Tag: FanHouse Exclusive

Phil Davis in No Rush to Make Jon Jones Fight a Reality

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsAt the UFC 126 post-fight press conference, Urijah Faber said he was looking forward to one day seeing Jon Jones fight Phil Davis for the light heavyweight title.

He’s not the only one.

Since Jones won the b…

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At the UFC 126 post-fight press conference, Urijah Faber said he was looking forward to one day seeing Jon Jones fight Phil Davis for the light heavyweight title.

He’s not the only one.

Since Jones won the belt on Saturday, and to a degree even before UFC 128, media, fans, and even fighters have pegged Davis as the man who could give the unstoppable Jones trouble inside the Octagon.

That’s a huge compliment for a 26-year-old who only made his MMA debut in October 2008.

But Davis (8-0), who faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 24 this Saturday, says he isn’t concerning himself with anything other than what’s next.

Greg Jackson Staying Out of It, but Disagrees With Jones-Evans Fight

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse ExclusiveThe way MMA trainer Greg Jackson sees it, it’s sadly ironic that his phone should be ringing off the hook a few days after adding a new UFC champion to his stable of fighters, and yet so few people are interested in …

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The way MMA trainer Greg Jackson sees it, it’s sadly ironic that his phone should be ringing off the hook a few days after adding a new UFC champion to his stable of fighters, and yet so few people are interested in talking about the fight.

Yes, Jon Jones dominated “Shogun” Rua to become light heavyweight champ, and yes, it would be nice if Jackson got a day or two to savor his fighter’s victory. But that’s not how it works this time. Not after Rashad Evans, a former UFC champion from the Jackson team, agreed to fight Jones just before declaring himself “done” with Jackson’s team altogether.

After inter-squad drama like that, all anyone wants to know is what exactly happened between Jackson and Evans to bring them to this point. The trouble is, Jackson isn’t entirely sure.

Paul Daley Signs Contract to Fight Nick Diaz in April

Filed under: Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsNick Diaz vs. Paul Daley, the most anticipated welterweight title fight in Strikeforce history, is officially happening on April 9.

Diaz’s manager and trainer, Cesar Gracie, confirmed with MMA Fighting…

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Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley, the most anticipated welterweight title fight in Strikeforce history, is officially happening on April 9.

Diaz’s manager and trainer, Cesar Gracie, confirmed with MMA Fighting that the British slugger signed the bout agreement on Tuesday, thus ending speculation that “Semtex” would pull out of the fight.

Diaz vs. Daley had already been announced by the promotion, but after Zuffa purchased Strikeforce two weeks ago, Daley hinted online that he may back out of the title fight given his previous relationship with UFC president Dana White.

Manager: Nate Diaz vs. Rory MacDonald Still on for UFC 129

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsNate Diaz is still slated to fight Rory MacDonald at UFC 129 in Toronto.

Speculation arose Tuesday night when the welterweight fighter tweeted: “Can someone tell Canada to quit trippin and let me up in there I…

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Nate Diaz is still slated to fight Rory MacDonald at UFC 129 in Toronto.

Speculation arose Tuesday night when the welterweight fighter tweeted: “Can someone tell Canada to quit trippin and let me up in there I’m tryin to get paid.”

However, Diaz’s manager and trainer, Cesar Gracie, confirmed with MMA Fighting via text message on Wednesday that Diaz will have no problem fighting on the April 30 card.

Luiz Cane After UFC 128 Win: I Feel Like My Career Is Beginning Today

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NEWARK, N.J. — Watch below as light heavyweight Luiz Cane discusses his first-round win over Eliot Marshall at UFC 128, getting his career back on track, what’s next and more.

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NEWARK, N.J. — Watch below as light heavyweight Luiz Cane discusses his first-round win over Eliot Marshall at UFC 128, getting his career back on track, what’s next and more.

Brendan Schaub Guarantees Finish Against Personal Favorite Mirko Cro Cop

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse ExclusiveNEWARK, N.J. — Making his way into the MMA world years ago, there were few heavyweights Brendan Schaub enjoyed watching as much as Croatian star Mirko Cro Cop. Schaub loves the standup game, and Cro Cop was the best…

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NEWARK, N.J. — Making his way into the MMA world years ago, there were few heavyweights Brendan Schaub enjoyed watching as much as Croatian star Mirko Cro Cop. Schaub loves the standup game, and Cro Cop was the best heavyweight striker around. Schaub bought his fights, wore his T-shirts, mimicked his kicks.

On Saturday at UFC 128 though, Schaub will have to put his adoration aside and step in the octagon with Cro Cop standing across from him. It’s a scenario we’ve seen play out before. Just last June, Pat Barry told the same stories. He idolized Cro Cop, was honored to fight him, and seemed on his way to a win when he stepped off the gas pedal. Given the opening, Cro Cop stunned him with a late, rare submission.

It was a lesson learned for Schaub, who doesn’t plan on making the same mistake.