Hendricks vs. Kampmann may no longer be #1 contender’s bout
Dana White says he has “no idea” if Johny Hendricks vs. Martin Kampmann’s showdown will be a #1 contender’s bout.
Dana White says he has “no idea” if Johny Hendricks vs. Martin Kampmann’s showdown will be a #1 contender’s bout.
By CagePotato contributer Andreas Hale The World Series of Fighting held their first event at the Planet Hollywood in…
UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has looked to be the definition of dominant recently, smashing former 205 lb. champions with seemingly relative ease. Because of this, the MMA community fully expects him to one day move up in weight and challenge for the Heavyweight belt. Champion Junior dos Santos has recently stated his respect for Jones, but notes that he is the ‘baddest man on the plant’ and would face Jones should the opportunity arise. Jones himself spoke last week of making the trek to
Ben Henderson is a smart fighter. He knows the ins and outs of the fight game, and accepts the fact that in the world of today’s fast-paced UFC, a fighter needs to be exciting while winning to be marketable. Heading into his pivotal title bout with Lightweight title challenger Nathan Diaz at UFC on Fox 5, Henderson admits that he hopes his fights will have more exciteability and drawing power:
“It is something that I am aware of, pay-per-view buys and numbers and all of that stuff,” he said. “The two
After making short work of DJ Linderman at the inaugural World Series of Fighting event, Anthony Johnson says that he’d be open to a heavyweight showdown with Andrei Arlovski
In a long-awaited move by Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, former Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has been released by the company, though they still hold the right to match any contractual offer tendered to him. There has been much hype concerning Alvarez’s next move, as many consider him a great 155 lb. contender. Many are anticipating just how he will respond to the talent at the top of the stacked UFC Lightweight division. According to MMAInterviews.com, Alvarez addressed the situation with the
The month of November marks the anniversary of the UFC’s Denver, CO debut back in 1993. On that fateful night, an event that was at the time regarded as a brutal spectacle more than a true sport launched something that would grow into much more. Royce Gracie dominated those early events (although ultimately not the first), but now fighters have evolved into something altogether well-rounded. MMA is a worldwide phenomenon, with UFC events popping up all over the world as they continue to expand in rapid
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The World Series of Fighting made its debut on NBC Sports last night, and the fights provided some action worthy of a very strong start for the promotion. The main card started off with highly regarded K-1 striker Tyrone Spong taking on Travis Bartlett. Spong’s debut was a convinving one, as he destroyed Bartlett with a right hand so vicious, all Spong did was walk away, victory in hand.Former WEC Bantamweght champion Miguel Torres fighting two-time national Muay Thai champion Marlon Moraes. In a
UFC Welterweight contender Johny Hendricks appears in an interview from UFC.com, and quickly states his analysis of opponent Martin Kampmann’s game. While both are rising to the top of the UFC quickly, Hendricks notes that he taught former training partner Kampmann much of what he knows about wrestling and defending shots. Kampmann comes in off of wins over Thiago Alve and Jake Ellenberger, while Hendricks has beaten Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck in his last two. The winner will most likely receive a crack