Tag: Former

10 Former UFC Fighters with Best Chance of an Octagon Return

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Typically, when the UFC releases a fighter, they have either been unsuccessful or are being disciplined. Some fighters like Paul Daley have done things so extreme that they will never been invited…

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Typically, when the UFC releases a fighter, they have either been unsuccessful or are being disciplined. Some fighters like Paul Daley have done things so extreme that they will never been invited back to the company, although most are given words of encouragement […]

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 […]

Strikeforce: Former Women’s Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate to Return in Fall

After suffering an injury in her most recent fight, former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate finally got back in the gym recently and is already preparing for her next fight.  According to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, Tat…

After suffering an injury in her most recent fight, former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate finally got back in the gym recently and is already preparing for her next fight.  According to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, Tate could be back in the coming months. “We don’t have anything to announce officially, but I believe […]

Are MMA Promotions Headed Toward Lawsuits from Former Fighters?

Currently, the National Football league is facing over 80 lawsuits involving more than 2,200 former players alleging the league did not do enough to prevent long-term damage to their brains brought on by concussions sustained during their playing days….

Currently, the National Football league is facing over 80 lawsuits involving more than 2,200 former players alleging the league did not do enough to prevent long-term damage to their brains brought on by concussions sustained during their playing days.  Football, and specifically the NFL, brought this disaster on itself.  The sport of MMA will not. […]

Former Overeem Teammate Coenen: Calls Steroid Accusations True, More Dirt Coming

Marloes Coenen believes it could take more than the truth to set Alistair Overeem free. In an appearance on Just Scrap Radio, the former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion sounded off on her former teammate Overeem, who was recently remove…

Marloes Coenen believes it could take more than the truth to set Alistair Overeem free. In an appearance on Just Scrap Radio, the former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion sounded off on her former teammate Overeem, who was recently removed from the UFC 146 main event after failing his pre-fight drug test. “If you do stuff […]

UFC 145: Jones Vs. Evans – Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Give Their Predictions and Opinions

Courtesy of :The MMA Truth Related Posts:UFC 145: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Head-to-Toe BreakdownUFC 145: Info and Predictions for Every Fight on the CardUFC 145: 10 Bold Predictions for Jon Jones vs. Rashad EvansUFC 145: Recalling the History Between…

Courtesy of :The MMA Truth Related Posts:UFC 145: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Head-to-Toe BreakdownUFC 145: Info and Predictions for Every Fight on the CardUFC 145: 10 Bold Predictions for Jon Jones vs. Rashad EvansUFC 145: Recalling the History Between Jon Jones and Rashad EvansUFC 145: In-Depth Preview of Jones vs. Evans