Tag: Kick

UFC Should Kick It Up a Notch on Ring Entrances

The UFC is the unquestionable lord of the MMA ring. So I ask you…why can’t they be a force for good, rather than evil? Benevolence, rather than tyranny?  But don’t start thinking this a red-meat screed about fighte…

The UFC is the unquestionable lord of the MMA ring. So I ask you…why can’t they be a force for good, rather than evil? Benevolence, rather than tyranny?  But don’t start thinking this a red-meat screed about fighter pay or a polemic about monoplies. I only discuss the hard-hitting issues. That’s right. The Elephant in the Room can’t hide from […]

UFC 145 Fight Week Diary, Day 3: Official Weigh-Ins Kick off Final Fight Hype

Caged In authors Jonathan Snowden and Jeremy Botter are on the ground for UFC 145 in Atlanta alongside Kenda Perez, the host of Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show. The team is bringing you plenty of exclusive interviews and storie…

Caged In authors Jonathan Snowden and Jeremy Botter are on the ground for UFC 145 in Atlanta alongside Kenda Perez, the host of Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show. The team is bringing you plenty of exclusive interviews and stories from fight week, but Jeremy and Jonathan are also giving you a small peak behind the curtain with daily […]

Diego Sanchez on Nick Diaz: “I’d Kick His Ass Again”

Diego Sanchez believes he still has Nick Diaz’s number. In November 2005, the former UFC lightweight contender dominated Diaz with superior wrestling and great submission defense. Nearly seven years later, Sanchez doesn’t think much has cha…

Diego Sanchez believes he still has Nick Diaz’s number. In November 2005, the former UFC lightweight contender dominated Diaz with superior wrestling and great submission defense. Nearly seven years later, Sanchez doesn’t think much has changed as far as how he matches up with the former Strikeforce welterweight champion. He recently spoke with MMAValor.com about […]

UFC 142: The 5 Best Moments Including Wheel Kick Choke Knee KTFO

UFC 142 was a fantastic event, with every one of its pay-per-view fights ending in finishes, and most of the preliminary action not seeing a judge’s decision either. But which stars shined brightest, and what moments will fans be talking about in…

UFC 142 was a fantastic event, with every one of its pay-per-view fights ending in finishes, and most of the preliminary action not seeing a judge’s decision either. But which stars shined brightest, and what moments will fans be talking about in the following weeks?  Here are my top five best moments of UFC 142: […]

UFC 144: Mark Hunt Says “The Next Step Is to Kick the Next Guy’s Teeth In”

When Mark Hunt takes on Cheick Kongo at UFC 144 in February, it will be the first time that the heavyweight contender has showcased his skills before a Japanese audience since May of 2009. Even though it’s been a few years since Hunt has fought i…

When Mark Hunt takes on Cheick Kongo at UFC 144 in February, it will be the first time that the heavyweight contender has showcased his skills before a Japanese audience since May of 2009. Even though it’s been a few years since Hunt has fought in Asia, he is by no means a stranger to […]

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UFC 144: Mark Hunt Says “The Next Step Is to Kick the Next Guy’s Teeth In”

Strikeforce Vet Marius Zaromskis Picks Up Victory Courtesy of Somersault Kick KO

Marius Zaromskis, a veteran of multiple promotions—including Strikeforce, Dream and K-1—recorded a highlight reel knockout against Bruno Carvalho. With the opening round coming to a close, Zaromskis hit a beautiful somersault head kick that…

Marius Zaromskis, a veteran of multiple promotions—including Strikeforce, Dream and K-1—recorded a highlight reel knockout against Bruno Carvalho. With the opening round coming to a close, Zaromskis hit a beautiful somersault head kick that was far too much for Carvalho to overcome. Zaromskis (16-6, 1NC) has now won back-to-back fights, and 75 percent of his […]

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Strikeforce Vet Marius Zaromskis Picks Up Victory Courtesy of Somersault Kick KO