…”steveno_3,” who specifically predicted that Barnett would win by arm-triangle choke in the second round. (Like many others, he also predicted that Overeem would smash Werdum in round 1.) Steveno, e-mail [email protected] with your address and shirt size, and we’ll get a CagePotato t-shirt to you for your troubles. Thanks to everybody who played; come back Thursday to flex your pickin’ abilities for Marquardt vs. Story.
A fight that many fans have asked for will happen at UFC 137. UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre will meet Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz in one of the biggest matches of the year. St-Pierre, 22-2, is currently on a nine-fight winnin…
A fight that many fans have asked for will happen at UFC 137.
UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre will meet Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz in one of the biggest matches of the year.
St-Pierre, 22-2, is currently on a nine-fight winning streak while Diaz is riding a 10-fight win streak.
Despite Diaz being a tough fighter, many predict he will become another victim of St-Pierre. Some may also believe St-Pierre could move to middleweight . Here are some reasons why they may be right.
As UFC 134 approaches, it will have felt like an eternity since the last time the UFC or Anderson Silva has competed in Brazil.Previously dubbed “UFC Rio”, it will mark the first time in 12 years since UFC fought on Brazilian soil and it will feature t…
As UFC 134 approaches, it will have felt like an eternity since the last time the UFC or Anderson Silva has competed in Brazil.
Previously dubbed “UFC Rio”, it will mark the first time in 12 years since UFC fought on Brazilian soil and it will feature the UFC Middleweight Champion in the main event, as he looks to defend his title against Yushin Okami.
While promoting the event during a pre-fight press conference earlier this week, several of the promotion’s prominent Brazilian’s were in attendance, including Silva. And he has every right to hold the spotlight as the Brazilian is arguably the sport’s pound-for pound top fighter and one of the most successful fighters to reside from Brazil.
However UFC president Dana White, who was also in attendance, added another moniker to Silva’s already-legandary career.
“He’s got the longest [UFC] win streak ever, at 13-0. And in my opinion, he’s the greatest mixed martial artist ever,” he added.
Although the argument could be made, based on Silva’s resume, it certainly won’t hurt the Brazilian’s case, as he will be thrusted into the spotlight and advertised as the main attraction of the event.
According to White, the success that the company has benefited from internationally could reach new heights when they host UFC Rio. Due to the amount of revenue the UFC has generated from international expansion, it makes the trip to Brazil feel long overdue.
“We should’ve been here sooner. It means a lot for us to be here,” he admitted.
“Obviously, these guys have fought all over the world—Japan, the United States, the UK, Abu Dhabi. You name it, they’ve fought everywhere. I know how much it means to the guys to finally be able to fight in their home country and in front of their people.”
And no other fighter seems to be more excited and motivated to perform in Brazil, than Anderson Silva.
His bout with Okami will be a rematch from 2006 that saw both competitors square off at Rumble on the Rock. Silva dominated his opponent but landed an illegal upkick that would cost him the fight and ultimately see Okami’s hand raised in victory.
Not only will the Curitiba native be searching for his 15th victory in the Octagon, but for some revenge as well. The loss to Okami will likely add motivation for Silva to perform to the best of his ability, and with the middleweight division waring thin of challengers, this will be one of the more intriguing bouts of Silva’s career.
“I’m very happy to be here in Brazil. It’s motivation,” Silva said.
“For sure, I’m going to give it all to represent my country, my Brazilian fans and my family as well.”
Dana White calls Anderson Silva “the greatest ever…period”: here. UFC 138 in November may be headlined by Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos: here. Finalized Bellator 46 in Hollywood, CA: here. MMA fighter/burglar, John Reedy.
Dana White calls Anderson Silva “the greatest ever…period”: here.
UFC 138 in November may be headlined by Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos: here.
Cuts are a part of the fight game. They are the portal through which blood passes to soak our favorite fighters mid-battle. The following, however, are not the bloodiest photos. That would be stuff like this, this, this, and t…
Cuts are a part of the fight game. They are the portal through which blood passes to soak our favorite fighters mid-battle.
The following, however, are not the bloodiest photos. That would be stuff like this, this, this, and this.
This is a closer look at the nature of the portal itself.
Some cuts are straight and some are jagged. Some reveal more tissue while others offer a more skeletal view.
Former heavyweight title challenger Shane Carwin took a three-round beating in his bout with Junior dos Santos, and he will have a lot of scars to show for it.Carwin, who is known for being a 40-hour workman outside the cage, looked as if he took a 40-…
Former heavyweight title challenger Shane Carwin took a three-round beating in his bout with Junior dos Santos, and he will have a lot of scars to show for it.
Carwin, who is known for being a 40-hour workman outside the cage, looked as if he took a 40-punch combination to the face, and the photo doesn’t hide anything.
