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31-01-2009, 11:11 PM

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31-01-2009, 11:16 PM

KENDALL GROVE VS. JASON DAY AT UFC 96

Ultimate Fighter season three winner Kendall Grove will face Canadian fighter Jason Day at UFC 96 on March 7 in Columbus, Ohio. Grove's attorney, Jill Baxter, confirmed the bout on Friday to 411mania.com.

Following a two-fight skid, Grove most recently fought on June 21 at The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale. He defeated the late Evan Tanner by split decision.

Day has been out of action for nearly as long. His most recent fight was a June 7 TKO loss to British fighter Michael Bisping at UFC 85.

Both fighters will be looking to kick off 2009 with a successful effort as the UFC returns to Columbus for the third consecutive year on the same weekend as the Arnold Sports Festival.

The event has been formally announced by the UFC, but no bouts have officially been revealed. There are strong rumors that a bout between Gabriel Gonzaga and Shane Carwin could materialize at UFC 96, but sources indicate it has yet to be signed. Other rumors mark Chuck Liddell and Keith Jardine for the Nationwide Arena, although they are not likely to rematch, instead fighting in separate bouts.

UkrainianGuy

31-01-2009, 11:16 PM

GRAY MAYNARD VS JIM MILLER AT UFC 96 IN COLUMBUS

A pivotal lightweight match-up has been added to the UFC 96 card in Columbus, Ohio, as Gray Maynard and Jim Miller will clash in a fight that could determine a top contender in the ever-growing 155-pound weight class. The fight was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the fight on Monday.

Making his promotional debut at UFC 89 in England, former International Fight League lightweight Jim Miller let his presence be known when he submitted David Baron in the third round of a hard fought contest.

His next fight came on just over a week's notice as Miller stepped in to face Matt Wiman at the UFC Fight for the Troops show in December. Despite virtually no training camp and just coming back from his honeymoon, Miller defeated Wiman with a unanimous decision win.

Gray Maynard steps into the fight against Miller riding a four-fight win streak and still undefeated in his career (the only blemish being a no contest against Rob Emerson in June 2007).

The "Bully" has improved his overall game while training with the team at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. After handing Frankie Edgar the first loss of his career, Maynard came back at UFC 90 in October and picked up a unanimous decision win over Rich Clementi.

The fight between Miller and Maynard will likely end up on the main card, but the UFC has made no official announcement about the bout or the headliner for the show which remains a matter of speculation at this point.

UkrainianGuy

31-01-2009, 11:18 PM

AARON RILEY VS SHANE NELSON AT UFC 96

As the UFC gets ready to return to the Buckeye state on March 7 another fight has been confirmed. Season 8 "Ultimate Fighter" cast member Shane Nelson returns to action to face veteran fighter Aaron Riley in a lightweight match-up. The bout was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com on Tuesday by several sources close to the fight.

Training in Hawaii with UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn, "Sugar" Shane Nelson was a favorite in the early going to make it far during the eighth season of the reality show, but he suffered a loss against eventual show winner Efrain Escudero in a quarterfinal match-up.

Never to be deterred from his UFC dream, Nelson returned at the show's finale in December and knocked off former housemate George Roop by decision.

Now the young Hawaiian gets to step right into deep water against a crafty veteran in Aaron Riley, who has been in close to 40 professional bouts during his career.

In his return fight to the UFC, Riley picked up fight of the night honors along with a unanimous decision win over Jorge Gurgel in November.

It's unknown at this time if the fight between Nelson and Riley will make the main card, but it's likely to end up on the preliminary portion of the show.

UFC 96 takes place on March 7 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It will be the third consecutive year the promotion has put on an event in the area.

UkrainianGuy

31-01-2009, 11:19 PM

HAZELETT VS SAUNDERS SET FOR UFC 96

Two of the most exciting fighters in the UFC welterweight division are set to square off in Columbus, Ohio, as American Top Team fighter Ben Saunders and submission specialist Dustin Hazelett have agreed to meet at the event on March 7. The bout was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the fight on Monday.

As a cast member for the sixth season of "The Ultimate Fighter," Ben Saunders proved he had the talent to hang with the best fighters during the show, but his true skill has been shown in his last few fights.

His last bout out, Saunders turned into a Muay Thai machine, pummeling opponent Brandon Wolff about the head and ears with knee strikes before the referee finally stopped the punishment at just under the two-minute mark of the first round.

Saunders has been considered a top prospect coming out of the American Top Team for some time now, but his opponent has also become recognized for his highlight style finishes.

Dustin Hazelett, who currently holds an impressive 5-2 record in the UFC, comes into this bout fresh off of an armbar victory over Tamdan McCrory in November 2008.

Training with Team Jorge Gurgel in Cincinnati, Ohio, the home state kid will get his second crack at fighting in front of the Buckeye faithful as he brings his unbelievable submission game to town. Hazelett has won numerous "Submission of the Night" awards from the UFC and has said that he hopes to hold the record for that accomplishment by the time his days of fighting are over.

The bout between Saunders and Hazelett comes on the heels of the news that Jim Miller would take on Gray Maynard in a lightweight showdown.

No main event has been named for the event, but former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell is rumored to return for his next bout as a part of the card.

UkrainianGuy

31-01-2009, 11:20 PM

MATT HAMILL VS. MARK MUNOZ ALL SET FOR UFC 96

Light heavyweight wrestling standouts Matt Hamill and Mark Munoz will face off at the upcoming UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio. Sources close to both fighters confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that bout agreements have been signed and the fight is a lock.

Hamill, 32, on Saturday evening signed the Munoz bout as part of a new six-fight deal with the promotion. He last appeared at UFC 92, defeating IFL veteran Reese Andy by TKO. In the last fifteen months, the three-time NCAA champion has shown an increasingly impressive skill set on his feet while maintaining his strong wrestling base. 5-2 in professional competition, he first entered the spotlight on the third season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” the first deaf fighter to appear in the organization.

Munoz, 30, emigrated to the UFC following the WEC’s elimination of the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions. The 2001 NCAA champion last defeated Ricardo Barros at the WEC 37, the last to feature light heavyweights. Undefeated in five professional bouts, Munoz began his training at former WEC featherweight champ Uriah Faber’s Ultimate Fitness Academy, but has recently been working with the Gracie Academy and Joker’s Wild Academy in southern California.

UkrainianGuy

31-01-2009, 11:21 PM

PETE SELL VS MATT BROWN AT UFC 96

In what could be a sleeper nominee for Fight of the Night, MMAWeekly.com has confirmed with sources close to Pete “Drago” Sell that he will be making his Ultimate Fighting Championship return on March 7 against Matt Brown at UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio.

The fight will be Sell’s second since moving down to welterweight from his previous longtime home of middleweight.

In his initial outing at 170 pounds, Sell defeated former “Ultimate Fighter 7” cast member Josh Burkman via unanimous decision at UFC 90 this past October in Chicago.

Like Sell, Brown is also coming off a win in his most recent UFC action. In November he stepped in on short notice to impressively defeat Ryan Thomas via armbar just under a minute into the second round of their fight.

UFC 96 is set to take place at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 7, the same weekend as the Arnold Sports Festival.

UkrainianGuy

31-01-2009, 11:22 PM

JACKSON TO FACE JARDINE AT UFC 96

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson will face off with Keith Jardine at UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio, according to an announcement during the live telecast of UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland.

Jardine, 33, is coming off a win over Brandon Vera at UFC 89 and carries a UFC record of 6-3. According to sources close to the Greg Jackson fighter, Jardine had been expected to face Brazilian Luis Cane on the Mar. 7 card, but the bout was apparently scratched in the days leading up to UFC 93.

Jackson, 30, recently knocked out former Pride middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva in devastating fashion at UFC 92. The bout is a relatively quick turnaround for the charismatic light heavyweight, and likely a final test before another shot at the title.

UkrainianGuy

31-01-2009, 11:24 PM

HAZELETT OUT; RYAN MADIGAN TO FIGHT SAUNDERS

A change has been made to the upcoming UFC 96 card slated for Columbus, OH as MMAWeekly.com has confirmed that Dustin Hazelett has been forced out of his bout against Ben Saunders due to an injury sustained in training. Ryan "The Lion" Madigan has been tapped as a replacement for Hazelett, and according to sources close to the fighter he has signed the bout agreement to face Saunders in his UFC debut.

Fighting out of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Madigan steps into the UFC with an impressive 5-0 record in MMA competition, as well as an extensive background as a professional kickboxer.

Madigan works out of the Jungle MMA training center based out of Ohio, and during his kickboxing career held a record of 8-2 as a professional, and 18-2 as an amateur.

Although the Ohio native has a solid kickboxing background, Madigan has also worked on his ground game, and has submitted his last two opponents, including a win over Brandon Pierce, who trains with Team Jorge Gurgel.

Saunders made quite an impression in his last fight after battering UFC newcomer, Brandon Wolff, with a series of Muay Thai knee strikes that left his opponent beaten up and finished in the first round.

At this time it is unknown if the bout will be featured on the main card or undercard for the show which will feature a main event of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson against Keith Jardine.

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TIM BOETSCH VS JASON BRILZ AT UFC 96 IN OHIO

A light heavyweight match-up has been confirmed for UFC 96 in Columbus, Ohio, as Tim Boetsch will return to action against Jason Brilz. The bout was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com on Saturday by sources close to the fight.

Tim Boetsch steps into the bout at UFC 96 with a cumulative 2-1 record in the Octagon, with his last fight taking place in September, which was a win over Michael Patt. He ended the fight in the first round by strikes, earning a TKO victory.

While never far away from his roots training at home in Pennsylvania, Boetsch has also recently started training part time at Team Sityodtong in Boston, alongside fighters like Marcus Davis and Kenny Florian.

Jason Brilz returns to the UFC for the first time since a debut win for the fighter at the UFC Fight Night 15 event held in his home state of Nebraska in September.

In the fight, Brilz was able to do away with opponent Brad Morris with strikes in the second round of their 205-pound match-up.

It's not known at this time if the fight between Boetsch and Brilz will be featured on the undercard or televised portion of UFC 96, originating from the Nationwide Arena.

evoke

22-02-2009, 11:34 AM

Jardine's leg kicks won't work on Rampage. Rampage by KO.

UkrainianGuy

01-03-2009, 10:01 PM

champcar99

01-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Not a big fan of Rampage IMO he has the better chance of a win

randysavage

02-03-2009, 01:45 AM

Rampage takes this one easily. What a terrible card.

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grifter

07-03-2009, 04:27 AM

Jardine's leg kicks won't work on Rampage. Rampage by KO.

The legs kicks worked with Forrest. Rampage didn't even try to check them, and thats one of the reasons he lost.
I trust Rampage's new training digs will put him to work of defending against the leg kicks, since thats one of Jardine's main weapons.

I still go with Rampage (if he avoids the leg kicks)

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07-03-2009, 04:54 PM

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08-03-2009, 12:50 AM

The main event at UFC 96 features a 205-pound showdown between former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Keith "Dean of Mean" Jardine. A critical heavyweight battle pits contender Gabriel Gonzaga against undefeated Jackson's MMA fighter Shane Carwin.

The first preliminary bout is scheduled to begin at approximately 4:45 p.m. PT / 7:45 p.m. ET. The main card goes live on pay-per-view at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET.

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UFC 96 PLAY-BY-PLAY:

- Quinton Jackson vs. Keith Jardine

R1- Rampage charges across and instigates a clinch immediately. The fighters separate and Jardine tries to stick and move, while Jackson pursues him around the cage. Both fighters very tentative, but Rampage eventually connects with a glancing blow. Rampage stays aggressive and lands a few more shots in a very close round.
MMAWeekly scores R1 10-9 for Quinton Jackson

R2- Jardine starts to throw his kicks more effectively in this round. Rampage and Jardine continue to trade until Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Jardine down to the ground. Rampage tries to finish, but Jardine gets his wits back and the fight is back up. Rampage goes for and lands a nice takedown, but quickly they are back up again. Jardine starts to fire back and has Jackson stunned, but he recovers as well. Jackson stays aggressive for the rest of the round as the fighters exchange against the cage to close it out. Another very close round.
MMAWeekly scores R2 10-9 for Quinton Jackson

R3- Jackson and Jardine trade shots to open the third. Rampage shoots in and gets a quick takedown on Jardine, but he gets back to his feet. After a few exchanges on the feet, Jardine goes for a takedown, but its stuffed by Rampage and the fighters clinch briefly agianst the cage. Rampage land a few heavy shots that have Jardine backing up and he circles away. Rampage land a big punch that puts Jardine down as the fight comes to an end.
MMAWeekly scores R3 10-9 for Quinton Jackson

Quinton Jackson def. Keith Jardine by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

- Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Shane Carwin

R1- Gonzaga lands a nice punch to open the round and then lands a quick single leg takedown on Carwin. The fighters get back to the feet and Carwin blasts Gonzaga with a huge right hand that puts the Brazilian down and out on the mat.

Shane Carwin def. Gabriel Gonzaga by KO at 1:09, R1

- Matt Brown vs. Pete Sell

R1- Brown comes out and immediately starts hitting Sell with everything in his arsenal. Brown hits a right hand that sends Sell down the mat. Confusion ensues after the referee seemed to stop the fight, but it continues with an absolute onslaught from Brown. Brown comes forward and unloads on Sell with punches and kicks and eventually the New Yorker crumbles to the mat. Brown blasts him with 2 more punches and the referee mercifully stops the fight.

Matt Brown def. Pete Sell by TKO (punches) at 1:32, R1

- Matt Hamill vs. Mark Munoz

R1- Hamill going after Munoz early, and then stuffs two consecutive shots from his opponent. Hamill still going forward and lands a nice right hand on Munoz against the cage. Munoz continuously tries to throw an overhand right that Hamill blocks. Hamill throws a right high kick that blasts Munoz in the head, sending him crashing to the mat.

Matt Hamill def. Mark Munoz by KO (head kick) at 3:53, R1

Mark Munoz remains down in the Octagon for several minutes after the fight. Doctors place a neck brace on the fighter and he is able to leave the cage under his own power.

- Gray Maynard vs. Jim Miller

R1- Miller stalks Maynard around the cage to start the fight, eventually getting the clinch. Back in the center, Maynard connects with a good combo. Miller still moving forward and he goes for a single leg which Maynard defends. Miller presses forward again, and locks up Maynard's leg, but can't finish the takedown. Miller goes for an uppercut, but is met with Maynard's overhand punch and as he engages again at the end of the round, Maynard again clocks him with a good punch.
MMAWeekly scores R1 10-9 for Gray Maynard

R2- Miller again very aggressive this round, but Maynard is still landing the better punches. Maynard begins to step forward and lands a nice combination as Miller's face is lit up, red with blood. Miller goes for a takedown and then tries to pull guard, but Maynard stands back up. Maynard is hitting Miller with very solid punches as the New Jersey fight still moves forward.
MMAWeekly scores R2 10-9 for Gray Maynard

R3- Both fighters are more tentative in this round, Miller still pacing forward and Maynard defending. Maynard lands a nice takedown and Miller quickly goes for a kneebar, but Mayanrd slips out and stands back up. Miller shoots in for a leg and Maynard sprawls out and Miller turtles and eventually rolls over as Maynard starts his ground attack. Back on the feet again as Maynard circles away and Miller tries to engage, but the fight end.
MMAWeekly scores R3 10-9 for Gray Maynard

Gray Maynard def. Jim Miller by unanimous decision (30-27 on all judges' scorecards)

- Tamdan McCrory vs. Ryan Madigan

R1- McCrory gets an early takedown and works inside the guard of Madigan. McCrory passes to side control where starts to land elbow and forearm shots. Madigan does a good job of working back to guard, but stays stuck underneath McCrory. McCrory gets back to side control, then mount, but Madigan defends and McCrory lands back in side control. McCrory moves easily back to mount and starts to open up with punches and elbows and Madigan can only defend until the referee stops the fight.

Tamdan McCrory def. Ryan Madigan by TKO (strikes on the ground) at 3:35, R1

- Kendall Grove vs. Jason Day

R1- Day storms out early on Grove with aggressive striking and keeping his opponent on his toes. As both fighters seem content to keep it on the feet, Grove throws a straight right down the middle that sends Day crashing to the canvas. Grove steps in and lands a few more elbows before the referee stops the bout. Grove proceeds to pay tribute to his friend, Tito Ortiz, with his classic "gravedigger" routine.

Kendall Grove def. Jason Day by TKO (strikes on the ground) at 1:32, R1

- Tim Boetsch vs. Jason Brilz

R1- Boetsch blasts Brilz early on gaining the upper hand on the feet, and hits him with another nice uppercut as the fighters exchange just away from the cage as well. As Boetsch goes for a leg kick, Brilz is able to secure a takedown, but quickly Boetsch is back up. Brilz stays aggressive but doesn't land anything effective, as Boetsch is able to counter with another good couple of uppercuts.
MMAWeekly scores R1 10-9 for Tim Boetsch

R2- Brilz clinches early and gets a nice trip takedown, landing in Boetsch's guard. Brilz is able to pass into side control where maintains position and hits Boetsch with short forearm shots and punches. Brilz does a great job of moving from side control to north/south, while punishing Boetsch along the way. Boetsch eventually springs to his feet, with Brilz still holding on to his waist and against the cage Brilz begins throwing knees to the thigh of Tim Boetsch.
MMAWeekly scores R2 10-9 for Jason Brilz

R3- Boetsch stuffs an early takedown attempt from Brilz, but is soon clinched against the cage and seems to be out of wind. Boetsch lands a nice knee as Brilz again shoots in, but Brilz is able to hold on and while trying to escape, Boetsch gives up his back. Brilz the moves to side control, before the fight again moves back to the feet. Brilz takes Boetsch down again with a nice single leg and moves flawlessly to side control. Brilz moves to mount where he opens a cut over Boetsch's left eye. The fight ends with Brilz still mounted on Boetsch.
MMAWeekly scores R3 10-9 for Jason Brilz

Jason Brilz def. Tim Boetsch by unanimous decision (29-28 on all scorecards) R3

- Brandon Vera vs. Mike Patt

R1- Vera comes after Patt early with some vicious leg kicks. The fighters continue to exchange on the feet with Vera being the aggressor and Patt only playing defense. Vera continues to absolutely punish Patt's lead leg. Vera starts to alternate body shots with a couple of kicks to the head, which Patt blocks effectively. The fighters slow as the round closes.
MMAWeekly scores R1 10-9 for Brandon Vera

R2- Vera opens the round by again punishing Patt's leg and eventually he falls down. As he struggles to make it back to the feet, Vera again attacks the leg and Patt again drops the canvas and referee Yves Lavigne stops the fight.

Brandon Vera def. Mike Patt by TKO (leg kicks) at 1:27, R2

- Aaron Riley vs. Shane Nelson

R1 – Riley opens with some good leg kicks and gets a trip takedown. As the two fighters got back to the feet they exchange strikes, and Nelson connects with a glancing right hand that sends Riley down to the mat. As Nelson follows up with a few more strikes, Riley recovers and starts to defend, but the referee steps in and stops the fight. Very poor stoppage to the fight.

Shane Nelson def. Aaron Riley by TKO (strikes on the ground) :44 seconds R1

UFC 96 RESULTS:

UFC 96 Main Card Bouts:
-Quinton Jackson def. Keith Jardine by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Shane Carwin def. Gabriel Gonzaga by KO at 1:09, R1
- Matt Brown def. Pete Sell by TKO (punches) at 1:32, R1
- Matt Hamill def. Mark Munoz by KO (head kick) at 3:53, R1
- Gray Maynard def. Jim Miller by unanimous decision (30-27 on all judges' scorecards)

UFC 96 Preliminary Bouts:
- Tamdan McCrory def. Ryan Madigan by TKO (strikes on the ground) at 3:35, R1
- Kendall Grove def. Jason Day by TKO (strikes on the ground) at 1:32, R1
- Jason Brilz def. Tim Boetsch by unanimous decision (29-28 on all scorecards) R3
- Brandon Vera def. Mike Patt by TKO (leg kicks) at 1:27, R2
- Shane Nelson def. Aaron Riley by TKO (strikes on the ground) :44 seconds, R1

Main card airs on pay-per-view for $44.95 in the United States

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