Author: By Mike Straka

When Paul “The Irish Dragon” Felder faced Edson Barboza in July 2015, it was a turning point for the 32-year old Philadelphian’s career, even though he lost in a Fight of the Night effort. “That night gave Paul a lot of confidence that he belonged in the UFC,” Daniel Gracie, Felder’s coach out of Renzo Gracie Philadelphia, said. “We never really celebrate the turning point because Edson is our teammate, but it was on that night we knew the ‘Angry Irish’ was going to do big things in the lightweight division.”Felder will face Brazili … Read the Full Article Here

This Saturday, Edson Barboza will fight in the UFC on FOX co-main event against former Strikeforce champion and perennial UFC lightweight contender Gilbert Melendez, in a fight that could put him in title contention against new champion – and his teammate – Eddie Alvarez with a win.“I don’t want to think about that,” the 30-year-old said. “I can only think about my fight with Gilbert. This guy, man, he’s good. He’s a great fighter and he always brings his best. It will be an exciting fight for sure, and I thank God that I’m healthy and able to compet … Read the Full Article Here

Ken Shamrock had his brother Frank. Ricardo Almeida had Frankie Edgar. The Nogueira Brothers had Anderson Silva. Pat Miletich had Matt Hughes, Jens Pulver had Tim Sylvia. Mike Pyle had Randy Couture. All of those men were active fighters who also coached UFC champions. Today, there’s just one active fighter on the roster who also coaches a world champion. His name is Bryan Caraway, the coach, and boyfriend, of women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate.However, Caraway may be facing the stiffest test of his fight career this weekend when he goes up against unbeaten Long Island, NY n … Read the Full Article Here

 
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Most fighters go into fights hoping to get in the win column. After all, the fight business is a game of numbers: wins vs. losses. However, for undefeated UFC bantamweight and native New Yorker Aljamain Sterling, the fight business is like earning a postgraduate degree in theater.“I look at it as performance,” he said. “I study how guys before me succeeded and how guys are currently succeeding and I use that as a blueprint for how I can succeed, whether that’s in the ring or on the microphone or on social media. Ultimately, I know that if I go in ther … Read the Full Article Here

Patrick Cummins’ 8-3 record doesn’t quite represent the kind of talent and experience he actually possesses, and he’s counting on showing the things he’s learned in past fights as he goes into his UFC 198 bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira this Saturday.“I’ve had eleven fights and I’ve gained a lot of experience,” the former Penn State wrestler said. “I’ve fought some of the best guys in the division and it’s silly to think I didn’t pick up anything positive from all of those fights.”Training out of Kings MMA in H … Read the Full Article Here

On Episode 4 of “Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight,” co-stars White, Matt Serra and Nick the Tooth traveled to Minneapolis, where they discovered heavyweight prospect Cody East. After an impressive performance, the 6’3” Albuquerque product landed a UFC contract, and he will get his welcoming party at UFC 197 this Saturday from “The Big Ticket,” Walt Harris. “It’s not going to be a good party for him man, I come to bring it,” Harris said. “I come to fight every time I step into the Octagon and that’s what I plan to do on Apri … Read the Full Article Here