Monday, July 8, 2013
Mind…blown.
That was the common response surrounding Chris Weidman’s stunning knockout of former champion Anderson Silva on Saturday night at UFC 162 in Las Vegas.
The loss signified an end to the longest defense of any UFC belt (10) as well as Silva’s UFC record for most consecutive wins (16). As far as losses in UFC history go, this one ... Read More
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Posted on February 27, 2013 at 04:28 PM.
The buzz inside Honda Center on Saturday night was electric. Months of marketing and planning for the UFC and their newest star was finally being put to work.
And you know what? It couldn't have gone any better.
Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche headlined the UFC 157 card in Anaheim, California this past weekend and their fight did not disappoint. Sure, the fight ... Read More
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Posted on February 6, 2013 at 02:00 AM.
Seven years ago Anderson Silva lost a fight to Yushin Okami due to a disqualification for an illegal up-kick. Since then "The Spider" has rattled off 17 consecutive wins (14 in the UFC).
In every sport, we have the new crop of athletes compared to the greatest of all time. Although it's fair to debate it, I would believe the majority of fans consider Silva the greatest MMA fighter of all time.
... Read More
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
“You’re going to see the old Rampage”
How many times have we heard this statement from Quinton “Rampage” Jackson over the last couple of years?
I still remember how excited I was to hear the news of Jackson coming to the UFC to fight Marvin Eastman in 2007. I’ve pulled for him even when he didn’t deserve to have fans support him. The last straw for me was watching ... Read More
Friday, January 4, 2013
There is not one MMA fan that follows the sport closely that does not know Ronda Rousey became the first female mixed martial artist to sign with the UFC.
If I just broke the news to you, then you should also know Brock Lesnar is back in the WWE, Anderson Silva is on a bit of a winning streak and Chael Sonnen will soon be fighting Jon Jones.
Women's MMA surged in 2012 with the help of Rousey, but also ... Read More
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
UFC 153 takes place this Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In one of the most unbalanced main events, Anderson Silva will take on Stephan Bonnar in a light heavyweight bout.
Silva, for the last four or five years has been considered the best MMA has to offer. He has compiled a professional record of 32-4 and hasn't lost a fight since 2006. Even then, that was due to an illegal kick in the ... Read More
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Dana White has just announced on a media call that UFC 151 has been canceled. Dan Henderson suffered a partial tear of his MCL. Ariel Helwani, who was on the conference call said the fight was then offered to Chael Sonnen.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Photo Credit: ESPN
One minute and four seconds.
That is the average fight length for Ronda Rousey in her nine MMA fights -- all victories. Her six professional fights have ended in the first round at the marks of 0:54, 4:27, 0:39, 0:25 (twice), and 0:49. In the amateur ranks she finished her opponents in 0:24, 0:57, and 0:23.
Each of her fights have ended via armbar.
If you've had ... Read More
Friday, July 13, 2012
We are in what's called the "Dog Days of Summer". Baseball is starting its second half of the season, but other than that there is not much going on as far as broadcast television.
This weekend is no exception, but I don't want you going blindly into the weekend without giving you the heads up on these events:
Friday, July 13
ET/PT
7p/4p - Los Angeles Angeles ... Read More
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The dust has settled from UFC 148 and now the UFC looks to build upon their momentum with a free night of fights on Fuel TV.
The Main Event features Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman.
Munoz is riding a four fight win streak and has won seven of his last eight fights overall.
Weidman is a perfect 8-0 in his young career with four of those wins coming within ... Read More
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
We love our sports, but there are always things we hate about them.
I'm around the UFC more often than not. Aside from all the reading and writing I do pertaining to the UFC I'm also a huge fan who has gripes just like the rest of you.
With my finger on the pulse of the UFC community, here are five things that you the fan have continuously told me you hate about the UFC. ... Read More
Friday, June 22, 2012
UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II takes place Saturday night in Brazil.
What was once a highly anticipated card that was to have featured Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen, Jose Aldo, and Vitor Belfort, has turned into what many would consider a TUF finale.
There have been so many changes to the card that the UFC offered a full refund for all ticket holders who no longer wished ... Read More
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The UFC starts their busy weekend with an exciting fight card in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Gray Maynard and Clay Guida headline the fight card which takes place one night before the UFC's other event of the weekend, UFC 147.
Although this is what's considered a "free" fight card for the fans, it is more anticipated than the $50+ UFC 147.
Here are five reasons ... Read More
Friday, June 8, 2012
The UFC heads to Sunrise, Florida for tonights UFC on FX 3 event. Headlining the event is an exciting flyweight rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall.
You're not going to find a lot of the big names that the casual UFC fans are familiar with on this card, but for those who follow MMA, you know there are plenty of good matchups for this card on FX.
Here is how I see the main card ... Read More
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 05:32 AM.
Photo Credit: Rod Mar for ESPN.com
Frank Mir failed in his attempt to recapture the heavyweight championship last night as he lost to Junior dos Santos in the second round by TKO.
Mir only had one strong attempt at a takedown against Dos Santos and that came early in the first round. After Mir shot in for the takedown, Dos Santos spun away and avoided Mir's heal-hook attempt.
Dos Santos ... Read More
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