UFC: Conquering The World

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The year was 2009 and the UFC was on the verge of staging it's biggest event ever in UFC 100. Since Zuffa and Dana White came into the UFC, it has been all upwards for the promotion that was at one time not even seen across 3/4 of the United States. Our story begins in June of 2009. UFC is about to stage UFC 99, the promotion's first entry into mainland Europe (Germany). The UFC is at the top of the MMA game, with only 2 viable potential challengers to their throne in California based Strikeforce and the upstart Affliction Entertainment led by Fedor Emelianenko, arguably the man considered by man to be the best fighter in the world.

 

Here is where the UFC brought MMA from niche sport, to worldwide powerhouse.

 

 

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UFC 99: The Comeback

 

ANNOUNCED CARD

 

MAIN EVENT; Middleweight bout: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva

CO MAIN EVENT; Heavyweight bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Cheick Kongo

Heavyweight bout: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Mostapha al-Turk

Welterweight bout: Mike Swick vs. Ben Saunders

Lightweight bout: Spencer Fisher vs. Caol Uno

Welterweight bout: Marcus Davis vs. Dan Hardy

 

Lightweight bout: Terry Etim vs. Justin Buchholz

Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver vs. Dale Hartt

Welterweight bout: Paul Taylor vs. Peter Sobotta

Lightweight bout: Paul Kelly vs. Rolando Delgado

Heavyweight bout: Denis Stojnić vs. Stefan Struve

Welterweight bout: John Hathaway vs. Rick Story

 

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Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva

Cain Velasquez vs. Cheick Kongo

Mirko Cro Cop vs. Mostapha al-Turk

Mike Swick vs. Ben Saunders

Spencer Fisher vs. Caol Uno

Marcus Davis vs. Dan Hardy

 

Terry Etim vs. Justin Buchholz

Dennis Siver vs. Dale Hartt

Paul Taylor vs. Peter Sobotta

Paul Kelly vs. Rolando Delgado

Denis Stojnić vs. Stefan Struve

John Hathaway vs. Rick Story

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Unaired Preliminary Fights

 

John Hathaway defeated Rick Story via 2nd Round KO

 

Stefan Struve defeated Denis Stojnić via 2nd round submission (Rear Naked Choke)

 

Paul Taylor defeated Peter Sobotta via unanimous decision

 

Paul Kelly defeated Rolando Delgado via unanimous decision

 

Dennis Siver defeated Dale Hartt via 1st round submission (Rear Naked Choke)

 

Terry Etim defeated Justin Buchholz by unanimous decision

 

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UFC 99: The Comeback

Saturday June 13 from Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany

 

After our usual show opening, we pan across a sold out Lanxess Arena and then down to Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan who welcome us. After a small bit of hype, we go down cageside for our opening contest.

 

"The Irish Hand Grenade" Marcus Davis vs. Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy

Welterweight Contest

170lbs - Weight - 171lbs

5'10 - Height - 6'0

35 - Age - 27

Bangor, Maine- Fighting Out Of - Nottingham, England, UK

Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Style - Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Shaolin Kung Fu, Taekwondo

16-4 - Record - 21-6-1

 

Round One

After some early feeling out, the 2 heavy handed boxers begin trading punches. Hardy gets an early advantage, hitting his timing very well as he peppers Davis' head with a series of blows. Davis is able to clinch up and force Hardy to the ground briefly before both men are stood up. Hardy lands a huge overhand left, momentarily dazing Davis as the round closes. 10-7 Hardy

 

Round Two

That final blow by Hardy in the first round definitely hurt Davis as Hardy quickly begins to use the angles to rough up Davis. Davis goes for a big right but Hardy hits an excellent counter hook, sending Davis to the floor. Hardy quickly pounces and referee Leon Roberts is forced to stop the fight. Hardy is the first man to KO the former pro boxer Davis!

 

Winner by TKO at 1:18 in round two: Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy

 

Rogan interviews Hardy, who claims despite all the smack talk, Davis is a great fighter. He then references how great it is to fight in his home country and when asked who he would like to fight next, he claimed he would like to face the winner of Swick/Saunders later on as he thinks either one would be a great match up for him. Backstage we go where we see the earlier arrivals of Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva.

 

Spencer "The King" Fisher vs. Caol Uno

Lightweight Contest

155lbs - Weight - 154lbs

5'7 - Height - 5'7

32 - Age - 33

Davenport, Iowa- Fighting Out Of - Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan

Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Style - Ju jitsu, Wrestling

22-4 - Record - 27-11-4

 

Round One

Some initial stalling by both men saw Fisher be the aggressor attempting several takedowns before eventually sending the vet Uno to the mat. Uno didn't allow Fisher much room but Fisher was able to land alot of good shots on the ground. Fisher was able to secure a big double leg which allowed him to hit Uno with some more shots on the ground as round one closes. 10-7 Fisher

 

Round Two

Uno landed a huge running knee which stunned Fisher to start off the round. Uno managed to land an excellent double leg to send Fisher to the mat. Uno used his good Jiu Jitsu to keep Fisher on the mat for much of the round. The two were then stood up and Fisher unleashed with a huge one-two combo on Uno, sending Uno into the cage. Fisher attempted a Thai clinch but Uno clinched up to end the round. 10-8 Uno

 

Round Three

Fisher came out aggressive, seeing as Uno was expecting the fight to go to the ground. Fisher peppered Uno with well placed low kicks and jabs as he was able to sprawl alot of Uno's takedowns. Fisher was able to exploit Uno's refusal to stand here as he worked his superior boxing to nail Uno throughout the round. Uno was able to land a final take down and was working very hard on a kimura on the open arm of Fisher as the round ended.

 

The fight went to the judges scorecards who rule Spencer Fisher the winner (30-27, 30-28, 30-27)

 

Winner by unanimous decision: Spencer "The King" Fisher

 

Hype video for UFC 100 in one month's time. We then go to a split screen interview between UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre and Thaigo Alves, who both hype their upcoming title fight at UFC 100.

 

Mike "Quick" Swick vs. "Killa B" Ben Saunders

Welterweight Contest

170lbs - Weight - 170lbs

6'1 - Height - 6'3

29 - Age - 26

San Jose, California- Fighting Out Of - Coconut Creek, Florida

Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling - Style - Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet kune do

13-2 - Record - 7-0-2

 

Round One

Saunders off the bat attempted a takedown on the quick striker Swick, sending both men onto the canvas. Swick however was able to quickly get out under Saunders' guard and quickly get side mount control Saunders. Saunders then proceeded to move out but to no avail. The two were then stood up again. Saunders again attempted a takedown but Swick hit an excellent sprawl and quickly took Saunders' back. Swick was able to get both hooks in as the round came to an end. 10-7 Swick

 

Round Two

Saunders opted to stand with Swick, who quickly found his range and proceeded to blast Saunders with several hard hooks to the jaw before rocking him with a big left jab left jab right hooking uppercut flurry which sent Saunders down and out. Referee Herb Dean quickly called for the bell as Saunder's unbeaten steak was now over at the hands of Swick.

 

Winner by TKO at 1:53 in round two: Mike "Quick" Swick

 

Rogan interviewed Swick who referenced he was now 9-1 in the UFC and he should possibly be considered for a title shot. Rogan asked Swick about Dan Hardy's challenge from earlier. Swick claimed he'll fight whoever the UFC tells him to but he thinks Hardy would be a great fight as they have both been unstoppable in the UFC. Hype video for our next contest, marking the return of Mirko Cro Cop to the UFC.

 

Mirko Cro Cop vs. Mostapha al-Turk

Heavyweight Contest

227lbs - Weight - 235lbs

6'2 - Height - 6'2

35 - Age - 36

Zagreb, Croatia- Fighting Out Of - London, England, UK

Kickboxing - Style - Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing

24-6-2 (1) - Record - 6-4

 

 

Round One

Cro Cop got a HUGE reaction and looked to be in amazing shape. al-Turk attempted to box with Cro Cop but Cro Cop got the better of him early. al-Turk went for a huge right hook but Cro Cop responded with a HUGE left head kick, sending al-Turk to the mat already out cold. The crowd lost it as it appeared the old Cro Cop was back, which Joe Rogan loudly shouted.

 

Winner by KO at 2:35 in round one: Mirko Cro Cop

 

Rogan interviewed Cro Cop who said he needed his "vacation" away from fighting to clear his head and regain his fighting spirit in full. He said he respects al-Turk and is happy to fight in Europe in front of so many of his longtime fans. Backstage where we see the final preparations of Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva. Another hype video for UFC 100 and we got to another interview with Joe Rogan this time featuring UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and challenger Frank Mir. Alot of obvious bad blood here. Hype video for our co-main event

 

Cain Velasquez vs. Cheick Kongo

Heavyweight Contest

240lbs - Weight - 230lbs

6'1 - Height - 6'4

26 - Age - 34

San Jose, California- Fighting Out Of - Paris, France

Wrestling, Kickboxing, Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu - Style - Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate, Wrestling

5-0 - Record - 14-4-1

 

Round One

It was not pretty for Kongo as the much younger Velasquez dominated Kongo in striking as Kongo landed only 5 punches in the entire round, unlike Velasquez who landed 77 strikes on Kongo. By rounds end, Cain looked barley exhausted, unlike Kongo who looked to be in bad shape. 10-6 Velasquez

 

Round Two

Velasquez again destroyed Kongo early on in the round on their feet before landing a big double leg slam on Kongo and quickly getting a full mount. Velasquez reigned down on Kongo with hammerfists. Kongo could do nothing and referee Marc Goddard jumped in, giving Velasquez the win.

 

Winner by TKO at 3:13 in round two: Cain Velasquez

 

Final hype video for our main event.

 

 

Rich "Ace" Franklin vs. "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva

Middleweight Contest

185lbs - Weight - 185lbs

6'1 - Height - 5'11

35 - Age - 32

Cincinnati, Ohio- Fighting Out Of - Las Vegas, Nevada

Freestyle Fighting, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Style - Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

26-4(1) - Record - 32-9-1(1)

 

Round One

AND HERE WE GO. Franklin intially hits Silva with a series of leg kicks and then connects with a nice left which sends Silva backwards. Franklin attempts to close off Wanderlei but Silva comes back with a HUGE flurry of punches sending Franklin into the cage. Rich then answers with a few shots of his own and a huge slugfest ensues until Franklin attempts a takedown bu Wanderlei throws up a huge knee to Franklin's face which sends Franklin backwards. Wanderlei goes full steam ahead and proceeds to blast Franklin with huge punches, sending Franklin to the mat. Wanderlei follows through with more punches before referee Herb Dean calls for the bell with a minute left in the round. The crowd goes unglued as Silva looked unstoppable in his UFC debut at Middleweight.

 

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Winner via TKO at 4:00 in round one: "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva

 

Rogan interviewed Silva. Silva said he felt better than he did in years at 185 now. He said Franklin is a great fighter and is someone he always wanted to fight and thanks hi for being a great warrior. He then thanked God and his family and his fans who he considers his family and promised he would get back to the top of the UFC for them.