Tag: December

7 Fights You Can’t Miss This December

‘Tis the season, for bloody fists and bludgeoned faces. Now while violence is no sane substitute for swashing eggnog and unwrapping gifts, it’s great news for fight fans everywhere. Barring unforeseen injuries, which have become the norm of late, December has the perfect amount of Octagon brutality on deck and in the hole, whether you’ve […]

‘Tis the season, for bloody fists and bludgeoned faces. Now while violence is no sane substitute for swashing eggnog and unwrapping gifts, it’s great news for fight fans everywhere. Barring unforeseen injuries, which have become the norm of late, December has the perfect amount of Octagon brutality on deck and in the hole, whether you’ve […]

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UFC Fantasy Matchmaker December 2013 Edition

There is an art to matchmaking in combat sports. While some fights come together with natural ease, most bouts are formed through a hectic process of evaluation. Several aspects need to be graded on each side of the table before committing to the matchup. Whether or not a fight makes sense in the divisional scheme, […]

There is an art to matchmaking in combat sports. While some fights come together with natural ease, most bouts are formed through a hectic process of evaluation. Several aspects need to be graded on each side of the table before committing to the matchup. Whether or not a fight makes sense in the divisional scheme, […]

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The Beaten Path: 5 Non-UFC Prospects to Watch in December

2013 is ending in a big way. The month of December hosts a bevy of MMA events from the UFC to Invicta to World Series of Fighting. Every weekend, fans of the sport can find a number of fights to keep them occupied and provide them with never-ending ent…

2013 is ending in a big way. The month of December hosts a bevy of MMA events from the UFC to Invicta to World Series of Fighting. Every weekend, fans of the sport can find a number of fights to keep them occupied and provide them with never-ending entertainment. While watching established stars like Anderson […]

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Anthony Pettis Suffers Knee Injury, Fight with Josh Thomson Still on in December

Anthony Pettis seems to, more or less, have dodged a bullet. Dana White, speaking with Fox Sports, confirmed on Saturday night that the newly crowned lightweight champion has suffered a knee injury. Luckily, the UFC president said that it was not severe enough to force a withdrawal from his upcoming title fight with Josh Thomson […]

Anthony Pettis seems to, more or less, have dodged a bullet. Dana White, speaking with Fox Sports, confirmed on Saturday night that the newly crowned lightweight champion has suffered a knee injury. Luckily, the UFC president said that it was not severe enough to force a withdrawal from his upcoming title fight with Josh Thomson […]

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Dana White: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva II Set for December 28 in Las Vegas

A rematch between newly crowned middleweight champion Chris Weidman and previous division kingpin Anderson Silva will take place December 28 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, according to UFC President Dana White.  White made the announcement on ESPN’s Sportscenter this evening, unveiling the main event for UFC 168. He also said the card will […]

A rematch between newly crowned middleweight champion Chris Weidman and previous division kingpin Anderson Silva will take place December 28 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, according to UFC President Dana White.  White made the announcement on ESPN’s Sportscenter this evening, unveiling the main event for UFC 168. He also said the card will […]

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Power Ranking the 10 Best MMA Performances of December

The UFC saw two title fights in the month of December as Benson Henderson defended the lightweight belt against Nate Diaz and Cain Velasquez reclaimed the heavyweight championship by dominating Junior dos Santos. Outside of the world’s premier MMA organization, Bellator also crowned a new heavyweight champion. With Cole Konrad retiring, the belt was up […]

The UFC saw two title fights in the month of December as Benson Henderson defended the lightweight belt against Nate Diaz and Cain Velasquez reclaimed the heavyweight championship by dominating Junior dos Santos. Outside of the world’s premier MMA organization, Bellator also crowned a new heavyweight champion. With Cole Konrad retiring, the belt was up […]