After Cain Velasquez‘s first-round TKO victory over Antonio Silva in their UFC 160 rematch, there should be no question that Velasquez is the most dominant heavyweight in MMA. Silva’s credentials to enter into such a fight were dubious at best. Just two fights removed from a one-sided beatdown at the hands of Velasquez, there wasn’t […]
After Cain Velasquez‘s first-round TKO victory over Antonio Silva in their UFC 160 rematch, there should be no question that Velasquez is the most dominant heavyweight in MMA. Silva’s credentials to enter into such a fight were dubious at best. Just two fights removed from a one-sided beatdown at the hands of Velasquez, there wasn’t […]
Cheick Kongo spent nearly seven years on the UFC heavyweight roster, competing inside the Octagon 18 times, before being let go from the promotion on Wednesday. With a knockout loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159, Kongo fulfilled his contract with the world’s top MMA organization, which is not looking to re-sign the 37-year-old veteran […]
Cheick Kongo spent nearly seven years on the UFC heavyweight roster, competing inside the Octagon 18 times, before being let go from the promotion on Wednesday. With a knockout loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159, Kongo fulfilled his contract with the world’s top MMA organization, which is not looking to re-sign the 37-year-old veteran […]
You can say this for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones—he doesn’t aim low or try to hide his palpable ambition behind a veil of false modesty. The youngest champion in the promotion’s history, at 25 he’s already got his eye on the UFC record for consecutive title defenses in his weight class, long the […]
You can say this for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones—he doesn’t aim low or try to hide his palpable ambition behind a veil of false modesty. The youngest champion in the promotion’s history, at 25 he’s already got his eye on the UFC record for consecutive title defenses in his weight class, long the […]
There still exists a certain nostalgia in mixed martial arts for Pride Fighting Championships—the organization that at one time was the largest promotion in the sport while operating primarily out of Japan. The big lights and pageantry were part of the show, but the real selling point of Pride during its heyday were the amazing […]
There still exists a certain nostalgia in mixed martial arts for Pride Fighting Championships—the organization that at one time was the largest promotion in the sport while operating primarily out of Japan. The big lights and pageantry were part of the show, but the real selling point of Pride during its heyday were the amazing […]
Daniel “DC” Cormier is perhaps one of the hottest names in the heavyweight division. After going from Grand Prix alternate to Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner, Cormier‘s stock has risen to new heights. Still, fans (along with the fighter himself) have speculated about a drop in weight class for the AKA fighter. If Cormier can get […]
Daniel “DC” Cormier is perhaps one of the hottest names in the heavyweight division. After going from Grand Prix alternate to Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner, Cormier‘s stock has risen to new heights. Still, fans (along with the fighter himself) have speculated about a drop in weight class for the AKA fighter. If Cormier can get […]
We continue our “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, which will take us division by division, breaking down the top prospects that should be signed by the company. The 205-pound division is one of the most talent-laiden divisions in the UFC, possessing stars such as Lyoto Machida, Dan Henerson and Alexander Gustafsson. The division is […]
We continue our “Prospects the UFC Should Sign” series, which will take us division by division, breaking down the top prospects that should be signed by the company. The 205-pound division is one of the most talent-laiden divisions in the UFC, possessing stars such as Lyoto Machida, Dan Henerson and Alexander Gustafsson. The division is […]