Tag: Antonio

UFC 153 Results: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Shows That Jiu-Jitsu Works

If there is one thing you should never do before fighting Big Nog, it’s insult his jiu jitsu skills. The man is a legend when it comes to submissions. Throughout his entire fighting career, Big Nog has amassed 34 wins, with an incredible 21 of th…

If there is one thing you should never do before fighting Big Nog, it’s insult his jiu jitsu skills. The man is a legend when it comes to submissions. Throughout his entire fighting career, Big Nog has amassed 34 wins, with an incredible 21 of those coming by way of submission. Dave “Pee Wee” Herman […]

UFC on FX 5: Antonio Silva Will Derail the Travis Browne Hype Train

It’s time to put an end to this “Travis Browne is a future UFC heavyweight champion” talk. Sure, he’s a talented heavyweight and will probably settle himself into a long career as a stepping stone for the division’s elite,…

It’s time to put an end to this “Travis Browne is a future UFC heavyweight champion” talk. Sure, he’s a talented heavyweight and will probably settle himself into a long career as a stepping stone for the division’s elite, but it’s time to put an end to the hype. Enter Antonio Silva. That’s right. We’re […]

UFC on FX 5: Weigh-In Results for Travis Browne vs. Antonio Silva Fight Card

The last time the UFC held an event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Georges St-Pierre successfully defended his UFC welterweight title against Jon Fitch, while Brock Lesnar scored his first UFC win with a unanimous decision over Heath Herring. On Friday, Oc…

The last time the UFC held an event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Georges St-Pierre successfully defended his UFC welterweight title against Jon Fitch, while Brock Lesnar scored his first UFC win with a unanimous decision over Heath Herring. On Friday, October 5 the promotion will return to the scene of that August 2008 fight card when […]

Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva Talks a Big Game, but Will He Defeat Travis Browne?

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva exclaimed that now “he is focused, there are few heavyweights in the UFC that can defeat him.”  Bold words from the American Top Team representative considering the l…

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva exclaimed that now “he is focused, there are few heavyweights in the UFC that can defeat him.”  Bold words from the American Top Team representative considering the last time Silva was seen inside the Octagon, he was wiping his own blood from his face after a […]

UFC 149: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Forced from July 21 Fight Card

The ever-growing list of the UFC walking wounded increased by one on Saturday when it was announced that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had been forced from the UFC 149 main card. Nogueira last fought at UFC 140, losing to Frank Mir via a particularly nasty …

The ever-growing list of the UFC walking wounded increased by one on Saturday when it was announced that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had been forced from the UFC 149 main card. Nogueira last fought at UFC 140, losing to Frank Mir via a particularly nasty kimura that left Nogueira’s arm broken and requiring surgery. According to […]

UFC 146 Results: 5 Fights to Get Antonio Silva Back on Track

In his debut fight in the UFC, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva was looking to make a statement as he took on former heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez at UFC 146.  Instead, Silva was on the receiving end of one of the bloodiest beatdow…

In his debut fight in the UFC, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva was looking to make a statement as he took on former heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez at UFC 146.  Instead, Silva was on the receiving end of one of the bloodiest beatdowns in recent MMA memory.  Silva was cut badly and eventually lost the fight by TKO.  Although […]