The Jon "Bones" Jones truth and hype.
A quick overview on Jon Jones, and how he truly stacks up against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Have bandwagon fans created a myth that even “Bones” can’t live up to?
I’m going to kick his butt – LowKick.com exclusive interview with Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal is a true veteran in the world of Mixed Martial Arts at only the age of 26. The Miami, Florida native was first seen fighting in the streets, even appearing in a video that saw him fight Kimbo Slice’s protégé at the time. In 2003 he has first professional MMA fight and even ventured into the world of pro boxing with one fight in 2005.
In his eight year career, he has beaten the likes of Joe Lauzon, Keith Wisniewski, Yves Edwards, and former Sengoku Champion Satoru
CompuStrike: UFC 127 by the Numbers
Let’s take a closer look at every strike, every takedown, and submission attempt from UFC 127.
Sanchez: “If one particular takedown doesn’t work I have 10 different takedowns”
Sanchez: “If one particular takedown doesn’t work I have 10 different takedowns”
Written by Penny Buffington
Vitor Belfort hints at a return against Michael Bisping in May
Via his official Twitter (@vitorbelfort)
Following on from his win over Jorge Rivera, it seems Vitor Belfort wants a shot at Michael Bisping. Belfort is coming off of a loss against Champion Anderson Silva, back in February. Rumours had initially spread of a bout between Belfort and fellow Brazillian Wanderlei Silva, but it appears Joe Silva has had a change of heart.
A win over Bisping could see “The Phenom” quickly catapulted back into title contention. Despite being touted as the biggest challenger to
Jon Fitch and MMA ‘fans’.
An article dealing with the displeasement with Jon Fitch.
UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch Recap and Aftermath
Notes and opinions from UFC 127.
Siver Pulls Off An Upset
Built like a castle/rook chess piece, and only slightly taller, Dennis Siver defied the odds-makers and arm-chair pundits by defeating the home-town hero George Sotiropoulos.
Meisha Tata forced to pull out of fight against Marloes Coenen, Liz Carmouche is the replacement
NEW YORK (Feb. 23, 2011) – Undefeated Liz “Girl-Rilla’’ Carmouche (6-0) has replaced an injured Miesha Tate and will face STRIKEFORCE Women’s World Welterweight Champion Marloes Coenen on Saturday, March 5, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).Tate, the No. 1 contender at 135 pounds, was forced to withdraw after suffering a knee injury during training.Carmouche, of San Diego, by way of Lafayette, La., will be making
Why Winning is Everything in MMA
Many fans would question this proposition, claiming that ‘entertainment’ should be first, and winning a close second. The following explains why winning is always first and always should be.
first. This is good for the fans, the fighters and the sport of MMA.