Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has many challengers gunning for his throne, and among them is Swedish star Alexander Gustafsson. Many fans have pondered their matchup since Gustafsson has gotten hot, wondering if he could dethrone the king.Jones …
Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has many challengers gunning for his throne, and among them is Swedish star Alexander Gustafsson. Many fans have pondered their matchup since Gustafsson has gotten hot, wondering if he could dethrone the king.
Jones is currently lined up to face top contender Dan Henderson at UFC 151. After that, the next top-contender spot is up in the air for anybody to grab. Possibly, Gustafsson could earn the next shot.
Here is a head-to-toe breakdown between “Bones” and “The Mauler” if they were to meet somewhere down the road.
It’s a fantasy matchup that we have already been licking our chops over—Jon Jones against Daniel Cormier.Although Cormier is still a heavyweight and in Strikeforce, their eventual matchup is on many minds. They present an interesting challenge to…
It’s a fantasy matchup that we have already been licking our chops over—Jon Jones against Daniel Cormier.
Although Cormier is still a heavyweight and in Strikeforce, their eventual matchup is on many minds. They present an interesting challenge to one another, so a fantasy breakdown may lead to this being a future breakdown.
Let’s break down the potential matchup of Cormier and Jones.
This weekend, it was all about UFC 149, but for those hardcore fans who put aside time to watch Bellator 72 this weekend, they were treated to a possible Submission of the Year.In the main event of Bellator 72, Karl Amoussou faced Bryan Baker in the we…
This weekend, it was all about UFC 149, but for those hardcore fans who put aside time to watch Bellator 72 this weekend, they were treated to a possible Submission of the Year.
In the main event of Bellator 72, Karl Amoussou faced Bryan Baker in the welterweight tournament final. Many figured this fight would be a striking battle, but not long into the first round, Karl Amoussou wowed fans.
After catching a Baker kick and tripping the American, Amoussou jumped on Baker and rolled into a beautiful inverted heel hook. The tap came almost immediately, as the move was flawless.
With the win, Amoussou not only earned a title bout against champion Ben Askren, but provided a highlight-reel finish that will be viewed for years to come.
The Submission of the Year honor definitely doesn’t hurt, either, should the Frenchman end up receiving it.
Here are Friday’s weigh-ins from UFC 149. The fans in Calgary were great, making the weigh-ins more exciting and electric than they already were.The weigh-ins went without incident, which could not be said about the last pay-per-view, UFC 148. Although…
Here are Friday’s weigh-ins from UFC 149. The fans in Calgary were great, making the weigh-ins more exciting and electric than they already were.
The weigh-ins went without incident, which could not be said about the last pay-per-view, UFC 148. Although a couple of the staredowns were intense, none resulted in physicality or the necessity to break fighters up.
Of course, the biggest highlight was the tough staredown between headliners Urijah Faber and Renan Barao. They got in each other’s grill and gave each other death stares.
Tonight’s fights should be great, but until then, enjoy the weigh-ins.
Bellator returns with its second installment of the summer series, as Tampa’s USF Sun Dome plays host to Bellator 72, featuring the summer series tournament and the season six welterweight tournament final.In the main event, Bryan Baker meets Karl Amou…
Bellator returns with its second installment of the summer series, as Tampa’s USF Sun Dome plays host to Bellator 72, featuring the summer series tournament and the season six welterweight tournament final.
In the main event, Bryan Baker meets Karl Amoussou for a chance to fight champion Ben Askren. Also on the card is Paul Daley, as well as the light heavyweight tournament semifinals.
Here is a look at the card and the full predictions.
The UFC is set to make its long-awaited debut in China later this year, with a UFC on Fuel TV event taking place in Macau.With many calling for Cung Le—an ambassador of Southeast Asian MMA—to main event the landmark card, there is still dis…
The UFC is set to make its long-awaited debut in China later this year, with a UFC on Fuel TV event taking place in Macau.
With many calling for Cung Le—an ambassador of Southeast Asian MMA—to main event the landmark card, there is still discussion on whether the move to China makes sense.
In one corner, many people will say China is not ready for the UFC. Not only is MMA years behind there, but this is an experiment that can go wrong. The only Chinese MMA fighter from China is TiequanZhang, who is considered in the lower tier of the division.
But, if you ask me, this move to China makes an incredible amount of sense.
First off, there is no way that this event can go wrong. No matter the size of the venue or the advertising of the event, there are over two billion people in China to fill the venue. The interest and opportunity that the UFC brings to a country rich in martial arts history cannot flop.
Also, this event will open up the floodgates for Chinese participation in the sport. Remember what UFC 1 did for Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States? Imagine that with the sport already advanced as far as it is and with millions of people ready to learn.
A few years from now, China could be the next hotbed for mixed martial artists. More recently it has been Canada, the United Kingdom and Russia, but their populations don’t match China. The sky is the limit.
Just look at the Olympic games. China makes sure that its athletes start training at a young age to become the best in the world. Should MMA take off, China could be in store for future legends and world champions in the UFC.
If this market is a success, it will make the UFC a truckload of money. This will lead to the expansion of the product, merchandise-sale increases and television deals for a possible Ultimate Fighter series. This would only be good for the sport.
The UFC is set to make its long-awaited debut in China later this year, with a UFC on Fuel TV event taking place in