Tag: Diego

UFC on FX 2 Results: Thiago Alves Wants Martin Kampmann or Diego Sanchez Next

After controlling the fight for 14 minutes, it seemed as if former UFC welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves was well on his way to victory against his always-tough Xtreme Couture opponent, Martin Kampmann.  However, as “The Pitbull&#82…

After controlling the fight for 14 minutes, it seemed as if former UFC welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves was well on his way to victory against his always-tough Xtreme Couture opponent, Martin Kampmann.  However, as “The Pitbull” won yet another exchange on the feet, he went for an ill-advised takedown where Kampmann was able to […]

UFC 144 Results: Breaking Down Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Diego Sanchez

Yoshihiro Akiyama may have not come out on top at UFC 144 but it won’t be the last time we see “Sexyama” inside the UFC’s Octagon. Akiyama impressed many fans in his welterweight debut by showcasing good takedown defense along w…

Yoshihiro Akiyama may have not come out on top at UFC 144 but it won’t be the last time we see “Sexyama” inside the UFC’s Octagon. Akiyama impressed many fans in his welterweight debut by showcasing good takedown defense along with some improved conditioning. A match-up that would provide fans with an exciting show would […]

UFC on Fuel Results: Matches to Make After Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez

With his sixth straight victory at UFC on Fuel TV, Jake Ellenberger may have separated himself as the top contender in the welterweight division. Now, all eyes are on interim champion Carlos Condit and his decision on whether to wait for a fight w…

With his sixth straight victory at UFC on Fuel TV, Jake Ellenberger may have separated himself as the top contender in the welterweight division. Now, all eyes are on interim champion Carlos Condit and his decision on whether to wait for a fight with titleholder Georges St-Pierre or stay fresh and take a rematch with Ellenberger. […]

UFC on Fuel TV Results: Nick Diaz Thinks Diego Sanchez Beat Jake Ellenberger

While Diego Sanchez‘s third-round comeback against Jake Ellenberger in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV made things interesting, no one was complaining when “The Juggernaut” won a 29-28 unanimous decision victory.  After all, Ell…

While Diego Sanchez‘s third-round comeback against Jake Ellenberger in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV made things interesting, no one was complaining when “The Juggernaut” won a 29-28 unanimous decision victory.  After all, Ellenberger put on a counter-striking clinic in first two rounds of the bout, and even scored on a couple of […]

Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez: UFC on Fuel TV Video Highlights

Although it flew under the radar for the most part, the UFC’s first main card on Fuel TV delivered a handful of exciting fights and may have produced the next top contender in the welterweight division. The event featured a bout between 170-pound…

Although it flew under the radar for the most part, the UFC’s first main card on Fuel TV delivered a handful of exciting fights and may have produced the next top contender in the welterweight division. The event featured a bout between 170-pound contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger, who was competing in his hometown […]

UFC on FUEL 1 Results: What We Learned from Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger

Jake Ellenberger is a top welterweight and the next opponent for the eventual winner of Carlos Condit and Georges St-Pierre. He proved tonight that he is just too talented to be anything else than a No. 1 contender, and that he should be mentioned with…

Jake Ellenberger is a top welterweight and the next opponent for the eventual winner of Carlos Condit and Georges St-Pierre. He proved tonight that he is just too talented to be anything else than a No. 1 contender, and that he should be mentioned with the rest of the sport’s elite. While the fight stayed […]