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UFC 99 "The Comeback" in Pictures

Promoted from the FanPosts by Kid Nate.

Between work and personal life issues I've not been contributing to BE as much as I have in the past, so allow me to remedy that with twelve of my own favourite shots (by me, of course) from UFC 99: The Comeback 

Let's kick off with one of the most memorable images of the night: Stefan Struve, emerging from a slasher movie of a fight to be rampant in victory whilst Denis Stojnic can only wonder "what if...?"

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Eleven more images after the jump

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A knockout blow might have been out of reach for John Hathaway, but he still managed to secure a decision win over Rick Story

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Bad blood between Paul Kelly and Rolando Delgado boiled over from the weigh in and saw three rounds of action erupt between the two

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Kickboxer Dennis Siver showcased some versatility in notching up an impressive first round submission of Dale Hartt

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Striker Terry Etim also showcased his submission skills, putting a d'arce choke on Justin Buchholz

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Paul "Relentless" Taylor lived up to his name in constantly seeking for - and finding - holes in Peter Sobotta's defence

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Spencer "The King" Fisher forcibly ejects Caol Uno from his guard

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Marcus Davis and Dan Hardy finally stopped the trash talk and let leather and bone do the talking instead

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Ben Saunders "Killa B" was more like a B-Grade performance against Mike Swick

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Mostapha Al Turk shields his eyes from the fists (and fingers) of Mirko "Cro Cop" FIlipovic

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Cheick Kongo was not best pleased with his showing against Cain Velasquez

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And there was on Silva lining for Wanderlei when he was eating leather courtesy of Rich Franklin

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That's all from me for now; maybe I'll shoot in July, maybe in October ;)

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I love the Kongo shot.

sweat sweat cause i'm a poisonous pill

by Eugene Schelfaut on Jun 15, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That would make me clear a path for sure.

"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn

by Day Man on Jun 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should have gone for more takedowns!"

Keep firing Assholes!

Out out, you demons of stupidity!

by Ubernoober on Jun 15, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The picture of Silva/Franklin is another good one.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jun 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Kongo, Team Quest on line one. Oh, and Arizona Combat Sports left you another message.

"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn

by Day Man on Jun 15, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I spoke with Dave Jackson and Mario Sukata of Wolfslair following the fight

Everyone knows that Kongo took this fight on short notice; what no-one knew until after the fact is that, one week into training for the fight, Kongo blew one of his knees. I was wondering why he didn’t attempt to throw any of those powerful, punishing leg or body kicks or try to work a knee in the clinch… and it all makes sense now.

We’ve seen Cheick do it in past fights and it was more than evident that he could hurt Velasquez in the stand-up… yet he didn’t have all his weapons….

Furthermore, when on the ground, getting into a position where he could posture up – especially against the cage – was impossible as it just stressed an already injured knee.

That Cheick managed to go a full three rounds against Velasquez in this state means that, when the rematch comes, hrmm…. that will be twice as interesting… :)

by VikingPhotography on Jun 16, 2009 5:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool, thanks for the info.. :)

I don’t think there will be a rematch though.. Provide us with more inside scoop! Haha :P

by Anton Tabuena on Jun 16, 2009 6:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PS

This info could be fronted if you make it a fanpost. :)

by Anton Tabuena on Jun 16, 2009 6:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is a very good bit of info...

That most people will brush off when they read it. (apparently injuries/sickness before fights only matter if it occurs to a popular fighter ala Nog before Mir)

by Loot on Jun 16, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the info. That casts the fight into an entirely different light.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jun 16, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is seriously screwed up – I almost feel bad for him. [Remembers Cro Cop’s unborn children] Almost.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Jun 16, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

Seriously awesome shots – kudos, mate.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Jun 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

=) Thanks for sharing.

by Nick Thomas on Jun 15, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great photos.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jun 15, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Kongo photo is incredible.

"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy

by Benicio on Jun 16, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gorgeous work as always. the siver one is my favorite.

by woooburn on Jun 16, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Those big (C) marks help prevent some magazines and websites from casually ripping them off

Photography is my sole source of income; you’d be surprised how many folk want to use my work without paying me for it.

by VikingPhotography on Jun 16, 2009 5:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep..

Even with those C’s other people still rip them off haha.

by Anton Tabuena on Jun 16, 2009 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My only issue with the C’s is it makes photoshopping pictures harder, and MMA photoshops are one of my true joys in this world. That Kongo picture is begging for it too.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jun 16, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I respect that but is there any way to make something that doesnt take up the entire picture, or is at least less prevalent

by Flyghtt on Jun 17, 2009 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that I know of, sorry

The less intrusive options that are both effective and allow me to track down images that are ripped off cost a ton of money… this works, and is free – sorry!

by VikingPhotography on Jun 18, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Viking,

What type of camera do you use for cage-side work? Nikon D3?

by MMAEruption on Jun 16, 2009 8:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Love your work Viking

always enjoy viewing your shots. These are all great!

V-I-K-I-N-G-S! Skol Vikings, Let's Go!!

by TheViking83 on Jun 16, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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