News - May 9, 2008 - 0 Comments

UFC 85: Michael Bisping vs. Jason Day fight confirmed

According to wrestlingobserver.com, Chris Leben was sentenced to 35 days in jail and will be released on May 27, 2008, which gives him only 12 days until his scheduled showdown with Michael Bisping at UFC 85: “Bedlam” at the O2 Arena in London, England, on June 7.

It was apparently too close for comfort, forcing UFC to scrap the bout.

Jason Day will fill-in for the incarcerated Chris Leben and fight hometown favorite, Michael Bisping. Day is relatively unknown but is extremely tough fighter who surprised fans and critics with his knockout of Alan Belcher at UFC 83: “Serra vs. St. Pierre 2″ on April 19.

Bisping is coming off a decisive win over Charles McCarthy at UFC 83, it was Bisping’s first win at his new weight — 185 lbs.

Check out the most recent UFC 85 fight card here.

News - April 20, 2008 - 0 Comments

UFC 83: “Serra vs. St-Pierre 2” Results and Winners

Here are the quick results for UFC 83:

Georges St. Pierre def. Matt Serra by TKO in round 2
Rich Franklin def. Travis Lutter by TKO in round 2
Michael Bisping def. Charles McCarthy by TKO in round 1
Mac Danzig def. Mark Bocek by submission in round 3
Nate Quarry def. Kalib Starnes via unanimous decision
Jason MacDonald def. Joe Doerksen via technical knockout in round 2
Jason Day def .Alan Belcher via TKO in round 1
Demian Maia def. Ed Herman via submission (triangle choke) in round 2
Rich Clementi def. Sam Stout via split decision
Cain Velasquez def. Brad Morris via TKO in round 1
Jonathan Goulet def. Kuniyoshi Hironaka via TKO in round 2

Stay tuned for all the post UFC 83 news.

News - April 19, 2008 - 1 Comment

OFFICIAL: UFC 82: “Serra vs. St-Pierre 2” Weight-in Results

UFC 83: “Serra vs. St-Pierre 2” is happening at Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada on Saturday[tonight], April 19, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV).

Here are the official weight-in results:

Matt Serra (169.5 lbs.) vs. Georges St. Pierre (169.5 lbs.)
Rich Franklin (185.5 lbs.) vs. Travis Lutter (185 lbs.)
Michael Bisping (185.5 lbs.) vs. Charles McCarthy (186 lbs.)
Mac Danzig (154.5 lbs.) vs. Mark Bocek (154.5 lbs.)
Kalib Starnes (186 lbs.) vs. Nate Quarry (185.5 lbs.)
Jason MacDonald (185 lbs.) vs. Joe Doerksen (184.5 lbs.)
Alan Belcher (185 lbs.) vs. Jason Day (183.5 lbs.)
Ed Herman (185.5 lbs.) vs. Demian Maia (184.5 lbs.)
Sam Stout (155.5 lbs.) vs. Rich Clementi (155 lbs.)
Cain Velasquez (235.5 lbs.) vs. Brad Morris (225.5 lbs.)
Jonathan Goulet (169.5 lbs.) vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka (170 lbs.)

- All fighters made weight without incident.

News - March 10, 2008 - 2 Comments

UFC 83: “Serra vs. St-Pierre 2″ is Complete

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)
Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada

“UFC comes to Canada for the first time ever on Saturday, April 19th! One year ago, Matt “The Terror” Serra shocked the world by defeating Georges “Rush” St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Now, after defeating Matt Hughes in December, St-Pierre enters the Octagon as the Interim Welterweight Champion to face the man who took his title – this time, in his home province of Quebec. Can Serra beat St-Pierre for a second time? The undisputed king of the 170-pound weight class will be determined at UFC 83: SERRA VS. ST-PIERRE 2 – Saturday, April 19, live on Pay-Per-View from Montreal, Quebec.”

Main Event:

Matt Serra vs. Georges St. Pierre (15-2) for the Undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion

Main card (televised):

Rich Franklin (22-3) vs. Travis Lutter (9-4)
Kalib Starnes (8-2-1) vs. Nate Quarry (9-2)
Michael Bisping (22-3) vs. Charles McCarthy (9-4)
Mac Danzig (17-4-1) vs. Mark Bocek (5-1)

Preliminary card (may not be broadcated):

Jason MacDonald (19-9) vs. Joe Doerksen (39-11)
Alan Belcher (12-4) vs. Jason Day (16-5)
Sam Stout (12-3-1) vs. Rich Clementi (30-12-1)
Jonathan Goulet (21-9, 1 NC) vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka (11-4)
Brad Morris (10-2)vs. Cain Velasquez (2-0)
Ed Herman (14-5) vs. Demian Maia (6-0)

* Fight Card is Complete

For more coverage of UFC 83: “Serra vs. St-Pierre 2″ click here.

Events, News - January 26, 2008 - 3 Comments

UFC 83: “Serra vs. St-Pierre 2″ Fight Card

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)
Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada

“UFC comes to Canada for the first time ever on Saturday, April 19th! One year ago, Matt “The Terror” Serra shocked the world by defeating Georges “Rush” St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Now, after defeating Matt Hughes in December, St-Pierre enters the Octagon as the Interim Welterweight Champion to face the man who took his title – this time, in his home province of Quebec. Can Serra beat St-Pierre for a second time? The undisputed king of the 170-pound weight class will be determined at UFC 83: SERRA VS. ST-PIERRE 2 – Saturday, April 19, live on Pay-Per-View from Montreal, Quebec.”

Main Event:

Matt Serra vs. Georges St. Pierre (15-2) for the Undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion

Main card (televised):

Rich Franklin (22-3) vs. Travis Lutter (9-4)
Kalib Starnes (8-2-1) vs. Nate Quarry (9-2)
Michael Bisping (22-3) vs. Charles McCarthy (9-4)
Mac Danzig (17-4-1) vs. Mark Bocek (5-1)

Preliminary card (may not be broadcated):

Jason MacDonald (19-9) vs. Joe Doerksen (39-11)
Alan Belcher (12-4) vs. Jason Day (16-5)
Ed Herman (14-5) vs. Demian Maia (6-0)
Sam Stout (12-3-1) vs. Rich Clementi (30-12-1)
Brad Morris (10-2)vs. Cain Velasquez (2-0)
Jonathan Goulet (21-9, 1 NC) vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka (11-4)

* Fight Card is Complete

For more coverage of UFC 83: “Serra vs. St-Pierre 2″ click here.