Author: By Mike Straka

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson says fighting Benson Henderson on January 25th in the main event of UFC on FOX 10 in Chicago’s United Center might as well be a title shot.“For me, it’s the same thing,” says Thomson. “I thought Benson was going to beat Pettis, so to me, he’s the one I thought I would be fighting for the title. That’s my mindset, so for me, this is like a title shot.”Thomson was scheduled to fight for the title against newly crowned champion Anthony Pettis, who submitted Henderson with an armbar last August in the main event of UFC 1.4, before a k … Read the Full Article Here

Stipe Miocic is little more than a week away from co-headlining UFC on FOX 10 on January 25 against a surging Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga, and he just got off a 24 hour shift at the Cleveland area firehouse he works as a firefighter and emergency medical technician.“I love putting out fires,” the Croatian-American says, followed by his trademark nervous laugh. “I love helping people. It does get tough to work a shift like that when I have a fight coming up, but the guys know I’m training and they push me to go even harder.”Miocic entered the Octagon for the first time in 2011 at UFC 136 in Houston … Read the Full Article Here

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is reading the headlines and he’s shaking his head.“I said that I spent all my money in one interview and everybody is running with that headline,” says Cerrone. Cerrone will face Brazil’s Adriano Martins at UFC on FOX 10 in Chicago’s United Center on Saturday, January 25th. But it seems like that is secondary to the reaction he’s getting about his “broke” quote.“My Twitter is blowing up with a bunch of haters saying ‘will fight for food,’ and ‘you broke dummy” or whatever. Listen up, people. I just built a house and paid cash. I don’t have a 30-year note. You know what … Read the Full Article Here

UFC 168 competitor Jim Miller doesn’t take any comfort in having his submission defeat against Pat Healy turned into a no contest after Healy tested positive for marijuana following their UFC 159 bout.”We’re professionals and we are constantly tested, and when you fail that test it sucks,” said the NJ-based fighter who takes on Fabricio Camoes on December 28th at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.”I’ve been submitted once before against Nate Diaz but the circumstances leading up to the submission were the difference in this one. With Pat Healy it’s … Read the Full Article Here

When Dustin Poirier steps into the Octagon to face a surging Diego Brandao at UFC 168 on December 28th, he’s not looking at a fighter coming into the fight riding a three fight win streak. He’s not even looking at him as a fighter.”He’s an enemy,” said Poirier. “He’s the enemy and I have fifteen minutes to finish him. And I’m going to give him plenty of ways out. I am the better fighter. My skills are more polished every time I step into the cage, and I’m excited to show the world my growth, put another win between me and that Cub Swanson loss, and work my way up.”Ranked sixth in the division, … Read the Full Article Here

Sam “Hands of Stone” Stout is looking forward to welcoming Cody McKenzie back to the lightweight division.The London, Ontario lightweight faces the TUF alum in FS1 prelim action on the UFC on FOX 9 card on December 14th. The bout marks McKenzie’s return to the division after going 1-1 during his two year run at featherweight.”I’m going to put it on him, that’s for sure,” says Stout. “I’m excited to be fighting on FOX because it’s a much wider audience. You know, not everybody has the money to buy the Pay-Per-View all the time so I’m happy that this fight will be free for everyone and anyone to … Read the Full Article Here