UFC Booking Roundup: Poirier, Papazian & Mendes Have Future Opponents
With the ratings of this season of The Ultimate Fighter in a tailspin, the UFC has quickly been announcing matchups for…
Ben Henderson won’t let Nate Diaz get inside his head
When Ben Henderson steps into the cage at UFC on Fox 5 this December, he will seek to silence all of the critics who may believe he is an overrated champion. While many think that he is lucky to still have the belt after defeating Frankie Edgar via split decision in the main event of UFC 150, Henderson remains Supremely confident heading into his next defense against Nate Diaz. After all, Henderson has cut his way through the UFC Lightweight division with great effectiveness, defeating all in his path to
Miesha Tate considered retirement after Ronda Rousey loss; plans to return next August
After losing her Strikeforce title to Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate considered retirement. However, her fire has been re-lit and she plans on coming for Rousey again.
Dana White gives insight on why Jones and Sonnen became TUF coaches
The UFC President held a conference call to explains how he came to the decision that Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen would be coaches for the next season of TUF.
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar Aftermath: Living in the Matrix
Props: mmafanmade.tumblr.com By George Shunick If there’s a word that sums up UFC 153, it’s got to be “wow”. Anderson Silva…
Anderson Silva: GSP is smaller, it will be an easier fight
With Anderson Silva’s systematic destruction of Stephan Bonnar at 205 lbs. at UFC 153, it is no secret nor surprise that fans and media alike are clamoring for a superfight between two dominant champions. However, this fight is not the oft-discussed match of Anderson Silva vs. Georges St. Pierre, but Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones. Both Silva and Jones are on record as saying that they are friends who are unwilling to fight one another, and Silva reiterated this after his dominating win on Saturday: “This is
Nate Diaz focused on finishing Benson Henderson at UFC on Fox 5
UFC Lightweight Nate Diaz is on a hot streak to be sure, impressively besting opponents Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone, and Jim Miller in succession. Since…
Newly motivated, Rampage wants Glover Teixeira fight next
After being forced to withdraw from his scheduled UFC 153 bout with surging prospect Glover Teixeira, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has taken to Twitter to reiterate his desire to face Teixeira. Rampage was replaced by Fabio Maldonado on the epic card, who showed great heart but was ultimately destroyed by the skills of Texeira. After the fight, Teixeira stated he stills wants the fight, but only if Rampage shows up motivated and in shape, something he has not done as of recent. Rampage and Dana White both
Stephen Bonnar vs. Anderson Silva: Head-to-Head
(It’s pretty obvious who takes the “Cooler Hairstyle” category.) It’s time for some real talk, Potato Nation. Stephan Bonnar is booking…
In wake of recent injuries, Strikeforce cancels November 3rd event
In the wake of the devastating injuries to headliners Frank Mir and Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, Strikeforce has been forced to cancel its proposed November 3rd event as suspected. With rumors circling abound that the promotion would soon fold, speculation may prove to be true. However, Showtime and Strikeforce officials have not confirmed any shutdown of the promotion’s fights, stating the following:
“Due to a series of injuries, we were forced to cancel the upcoming card on Nov. 3, but are