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Bisping and Evans Ready to Battle at UFC 78

Michael “The Count” Bisping and Rashad Evans recently sat down with ESPN to discuss their upcoming bout at UFC 78: Validation on November 17 in Newark, New Jersey.

Alexander Plans to be Quick and Exciting

Houston Alexander tells ESPN that he wants to make things quick and exciting for the fans against Thiago Silva at UFC 78 this weekend.

Shields Not Taking Pyle Lightly

Jake Shields talks about his upcoming fight against Mike Pyle at EliteXC: Renegade tomorrow night and discusses why he believes he is one of the best welterweights in the world right now.

ESPN Profiles Miletich Fighting Systems

Miletich Fighting Systems was profiled last night on ESPN’s newest program, E:60. The segment reviewed a normal day at Pat Miletich’s gym in Bettendorf, Iowa and showed certain fighters getting ready to compete in the IFL.

Vera Plans to Chop Down Sylvia

UFC heavyweight contender Brandon Vera plans on giving former champ Tim Sylvia fits on the feet with an array of strikes at UFC 77: Hostile Territory. Vera also discusses his 11 month layoff and how he is both excited and nervous coming into his return to the Octagon with ESPN.

Goldberg and Rogan Preview UFC 77

UFC announcers Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan give their take on what will happen in UFC 77: Hostile Territory’s two main bouts - Anderson Silva vs Rich Franklin and Tim Sylvia vs Brandon Vera.

Silva Confident Going Into Rematch

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva discusses how he took advantage of Rich Franklin’s mistakes in their last fight and how he intends to beat Franklin for the second straight time this weekend.

Franklin Looks to Avenge Loss at UFC 77

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin discusses his loss to current champion Anderson Silva at UFC 64 and why fighting in his hometown of Cincinatti, Ohio is both a blessing and a curse at the same time.

Sylvia Talks Couture and Vera

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia discusses his loss to fellow former champion Randy Couture at UFC 68 and why Brandon Vera, his scheduled opponent at UFC 77, might not be as talented as everyone believes he is with ESPN.

Couture Talks Resignation on SportsCenter

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture discusses his recent resignation from the UFC and the reasons behind it with ESPN SportsCenter anchor Brian Kenny. Kenny also reads some quotes from UFC President Dana White concerning the situation.