The Aftermath: UFC 102
During the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s most recent installment of UFC 102 the company once again showed why they are the very best at what they do. Fast paced, electrifying , and well-matched battles between some of the most dangerous fighting talent from around the planet combined with flawless timing, production and execution made UFC 102 an event that delivered in every way. Call me... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Salary Figures
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was UFC 102’s highest paid fighter with a disclosed salary totalling $460,000 for his “Fight of the Night” performance against Randy Couture, who netted a cool $310,000 for his troubles. Other notable paydays include Nate Marquardt, who brought in a total of $140,000 for his lightning quick knockout of Demian Maia, and Thiago Silva, who went home with $118,000... [Read More...]
Nogueira, Couture, Marquardt and Rosholt earn “FOTN” bonuses at UFC 102
The Ultimate Fighting Championship dished out fight bonuses of $60,000 to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Randy Couture, Nate Marquardt and Jake Rosholt for their performances during UFC 102. Nogueira and Couture scooped up the extra dough for their main event battle that was ruled to be the “Fight of the Night”, and deservedly so. Marquardt earned the “Knockout of the Night” nod... [Read More...]
Nogueira defeats Couture in legendary battle at UFC 102
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Randy Couture showed exactly why they are revered as legends throughout the fight game as the two warriors waged war against one another in one of the more memorable headlining bouts in recent UFC history at UFC 102. The six-time UFC champion and the dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt got after it right off the bat during the main event that took place in Portland,... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt Crushes Demian Maia At UFC 102
While nothing is set in stone, it appears as though a clear cut number one contender to Anderson Silva’s middleweight throne may have been established tonight in the wake of UFC 102. Nate Marquardt put a punctuation mark on an extremely impressive comeback since his previous loss to Silva for the UFC 185 pound crown as he blasted Demian Maia with a devastating right hand that left the previously... [Read More...]
Gone In 7 Seconds: Todd Duffee Records Fastest Knockout In UFC History
UFC newcomer Todd Duffee had as successful an Octagon as could possibly be hoped for, and sent a direct message to the rest of the heavyweights currently occupying the UFC’s heavyweight division in the process. An honor previously held by both James “The Sandman” Irvin and Don “The Predator” Frye was bested by a mere second this evening as the American Top Team trained... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Play-by-Play, Live Results & Updates
5 Oz’s will be here all night to bring you the latest play-by-play action, live results and updates from UFC 102. For the play-by-play please scroll to the comments section and make sure to refresh often. The event takes place from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, and will air live on pay-per-view. The main event of this evening pits Randy Couture up against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in a... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Weigh-In Results
All fighters scheduled to compete at UFC 102 are weighed in and ready to go. The weigh-ins took place at the same venue that will host tomorrow night’s event, the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. Headlining the card will be a heavyweight match-up between Randy Couture and Antonio Rodriogo Nogueira, with other intriguing match-ups including Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt, Keith Jardine vs. Thiago... [Read More...]
Xtreme Couture submission coach Neil Melanson expects a “more violent” Randy Couture at UFC 102
At 46 years of age and well over a decade of experience in the fight game, Randy Couture continues to defy father time as he heads into UFC 102 to face off with fellow legend of mixed martial arts, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. It should be no mystery to anyone vaguely familiar with this sport that Nogueira is well known for one thing: Finding a way to submit some of the best big men on the planet. In... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Preview and Predictions: The Main Card
A battle between undisputed legends of the fight game highlights another UFC card that promises not to disappoint. UFC 102 is slated for this Saturday evening, August 29, from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, and will air live on pay-per-view. While promoters went with the “Couture vs. Nogueira” theme as the event title, it very well could have been named “U.S. vs. Brazil”... [Read More...]
5 Oz’s Exclusive Photo Gallery: Aaron Simpson Training For UFC 102
I recently had the opportunity to spend a day with the boys from Arizona Combat Sports, and in doing such, had the chance to watch one of the most talked about rising stars in the UFC training for what will be the biggest fight of his professional mixed martial arts career up until this point. I made my way to the gym headed up by twin brothers Trevor and Todd Lally that currently houses fighters... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Preview and Predictions: The Prelims
While absent of a championship bout, UFC 102 has the potential to wind up as one of the most memorable events in recent promotion history. The event features a slew of bouts that are a testament to match-making gone right, five or six of which have realistic possibilities of stealing the show. UFC 102 is set for this Saturday evening, August 29, from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, and will air... [Read More...]
C.B. Dollaway vs. Dan Miller expected for UFC Fight Night 19
A middleweight battle between C.B. Dollaway and Dan Miller is expected to take place at UFC Fight Night 19. The news of the potential match-up between the two was first reported at MMAMadness.com. UFC Fight Night 19 will be taking place on September 19 from the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Dollaway will be looking to come back from his dissapointing first round submission loss at the hands... [Read More...]
Aaron Simpson vs. Ed Herman back on for UFC 102
After a series of bout changes reminiscent of a feverish game of musical chairs, Aaron Simpson and Ed Herman are once again set to face off, this time at UFC 102. The UFC made the bout official earlier this afternoon. UFC 102 will take place on August 29 from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. Simpson is a two-time All American wrestler that went on to coach for Arizona State. He currently trains... [Read More...]
Ed Herman Replaces James Irvin, Will Face Wilson Gouveia at UFC 102(UPDATED)
Editors Note: It has recently been revealed that Gouveia has suffered a back injuury and will be unable to compete at UFC 102 as expected in a report from MMAJunkie.com. No news of a replacement opponent for Ed Herman in this musical chairs of injured fighters is available at this time. With James Irvin sidelined due to a knee injury, Ed Herman (15-7 MMA, 4-4 UFC) has agreed to step in as a replacement... [Read More...]
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Chris Tuchscherer set for UFC 102
An anticipated heavyweight bout between Gabriel Gonzaga and Chris Tuchscherer has been confirmed for UFC 102. UFC 102 is set to take place on August 29 at the Rose Center in Portland, Oregon and will feature a headlining bout between former UFC heavyweight champions Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The bout between Tuchscherer and Gonzaga has been set for the preliminary card at this time. Gonzaga... [Read More...]
Seven more bouts confirmed for UFC 102
After Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva were announced over the last twenty four hours, the UFC has confirmed an array of bouts for UFC 102. UFC 102 will take pace in Portland, Oregon on August 29 and will air live on pay-per-view. The event will mark the first UFC in Oregon’s history. On top of the two previously mentioned bouts the UFC has finalized... [Read More...]
Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva confirmed for UFC 102
“The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine will meet up with knockout artist Thiago Silva at UFC 102. UFC 102 is slated for August 29 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The UFC has confirmed the bout through a recent updated event post. Silva was previously expected to face Forrest Griffin at UFC 101 before Anderson Silva was tapped to fill the Brazilian’s shoes. Both men will be looking... [Read More...]
Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira set to headline UFC 102 in Portland
The UFC has announced that former champions Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira have officially been inked as the headlining bout of the upcoming UFC 102 card. UFC 102 is scheduled to take place at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon on August 29 and will air live on pay-per-view. The event will be the first ever UFC to make its way to Oregon. “We’re extremely excited to be heading... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Confirmed for August 29
The UFC has officially announced that its UFC 102 card will take place on August 29. While the company has yet to officially confirm a venue for the event, the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon is expected to host the card. The main event for UFC 102 is expected to be a heavyweight match-up between MMA legends Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. While no bouts are official the rumored card for... [Read More...]
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