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Below are the official card results for UFC 97: Redemption, which took place on Saturday:

• Anderson Silva defeated Thales Leites, unanimous decision
• Mauricio Rua defeated Chuck Liddell (TKO – strikes), 4:28 of Round 1
• Cheick Kongo defeated Antoni Hardonk (TKO – strikes), 2:29 of Round 2
• Luiz Cane defeated Steve Cantwell, unanimous decision
• Krzysztof Soszynski defeated Brian Stann (kimura), 3:53 of Round 1
• Denis Kang defeated Xavier Foupa-Pokam, unanimous decision
• Nate Quarry defeated Jason McDonald (TKO – strikes), 2:27 of Round 1
• Ed Herman defeated David Loiseau, unanimous decision
• T.J. Grant defeated Ryo Chonan, split decision
• Mark Bocek defeated David Bielkheden (rear-naked choke), 4:57 of Round 1
• Eliot Marshall defeated Vinny Magalhaes, unanimous decision

Post a comment . Apr 19, 2009
Filed under: Fight Results, Anderson Silva, Antoni Hardonk, Brian Stann, Chrick Kongo, Chuck Liddell, David Bielkheden, David Loiseau, Denis Kang, Ed Herman, Eliot Marshall, Jason McDonald, Krzysztof Soszynski, Luiz Cane, Mark Bocek, Mauricio Rua, Nate Quarry, Ryo Chonan, Steve Cantwell, T.J. Grant, Thales Leites, Vinny Magalhaes, Xavier Foupa-Pokam

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At last, the fight card for UFC 97, set to take place on April 18 in Montreal, Canada, is finalized.  Below is the tentative card:

• Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites
• Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio Rua
• Brian Stann vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
• Cheick K0ngo vs. Antoni Hardonk
• Luis Cane vs. Steve Cantwell
• Mike Ciesnolevicz vs. Eliot Marshall
• Denis Kang vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokum
• Jason MacDonald vs. Nate Quarry
• David Loiseau vs. Ed Herman
• Mark Bocek vs. David Bielkheden
• Ryo Chonan vs. T.J. Grant
• Matt Wiman vs. Sam Stout

Post a comment . Mar 17, 2009
Filed under: MMA Calendar, Anderson Silva, Antoni Hardonk, Brian Stann, Cheick Kongo, Chuck Liddell, David Bielkheden, David Loiseau, Denis Kang, Ed Herman, Eliot Marshall, Jason MacDonald, Krzysztof Soszynski, Luis Cane, Mark Bocek, Matt Wiman, Mauricio Rua, Mike Ciesnolevicz, Nate Quarry, Ryo Chonan, Sam Stout, Steve Cantwell, T.J. Grant, Thales Leites, UFC 97, Xavier Foupa-Pokum

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The UFC announced that the fight card for UFC 97: Redemption has been finalized; it is scheduled to take place on April 18 from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada on pay-per-view.  Below is the final card for UFC 97:

• Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites
• Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio Rua
• Brian Stann vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
• Cheick Kongo vs. Antoni Hardonk
• Luiz Cane vs. Steve Cantwell
• Denis Kang vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokum
• Jason McDonald vs. Nate Quarry
• David Loiseau vs. Ed Herman
• Mark Bocek vs. David Bielkheden
• Ryo Chonan vs. T.J. Grant
• Matt Wiman vs. Sam Stout

1 Comment . Feb 20, 2009
Filed under: MMA Calendar, Anderson Silva, Antoni Hardonk, Brian Stann, Cheick Kongo, Chuck Liddell, David Bielkheden, David Loiseau, Denis Kang, Ed Herman, Jason McDonald, Krzysztof Soszynski, Luiz Cane, Mark Bocek, Matt Wiman, Mauricio Rua, Nate Quarry, Ryo Chonan, Sam Stout, Steve Cantwell, T.J. Grant, Thales Leites, UFC, UFC 97, Xavier Foupa-Pokum

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UFC 92 fight featuring Antoni Hardonk vs. Mike Wessel.

Post a comment . Dec 31, 2008
Filed under: Videos, Antoni Hardonk, Mike Wessel, UFC 92

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Below are the fighter salaries for UFC 92, as provided by the Nevada State Athletic Commission:

• Rashad Evans – $130,000 ($65,000 ot show, $65,000 to win)
• Forrest Griffin – $100,000
• Frank Mir – $90,000 ($45,000 to show, $45,000 to win)
• Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira – $250,000
• Quinton Jackson – $325,000 ($225,000 to show, $100,000 to win)
• Wanderlei Silva – $200,000
• Cheick Kongo – $90,000 ($45,000 to show, $45,000 to win)
• Mustapha al-Turk – $7,000
• C.B. Dollaway – $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
• Mike Massenzio – $5,000
• Yushin Okami – $32,000 ($16,000 to show, $16,000 to win)
• Dean Lister – $19,000
• Antoni Hardonk – $28,000 ($14,000 to show, $14,000 to win)
• Mike Wessel – $4,000
• Matt Hamill – $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
• Reese Andy – $15,000
• Brad Blackburn – $14,000 ($7,000 to show, $7,000 to win)
• Ryo Chonan – $18,000
• Pat Barry – $10,000 ($5,000 to show, $5,000 to win)
• Dan Evensen – $4,000

Post a comment . Dec 30, 2008
Filed under: Octagon Buzz, Antoni Hardonk, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Brad Blackburn, C.B. Dollaway, Cheick Kongo, Dan Evensen, Dean Lister, Forrest Griffin, Frank Mir, Matt Hamill, Mike Massenzio, Mike Wessel, Mustapha al Turk, Nevada State Athletic Commission, Pat Barry, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, Reese Andy, Ryo Chonan, UFC 92, Wanderlei Silva, Yushin Okami

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Below are the final card results for UFC 92, which took place on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, NV:

• Pat Barry defeated Dan Evensen (TKO – Kicks), 2:36 of Round 1
• Brad Blackburn defeated Ryo Chonan, unanimous decision
• Matt Hamill defeated Reese Andy (TKO – strikes), 2:19 of Round 2
• Antoni Hardonk defeated Mike Wessel (TKO – strikes), 2:09 of Round 2
• Yushin Okami defeated Dean Lister, unanimous decision
• Cheick Kongo defeated Mustapha al-Turk (TKO – strikes), 4:37 of Round 1
• Quinton Jackson defeated Wanderlei Silva (KO – punch), 3:21 of Round 1
• C.B. Dollaway defeated Mike Massenzio (TKO – strikes), 3:01 of Round 1
• Frank Mir defeated Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (TKO – strikes), 1:54 of Round 2
• Rashad Evans defeated Forrest Griffin (TKO – strikes), 2:46 of Round 3

Post a comment . Dec 28, 2008
Filed under: Fight Results, Antoni Hardonk, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Brad Blackburn, C.B. Dollaway, Cheick Kongo, Dan Evensen, Dean Lister, Forrest Griffin, Frank Mir, Matt Hamill, Mike Massenzio, Mike Wessel, Mustapha al Turk, Pat Barry, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, Reese Andy, Ryo Chonan, Wanderlei Silva, Yushin Okami

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For those of you who are fortunate enough to catch the UFC 92 pay-per-view from the comfort of your home, you’re very lucky people.  But for those of you who are unable to shell out $50 for the PPV, do not despair – Octagon Buzz will provide live, real-time coverage of the entire event on Saturday, December 27.

Octagon Buzz will begin coverage of the UFC 92 card at 8:00 PM (EST)/5:00 PM (PST); below is the entire fight card for UFC 92, set to take place at The MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas:

• Patrick Barry vs. Dan Evensen
• Brad Blackburn vs. Ryo Chonan
• Reese Andy vs. Matt Hamill
• Antoni Hardonk vs. Mike Wessel
• Dean Lister vs. Yushin Okami
• C.B. Dollaway vs. Mike Massenzio
• Mustapha al-Turk vs. Cheick Kongo
• Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva
• Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera
• Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans

10 action-packed fights in all.  We hope to see you here!!

Post a comment . Dec 27, 2008
Filed under: Octagon Buzz Exclusive, Antoni Hardonk, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Brad Blackburn, C.B. Dolloaway, Cheick Kongo, Dan Evensen, Dean Lister, Forrest Griffin, Frank Mir, Matt Hamill, Mike Massenzio, Mike Wessel, Mustapha al Turk, Patrick Barry, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, Reese Andy, Ryo Chonan, Wanderlei Silva, Yushin Okami

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Yet another fight is about to be finalized for UFC 92 in December, according to MMAjunkie.com, as Matt Hamill will take on Reese Andy; sources close to both fighters state that bout agreements have been distributed and are close to being finalized.  Hamill returns to the octagon after a loss to Rich Franklin while Andy, formerly of the IFL, is trying to rebounds from a loss to Brandon Vera.  UFC 92 is set to take place on December 27 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas; the card currently looks like this:

• Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir (for interim UFC heavyweight title)
• Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans (for UFC light heavyweight title)
• Quinton Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva
• C.B. Dollaway vs. Mike Massenzio
• Dean Lister vs. Yushin Okami
• Mustafa Al-Turk vs. Cheick Kongo
• Reese Andy vs. Matt Hamill
• Brad Blackburn vs. Ryo Chonan
• Mark Burch vs. Antoni Hardonk

Post a comment . Oct 24, 2008
Filed under: MMA Calendar, Octagon Buzz, Antoni Hardonk, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Brad Blackburn, C.B. Dollaway, Cheick Kongo, Dean Lister, Forrest Griffin, Frank Mir, Mark Burch, Matt Hamill, Mike Massenzio, Mustafa Al-Turk, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, Reese Andy, Ryo Chonan, UFC 92, Wanderlei Silva, Yushin Okami