Tag: Doesn’t

Jon Jones: Rashad Evans Doesn’t Have My Number

It was just over a year ago that Jon Jones became the youngest UFC champion when he stopped Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128 to win the light heavyweight title, and reflecting on how much he has done since then is pretty amazing. The 2…

It was just over a year ago that Jon Jones became the youngest UFC champion when he stopped Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128 to win the light heavyweight title, and reflecting on how much he has done since then is pretty amazing. The 24-year-old has gone on to defend the title twice against former champions Lyoto […]

Dominick Cruz: TUF Live Coach Doesn’t Know What Urijah Faber Is Good at

When you are a current UFC champion, you would think more people would recognize you. That isn’t the case with the UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. That should change starting tonight as Cruz will be coaching alongside Urijah Faber as The…

When you are a current UFC champion, you would think more people would recognize you. That isn’t the case with the UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. That should change starting tonight as Cruz will be coaching alongside Urijah Faber as The Ultimate Fighter Live debuts Friday tonight. The premiere will feature 32 fighters and 16 […]

Jon Jones Says He Doesn’t Want to Fight Anderson Silva, Considers Him a ‘Mentor’

Since becoming UFC light heavyweight champion last year, the comparisons between Jon Jones and Anderson Silva have been endless. Both competitors’ performances in their respective divisions have made fans call for a potential dream fight, but Sil…

Since becoming UFC light heavyweight champion last year, the comparisons between Jon Jones and Anderson Silva have been endless. Both competitors’ performances in their respective divisions have made fans call for a potential dream fight, but Silva has already shot down the idea of facing Jones. And now Jones has also played down the notion […]

Will Dan Henderson’s Legend Be Questioned If He Doesn’t Earn UFC Gold?

The legacies of professional athletes are defined by championships. Many athletes have stellar careers, but have never been a world champion for their sport. Dan Henderson falls into this category. Technically speaking, Hendo was a UFC champion. H…

The legacies of professional athletes are defined by championships. Many athletes have stellar careers, but have never been a world champion for their sport. Dan Henderson falls into this category. Technically speaking, Hendo was a UFC champion. He defeated Carlos Newton to win the middleweight tournament at UFC 17. He has not been a “modern day” […]

Tate vs. Rousey: Miesha Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against Rowdy Ronda

An asterisk lies next to Ronda Rousey’s record. No, that asterisk doesn’t suggest that she’s on the juice or cheated in any manner.  Rousey is simply a different animal than her 4-0 record gives her credit for. She isn’t ju…

An asterisk lies next to Ronda Rousey’s record. No, that asterisk doesn’t suggest that she’s on the juice or cheated in any manner.  Rousey is simply a different animal than her 4-0 record gives her credit for. She isn’t just undefeated.  Rousey has won by submission in each of her professional bouts.  Not only that, […]

Anthony Pettis: Benson Henderson Doesn’t Want to Fight Me

After recently being crowned UFC lightweight champion, Benson Henderson doesn’t seem to be short on challengers. While former champion Frankie Edgar has been seeking an immediate rematch with Henderson, Anthony Pettis has also been requesting a s…

After recently being crowned UFC lightweight champion, Benson Henderson doesn’t seem to be short on challengers. While former champion Frankie Edgar has been seeking an immediate rematch with Henderson, Anthony Pettis has also been requesting a second bout with the newly-crowned champion. Pettis outlasted Henderson in a five-round title bout at WEC 53, thanks to […]