Report: Chris Lytle signs extension with the UFC; set to face Paul Taylor at UFC 89

Welterweight veteran Chris Lytle has signed a four fight extension with the UFC, MMAjunkie.com reported on Tuesday. Citing Lytle’s agent Ken Pavia as their source, Junkie also is reporting that Lytle will return to the Octagon at UFC 89 on Oct. 18 at the NIA in Birmingham, England. While it has yet to be officially announced by the UFC, the report indicates that Lytle’s opponent is expected... [Read More...]

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Three more bouts officially added to UFC 89

UFC.com has announced three additional bouts for October 18th’s UFC 89. The Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) (UFC(R)) has added three thrilling bouts to the organization’s next UK super-show. It has been confirmed that Rameau Sokoudjou will collide with Luiz Cane in a battle of light-heavyweight strikers, Japanese submission expert Akihiro Gono will take on on highly-regarded British debutant... [Read More...]

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Report: Sam Stout vs. Terry Etim at UFC 89

After a reported bout between Sam Stout and Paul Kelly for UFC 89 on October 18 in Birmingham, England, a new opponent has apparently been set for Stout. According to a report by Mike Russell of The Fight Network, Stout is now set to face Terry Etim on the card in a lightweight bout. According to the report, Stout also recently signed a four fight contract extension with the UFC. Stout has a lifetime... [Read More...]

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Two more fights for UFC 89

A lightweight bout between Jess Liaudin vs. David Bielkheden and a welterweight encounter between Paul Kelly vs. Marcus Davis are set to take place at UFC 89 on October 18, according to separate reports by MMAWeekly.com. MMA Weekly is indicating that Liaudin and Bieklheden will both be dropping from welterweight for their fight. TKOExtreme.com had reported last week that Kelly was set to square off... [Read More...]

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Report: Sam Stout vs. Paul Kelly expected to take place at UFC 89

A lightweight battle between Sam Stout and Paul Kelly will be added to the card for UFC 89 on October 18, according to TKOExtreme.com. The UFC has yet to officially announce the match. UFC 89 is scheduled to emanate from the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Already announced as a featured bout for the fight card is a middleweight matchup between Michael Bisping and Chris Leben. Kelly,... [Read More...]

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UFC 89 could air on Spike TV (UPDATED)

Dave Meltzer’s newsletter reports that October 18th’s UFC 89 from Birmingham, England will air on Spike TV. After a main event of Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben was announced many fans were assuming the card would air for free and now it appears to be confirmed. Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben Diego Sanchez vs Thiago Alves The card is also set to feature the UFC debut of UK standout Dan... [Read More...]

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