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Florian-Gomi, Nelson-Struve, Five Others Set for UFC Fight Night 21
By Ray HuiPosted: Feb 3rd 2010 10:37 AM
The UFC's return to North Carolina with UFC Fight Night 21 has been announced for March 31 at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum.In the co-main events, title contender Kenny Florian welcomes former PRIDE lightweight champion Takanori Gomi to the UFC and The Ultimate Fighter 10 winner Roy Nelson takes on prospect Stefan Struve.
Roy Nelson Targeting March or April Return
By Ariel HelwaniPosted: Jan 6th 2010 10:07 AM
MMA Fighting caught up with The Ultimate Fighter 10 winner Roy Nelson at a recent autograph signing in Las Vegas to talk about how life has changed for him since winning the reality show."Big Country" said that he was hoping to return to action in either March or April, but he would really like to fight on the April 10 Abu Dhabi card because he received his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Renzo Gracie, who will be making his UFC debut against Matt Hughes on that card. Nelson also weighed in on his place in the heavyweight division and shared some of his goals for 2010. Check out the video interview below.
All Ultimate Fighter Finale Drug Tests Come Back Negative
By Michael David SmithPosted: Dec 16th 2009 12:12 PM
The Nevada State Athletic Commission tested eight fighters who participated in the December 5 Ultimate Fighter Finale for steroids and illegal drugs, and the Commission announced Wednesday that all eight drug tests came back negative.The fighters tested were Roy Nelson, Brendan Schaub, Matt Hamill, Jon Jones, Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, Frank Edgar, Matt Mitrione, John Howard and Mark Bocek. All tests were negative.
Justin Wren Released by UFC; Tim Credeur Injured, Withdraws From Fight
By Mike ChiappettaPosted: Dec 10th 2009 6:58 PM
MEMPHIS -- Justin Wren, who was a cast member of the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter and who lost his UFC debut in a split-decision at the TUF 10 Finale last Saturday, was cut by the UFC, a source confirmed to FanHouse on Thursday.
Frank Mir Talks Kimbo Slice, Roy Nelson and Telling It Like It Is
By Ariel HelwaniPosted: Dec 8th 2009 10:34 AM
Prior to Saturday night's UFC event in Las Vegas, Frank Mir met with the MMA media to talk about his upcoming fight at UFC 107 against Cheick Kongo. The former heavyweight champion also shared his thoughts on this season's edition of The Ultimate Fighter, Kimbo Slice's potential, Roy Nelson's weight, the evolution of the heavyweight division and why he is never afraid to speak his mind.
Roy Nelson: I Don't Feel Like The Ultimate Fighter, Just Hungry
By Ariel HelwaniPosted: Dec 6th 2009 2:12 AM
LAS VEGAS -- FanHouse spoke to Roy Nelson, the newest Ultimate Fighter winner, following his first-round TKO victory against Brendan Schaub on Saturday night."Big Country" talked about proving his doubters wrong after his performances on the reality show were heavily criticized and how it feels to finally make it to the UFC after competing in MMA for almost six years.
Roy Nelson Awarded Knockout of the Night Honors
By Ray HuiPosted: Dec 6th 2009 12:19 AM
Roy Nelson knocked out Brendan Schaub to win The Ultimate Fighter 10 competition for a six-figure contract Saturday at the live finale in Las Vegas, and he'll also walk away with an extra $25,000 for the Knockout of the Night award.Schaub had threw more combos and had the faster punches, but all it took was an overhand right from Nelson to render the ex-pro football player unconscious on the canvas.
Roy Nelson KOs Brendan Schaub, Wins The Ultimate Fighter
By Michael David SmithPosted: Dec 5th 2009 11:45 PM
Roy Nelson is the winner of the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter.A big, fat heavyweight with big power, Nelson dispatched Brendan Schaub with a brutal knockout punch, landing a right hook to the ear that knocked Schaub cold at the Ultimate Fighter Finale Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Schaub landed a few good punches in the opening moments of the fight, but Nelson quickly took him down and controlled him. Although Nelson had Schaub down for more than a minute, Schaub was able to get back on his feet without taking much damage.
But when the fight went back to the feet, Nelson bided his time before landing that powerful punch that finished the fight in the first round.
"Actually, i have been working with my striking coach," the former IFL champ said. "Our plan was to bang it out a little bit."
The 263-pound, big-bellied Nelson entered the fight to Weird Al Yankovic's "Fat," and that's an appropriate song because he looks more like a couch potato than an athlete.
"I'm feeling pretty good," Nelson said afterward. "I'm going to go get Burger King. ... I'm just a fat guy. That's OK."
But no matter how much he and others talk about his weight, Nelson can fight, and he proved that in the Octagon on Saturday night.
"It was one of those things to show the fans who 'Big Country' is," Nelson said.
TUF 10 Finale Live Blog: Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub Updates
By Ray HuiPosted: Dec 5th 2009 11:35 PM
This is The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale live blog for Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub, the main event of the evening.Former IFL heavyweight champion Nelson and former pro football player Schaub are the finalists of the season 10 reality television competition, and the winner of tonight's fight will receive a six-figure contract with the UFC.
The live blog begins below.
TUF 10 Finale Results: Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander, More
By Michael David SmithPosted: Dec 5th 2009 7:00 PM
The 10th Ultimate Fighter Finale will likely be the most-watched in UFC history, thanks to the presence of Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander on the card. But the card is solid from top to bottom, including a good light heavyweight battle between Matt Hamill and Jon Jones, a solid lightweight fight between Frank Edgar and Matt Veach, and the TUF 10 heavyweight final between Roy Nelson and Brendan Schaub.We'll have live TUF 10 Finale results all fight night long.
Five Things to Watch for in TUF 10 Finale
By Mike ChiappettaPosted: Dec 5th 2009 9:03 AM
In an event such as the one going on Saturday at the Palms in Las Vegas, the most a promoter can hope for is to create a few stars. Sure, the UFC can expect to pop a strong rating because Kimbo Slice is involved, and his fights have historically done huge numbers, but the more important goal is what the show accomplishes long-term.
With that in mind, here are five things to watch for in the The Ultimate Fighter's season 10 Finale.
Rashad Evans Previews 'TUF' 10 Finale
By Ariel HelwaniPosted: Dec 4th 2009 10:45 PM
LAS VEGAS -- UFC light heavyweight star Rashad Evans held court at Friday's question-and-answer session at the Palms Casino Resort. The Ultimate Fighter coach previewed Saturday's night finale between Roy Nelson and Brendan Schaub and was even grilled by Nelson's wife."Suga" also talked about Kimbo Slice's maturation as a fighter and why he was impressed with his attitude on the reality show. Check out the video below.
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