Author: Andrew Saunders

UFC Fighter Dan Hardy Implies That He Wants to Shoot Matt Hughes

Yesterday, Hall of Famer Matt Hughes went to his website and uploaded a gallery of photos from his hunting trip to Africa. In that gallery, Hughes and his son pose next to their “trophies” while holding up the weapon they used to kill the animal. …

Yesterday, Hall of Famer Matt Hughes went to his website and uploaded a gallery of photos from his hunting trip to Africa. In that gallery, Hughes and his son pose next to their “trophies” while holding up the weapon they used to kill the animal. 

A hunting trip can be a bonding experience for a father and son, although Dan Hardy did not take kind to the photographs. Hardy has always been a brash talker who can get under the skin of his opponents, although his tweet earlier today may have crossed a line.

When is open season on ignorant, red neck, misguided, phony-Christian assholes? I would love to shoot some of those. matt-hughes.com/blog1/2012/09/

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) September 19, 2012

I can understand standing up for animal rights, and it’s not a new practice for someone opposed to hunting to hypothetically play role-reversal with the hunter. However, this seems like Hardy is already looking to secure his next opponent following a bout with Amir Sadollah next week at UFC on Fuel 5.

Back in March, Hardy campaigned for a bout with Hughes in an interview with MMA Weekly Radio.

I would love to figure that out, that blood thirsty kill freak. I can’t stand the dude…I’d love to get a shot at him, but the thing with Matt Hughes is I don’t like him as a person, but I can’t help but respect him as a fighter. He achieved a lot and I enjoyed watching him fight when he was at his peak…The thing is, at this stage in his career, I know he’s past his peak. I know he’s not looked great in his last few fights, and maybe he’s kind of winding down…I would love to fight him and, if he was willing to take the fight, I would by all means love to get in there and put it on him, but I’m not going to chase after the guy cause he has passed his peak and he may not want to a fight against someone who doesn’t like him as much as me.

How do you feel about the comment? In a world where fighters are commonly being reprimanded for their Twitter activity, did Hardy cross a line by saying that he would like to shoot Hughes with a gun? Will Dana punish this hate speech? 

Most importantly, are you interested in seeing Dan Hardy vs. Matt Hughes?

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Strikeforce: 5 Fighters That Could Replace Frank Mir Against Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier has made a major splash since joining the world of mixed martial arts. Since debuting with Strikeforce, fans have watched him evolve into a complete fighter who can defeat some of the best in the world.After winning the Strikeforce Heavy…

Daniel Cormier has made a major splash since joining the world of mixed martial arts. Since debuting with Strikeforce, fans have watched him evolve into a complete fighter who can defeat some of the best in the world.

After winning the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, Cormier must fight one final time under the organizational banner before his contract can be transferred into the UFC. There was a lot of speculation of who would face the Olympian in his final fight, but ultimately, Dana White landed on former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir.

With last night’s news that Mir has been forced out of the November 2 contest with Cormier, the hotly anticipated cross-promotional bout now needs a replacement.

Here is a look at five fighters who could potentially replace Mir to fight Daniel Cormier later this year.

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Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort: Preview, Odds and Predictions for UFC 152

After six long weeks of inactivity, the UFC is back on Pay-Per-View on Saturday night. With our imagination still wondering what could have occurred at UFC 151, it is time to move forward and enjoy a fight card that features two title fights, as well a…

After six long weeks of inactivity, the UFC is back on Pay-Per-View on Saturday night. With our imagination still wondering what could have occurred at UFC 151, it is time to move forward and enjoy a fight card that features two title fights, as well as a potential title eliminator.

In the main event, Jon Jones will defend his light heavyweight championship against former champion Vitor Belfort. Both men earned impressive victories in their most recent bouts. Jones has thrice defended his belt against, with an April victory over Rashad Evans. Belfort is returning to the division after a five-year absence and is currently riding the momentum of two stoppage victories.

Another battle for gold will take place in the evening’s co-main event. After winning bouts in the semi-final round of the inaugural flyweight championship tournament, Demetrious Johnson takes on Team Alpha Male’s Joseph Benavidez. Who will go down in history as the first UFC champion at 125 pounds?

The middleweight division will also see important action when Michael Bisping meets Brian Stann in a fight that could determine the next contender for Anderson Silva‘s gold. How will Britain’s top fighter do against an American war hero?

Also on the main card, we will see the return of popular Ultimate Fighter alumnus Matt Hamill. With his 36th birthday around the corner, Hamill feels that he has more that he can achieve in the sport. He takes on former Bellator fighter Roger Hollett in a light heavyweight collision.

Featherweights will come together when Cub Swanson and Charles Oliveira show us that the division is full of dangerous combatants who can be exciting no matter where the fight goes.

Here is the Bleacher Report MMA preview, odds and predictions for UFC 152.

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6 Frustrating UFC Moments from 2012: Jon Jones Refusing to Fight and More

With UFC 152 nearly upon us, fans around the world are still soured by Jon Jones and his decision to not do battle with Chael Sonnen at UFC 151. It was a selfish decision that didn’t truly benefit anyone, and it caused a laundry list of negative effect…

With UFC 152 nearly upon us, fans around the world are still soured by Jon Jones and his decision to not do battle with Chael Sonnen at UFC 151. It was a selfish decision that didn’t truly benefit anyone, and it caused a laundry list of negative effects.

However, this wasn’t the only major moment of 2012 that has caused fans to either face-palm or go into a fit of rage.

Here is a look at some of the most frustrating UFC moments of 2012.

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6 Cautionary Tales for Current MMA Fighters

“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”That quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt, and although I’m certain that she wasn’t talking about mixed martial arts, her meaning still applies.A fighter gain…

“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”

That quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt, and although I’m certain that she wasn’t talking about mixed martial arts, her meaning still applies.

A fighter gains experience and becomes a better competitor by learning from his mistakes. It’s the reason that you commonly hear Joe Rogan talk about the benefits of a young fighter being handled inside of the cage. However, if that same fighter can learn from the mistakes of his fellow cage-fighter, he can continue to grow and evolve without damaging his own legacy.

Here are six cautionary tales that current MMA fighters should be aware of. Learning from these lessons can make everyone a more successful competitor.

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6 Cautionary Tales for Current MMA Fighters

“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”That quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt, and although I’m certain that she wasn’t talking about mixed martial arts, her meaning still applies.A fighter gain…

“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”

That quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt, and although I’m certain that she wasn’t talking about mixed martial arts, her meaning still applies.

A fighter gains experience and becomes a better competitor by learning from his mistakes. It’s the reason that you commonly hear Joe Rogan talk about the benefits of a young fighter being handled inside of the cage. However, if that same fighter can learn from the mistakes of his fellow cage-fighter, he can continue to grow and evolve without damaging his own legacy.

Here are six cautionary tales that current MMA fighters should be aware of. Learning from these lessons can make everyone a more successful competitor.

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