The hard-flung overhand rights that Gabriel Gonzaga launched at Stipe Miocic during Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 co-main event may have hurt him worse than they hurt his opponent. Gonzaga came out strong in the first round of the heavyweight scrap, only to grow visibly fatigued and inactive as the fight wore on. Ultimately, “Napao” lost a unanimous decision.
Breaking his right hand early in the fight may or may not have had a lot to do with that, but what is for darn sure is that the Brazilian’s paw was straight jacked-up after the bout. MMA House has released a video of a hand they say is Gonzaga’s taken from what appears to be backstage in the United Center or a hospital room Saturday night.
Check it out above. If you’re a hearty soul, go ahead and try it while eating lunch.
The top of “Napao’s” hand is cartoonishly swollen and puffy, kind of like there’s a fat stack of oatmeal cookies underneath his skin. Why did my mind choose that as an analogy? Is it bad that now I want cookies?
Anyway, Gonzaga deserves a cookie after that disgusting injury, especially after losing. Go get yours, ‘Zaga.
The hard-flung overhand rights that Gabriel Gonzaga launched at Stipe Miocic during Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 co-main event may have hurt him worse than they hurt his opponent. Gonzaga came out strong in the first round of the heavyweight scrap, only to grow visibly fatigued and inactive as the fight wore on. Ultimately, “Napao” lost a unanimous decision.
Breaking his right hand early in the fight may or may not have had a lot to do with that, but what is for darn sure is that the Brazilian’s paw was straight jacked-up after the bout. MMA House has released a video of a hand they say is Gonzaga’s taken from what appears to be backstage in the United Center or a hospital room Saturday night.
Check it out above. If you’re a hearty soul, go ahead and try it while eating lunch.
The top of “Napao’s” hand is cartoonishly swollen and puffy, kind of like there’s a fat stack of oatmeal cookies underneath his skin. Why did my mind choose that as an analogy? Is it bad that now I want cookies?
Anyway, Gonzaga deserves a cookie after that disgusting injury, especially after losing. Go get yours, ‘Zaga.
UFC featherweight fighter Cole Miller may have received Submission of the Night honors for his second-round victory over Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night 35, but the long-term implications of that bout could be more damaging than encouraging. Miller confirmed after the bout that he suffered a broken left hand in the match-ending sequence to defeat Sicilia, per Damon […]
UFC featherweight fighter Cole Miller may have received Submission of the Night honors for his second-round victory over Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night 35, but the long-term implications of that bout could be more damaging than encouraging. Miller confirmed after the bout that he suffered a broken left hand in the match-ending sequence to defeat Sicilia, per Damon […]
It must needle Dominick Cruz to know the latest episode in his seemingly endless, excruciating series of injury setbacks opened another door for Urijah Faber. Anyone who has followed MMA’s lightest weight classes long enough to have seen either of their past meetings (in the WEC in 2007 and UFC in 2011) knows that Cruz […]
It must needle Dominick Cruz to know the latest episode in his seemingly endless, excruciating series of injury setbacks opened another door for Urijah Faber. Anyone who has followed MMA’s lightest weight classes long enough to have seen either of their past meetings (in the WEC in 2007 and UFC in 2011) knows that Cruz […]
(“That’s UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz leading today’s pack…wait a minute…he appears to be veering off the track and…yep, he’s headed for the medical tent. This cannot be good, ladies and gentlemen.” Photo via Getty.)
Dominick Cruz is injured. A–G–A–I–N. Groin tear this time. He has vacated the bantamweight title (a lot of that going around lately…) and in his absence, interim champion Renan Barao has been promoted to undisputed champ and will rematch Urijah Faber at UFC 169 with his first official defense on the line. The announcement was made by Dana White on Sportscenter at 4:30 EST.
Faber will be fighting on less than a month’s notice. It should be noted that the last time these two met, the result was the worst card of the year.
All things considered, I’m kind of excited for this. No, seriously. It’s not just that my New Year’s Resolution was to be less cynical (also, stop waking up naked in cornfields with blood on my hands). This has been a long time coming for Cruz.
(“That’s UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz leading today’s pack…wait a minute…he appears to be veering off the track and…yep, he’s headed for the medical tent. This cannot be good, ladies and gentlemen.” Photo via Getty.)
Dominick Cruz is injured. A–G–A–I–N. Groin tear this time. He has vacated the bantamweight title (a lot of that going around lately…) and in his absence, interim champion Renan Barao has been promoted to undisputed champ and will rematch Urijah Faber at UFC 169 with his first official defense on the line. The announcement was made by Dana White on Sportscenter at 4:30 EST.
Faber will be fighting on less than a month’s notice. It should be noted that the last time these two met, the result was the worst card of the year.
All things considered, I’m kind of excited for this. No, seriously. It’s not just that my New Year’s Resolution was to be less cynical (also, stop waking up naked in cornfields with blood on my hands). This has been a long time coming for Cruz.
“The Dominator” hasn’t fought in over two years. He’s had multiple knee and hand surgeries, which were the pillars of his footwork-heavy, technical boxing attack. We never got to see Cruz attempt to solve the puzzle Barao presented — and I can’t imagine we ever will given Cruz’s paper legs — which feels like an injustice, but it’d be hard to see Cruz returning from such a long layoff without ring rust playing a factor. Then would come the inevitable and mind-numbing discussion regarding said ring rust, cheapening whatever victory Cruz could possibly take away from the fight to begin with.
At least the bantamweight division has finally been freed from its two year purgatory, I guess.
And you know what, Faber looked like a man reborn in 2013, so maybe he’ll give Barao a handful this time around. Yeah! Since he got his ass (rib) so thoroughly handed to him in their first encounter, he’ll surely know what gameplan to bring this time around. ALRIGHT! YEAH!! LET’S DO THIS, FABER! USA! USA!!
Less than 24 hours after suffering one of the most gruesome injuries fans will ever see at UFC 168, legendary fighter Anderson Silva released his first statement regarding the incident. He took to Twitter to do so: Here’s the translation: “Brazil I’m sorry to have disappointed you. I gave my best I swear.” For those who […]
Less than 24 hours after suffering one of the most gruesome injuries fans will ever see at UFC 168, legendary fighter Anderson Silva released his first statement regarding the incident. He took to Twitter to do so: Here’s the translation: “Brazil I’m sorry to have disappointed you. I gave my best I swear.” For those who […]
No esteemed athlete wants to call it quits on a low note, but Anderson Silva must consider ending his career after suffering a devastating leg injury at UFC 168. During his rematch against middleweight champion Chris Weidman, Silva’s leg snapped out of place during the second round. As a result, Silva suffered the second loss of […]
No esteemed athlete wants to call it quits on a low note, but Anderson Silva must consider ending his career after suffering a devastating leg injury at UFC 168. During his rematch against middleweight champion Chris Weidman, Silva’s leg snapped out of place during the second round. As a result, Silva suffered the second loss of […]
