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ReproMan · 08-10-2008, 12:15 PM

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UFC 87 bonuses: St. Pierre, Fitch, Maia and Emerson earn $60,000 each

by Dann Stupp on Aug 10, 2008 at 6:13 am ET

Georges St. Pierre, Jon Fitch, Demian Maia and Rob Emerson each won $60,000 "fight night" bonuses stemming from Saturday's UFC 87 event at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

The bonuses were announced in a post-event press conference and confirmed by MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) soon after the pay-per-view event.

Although the majority of the night's fights ended via decision, only one -- the night's main event -- earned bonus honors.

St. Pierre, who made his first successful title defense with a shutout unanimous-decision victory over Fitch, split "Fight of the Night" honors with the former top contender. The five-round fight was clearly dominated by St. Pierre, though Fitch's resiliency kept him in the game. For their efforts, each headliner earned a $60,000 bonus check in addition to their base salaries.

Ground wizard Demian Maia, who took another step toward title contention with his third consecutive UFC victory, earned a Submission of the Night award with his win over gatekeeper Jason MacDonald. Although his opponent fended off a multiple attempts, Maia eventually secured a rear-naked choke and forced MacDonald to tap out at 2:44 of the third round.

Ben Saunders, who defeated Ryan Thomas via second-round arm-bar in the night's opening bout, was Maia's only competition for the award.

As for Knockout of the Night bonus, Rob Emerson needed just 12 seconds to claim it. After avoiding opponent Manny Gamburyan's wild swings, Emerson landed a stiff right. The blow sent "The Ultimate Fighter 5" runner-up to the mat, and his former castmate planted a short left hook to force the stoppage in the night's shortest bout. Had he not got tangled in Gamburyan's legs after the initial punch, Emerson could have made a run at the UFC's record for the quickest knockout, which stands at eight seconds.

Emerson's only competition for the bonus was Cheick Kongo, who defeated Dan Evensen via first-round TKO in a preliminary bout.

Oh, and was anyone else extremely pleased by Manny getting ktfo? He's been widely disliked since (I think it was his last fight) he cheap-shot kicked a guy when he extended his hand to shake hands before round one.

ReproMan · 08-10-2008, 12:20 PM

Found this little tidbit too, probably why Lesnar was such a dick after the fight:

"Next big thing" Lesnar well on his way | MMAjunkie.com

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Instead, though, he used the threat of the takedown to set up his powerful right.

"I came with the right hand and I put it where I needed to put it," Lesnar said. "It's one of those things. I was stunned for a second."

He wasn't nearly as stunned as Herring, who offered little offense for the rest of the fight. Herring had expressed his displeasure with having to fight the inexperienced Lesnar to White privately before the fight, but word had gotten back to Lesnar's camp.

**IainDaniel** · 08-10-2008, 12:39 PM

I didn't think it was that big of deal what Lesnar did. He was pumped up, it was his home state, and all he hears is he can't compete in the UFC.

Herring was a match that suits him well. He needs someone that is more submission based to challenge lesnar.

Goodfella9783 · 08-10-2008, 12:50 PM

That running tackle by Lesnar after the first right hand that knocked Herring down was hilarious. I have no idea what he was trying to do.

Goodfella9783 · 08-10-2008, 01:02 PM

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Gonna disagree with ya here. That was back when BJ didn't think it was necessary to train for fights, and it was still the closest match of GSP's career. The main differences between Fitch and BJ is BJ's polished striking, his takedown defense, and BJ's chin. Plus BJ will offer more of a challenge to GSP off of his back. BJ fought Lyoto Machida @ 205lbs and lost a close decision, that in itself if amazing. No way GSP can rock BJ with anything, and I'm pretty sure BJ has heavier hands than Fitch too. I'd take BJ all day.

Agree to disagree then I guess. I definately agree that BJ's striking is way better than Fitch's. I just can't see BJ winning a decision against St. Pierre which will likely go the 5 rounds. For some reason I see somewhat of a cautious fight by both. GSP too strong and athletic.

I despise BJ though. His stupid accent and cockiness annoys me. Add his gay entrance music too.

ReproMan · 08-10-2008, 01:28 PM

McCrory vs. Cuomo for free on the UFC home page.

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fufu · 08-10-2008, 01:36 PM

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Agree to disagree then I guess. I definately agree that BJ's striking is way better than Fitch's. I just can't see BJ winning a decision against St. Pierre which will likely go the 5 rounds. For some reason I see somewhat of a cautious fight by both. GSP too strong and athletic.

I despise BJ though. His stupid accent and cockiness annoys me. Add his gay entrance music too.

I like BJ but his post WW title fight antics were uncalled for.

Let GSP enjoy his hard fought victory without BJ running out all crazy eyed challenging him.

Goodfella9783 · 08-10-2008, 01:53 PM

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I like BJ but his post WW title fight antics were uncalled for.

Let GSP enjoy his hard fought victory without BJ running out all crazy eyed challenging him.

Agreed. GSP is among the most professional and polite athletes in the game and BJ's cauliflower ass has to come out and try to make it about himself. It would be one thing is GSP called him out but he didn't.

AKIRA · 08-10-2008, 06:24 PM

Why does BJ have a hard on for GSP anyway? Just cuz hes the champ?

ReproMan · 08-10-2008, 09:19 PM

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Why does BJ have a hard on for GSP anyway? Just cuz hes the champ?

He fought him before and lost a close decision. For the last year or so BJ has taken training seriously and now he wants a rematch.

BoneCrusher · 08-10-2008, 09:27 PM

Good card. I can accept Lesnar as a beast now. Sapp is also a big assed dude with a lot of flash, but we all know his story in competition. Lesnar showed actual physical skills anda lil potential ... if there is anyone big enough to fight the guy. I mean, really that is a problem. Who is there in the UFC at that level?

That BS at the end of rd 3 was a fucking Tito moment though. WTF?!?!

If I ever see Huerta I'm going to beat his ass my own damn self. The lil bastard has done nothing but cost me money. I bet against him ... I lose. I bet with him ... I lose. Can't catch a break off the dude.

GSP is in his moment. He'll last a minute or three IMHO. Who is out there right now that can take him out though? Don King is already trying to milk the cow by setting up the BJ/GSP ring chatter ... cue up Rogan "That will be a good match up if they can make it happen ... " like whoa, White rig a match between his own to fighters? Nahhhh he wouldn't do that would he?

I saw a flash of Liddel tossing a spinning backfist on someone's noggin in the highlights somewhere. WTF fight was that from? Anyone know?

BoneCrusher · 08-10-2008, 09:29 PM

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He fought him before and lost a close decision. For the last year or so BJ has taken training seriously and now he wants a rematch.

That was a good fight and I would love to see that again between two very much evolved fighters. Not the same boys we saw a while back ...

AKIRA · 08-10-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

I saw a flash of Liddel tossing a spinning backfist on someone's noggin in the highlights somewhere. WTF fight was that from? Anyone know?

He did it when he fought Jardine..

BoneCrusher · 08-10-2008, 09:42 PM

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He did it when he fought Jardine..

Yeah I just rewound the my vhs player so I could see who he was swinging on. Jardine still looks like a friggin Satan worshiper from W.Va somewhere ...

ReproMan · 08-10-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

I saw a flash of Liddel tossing a spinning backfist on someone's noggin in the highlights somewhere. WTF fight was that from? Anyone know?

He landed a great one on Wanderlei.

BoneCrusher · 08-10-2008, 10:11 PM

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He landed a great one on Wanderlei.

Did I see that fight? When was that fight?

Goodfella9783 · 08-10-2008, 10:18 PM

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Yeah I just rewound the my vhs player so I could see who he was swinging on. Jardine still looks like a friggin Satan worshiper from W.Va somewhere ...

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Did I see that fight? When was that fight?

I think it was back in December right around New Years. Same night GSP handed Hughes his ass.

BoneCrusher · 08-10-2008, 11:51 PM

UFC 79 ... sat dec 29 wonder vs chuckie. I missed that one. Netflix rocks. It'll be here Tuesday. So then I need UFC 79-82 to get caught up on the Don king MMA show, and 79 is on the way. I caught the Kimblo moments, caught the IFL fatboy what'shisface get slapped around. Saw the Affliction Banished. That was like watching MMA, almost. I'm being a dick cuz there were a few good moments there. I'm download Uriah Faber's June fight now. What's left?

BoneCrusher · 08-11-2008, 03:00 AM

Torez vs Maeda in WEC 34 ... outstanding fight.

ReproMan · 08-11-2008, 07:02 AM

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Torez vs Maeda in WEC 34 ... outstanding fight.

Torres is unreal. I'd like to see him move up and fight Urijah.

AKIRA · 08-11-2008, 10:29 AM

Is that that asshole with one loss and a wonderful mullet?

Goodfella9783 · 08-11-2008, 11:17 AM

UFC 87 fallout: St. Pierre sets up titanic Penn rematch

With his first successful title defense in the books, Canadian superstar Georges St. Pierre has checked the last remaining box to set up this yearâ€™s must-see match-up against UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn.

While Jon Fitch, backed by an unblemished UFC record and his wrestling pedigree, might have been a trendy pick in some circles, St. Pierre showed early and often Saturday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis that he is in a different league than most other fighters, Fitch included, campaigning at 170 pounds. â€œGSPâ€ beat Fitch in every aspect of the fight and just plain beat him up, as the champion notched his fourth consecutive victory.

St. Pierre made a telling comment after the fight implying that Fitch would learn from the experience and that the defeat would make him a better fighter. The champ was spot on. Fitch showed tremendous guts and will in the fight, and itâ€™s that type of championship exposure that Fitch can use to fuel a comeback.

As for St. Pierre, he will likely get the opportunity to end a stellar year by making it two in a row over Penn. The two met in March of 2006, with St. Pierre claiming a split-decision victory.

Penn entered the octagon following the St. Pierre-Fitch bout and said he was ready to go. St. Pierre concurred. Let the hype begin.

St. Pierre versus Penn 2 is expected to headline UFC 92 on Dec. 27 in Las Vegas. Itâ€™s a fight that will bring together two of the top-five pound-for-pound fighters in the sport and is as intriguing a match-up as weâ€™ve seen in the UFC in a long time. Itâ€™s a pair of fighters, both champions, at the pinnacle of their careers. Fans should be salivating.

From a skills perspective, St. Pierre is a more complete fighter then when he faced â€œThe Prodigyâ€ in 2006. Heâ€™s a better striker and a much better wrestler and, aside from his hiccup against Serra, has fought with greater confidence since that three-round battle at UFC 58.

With Penn, skills have never been the question Ã¢ desire has. Admittedly, Penn, with a penchant for surfing and Burger King, lacked training discipline earlier in his career. However, for his fight against Jens Pulver in June of 2007, Penn completely dedicated himself to MMA, got in the best shape of his life and stopped Pulver. Two more victories ensured, and Penn has made no secret about his aspiration to own multiple titles simultaneously. He should get his first shot in December

ReproMan · 08-11-2008, 12:23 PM

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Is that that asshole with one loss and a wonderful mullet?

That's the one!

BoneCrusher · 08-11-2008, 12:43 PM

He be dis guy ... click on the interviews below for a real look at the dude.

ReproMan · 08-11-2008, 05:06 PM

New Wanderlei vid:

YouTube Video

ReproMan · 08-11-2008, 05:07 PM

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UFC 87 breaks Target Center gate record

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 11, 2008 at 2:58 pm ET

This past Saturday's "UFC 87: Seek and Destroy" event is the latest UFC show to break the hosting venue's live-gate record.

UFC 87, which took place at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., drew 15,082 attendees for a live gate of $2,252,000, breaking the venue's former record gate set by a Billy Joel-Elton John concert ($2,062,000) in 2001.

Dana White announced the figures after Saturday's pay-per-view event, though a representative from the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission could not confirm the amounts, citing Minnesota privacy laws, when contacted today by MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com).

White did not reveal how many of the 15,082 ticekts were "comp'd" and given away, though the UFC reportedly gave away many tickets to local radio stations and other media for giveaways/contests prior to the event.

UFC 87 featured UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre's successful title defense and unanimous-decision victory over Jon Fitch. Additionally, Brock Lesnar and Kenny Florian scored decision victories over Heath Herring and Roger Huerta, respectively.

It was the first-ever UFC event held in Minnesota.

White hinted that the organization could return to the state for a future event.

ReproMan · 08-11-2008, 05:28 PM

Butterbean vs. Cabbage - K1

YouTube Video

Goodfella9783 · 08-11-2008, 07:22 PM

Haha sick vid! Butterbean definately wasn't expecting that high kick! Played nicely by Cabbage.

BoneCrusher · 08-11-2008, 08:55 PM

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Butterbean vs. Cabbage - K1

YouTube Video

... what a joke. He had a belt? ...

ReproMan · 08-12-2008, 12:29 PM

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Kenny Florian: "MMA Live" could soon be headed to ESPN

by Dann Stupp on Aug 12, 2008 at 12:20 pm ET

"MMA Live," ESPN.com's popular web-only broadband MMA news show, could soon be headed to regular cable television.

Top UFC lightweight contender and "MMA Live" host Kenny Florian said a deal that would put the show on ESPN or ESPN2 is "very, very close" to being finalized.

Florian discussed the show's future while a guest on Monday's edition of TAGG Radio (TAGG Radio Network - Home of TAGG Radio & The Lights Out Show!) the official radio partner of MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com).

So when exactly could the deal be done?

"I don't want to let the cat out of the bag, but soon," Florian said. "The next couple of month, we're hoping to get [MMA Live] on ESPN or ESPN 2, and the sponsors are getting on board as we speak, so we should have a deal very, very soon. We're all very pumped."

The 30-minute studio show, which launched in May, is hosted by Jon Anik with Florian, boxing/MMA writer Franklin McNeil and other guest hosts as analysts. With stellar production values, video footage from all the top organizations (including the UFC) and the backing of the sport's world most powerful news oulet, "MMA Live" has garnered a strong following despite being distributed only on the web.

"It's a fun time," said Florian, who awakes at 4 a.m. to tape the show in Bristol, Conn., each Thursday. "The producers are awesome to work with. Everyone over there is cool."

"MMA Live" airs Thursdays at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.com.

Huge news for MMA. Kenny is a great spokesman, I'm glad he'll be the first fighter that the mainstream audience will be exposed to on a regular basis.

08-10-2008, 12:39 PM	#1443
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,545	I didn't think it was that big of deal what Lesnar did. He was pumped up, it was his home state, and all he hears is he can't compete in the UFC. Herring was a match that suits him well. He needs someone that is more submission based to challenge lesnar. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan Last edited by IainDaniel : 08-10-2008 at 12:54 PM.

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08-10-2008, 12:50 PM	#1444
Goodfella9783 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,226	That running tackle by Lesnar after the first right hand that knocked Herring down was hilarious. I have no idea what he was trying to do.

08-10-2008, 01:28 PM	#1446
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 7,260	McCrory vs. Cuomo for free on the UFC home page. UFC® : Ultimate Fighting Championship®

08-10-2008, 09:27 PM	#1451
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,589	Good card. I can accept Lesnar as a beast now. Sapp is also a big assed dude with a lot of flash, but we all know his story in competition. Lesnar showed actual physical skills anda lil potential ... if there is anyone big enough to fight the guy. I mean, really that is a problem. Who is there in the UFC at that level? That BS at the end of rd 3 was a fucking Tito moment though. WTF?!?! If I ever see Huerta I'm going to beat his ass my own damn self. The lil bastard has done nothing but cost me money. I bet against him ... I lose. I bet with him ... I lose. Can't catch a break off the dude. GSP is in his moment. He'll last a minute or three IMHO. Who is out there right now that can take him out though? Don King is already trying to milk the cow by setting up the BJ/GSP ring chatter ... cue up Rogan "That will be a good match up if they can make it happen ... " like whoa, White rig a match between his own to fighters? Nahhhh he wouldn't do that would he? I saw a flash of Liddel tossing a spinning backfist on someone's noggin in the highlights somewhere. WTF fight was that from? Anyone know?

08-10-2008, 11:51 PM	#1458
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,589	UFC 79 ... sat dec 29 wonder vs chuckie. I missed that one. Netflix rocks. It'll be here Tuesday. So then I need UFC 79-82 to get caught up on the Don king MMA show, and 79 is on the way. I caught the Kimblo moments, caught the IFL fatboy what'shisface get slapped around. Saw the Affliction Banished. That was like watching MMA, almost. I'm being a dick cuz there were a few good moments there. I'm download Uriah Faber's June fight now. What's left?

08-11-2008, 03:00 AM	#1459
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,589	Torez vs Maeda in WEC 34 ... outstanding fight.

08-11-2008, 11:17 AM	#1462
Goodfella9783 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,226	UFC 87 fallout: St. Pierre sets up titanic Penn rematch With his first successful title defense in the books, Canadian superstar Georges St. Pierre has checked the last remaining box to set up this yearâ€™s must-see match-up against UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. While Jon Fitch, backed by an unblemished UFC record and his wrestling pedigree, might have been a trendy pick in some circles, St. Pierre showed early and often Saturday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis that he is in a different league than most other fighters, Fitch included, campaigning at 170 pounds. â€œGSPâ€ beat Fitch in every aspect of the fight and just plain beat him up, as the champion notched his fourth consecutive victory. St. Pierre made a telling comment after the fight implying that Fitch would learn from the experience and that the defeat would make him a better fighter. The champ was spot on. Fitch showed tremendous guts and will in the fight, and itâ€™s that type of championship exposure that Fitch can use to fuel a comeback. As for St. Pierre, he will likely get the opportunity to end a stellar year by making it two in a row over Penn. The two met in March of 2006, with St. Pierre claiming a split-decision victory. Penn entered the octagon following the St. Pierre-Fitch bout and said he was ready to go. St. Pierre concurred. Let the hype begin. St. Pierre versus Penn 2 is expected to headline UFC 92 on Dec. 27 in Las Vegas. Itâ€™s a fight that will bring together two of the top-five pound-for-pound fighters in the sport and is as intriguing a match-up as weâ€™ve seen in the UFC in a long time. Itâ€™s a pair of fighters, both champions, at the pinnacle of their careers. Fans should be salivating. From a skills perspective, St. Pierre is a more complete fighter then when he faced â€œThe Prodigyâ€ in 2006. Heâ€™s a better striker and a much better wrestler and, aside from his hiccup against Serra, has fought with greater confidence since that three-round battle at UFC 58. With Penn, skills have never been the question Ã¢ desire has. Admittedly, Penn, with a penchant for surfing and Burger King, lacked training discipline earlier in his career. However, for his fight against Jens Pulver in June of 2007, Penn completely dedicated himself to MMA, got in the best shape of his life and stopped Pulver. Two more victories ensured, and Penn has made no secret about his aspiration to own multiple titles simultaneously. He should get his first shot in December

08-11-2008, 12:43 PM	#1464
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,589	He be dis guy ... click on the interviews below for a real look at the dude.

08-11-2008, 07:22 PM	#1468
Goodfella9783 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,226	Haha sick vid! Butterbean definately wasn't expecting that high kick! Played nicely by Cabbage.