World Series of Fighting 1: Impressions from the First Event
By CagePotato contributer Andreas Hale The World Series of Fighting held their first event at the Planet Hollywood in Las…
UFC Rumorwatch: Lesnar’s Condition Not Improving, Next Opponents for Penn and Daley
From a recent post on Brock Lesnar‘s official Facebook page: NEW UPDATE!! Brock has had more problems (we can’t say what they are)…
Jon Jones aiming to be Heavyweight champion, but only when the time is right
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
Freddie Roach "I tell my fighters no sex for 10 days"
Freddie Roach explains his opinions if having sex before a fight really affects a fighter. Roach reveals that he tells his fighters no sex for 10 days before a fight. He also reveals that heavyweight Michael Moore would go 2 weeks without eloping before a fight.
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Ben Henderson: Chael Sonnen is an average white guy, but he’s marketable
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
November: A pivotal month in MMA history
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
My NFL UK Experience
On October 28th, the annual NFL international series game took place at London’s Wembley Stadium. And I was there for a first hand account!
Heads Up, Gamblers: Ronda Rousey Is Already Favored to Beat Cris Cyborg in Their Fantasyland Matchup
(If you are implying that this photo has anything to do with odds…you’re probably right.) You’ve gotta love the…
CagePotato Databomb #2: Breaking Down Submission Success Rates in UFC Fights
(Click chart for full-size version. And if you missed our first Databomb, click here.) By Reed Kuhn, @Fightnomics There’s lots of talk…
Johny Hendricks: I taught Martin Kampmann how to wrestle
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