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UFC 109 Payouts: Couture Earns $250,000
UFC 109 Payouts: Couture Earns $250,000
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Randy-Couture-166">Randy Couture</a> continued his march toward another light heavyweight title shot with a second-round submission against fellow hall of famer <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mark-Coleman-136">Mark Coleman</a> at UFC 109 Saturday in Las Vegas.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Randy-Couture-166">Randy Couture</a> continued his march toward another light heavyweight title shot with a second-round submission against fellow hall of famer <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mark-Coleman-136">Mark Coleman</a> at UFC 109 Saturday in Las Vegas.
Yoshida’s Retirement Bout to Headline ‘Astra’ Event
Yoshida’s Retirement Bout to Headline ‘Astra’ Event
TOKYO -- Japanese entertainment management group J-Rock announced Monday that it will host a one-time MMA event called “Astra” dedicated to the retirement of J-Rock client <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Hidehiko-Yoshida-5920">Hidehiko Yoshida</a>
TOKYO -- Japanese entertainment management group J-Rock announced Monday that it will host a one-time MMA event called “Astra” dedicated to the retirement of J-Rock client <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Hidehiko-Yoshida-5920">Hidehiko Yoshida</a>
Serra-Longo an Exception to the Rule
Serra-Longo an Exception to the Rule
LAS VEGAS -- At a time when many fighters switch trainers about as often as they change underwear, the long-standing relationship between former UFC welterweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Matt-Serra-1305">Matt Serra</a> and New York-based striking guru Ray Longo has become an exception to the rule.
LAS VEGAS -- At a time when many fighters switch trainers about as often as they change underwear, the long-standing relationship between former UFC welterweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Matt-Serra-1305">Matt Serra</a> and New York-based striking guru Ray Longo has become an exception to the rule.
WEC Veteran Baker Signs with Bellator; Reis Returns
WEC Veteran Baker Signs with Bellator; Reis Returns
Bellator Fighting Championships on Friday announced it had signed World Extreme Cagefighting veteran <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Bryan-Baker-18467">Bryan Baker</a> to compete in its Season 2 middleweight tournament. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Bellator Fighting Championships on Friday announced it had signed World Extreme Cagefighting veteran <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Bryan-Baker-18467">Bryan Baker</a> to compete in its Season 2 middleweight tournament. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Serra: Trigg KO 'An Amazing Experience'
Serra: Trigg KO 'An Amazing Experience'
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Matt-Serra-1305">Matt Serra</a> called his knockout of <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Frank-Trigg-311">Frank Trigg</a> at UFC 109 an "amazing experience." He discussed the bout with Sherdog.com's Mike Sloan.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Matt-Serra-1305">Matt Serra</a> called his knockout of <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Frank-Trigg-311">Frank Trigg</a> at UFC 109 an "amazing experience." He discussed the bout with Sherdog.com's Mike Sloan.
Coleman ‘Probably’ Finished in UFC, White Says
Coleman ‘Probably’ Finished in UFC, White Says
LAS VEGAS -- <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mark-Coleman-136">Mark Coleman</a>, the first heavyweight champion in the promotion’s history, appears to have fought his last fight in the UFC.
LAS VEGAS -- <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mark-Coleman-136">Mark Coleman</a>, the first heavyweight champion in the promotion’s history, appears to have fought his last fight in the UFC.
UFC 109 Bonuses: Sonnen Picks Up $60K Along with Title Shot
UFC 109 Bonuses: Sonnen Picks Up $60K Along with Title Shot
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chael-Sonnen-4112">Chael Sonnen</a> made some eye-raising statements in the lead-up to his middleweight title eliminator against heavily favored <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nate-Marquardt-1712">Nate Marquardt</a>.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chael-Sonnen-4112">Chael Sonnen</a> made some eye-raising statements in the lead-up to his middleweight title eliminator against heavily favored <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nate-Marquardt-1712">Nate Marquardt</a>.
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, WEC and Strikeforce Matchups Announced This Week
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, WEC and Strikeforce Matchups Announced This Week
A complete list of significant new fights reported this week. Some may be repeated from previous sections:
A complete list of significant new fights reported this week. Some may be repeated from previous sections:
Aldo Downplays Faber’s Home Field Advantage
Aldo Downplays Faber’s Home Field Advantage
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jose-Aldo-11506">Jose Aldo</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Urijah-Faber-8847">Urijah Faber</a> squared off in Las Vegas to announce <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/WEC-48-Aldo-vs-Faber-12597">WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber</a>.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jose-Aldo-11506">Jose Aldo</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Urijah-Faber-8847">Urijah Faber</a> squared off in Las Vegas to announce <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/WEC-48-Aldo-vs-Faber-12597">WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber</a>.








