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For those of you who were so unfortunate to miss GSP vs Penn 2 at UFC 94 the first time it came around, your in luck.

The UFC has announced that it will be showing UFC 94 Free on Spike TV, this Saturday, April 11^th.

This was a good card and great fight, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this fight that everyone has heard about.

If you have heard all the rumors and complaints but haven’t seen the fight dont miss it Saturday Night!

UFC 100 has been promised to be a once in a life time event and the way the card is shaping up it seems as though the UFC is once again going above and beyond.

Check out the fight card they have lined up so far;

Brock Lesnar Vs Frank Mir

Georges St-Pierre Vs Thiago Alves

Dan Henderson Vs Michael Bisping

Yoshihiro Akiyama Vs Alan Belcher

Jon Jones Vs Jake O’Brien

Dong Hyun Kim Vs Jonathan Goulet

CB Dollaway Vs Tom Lawlor

Matt Grice Vs Shannon Gugerty

Looking to be an exciting card, for now we can just keep impatiently waiting to see what the rest of the card turns out like!

There has been tons of HYPE surrounding the historical event that UFC 100 promises to be.

Today the UFC confirmed 3 of the recently rumored fights.

Brock Lesnar vs Frank Mir
Undisputed Heavyweight Title

GSP vs Thiago Alves
Welterweight Title

Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping will go head to head after coaching this seasons Ultimate Fighter.

It will be interesting to see what other fights come at MMA fans for this event as well.

The UFC has definitely lived up to their promise of making this an event to remember. Bringing us an amazing fight card as well as the first ever Fan Expo.

Get all your UFC fight info and play - by - plays right here on Bodybulding.com and BodySpace.

The UFC is making History with UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. This will be a once in a life time event so get your tickets now and be a part of MMA history.

Tickets on sale April 11 at 10^AM click here.

Tomorrow Night at the Knitting Factory in Boise, Idaho will be one of the biggest Fitness Expo around!

Come see some of your favorite MMA Fighters,

Such as;

Rashad Evans
Thiago Alves
Shane Carwin
and
Kit Cope

There will be lots of Celebs and free stuff and the BodySpace Bikini contest will be going on as well.

This is a free event so bring the family and come on down.

For more information click here.

Nashville, Tennessee – Not since the days of “The King” Elvis Presley; has the great State of Tennessee been treated to Mixed Martial Arts.  Nashville’s Sommet Center was filled to the rafters Wednesday night as The Ultimate Fighting Championship made its “Music City” debut.

UFC Fight Night 18: Condit vs. Kampmann provided the 10,267 attendees and the millions watching on SpikeTV an exciting night of fights.

The Main event featured the UFC debut of the former WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit as he battled Martin Kampmann for three brutal rounds.  Kampmann, a Danish kick boxer, earned a paper thin split decision over Condit, spoiling his UFC debut.  

It was evident in the early goings that both fighters came to scrap as they traded submission attempts in the first round.  Condit found success as he landed a huge flying knee that opened up “The Hitman.”  Kampmann was able to survive the blow and locked in a deep guillotine choke as the round came to an end.  

The second round mirrored much of round one as the fighters exchanged submission attempts.  Kampmann seemed to have a leg up on Condit cardio wise and it paid dividends in round three.

After shrugging off an inadvertent eye poke from Condit, Kampmann was able to work from top position keeping Condit on his back.  Kampmann was able to survive a last second submission attempt and apparently did enough in two of the judges’ eyes to earn a split decision victory.

Kampmann is now 2-0 as a welterweight and is quickly climbing the championship ladder.  Stellar in defeat, Carlos Condit has nothing to be ashamed of and will quickly bounce back.

The co-main event featured Ryan Bader, who we last saw winning “The Ultimate Fighter 8” as he faced fellow light heavyweight Carmelo Marrero.  

Bader used his strong wrestling background and kept the visibly frustrated Marrero on his back for the duration of the fight.  Bader looked impressive in the first round and nearly secured a submission victory via arm bar, but Marrero survived.  

Bader will continue to add weapons to his already strong wrestling game and should be a force to be reckoned with in a few years.  

Tyson Griffin and Rafael dos Anjos did their best to entertain the crowd during their lightweight contest.  Griffin was able to survive a nasty leg lock in round one and an equally impressive arm bar in round two to earn yet another unanimous decision.  

Griffin decided to keep the fight standing and his punches were tight and crisp as he bounces back from his October defeat of Sean Sherk.  

Known more for his vile behavior than his MMA skills, TUF 8 alum Junie Browning was shut out and shut up by Cole Miller.  Miller dominated Browning at the get go and sank in a fight ending guillotine in round one, ‘nuff said!  

Here’s to not seeing Junie Browning on a televised card again, unless it’s MTV’s Tool Academy!  

PRELIMINARY RESULTS
• Gleison Tibau def. Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Ricardo Almeida def. Matt Horwich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Brock Larson def. Jesse Sanders via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 2:01
• Tim Credeur def. Nick Catone via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 2, 3:45
• Jorge Rivera def. Nissen Osterneck via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Rob Kimmons def. Joe Vedepo via submission (guillotine choke), Round 1 - 1:54
• Aaron Simpson def. Tim McKenzie via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 1:40

Live Play by Play for UFC Fight Night 18 right here right NOW!

Ok folks here we go we!

First fight of the broadcast we got Junie Browning vs Cole Miller!

Miller is calling a second round knock out by him. This should be an exciting fight.

The fighters in the ring and the bell just rang.

Herb Dean is the Ref for this fight and the fighter touch gloves and we are on.

A lil dancing and Miller lands a front kick. Cole being very aggressive starting out.

They go down and Miller is trying for a Kimura and Junie gets out and almost pulls guard.

Browning goes in for a take down leaving his neck out and Miller gets it. Cole drops down and wraps up Junie with his legs and the choke is tight.

Cole Miller chokes out Junie Browning and its over already.

Miller pulls the Victory with a guillotine choke on Browning just into the first round. After the choke Cole screams "Who’s overrated now" in Junie’s face.

The official call is Cole Miller via Guillotine at 1:58 in the first.

Rafael dos Anjos vs Tyson Griffin

The fighters are in the cage and the intros are going. Yamasaki is the ref for this one, and here we go.

Griffin starts out with some leg kicks, Griffin lands a nice straight right. Tyson is looking great. He is relaxed and his stand up is looking good. Rafael just can’t land anything, Tyson stand up is clean he has improved his game and the stand up looks awesome.

Tyson lands a straight and goes for a take down. He gets the single and is trying to get mount. Rafael gets Griffin’s back and locks Griffin’s left leg. Griffin gets back up to his feet with a slight limp.

The round ends after a few brief exchanges on the feet.

Round 2 - Dos Anjos throws a nice combo. Griffin is favoring his left leg and Rogan thinks he might have blown out his ACL.

They throw some combos and a few kicks but nothing very effective. Rafael goes for a standing Kimura as Griffin tries for a single leg.
Tyson lands a right and they exchange for a brief moment on the fence, Griffin lands another right but the round is over.

Round 3 - They both come out swinging to start off the third and final round. Griffin with some more leg kicks. Rafael tries a flying knee but cant land it, and Griffin with another right.

Both fighters are throwing exchanges but nothing landing very hard. Griffin has cut open Rafael’s right eye.

Tyson keeps pushing the pace and gets a single as Dos Anjos tries for another Kimura. Griffin shows some nice ground and pound from the top and the round is over.

It is Unanimous 30 - 27 straight across.

Griffin by Unanimous Decision Rd. 3 @ 5:00min

Ryan Bader vs Carmelo Marrero

Round 1 - Bader gets half mount after a huge take down. Bader tries to get an armbar after a smooth transition. Marrero rolls out and into Baders Guard. They get back to their feet, and Bader gets another takedown. Up and right back down with another Bader takedown. Bader works his ground and pound before the two men get back to the feet seconds before the round ends.

Round 2 - They are back to the ground and Baders goes for a front head lock but then gets to Marrero’s back. Bader looks like he might get a chance for a rear naked chaoke. Bader keeps it on the ground as Marrero attempts to stand again. Bader has half guard as Marrero goes for the leg and Bader stands and falls back into guard. Bader gets a few more off and the bell rings.

Round 3 - Carmelo goes for a head kick and Bader drops and gets another take take down and works the open guard. Bader moves to half and tries for an arm triangle and then moves to side control. After a few failed attempts to take it to the ground Bader gets it to the Mat again. Marrero goes for a rolling knee bar but its too late.

Bader wins 30 - 27 Unanimous.

The Main Event Of the Evening

Carlos Condit vs Martin Kampmann

Ok so after some long entrances and intros we are about to get started. Bruce Buffer is announcing the fight as we speak.

This one will also have Herb Dean as the ref.

They each throw a couple of punches, just feeling it out.

Kampmann gets the take down and gets a solid guillotine sunk in but Condit slips out. This is avery exciting fight so far both fighters are full of energy.

They get back to their feet  and Condit gets a take down and tries a guillotine himself. Kampmann gets inside Condits guard. Condit rolls out of an attempted heel hook by Kampmann and gets into half guard. Condit lands a nice knee that opens up a cut over Kampmann’s left cheek as rise to their feet. Kampmann takes Condit down and goes for another guillotine but Condit holds on and the horn sounds ending the first round.

Round 2 - Condit comes out with a leg kick. They trade a few kicks before Kampmann clinches and trips Condit to his back. Kampmann postures up and delivers two solid blows from above. Condit pulls guard, back into full guard, Kampmann catches an elbow to his forehead, but he fires off a quick series of punches before Condit lands a nice right front kick and gets free.

Kampmann throws a few nice upper cuts then gets the fight to the ground and locks in another guillotine. Condit pulls out and gets Kampmann’s back and for a rear naked choke. Kampmann gets into Condit’s guard as the round ends.

Round 3 - The action quickly comes to a pause due to an inadvertent eye poke by Condit. The Doc checks it out and the action starts again.

Kampmann gets a take down and gets into Condits Guard. Kampmann works the inside guard a bit. Condit ties him up to avoid some serious damage. Kampamnn pulls up and lands a solid punch to Condits chin. Kampmann is keeping on top and dropping some good blows. Condit gets up and Kampmann takes it back down.

Condit gets an arm and goes for a kimura but Kampmann pulls out rises and drops another big blow from up top. Condit goes for a leg and gets chance to get up but is taken down again. Kampmann gets half guard and the round comes to an end after a few more punches form Kampmann and Condit getting to his feet trying for a guillotine.

It goes to the Judges and the winner is - Split decision goes to Kampann!

Courtesy of MMAjunkie.com

TIM MCKENZIE VS. AARON SIMPSON

Round 1 - After a touch of gloves, we’re underway. Simpson gets the better of an early exchange from the clinch and then scoops up McKenzie and takes him to the mat. Simpson stands to deliver some leg kicks and then drops down to pound two quick rights. McKenzie, though, gets back to his feet. McKenzie lands a right, but in the next exchange, he’s floored with a looping right from Simpson. Simpson dives in for the kill and lands additional punches, avoids a leg lock and then continues the assault. Referee Mario Yamasaki has finally seen enough and halts the bout. Aaron Simpson def. Tim McKenzie via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 1:40.

ROB KIMMONS VS. JOE VEDEPO

Round 1 - A frantic exchange opens the round, but both fighters shake off the effects of it. Back to the center of the cage, the fighters trade one big punch each. Kimmons lands a low kick while Vedepo goes high with a counter punch. Vedepo shoves his opponent into the cage and after some work takes Kimmons to the mat. Kimmons, though, quickly gets back to his feet. Vedepo stays clinched, but Kimmons scores a trip takedown. Vedepo rolls free and gets back to his feet. Kimmons slaps on a deep guillotine choke, though, and nearly lifts his opponent off the mat with the torque. Herb Dean halts the bout. A replay shows that Dean stopped the fight when Vedepo’s legs went limp. Rob Kimmons def. Joe Vedepo via submission (guillotine choke), Round 1 - 1:54.

NISSEN OSTERNECK VS. JORGE RIVERA

Round 1 - A touch of the gloves gets us started, and Osterneck shoots early. Rivera stuffs it, and we start again. Rivera quickly clinches when Osterneck throws a leg kick, but Osterneck is the one to force the fight to the ground and land in sidemount. Osterneck attempts the mount position, but Rivera’s butterfly guard makes it impossible. Osterneck, though, nearly secures a triangle choke, but Rivera powers out of it and locks Osterneck in a guillotine as he returns to his feet. Osterneck escapes, and we start again. Osterneck again scores the takedown and works from his back with a gogoplata attempt. Rivera escapes and works from inside guard. The pace slows as Osterneck ties him up to avoid damage. Osterneck gets back to his feet but eats a knee in the process. Rivera throws additional knees to the body and then kick-trips Osterneck to the mat. Rivera frees one leg, but Osterneck quickly reverses the position and puts Rivera on his back. Working from inside full guard, Osterneck postures up and rains down a solid punch. Rivera ties him up and then stands to deliver some leg kicks before the round ends. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Osterneck.

Round 2 - Osterneck works some high kicks but fails to connect. Rivera then clinches and suplexes his opponent to the mat. Osterneck quickly gets to his feet and lands a nice knee to the head. Rivera again clinches and forces a stalemate against the fence. Osterneck breaks away then charges in looking for a takedown. Rivera breaks away, and we start again. Osterneck lands a front kick before Rivera scores the trip takedown and briefly takes the mount position. Osterneck escapes, grabs an arm and forces Rivera to the mat. Rivera gets to his feet and peels Osterneck off his back. Osterneck lands a nice combination of punches and kicks but now shows signs of fatigue. Rivera clinches and wants the trip takedown, but Osterneck balances out of it and delivers a knee to the face. The fighters remain clinched against the cage, and as Osterneck backs away to escape, Rivera clips him with a clean right to the head that drops Osterneck. Rivera pounces, but Osterneck pulls guard to regain his composure. Rivera lands some short punches as we enter the final 30 seconds of the round. Osterneck ties up his opponent and avoids any additional damage and then kicks his way free and tags Rivera with a punch as the round ends. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Rivera.

Round 3 - The gas tanks look near empty for both fighters as we enter the final frame. A touch of gloves and hug get us underway, and Osterneck throws a head kick that’s mostly blocked. After a clinch, Osterneck forces his opponent into the cage and then grabs a leg looking for the takedown. Rivera defends and then reverses the position as the pace slows. The referee stops the action to bring them back to the center of the cage, and Rivera quickly lands a lunging punch to the jaw. Osterneck holds on and clinches to slow the pace and then delivers a solid knee to the body. Osterneck looks for the single-leg takedown, but Rivera masterfully defends from one knee and gets back to his feet. Another stalemate against the cage is broken up, and back to the center of the cage we go. Osterneck opens up with a flurry of punches and kicks before Rivera grabs a leg. Osterneck pops him with a jab, and Rivera gives up the leg. Osterneck connects on a front kick and then eats a right from Rivera. The fighters trade blows against the cage while fighting in close quarters. Osterneck throws some quick elbow strikes but does no dicing. Back to the center of the cage with a minute to go. Osterneck stuffs a flying knee, and Rivera avoids the takedown. The crowd comes alive as the round comes to a close, and Osterneck lands a big knee to the body right before the round ends. MMAjunkie.com scores a very close round for Osterneck, 10-9. Jorge Rivera def. Nissen Osterneck via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

NICK CATONE VS. TIM CREDEUR

Round 1 - The fighters trade some punches before Catone shoots and scores the takedown. Credeur ties him up while working the butterfly guard. Catone, though, postures up and lands a big punch. Credeur though snatches an arm and pulls for the armbar. The battle for the arm continues for a half minute as Mario Yamasaki alertly waits for a tapout. It never comes as Catone gets to his feet and slams his way free just when it looked like it might be over. Catone now has Credeur on his back, frees a leg and works from half guard. Credeur secures the leg, though, and works for another submission. Credeur works the left ankle, but Catone again escapes. Credeur finally gets to his feet. After a takedown, Catone lands a perfectly placed right to the face and bounces Credeur’s head off the mat. Credeur shakes it off and avoids Catone’s mount attempt. Credeur continues working the butterfly guard but eats two elbows to the head. Credeur works for the triangle choke, but Catone again shows his Houdini-liked abilities and escapes. Catone lands a final right as Credeur’s on his back just before the round ends. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Credeur.

Round 2 - Catone partially connects on a front kick and then avoids a looping punch from Credeur. Catone lands some additional jabs and then side steps Credeur’s wild punches. Credeur’s low kick is countered with a stiff right to the face, and then Catone follows with another. Credeur regroups and then eats a big front kick to the belly. Credeur moves forward with an uppercut, but Catone easily absorbs it and then forces his opponent to the mat while working from side mount. Now from inside guard, Catone lands a left elbow and then takes sidemount. Credeur quickly secures one leg, but Catone works elbows from his dominant position. The pace slows as Catone works for better position. The butterfly guard is the only thing saving him from being mounted, and Credeur finally escapes and secures a deep guillotine choke. Catone goes to his knees, but Credeur follows and continues to pull for the submission. Catone finally taps out. Tim Credeur def. Nick Catone via submission (guillotine choke) - Round 2, 3:45.

BROCK LARSON VS. JESSE SANDERS

Round 1 - After a touch of gloves, Larson avoids a leg kick and then lunges forward with two quick rights. Larson clinches and shoves Sanders into the cage, but he can’t secure the takedown until pulling his opponent backward. Sanders lands on his back, rolls to his knees, and then Larson takes his back and sinks in a rear-naked choke. Larson secures a body triangle, flattens Sanders out and then postures up and rains down a flurry of heavy punches from behind. The crowd roars for a stoppage, but Sanders hangs on. Once Larson goes back to the choke, though, Sanders is finally forced to tap out. Brock Larson def. Jesse Sanders via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 2:01.

RICARDO ALMEIDA VS. MATT HORWICH

Round 1 - No touch of the gloves and we get underway, and Horwich chases Almeida with a variety of shots. Almeida grabs a leg, trips Horwich and finally gets him to the mat. Horwich, though, has his back against the cage and forces a stalemate. Horwich eventually pops back to his feet but eats a knee to the stomach. Horwich throws some soft kicks and punches before Almeida again clinches. After failing on the trip takedown, Almedia connects on a solid left-right combination, but Horwich clinches and shakes it off. The fighters trade punches, and Almeida secures a nifty trip takedown. Horwich, though, easily gets back to his feet and pushes Almeida into the cage. The referee breaks them up, and then Almeida does some damage with body and head shots. Horwich clinches, but Almeida secures another trip takedown. Horwich gets to his feet, but Almeida locks in a guillotine choke before they fall back to the mat. Horwich survives and escapes - and then secures a leg and suddenly has Almeida on the defense. Horwich tweaks the heel hook, but Almeida escapes before the round ends. MMAjunkie.com has it 10-9 for Almeida.

Round 2 - Almeida stuffs a kick and gets the early takedown. He immediately works to improve his position and frees one leg, but Horwich stays active. Almeida postures up and lands some punches before collapsing back on top of his opponent. Almeida methodically works from the dominant position, avoids an upkick and again lands a series of punches before returning to guard. Almeida again postures up and lands punches as Horwich remains on his back. Again Almeida stands and delivers blows. They’re not close to finishing Horwich, but they’re scoring points. Horwich finally gets back to his feet but eats a combination and overhand right. Horwich locks in a guillotine as he’s taken down, but he doesn’t have the position to maintain the choke. Almeida works from inside guard and then tags Horwich with a knee as he stands and then slams him back to the mat. Horwich again gets to his feet and then can’t maintain a leg lock. Almeida connects on two big punches before the round comes to a close. It’s all Almedia, whom MMAjunkie.com awards the round, 10-9.

Round 3 - The final frame is underway, and a touch of gloves gets us started. Almeida with the swift takedown, but Horwich quickly gets to his feet. Almeida closes the distance, secures a leg but is forced to grab the fence when Horwich nearly gets the takedown. The fighters separate, and Almeida strikes with punches from long distance. He then shoots for the takedown and works from half guard. Horwich wants stood up, but Almeida throws short punches from above. When Almeida postures up, Horwich returns to his feet and quickly clinches. Almeida grabs a leg, lets go and then pops Horwich with a stiff right. Horwich clinches and works knees to the legs, but Almeida shakes it off and dips for a takedown attempt. Horwich defends, and the crowd boos as the pace slows. The fighters are restarted, and Almeida throws an overhand right. Horwich closes the distance, avoids a hip toss but then eats a couple rights. Horwich lands a knee to the body but then eats a combination and is taken to the ground as the round mercifully ends. MMAjunkie.com awards the round to Almeida, 10-9, for what should be a clean sweep. Ricardo Almeida def. Matt Horwich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

JEREMY STEPHENS VS. GLEISON TIBAU

Round 1 - Both fighters remain patient early. Tibau checks a kick, shoots, but Stephens stuffs it. Tibau remains clinched against the cage, but Stephens again stuffs his takedown. Tibau attempts a slam takedown, but Stephens avoids it and delivers a knee to the body. Tibau obviously wants to get this fight to the ground. Stephens glances his opponent with a leg kick, and Tibau again shoots and gets the trip takedown. Stephens quickly gets to his feet, though, and Tibau shoves him into the fence. The crowd becomes restless from the stalemate, but the fighters remain clinched. The referee restarts them in the center of the cage, and Stephens whiffs on a high kick but partially connects on a swift combination. Tibau shoots and finally gets his takedown, frees a leg and works for an arm-triangle choke. Stephens escapes and then pulls guard. Tibau sneaks through a few hammerfists before Stephens nearly locks in a triangle choke from his back. Tibau hops into mount as Stephens clings to him and absorbs a few short punches as the round expires. MMAjunkie.com scores a close first round for Tibau, 10-9.

Round 2 - Stephens telegraphs a big right, which Tibau easily avoids. Tibau, though, is hesitant to close the distance as Stephens looks for the home-run shot. A minute into the round, Stephens lands a right hook, but Tibau shows no ill effects. Tibau then checks a kick and frantically charges forward to secure the takedown. Stephens desparately tries to avoid it but can’t. Tibau frees a leg and works from half guard but can do little with the dominant position. Stephens connects on a few short elbows from his back, but Tibau takes side control then the crucifix position, but Stephens escapes and pops him with a punch. Tibau dips for a single-leg takedown, but Stephens fends it off. Tibau finally scores the takedown, frees a leg and tries to secure a choke. Stephens avoids it, though, and Tibau is forced to try to better his position. He again tries the choke, which is now deeper and may have Stephens out cold. But Stephens finally jerks awake as the round comes to a close. MMAjunkie.com has it 10-9 for Tibau.

Round 3 - Corner man Hermes Franca is forced out of the cage by Mario Yamasaki while still barking orders to Stephens. We’re finally underway after the brief hold-up, and Stephens throws up his hands in disgust while Tibau backs away. Stephens throws a flying knee but misses. The fighters clinch against the cage and trade knees to the body before Tibau dips and again tries for the takedown. Stephens holds it off and then heads back to the center of the cage. Stephens just misses a wild right and then collides into Tibau with a flying knee. The Brazilian stuffs it, catches him and slams Stephens to the mat to the delight of the Tennessee crowd. Tibau works from half guard as Stephens pleads for a stand-up. The crowd begins pushing for the stand-up, as well. Tibau can do little with the position, and when Stephens secures full guard, Tibau gets to his feet and tries to lock in a guillotine. Stephens escapes and tries some leaping knees from clinch, but they don’t get through until the fifth one. Tibau secures a final takedown as the round ends. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Tibau in a likely clean sweep. Gleison Tibau def. Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Tonight on Spike TV don’t miss UFC Fight Night 18 Live! Show starts at 8/7 central.

Get your Live Play by Play right here.

UFN 18 Fight Card!

Carlos Condit Vs. Martin Kampmann

Efrain Escudero Vs. Jeremy Stephens

Ryan Bader Vs. Carmelo Marrero

Junie Browning Vs. Cole Miller

Tyson Griffin Vs. Rafael dos Anjos

Ricardo Almeida Vs. Matt Horwich

Brock Larson Vs. Jesse Sanders

Jorge Rivera Vs. Nissen Osterneck

Rob Kimmons Vs. Joe Vedepo

Tim McKenzie Vs. Aaron Simpson

Following the event is the Premiere of the New Ultimate Fighter Season U.S. vs U.K.

So check it out as Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping go head to head as the new coaches for this season of TUF.

UFC® JOINS WITH AMERICAN MEDIA INC. (AMI)
Las Vegas, Nev. (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization and American Media, Inc (AMI), today announced a partnership to publish a special UFC 100 commemorative edition magazine that will be available at newsstands across North America and in some international markets.

“The UFC 100 magazine will highlight the 15-year history of the UFC in a way that no other medium could,” said UFC President Dana White. “And with unrestricted access, this issue will truly capture this symbolic moment in our sport. We’re happy to do this special issue with AMI because they’ve believed in UFC’s potential since we bought the company in 2001. We’ve worked successfully with them in the past, and many of their best-selling issues have featured our fighters on the cover.”

The UFC 100 commemorative edition magazine will arrive at newsstands on June 29, 2009 and is timed to coincide with a pay-per-view event that is expected to be one of the biggest in UFC history on July 11. In the special issue, fans will get a preview at what’s ahead for this event, and it’s intended to be a keepsake that will provide a memorable look back at this UFC milestone.

“When you combine UFC, great stories about its fighters and put practical information about the sport of mixed martial arts into the readers’ hands, you have their undivided attention,” said AMI Chairman David J. Pecker. “These readers speak the language of UFC and this commemorative magazine will be about them and their relationship with the fastest-growing sport in America.”

AMI titles including Men’s Fitness, Flex and Muscle & Fitness have featured top UFC fighters, as well as UFC President Dana White and UFC® All Access™ show host Rachelle Leah, on past covers and enjoyed a surge in newsstand sales, with several UFC covers breaking all-time sales records for AMI. “We’ve enjoyed working with Dana and his team and look forward to taking our association to the next level,” added Mr. Pecker.

With a diverse, loyal fan base of millions of customers in the United States and abroad, the UFC100 Special Commemorative Issue is expected to be an instant collector’s item and one of the most popular, best-selling titles of the year for AMI’s magazine unit.

For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit UFC.com, UK.UFC.com, GERMANY.UFC.com or UFCespanol.com.

About The Ultimate Fighting Championship®
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American Media, Inc. is the leading publisher of celebrity journalism and health and fitness magazines in the U.S. These include Star, Shape, Men’s Fitness, Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, and National Enquirer. In addition to print properties, AMI maintains web sites for all of its brands. AMI also owns Distribution Services, Inc., the country’s #1 in-store magazine merchandising company.

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