MMAjunkie.com Radio: Eddie Bravo, Bellator's Pat Curran, UFC's Nik Lentz (3/30/2011 3:20:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com today continues another stacked week of programming with a blend of personalities from across the landscape of MMA. Noted jiu-jitsu stylist and trainer Eddie Bravo calls in to the show, as do Bellator 39 headliner Pat Curran and UFC Fight Night 24 winner Nik Lentz. 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.
UFC Fight Night 24 Peaks with 2.4 Million Viewers For Johnson vs. Hardy, Averages 2.2 Million (3/30/2011 3:00:41 AM)
This past weekend's UFC Fight Night 24 event which aired live on Spike TV peaked with 2.4 million viewers for the semi-main event that featured Anthony "Rumble" Johnson vs. Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy.Headlined by Phil Davis vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, the event averaged 2.2 million viewers.
UFC Fight Night 24 averages 2.2 million viewers on Spike TV, wins key demos (3/29/2011 9:40:00 PM)
This past weekend's UFC Fight Night 24 event drew an average audience of 2.2 million viewers (1.5 household rating) and peaked with 2.4 million for a co-headliner between welterweights Anthony Johnson and Dan Hardy. Spike TV officials today announced the figures. The March 26 broadcast was the most watched program on cable for the entire day among men 18-34 and men 18-49.
Anthony Johnson's UFN 24 game plan: "I took one of out of Josh Koscheck's book" (3/29/2011 5:35:00 PM)
Anthony Johnson knew what he was doing. He promised a slugfest with fellow welterweight striker Dan Hardy. He said their UFC Fight Night 24 co-headliner would be a standup affair. He predicted he'd put Hardy asleep. But, as he today told MMAjunkie.com Radio, he simply took a page out of Josh Koscheck's playbook when he called an audible.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFN 24 winners Anthony Johnson and Aaron Simpson (3/29/2011 3:15:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com today welcomes to the show UFC Fight Night 24 winner Anthony Johnson, who defeated Dan Hardy in this past weekend's event co-headliner. Additionally, fellow UFN 24 winner Aaron Simpson calls in to discuss his dominating win over Mario Miranda. 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.
UFC Fight Night 24 Medical Suspensions Issued (3/29/2011 2:53:09 PM)
Though he earned “Fight of the Night” honors at UFC Fight Night 24 for his three-round donnybrook with fellow Octagon newcomer Edwin Figueroa, bantamweight Michael McDonald may be on the shelf for a while as a result of his crowd-pleasing performance.
UFC Fight Night 24 officially draws record 13,741 attendance, $1.2 million gate (3/29/2011 1:05:00 PM)
Although the attendance figured dipped a bit, UFC Fight Night 24 set an event-series record in that category, as well in live gate. UFC officials initially announced estimated totals of 14,212 attendees and a $1,182,850 gate. According to figures MMAjunkie.com obtained from the the Washington State Department of Licensing, the gate figure remained the same, though the official attendance came in a bit lower at 13,741.
UFC Fight Night 24 medical suspensions: Michael McDonald out indefinitely (3/29/2011 12:45:00 AM)
Michael McDonald got way more of a fight than he bargained for at UFC Fight Night 24, and his doctor bill is likely to reflect that. The newly minted UFC bantamweight beat out Edwin Figueroa for a unanimous decision - not to mention a "Fight of the Night" bonus - but is now suspended indefinitely by the Washington State Department of Licensing and Regulation, MMAjunkie.com confirmed with officials. The majority of other competitors on the card got off easy, including headliners Phil Davis and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
UFC Fight Night 24 salaries: Nogueira's $90K leads $537K payroll (3/28/2011 11:50:00 PM)
Despite suffering a loss in the main event, veteran light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira received the biggest disclosed payday at UFC Fight Night 24. MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of paydays from the Washington State Department of Licensing. The total disclosed payroll for the March 26 event was $537,000, and Nogueira earned $90,000 of it.
After UFN 24 win, Johny Hendricks (respectfully) wants Diego Sanchez next (3/28/2011 9:00:00 PM)
Following a UFC Fight Night 24 victory and $55,000 "Knockout of the Night" bonus, Johny Hendricks underwent his customary post-fight shave and now plans to take a few days off before he's back in the gym. But as he today told MMAjunkie.com Radio, he knows whom he wants next. "The guy I've been looking at and we've been talking about - and the guy is really tough and been around the block for a while and fought some of the toughest guys in the classes - is Diego Sanchez," he said.
UFC Fight Night 24 Storylines (3/28/2011 7:58:33 PM)
UFC Fight Night 24 “Nogueira vs. Davis” brought surprises, along with questions asked and answered, on Saturday at the KeyArena in Seattle.
Nogueira Tops UFC Fight Night 24 Salaries with $90K Payday (3/28/2011 7:10:18 PM)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira may have lost to Phil Davis at UFC Fight Night 24 last Saturday, but the veteran light heavyweight still walked away with the biggest purse of the night.
UFC Fight Night 24 Medical Suspensions: Michael McDonald Out Indefinitely (3/28/2011 6:00:53 PM)
The most notable fighters from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 event, including headliners Phil Davis and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, escaped with only mandatory seven day medical suspensions from Washington, but bantamweight Michael McDonald will be sidelined indefinitely.
UFC Fight Night 24 Fighter Salaries: Nogueira ($90K), Davis ($34K) (3/28/2011 2:27:01 PM)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira scored $90,000 for his loss to Phil Davis in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 main event to top the official payroll for the Spike-televised event.Other top earners included Davis, Johny Hendricks, Anthony Johnson, and Amir Sadollah.
Anthony Johnson Open to John Howard, Johny Hendricks Wants Diego Sanchez After UFN 24 Wins (3/28/2011 11:52:23 AM)
Fresh off wins this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 24, welterweights Anthony Johnson and Johny Hendricks already know who they'd like to take on next.Johnson is open to a grudge match with John Howard that had been planned for last March, while Hendricks hopes to face Diego Sanchez.
UFC Fight Night 24 Musings (3/28/2011 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
UFC Fight Night 24 Analysis: The Main Card (3/28/2011 12:10:59 AM)
Few sports move as fast as mixed martial arts. Last week, fight fans were eager to find out whether Jon Jones could be the next Georges St. Pierre. This week, the focus turned to Phil Davis and whether or not he might be the man to challenge “Jonny Bones” later this year.
Sadollah says UFC Fight Night 24 win just latest lesson on path to the top (3/27/2011 12:50:00 PM)
SEATTLE - Put simply, there will likely never be another Amir Sadollah. The season-seven winner of "The Ultimate Fighter," Sadollah has fought his entire professional career inside the octagon - an impossible feat now that "TUF" tryouts require a professional record. Developing his skills on the sport's biggest stage hasn't been easy, admits Sadollah, but he's comfortable in what he's become. Now it's time to take it to the next level.
Johnson says winning more important than keeping promise at UFC Fight Night 24 (3/27/2011 9:55:00 AM)
SEATTLE - From the moment Anthony Johnson vs. Dan Hardy was first announced for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 event, fans salivated at the thought of two lethal strikers standing toe-to-toe. And in each and every pre-fight media appearance, both sluggers promised they wouldn't even consider taking the fight to the floor. But things played out very differently during the co-feature. Johnson utilized his wrestling background to control the action on the floor for 15 rather uneventful minutes - and he makes no apologies for his performance.
Johnson says earning win more important than keeping promise at UFC Fight Night 24 (3/27/2011 9:55:00 AM)
SEATTLE - From the moment Anthony Johnson vs. Dan Hardy was first announced for Saturday night's UFC Fight Night 24 event, fans salivated at the thought of two lethal strikers standing toe-to-toe. And in each and every pre-fight media appearance, both sluggers promised they wouldn't even consider taking the fight to the floor. But things played out very differently during the co-feature. Johnson utilized his wrestling background to control the action on the floor for 15 rather uneventful minutes - and he makes no apologies for his performance.
For UFC Fight Night 24's Jung, time was right for historic submission, instant pay raise (3/27/2011 8:30:00 AM)
SEATTLE - UFC featherweight Chan Sung Jung was already a legend in MMA circles prior to stepping into the cage at Saturday night's UFC Fight Night 24 event. The only problem was his contract didn't exactly reflect his reputation. "I'm especially glad to finally get my pay above the $5,000 level since I was stuck there for so long," Jung told MMAjunkie.com with a laugh. "I'm glad to finally move up in pay level."
UFC Fight Night 24 sets attendance, live gate record for "Fight Night" events (3/27/2011 5:20:00 AM)
SEATTLE - The UFC's first-ever trip to Seattle was the most successful UFC Fight Night event in the company's history in terms of box office success, according to promotion officials. Saturday night's "UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis" event drew a reported 14,212 attendees for a live gate of $1,182,850. MMAjunkie.com confirmed the attendance and gate figures with company officials at the evening's post-event press conference.
UFN 24 Post-Fight Press Conference (3/27/2011 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
UFC Fight Night Live - Post-Fight Press Conference (3/27/2011 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
UFC Fight Night 24 bonuses: Jung, Hendricks, McDonald, Figueroa get $55K awards (3/27/2011 4:25:00 AM)
SEATTLE - Chan Sung Jung, Johny Hendricks, Michael McDonald and Edwin Figueroa each earned record $55,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 event. Jung got the "Submission of the Night" bonus, Hendricks the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, and Fight of the Night" honors went to McDonald and Figueroa MMAjunkie.com confirmed the bonus winners and award amounts with UFC officials.
UFC Fight Night 24 main-card results: Davis survives Nogueira, Johnson tops Hardy (3/27/2011 4:15:00 AM)
SEATTLE - It was far from dominating, but fast-rising prospect Phil Davis got what he expected in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 main event with veteran light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: a test. Nogueira initially stuffed all of his opponent's takedown attempts and battered him with counter punches, but Davis ultimately wore down the vet, implemented his wrestling-oriented game plan, and landed some effective ground and pound for a unanimous-decision victory. The bout, which marked Davis' first UFC headliner, took place at Seattle's KeyArena and aired on Spike TV.
Jung, McDonald, Figueroa, and Hendricks Earn UFC Fight Night 24 Bonuses (3/27/2011 2:51:29 AM)
The UFC awarded $50,000 bonuses to Chan Sung Jung, Johny Hendricks, Michael McDonald, and Edwin Figueroa for their performances at UFC Fight Night 24 on Saturday in Seattle.
UFC Fight Night 24 prelimary-card results: McDonald-Figueroa steals the show (3/27/2011 1:45:00 AM)
SEATTLE - UFC officials didn't want to start their Facebook stream with the heavyweight bout, and they may regret ending it with the sometimes-lackluster affair. But while far from a barn-burner or crowd-pleaser, Mike Russow did manage to move to 3-0 in the UFC with a second-round TKO victory (due to a doctor's stoppage) over fellow heavyweight Jon Madsen. It was the featured attraction on the preliminary card of Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 event.
Davis Passes Nogueira Test at UFN 24 (3/26/2011 11:59:59 PM)
Phil Davis may not have wowed the masses, but he passed a major test in his natural progression as a professional mixed martial artist. An NCAA wrestling champion at Penn State University in 2008, Davis trudged through what amounted to a baptism by fire and took
UFC Fight Night 24 Results & Live Play-by-Play (3/26/2011 11:56:59 PM)
Sherdog.com will report from the KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., with play-by-play and live results of UFC Fight Night 24, which is headlined by a light heavyweight showdown between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Phil Davis. Check out the MMA Forums to discuss the card.
Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 24 (3/26/2011 11:42:50 PM)
It was not the spectacular, jaw-dropping coming-out party for which many had hoped, but Phil Davis nevertheless toppled respected Brazilian Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night 24 main event on Saturday at the KeyArena in Seattle.
UFC Fight Night 24 Stock Report (3/26/2011 11:11:47 PM)
With Phil Davis’ decision win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, UFC Fight Night 24 supplied a tough test for the unbeaten light heavyweight.
UFC Fight Night 24 Bonuses: ‘Zombie,’ Hendricks Pocket $55K (3/26/2011 9:57:55 PM)
Chan Sung Jung (Pictured), Johny Hendricks, Michael McDonald and Edwin Figueroa each took home an extra $55,000 for their work at UFC Fight Night 24 on Saturday night.
UFC Fight Night 24 Prelims: Russow Wins 10th Straight (3/26/2011 7:02:30 PM)
Mike Russow passed one more rung on the heavyweight ladder.
UFC Fight Night 24 Results Recap: Davis Tops Nogueira, Johnson Dominates Hardy (3/26/2011 6:18:59 PM)
Phil Davis overcame a slow start and wrestled his way to a unanimous decision over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 24 on Saturday night.Anthony Johnson dominated Dan Hardy on the ground to earn a unanimous decision over the fellow welterweight slugger in the Spike-televised co-main event, while Amir Sadolah and Chan Sung Jung also earned main card wins.
UFC Fight Night 24 play by play and live results (3/26/2011 10:00:00 AM)
SEATTLE - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's UFC Fight Night 24 event. The show takes place at Seattle's KeyArena and features a light-heavyweight headliner between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Phil Davis, as well as a welterweight co-headliner of Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson. Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET (2:45 p.m. PT) for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the Spike TV-televised main card.
UFC Fight Night 24 discussion thread (3/26/2011 9:59:00 AM)
SEATTLE - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's UFC Fight Night 24 event at Seattle's KeyArena. Be sure to follow along with the latest card updates in our UFC Fight Night 24 live-results post, and then discuss the event in the comments section below. Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET (2:45 p.m. PT) for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.
UFC Fight Night 24 Live Results: Nogueira-Davis, Hardy-Johnson, More (3/26/2011 5:00:01 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from tonight's "UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis" event starting at 7:30pm ET for the Facebook prelims and 9pm ET for the Spike-televised main card, which includes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Phil Davis and Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson.
UFN 24 Main Card Results - Wrestling Rules (3/26/2011 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
UFN 24 Prelim Results - WEC Pride (3/26/2011 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
UFN 24 Prelims - WEC Rules (3/26/2011 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