Tag: Fighter

No Strikeforce Fighter Can Ever Really Be a Top-5 Guy While UFC Reigns

After his awesome knockout of Tyron Woodley, a win that crowned Nate Marquardt Strikeforce welterweight champion, the former UFC star said something outrageously, outlandishly and ridiculously hilarious. “I really feel like it’s my time,&#8…

After his awesome knockout of Tyron Woodley, a win that crowned Nate Marquardt Strikeforce welterweight champion, the former UFC star said something outrageously, outlandishly and ridiculously hilarious. “I really feel like it’s my time,” he told MMAjunkie.com. “I’m one of the best in the world, and actually, I feel like I’m the best in the […]

Strikeforce: Was Lorenz Larkin Right About Fighter Bonuses?

After defeating Robbie Lawler on Saturday night at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy, Lorenz Larkin dropped to his knees and humbly requested that Strikeforce fighters get in on the bonus action that the UFC roster has enjoyed for years. Zuffa has…

After defeating Robbie Lawler on Saturday night at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy, Lorenz Larkin dropped to his knees and humbly requested that Strikeforce fighters get in on the bonus action that the UFC roster has enjoyed for years. Zuffa has a rich tradition of handing out significant sums of money to UFC fighters who give a […]

Mike Dolce: Every Fighter on the Planet Could Learn from Chael Sonnen

It was just a few weeks ago, prior to his UFC 148 bout with Anderson Silva, that Chael Sonnen was unleashing his heel MMA fighter gimmick on the planet. But it feels like ages ago, doesn’t it? Most of that is due to Sonnen’s contrite nature…

It was just a few weeks ago, prior to his UFC 148 bout with Anderson Silva, that Chael Sonnen was unleashing his heel MMA fighter gimmick on the planet. But it feels like ages ago, doesn’t it? Most of that is due to Sonnen’s contrite nature after the loss. He was conciliatory after the fight, […]

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen: Is Sonnen the Smartest Fighter in UFC History?

Chael Sonnen is inherently brilliant.  No matter what you think of the man, you can’t deny that his antics have been the most successful attention-gathering ploys in the history of the UFC.  Sonnen’s first fight with Anderson Silv…

Chael Sonnen is inherently brilliant.  No matter what you think of the man, you can’t deny that his antics have been the most successful attention-gathering ploys in the history of the UFC.  Sonnen’s first fight with Anderson Silva was the most anticipated middleweight title fight in UFC history almost entirely due to the fact that […]

UFC 148: Patrick Cote Is the Fighter with Most to Gain

UFC veteran Patrick Cote will be welcomed back into the UFC Octagon at UFC 148 when he faces Cung Le on the main card next Saturday. Even if he isn’t near an immediate title fight, Cote has the most to gain during UFC 148 next Saturday.  His…

UFC veteran Patrick Cote will be welcomed back into the UFC Octagon at UFC 148 when he faces Cung Le on the main card next Saturday. Even if he isn’t near an immediate title fight, Cote has the most to gain during UFC 148 next Saturday.  His return to the UFC will be featured on […]

2012 Espy Awards: Jon Jones Is Undoubtedly the Fighter of the Year

Today’s announcement that Jon Jones has been nominated for an ESPY Award—along with Anderson Silva, Floyd Mayweather and Andre Ward—should come as no surprise. Jones had a brilliant year. So brilliant, in fact, that he should rightly …

Today’s announcement that Jon Jones has been nominated for an ESPY Award—along with Anderson Silva, Floyd Mayweather and Andre Ward—should come as no surprise. Jones had a brilliant year. So brilliant, in fact, that he should rightly take home this award without even so much as calling for a vote.  But it’s not that simple, […]