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Holy shite, I just watched the Aoki fight and Bas Rutten needs to redo the end of the year awards and give Aoki a brazzi for submission of the year.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by Steelergar

Holy shite, I just watched the Aoki fight and Bas Rutten needs to redo the end of the year awards and give Aoki a brazzi for submission of the year.

One of the very few highlights, unfortunately. I watched the whole thing and was overall, disappointed. Alot of early stoppages, only a few really good fights and alot of stinkers.

[NCRadioMan]

Thiago Alves and Jon Fitch agree to rematch at UFC 111

Thiago Alves apparently has gotten his wish and will get a rematch with Jon Fitch.

Alves (16-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC), who originally was expected to fight Ricardo Almeida at UFC 111, instead has agreed to fight Fitch (21-3 MMA, 11-1 UFC) at the March event.

Sources close to both competitors told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) verbal agreements are in place for the welterweight matchup, though bout agreements have not been signed.

UFC 111 takes place March 27 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and airs on pay-per-view.

UFC 111 card as of now:

Champ Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy (for welterweight title)
Shane Carwin vs. Frank Mir (for interim heavyweight title)
Thiago Alves vs. Jon Fitch
Ricardo Almeida vs. TBA

I wonder if folks think the same of Aoki as they did Lesnar? Broke dudes arm them flipped him off and then ran around the ring and flipped the crowd off.

[NCRadioMan]

Takanori Gomi Signs With UFC

LAS VEGAS -- Takanori Gomi, once considered to be one of the best lightweight fighters in the world, has signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC. MMAFighting.com learned of the acquisition from sources on Friday.

Nicknamed "The Fireball Kid," Gomi (31-5-0, 1 NC) had talked about wanting to sign with Strikeforce or the UFC in 2010, and recently spent some time training at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif.

No word on when and where Gomi will make his debut for the UFC. The organization has yet to officially announce the signing.

The former PRIDE lightweight champion has recently gotten his career back on track after losing two straight fights in Sengoku. Gomi followed up his victory over Takahashi Nakakura at the Shooto: Traditional Final event in May with a unanimous decision win over Tony Hervey at Vale Tudo Japan 2009 in October.


I've always liked Gomi. I hope he can return to his former form.

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Below are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC 108 event. UFC 108, which is headlined by the light heavyweight bout between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva and the welterweight showdown between Paul Daley and Dustin Hazelett, airs live on pay-per-view from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT. Fans can also tune in to Spike TV at 9pm ET / 6pm PT to see live UFC 108 preliminary bouts.

Main Event
Thiago Silva (205) VS Rashad Evans (205)

Paul Daley (172*) VS Dustin Hazelett (168)
Sam Stout (155) VS Joe Lauzon (155)
Jim Miller (155) VS Duane Ludwig (156)
Gilbert Yvel (239) VS Junior Dos Santos (237)

Jacob Volkmann (171) VS Martin Kampmann (171)
Dan Lauzon (155) VS Cole Miller (155)

Ryan Jensen (186) VS Mark Munoz (185)
Jake Ellenberger (170) VS Mike Pyle (171)
Rafaello Oliveira (156) VS John Gunderson (155)

*Daley was unable to make weight and for safety reasons, the Nevada State Athletic Commission will not allow him to try to cut to 171 pounds. Hazelett agreed to a catchweight bout at 172 pounds and Daley will be fined 10% of his purse.

In spite of all the injury pull-outs on this card, I think it's a great line up of fights.

[zitro_joe]

I am completely digusted by Aoki's actions after he broke the dudes arm. I know there was some beef between them but that what the fight is for. His submissions are sick, but his attitude has really been going down hill. Joe Stevenson has been asking for him, I would like see that.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by zitro_joe

Joe Stevenson has been asking for him, I would like see that.

Highly unlikely. If Aoki comes to the states it will be with StrikeForce.


White:"Evans win probably means March date with Rampage"

LAS VEGAS – While former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's recent acting aspirations have put a potential matchup with rival Rashad Evans on hold, UFC president Dana White said that the grudge match could happen in early 2010.

In fact, if Evans can make it past fellow contender Thiago Silva at tonight's UFC 108 event in Las Vegas, the bout could take place in March.

[wavescrashing]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Highly unlikely. If Aoki comes to the states it will be with StrikeForce.


White:"Evans win probably means March date with Rampage"

LAS VEGAS – While former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's recent acting aspirations have put a potential matchup with rival Rashad Evans on hold, UFC president Dana White said that the grudge match could happen in early 2010.

In fact, if Evans can make it past fellow contender Thiago Silva at tonight's UFC 108 event in Las Vegas, the bout could take place in March.

If the fight is scheduled with Rampage, I pity da fool. Okay, I don't, but I just wanted to say that. I'm with you. Aoki would make a better fit with Strikeforce and plus if it does happen, we get to hear Dana White whine on another radio show

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by wavescrashing

we get to hear Dana White whine on another radio show

That's a weekly event anyway.

[zitro_joe]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Highly unlikely. If Aoki comes to the states it will be with StrikeForce.

yeah, he made a guest appereance at their show. He will most likely fight there since some of there fighter are allowed to fight elsewhere. When (if) he fights in the states he will have to wear shorts though. Not those those super sweet pants! He gets very agitated when asked about his pants, kind of funny.

I was just saying I would still like to see it


After seeing how huge Overeem was last night, I am serious doubting we will see him here in the states anytime soon.

[goalie204]

i thought it was funny

[zitro_joe]

Ah yeah, GOMI in the UFC. I have been wanting to see that for a long time. Gomi/ Diaz is one of my favorite fights of all time.

Ouch! Maybe Dos Santos is for real?

Pretty good card so far tonight considering all the replacements. Am I the only cigar lover stuck at home watching?? lol!

[goalie204]

called it. Yvel is experienced and good, but dos santos is a young up and coming beast. Cole mIller's inverted triangle sub was awesome too.

Originally Posted by goalie204

Cole mIller's inverted triangle sub was awesome too.

Yeah it was. He's always fun to watch on the ground. It's amazing what some of these guys can do after getting hit hard and losing their senses. I guess that's why the train...

Originally Posted by TheRealJason

Yeah it was. He's always fun to watch on the ground. It's amazing what some of these guys can do after getting hit hard and losing their senses. I guess that's why the train...

That was a great sub, I love it!

[goalie204]

awesome ufc so far, every fight. These cards that appear sh1tty are always the best. Except UK ones lol

[ActionAndy]

Ok that was a damn good card. Only two decisions if I recall correctly.

That being said: THIAGO?! FINISH THE FIGHT?! MR. SILVA?!

Yes, I know he was gassed. But he just had to flurry out some limp punches and get the fight stopped. I mean, what was the other option--oh right, letting the judges correctly assign victory to Evans. That would have been the most stylish come back, what with the chin-waving.

[goalie204]

ya

I thought Silva punked out Rashad in that 3rd round. I'm sick of seeing these TUF guys play for points instead of blood. Lock these guys in a room and I bet Silva would come out on top.