. That's right, enjoy some free MMA with your Wednesday hump day and see the winner of TUF 12, Jonathan Brookins, take on the second guy to ever defeat Cody McKenzie, Vagner Rocha. While the MMA levels in your blood count are elevated, we also suggest you stick around for the main card which will air on Fuel TV at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST. There's no reason for you to miss a Diego Sanchez fight, so don't be that guy. Seriously, folks. After the fight, feel free to call up your father and tell him how he damaged your childhood by stealing basic cable.
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Read the full article at Middle EasyUFC On Fuel TV: Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Main Card
As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC on Fuel TV. Our live coverage will start with the Facebook prelim stream (roughly 6:20 p.m. ET) through the main card on Fuel (8 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
This post will cover live results and thoughts for the Fuel TV main card.
Six fights make up the evening's main card with Diego Sanchez facing Jake Ellenberger in the night's main event. In the co-main event slot is a heavyweight bout between Stefan Struve and Dave Herman. Aaron Simpson will face Ronny Markes in a middleweight scrap. Heavyweights Stipe Miocic and Philip De Fries look to make some noise in a division that is seeing unprecedented depth. Two bantamweight bouts serve as the broadcast opener as T.J. Dillashaw faces Walel Watson and Ivan Menjivar takes on John Albert.
Make sure to come back during the event and share your thoughts as the event goes down.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowEight Ways of Looking at UFC on FUEL
With UFC on FUEL just a couple hours away, there are plenty of questions, concerns, and predictions to help us kill the time. Here are eight of them, in no particular order.I. What’s to become of Diego Sanchez if he loses this fight? Remember when he was the storm-harnessing iconoclast on the debut season of The Ultimate Fighter? It seems like just yesterday that we were first getting to know this unique little snowflake, but it was actually about seven years ago. Am I the only one whose mind is blown by that fact? Maybe, but it’s been a long, sometimes bumpy ride for Sanchez since then. He’s challenged for a title, looked both wonderful and terrible in the Octagon, and with a style dependent on toughness and exuberance, earned himself some scars that he’ll carry for the rest of his life. But at 30 years old and with nearly ten years in the sport, Sanchez seems to be at a fork in the road. If he can find a way to beat Jake Ellenberger, he just might put together one last title run. Then again, oddsmakers don’t expect that to happen, and it’s not hard to see why. If Sanchez can’t pull out the win here, what then? If his best days are truly behind him, how much longer can he continue to trade his willingness to bleed (a lot, if need be) for a paycheck in the UFC? Better yet, how will the MMA world remember Sanchez once it’s all over? He’s made his share of mistakes, both in and out of the cage, but he’s also been so unflinchingly honest about them that it’s been almost uncomfortable to witness at times. There has to be a place in this sport’s collective memory for a true original like Sanchez, regardless of whether he ever reaches the mountaintop. Maybe he’s already gotten as close as he’ll ever get. And maybe that’s okay.
II. The FUEL issue isn’t going away any time soon, which might be just how the powers that be want it. As many of you have made very clear recently, not everyone with a cable package has access to FUEL and all its UFC-related programming. Even with FUEL’s free preview week going on ("UFC’IT for Free: Feb 13-19," the FUEL website proclaims) it’s still not available in all areas to all cable subscribers. That’s a bummer for fans who want to watch tonight’s fights -- although you can still find a bar to post up in, if you’re of the right age and temperament to make that work -- but it’s also a proven formula to increase the demand for an obscure cable channel. Remember Versus? Much like FUEL, it was a wasteland of niche programming, attempting to do with hunting and fishing shows what FUEL has tried to do with skateboard and motocross-related shows. The addition of MMA events gave a whole new audience a reason to agitate for its inclusion in their cable packages. Personally, I know I wouldn’t have bothered to get the "Platinum" cable package that included Versus if not for the fact that I just had to see WEC fights. Nor would I have cared too much about adding Showtime if it didn’t have Strikeforce -- no offense to...whatever else is on Showtime. The problem for many fans is that FUEL isn’t even an option with some cable providers right now, which is what the UFC and FOX are hoping to change. As White put it back in December, when he was asked whether the UFC had taken the case for FUEL directly to cable providers:"I have not. We’ll see what happens though. I think that once all this programming goes out on FUEL, I think the fans are going to end up doing that. More and more people are going to want FUEL. ...I lay in bed, I have DirectTV and I have Cox cable. What’s that, [expletive] 2,000 channels? And nothing’s on! I’m laying there, right, I’ve got every single movie channel and everything you can have, and I’m going, how can I have 2,000 channels and nothing is on TV that I want to watch? And it’s true. There’s so much [expletive] on television, and I think that as far as our fanbase goes and as many fans as we have and the amount of content that we’re going to have on Fuel TV, people are going to want it and people are going to demand it."In other words, get on the horn to your cable providers, disgruntled fight fans. Then go stake out a good spot in a sports bar so you don’t miss anything in the meantime.III. The weird situation at welterweight is only going to get weirder. My colleague Mike Chiappetta had a great look at the difficult situation that could arise if Diego Sanchez beats Jake Ellenberger and vaults himself into the (interim) title picture. As Chia pointed out, Malki Kawa reps both Sanchez and Carlos Condit, which could create a potential conflict of interest for one of MMA’s most prolific managers. On the other hand, if Ellenberger wins, he has a pretty solid case for a shot at Condit, assuming Condit can be talked into taking it. Then there’s Johny Hendricks and Josh Koscheck in May. If Koscheck wins, the UFC would probably want to stay away from any scenario that could result in a third GSP-Koscheck fight, and with good reason. But if Hendricks wins? That’ll be back-to-back victories over Jon Fitch and Koscheck -- two the world’s best welterweights. How could you possibly deny that man a shot at some form of UFC gold, interim or otherwise?IV. 218.3 pounds. That’s how big Ronny Markes is today, according to his official Twitter. The former light heavyweight clocked in at 185 pounds at Tuesday’s weigh-in, and apparently didn’t have too much trouble packing the pounds back on. Will the extra bulk help him shut down Aaron Simpson’s takedown attempts? We’ll have to wait and see, but you can count on Simpson to shoot early and often in an attempt to find out.V. When you think about it, it’s actually kind of amazing that Jake Ellenberger has flown under the radar for so long. He’s only 26 years old, but still has over 30 pro fights, including six in the UFC (the bout with Sanchez will be his seventh). Since 2005, it seems like he’s fought just about everywhere but the Pride ring and Yamma pit. I first saw him fight in person when he took a short-notice bout with Delson Heleno in the IFL. Heleno was submitting people left and right back then, and Ellenberger wasn’t even a full-time team member with Pat Miletich’s Quad City Silverbacks. We all thought he was doomed, but even in defeat he surprised everyone by escaping from one submission after another before the lack of a real training camp seemed to catch up with him late in the second round. In the UFC he’s put together an impressive win streak that seems impossible to ignore, and yet, for whatever reason, he still doesn’t get talked about that much. Is it a charisma problem, a lack of exposure, a general aversion to doing all those little things that get your name in the news when you’re not fighting? Probably a little bit of all three, if we’re being honest. At the same time, as long you keep winning you can rest assured that the headlines will eventually find you rather than the other way around. Ellenberger already got the key to the city of Omaha, even if that was hilariously strange to some. If he can perform the way most people expect him to against Sanchez, they might not be laughing for long.VI. One man’s tragedy is another man’s opportunity. Finland’s Anton Kuivanen was originally supposed to face fellow UFC newcomer C.J. Keith on this card. Then Keith’s father’s house burned down, and he understandably decided to delay his debut while he helped his family recover. That opened the door for lightweight Justin Salas, who for months had been trying to break into one of the UFC’s most crowded divisions. The UFC kept telling him that it just didn’t have an open spot for him, then, thanks to the fire, a spot opened up. It’s weird to think of it those terms, isn’t it? To think that something good might happen to you because something bad happened to someone else, it’s vaguely unnerving. It’s also how life works out sometimes. If you’re Salas, you might as well make the most of it.VII. I can’t say for sure that Dave Herman was the first fighter to rock the pink scarf on a shirtless, hairy torso at a UFC weigh-in. What I can say with some measure of confidence is that, even if someone else did it first, Herman probably did it best. Anyone with both fashion sense and hair on his shoulders is someone I don’t want to fight. Looks like you’ve got your work cut out for you, Stefan Struve.VIII. One way or another, I don’t see Stipe Miocic and Phillip De Fries going more than one round. That’s always a fairly safe bet with heavyweights, but between Miocic’s hands and De Fries’ submissions, my guess is that someone will slip early and pay for it dearly. Oddsmakers think it’ll be Miocic left standing at the end, and I think they’re probably right. His UFC debut against Beltran was the first time he’d ever gone the distance in MMA. I doubt he’s looking to make a habit of it.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseSpike TV To Air Diego Sanchez Marathon Against UFC On Fuel
The counter-programming battle continues. Tonight as the UFC runs their UFC on Fuel TV show headlined by Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger in a key Welterweight fight, Spike TV will host "Fight Night on Spike Featuring Diego Sanchez" - a Diego Sanchez themed UFC Unleashed marathon. The Spike programming begins at 7 p.m. ET and will include Sanchez's fights with Clay Guida, Paulo Thiago, and David Bielkheden, along with various other non-Diego fights.
This isn't the first time Spike has counter-programmed new UFC content with related archival content. Since the UFC left Spike at the end of 2012, their former home has repeatedly used their rights to the UFC library to try and pull viewers in on UFC live event nights, often focusing on the fighters who will be seen live that night.
This Sanchez offering might be particularly successful as the UFC's show tonight is on Fuel TV, a channel in roughly one third the houses of Spike. Despite Fuel offering a free preview this week, there are going to be a lot of UFC fans who find themselves unable to watch tonight's fights. If those fans are craving some UFC, Spike has a perfect alternative for them. Smart move by Spike as they look to capitalize on Fuel's current weakness in the market.
For more on your options tonight, check out How To Watch UFC On Fuel TV Live Tonight.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC On Fuel TV: Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger - Live Results And Play-By-Play For Facebook Undercard
As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC on Fuel TV. Our live coverage will start with the Facebook prelim stream (roughly 6:20 p.m. ET) through the main card on Fuel (8 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
This post will cover live results and thoughts for the Facebook prelims.
The featured bout of the undercard sees Ultimate Fighter winner Jonathan Brookins square off with Vagner Rocha in a featherweight bout. Buddy Roberts will also be in action as he faces Sean Loeffler in middleweight action. Rounding out the undercard is a pair of lightweight bouts that see Anton Kuivanen take on Justin Salas and Tim Means battle Bernardo Magalhaes.
Make sure to come back during the event and share your thoughts as the event goes down.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowHow many fights a year are planned for Fuel TV?
Like many people, my cable carrier offers Fuel as part of a Sports Package add on for about $10 a month. To be honest, Fuel would be the only new sports channel i would watch and i would only watch it for the UFC. I would like to know how much content they will offer so i can determine whether or not it's worth the upgrade. Also, does anyone know of any legal streaming options for fans who do not have Fuel TV? submitted by Rory_B_Bellows [link] [2 comments]
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Read the full article at RedditDiegoMania is tonight!
Tonight's UFC on FUEL debut kicks off on facebook at 6:20PM EST and of course we'll have the chat set up so we can blah blah on all the action. It'll be more invigorating than freebasing stevia. YES! The FUEL portion starts at 8PM EST and in what I can only describe as a victory for channel surfing MMA fans everywhere, Spike TV will be counterprogramming the event on FUEL with their own an evening of Diego Sanchez fights. It's more MMA than you can shake a stick at so drop in and hang out with us!
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Read the full article at FightlinkerUFC On Fuel Fight Card Primer: Diego Sanchez Vs. Jake Ellenberger
The main event of the inaugural UFC on Fuel card will be a grinding welterweight battle. On one side of the cage you have a former top contender who went through some hard times (and an ill-fated drop to lightweight), but looks to be back at the top of his game. On the other side, you have a rising star that is coming off the biggest win of his career and needs a positive result here to possibly earn a rematch with the interim champion of his division. Diego Sanchez (23-4, 12-4 UFC) faces Jake Ellenberger (26-5, 5-1 UFC).
Ellenberger is currently ranked at number 3 at welterweight in the USA Today/BE Consensus Rankings, while Sanchez is back in the 12 position. Ellenberger could be in line for a potential title shot and rematch with Carlos Condit with a win, while Sanchez would work his way back into the top 10 and cement himself as a top contender once again. This welterweight UFC on Fuel fight will be the main event of the night, and will be aired live on, what else, Fuel TV. The TV broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
How do these two stack up?
Sanchez: 30 years old | 5'10" | 72" reachEllenberger: 26 years old | 5'9" | 73" reach
What have these two done recently?
Sanchez: W - Martin Kampmann (UD) | W - Paulo Thiago (UD) | L - John Hathaway (UD) Ellenberger: W - Jake Shields (TKO) | W - Sean Pierson (KO) | W - Carlos Eduardo Rocha (SD)
How did these two get here?
Diego "The Dream" Sanchez was the middleweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 1, and this will be his 17th bout in the organization. He engaged in some of the most memorable UFC fights of 2006 and 2007, but couldn't get over the hump and earn a title shot. A drop to lightweight finally earned him that elusive chance at a belt in late 2009, but he was crushed by champion B.J. Penn and returned back to 170. Some bad lifestyle and investment choices had him down and out for a while, but he has rebounded of late with two straight wins (though the one over Martin Kampmann was iffy at best) and will look to try and claw his way back to the top tier at 170 with a win over Ellenberger tonight.
Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger is a native of Omaha (where UFC on Fuel is taking place) and started out in the midwest regional circuit. He also competed in the IFL, Bodog, and Bellator before finally signing with the UFC in mid-2009. Ellenberger's first UFC bout was against current UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. Jake dropped Condit three times in the first round, but Condit managed to come back and squeak out an extremely close split-decision win. Since then though, Ellenberger has picked up five straight wins, four by KO/TKO, most recently taking out former Strikeforce middleweight champion and top-five welterweight Jake Shields by TKO in just 53 seconds. A win here is vital to maintain Jake's momentum towards a title shot.
Why should you care?
This is a top-level welterweight bout that will help sort out the confusing 170 pound division as it stands at the moment. Both of these guys like to scrap and are good everywhere, so it should be a very entertaining fight.
You can catch more UFC on Fuel preview content from Bloody Elbow after the jump.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger
UFC on Fuel TV: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV: Stefan Struve Vs. Dave Herman Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger: Staff Predictions - Matt Roth
How To Watch UFC On Fuel TV Live Tonight - Brent Brookhouse
Fuel TV Offers Free Preview That Includes UFC on Fuel Event - Tim Burke
UFC on Fuel Weigh Results - Everyone On Weight - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV: Aaron Simpson Vs. Ronny Markes Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV: Stipe Miocic Vs. Philip De Fries Dissection - Dallas Winston
Why UFC On Fuel TV Is A Bad Strategic Move - Fraser Coffeen
UFC On Fuel: Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV: Jake Ellenberger Receives Key To The City Of Omaha - Matt Roth
UFC On Fuel TV: T.J. Dillashaw Vs. Walel Watson Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV: Facebook Preliminary Card Dissection - Dallas Winston
Diego Sanchez And The Dangerous Road Of Sports Fame - Brent Brookhouse
UFC on Fuel: Welterweight Division State of the Union - Fraser Coffeen
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowHow to watch UFC on FUEL TV tonight (Feb. 15) for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' live video stream/TV details
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make yet another network television debut TONIGHT (Feb. 15, 2012), this time with UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger," which will begin around 6 p.m. ET with the lightweight fight of Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means, airing LIVE on Facebook, tonight's home for the entire UFC on FUEL TV preliminary card.
Following the Facebook "Prelims," fans can switch over to the FUEL TV network for the main card, headlined by a welterweight contendership fight featuring Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger.
UFC on FUEL TV begins promptly at 8 p.m. ET.
You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza.
However, if you need your UFC on FUEL TV results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE.
More details on the UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up, as well as International viewing options, after the jump:
Main Event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Main Card (FUEL TV):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means
Tonight's network television event, emanating from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, will be available as part of the network's free preview. More on that right here.
Or find it at your local bar right here.
International fight fans can always head over to UFC.tv to stream the event right here.
To find out if this card is worth your time, you can catch up on all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 1 international broadcasts set; FUEL.tv to carry prelims worldwide
The UFC kicks off another new event series on Wednesday with UFC on FUEL TV 1.
The event, which features a Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
welterweight main event, airs in the U.S. on the FOX-owned channel FUEL
TV.
However, a number of other outlets have been secured to air the show in
international markets, and MMAjunkie.com today
learned that FUEL TV's official website, FUEL.tv, will carry the prelims
for fight fans around the globe.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 1 Live Results and Play-by-Play
UFC on FUEL TV 1 takes place tonight live from Omaha. MMAFrenzy will have live coverage of the event beginning with the Facebook card around 6:20 PM ET. Play-by-play fight coverage will begin with the start of the main card at 8 PM ET.
MAIN CARD (Fuel TV)
Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez
Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman
Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha
Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler
Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas
Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC On Fuel Is A Smart Strategic Trade-Off
Yesterday our own Fraser Coffeen made the case against the UFC broadcasting live fight events on Fuel TV. His argument essentially boiled down to saying that because relatively few fans have Fuel TV (compared to Spike TV or FX), that it devalues the UFC brand by training fans to not mind missing some cards.
I disagree strongly.
While its not ideal to air a UFC card on a cable station with ~36million subscribers rather than the ~100 million or so subscribing to Spike TV or FX, it's a smart strategic trade off that will only strengthen the UFC brand over the long term.
First off, Fuel TV is virtually the UFC channel already. The station is airing UFC weigh-ins, some preliminary fights, multiple UFC post-fight an analysis shows and is expected to air the Brazilian season of The Ultimate Fighter.
This is programming that would only be available to a handful of UFC fans without the Fuel deal. The fact that this inexpensive and easily produced programming is getting great ratings for the network is just a bonus.
Fuel TV executive vice president and general manager George Greenberg spoke to MMA Fighting last week about the ratings the UFC is getting on the network:
"To say I'm jacked would be putting it mildly," he said.
When it comes to more specific numbers, Greenberg said that recent UFC on FUEL pre- and post-fight shows have fluctuated between 35,000 and 75,000 viewers. And during live fights on FUEL, as many as 250,000 have tuned in to witness the action.
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"If you want to compare it to a platform like Spike three times our size, I can't help that," he said. "But I can tell you, If you look at the FOX ratings and last FX ratings for the fight, and you look at what it's done to this place percentage-wise, we are absolutely killing it."
And if you don't think Fuel TV is a big step up from Facebook, check these numbers from Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer (subsription required):
The prelims on Fuel did a 0.35 rating and 144,000 viewers. That's roughly the same as the Fuel prelims did on 1/20 before the show that aired on FX. When UFC has had fights on Facebook, they averaged about 30,000 viewers so it's a big step up. With the exception of Ben Henderson vs. Clay Guida, which peaked at more than 120,000, no prelim fight in history on Facebook had ever topped 65,000.
Secondly, the UFC's strong performance on Fuel gives the promotion a very strong card in their relationship with Fox. Fox wants Fuel TV picked up by more cable providers. Having the UFC content not only boosts Fuel's ratings, it gives the channel a built-in activist base that is contacting their cable providers and asking for the station. That's big and is a big plus for the UFC in their relationship with Fox, especially when they're struggling to provide big headliners for Fox.
All-in-all, it's not perfect, but nothing is. UFC on Fuel is a win for fans, the network and the promotion.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
More Bloody Elbow coverage of UFC on Fuel TV after the jump.
UFC on Fuel: Welterweight Division State of the Union - Fraser Coffeen
Diego Sanchez And The Dangerous Road Of Sports Fame - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel TV: Facebook Preliminary Card Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV: T.J. Dillashaw Vs. Walel Watson Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV: Jake Ellenberger Receives Key To The City Of Omaha - Matt Roth
UFC On Fuel: Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger Betting Lines - Tim Burke
UFC On Fuel TV: Stipe Miocic Vs. Philip De Fries Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC On Fuel TV: Aaron Simpson Vs. Ronny Markes Dissection - Dallas Winston
UFC on Fuel Weigh Results - Everyone On Weight - Tim Burke
Fuel TV Offers Free Preview That Includes UFC on Fuel Event - Tim Burke
How To Watch UFC On Fuel TV Live Tonight - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fuel TV Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger: Staff Predictions - Matt Roth
UFC On Fuel TV: Stefan Struve Vs. Dave Herman Dissection - Dallas Winston
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL TV results live stream and play-by-play TONIGHT (Feb. 15) for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger'
Click the banner above or right here for up-to-the-minute results and blow-by-blow coverage of UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger."
Round-by-round results of the "Prelims" fights on Facebook will begin to flow around 6 p.m. ET tonight (Feb. 15, 2012) and run right on through to our main card FUEL TV coverage, which is set to start at 8 p.m. ET!
If you're going to leave comments and discuss the fights with all the other MMAmania.com readers be sure to do it on the main UFC on FUEL TV results post and not this one. Comments in this thread are turned off.
Enjoy the show, Maniacs!
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaKenny Florian Previews UFC on FUEL 1
Video: UFC on FUEL TV 1 preview
Kenny Florian breaks down tonight’s UFC on FUEL 1 card.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on Fuel TV 1 Weigh-In Video: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez
The UFC has released video of the entire weigh-in event for UFC on Fuel TV 1. Weigh-ins took place yesterday at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, which is also the site of tonight’s event. Headliners Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez both weighed in at 170 pounds to make their main event official.
Joining them as the co-main event is a heavyweight matchup between Stefan Struve (256) and Dave Herman (234)
Watch the UFC on Fuel TV 1 weigh-in video below (the weigh-ins begin around 18:00) and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyHow To Watch UFC On Fuel TV Live Tonight
There have been a lot of inquiries to our writers as to what methods are available to watch UFC on Fuel TV tonight. The show is main evented by a very solid bout between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, but Fuel's limited availability has many fans worried that they'll miss the action.
To start, the evening's undercard will stream on Facebook with the UFC currently listing the start time for the action as 6:20 p.m. ET. That stream is as easy as going to the UFC's Facebook page and giving it a like.
For the evening's main card, the action will be available on Fuel TV only, with no online stream. While normally that would mean massively decreased numbers over regular live UFC events, Fuel is having a free preview week. For information on the free preview weekend there is a page set up by Fuel.
In addition to current providers which offer Fuel such as DirecTV, Dish Network and Verizon FiOs offering the station without having to pay for an upgraded package, they also list participating providers such as Comcast, AT&T UVerse, Charter and Time Warner Cable.
It does seem that there are actually only a small segment of those carriers airing the free preview, however. Chicago, Denver, Atlanta and Boston area Comcast customers have all informed me that they are not getting the free preview. But the markets that already carry Fuel (a limited number of Comcast markets..etc) are airing the free preview.
It appears that even with the free preview only roughly 43 million households will have access to Fuel.
If you fall into a situation where Fuel is not available, you can always check the official UFC list of bars that show their events and get out of the house and do something with yourself.
Feel free to share your provider, area and if you have access to the Fuel show tonight in the comments.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowJohn Albert discusses UFC on Fuel 1 fight with Ivan Menjivar, evolution as a fighter
When John Albert steps into the Octagon toight against Ivan Menjivar as the first fight on the main card at UFC on Fuel 1 it will be the culmination of a road paved with successes, adversity, and even a few injuries along the way.
Seattle-area native Albert was a 6-1 veteran of the Pacific Northwest fight scene when he fought his way into the Ultimate Fighter Season 14 house. After losing a close decision to eventual winner John Dodson in the quarterfinals, underdog Albert entered the finale against Dustin Pague where he silenced his critics by winning in under 90 seconds.
In an interview with Fighters.com, Albert recalled how the Dodson fight helped him prepare for adversity as well as spoke out on a few other subjects.
“For those who saw the show, I was pretty tentative.” Albert admitted in the conversation. “It must have been nerves or something. I knew who Dodson was beforehand, and I might have psyched myself out. I might’ve been a bit too cautious, and then it went to a decision, and I thought (and he thought) it would have gone a third round. But I lost the fight, and it is what it is.”
“It helped me grow as a fighter, and what I needed to do,” Albert continued. “I did that with Pague. I knew not to be tentative, and I knew just to leave it all on the line and give it 100% effort, and that’s what I did. The fight lasted 60 seconds because of it.”
The Dennis Hallman-trained Albert, who got his start in MMA almost by accident (he helped a friend prepare for an amateur fight which led him to attending Victory Athletics and start training) is one of the Pacific Northwest region’s up and coming wrestling prodigies. In Menjivar, he faces a thirty-fight veteran who has touched gloves with some of MMA’s elite, including Georges St. Pierre and Urijah Faber. Albert looks at this fight as a huge opportunity.
“It’s probably the biggest opportunity they can give me right now, outside of a Top 10 contender, realistically. He’s 2 and 0 in the UFC with over 30 pro fights, and has fought and won against some of the who’s who (of MMA).”
Albert enthusiastically elaborated, “This is a win/win situation for me if I put on a great show and win. Nothing bad can really come out of this. People should expect an explosive fight. I’m going to be smart and come at Ivan whenever I can.”
Originally the last fight of the prelim card, Albert received good news last Thursday in that the fight had been moved to the main card, and he couldn’t be happier.
“Man, you’d think it would make someone more nervous, but it gave me more fuel,” Albert revealed. ” You know, cutting weight’s hard, and your energy level gets low, but since (I found out,) it’s just skyrocketed. I feel like I could go run a marathon. Like I couldn’t believe they wanted to put me on the main card, and it’s just such an opportunity to for people to see me. I mean, Facebook’s a big stream, and plenty of people can watch me there, but to be on a national network, it’s just amazing. Such a great opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited.”
Albert was so excited that he took to his Twitter account (@UFCPrinceAlbert) to give his complimentary tickets away to fans wishing to come see him, which didn’t quite go to plan.
“I told people they had to private message me, but I didn’t realize that if I didn’t follow you, you couldn’t do it,” Albert recalled with a laugh. “I’m still new to Twitter, so I goofed a bit there. I do try to follow up everybody that follows me, but I wasn’t getting to it quick enough. I’ll do it better next time. Sorry guys!”
On Monday afternoon, two of the takers had backed out unable to attend, and Albert quickly held a Twitter trivia contest to gift the tickets to lucky fans again.
Make sure to catch Albert-Menjivar when the main card fires up tonight at 8:00 PM EST. The event will be broadcast on Fuel TV in the United States, the Rogers Sportsnet Network in Canada, and internationally. Check your local listings for event showtimes.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comUFC on FUEL TV 1 play by play and live results
OMAHA, Neb. - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's UFC on FUEL TV 1 event.
The event, which features a key welterweight matchup between top
contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, takes place at Omaha
Civic Auditorium in Omaha,
Neb. The main card airs on FUEL TV and Facebook streams the prelims.
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results
beginning at approximately 6:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. CT local time) for
the preliminary card and 8 p.m. ET for the main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWeigh-in Video: UFC on Fuel ‘Ellenberger vs. Sanchez’
Watch Tuesday’s UFC on Fuel “Ellenberger vs. Sanchez” weigh-in video here
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL Results
MMA Fighting has UFC on FUEL results for all of the Feb. 15 UFC on FUEL fights, plus live live blogs of all the fights and live UFC on FUEL twitter updates.In the main event, Diego Sanchez will face Jake Ellenberger in a key welterweigh showdown. In the co-main event, Stefan Struve will square off against Dave Herman in a heavyweight tilt.Check out the full results below.
Main cardDiego Sanchez vs. Jake EllenbergerStefan Struve vs. Dave HermanAaron Simpson vs. Ronny MarkesStipe Miocic vs. Philip De FriesT.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel WatsonIvan Menjivar vs. John AlbertPreliminary cardTim Means vs. Bernardo MagalhaesAnton Kuivanen vs. Justin SalasBuddy Roberts vs. Sean LoefflerJonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV weigh in photos gallery for 'Ellenberger vs Sanchez' on Feb. 14 in Omaha
UFC on Fuel TV: "Ellenberger vs. Sanchez" is all set to pop off tomorrow night (Weds., Feb. 15, 2012) from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb., featuring a welterweight bout between Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez.
The winner of the match could have the inside track on a future fight against newly-crowned 170-pound champion, Carlos Condit, while reigning division kingpin, Georges St. Pierre, continues to recover from recent knee surgery.
An exciting heavyweight showdown between Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman is also on tap, serving as the co-main event for the first-ever complete mixed martial arts (MMA) event to be featured on the FOX-owned network.
Before we can get to the good stuff, however, every one of the competitors on tomorrow night's UFC on Fuel TV fight card had to hit the scales in the "Gateway to the West" to make sure they aren't carrying any extra baggage.
Thankfully, none of them are and all 10 bouts are now official.
After the jump, you can check out photos (via UFC.com) from today's UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in event. For complete results click here, for staredowns click here and to watch the full UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in video click here.
Jake Ellenberger
Diego Sanchez
Stefan Struve
Ronny Markes
Aaron Simpson
Walel Watson
T.J. Dillashaw
Phil De Fries
Stipe Miocic
Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook scheduled for around 6:20 p.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action as it happens throughout the evening tomorrow night!
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFuel TV Offers Free Preview That Includes UFC on Fuel Event
A lot of fans are interested in watching tomorrow night's UFC on Fuel card, but either don't want to have to pay for a new channel to watch the UFC, or don't even have the channel offered by their cable provider. Well this is no help to the latter, but it might interest the former - Fuel is offering a free preview this week. Here's a snippet of the press release:
LOS ANGELES, CA - FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv), FOX Sports Media Group's dynamic sports network for males, offers a special free preview February 13-19, making it possible for millions of mixed martial arts fans to watch FUEL TV's first-ever live main card event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, "UFC ON FUEL TV: SANCHEZ VS. ELLENBERGER," on February 15 at 8:00 PM ET.
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Multiple distributors in select areas are participating in the FUEL TV special Free Preview. From February 13 - 19, consumers can check directly with their local provider or go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv to see who is participating.
It has been said that this will be available to about eight million homes, in addition to the 36 million that currently have access. Not a huge number, but better than nothing.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowAll fighters on target at UFC on Fuel 1 weigh-ins
The UFC’s debut on FOX-owned Fuel TV appears poised to go off without a hitch after all twenty competitors set for action at tomorrow night’s event came in on weight meaning the show will take place as scheduled. UFC on Fuel: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger prelims start at 6:00 PM EST on Facebook with main card collisions firing up at 8:00 PM EST on Fuel TV.
The show is headlined by bout between welterweight contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger who both came in at 170 pounds on the dot. Sanchez and Ellenberger are both in the midst of winning streaks, have finished the majority of the foes they’ve felled, and each only been stopped a single time despite fighting more than 25 times.
Heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman were not so similarly sized, as the 6’11” Struve came in at 256 pounds with “Pee Wee” Herman measuring up at 234 ticks.
Look below for a video of Ellenberger-Sanchez’s staredown as well as a list of weigh-in results:
Tim Means (155 lbs) vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (155 lbs)
Buddy Roberts (184 lbs) vs. Sean Loeffler (185 lbs)
Anton Kuivanen (156 lbs) vs. Justin Salas (155 lbs)
Jonathan Brookins (145 lbs) vs. Vagner Rocha (145 lbs)
Ivan Menjivar (135 lbs) vs. John Albert (135 lbs)
T.J. Dillashaw (136 lbs) vs. Walel Watson (135 lbs)
Aaron Simpson (186 lbs) vs. Ronny Markes (185 lbs)
Stipe Miocic (240 lbs) vs. Philip De Fries (241 lbs)
Stefan Struve (256 lbs) vs. Dave Herman (234 lbs)
Diego Sanchez (170 lbs) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs)
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainDiego Sanchez: “I love these kinds of fights. That’s why I signed up.”
Welterweights Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger have more in common than simply the fact they’ll be standing in the same Octagon tomorrow night in headlining action at UFC on Fuel 1. Rather, both Sanchez and Ellenberger have not only shown themselves to be extremely difficult to finish but tend to end opponents’ evenings more often than not when it comes to scoring a victory.
All told, Sanchez has earned stoppages in 15 of his 23 total wins while Ellenberger has put away 22 of 26. Meanwhile, each has only fallen a single time outside of scorecards with Sanchez’s being cut-based and Ellenberger’s a submission from more than four years ago.
Sanchez Considers Ellenberger to Be the “Chuck Liddell” of the Welterweight Division
The UFC on Fuel 1 main event is the type of match-up that not only gets fans’ blood pumping but also Sanchez’s as he revealed in an interview with the UFC promoting the show.
“It really gets me excited to know I’m going in there with someone who’s going to go in there and try to take my head off. I love these kinds of fights. That’s why I signed up,” said Sanchez of Ellenberger, adding, “Nothing else really matters. It’s what we’ve done in our training camps and the choices we’ve made as men that are gonna carry us through the fight.”
Make sure to tune in to UFC on Fuel 1 when it starts on Facebook at 6:00 PM EST with featured action starting on Fuel two hours later.
Check out the interview below:
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Read the full article at Fighters.comUFC on FUEL 1 Pre-Fight Interviews: Diego Sanchez & Jake Ellenberger
FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani talks to Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger about their headlining fight tomorrow night at UFC on FUEL 1.
Posted in: jake ellenberger, jake, diego sanchez, diego, fuel
Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL 1 Weigh-In Results
The UFC on FUEL 1 weigh-ins took place this afternoon at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
All fighters made weight.
The weigh-in results:
Diego Sanchez (170) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170)
Dave Herman (234) vs. Stefan Struve (256)
Ronny Markes (185) vs. Aaron Simpson (186)
Philip De Fries (241) vs. Stipe Miocic (240)
T.J. Dillashaw (136) vs. Walel Watson (135)
John Albert (135) vs. Ivan Menjivar (135)
Jonathan Brookins (145) vs. Vagner Rocha (145)
Sean Loeffler (185) vs. Buddy Roberts (184)
Anton Kuivanen (156) vs. Justin Salas (155)
Bernardo Magalhaes (155) vs. Tim Means (155)
Fighters in non-title fights are allowed to weigh in one pound over the weight class limit.
UFC on FUEL 1 will take place tomorrow, Feb. 15, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska and will air live on FUEL TV at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on Fuel TV 1 Play-by-Play: Stipe Miocic vs. Phil De Fries
UFC on Fuel TV 1: Diaz vs. Ellenberger play-by-play for Stipe Miocic vs. Phil De Fries on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyFull UFC on FUEL TV weigh in video for 'Ellenberger vs Sanchez' in Omaha
In cased you missed it earlier this afternoon (Tues., Feb. 14, 2012), watch the full UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" weigh in video above, which took place at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
The first fighter tips the scale around the 10-minute mark.
Both fighters scheduled to compete in the main event tomorrow night (Feb. 15, 2012), Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez, hit the welterweight mark on the button, coming in at en even 170 pounds.
In fact, all 20 fighters set to compete on the UFC on Fuel TV 1 fight card made weight without incident, including Stefan Struve and Dave Herman, who will collide in a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
For complete UFC on Fuel TV weigh in results click here and for staredown pics click here.
And remember, too, that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook scheduled for around 6:20 p.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action as it happens throughout the evening this upcoming Wednesday.
In the meantime, be sure to check out our complete UFC on Fuel TV 1 event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Weigh-In Coverage
All 20 fighters stepping into the Octagon for Wednesday night's UFC on FUEL event will first step on the scale on Tuesday afternoon at the UFC on FUEL weigh-in, and we'll carry the live video right here at MMAFighting.com.
In the main event, welterweights Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger will have to make the 171-pound weight limit. The co-main event features two heavyweights, Stefan Struve and Dave Herman, who should be comfortably below the 265-pound limit.
UFC on Fuel begins on Facebook Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, and the FUEL card begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Tuesday's weigh-in starts at 5 p.m. Eastern. The video is below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Weigh-In Video
All 20 fighters stepping into the Octagon for Wednesday night's UFC on FUEL event will first step on the scale on Tuesday afternoon at the UFC on FUEL weigh-in, and we'll carry the live video right here at MMAFighting.com.
In the main event, welterweights Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger will have to make the 171-pound weight limit. The co-main event features two heavyweights, Stefan Struve and Dave Herman, who should be comfortably below the 265-pound limit.
UFC on Fuel begins on Facebook Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, and the FUEL card begins at 8 p.m. Eastern Tuesday's weigh-in starts at 5 p.m. Eastern. The video is below.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV 1's ultra-busy Walel Watson: 'I don't believe in taking time off'
Tomorrow, UFC bantamweight Walel Watson will fight his third fight in five months. And that's exactly the way the 27-year-old likes it.
"They're coming to me for fights, and I'm saying yes," Watson told MMAjunkie.com Radio about his fight with T.J. Dillashaw at UFC on FUEL TV 1.
Watson and Dillashaw meet on the main card of UFC on FUEL TV 1, which takes place Wednesday at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb., and airs live on FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL 1 Weigh-Ins Stream Live at 5pm ET
The UFC on FUEL 1 weigh-ins will stream live in the video player above at 5pm ET/2pm PT. The weigh-in results will follow on a separate post.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on Fuel Weigh In Video And Coverage
Bloody Elbow will be providing live video and updates when all 20 fighters on the card step on the scale at today's UFC on Fuel weigh-ins from the Omaha Civic Center in Omaha, NE. You can catch a live Youtube stream of the weigh-ins below the jump, or if that doesn't work for some reason, you can view it over at MMA Fighting. The weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
The main event is a tough welterweight bout between Omaha's own Jake Ellenberger and TUF 1 winner Diego Sanchez.
Join us and share your thoughts as the weigh-ins unfold.
Main Card:
Jake Ellenberger ( ) vs. Diego Sanchez ( )Dave Herman ( ) vs. Stefan Struve ( )Ronny Markes ( ) vs. Aaron Simpson ( )Philip De Fries ( ) vs. Stipe Miocic ( )T.J. Dillashaw ( ) vs. Walel Watson ( )John Albert ( ) vs. Ivan Menjivar ( )
Preliminary Card:
Jonathan Brookins ( ) vs. Vagner Rocha ( )Sean Loeffler ( ) vs. Buddy Roberts ( )Anton Kuivanen ( ) vs. Justin Salas ( )Bernardo Magalhaes ( ) vs. Tim Means ( )
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel 1: Sanchez v Ellenberger Preview
Check out this video preview of the main event of UFC on Fuel 1, Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAJabouin to take on Easton at UFC on FUEL TV 3
Canadian bantamweight Yves Jabouin will take on rising contender Mike Easton at UFC on FUEL TV 3 in May.
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Read the full article at sportsnet.caWatch Today’s UFC on Fuel TV 1 Weigh-ins Live on MMAFrenzy.com at 5 PM EST
Weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC on Fuel TV 1 will take place today at the Omaha Civic Auditorium starting at 5 PM EST. Check back later today, as MMAFrenzy.com will be airing the weigh-ins LIVE, along with posting the results.
The card is headlined by a welterweight battle between Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger and Diego “The Dream” Sanchez.
Other matchups include heavyweights Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries, along with a middleweight showdown between Aaron Simpson and Ronny Markes.
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert was recently promoted to the main card, which begins on Fuel TV at 8 PM EST. The preliminary card will air live on Facebook, beginning at 5 PM EST.
MAIN CARD (Fuel TV)
Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez
Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman
Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha
Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler
Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas
Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV weigh in video results LIVE from Omaha for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger'
The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" is set to take place today (Tues., Feb. 14, 2012) LIVE from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
"Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
Complete UFC on FUEL TV weigh in results and live video feed after the jump:
Main Event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez ( ) vs. Jake Ellenberger ( )
Main Card (Fuel TV):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve ( ) vs. Dave Herman ( ) 185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson ( ) vs. Ronny Markes ( ) 265 lbs.: Philip De Fries ( ) vs. Stipe Miocic ( ) 135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw ( ) vs. Walel Watson ( )
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar ( ) vs. John Albert ( ) 145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins ( ) vs. Vagner Rocha ( ) 185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler ( ) vs. Buddy Roberts ( ) 155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen ( ) vs. Justin Salas ( ) 155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes ( ) vs. Tim Means ( )
**Live video feed available later today.
For those fortunate enough to be in "The Big O" today, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1:30 p.m. CT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with welterweight contender Johny Hendricks at 2 p.m. local time.
Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Weds., Feb. 15), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook.
It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FUEL TV coverage you can handle.
For all the latest news and notes on "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaWhy UFC On Fuel TV Is A Bad Strategic Move
This Wednesday night, a major fight takes place in the UFC Welterweight division, as Jake Ellenberger faces Diego Sanchez. Winner could easily be next in line for a shot at Carlos Condit and the Interim title. It's also an exciting match-up between two dynamic fighters. So, cause for celebration, right? Sure - if you are one of the people who will actually be able to watch the fight.
Sanchez vs. Ellenberger headlines the UFC's debut on Fuel, and as we draw closer to the fight, the reality is beginning to set in - not everyone who wants to is going to be able to see this show. Fuel is currently in 36 million US homes. Compare that to the 96 million homes that have Spike and you see what a difference there is. Personally, my carrier doesn't offer Fuel. No one I know in my area has it. So I am left with an interesting dilemma - skip the show entirely or find some sort of unauthorized online stream. Why is the UFC forcing fans to make this decision? Why have they taken such a huge step backwards by going from Spike to Fuel?
The answer is obvious - the Fuel deal was part of their access to Fox. And there's no denying that running shows on Fox is a massive gain. But do those gains outweigh the negatives of the move to Fuel?
In the short term, there are two downsides to this move. The first is that less fans will see Ellenberger vs. Sanchez and the entire card Wednesday night. This is particularly problematic given the current Welterweight division. Jake Ellenberger is not a big name yet, and if this fight leads to a Condit vs. Ellenberger title fight, he needs the extra exposure that will be missing by being on Fuel. These free TV shows also typically serve in part as a hype show for the next PPV. With UFC 144 headlined by Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson, a fight without a lot of casual fan interest, an extra push would again be a real benefit. So that's possibly two upcoming PPV's who could see a buyrate boost from this show, but could be ngatively impacted by lower viewership.
But to me, the bigger problem is in the long-term perception of UFC shows. Over the years, the company has done a great job conveying the feeling that every show is a Must See. Starting last year, they made every fight available to fans, again cultivating the kind of completist "I must watch it all" mentality that is so beneficial to an organization like the UFC. By making fans miss this show and subsequent Fuel programming, the UFC is in danger of reversing this message. There's no doubt that fans will miss this show. But the question is, over time, will this give the message that certain shows are indeed OK to miss? That every show is not in fact must see TV? That's a message casual fans already know, but if it gets into the heads of hardcore fans as well? That has the potential to be a serious long-term problem. And so far, it's not a problem the UFC has addressed publicly in any way.
Will low viewership Wednesday night cause them to reconsider hw they use Fuel programming? If it doesn't, it will be their loss - now and later.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel TV
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowWatch the UFC on Fuel TV 1 Weigh-ins Live
Watch the Tuesday, Feb. 14, UFC on Fuel TV 1: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger weigh-ins live on MMAWeekly.com. The fighters are slated to step on the scale at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyMorning Report: Cesar Gracie And Carlos Condit Speak, UFC on Fuel TV Nears
Now that Cesar Gracie and Carlos Condit have said their peace, the Condit-Diaz ruckus appears to have finally hit a lull. With that said, it's almost required I mention there are quality fights on Wednesday for the first time in a long time. Catch up on the latest from UFC on Fuel TV and the rest of the MMA world with the Morning Report.
5 MUST-READ STORIES TO START YOUR DAY
Cesar Gracie: Nick Diaz was surprised he tested positive. Gracie spoke publicly for the first time since Diaz's failed drug test on The MMA Hour.
Carlos Condit wanted Nick Diaz rematch all along. Condit denies he only accepted a rematch with Nick Diaz after discovering Diaz's failed drug test.
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson dissection. Dallas Winston analyzes UFC on Fuel TV's featured bantamweight tilt.
Mike Kyle reportedly withdraws from March 3 bout against Gegard Mousasi. For the second time in as many tries, Kyle vs. Mousasi has reportedly been cancelled.
War Machine sentencing hearing: complete transcript. Bloody Elbow has a full transcript of War Machine's controversial hearing, including Judge Valerie Adair's unprompted accusations of steroid abuse.
MEDIA STEW
An extended look at next weekend's lightweight championship.
UFC on Fuel TV's Dave Herman finishes Michal Kita in the most ridiculous way.
Joe Lauzon films the UFC Primetime crew for his first UFC 144 video blog.
Chael Sonnen predicts the winner of Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger.
Royler Gracie and C.M. Punk break down the legendary triangle choke Royce Gracie tapped Dan Severn with at UFC 4.
Another reason to love Jared Shaw.
Dave Herman shows off his new half-hipster, half-hobo look while sharing a laugh with Stefan Struve. (via @NimaSafapour)
Marcus Aurelio sure was happy after his 25 second knockout at BFL 13. (HT: MiddleEasy)
Somebody please tell me why B.J. Penn looks exactly the same now as he did when he was 17.
my friend Greggie texted me this pic. me at 17, first cauliflower ear :) #oldschool twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/s…
— BJ PENN (@bjpenndotcom) February 14, 2012
In case you're wondering, he did this all day long.
Time for a healthy post-gym snack WITH MY SWORD!!!!!!!! twitter.com/amirMMA/status…
— Amir Sadollah (@amirMMA) February 14, 2012
In a zombie apocalypse, I'm sticking with Tim Kennedy.
#ThatAnnoyingFeeling When you realize that you will never be able to fix all the mistakes they make in @WalkingDead_AMC #JustGiveMeAGun
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) February 13, 2012
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (Monday, Feb. 13, 2012):
- UFC on Fox 3: Alan Belcher (17-6) vs. Rousimar Palhares (14-3)
- UFC on Fuel TV 1: John Albert (7-1) vs. Ivan Menjivar (23-8) promoted to main card
- UFC on Fuel TV 3: Mike Easton (12-1) vs. Yves Jabouin (17-7)
- Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey: Mike Kyle reportedly (19-8-1) out with injury against Gegard Mousasi (32-3-2)
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today's FPOTD belongs to BE reader Benjamin Cole: Predicting A Collegiate Wrestler's Development.
We've all heard Joe Rogan say it over and over (and over) again: Wrestling is the best base for MMA. By the sheer numbers of top level fighters that were previously top level wrestlers, this seems to be the case. As professional MMA is becoming a more attractive option for top collegiate wrestlers, I think we can see trend of how these All-Americans develop into mixed martial artists.
Generally speaking (of course, there's always outliers), we're seeing wrestlers go down one of two paths of development as fighters, and which path they choose can be predicted by looking at their wrestling style. Top level wrestlers, at least for the first several years into fighting, tend to develop either their striking, throwing powerful punches that knockout their foe, or their jiu jitsu, using their already strong takedowns to submit opponents. "Duh," you might be thinking. Of course fighters develop striking or jiu jitsu. The key is, though, that I think whichever path the wrestler chooses depends on their wrestling style. The best way to explain my point is with real examples. A few videos after the jump...
Found something entertaining, brutal, or bizarre you'd like to see in the Morning Report? Send it to @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC On Fuel: Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger Betting Lines
Events like tomorrow night's UFC on Fuel card are either very good for betting, or very bad for it depending on your perspective. If you have the time to do a lot of research and know some of the undercard fighters better than the linemakers, the potential is there to make a killing. On the other hand, betting on the unknown is not wise if you're not completely up to speed. I see two solid bets outside of the new guys though, so all is not lost.
The first is - the main event, and Diego Sanchez. No, I'm not crazy (despite what Nick Diaz fans might tell you). The Shields win earned Ellenberger plenty of justified hype, but I still have the Carlos Eduardo Rocha fight in the back of my head and Sanchez is a grinder. I expected the line to see Diego in the +175 to +200 range, not +250. I believe there is value in that bet, though I'll probably still be picking the Juggernaut in my predictions.
The other live dog I see is Vagner Rocha. While Brookins has good wrestling and is extremely tough to finish, Rocha has better submission skills and has only lost to much bigger men. At +175, he seems like a solid investment to me. Anyway, here are your lines for UFC on Fuel:
Lines via www.bodog.ca
Feb 15th, live on Fuel TV from Omaha, NE:
Main Card:
Diego Sanchez (26-5) +250 vs. Jake Ellenberger (23-4) -325
Dave Herman (21-2) -140 vs. Stefan Struve (22-5) +110
Ronny Markes (12-1) -115 vs. Aaron Simpson (11-2) -115
Philip de Fries (8-0, 1 NC) +350 vs. Stipe Miocic (7-0) -500
More SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 1
Preliminary Card:
T.J. Dillashaw (4-1) -255 vs. Walel Watson (9-3) +195
Jonathan Brookins (12-4) -225 vs. Vagner Rocha (7-2) +175
John Albert (7-1) +210 vs. Ivan Menjivar (23-8) -270
Bernardo Magalhaes (11-1) -210 vs. Tim Means (16-3-1) +170
Sean Loeffler (25-5) -115 vs. Buddy Roberts (11-2) -115
Anton Kuivanen (16-4) +105 vs. Justin Salas (9-3) -135
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowJohn Albert vs. Ivan Menjivar promoted to UFC on FUEL TV 1 main card
It looks like John Albert's wish to be a main-card fighter has come true sooner than expected.
A bout between Albert and fellow bantamweight Ivan Menjivar has promoted from the preliminary card to the main card of Wednesday's UFC on FUEL TV 1 event.
FUEL TV officials today confirmed the addition, which brings the FUEL TV-televised main card to six bouts, with MMAjunkie.com.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieYves Jabouin vs. Mike Easton Added to UFC on Fuel TV 3
Sporting similar two fight win streaks in the UFC, bantamweight contenders Yves Jabouin and Mike Easton will now match up against each other at UFC on Fuel TV 3. The matchup will likely take place on the undercard of the May 15th event at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Jabouin (17-7) will fight at 135 pounds for the third time, after making his debut in the new division at UFC 134 in August 2011. He has won both fights at bantamweight, winning both by split decision. The Haitian-Canadian has been fighting since 2001, but never sustained success at featherweight since making his WEC debut in October 2009. He now holds a 3-3 (2-1 UFC) record since that debut, winning all three fights by decision.
Easton (12-1) will fight for the third time in his UFC career, coming off of a win over Jared Papazian at UFC on FX 1 in January. The Alliance MMA team member will be fighting on familiar grounds, having fought in Fairfax five consecutive times from 2007 to 2009.
UFC on Fuel TV 3 will be headlined by a featherweight battle between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung.
UFC on Fuel TV 3 will also host a lightweight showdown between Donald Cerrone and Yves Edwards, while other announced matchups include Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald, and Thiago Silva taking on Igor Pokrajac.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyProgramming alert: UFC on FUEL TV part of network's free preview from Feb. 13-19
Good news for fight fans expecting to be left in the dark this Wednesday night.
The upcoming UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" fight card, emanating from the Omaha Civic Auditorium on Feb. 15, 2012, in Omaha, Nebraska, will be available as part of the network's free preview beginning TONIGHT (FEB. 13) at 7 p.m. ET with "UFC Reloaded."
As the network says, now's the time to UFC'it.
On Fight Night, the network will be airing five straight hours of LIVE fight programming, including a one-hour live Prefight Show (7:00 PM ET), three hours of live fighting, and a one-hour live Postfight show (11:00 PM ET). In addition, the network presents an entire Fight Week featuring all the best UFC programming including signature shows like "UFC Tonight," "UFC Ultimate Insider," "Best of Pride," "UFC Champions Roundtable" and more.
More details, after the jump.
"As a salute to UFC fans, FUEL TV will telecast an unprecedented amount of UFC programming - more than 100 hours' worth - this week," says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. "If you're a UFC fan, this is a must-see week highlighted by an amazing must-watch live fight on Wednesday night. Fans should check with their local television provider to see if the special preview is available so they can take advantage FUEL TV's Fight Week upgrade opportunity."
UFC on Fuel TV 1 will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
For more on UFC on Fuel TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" be sure to check out our complete event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaMike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin added to UFC on FUEL TV 3
A bantamweight bout between Mike Easton and Yves Jabouin has been added to the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card.
UFC-Canada officials today announced the fight.
UFC on FUEL TV 3 takes play May 15 in Fairfax, Va., likely at the city's Patriot Center. The event's main card airs live on FUEL TV, and Facebook is expected to stream the preliminary card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWhy You Should Care About UFC on FUEL TV 1
I've heard all the excuses already. I know many of you don't get FUEL TV. I know many of you don't get FUEL TV in high definition. And yes, even among you mixed martial arts (MMA) faithful, you haven't heard about many of the fighters competing on Wednesday's UFC on FUEL TV card.
What's so great about this card, then? A lot, actually.
I'm not going to pretend this card is can't-miss UFC action. This isn't the card of the year even if there is much to admire here. If it were, it wouldn't be on FUEL TV. But there's more than enough of the good stuff that if you can find a way to watch, you should.
The obvious elephant in the room is access to Fuel. The channel is only in 35 million homes. However, for many cable packages that carry the channel, standard definition is offered. I'll admit as a DirecTV subscriber, my enthusiasm being higher for this card is probably directly related to my ability to get the channel in high definition (HD). Either way, this is clearly a problem that's dampening enthusiasm.
So let me offer a few reasons why you should find a way - go over to a friend's house, irately call your cable provider - to watch Wednesday night's fights:
The main event. Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez is a fantastic scrap. Ellenberger is one or two wins away from a title shot, a particularly physical fighter and well-rounded, experienced competitor. Diego Sanchez, I suspect, is going to have his hands full with Ellenberger, but is borderline impossible to put away, psychotically driven and supremely experienced against two division's top talent. This fight has fireworks written all over it. Both also have a lot to lose should they falter and neither is particularly known for retreating when the stakes were high.
The co-main event. I'd like to see Stefan Struve exercise better risk management in his fights and expect to see that as he matures in age. Against Dave Herman, though, I suspect he will attempt to joust more than jab. If you're into wild exchanges, there's something here for you. And if you're like me and believe Herman is a terribly underrated heavyweight talent, this is also a good benchmark to evaluate his progress.
Free prelims. Even if you don't have Fuel, you likely have a Facebook account. That means you can catch the prelims as easily as the next guy. No excuses here.
Ronny Markes' middleweight debut. This Nova Uniao beast holds a win over Paulo Filho and notched a victory in his UFC debut over Karlos Vemola. While he wasn't wildly impressive, he did show a wide array of talents and poise over three hard-fought rounds. He's re-tooling now by dropping to middleweight, which is incontestably a thinner division than light heavyweight. He'll face the talented Aaron Simpson, who despite his age is still a sturdy challenge for any rising prospect. This is one fighter whose growth deserves closer attention.
Stipe Miocic returns. Another prospect who just needs some seasoning to show us the true depth of his talents. Miocic is former Division I wrestler and Golden Gloves champion who is undefeated in his MMA run at heavyweight. How far he can go is anyone's guess, but the Strong Style Fight Team product has many of tools to make a big impact in the heavyweight division.
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson. When Urijah Faber was in town for UFC on Versus 6 in Washington, D.C., he told me (and could not have been more emphatic) that Dillashaw was a force to be reckoned with. Sure, the Team Alpha Male bantamweight fell short against John Dodson, but there's no shame in that loss. He's aggressive, naturally gifted and fights with a mean streak. Watson, on the other hand, has commanded attention in his two UFC bouts. He blasted through Joseph Sandoval at UFC on Versus 6 and lost a very controversial split decision a UFC 140 to Yves Jabouin. Both of these bantamweights fight aggressively and have hugely contrasting styles. It's an excellent pairing of two noteworthy prospects who need wins over the each other to make the next move up the promotional ladder.
Two preliminary card bouts. I'm not going to pretend every fight on this card is a sensational pairing. But there are two that stand out on the preliminary card: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert and Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rohca. Menjivar is a bit of an aging veteran, but also a sleeper in the bantamweight division. Albert has his hands full. Brookins vs. Rocha offers a good contrast in styles and another loss for either fighter could be disastrous. Both have to bring it.
Wednesday night fights. Listen, Saturday will always be the best night for fights, but I can't imagine I'm alone in thinking weekday fights with a talented roster of prospects is boatloads of fun. In part, that's what made WEC fights on Versus such a welcome departure from the typical Saturday night routine. Perhaps most importantly, prospect fight cards like this (the Ellenberger vs. Sanchez fight itself notwithstanding) don't require the same media churn a UFC 143 does. Sure, the results are meaningful, but they don't have to be analyzed and over analyzed again. There's a lot on the line, but not nearly as much. Frankly, that's a good thing. Throw in the fact the fights also end earlier in the evening and it's hard to see how any of this could be a bad thing.
No one can know in advance if fights will deliver. All we can ask is that promoters line up a fight card with reasonably meaningful bouts with the appropriate, available talent in match-ups that have likelihood to deliver. If we're measuring this fight card by that standard, the inaugural UFC fight night on FUEL TV is one not to miss.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseFuel TV to offer over 100 hours of UFC coverage during free preview this week
We are a little over two months into the UFC’s seven year deal with the FOX television families and one of the biggest complaints about the deal is the fact that Fuel TV is not readily available to many fans of mixed martial arts.
Overall the channel is available to approximately 36 million homes in the United States, a far cry from the 100 million homes that received the UFC’s former partner, Spike TV.
This week Fuel TV will, at least temporarily, remedy that situation as they will offer a
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Read the full article at Low KickFUEL TV Preview Week Feb. 13-19
FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv), FOX Sports Media Group’s dynamic sports network for males, offers a special free preview February 13-19, making it possible for millions of mixed martial arts fans to watch FUEL TV’s first-ever live main card event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, “UFC ON FUEL TV: SANCHEZ VS. ELLENBERGER,” on February 15 at 8:00 PM ET. On Fight Night, the network will be airing five straight hours of LIVE fight programming, including a one-hour live Prefight Show (7:00 PM ET), three hours of live fighting, and a one-hour live Postfight show (11:00 PM ET). In addition, the network presents an entire Fight Week featuring all the best UFC programming including signature shows like “UFC Tonight,” “UFC Ultimate Insider,” “Best of Pride,” “UFC Champions Roundtable” and more. “As a salute to UFC fans, FUEL TV will telecast an unprecedented amount of UFC programming - more than 100 hours’ worth - this week,” says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. "If you’re a UFC fan, this is a must-see week highlighted by an amazing must-watch live fight on Wednesday night. Fans should check with their local television provider to see if the special preview is available so they can take advantage FUEL TV’s Fight Week upgrade opportunity.” FUEL TV leads up to the February 15 live main card fight featuring welterweight Diego Sanchez taking on hometown favorite Jake Ellenberger in Omaha, Nebraska with a live weigh-in show on February 14 at 5:00 PM ET. During Fight Week, fans can also tune-in to programs including “UFC Tonight,” the official weekly news and information show of the UFC and “UFC Ultimate Insider,” which delivers unprecedented access, including in-depth profiles of the UFC’s biggest stars, tell-all features, and compelling backstage footage. In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and prefight and postfight shows. FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered. Multiple distributors in select areas are participating in the FUEL TV special Free Preview. From February 13 - 19, consumers can check directly with their local provider or go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv to see who is participating. For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv, www.fuel.tv/ufc, on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fueltv and on Twitter: @FUELTV, #UFConFUELTV To find out FUEL TV on your television, go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv, or call 877-4 FUEL-TV.
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Read the full article at UFCUFC on Fuel TV: ‘Sanchez vs. Ellenberger’ Preview – The Undercard
Here’s a conundrum for you: This Wednesday night is UFC on Fuel TV: “Sanchez vs. Ellenberger”, which, of course will air on Fuel TV – a channel about eleven people in the world have access to. And, unlike the past bouts that have been broadcast on Fuel TV and on FOX Deportes concurrently, that doesn’t seem to be the case this time around. The main card is only being shown on Fuel TV. However, the prelims for this event will be shown on Facebook. So it seems as if, in some perverse twist of reality, there’s going to be a UFC event were the preliminary bouts attract more eyeballs than the main card itself. (Remember: I don’t have Fuel TV; therefore, my eyeballs will be on my computer monitor, then on the punching bag at the gym later that night.) What then to do about a preview? Dare I prognosticate on a roster where I’ll only be able to post a live play-by-play on the bottom half of a card? Ah, what the heck, why not. Some of you out there will be checking out the prelims on Facebook, and maybe even a few of you out there in the Land of Oz, Middle Earth and Neverland have access to Fuel TV and can watch the main card. If that’s the case, consider this a very special gift just for you.
-Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert – Albert crapped out of TUF 14 when he went up against eventual winner John Dodson, but that doesn’t mean he sucks at fighting. It just means that he sucks when it comes to fighting on reality television. (Actually, Albert TKO’d Dustin Pague at the TUF 14 Finale, so he really does have some skill and ability.) Menjivar, meanwhile, has been fighting so long, he’s one of the few fighters out there eligible to compete and collect Social Security checks (which is weird because he lives in Canada) at the same time. Therefore, the crux of this matchup can be summed up in one sentence: Young buck ex-TUFer takes on veteran old schooler for no marbles whatsoever. By virtue of being younger and hungrier, I give the edge to Albert and could see him pulling off the decision. Or I could see Menjivar squeaking by like he did against Nick Pace.
-Vagner Rocha vs. Jonathan Brookins – Brookins won TUF 12 handily with the help of his tight, albeit somewhat shallow, jiu-jitsu game, then dropped one to Erik Koch. Jiu-jitsu black belt Rocha caught a beatdown from Don Cerrone in his UFC debut, but rebounded with a no-nonsense submission over one-dimensional TUF never-was Cody McKenzie. What we have here, then, is a pairing between two strong grapplers who aren’t too comfortable slugging it out – which probably means we’ll be subjected to three rounds of uncomfortable slugging it out that inspires no one to take up jiu-jitsu for its “completeness as a style”. I don’t envision Brookins taking Rocha’s back and choking him out, even though that’s his modus operandi, and I don’t envision Rocha winning any positional games. No, this is going to play out on the feet, one tentative jab at the air at a time.
-Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler – A King of the Cage champ and product of the West Coast scene, the middleweight Loeffler is making his debut sporting the ability to nail submissions and score knockouts. Roberts is making his first venture into the Octagon as well, and as a product of Team Greg Jackson, he should be well-prepared. As Roberts leans more towards the striking end of the spectrum, this one has the potential to be a good standup conflict… or it could be a lesson in nervous man-huggery against the cage. Either way, it could be entertaining for what it is, and I see Loeffler having the advantage based on experience alone. Watch for him to take the decision.
-Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas – Hey, another pair of newcomers, only these two are lightweights. Kuivanen is supposedly some hot potato grappling specialist from Finland (as if that means something – Finland isn’t exactly tearing up the MMA world). Salas, on the flipside, is a former Division 1 wrestler who’s grinded out wins against UFC vet Rob Emerson and a bunch of guys you’ve never heard of. Do the Finnish even know what wrestling is? I have no clue, but regardless, Kuivanen better be prepared to work from his back, ‘cause that’s where Salas is putting him.
-Tim Means vs. Bernardo Magalhaes – Magalhaes is a Brazilian who’s spent his career fighting in Australia, which is kind of weird when you think of it, and akin to, say, an American spending his entire career fighting in the Finland scene. Anyhoo, Means is a King of the Cage champ, too, and favors busting dudes in the face. I can’t really say how this one will turn out, as being a top fighter in Australia means diddly-squat when it comes to fighting here in the States, but if I had to pick a winner, I’d say Means takes the decision. Being a KOTC champ does have quantitative value.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on Fuel 3 grows with addition of three fights
A trio of fights have been added to the May 15 UFC on Fuel 3 card in the form of Jorge Lopez-Amir Sadollah, Cody McKenzie-Aaron Riley, and Brad Tavares-Dongi Yang.
All three bouts were announced by the UFC.
Lopez (11-2) is a student of Wanderlei Silva’s who lost his UFC debut to Justin Edwards in 2011. Lopez and Sadollah (5-3) were scheduled to first meet at UFC 143 but both were injured and the fight was cancelled.
McKenzie (12-2) has gone 1-2 in his three UFC fights since appearing on the Ultimate Fighter 12, while Riley (30-13-1) is 3-3 in his last six UFC fights and 3-5 all-time inside the Octagon.
Tavares (7-1) suffered the first loss of his career at UFC 132 to Aaron Simpson. His opponent, Yang (10-2), sports a 1-2 career record with the UFC.
UFC on Fuel 3 takes place from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The main card airs on FUEL TV, while the prelims will stream on Facebook. The main event is scheduled to see Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung battle to move one step closer to a shot at the featherweight title.
PHOTO CREDIT – Amir Sadollah
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainFuel TV free preview week hopes to attract more viewers
MMA Junkie reports Fuel TV will have a free preview week which coincides with Fuel TV’s first UFC event this week. The network hopes that the additional exposure will equate to more subscriptions.
This week’s free preview will give 43 million homes the opportunity to see Fuel TV programming. This includes this week’s UFC on Fuel 1 event Wednesday. Fuel TV execs hope that the preview will increase awareness of the network. Since the UFC-Fuel relationship began on New Year’s day, execs for the network have been pleased with the numbers.
Via MMA Junkie:
“Percentage-wise in primetime, we’re actually killing it,” said George Greenberg, FUEL TV’s executive vice president and general manager. “Our target audience of men 18-49 since January, it’s up over 80 percent. Our primetime viewers are up almost 230 percent.”
From the outset of the new deal, FX and FUEL TV have been targeted as the major beneficiaries of UFC programming. FUEL TV is set to offer 2000 hours of programming this year including six live events and pre- and post-event shows, and Greenberg said his hope is to have more.
Payout Perspective:
The hope is that major TV carriers will pick up Fuel as a network when the network is set to renegotiate this fall. As Dana White points out in the article, its the hope that the Fuel TV ratings, fueled (pun intended) by UFC programming, will attract carriers to pick up the network. Although the Fuel ratings are lower than Spike TV, it looks like the UFC-Fuel relationship has impacted the network in a positive way. This week’s preview should help garner more interest in the channel.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutUFC on FUEL TV 3: Sadollah vs Lopez, Riley vs McKenzie and Yang vs Tavares set for May 15 in Virginia
The UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card, scheduled to take place on May 15, 2012, from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, is quickly filling out.
The promotion recently announced the addition of three more contests to the cable broadcasted event, including Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner Amir Sadollah taking on Jorge Lopez in a welterweight war.
Also booked for the card is a lightweight battle pitting the returning Aaron Riley, who had previously had his jaw broken by Anthony Ferguson, against Cody McKenzie, who is hanging on to his job by a thread after back-to-back submission losses.
Finally, a middleweight tilt is set for the card, as Dongi Yang will try to rebound from his recent loss to Court McGee against Brad Tavares, who is also trying to erase his first career defeat, which he suffered at the hands of Aaron Simpson in July of last year.
Here's how the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card looks with these additions:
Main Event:
145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Fight Card:
155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards205 lbs.: Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor
Preliminary Card:
170 lbs.: Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez155 lbs.: Aaron Riley vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Dongi Yang vs. Brad Tavares
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel 3 Gets Sadollah-Lopez, McKenzie-Riley, Tavares-Yang
The fight bill for UFC on Fuel TV 3 continues to develop, as promotion officials announced Saturday night that a trio of contests has been added to the May 15 event.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Ellenberger vs Sanchez' (Part 2)
Hump day? This upcoming Wednesday night (Feb. 15, 2012) is going to be more like THUMP day.
With its live "Prelims" broadcasts for UFC on FX airing on FUEL TV, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is taking the next step in establishing the lesser-known FOX-owned network as a legitimate base of operations with an entire major mixed martial arts (MMA) event featured on the channel for the first time ever.
Leading the way are welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez, squaring off in a bout that may place one or the other in position to face either the division's interim champion, Carlos Condit, or its true kingpin, Georges St. Pierre, in the near future.
In addition, heavyweight Dave Herman will return to the Octagon against the ever-exciting Stefan Struve, while prospects Stipe Miocic and Philip De Fries will look to take the next step up the heavyweight ladder at the expense of one another.
Yesterday, we took a look at the first two bouts of the UFC on FUEL TV "Prelims" special that will stream live on Facebook right here. Follow me after the jump for breakdowns of the remaining to bouts on the UFC on FUEL TV: "Ellenberger vs. Sanchez" under card, which will take place at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha
A member of Team St. Pierre on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 12, Jonathan Brookins (12-4) -- whose long hair and general mannerisms most likely left baby boomers around the nation shaking their heads and muttering "Get a job, hippie" under their breath -- stunned the competition with a grappling game that proved just about unstoppable. Despite fighting above his natural weight, he managed to secure a spot in the Finale against St. PIerre's top pick, Michael Johnson, and after surviving a terrible first round, stormed back to win a decision.
While he hit a roadblock in the form of Erik Koch, who outstruck Brookins while refusing to be taken down, the former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) veteran would make quite a statement by defeating ADCC competitor, Vagner Rocha (7-2).
Replacing fellow grappling ace Rani Yahya, Rocha -- a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor working under grappling great Pablo Popovitch -- made his Octagon debut at UFC 131, replacing Mac Danzig against the vicious Donald Cerrone. Things didn’t go so well for "Ceara," who was crushed with leg kicks and easily stuffed every time he attempted a takedown. In his sophomore effort, however, he soundly dominated TUF 12 alum Cody McKenzie, submitting the guillotine ace with a rear-naked choke.
Dropping down to featherweight, Rocha could do great things if he can bring his world-class grappling game to bear.
What makes this fight fascinating to me is both men’s complete lack of any sort of a stand up game. Frankly, they both absolutely stink at punching people, which means we’re going to either get a hilariously incompetent kickboxing match or, preferably, an excellent grappling match.
Rocha has legitimately excellent jiu-jitsu, but seems entirely bereft of the wrestling necessary to utilize it. Brookins may have no striking game to speak of, but he is a very good wrestler with the jiu-jitsu chops to give a significant portion of the division fits on the ground. As good as Vagner ostensibly is on the ground, his inability to dictate position will be too big an obstacle to overcome. He could certainly threaten Brookins once they’re on the ground, forcing Jonathan to play conservatively, but he’s going to find himself on the wrong end of a clear decision.
Prediction: Brookins via unanimous decision
185 lbs.: Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler
The Greg Jackson-trained Buddy Roberts (11-2) scored an impressive victory in his most recent endeavor, a three-round decision win over 6'5" Tony Lopez, who regularly competes at heavyweight. The win was Roberts' fifth straight and only the second time in his career he's gone to the judges.
Roberts has a nice mix of knockouts and submissions (four and five, respectively) to his credit, proving him a threat anywhere the fight goes, and great things could be in his future if he takes out the experienced Sean Loeffler (25-5).
Loeffler's last 17 bouts have ended in the first round. In total, only four of his 30 bouts have gone past five minutes. Five of his last six have ended inside 60 seconds (13 in total). "The Destroyer" has been in the cage with the likes of Bellator contender Bryan Baker and UFC veteran Edgar Garcia. But, as gaudy as his record is, he'll need to score a dominant win over the rising Roberts to prove himself more than just another Jason Reinhardt.
As impressive as Loeffler's stats are, the fact is that he has what I call "Fulton Syndrome:" If you go to his Wikipedia page and check his record, there will be a big fat "LOSS" next to everyone with a page. His record is padded as all hell with incompetents, so much so that it's impossible to tell how good he really is.
Judging by the Baker fight, though, I think it's safe to say "not very."
Tony Lopez is a very legitimate win for Roberts, especially considering the size difference. Further, he's successfully gone five rounds before, which should prove a significant advantage over Loeffler.
Maybe I'm wrong and maybe Loeffler really is the type of fighter than can wear a 25-5 record with some sense of legitimacy, but I don't see it. Roberts pounds him out on the ground sometime in the late first or early second round.
Prediction: Roberts via technical knockout
That's a wrap. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the UFC on FUEL TV: "Ellenberger vs. Sanchez" complete odds and betting guide.
See you then!
Remember, too, that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook scheduled for around 6:20 p.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action as it happens throughout the evening this upcoming weekend.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV: Jake Ellenberger vs Diego Sanchez fight video prediction with Martin Kampmann
Top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Martin Kampmann provides his expert breakdown of the upcoming UFC on FUEL TV main event between Jake Ellenberger vs Diego Sanchez, which takes place at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 15, 2012.
For more on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Ellenberger vs. Sanchez" be sure to check out our complete event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV 3 Adds Sadollah-Lopez, Riley-McKenzie, and Yang-Tavares
Three more fights have been added to UFC on Fuel TV 3, as Amir Sadollah will take on Jorge Lopez in a welterweight matchup, Aaron Riley will fight in his hometown against fellow lightweight Cody McKenzie, and middleweights Dongi Yang and Brad Tavares will square off at the May 15 event in Fairfax, Virginia, the UFC announced tonight.
UFC on Fuel TV 3 is headlined by rising featherweights Dustin Poirier and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and also includes Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards, Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac.
For the latest UFC on FX 3 coverage stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyLopez vs. Sadollah, McKenzie vs. Riley, Tavares vs. Yang added to UFC on FUEL TV 3
Three more bouts have been added to May's UFC on FUEL TV 3 event, as Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah, Cody McKenzie vs. Aaron Riley and Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang have all been announced for the card.
UFC officials released the bookings late Saturday night.
Featuring a headliner between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung, UFC on FUEL TV 3 takes play May 15 at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. The event's main card airs live on FUEL TV, and Facebook is expected to stream the preliminary card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDustin Poirier paired with Chan Sung Jung in UFC on Fuel 3 headliner
When two fighters take the initiative and begin calling each other out, UFC matchmaker Joe Silva tends to listen. If another example of that was needed, just look towards how Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung became the main event of UFC on Fuel 3, a show set for May 15 from Fairfax, Virginia.
Poirier and “The Korean Zombie” feuded over Twitter, provoking each other and ultimately setting up the bout. Given the main event billing and recent success of each man this match may very well decide the next contender at featherweight.
Poirier (12-1) is coming off two straight submission victories including a bonus-winning performance a week ago at UFC 143, while Jung (12-3) has been undefeated since moving over from the WEC, submitting Leonard Garcia and knocking out previous contender Mark Hominick in less than ten seconds this past December.
Other fights scheduled for UFC on Fuel 3 (originally labeled as UFC on FX 3) include Tom Lawlor vs. Jason McDonald and Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainMMAFrenzy Podcast: Post-UFC 143, Pre-UFC on Fuel Edition
MMAFrenzy.com presents its latest podcast, where host Steve “bsbiz” Barnes is joined by writers Chris Leslie and Bryan Robison providing analysis of this week’s MMA news and recaps of recent events.
This week we break down the aftermath of UFC 143 and discuss UFC on Fuel 1.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on Fuel conference call highlights with Fuel TV Vice President George Greenberg
Since signing a major network deal with FOX, Fuel TV has been making the transition into the UFC channel, featuring weigh-ins, UFC Primetime, Best of Pride, preliminary fights and much, much more.
Starting next week, Fuel TV will become a "must-have" channel for all UFC fans.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be making it's official event debut on Fuel TV this upcoming Wednesday night (February 15, 2012) with UFC on Fuel TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger," from Omaha, Nebraska.
In advance of the big event, George Greenberg, the Vice President of Fuel TV, participated in a special media conference call earlier today to field questions about ratings, the channel and plans for the future between UFC and Fuel TV.
We've got some select quotes from Mr. Greenberg, including his thoughts and expectations after the jump.
On changes for Fuel TV
"We've changed the demographic base from 12-34 and moved on to 18-49. We're gonna broadcast over 2,000 hours in 2012 and the following year could see as much as 2,500 hours of UFC-themed broadcasts."
On ratings and expectations
"We've had an 80 percent increase in the target demographic of men ages 18-49, and a near 230 percent increase in overall primetime ratings from past ratings periods. To say I'm jacked would be putting it mildly."
On why they're holding the event mid-week
"This worked best for the UFC as far as scheduling fights. For us, the night of the week really doesn't matter. We've got a preview with an additional 8 million cable homes plugged in. This is our coming-out party."
On gaining new subscribers
"When contracts come up, that's when deals are renegotiated. With an additional 8 million homes next week, we're going to be able to reach 43 million people."
On how UFC fans can help
"If UFC fans unite...you can make a huge impression on your satellite or cable provider. It's gonna get easier as time goes on. I realize it's frustrating because of all the quality events that are out there right now...In all the sports I've been around, I haven't seen a more loyal, more passionate fan base than UFC fans."
On comparisons to Spike TV
"If you want to compare it to a platform like Spike three times our size, I can't help that. But I can tell you, If you look at the FOX ratings and last FX ratings for the fight, and you look at what it's done to this place percentage-wise, we are absolutely killing it."
So, Maniacs.
Are you one of the lucky eight million people who will be receiving the free preview week of Fuel TV? What do you think of the UFC's foray into Fuel thus far?
Sound off!
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaDustin Poirier vs. Korean Zombie To Headline UFC on FUEL 3
UFC on FUEL 3 has a main event.
The UFC announced today that a featherweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie, will headline the May 15 card in Fairfax, Virginia.
“The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung takes on Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier in a three-round main event, set for May 15th in Fairfax, VA.
Jung, widely regarded as one of the most exciting fighters in the sport, is coming off the 2nd-fastest KO in UFC history and pulled off the submission of the year for 2011. Poirier is the division’s fastest-rising star, and known for his relentless power punching style, but his last two outings have earned him spectacular submission wins. He remains undefeated at featherweight.
I’m not sure if the fight was already in the works or not (probably was), but Poirier and Jung exchanged words on Twitter earlier this week. Either way, they got the fight and it should be a good one. Considering the complete lack of featherweight title challengers for Jose Aldo, I’m inclined to think the winner may very well find himself in the title picture, if not the number one contender’s spot.
By the way, there seems to be some confusion about which channel this card will air on. This is the same card Thiago Silva is fighting on which has been reported as UFC on FX 3 up to this point, but the UFC is calling it UFC on FUEL 3. Hopefully there will be some clarification soon.
One more thing, next week’s UFC on FUEL 1 card will stream live on UFC.com, according to the UFC’s UK Twitter feed. I’m not sure if the stream will be geographically restricted to the UK only or if those of us in the US will be able to get it as well. My guess is the former unfortunately, but hopefully there will be more info next week on alternative viewing methods for those of us who don’t get FUEL.
Image via Esther Lin for MMA Fighting
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and rumors for May 15 in Fairfax
Event: UFC on FUEL TV 3Date: May 15, 2012Location: Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia
Main Event:
145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung
Fight Card:
155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards205 lbs.: Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor
More to come!
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFUEL TV exec: Preview weekend adds 8 million homes, UFC spiking numbers
A free preview week set to coincide with the UFC's first fight card
broadcast on FUEL TV will bring to 43 million the number of homes in
which the channel is available, a FUEL TV executive today told MMAjunkie.com.
But even with the current subscriber base, which stands at 36 million,
FUEL TV is "jacked" about ratings drawn by UFC programming.
"Percentage-wise in primetime, we're actually killing it," said George
Greenberg, FUEL TV's executive vice president and general manager. "Our
target audience of men 18-49 since January, it's up over 80 percent. Our
primetime viewers are up almost 230 percent."
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie‘Korean Zombie’ Faces Poirier in May 15 UFC on Fuel 3 Headliner
Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung will get their mutual wish, as the UFC announced Friday that the featherweights will collide in the three-round main event of UFC on Fuel TV 3.
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Read the full article at SherdogTop FUEL Executive Thrilled With Early UFC Programming Ratings
It may be only little more than one month into a seven-year deal, but FUEL TV officials are excited by the early returns when it comes to ratings generated by UFC programming.According to the cable network's executive vice president and general manager George Greenberg, ratings so far have surpassed expectation, with an 80 percent increase in the target demographic of men ages 18-49, and a near 230 percent increase in overall primetime ratings from past ratings periods."To say I’m jacked would be putting it mildly," he said.
When it comes to more specific numbers, Greenberg said that recent UFC on FUEL pre-game and post-game shows have fluctuated between 35,000 and 75,000 viewers. And during live fights on FUEL, as many as 250,000 have tuned in to witness the action. According to Greenberg, those numbers are expected to rise as viewer confusion over where to find the programming subsides.Those may not sound like blockbuster numbers when compared to ratings generated on past outlets like Spike -- where two million viewers for Fight Nights was about the norm -- but FUEL TV is currently available in around 35 million homes, a fraction of the 99 million Spike boasts."If you want to compare it to a platform like Spike three times our size, I can’t help that," he said. "But I can tell you, If you look at the FOX ratings and last FX ratings for the fight, and you look at what it’s done to this place percentage-wise, we are absolutely killing it."Next Wednesday, FUEL will televise its first full UFC main card with an event emanating from Omaha, Nebraska, headlined by a welterweight bout pitting Diego Sanchez against Jake Ellenberger. The event will be part of a free preview week which will make the channel available in an additional 8 million households. While that will still leave more than half of the cable TV households unable to tune into the fights, Greenberg said that prolonged success for the channel -- along with viewer demand -- would help increase its reach. For now, the channel will look to shore up its presentation, as Greenberg said he's looking to add visual aids that will help analysts like Kenny Florian explain fight details to viewers. And the production team will also continue to consider fan feedback. For example, the first UFC on FUEL weigh-in show was heavy on analysis but light on the actual weigh-ins. Greenberg admitted that the offering was "over-produced." Since then, adjustments have been made and the show mainly consists of a short introduction before moving the focus to the scale. Meanwhile, the channel also looks to expand its UFC-related offerings. Greenberg confirmed that they are still negotiating a deal that would bring the upcoming Brazilian edition of The Ultimate Fighter to FUEL, and other programming is under consideration as well. In one final note of interest, Greenberg noted that in 2013, UFC programming was likely to increase on the channel. While around 2,000 hours are expected for this year, the following year could see as much as 2,500 hours of UFC-themed broadcasts.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseDustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Booked for UFC on Fuel TV 3 Main Event
Before the first UFC on Fuel TV event takes place next Wednesday in Omaha, the third installment, UFC on Fuel TV 3, now has a main event, as rising featherweights Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung will battle in the main event of the May 15 card in Fairfax, Virginia.
Poirier (12-1) picked up his fourth consecutive UFC victory this past Saturday at UFC 143, defeating Max Holloway via first-round submission. The former lightweight remains undefeated at featherweight after making the move to 145 pounds in January 2011. He was set to take on another top contender in Eric Koch at UFC 143, but Koch withdrew due to injury.
Following his win over Holloway, Poirier called out “The Korean Zombie” and mentioned how exciting a fight the two could put on.
Jung (12-3) was last seen in the Octagon at UFC 140 in December, nearly setting a record for fastest knockout in UFC history. Although he narrowly missed out on the record by just a few tenths of a second, his 7-second knockout of Mark Hominick was still the biggest win of his career. After a successful 2011, which also saw him pull of an unprecedented submission, the Twister, the “Korean Zombie” has made it known he wants a title shot in 2012.
This will be the first main event for both fighters.
UFC on Fuel TV 3 will also host a lightweight battle between Donald Cerrone and Yves Edwards, while other announced matchups include Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald, and Thiago Silva taking on Igor Pokrajac.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyFUEL TV offers free preview week, UFC on FUEL TV 1 included
Still haven't made the commitment to adding FUEL TV to your cable lineup
but looking for a way to watch next week's UFC on FUEL TV 1 event?
Don't worry, the new broadcast partner of the UFC has you covered.
FUEL TV officials recently announced that they are offering a
free-preview week from Feb. 13 to Feb. 19, which means even
non-subscribers can tune in to watch the Feb. 15 event.
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Read the full article at MMA Junkie
98 Days Out: Donald Cerrone Vs Yves Edwards Booked For UFC On FUEL 3
Continuing with the bout annoucements, lightweight veterans Donald Cerrone and Yves Edwards will do battle at the UFC event scheduled for May 15th in Virginia. There is some confusion as to whether or not this card will be on FX or Fuel, as the bout was made official via the FUEL TV twitter account, while other references to it have it being broadcast by FX. I will be referring to this card as UFC on FUEL 3 from now on.
Cerrone is coming off a one-sided decision loss to Nathan Diaz at UFC 141. Prior to the defeat, he had won four UFC fights in a row after moving to the company from the WEC. He is 4-1 in the Octagon. Edwards is coming off a decision loss himself, althought his fight with Tony Ferguson was considerably closer, with some suggesting that Edwards deserved the win. Edwards has fought 14 times as a lightweight in the Octagon, stretching all the way back to UFC 37. He is 9-5 in his UFC career.
Cerrone is the 13th ranked lightweight in the world. He fights out of Jackson's MMA.Edwards is unranked. He fights out of American Top Team.The fight card now has three matches scheduled.
UFC on FUEL 3
104 Days Out: Thiago Silva vs Igor Pokrajac (Replacing Brandon Vera). Light Heavyweight division.104 Days Out: Jason MacDonald vs Tom Lawlor. Middleweight division.98 Days Out: Donald Cerrone vs Yves Edwards. Lightweight division.
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Read the full article at Head Kick LegendUFC on FUEL TV 1 results and live fight coverage for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' on Feb. 15 from Omaha
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently put the finishing touches on its upcoming cable broadcasted fight card from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wed., Feb. 15, 2012.
UFC on FUEL TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
That's not all.
Check out the current UFC on FUEL TV 1 fight card and line up:
Main Event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Main Card (Fuel TV):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 1, beginning with the cable telecast on Feb. 15. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night.
We're still a one week away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event.
To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 1 check out our extensive event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 2 main card set with four bouts
One week before the UFC's debut UFC on FUEL TV event, the promotion has
already prepared the main-card lineup for the series' second show.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 takes place April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in
Stockholm. The main card airs on FUEL TV (live on Saturday afternoon in
the U.S.), and prelims are expected to stream on Facebook.
Headlining the event is a light heavyweight bout between Alexander
Gustafsson and veteran Antonio Rogerio
Nogueira.
Posted in: ufc, alexander gustafsson, tv, show ufc, fuel
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel TV 1 Trailer Video for “Sanchez vs. Ellenberger” on Feb. 15
The UFC’s first event on Fuel TV is now just one week away and the first trailer has arrived for next Wednesday’s UFC on Fuel TV event in Omaha, Nebraska, which is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV weigh in results, information and details for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' on Feb. 14 in Omaha
The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" is set to take place next Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2012) live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
"Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Main Card (Fuel TV):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means
For those fortunate enough to be in "The Big O" next week, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1:30 p.m. CT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with welterweight contender Johny Hendricks at 2 p.m. local time.
Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Weds., Feb. 15), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook.
It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FUEL TV coverage you can handle.
For all the latest news and notes on "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 1 weigh-ins slated for Feb. 14 in Omaha; Johny Hendricks hosts Q&A
Weigh-ins for this month's "UFC on FUEL TV 1: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez"
event take place Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha,
Neb.
The same venue hosts the following night's FUEL TV-televised event,
which features a welterweight matchup between top contenders Jake
Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez.
Additionally, fellow welterweight contender Johny Hendricks, who
recently scored a 12-second knockout of Jon Fitch, hosts a special
open-to-the-public Q&A session for fight fans prior to the
weigh-ins.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDonald Cerrone Vs. Yves Edwards Set For UFC On Fuel 3
A fight between two lightweights looking to bounce back from tough losses has been announced for the upcoming UFC on Fuel 3 card.
Donald Cerrone will fight Yves Edwards at UFC on Fuel 3, which is scheduled for May 15 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
It isn't immediately clear where on the card Cerrone vs. Edwards will be placed, but it's the type of fight that would likely serve as a main event on a Fuel card.
Cerrone had by far the biggest year of his mixed martial arts career in 2011, fighting in the Octagon five times and winning the first four before losing to Nate Diaz on December 30. Cerrone won two Fight of the Night bonuses, one Knockout of the Night and one Submission of the Night in 2011 and finished the year making about half a million dollars, but the loss to Diaz at the end of the year left a bitter taste in his mouth.
Edwards fought four times in 2011, going 2-2. In his most recent fight, on December 3, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Tony Ferguson.
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseDonald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards Set for UFC on Fuel TV 3 on May 15
Lightweights Donald Cerrone and Yves Edwards will look to bounce back from December losses when they’re scheduled to square off at what is now UFC on Fuel TV 3 on May 15 in Fairfax, Virginia.
The matchup was announced on Tuesday’s edition of UFC Tonight on Fuel TV and is expected to be featured on the event’s main card.
Cerrone (17-4) dropped a unanimous decision to Nate Diaz in the co-main event of UFC 141 to snap a six-fight win streak, while Edwards (41-18-1) was topped by The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner Tony Ferguson at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale after winning four of his last five.
UFC on Fuel TV 3 also includes Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac and Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor. A June 22 event in Atlantic City is now expected to be UFC on FX 3.
For the latest UFC on FX 3 coverage stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Donald Cerrone
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC ‘Ultimate Insider’ Premieres Tuesday Night on Fuel TV
The UFC's new "Ultimate Insider" show premieres Tuesday night at 10:30 p.m. Eastern on Fuel TV with host Jon Anik.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAAkira Corassani vs. Jason Young official for UFC on FUEL TV 2
A featherweight matchup between "The Ultimate Fighter 14" cast member
Akira Corassani and Brit Jason Young is now official for the prelims of April's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event
in Sweden.
MMAjunkie.com originally passed on news of the contest in January.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 takes place April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in
Stockholm. The main card airs on FUEL TV (live on Saturday afternoon in
the U.S.), and as MMAjunkie.com first reported, the prelims are expected
to stream on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel TV 1 Fight Card Set for “Ellenberger vs. Sanchez” on Feb. 15
The lineup for next Wednesday’s UFC on Fuel TV 1 event in Omaha, Nebraska is now set, as a bantamweight matchup between T.J. Dillashaw and Walel Watson recently filled the five-fight main card on Fuel TV.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez, while the main card also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman, middleweights Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes, and heavyweights Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries.
The event’s five-fight preliminary card will stream on Facebook.com/UFC immediately before the 8pm ET Fuel TV broadcast.
The complete UFC on Fuel TV 1 fight card features:
MAIN CARD
Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez
Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman
Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
PRELIMINARY CARD
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha
Buddy Roberts vs. Sean Loeffler
Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas
Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means
Pictured: Jake Ellenberger
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL 1 ‘Sanchez vs. Ellenberger’ Promo
UFC on FUEL 1 “Ellenberger vs. Sanchez” takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska and will air live on FUEL TV at 8pm ET/5pm PT. The latest UFC on FUEL 1 fight card can be found in our fight cards section.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC on FUEL TV 1 video trailer for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' on Feb. 15 in Omaha
The next time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hits the airwaves, it will do so with its first ever event on FUEL TV, as "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" is scheduled to take place on Wed., Feb. 15, 2012, from the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at 10 p.m. ET.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
Be sure to check out out the complete UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" fight card and rumors right here. And hit up our complete event archive for all the latest event-related news and notes you can handle right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC On Fuel Fight Card: Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger
Fuel has added a lot of customers lately, and will likely add a few more in advance of the first full card on the network. The main event sees rising star Jake Ellenberger taking on the always-tough Diego Sanchez. Two big heavyweight bouts make up the remainder of the main card at the moment, along with a middleweight bout between prospect Ronny Markes and Aaron Simpson. Here's the current card (undercard after the jump):
Feb 15th, live on Fuel TV from Omaha, NE:
Main Card:
Diego Sanchez (26-5) vs. Jake Ellenberger (23-4)
Dave Herman (21-2) vs. Stefan Struve (22-5)
Ronny Markes (12-1) vs. Aaron Simpson (11-2)
Philip de Fries (8-0, 1 NC) vs. Stipe Miocic (7-0)
More SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 1
Preliminary Card:
Jonathan Brookins (12-4) vs. Vagner Rocha (7-2)
T.J. Dillashaw (4-1) vs. Walel Watson (9-3)
John Albert (7-1) vs. Ivan Menjivar (23-8)
Bernardo Magalhaes (11-1) vs. Tim Means (16-3-1)
Sean Loeffler (25-5) vs. Buddy Roberts (11-2)
Anton Kuivanen (16-4) vs. Justin Salas (9-3)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowWith Izquierdo out, Means faces Magalhaes at UFC on FUEL TV 1
Yoislandy Izquierdo will soon fight in the UFC, but it won't be at UFC on FUEL TV 1.
UFC officials recently announced that Izquierdo has withdrawn from the
Feb. 15 event, and Tim Means now faces Bernardo
Magalhaes in a lightweight bout on the evening's
preliminary card.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 takes place Feb. 15 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha,
Neb. The main card airs on FUEL TV, and prelims stream on Facebook.
Posted in: ufc, tv, fuel, omaha neb, izquierdo
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on Fuel TV 1 Adds Newcomers Magalhaes vs. Means
Lightweight Tim Means has replaced Yoislandy Izquierdo and will make his Octagon debut against fellow newcomer Bernardo Magalhaes at UFC on Fuel TV 1 on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska, the UFC recently confirmed.
Means (16-3-1) is riding a seven fight win streak that includes six wins in King of the Cage, where he was the lightweight champion, while the Brazilian-born, Australian-based Magalhaes (11-1) has won five-straight, including five-round title wins over Adrian Pang and Robert Lisita in Australia’s CFC.
Izquierdo was pulled from the card as he remains in a contract dispute with Florida-based Championship Fighting Alliance, according to MMAjunkie.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez and also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic vs. Philip de Fries.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Bernardo Magalhaes
Posted in: ufc, tv, magalhae, fuel, robert lisita
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyKOTC Champ Tim Means Signs to Face Bernardo Magalhaes at UFC on Fuel 1
New Mexico produces another UFC fighter as 'King of the Cage' champion Tim Means will step in on short notice to face Bernardo Magalhaes at UFC on Fuel 1 in Nebraska.
Posted in: ufc, tim, ufc fighter, fuel, bernardo
Read the full article at MMA WeeklyNo one watched the UFC on FOX 2 prelims on FUEL
Welcome to 2012. The majority of the UFC’s TV programming hours are now relegated to FUEL TV, which is located so far into TV Siberia that they have to cart away the UFC's waste with an above-ground sewer. FUEL can be seen in only 36 million homes as opposed to Spike TV’s 100 million, so we had to expect some kind of drop in viewership after the switch. But not even the most cynical among us could have foreseen the audience going down quicker than a mob of Boston altar boys. When Fightlinker outdraws a UFC countdown special, it ain’t great, but at least that’s not an actual fight. When no one tunes in to watch live content for which the UFC and FOX are paying hard cash money, however, you know things are really bad. UFC 142's prelims on FX drew 880,000 viewers, which was lower than any live prelims that Spike TV showed, but not by a drastic amount. That could be chalked up to viewer confusion about the new network or fans going out and trying to get laid for once or some other such valid reason. But the two sets of FUEL prelims aired so far each drew fewer people than yesterday’s riveting episode of Cupcake Wars by a factor of 6. Only 144,000 people watched the UFC on FOX prelims on FUEL, and only 148,000 watched the FUEL prelims for UFC on FX earlier this month. This is a far steeper drop than could be explained by the network’s Matt Serra-like reach. Even though the UFC hopes to make people switch providers just to receive its programming, this can only lead to new distribution deals for cable's lowest-rated network so quickly. And even when new deals are inked for distribution of FUEL TV, it may only be available on some providers as part of some crappy sports tier that no one wants to pay for. In the meantime, random tuners-in will be less likely to see and stay with UFC programming, and therefore fewer new Affliction shirt-wearing, PPV-buying fans will be created. But don’t even THINK about streaming UFC on FUEL prelims - Dana White might send the FBI after you.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerUFC On Fuel 1 Fight Card: Sanchez Vs. Ellenberger
Fuel has added a lot of customers lately, and will likely add a few more in advance of the first full card on the network. The main event sees rising star Jake Ellenberger taking on the always-tough Diego Sanchez. Two big heavyweight bouts make up the remainder of the main card at the moment, along with a middleweight bout between prospect Ronny Markes and Aaron Simpson. Here's the current card (undercard after the jump):
Feb 15th, live on Fuel TV from Omaha, NE:
Main Card:
Diego Sanchez (26-5) vs. Jake Ellenberger (23-4)
Dave Herman (21-2) vs. Stefan Struve (22-5)
Ronny Markes (12-1) vs. Aaron Simpson (11-2)
Philip de Fries (8-0, 1 NC) vs. Stipe Miocic (7-0)
More SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 1
Preliminary Card:
Jonathan Brookins (12-4) vs. Vagner Rocha (7-2)
T.J. Dillashaw (4-1) vs. Walel Watson (9-3)
John Albert (7-1) vs. Ivan Menjivar (23-8)
Bernardo Magalhaes (11-1) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0)
Sean Loeffler (25-5) vs. Buddy Roberts (11-2)
Anton Kuivanen (16-4) vs. Justin Salas (9-3)
Posted in: ellenberger, vs, card, fuel, card undercard
Read the full article at Bloody ElbowJason Young confirms UFC on Fuel 2 bout against Akira Corassani
It appears Jason Young will meet Akira Corassani at UFC on FUEL TV 2, a show taking place in Stockholm, Sweden. Though nothing official has been announced, Young went on Facebook today and posted the match-up.
Young, a native of England, will be trying to win his first UFC fight. After entering the Octagon on a two-fight win streak Young has dropped his previous two bouts, falling by decision to Michihiro Omigawa and Dustin Poirier.
Corassani was born in Sweden and will be making his UFC debut at the card. The colorful Corassani was a member of the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter where he lost in the semifinals.
The main event for UFC on FUEL TV 2 is set to be Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson. It is believed Corassani-Young will take place on the preliminary portion of the card.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC On Fox 2: Live Results And Play-By-Play For Fuel TV Undercard
As with every major show, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for UFC on Fox 2. Our live coverage will start with the Fuel TV prelim broadcast (5 p.m. ET) and through the Fox main card broadcast (8 p.m. ET) so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
This post will cover live results and thoughts for the undercard on Fuel.
The featured bout of the undercard sees Evan Dunham square off with Nik Lentz in a lightweight bout with both men needing a win or risking being cut from the UFC. Talented heavyweights Mike Russow and Jon Olav Einemo meet in what should be an interesting fight. Two featherweight battles will also be featured on the tellecast as George Roop faces Cub Swanson and Charles Oliveira squares off with Eric Wisely. Lightweights Michael Johnson and Shane Roller will also meet on Fuel. Rounding out the card is what is sure to be a brawl between heavyweights Joey Beltran and Lavar Johnson.
Make sure to come back during the event and share your thoughts as the event goes down.
SBN coverage of UFC on Fox 2
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowChael Sonnen and Michael Bisping Trade Shots On FUEL TV
Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping finally came face-to-face last night in a duel interview with FUEL TV’s Ariel Helwani. Check out the video to see what happened.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertFeatherweights Siver, Nunes Targeted for UFC on Fuel TV 2 in Sweden
Former lightweight contender Dennis Siver will likely make his featherweight debut against Diego Nunes at UFC on Fuel TV 2.
Posted in: ufc, tv, featherweight debut, diego nunes, fuel
Read the full article at SherdogUFC on FUEL TV 1 main card set with four bouts
The main card is set for the debut UFC on FUEL TV event.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 takes place Feb. 15 at Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Neb. The main card airs on FUEL TV, and prelims stream on Facebook.
Headlining the event is a welterweight bout between Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieReport: Dennis Siver vs Diego Nunes (not Ross Pearson) fight possible for UFC on FUEL TV 2
The rematch between Dennis Siver vs. Ross Pearson will have to wait.
That's because "The Real Deal" has been replaced with fellow featherweight Diego Nunes, welcoming the German kickboxer to the 145-pound division at UFC on FUEL TV 2, which is set to take place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on April 14, 2012.
MMA NYTT -- the same outlet that announced the now-scrapped Siver-Pearson rematch -- today revealed that the featherweight fight was in the works for the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's second entry into the cable television network's live sports programming schedule.
Siver (19-8) had quietly assembled a four-fight win streak at 155-pounds; however, Donald Cerrone put an end to his consecutive victories with a first round strangulation at UFC 137 last October. That was apparently enough for the powerful lightweight to want to shed an additional 10 pounds and ply his trade against smaller competition.
Nunes recently re-entered the win column with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Gamburyan at UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" in Dec. 2011.
A loss to Kenny Florian in his previous bout momentary dashed the championship-challenging hopes of the talented Nova Uniao-trained fighter, but "The Gun" can get right back in the mix with a solid effort against the well-known Siver.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the main event taking on longtime veteran and Brazilian banger Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada, among others.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 news and notes check out our event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card and rumors click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaDennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes Added to UFC on Fuel TV 2
Former lightweight contender Dennis Siver will make his featherweight debut at UFC on Fuel TV 2 after all, but will face Diego Nunes at the April 14 event in Stockholm, Sweden after a rumored rematch with Ross Pearson failed to come together.
The Siver vs. Nunes matchup was first reported by MMANytt.se.
Siver (19-8) won four-straight over the likes of George Sotiropoulos and Matt Wiman before falling to Donald Cerrone at UFC 137 in October, prompting the German’s move down to 145-pounds, while Nunes (17-2) rebounded from a loss to contender Kenny Florian with a unanimous decision over rival Manny Gamburyan last month at UFC 141.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 is headlined by light heavyweight contenders Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Dennis Siver
Posted in: ufc, tv, nune, siver, fuel
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyDon't forget, UFC on Fuel TV prelims start at 3:00 pm PST TODAY
I'm mainly writing this article to remind myself that the UFC on Fuel TV prelims go down today at 3:00 pm PST on Fuel.TV. This is the first time Fuel has ever broadcast any MMA event on their website, so you may want to expect moments of frustration while watching the event. Granted, we could be wrong. In fact, we're probably wrong. Assuming UFC has full control over the Fuel TV stream, there shouldn't be a problem. Admit it, you didn't know prelims started at 6:00 pm EST/3:00pm PST. that's why MiddleEasy exists -- to digitally slap you in the face with information.
It's tough to mention Melvin Guillard without referencing Simon Phoenix from Demolition Man. He's the guy that gave birth to the look, and since then Kevin Randleman brought it to MMA and handed the sacred style to Guillard. I'm sure there was some platinum blonde ceremony that went on behind closed doors between the two. Imagine if that wasn't even Melvin Guillard's hair, but some alien symbiont that resides entirely on the top of Guillard's head. This alien symbiont feeds on Guillard's 'explosiveness' and 'natural athleticism.' It's clear that this alien symbiont is racist.
UFC on Fuel TV prelims, today at 3:00 pm PST on Fuel.TV -- don't miss it!
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Read the full article at Middle EasyFrench MMA media is accusing Fuel TV of rigging UFC polls to not favor France
I've personally witnessed a French guy drop an entire lit shot of Absinthe on his pants and casually brush the fire off as he repeated a Dave Chappelle joke. This same French guy was also friends with this other French guy who used to rob parked cars on the streets of Pontypridd, Wales solely for coats and jackets. His name is Guilherm and five years ago he accompanied me when I had a rather interesting experience with a seed known as Hawaiian Baby Woodrose. After the 'event,' I wrote about it on Erowid so feel free to read about one of the (many) times when I was completely out of my mind.
It appears that the notable French MMA site, Riddum.com, is accusing Fuel TV of rigging the polls for the most recent edition of UFC Tonight. Sure I could summarize the accusation, but I'll just let Thomas V., chief editor at Riddum.com tell you what's going down in an email he sent.
Hello,
I am the chief editor at Riddum.com, a leading French MMA news website. I would like to bring your attention on an injustice that happened this week that angered thousands of MMA fans - which you may want to share with your readers.
The UFC Tonight crew (FUEL TV) blatantly rigged the results on the poll - Where Would You Like To See The UFC Go Next ? - that offered 4 options: China, France, New York, and Russia. They announced New York as the winner with 52% of the votes and France with 31%, which is completely FALSE. France is the actual winner, receiving most of the votes.
You can view the real poll results on Facebook or with this screenshot (taken on January 17 before the airing of UFC Tonight, Episode 3):
Hundreds of fans immediately protested the results on FUEL TV's Facebook page and Twitter. FUEL TV finally responded back on Facebook, claiming that the poll results were collected on January 12 at 5 pm PT, so basically less than 2 days after the poll was launched and 5 days before the results were announced, which is ridiculous for anyone to do...but let's say they actually did that. According to them, at that time, New York was leading the poll - yet another lie from FUEL TV.
At that time (2 pm ET / 5 pm PT), France was already leading the poll with almost 1,000 votes. We mobilized the French-speaking MMA community on January 12 at 3.40 pm ET / 12:40 pm PT to vote. The poll was promoted on Riddum.com and shared on Facebook. At 4:52 pm ET / 1:52 pm PT (see my comment below), France was far ahead with almost 500 votes and New York had about 120 votes.
France continued to be the number 1 choice hours before the alleged time (5 pm PT) the poll results were collected, as evidenced above.
Here is the show's host, Todd Harris, witty response to one of our readers:
Thousands of fans mobilized to make their voices heard and tell the world they want the UFC in France, where MMA is still banned. We shared and promoted their poll, only to get lied to and robbed in the end.
Feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.
Cheers,
Thomas V. Riddum.com
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Read the full article at Middle Easy“UFC Tonight” draws 61,000 viewers on Fuel TV
MMA Junkie reports that UFC Tonight on Fuel TV drew an average of 61,000 viewers on Tuesday night. It triples the viewership of the show from last week.
UFC Tonight, the UFC’s news magazine show, debuted January 3rd with a 39,000 viewer average. Last week’s edition scored a low of 20,000 viewers.
Via MMA Junkie:
In 2011, FUEL TV was cable’s lowest-rated channel. However, thanks largely to the UFC’s new partnership with the channel, which airs live fights and an array of other UFC programming, FUEL TV has expanded from a meager 30 million U.S. homes to approximately 36 million in just a matter of months. (By comparison, the UFC’s former longtime home, Spike TV, is available in approximately 100 million.)
While the growth process has proved problematic for some hardcore UFC fans who don’t have FUEL TV in their programming lineup, the cable channel has seen an immediate impact in its viewership. According to FUEL TV officials, the channel has seen a 56 percent gain in total viewers over the first two weeks of 2011 and a 75 percent increase in viewers in the coveted male 18-49 demographic.
Payout Perspective:
The spike (no pun intended) in ratings is a good sign that fans are finding the show. As we’ve indicated here before, there will be some growing pains with the new Fox platforms as fans get used to the new channel. It will be interesting to see if the ratings continue to rise, remain steady, or fluctuate depending on the events and subjects covered by the show.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutWith FUEL TV contracts stunting growth, UFC boss advises switch to DirecTV
Does your local cable provider not offer FUEL TV in HD?
Switch to DirecTV, says UFC president Dana White.
"The bottom line is DirecTV has FUEL TV, and it's in HD," White told
MMAjunkie.com. "If you are a hardcore UFC fan, and
you are in either Time Warner or Comcast - and you want it now and you
want it in HD - you have to switch to DirecTV."
Posted in: ufc, tv, hd, directv, fuel
Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV 2 Fight Card: Nogueira vs. Gustafsson
Filed under: UFCThe UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card, headlined by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Alexander Gustafsson, takes place April 14 and marks the live debut of the UFC in Sweden.
The event airs live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm on FUEL TV and Facebook.
The current lineup is below.
FUEL TV Card - 10 p.m. ET
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara
Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago
DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
Facebook Preliminary Card
Jörgen Kruth vs. Cyrille Diabate
Magnus Cedenblad vs. Francis Carmont
Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page
James Head vs. Papy Abedi
Akira Corassani vs. Jason Young*
Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef
*not yet officially announced
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV adds Kuivanen vs Salas and Loeffler vs Roberts for Feb. 15 in Omaha
The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently made a pair of bouts official for its network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
UFC.com has it:
Two lightweights will get their chance in the UFC's toughest division as they make their debuts next month. Anton Kuivanen will fight Justin Salas at the February 15 FUEL TV event in Omaha. The Finnish Kuivanen has finished half of his 16 wins by submission and is currently on a 9-fight win streak. He'll look to make it ten against Colorado's 9-3 Salas.In a middleweight bout that same night, Sean Loeffler will take on Buddy Roberts. Roberts is an 11-2 veteran who fights out of Jackson's in Albuquerque, NM; fellow finisher Loeffler has stopped his last six opponents.
UFC on Fuel TV will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase.
Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Main Card (Fuel TV):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Bernardo Magalhaes
For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fuel TV 2 in Sweden Sells Out in 3 Hours
UFC on Fuel TV 2, the UFC’s first event in Sweden on Saturday, April 14 in Stockholm, sold out in just 3 hours when tickets went on sale over the weekend, making it the fastest selling European event in UFC history.
“People have been telling me how big of a market Sweden was for the UFC and today, the fans went out and proved it,” UFC President Dana White said in a statement. “I love taking the UFC to new markets. I can’t wait to get to Stockholm in April because we’re going to put on a great event!”
UFC on Fuel TV 2 is headlined by light heavyweight contenders Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and also includes Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara, Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada, and Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 news and UFC on Fuel TV 2 rumors stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyFabricio Camoes Gets New UFC On FX 1 Opponent, Kuivanen Vs. Salas Added To Fuel 1
This Friday's UFC on FX card in Nashville is now up there on the list of the most injury-plagued UFC cards, with no fewer than five fighters pulling out of fights and forcing Joe Silva and Sean Shelby to scramble and find replacement opponents. The most recent (and hopefully) final change comes just four days before the event with Sweden's Reza Madadi pulling out his fight against Fabricio Camoes, who was a replacement himself for Rafaello Oliveira. Stepping in for Madadi in the lightweight affair against Camoes will be UFC newcomer, Tommy Hayden. The UFC tweeted the news today:
Undefeated Tommy Hayden in for Mad Dag against Fabricio Camoes Friday on FX
Hayden is a student of Jorge Gurgel, under whom he holds a blue belt in BJJ. Undefeated at 8-0, the Indianapolis native has five submission wins to his credit, including a victory over TUF 14 competitor, Dustin Neace. Hayden hasn't fought since May when he choked out Harry Johnson at a regional event in Tennnessee.
Fortunately, there's some good news in the lightweight division to balance out yet another fighter injury: two talented prospects, both ranked in Bloody Elbow's 2012 World Scouting Report, have been signed by the UFC and will face off next month in Omaha at UFC on Fuel 1. UFC.com reports the news:
Two lightweights will get their chance in the UFC's toughest division as they make their debuts next month. Anton Kuivanen will fight Justin Salas at the February 15 FUEL TV event in Omaha. The Finnish Kuivanen has finished half of his 16 wins by submission and is currently on a 9-fight win streak. He'll look to make it ten against Colorado's 9-3 Salas.
Many European fans were disappointed when Finland's Kuivanen, ranked as the #8 prospect on the scouting report, wasn't included on the UFC's April card in Sweden, but he'll still get his shot in the Octagon after all. Kuivanen has won nine straight fights since 2008, and his most recent win was perhaps his most impressive: a unanimous decision over highly-regarded Brazilian prospect, Thiago Meller on an October card in Finland. The Helsinki native has also traveled widely to improve his training, spending a good deal of time in the U.S. at American Top Team which has improved his ground game dramatically to complement his kickboxing background.
Salas was the #4 lightweight prospect on this year's scouting report, and he trains with a whole host of talented UFC veterans at Trevor Wittman's Grudge Training Center in Colorado, including: Duane Ludwig, Brendan Schaub, Shane Carwin, and Nate Marquardt. Salas's speciality in wrestling, and he's used it quite effectively against talented opponents like Joe Ellenberger (brother of Jake, and undefeated before facing Salas) and UFC veteran, Rob Emerson. Like Kuivanen, Salas enters the UFC on a solid winning steak with five consecutive victories including the recent decision win over Ellenberger in October.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowNewcomers Justin Salas vs. Anton Kuivanen Added to UFC on Fuel TV 1
A lightweight matchup between newcomers Justin Salas and Anton Kuivanen has been added to next month’s UFC on Fuel TV 1 event, which takes place on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska, the UFC announced today.
Finland’s Kuivanen (16-4) has finished 12 of his 16 wins, including 8 submissions and 4 knockouts, and is currently on a 9-fight win streak, while Salas (9-3) recently beat Joe Ellenberger, the brother of UFC welterweight Jake Elleberger, for his fifth-straight win in Oct.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez and also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic vs. Philip de Fries.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA Frenzy'TUF: Brazil' likely to air on FUEL TV on same day as Brazil's broadcasts
RIO DE JANEIRO - FUEL TV's airing of the first international edition of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series shouldn't have much of a delay.
Following Saturday's UFC 142 event, UFC president Dana White told MMAjunkie.com that "TUF: Brazil" likely will air on FUEL TV in the U.S. on the same day it debuts on Globo in Brazil.
The show is expected to begin filming in the next few weeks with a TV debut in March.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FX and Fuel non-title main events will only be three rounds in 2012
Hold your horses.
Remember when every UFC show moving forward was supposed to feature a five round main event? That no longer appears to be the case. According to Matt Bishop of the Detroit News, unless a title is on the line, all UFC on FX and UFC on Fuel shows will feature three round main events. The five round non-title bouts will be reserved for pay-per-views and for the big network UFC on FOX shows.
Fuel TV is planning six events in 2012 and considering that two UFC events are already scheduled for FX by March 3, it appears FX could be landing a similar amount of shows this year.
We've got the list of affected main events after the jump.
UFC on FX 1: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller
UFC on Fuel 1: Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez
UFC on FX 2: Martin Kampmann vs. Thiago Alves
UFC on Fuel 2: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
In 2011, four events featured five round non-title bouts, UFX 138, UFC 139, The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale and UFC 141. Only the incredible fight of the year winner between Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua was actually able to utilize the bonus rounds as the other three fights were finished by the third.
The "Shogun" vs. "Hendo" fight was incredible because of the two extra rounds. Otherwise it would have been a pretty lopsided three round decision victory for Dan Henderson.
Do you Maniacs feel deprived that the above fights won't be going for five? Does it affect your picks for who will win considering fighters like Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez tend to turn it on in the later rounds?
Speak up!
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaSophomore edition of 'UFC Tonight' draws 20,000 FUEL TV viewers
The second episode of the UFC's new weekly news show, "UFC Tonight," averaged 20,000 viewers on the FOX-owned FUEL TV.
MMAjunkie.com confirmed Tuesday's (Jan. 10's) ratings with an industry source.
The Jan. 3 series debut of "UFC Tonight" scored 39,000 viewers, though UFC and FUEL TV officials caution that the entire cable channel is still a work in progress.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieNewcomers Buddy Roberts, Sean Loeffler Meet at UFC on Fuel TV 1
Middleweight newcomers Buddy Roberts and Sean Loeffler are set to meet in their Octagon debuts at UFC on Fuel TV 1 on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska, according to MMA Weekly.
Roberts (11-2), a member of Team Jackson/Winkeljohn, brings a five-fight win streak into his UFC debut with back-to-back decisions following three-straight finishes, while Loeffler (25-5) has won six-straight and 12 of his last 13, with his only loss coming in Bellator’s middleweight tournament against Bryan Baker.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez and also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic vs. Philip de Fries.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyPearson vs Siver 2, Corassani vs. Young Added to UFC on Fuel 2 Card
Two more bouts have been added to the upcoming UFC on Fuel 2 card in Sweden with one native son coming home and a rematch in store for the April show.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyAkira Corassani vs. Jason Young Booked for UFC on Fuel TV 2
A featherweight matchup between Sweden’s Akira Corassani and England’s Jason Young has been booked for UFC on Fuel TV 2, which takes place on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden, according to MMANytt.
Corassani (9-3) will be making his Octagon debut after advancing to the semifinals of The Ultimate Fighter 14, while Young (8-5) has dropped back-to-back UFC fights against Dustin Poirier and Michihiro Omigawa.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 is headlined by light heavyweight contenders Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and also includes Dennis Siver vs. Ross Pearson and Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Akira Corassani
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyReport: Ross Pearson vs Dennis Siver rematch possible for UFC on FUEL TV 2
Score, meet settle.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has added yet another high stakes match-up for its upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card, the second entry into the cable television network's live mixed martial arts (MMA) programming on April 14 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Featherweight striker Ross Pearson will try to make it two in a row against fellow former lightweight Dennis Siver when they hook 'em up in a 145-pound rematch, according to a report from MMA NYTT.
Pearson (13-5) is fresh off a close unanimous decision win over Junior Assuncao at UFC 141 just last month, his first win at featherweight after Edson Barboza convinced him to head south for the winter.
Now that the Brit has proven he's "The Real Deal" at 145, can he spoil the German kickboxer's featherweight debut in a rematch from their UFC Fight Night 21 contest?
Siver (19-8) had quietly assembled a four-fight winning streak at 155-pounds; however, Donald Cerrone put an end to his consecutive dubyas with a first round strangulation at UFC 137 last October.
Who will be the better man at the lighter weight?
UFC on Fuel TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the main event taking on longtime veteran and Brazilian banger Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 news and notes check out our event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card and rumors click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 2: Akira Corassani vs Jason Young booked for April 14 in Sweden
Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14's fast-talking featherweight Hamid Corassani is getting a second lease on his ZUFFA life.
That's because the Swedes over at MMA NYTT bring word that "Akira" will make his Octagon debut at the UFC on FUEL TV 2 event, booked for April 14, 2012, at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Corassani (9-3) is perhaps best known for his phantom tap against Dustin Neace on the former Spike TV reality show. He was able to advance to the semifinals, but got choked out by eventual finalist Dennis Bermudez inside the first round.
He was not invited back to participate in the Dec. 3, 2011, TUF 14 live finale, but alas, he's getting a second shot when the gang heads overseas.
Opposing him is Jason Young (8-5), who's trying desperately to climb out of an 0-2 hole. "Shotgun" has yet to secure a win inside the Octagon, losing back-to-back decisions to Michihiro Omigawa and Dustin Poirier.
Third time's the charm?
UFC on Fuel TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the main event taking on longtime veteran and Brazilian banger Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 news and notes check out our event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card and rumors click here.
Posted in: ufc, event, tv, fuel, mma nytt
Read the full article at MMA ManiaAlexander Gustafsson matched with “Minotoro” Nogueira in UFC on Fuel 2 headliner
It only seemed to be a matter of time before 24-year old Swede Alexander Gustafsson was named to the UFC on Fuel 2 event scheduled for April 14 in Stockholm but few predicted he would end up headlining the show. However, such will indeed be the case with “The Mauler” drawing polished veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the evening’s main event.
The bout and its placement on the card have both been confirmed by the UFC.
Gustafsson Not Looking for Attention, Only Wins
Gustafsson is considered to be a rising star in the light heavyweight division, compiling a 13-1 record with twelve stoppages and impressive TKO victories over Matt Hamill and Vladimir Matyushenko. His only career loss came via submission to unbeaten contender Phil Davis who he now trains with at Alliance MMA.
As it turns out Davis is also the last man to defeat Nogueira, outpointing the crafty Brazilian at UFN 24,lthough “Minotoro” has since bounced back by flattening Tito Ortiz midway through a December match-up. The 20-5 Nogueira also holds past wins over a handful of other former champions including Dan Henderson and Alistair Overeem (who he beat twice).
UFC on Fuel 2 will also feature popular middleweight Brian Stann slugging it out with Alessio Sakara, as well a bantamweight battle between Brad Pickett and Damacio Page.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comUFC on Fuel 1 Fight Card Shaping Up
With the new Fox deal, UFC cards are going to be spread across three different Fox-affiliated channels. One of them is Fuel, and they'll be hosting their first card on February 15th in Omaha, NE. The main event sees rising star Jake Ellenberger taking on the always-tough Diego Sanchez. Two big heavyweight bouts make up the remainder of the main card at the moment, with some additions likely upcoming. Here's the current card:
Feb 15th, live on Fuel TV from Omaha, NE:
Main Card:
Jake Ellenberger (23-4) vs. Diego Sanchez (26-5)
Dave Herman (21-2) vs. Stefan Struve (22-5)
Philip de Fries (8-0, 1 NC) vs. Stipe Miocic (7-0)
Preliminary Card:
Ronny Markes (12-1) vs. Aaron Simpson (11-2)
Jonathan Brookins (12-4) vs. Vagner Rocha (7-2)
T.J. Dillashaw (4-1) vs. Walel Watson (9-3)
John Albert (7-1) vs. Ivan Menjivar (23-8)
Bernardo Magalhaes (11-1) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0)
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on FUEL 2 Tickets On Sale This Week, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Alexander Gustafsson Official Headliner
UFC on FUEL 2 is official.
UFC on FUEL 2 is scheduled to take place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday, April 14, and will air live on FUEL TV at 3pm ET.
“Sweden has been on our radar for a long time and on April 14, we’re excited to finally bring the UFC to Stockholm,” UFC President Dana White said. “We’re putting together a great card for the Swedish fans. I can’t wait to get there in April!”
The card will be headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Alexander Gustafsson. Other match-ups expected for the card include Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann, Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago, Damacio Page vs. Brad Pickett, DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire, Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth, Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef, Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad and Papy Abedi vs. James Head.
Ticket info below.
UFC Fight Club Presale: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 11am local time/8am GMT
Public On-Sale Date: Friday, Jan. 13, 9am local time/10am GMT
Tickets will be priced at SEK 450, SEK 665, SEK 885, SEK 1110, SEK 1330 and SEK 1990. They can be purchased at globearenas.se and ticnet.se.
The latest UFC on FUEL 2 fight card and event info can be found in our fight cards section.
Posted in: ufc, vs, card, fuel, sek
Read the full article at MMA ConvertAlexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on tap for UFC on Fuel 2
Rising light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson will headline a UFC card for the first time in his career with the added bonus of doing so in front of his fellow Swedes when the organization travels to Stockholm on April 14 for UFC on Fuel 2. However, as glorious as the scenario may sound, Gustafsson’s main event debut comes with a heavy price tag in the form of having to face seasoned veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
News of the match-up was confirmed earlier today by UFC officials.
Nogueira will be the stiffest test of the 24-year old’s career, holding an overall mark of 20-5 including past wins over Alistair Overeem (X2) and Dan Henderson. The well-rounded Brazilian is coming off an opening round stoppage of Tito Ortiz, a finish making him the first person to take out Ortiz in the first frame since Guy Mezger in 1997, and is comfortable both standing and on the ground as evident by the even split between submissions/TKOs on his record.
While Nogueira poses a major challenge for the 13-1 Gustafsson he certainly won’t be the first significant threat “The Mauler” has faced and felled, having picked up back-to-back strike-based victories over respected competitors Matt Hamill and most recently Vladimir Matyushenko.
The lineup for UFC on Fuel 2 is also highlighted by a number of intriguing pairings with international flare including Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago and Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainAlexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Headlines UFC on Fuel TV 2
Swedish light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson will return to his home country to meet Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden.
The UFC announced the three-round headliner on Tuesday.
Gustafsson (13-1) scored a first-round TKO of veteran Vladimir Matyushenko less than two weeks ago at UFC 141 for his fourth-straight win. “The Mauler” is 5-1 in the UFC, with his only loss coming in his second fight for the promotion against current undefeated contender Phil Davis.
Nogueira (20-5) rebounded from back-to-back losses to Phil Davis and Ryan Bader with a first-round TKO of former champion Tito Ortiz last month at UFC 140. “Little Nog” is 3-2 since joining the UFC in 2009.
A bantamweight matchup between Brad Pickett and Damacio Page was also newly announced for the event, while the UFC also confirmed six others bouts for the card, including Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara, Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada, DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire, Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth, Magnus Cedenblad vs. Francis Carmont, and Papy Abedi vs. James Head.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Alexander Gustafsson
Posted in: ufc, vs, gustafsson, alexander, fuel
Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on Fuel TV 2 tickets on sale soon for event at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Sweden on April 14
Tickets for UFC on Fuel TV 2, which will take place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on April 14, 2012, will go on sale to the general public on Fri., Jan. 13, 2012, at 9 a.m. CT.
UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers, naturally, will be able to scoop up tickets prior to them being available for public consumption.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 has yet to receive its headlining bout, but it's widely rumored that native son Alexander Gustafsson, who has openly campaigned for a slot on the card, will be the man to main event the show. Now to just find him a suitable opponent. Bouts actually booked for the event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada.
Here is the UFC on Fuel TV 2 tickets sales schedule (All times CET):
UFC Fight Club presale: Weds., Jan. 11, 2012, at 11 a.m.
UFC Newsletter presale: Thurs., Jan. 12, 2012, at 9 a.m.
General tickets sale: Fri., Jan. 13, 2012, at 9 a.m.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 tickets can be purchased through StubHub.com (Note: StubHub often has seats available even if the event is "sold out"). It will also be available to watch on Fuel TV at 10 p.m. ET on fight night.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 news and notes check out our event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card and rumors click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFive fights confirmed for UFC on FUEL TV 2 in Sweden
Five previously reported fights are now official for UFC on FUEL TV 2.
The event takes place April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
The night's main card airs on FUEL TV (live on Saturday afternoon in the U.S.), and as MMAjunkie.com first reported, some prelims are expected to stream on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieWant FUEL? Change cable companies.
Figured out how you're gonna watch this yet?
If you're like me, you're hoping that the UFC and FOX use their heft and craftiness to maneuver the FUEL channel onto more cable providers and better package tiers. Since FUEL is going to be full of fight nights and international TUFs, it'd help if the majority of fans actually had access to the channel. But this quote isn't exactly heartening:
The UFC president realizes that Fuel TV isn't available everywhere (36 millions homes vs. 100+ with Spike and FX) so fans will have to make a decision."If you're a UFC fan, you really love your UFC, it's impossible not to have Fuel," White said. "What happens is, UFC fans have to make hard decisions, and they want it in HD and cable doesn't have it in HD you're gonna have to switch to DirecTV, or Comcast is going to have to carry it."White lobbed a shot the way of cable networks that don't carry Fuel TV."If you don't have it [UFC fans will] go to where it is," White said. "Really the only option for people who don't have it on Comcast or Time Warner, they can switch and go to DirecTV tomorrow and have it."
Man, I hope that isn't a long term strategy. My monthly cable bill is already a reminder that I'm the UFC's bitch, and now they're telling me I should switch providers? The UFC is lucky it's got fans like us by the balls. A lot of us probably will break down and switch when it's time for TUF Brazil to debut.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerNewcomers Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo Set for UFC on Fuel TV 1
Lightweights Bernardo “Trekko” Magalhaes and Yoislandy Izquierdo are set to square off in their UFC debuts at UFC on Fuel TV 1 on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska, according to Sherdog.
The Brazilian-born, Australian-based Magalhaes (11-1) is riding a five-fight win streak that includes five-round title wins over Adrian Pang and Robert Lisita in Australia’s CFC, while Izquierdo (6-0), a teammate of UFC bantamweight Alex Caceres, is 6-0 in regional action in Florida.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez and also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic vs. Philip de Fries.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Bernardo Magalhaes (via Sherdog)
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyDana White: The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Will Air on Fuel TV
Dana White was on ESPN 1100 in Las Vegas and dropped some very interesting news about programming. The Ultimate Fighter Brazil is set to air on Fuel TV according to the UFC president.
Via MMA Fighting:
"The UFC has so much content that even Spike, if you look at what a huge percentage of their content we used to be, we still needed more," White said. "The Ultimate Fighter Brazil will air on Fuel TV. All this unique content that we're doing in other parts of the world, Fuel TV is going to take. I've been saying for the last six months, if you're a UFC fan and you really love the UFC, it's impossible not to have Fuel."
It will be interesting to watch the show and see how much they stick to the formula of the American broadcast for the international seasons or if each will have its own distinct flavor.
The season is set to be coached by Brazilian MMA stars Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV: Bernardo Magalhaes vs Yoislandy Izquierdo likely for March 15 in Omaha
The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is close to signing Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo for its upcoming network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
Sherdog.com brought word of the pending bout earlier today.
Magalhaes cut his teeth primarily under the Cage Fighting Championship (CFC) banner, amassing an 11-1 record but only finishing two opponents in 11 of his wins.
Opposing "Trekko" is Izquierdo, undefeated at 6-0 in his career and most recently getting his hands dirty in the Championship Fighting Alliance (CFA) promotion.
This will also be "Cuba's" Octagon debut.
Here is what the UFC on Fuel TV fight card and line-up looks like thus far.
Main Event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Main Card (Fuel TV):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert155 lbs.: Bernardo Magalhaes vs Yoislandy Izquierdo
**Fight card and line up subject to change**
For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaDana White says Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Brazil will air on Fuel TV
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently announced that Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort will go head-to-head as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Brazil, the promotion's popular reality television show designed to produce new and up-and-coming stars from a pool of undiscovered talent.
TUF Brazil is expected to be filmed entirely in Portuguese and air via Globo, but now stateside fans will also get the chance to watch the season in its entirety thanks to a broadcast agreement between the UFC and Fuel TV.
MMA Fighting has more.
"The UFC has so much content that even Spike, if you look at what a huge percentage of their content we used to be, we still needed more," White said. "The Ultimate Fighter Brazil will air on Fuel TV. All this unique content that we're doing in other parts of the world, Fuel TV is going to take. I've been saying for the last six months, if you're a UFC fan and you really love the UFC, it's impossible not to have Fuel."
At the conclusion of the season, Silva and Belfort will face off for Brazilian bragging rights.
Silva has been looking for revenge since the pair first met inside the cage more than a decade ago at UFC 17.5: "Ultimate Brazil." Belfort defeated Silva in just 44 seconds by way of technical knockout.
Their initial bout did little to resolve their differences.
Silva has since referred to "The Phenom" as "mentally weak" while Belfort insists "The Axe Murderer" is "just a spectator who wants to get attention for himself."
Wandy is fresh of a second-round shellacking of former Strikeforce 185-pound champion Cung Le while Belfort must still report to the UFC 142 pay-per-view event on Jan. 14 in Rio to challenge hard-hitting middleweight Anthony Johnson.
Keep it glued to MMAmania.com for more on the upcoming season of TUF Brazil in the coming weeks.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUltimate Fighter Brazil Expected to Air on Fuel TV
Filed under: MMA Media Watch, UFC, NewsThe first international season of The Ultimate Fighter will be available on American television.
UFC President Dana White said on ESPN 1100 in Las Vegas that although the UFC isn't ready to make an official announcement yet, the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil is slated to air on Fuel TV, which White hailed as one example of why the UFC's new television deal with fights on Fox, FX and Fuel is a major plus for UFC fans.
"The UFC has so much content that even Spike, if you look at what a huge percentage of their content we used to be, we still needed more," White said. "The Ultimate Fighter Brazil will air on Fuel TV. All this unique content that we're doing in other parts of the world, Fuel TV is going to take. I've been saying for the last six months, if you're a UFC fan and you really love the UFC, it's impossible not to have Fuel."
It's not yet known whether the Brazilian season of the UFC's reality show will be taped in advance, as past seasons have been, or whether fights will be shown live, as the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter on FX will be.
The UFC has announced that Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort will coach against each other on the Brazilian reality show and then fight against each other at the end of the season, and the Brazilian season will conclude with a live Ultimate Fighter Finale, just as the American show always has. And American fans will be able to watch it all, if they're in the minority of households that have Fuel TV. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseThiago-Bahadurzada Welterweight Tilt Targeted for UFC on Fuel 2
Another matchup has joined the rapidly expanding fight card for UFC on Fuel TV 2, as welterweights Paulo Thiago and Siyar Bahadurzada have reportedly agreed to meet at the event.
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Read the full article at SherdogPaulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada Added to UFC on Fuel TV 2
A welterweight bout between Paulo Thiago and Siyar Bahadurzada has been booked for UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden after injuries recently forced both fighters to withdraw from separate matchups at UFC 142, according to MMA Nytt.
Thiago (14-3) scored a unanimous decision over David Mitchell at UFC 134 in his home country of Brazil in August to rebound from losses to Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann, while Bahadurzada (20-4-1), a native of Afghanistan who now fights out of The Netherlands, will be making his UFC debut following six-straight wins in Europe and Brazil.
The UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card is currently topped by middleweights Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Paulo Thiago
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzySiyar Bahadurza vs. Paulo Thiago added to UFC on FUEL TV 2
Siyar Bahadurzada meets Paulo Thiago at April's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event in Sweden.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the booking with event
sources. UFC officials first confirmed them with Swedish site
mmanytt.se.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 takes place April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in
Stockholm, Sweden. The entire card is expected to air on the FOX-owned
FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieSiyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago added to UFC on FUEL TV 2
Welterweight Siyar Bahadurzada meets Paulo Thiago at April's UFC on FUEL TV 2 event in Sweden.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the booking with event
sources. UFC officials first confirmed the matchup with Swedish site
mmanytt.se.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 takes place April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in
Stockholm, Sweden. The entire card is expected to air on the FOX-owned
FUEL TV.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL TV adds TJ Dillashaw vs Walel Watson and Jonathan Brookins vs Vagner Rocha for Feb. 15 in Omaha
The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently made a pair of bouts official for its network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
UFC.com has it:
T.J. Dillashaw will jump from the finals of last season's Ultimate Fighter into the UFC's bantamweight division by taking on the crafty Walel Watson on the FUEL TV card.Also at that event, two great grapplers will battle it out as TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins takes on BJJ black belt Vagner Rocha. Rocha was originally scheduled to face Mike Brown in January; however Brown was injured and forced to withdraw from that event.
Dillashaw (4-1) was pasted by John Dodson at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale last December while "The Gazelle" (9-3) had trouble convincing the judges he was better than Yves Jabouin at UFC 140 in Toronto.
Brookins (12-4) came up empty against Erick Koch at UFC Fight Night 25 back in September, the same place that saw "Ceara" (7-2) choke out TUF castaway Cody McKenzie.
Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up:
Main Event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Main Card (Fuel TV):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic
Preliminary Card (Facebook):
185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
UFC on Fuel TV will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFuel TV Boasts Ratings for New Year’s Day UFC Marathon & “UFC Tonight” Debut
Fuel TV officially kicked off the new year by airing a 24-hour UFC marathon on New Years Day, followed by airing the debut of “UFC Tonight” on January 3rd. The UFC programming greatly improved Fuel TV’s usual poor ratings for comparable time-slots.
From Multichannel:
Fuel TV’s New Year’s Day 24-hour marathon of UFC programming helped the network generate its highest watched primetime block ever, said network officials.
The UFC programming — part of a seven-year deal between the mixed martial arts outfit and Fuel TV owner Fox Sports– also generated the second most watched day in network history, with the network’s total day average up +378% vs. the January 2011 Sunday average, according to Fuel Tv officials.
Fuel TV had its highest-watched Primetime night ever, up +493% vs. the 2011 Sunday average. The top show of the day was UFC Bad Blood at 7:00 p.m. ET. It was the fourth most-watched show on Fuel TV among Households since the network became nationally rated.
MMAJunkie has the ratings for the “UFC Tonight” debut on Fuel TV:
This week’s series debut of “UFC Tonight” earned 39,000 viewers on FUEL TV, MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed with industry sources.
That’s nearly three times FUEL TV’s usual audience size, which averaged approximately 15,000 viewers in 2011.
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Still, FUEL TV remains a premium-subscription option on many cable platforms, and officials face an uphill battle in expanding the channel’s reach. A well-produced “Countdown to UFC 141″ special, for example, garnered just 15,000 viewers for its debut and 1,000 viewers for a subsequent replay – despite the Dec. 30 event being one of the UFC’s biggest shows of 2011.
Payout Perspective:
It’s a step in the right direction for both the UFC and Fuel TV, but it’s apparent that this partnership will need to blossom within the next few years in order to benefit the UFC. The end game for Fuel TV is to get the UFC and MMA fanbase to pressure cable/satellite providers to carry Fuel TV in order to continue increasing the reach of the lowest rated cable network in 2011.
The next key date for Fuel TV will be February 15, when UFC on Fuel TV makes it’s debut from the 10,000-seat capacity Omaha Civic Auditorium in Nebraska. Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger are set as the main event while Dave Herman and Stefan Struve will meet in the night’s co-main event .
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Notes from the press releases:
- NYE UFC Marathon: Generated the second most watched day in network history, with the network’s total day average up +378% vs. the January 2011 Sunday average.
- NYE UFC Marathon: Fuel TV had its highest-watched Primetime night ever, up +493% vs. the 2011 Sunday average.
- NYE UFC Marathon: The top show of the day was UFC Bad Blood at 7:00 p.m. ET. It was the fourth most-watched show on Fuel TV among Households since the network became nationally rated.
- “UFC Tonight” Debut: The debut of “UFC Tonight” garnered 39,000 viewers on FUEL TV, nearly three times FUEL TV’s usual audience size, which averaged approximately 15,000 viewers in 2011.
- “Countdown to UFC 141″ special: Garnered just 15,000 viewers for its debut and 1,000 viewers for a subsequent replay – despite UFC 141 being one of the UFC’s biggest shows of 2011.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutJonathan Brookins bound for battle with Vagner Rocha on Fuel TV
Ultimate Fighter 12 winner Jonathan Brookins will look to bounce back from a loss in his most recent outing when he returns to the Octagon next month against submission specialist Vagner Rocha on February 15 as part of UFC on Fuel 1. Like Brookins, Rocha is only 1-1 in the UFC and needs the win to solidify his spot on the organization’s roster.
The match-up was announced earlier today by the UFC.
Rocha was originally scheduled to face Mike Brown in a few weeks on FX but saw the bout get scratched from the card when Brown went down with a knee injury. The 29-year old grappler holds an overall record of 7-2 with five submissions including a second round Rear-Naked Choke of Brookins’ TUF 12 cast-mate Cody McKenzie at UFN 25.
Comparably, the 12-4 Brookins had a four-fight winning streak snapped by Erik Koch at the same event. His most notable victories to date involve success against the likes of Luis Palomino and Yves Jabouin.
UFC on Fuel 1 is scheduled to take place in Omaha, Nebraska and features a main event between welterweights Jake Ellenberger-Diego Sanchez.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainBrookins vs. Rocha, Watson vs. Dillashaw Booked for UFC on Fuel TV 1
With their original opponents sidelined, featherweights Jonathan Brookins and Vagner Rocha will now square off at UFC on Fuel TV 1, while a bantamweight bout betweenWalel Watson and TJ Dillashaw has also been booked for the February 15 event in Omaha, Nebraska, the UFC announced Thursday.
Brookins (12-4), who was originally slated to face Rani Yahya at the event, dropped a unanimous decision to Erik Koch in his return to 145-pounds in September after winning The Ultimate Fighter 12 at lightweight the previous December.
Rocha (7-2), who was scheduled to face Mike Brown later this month at UFC on FX 1, submitted Cody McKenzie for his first UFC win in September after coming up short against Donald Cerrone in June.
Watson (9-3) was outpointed by Yves Jabouin last month at UFC 140 after knocking out Joseph Sandoval in just 77-seconds in his Octagon debut in October, while Dillashaw suffered a first-round TKO to John Dodson in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter 14 in December.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez and also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman and Stipe Miocic vs. Philip de Fries.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Jonathan Brookins
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 1 adds Dillashaw vs. Watson, Brookins vs. Rocha
A pair of contests from the UFC's lighter-weight divisions has been
added to UFC on FUEL TV 1, as T.J. Dillashaw meets
Walel Watson and Jonathan Brookins faces Vagner Rocha.
UFC officials today announced the two new contests.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 takes place Feb. 15 at the 10,000-seat Omaha Civic
Auditorium in Nebraska. Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger clash in the
welterweight headliner, and heavyweights Dave Herman and Stefan Struve
meet in the co-headliner.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFUEL TV's New Year's Day UFC marathon 'scores a ratings KO'
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Luckily, for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the first impression of its new television partnership with FUEL TV (via FOX) was a good one.
And then some.
In August 2011, the UFC signed a seven-year deal with FOX, making it the flagship network of the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, which went into full effect on Jan. 1, 2012. The very first "unofficial" sampling of what this marriage would look like came on Nov. 12, 2011, when Junior dos Santos defeated then-heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at UFC on FOX 1 in Anaheim, California.
Though FUEL TV played a minor role in the UFC on FOX 1 build-up, the network featured 24 hours of action-packed UFC programming to kick off the New Year. So, just how well did the UFC on FUEL TV marathon do from a numbers perspective?
Check out the ratings after the jump:
Here are some key points (from an official press release distributed earlier today):
Sunday, January, 2012 was the second most-watched day in network history with Total Day average up +378% vs. the January 2011 Sunday average.
FUEL TV had its highest-watched Primetime night ever, up +493% vs. the 2011 Sunday average.
The top show of the day was "UFC Bad Blood" at 7:00 PM ET. It was the fourth most-watched show on FUEL TV among Households since the network became nationally rated.
George Greenberg, FUEL TV's Executive Vice President and General Manager, felt that the New Year's marathon was the first step of many exciting steps to come for the partnership:
"FUEL TV's New Year's Day Marathon of UFC programming was essentially Day 1 of FOX's seven-year relationship with the UFC. We are confident that this exceptional and powerful programming, our cross-network promotional strategy, along with a great working relationship with UFC management, will continue to drive growth for UFC and FUEL TV over the long term."
FUEL TV is certain to play a pivotal role in the future, regarding how MMA fans see the UFC on television.
On Feb. 15, the first-ever UFC on FUEL TV fight card will showcase a "dream" headline fight between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, LIVE from CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
In 2012, FUEL TV will telecast more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre and post-fight shows. In fact, in 2012, FUEL TV will offer more UFC programming than any network has ever offered.
No hard feelings, Spike TV.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaPair Of Bouts Added To UFC On FUEL TV 2
A pair of bouts have been added to "UFC on FUEL TV 2" in Sweden, including Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth and Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC Primetime Returns for UFC 143; UFC on Fuel TV 1 Prelims on Facebook; UFC on Fuel TV 2 Airs Live
The UFC’s programming lineup for the coming months is taking shape, as UFC Primetime will debut on FX for Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit at UFC 143, UFC prelims will return to Facebook for UFC on Fuel TV 1, and UFC on Fuel TV 2 will air live from Sweden, according to MMAjunkie.
With UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre sidelined for most of 2012, Diaz and Condit will square off for the interim welterweight title at UFC 143 and UFC Primetime will preview the Feb. 4 headliner with a three-part special debuting on FX at 11pm ET on Jan. 20, Jan. 27, and Feb. 3.
Though most UFC prelims in 2012 and beyond will air on Fuel TV or FX, the prelims from UFC on Fuel TV 1 on February 15 will stream on Facebook ahead of the event’s three-hour main card on Fuel TV at 8pm ET, which is headlined by Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger. Fuel TV will also air a pre-fight show at 7pm ET, a post-fight show at 11pm ET, and the UFC on Fuel TV 1 weigh-ins at 5pm ET on Feb. 14.
Finally, UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden will air live in the U.S. on Fuel TV at 3pm ET/noon PT. Rising light heavyweight and Swedish native Alexander Gustafsson is rumored as a possible headliner for the event, which is currently led by Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara.
For the latest UFC news and UFC rumors stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Nick Diaz
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and rumors for April 14 in Sweden
Event: UFC on FUEL TV 2Date: Sat., April 14, 2012, at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TVLocation: Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden
Current fight card and rumors:
170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head185 lbs.: Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen
*Fight card and line-up subject to change.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFight Announcement: Stann vs. Sakara, Abedy vs. Head for UFC on Fuel 2
The UFC has announced via Twitter that middleweights Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara will take to the cage as part of the promotion's first Scandinavian event. Also on the card, James Head will make his welterweight debut against Papy Abedi.
This will be Stann's first fight since his second round submission to Chael Sonnen last October. Prior to that loss, Stann had been on a three-fight tear at middleweight, including TKOs of Chris Leben and Jorge Santiago. UFC on Fuel 2 represents the first time Stann will have fought overseas.
Alessio Sakara hasn't been in the cage since March of 2011, when he dropped a unanimous decision to the debuting Chris Weidman. Illness and injury kept him from competing since then. Like Stann, Sakara's recent loss interrupted a three-fight winning streak, including a victory over former title contender Thales Leites.
Abedi and Head, meanwhile, will each be making their sophomore efforts at UFC on Fuel 2. Abedi suffered the first loss of his career after submitting to a rear-naked choke from Thiago Alves. The Swedish-trained slugger has taken five of eight victories by TKO and two by submission.
James Head found himself in the UFC after a unanimous decision win over the traveling Gerald Harris. In his UFC debut, he took on Nick Ring for just over two and a half rounds before submitting to a rear-naked choke. Like Abedi, Head has an impressive knack for the finish, with four of his victories coming by way of TKO and two by submission.
UFC on Fuel 2 takes place April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Read the full article at Head Kick LegendUFC on Fuel TV 2 Adds Diabate vs. Kruth, Yousef vs. Thoesen
Two more matchups are set for UFC on Fuel TV 2, as light heavyweights Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth and welterweights Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen are slated for the April 14 event in Stockholm, Sweden, according to MMA Nytt.
Diabate (17-8-1) was submitted by Anthony Perosh in November to fall to 2-2 in the UFC following a loss to Alexander Gustafsson and wins over Steve Cantwell and Luiz Cane. Sweden’s Kruth (5-0) comes to the UFC with a 71-14 kickboxing record and a perfect 5-0 MMA record with five first-round stoppages in his home country.
Yousef (6-0) and Thoresen (16-2-1) are both UFC newcomers hailing from Sweden and Norway respectively, with Yousef a perfect 6-0 in The Zone FC in his native country, while Thoresen has won 5 of his last 6 on the European circuit.
The UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card is currently topped by middleweights Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Cyrille Diabate (via UFC.com)
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyBrian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara Slated for UFC on Fuel TV 2
After both having three-fight win streaks snapped, middleweights Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara will look to get back on track when they’re expected to square off at UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden, according to MMA Nytt.
Stann (11-4) scored wins over Mike Massenzio, Chris Leben, and Jorge Santiago before falling to top contender Chael Sonnen at UFC 136 in October for just the second loss in his last seven fights.
Sakara (15-8) scored a first-round knockout of James Irvin in early-2010 for his third-straight win, but was sidelined for nearly a year before dropping a unanimous decision to Chris Weidman last March and was then forced out of an August matchup against Jorge Rivera with a knee injury.
The UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card also includes Papy Abedi vs. James Head andDaMarques Johnson vs. James Maguire.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyFrancis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad Added to UFC on Fuel TV 2
A middleweight bout between Sweden’s Magnus Cedenblad and France’s Francis Carmont is slated for UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden, MMAjunkie reports.
Cedenblad (10-3) has won seven-straight following a 3-3 start to his MMA career, with all but one of the wins on European circuit coming by submission or TKO. Carmont (17-7), a teammate of welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, scored a unanimous decision over Chris Camozzi in his UFC debut at UFC 137 for his sixth win in a row.
The UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card also includes Papy Abedi vs. James Head and DaMarques Johnson vs. James Maguire.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Francis Carmont (via UFC.com)
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 2: Papy Abedi vs James Head on tap for April 14 in Sweden
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is starting to fill some of the slots on its upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card, the second entry into the cable television network's live mixed martial arts programming on April 14 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
As expected, Papy Abedi (8-1) will see action when he takes on fellow UFC sophomore James Head (7-2), according to a report from MMA Fighting.
Abedi made his Octagon debut at UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz," where hard-hitting welterweight slugger Thiago Alves handed "Makambo" the first loss of his professional career by way of first round rear naked choke.
Head is also coming off a submission loss, having been strangled by former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) contestant Nick Ring at UFC 131: "Dos Santos vs. Carwin" back in June 2011.
Here's how the UFC on FUEL TV fight card is shaping up:
170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head185 lbs.: Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann
For more on the upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 2 event click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaSanchez vs. Ellenberger Headlines Fuel Debut in February
UFC® on FUEL TVWednesday, Feb. 15, 2012Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, NELive on FUEL TV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JAN. 6 - 10 A.M. CTLas Vegas, Nevada – The Octagon® returns to Omaha, Neb. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® presents an intense welterweight bout between top contenders Diego Sanchez and Omaha native Jake Ellenberger. Sanchez, the season one winner of The Ultimate Fighter®, and Ellenberger, a winner of five straight, will collide at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. It will be the first UFC main card featured live on FUEL TV, as a part of a three-hour broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. FUEL TV will begin the night with a one-hour Pre-Fight show starting at 7 p.m ET/4 p.m. PT and will wrap the night with a one-hour Post-Fight show at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. Coverage of the fight kicks off on FUEL TV February 14 with the live Weigh-ins at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. In addition to the three-round, welterweight main event, UFC® on FUEL TV will feature a pair of exciting heavyweight bouts, as 6-foot-11 Stefan Struve battles the hard-hitting Dave Herman, while Stipe Miocic meets Phil De Fries in a bout between two unbeaten rising stars.“The welterweight division is stacked with contenders and Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger want to prove that they deserve a shot at the title,” UFC President Dana White said. “Diego is known as one of the most exciting fighters in the sport and Jake has knocked out four out of his last five opponents. This is a great fight for the fans in Omaha and it’s going to make for an awesome main event on FUEL TV.” Tickets for UFC® on FUEL TV are priced at $150, $100, $75, $50, and $35, and go on sale to the public on Friday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at CenturyLink Center Omaha box office. A special internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, Jan. 5, starting at 10 a.m. CT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com. Diego “The Dream” Sanchez (fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.) first made a name for himself as an aggressive, free-swinging contestant on season one of The Ultimate Fighter® nearly seven years ago. Today, Sanchez (25-4) remains one of the most exciting competitors in the UFC and he’ll look to extend his winning streak to three in Omaha. With a chance to move firmly into the 170-pound title picture, the 30-year-old sees 2012 as his year to capture a UFC title.“I am expecting an electric atmosphere for my fight against Jake Ellenberger in the UFC on FUEL TV card,” Sanchez said. “Not only is Omaha in the heart of some of the best wrestling in the U.S., but it is also Ellenberger's home. I have never been more ready for a fight in my career. Fans are going to see a focused and well-rounded Diego Sanchez stepping into the Octagon. I promise they will like what they see.”Fresh off a devastating knockout win over former title challenger Jake Shields in just 53 seconds last Sept., Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger (fighting out of Omaha, Neb.) looks to extend his winning streak to six in his native Omaha when he fights Sanchez. A training partner of top middleweight Mark Munoz, the 26-year-old Ellenberger (26-5) owns wins over Shields, Sean Pierson, Carlos Eduardo Rocha, John Howard and Mike Pyle in his UFC career. His collision with Sanchez on Feb. 15 is one he believes will propel him into top contender status.“Sanchez has fought a lot of great fighters and he brings a lot of good tools to the table, but he won’t beat me,” Ellenberger said. “I’ve always prepared for the worst and hoped for the best. I always look to finish fights as fast as I can, just being prepared as I can. But I can see a TKO in the first or second round.”In his last trip to the Octagon, Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve (fighting out of Beverwiijk, The Netherlands) submitted Pat Barry in dramatic fashion to earn the highly-coveted Submission of the Night bonus. Looking to make it two in a row, the 6-foot-11, 235-pound Dutchman now has his sights set on a dominant finish in Nebraska. Still, the 23-year-old Struve (26-5) knows he must be wary of the finishing ability of his heavy-handed opponent.“I think I’m the more technical striker,” Struve said. “He’s got KO power, but he still has to prove that against higher caliber fighters. Maybe his wrestling is better, but if he wants to take me down, he’s gonna have to work from my guard.”Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing in at 242 pounds, heavyweight Dave Herman (fighting out of Temecula, Calif.) has been fortunate enough to train alongside former PRIDE® and STRIKEFORCE® champion Dan Henderson. The insight from “Hendo” has certainly paid off, as the 27-year-old has amassed a 21-2 record, including a knockout win over John-Olav Einemo in his UFC debut in June. He’ll look to continue his ascent when he meets the battle-tested Struve at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.“He is good striker, with a long reach and long legs,” Herman said. “But I've been training at Team Quest in Temecula, one of the best MMA teams in the world, and with Daniel Woirin, whom I believe is the best Muay Thai coach in the world. I will be in the best shape of my career for this fight. I will be ready.”A bout between unbeaten heavyweights Stipe Miocic (fighting out of Euclid, Ohio) and Phil De Fries (fighting out of Sunderland, England) will also take place in the Cornhusker State. The 29-year-old Miocic (7-0) made his UFC debut at UFC 136, besting hard-nosed heavyweight Joey Beltran. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old De Fries (8-0, 1 NC) kicked off his UFC career at UFC 138 in November by defeating the durable Rob Broughton. In February, the two will lock horns in a darkhorse candidate for Fight of the Night.Additional bouts will be announced at www.ufc.com in the weeks to come. All bouts live and subject to change.For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv and www.fuel.tv/ufc. To find FUEL TV on your television, go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv, or call 877.4FUEL-TV.About Ultimate Fighting Championship®Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® is the world’s premier MMA organization and produces over 12 UFC live Pay-Per-View events annually around the globe. This year, FOX will broadcast four fights annually. In spring 2012, The Ultimate Fighter®, UFC’s signature weekly reality TV show, debuts on FX. UFC content is also distributed commercially to bars and restaurants through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in 150 countries, territories and jurisdictions, reaching over one billion homes worldwide, in 21 different languages. UFC® also boasts a powerful presence online, with UFC.com attracting over seven million unique visitors per month, while also possessing one of the most powerful social media followings in all of professional sports. To date, UFC has over seven million fans on Facebook and over 460,000 followers on Twitter. In addition, UFC President Dana White is one of the most accessible and most followed executives in sports with more than 1.8 million followers on Twitter. On January 22, 2011, UFC continued to set trends in social media, becoming the first major sports league to stream live, broadcast quality action on Facebook. Ancillary businesses include best-selling DVDs, a magazine, the best-selling UFC “Undisputed” videogame franchise distributed by THQ, UFC GYM®, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo® festivals, branded apparel, trading cards, and articulated action figures. About Omaha Civic AuditoriumFrom Elvis to Prince, national political debates to famous boxing matches, the Omaha Civic Auditorium has seen it all. Opening in 1954 as Omaha’s first arena and convention center, the facility continues to host sports, concerts, special events, trade shows, exhibitions and more. The Omaha Civic Auditorium home teams include the USHL Omaha Lancers Hockey Team and the IFL Omaha Beef Indoor Football Team. The facility is owned by the City of Omaha and managed by the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority. About FUEL TV FUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports including MMA, surfing, motocross, snowboarding, skateboarding BMX, wakeboarding and more. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. With more hours of UFC coverage than any other network, FUEL TV is the place to be for live fights, weigh-ins, prelims, pre- and post-fight coverage, specials and events you won’t see anywhere else. See why adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 36 million U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.
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Read the full article at UFCPapy Abedi vs. James Head Booked for UFC on Fuel TV 2
Paby Abedi and James Head will look to earn their first UFC wins when they’re scheduled to meet in a welterweight bout at UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden. MMAFighting first reported the bout earlier today.
Abedi (8-1), who has lived in Sweden since 1997 and currently fights out of Stockholm, was submitted by Thiago Alves in his Octagon debut at UFC 138 in November after winning his first eight fights on the European circuit.
Head (7-2) will move down to 170-pounds after falling to Nick Ring at UFC 131 in June following a notable win over UFC veteran Gerald Harris.
A welterweight matchup between DaMarques Johnson and John Maguire is also slated for the UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzySweden to Host UFC on Fuel 2 on April 14th
The UFC's Swedish debut has been rumored for a long time and now it's official: the promotion will bring the Octagon to Stockholm's Ericsson Globe Arena on April 14th, 2012, for an event that will be televised on Fuel TV in the U.S. The news was tweeted earlier today:
Confirmed: April 14, UFC is going to Sweden!
The only fight that's been reported for this card so far, is a welterweight scrap between Damarques Johnson and British grappler, John Maguire, but as we get closer to April, it's likely that we'll see a lot of European talent added to this event. A prime candidate for a headlining spot on the card would be Sweden's own Alexander Gustafsson, given his rapid rise up the light heavyweight ranks, and a standout performance against Vladimir Matyushenko last weekend. Other Swedish fighters on the UFC roster include: Papy Abedi, and TUF 14 agitator, Akira Corassani.
Norwegian weltweight prospect, Simeon Thoresen, was also signed by the UFC last week, and it's probably that he'll make his debut on this card as well. We'll of course keep you updated as the match-ups are booked, as well as if any new fighters are signed by the UFC.
Given the way that the UFC has run previous events in Europe, it's likely that this card will air via tape delay in the U.S., but we'll confirm the broadcast plans when they're announced.
Rumored card for UFC on Fuel 2:
-Damarques Johnson vs. John Maguire
UFC on Fuel 2 coverage
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 2 Confirmed for April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden
As expected, the UFC will visit Sweden for the first time with UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, the UFC officially confirmed today.
No matchups have been announced for the event, but a welterweight bout between DaMarques Johnson and John Maguire is slated for the card.
Rising light heavyweight and Swedish native Alexander Gustafsson is another likely candidate to fight at UFC on Fuel TV 2 after scoring a first-round knockout of Vladimir Matyushenko this past weekend at UFC 141 for his fourth-straight win.
UFC on Fuel TV 2 follows UFC on FX 2, which airs in the U.S. on March 2 from Sydney, Australia, and UFC 145 on March 24 in Montreal, Canada.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Ericsson Globe Arena
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 2 confirmed for April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden
As expected the UFC will makes its debut in Sweden on April 14.
MMAjunkie.com recently passed along news of the debut, and UFC officials today confirmed that UFC on FUEL TV 2 will take place April 14 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
No fights have been officially announced for the FUEL TV-televised show.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieUFC on FUEL 1 Tickets On Sale This Week, Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Official Headliner
UFC on FUEL 1 is official.
UFC on FUEL 1 “Sanchez vs. Ellenberger” is scheduled to take place at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb 15, and will air live at 10pm ET/7pm PT on FUEL TV.
The card will be headlined by a welterweight match-up between Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger. Other fights official for the card include Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman, Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes and Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert.
Ticket info below.
UFC Fight Club Presale: Wednesday, January 4, 10am CT
UFC Newsletter Presale: Thursday, January 5, 10am CT
Public On-Sale Date: Friday, January 6, 10am CT
Tickets will be priced from $35-$150. They can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.
The latest UFC on FUEL 1 fight card and event info can be found in our fight cards section.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC Tonight for those of us without FUEL
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Read the full article at RedditUFC on Fuel TV tickets for sale soon for 'Sanchez vs. Ellenberger' at CenturyLink Center in Omaha on Feb. 15
Tickets for UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger," which will take place at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 15, 2012, will go on sale to the general public on Fri., Jan. 6, 2012, at 10 a.m. CT.
UFC Fight Club members and UFC Newsletter subscribers, naturally, will be able to scoop up tickets prior to them being available for public consumption.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
Here is the UFC on Fuel TV 1 tickets sales schedule (All times CT):
UFC Fight Club presale: Weds., Jan. 4, 2012, at 10 a.m.
UFC Newsletter presale: Thurs., Jan. 5, 2012, at 10 a.m.
General tickets sale: Fri., Jan. 6, 2012, at 10 a.m.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 tickets can be purchased through StubHub.com (Note: StubHub often has seats available even if the event is "sold out"). It will also be available to watch on Fuel TV at 10 p.m. ET on fight night.
For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 1 news and notes check out our event archive right here. To check out the latest UFC on Fuel TV 1 fight card and rumors click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV 1 poster for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' on Feb. 15 in Omaha
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for its first-ever event on the FUEL TV network, coordinating a mixed martial arts (MMA) show that will take place at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 15, 2012, airing live at 9 p.m. ET.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.
Be sure to check out out the complete UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" fight card and rumors right here. And hit up our complete event archive for all the latest event-related news and notes you can handle right here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFuel TV stream ? for those who don't have fuel TV
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Read the full article at RedditFUEL TV Schedules 24-hour New Year’s Day UFC Marathon
In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming,
with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts,
and pre- and post-fight shows. In the New Year, FUEL TV offers more UFC
programming than any network has ever offered.“On January 1, FUEL TV becomes the
number-one television destination for UFC fans," says George Greenberg, FUEL TV Executive Vice
President and General Manager. For a complete listing of
FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more
information, go to www.fuel.tv and www.fuel.tv/ufc.To find out FUEL TV on your television, go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv, or call 877-4 FUEL-TV. FUEL TV Schedule UFC 24-hour New Year’s Day MarathonJanuary 1, midnight ET/9 pm PT * 8 am ET/5 am PT * 7 pm ET/4 pm PTUFC Reloaded 1 (UFC 79 Nemesis)Missed
that one Pay-Per-View everyone's always talking about? Not to worry
because FUEL TV is bringing you some of the biggest and most memorable
events in UFC history, featuring exclusive, never-before-seen, footage
and much, much more. You may know the result, but the epic battles on
“UFC Reloaded” will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be 14
episodes in 2012.January 1, 3 am ET/midnight PT * 11 am ET/8 am PT * 7 pm ET/4 pm PTUFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. OrtizOnce
friends, now bitter enemies. UFC superstars Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell
and "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Tito Ortiz waged intense battles in
and out of the Octagon. The 90-minute special “UFC Bad Blood: Liddell
vs. Ortiz,” gives an all-access look at the epic feud forged in heated
competition over the UFC Championship, and fueled by personal conflict
outside of the cage. Through new, exclusive interviews, rare
behind-the-scenes footage, and hard-hitting action from their historic
fights, you can re-live the rivalry that helped launch the Ultimate
Fighting Championship into the mainstream and made Chuck Liddell and
Tito Ortiz household names that will be forever linked. January 1, 4:30 am ET/1:30 am PT * 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT * 8:30 am ET/5:30 am PTUFC Champion's Roundtable with Jay Glazer In
this FUEL TV produced half-hour special, Jay Glazer chats all things
UFC with current and past champions Jon "Bones" Jones, Frank Mir, Chuck
Liddell and Forrest Griffin. Watch this intimate discussion about the
UFC's meteoric rise, what it means to be a champion and many other
topics. January 1, 5 am ET/2 am PT * 1 pm ET/10 am PT * 9 pm ET/6 pm PTUFC Unleashed®“UFC
Unleashed®” features the best fights from the UFC vault! With 12,
one-hour specials over 2012, “UFC Unleashed®“ brings viewers the big
names and epic battles they want to see. January 1, 6 am ET/3 am PT * 2 pm ET/11 am PT * 10 pm ET/7 pm PTUFC Ultimate Knockouts™“UFC
Ultimate Knockouts™“ brings viewers the greatest knockouts in MMA
history, delivered by fighters who refuse to leave results in the hands
of the judges ... or even allow their opponent a chance to tap out. In
this two-hour special, these warriors seek not just to win, but to
dominate … with one devastating strike!
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Read the full article at UFCUFC confirmed UFC: Sweden event in Stockholm, Swedenfor UFC on Fuel TV 2 on april 14th
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Read the full article at RedditCountdown to UFC 141 ratings were bad. Like REALLY bad.
Even the UFC's number one draw Brock Lesnar wasn't enough to overcome Christmas and the move to a new channel when it came to Countdown to UFC 141. Ratings sucked more dicks than Jenna Jameson:
This past week's "Countdown to UFC 141" debut on FUEL TV scored just 15,000 viewers and a 0.03 household rating rating among men 18-49 and a 0.0 among men 18-34.MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the Dec. 21 ratings with an industry source.The show, which previews Friday's UFC 141 event and the headlining heavyweight eliminator of Alistair Overeem vs. Brock Lesnar, scored just 1,000 viewers for 1 a.m. ET/PT replay that followed the 10 p.m. ET/PT debut.
To give you some perspective on how miserable those numbers are, more people visited Fightlinker that day than watched the UFC's Countdown show. And that's with holiday numbers being teh poopity poop on the internet too. This shouldn't be all that surprising though. This deal was always about taking a shitty channel no one watches and trying to turn it into another Spike. Do you remember back in the heady days of 2003 when the New Nashville Network became Spike? Spike Lee (who?) was suing them and all they ever showed was Star Trek reruns and James Bond marathons. I'm sure those ratings numbers sucked too, but with the help of the UFC the two organizations dragged themselves up the ratings rung one percentage of a rating point at a time. Now Spike is considered a legit cable contender and the UFC is on FOX. Not too shabby.Whether that magic can be recreated is the big question now, and to a certain degree it doesn't have a lot to do with how amazing the UFC is or how awesome the stuff they put on FUEL is. The network has a third the distribution of Spike and is tucked away on crappy tiers on many cable provider packages. Since many of these providers are owned by mega media conglomerates that compete with FOX, you're going to see a lot of them blocking FUEL and trying to sabotage it if they can. FOX will be twisting arms too, using any renewal deals as an opportunity to force companies to switch the channel to a better tier. Who will win? Who knows. But for all the hoopla on how amazing it is that the UFC is on FOX and FX, making FUEL the new Spike with all the Unleashed and Countdown content was always a risky proposition because it's such a huge drop in visibility. In that way, I gotta say again it's quite fortunate Viacom is dumb enough to keep running the UFC library on Spike like they are right now. At least someone is watching that channel.
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Read the full article at FightlinkerUFC on Fuel TV 2 Fight Card Rumors
Fight card and rumors for the UFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14, 2012 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyDaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Slated for UFC on FUEL TV 2 in Sweden
The UFC is expected to visit Sweden for the first time with UFC on FUEL TV 2 on April 14 in Stockholm, and a welterweight matchup between TUF 9 runner-up DaMarques Johnson and England’s John Maguire is the first fight slated for the card, according to Heavy MMA.
Johnson (15-9) scored a first-round knockout of Clay Harvison at UFC on Fox 1 in November to bounce back from a loss to Amir Sadollah, while Maguire (17-3) topped Justin Edwards in his Octagon debut at UFC 138 in November.
UFC on FUEL TV 2 follows UFC on FX 2, which airs on March 2 from Sydney, Australia and is headlined by Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann, and UFC 145 on March 24 in Montreal, Canada, which does not yet have a main event.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 2 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: DaMarques Johnson
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyCountdown to UFC 141: 15,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that UFC 141 Countdown garnered just 15,000 viewers on FUEL TV. A replay of the show the same night at 1am ET/10pm PT garnered a dismal 1,000 viewers.
The 15,000 viewers received a 0.03 household rating rating among men 18-49 and a 0.0 among men 18-34.
UFC 141 aired the week of Christmas and one week before the event. It primarily focused on Alistair Overeem, Brock Lesnar, Nathan Diaz and Doug Cerrone.
The disparity in the number of homes that receives Fuel may be an ongoing issue as Spike, Countdown’s old home, is in 100 million homes while Fuel is in only 36 million.
Payout Perspective:
Dismal ratings for a pretty good Countdown show which did a good job in introducing the casual viewer to Alistair Overeem. However, the holidays, the early showing of the show and its new spot on Fuel Television may have contributed to such low ratings. We’ll see in 2012 how the UFC and Fox deal with this issue if the low ratings persist.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutProgramming reminder: The 'Best of PRIDE' returns Jan. 3 on FUEL TV
They're back (again).
The "Best of PRIDE" series makes its long-awaited return to cable television in just over a week (Jan. 3, 2012) at 7 p.m. ET on FUEL TV with another installment of the popular highlights show featuring some of the greatest moments from the now-defunct promotion.
Zuffa - the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship - purchased the Japanese mixed martial arts promotion (and its biggest rival) back in 2007. With no television deal and most of its top fighters signing UFC contracts, the entity known as PRIDE became no more.
Now fans will once again have an opportunity to relive the glory days and perhaps get another look at some of the hoopla surrounding the much-ballyhooed stars of yesteryear.
From the official release:
Peer into the PRIDE vault as FUEL TV brings viewers some of the greatest mixed martial artists in history, featuring classic wars from Japan's MMA glory days. In 12, one-hour shows, watch as many of today's biggest UFC stars like Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, and Antônio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira first rose to prominence in the PRIDE ring. Viewers get to relive all of the classic battles in the "Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships."
Hosted by Kenda Perez, the "Best of PRIDE" series features classic match-ups from the legendary Japanese promotion showcasing many stars of yesterday and today across 12 episodes for season one airing on Thursday nights (following the Jan. 3 premiere).
Enjoy the show, Maniacs.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFUEL TV debuts 'Best of PRIDE' on Jan. 3 with Emelianenko vs. 'Cro Cop'
Nearly one year to the day after Spike TV debuted 'Best of PRIDE,' the series will make a similar introduction on FUEL TV.
FUEL TV officials recently announced 'Best of PRIDE' will make its first appearance on the channel on Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
MMAjunkie.com has learned that current plans include for the debut episode to include Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Quinton "Rampage" Jackosn vs. Ricardo Arona, Dan Henderson vs. Renzo Gracie, Wanderlei Silva vs. Ikuhisa Minowa and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Mark Coleman.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieFuel TV Announces 24 Hour UFC Programming Marathon For New Years Day
Fuel TV will officially kick off the new year by airing a 24-hour marathon of UFC programming on New Years Day, which will feature five show premieres. This will also officially kickoff the partnership between Fuel TV and the UFC, which Fuel claims will air more UFC programming than any network ever.
FUEL TV (http://www.fuel.tv), FOX Sports Media Group’s dynamic entertainment and sports network for males, officially kicks off the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) on FUEL TV January 1 with a 24-hour marathon of UFC programming featuring five show premieres. In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre- and post-fight shows. In the New Year, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered.
“We’re beyond excited for the monster launch of the UFC on FUEL TV and can’t wait for the ball to drop on New Year’s so we can finally unveil all this incredible programming,” says George Greenberg, FUEL TV Executive Vice President and General Manager. “On January 1, FUEL TV becomes the number-one television destination for UFC fans. We’re going to deliver amazing live fights, FOX-style pre- and post-fight shows with expert commentary, insightful news shows with exclusive material and powerful documentaries that followers of the UFC have never seen before.”
“We’re excited that FUEL TV will become the ultimate destination for UFC programming in 2012,” says Dana White, UFC President. “We knew when we made the partnership with the FOX Sports Media Group that FUEL TV would allow us to put on more programming than every other network. If you’re a fan of the UFC, you’ve got to have FUEL TV.”
In addition to five shows premiering on January 1, FUEL TV launches “UFC Tonight,” the official news and information show of the UFC hosted by Todd Harris, on Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00 PM ET. The first Live UFC Weigh-in (UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDES) is Friday, January 13 at 1:00 PM ET, followed by the first Post-Fight Show on Saturday, January 14 at 1:00AM ET. FUEL TV features the first Preliminary Bouts for UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER on Friday, January 20 at 6:00 PM ET.
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NOTE: Fuel TV’s New Year UFC marathon will repeat the above mentioned programing (8 hours block) for the entire day.
Payout Perspective:
This will be a great way for Fuel TV to kickoff the New Years and celebrate the recently signed TV deal with the UFC. Fuel TV is a network who’s purpose is to draw the young male demographic by airing entertainment and sports programming geared towards that demo. A deal with the UFC stands to benefit Fuel TV greatly, as it hopes to increase it’s reach from the 36 million homes that was previously estimated before signing the TV deal with the UFC. Since then, Dana White claims that the channel has increased it’s reach by 11% and that now 38 million homes have access to the channel. Via Yahoo Sports:
“I think that was part of Fox’s strategy in signing the UFC. They’ve gone up 11 percent since we signed the deal with Fox, and they’re in 38 million homes.”
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While White is confident that more cable and satellite providers will add Fuel, it won’t hurt for fans to call and politely ask for it.
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“I think it’s already happening. The announcements that we made have people [expletive] at their cable companies since we made the announcement.”
Besides being in about 64 million homes less than Spike TV, Fuel and FOX are banking on the UFC’s popularity and their hardcore loyal fanbase to make the switch from Spike and increase the channel’s reach and low ratings. That task will not be an easy one in 2012, as Spike TV will still own the UFC’s library which prevents Fuel TV to air any old footage that has already aired on Spike TV until 2013. Even more daunting, Spike TV also plans to use UFC programming to counter-program the UFC on FOX, FX, and Fuel TV events by featuring fighters that those platforms will be promoting for upcoming events. This will adversely affect a number of UFC fans who consider the UFC to be synonymous with Spike still, giving them a reason to delay the inevitable transition to a FOX platform to catch live UFC programming outside of PPV’s.
All things considered, business is business for the Viacom owned network. Spike TV President Kevin Kay said it best in a recent interview with Sherdog. “The deal [is] there’s a tail-end year of the library, and we pay for it. And we pay a good price for it. So we have to use it, and we’d be foolish not to use it…That’s our job. Our job is to use this library and monetize it.”
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutUFC on Fuel TV 1 Adds Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries
Undefeated heavyweight prospects Stipe Miocic and Philip De Fries will square off at UFC on Fuel TV 1 on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska, the UFC announced today.
Both fighters remained unbeaten with successful Octagon debuts, as Miocic (7-0) topped Joey Beltran at UFC 136 in October, while De Fries (8-0) beat Rob Brought last month at UFC 138 in his native England.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez and also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman.
For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Stipe Miocic
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV adds Philip De Fries vs Stipe Miocic and Ivan Menjivar vs John Albert for Feb. 15 in Omaha
The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently made a pair of bouts official for the network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
UFC.com has it:
"Undefeated heavyweights will collide as verbal agreements are in for 8-0 Phil De Fries versus 7-0 Stipe Miocic on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska," said UFC President Dana White. Bantamweight contender, Ivan "The Pride of El Salvador" Menjivar will be squaring off with last season's Ultimate Fighter alumni, John "Prince" Albert.
Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic will likely set the wheels in motion for one of these two up-and-coming 265-pounders, who could add some much needed depth to a division short on future contenders.
Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert will likely do the same for the bantamweight division, one that may need some fresh blood after Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber settle their differences early next year.
Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yahya185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert
UFC on Fuel TV will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase.
For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaHeavyweights Added to UFC on Fuel TV 1 Card
As 2011 comes to a close, the inaugural UFC on Fuel TV fight card grows bigger, literally. UFC officials on Wednesday announced the addition of a heavyweight bout.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyIvan Menjivar vs. John Albert Set for UFC on Fuel 1
Ivan Menjivar will look to continue his ascent up the bantamweight ladder at the inaugural UFC on Fuel event in February. And he'll face a TUF quarter-finalist at the event. Sherdog has the info:
The UFC on Fuel 1 fight card continued to develop Tuesday, as promotion officials announced that veteran Ivan Menjivar will square off with "The Ultimate Fighter 14" cast member John Albert at the Feb. 15 event.
Menjivar was last seen in the octagon at UFC 133, where he defeated Nick Pace by close-but-unanimous decision. Unfortunately he was unable to make weight for that bout though, which is probably why he's facing an opponent a little lower down the ladder this time out. Albert made his official UFC debut in style, knocking out Dustin Page in 69 seconds at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale last month.
Here's the current UFC on Fuel 1 card:
Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego SanchezDave Herman vs. Stefan StruveRonny Markes vs. Aaron SimpsonJonathan Brookins vs. Rani YahyaJohn Albert vs. Ivan Menjivar
More SBN coverage of UFC on Fuel 1
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel 1 Gets Menjivar-Albert Bantamweight Tilt
The UFC on Fuel 1 fight card continued to develop Tuesday, as promotion officials announced that veteran Ivan Menjivar will square off with “The Ultimate Fighter 14” cast member John Albert at the Feb. 15 event.
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Read the full article at SherdogIvan Menjivar Meets John Albert at UFC on Fuel
Bantamweight veteran Ivan Menjivar will meet TUF 14 fighter John 'Prince' Albert at UFC on Fuel 1 on Feb 15 in Omaha, Neb.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyUFC on FUEL TV New Year's Day marathon video preview
The UFC officially kicks off its deal with FOX on Jan. 1, 2012, with a New Year's Day marathon block of programming on the FUEL network, which has essentially been re-branded the unofficial UFC channel.
To get even more details on the marathon, as well as what the future holds for UFC programming on FUEL TV, click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC's Fuel Debut in Omaha Gets Simpson-Markes, Brookins-Yahya
The announced fight card for UFC on Fuel 1 continues to grow, as promotion officials recently announced a pair of new contests for the Feb. 15 event.
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Read the full article at SherdogJonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yahya, Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes Added to UFC on Fuel 1
The UFC's first live event on Fuel TV is just two months away, and the card is now starting to come together. UFC.com announced two more additions to the February 15th card in Omaha, Nebraska last night, with Jonathan Brookins facing Rani Yahya in a featherweight bout, and Aaron Simpson and Ronny Markes meeting in middleweight action:
Added to UFC on FUEL 1: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes at middleweight; Jonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yayha at feathwerweight
Brookins and Yahya are both known for their grappling skills, but the American, who won season 12 of The Ultimate Fighter, is known for his wrestling chops, while Yahya is known as a standout Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner. Both men are looking to get back in the win column, with Brookins getting battered and outmuscled by the highly-skilled Erik Koch back in September, while Yahya also dropped a decision to #1 contender, Chad Mendes, in August.
Simpson, the highly-decorated wrestler at Arizona State, has quietly put together a three-fight winning streak in 2011, with consecutive wins over Mario Miranda, Brad Tavares, and Eric Schafer. Although his style has been criticized as "dull" in recent fights, Simpson has certainly been making improvements to the more reckless style that got him the only two losses of his career. Markes is one of the many excellent prospects to emerge from Brazil's Nova Uniao camp, and although he made a successful debut at light heavyweight, thoroughly dismantling Karlos Vemola, he's decided to drop to 185 lbs for this bout.
The card for UFC on Fuel 1 now includes:
-Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger-Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman-Jonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yahya-Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson
UFC on Fuel 1 coverage
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 1 Adds Simpson vs. Markes, Brookins vs. Yahya
Two more matchups are official for the UFC on Fuel TV 1 fight card, as middleweights Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes and featherweights Jonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yahya are set for the February 15 event in Omaha, Nebraska, the UFC announced Wednesday.Simpson (11-2) has rebounded from back-to-back losses to Chris Leben and Mark Munoz with a three-straight wins, including his most-recent victory over Eric Schafer at UFC 136, while Markes (12-1) topped Karlos Vemola in his Octagon debut at UFC on Versus 6 for his fifth-straight win.Brookins (12-4) returned to 145-pounds with a loss to Erik Koch at UFC Fight Night 25 after winning The Ultimate Fighter 12 at lightweight, while Yahya (16-7) won his UFC debut over Mike Brown before falling to top contender Chad Mendes at UFC 133.UFC on Fuel TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez and also includes heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman.For complete coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.Pictured: Aaron Simpson
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyUFC on FUEL TV 1 fight card and rumors for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' on Feb. 15 in Omaha
Event: UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger"Date: Wed., Feb. 15, 2012, at 9 p.m. ET on FUEL TVLocation: CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska
Main event:
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Main card (Fuel):
265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yahya185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes
Preliminary card (May not be broadcast):
TBA
*Fight card and line up subject to change
For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on FUEL TV kicks off on Jan. 1 with 24-hour New Year's marathon
Gimme FUEL, gimmie fire, gimmie the fights that I desire.
Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) relationship with Spike TV is almost fully in the rearview mirror now that the year 2012 is nearly upon us. That's because the world's largest fight promotion will kick off its new year with a bang on its brand new home, FUEL.
Executive Vice President and General Manager George Greenberg is excited:
"We're beyond excited for the monster launch of the UFC on FUEL TV and can't wait for the ball to drop on New Year's so we can finally unveil all this incredible programming. On January 1, FUEL TV becomes the number-one television destination for UFC fans. We're going to deliver amazing live fights, FOX-style pre- and post-fight shows with expert commentary, insightful news shows with exclusive material and powerful documentaries that followers of the UFC have never seen before."
No one ever accused Mr. Greenberg of not being an ambitious fellow.
The UFC will indeed hit FUEL TV airwaves -- and they'll hit hard -- to kick off the new year with a 24-hour marathon block of programming. Not only that, they'll have a bevy of new show premieres all throughout the month of January.
In short, get ready, fight fans, we're getting everything we desire.
All the show details after the jump (via official press release), including the 24-hour block of programming on Jan. 1 and all the dates and times of show premieres and live events scattered throughout the month.
New Year's Day Marathon:
January 1, 12:00 AM ET
UFC Reloaded 1 (UFC 79 Nemesis)
Missed that one Pay-Per-View everyone's always talking about? Not to worry because FUEL TV is bringing you some of the biggest and most memorable events in UFC history, featuring exclusive, never-before-seen, footage and much, much more. You may know the result, but the epic battles on "UFC Reloaded" will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be 14 episodes in 2012.
January 1, 3:00 AM ET
UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz
Once friends, now bitter enemies. UFC superstars Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Tito Ortiz waged intense battles in and out of the Octagon. The 90-minute special "UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz," gives an all-access look at the epic feud forged in heated competition over the UFC Championship, and fueled by personal conflict outside of the cage. Through new, exclusive interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and hard-hitting action from their historic fights, you can re-live the rivalry that helped launch the Ultimate Fighting Championship into the mainstream and made Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz household names that will be forever linked.
January 1, 4:30 AM ET
UFC Champion's Roundtable with Jay Glazer
In this FUEL TV produced half-hour special, Jay Glazer chats all things UFC with current and past champions Jon "Bones" Jones, Frank Mir, Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin. Watch this intimate discussion about the UFC's meteoric rise, what it means to be a champion and many other topics.
January 1, 5:00 AM ET
UFC Unleashed®
"UFC Unleashed®" features the best fights from the UFC vault! With 12, one-hour specials over 2012, "UFC Unleashed®" brings viewers the big names and epic battles they want to see.
January 1, 6:00 AM ET
UFC Ultimate KnockoutsTM
"UFC Ultimate KnockoutsTM" brings viewers the greatest knockouts in MMA history, delivered by fighters who refuse to leave results in the hands of the judges ... or even allow their opponent a chance to tap out. In this two-hour special, these warriors seek not just to win, but to dominate ... with one devastating strike!
(Note: The January 1 schedule repeats this eight-hour block the rest of the day.)
Other UFC Show Premieres:
January 3, 7:00 PM ET
Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships®
Peer into the PRIDE® vault as FUEL TV brings viewers some of the greatest mixed martial artists in history, featuring classic wars from Japan's MMA glory days. In 12, one-hour shows, watch as many of today's biggest UFC stars like Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, and Antônio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira first rose to prominence in the PRIDE ring. Viewers get to relive all of the classic battles in the "Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships®."
January 3, 10:00 PM ET
UFC Tonight
"UFC Tonight" is the official weekly news and information show of the UFC. With in-depth event coverage and analysis, jaw-dropping highlights, exclusive fighter interviews before and after bouts, and segments unavailable anywhere else, "UFC Tonight" is a fan's number-one source for the latest happenings in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This weekly, half hour show is hosted by Todd Harris, with analyst Kenny Florian, Insider Ariel Helwani and features from Jay Glazer.
January 10, 6:00 PM ET
UFC Best of 2011
Each year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship gets more exciting than the last. Re-live the thrilling action of the best bouts, the greatest knockouts and submissions, and other incredible highlights of the previous 12 months in this three-hour special, as we breakdown top contenders in each weight class, rising stars, and the warriors currently dominating the sport.
January 10, 9:00 PM ET
Countdown to UFC RIOTM: ALDO vs. MENDES
"Countdown to UFC" sets the stage for the UFC's biggest fights with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to fighter training camps. Over 14 episodes of this series, witness the intense preparation, hear each fighter's opinion of their opponent, and get expert analysis on the match-up - all leading up to the big fight.
Live UFC Programs on FUEL TV in January:
January 13, 1:00 PM ET
Live UFC Weigh-in: UFC RIOTM: ALDO vs. MENDES
UFC's biggest and baddest stars weigh-in and face-off live before a night of epic battles inside the Octagon.
January 14, 1:00 AM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show - UFC RIOTM: ALDO vs. MENDES
Jay Glazer and today's top MMA analysts recap the night's bouts, serve up exclusive fighter interviews, and talk about 'what's next' for the winners and losers after the big fight in this one-hour show.
January 19, 5:00 PM ET
Live UFC Weigh-in: UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER
UFC's biggest and baddest stars weigh-in and face-off Live before a night of epic battles inside the Octagon®.
January 20, 6:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Preliminary Bouts - UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER
Witness the next generation of UFC stars rise as FUEL TV kicks off a night of unforgettable action, featuring three hours of MMA's hungriest and most promising fighters. If you want to see the battles that make up-and-coming fighters into household names, you don't want to miss the prelims on FUEL TV.
January 20, 11:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show - UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER
January 27, 5:00 PM ET
Live UFC Weigh-in: UFC on FOX
January 28, 5:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Preliminary Bouts - UFC on FOX
January 28, 10:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show - UFC on FOX
January 31, 9:00 PM ET
Countdown to UFC® 143: DIAZ vs. CONDIT
There you have it, Maniacs. White knuckle tight.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaFuel TV VP Says 2,000 Hours of UFC Content Gives Channel ‘Perfect Balance’
Under the new UFC-Fox partnership, Fox's Fuel TV will air 2,000 hours of UFC content in 2012, starting on Jan. 1. Fuel's VP told Heavy the number should be just about right.
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Read the full article at Heavy MMAUFC on Fuel TV set for January 1st
A 24 hour marathon of UFC programming featuring five show premieres will kick off 2012 as the UFC goes full force on Fuel TV. Fox Sports Media Group announced the debut via press release today.
Fuel will host the first UFC live weigh-ins on Friday, January 13th and Fuel will have the prelim bouts for January 20th’s UFC on FX the following Friday.
Via Fox Sports Media Group:
In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre- and post-fight shows. In the New Year, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered.
Payout Perspective:
Despite not going through with a UFC Network, it appears that the UFC will have a de facto network with Fuel TV. The 24 hour marathon is a good way to kick off the programming. There are no bowl games on January 1 as the usual glut of games will occur on January 2nd. The NFL will have games on Sunday, January 1st although only a few games will mean that much considering its the last day of the regular season. It will be interesting to see how the UFC and Fox will advertise as most people do not know where the Fuel channel is. For instance, on DirecTV, the channel is in the 600s. We’ll see if channel placement is a barrier for some casual viewers.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutFUEL TV to air six 2012 UFC events, will become home for 'UFC Prelims' specials
While the broadcast partnership between the UFC and FOX continues to
crystalize, FUEL TV executive vice president George Greenberg sees big
things for his FOX affiliate.
One-quarter of the cable channel's hours will be allotted to the UFC
starting in 2012, and plans to host the recently announced "The Ultimate
Fighter: Brazil" are in process. The partnership officially kicks off
on the New Year when FUEL hosts a marathon of UFC programming.
"We're very much looking forward to Jan. 1 when the UFC lands on FUEL TV," Greenberg said.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieMailbag: Fox fuels up on UFC coverage (Yahoo! Sports)
Fuel TV will all but become the "UFC Network" when the New Year dawns.
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsUFC 142 Prelims to Air on FX
Filed under: UFC, MMA Fighting Exclusive, NewsUFC will make its debut on FX on Jan. 14 when the network airs the UFC 142 prelims, a FUEL TV official confirmed with MMAFighting.com on Tuesday.
FUEL TV, who shares the same parent company, FOX, as FX, will broadcast the majority of UFC prelim bouts in 2012, however, the UFC 142 undercard will air on the network's sister channel, FX.
FUEL TV will air the weigh-ins live and a post-fight show immediately following the event.
The UFC 142 main card, headlined by Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes for the UFC featherweight title, airs live on pay-per-view. The event will take place at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Below is a look at the full card:
Main card:
Jose Aldo (c) vs. Chad Mendes -- UFC featherweight title
Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson
Mike Massenzio vs. Rousimar Palhares
Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Erick Silva
Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim
Prelims:
Sam Stout vs. Thiago Tavares
Mike Pyle vs. Paulo Thiago
Fabio Maldonado vs. Stanislav Nedkov
Rob Broughton vs. Ednaldo Oliveira
Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio "Pato" Carvalho
Yuri Alcantara vs. Michihiro Omigawa
For more on FUEL TV's extensive lineup of UFC programming in 2012, click here.
Full disclosure: Ariel Helwani is a reporter for FUEL TV. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on FUEL TV Kicks Off With 24-Hour Marathon On Jan. 1
If you’re one of the lucky few who actually get FUEL TV, you’re going to have plenty of UFC programming to watch on New Year’s Day and the rest of January.
FUEL TV and the UFC announced today that they’re kicking off their new broadcast partnership with a 24 hour-marathon of UFC programming on Jan. 1.
“We’re beyond excited for the monster launch of the UFC on FUEL TV and can’t wait for the ball to drop on New Year’s so we can finally unveil all this incredible programming,” says George Greenberg, FUEL TV Executive Vice President and General Manager. “On January 1, FUEL TV becomes the number-one television destination for UFC fans. We’re going to deliver amazing live fights, FOX-style pre- and post-fight shows with expert commentary, insightful news shows with exclusive material and powerful documentaries that followers of the UFC have never seen before.”
“We’re excited that FUEL TV will become the ultimate destination for UFC programming in 2012,” says Dana White, UFC President. “We knew when we made the partnership with the FOX Sports Media Group that FUEL TV would allow us to put on more programming than every other network. If you’re a fan of the UFC, you’ve got to have FUEL TV.”
FUEL TV will be will be premiering five shows on Jan. 1. Then on Jan. 3, FUEL will launch the UFC’s official news and information show, UFC Tonight, which will be hosted by former WEC play-by-play announcer Todd Harris and Kenny Florian. Other programming such as weigh-in, prelim and post-fight specials for UFC 142, UFC on FX 1, UFC on FOX 2 will also broadcast on the network in January.
Check out the full schedule below.
FUEL TV Schedule UFC 24-hour New Year’s Day Marathon
January 1, 12:00 AM ET
UFC Reloaded 1 (UFC 79 Nemesis)
Missed that one Pay-Per-View everyone’s always talking about? Not to worry because FUEL TV is bringing you some of the biggest and most memorable events in UFC history, featuring exclusive, never-before-seen, footage and much, much more. You may know the result, but the epic battles on “UFC Reloaded” will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be 14 episodes in 2012.
January 1, 3:00 AM ET
UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz
Once friends, now bitter enemies. UFC superstars Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz waged intense battles in and out of the Octagon. The 90-minute special “UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz,” gives an all-access look at the epic feud forged in heated competition over the UFC Championship, and fueled by personal conflict outside of the cage. Through new, exclusive interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and hard-hitting action from their historic fights, you can re-live the rivalry that helped launch the Ultimate Fighting Championship into the mainstream and made Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz household names that will be forever linked.
January 1, 4:30 AM ET
UFC Champion’s Roundtable with Jay Glazer
In this FUEL TV produced half-hour special, Jay Glazer chats all things UFC with current and past champions Jon “Bones” Jones, Frank Mir, Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin. Watch this intimate discussion about the UFC’s meteoric rise, what it means to be a champion and many other topics.
January 1, 5:00 AM ET
UFC Unleashed®
“UFC Unleashed®” features the best fights from the UFC vault! With 12, one-hour specials over 2012, “UFC Unleashed®“ brings viewers the big names and epic battles they want to see.
January 1, 6:00 AM ET
UFC Ultimate Knockouts™
“UFC Ultimate Knockouts™“ brings viewers the greatest knockouts in MMA history, delivered by fighters who refuse to leave results in the hands of the judges … or even allow their opponent a chance to tap out. In this two-hour special, these warriors seek not just to win, but to dominate … with one devastating strike!
(Note: The January 1 schedule repeats this eight-hour block the rest of the day.)
Other UFC Show Premieres in January:
January 3, 7:00 PM ET
Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships®
Peer into the PRIDE® vault as FUEL TV brings viewers some of the greatest mixed martial artists in history, featuring classic wars from Japan’s MMA glory days. In 12, one-hour shows, watch as many of today’s biggest UFC stars like Anderson “The Spider” Silva, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Antônio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira first rose to prominence in the PRIDE ring. Viewers get to relive all of the classic battles in the “Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships®.”
January 3, 10:00 PM ET
UFC Tonight
“UFC Tonight” is the official weekly news and information show of the UFC. With in-depth event coverage and analysis, jaw-dropping highlights, exclusive fighter interviews before and after bouts, and segments unavailable anywhere else, “UFC Tonight” is a fan’s number-one source for the latest happenings in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This weekly, half hour show is hosted by Todd Harris, with analyst Kenny Florian, Insider Ariel Helwani and features from Jay Glazer.
January 10, 6:00 PM ET
UFC Best of 2011
Each year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship gets more exciting than the last. Re-live the thrilling action of the best bouts, the greatest knockouts and submissions, and other incredible highlights of the previous 12 months in this three-hour special, as we breakdown top contenders in each weight class, rising stars, and the warriors currently dominating the sport.
January 10, 9:00 PM ET
Countdown to UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDES
“Countdown to UFC” sets the stage for the UFC’s biggest fights with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to fighter training camps. Over 14 episodes of this series, witness the intense preparation, hear each fighter’s opinion of their opponent, and get expert analysis on the match-up – all leading up to the big fight.
LIVE UFC Programs on FUEL TV in January:
January 13, 1:00 PM ET
Live UFC Weigh-in: UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDES
UFC’s biggest and baddest stars weigh-in and face-off live before a night of epic battles inside the Octagon.
January 14, 1:00 AM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show – UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDES
Jay Glazer and today’s top MMA analysts recap the night’s bouts, serve up exclusive fighter interviews, and talk about ‘what’s next’ for the winners and losers after the big fight in this one-hour show.
January 19, 5:00 PM ET
Live UFC Weigh-in: UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER
UFC’s biggest and baddest stars weigh-in and face-off Live before a night of epic battles inside the Octagon®.
January 20, 6:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Preliminary Bouts – UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER
Witness the next generation of UFC stars rise as FUEL TV kicks off a night of unforgettable action, featuring three hours of MMA’s hungriest and most promising fighters. If you want to see the battles that make up-and-coming fighters into household names, you don’t want to miss the prelims on FUEL TV.
January 20, 11:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show – UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER
January 27, 5:00 PM ET
Live UFC Weigh-in: UFC on FOX
January 28, 5:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Preliminary Bouts – UFC on FOX
January 28, 10:00 PM ET
UFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show – UFC on FOX
January 31, 9:00 PM ET
Countdown to UFC® 143: DIAZ vs. CONDIT
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertUFC kicking 2012 off with 24-hour marathon on FUEL TV
The UFC’s run on FUEL TV will kick-start on January 1 with a 24-hour marathon of UFC programming, including the debuts of five shows – UFC Reloaded 1, UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz, UFC Champion’s Roundtable with Jay Glazer, UFC Unleashed, and UFC Ultimate Knockouts.
FUEL TV will also have weigh-ins for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes, along with pre/post-fight interviews, preliminary cardsm and UFC Tonight, an official news and information show of the UFC.
“We’re beyond excited for the monster launch of the UFC on FUEL TV and can’t wait for the ball to drop on New Year’s so we can finally unveil all this incredible programming,” FUEL TV’s George Greenberg said.
UFC president Dana White, who was one of the chief architects behind the UFC and FOX Network coming together earlier this year, said, “We’re excited that FUEL TV will become the ultimate destination for UFC programming in 2012. If you’re a fan of the UFC, you’ve got to have FUEL TV.”
A live event is already planned for February 15 on FUEL TV with bouts including Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger and Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman.
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Read the full article at Five Ounces of PainUFC, FUEL Still Negotiating Deal for International Editions of TUF
Filed under: UFC, NewsEarly Tuesday at a press conference in Rio, UFC president Dana White announced Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva as coaches on the first-ever international edition of The Ultimate Fighter, which will take place in Brazil.
In the past, White said that international editions of TUF would likely air on FUEL as part of their new wide-ranging deal with FOX-owned networks, but on a Tuesday afternoon teleconference, FUEL executive vice president and general manager George Greenberg said that as of right now, the two sides are still in negotiations to bring the new editions of TUF to air in the U.S.
"Right now, any international edition of The Ultimate Fighter is something we are in discussions with the UFC," he said. "We have no firm deal for TUF Australia or TUF Brazil, or any other TUF show right now.
"We'd love to do this," he added. "I don't think it's going to be an obstacle to get through negotiations."
Greenberg said that he believed the channel, which is already planning 2,000 hours of UFC programming in 2012, still has room to add the international editions of TUF.
Asked to describe the negotiations for the TV properties, he said that the relationship has made for easy communications between the two sides thus far, and that they speak four to five times a day.
"For us, negotiations are sort of easy," he said. "Specifically we're in talks, but I can't tell you what stage. Everything we do with the UFC always will turn out with a healthy ending for both parties. If it's good for the sport, it will be good for the UFC, and it will be great for the FOX Sports media group. I can promise you that."
FUEL will kick off its commitment to its new partner with 24 hours of UFC programming on Jan. 1. On Jan. 3, its weekly news show UFC Tonight premieres at 10 pm, hosted by former WEC announcer Todd Harris and featuring our own Ariel Helwani.
Other UFC on FUEL programming notes:
- Live weigh-in shows begin airing on FUEL on Jan. 13, with UFC 142.
- Live event post-fight coverage will feature one-hour shows hosted by Jay Glazer, beginning on Jan. 14 with UFC 142
- FUEL begins televising UFC preliminary fights on Jan. 20, with the undercard of an FX event.
- FUEL will have the right to air the U.S. editions of The Ultimate Fighter 24 hours after original episodes air on FX.
- There will be quarterly "Champion's Roundtable" specials, with past and current titleholders discussing a wide range of MMA topics
FUEL is currently available in about 38 million households, but Greenberg said the channel's goal is to house so much UFC programming that fans will demand and receive it from their cable and satellite providers.
"I can guarantee you we're going to become the most wanted channel in the television landscape," he said. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC® On Fuel TV Launches January 1
LOS ANGELES, CA - FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv), FOX Sports Media Group’s dynamic entertainment and sports network for males, officially kicks off the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) on FUEL TV January 1 with a 24-hour marathon of UFC programming featuring five show premieres. In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre- and post-fight shows. In the New Year, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered.“We’re beyond excited for the monster launch of the UFC on FUEL TV and can’t wait for the ball to drop on New Year’s so we can finally unveil all this incredible programming,” says George Greenberg, FUEL TV Executive Vice President and General Manager. “On January 1, FUEL TV becomes the number-one television destination for UFC fans. We’re going to deliver amazing live fights, FOX-style pre- and post-fight shows with expert commentary, insightful news shows with exclusive material and powerful documentaries that followers of the UFC have never seen before.”“We’re excited that FUEL TV will become the ultimate destination for UFC programming in 2012,” says Dana White, UFC President. “We knew when we made the partnership with the FOX Sports Media Group that FUEL TV would allow us to put on more programming than every other network. If you’re a fan of the UFC, you’ve got to have FUEL TV.”In addition to five shows premiering on January 1, FUEL TV launches “UFC Tonight,” the official news and information show of the UFC hosted by Todd Harris, on Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00 PM ET. The first Live UFC Weigh-in (UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDES) is Friday, January 13 at 1:00 PM ET, followed by the first Post-Fight Show on Saturday, January 14 at 1:00AM ET. FUEL TV features the first Preliminary Bouts for UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLER on Friday, January 20 at 6:00 PM ET.For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv and www.fuel.tv/ufc To find out FUEL TV on your television, go to www.fuel.tv/getfueltv, or call 877-4 FUEL-TV. FUEL TV Schedule UFC 24-hour New Year’s Day MarathonJanuary 1, 12:00 AM ETUFC Reloaded 1 (UFC 79 Nemesis)Missed that one Pay-Per-View everyone's always talking about? Not to worry because FUEL TV is bringing you some of the biggest and most memorable events in UFC history, featuring exclusive, never-before-seen, footage and much, much more. You may know the result, but the epic battles on “UFC Reloaded” will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be 14 episodes in 2012.January 1, 3:00 AM ETUFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. OrtizOnce friends, now bitter enemies. UFC superstars Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Tito Ortiz waged intense battles in and out of the Octagon. The 90-minute special “UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz,” gives an all-access look at the epic feud forged in heated competition over the UFC Championship, and fueled by personal conflict outside of the cage. Through new, exclusive interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and hard-hitting action from their historic fights, you can re-live the rivalry that helped launch the Ultimate Fighting Championship into the mainstream and made Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz household names that will be forever linked. January 1, 4:30 AM ETUFC Champion's Roundtable with Jay GlazerIn this FUEL TV produced half-hour special, Jay Glazer chats all things UFC with current and past champions Jon "Bones" Jones, Frank Mir, Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin. Watch this intimate discussion about the UFC's meteoric rise, what it means to be a champion and many other topics. January 1, 5:00 AM ETUFC Unleashed®“UFC Unleashed®” features the best fights from the UFC vault! With 12, one-hour specials over 2012, “UFC Unleashed®“ brings viewers the big names and epic battles they want to see. January 1, 6:00 AM ETUFC Ultimate Knockouts™“UFC Ultimate Knockouts™“ brings viewers the greatest knockouts in MMA history, delivered by fighters who refuse to leave results in the hands of the judges ... or even allow their opponent a chance to tap out. In this two-hour special, these warriors seek not just to win, but to dominate … with one devastating strike! (Note: The January 1 schedule repeats this eight-hour block the rest of the day.)Other UFC Show Premieres in January: January 3, 7:00 PM ETBest of PRIDE Fighting Championships®Peer into the PRIDE® vault as FUEL TV brings viewers some of the greatest mixed martial artists in history, featuring classic wars from Japan's MMA glory days. In 12, one-hour shows, watch as many of today's biggest UFC stars like Anderson "The Spider" Silva, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Antônio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira first rose to prominence in the PRIDE ring. Viewers get to relive all of the classic battles in the “Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships®.”January 3, 10:00 PM ETUFC Tonight“UFC Tonight” is the official weekly news and information show of the UFC. With in-depth event coverage and analysis, jaw-dropping highlights, exclusive fighter interviews before and after bouts, and segments unavailable anywhere else, “UFC Tonight” is a fan’s number-one source for the latest happenings in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This weekly, half hour show is hosted by Todd Harris, with analyst Kenny Florian, Insider Ariel Helwani and features from Jay Glazer.January 10, 6:00 PM ETUFC Best of 2011 Each year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship gets more exciting than the last. Re-live the thrilling action of the best bouts, the greatest knockouts and submissions, and other incredible highlights of the previous 12 months in this three-hour special, as we breakdown top contenders in each weight class, rising stars, and the warriors currently dominating the sport. January 10, 9:00 PM ETCountdown to UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDES“Countdown to UFC” sets the stage for the UFC's biggest fights with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to fighter training camps. Over 14 episodes of this series, witness the intense preparation, hear each fighter's opinion of their opponent, and get expert analysis on the match-up - all leading up to the big fight. LIVE UFC Programs on FUEL TV in January: January 13, 1:00 PM ETLive UFC Weigh-in: UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDESUFC's biggest and baddest stars weigh-in and face-off live before a night of epic battles inside the Octagon. January 14, 1:00 AM ETUFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show – UFC RIO™: ALDO vs. MENDESJay Glazer and today's top MMA analysts recap the night's bouts, serve up exclusive fighter interviews, and talk about 'what's next' for the winners and losers after the big fight in this one-hour show.January 19, 5:00 PM ETLive UFC Weigh-in: UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLERUFC's biggest and baddest stars weigh-in and face-off Live before a night of epic battles inside the Octagon®. January 20, 6:00 PM ETUFC on FUEL TV: Preliminary Bouts – UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLERWitness the next generation of UFC stars rise as FUEL TV kicks off a night of unforgettable action, featuring three hours of MMA's hungriest and most promising fighters. If you want to see the battles that make up-and-coming fighters into household names, you don't want to miss the prelims on FUEL TV. January 20, 11:00 PM ETUFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show – UFC® on FX: GUILLARD vs. MILLERJanuary 27, 5:00 PM ETLive UFC Weigh-in: UFC on FOX January 28, 5:00 PM ETUFC on FUEL TV: Preliminary Bouts - UFC on FOX January 28, 10:00 PM ETUFC on FUEL TV: Post-Fight Show - UFC on FOX January 31, 9:00 PM ETCountdown to UFC® 143: DIAZ vs. CONDITFUEL TVFUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports including MMA, surfing, motocross, snowboarding, skateboarding BMX, wakeboarding and more. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. With more hours of UFC coverage than any other network, FUEL TV is the place to be for live fights, weigh-ins, prelims, pre- and post-fight coverage, specials and events you won’t see anywhere else! See why adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 36 million U.S. homes. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4 FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.FOX Sports Media GroupFOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets under Chairman & CEO David Hill. Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; Fox’s 19 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports. In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com and scout.com, reaching almost 30 million unique visitors monthly. Also included are Fox’s interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network, FOX Sports Skybox restaurants and FOX Sports Grills.
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Read the full article at UFCStefan Struve vs. Dave Herman confirmed for UFC on FUEL TV 1
A heavyweight matchup between Dave Herman and Stefan Struve has been confirmed for UFC on FUEL TV 1.
MMAjunkie.com passed along news of the bout this past month, and UFC executives today made it official.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 takes place Feb. 15 in Omaha, Neb. The 18,000-seat CenturyLink Arena is likely to host. Struve vs. Herman likely will be part of the FUEL TV-televised main card.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStruve-Herman Headed to UFC's Feb. 15 Debut on Fuel TV
Heavyweights Dave Herman and Stefan Struve will collide when the UFC holds its first live event on Fuel TV.
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Read the full article at SherdogUFC on Fuel TV: Dave Herman vs Stefan Struve likely for Feb. 15 in Omaha
That was fast.
Just hours after Dave Herman was no longer labeled as "Pee Weed," it was announced that he'd been booked to throw hands opposite Stefan Struve at the upcoming UFC on Fuel TV 1 event, which is scheduled to take place at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 15, 2012.
MMA Weekly brought word of the heavyweight tilt on Nov. 30.
Herman (20-2) made his Octagon debut at UFC 131: "Dos Santos vs. Carwin" back on June 11, pounding out fellow ZUFFA debutante Jon Olav Einemo at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
"Pee Wee" was supposed to make his second appearance at UFC 136 opposite Mike Russow; however, some shenanigans surrounding his pre-fight drug test kept him on the sidelines until recently rectified.
Now he's back (again) and ready to take out his frustrations on the "Skyscraper."
Struve (22-5) bounced back from a knockout loss to Travis Browne back at UFC 130 earlier this year to strangle Pat Barry en route to a second round submission win at UFC on Versus 6 on Oct. 1.
The win over "HD" pushed the lanky Dutchman to 6-3 inside the Octagon and a win over a veteran like Herman would go a long way in getting him back "in the mix."
UFC on Fuel TV will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for additional UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Ellenberger vs. Sanchez" fight card updates, news and notes, as they become available.
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaYes! Dave "Pee Wee" Herman v Stefan Struve on Fuel
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Read the full article at RedditDave Herman vs. Stefan Struve targeted for UFC on FUEL TV 1
A heavyweight matchup has been added to the UFC's debut on FUEL TV.
Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com that Dave Herman vs. Stefan Struve is targeted for UFC on FUEL TV 1. MMAWeekly.com initially reported the bout.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 takes place Feb. 15 in Omaha, Neb. The 18,000-seat CenturyLink Arena is likely to host.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieStefan Struve vs. Dave Herman In The Works for UFC on FUEL TV 1
Heavyweights Stefan Struve (22-5) and Dave Herman (21-2) have verbally agreed to square off at the first UFC on FUEL TV event on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska, MMAWeekly reported Wednesday.
Struve submitted Pat Barry at UFC on Versus 6 in October for his third win in four fights, while Herman stopped Jon Olav Einemo in his Octagon debut at UFC 131 in June before being scratched from UFC 136 in October after reportedly failing his pre-fight drug test.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 is headlined by welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez.
For complete coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA Frenzy'UFC on FUEL TV 1: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez' official for Feb. 15 in Omaha
The UFC returns to Omaha, Neb., for the second time in company history for a Feb. 15 event set for a FUEL TV broadcast.
MMAjunkie.com on Tuesday first reported the card,
"UFC on FUEL TV 1: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez," which features a welterweight
headliner between Jake Ellenberger and Diego
Sanchez in a three-round affair.
UFC officials confirmed the matchup late Tuesday evening.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieDiego Sanchez draws Jake Ellenberger at February event on Fuel TV
First FOX, then FX, and now Fuel TV.
The UFC has announced the organization’s first live event on Fuel TV, a February 15 show headlined by welterweight action in the form of Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger. The two had been rumored to rumble for some time with the specific date left to speculation while Sanchez healed from a broken hand, at least until now that is.
Were Ellenberger not enough of a challenge to begin with, the bout will also be taking place in Omaha, Nebraska where the 26-year old hails from.
Ellenberger has won his last five fights including a sub-minute knockout of former Strikeforce middleweight champ Jake Shields in September at UFN 25. The 26-5 Ellenberger’s only loss inside the Octagon was the result of a Split Decision against Carlos Condit while racking up other stoppages over the likes of John Howard, Mike Pyle, and Sean Pierson.
Ellenberger Confident He Can Beat Champion Georges St. Pierre
An original Ultimate Fighter winner, Sanchez has strung together back-to-back wins over Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann and holds an overall record of 23-4 with past victories over Clay Guida, Kenny Florian, and Nick Diaz.
Fuel TV is owned by FOX making the show one of many the two sides have already planned for the first quarter of 2012 including two FX cards and one on FOX.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comJake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez Signed to Headline First UFC on FUEL Event
Filed under: UFC, NewsSurging welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger will attempt to capture his sixth straight octagon win and thrust himself into the No. 1 contender debate on February 15, and he'll need a win over Diego Sanchez to do it.
The UFC confirmed the two will square off in the first installment of the UFC on FUEL. Previously, UFC president Dana White had said all non-title main events going forward would be five rounds, the announcement noted that the main event matchup would be a three-round bout, but no explanation was given for the change.
Ellenberger (26-5) has vaulted himself into the division's top 10 with a series of dynamic recent performances. In his most recent bout, he knocked out former No. 1 contender Jake Shields in just 53 seconds. Prior to that, he'd stopped three of four opponents via KO or TKO.
Sanchez (23-4) has captured two straight since struggling in his return to welterweight after a run at 155. In his most recent bout, he earned the judges' nod in a controversial unanimous decision against Martin Kampmann.
The UFC said the inaugural FUEL event would take place in Ellenberger's hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, though they did not specify a venue. The likely landing spot is the CenturyLink Center Omaha, an 18,300-seat arena.
The new broadcast partner, FUEL, is a unit of FOX cable networks and is expected to host over 2,000 hours of UFC programming in 2012. According to TV by the Numbers, the channel is currently available in just over 32 million U.S. households, about 27 percent of available homes. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseThiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann at UFC on FX 2, Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger at UFC on FUEL TV 1
A pair of welterweight match-ups — Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann and Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger — were reported this past week, but it was previously unknown which events they would compete at. Well, it looks like we have some answers.
The UFC has confirmed that Alves and Kampmann will face off on the second FX fight night card, which is believed to be titled UFC on FX 2. The UFC didn’t specify the exact date, but several reports have indicated that it would take place on March 3. The venue is still unknown.
As for Sanchez-Ellenberger fight, MMA Junkie is reporting that it will headline a Feb. 15 card on FUEL TV. Nothing is set in stone yet, but Omaha’s CenturyLink Center is the leading candidate to host the event. Perhaps I missed something during the big FOX deal announcement, but I wasn’t even aware they were doing full live events on FUEL TV, just prelim specials and some overseas stuff. Apparently I was wrong. It’s kind of a bummer since I can’t get FUEL TV and I’m guessing the majority of you can’t either.
It’s actually been a pretty big week for fight announcements/reports. Here’s a quick recap:
UFC on FX 1: Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Shafer official
UFC on FX 1: Mike Brown vs. Vagner Rocha official
UFC on FX 1: Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola official
UFC on FX 1: Reza Madadi vs. Rafaello Oliviera official
UFC on FX 1: Kamal Shalorus vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC on FOX 2: John Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow
UFC 143: Carlos Condit vs. Josh Koscheck official
UFC 143: Rob Broughton vs. Ednaldo Oliveira official
UFC 143: Rafael ‘Sapo’ Natal vs. Michael Kuiper
UFC on FUEL TV 1: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
UFC on FX 2: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann official
Friendly reminder: We post all the fight announcements on our Twitter feed, which you can also catch towards the bottom of our homepage.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertJake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez To Main Event UFC Fuel TV Debut
As alluded to Monday on Bloody Elbow and reported by MMA Junkie and others Tuesday, Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez will be the main event for a yet-to-be announced UFC event on Wednesday, February 15th. The show is expected for Omaha, NE, and will be the promotion's first event on Fuel TV.
Ellenberger (26-5) is on a five-fight win streak and is coming off a 53-second TKO win over Jake Shields in September, while Sanchez (23-4) has two wins in a row. His last victory was a controversial unanimous decision over Martin Kampmann in March, a fight that many saw going for Kampmann. He was scheduled to face Matt Hughes at September's UFC 135 but had to withdraw due to injury.The UFC has been starting to fill up cards on the Fox family of networks for the first quarter of 2011, adding Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer, Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola and Mike Brown vs. Vagner Rocha for UFC on FX 1 and Mike Russow vs. Jon Olav Einemo for UFC on Fox 2. To this point, none have been confirmed by the UFC.
If the Ellenberger/Sanchez fight and event on Fuel are indeed a go, it's interesting the UFC would put such a high-profile welterweight fight on a network that only reaches 32 million U.S households where FX reaches nearly 100 million. Perhaps this is the kickoff to a 'call your cable provider' campaign by the UFC and Fox for fans to demand increased Fuel TV distribution.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowUFC on Fuel TV 1 Fight Card Rumors
Rumored fight card for UFC on Fuel TV 1 on Feburary 15, 2012, in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyEllenberger vs. Sanchez Headlines UFC on FUEL TV 1 on Feb. 15
A recently reported showdown between welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez will headline the first FUEL TV UFC event on February 15 that will likely take place in Ellenberger’s hometown of Omaha, Neb., MMAjunkie reported Tuesday.
Ellenberger (26-5) knocked out recent title challenger Jake Shields in just 53-seconds in September for his fifth-straight win following a split decision loss to Carlos Condit in his Octagon debut in 2009. Sanchez (23-4) hasn’t fought since topping Martin Kampmann in March for his second-straight win after a hand injury forced him out of a September bout against Matt Hughes.
UFC on FUEL TV 1 joins an early-2012 schedule that includes UFC on FX 1 on Jan. 20, UFC on Fox 2 on Jan. 28, and UFC 145 on March 3 that will likely take place in Sydney, Australia and feature Martin Kampmann vs. Thiago Alves.
For complete coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 1 stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyFor those who do not if you get fuel tv or you can request your television provider include Fuel TV in your channel lineup.
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Read the full article at RedditFuel UFC on FOX Pre and Post-Shows Ratings
MMAPayout.com has learned that Saturday night’s two-hour UFC on FOX Pre-Show drew 83,000 viewers on Fuel TV. The network’s one-hour post-show drew 37,000 viewers. While far short of the number posted by the event itself, the numbers compare favorably with the Fuel’s average prime time audience for the previous week of 18,000.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutUFC moving away from Facebook fights in 2012
After an overwhelmingly positive response to the company’s decision to start giving fans the ability to watch all preliminary pairings take place live through Facebook, the UFC has decided to take things up a notch and will start airing non-PPV bouts on television through a variety of FOX outlets.
“When this deal starts in January, every live fight, no matter what it is, all goes to FOX,” explained UFC President Dana White in a conference call with media discussing his organization’s relationship with FOX. “Some are going to FX and some are going to Fuel. It’s going to depend, but every live fight will be on a FOX platform.”
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“There are going to be a ton of live fights on Fuel,” White continued. “You’re not going to be able to not have Fuel if you’re a UFC fan.”
A FOX executive on hand for the call supported White’s statements, adding 25% of Fuel’s programming will be related to the world’s foremost MMA promotion.
The move signals the death of UFC streaming through Facebook with the final batch of prelims coming on December 30 for UFC 141, the last show before the UFC’s deal with FOX takes full effect.
A significant number of live UFC events are expected to take place through FOX next year including ten full shows and a revamped version of the Ultimate Fighter featuring real time results every Friday night on FX.
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Read the full article at Fighters.comFUEL TV to become UFC programming hub, 2012 prelims moving off Facebook (MMAJunkie.com)
FUEL TV will have a bigger UFC presence than initially expected. In fact FUEL TV general manager George...
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Read the full article at Yahoo! SportsUFC on FOX: With 2000 hours of programming in 2012, FUEL to (basically) become UFC channel
When UFC President Dana White proclaimed that fans would need FUEL TV in order to keep up with his company, he wasn't lying.
When the world's largest fight promotion hits the FUEL airwaves in 2012, it will do so by comprising 25-percent of the cable channel's total programming. That equates to 2000 hours worth of UFC action.
George Greenberg, the General Manager of FUEL, comments on the massive commitment:
"It's going to be represented in primetime. You're also going to see it in late night, and you're going to see it on the weekends and key day areas. It will be the wind in our sails for sure."
Indeed, plans currently call for FUEL to become the home for international versions of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), weigh-ins specials, "Countdown" and "Primetime" shows, and even specialty programming like the two-hour special leading into this Saturday night's (Nov. 12, 2011) UFC on FOX 1: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" event.
In addition, non-pay-per-view overseas events will air live on FUEL and will run for three hours. This in contrast to events airing on FX, which will run two hours, and events airing on the main FOX channel, which will run for 90 minutes.
There are quite a few changes in store for the UFC in the year 2012. Time will tell whether or not they're good or bad. FUEL TV is currently in only 30 million homes. FOX is hoping the UFC can become the catalyst to change that and drive subscribers to the channel.
Anyone rushing to make sure you get the channel before the new year?
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Read the full article at MMA ManiaUFC on Fox Media Call News: Fuel To Have 2000 Hours Of Programming
Today, the UFC and Fox held a media call to discuss this upcoming weekend's fight card as well as to breakdown the relationship between the two parties. The call included members of the entertainment press such as Variety Magazine, who had questions about the nature of the show and if the event will have a disclaimer that the fight may not be for the faint of heart. However, there were some interesting tidbits as well.
The fight will be broadcasted on Fox Sports radio. Just the idea of a fight having play by play done on the radio is interesting. Fox will be utilizing a multi-platform strategy. Fox Sports radio, FoxSports.com, Fuel, Fox Deportes, FX, and Fox.
The UFC is treating this fight as a way to break into America. They'll be doing a lot of story telling and explaining what is going on in the cage. They understand they aren't dealing with casual fans, they're dealing with non-fans.
Fuel TV will be devoting 25% of its scheduling to UFC related programming. They will air UFC events, Unleashed-type shows, Countdowns, Primetimes, weigh ins, and news type shows. There is also the opportunity to air the international Ultimate Fighter episodes once those kick off.
The breakdown for events is: Fox cards will air for an hour and a half, FX will air for two hours, and Fuel will be three hours.
Going forward all fights will be aired. Fuel will replace the Facebook portion while FX will air the Spike TV portion of the PPV and Fox cards.
Regarding international events, they still don't have any plans. Some will air live while others will air via tape delay. It will depend on the television schedules. If the cards are for Fox, they will likely air live.
This is great news and answers a lot of questions that fans were concerned about regarding the relationship between Fox and the UFC. Fox truly is invested in this partnership and is making Fuel the home for UFC programming. It benefits both parties as it will up the subscriptions on the channel while the UFC gets a network they essentially can call their own.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowFUEL TV to become UFC programming hub, 2012 prelims moving off Facebook
FUEL TV will have a bigger UFC presence than initially expected.
In fact FUEL TV general manager George Greenberg today told MMAjunkie.com on a media call with company executives that that the FOX-owned cable station will have approximately 25 percent of its content devoted to the UFC beginning in 2012.
Additionally, the channel, which currently is available only in about 26 million homes, will be the new home for prelims that currently stream on Facebook.
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Read the full article at MMA JunkieEvery UFC Fight Will Be Televised in 2012, With FUEL Hosting 2,000 Program Hours
Filed under: UFC, News, UFC on FOXSince signing a deal to bring programming to FOX networks for seven years starting in 2012, UFC president Dana White has repeatedly said that if you're an MMA fan, you're going to want to make sure you have access to the FUEL cable station. Until now though, the scope of FUEL's devotion to the UFC has been somewhat unclear.
No longer. On a Wednesday teleconference featuring executives of both FOX Sports and the UFC, it was revealed that FUEL will broadcast over 2,000 hours of UFC programming in 2012, devoting about 25 percent of their entire schedule to all things octagon.
It was just one of several details released regarding the future plans between the new partners. Among the other major revelations is that starting in January, every UFC fight that takes place anywhere around the world will be televised. In the recent past, most undercard fights have only been available online on Facebook.com.
Using the multiple platforms available, the UFC plans to broadcast most live preliminaries on FUEL before the main card begins on pay-per-view, FOX or FX, depending on the specific event. Under the terms of their deal, in 2012, FOX will broadcast four events while FX will host six.
While Saturday night's UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. dos Santos event will only be one hour, future network television broadcasts will likely increase and feature more than one fight, according to FOX Sports co-president Eric Shanks, who said the network is leaning towards 90-minute blocks and two or three fights per broadcast.
"It's going to be an incredible night, and we just want to make sure we have the time to tell the story about this [Velasquez vs. dos Santos] fight, but going forward you can look forward to longer fight nights on FOX," he said.
White said that he was happy with the time slot and promotion, and noted that complaints about only one fight airing on Saturday night should be muted by promise of the future exposure on multiple platforms.
"We couldn't ask for anything more," he said. "This is like a dream come true. No matter how many fights it is, it's a damn good thing."
While the FOX fights will no doubt gain UFC their biggest audiences and the move to FX is expected to inject new life into The Ultimate Fighter, it seems clear that UFC executives are just as excited about being the anchor programming for FUEL. According to last estimates provided by TV By the Numbers, FUEL is currently available in just over 32 million households, less than a third the number of households that can watch FX. Yet the hope amongst both sides is that UFC programming will help the channel grow and gain wider clearance.
Aside from broadcasting prelim fights, FUEL will air all UFC shoulder programming including Countdown, Primetime, Unleashed, Best of PRIDE, The Ultimate Insider and more.
Asked if the proliferation of UFC programming on the channel would eventually result in it being rebranded as the "UFC channel," White said he was pulling for the possibility. FOX Sports Media Group chairman David Hill said that while FUEL's target demographic would change slightly with the explosion of UFC programming, it would maintain its current name. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseFox to Air a Variety of MMA-Related Programming Next Weekend
The UFC's lucrative deal with Fox has finally brought the octagon to network television, and Fox is doing it's best to promote the debut show. They will be airing a variety of UFC-related programming across three different channels before and after the big show, which sees UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez defend his title against Junior dos Santos on November 12th. Here's a breakdown of the stuff that will be airing next weekend:
7 p.m. ET on Friday: UFC on FOX 1 weigh-ins live, Fuel TV
3 p.m. ET on Saturday: "Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride" (episodes 1-3), FOX Deportes5:30 p.m. ET: UFC on FOX 1 weigh-ins replay, Fuel TV6 p.m. ET: "UFC Primetime: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" replay, Fuel TV6 p.m. ET: UFC 121 bout between Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar, FOX Deportes7 p.m. ET: UFC on FOX 1 live even, FOX Deportes (showing two additional live fights)7 p.m. ET: UFC on FOX 1 pre-fight show, Fuel TV8 p.m. ET: Event coverage, FOX Sports Radio9 p.m. ET: UFC on Fox 1: Velasquez vs. dos Santos, live on Fox10 p.m. ET: UFC on FOX 1 post-fight show, Fuel TV
That's a lot of content, and a good sign that Fox is taking this deal seriously.
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Read the full article at Bloody ElbowFox Announces Complete TV Schedule for UFC on Fox 1
The UFC is going big for its UFC on Fox debut next Saturday, Nov. 12 with UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez taking on top contender Junior dos Santos and Fox has now announced its complete lineup of pre- and post-fight programming for the event.
The UFC on Fox TV schedule includes:
Friday, Nov. 11:
7:00 pm ET (4pm PT) – UFC on Fox weigh-ins on FUEL TV
7:00 pm ET – Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride Episode 3 on Fox Deportes
Saturday, Nov. 12:
3:00 pm ET – Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride Episodes 1-3 on FOX Deportes
4:45 pm ET – UFC on Fox Prelims on Facebook.com/UFC and FOXSports.com
5:00 pm ET – UFC on Fox weigh-in replay on FUEL TV
6:00 pm ET – UFC on Fox Primetime replay on FUEL TV
6:00 pm ET – Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar replay on FOX Deportes
7:00 pm ET – UFC on Fox Prelims on FOX Deportes (Guida vs. Henderson, Poirier vs. Garza)
7:00 pm ET – UFC on Fox pre-fight show on FUEL TV
9:00 pm ET – UFC on FOX: UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos
10:00 pm ET – UFC on FOX post-fight show on FUEL TV
For complete UFC on Fox coverage stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
Pictured: Junior dos Santos
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Read the full article at MMA FrenzyFull Slate of UFC on FOX 1 Programming Headed to FUEL TV & Fox Deportes Nov. 12
Many people, including myself, criticized CBS for failing to properly promote the two Strikeforce cards they aired in 2009-2010. They aired some promos a few weeks out from the events from what I recall, but not much more.
Well, thankfully, they same can’t be said about FOX. They seem to be going above and beyond to ensure the UFC pulls a good rating when they debut next weekend with Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos. They starting airing promos during NFL broadcasts right after the deal was announced, aired a UFC Primetime special after the football games last week (which pulled two million viewers by the way) and even had their commentators promote the event during the World Series broadcasts.
They’re not stopping there either. There’s also a full slate of UFC pre and post-fight programming heading to FUEL TV and Fox Deportes next weekend to complement the show.
Friday, Nov. 11:
7:00 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT — Weigh-ins live on FUEL TV
7:00 P.M. ET — Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride, episode 3 on FOX Deportes
Saturday, Nov. 12:
3:00 p.m. ET — Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride, episodes 1-3 on FOX Deportes
4:45 p.m. ET — UFC on FOX prelims live on Facebook and FOXSports.com
5:30 p.m. ET — Weigh-ins re-air on FUEL TV
6:00 p.m. ET — UFC Primetime re-air on FUEL TV
6:00 p.m. ET — Re-air of Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar on FOX Deportes
7:00 p.m. ET — UFC prelims live on FOX Deportes
7:00 p.m. ET — Pre-fight show on FUEL TV, hosted by Glazer, along with Kenny Florian and Stephan Bonnar
9:00 p.m. ET — UFC on FOX broadcast, hosted by Curt Menefee, along with Dana White, Brock Lesnar and Joe Rogan. Mike Goldberg and Rogan will call the heavyweight title fight.
10 p.m. ET — UFC on FOX post-fight show on FUEL TV, hosted by Glazer, along with Florian and Bonnar
FOX Sports Radio will also provide five hours of live coverage next Saturday including the call of the main event. A post-fight show with Pro MMA Radio’s Larry Pepe will follow shortly thereafter.
Dana White has said over and over again that they’ll lose tons of money on this show, but to them it’s an investment. In a pretty candid interview with USA Today, Lorenzo Fertitta explained what they hope to get out of the FOX deal.
I think there’s still a large group of media and large group of just what I’d call sports fans, casual sports fans, that maybe kind of know what UFC is, but they’re not saying, “Hey, right now I have to be home to watch this fight.” That’s what we’re hoping, is to bring millions more people in to see the UFC.
The reality is this: Our model has been very successful for us, as far as putting our product on free TV to generate new fans, and that’s the way we look at it. I’m not concerned about what our bottom line looks like in November; I’m concerned about what it looks like five years from now.The whole idea is to draw millions of more fans into the group. If I can convert 100,000 of those millions that will be watching for the first time into customers for the next 20 years, then our investment on Fox has paid off.
Dana White long maintained that they would hold out on network television until the “right deal” came along. The ratings will tell the true story, but considering the amount of resources FOX is putting behind the UFC, I’m not sure they would have found a better network partner than FOX.
From what we know, it definitely seems like the “right deal.” Now it’s just a matter of seeing what they can do with it.
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Read the full article at MMA ConvertFOX Announces Loaded TV Lineup for UFC Debut
Filed under: MMA Media Watch, UFC, News, UFC on FOXFOX has announced its full lineup of programming that will air before and after next Saturday's historic UFC telecast, and it's without a doubt the most impressive TV lineup served up to fans surrounding any UFC event.
In addition to the one-hour telecast on FOX, which will feature Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title, UFC programming will air on FUEL TV and FOX Deportes.
Below is an easy to read schedule of everything you can accept to see:
Friday, Nov. 11:
7:00 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT -- Weigh-ins live on FUEL TV
7:00 P.M. ET -- Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride, episode 3 on FOX Deportes
Saturday, Nov. 12:
3:00 p.m. ET -- Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride, episodes 1-3 on FOX Deportes
4:45 p.m. ET -- UFC on FOX prelims live on Facebook and FOXSports.com
5:30 p.m. ET -- Weigh-ins re-air on FUEL TV
6:00 p.m. ET -- UFC Primetime re-air on FUEL TV
6:00 p.m. ET -- Re-air of Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar on FOX Deportes
7:00 p.m. ET -- UFC prelims live on FOX Deportes
7:00 p.m. ET -- Pre-fight show on FUEL TV, hosted by Glazer, along with Kenny Florian and Stephan Bonnar
9:00 p.m. ET -- UFC on FOX broadcast, hosted by Curt Menefee, along with Dana White, Brock Lesnar and Joe Rogan. Mike Goldberg and Rogan will call the heavyweight title fight.
10 p.m. ET -- UFC on FOX post-fight show on FUEL TV, hosted by Glazer, along with Florian and Bonnar
In addition, FOX Sports Radio will air five hours live coverage on Nov. 12, which will include pre-fight analysis, the call of the heavyweight title fight and a post-fight show hosted by MMA journalist Larry Pepe.
UFC on FOX 1 takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseUFC on Fox 1 Weigh-ins to Air Live on Fuel TV
UFC president Dana White says the UFC on Fox 1 weigh-ins will air live on Fuel TV, a Fox network.
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Read the full article at MMA WeeklyNo Blackout: Direct TV-Fox settle its dispute
The NY Times reports that the Direct TV-Fox carriage dispute was resolved a day prior to a blackout of Fox regional sports networks, FX, Fuel and other Fox-owned cable channels. The new deal between DTV and News Corp. (Fox) includes Fox and Fox News Channel.
Direct TV was concerned with losing popular FX shows, “Sons of Anarchy” and new hit “American Horror Story.” The “Sons” creator Kurt Sutter filmed a public service announcement that aired last week during a “Sons” episode against Direct TV.
The public dispute occurred over the proposed retransmission fees between Fox and DTV.
Via NY Times:
DirecTV publicly resisted the higher rates proposed by News Corporation. Privately, DirecTV also contested the very notion of bundling the channels together, a common practice in the industry.
Payout Perspective:
No word on the terms of the contract although it includes “Big” Fox and the Fox News Channel. The new contract means that the UFC’s transition to the Fox Family should occur without any unnecessary breaks. This helps with networks like Fuel and FX which will house UFC content. It also will help with Jay Glazer’s new UFC show on Fuel.
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Read the full article at MMA PayoutTUF Brazil is good to go
I'm getting a little bit sick of the international game of musical chairs going on regarding foreign TUFs. Every week it seems like there's a new country getting it's own TUF, and a new schedule for when they're going to happen. Whatever. I'm just 'reporting' this crap. Now it sounds like the first people getting an exotic Ultimate Fighter season will be ... Brazil!
The UFC has finally, officially signed a deal to produce its first international edition of The Ultimate Fighter.And despite UFC president Dana White's past statements that it would probably take place in either Canada or The Philippines, it will instead take place in Brazil."It's a done deal," White said on Thursday afternoon.White said the UFC had signed a deal to produce and air the series in Brazil, though he did not yet know exactly where it would take place. But the series is also likely to air in the U.S. Under the promotion's new FOX deal, White said there are ongoing discussions, and that the show is likely to air on FUEL."Let me tell you what, if you're a UFC fan, you want FUEL," he said. "FUEL's going to be loaded with all kinds of UFC programming including live fights, and live fights from other countries."
Translation: FUEL will be the dumping ground for all the strange UFC odds and ends. Not that I'm complaining. I look forward to 3pm showings of UK fight nights and the subtitled shenanigans of foreign TUFs. The great thing about FUEL is no one gives a shit about the Jay Mohr debating show or surfing garbage they have on there right now so everything from foreign events to press conferences are a major step up.I'm not all that surprised that Brazil seems to be ending up first in line for their own TUF. After the media bonanza and amazing response to UFC RIO, you'd have to be more brain damaged than your average TV exec to turn down an opportunity to broadcast a UFC reality series. Now we can go ahead and start speculating about who's gonna coach the teams. I vote for Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva. The fight would probably be a slaughter, but I think Wand's life is a small price to pay for a solid first season of EL LUTADOR ULTIMO!!!!!
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Read the full article at FightlinkerBrazil Will Get First International Edition of The Ultimate Fighter, Likely to Air on FUEL
Filed under: UFC, News, Sports Business and MediaLAS VEGAS -- The UFC has finally, officially signed a deal to produce its first international edition of The Ultimate Fighter.
And despite UFC president Dana White's past statements that it would probably take place in either Canada or The Philippines, it will instead take place in Brazil.
"It's a done deal," White said on Thursday afternoon.
White said the UFC had signed a deal to produce and air the series in Brazil, though he did not yet know exactly where it would take place. But the series is also likely to air in the U.S. Under the promotion's new FOX deal, White said there are ongoing discussions, and that the show is likely to air on FUEL.
"Let me tell you what, if you're a UFC fan, you want FUEL," he said. "FUEL's going to be loaded with all kinds of UFC programming including live fights, and live fights from other countries."
The UFC just recently visited Brazil for the first time during the Zuffa era, in a massively successful show. Given MMA's roots in the country, the market has grown quickly and become a hot target for the UFC, which is seriously exploring a return within the next few months. The TUF deal shows how serious they are about continuing to grow the sport in Brazil.
But if you're in The Philippines or Canada, have no fear. TUF is likely coming to those markets and others, in due time.
"We're doing all those, too," he said. "This one just happened really fast." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Read the full article at AOL FanhouseWill UFC on Fuel TV Be a Bad Thing for the Fans?
Luke Thomas had a very interesting discussion with Dave Meltzer of Yahoo! Sports and The Wrestling Observer on MMA Nation. While part one saw the pair talk about 2011 pay-per-view performance, the second half of the interview focused on Brock Lesnar's long-term marketability, the UFC's overseas efforts and how 2012 is shaping up.
Here's the full audio:
A full transcript of the interview can be read over at MMA Nation but here's one of the highlights as Dave and Luke discuss 2012 and the Fox deal:
Luke Thomas: Dave, let's talk about 2012. Thirty-four shows. Now listen if Strikeforce goes away, they did 16 shows last year, eight being Challengers, eight being the bigger shows. You substitute the 27 shows they did this year, it's about the same number but something tells me, 34 shows for the UFC, maybe those extra shows are all international. Talk to me about, in your judgment, what do you think the UFC strategy is? Is it just international expansion? Do they believe more is better? Help me understand why they're upping shows and dropping pay-per-views?
Dave Meltzer: Well they're money and they have options for a lot of television. The thing is with TV, the TV on FX, that's a good venue. It's a pretty high-rated cable network, higher rated than Spike, higher prestige as well but Dana told me they were gonna run shows on Fuel and Fuel had better get in more places because to me, Fuel, so few people can get it that it's almost like you'll frustrate your fan base that wants to watch every show because what is it, 75-78 percent of the country doesn't get Fuel. Unless UFC being on Fuel will pressure more cable companies to carry Fuel and that's part of the strategy as well but I hate the idea of a live show for UFC that their audience cannot get on television in a reasonable way because then you frustrate your life audience that's used to seeing it. Yeah, sometimes you have to pay for it, sometimes you get it for free but the idea that there's UFC fights, maybe they're not the biggest fights, but they're still UFC fights and I can't watch them, UFC fans are not used to that. They're used to, if they want to, they can at least see every main event show that they want.
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