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| Archive for the 'UFC 71' Category |
| Chuck Liddell In Rehab Prior To UFC 71 Rampage Fight? |
From MMAnews. The following is a message from former UFC fighter and current IFL fighter Vernon "Tiger" White, where he claims Chuck Liddell was in rehab prior to his UFC 71 loss to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
A lot of people don’t understand is that I have a CAT scan that goes through my eye that sho
| Marcio “Shogun” Rua Video Interview |
A recent video interview of Marcio "Shogun" Rua. He tells his thoughts about UFC 71 and where he might fight in the near future! It is going to be great to see this guy fight in the UFC. He is the #1 Light HeavyWeight (205lb) fighter in the world according to mmaweekly. Look for him to give some serious facials in the UFC in the near future!
| UFC 71 INJURY REPORT |
Wrestling Observer reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission yesterday released their official UFC 71 report, including details of injuries and medical suspensions as a result of Saturday night’s PPV. A medical suspension by the NSAC, which is dished out if the Commission feel a fighter has suffered a relatively high level of physical damage, is not restricted
| Liddell admits to after-hours rounds before bout with Jackson |
LA Times reports Chuck Liddell admits he made after-hours rounds of Las Vegas nightclubs in the week before his Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight title defense against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
What Liddell disputed Wednesday was the notion that early-morning partying cost him his belt Saturday ni
| UFC Champion Quinton Jackson ESPN Interview |
Newly crowned UFC Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is living the life right after his explosive first round knockout performance of Chuck Liddell. Check out this video interview of him from ESPN news. Rampage is to fight Pride Fighting Champion Dan Henderson possibly at either UFC 76 or UFC 77 in the fall.
| UFC 71 Salaries |
PPV royalties are not included
Title Match & Main Event Fighters
-Chuck Liddell: $500,000 (18th fight in UFC; lost to Quinton Jackson)
-Quinton Jackson: $225,000 (2nd fight in UFC after 17 fights in Pride; defeated Chuck Liddell)
Main Card Fighters
-Karo Parisyan: $32,000 (9th fight in UFC; defeated Josh Burkman)
-Ivan Sa
| ESPN VIDEO of Liddell vs. Jackson Fight |
ESPN’s coverage of the UFC has been great for this past event. It makes me so happy to see the UFC getting the respect it has earned. Below is ESPN’s review of the fight last night!
Look for the sport if MMA only to increase in popularity and continue to dominate with this type of coverage!
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