There is a lot of great young talent in MMA today. Regardless of promotion, the sport’s growing popularity is attracting a wealth of new athletes into the fold. Some are in the UFC, some are not. Some have already hit the big time, and some are s…
There is a lot of great young talent in MMA today. Regardless of promotion, the sport’s growing popularity is attracting a wealth of new athletes into the fold. Some are in the UFC, some are not. Some have already hit the big time, and some are still working their way up the sport’s minor leagues. […]
With the UFC’s return to Brazil comes a main-event title defense by the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, Anderson Silva. However, prior to Silva’s championship bout against Yushin Okami, a pair of important light heavyweight and h…
With the UFC’s return to Brazil comes a main-event title defense by the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, Anderson Silva. However, prior to Silva’s championship bout against Yushin Okami, a pair of important light heavyweight and heavyweight bouts will take place first. Fast rising heavyweight Brendan Schaub will take on former Interim UFC Heavyweight […]
The UFC returns to Brazil this weekend for one of the biggest fight cards the promotion has ever put on, UFC 134, which is also being dubbed “UFC Rio.” 11 of the 12 scheduled fights will include at least one Brazilian fighter, including thr…
The UFC returns to Brazil this weekend for one of the biggest fight cards the promotion has ever put on, UFC 134, which is also being dubbed “UFC Rio.” 11 of the 12 scheduled fights will include at least one Brazilian fighter, including three fights in which both competitors are from the host country. The […]
The UFC returns to Brazil for the first time in 13 years Saturday night, and they are bringing a stacked card featuring some of the best fighters to ever fight out of the country. Most of the fighters on the card do their talking in the cage, but each …
The UFC returns to Brazil for the first time in 13 years Saturday night, and they are bringing a stacked card featuring some of the best fighters to ever fight out of the country. Most of the fighters on the card do their talking in the cage, but each let the public know where their […]
UFC 134 will be the promotion’s first event in Brazil in 13 years, and they are bringing pound-for-pound king and UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, who many consider to be the greatest mixed martial artist in the …
UFC 134 will be the promotion’s first event in Brazil in 13 years, and they are bringing pound-for-pound king and UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, who many consider to be the greatest mixed martial artist in the history of the sport. This week’s edition of Ultimate Insider showcases the eight greatest fighters to ever come out of Brazil, including Silva […]
As we all know, Chael Sonnen occasionally says things about Brazilian fighters, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the country of Brazil that are less than complimentary. You ever wonder what the fans of Brazil think about Chael Sonnen?
Us neither. But Ariel Helwani was at the open workouts for UFC Rio, and there were a few fans there, so why not? Turns out, while there are a few that recognize Sonnen’s promotional efforts for what they are, mostly the Brazilian fans just plain don’t like the gangster from America. Go figure.
Check out five minutes of Brazilians talking about Sonnen. It’s worth it.
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As we all know, Chael Sonnen occasionally says things about Brazilian fighters, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the country of Brazil that are less than complimentary. You ever wonder what the fans of Brazil think about Chael Sonnen?
Us neither. But Ariel Helwani was at the open workouts for UFC Rio, and there were a few fans there, so why not? Turns out, while there are a few that recognize Sonnen’s promotional efforts for what they are, mostly the Brazilian fans just plain don’t like the gangster from America. Go figure.
Check out five minutes of Brazilians talking about Sonnen. It’s worth it.