UFC 131's Junior Dos Santos: "I know I can beat Brock Lesnar" (4/11/2011 9:30:00 PM)
Brazilian knockout artist Junior Dos Santos spent nearly two months coaching some of the sport's most promising MMA fighters during his tenure as a head coach on this season of "The Ultimate Fighter." Initially, Dos Santos wasn't slated for a head-coaching slot on "TUF 13," but heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez's should surgery placed their bout on hold. However, with a desire to remain active, Dos Santos made it known to UFC officials he didn't want to sit idle.
Team Lesnar blog: Chris Cope on "The Ultimate Fighter 13," episode No. 2 (4/7/2011 1:45:00 PM)
"The Ultimate Fighter 13" cast member Chris Cope, who blogs about this season of the reality show exclusively for MMAjunkie.com, has penned his debut column. The welterweight prospect and Team Brock Lesnar fighter writes new blog entries each Thursday morning. Check out today's entry as Cope talks about the first few days if filming, evaluates the season's first elimination fight and takes readers behind the scenes of Spike TV's debut episode for the latest season of "TUF."
Episode No. 2 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos" (4/7/2011 1:55:00 AM)
Welcome to MMAjunkie.com's recap for episode No. 2 of "The Ultimate Fighter 13." The welterweights-only season of the reality show, which features Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos as coaches, airs each Wednesday (9 p.m. ET/PT) on Spike TV and features 14 UFC hopefuls. For a full rundown of the latest episode, which featured the second opening-round fight, check out this week's show summary. (Warning: Episode spoilers are included.)
"UFC 131: Lesnar vs. Dos Santos" official for June 11 in Vancouver (4/5/2011 12:30:55 PM)
After weeks of uncertainty, UFC 131 finally is official. The event, dubbed "UFC 131: Lesnar vs. Dos Santos," takes place June 11 and features a No. 1 contender's bout between "The Ultimate Fighter 13" coaches Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos. The pay-per-view event takes place at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
UFC 131: Lesnar vs. Dos Santos, UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber Officially Announced (4/5/2011 4:51:31 AM)
The UFC has officially announced "UFC 131: Lesnar vs. dos Santos" for June 11 in Vancouver and "UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber" for July 2 in Las Vegas.UFC 131 is headlined by TUF 13 coaches and heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos, while UFC 132 features bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber.
Team Lesnar blog: Chris Cope on "The Ultimate Fighter 13," episode No. 1 (3/31/2011 4:20:00 PM)
"The Ultimate Fighter 13" cast member Chris Cope, who blogs about this season of the reality show exclusively for MMAjunkie.com, has penned his debut column. The welterweight prospect and Team Brock Lesnar fighter writes new blog entries each Thursday morning. Check out today's entry as Cope talks about the first few days if filming, evaluates the season's first elimination fight and takes readers behind the scenes of Spike TV's debut episode for the latest season of "TUF."
Episode No. 1 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos" (3/31/2011 1:55:00 AM)
Welcome to MMAjunkie.com's recap for episode No. 1 of "The Ultimate Fighter 13." The welterweights-only season of the reality show, which features Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos as coaches, airs each Wednesday (9 p.m. ET/PT) on Spike TV and features 14 UFC hopefuls. For a full rundown of the latest episode, which marked the season debut, check out this week's show summary. (Warning: Episode spoilers are included.)
Dos Santos Talks ‘TUF 13,’ Lesnar Clash (3/30/2011 11:55:59 PM)
UFC heavyweight contender Junior “Cigano” dos Santos will coach opposite Brock Lesnar on “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 13, which debuts Wednesday on Spike at 9 p.m. ET. In this video interview, “Cigano” discusses coaching on the reality show and his UFC 131 matchup with Lesnar.
The Ultimate Fighter 13: Episode 1 Recap and Results for “Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos” (3/30/2011 3:48:52 PM)
The Ultimate Fighter 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos premiered Wendesday night on Spike TV, featuring heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos as coaches of a welterweight cast vying to become the latest Ultimate Fighter winner.
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Episode 1 Recap and Discussion for “Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos” (3/30/2011 3:48:52 PM)
The Ultimate Fighter 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos premiered Wendesday night on Spike TV, featuring heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos as coaches of a welterweight cast vying to become the latest TUF winner.Discuss the first episode after the jump, and stay tuned for a recap later tonight.
With "TUF 13" cameras, Junior Dos Santos simply followed Brock Lesnar's lead (3/29/2011 6:35:00 PM)
All Junior Dos Santos knew of Brock Lesnar prior to "The Ultimate Fighter 13" was what he'd seen on TV. That may or may not be a good thing. However, Dos Santos said the former heavyweight champion set the tone for the show and helped him adjust to the constant presence of TV cameras on the reality series, which debuts Wednesday on Spike TV.
UFC's Brock Lesnar returning to the WWE? "Folks, it ain't happening very soon" (3/29/2011 4:30:00 PM)
Despite persistent rumors that Brock Lesnar and the UFC may be organizing his return to the WWE, the former UFC champ said it's unlikely to happen anytime soon, if at all. Lesnar, who's on a media tour ahead of Wednesday's debut of "The Ultimate Fighter 13," today appeared on ESPN's "SportsCenter" and shot down the possibility. Lesnar said he's perfectly content with his current situation.
Video: UFC's Brock Lesnar on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (3/29/2011 12:00:00 PM)
Ahead of Wednesday's season debut of "The Ultimate Fighter 13" on Spike TV, head coach and UFC heavyweight Brock Lesnar appeared on Monday's edition of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Check out a video of the NBC appearance. In addition to the reality series, Lesnar discusses his journey from a kid wrestler to an NCAA championship to the WWE to the NFL to mixed martial arts and the UFC.
"TUF 13" coach Brock Lesnar surprisingly "got invested" in his team (3/28/2011 11:00:00 PM)
Somehow, the fighters on the 13th season of "The Ultimate Fighter" managed to crack Brock Lesnar's sometimes-cold exterior. The former champ didn't have much of a choice, anyway. He was all-in once he accepted the job as a head coach. But Lesnar also surprised himself in how emotionally involved he got when his team fought with Junior Dos Santos' squad during the filming of the reality show, which debuts Wednesday on Spike TV.
"TUF 13" coach Brock Lesnar on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" tonight (3/28/2011 2:50:00 PM)
"The Ultimate Fighter 13" head coach Brock Lesnar is a guest on tonight's edition "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." The NBC talk show airs at 12:35 p.m. ET/PT. In addition to Lesnar, a former heavyweight champion featured in Wednesday's season debut of "TUF 13," tonight's talk show features actor David Schwimmer.
Lesnar Opens Up on ‘TUF 13’ Coaching (3/28/2011 1:31:39 PM)
UFC President Dana White made no bones about it when he made the announcement in January: with Brock Lesnar helming one of the teams for the 13th iteration of “The Ultimate Fighter,” it was going to be “a tough season.”
With Lesnar vs. Dos Santos cued up, UFC 131 nearly official for Vancouver (3/10/2011 11:25:00 PM)
The UFC is in the red zone when it comes to UFC 131 being official. Officials are nearing an agreement with the 19,000-seat Rogers Arena in the Canadian city of Vancouver to hold UFC 131 on June 11, a source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com. UFC officials already have made official the headliner for the pay-per-view event: former champion Brock Lesnar vs. Junior Dos Santos.
Brock Lesnar vs. Junior Dos Santos official for UFC 131 in Vancouver (3/3/2011 9:15:00 PM)
The heavyweight division rolls on. A title eliminator featuring former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and top contender Junior Dos Santos is now official for UFC 131, which takes place June 11 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Today's edition of "The Ultimate Insider" on UFC.com announced the fight, which also caps Lesnar and Dos Santos' stint as opposing coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter 13."
‘TUF 13’ Coaches Lesnar, Dos Santos Official for UFC 131 (3/3/2011 3:28:05 PM)
The speculated No. 1 contender bout for Cain Velasquez’s UFC heavyweight title was today made official, as the promotion announced that “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 13 coaches Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos will meet in the main event of UFC 131.
Brock Lesnar vs. Junior dos Santos Official for UFC 131 on June 11 in Vancouver (3/3/2011 12:45:43 PM)
Former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar and top contender Junior dos Santos will square off in the main event of UFC 131 on June 11 in Vancouver for the next shot at champion Cain Velasquez.The UFC confirmed the bout between The Ultimate Fighter 13 coaches on Thursday.
"TUF 13" coach Junior Dos Santos: Weak-chinned Brock Lesnar can't take a punch (1/26/2011 5:15:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - Just a few short weeks ago, things really didn't seem to be working out for top UFC heavyweight contender Junior Dos Santos. Despite earning a shot at the UFC's heavyweight title, Dos Santos openly expressed his frustration at having that bout delayed when Cain Velasquez was forced to the sidelines following surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. But things have quickly changed, and Dos Santos is elated to take a role as coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 13." And in fact, he's downright salivating at the looming showdown with his opposing coach, Brock Lesnar, a man he thinks provides a very favorable matchup.
"TUF 13's" Junior Dos Santos: Weak-chinned Brock Lesnar can't take a punch (1/26/2011 5:15:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - Just a few short weeks ago, things really didn't seem to be working out for top UFC heavyweight contender Junior Dos Santos. Despite earning a shot at the UFC's heavyweight title, Dos Santos openly expressed his frustration at having that bout delayed when Cain Velasquez was forced to the sidelines following surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. But things have quickly changed, and Dos Santos is elated to take a role as coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 13." And in fact, he's downright salivating at the looming showdown with his opposing coach, Brock Lesnar, a man he thinks provides a very favorable matchup.
Brock Lesnar Fires Back at Coaching Critics as TUF 13 Begins (1/26/2011 12:44:43 PM)
Brock Lesnar has never been one to hold back his opinions. When the former heavyweight champion was announced as a coach for the 13th season of The Ultimate Fighter, many critics questioned Lesnar's qualifications to coach other aspiring fighters. But as Lesnar puts it, as a former UFC heavyweight champion, "what more qualifications do (I) need?"
Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture Was Considered for The Ultimate Fighter 13 (1/13/2011 6:00:13 AM)
Apparently, there were several more ideas thrown around for the 13th season of the The Ultimate Fighter than already widely known. One idea would have pitted eventual The Ultimate Fighter 13 coach Brock Lesnar against fellow former champ and UFC hall of famer Randy Couture.
UFC 131's Junior Dos Santos opens a -155 favorite over Brock Lesnar (1/12/2011 5:35:00 PM)
Junior Dos Santos has opened a slight favorite over fellow UFC heavyweight contender Brock Lesnar. Noted MMA oddsmaker and frequent radio guest Joey Oddessa today told MMAjunkie.com he's set the initial line at -155 in favor of Dos Santos, which gives him an approximately 61 percent chance of defeating Lesnar (+125). UFC president Dana White recently named Dos Santos and Lesnar as "The Ultimate Fighter 13" coaches, and they're expected to fight in a No. 1 contender's bout at UFC 131.
Junior dos Santos Opens as Favorite to Beat Brock Lesnar at UFC 131 (1/12/2011 10:00:54 AM)
Junior dos Santos has opened as the betting favorite to beat former heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar when The Ultimate Fighter 13 coaches meet at UFC 131 in June with the next title shot at champion Cain Velasquez on the line.
"The Ultimate Fighter 13" could do record ratings, but will Brock Lesnar benefit? (1/12/2011 2:05:00 AM)
With today's official unveiling of Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos as "The Ultimate Fighter 13" coaches, the Spike TV reality series could see its biggest ratings since the record-breaking 10th season. That's when Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, Roy Nelson and a host of other heavyweights brought unparalleled attention to the six-year-old series. Lesnar, the UFC's pay-per-view kingpin, undoubtedly will stir interest in "TUF," which debuts March 30. But the added exposure has been a mixed bag for past coaches.
Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos named "The Ultimate Fighter 13" coaches (1/11/2011 10:45:00 PM)
After months of speculation and more than a dozen rumored names, UFC president Dana White today announced heavyweight contenders Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos will be coaches on the upcoming 13th season of "The Ultimate Fighter." White made the announcement during a media call. "The Ultimate Fighter 13" debuts March 30 on Spike TV, and a live finale is slated for June 4. The coaches meet in a season-ending fight in June, possibly at UFC 131 in Toronto.
Lesnar, Dos Santos to Coach Season 13 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ (1/11/2011 3:38:43 PM)
Ending months of speculation, UFC President Dana White today revealed that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and top prospect Junior dos Santos
Brock Lesnar, Junior dos Santos Announced as The Ultimate Fighter 13 Coaches (1/11/2011 12:14:43 PM)
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and top contender Junior dos Santos will be coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 13 before squaring off in June for the next title shot at champ Cain Velasquez.
Antonio Rodrigo Noguera Aims for August Return at UFC: Rio, Welcomes Brock Lesnar Fight (1/5/2011 2:00:13 PM)
Antonio Rodrigo Noguera recently gave some insight on his recovery from hip surgery and his hope to return to UFC action in August at "UFC: Rio" in Brazil, where he hopes to face fellow former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.
Frank Mir Out, Stefan Struve In Against Brendan Schaub at UFC on Versus 3 (12/27/2010 8:18:22 AM)
Instead of a planned matchup with former champ Frank Mir, Brendan Schaub will face fellow heavyweight prospect Stefan Struve at UFC on Versus 3 on March 3 in Louisville. Could a rubber match between Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar be back on possibly after the rivals coach The Ultimate Fighter 13?
Brendan Schaub vs. Stefan Struve (Not Frank Mir) Reported for UFC on Versus 3 (12/27/2010 8:18:22 AM)
Instead of a planned matchup with former champ Frank Mir, Brendan Schaub will face fellow heavyweight prospect Stefan Struve at UFC on Versus 3 on March 3 in Louisville. Could a rubber match between Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar be back on?
UFC boss: Shogun-Evans on track for March; Lesnar, Aldo's next moves unclear (12/10/2010 6:00:00 PM)
MONTREAL - While the UFC continues to put on high-quality shows week after week, a number of the promotion's most marketable athletes currently are on sidelines. UFC president Dana White recently commented on the status of a handful of the UFC's most high-profile fighters. And while the UFC boss said light-heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is recovering quickly from his recent knee surgery, the return dates for featherweight champion Jose Aldo and former heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar currently are a little less certain.
Dana White Re-Thinking UFC’s Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir 3 Plans (11/14/2010 4:30:28 AM)
A planned rubber match between former heavyweight champions Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir may not be on tap after all, as UFC President Dana White said after Saturday's UFC 122 that he would re-think the matchup after hearing from fans.
Listening to public sentiment, UFC boss says he'll rethink Lesnar vs. Mir III (11/14/2010 2:05:00 AM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir may not be completing their trilogy just yet. Just one day after suggesting Lesnar vs. Mir III is a fight that "kind of makes sense" in the heavyweight division, UFC president Dana White now admits feedback received on his Twitter account is leading him away from arranging the matchup. "People have been saying on my Twitter that they're not happy with that fight," White told MMAjunkie.com. "It's something I need to re-think."
Listening to public sentiment, UFC boss says he'll re-think Lesnar vs. Mir III (11/14/2010 2:05:00 AM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir may not be completing their trilogy just yet. Just one day after suggesting Lesnar vs. Mir III is a fight that "kind of makes sense" in the heavyweight division, UFC president Dana White now admits feedback received on his Twitter account is leading him away from arranging the matchup. "People have been saying on my Twitter that they're not happy with that fight," White told MMAjunkie.com. "It's something I need to re-think."
UFC boss says Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir III "kind of makes sense" (11/13/2010 12:30:00 AM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - Brock Lesnar may revisit an old rivalry and take on a third fight with Frank Mir, according to UFC president Dana White. During a special Q&A session today with UFC Fight Club fans in Germany, the executive addressed a rumor of the potential rubber match that arose immediately following Lesnar's loss to Cain Velasquez this past month at UFC 121. And while White hasn't spoken to Lesnar as of late, he is not necessarily opposed to the idea of a third meeting between the two former champions.
Dana White: Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir Likely, Flyweights Coming Soon (11/12/2010 12:45:27 PM)
Brock Lesnar will likely face fellow former heavyweight champ Frank Mir for a third time when he returns from his recent loss to Cain Velasquez, Dana White announced Friday. White also said the anticipated addition of a 125-pound flyweight division will come sooner than expected.
Brock Lesnar Eyes Roy Nelson, UFC Plans Frank Mir Rubber Match (11/5/2010 10:00:34 AM)
After being dethroned by Cain Velasquez last month at UFC 121, former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar is planning his return and reportedly hopes to face Roy Nelson, but the UFC may have other plans.
UFC 121 Medical Suspensions: Lesnar Out Up to Six Months (10/27/2010 5:49:54 AM)
Five fighters who competed at UFC 121 on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., have been issued 180-day medical suspensions by the California State Athletic Commission. This includes the show’s headliner, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar
UFC 121 medical suspensions: Lesnar, four others sidelined up to six months (10/26/2010 11:00:00 PM)
The California State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to a total of 13 fighters from this past weekend's UFC 121 event, and five - including former heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar - could be sidelined up to six months. MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of medical suspensions from the CSAC. In addition to Lesnar, co-headliner Jake Shields, Diego Sanchez, Court McGee and Patrick Cote also face possible six-month suspensions.
UFC 121 salaries: Brock Lesnar's $400,000 tops event's $1.5 million payroll (10/26/2010 10:20:00 PM)
Despite hia main-event defeat and losing his heavyweight title to Cain Velasquez, Brock Lesnar was the top earner at this past weekend's UFC 121 event and earned $400,000 of the night's $1.513 million disclosed payroll. MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of salaries from the California State Athletic Commission. Tito Ortiz ($250,000), Velasquez ($200,000) and co-main-event winner Jake Shields ($150,000) were other top earners from the card, which took place Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Lesnar’s $400K Tops UFC 121 Paydays (10/26/2010 5:39:58 PM)
Former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar earned an event-high $400,000 in his first-round technical knockout loss to new titleholder Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim
Brock Lesnar Tops UFC 121 Fighter Salaries, Medical Suspensions (10/26/2010 2:07:56 PM)
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar topped the payroll for Saturday's UFC 121, taking home $400,000 despite losing the title to Cain Velasquez, who earned $200,000. Lesnar also topped the UFC 121 medial suspensions, joining Shields and Diego Sanchez among those suspended up to six months.
UFC 121 Video with Dana White on Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez, Tito Ortiz (10/24/2010 2:00:01 PM)
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UFC 121 main-card recap: Velasquez stuns Lesnar in first, claims heavyweight title (10/24/2010 4:50:00 AM)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Brock Lesnar couldn't escape this time. New UFC champion Cain Velasquez sent a reported 14,856 fans into a frenzy by stopping Lesnar with strikes in the first round of UFC 121's main event, which took place Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The action-heavy affair, which saw the entire building on its feet throughout the matchup, capped off the evening's pay-per-view broadcast and saw perhaps the UFC's biggest star stripped of his title.
UFC 121 Video: WWE’s Undertaker Confronts Brock Lesnar after UFC 121 Loss to Cain Velasquez (10/24/2010 3:10:28 AM)
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UFC President Predicts Quicker-Than-Expected Turnaround for Lesnar (10/24/2010 12:26:10 AM)
UFC President Dana White thinks former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will find his way back into the Octagon much sooner than previously expected following his one-sided technical knockout loss to the unbeaten Cain Velasquez in the UFC 121 headliner
Velasquez Turns Attention Towards Dos Santos (10/24/2010 12:25:09 AM)
After Cain Velasquez defeated Brock Lesnar to capture the heavyweight championship at UFC 121 on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Velasquez Dethrones Lesnar at UFC 121 (10/23/2010 11:59:59 PM)
In a word, annihilation. The undefeated Cain Velasquez tore through Brock Lesnar in a career-defining performance, as he captured the heavyweight championship in the UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez” main event on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim
UFC 121 Recap: Velasquez Stops Lesnar in First to Win Heavyweight Title (10/23/2010 6:30:32 PM)
Cain Velasquez dominated Brock Lesnar and scored a first-round knockout of the champion to claim the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 121. Jake Shields topped Martin Kampmann in the UFC 121 co-headliner, while Diego Sanchez, Matt Hamill, and Brendan Schaub were also victorious on the pay-per-view card.
Lesnar or Velasquez? Dos Santos says UFC 121 winner will get knocked out (10/23/2010 5:00:00 PM)
When Brock Lesnar meets Cain Velasquez in the main event of Saturday night's UFC 121 event in California, top contender Junior Dos Santos will be seated cageside to watch the action unfold. Dos Santos, of course, will be evaluating a future opponent, as he has already been tagged by UFC president Dana White as the next contender for the heavyweight title. Of course, don't expect Dos Santos to be too concerned with what happens in the octagon. After all, he sees no reason he won't knock out either fighter when his shot at the belt comes to fruition.
Poll results: Who wins UFC 121's title fight, Lesnar or Velasquez? Readers vote (10/23/2010 3:20:00 PM)
Heading into tonight's UFC 121 headliner, oddsmakers are giving UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar an approximately 60 percent chance of defeating challenger Cain Velasquez. But oddsmakers are one thing, and fans are another. So in out latest MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" poll, we asked readers to predict a winner.
UFC 121 Shirts for ‘Lesnar vs. Velasquez’ (10/23/2010 12:30:24 PM)
After featuring the Brock Lesnar UFC 121 shirt, Cain Velasquez UFC 121 shirt, and Tito Ortiz UFC 121 shirt, it's time to look at the stacked lineup of styles for UFC 121 after the jump, including tees for Jake Shields, Diego Sanchez, Matt Hamill, and Paulo Thiago. For the latest MMA gear and MMA shirts stay tuned to FightTrends.com.
Performify's Picks for "UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" (10/23/2010 11:55:00 AM)
Eric "Performify" Foster, MMAjunkie.com's resident handicapper, returns to give his thoughts on the main event for Saturday's UFC 121 event. Foster shares his breakdown on the battle between Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez, and goes as far as to say this fight represents "one of the better MMA betting opportunities" in recent memory. Read on for his thoughts on UFC 121 and then jump into the comments section to share your own predictions for the event.
UFC 121 Results and Live Play-by-Play for ‘Lesnar vs. Velasquez’ (10/23/2010 3:33:12 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results and play-by-play from tonight's "UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" event in Anaheim, California starting at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Live results for Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez, Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampmann, and the rest of the card are after the jump.
Pros Pick: Lesnar vs. Velasquez (10/23/2010 12:26:25 AM)
Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will defend his title against unbeaten American Kickboxing Academy thoroughbred Cain Velasquez in the UFC 121 headliner on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Lesnar, Velasquez Official for UFC 121 (10/22/2010 11:59:59 PM)
The sport’s most bankable box office draw hit the scales before a throng of boisterous followers and detractors, as his stoic opponent looked on from just a few feet away. Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar checked in at 264 pounds for his five-round title defense against
UFC 121 weigh-in results: Champ Lesnar (264), Velasquez (244) on weight (10/22/2010 9:30:00 PM)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official UFC 121 fighter weigh-ins, where all 22 fighters successfully made weight. Today's festivities took place outside of the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., in front of a throng of a couple-thousand fans. Headliner and heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar weighed 264 pounds while challenger Cain Velasquez weighed 244.
UFC 121 preview: Lesnar vs. Velasquez title fight brings media attention to all (10/22/2010 1:40:00 PM)
According to UFC president Dana White, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is the biggest draw in the UFC with welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre in hot pursuit. That means extra attention and media scrutiny for those who share the bill with Lesnar, and the spotlight is not always a welcome addition. In our official event preview of Saturday's UFC 121 event, MMAjunkie.com's Steven Marrocco explains how the card's other fighters - including UFC newcomer Jake Shields, the veteran Tito Ortiz, and the notoriously reserved Matt Hamill - have handled the spotlight.
UFC 121 Weigh-In Results: Lesnar, Velasquez Set for Heavyweight Headliner (10/22/2010 10:00:13 AM)
UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, challenger Cain Velasquez, and the rest of the UFC 121 fight card successfully weighed in on Friday for tomorrow's UFC 121 pay-per-view event in Anaheim, California. Lesnar came in just one pound under the heavyweight limit at 264-pounds, while Velasquez tipped the scale at 244 for the headlining title fight.
Brock Lesnar - The Present Prepares for The Future (10/22/2010 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Brock Lesnar Is Prepared For Cain (Video) (10/21/2010 3:07:01 AM)
Brock Lesnar speaks to the press in downtown Los Angeles at the UFC 121 Press Conference.
Lesnar Relaxed and Healthy as Velasquez Bout Approaches (10/20/2010 8:09:50 PM)
On Saturday, Oct. 23, UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will defend his title for the third time when he takes on number one contender Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 121 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Brock Lesnar UFC 121 Video Pre-Fight Interview for Cain Velasquez (10/20/2010 6:00:21 PM)
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The Blueprint: Brock Lesnar (10/20/2010 5:00:00 AM)
Ufc 121: Lesnar Vs Velasquez Conference Call (10/19/2010 8:36:51 PM)
Listen to the full UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez conference call, as Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez field questions from the media...
UFC 121 Video: Cain Velasquez Pre-Fight Interview for Brock Lesnar Title Fight (10/19/2010 6:30:19 AM)
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Dos Santos Weighs In On Lesnar Vs. Velasquez (10/19/2010 3:36:51 AM)
Junior Dos Santos, who is next in line for a UFC heavyweight title shot, weighs in on Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez, the fight that determines his next opponent...
Lesnar Primed for 25 Minutes of Hell (10/19/2010 12:20:36 AM)
As UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar prepared to face Shane Carwin at UFC 116 in July, questions surrounded the former University of Minnesota standout.
UFC 121 Video Preview for ‘Lesnar vs. Velasquez’ on Oct. 23 (10/18/2010 11:00:26 AM)
Watch the official video preview for Saturday's UFC 121 after the jump, including a headlining title fight between heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar and challenger Cain Velasquez, as well as the UFC debut of Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampmann and Tito Ortiz vs. Matt Hamill.
Brock Lesnar's Focus Narrows In 2Nd Fight Back (10/18/2010 9:06:59 AM)
Brock Lesnar is still the UFC heavyweight champion and he's still never one to back down from saying what he wants, but his focus has narrowed since battling back from illness...
Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez Sound Off Ahead of UFC 121 (Video) (10/18/2010 2:44:55 AM)
For the UFC 121 fight card and UFC 121 coverage, including UFC 121 results this Saturday, stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Amir Sadollah, Teddy Lucio, Pat Barry and John Prisco (10/15/2010 3:45:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes in-studio guests Amir Sadollah, who fights Peter Sobotta at UFC 122, and Teddy Lucio, a Team Koscheck assistant coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 12." Additionally, UFC heavyweight Pat Barry discusses training with UFC 121 headliner Brock Lesnar, XFC president John Prisco talks about the organization's recent North Cyprus debut, and The Sunday Junkie winner Jason Kinnan discusses his winning entry. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Champ Brock Lesnar keeps revolving-door policy for UFC 121 fight camp (10/15/2010 12:20:00 AM)
Brock Lesnar now feels like he's on more stable ground even as his camp expands and contracts. He's emphatically answered questions of whether he could compete again after illness jeopardized his career, and he's now focused on getting the best help possible to keep his belt. "Everything is in line," Lesnar said of his preparation for his third title defense, which comes Oct. 23 at UFC 121 against Cain Velasquez.
Lesnar: There Is Responsibility With Being The Champion (10/14/2010 10:06:57 PM)
For being extremely private in his personal life, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is still proud to be an example to kids...
Brock Lesnar Predicts Second-Round TKO of Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 (video) (10/14/2010 12:27:07 PM)
Reminder: "UFC Primetime: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" special debuts tonight on Spike TV (10/6/2010 12:45:33 PM)
A special UFC 121 edition of the "UFC Primetime" special debuts tonight on Spike TV at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The debut of the three-part "UFC Primetime: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" series breaks down the upcoming title fight between UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and top contender Cain Velasquez. That pay-per-view fight takes place Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Carwin Returns New Year's Day, Nelson Possible (10/5/2010 7:04:39 PM)
After a near miss in his last fight that saw him almost take the UFC heavyweight title from Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin is ready to return to the Octagon, and he's targeting a New Year's Day fight at UFC 125...
UFC Returns to the Big Screen for “UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez” on Oct. 23 (10/2/2010 1:00:17 AM)
The UFC returns to movie theaters with the biggest fight of the year with UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez featuring this heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar battling challenger Cain Velasquez in more than 300 select movie theaters nationwide on Saturday, October 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
UFC Primetime Returns for Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez Starting Oct. 6 (9/21/2010 6:25:23 AM)
UFC Primetime will return with a three-part preview of UFC 121's headlining title clash between heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar and challenger Cain Velasquez beginning on Oct. 6 at 11pm ET on Spike immediately following The Ultimate Fighter 12.
UFC 121 Video Trailer for “Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez” on Oct. 23 (9/20/2010 1:00:41 AM)
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UFC 121 Fight Card Complete for “Lesnar vs. Velasquez” on Oct. 23 (9/15/2010 7:10:48 AM)
The UFC 121 fight card is now complete for October 23 in Anaheim, California, as UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar takes on Cain Velasquez in the UFC 121 main event, while welterweight contender Jake Shields makes his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann in the night's co-headliner.
UFC poet Chael Sonnen adds Georges St-Pierre, Brock Lesnar to current hit list (9/14/2010 10:30:00 PM)
AUSTIN, Texas - Prior to his now legendary UFC 117 clash with Anderson Silva, UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen launched a months-long verbal assault of epic proportions. While an official date has yet to be announced for the forthcoming rematch, Sonnen is already up to his old tricks. And while it's Silva on whom the challenger is most focused, he's got some kind words for "a French-Canadian Minnie Mouse," the UFC's heavyweight champion with a "$5 haircut and a knife tattooed on chest," and a certain "Axe Murder" who Sonnen says "used to be a fighter."
"UFC Primetime" returns to Spike TV for "UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez" (9/3/2010 1:30:00 PM)
In anticipation of their UFC 121 main-event fight, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and undefeated challenger Cain Velasquez will be featured in the latest edition of Spike TV's three-part "UFC Primetime" special. The series debuts Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Subsequent episodes air in the timeslot on Oct. 13 and Oct. 20. UFC 121 takes place Oct. 23 at the Honda Center in Newark, Anaheim, Calif., and airs on pay-per-view.
Lesnar Training Partner Konrad To Bellator (8/19/2010 8:36:55 PM)
Cole Konrad, a training partner of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, has signed on for Bellator's Season 3 heavyweight tournament...
Ufc 121: Lesnar Vs. Velasquez Official (8/19/2010 8:35:58 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Monday made UFC 121 official with a title bout between heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and challenger Cain Velasquez...