UFC Fan Expo hosts Tito Ortiz HOF induction before UFC 148 The upcoming UFC Fan Expo is set to host the induction of Tito Ortiz, "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy," into the UFC Hall of Fame. Officials on Thursday announced the ceremony will take place at noon PT on July 7 at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center, which hosts the two-day Expo as part of UFC 148's fight festivities. "It is a huge honor to be recognized as one of the greatest fighters of all ... UFC on FX 4 TV Ratings Consistent on FX and Fuel Friday's UFC on FX 4 TV ratings were right in line with what live UFC fight events have been averaging on the network since the UFC began its official partnership with Fox in January. What's Next for the UFC 147 Main Card Fighters? Fan's View Now that UFC 147 is in the books, it's time to turn the page and see what's next for the fighters who competed in this historic event. Early Odds for Late Summer UFC Fights: Fan's Take The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced several blockbuster fights in the summer months that most fans doubt will even happen considering the recent injury problems. The summer of action begins in July when Anderson Silva defends the UFC middleweight title against Chael Sonnen and concludes when Jon Jones defends the UFC light heavyweight title against Dan Henderson. TV Ratings for UFC 147 Prelims on FX Fall Below the Series Norm UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II drew a lot of criticism from fight fans outside of Brazil, decrying it as a lackluster fight card, and questioning its status as a pay-per-view event. Tito Ortiz Joins Pantheon Of Octagon® Greats As Former UFC® Light Heavyweight Champion Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame LAS VEGAS, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization is proud to confirm that Tito Ortiz - the longest-reigning light heavyweight champion of all time and one of the ... UFC 148 stars transformed into comic book heroes! Reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and bitter rival and No1 contender Chael Sonnen have long been known as two of the most colorful characters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization. Injury Bug Bites UFC 149 Again! We're finally within a month to go to UFC 149 in Calgary, but the fight card continues to change. UFC 148: Death threats are out but breaking teeth and limbs appears OK In 2010, former UFC champion Frank Mir was forced to issue an apology after saying he wanted to break Brock Lesnar's neck and make him "the first person that dies due to Octagon-related injuries." Anderson Silva's Comments Could Hurt UFC: A Non-Fan's Take On Monday, June 25 UFC middleweight Anderson Silva had some choice words for his next opponent, Chael Sonnen. In a conference call Silva said he would break Sonnen's arms, legs and everyone of his teeth . It was a strong statement from a guy with a reputation for being quiet.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Star Athletes And Retirement Part 3 Lessons Life After Sports UFC Arianny Arrest Ortiz headed into Hall of Fame MMA notes Silva promises to break Sonnen's face EA signs multiyear deal with Jeff Wagenheim Guida's game plan Maynard's popularity and more thoughts Despite makeshift main event 147 pleasantly surprises in Brazil Franklin weathers takes decision UFc rematch Maynard split verdict over Guida on FX 4 headliner decisions Guida; fans boo dull match runs ground as pulls out victory wins at tops bout Viewers Guide begins anew quest for belt Invisible men hoping be seen Ben Fowlkes Nearing retirement reclaim past glory against International Fight Week adds 148 hoopla Aldo injury causes card shuffling
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