Sunday, September 12, 2010

UFC News Update - Sept. 13, 2010

UFC 119 Preview: Mirko Cro Cop Talks Frank Mir and Heavyweight Title Run 

"Spent so many years fighting and I'm a PRIDE heavyweight champion. I made many big victories but to take the UFC Heavyweight belt would definitely be the top of my career."

"I believe (Frank Mir) will try to take me down. At least in his mind maybe he thinks he will have an advantage on the ground, but we will see."

"He has an American attitude and approaches the fight with a big mouth and big statements. I think he better keep his mouth shut." Full story | bloodyelbow.com

10 Bouts Official for UFC Fight Night 22

"American Top Team’s Yves Edwards will meet International Fight League veteran John Gunderson in a lightweight duel at UFC Fight Night 22 on Wednesday at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. Ten bouts are now official for the event, which will air live on Spike TV.
Edwards, who has not competed inside the UFC in more than four years, has won four of his last five fights. The 33-year-old Bahamian last fought in August, when he defeated Luis Palomino by unanimous decision at Bellator 24 in Hollywood, Fla. A potent finisher, Edwards has secured 30 of his 38 career victories by..." Full story | sherdog.com

Daley gets first U.S. win since UFC firing then attacks the crowd


"Looks like Paul Daley learned nothing from his loss of control at UFC 113. That's when the Brit was taught a wrestling lesson by Josh Koscheck and then decided to sucker punch the winner seconds after the bell had sounded. There was no mercy for Daley. He was cut from the promotion just minutes after the match. Tonight at Shark Fights 13 in Amarillo, Tx., Daley returned to the U.S. for the first time and picked up a tight win over Jorge Masvidal but..." Full story | sports.yahoo.com

Former UFC Champion BJ Penn Expects To Return to the Octagon In November

"Former Ultimate Fighting Championship Lightweight champion BJ “The Prodigy” Penn expects to be back in the Octagon for his next fight sometime in November.
Penn reports that he and UFC President Dana White have been in contact, “Dana White’s been texting me the last couple days and it looks like I’m probably going to be back in the ring in..." Full story | bleacherreport.com
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