With the success of UFC of Fox and the heavyweight matchup between Cain Velasquez and the new champion Junior dos Santos, we should see even more
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November 17, 2011
The California State Athletic Commission has medically suspended seven “UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos” fighters for various injuries sustained in their respective scraps this past Saturday.
Although he was only in the Octagon for 64 seconds of action, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez (Pictured) will be forced to ride the pine for 45 days for precautionary purposes...
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November 16, 2011
It’s official, the UFC’s primetime television debut was a smashing success. On Wednesday, Nielsen Media Research announced this past Saturday’s show peaked with 8.802 million viewers during the 64-second scrap between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos.
UFC president Dana White couldn’t be more pleased about the results of their premiere on FOX.
“Thank you all very...
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November 15, 2011
Written by: Johnny Memes
Despite being an underdog, Junior dos Santos convincingly defeated Cain Velasquez in just over a minute to claim the prestigious UFC heavyweight belt. The victory was particularly timely for the debut of the sport on the Fox network - free view television in front of a reported 5.7 million audience.
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November 13, 2011
Heavyweight Championship is Most-Watched UFC Event Ever;
Most Watched Pro Fight Since 2003
Los Angeles – History was made last night as the UFC made its broadcast television debut on FOX, and a record audience tuned in as the challenger, Junior dos Santos defeated defending champion Cain Velasquez in a first round knock out to claim the coveted heavyweight crown. It was the most...
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November 15, 2011
The Cain Velasquez era in the UFC heavyweight division came and went faster than you can say diverticulitis. The former champion will look to rebound off a stunning 64 second KO loss in his next fight, which is why his next opponent is so important for him and the UFC. Related posts:
UFC On FOX 1 Results – Junior Dos Santos KO’s Cain Velasquez in Round 1
Cain Velasquez...
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November 14, 2011
So this past weekend MMA fans were glued to Fox, as the most highly anticipated UFC heavyweight match up of current (we believe Lesnar vs. Overeem is a bigger match up) Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos debuted on TV. It took a mere sixty-four seconds for Dos Santos to become the new heavyweight champion, [...]
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November 14, 2011
The UFC is yet again bringing all the preliminary card action to fans for free this weekend for the upcoming UFC 139 event. UFC 139 is set to take place on November 19th at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. With the original heavyweight title fight headliner between champ Cain Velasquez and Junior Santos [...]
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November 14, 2011
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November 16, 2011
What a Saturday night for the UFC. 8.8 MILLION VIEWERS! (Peak). Averaged around 5.7 Million viewers. But this is awesome! My question: Will the UFC continue to put BIG fights on for free? I have a feeling GSP V Diaz won’t be for free.
Cain Velasquez wasn’t at 100% because of his previous injury. It didn’t matter. JDS has a torn meniscus. It still didn’t...
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November 14, 2011
Cheick Kongo: I Wasn't In Shape When I Fought Cain Velasquez
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