Blockbuster UFC on FOX 5 set to feature Henderson vs. Diaz, Rua vs. Gustaffson, and Penn vs. MacDonald

The UFC has announced a blockbuster card for the end of the year, and it will air live on Fox. UFC on Fox 5, taking place at a yet-to-be-named location, will showcase a title fight when Ben Henderson defends his Lightweight strap against the surging contender Nate Diaz. Henderson, of course, is coming off of two decision victories over Frankie Edgar, although the last has come under much scrutiny from both the media and fans. His last performance may have left some question marks about the champion, who is

Nick Diaz is a no show for World Jiu-Jitsu Expo match with Braulio Estima

Nick Diaz was suppossed to face Braulio Estima in a BJJ Superfight in Long Beach, California today as part of the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo. Diaz said he would donate his winnings to charity. Unfortunately for the charity in question (St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital)and fans who paid to see the match, when it came time to step on the mat, Diaz was not present.Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com asked Cesar Gracie, Diaz’s trainer and manager, the reason. Gracie had this to say: “I don’t know. I know he was mad when

NSAC responds to prior claim made by Nick Diaz

Last week news broke that the legal team of Nick Diaz had filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Stemming from his pending suspension after a failed UFC 143 drug test, the suit relies on the basis that Diaz was denied his right to due process after not being granted a hearing within the allotted 45 days of his suspension. However, the NSAC responded to the suit with a letter from attorney general Catherine Cortez Masto. The letter states that Diaz was never in fact under the

Strikeforce Diaz vs. Daley CompuStrike Review: Time for Computerized Scoring System?

Last Saturday’s Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley event was one of the ages, with majority of the bouts ending with a dramatic finish. Three out of four bouts on the main card ended with a decisive finish. The one fight that ended in a uniamous draw was the bout between “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine and Gegard Mousasi. Thanks to the good people at Compustrike, we were able to follow every strike, every takedown, and every submission attepmpt. Let’s take closer look at Strikeforce’s main card from last

Strikeforce Diaz vs. Daley Recap and Analysis

Paul Daley was walking into hostile territory Saturday night in San Diego. The fans may have been in the 619, but they brought the atmosphere of Stockton, California to the Valley View Casino Center. It was clear that Paul Daley was public enemy number one and they couldn’t wait to see Mr. 209 himself, Nick Diaz enter the six-sided cage. As soon as Diaz made his walk into the cage, the whole arena exploded. This was the main event and the first major Strikeforce event under ZUFFA’s rule. Even UFC president

Team Takeover LowKick Blog #2: Fedor, JMMA, Nick Diaz and a few words of wisdom

Hello MMA fans!Bloodstain Lane aka The Bill The Butcher of MMA Journalism is here for the second time. Hope you enjoy it.
? The Last Emperor has finally spoken and when Fedor speaks you better take heed cause he is a man of few words. Alistair Overeem was called out by name. This is a fight I been waiting for about 2 years. In my opinion it is the equivalent of Hulk Hogan vs The Ultimate Warrior at Wrestlemania 6. Will the torch be passed to Ubereem or will Fedor still remain the baddest HW on the