Tag: Defend

Georges St-Pierre Hopes to Defend Title in 2012, Predicts November Return

After defeating Jake Shields at UFC 129, it was unknown who the next fighter would be to challenge for Georges St-Pierre’s welterweight title. The 30-year-old has six straight successful title defenses and the division was running out of potentia…

After defeating Jake Shields at UFC 129, it was unknown who the next fighter would be to challenge for Georges St-Pierre’s welterweight title. The 30-year-old has six straight successful title defenses and the division was running out of potential challengers. The UFC decided to bring over Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz to create a matchup many […]

Cyborg Set to Defend Strikeforce Featherweight Belt Against Yamanaka on Dec. 17

In a little over one week, on December 17th, Cris “Cyborg” Santos will finally make her long-awaited return to the Strikeforce cage when she battles Hiroko Yamanaka for the women’s featherweight title.   Yamanaka could be Sa…

In a little over one week, on December 17th, Cris “Cyborg” Santos will finally make her long-awaited return to the Strikeforce cage when she battles Hiroko Yamanaka for the women’s featherweight title.   Yamanaka could be Santos’ toughest opponent to date as she is the No. 2 fighter, according to the Unified Women’s Mixed Martial Arts […]

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Cyborg Set to Defend Strikeforce Featherweight Belt Against Yamanaka on Dec. 17

Luke Rockhold to Defend Strikeforce Middleweight Title Against Keith Jardine

Well, it appears that Strikeforce will continue into the next calendar year, as an event scheduled for January 7 now has three fights announced, including a main event. Newly crowned middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will make his first title defense…

Well, it appears that Strikeforce will continue into the next calendar year, as an event scheduled for January 7 now has three fights announced, including a main event. Newly crowned middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will make his first title defense against former UFC light heavyweight Keith Jardine, who will be making his middleweight debut, according […]

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Luke Rockhold to Defend Strikeforce Middleweight Title Against Keith Jardine

Gilbert Melendez: UFC Debut on Hold, Will Defend Title vs. Jorge Masvidal

Fans will have to wait until 2012 to see Gilbert Melendez, the reigning Strikeforce lightweight champion, fight inside the Octagon. At approximately 6 pm ET, the official Strikeforce Twitter account tweeted: “Sorry to keep you waiting folks!&#160…

Fans will have to wait until 2012 to see Gilbert Melendez, the reigning Strikeforce lightweight champion, fight inside the Octagon. At approximately 6 pm ET, the official Strikeforce Twitter account tweeted: “Sorry to keep you waiting folks! @GilbertMelendez WILL be defending his title vs @GamebredFighter in San Diego on Dec. 17. Tix on sale Sat!” In case it was […]

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Gilbert Melendez: UFC Debut on Hold, Will Defend Title vs. Jorge Masvidal

UFC 136 Fight Card: Frankie Edgar Will Edge Gray Maynard To Defend Title Belt

The fight card at UFC 136 is stacked with exciting fights, but none carries as much gravitas or potential for an all-time mixed martial arts classic as the main event, featuring Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. Edgar will defend his claim to the UFC lig…

The fight card at UFC 136 is stacked with exciting fights, but none carries as much gravitas or potential for an all-time mixed martial arts classic as the main event, featuring Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. Edgar will defend his claim to the UFC lightweight championship, if only by the slimmest of margins. These two […]

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UFC 136 Fight Card: Frankie Edgar Will Edge Gray Maynard To Defend Title Belt

Anderson Silva Confirmed to Defend His Title Against Yushin Okami at UFC: Rio

As expected, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre beating Jake Shields at UFC 129 will not guarantee a superfight between St-Pierre and middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Speculation has become fact when Dana White announced that Silva will d…

As expected, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre beating Jake Shields at UFC 129 will not guarantee a superfight between St-Pierre and middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Speculation has become fact when Dana White announced that Silva will defend his title against Yushin Okami at UFC: Rio on August 27.   White first revealed the news to […]

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Anderson Silva Confirmed to Defend His Title Against Yushin Okami at UFC: Rio