Tag: First

TUF Live’s Jeremy Larsen May Be the First Injury Casualty on New Show

The Nevada State Athletic Commission today announced that they’ve suspended The Ultimate Fighter Live contestant Jeremy Larsen after he sustained a nasty laceration on his head during last Friday’s elimination round on FX. Larsen defeated J…

The Nevada State Athletic Commission today announced that they’ve suspended The Ultimate Fighter Live contestant Jeremy Larsen after he sustained a nasty laceration on his head during last Friday’s elimination round on FX. Larsen defeated Jeff Smith by unanimous decision to earn a spot in the house. The NSAC suspended Larsen until April 9, with […]

MMA Knockout of the Day: Carlos Condit Becomes the First to Knock Out Dan Hardy

Before interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit ever got his shot at a UFC title, the former WEC champ had to work his way through some of the welterweight division’s toughest opposition, including former UFC title challenger Dan Hardy. Af…

Before interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit ever got his shot at a UFC title, the former WEC champ had to work his way through some of the welterweight division’s toughest opposition, including former UFC title challenger Dan Hardy. After two hard-fought victories against Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger, both of who have only lost […]

Frankie Edgar or Anthony Pettis: Who Gets the First Shot at Benson Henderson?

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 …

UFC 144 was supposed to be the event where the UFC’s lightweight division straightened itself out. No more rematches, no more logjams at the top of the division and no more ifs, ands or buts. Just lightweight champion Frankie Edgar against No. 1 contender Benson Henderson. The winner moves on to bigger and better things. […]

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Wins Controversial First UFC Flyweight Bout

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson battled Ian “Uncle Creepy” McCall for three full rounds in the first flyweight match in UFC history.  McCall decided to prematurely celebrate with less than ten seconds remaining …

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson battled Ian “Uncle Creepy” McCall for three full rounds in the first flyweight match in UFC history.  McCall decided to prematurely celebrate with less than ten seconds remaining and it might have cost him the victory, as the judges scored the fight in Johnson’s favor. After McCall dominated the third round, he flattened […]

Kyle Watson: ‘I Had to Pay a $40 Entry Fee for My First Fight’

After coming out on top in four consecutive bouts in smaller promotable organizations, Kyle Watson (13-7-1) found himself awaiting his Octagon debut. Finally, after years dedicated toward one specific goal, Watson’s dream of fighting in the Ultim…

After coming out on top in four consecutive bouts in smaller promotable organizations, Kyle Watson (13-7-1) found himself awaiting his Octagon debut. Finally, after years dedicated toward one specific goal, Watson’s dream of fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship finally came to a reality. Watson found himself standing across the Octagon from Sako Chivitchian at […]

Haywire Movie Review: Strikeforce’s Gina Carano Kicks Ass in Her First Lead Role

From the face of women’s MMA to the newest lead actress in Hollywood, Strikeforce’s Gina Carano can now be known as one of only a few athletes from the sport to have successfully crossed over onto the big screen. Carano joins…

From the face of women’s MMA to the newest lead actress in Hollywood, Strikeforce’s Gina Carano can now be known as one of only a few athletes from the sport to have successfully crossed over onto the big screen. Carano joins the likes of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Cung Le and Randy Couture, among others, who have put their MMA talents to […]