by James on February 8, 2010 9 views to the Head
Ok fight fans, I would like to thank everyone who entered the UFC 109 fight prediction contest. There were 36 total entries for this UFC contest. There were some great picks but every thought Randy and Coleman would go the distance. Nate Marquardt getting manhandled like he did was also unexpected and a lot of people missed that one too. My picks were way off on this one also. Once again Thanks to everyone for entering the contest. The contest can only get bigger and the bigger it gets the better the prizes will become. So tell all your friend and all there friends to join in on the fun.
Now on to the big new. The winner of the UFC 109 fight prediction contest is Eric he score a total of 10 points out of a possible 15. Congratulations and great job on your picks. Please leave a comment a congratulate Eric on his win.
Look for the UFC 110 fight prediction contest starting this week. Make sure to get your picks in and good luck. Who know it just might be your turn to win.
by James on February 7, 2010 17 views to the Head
According To MMAjunkie they requested UFC 109 fighter salaries from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The total payout was $944,000 with Couture topping the list as the highest payed fighter at UFC 109. Randy took home a cool $250,000 with no win bonus.Matt Serra was second with $150,000 payday with Chael Sonnen following at $64,000.
UFC 109 Relentless drew a crowd of 10,687 with the gate totaling 2.27 million according to Dana White,UFC president.If these number stand UFC 109 will be the 10 grossing event at thisvenue. It will be some time before we will know the pay-per-views number for UFC 109.
The UFC 109 bonuses were worth $60,000
Serra :Knockout of the Night
Thiago: Submission of the Night
Chael Sonnen and Nate Marquardt:Fight of the Night
The Main Event
Randy Couture: $250,000 (no win bonus)
Mark Coleman: $60,000
Chael Sonnen: $64,000 (includes $32,000 win bonus)
Nate Marquardt: $45,000
Paulo Thiago: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus)
Mike Swick: $43,000
Demian Maia: $62,000 ($31,000 win bonus)
Dan Miller: $15,000
Matt Serra: $150,000 ($75,000 win bonus)
Frank Trigg: $30,000
Mac Danzig: $40,000 ($20,000 win bonus)
Justin Buchholz: $8,000
Melvin Guillard: $28,000 ($14,000 win bonus)
Ronys Torres: $4,000
Rob Emerson: $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus)
Phillipe Nover: $10,000
Phil Davis: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus)
Brian Stann: $17,000
Chris Tuchscherer: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus)
Tim Hague: $7000
Joey Beltran: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)
Rolles Gracie: $15,0
by James on February 7, 2010 18 views to the Head
Ok fight fans UFC 109 is now in the books and it turned out to be a incredible night of fights again.
UFC 109 could have been the last time two of the fighters will ever step foot into the cage. Frank Trigg wanted to end his career with the UFC and I believe he did just that last night. Losing to Matt Serra by a first round TKO was the last time you will see Trigg in the octagon, but is his career over? Good question, only Trigg can answer that but after losing two fights in a row to first round KO’s, it would seem the right thing to do.
Chael Sonnen shocked the world with a huge win over Nate Marquardt. He didn’t just get beat, he was dominated for all three rounds. Marquardt had no answer for Sonnen’s power and aggression and spend almost 15 minutes on his back eating Sonnens’s elbows and right hands. Huge win for Sonnen and next will be a shot at Silva or Belfort and the title.
Randy Couture proved one again his is only getting better with age. He out boxed Coleman the entire first round and made short work of him in the second. I’m sure we have seen the last of Mark Coleman in the octagon. He had a great career and did a lot for the sport of MMA. Thanks for all the great fights and all the great thing you have done for the sport. Whats next for Randy Couture I don’t know but I will be there to watch it.
Let’s get to the fights!
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by James on February 4, 2010 2 views to the Head