Tag: Debut

Dave Bautista MMA Debut: CES MMA ‘Real Pain’ Post-Fight Presser Highlight Video

It was a rough start, but former WWE star Dave Bautista weathered the early storm and came out on top in his mixed martial arts debut Saturday night. Headlining CES MMA‘s “Real Pain” event in Providence, R.I., Bautista somehow survive…

It was a rough start, but former WWE star Dave Bautista weathered the early storm and came out on top in his mixed martial arts debut Saturday night. Headlining CES MMA‘s “Real Pain” event in Providence, R.I., Bautista somehow survived the heavy hands of late replacement Vince Lucero before finishing the veteran of more than […]

The Ultimate Fighter 16: Most Memorable Moments from the Season Debut

The Ultimate Fighter’s 16th season debuted with a bang last night, as the UFC’s long-running MMA reality show was filled with exciting moments. Thirty-two welterweights went to war in order to land a spot on coaches Shane Carwin’…

The Ultimate Fighter’s 16th season debuted with a bang last night, as the UFC’s long-running MMA reality show was filled with exciting moments. Thirty-two welterweights went to war in order to land a spot on coaches Shane Carwin’s or Roy Nelson’s team, and they did not disappoint. Here are a few of the most memorable moments […]

Paul Daley Signs with Bellator: Will Make Debut with the Organization on July 20

Less than a week ago, welterweight Paul Daley’s management team announced that he had been released from his contract by Strikeforce. According to the statement, Daley’s release was at the fighter’s request. Daley’s time without…

Less than a week ago, welterweight Paul Daley’s management team announced that he had been released from his contract by Strikeforce. According to the statement, Daley’s release was at the fighter’s request. Daley’s time without a promotion to fight under came to an end today when he signed with Bellator. Upon his release, Daley stated, […]

UFC 150: Jake Shields to Make UFC Middleweight Debut

Jake Shields has finally received a date for his long-awaited return to the middleweight division— and an opponent. The former Strikeforce champion will make his UFC middleweight debut in August at UFC 150 against longtime MMA veteran Ed Herman. …

Jake Shields has finally received a date for his long-awaited return to the middleweight division— and an opponent. The former Strikeforce champion will make his UFC middleweight debut in August at UFC 150 against longtime MMA veteran Ed Herman.  UFC President Dana White confirmed the bout via his Twitter account last night: Shields last fought […]

5 Fights for Hector Lombard to Take in His UFC Debut

Over the last few years, Hector Lombard has been a destructive force in Bellator’s middleweight division. The knockout artist has been on one of the best winning streaks in the sport over the last few years, winning his last 20 fights with a stop…

Over the last few years, Hector Lombard has been a destructive force in Bellator’s middleweight division. The knockout artist has been on one of the best winning streaks in the sport over the last few years, winning his last 20 fights with a stoppage rate of 80 percent during the streak. After a few years […]

Hector Lombard Signs with the UFC: Who Should He Face in His Debut?

The UFC middleweight division has a new player, and his name is Hector Lombard. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney confirmed the news today to MMAFighting’s Mike Chiapetta. Rebney said that it made no financial sense, at least based on the current Bellato…

The UFC middleweight division has a new player, and his name is Hector Lombard. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney confirmed the news today to MMAFighting’s Mike Chiapetta. Rebney said that it made no financial sense, at least based on the current Bellator model, to keep Lombard around: “We have a business model where we make decisions […]