Tag: Begins

UFC’s Reebok Era Begins in a Comedy of Errors

When I first began reporting on the February 2014 story that would eventually break the news that the UFC was working on creating a uniform for its fighters, I felt optimistic about the deal. I talked to managers who’d heard various rumors on the specifics of the thing. Some of them ended up being true; […]

When I first began reporting on the February 2014 story that would eventually break the news that the UFC was working on creating a uniform for its fighters, I felt optimistic about the deal. I talked to managers who’d heard various rumors on the specifics of the thing. Some of them ended up being true; […]

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UFC Begins PED Crackdown, Hires Federal Agent Jeff Novitzky

2015 has been a tough year for the UFC, and a lot of that stems from numerous drug-related kerfuffles, both of the performance-enhancing and recreational varieties. Following drug test failures by Nick Diaz, Anderson Silva and Hector Lombard, UFC executives promised that they were going to take steps to curtail the problem, and it seems […]

2015 has been a tough year for the UFC, and a lot of that stems from numerous drug-related kerfuffles, both of the performance-enhancing and recreational varieties. Following drug test failures by Nick Diaz, Anderson Silva and Hector Lombard, UFC executives promised that they were going to take steps to curtail the problem, and it seems […]

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Kevin Lee Begins UFC Journey at UFC 169, Says He Can Be the Champion

Remember the name Kevin Lee—he might just be the next UFC lightweight champion.  At 21 years old, Lee makes his UFC debut at UFC 169 on February 1 against Al Iaquinta, and the unbeaten Detroit native is ready to put his record on the line on the sport’s biggest stage.  “I think I can become champion,” […]

Remember the name Kevin Lee—he might just be the next UFC lightweight champion.  At 21 years old, Lee makes his UFC debut at UFC 169 on February 1 against Al Iaquinta, and the unbeaten Detroit native is ready to put his record on the line on the sport’s biggest stage.  “I think I can become champion,” […]

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EA Sports UFC: 200-Plus Fighter Likenesses Captured as Work on MMA Game Begins

Chuck Liddell, BJ Penn and other UFC greats of the present and past were on-hand to have their likenesses captured by EA Sports at the UFC Fan Expo 2012. EA capture over 200 fighters likenesses to possibly use in the game. Every fighter that was captur…

Chuck Liddell, BJ Penn and other UFC greats of the present and past were on-hand to have their likenesses captured by EA Sports at the UFC Fan Expo 2012. EA capture over 200 fighters likenesses to possibly use in the game. Every fighter that was captured may not be used in the final product, but […]

Benson Henderson: Lightweight’s Fight of the Year Trifecta Begins at UFC 129

UFC lightweight Benson Henderson is a man of perspective, so when a fan recently offered him a different one, the soft-spoken fighter dubbed “Smooth” listened.  The fan reminded Henderson that he’s been fighting for four years ju…

UFC lightweight Benson Henderson is a man of perspective, so when a fan recently offered him a different one, the soft-spoken fighter dubbed “Smooth” listened.  The fan reminded Henderson that he’s been fighting for four years just like UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, pointing out Henderson’s had two Fight of the Year candidates in […]

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Benson Henderson: Lightweight’s Fight of the Year Trifecta Begins at UFC 129

UFC 118 Post-Mortem: The Frankie Edgar Era Begins

Frankie Edgar Defeats B.J. Penn By Unanimous Decision
What Happened

This bout was marred by déjà vu.
Edgar utilized a lot of footwork and angles to keep Penn guessing on the feet. The blend of solid striking and strong takedowns proved that …

Frankie Edgar Defeats B.J. Penn By Unanimous Decision
What Happened

This bout was marred by déjà vu.
Edgar utilized a lot of footwork and angles to keep Penn guessing on the feet. The blend of solid striking and strong takedowns proved that Edgar belongs at the top of the Lightweight hierarchy. Penn put forth more offensive effort this […]

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UFC 118 Post-Mortem: The Frankie Edgar Era Begins