In a press release sent out Friday the WEC announced the signing of Tiequan “The Mongolian Wolf” Zhang of Beijing, China. He is the first fighter from mainland China signed by the WEC. Zhang will fight TUF alum Alexis Karelexis at WEC 51 in Bloomfield, Colorado on September 30th. According to the WEC Press Release: […]
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Lesnar-Velasquez going Primetime on Spike TV
The UFC announced that its Primetime show on Spike TV will return this October to hype the much anticipated Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez fight set for October 23rd in Anaheim, California. This is the fourth installment of the series which provides viewers with behind-the-scenes coverage of each camp as they prepare for their big […]
NY Assemblyman Bob Reilly speaks out about MMA
New York’s most vocal politician against the regulation of mixed martial arts in New York state recently spoke in depth about why he is against MMA. In the first part of a two part interview that will appear on today’s installment of “Inside MMA” on HD Net, Reilly articulated his opposition to regulating MMA in […]
UFC 118: Disclosed Payouts
MMA Weekly has obtained the basic payout information for UFC 118 from the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission in which a total of $1.428 million was paid out to 20 fighters. MAIN CARD FIGHTERS: -Frankie Edgar: $96,000 (includes $48,000 win bonus) def. B.J. Penn: $150,000 -Randy Couture: $250,000 (no win bonus) def. James Toney: $500,000 -Demian […]
UFC 118 Aftermath: Storylines, Expectations, & Boston Media Impressions
This week, we’ll be taking a look at the storylines, expectations, and media expressions coming out of UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II, which was held at the TD BankNorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 28th, 2010. Setting Up The Storyline UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II, was held at the TD BankNorth […]