Chris Weidman carries confidence—and American flags—in spades (and with some swagger). He had confidence before knocking out Anderson Silva in their first fight at UFC 162. He flashed even more of it for the rematch at UFC 168, where he went on to leg check the ever-living you-know-what out of Silva’s now titanium-fortified limb. So […]
Chris Weidman carries confidence—and American flags—in spades (and with some swagger). He had confidence before knocking out Anderson Silva in their first fight at UFC 162. He flashed even more of it for the rematch at UFC 168, where he went on to leg check the ever-living you-know-what out of Silva’s now titanium-fortified limb. So […]
Challenger Joseph Benavidez (19-4) and champion Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1) both loaded up big right hands about two minutes through the first round of their flyweight title fight. Only one connected. Johnson hit his opponent squarely. Benavidez only hit air. Then he hit the mat, awakening to find officials surrounding him, a bitter way to learn you’ve […]
Challenger Joseph Benavidez (19-4) and champion Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1) both loaded up big right hands about two minutes through the first round of their flyweight title fight. Only one connected. Johnson hit his opponent squarely. Benavidez only hit air. Then he hit the mat, awakening to find officials surrounding him, a bitter way to learn you’ve […]
Recent UFC welterweight title challenger Johny Hendricks has zero sympathy for titleholder Georges St-Pierre and his personal problems. Appearing on AXS TV’s Inside MMA Friday night, “Bigg Rigg” pulled no punches when he was asked about GSP‘s recent remarks stating that he was “going crazy” and had problems sleeping (transcription per MMA Junkie). “Dude I’ve got […]
Recent UFC welterweight title challenger Johny Hendricks has zero sympathy for titleholder Georges St-Pierre and his personal problems. Appearing on AXS TV’s Inside MMA Friday night, “Bigg Rigg” pulled no punches when he was asked about GSP‘s recent remarks stating that he was “going crazy” and had problems sleeping (transcription per MMA Junkie). “Dude I’ve got […]
Leading up to UFC 167, there was a quote floating around from UFC president Dana White lauding the perseverance and iron will of his longtime welterweight champion. “When you’re as rich as Georges St-Pierre is,” White said, “to stay mentally tough and to keep having the drive and the passion to win that he does, […]
Leading up to UFC 167, there was a quote floating around from UFC president Dana White lauding the perseverance and iron will of his longtime welterweight champion. “When you’re as rich as Georges St-Pierre is,” White said, “to stay mentally tough and to keep having the drive and the passion to win that he does, […]
When asked about the potential title aspirations of an up-and-coming fighter, UFC president Dana White commonly describes that person as being “in the mix.” Typically, a fighter in the mix is not next in line for a shot at a championship, but they are unofficially being considered for a future crack at the belt. Also, […]
When asked about the potential title aspirations of an up-and-coming fighter, UFC president Dana White commonly describes that person as being “in the mix.” Typically, a fighter in the mix is not next in line for a shot at a championship, but they are unofficially being considered for a future crack at the belt. Also, […]
If a fighter who’s never gone on a losing skid like Jon Fitch receives walking papers without ever experiencing a personal problem, then few in the UFC can claim the luxury of job security. A former welterweight title challenger, Fitch went 14-3-1 in nearly eight years with the UFC. In that span, Fitch, unlike many contracted UFC fighters, never got arrested, failed […]
If a fighter who’s never gone on a losing skid like Jon Fitch receives walking papers without ever experiencing a personal problem, then few in the UFC can claim the luxury of job security. A former welterweight title challenger, Fitch went 14-3-1 in nearly eight years with the UFC. In that span, Fitch, unlike many contracted UFC fighters, never got arrested, failed […]