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UFC 146 Fight Week Diary: Hitting the Heavyweight Home Stretch

It’s Friday at 6 a.m., which means I’m seeing more and more bleary-eyed folks walking down the strip. I’m out here to get breakfast, but I’m not sure what they’re out here for. The way they’re dressed leads me to bel…

It’s Friday at 6 a.m., which means I’m seeing more and more bleary-eyed folks walking down the strip. I’m out here to get breakfast, but I’m not sure what they’re out here for. The way they’re dressed leads me to believe that they aren’t up bright and early to be productive. Given the minimal amount […]

Anthony Pettis: “155 Is My Home, I’ll Get That Belt Soon”

Many felt that Anthony Pettis (15-2) deserved to be next in line for UFC gold after a huge head-kick in his victory over Joe Lauzon at UFC 144. Unfortunately for Pettis and his fanbase, that opportunity didn’t come. Instead, UFC president Dana Wh…

Many felt that Anthony Pettis (15-2) deserved to be next in line for UFC gold after a huge head-kick in his victory over Joe Lauzon at UFC 144. Unfortunately for Pettis and his fanbase, that opportunity didn’t come. Instead, UFC president Dana White announced Frankie Edgar would get his much deserved rematch after being stripped […]

Tate vs. Rousey Results: Ronda Rousey Takes Home Yet Another Arm

Five fights, five first round armbar submissions. In her longest fight to date, Ronda Rousey put Miesha Tate into two armbars, the second of which had her arm bending in a way that arms were never meant to bend. In the process, she has become the new S…

Five fights, five first round armbar submissions. In her longest fight to date, Ronda Rousey put Miesha Tate into two armbars, the second of which had her arm bending in a way that arms were never meant to bend. In the process, she has become the new Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion, dominating a fight that […]

UFC on Fuel: Jake Ellenberger Is Embracing Fighting at Home, Looking for a Title

For a fighter who is on the brink of earning a UFC title shot, Jake Ellenberger looks as calm as he possibly could be. Ellenberger is set to fight Diego Sanchez in this week’s UFC on Fuel TV main event, in a bout that will have huge title implica…

For a fighter who is on the brink of earning a UFC title shot, Jake Ellenberger looks as calm as he possibly could be. Ellenberger is set to fight Diego Sanchez in this week’s UFC on Fuel TV main event, in a bout that will have huge title implications and to top it off, it’s […]

UFC 136?s Leonard Garcia Primed for Return to Home State Against Nam Phan

UFC 136 isn’t the first time Leonard Garcia has faced Nam Phan. Garcia (15-7-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC) faced Phan (16-9 MMA, 0-2 UFC) on short notice in December 2010, and managed to score a decision victory. Many observers felt that the outcome was contro…

UFC 136 isn’t the first time Leonard Garcia has faced Nam Phan. Garcia (15-7-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC) faced Phan (16-9 MMA, 0-2 UFC) on short notice in December 2010, and managed to score a decision victory. Many observers felt that the outcome was controversial, which has led to their rematch on Saturday night. Needless to […]

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UFC 136′s Leonard Garcia Primed for Return to Home State Against Nam Phan

UFC 134 Results: Big KO for Big Nog in Front of Home Crowd

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is considered by many as the second best heavyweight in the history of MMA, yet many were not giving him a chance against rising star Brendan Schaub. The skepticism was understandable. For a man who built his reputation off of …

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is considered by many as the second best heavyweight in the history of MMA, yet many were not giving him a chance against rising star Brendan Schaub. The skepticism was understandable. For a man who built his reputation off of durability as much as skill, Nogueira was looking decidedly less durable in […]

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UFC 134 Results: Big KO for Big Nog in Front of Home Crowd