Author: The Ultimate Show

UFC: Travis Browne, Herb Dean, John Dodson and Cub Swanson Exclusives

This week’s episode of The Ultimate Show starts off with a preview of UFC on FOX, Shogun vs. Vera. Last time Mauricio “Shogun” Rua stepped foot in the Octagon, he lost to a decision in a knock-down, drag-out war with Dan Henderson.Thi…

This week’s episode of The Ultimate Show starts off with a preview of UFC on FOX, Shogun vs. Vera. Last time Mauricio “Shogun” Rua stepped foot in the Octagon, he lost to a decision in a knock-down, drag-out war with Dan Henderson.

This time, Shogun looks to put himself back in title contention talks by taking out Brandon Vera. The undercard has a couple fights not to be missed as Lyoto Machida looks to get back in his winning form by taking on Ryan Bader, and two heavyweights collide, as Travis Browne is set to square off against Ben Rothwell.

As one of UFC’s fast rising stars, Travis Browne took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down and chat with The Ultimate Show.  Hear Travis’s thoughts on everything from the Heavyweight division to facing his next opponent, Ben Rothwell.

Cub Swanson stops by to show us his Move of The Week, as well as Big Nasty with his tweet downs of the week. 

 

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UFC 149 Preview: Joseph Benavidez & Chris Weidman’s Move of the Week

Bleacher Report kicks off this week with another exciting episode of The Ultimate Show. UFC’s debut in Calgary is coming up with an exciting bantamweight interim championship fight between Urijah Faber and up and coming phenom Renan Barao. With D…

Bleacher Report kicks off this week with another exciting episode of The Ultimate Show. UFC’s debut in Calgary is coming up with an exciting bantamweight interim championship fight between Urijah Faber and up and coming phenom Renan Barao.

With Dominic Cruz on the sideline recovering from knee surgery, this fight will determine who holds the title until Cruz is back to defend his belt.

The Ultimate Show got a chance to sit down with one of the most common faces you see in the octagon today, Herb Dean. Herb gave TUS some insight on what he’s up to these days when he’s not in the cage breaking up fights.

TUS caught up with undefeated rising star Chris Weidman for Move of The Week. Weidman and friends demonstrate to us how to move on an angle out of a thai-clinch into a submission. Yeah, I know it sounds complicated, but once you see how it’s done, you’ll be submitting your friends in no time.

 

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UFC on Fuel Preview & Exclusive Mark Munoz Interview

Kenda Perez and The Ultimate Show are back, this time with a look at Wednesday night’s UFC on Fuel TV bout between rising middleweight contenders Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman.You’ll hear exclusively from Munoz as he talks to Bleacher Report about why h…

Kenda Perez and The Ultimate Show are back, this time with a look at Wednesday night’s UFC on Fuel TV bout between rising middleweight contenders Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman.

You’ll hear exclusively from Munoz as he talks to Bleacher Report about why he’s so intrigued by the battle with Weidman and what kind of techniques he might be looking to employ during the fight.

We have the first in our series of interviews with all of the UFC stars currently participating in the Team Edge sweepstakes, where fans can vote to determine the next face of Edge shave gel. 

This week, Jeremy Botter talks to Rory MacDonald about his life as a welterweight contender, the controversial Carlos Condit versus Nick Diaz bout from earlier this year and why he wants another shot at Condit.

Finally, UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson teaches you the finer nuances of the left hook/knee combo. 

See all of this and much more in the latest episode of The Ultimate Show, exclusively here on Bleacher Report.

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UFC 148 Preview: HOF’er Tito Ortiz Talks Forrest Griffin, Retirement & More

Back in 1997 when the UFC was nothing, the world was introduced to a cocky, punk fighter that would change the face of the organization forever. Bleacher Report’s Ultimate Show got a chance to sit down with one of the most influential fighters th…

Back in 1997 when the UFC was nothing, the world was introduced to a cocky, punk fighter that would change the face of the organization forever. Bleacher Report’s Ultimate Show got a chance to sit down with one of the most influential fighters the Octagon has ever laid eyes on, Tito Ortiz.

After a stunning 15-year career in the Octagon, Ortiz is calling it quits. It is safe to say that Tito has given his heart and soul to the sport of MMA. The world bared witness as a young, cocky, 22-year-old boy evolved into the Hall of Fame UFC veteran you see today. 

The Ultimate Show was blessed to sit down with the Hall of Fame fighter to get his thoughts on his legacy, his career, and what it felt like to be a champion. 

 

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Top Fighters Predict Silva Sonnen Outcome & Exclusive Tito Ortiz Interview

This week on The Ultimate Show, Tony Ferguson takes us through the Rear Hand Spinning Back Fist in this week’s move of the week. UFC legend and Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz speaks out on his upcoming rubber match with UFC veteran Forrest Griffin. Bot…

This week on The Ultimate Show, Tony Ferguson takes us through the Rear Hand Spinning Back Fist in this week’s move of the week. UFC legend and Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz speaks out on his upcoming rubber match with UFC veteran Forrest Griffin. Both fighters have taken home a victory and this will be the final fight to see who wins in the trilogy. Ortiz has plans to win this fight in a devastating manner, finally silencing all his critics. Griffin says he will “retire from life” if he loses this match. With both their respected legacies on the line, this is a fight not to be missed.   

The highly anticipated rematch between Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva is set for this Saturday, July 7th. TUS got a chance to meet up with some UFC octagon warriors to hear their thoughts and predictions for UFC 148, in what could easily be fight of the year. While most fighters were mum about who they expected to win, they all agreed that it would be an exciting fight for the ages. What do you think?

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UFC: Chris Weidman Exclusive, UFC 148 Preview and Travis Browne’s Moves

The Ultimate Show starts off this week with a bang!We are a week closer to one of the biggest fights in MMA history, as UFC 148 Sonnen vs. Silva II counts down.The road leads to Las Vegas, and all the trash talking and hype comes to a head on July 7th&…

The Ultimate Show starts off this week with a bang!

We are a week closer to one of the biggest fights in MMA history, as UFC 148 Sonnen vs. Silva II counts down.

The road leads to Las Vegas, and all the trash talking and hype comes to a head on July 7th at the MGM Grand. Longtime-champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva holds the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses. Chael Sonnen is looking to break that record at nine by handing Silva his first loss since 2006.

Travis Browne returns to take us through another Move of The Week, as he continues to show us how to properly throw a superman punch and follow through.

The Ultimate Show got a chance to meet up with one of the UFC’s up-and-coming stars, Chris Weidman. The undefeated middleweight gives TUS access to his training camp in Long Island and lets us in on his thoughts on fighting in the UFC and more.

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