Tag: Happen

MMA in New York Won’t Happen for at Least Another Year

MMA fans that reside in New York had their hopes of seeing live professional MMA in the Empire State dashed on Monday when it was announced that the bill to legalize the sport in the state would not make it to a vote. According to the New York Daily Ne…

MMA fans that reside in New York had their hopes of seeing live professional MMA in the Empire State dashed on Monday when it was announced that the bill to legalize the sport in the state would not make it to a vote. According to the New York Daily News, Speaker Sheldon Silver said, “It […]

Gilbert Melendez: Would a Loss Be the Best Thing That Could Happen to El Nino?

Current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is on one of the most impressive runs in MMA. Melendez has won six fights in a row and brought his career record to 20-2. Both of his losses have come by decision. On May 19, Melendez will defen…

Current Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez is on one of the most impressive runs in MMA. Melendez has won six fights in a row and brought his career record to 20-2. Both of his losses have come by decision. On May 19, Melendez will defend his belt once again against Josh Thomson at Strikeforce 40. […]

UFC 146: Dana White Says “Mir vs Cain Will Happen”

Having six heavyweight fighters in one place proved to be an opportune time for the Nevada State Athletic Commission to administer out of competition drug tests. With Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Roy Nelson and Antoni…

Having six heavyweight fighters in one place proved to be an opportune time for the Nevada State Athletic Commission to administer out of competition drug tests. With Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez, Roy Nelson and Antonio Silva on the dais at the MGM Grand on March 27, the NSAC brought tests […]

Freddie Roach Doesn’t Think GSP vs Anderson Silva Will Happen

What could turn out to be one of the most anticipated fights in MMA history between reigning UFC champions Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre might not be more than just a dream fight, and world-renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach thinks that&#8217…

What could turn out to be one of the most anticipated fights in MMA history between reigning UFC champions Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre might not be more than just a dream fight, and world-renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach thinks that’s all it will ever be, at least for now. “Anderson Silva hits harder because […]

Dana White: What Will Happen When UFC President Retires?

One of life’s most inevitable truths is that all things must come to an end. At some point, no matter the person or their passion, we all must step aside and call it a career. In sports, we see it all the time. Before it happens, we wonder how th…

One of life’s most inevitable truths is that all things must come to an end. At some point, no matter the person or their passion, we all must step aside and call it a career. In sports, we see it all the time. Before it happens, we wonder how the sport, league or brand will […]

Georges St-Pierre vs. Anderson Silva ‘Superfight’ Shouldn’t Happen

Talks about a Georges St-Pierre vs. Anderson Silva “superfight” have resurfaced, giving MMA fans another opportunity to discuss the possibility. As wonderful as it sounds, I’m not convinced it’ll be what we expect, and I think t…

Talks about a Georges St-Pierre vs. Anderson Silva “superfight” have resurfaced, giving MMA fans another opportunity to discuss the possibility. As wonderful as it sounds, I’m not convinced it’ll be what we expect, and I think there are more appropriate and equally exciting options. In a recent press conference hosted by the UFC in Calgary, […]