Issue 045

January 2009

Dana White on receiving award for leading man: “This means a lot to me. When the fans vote for awards like this, I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.”

Wanderlei Silva talking about Demain Maia, Best Newcomer: “I think he is a future champion. He has incredible jiu jitsu, none better.”

Arianny Celeste on winning Best Ring Girl: “1,000’s of readers voted for me as the Ring Girl of the Year! They gave me a really nice award.”

Matt Hughes on GSP, who won Submission of the Year: “One thing with George is you never know who is coming, the striker or the grappler.”  

Wanderlei Silva on winning award for Fight of the Year (loss to Chuck Liddell): “Win or lose, I like to give the emotion for my fans.”

Dana White on Best Fighter winner Anderson Silva: “Anderson Silva is far and above the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world.”