Tag: July

Official B/R Rankings for July: The Top 10 Lightweights in MMA

After a little lightweight action this past June that featured Clay Guida and Gray Maynard, our lightweight rankings have been shaken up just a tiny bit. With the big lightweight action not happening until August at UFC 150 when Benson Henderson tries …

After a little lightweight action this past June that featured Clay Guida and Gray Maynard, our lightweight rankings have been shaken up just a tiny bit. With the big lightweight action not happening until August at UFC 150 when Benson Henderson tries to defend his title against Frankie Edgar, it seems our rankings have met […]

Official B/R Rankings for July: The Top 10 Welterweights in MMA

Guess who’s back? After leaving the B/R rankings for nearly a year following his retirement at UFC 137, BJ Penn has found his way back in the mix. “The Prodigy” is set to step back into the cage later this year against top prospect Ro…

Guess who’s back? After leaving the B/R rankings for nearly a year following his retirement at UFC 137, BJ Penn has found his way back in the mix. “The Prodigy” is set to step back into the cage later this year against top prospect Rory MacDonald, and his reputation alone has earned him his spot […]

Paul Daley Signs with Bellator: Will Make Debut with the Organization on July 20

Less than a week ago, welterweight Paul Daley’s management team announced that he had been released from his contract by Strikeforce. According to the statement, Daley’s release was at the fighter’s request. Daley’s time without…

Less than a week ago, welterweight Paul Daley’s management team announced that he had been released from his contract by Strikeforce. According to the statement, Daley’s release was at the fighter’s request. Daley’s time without a promotion to fight under came to an end today when he signed with Bellator. Upon his release, Daley stated, […]

UFC 149: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Forced from July 21 Fight Card

The ever-growing list of the UFC walking wounded increased by one on Saturday when it was announced that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had been forced from the UFC 149 main card. Nogueira last fought at UFC 140, losing to Frank Mir via a particularly nasty …

The ever-growing list of the UFC walking wounded increased by one on Saturday when it was announced that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had been forced from the UFC 149 main card. Nogueira last fought at UFC 140, losing to Frank Mir via a particularly nasty kimura that left Nogueira’s arm broken and requiring surgery. According to […]

Tito Ortiz Expects July Return; Wants Liddell or Griffin as Final Opponent

Back in December, “The People’s Champion” Tito Ortiz suffered a TKO loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Before the fight, Ortiz revealed that he would finish the final two fights on his current contract with the UFC and would then retir…

Back in December, “The People’s Champion” Tito Ortiz suffered a TKO loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Before the fight, Ortiz revealed that he would finish the final two fights on his current contract with the UFC and would then retire, ending an impressive 15-year career. Although Ortiz stated that he was finally healthy for the […]

UFC 132 Is a Weak Card: A Look Back at the Last 5 UFC 4th of July Events

Along with my crazy neighbors, the Ultimate Fighting Championship normally reserves their best fireworks for every 4th of July Weekend.  This year however, the UFC appears to only be bringing out the sparklers with UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II. &#16…

Along with my crazy neighbors, the Ultimate Fighting Championship normally reserves their best fireworks for every 4th of July Weekend.  This year however, the UFC appears to only be bringing out the sparklers with UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II.  From top to bottom the card is not bad but it isn’t what the fans have […]

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UFC 132 Is a Weak Card: A Look Back at the Last 5 UFC 4th of July Events