Published by Stephen Rhodes

One more black eye hits the face of MMA as according to Dave Meltzer, UFC middleweight Chris Leben has tested positive for steroids following his UFC 89 loss to Michael Bisping; the steroid in question that was found in Leben’s system was Stanazolol.  This was the first time that Leben has been tested positive; all [...]

Post a comment . Nov 05, 2008
Filed under: Commentary, Octagon Buzz, Chris Leben, Michael Bisping, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

This edition of MMA Live jumps into the demise of ProElite (EliteXC in particular), Michael Bisping and Brandon Vera are discussed as is UFC 90, plus much more.

Post a comment . Oct 24, 2008
Filed under: Videos, Brnadon Vera, EliteXC, Michael Bisping, MMA Live, ProElite, UFC 90

Published by Stephen Rhodes

To illustrate the UFC’s dominance of mixed martial arts (i know that’s old news, but I’m just saying), UFC 89 drew very well during their telecast on Saturday, October 18, drawing an average of 2.6 million viewers - with a peak of 3.4 million viewers during the Michael Bisping-Chris Leben bout.  According to Spike TV, [...]

Post a comment . Oct 22, 2008
Filed under: Octagon Buzz, Chris Leben, Michael Bisping, Spike TV, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

Below are the final card results for UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben, which took place Saturday in Birmingham, England:
Main Card Bouts:

Michael Bisping defeated Chris Leben, unanimous decision
Keith Jardine defeated Brandon Vera, split decision
Luiz Cane defeated Rameau Thierry Soukoudjou (TKO - strikes), 4:15 of Round 2
Chris Lytle defeated Paul Taylor, unanimous decision
Marcus Davis defeated Paul Kelly [...]

Post a comment . Oct 19, 2008
Filed under: Fight Results, Akihiro Gono, Brandon Vera, Chris Leben, Chris Lytle, Dan Hardy, David Baron, David Bielkheden, Jess Liaudin, Jim Miller, Keith Jardine, Luiz Cane, Marcus Davis, Michael Bisping, Neil Wain, Paul Kelly, Paul Taylor, Per Eklund, Rameau Thierry Soukoudjou, Sam Stout, Sammy Schiavo, Shane Carwin, Terry Etim, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

Below are the official weigh-in results for UFC 89, set to take place Saturday (today) from Birmingham, England:

Michael Bisping (185) vs. Chris Leben (186)
Keith Jardine (205) vs. Brandon Vera (203)
Luiz Cane (206) vs. Rameau Thierry Soukoudjou (205)
Chris Lytle (170) vs. Paul Taylor (170)
Marcus Davis (169) vs. Paul Kelly (169)
Akihiro Gono (171) vs. Dan Hardy (169)
Shane [...]

Post a comment . Oct 18, 2008
Filed under: Octagon Buzz, Akihiro Gono, Brandon Vera, Chris Leben, Chris Lytle, Dan Hardy, David Baron, David Bielkheden, Jess Liaudin, Jim Miller, Keith Jardine, Luiz Cane, Marcus Davis, Michael Bisping, Neil Wain, Paul Kelly, Paul Taylor, Per Eklund, Rameau Thierry Soukoudjou, Sam Stout, Sammy Schiavo, Shane Carwin, Terry Etim, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

This is Countdown To UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben. You’ll get the rundown and previews of the entire card, which will take place on October 18 in Birmingham, England.

1 Comment . Oct 16, 2008
Filed under: Videos, Chris Leben, Countdown To UFC 89, Michael Bisping, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

Chris Leben, one of the brighter talents in the UFC, will take on Michael Bisping at UFC 89 in a middleweight bout on October 18 at Birmingham, England; Sam Caplan of fiveOuncesOfPain.com got an interview with Leben recently.  In the interview, Leben discusses his upcoming bout with Bisping, the pressure of fighting in a main [...]

Post a comment . Oct 11, 2008
Filed under: Octagon Buzz, Chris Leben, Michael Bisping, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

Michael Bisping talks about his upcoming bout with Chris Leben at UFC 89, which will take place on October 18 on Spike TV at 9:00 PM (ET).

Post a comment . Oct 06, 2008
Filed under: Videos, Chris Leben, Michael Bisping, Spike TV, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

Chris Leben talks about his upcoming fight at UFC 89 against Michael Bisping.

Post a comment . Sep 27, 2008
Filed under: Videos, Chris Leben, Michael Bisping, UFC 89

Published by Stephen Rhodes

Michael Bisping talks about his upcoming fight with Chris Leben at UFC 89.

Post a comment . Sep 24, 2008
Filed under: Videos, Chris Leben, Michael Bisping, UFC 89