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UFC Quick Quote: Randy Couture has no punch

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 10:15 PM PDT

"We think that Couture will fight standing against him, and Rodrigo thinks that too. Rodrigo is 100% prepared standing. I always said that this fight were good to Rodrigo, because Couture has no punch to knock him out, and Rodrigo boxes better than him… Rodrigo is prepared in the ground too and will work to submit, because Rodrigo has everything to submit him. Our strategy is stay away from the fence.”

– Luiz Alves, the Muay Thai coach for Antonio Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira, tells Tatame.com that his fighter is set to stand and trade with Randy Couture at UFC 102 because the “Natural” doesn’t pack much heat on his feet. He may be right — Couture doesn’t have a clean knockout on his resume in 25 career fights. But that hasn’t necessarily stopped him from handling (and defeating) the big dogs, including Tim Sylvia, Chuck Liddell, Vitor Belfort, Tito Ortiz, Pedro Rizzo and Kevin Randleman, among others. Will he add “Big Nog” to that list on Aug. 29? For the record: Nogueira has one knockout, and just one technical knockout, in 37 career fights … hmmm.

UFC 106: Shane Carwin explains his ‘hate’ for Brock Lesnar …

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 12:38 PM PDT

… to SI.com, and it’s all about RESPECT (or lack thereof):

“I think hate is a strong word, but yeah, I hate what he did after UFC 100. I hate that he disrespected the greatest sporting fans in the world and I can’t wait to fight him. … Really it comes down to respect and I do not think that he respects the sport or the fans of this sport. He may be well known, but fame does not equal respect.”

Will Lesnar find out what it means to Carwin at UFC 106 on Nov. 21 or will it be the other way around … predictions, Maniacs?

Vitor Belfort: Anderson Silva is ‘a fight I wouldn’t like to do to’

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 10:08 AM PDT

Props: Tatame.com

Quoteworthy:

“The problem is that Anderson has too much people around him. I like him, I still like him after everything he said. I still cheer for him, but I think he has a lot of people around him. I'm an employee, he's an employee too, we can't pick our fights. Of course that's a fight I wouldn't like to do to, I like him a lot, no matter what he says.”

Vitor Belfort isn’t that high on an opportunity to challenge Anderson Silva for his 185-pound crown. He’ll do it, but it’s not an ideal situation to compete against a fellow Brazilian and someone who he considers a friend. However, Silva has remarked that Belfort is not his friend, but someone who he respects and is willing to fight without reservation if called upon. “The Phenom” is the latest addition to the UFC middleweight class and someone who company president, Dana White, would like to see earn a title shot to one day challenge “The Spider.” Before that can happen, however, both fighters need to take care of other business — Belfort is set to battle Rich Franklin next month and Silva is penciled in to take on Dan Henderson before year’s end. Are Belfort and Silva on a collision course, whether they like it or not?

WEC 43 weigh in results information for ‘Cerrone vs Henderson’

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 09:18 AM PDT

The official weigh-in event for WEC 43: "Cerrone vs. Henderson" is set to take place at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.

The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. While the promotion will not stream the event live, a replay will be shown shortly after on WEC.tv.

As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the WEC 43 weigh-in, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude from the Covelli Center.

"Cerrone vs. Henderson" will feature an interim lightweight championship main event between Greg Jackson pupil, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, and fast rising WEC contender Ben “Smooth” Henderson.

In addition, former lightweight number one contender Rich “Cleat” Crunkilton will return to the cage after finally healing from various injuries, which have kept him out of action since March of 2008. He’ll square off with undefeated prospect Dave Jansen in the co-featured bout of the night.

Here's the complete WEC 43 fight card:

Main event:

155 lbs.: Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone (10-1) vs. Ben "Smooth" Henderson (9-1) for the WEC Interim Lightweight Title

Main card (Televised):

155 lbs.: Rich Crunkilton (16-2) vs. Dave Jansen (12-0)
135 lbs.: Damacio Page (11-4) and Akitoshi Tamura (14-7-2)
155 lbs.: Anthony "Showtime" Pettis (7-0) vs. Alex Karalexis (10-4)

Under card (May not be televised):

145 lbs.: Raphael Assuncao (13-1) vs. Yves "Tiger" Jabouin (14-4)
135 lbs.: Scott Jorgensen (6-3) vs. Rafael Rebello (6-3)
145 lbs.: Wagnney Fabiano (12-1) vs. Erik Koch (7-0)
135 lbs.: Manny "The Mangler" Tapia (10-2-1) vs. Eddie Wineland (14-6-1)
155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani (10-2) vs. Muhsin Corbbrey (7-3)
135 lbs.: Coty "Ox" Wheeler (10-1) vs. Charlie Valencia (10-5)

For those fortunate enough to be in "The Buckeye State" remember that the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. local time for the general public.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Wednesday, Sept. 2), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the Versus network from the Covelli Center.

The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET.

It's going to be an awesome night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight WEC 43 coverage you can handle.

UFC Quick Pic: Antonio Rodrigo ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira cools off training for Randy Couture

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 07:52 AM PDT

Props: Sherdog.com (Click the link to check out the complete gallery)

Spike TV announces UFC 103 prelim fights to air commercial-free Sept. 19

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 07:35 AM PDT

Spike TV recently confirmed that it will indeed televise the “Franklin vs. Belfort” preliminary card from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 19.

However, just a “portion” — not the whole magilla — will air commercial-free on fight night.

Accordingly, fans will be treated to one hour (not two) of uninterrupted mixed martial arts competition, beginning at 9 p.m. and leading into the pay-per-view (PPV) telecast at 10 p.m., which will be available for purchase at $44.95.

Here’s a snip from Kevin Kay, president, Spike TV, on the unprecedented decision:

"Providing an action-packed UFC pay-per-view, live and commercial free, to our viewers on both coasts, further illustrates Spike TV and the UFC's commitment to its fans.”

Currently, the promotion has eight fights booked for the UFC 103 prelims.

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 winner Efrain Escudero will headline the under card action opposite TUF 5 alum Cole Miller (15-3). And the hard-hitting middleweight clash between Tomasz "The Gorilla" Drwal and Drew "The Massacre" McFedries is also guaranteed to make the Spike TV broadcast.

UFC 103 will feature a main event between Rich "Ace" Franklin and Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort at a 195-pound catchweight. Also slated for the main card is a heavyweight tilt between former PRIDE superstar Mirko Cro Cop and surging heavyweight prospect Junior Dos Santos.

In addition, Martin Kampmann will be out to put a "hit" on Mike Swick to determine the number one contender for Georges St. Pierre's 170-pound title.

To check out the latest UFC 103: “Franklin vs. Belfort” fight card click here.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 103, beginning with the PPV telecast at 10 p.m. ET. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the televised under card action.

UFC 104 video: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua ’surprised’ and ‘happy’ to fight Lyoto Machida

Posted: 22 Aug 2009 07:19 AM PDT
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