Matt Erickson
Matt Erickson is an award-winning journalist whose concept-driven newspaper design work as presentation director at The Times of Northwest Indiana has been honored in competitions around the world. In 2009, his sports writing won awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors, AP Managing Editors and Society for Professional Journalists. He has covered MMA for The Times and nwi.com since 2006.
TUF 12 Standout Cody McKenzie Draws Yves Edwards Next
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/08/2010 12:19 PM ET
After making quick work of Aaron Wilkinson in his UFC debut on Saturday, Cody McKenzie won't waste any time getting back in the cage.
The cast member of Season 12 of "The Ultimate Fighter" will ...
Bonnar, Phan and Garcia Among TUF 12 Medical Suspensions
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/06/2010 6:04 PM ET
Four fighters have received medical suspensions following Saturday's live finale of Season 12 of "The Ultimate Fighter" in Las Vegas.
Co-main event winner Stephan Bonnar, Fight of the Night winners ...
Nam Phan: Loss on TUF Finale May Be 'Blessing in Disguise'
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/06/2010 3:49 PM ET
History will say Nam Phan lost his UFC debut on Saturday. But as far as Phan is concerned – and, as it turns out, maybe everyone save for a pair of judges – this one "L" on his resume is ...
Stephan Bonnar: 'No Hard Feelings' to Steve Mazzagatti
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/06/2010 12:28 PM ET
Dana White didn't make an appearance at the press conference following "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 12 Finale on Saturday.
But even though past comments are no guarantee for what he'll say in the ...
Cody McKenzie, Pablo Garza, Garcia-Phan Win TUF Bonuses
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/05/2010 12:35 AM ET
LAS VEGAS – Pablo Garza, Cody McKenzie, Leonard Garcia and Nam Phan all took home bonuses for their performances on Saturday's finale card for Season 12 of "The Ultimate Fighter" at The Pearl at ...
TUF 12 Finale Live Blog: Michael Johnson vs. Jonathan Brookins Updates
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/04/2010 11:45 PM ET
LAS VEGAS – This is "The Ultimate Fighter" Finale live blog for Michael Johnson vs. Jonathan Brookins, the main event of tonight's card at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.
This is the ...
TUF 12 Finale Live Blog: Stephan Bonnar vs. Igor Pokrajac Updates
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/04/2010 11:03 PM ET
LAS VEGAS – This is "The Ultimate Fighter" Finale live blog for Igor Pokrajac vs. Stephan Bonnar, the co-main event of tonight's card at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.
Pokrajac (22-7, ...
TUF 12 Finale Live Blog: Kendall Grove vs. Demian Maia Updates
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/04/2010 10:27 PM ET
LAS VEGAS – This is "The Ultimate Fighter" Finale live blog for Kendall Grove vs. Demian Maia, part of the Spike-televised main card of tonight's event at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.
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TUF 12 Finale Live Blog: Rick Story vs. Johny Hendricks Updates
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/04/2010 9:40 PM ET
LAS VEGAS – This is "The Ultimate Fighter" Finale live blog for Rick Story vs. Johny Hendricks, part of the Spike-televised main card of tonight's event at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.
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TUF 12 Finale Live Blog: Nam Phan vs. Leonard Garcia Updates
By Matt Erickson Posted : 12/04/2010 9:00 PM ET
LAS VEGAS – This is "The Ultimate Fighter" Finale live blog for Nam Phan vs. Leonard Garcia, part of the Spike-televised main card of tonight's event at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.
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