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UFC 97's David Loiseau "never lost faith" after being cut from the UFC
 Originally posted on MMAjunkie.com Make no mistake, Saturday night's UFC 97 event from the Bell Centre in Montreal is special for David Loiseau (18-8 MMA, 4-3 UFC). Fighting in front of 22,000 people in his hometown is special enough. Add in the fact that "The Crow" is fighting for the UFC for the first time in two-and-a-half years, and the moment becomes amazing. "It's very motivating," Loiseau told The Lights Out Show (www.thelightsoutshow.com), a content partner of MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "Some people would feel pressure. I feel motivation." Loiseau will face former "TUF 3" finalist Ed Herman (14-7 MMA, 3-4 UFC) on Saturday's preliminary card. And while Herman has struggled as of late against top contender Demian Maia and rising talent Alan Belcher, Loiseau knows "Short Fuse" will present a stern test. "I have to be the best David Loiseau I can be," Loiseau said. "Ed Herman's a grinder. He's a very good fighter. He's got good experience. He comes from a good camp. Me and my camp have put together a great game plan. It's going to be a great fight." Loiseau compiled a 4-2 record during his time away from the UFC, including a current streak of three-straight victories. The 29-year-old admits it was tough being on the outside looking in, but Loiseau insists he never lost sight of his potential return to the organization. Click here to read the entire article at MMAjunkie.comLabels: David Loiseau
UFC 97 Preview: The Supporting Cast
Originally posted on MMAweekly.com Denis Kang vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokam Canadian fighter Denis Kang takes on UFC newcomer Xavier Foupa-Pokam. Kang is coming off a loss in his UFC debut and badly needs a win to stay relevant in the middleweight division. Pokam has been working his way up to the UFC and won’t waste his opportunity. Pokam will have the advantage on the feet, while Kang has the edge on the ground. Kang hasn’t fought to his ability in the past couple of years and if he is caught off guard then Pokam will take full advantage. David Loiseau vs. Ed Herman UFC veteran David Loiseau makes his long-desired return to face off with Team Quest middleweight Ed Herman. Herman is coming off two straight losses and needs a win to stay in the UFC. Loiseau has the advantage on the feet and will look to stop the fight with strikes. Herman needs to be careful and get the fight to the ground, where he has a huge edge over Loiseau because of his wrestling ability. Both fighters need a win, so expect them to play it safe in order to get the much needed victory. Click here to read the entire article at MMAweekly.comLabels: David Loiseau, Xavier Foupa-Pokam
UFC 97 Predictions
Originally posted on FightLinker.com Preliminary Card David Loiseau (18-8) vs. Ed Herman (14-6) I think we will see the revival of Loiseau in this fight. I think he has worked out all the kinks that lead to him leaving the UFC and will now come back with a vengeance. If Herman manages to get it to the ground he may be able to squeak out a decision but I feel David will remind us all why everyone was once frightened of his elbows and end it in the 2nd with a KO. Click here to read the entire article at FightLinker.comLabels: David Loiseau
The Crow Talks UFC Return
Savage Dog Show: David Loiseau
Crow ready to soar again in UFC
Originally posted on DailyGleaner.com Six fights and 2 1/2 years since being cut from the UFC, David (The Crow) Loiseau is back. But in a way, the Montreal middleweight never really left. His spectacular spinning back kick and flying knee finish against Charles (Chainsaw) McCarthy at UFC 53 in June 2005 was immortalized in a highlight reel to the sounds of The Who's "Baba O'Riley" that is shown in the arena before the main card of every UFC pay-per-view. On Saturday, fans at the Bell Centre will get to see the real thing as Loiseau meets Ed (Short Fuse) Herman at UFC 97 (available on pay-per-view). "It was a tough long road," Loiseau said. "It took me (almost) three years to get back, but everything happens for a reason, you know. I'm very happy to be back." Others are as well. Canadian fighters like UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre see the 29-year-old Loiseau as a pioneer, especially in Quebec, given that he made his UFC debut six years ago at UFC 42. Click here to read the entire article at DailyGleaner.comLabels: David Loiseau
Sherdog Live Radio: Xavier Foupa-Pokam, David Loiseau
UFC 97 Redemption: The Picks
Originally posted on BleacherReport.com Xavier Foupa-Pokam d. Denis Kang Kang will come out with something to prove after his disastrous debut, but Xavier is well rounded as well. I admit I don't know as much about "Professor X," but he has a number of wins by submission as well as (T)KO. Kang has faced better competition, I believe, but has lost to most of them. Kang can't seem to settle down for a decision win, switching back and forth between tactics and needlessly exposing himself to danger. I'm picking Foupa-Pokam just based on Kang's tendency to throw away fights, but I wouldn't be surprised if it went the other way. David Loiseau d. Ed Herman I think Loiseau has finally gotten his head right, and is coming off three wins, including a gutsy fifth round TKO of Solomon Hutcherson. Herman is an unpredictable fighter, and not in the good way. He has been winning and losing upsets his entire time in the UFC. The telling factor is that Herman is not a very explosive fighter and will probably have difficulty controlling Loiseau. His striking is also very rudimentary, and I think Loiseau will give him fits on the feet. That is if he can open up, which shouldn't be an issue with Herman; I think the UFC is giving Loiseau a good style matchup in this one. Click here to read the entire article at BleacherReport.comLabels: David Loiseau, Xavier Foupa-Pokam
David Loiseau – The Crow Flies Again
Originally posted on UFC.com Travel back to the spring of 2006, and the last person you expected to eventually read a comeback story about would be David Loiseau. Fresh from devastating wins over Charles McCarthy and Evan Tanner, and following a punishing five round war with then-UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin, the Montreal native was looking to rebound from the loss in his first championship fight, but the goodwill he garnered for his courageous performance was destined to carry him through the summer, fall, and winter, and into another championship run in 2007. Click here to read the entire article at UFC.comLabels: David Loiseau
UFC 97: Redemption Preview
Originally posted on BleacherReport.com David Loiseau v. Ed Herman: Loiseau is 18-8, 4-3 in the UFC, with 13 wins by stoppage. He is a kickboxer. Herman is 14-6, 3-4 in the UFC, with 11 wins by stoppage. He is a wrestler with some submissions. Both of these guys are not in good standing with the UFC and both need to win this fight. It should be a good clash of styles. Loiseau has been on a run lately and fighting in front of his home town should be a big boost. I think Loiseau's stand up will be too much for Herman. I'll pick Loiseau to win by decision. Herman could be out of the UFC for a while with this loss. Click here to read the entire article at BleacherReport.comLabels: David Loiseau
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David "The Crow" Loiseau Interview
The Crow flies Back to UFC
Originally posted on Versus.com Don’t call David Loiseau’s return to the UFC a comeback, because in his mind, “the Crow” never left. “I really feel like (the UFC) is my home,” Loiseau told Versus.com earlier today. “I feel like I took a long trip away from my house, and now I am back home. “I always had faith (that he would return to the UFC).” Loiseau (18-8) will resume his Octagon career at UFC 97 on April 18 against Ed Herman (14-7). The fight will be extra special for him because not only will it mark his return to the organization, but it will also take place in his hometown of Montreal. However, Loiseau hasn’t competed in the UFC in almost three years, and wonders what the reception will be like from the fans. “I don’t know how it’s going to be, you know, things change,” Loiseau said. “Of course, there is going to be a lot of Canadian fans in attendance, so I am going to have the home turf advantage, for sure. “Maybe they will (remember him), maybe they won’t. But if they don’t, they will see something even better. So, no matter what they remember, they’ll be happy with what they see on the 18th. That’s a given.” Loiseau signed a four-fight contract with the UFC in January. His dream to return to the UFC couldn’t have come at a better time. Click here to read the entire article at Versus.comLabels: David Loiseau
David Loiseau 'The Crow Returns to the UFC'
Originally posted on PunchDrunkGamer.com PunchDrunkGamer's Justin Bolduc sat down with David “The Crow” Loiseau to talk about his UFC return against Ed Herman at UFC 97 in April. PDG: First, it is great to have you back in the UFC. How do you feel about your upcoming return? David: I feel great, man. It feels good to be back home. [The UFC] is my home. It was a long time since I've been back – since 2006, and I'm just very happy to be back, man. PDG: You fell into a rough spot with a few losses in a row, but now you have momentum behind you. How do you feel about where you are at now as opposed to where you were in 2006? David: It is not even comparable, I am just a better overall fighter. I am so much better all around and I have such a solid team behind me. I have different coaches and world-class training partners on a regular basis – whether it is wrestlers, boxers, MMA fighters. Everyone I train with has world class jiu-jitsu. They say you are only as good as your training partners, and that is how it is. My camp is very solid and training is solid. PDG: Who are some of your key training partners right now? David: I have everybody from Tri-Star gym and Greg Jackson's – too many guys to name [laughs]! PDG: You're fighting Ed Herman next; what are your thoughts on him? David: You know, he's like every fighter in the UFC – experienced and tough. I'm just looking forward to a great fight. The UFC is the place with the best fighters, so there are no easy fighters [there]. You go into the UFC to fight the best, and that is why I am in this sport. I'm just looking forward to the challenge. Click here to read the entire article at PunchDrunkGamer.comLabels: David Loiseau
David “The Crow” Loiseau prepares to face Ed Herman at UFC 97 - PRO MMA exclusive interview
 Originally posted on ProMMA.info David “The Crow” Louiseau is a twenty-nine year old mixed martial arts fighter from Montreal, Canada. He has fought in the TKO, Elite XC, XMMA, and UFC promotions. He is the current XMMA Middleweight Champion and former TKO Middleweight Champion. Fortunately for Canadian MMA fans, “The Crow” recently signed a new contract with the UFC which will place him not only in Canada, but in front of his home town friends and fans on April 18, 2009 when he takes on Ed “Short Fuse” Herman at UFC 97. It will be “The Crow’s” first fight back in the UFC in nearly three years. David was nice enough to take time out of his busy schedule to speak to us at PRO MMA (promma.info) today and it was a real honor to talk with one of the sport’s true superstars. PRO MMA: How are you doing today David? THE CROW: I’m doing very good, thanks. PRO MMA: Where are you right now? THE CROW: I’m in Montreal, Canada. PRO MMA: Have you started training for your next fight? THE CROW: Yeah, I train all year ’round so I’m always training. Camp for this fight started about a month and a half ago. PRO MMA: Who are you training with for this fight? THE CROW: Same people man, same camp. I got the people from TRI-STAR GYM. We go back and forth and mix-up with guys from Greg Jackson’s camp. Team Jackson and the guys from TRI-STAR, it’s like the same team you know. PRO MMA: Do you ever go to Albuquerque? THE CROW: Yes, Albuquerque and Denver, Colorado. PRO MMA: What did you think of Jardine’s fight against Rampage? THE CROW: Jardine fought a tough fight, full of heart, it was a good fight. Rampage finished the fight very strong and got the decision. It was a very good fight. Click here to read the entire interview at ProMMA.infoLabels: David Loiseau
UFC 97: The Return of David Loiseau
Originally posted on ColinTimberlake.com It has been a few years since David “The Crow” Loiseay fought his way out of the UFC with a pair of losses, being quite unceremoniously dropped by that organization. In fact, it could very well be the best example of the UFC’s ruthlessness following a loss by a fighter, as the two losses that lost Loiseau his position in the organization were: 1. A decision loss to current welterweight contender Mike Swick, where Loiseau lasted the full three rounds. 2. A five-round decision loss in a title match with Rich Franklin, where Loiseau made it to the final bell despite having his face visibly damaged and horrendously swollen. Click here to read the entire article at colintimberlake.comLabels: David Loiseau
411 MMA Interview: Into The Crow's Nest - An Exclusive Conversation With David Loiseau
Originally posted on 411mania.com It's been three long years since "The Crow" David Loiseau was fighting inside the UFC's Octagon. Eye-catching finishes over Gideon Ray, Charles McCarthy, and the late Evan Tanner propelled the French-Canadian fighter to a UFC Middleweight Title shot against UFC poster-boy Rich Franklin. A grueling five-round slugfest against Franklin ended Loiseau's winning streak and, for what some believe, his confidence as a fighter. Two more consecutive loses to Mike Swick and Joey Villasenor added to those beliefs. While most thought that the end of the road had been reached by David, an Art of War show in May of 2005 showed the reemergence of "The Crow." ....... Todd Bergman: How's your training going leading up to UFC 97? David Loiseau:Training is going well my friend, I can't complain. Everything is going A-1, can't complain. Bergman:What are your thoughts on fighting back into the UFC after being gone for a little while? Loiseau: It's a tough sport man, so it's always tough because the fights are always tough. I'm enjoying it though, you know. I love the sport and I'm enjoying the journey. Bergman: What are your thoughts on your upcoming fight at UFC 97 in Montreal, Canada? Are you excited to be fighting in Canada again? Loiseau: Yeah, it's where I'm from, so it's great. Bergman: This is going to be your second run in the UFC. In what ways have you matured as a fighter since your initial run with the company? Loiseau: You know, I just matured as a fighter overall. I've grown a lot as a person as well. I understand the game a lot more than I did before. I just really matured as a fighter and an individual both. ......... Bergman: Anyone that you want to thank? Loiseau: I would like to thank my sponsors, I have many of them. TapOut, Naked Eye Magainze, Cintron Energy Drink, MMA Fight Shop.ca, Silverstar, MMAAgents.com. Click here to read the entire article at 411mania.comLabels: David Loiseau, MMAagents
David Loiseau: The Return of "The Crow"
Originally posted on BleacherReport.com David Loiseau is one of the best fighters to come out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and one of the only to make it to the big show known as the UFC. Loiseau had his first UFC fight at UFC 42 and won by KO against Mark Weir. From his debut in 2003 to 2006, David had a bumpy ride, but was able to make it to a UFC Middleweight title shot against then champion Rich Franklin. Although David was able to knock Franklin down, he was dominated the whole fight and lost a decision. "The Crow" began his rise back to the top of the Middleweight rankings after the loss, but things didn't go too well. After his loss to Rich Franklin at UFC 58, he fought one of the most dangerous fighters in the division back then—Mike Swick. Like the previous fight, Loiseau was dominated and lost a decision. After the two back to back losses, he was released from his UFC contract. Loiseau tried his luck in smaller MMA shows, including EliteXC. In 2008, David returned to Canada, where he fought several times. He even created his own MMA organization up in Monteal called XMMA. He fought The Ultimate Fighter season three contestant Solomon Hutcherson at XMMA-5 and won. Due to the victory, he now gets another shot in the UFC at UFC 97 in Montreal. His opponent will be another Ultimate Fighter season three contestant, Ed Herman. Herman is not a top fighter in the UFC, but he could possibly be a tough opponent to come back too if Loiseau isn't prepared enough. David has the skills to beat Herman—he can even KO him—but sometimes, returns don't end up the way they should. Some fighters returned to the octagon and loss to someone they weren't supposed to, others shined after there return to the UFC. Here's a list of fighters that made long awaited returns to the UFC. Click here to read the entire article at BleacherReport.comLabels: David Loiseau
UFC 97 Main Event Officially Announced
Originally posted on 5thround.com Although it has been Rumored for weeks, the UFC officially announced the main events for their “UFC 97: Silva vs. Leites” event in Montreal, Canada on April 18th. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell, who is looking to make one final run at the title, will face the talented, yet struggling, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will headline the card as he will defend his belt against Thales Leites. Main Bouts: David Loiseau vs. Ed Herman Xavier Foupa-Pokam vs. Denis Kang Jason MacDonald vs. Nate Quarry Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Chuck Liddell Thales Leites vs. Anderson Silva (UFC Middleweight champion) Click here to read the entire article at 5thround.comLabels: David Loiseau, Xavier Foupa-Pokam
"The Crow" Returns!
Originally posted on BleacherReport.com Thats right ladies and gentleman, my prayers have been answered. Twice I have written about the UFC needing to bring back "The Crow", and apparently they have read my articles (although I highly doubt it). David Loiseau is rumored to be returning to the octagon after more than two year away from the biggest MMA organization in the world. When? UFC 97 on April 19th. Where? His hometown of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Perfect. Who? Ed Herman. Now for those thinking it hasn't been that long since David last fought in the UFC, here is what the MMA picture looked like when he left. Click here to read the entire article at BleacherReport.comLabels: David Loiseau
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