Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defends her championship against top contender Sarah Kaufman in the night’s main event.Kaufman felt slighted when Rousey was granted the title shot back in March, and now, she will have her chance to prove…
Strikeforce bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defends her championship against top contender Sarah Kaufman in the night’s main event.
Kaufman felt slighted when Rousey was granted the title shot back in March, and now, she will have her chance to prove she is the top bantamweight fighter in the world.
Since capturing the championship, Rousey has been in high demand. Her most notable appearance is on the front cover of the ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue.
Stick around for round-by-round analysis from the highly anticipated championship scrap.
The hype of Ronda Rousey and company have finally gotten you interested in women’s MMA? Are you trying to expand your horizons outside of the UFC?Women’s MMA burst in to the limelight in December of 2006 when Gina Carano debuted in Strikeforce on …
The hype of Ronda Rousey and company have finally gotten you interested in women’s MMA? Are you trying to expand your horizons outside of the UFC?
Women’s MMA burst in to the limelight in December of 2006 when Gina Carano debuted in Strikeforce on Showtime. Since that time, the women of the sport have seen interest go up and down despite a plethora of exciting fights.
2012 has been a banner year for women’s mixed martial arts. Rousey became the first star since Carano, and the Invicta FC, an all-women’s promotion, debuted. The future certainly seems bright for females looking to compete in MMA.
Here is a simple guide to women’s MMA for the casual fan.
Over the past five years, women’s mixed martial arts has gone from relative obscurity to heights many could not have imagined in such a short time span.Gina Carano’s mix of beauty and skill moved women’s MMA out of the undercard of some event…
Over the past five years, women’s mixed martial arts has gone from relative obscurity to heights many could not have imagined in such a short time span.
Gina Carano‘s mix of beauty and skill moved women’s MMA out of the undercard of some events and put the ladies in the spotlight. Now, it is not uncommon to see a card headlined by top females. Oh, and now there is a viable all-women’s MMA promotion in Invicta FC.
A lot of progress has been made in a short period of time, but there is still a long way to go for the women’s side of the sport.
On the eve of Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman, here is a look at the five most important moments for women’s MMA.
Anderson Silva vs. Georges St. Pierre has been the dream superfight for many fans for years. After Silva’s destruction of Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, it may be closer to reality than ever before.Silva’s manager, Ed Soares, told MMAJunkie.com that Silva co…
Anderson Silva vs. Georges St. Pierre has been the dream superfight for many fans for years. After Silva’s destruction of Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, it may be closer to reality than ever before.
Silva’s manager, Ed Soares, told MMAJunkie.com that Silva could possibly make the cut to 170 pounds or that a catchweight fight is possible. Before I break this down, I think we need to settle on a weight for the fight, and 178 pounds seems fair.
GSP is still scheduled to defend his welterweight crown against interim champion Carlos Condit later this year, but for the sake of this breakdown, let’s act as if he passes that test with flying colors.
The potential superfight would be an excellent marquee bout for a stadium show in 2013. The fight would sell itself. The two most dominant champions in UFC history squaring off against one another at a catchweight to see who is the more skilled fighter.
If this is the matchup that most interests you proceed for a head-to-toe breakdown of the potential superfight.
Alistair Overeem simply doesn’t deserve an immediate title shot when he returns to the Octagon. Earlier this month, Dana White mentioned that UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos had asked to fight Overeem instead of Cain Velasquez. It seems that…
Alistair Overeem simply doesn’t deserve an immediate title shot when he returns to the Octagon.
After testing positive for elevated testosterone levels prior to his UFC 146 title shot, Overeem was denied his license to fight in the state of Nevada. He will be able to re-apply for a license on December 27. That leaves the door open for him to become the immediate number one contender for the title in early 2013. And that simply should not happen.
There are three big reasons Overeem should be required to fight at least once before being granted a shot at the championship.
First, he was effectively suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. When they declined his license he was instructed to not compete in another state or jurisdiction. While it is not officially a suspension, there’s really nothing else to call it.
A fighter should not challenge for a title after being barred from competition. It sets a bad precedent.
Secondly, because of the suspension, he will not have fought for over a year. Should one UFC victory over Brock Lesnar and a year-long layoff earn someone a title shot? No. He should be forced to fight at least once before earning a shot at the championship.
Lastly, Daniel Cormier, should he defeat Frank Mir later this year in Strikeforce, is the next in line for a shot at the title.
The disdain that Dos Santos has for Overeem should not elevate him to the title shot. It is always great when the fighters dislike one another, but that should not be the determining factor when deciding who gets the next title shot.
And, honestly, aren’t we getting ahead of ourselves? What if Velasquez defeats Dos Santos in the rematch?
The bottom line is that Overeem is in no position to challenge for the UFC Heavyweight Championship at this point in time. Other fighters have put themselves in a position to become the next contender by being active, winning fights and not being put on the shelf by an athletic commission.
Overeem is still in the mix; one quality performance will grant him the title shot that he wants. Why rush it? After being away from the cage for a year, he probably needs a tune-up fight anyway.
When Overeem returns to the cage, he will have the opportunity to prove that he is the next in line for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. With the recent heavyweight performances this year, there are plenty of exciting and quality opponents for him to face in his return.
Regardless, Overeem does not deserve an immediate title shot upon his return to the UFC.
UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II comes to you live from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Saturday night.Frankie Edgar will challenge Benson Henderson to determine who is the rightful UFC Lightweight Champion in the night’s main event. Their previ…
UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II comes to you live from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Saturday night.
Frankie Edgar will challenge Benson Henderson to determine who is the rightful UFC Lightweight Champion in the night’s main event. Their previous meeting at UFC 144 in February ended with Henderson taking the title via unanimous decision.
In the co-main event of the evening, Donald Cerrone will go toe-to-toe with former contender Melvin Guillard.
The main card is rounded out with two middleweight scraps and a lightweight battle. Jake Shields returns to the middleweight division, and Ed Herman will be waiting to welcome him back. Yushin Okami looks to rebound from his UFC 144 loss to Tim Boetsch against Buddy Roberts. Opening the night’s action will be The Ultimate Fighter: Live’s Justin Lawrence against Max Holloway.
Five more exciting bouts make up the exciting undercard that will air on Facebook and FX.
Main Card on PPV at 10 p.m. ET
UFC Lightweight Championship: Benson Henderson (154.4) vs. Frankie Edgar (154.6) Donald Cerrone (155) vs. Melvin Guillard (157.5) Jake Shields (185) vs. Ed Herman (185) Yushin Okami (185) vs. Buddy Roberts (184) Justin Lawrence (145) vs. Max Holloway (145)
Preliminary Card on FX at 8 p.m. ET
Dennis Bermudez (145) vs. Tommy Hayden (144) Jared Hamman (184) vs. Michael Kuiper (185) Ken Stone (135) vs. Erik Perez (135) Dustin Pague (136) vs. Chico Camus (135)
Alistair Overeem simply doesn’t deserve an immediate title shot when he returns to the Octagon.