Tag: Face

Josh Koscheck Willing to Face Nick Diaz on Super Bowl Weekend

Nick Diaz announced his retirement from mixed martial arts back on February 4, 2012. Few though, took the declaration seriously, chalking it up as yet another rash, heat-of-the-moment exclamation. As the conclusion of 2012 draws nearer and nearer,…

Nick Diaz announced his retirement from mixed martial arts back on February 4, 2012. Few though, took the declaration seriously, chalking it up as yet another rash, heat-of-the-moment exclamation. As the conclusion of 2012 draws nearer and nearer, speculation of Diaz‘s return to the UFC continues to build, with viable opponents even being sized up for […]

UFC on Fuel 5: Who Should Stefan Struve Face Next?

The UFC’s long-awaited return to the United Kingdom was met with mixed reactions leading up to the event. British fans feel that the UFC stays away for far too long, while the UFC brass points out that it is trying to cultivate new markets and it…

The UFC’s long-awaited return to the United Kingdom was met with mixed reactions leading up to the event. British fans feel that the UFC stays away for far too long, while the UFC brass points out that it is trying to cultivate new markets and it cannot be everywhere at once. However, after the event […]

UFC 152 Video: Jon Jones Ready to Move Forward and Face Vitor Belfort

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones hasn’t had the easiest few weeks, at least from a public relations standpoint.  After the cancellation of UFC 151—which came about after Jones declined a fight with Chael Sonnen—Jones was …

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones hasn’t had the easiest few weeks, at least from a public relations standpoint.  After the cancellation of UFC 151—which came about after Jones declined a fight with Chael Sonnen—Jones was blasted by fans and the media for his decision. But now, as he prepares for his Saturday title defense […]

Frankie Edgar Replaces Erik Koch, Will Face Jose Aldo for UFC Featherweight Belt

Well, that didn’t take long. Just nine days after announcing his drop to featherweight, former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar accepted a fight with featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 153, replacing an injured Erik Koch. The news…

Well, that didn’t take long. Just nine days after announcing his drop to featherweight, former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar accepted a fight with featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 153, replacing an injured Erik Koch. The news broke very early Friday morning on MMAJunkie and in Friday’s edition of USA Today. For UFC President Dana […]

Strikeforce Results: Ronda Rousey Strengthens Role as Face of Strikeforce

Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey is the face of the Strikeforce mixed martial arts fighting promotion. Her utterly dominant performance Saturday night against challenger Sarah Kaufman is yet another loud statement by the reigning bantamweight champion….

Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey is the face of the Strikeforce mixed martial arts fighting promotion. Her utterly dominant performance Saturday night against challenger Sarah Kaufman is yet another loud statement by the reigning bantamweight champion. She was expected to utilize her Olympic bronze medal level judo skills to control Kaufman and wear her down. There was […]

Top 5 Potential Fighters Who Could Face Anderson Silva Next

Anderson Silva is the most dominant champion in UFC history. He has defeated everyone the UFC has matched up against him. Names like Chris Leben, Rich Franklin, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Yushin Okami and more. The champ has seemingly done it all. Ne…

Anderson Silva is the most dominant champion in UFC history. He has defeated everyone the UFC has matched up against him. Names like Chris Leben, Rich Franklin, Chael Sonnen, Vitor Belfort, Yushin Okami and more. The champ has seemingly done it all. New challengers are always waiting for the champion, calling him out and moving […]