UFC Fight Night 25: Battle on the Bayou: Sep 17, 2011

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MAIN CARD (Spike TV)

Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang
Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch
Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)*

Cody McKenzie vs. Vagner Rocha
Shamar Bailey vs. Evan Dunham
Lance Benoist vs. Matt Riddle
Ken Stone vs. Donny Walker
Seth Baczynski vs. Clay Harvison
Mike Stumpf vs. T.J. Waldburger
Mike Lullo vs. Robert Peralta
Justin Edwards vs. Jorge Lopez

[polandprzem]

Anybody knows if belcher fully recovered?

[ace3g]

Jake Shields vs. Jake Ellenberger Set as Main Event for UFC Battle on the Bayou http://ht.ly/5svjo #MMA #UFC @JakeShieldsAJJ @EllenbergerMMA

[strosFan2]

Do you guys think this is a big step up for Ellenberger or big drop in competition for Shields?

[desflood]

In New Orleans? Pat Barry will be on this card.

[polandprzem]

Do you guys think this is a big step up for Ellenberger or big drop in competition for Shields?

It's step up for ellenberger but not a big drop in competition for Shields

[ace3g]

Ken Stone vs. Donny Walker added to UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans http://bit.ly/qPPRtI

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Mackens Semerzier vs. Mike Lullo added to UFN 25: Battle on the Bayou this September http://sbn.to/nJBjev

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Evan Dunham vs. Shamar Bailey added to UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger http://ht.ly/5GjTr #UFC @EvanDunham155

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Vagner Rocha vs. Cody McKenzie added to UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans http://bit.ly/rltFSb

[strosFan2]

UFC Fight Night 25 Fight Card: Battle on the Bayou http://sbn.to/paWkyT

Jake Shields (26-5-1) vs. Jake Ellenberger (24-5)
Alan Belcher (16-6) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-14)
Court McGee (13-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-1)
Shamar Bailey (12-3) vs. Evan Dunham (11-2)
Jonathan Brookins (12-3) vs. Erik Koch (12-1)
Clay Harvison (9-3) vs. DaMarques Johnson (12-9)
Cody McKenzie (12-1) vs. Vagner Rocha (6-2)
Mike Lullo (8-3) vs. Mackens Semerzier (6-3)
Ken Stone (9-3) vs. Donny Walker (15-7)

[The TroutBum]

UFC Fight Night 25 Fight Card: Battle on the Bayou http://sbn.to/paWkyT

Jake Shields (26-5-1) vs. Jake Ellenberger (24-5)
Alan Belcher (16-6) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-14)
Court McGee (13-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-1)
Shamar Bailey (12-3) vs. Evan Dunham (11-2)
Jonathan Brookins (12-3) vs. Erik Koch (12-1)
Clay Harvison (9-3) vs. DaMarques Johnson (12-9)
Cody McKenzie (12-1) vs. Vagner Rocha (6-2)
Mike Lullo (8-3) vs. Mackens Semerzier (6-3)
Ken Stone (9-3) vs. Donny Walker (15-7)

I know it's free, but man, what a shitty card. I only want to see Court McGee because he's a Utah boy, and that's about it. Who gives a shit about any of those other fights?

[ace3g]

I'm excited to see Belcher's return to the octagon. Of course the main event of Shields/Ellenberger. Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch and Shamar Bailey vs. Evan Dunham are also interesting fights.

Again I've seen plenty of cards with no "big names" that turn out to have some of the best fights.

[ace3g]

UFC president Dana White announced today that undefeated welterweight prospect Lance Benoist hasverbally agreed to make his UFC debut September 17 in New Orleans against always-aggressive TUF alum Matthew Riddle.

http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-ufn25-battle-on-the-bayou-fight-card-updates?nola

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Daniel "Ninja" Roberts vs. T.J. Waldburger added to UFC Fight Night 25 http://bit.ly/qXURRI

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Lopez Tonight! Jorge Lopez Signs with the UFC, Fights Justin Edwards at UFC Fight Night 25


Tachi Palace Fights welterweight Jorge Lopez has signed with the UFC and is booked to fight Justin Edwards at UFC Fight Night 25: Battle on the Bayou.

Lopez announced the fight via his Twitter account on Thursday night, thanking Joe Silva and Dana White for the opportunity in his status update.

Lopez, who most recently fought in the Tachi Palace Fights promotion, is 11-1 and currently on a 10-fight win-streak. The 170-pound fighter, who goes by the moniker “Lil’ Monster,” is a talented prospect from the Wand Fight Team and looks to make waves in the UFC’s welterweight division.

Edwards is currently 6-1 with five of his wins coming by submission. The only loss on his record came by split decision in his UFC debut when Edwards fought Clay Harvison at the Ultimate Fighter Finale 13 this past June.

http://mmaweekly.com/lopez-tonight-jorge-lopez-signs-with-the-ufc-fights-justin-edwards-at-ufc-fight-night-25

[strosFan2]

That is why he stopped his late night show! haha

[ace3g]

DaMarques Johnson, Mackens Semerzier scratched from UFC Fight Night 25


The UFC needs two fighters to compete in New Orleans, as welterweight DaMarques Johnson (12-9 MMA, 3-3 UFC) and featherweight Mackens Semerzier (6-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) have been forced to bow out of separate contests at UFC Fight Night 25.

UFC officials today announced the late scratches and revealed replacements are being sought for the Sept. 17 event.

Johnson was expected to face Clay Harvison while Semerzier was slated to meet Mike Lullo.


http://mmajunkie.com/news/25032/damarques-johnson-mackens-semerzier-scratched-from-ufc-fight-night-25.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Fe ed%29



Seth Baczynski vs. Clay Harvison headed to UFC Fight Night 25

http://mmajunkie.com/news/25041/seth-baczynski-vs-clay-harvison-headed-to-ufc-fight-night-25.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Fe ed%29


TUF 9 star DaMarques Johnson has been injured and forced to withdraw from the welterweight bout against TUF 13 fighter Clay Harvison. Stepping in for Johnson is Seth Baczynski from season 11 of TUF.

Also on the September fight card, welterweight Justin Edwards from TUF 13 will welcome Jorge Lopez to the UFC.

In non-TUF-related fight card news, Mackens Semerzier has also been injured and is out of his battle against Mike Lullo. A replacement will be announced soon.

http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-ufn25-battle-on-the-bayou-fight-card-updates?tuf

[polandprzem]

MAIN CARD (Spike TV)

Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang
Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch
Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)

Cody McKenzie vs. Vagner Rocha
Shamar Bailey vs. Evan Dunham
Lance Benoist vs. Matt Riddle
Ken Stone vs. Donny Walker
Seth Baczynski vs. Clay Harvison*
Daniel Roberts vs. T.J. Waldburger
Mike Lullo vs. Robert Peralta
Justin Edwards vs. Jorge Lopez

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Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang
Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch
Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Shamar Bailey vs. Evan Dunham

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MAIN CARD (Spike TV)

Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang
Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch
Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)

Cody McKenzie vs. Vagner Rocha

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bump

[strosFan2]

MAIN CARD (Spike TV)

Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang
Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch
Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)

Cody McKenzie vs. Vagner Rocha

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[dbreiden83080]

This starts 5:30 ET



MAIN CARD (Spike TV)

Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
Props to Jake for fighting with a heavy heart with his dad passing.. Win by Sub..

Court McGee vs. Dongi Yang


Jonathan Brookins vs. Erik Koch
Love Brookins, great to see him for the first time since TUF..


Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald

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yeah FB prelims start at 5:30 ET; can't wait

UFC Unleashed airing till fights start on SPIKE, right now 3rd round of Condit/McDonald

[ace3g]

good opening fight for prelims

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Lance Benoist looks pretty good and only 22

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woo Belcher!!!! glad he is back, one of the last remaining MW I want to see get a title shot

1. Sonnen
2. Bisping/Mayhem winner
3. Leben/Munoz winner
4. Belcher

[dbreiden83080]

Fuck Brookins.. Gotta stay busier than that on the cage and work on your striking.. That was dissapointing..

[ace3g]

Bones and Rampage interview!!!

[dbreiden83080]

Good interview Page looks very focused and mean as does Jones.. Can't wait for next Sat..

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http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/hwNE.jpg

[ace3g]

Jake wins just like I predicted....

[BlackSwordsMan]

george carlin gave jake the power of winning

[Stringer_Bell]

The GSP opponent curse continues!

I really don't understand WHY Shields thought he'd make a good UFC WW. If nothing else, he seemed to be the perfect candidate to improve on Chael's gameplan to beat Silva...great BJJ, solid chin from the Hendo fight, and great wrestling. His camp is full of dummies. They killed his cred in the last 3 fights, hope he tries to go back to MW.

[tlongII]

Great 3rd round. First 2 rounds sucked.

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“He might be one opponent away from a title shot. The opponent they’re talking about him fighting, if he beats him or knocks him out, it’s going to be hard not to give him the next title shot,” Belcher’s manager, Malki Kawa, teased when speaking to MMAWeekly Radio.

“I think it’s two fights away to stay conservative and be more realistic, but there’s a great fight on the horizon for Alan Belcher.”

While Kawa stayed tight lipped on the potential match-up, he promised that if it came to fruition a win for Belcher would definitely send him rocketing up the middleweight rankings.

“It’s a top guy at 185, stylistically it’s got ‘Fight of the Night’ written all over it,” said Kawa.

When looking over the top ten list in the middleweight division, several fighters are already booked for fights, but one name that stands out is former UFC champion Vitor Belfort.

“When I talk to Joe (Silva), it’s ‘who does he need to beat to get a shot at the title?’ There’s a couple of names mentioned. Vitor (Belfort) was one of them, and to be honest with you, I love that fight, and I’ll tell you this, Alan loves that fight,” Kawa stated.

Belfort, however, isn’t the only name on the list. Prior to his injury, Belcher had been matched up with grappling ace Demian Maia, who just recently defeated Jorge Santiago at UFC 136, and there are still other possibilities that exist beyond that as well.

“He’s one of about three or four guys we’ve been talking about internally,” Kawa said about Belfort and other potential match-ups for Belcher.

Whoever it ends up being, Belcher wants to face a top ten opponent so he can climb further up the ladder and hopefully reach his ultimate goal: A UFC title shot.

http://mmaweekly.com/alan-belcher-poised-to-face-top-ten-opponent-for-next-fight-in-the-ufc