Tag: Debut

UFC Matchmaking: Who Should Rousimar Palhares Meet in His Welterweight Debut?

After five years in the UFC middleweight division, Rousimar Palhares is making a move to 170 pounds. Ariel Helwani reported the Brazilian’s decision on Tuesday’s edition of UFC Tonight on Fuel TV. With back-to-back first-round knockout losses, Palhares‘ choice to transition to the welterweight class may be motivated by desperation now that his UFC roster […]

After five years in the UFC middleweight division, Rousimar Palhares is making a move to 170 pounds. Ariel Helwani reported the Brazilian’s decision on Tuesday’s edition of UFC Tonight on Fuel TV. With back-to-back first-round knockout losses, Palhares‘ choice to transition to the welterweight class may be motivated by desperation now that his UFC roster […]

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UFC on Fox 8: Jessica Andrade Replaces Miesha Tate, Will Debut vs. Liz Carmouche

Fortunately for Liz Carmouche, it looks like a sudden switch-up in the women’s bantamweight division won’t cancel her next UFC appearance. Now that Miesha Tate has been called up to the title picture, “Girl-Rilla” will instead greet a newcomer in Brazilian prospect Jessica Andrade at UFC on Fox 8 on July 27. According to MMA Fighting, […]

Fortunately for Liz Carmouche, it looks like a sudden switch-up in the women’s bantamweight division won’t cancel her next UFC appearance. Now that Miesha Tate has been called up to the title picture, “Girl-Rilla” will instead greet a newcomer in Brazilian prospect Jessica Andrade at UFC on Fox 8 on July 27. According to MMA Fighting, […]

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UFC on Fox 7 Preview: Lorenz Larkin Talks UFC Debut Against Francis Carmont

Being the new guy isn’t always the most comfortable situation. You roll into a new job, a new school or maybe even a new bar and all eyes are immediately cast upon you. The folks that have been there for a while size you up. They want to know what you’re all about. In some […]

Being the new guy isn’t always the most comfortable situation. You roll into a new job, a new school or maybe even a new bar and all eyes are immediately cast upon you. The folks that have been there for a while size you up. They want to know what you’re all about. In some […]

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UFC Announces 3 Fights in July, Strikeforce Champ Tarec Saffiedine to Make Debut

The month of July already looks like a stacked month for fights, but the UFC didn’t feel it was enough. The UFC released on their Twitter page the addition of three fights in the month of July, including the much-anticipated UFC debut of Strikeforce welterweight champ, Tarec Saffiedine.   “3 new July fights! Del Rosario/Dave Herman […]

The month of July already looks like a stacked month for fights, but the UFC didn’t feel it was enough. The UFC released on their Twitter page the addition of three fights in the month of July, including the much-anticipated UFC debut of Strikeforce welterweight champ, Tarec Saffiedine.   “3 new July fights! Del Rosario/Dave Herman […]

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Conor McGregor After Blistering Debut: ‘This Is Only the Beginning for Me’

Heading into UFC on Fuel 9, Conor McGregor had the weight of a nation on his back, as it seemed the entire country of Ireland was behind the young featherweight making his Octagon debut. That kind of pressure usually results in one of two ways—either the coal turns into a diamond or it crumbles into […]

Heading into UFC on Fuel 9, Conor McGregor had the weight of a nation on his back, as it seemed the entire country of Ireland was behind the young featherweight making his Octagon debut. That kind of pressure usually results in one of two ways—either the coal turns into a diamond or it crumbles into […]

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Ronda Rousey and What Happens If She Loses Her UFC Debut

There is not one MMA fan that frequents Bleacher Report that does not know Ronda Rousey has become the first female mixed martial artist to sign with the UFC. If I just broke the news to you, then you should also know Brock Lesnar is back in the WWE, A…

There is not one MMA fan that frequents Bleacher Report that does not know Ronda Rousey has become the first female mixed martial artist to sign with the UFC. If I just broke the news to you, then you should also know Brock Lesnar is back in the WWE, Anderson Silva is on a bit […]