Tag: Belfort

Previewing Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort and September’s 10 Best UFC Fights

With the cancellation of UFC 151, the UFC’s September schedule shrank from three events to two. However, the month still holds some great fights in store for MMA fans and will even showcase many of the bouts originally for the UFC 151 fight card….

With the cancellation of UFC 151, the UFC’s September schedule shrank from three events to two. However, the month still holds some great fights in store for MMA fans and will even showcase many of the bouts originally for the UFC 151 fight card. Most notably, Jon Jones’ fourth fight as light heavyweight champion has […]

UFC 152: Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort by the Numbers

It may not be the fight MMA fans want, but it is the fight that they’re going to get. On September 22 Jon Jones will put his UFC light heavyweight crown on the line against Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC 152. In preparation for that bout&…

It may not be the fight MMA fans want, but it is the fight that they’re going to get. On September 22 Jon Jones will put his UFC light heavyweight crown on the line against Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC 152. In preparation for that bout—Jones’ fourth defense of the title strap—I’ve […]

Chael Sonnen Says He’ll End Up Facing Jones After Belfort Pulls out

The unquestioned biggest winner of last week’s cancellation of UFC 151 was Chael Sonnen. There’s no real way to argue otherwise. Sonnen went from defeated middleweight title contender to “in the mix” light heavyweight title chal…

The unquestioned biggest winner of last week’s cancellation of UFC 151 was Chael Sonnen. There’s no real way to argue otherwise. Sonnen went from defeated middleweight title contender to “in the mix” light heavyweight title challenger, all without, you know, actually fighting at light heavyweight to earn the spot. And despite Sonnen being passed over […]

UFC News: Vitor Belfort Accepts Alan Belcher’s Challenge, UFC 153 Bout Likely

Alan “The Talent” Belcher asked fellow middleweight contender Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort for “the biggest fight of his career” and the Brazilian has accepted.  Both fighters have also agreed to fight at UFC 153 …

Alan “The Talent” Belcher asked fellow middleweight contender Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort for “the biggest fight of his career” and the Brazilian has accepted.  Both fighters have also agreed to fight at UFC 153 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, so the fight simply awaits confirmation from the world’s premiere fight organization.  “He is the best […]

Vitor Belfort Wants to Fight Chris Weidman, but ‘The All-American’ Declines

Vitor Belfort has taken to Twitter to voice his interest in fighting the UFC’s newest rising star Chris Weidman. However, “The All-American”’s response via the same medium was an emphatic no. Belfort’s tweet: Guys I spoke …

Vitor Belfort has taken to Twitter to voice his interest in fighting the UFC’s newest rising star Chris Weidman. However, “The All-American”’s response via the same medium was an emphatic no. Belfort’s tweet: Guys I spoke to joe silva and ask to fight with the top contender #weidman here in brasil so I think this […]

UFC 147: Rich Franklin to Face Wanderlei Silva After Vitor Belfort is Sidelined by Injury

Courtesy of :The MMA Truth Related Posts:MMA Rumors: Rich Franklin to Replace Belfort Against Wanderlei Silva in UFC 147Rich Franklin Steps in to Fight Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147UFC 147: 3 Possible Replacements to Face Wanderlei Silva in Main EventUFC …

Courtesy of :The MMA Truth Related Posts:MMA Rumors: Rich Franklin to Replace Belfort Against Wanderlei Silva in UFC 147Rich Franklin Steps in to Fight Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147UFC 147: 3 Possible Replacements to Face Wanderlei Silva in Main EventUFC 147: Rich Franklin Talks Upcoming Wanderlei Silva BoutGinásio Mineirinho in Belo Horizonte to Host UFC […]