UFC 133 Recap: Rashad Evans’ sweet return

The main event at UFC 133 was four years in the making. The last time we saw Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans face each other in the Octagon was back in UFC 73 which we all know ended in a draw due to Tito losing a point for grabbing the cage fence. Much has changed since 2007 and now in 2011, two completely different competitors step into the cage. One man looking for another shot at the light heavyweight title, the other a legend trying to stay relevant in today’s MMA landscape.
Rashad in the beginning

Strikeforce Fedor vs. Henderson Recap: The Emperor falls, Tate wins

Long time fans from all corners of the globe have patiently waited for the main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson. The Last Emperor came to the fight in the best shape of his life and seemed very ready for the heavy hands of Dangerous Dan. As soon as the bell rang, the two living legends squared off in the six sided cage, and right off the bat swung for the fences. After a very heavy and powerful exchange with both fighters tasting leather, the two engaged in a clinch battle against the

Tim Kennedy: I’m going to have to trade with Robbie Lawler (Exclusive Interview)

Saturday June 30th, 2011 will be a very important date in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Legends of the sport, Fedor Emelianenko will be facing Dan Henderson in the six-sided cage. But before we see the epic main event, Strikeforce has booked a stacked card with the third fight of the night potentially having middleweight title shot implications. For a chance at facing the winner of Ronald Souza and Luke Rockhold, Tim Kennedy will be squaring off against the heavy handed “Ruthless” Robbie

Stefan Struve vs. Pat Barry added to UFC on Versus 6

UFC.com announced today an interesting heavyweight bout that has been added to UFC on Versus 6. The 6’11, 255lbs Dutchman Stefan Struve will be taking on 5’11, 243lbs Pat Barry.
“Verbal agreements are in for a titanic battle between Stefan ‘Skyscraper’ Struve and Pat ‘HD’ Barry October 1st on UFC Live On Versus,” said UFC president Dana White. Struve is the tallest fighter among UFC heavyweights, while Barry, a full foot shorter, clocks in as the division’s

Alessio Sakara injured, Costa Philippou will face Jorge Rivera at UFC 133

Injury seems to be a common story in the career of Italian striker Alessio Sakara. Just when you thought the long awaited bout with Jorge Rivera would finally go down, a monkey wrench was once again thrown into the plans for UFC 133 on August 6th in Philadelphia. The UFC announced today that Sakara has been injured and Rivera will be now facing Costa Philippou on the main card.
“The injury bug has bitten UFC 133 again, with Alessio Sakara the latest casualty. Sakara’s removal from his bout with Jorge

Bibiano Fernandes to train with Demetrious Johnson for DREAM GP

According to a report from TATAME, the former DREAM featherweight champion Bibiano Fernandes will be making his return to Bantamweight to be part of the upcoming grand prix. No opponent has been announced as of this date, but the four-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion will be driving three hours from Vancouver, Canada to Seattle, Washington to prepare for his upcoming bout.  AMC Martial Arts run by legendary coach Matt Hume has invited ‘Bibi’ for a seven day camp and a chance to work with the

Bellator 47 makes Canadian debut with a stacked card

Bellator Fighting Championship makes it’s long awaited debut in ‘The Great White North’ in Rama, Ontario on July 23th with a stellar night of fights featuring many familiar names among fans. Originally the card was headlined by the main event of Joe Warren vs. Patricio Freire was supposed to go down, but ‘The Pitbull’ broke his hand during training with the fight due to take place on a later date. But even without the high profile main event, we’ll still be treated to the continuation of the feather