UFC 167 produced one of the most controversial title fights in company history, as longtime champion Georges St-Pierre got bruised and bloodied up by challenger Johny Hendricks in the main event of the evening. Two out of three judges still believed that despite a massive difference in damage taken, GSP‘s takedowns and offensive striking were […]
UFC 167 produced one of the most controversial title fights in company history, as longtime champion Georges St-Pierre got bruised and bloodied up by challenger Johny Hendricks in the main event of the evening. Two out of three judges still believed that despite a massive difference in damage taken, GSP‘s takedowns and offensive striking were […]
LAS VEGAS—Don’t look now, but for the first time I can remember, a majority of fans and media types are picking against Georges St-Pierre. This is not an unfamiliar thing for me. Dating back to 2006, I have picked the following fighters to beat St-Pierre: Matt Hughes, B.J. Penn, Jon Fitch, B.J. Penn (again), Thiago […]
LAS VEGAS—Don’t look now, but for the first time I can remember, a majority of fans and media types are picking against Georges St-Pierre. This is not an unfamiliar thing for me. Dating back to 2006, I have picked the following fighters to beat St-Pierre: Matt Hughes, B.J. Penn, Jon Fitch, B.J. Penn (again), Thiago […]
UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez is set to return to the Octagon for the first time since March against possibly his toughest opponent yet, but he’s already eyeing a potential title shot should he win at UFC 166 on Saturday. In an interview with MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, The Dream (formerly The Nightmare), said his upcoming […]
UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez is set to return to the Octagon for the first time since March against possibly his toughest opponent yet, but he’s already eyeing a potential title shot should he win at UFC 166 on Saturday. In an interview with MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, The Dream (formerly The Nightmare), said his upcoming […]
Former UFC welterweight and lightweight champion BJ Penn hasn’t had a lot of luck when he’s been put inside the Octagon with Frankie Edgar. At 0-2 versus “The Answer,” something better change for Penn because the old foes will once again duke it out in 2014. But before the fight itself, Penn and Edgar will […]
Former UFC welterweight and lightweight champion BJ Penn hasn’t had a lot of luck when he’s been put inside the Octagon with Frankie Edgar. At 0-2 versus “The Answer,” something better change for Penn because the old foes will once again duke it out in 2014. But before the fight itself, Penn and Edgar will […]
UFC Fight Night 33 in Australia continues to take shape this week, as a matchup between Pat “HD” Barry and Soa “The Hulk” Palelei has been reported (via WAToday.au) for the card. The battle should provide fireworks, as each fighter brings to the table the sort of heavy-handed striking that generates knockouts more often than not. Of […]
UFC Fight Night 33 in Australia continues to take shape this week, as a matchup between Pat “HD” Barry and Soa “The Hulk” Palelei has been reported (via WAToday.au) for the card. The battle should provide fireworks, as each fighter brings to the table the sort of heavy-handed striking that generates knockouts more often than not. Of […]
It certainly didn’t take the UFC long to secure free agent fighter Jessica Eye following her release from Bellator this week, and she may soon have her first bout in the Octagon. Eye was one of three fighters released from Bellator last Tuesday as the Viacom owned promotion decided to move forward without a women’s […]
It certainly didn’t take the UFC long to secure free agent fighter Jessica Eye following her release from Bellator this week, and she may soon have her first bout in the Octagon. Eye was one of three fighters released from Bellator last Tuesday as the Viacom owned promotion decided to move forward without a women’s […]