Tag: Coming

Nick Diaz: After Rebuffing UFC’s Latest Offer, Is He Ever Coming Back?

As wise men, referees and jazz drummers are fond of reminding us, life is all about timing. Admittedly, we’ve known for years that Nick Diaz doesn’t synchronize his life to anyone else’s watch and that where he’s from, wise guys are more likely to get slapped than get quoted. We can only guess how he […]

As wise men, referees and jazz drummers are fond of reminding us, life is all about timing. Admittedly, we’ve known for years that Nick Diaz doesn’t synchronize his life to anyone else’s watch and that where he’s from, wise guys are more likely to get slapped than get quoted. We can only guess how he […]

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Gilbert Melendez: ‘I’m Coming After That UFC Title’

For the past five years, Gilbert Melendez has been on a mission to prove he is the best 155-pound fighter on the planet. Over this stretch, the 31-year-old Californian put together an impressive run where he not only claimed the Strikeforce lightweight…

For the past five years, Gilbert Melendez has been on a mission to prove he is the best 155-pound fighter on the planet. Over this stretch, the 31-year-old Californian put together an impressive run where he not only claimed the Strikeforce lightweight championship, but defended the strap on six consecutive occasions. That level of success […]

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UFC Title Shots Coming Off Losses? This Trend Needs to End Now

The highest indisputable platform that a mixed martial artist can reach is UFC champion. Earning that accolade identifies someone as the best fighter in the toughest promotion in his or her weight class. To even get a sniff at the opportunity is a rare feat that most competitors never realize. It takes supreme talent, remarkable […]

The highest indisputable platform that a mixed martial artist can reach is UFC champion. Earning that accolade identifies someone as the best fighter in the toughest promotion in his or her weight class. To even get a sniff at the opportunity is a rare feat that most competitors never realize. It takes supreme talent, remarkable […]

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UFC Welterweight Prospects Set to Face Big Challenges in Coming Months

Of the nine weight classes currently under the UFC banner, the welterweight division has arguably been the deepest and most competitive for years. Despite having a dominant champion in pound-for-pound great Georges St-Pierre—who has ruled the weight class since 2008—the 170-pound division has produced a steady stream of title contenders and kept the battle for […]

Of the nine weight classes currently under the UFC banner, the welterweight division has arguably been the deepest and most competitive for years. Despite having a dominant champion in pound-for-pound great Georges St-Pierre—who has ruled the weight class since 2008—the 170-pound division has produced a steady stream of title contenders and kept the battle for […]

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UFC 154 Condit: ‘All Admiration Aside, I’m Coming to Take That from Him’

The two top welterweight fighters in the world  were on hand today to face the media and fans at the UFC 154 press conference from New City Gas in Montreal. Both men have oozed respect and admiration for each other leading up to the figh…

The two top welterweight fighters in the world  were on hand today to face the media and fans at the UFC 154 press conference from New City Gas in Montreal. Both men have oozed respect and admiration for each other leading up to the fight, and the air was no different today: “I see George as the […]

BJ Penn Turns Down Fight with Josh Koscheck, “Not Coming Back Anytime Soon”

UFC veteran Josh Koscheck made big waves in the world of MMA when he announced that he had been offered, and accepted, a fight with the legendary BJ “The Prodigy” Penn. “#UFC just offered me to fight BJ Penn…I said YES…

UFC veteran Josh Koscheck made big waves in the world of MMA when he announced that he had been offered, and accepted, a fight with the legendary BJ “The Prodigy” Penn. “#UFC just offered me to fight BJ Penn…I said YES!!!!! Just waiting on him!!!!!! Let’s scrap bra?” tweeted Koscheck. Unfortunately, and much to the chagrin of MMA […]