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Sylvester Stallone talks about using MMA fighters in The Expendables

Sylvester Stallone talks about using MMA fighters in The Expendables

This is an interesting video interview with film legend Sylvester Stallone talking about when he was in Brazil filming “The Expendables” and they needed to cast some soldiers. They held a casting call and all that showed up were basically guys that looked like male models.
Stallone realizing Brazil was a hotbed for mixed martial arts [...]

UFC 119 gets main event with Mir vs. Nogueira 2

UFC 119 gets main event with Mir vs. Nogueira 2

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-6-1) will get an opportunity to redeem himself against former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir (13-5) in the UFC 119 main event on Sept. 25, in Indianapolis, Ind.

Pro MMA Now UFC 110 pick 'em contest winners

Pro MMA Now UFC 110 pick ‘em contest winners

For UFC 110, Pro MMA Now and Silver Star teamed up to bring you another in the series of Pro MMA Now pick ‘ems. As with the last contest, the tie breakers came into play with four of the five mini-contests going past just the fight details. Also, as with the last contest, [...]

UFC 110 live results and play-by-play commentary

UFC 110 live results and play-by-play commentary

Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) will provide live results and round-by-round commentary beginning at 7:15 p.m. ET (4:15 p.m. PT) for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card, which will be broadcast on pay-per-view.
Immediately following tonight’s pay-per-view broadcast, you can watch the UFC 110 post-fight press conference LIVE in ProMMAnow.com’s UFC ROOM.
UFC [...]

Pro MMA Now UFC 110 pick 'em contest sponsored by Silver Star

Pro MMA Now UFC 110 pick ‘em contest sponsored by Silver Star

Pro MMA Now and Silver Star are teaming up again to bring you another great UFC pick ‘em contest. This one will follow the same format as our prior contests, comprised of five mini-contests.
Silver Star has once again generously provided prizes for five winners, with each winner receiving his or her own Wanderlei Silva signature [...]

UFC 110 conference call notes and audio

UFC 110 conference call notes and audio

ProMMAnow.com joined in on a media conference call for UFC 110 today. Participants in the call included UFC UK President Marshall Zelaznik, main event fighters Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez, as well as co-headliners, Michael Bisping and Wanderlei Silva.
Although Zelaznik and all the fighters were asked, and answered questions, for some reason,the majority of [...]

Nogueira vs. Velasquez battle for number one contender spot at UFC 108

Nogueira vs. Velasquez battle for number one contender spot at UFC 108

Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena – Tickets on Sale Saturday, Nov. 14 at Noon PT
(PRESS RELEASE) – Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a heavyweight legend looking to climb to the top of the mountain one more time following his win over Hall of Famer Randy Couture in August. Unbeaten rising star [...]

PROMMA.INFO's UFC 102 reader's poll results

PROMMA.INFO’s UFC 102 reader’s poll results

PROMMA.INFO took a poll this past week from our readers concerning the UFC 102 main card and who they think would win each fight. In the main event, 77 people think Randy Couture will be victorious compared to 34 who believe Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will get the win.
Despite the odds makers placing Keith Jardine as [...]

Countdown to UFC 102 (full episode)

Countdown to UFC 102 (full episode)

Here is the full Countdown to UFC 102 episode which takes a look at the upcoming main event clash of Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Also looked at are the fights between Keith Jardine and Thiago Silva and Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt. As we do with all UFC events, PRO MMA (promma.info) will [...]

UFC 102 betting odds & best bets

UFC 102 betting odds & best bets

Here are the fight lines for “UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira” scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 as determined by BetUs.com. Couture is favored to win his main event showdown with “Minotauro” Nogueira and Marquardt is favored over Maia.
Randy Couture -180 vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira +150
Nate Marquardt -160 vs. Demian Maia +130
Keith Jardine -145 [...]

Let us know who you think will win at UFC 102 - Make your picks now!

Let us know who you think will win at UFC 102 – Make your picks now!

This Sat., Aug. 29, 2009, “UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira” takes place in Portland, Ore. We want to hear your thoughts on who you think will win. Make your picks for the main card and then tell us in the comments why you picked who you did. You can view the results below.

UFC 102 conference call with Couture & Nogueira

UFC 102 conference call with Couture & Nogueira

PRO MMA (promma.info) along with other members of the media, took part in a UFC 102 conference call on Tues., Aug. 18, with Randy “The Natural” Couture (16-9) and Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira (31-5-1). The two fighters will headline UFC 102 which is set to take place on Aug. 29 at the Rose Garden Arena [...]

UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira in-depth preview

UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira in-depth preview

Here is an in-depth nearly ten minute preview of UFC 102 featuring the highly anticipated Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fight. Two legends vying for a shot at Lesnar. One night. What will happen? Also, Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva is looked at. UFC 102 airs live from the Rose Garden on pay-per-view Aug. [...]

What it Takes: Episode 2 - SI.com's look at Randy Couture preparing for Nogueira

What it Takes: Episode 2 – SI.com’s look at Randy Couture preparing for Nogueira

Here is part two of SI.com’s feature on Randy Couture entitled “What it Takes.” Step into the cage with UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture as he prepares for his upcoming battle with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 102 on Aug. 29. Learn first-hand what it takes to step into the Octagon as Couture takes [...]

Nogueira vs. Couture officially announced for UFC 102

Nogueira vs. Couture officially announced for UFC 102

The UFC made the official announcement today that MMA legends and former UFC champions Randy “The Natural” Couture will face Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 in the main event at “UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira.”
The event, which will take place and air live on pay-per-view from the Rose Garden in Portland, [...]

Couture vs. Nogueira agree to meet at UFC 101

Couture vs. Nogueira agree to meet at UFC 101

Randy “The Natural” Couture and Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira both verbally agreed to face off at UFC 101. The two former UFC heavyweight champions will step into the Octagon at a yet to be announced date in August.
Couture (16-9) and Noguiera (31-5-1) found themselves on the losing side of the UFC’s pseudo heavyweight tournament in their [...]

UFC Trading Cards sneak peek at UFC 94

UFC Trading Cards sneak peek at UFC 94

Topps Trading cards, the manufacturer of the soon to be released UFC Round 1 cards, has a treat in store for all in attendance for UFC 94, Penn vs. St. Pierre 2. Every fan at UFC 94 will receive a special sample pack containing exclusive versions of BJ Penn’s and GSP’s base (not an autograph or special [...]

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