A history of ‘Rush’: GSP’s five defining fights

As long-standing Welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre prepares to return to the Octagon after almost 19 months away, it becomes important to remember what got GSP to the lofty status he sits today. There has been much talk surrounding GSP’s inability to finish opponents as of late, his tendency to fight very safe, and questions surrounding his severe knee injury. All valid questions to be sure, but the bottom line is GSP has been a dominant champion, and has finished off some of the best Welterweights

Anthony Johnson signs multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting; Will face D.J. Linderman on Nov. 3

Dana White recently left the door open for former welterweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson to return to the promotion in the future. However, that won’t be anytime soon because Johnson has opted to ink an exclusive, multi-fight agreement with World Series of Fighting and will make his debut at the promotion’s inaugural event on November 3 in Las Vegas against D.J. Linderman.

Press Release: The Utimate Fighter 16 cast unveiled by FX

Today the full list of all fighter participants for The Ultimate Fighter: Season 16 were announced by FX, courtesy of UFC.com. Featuring an initial cast of 32 fighters who will fight their way into the house of 16 spots, all will be competing at Welterweight this season. As has been hyped in recent months, the two teams will be coached by massive Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin, who will face off at season’s end. Roy Nelson has started up some intial controversy with some Zuffa-banned participants