In a battle of Jake vs. Jake, Jake Ellenberger made very very quick work of Jake Shields. Just fifty three seconds into the first round Ellenberger lands a devastating knee to the body and then a knee to the head. He followed up with some ground and pound which forced the referee stoppage.
You wouldn't have been able to tell that Court McGee had not fought since October of 2010 with his showing against Dongi Yang at UFC Fight Night 25. The two men battled to a judges decision, with McGee winning unanimously.
In a back and forth battle where Jonathan Brookins wanted to keep the fight up against the cage and Erik Koch wanted to stand and throw his devastating kicks, this one went to the judges score cards.
Being out of action for nearly 16months, it was speculated that Alan Belcher would have some serious ring rust. That was not the case against Jason MacDonald tonight at Ultimate Fight Night 25.
UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger takes place Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.MMASucka brings you full results
The main card begins at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET.
Today's weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger took place at New Orleans' Spanish Plaza. This venue is nearby the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center which hosts Saturday's Spike TV-broadcast event.
Georges St-Pierre who is in most peoples books the number 2 pound for pound fighter in the world, behind of course Anderson Silva. The world wants to see that match-up and Dana White says that it is only a matter of time at this point.
Today we delve into the MMA Apparel industry with one of Canada's newest and brightest suppliers, Derailed Industries. The owner of Derailed, Marc Wilson, gives us details on what goes on inside the game, how he got into the apparel business, recommendations for new companies and of course his favorite ring girl.
MMASucka columnist Geordie McCredie had the opportunity to chat with former TUF contestant and Jiu Jitsu all star Vinny Magalhães. In the interview he chats about his active guard game, the fact that he is up for submission of the year award and his opinion on the rubber guard in MMA.
In the world of MMA there have been tendencies in where brothers have fought in MMA. You have the Diaz's, the Penn's, the Gracie's and much more. But, never have three brothers fought at the same time in MMA until now. You have the Assuncao brothers: Junior, Rapheal and now Freddy.
Freddy Assuncao (4-1 MMA) will be fighting Baz Cunningham (6-2 MMA) on Friday night for Aggression MMA VIII: Unfinished Business in Edmonton, Alberta. What made Freddy follow in the footsteps of his brothers who are MMA veterans and have fought in the UFC?
