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Results
| UFC 88 / Sept. 6 |
| Fight | Result | | Rashad Evans def. Chuck Liddell | KO, 1:51, R2 | | Rich Franklin def. Matt Hamill | TKO, 0:39, R3 | | Dan Henderson def. Rousimar Palhares | unanimous decision | | Nate Marquardt def. Martin Kampmann | TKO, 1:22, R1 | | Dong Hyun Kim def. Matt Brown | split decision | | Kurt Pellegrino def. Thiago Tavares | unanimous decision | | Tim Boetsch def. Michael Patt | TKO, 2:03, R1 | | Jason MacDonald def. Jason Lambert | submission, 1:20, R2 | | Ryo Chonan def. Roan Carneiro | split decision |
Quick Take
Evans KOs Liddell at UFC 88: Highlight-reel knockouts are common when Chuck Liddell fights. This time, he was on the wrong side of the punch. 'Sugar' Rashad Evans scores a shocking upset with a Round 2 KO of the 'Iceman' at UFC 88 in Atlanta. Incredible, Denny Burkholder says. UFC 88: Fight blog | Head to Head | Q&A with Martin Kampmann | Martin on Evans
WEC event postponed due to hurricane: As Hurricane Ike spins in the general direction of Florida, World Extreme Cagefighting is forced to postpone its Sept. 10 event in Hollywood, Fla., which was to be headlined by Urijah Faber vs. Mike Brown. Full story
Faber's mass appeal: Some fighters' appeal doesn't match their results. Not so for Urujah Faber, who earns every bit of praise that comes his way. Fans -- casual and hardcore alike -- critics, fellow fighters ... they all agree Faber's the best, Sam Caplan says. Full Story
Couture vs. Lesnar signed for UFC 91: The holdout is over: The UFC announces the return of heavyweight champion Randy 'The Natural' Couture during a media conference call on Tuesday. His first opponent is a doozy, Denny Burkholder says, as Couture will fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 91. Full Story | Fight blog
Bigfoot's big problem: Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva tests positive for a banned substance after his July 26 fight with Justin Eilers, the California State Athletic Commission claims. The EliteXC heavyweight champ is suspended for a year, but he promises to appeal, Denny Burkholder says. Fight blog
MMA rules committee wants your help: The MMA rules committee of the Association of Boxing Commissioners is seeking your input regarding the rules of MMA. Want to see something outlawed? What constitutes the 'back' of the head, in your view? Tell them! Full story
Emelianenko speaks: Fedor Emelianenko, recently crowned the best pound-for-pound fighter ever by the voters, is planning his next steps, including his next opponent and a possible fight with Randy Couture down the line, Todd Martin says. Column
MMA King's Quest Championship: Voters have spoken, and they've decided that Fedor Emelianenko is the best pound-for-pound MMA fighter of all time, according to the voting in our MMA King's Quest tournament. Emelianenko gets more votes than Anderson Silva to claim the crown in the championship final. See the results: King's Quest Finals
UFC 87: Brock Lesnar gets his first UFC win by dominating Heath Herring for fifteen minutes, and Gregg Doyel says Lesnar is a star in the making. Also at UFC 87, Georges St. Pierre punishes Jon Fitch for five rounds to keep his title. Even Kenny Florian settles for a decision. Fight blog | Head to Head | Martin: Change is coming for Fitch
WEC: Carlos Condit survives a four-round war to defeat Hiromitsu Miura at WEC 35 on Sunday. Steve Cantwell avenges his only WEC loss by TKOing Brian Stann in Round 2 to win the WEC light heavyweight title. Also, Jamie Varner keeps the lightweight belt by overwhelming Marcus Hicks, Denny Burkholder says. Full Story | Condit
No controversy: Robbie Lawler TKOs Scott Smith in a title rematch on 'Saturday Night Fights.' Also, EliteXC crowns two new champions and reveals the date of Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano's next fights, Oct. 4 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Full Story | Head to Head | Herman: Bad guy or not, Diaz just wants some respect | Caplan: Wilson Reis ready for Showtime debut
Smashing performances: No sweat. Anderson Silva knocks out James Irvin in a minute at UFC Fight Night 14, while Fedor Emelianenko destroys Tim Sylvia at Affliction: Banned in 36 seconds. Fight blogs: Affliction PPV | UFC Fight Night 14 | Herman: Barnett, Arlovski could be next for Fedor
Epic showdown: Affliction debuts on PPV Saturday, headlined by Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia. UFC counters with Anderson Silva vs. James Irvin on basic cable. Head to Head previews: Affliction PPV | UFC Fight Night 14
Fighting words: The fighters have spoken. Tim Sylvia tells Gregg Doyel he's the star, while Fedor Emelianenko says he's found Tim's weaknesses. Also, Anderson Silva is amused by James Irvin, Denny Burkholder says. Caplan: Q&A with Ben Rothwell
Know your MMA history: Check out fight histories, champions, record holders and more in our new, soon to expand MMA History section.
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