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“THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER: TEAM NOGUEIRA VS. TEAM MIR” FINALS ARE SET

New York, NY, December 4, 2008 - After twelve episodes of elimination bouts, grueling training, and creative hijinks and pranks, "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Mir™" live finale is set with Phillipe Nover taking on Efrain Escudero in the lightweight (155lb) class and Ryan Bader battling Vinny Magalhaes in the light heavyweight division (205 lbs). Emanating from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, December 13 at 9:00 PM ET, the finalists will be competing for a six-figure contract with the preeminent mixed martial arts organization in the world, The Ultimate Fighting Championship�. (read more)

Junie Browning’s Final Ultimate Fighter Blog

Junie Allen Browning, Team Mir - Part of me thought that I was gone off the show this time, but another part figured that they'd keep me to see if I'd get beat. Half of the people in America would want to see me win, and half would want to see me get my ass kicked, so I figured they'd keep me for that reason. (read more)

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir - Episode 11/12 Recap

CAUTION: SPOILERS INCLUDED - It's come down to this - four matches to determine which four fighters will compete for UFC contracts in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir finale on December 13th at The Palms in Las Vegas.Let's get right down to business. (read more)

Torres Retains WEC Belt, Bowles Still Unbeaten

Frank Curreri, WEC - If Miguel Torres had a weakness, a part of his game that could be exploited, many presumed it was in his stand-up arsenal. Manny Tapia believed that to be the case - but not any more. Torres tore through Tapia on Wednesday night at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel, using a 9-inch reach advantage to batter the No. 1 challenger with jab after jab and then finishing Tapia with a vicious combination in the second-round. In fact, Torres' first punch of the night was a jab that sent Tapia reeling and falling backward into the cage, foreboding the kind of rough night it would be for Tapia. (read more)

Miguel Torres – MMA’s Afro Samurai

Thomas Gerbasi, WEC - Midway through 2008, if you ran down the list of champions in the WEC, the two considered most likely to still be holding their belts when "jingle bells" started playing around town would have been Urijah Faber and Miguel Torres. (read more)

Former Kickboxing Champ Alexander Brings The Punisher Back

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - In the days before a film is released to the public, you would imagine that the emotions experienced by the director would be similar to those a prizefighter goes through just before the walk into battle - nervousness, excitement, fear of the unknown.Lexi Alexander, director of The Punisher: War Zone, has admittedly had some nerves in anticipation of Friday's opening of the film, but as far as the rest of the comparisons to fighting are concerned, this second degree karate black belt and former world kickboxing champ disagrees. (read more)

Bonnar’s Back at UFC 94

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - After over a year on the sidelines due to injury, Stephan Bonnar will look to pick up his two fight winning streak where it left off when he returns to the Octagon on January 31st to take on unbeaten prospect Jon Jones on the main card of UFC 94 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (read more)

Kang Makes UFC Debut on January 17th in Dublin

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Highly-regarded middleweight contender Dennis Kang will make his long awaited UFC debut on January 17th, when he takes on Alan "The Talent" Belcher on the televised portion of UFC 93 at the O2 in Dublin, Ireland. (read more)

Wanderlei Silva – Seven Defining Moments

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - If you ask most longtime MMA fans (and competitors) who their favorite fighter is, if Wanderlei Silva isn't at the top of the list, he's at least in the top five. But what is it about "The Axe Murderer" that has garnered him a legion of fans around the world over the last 12 years? Is it the staredowns, the loosening of his wrists before a fight? Nah, it's all about the fights, and here are seven that made Silva the fighter he is today. (read more)

Quinton Jackson - Seven Defining Moments

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - One of mixed martial arts' true superstars, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson returns to the Octagon on December 27th to face rival Wanderlei Silva in what is expected to be one of 2008's best bouts. But Jackson's third fight against "The Axe Murderer" is just latest in a series of defining moments for the pride of Memphis, Tennessee. (read more)

Zuffa, LLC Press Announcement

Yesterday, Zuffa, LLC was made aware of the internet presence of several photographs from an advertising campaign that was proposed but rejected by the UFC�. Zuffa has not endorsed these photos, nor are they part of any approved UFC� advertising campaign. (read more)

JOHNSON AND KEVIN BURNS TO REMATCH LIVE ON SPIKE TV DECEMBER 13

After a controversial ending to their first bout, UFC welterweights Kevin Burns and Anthony "Rumble" Johnson will meet in the Octagon once again in December. The two will settle the score at the live finale for "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir", emanating from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV LIVE on December 13 at 9:00 PM ET. (read more)

UFC® OFFERS FIGHT! LINK HAND HELD RADIOS AT UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - Ultimate Fighting Championship� fans attending the mega-fight UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR Saturday night in Las Vegas now have a new way to experience the most exciting live sport in the world with "Fight! Link" In-Arena hand-held radios. The Fight! Link devices enable fans to listen to UFC� commentators Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg, in real-time, as the action takes place in the Octagon™. (read more)

UFC ANNOUNCES UFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS. PENN 2

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - In March 2006, top welterweights Georges St-Pierre and BJ Penn fought for the division's No. 1 contender's spot. St-Pierre earned a razor-thin split decision and went on to win the Ultimate Fighting Championship� welterweight title. Penn dropped to the lightweight division and won the organization's 155-pound title.Now they're about to do it again. But this time, there's much more at stake. (read more)

STUDY SHOWS UFC® IS POISED TO CONTRIBUTE MILLIONS TO NY ECONOMY

NEW YORK, NY - A study released today showed that Ultimate Fighting Championship� events in New York City and Buffalo would have a significant impact on state and local economies by generating tax revenues, creating jobs and boosting tourism industries. (read more)

JOSH KOSCHECK AND YOSHIYUKI YOSHIDA HEADLINE UFC® FIGHT FOR THE TROOPS

New York, NY, November 10, 2008 -- Fighting with a truly meaningful purpose in front of some real American heroes, "The Ultimate Fighter" alums Josh Koscheck, Mike Swick, Matt Wiman will be featured on Spike TV's telecast of "UFC Fight For The Troops" live from the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Wednesday, December 10 at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT. (read more)

UFC® SELLS OUT THE O2 IN DUBLIN IN RAPID FIRE TIME

London, England - The Ultimate Fighting Championship� (UFC�) organization continues to underline its status as the most popular combat sport in the world with a rapid-fire sell-out of the brand new O2 arena in Dublin, Ireland. In the UFC's fastest sell-out thus far in Europe, over 6000 tickets were sold within a week of going on sale on October 20 and, less than two weeks later, all 10,000 tickets for the fully-scaled O2 were gone. (read more)

UFC® LAUNCHES VIDEO ON DEMAND WITH VERIZON FiOS TV

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship� (UFC�) brand, today announced it has launched into the video on demand (VOD) spectrum of entertainment with Verizon FiOS TV. "As UFC continues to thrive in sports, we constantly look for new ways to deliver the UFC experience to our loyal fans around the world," said Dana White, UFC President. "The VOD program will provide more information on the UFC, training techniques, and some of the greatest fights in history available 24/7 through UFC On Demand." (read more)

THREE HISTORIC FIGHTS ANNOUNCED FOR UFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - The Ultimate Fighting Championship� (UFC�) organization is proud to announce three classic bouts on the historic final card of the year - UFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, December 27, 2008. The stacked fight card will be headlined by UFC light heavyweight champion and the original Ultimate Fighter� Forrest Griffin as he defends his belt against The Ultimate Fighter� Season 2 heavyweight winner Rashad Evans, who is fresh off a devastating knockout win over former UFC champion Chuck Liddell. (read more)