Tag: Bantamweight

UFC 148: Urijah Faber Will Meet Renan Barao for Interim Bantamweight Title

After having his rubber match against UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz cancelled, Urijah Faber now has a new opponent for what has become an interim title fight in UFC 148‘s co-main event.  During Friday’s episode of T…

After having his rubber match against UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz cancelled, Urijah Faber now has a new opponent for what has become an interim title fight in UFC 148‘s co-main event.  During Friday’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter, rising Brazilian Renan Barao was announced as Faber’s new adversary. Barao is currently riding a 28-fight winning streak, […]

Bantamweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign

We continue the “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, which will take us division by division, looking at the top prospects that should be signed by the UFC. The bantamweight has quickly become one of the most exciting divisions in the UF…

We continue the “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, which will take us division by division, looking at the top prospects that should be signed by the UFC. The bantamweight has quickly become one of the most exciting divisions in the UFC. This has been done with a smaller number of fighters than most divisions […]

Renan Barao: UFC Bantamweight Champion in Waiting?

Renan Barão has flown in under the radar. Outside Brazil, the 25-year old has failed to generate the hype normally associated with a 29 fight unbeaten streak and a 65 percent finishing record. Following the strangling of Brad Pickett and a unanimo…

Renan Barão has flown in under the radar. Outside Brazil, the 25-year old has failed to generate the hype normally associated with a 29 fight unbeaten streak and a 65 percent finishing record. Following the strangling of Brad Pickett and a unanimous decision victory over Scott Jorgensen, however, “Renan Mota do Nascimento Pegado” will not […]

Tate vs. Rousey: Women’s MMA Needs Ronda Rousey to Win Bantamweight Title

For the first time in the history of United States women’s mixed martial arts, there is a must-see fight that does not involve Gina Carano. No disrespect to all of the women that do this for a living, but Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey are generati…

For the first time in the history of United States women’s mixed martial arts, there is a must-see fight that does not involve Gina Carano. No disrespect to all of the women that do this for a living, but Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey are generating more interest in the division than anyone in a […]

Strikeforce Returns to Colombus, Ohio With a Bantamweight Bang – Miesha Tate Vs. Ronda Rousey Title Scrap

Courtesy of :The MMA Truth Related Posts:Miesha Tate Says Ronda Rousey Doesn’t Deserve a Title Shot YetScott Coker Has No Issues with Booking Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha TateAnd New Strikeforce Bantamweight Champion – Will Miesha Tate Walk Out of t…

Courtesy of :The MMA Truth Related Posts:Miesha Tate Says Ronda Rousey Doesn’t Deserve a Title Shot YetScott Coker Has No Issues with Booking Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha TateAnd New Strikeforce Bantamweight Champion – Will Miesha Tate Walk Out of the Cage a Champion?Marloes Coenen Apologizes to Miesha Tate, but Tate Says “Damage Has Been Done”Ronda […]

UFC 139 Results: Is Michael McDonald the Future of the Bantamweight Division?

At just 20 years old, Michael “Mayday” McDonald has become one of the top prospects in MMA. McDonald showed the world once again why he is a rising star at UFC 139 when he knocked out Alex Soto in brutal fashion. McDonald is now 14-1 in his…

At just 20 years old, Michael “Mayday” McDonald has become one of the top prospects in MMA. McDonald showed the world once again why he is a rising star at UFC 139 when he knocked out Alex Soto in brutal fashion. McDonald is now 14-1 in his MMA career and is looking more and more […]

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UFC 139 Results: Is Michael McDonald the Future of the Bantamweight Division?