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- UFC 115 post-fight press conference video airs LIVE on MMAmania.com immediately after 'Liddell vs Franklin'
- Rich Franklin crumbles Chuck Liddell with a short right hand in UFC 115 main event (Pic). Is this...
- UFC 115 results recap from last night for 'Liddell vs Franklin'
- UFC 115 results from the preliminary 'Liddell vs Franklin' card on June 12
- Carlos Condit vs Rory MacDonald video preview from UFC 115 'Countdown'
| UFC 115 bonuses and awards for 'Liddell vs Franklin' PPV fights Posted: 12 Jun 2010 10:46 PM PDT
UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" from the GM Place in Vancouver, Canada, has officially wrapped, which means that 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 $85,000 each. That's not a typo. The promotion dished out its standard post-fight monetary bonuses to four fighters on the card. And it may not surprise you which combatants are leaving British Columbia with a little extra green. In addition to their base salaries, the UFC awarded welterweight competitors Carlos Condit and Rory MacDonald "Fight of the Night" for their three rounds of back-and-forth action. It was more than likely bittersweet for MacDonald, who was possibly on pace to get a win over the former WEC welterweight champion before "The Natural Born Killer" viciously emerged in the third round. Condit stopped the 20-year-old hometown favorite with just a few seconds remaining in a great back-and-forth fight, putting an exclamation point on a fantastic come-from-behind performance. Mirko Cro Cop dared company president Dana White not to be "stingy" after he choked out Pat Barry in the third round of their heavyweight showdown. White seemingly obliged by awarding him with the "Submission of the Night;" however, Mike Pyle -- who trapped Jesse Lennox in a slick triangle before the final bell to secure an uncertain victory -- might have something to say about that. And was there ever any doubt that Rich Franklin would be rewarded for icing Chuck Liddell in the main event? "Ace" weathered a heavy storm, as well as a broken left forearm, in round one to earn "Knockout of the Night" honors over the fading UFC Hall of Famer. Here are the special fight bonuses for UFC 115:
Again, each fighter received $85,000 extra for their performances in addition to their respective base salaries, which we will pass along as soon as possible if and when they become available. For complete UFC 115 results and blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action click here and here. |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2010 10:14 PM PDT
UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" from the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is set to go off tonight (Sat., June 12) live on pay-per-view (PPV). Following the caged combat, company president Dana White and a handful of participating fighters will be on hand for the UFC 115 post-fight press conference, which is now embedded below (after the jump) for an approximate 1:00 a.m. ET start time. Be sure to tune in immediately following the fisticuffs to get 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." Check it out below. Live stream and replay courtesy of UFC.com For UFC 115 live results and play-by-play click here. |
| Rich Franklin crumbles Chuck Liddell with a short right hand in UFC 115 main event (Pic). Is this... Posted: 12 Jun 2010 10:13 PM PDT  Rich Franklin crumbles Chuck Liddell with a short right hand in UFC 115 main event (Pic). Is this the last image we see of the "Iceman" inside the Octagon? Perhaps more important, should it be? |
| UFC 115 results recap from last night for 'Liddell vs Franklin' Posted: 12 Jun 2010 09:45 PM PDT
Don't call it a comeback ... at least for one mixed martial arts legend. UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" tonight (June 12) blew the roof off the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Recent UFC Hall of Fame inductee and former light heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell, was out to prove that he still has what it takes to make one final run at the 205-pound belt after more than a year-long layoff. His opponent in the main event of the evening, Rich Franklin, pretty much through a bucket of cold water on the "Iceman" with one well-timed right hand. Liddell came out aggressive, mixing up his strikes and landing several solid kicks. In fact, one of them even broke the left forearm of the former middleweight champion. Liddell also scored a nice takedown of "Ace" and appeared to be in the driver's seat. Then it was all gone, and so was Chuck, just like that. Franklin clipped Liddell with a short right hand with literally seconds to go in the opening frame as he recklessly attempted to pour it on before heading for his corner. He dropped like a ton of bricks, unconscious, and Franklin finished him off with two grazing strikes. Wow. Liddell really did look new and improved, hurting Franklin early and often and putting him on the run. But Franklin -- like Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans and Shogun Rua before him -- found the button that turned his lights off. And, in the process, more than likely turned the lights off on his illustrious career. Pat Barry said a lot of (good) stuff before his fight with Mirko Cro Cop, remarking (among other things) that you have to beat a legend to become a legend. Sounds about right, but he'll have to find a different legend to beat up on for that to happen. But it certainly wasn't for lack of effort. "Get Hype" dropped the 2006 Pride FC Open Weight Grand Prix champion twice in the first round with two stiff right hands. And it appeared that he was on his way toward defeating his idol, but the Croatian had different plans. Cro Cop came out in the second round and actually more than likely won it because of his work on the ground -- he had Barry's back for quite a bit of time. Then in the third, he hit his stride, strafing Barry with a flurry of powerful punches that sent him crashing to the canvas. He followed Barry to the ground, landed about 20 unanswered head bouncers against the fence, and then sunk in a rear naked choke on his dazed and confused protege. Yes, Cro Cop won via submission in a fight that was billed as a bout between bruising kickboxers. It certainly wasn't the "autograph" that he promised before the fight, but it was entertaining nonetheless. Welterweights Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann were also in action, looking for a little separation in a crowded division. "Hitman" -- who was on the verge of a title shot before getting erased by the now-exiled Paul Daley just a few fights ago -- did just that with a dominating performance this evening. Whether it was on the ground, where the Brazilian was supposed to (but didn't) have the advantage, or on their feet, the Dane was superior in every aspect. Thiago was simply outclassed and nearly finished on numerous occasions. In fact, Kampmann nearly had a fight-ending choke sunk in before the final horn blared to end the fight. He did more than enough to earn the nod from all three judges sitting ringside, as well as from those sitting in the crowd and watching at home. Kampmann said it best, "I'm back." Heavy-hitters Gilbert Yvel and Ben Rothwell hooked 'em up in a big time heavyweight attraction. Rothwell came out of the gate like a raging bull. And from the point forward it was on like Donkey Kong. Both fighters traded heavy shots, as well as did a little work on the ground, throughout round one. That break-neck pace appeared to take its toll heading into the second round, until "The Hurricane" found his second wind and began to batter Rothwell nearly into oblivion. To his credit, Rothwell somehow hung in there and was able to make it to the final round ... even though the referee was inches from stopping the contest. Yvel started out the third with a takedown attempt, which ultimately proved to be his undoing. Rothwell stuffed it and then smothered the Dutchman for essentially five fill minutes en route to a unanimous decision victory. It was nowhere near pretty, but Rothwell did what he had to do to get his arm hoisted into the rafters in the end. He'll have to do a lot more his next time out to prove that he has what it takes to hang with the bigger boys in the Land of Heavies moving forward. Underwhelming. Canada's undefeated Golden Boy, Rory MacDonald, kicked off the PPV action against former WEC 170-pound champion, Carlos Condit. MacDonald, just 20 young, had a lot of pressure to live up to the hype against perhaps his stiffest test to date against "The Natural Born Killer." He delivered ... almost. MacDonald set a furious pace from the opening bell and kept it the entire fight. That is, of course, until midway through the third and final round. Condit connected on a combination of punches that took the wind right out of his sails. From the point forward, Condit dished out some of the most brutal ground and pound imaginable. He got full mount numerous times, landed vicious elbows and major blows from the top position. MacDonald was hurt bad -- his face was a bloody mess. And he seemed to have no answers after finding so many in the early going. The referee stepped in, unfortunately, with just eight seconds to go in the fight ... much to the chagrin of the boisterous hometown crowd. MacDonald, if the fight went the distance, might have gone on to earn a close decision. However, it just wasn't in the cards. In his post-fight interview, MacDonald gave Condit props, saying he was "kicking my ass." He didn't protest the stoppage whatsoever. Pure class. This kid appears to have what it takes inside the cage and out. It was a tough break tonight, but he'll deservedly be back sooner rather than later. That’s enough from us — now it’s your turn to discuss "Liddell vs. Franklin" in the comments section below. Sound off, Maniacs. Let’s hear what you have to say: Is Chuck Liddell finally done? Is Mirko Cro Cop ready for the big cats? Can Martin Kampmann make another run at the 170-pound title? For complete UFC 115 results and detailed blow-by-blow commentary of the televised main card fights click here. |
| UFC 115 results from the preliminary 'Liddell vs Franklin' card on June 12 Posted: 12 Jun 2010 07:41 PM PDT Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tonight (June 12) made its debut in Western Canada, with a quartet of preliminary fights that had the crowd at GM Place in Vancouver buzzing. No doubt the MMA faithful had gathered primarily to witness the likes of Chuck Liddell, Rich Franklin, and Mirko Cro-cop, but the fight hungry audience of Canucks was alive from the opening minutes of UFC 115. With the rain letting up in one of North America’s wettest city, the sun had finally come out literally and figuratively. After much red tape and hoop-jumping to get this event off the ground, big time MMA had arrived in Vancouver along with the sunshine outdoors. The Vancouver crowd was ready, and so were the fighters. The welterweight showdown between Jesse Lennox and Mike Pyle kicked off the night. The fight started with Lennox and Pyle feeling each other out on their feet. Each fighter landed a few shots, with Lennox pressing the pace while Pyle was elusive. Near the four-minute mark, Lennox landed a huge right hand that stunned Pyle, but when he went in for the finish, Pyle landed a punch of his own that put Lennox on one knee. Pyle dove on Lennox on the ground, but didn’t land much offense as the final seconds of round one dwindled. To start round two, Pyle had found his range on his feet, landing punches and slipping Lennox’s strikes. Pyle got the edge on the ground as well, and looked to be gaining momentum. In the third round, the two traded leg kicks, but after a while, Pyle start to land the better shots. Pyle used his reach and picked away at Lennox by getting in, landing a punch, and getting out of striking range. Pyle was cruising to a decision victory when Lennox landed a big shot in the final minute. Once again, he went in for the kill and his aggression cost him. Pyle went to his back and tried to pull guard. Lennox stacked him and was throwing punches when Pyle caught him in a triangle choke. Pyle wrapped him up tight and threw a few elbows from that position before turning to the ref to tell him that Lennox was out. The referee checked, and then quickly stopped match. Lennox was in dreamland. Pyle went on to earn a big victory via triangle choke (referee stoppage). Canadian Claude Patrick came out to a loud ovation from the Vancouver crowd. It apparently got him amped for his Octagon debut -- he launched his attack immediately, pinning his opponent, Ricardo Funch, to the cage. Funch reversed the position, but Patrick landed a trip that took Funch to the canvas. Patrick landed one big shot from in Funch’s guard, but mostly just dominated position for the duration of the first round. In the second round, it was Funch’s turn to try to get the grappling edge. But Patrick defended Funch’s shot, and the two ended up in a stalemate against the cage. Then with 3:20 left in the second round Patrick grabbed a deep guillotine and fell to his guard. Within seconds, Funch was tapping and the Canadian crowd was cheering its countryman as Patrick had his hand raised. Claude Patrick wins via submission (guillotine choke). The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season nine winner James Wilks took on Germany’s Peter Sobotta in the third fight of the night. Wilkes looked bigger and better conditioned, but the fight started off closely contested. Most of this fight took place against the cage and on the ground, with only a small portion featuring striking exchanges. Midway through the first round, with the fight on the mat, Wilks grabbed an armbar from guard and swept Sobotta. Sobotta looked to be in some trouble, but was able to stack Wilks up and slip out, sending the fighters back to their feet. They ended up against the cage again, when Wilks jumped guard and tried to hit a gogoplata from rubber guard, but once again Sobotta slipped out, sending the fight to round two with a slight edge going to Wilks. Sobotta opened round two by unleashing an aggressive combination that put Wilks against the fence. As they disengaged, this time it was Wilks’ turn to press forward. He landed a big right hand, and pressed Sobotta against the mesh. After some grappling on their feet, they hit the ground with Wilks ending up in the mount, but Sobotta managed to pass to his guard. The two fighters remained active on the canvas, and exchanged superior ground positions leading up to the third round. Sobotta looked tired to start the third, and Wilks came out very aggressive. He threw a big combo right away that backed Sobotta against the cage. When the fight hit the ground again, the scramble continued. Wilks went for a leg lock but gave up his back. Sobotta worked to slip in a rear naked choke. Wilkes survived and turned Sobotta over, ending up in his guard. Wilkes finished the fight in a dominant position, landing blows, and looking like he had done enough to edge out each round. Wilks earned the unanimous decision with judges scoring the fight 30-27, 30-27, 30-28. David "The Crow" Loiseau walked out to a huge ovation in front of the Canadian crowd. But the roar of the partisan audience had no impact on Mario Miranda’s performance. Miranda landed a quick slam and was all over The Crow early. Late in the round Loiseau managed to work to his feet, but Miranda took him down again and worked him over there. Loiseau scrambled back to his feet near the end of the round. He pushed Miranda against the cage, but couldn’t do anything with the position. When the referee separated them and reset them on their feet, Miranda’s quickness advantage was even more apparent. Loiseau’s age was showing. However, Loiseau began the second round with a couple of good strikes from his feet, showing signs of life after being dominated in the first. But Miranda quickly closed the distance and put Loiseau on the mat again. There, he unleashed strikes and opened up a cut on Loiseau’s head over his left ear. Miranda continued to drop bombs while Loiseau lay on his belly covering up. Eventually, the referee jumped in and called an end to the fight. Miranda was faster and by far the superior grappler. Loiseau was overmatched from the outset. Miranda wins via technical knockout. To check out the rest of the UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" results, as well as complete play-by-play coverage of the Spike TV and pay-per-view (PPV) broadcasts click here. |
| Carlos Condit vs Rory MacDonald video preview from UFC 115 'Countdown' Posted: 12 Jun 2010 11:54 AM PDT
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