UFC 134 Rio Press Conference Today at 11 AM PT. Predictions Contest Facebook.com/MMAMaxim

UFC 134 Rio Press Conference Today at 11 AM PT/ 2PM ET with Anderson Silva, Okami, Forrest, Shogun Rua, Big Nog and Brendan Schaub.  Watch the special press conference live today on UFC.TV at 2 pm ET/11 am PT http://www.ufc.tv/ufc/video/press-conference/601

State your predictions for our contest to win a free shirt at www.Facebook.com/MMAMaxim  

 Is Forrest thinking "Fighting is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get?"

UFC Rio Press Conference Quotes: 
UFC President Dana White 
"Fighting is in our DNA, people love it all over ....We should have here long ago!"  When a Brazilian Reporter asksed about MMA Judging in Brazil and White's criticism of bad judging.  White responded "...when it is judged wrong it affects [a fighter's] money, legacy....hopefully we will not see bad judging in Brazil."  

White continued "Anderson Silva is the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts history!"

"We MAY have Women's MMA when we have more good female fighters.  The women's division is like the UFC Super Heavyweight Division a few years ago."
 





UFC Fighter Forrest Griffin: I advise Okami "to do the opposite of what I did!"

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Shogun Rua on his recent loss to Jon "Bones" Jones after knee surgery:  "We lose the fight rhythm when do not fight....I am not making excuses.  I would like the title again but I am focusing on Forrest Griffin."

Jason Mayhem Miller To Kick The Bangers & Mash Out of Bisping On The Ultimate Fighter!

Jason "Mayhem" Miller and comedian Adam Hunter recently tore it up at a Comedy Roast in Los Angeles making fun of OctoMom, Tila Tequila, and other mistresses of celebrities. Even if Bisping has Allstate Insurance, it will not be enough to protect him from Mayhem!

Tila grabbing the mic from Mayhem Miller

Miller stated he is going to "kick the bangers and mash out of Michael Bisping on Season 14 of the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).  Bangers and mash, also known as sausages and mash, is a traditional English dish made of mashed potatoes and sausages, the latter of which may be one of a variety of flavoured sausage made of pork or beef or a Cumberland sausage.






The UFC reports:
The two 185-pound contenders have proven they can fight at the elite level of the sport as well.

But can they coach?

Bisping answered that question as he led two of his fighters to victory on season nine of The Ultimate Fighter. Now it’s Miller’s turn to prove himself against the brash Brit when they collide as coaches on season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter, which begins filming next month in Las Vegas.

Manchester’s Bisping, winner of season three of TUF, is currently riding a three fight winning streak that includes victories over Dan Miller, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Jorge Rivera.

California’s Miller is back in the UFC after a six year absence where he fought the likes of Jake Shields, Robbie Lawler, Tim Kennedy, and “Jacare” Souza, while also gaining worldwide fame for his stint as host of MTV’s “Bully Beatdown.” In his most recent bout, in September of 2010, he submitted Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba, and now he has his sights on Bisping both in the gym and in the Octagon.

Miller’s originally scheduled July bout against Aaron Simpson at UFC 132 has been canceled. A new opponent for Simpson is currently being sought.

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MMA Bill Passes in New York Reported Today

It has been reported that the MMA Bill passed out of the Tourism Committee in NY Assembly by a vote of 17-3. Story forthcoming.  Imagine the crowds watching martial arts in New York.  .

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Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale Salaries: Did Ed Herman Deserve More Than Anthony Pettis?

The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale Salaries: Guida and Herman lead payroll.  Join us at www.facebook.com/MMAMaxim to discuss what you think the fighters deserve in pay.

 

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jun 06, 2011

 

Clay Guida ($74,000) and Ed Herman ($48,000) were the top earners at this past weekend's UFC event, The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.

MMAjunkie requested and received the list of disclosed paydays from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The total disclosed payroll for the event was $389,000.

The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale took place June 4 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The night's main card aired on Spike TV, and the preliminary card streamed for free on Facebook.

The event concluded the latest season of "TUF," the UFC's groundbreaking reality series that debuted in 2005. Welterweight Tony Ferguson knocked out Ramsey Nijem to win the 14-man, 16-slot "TUF 13" tournament.

As with all "TUF" cast members, Ferguson and others who remain under the UFC banner are signed to multi-year contracts that calls for increases in pay over time.

The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale salaries included:

Tony Ferguson: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Ramsey Nijem: $8,000

Clay Guida: $74,000 ($37,000 win bonus)
def. Anthony Pettis: $10,000

Ed Herman: $48,000 ($24,000 win bonus)
def. Tim Credeur: $10,000

Kyle Kingsbury: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus)
def. Fabio Maldonado: $10,000

Chris Cope: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)
def. Chuck O'Neil: $8,000

Jeremy Stephens: $40,000 ($20,000 win bonus)
def. Danny Downes: $4,000

George Roop: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)
def. Josh Grispi: $15,000

Shamar Bailey: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)
def. Ryan McGillivray: $8,000

Clay Harvison: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)
def. Justin Edwards: $8,000

Scott Jorgensen: $29,000 ($14,500 win bonus)
def. Ken Stone: $5000

Reuben Duran: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)
def. Francisco Rivera: $4,000
 

Disclaimer: The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors, which can oftentimes be a substantial portion of a fighter's income. They also do not include any other "locker room" or special bonuses the UFC oftentimes pays. They also do not include portions of the pay-per-view revenue that some top-level fighters receive.

For example, as previously reported, UFC officials handed out additional $40,000 TUF 13 Finale bonuses to Ferguson ("KO of the Night"), Duran ("Submission of the Night"), and Kingsbury and Maldonado ("Fight of the Night").

In other words, the above figures are simply base salaries reported to the commission and do not reflect entire compensation packages for the event.

UFC 137: Georges St.-Pierre vs Nick Diaz (UFC vs. Strikeforce)

UFC vs. Strikeforce Champions: Georges St.-Pierre (GSP) vs Nick Diaz.   How can Jake Shields' teach his training partner Nick Diaz to defeat GSP?

UFC President Dana White's tweet on Wednesday afternoon was short and sweet – “U wanted it! U GOT IT!!!”



What the fans wanted was a showdown between UFC welterweight champion Georges St.-Pierre
and the STRIKEFORCE welterweight title holder, Nick Diaz.  So on October 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, the UFC 137 Superfight becomes a reality.

Unbeaten since 2007, St-Pierre has taken on and beaten all comers, barely losing a round in the process. Since regaining his title from Matt Serra in 2008, he has turned back the challenges of Jon Fitch, BJ Penn, Thiago Alves, Dan Hardy, Josh Koscheck, and Jake Shields. But this fall, he will face off against the man many believe has the style to dethrone him, Shields’ longtime training partner Diaz.

A proud native of Stockton, California, Diaz, like GSP, has not lost since 2007. Along the way, the UFC vet has defeated Frank Shamrock, Scott Smith, Mach Sakurai, KJ Noons, and Paul Daley, and with his world-class striking skills and jiu-jitsu game improving with each fight, he is on track to shock the world on October 29th.

UFC 130 Fight Stats For Rampage vs Hamill & Mir vs Nelson

UFC 130 Fight Metric Stats For Rampage vs. Hamill & Mir vs. Nelson.  What Did You Think Of The Fights?   

Who Thought Hamill's Coach Should Have Told Him To Throw Way More Strikes To Daze Rampage Before Trying A Takedown?  Hamill is a great guy to meet.  Big Country would be so much better if he pushed his training much more intensely and improved his nutrition like other top fighters.

RAMPAGE VS. HAMILL

MIR VS. NELSON

UFC 130 Bonuses, Injuries, Interviews, Lesnar's Surgery & Whom Should Fight Jones Next?

UFC 130 bonuses: Browne, Tibau, Stann and Santiago each win $70,000

UFC 130 postfight: Bonuses, injuries, TUF 14 news, and SEAL Team 6 was at event

By Steve Cofield

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- Travis Browne, Gleison Tibau, Brian Stann and Jorge Santiago all received $70,000 postfight bonuses. Browne got Knockout of the Night and Tibau's rear-naked choke of Rafaello Oliveira got him Submission of the Night. Stann and Santiago were honored for Fight of the night.

http://www.ufc.com/media/UFC130-POST-INTV-BROWNE-STRUVE

- UFC 130 produced a lot of injuries. Frank Mir beat Roy Nelson easily on the scorecards, but may have suffered a broken his jaw for his efforts. Struve, Oliveira and Michael McDonald all went to the hospital as well. Stann showed up for the presser even though he suffered a broken thumb.

- The injury news of night revolved around Brock Lesnar and his battle against diverticulitis. According to UFC president Dana White, Lesnar had surgery on Friday to remove 12 inches of his colon.

Amazingly, Lesnar told White he was "a little sore." The surgery went well and Camp Lesnar hopes he can return at the start of 2012. White said Lesnar will probably lose a lot of weight on a liquid diet over the next few months.

- Quinton "Rampage" Jackson elaborated on his fractured hand reference in the Octagon following his win over Matt Hamill. Jackson said he injured his left hand back in December or January in Japan. He did so when he was horsing around with a friend.


- If Jackson legitimately has a broken hand, it may cost him a shot at a fight against Jon Jones in the fall. Lyoto Machida is also in the running. White wouldn't commit to choosing an opponent for the UFC light heavyweight champ.

- There  was interesting news about Season 14 of "The Ultimate Fighter." White confirmed that Jason Miller and Michael Bisping will be the coaches, but their season ending fight will not take place on pay-per-view. The fight will be part of the TUF 14 Finale that airs free on Spike.

- Stann revealed the inspiring news that members of "SEAL Team 6" were in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The elite military operatives comprised the crew that located and killed Osama bin Laden.

- Stann was asked about future opponents and sounded offended at the suggestion that he could fight fellow military veteran Tim Kennedy in the future.

- White also revealed his dream for the future of TUF. While discussing international destinations for the show like the Philippines, White said he like to hold a season with 16 different TUF's in locations around the world. The UFC would close out the season by holding a TUF World Cup with the 16 winners.

- In Hollywood news, White confirmed that a first will go down in a new MMA movie starring Kevin James. The UFC is allowing the movie to use its name and some of its personalities including fighters, Joe Rogan and Bruce Buffer. White said he was asked to be in the movie, but turned down the offer.

- White elaborated on the Chael Sonnen situation confirming that the promotion won't be going renegade with the fighter and taking him to another state other than California. When asked why Zuffa is involved with allowing Josh Barnett, also in license limbo with California, to fight in Texas, White said, "That's not me. That's their deal." White was referencing Strikeforce management.

OFFICIAL MAIN CARD RESULTS

• Quinton "Rampage" Jackson def. Matt Hamill via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Frank Mir def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
• Travis Browne def. Stefan Struve via knockout (superman punch) - Round 1, 4:11
• Rick Story def. Thiago Alves via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Brian Stann def. Jorge Santiago via TKO (strikes) - Round 2, 4:29

OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS

• Demetrious Johnson def. Miguel Torres via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Tim Boetsch def. Kendall Grove via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Gleison Tibau def. Rafaello Oliveira via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 2, 3:28
• Michael McDonald def. Chris Cariaso via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
• Renan Barao def. Cole Escovedo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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