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UFC 91 Preview: Gabriel "Napao" Gonzaga vs Josh Hendricks

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:35:35 -0500

Aside from the main event, which features an explosive showdown between UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and challenger Brock Lesnar, only two other heavyweights will grace the UFC 91 card on November 15th.

In a battle between two fighters possessed of proven striking and ground skills, ...

How Randy Couture bought a one-way ticket to retirement from Brock Lesnar

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:17:42 -0500

Whether they saw it live or on replay, or both, the entire world of MMA fans has seen Brock Lesnar knock down, and then brutally pound down, on Randy Couture at UFC 91 to become the new UFC heavyweight champion. In shape, experienced and savvy at age 45, Randy Couture came in as the underdog against Brock Lesnar. I personally picked Couture to win because I felt his lateral mobility, hands and dirty boxing could trump Lesnar's size and power advantage. But alas, Couture fell into the trap of trading and wrestling with Lesnar, and when you're 14 years older and 55 pounds lighter, then that's not going to work, especially against a monster and accomplished wrestler. Don't fool yourselves, Randy Couture's loss to Brock Lesnar was as much about applying techniques as it was about age, and here's why Couture got his head smashed in exchange for a one-way ticket to retirement.

Brock Lesnar becomes the Manu Ginobili of MMA

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:24:08 -0500

If NBA player Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs was born to win, then UFC fighter and now UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was born to annihilate. Using his rare savvy and spatial instincts, Manu became the only player ever to win a Euroleague title, NBA championship and Olympic gold medal; with a freakish combination of power, agility and size, Brock Lesnar has become the first fighter ever to win an NCAA heavyweight wrestling championship, WWE World Heavyweight Championship and UFC heavyweight title.

Randy gets Brocked? Lesnared? Brock Lesnar's Punch Out?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:35:06 -0500

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UFC 91 "Couture vs Lesnar" LIVE RESULTS

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:33:49 -0500

Rear Naked News has LIVE RESULTS for UFC 91 "Couture vs Lesnar". Don't miss any of the action with our LIVE PLAY-BY-PLAY.

UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar Live Results and Coverage

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:02:55 -0500

Welcome to MMAFrenzy.com's live coverage of UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar.

UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture returns to the octagon from a 15-month layoff to take on challenger Brock Lesnar in tonight's headlining bout. Kenny Florian vs. Joe Stevenson, Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Josh Hendricks, Nate ...

UFC 91 Preview and Predictions, Muffin-Style

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:22:05 -0500

In case you haven't heard...eh, who the F am I kidding, of course you've heard...tonight is THE mixed martial arts fight. UFC 91: Couture v. Lesnar is expected to be the UFC's biggest draw ever. What do I mean by "biggest draw ever"? How about ONE MILLION pay-per-view buys. That's like 995,353.5 more viewers than EliteXC drew. But while you try to get your brain wrapped around that one, here's your UFC 91 preview, Muffin-style... Follow the link to get our preview and predictions, as well as a look at the UFC 91 promo videos, including new music from 50 Cent. And while you're there - give us your thoughts on tonight's card.

UFC 91 Predictions or Where to Gamble Your Money Part 3

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:38:41 -0500

InstantMMA,.net's exclusive predictions for UFC 91

All Fighters Make Weight For UFC 91

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:52:16 -0500

All fighters made weight without incident at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Friday night in preparation for Saturday night's UFC 91.

UFC 91 Press Conference

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:46:37 -0500

Hear from Dana White, Brock Lesnnar and Randy Couture

Gabriel Gonzaga: Rated Exclusive Video

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:41:09 -0500

"Napao" talks UFC 91, Hendricks, his future, and more

Top 5 Amazing 40-plus-year Old Athletes Ever

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:04:00 -0500

With 43-year old Bernard Hopkins teaching the young Kelly Pavlik an absolute boxing lesson and 45-year old Randy Couture set to defend his UFC heavyweight title this weekend, let's take a look at The Top 5 Amazing 40-plus-year Old Athletes Ever.

UFC 91 Preview : Brock Lesnar just not ready to get punched in the face (by Randy Couture)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:37:13 -0500

I'm going against the grain to pick Randy Couture to not just win, but hand Brock Lesnar the beating of his life. As scary as he looks, Lesnar just is not prepared to get punched in the face, something he never has had to deal with in the cage, especially against someone of Couture's caliber. Expect Couture to respect Lesnar's power early in the fight, but impose his strengths as the fight goes on. When Couture is totally warmed up, he will catch Lesnar along the fences and dirty box the crap out of him. Specifics of my pre-fight analysis after the jump.

Name Every Fighter Fighting at UFC 91

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:09:26 -0500

UFC 91 is going to be the most bought pay per view in UFC History. Can you name every fighter that is going to be involved in one of the 9 fights on the card? Hint: Last Names will work. GO LESNAR.

It's Now Or Never For Both Gonzaga And Hendricks

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:54:13 -0500

At this point it's tempting to cast Gabriel Gonzaga as Terry Malloy from "On The Waterfront," easy as it is to imagine him slumped in the back seat of a cab, lamenting life's unfulfilled promises to an old pal. Can anybody translate, "I couldda been a contender," into Portuguese?