Tag: Failing

UFC 169: The UFC Is Failing at Constructing Undercards

UFC 169 broke the UFC record for most decisions for a single event with 10. Seven of those decisions came on the undercard. The first seven bouts of the night all went to the scorecards, and save for Al Iaquinta vs. Kevin Lee, they were not even compelling fights that went the distance. There are […]

UFC 169 broke the UFC record for most decisions for a single event with 10. Seven of those decisions came on the undercard. The first seven bouts of the night all went to the scorecards, and save for Al Iaquinta vs. Kevin Lee, they were not even compelling fights that went the distance. There are […]

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Lavar Johnson Makes Dumb Mistake in Failing to Reveal TRT Usage

Lavar Johnson’s last few appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship were nothing much to write home about. Two consecutive losses—a first-round submission to Stefan Struve followed by one of the most boring heavyweight battles in recent memory against Brendan Schaub—spelled the end of Johnson’s UFC run. Afterwards, the California State Athletic Commission revealed that Johnson […]

Lavar Johnson’s last few appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship were nothing much to write home about. Two consecutive losses—a first-round submission to Stefan Struve followed by one of the most boring heavyweight battles in recent memory against Brendan Schaub—spelled the end of Johnson’s UFC run. Afterwards, the California State Athletic Commission revealed that Johnson […]

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UFC 157 Fight Card: How UFC Matchmaking Is Failing Former Champion Rashad Evans

I once walked with Rashad Evans through the crowd at a UFC event, looking for a quiet spot to do an interview. That’s a daunting task inside an arena with a sea of raucous fans setting what often seems like indoor decibel level records after thei…

I once walked with Rashad Evans through the crowd at a UFC event, looking for a quiet spot to do an interview. That’s a daunting task inside an arena with a sea of raucous fans setting what often seems like indoor decibel level records after their fifth beer, always accompanied by a soundtrack best described […]

Chael Sonnen Rips Alistair Overeem for Failing Drug Test Prior to UFC 146

Always outspoken UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen ripped UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem for failing a Nevada State Athletic Commission random drug test administered prior to UFC 146. “The Demolition Man” was slated to meet UFC heav…

Always outspoken UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen ripped UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem for failing a Nevada State Athletic Commission random drug test administered prior to UFC 146. “The Demolition Man” was slated to meet UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos in the main event with the belt on the line, but the bout is now […]

UFC on Versus 4: Dana White Fires Nate Marquardt After Failing Medicals

In a stunning turn of events, UFC President Dana White announced via a short video posted on his Twitter account that Nate Marquardt will no longer fight for the UFC. “It’s true. He failed his medicals. Not only is he out of this fight…

In a stunning turn of events, UFC President Dana White announced via a short video posted on his Twitter account that Nate Marquardt will no longer fight for the UFC. “It’s true. He failed his medicals. Not only is he out of this fight, out of the main event on Versus, he will no longer be […]

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UFC on Versus 4: Dana White Fires Nate Marquardt After Failing Medicals

UFC of Versus 4: Dana White Fires Nate Marquardt after Failing Medicals

In a stunning turn of events, UFC President Dana White announced via a short video posted on his Twitter account that Nate Marquardt will no longer fight for the UFC. “It’s true. He failed his medicals. Not only is he out of this fight…

In a stunning turn of events, UFC President Dana White announced via a short video posted on his Twitter account that Nate Marquardt will no longer fight for the UFC. “It’s true. He failed his medicals. Not only is he out of this fight, out of the main event on Versus, he will no longer be […]

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UFC of Versus 4: Dana White Fires Nate Marquardt after Failing Medicals