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Zahabi: GSP Considered Taking Time off Before UFC 154 Fight with Carlos Condit

Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre had considered taking a hiatus from mixed martial arts as far back as last fall, according to the Tristar Gym’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi.  Zahabi spoke today on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, explaining why he really wasn’t surprised that “Rush” decided to take an extended leave […]

Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre had considered taking a hiatus from mixed martial arts as far back as last fall, according to the Tristar Gym’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi.  Zahabi spoke today on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, explaining why he really wasn’t surprised that “Rush” decided to take an extended leave […]

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10 Non-UFC Fights to See Before the End of the Year

The UFC has a very busy schedule to close out 2013, but so does the rest of the MMA world. Between World Series of Fighting, Invicta, Cage Warriors and Legacy FC, just to name a few, there is no shortage of action in the next month and a half. Potentia…

The UFC has a very busy schedule to close out 2013, but so does the rest of the MMA world. Between World Series of Fighting, Invicta, Cage Warriors and Legacy FC, just to name a few, there is no shortage of action in the next month and a half. Potential UFC employees, ex-UFC participants and […]

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Michael Bisping Tells Luke Rockhold to Win a UFC Fight Before Calling Him Out

At one time not long ago, Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold were training partners helping each other prepare for fights. Now there appears to be a growing rivalry between the two middleweight contenders. It was back in December 2012 when Rockhold‘s name was brought up to Bisping while he was doing an interview with MMA […]

At one time not long ago, Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold were training partners helping each other prepare for fights. Now there appears to be a growing rivalry between the two middleweight contenders. It was back in December 2012 when Rockhold‘s name was brought up to Bisping while he was doing an interview with MMA […]

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Anderson Silva Almost Retired and Left MMA Before Ever Fighting in the UFC

Although it seems impossible to imagine, Anderson Silva almost walked away from MMA years before becoming the most dominant champion in UFC history. Thankfully for the sport, the Nogueira brothers talked him out of leaving. During a Fuel TV interview with MMA Heat’s Karyn Bryant, Silva talked about wanting to end his fighting days after […]

Although it seems impossible to imagine, Anderson Silva almost walked away from MMA years before becoming the most dominant champion in UFC history. Thankfully for the sport, the Nogueira brothers talked him out of leaving. During a Fuel TV interview with MMA Heat’s Karyn Bryant, Silva talked about wanting to end his fighting days after […]

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3 Changes Alistair Overeem Needs to Make Before His Next Fight

Alistair Overeem came into his UFC 156 bout against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva as the massive favourite. Not many people were willing to bet against the well-rounded heavyweight, which is what made the ending of this fight so shocking and prolific. After two rounds of Overeem toying with Silva, the Brazilian seemed to have had enough. […]

Alistair Overeem came into his UFC 156 bout against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva as the massive favourite. Not many people were willing to bet against the well-rounded heavyweight, which is what made the ending of this fight so shocking and prolific. After two rounds of Overeem toying with Silva, the Brazilian seemed to have had enough. […]

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Dana White: Ronda Rousey Will Be in Places Never Before Seen in MMA

It’s funny how the right set of circumstances can change someone’s mind on a subject that they had once vehemently opposed. In the world of mixed martial arts, a perfect example of this would be women fighting in the UFC. Not that long ago, UFC president Dana White said that women would “never” compete inside […]

It’s funny how the right set of circumstances can change someone’s mind on a subject that they had once vehemently opposed. In the world of mixed martial arts, a perfect example of this would be women fighting in the UFC. Not that long ago, UFC president Dana White said that women would “never” compete inside […]

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