Changing Of The Guard: Lesner New UFC Champ
Written by Nicholas Cunningham Wednesday, 19 November 2008 11:40
In what was proclaimed to be the “Biggest Heavyweight Match in UFC history” and on its 15th year anniversary, Randy “The Natural” Couture put his championship belt on the line against UFC newcomer but a familiar face to most, 265 pounder Brock Lesner. Those who though that Couture would dominate Lesner on the ground, may have forgotten that Lesner was the 2000 NCAA Heavyweight champion at the University of Minnesota. Minnesota is in a part of the Big 10 which includes University of Illinois and Iowa wrestling teams.The UFC Blows Into the Windy City: UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote
Written by Nicholas Cunningham Monday, 27 October 2008 09:51
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), made its third stop in the Midwest in just two months as UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote went on in front of 15,359 fight fans at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. In a surprise ending to what could have ended up another Muy Thai clinic from Anderson “The Spider” Silva, Patrick “The Predator” Cote would lose by TKO after his knee appeared to pop out of place making it impossible to continue. “I think I did a good job,” said Cote. “I went to the third round with the best fighter in the world. It was an old injury that I thought was ok.”
