Tag: Break

Dear Don Frye: Give UFC President Dana White a Break

This article reflects the opinion of the author Some men are national treasures. Think Chesley Sullenberger, the heroic pilot who guided US Airways Flight 1549, and all 150 of its passengers, to the relative safety of the Hudson River. Think Kiefer Sut…

This article reflects the opinion of the author Some men are national treasures. Think Chesley Sullenberger, the heroic pilot who guided US Airways Flight 1549, and all 150 of its passengers, to the relative safety of the Hudson River. Think Kiefer Sutherland, who under the nom de plume Jack Bauer, saved us from certain death hundreds of […]

Ronda Rousey’s Shining Break at Strikeforce

The most anticipated women’s MMA event just answered many questions about the legitimacy of Ronda Rousey, the new Strikeforce bantamweight champion. In traditional Rousey form, the Olympic judo bronze medalist displayed outstanding hip throws, tr…

The most anticipated women’s MMA event just answered many questions about the legitimacy of Ronda Rousey, the new Strikeforce bantamweight champion. In traditional Rousey form, the Olympic judo bronze medalist displayed outstanding hip throws, trips and her famous armbars to secure the victory over reigning Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate. I wish I was there to […]

UFC on FX 2 Results: Questions Facing the UFC Heading into the Long Break

The UFC on FX 2 card is in the books, and the full results are below. Martin Kampmann defeats Thiago Alves via submission at 4:12 of Round 3 Joseph Benavidez defeats Yasuhiro Urushitani via TKO at :11 of Round 2 Demetrious Johnson vs Ian McCall majorit…

The UFC on FX 2 card is in the books, and the full results are below. Martin Kampmann defeats Thiago Alves via submission at 4:12 of Round 3 Joseph Benavidez defeats Yasuhiro Urushitani via TKO at :11 of Round 2 Demetrious Johnson vs Ian McCall majority draw (28-28, 29-29, 29-28) Constantinos Philippou defeats Court McGee […]

UFC “Quick Break”: Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson

UFC 144 QB: Part 3   Whether you just have a short downtime during work, or don’t want a lengthy breakdown, these “Quick Breaks” are for you. “Quick Breaks” = short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus …

UFC 144 QB: Part 3   Whether you just have a short downtime during work, or don’t want a lengthy breakdown, these “Quick Breaks” are for you. “Quick Breaks” = short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus of strengths, weaknesses and variables, this column will analyze what could happen in the fight […]

UFC “Quick Break”: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis

These “Quick Breaks” are short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus of strengths, weaknesses and variables, this article will analyze what could happen in the fight, and ends with this writer’s prediction.  On Satu…

These “Quick Breaks” are short breakdowns of upcoming fights. In a summed up focus of strengths, weaknesses and variables, this article will analyze what could happen in the fight, and ends with this writer’s prediction.  On Saturday, the UFC will return to Chicago for its second event on FOX. Headlining the card is a light […]

Vitor Belfort on Wanderlei Silva: If He Trades With Me, I’ll Break Him Again

After earning a dramatic win over Anthony Johnson last weekend at UFC 142, Vitor Belfort has now turned his attention to Wanderlei Silva. Belfort and Silva will serve as opposing coaches on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil and w…

After earning a dramatic win over Anthony Johnson last weekend at UFC 142, Vitor Belfort has now turned his attention to Wanderlei Silva. Belfort and Silva will serve as opposing coaches on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil and will meet in the finale shortly after. It will have been 13 years since their […]