MMA Live Recaps UFC 108, Previews UFC Fight Night 20 and WEC 46

MMA Live offers up some final thoughts on UFC 108 and looks ahead to next week's UFC Fight Night 20 in Virginia. Also a preview of WEC 46, and more details on next Thursday's year-end awards show.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - Fight Night (Parts 1 & 2)

Dana White's UFC 108 fight night video blog...


UFC 108 Fight Night - Part 1:




UFC 108 Fight Night - Part 2:

Dana White Promises No Cuts Following UFC 108

UFC 108 was a card that took more hits than Tiger Woods' sponsorship deals, but in the end the fighters all came out to perform and put on one of the most enjoyable shows to kick off 2010.

Matchmaker, Joe Silva, burned up a ton of minutes on his cell phone calling fighter after fighter to replace others who were forced off of the card due to injuries, cuts, and other various problems.

A night of exciting finishes brought about the usual fight bonuses, with one of them handed to Paul Daley for knockout of the night. A reporter asked White, who withheld giving a bonus to Anthony Johnson following his knockout of Yoshiyuki Yoshida because he missed weight, why he gave Daley a bonus, who also missed his weight just a day earlier.

"There is no guy on this card that will be penalized tonight," White said. "Nobody's going to be cut tonight, nothing's going to happen to anybody tonight. Everybody's going to make money tonight and leave here happy as hell."

Good news for short notice fighters like Duane "Bang" Ludwig and Dustin Hazelett who helped push the show to the finish line in the final weeks. It looks like there won't be any stories about who is looking for a job post UFC 108.

Even UFC heavyweight, Shane Carwin, sent out a reminder to fans that oh so long ago, he was actually supposed to compete at UFC 108.

"I am supposed to be making weight right now for my fight with Lesnar. What a difference a year makes," Carwin commented via his Twitter page.

Gomi Signed; Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 1/10/10

The weigh-in edition of Dana White's UFC 108 video blog, including the announcement of Takanori Gomi's signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

ESPN'S MMA Live in Las Vegas for UFC 108

Jon Anik, Kenny Florian, Frank Mir, and Stephan Bonnar host the latest edition of MMA Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the site of this weekend's UFC 108 featuring Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/31/09

Go behind the scenes with UFC president Dana White at the UFC 108 pre-fight press conference and the MMA Awards.

UFC 108's Latest Casualty: Matchmaker Joe Silva

How bad is the UFC 108 injury bug?

It's so bad, Joe Silva is on the bench.

At a gathering of reporters following the UFC 108 pre-fight press conference, Dana White said the UFC matchmaker tore his MCL (medial collateral ligament) in the lead-up to the event.

"Even the matchmaker's down," he said with a laugh. "Everybody's getting injured."

White doesn't know how Silva injured himself, but said knee surgery was certain.

"So you'll see his ass hobbling around here in the next couple of days," he said.

Of course, White dismissed internet noise saying the card was cursed and promised fireworks in the main event of Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva.

But it's a fair bet to say he'll be happy to get this card over with.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/30/09

The latest edition of Dana White's UFC 108 video blog. Join Dana as he meets the fighters as they arrive at the MGM Grand in Las Vegasand gets mobbed by fans as he gives away tickets to the Saturday's fights.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/29/09

In the latest edition of his UFC 108 video blog, UFC president Dana White takes a look at a crop of UFC action figures, welcomes Paul Daley back to Las Vegas, and takes a member of the media to task.

Countdown to UFC 108 Tuesday Night on Spike TV

Scenes from Countdown to UFC 108, which airs on Spike TV at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Dana White's UFC 108 Video Blog - 12/28/09

Dana White's video blog leading up to UFC 108 on Saturday, Jan. 2 on PPV. Includes Dana's visit with Gilbert Yvel, who will fight Junio Dos Santos at UFC 108.

Rashad Evans Discusses His UFC 108 Bout With Thiago Silva

Rashad Evans talks about his upcoming UFC 108 bout against Brazilian Thiago Silva...

Thiago Silva Modifies Training for Rashad Evans

Thiago Silva talks about modifying his training and developing a strategy to defeat Rashad Evans at UFC 108 on Jan. 2.

UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva Extended Video Preview

Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva headline the first UFC event of the year on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas. Watch the video below for an extended preview of UFC 108: Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva...

New UFC Fighter Phil Davis Ready On Short Notice

NCAA Division I wrestling champion Phil Davis (4-0) signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC this week and is excited to begin his Octagon career.

The promotion has not given him a date or opponent for his debut, but he tells MMAInsider he's preparing himself to fight on short notice as an injury replacement. How short? Two weeks, give or take.

Asked whether he could fight on the cursed UFC 108, Davis said he was training hard now and could do it if need be.

"I have two hands, two feet, and I'm healthy," he said.

Check out MMAWeekly Radio next week when Davis stops by to talk about his new deal and future in the UFC.

Joe "Bubble Boy" Lauzon: Fighting The Curse of UFC 108

Rory Markham was added to a long list of fighters that have landed on the UFC 108 injured reserve/unable to perform list. His list mates include Anderson Silva, Brock Lesnar, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Gabriel Gonzaga, Carlos Condit, and Tyson Griffin, just to name a few.

Joe Lauzon is scheduled to face Sam Stout on the UFC 108 fight card on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas... if he can make it all the way to fight night.

To further his cause, he's bringing in a little extra special help… bubble wrap. Yes, bubble wrap... or so he says.

When MMAWeekly.com tweeted that Markham was out on "what is quickly becoming UFC 108 card of the doomed," Joe Lauzon wasted no time responding. "That's it. I'm living in bubble wrap!" he stated.

Or maybe he's just angling for a sponsorship from The Packaging Store.

Good luck Joe, we hope you make it all the way to fight night!

UFC 108 Tickets on Sale This Week

Tickets for UFC 108, headlined by Minotauro Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez and featuring Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva, go on sale this week.

UFC 108 takes place Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The UFC Fight Club pre-sale begins Nov. 12 at 7am EST/10am PT. Tickets go on sale the public on Nov. 14 at 9am EST/Noon PT.

UFC 108 Fight Card:

-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-5-1; #4 Heavyweight) vs. Cain Velasquez (7-0; #5 Heavyweight)
-Rashad Evans (13-1-1; #2 Light Heavyweight) vs. Thiago Silva (14-1; #9 Light Heavyweight)
-Junior Dos Santos (10-1; #6 Heavyweight) vs. Gabe Gonzaga (15-4)
-Martin Kampmann (15-3; #8 Welterweight) vs. Rory Markham (16-5)
-Carlos Condit (24-5; #9 Welterweight) vs. Paul Daley (22-8-2)
-Tyson Griffin (14-2) and Jim Miller (15-2)
-Joe Lauzon (18-4) vs. Sam Stout (20-5-1)
-Dan Lauzon (12-2) vs. Cole Miller (15-4)
-Mark Munoz (6-1) vs. Ryan Jensen (14-5)

* Based on MMAWeekly.com World MMA Rankings