After a disappointing performance and unanimous decision loss against UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, Thales Leites will be stepping back into the Octagon at UFC 101. Leites confirmed today he will be stepping in for the injured Rousimar Palhares to ... Read More »
Category Archives: UFC 97
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It is probably safe to say that 34-year-old UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva is nearing the end of his career. Some have even suggested once he fulfills the four remaining fights on his UFC contract, he may walk ... Read More »
Anderson Silva: athlete or entertainer?
Dana White, the man who refuses to apologize for verbally assaulting a female journalist, found it necessary to do so on behalf of Anderson Silva after last Saturday night’s title fight. As a promoter, White has reason to be upset ... Read More »
Dana White calls Anderson Silva a “shell of what he once was”
The controversy over UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva’s last two fights continue. Anderson Silva’s first appearance inside the UFC Octagon was on June 28, 2006 at “Ultimate Fight Night 5″ where he fought Chris “The Crippler” Leben. Silva dispatched the ... Read More »
Dana White post-UFC 97 interview
Mr. Steve Cofield continues his conversation with UFC President Dana White following UFC 97. The issue of media credentials is discussed as well as Anderson Silva and a recent interview White did with ESPN that will air May 12. It ... Read More »
Ed Soares defends Anderson Silva
UFC 97, which took place this past weekend, has provided plenty of topics for the blogger who is wishing to run up the number of comments on his site. Specifically, Anderson Silva’s performance against Thales Leites has come under heavy ... Read More »
Interview with Chuck Liddell’s boxing coach, Howard Davis Jr.
Chuck Liddell brought in legendary boxing trainer Howard Davis Jr. to help him work on his hands for his UFC 97 fight against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Davis Jr. talks about the disappointing loss and Chuck’s training for the fight. Basically, ... Read More »
Dana White UFC 97 video blog (4-18-09)
There are two parts to Dana White’s UFC 97 video blog for April 18th. In this first part Dana meets Cung Le and the lead actor from the new “Fighter” movie. Dana says he loves Cung Le and thanks him ... Read More »
Dana White embarrassed by UFC 97 main event
Dana White talks to ESPN Radio 1100′s Steve Cofield about Anderson Silva and his frustration over the Champ’s performance in the UFC 97 main event against Thales Leites. Dana also talks about Liddell’s retirement. Read More »
“UFC 97: Redemption” live gate and bonuses
According to UFC President Dana White at Saturday night’s post-fight press conference, 21,451 people brought in a live gate of $4.9 million to the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, to watch “UFC 97: Redemption.” The UFC gave out their largest ... Read More »
Dana White UFC 97 video blog (4-17-09)
Dana White takes on GSP in “UFC 2009: Undisputed”. Dana was undefeated going into the match up; how do you think it turned out? Cameos are made my Mike Brown, Cheick Kongo, and Chuck Liddell. Liddell’s wrestling coach gets some ... Read More »
UFC 97: Redemption – results & play by play
PRO MMA (promma.info) will be providing live round by round action of “UFC 97: Redemption” tonight starting at 9:00 PM CST/6:00 PM PST. UFC 97: Redemption Main Card: Anderson Silva def. Thales Leites by unanimous decision Mauricio Rua def. Chuck ... Read More »
New sponsor for “UFC 97: Redemption”
After a short running partnership with FullTilt Poker, the UFC has officially banned FullTilt as a sponsor. The ban will include any and all mention of FullTilt, on signage as well as fighter apparel. Many thought this was due to ... Read More »
Dana White UFC 97 video blog (4-16-09)
Here is Dana’s second video blog so far for “UFC 97: Redemption.” Appearances are made by Chuck Liddell and his crew, Anderson Silva, and a war hero. Dana makes a rather large wager over a game of bowling. Read More »
UFC 97 weigh-ins
PRO MMA (promma.info) has the official weigh-in results for “UFC 97: Redemption” which took place Friday, April 17 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The UFC Middleweight Champion came in three pounds under the 185 pound title-fight limit which ... Read More »
Saturday could be the last time Chuck Liddell fights in the Octagon
“[This] might be the last time you ever see Chuck Liddell fight live or on television; the legend, the Iceman, the man who helped build mixed martial arts.” That was UFC President Dana White’s answer Thursday to radio show host, ... Read More »
Chuck Liddell talks Dana White and porn stars (video)
Our buddy, Steve Cofield caught up with Chuck Liddell prior to his this weekend at UFC 97 in Montreal. Chuck talks about Dana’s video blogs, his alleged relationship with a certain porn star, and his broken engagement. No matter what, ... Read More »
UFC 97: REDEMPTION – PRO MMA staff picks
Once again the PRO MMA (promma.info) elders make their predictions. The event is UFC 97: REDEMPTION going down this Saturday night, April 18th in Montreal, Canada. The headliner is a UFC Middleweight Title fight between Champion Anderson Silva and Thales ... Read More »
Anderson Silva UFC 97 open workout
Anderson Silva brought about twelve training partners with him to Montreal. He and his crew worked out hard for over an hour today at the UFC 97 open workout. Here is a look at the UFC Middleweight Champ following his ... Read More »
Countdown to UFC 97: Redemption (full video)
Here is the complete “Countdown to UFC 97: Redemption” video as seen on Spike TV. Featured in the video are main event fighters Anderson Silva and Thales Leites, who will be fighting for the UFC Middleweight Title and Chuck Liddell ... Read More »
He’s back! – Dana White UFC 97 video blog 4/13
After a certain incident a couple of weeks ago, MMA fans almost lost their exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the life of every one’s (not Loretta Hunt) favorite promoter. However, UFC President Dana White had a change of heart and maybe ... Read More »
Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites headlines UFC 97: REDEMPTION this Saturday
This Saturday, April 18, 2009, UFC 97: REDEMPTION takes place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The sold out, no foot-stomping event will broadcast live on pay-per-view beginning at 9pm CT. In the main event, UFC Middleweight Champion and the number ... Read More »