Tag: HeadtoToe

Strikeforce Results: Junior Dos Santos vs. Daniel Cormier Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Daniel Cormier emphatically staked his claim as a top tier heavyweight with his big win over Josh Barnett last night. Showing an impressive range of skills both standing and on the ground, Cormier took the unanimous decision to win the world grand prix…

Daniel Cormier emphatically staked his claim as a top tier heavyweight with his big win over Josh Barnett last night. Showing an impressive range of skills both standing and on the ground, Cormier took the unanimous decision to win the world grand prix finale. Now that the tournament is over, Cormier likely has one final […]

Strikeforce: Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Upon the announcement that the UFC’s parent company, Zuffa, had purchased Strikeforce in March 2011, many believed Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez would be one of the first fighters to leave the organization and compete ins…

Upon the announcement that the UFC’s parent company, Zuffa, had purchased Strikeforce in March 2011, many believed Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez would be one of the first fighters to leave the organization and compete inside the Octagon.  However, more than one year later, Melendez is still at the helm of Strikeforce’s 155-pound class and will […]

Strikeforce: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Head-to-Toe Breakdown

More than 15 months after it began, the arguably disastrous Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will finally come to an end on Saturday, when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier square off in the tournament’s final bout. Initially, Cormier was not eve…

More than 15 months after it began, the arguably disastrous Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will finally come to an end on Saturday, when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier square off in the tournament’s final bout. Initially, Cormier was not even a participant in the eight-man tournament that began in February 2011, but an Alistair Overeem […]

Frankie Edgar vs. Nate Diaz: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

As if the UFC lightweight title picture wasn’t already convoluted, newly minted No. 1 contender Nate Diaz has decided to wait for his shot at the belt rather than take another fight. Diaz’s next opponent will then be the winner of the remat…

As if the UFC lightweight title picture wasn’t already convoluted, newly minted No. 1 contender Nate Diaz has decided to wait for his shot at the belt rather than take another fight. Diaz’s next opponent will then be the winner of the rematch between current champ Benson Henderson and former title holder Frankie Edgar. If […]

UFC on Fuel TV 3: Chan-Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Since moving to the UFC as part of the WEC merger, Dustin Poirier and Chan-Sung Jung have gone undefeated and separated themselves as two of the featherweight division’s top contenders. At Tuesday’s UFC on Fuel TV 3, Poirier and Jung will m…

Since moving to the UFC as part of the WEC merger, Dustin Poirier and Chan-Sung Jung have gone undefeated and separated themselves as two of the featherweight division’s top contenders. At Tuesday’s UFC on Fuel TV 3, Poirier and Jung will meet in a bout that could earn the winner a spot in a 145-pound […]

UFC 146: Stipe Miocic vs. Shane Del Rosario Head-to-Toe Breakdown

At UFC 146, we have one of the best fights of upcoming heavyweight prospects, as former Strikeforce fighter Shane del Rosario faces off against Stipe Miocic. Del Rosario has a record of 11-0, eight (T)KO’s, three submissions and has only left the…

At UFC 146, we have one of the best fights of upcoming heavyweight prospects, as former Strikeforce fighter Shane del Rosario faces off against Stipe Miocic. Del Rosario has a record of 11-0, eight (T)KO’s, three submissions and has only left the first round once. Miocic is 8-0, has six (T)KO’s, one submission—to leg kicks—and […]