In a fight that flew under the radar with the big UFC on Fox show on Saturday night, Bobby Lashley defeated Karl Knothe by first round submission to capture the Shark Fights Heavyweight Title.
After several months of anticipation, the UFC made its network debut on FOX TV last Saturday, November 12, 2011. The historic event brought a star studded red carpet, an amazing under card with the strength to carry on its own pay per view, and a main event that will echo for years to come.
Many of MMA's best were on the red carpet for the debut of UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos. Karyn Bryant of MMAHeat.com caught up with the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter Season 14
Los Angeles – History was made last night as the UFC made its broadcast television debut on FOX, and a record audience tuned in as the challenger, Junior dos Santos defeated defending champion Cain Velasquez
Last night was amazing for the UFC, as it was the first time the UFC made their network TV debut. UFC on Fox:Velasquez vs. Dos Santos had a giant build up for a one minute and four second fight where Junior Dos Santos knocked out Cain Velasquez to win the UFC heavyweight championship. Not televised were the preliminary fights, however they were aired on Facebook.com
Following Ben Henderson's victory over Clay Guida at UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos, Dana White announced that he would be up for a title shot. At the post-fight press conference, White announced that Ben Henderson would meet Frankie Edgar for the lightweight title at UFC: Japan February 26, 2012.
It didn't take long for the main event of UFC on Fox to end. One minute and four seconds to be precise. Junior Dos Santos knocked out Cain Velasquez to become the UFC heavyweight
Tonight is the night folks. The UFC is set to make their live television debut with UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos. In the main event which is featured on FOX TV is the heavyweight championship between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos.
Fight fans were in attendance for todays weigh-ins for one of the biggest MMA events of all time. UFC is set to make it's FOX TV debut tomorrow night for UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos and the fighters hit the scale today at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica California – Instead of the usual Q and A prior to the weigh ins for UFC on FOX, the UFC 141 press conference was held with Dana White and the fighters of the main event, Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem. Both media and fans had the opportunity to ask questions to the fighters ranging from Brock's bout with diverticulitis to Alistair's move to the USA and training with Xtreme Couture.
