The big news coming out of the UFC camp in the build-up to UFC 102: Couture vs. Noguiera was that the UFC is eyeing a third trip to Canada in June of 2010 with the likely destination being Vancouver, B.C.
A trip to Vancouver, B.C. would be huge for both the city and the UFC. Being [...]
Entries from August 2009
August 30, 2009
UFC eyes Vancouver, B.C., Canada for June 2010
August 30, 2009
Post event analysis of UFC 102
The UFC brass can’t be much more proud of how their first foray into the Pacific Northwest fared Saturday night as they displayed UFC 102: Couture vs. Noguiera in Portland, Oregon live from the Rose Garden.
Over 16,000 fans filled the arena, producing a gate over $1.9 million while almost every one of the 11 fights [...]
August 25, 2009
UFC: 102 Couture vs. Noguiera interest lies beyond main event
At first glance the UFC 102: Couture vs. Noguiera card looks rather unspectacular, disappointing is a word I would use. In the main event, we have two fighters in the twilight of their careers looking to prove that they still have it against a similar past-his-prime fighter.
Randy Couture (16-9) will take on the legend Antonio [...]
August 21, 2009
Usain Bolt, the best athlete of all time?
As he turns the tender age of 23 today, many around the World — especially those in Berlin who witnessed his latest triumphs in the 100 and 200 meters — are wondering just whether Usain Bolt may be the best athlete of all time.
In case you’ve been somewhere other than on this planet the past [...]
August 16, 2009
Y.E. Yang stuns Woods, golf fans alike
With a final round 70, Y.E. Yang overcame a two shot deficit to not only become the 91st PGA Champion, but the first person to beat Tiger Woods when he held the 54-hole lead at a major championship.
He certainly deserved it. The shot of the tournament, the one that will be talked about for years [...]
August 16, 2009
Bolt makes history yet again — 9.58 at World’s
A Lightning Bolt struck the Berlin World Track and Field Championships on Sunday, only it didn’t leave the spectators running for cover. Instead this Lightning Bolt struck and it left everyone crooning for more.
Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter and world-record holder in both the 100 and 200 meters, did something no one in history has [...]
August 6, 2009
Breaking down UFC 101: Declaration
Philadelphia, home to some of our nation’s most historical moments, will see its historical first foray into Mixed-Martial Arts by the sport’s fledging promotion go off this weekend with UFC 101: Declaration.
Considering this, the UFC isn’t bringing their “B” show to the home of liberty. With two of their best champions in tow — Anderson [...]
