Elvis Sinosic Returns To the Octagon for UFC 110 Rematch With Chris Haseman

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Perhaps it was Elvis Sinosic's noble defense of MMA against unfounded accusations from Australian journalists, or perhaps it was the multi-page thread on the Underground forums dedicated to bringing him back, or perhaps it was just the need for recognizable local talent in the UFC's Australian debut. No matter what the impetus was, Elvis "The King of Rock 'n Rumble" Sinosic (8-11-2, 1-6 UFC) is returning for UFC 110 in in Sydney on February 21st in a light-heavyweight rematch with seasoned Australian veteran Chris "The Hammer" Haseman (20-16, 0-1 UFC), according to the Brisbane Times:
The show will be held at Acer Arena at Sydney Olympic Park on February 21. Former Brisbane Broncos wrestling coach Chris Haseman, a mixed martial arts fighter with a 20-16 record, will have a rematch with Elvis Sinosic on the card, while the headline fight will be announced at an official launch in a fortnight.
Sinosic may not posses the most impressive record, with his last MMA win coming some three years ago, and his last UFC win being a submission of Jeremy Horn way back in 2001, but his popularity amongst long-time UFC fans and Australians MMA fans in general is undisputable. Although his respectable submission skills haven't gotten him far, Sinosic's heart can't be denied, as he displayed when he came within inches of submitting Michael Bisping at UFC 70 before succumbing to the Brit's punches for a TKO loss. Now with a chance to fight in the Octagon in front of his home-country fans for the first time, Sinosic will probably have just one more chance to show that his heart can get him a win as well.

Fellow Aussie Chris Haseman's name should be familar to most hardcore MMA fans and FightFinder database junkies, as he's faced a literal who's who of MMA superstars over a career that goes all the way back to 1996. Among Haseman's notable past opponents are: Fedor Emelianenko, Evan Tanner, Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamente, Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, Jeremy Horn, Matt Hughes, Akihiro Gono, and Mike Van Arsdale. Unfortunately, like Sinosic, almost all of those fights ended in losses for Haseman and now at age 40 and in the twilight of his MMA career, Haseman will look to go out with a bang with a second chance in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. Haseman's lone UFC fight was a decision loss to the late Evan Tanner at UFC 38 in 2002, and he's only fought four times since.
This will be a rematch for the two Aussies, as Sinosic and Haseman first met at Caged Combat, an early Australian MMA event that took place back in 1997. Haseman used the controversial chin-in-the-eye technique to submit Sinosic in the first round, although that move is now illegal under the Unified Rules. Nonetheless, Haseman certainly has other skills in his arsenal with which to end the fight, mostly stemming from his wrestling and submission grappling background. Although the ground game is Sinosic's specialty as well, in the 12 years since their last fight, both Sinosic and Haseman have likely become very different fighters.
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Aussie fight! Do they both get knives?
Keep firing Assholes!
In Idaho, it's illegal to f--- a porcupine. You know why? Because someone tried it.
Top 10 stupidest Simpson’s episode ever nominee.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
Sadly it finished well out of the running, losing to seasons 11-20.
by ricker2005 on Nov 27, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Teaspoons is much more fun to watch;
on a side note iv seen teaspoons used as weapons by some old karate instructor… hilarious….
Huzzah. Good on him.
When I talked to Elvis earlier in the year, he was still pretty annoyed about that fight as chin to the eye was illegal. I’ll see if I can find the recording.
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
i remember that interview..
it was a good read. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Nov 27, 2009 1:56 AM EST up reply actions
elvis will be cut right away if he loses
by cagefightonacid on Nov 26, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions
I like the guy, but I hope you’re right. Really, he should be cut if he loses any of his next 4 fights in the UFC. If he can string together 4, that will put him at 12-11. It’s a terrible record, but at least it’s not a losing record. Then, he needs to keep his record above even if he wants to stick around.
Does anyone know who has the worst record on the current UFC roster?
Phil Baroni (13-12)
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Nov 26, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure it’s a 1 fight deal for both guys. Or maybe the winner should get a crack at the winner of rua/machida?
by mburtoni on Nov 27, 2009 11:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I dont know the specifics of eithers contracts but I doubt either would get a second fight regardless. I can appreciate that he was there before things got big, and being an obvious bisping stepping stone, so I think its fair to let him have a fight at home. Im assuming this will be on the undercard?
I take credit for this fight. Proud moment for me!
Also:
http://www.heavy.com/post/elvis-is-in-the-building-australian-mma-pioneer-elvis-sinosic-1276
by Jonathan Snowden on Nov 26, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions
I’ll give Elvis Sinosic credit for this fight.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Nov 26, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I was the one that came up with the idea for the fight to be in Australia so I get the credit.
I dislike Matt Hughes. Shogun beat him like a dirty horse.
I pay my bills so I get the credit.
Welcome to the Machida Error.
by slapjaw ackrite on Nov 27, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
I wipe my own ass, so I’ll take the credit
by mburtoni on Nov 27, 2009 11:19 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yes! Go Elvis!
I can’t believe that one of these guys is gonna have a UFC win under their belt in 2010! If I told you that a year ago you would have shat yourself!
If it goes beyond 45 seconds without one of them gassing...
..I will shit myself.
http://www.vancouversun.com/mma
I will be very unimpressed if this is on the main card.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
...funniest comments ever on BE, but
where is Robert Downey Sr in all this? The whole “chin in the eye” submission is just ripe for the picking…shot clock is winding down….
by BrothersGottaAndyHug on Nov 27, 2009 10:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This fight is less a reason to cheer..
..than it is indicative of the lack of homegrown fight talent to pick from for an aussie show.
Sotiropoulous better be on this card. It needs him badly.
http://www.vancouversun.com/mma
The matchup i want to see
Wooot! I say Machida vs. Sinosic all the way! :P
by dreamers_12345 on Nov 29, 2009 12:19 AM EST reply actions

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