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UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs. Penn 2,” which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 31, “pummeled the competition on both broadcast and cable” when it re-aired for free this weekend on Spike TV.
According to a recent press release from the network, UFC 94 was the number one [...]
Counter programming reminder: UFC 94 for free on Spike TV this weekend opposite Strikeforce: ‘Shamrock vs Diaz’
By: MMAmaniaTime to re-live “Grease Gate” all over again! For more details about the “St. Pierre vs. Penn 2″ replay on Spike TV click here.
Georges St. Pierre admits to cheating; Wants to just piss off BJ Penn even more (Video)
By: MMAmaniaBy preparing Kenny Florian to kick his ass:
He also says that he did indeed cheat at UFC 94, hiring a man to kiss Penn as he made his way to the Octagon to drain his focus. Not the admission I’m sure for which Penn is searching.
Props: Cagewriter
Karo Parisyan was today formally suspended for nine months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after testing positive for several major painkillers following his controversial split decision win over Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs. Penn 2” on Jan. 31.
Under the terms of the ruling, “The Heat” was also fined 40 [...]
And Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) Executive Director, Keith Kizer, shares he pre-hearing thoughts with Sherdog.com on what could happen:
“The main thing here [for Tuesday’s hearing] is let’s see what happened in the fight and let’s find out what happened from Phil [Nurse] and Greg [Jackson], what happened and why it happened. Secondly, let’s figure [...]
BJ Penn files formal complaint with NSAC against Georges St. Pierre over UFC 94 greasing controversy
By: Jesse HollandUFC lightweight champion BJ Penn filed a formal complaint against Georges St. Pierre with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) on Monday, requesting that “Rush” be penalized for allegedly greasing his body between rounds of their championship title fight held at UFC 94 on Jan. 31 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, [...]
Strikeforce ‘Shamrock vs Diaz’ to go head-to-head with UFC 94 replay on Spike TV April 11
By: Jesse HollandGrease is the word.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has once again scheduled big-time Spike TV programming to counter an event from a competing promotion.
“Shamrock vs. Diaz” on April 11 is the first effort from Strikeforce since it acquired select Pro Elite assets, including a vast tape library and dozens of fighter contracts left over from EliteXC.
And [...]
Team St. Pierre formally responds to NSAC request filed by BJ Penn following UFC 94
By: Jesse HollandHead Trainer Greg Jackson and George St. Pierre cornerman Phil Nurse have formally responded to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) in defense of a letter sent to the NSAC by BJ Penn earlier this month to address greasing allegations in their welterweight title fight at UFC 94 on January 31.
The response, available here courtesy [...]
UFC Quick Quote: Dana White says BJ Penn to remain at 155 despite ‘Grease Gate’ controversy
By: MMAmania“Do I think that [Georges St. Pierre] got greased? Yeah, I do. Absolutely, 100 percent, I think that that guy was rubbing grease on him. Do I think Georges was trying to cheat? Absolutely not at all. But that cornerman was rubbing grease on him. You cannot do that…. You put another fighter at a [...]


















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