Background check: Dan Henderson
A profile of the UFC and Pride veteran Dan Henderson. Hendo is now signed to Strikeforce but what got him to where he is today?
Background check: James ‘Lights Out’ Toney
With the announcement of the UFC’s signing of Boxing great James Toney and rumors of him fighting Randy Couture I thought I would do a BC on Toney for your reading.
UFC plan to counter Strikeforce: Nashville on April 17th
With the two biggest promotions in MMA today going head to head it seems nothing is out of the question. With the UFC airing an event at the same time as Strikeforce news has now emerged of a possible move by the UFC to apply for a venue in the same host city.
Shogun predicts a rematch with Lil Nog "very soon"
Maricio “Shogun” Rua is set to face Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida at UFC 113, a highly anticipated rematch between two of the best light heavyweight’s in the world. In the first match Machida won via a controversial decision at UFC 104 resulting in an immediate rematch between the two. However, Shogun feels that win or lose he expects a rematch with Antionio “Minotoro” Nogueira.
“I believe every fight is tough, but the fights with Lyoto and Minotoro were the toughest I had. Fans want that fight [with Rogerio]
James Toney feels ready for Captain America
James Toney holds a professional boxing record of 72-6-3-2, 44 of those wins coming via knockout, recently signed with the UFC and he isn’t afraid to fight anyone.
“Let me tell you something, I came to the UFC to do one thing and that
Background check: Wanderlei Silva
A profile of Pride and UFC veteran Wanderlei Silva. The Brazilian Silva has provided some classic fights over the years.
Fan opinion: Kenny Florian vs Takanori Gomi fight breakdown
The Ultimate Fighter veteran Kenny Florian will face off against Pride Lightweight champ Takanori Gomi at UFC ultimate fight night 21 on March 31st. Here is my fight breakdown and prediction for the bout.
Lyoto Machida talks about Shogun and Velasquez
Current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Lyoto Machida, is set to rematch Shogun Rua at UFC 113 because of the controversial decision that took place at UFC 104. When asked what kind of gameplan he will be bring into his rematch, he had this to say;
“Look, I
Jon Fitch hopes for a title shot
American Kickbox Academy team member, Jon Fitch, hold a record of 21-3-1 and is currently heading into UFC 111 with a three fight win streak as he rematches Thiago Alves who holds a record of 17-6 and is coming off a title fight loss to Georges St Pierre. Fitch believes if he beat Alves, he should get another shot at the UFC Welterweight title.
“If I could stop Thiago, most definitely. If I can finish Thiago in three rounds, there’s no way you can argue anyone else getting a title shot over me.” said
Background check: Matt Hughes
A profile of former UFC Welterweight champion Matt Hughes. What got him to where he is today?