Tag: Lightweight

UFC on FX 1 Results: What’s Next for Lightweight Jim Miller?

When Jim Miller’s seven-fight win streak came to an end at the hands of former WEC champion Benson Henderson in August, it was clear that something was wrong with the New Jersey native. As it turns out, the lightweight fighter was battling a kidn…

When Jim Miller’s seven-fight win streak came to an end at the hands of former WEC champion Benson Henderson in August, it was clear that something was wrong with the New Jersey native. As it turns out, the lightweight fighter was battling a kidney ailment that sapped him of his energy during the fight.  Never […]

Andre Pederneiras: Jose Aldo Will Only Move to Lightweight for Title Shot

UFC 142 answered many questions surrounding Jose Aldo’s pound-for-pound status, but his thoughts on moving up another weight class have yet to be revealed. Since entering the UFC last year, Aldo has reigned among the featherweight division and do…

UFC 142 answered many questions surrounding Jose Aldo’s pound-for-pound status, but his thoughts on moving up another weight class have yet to be revealed. Since entering the UFC last year, Aldo has reigned among the featherweight division and dominated every opponent in front of him. Like most world-class champions, Aldo’s talent is evidently superior to […]

UFC 141 Results: Nate Diaz Is Now an Elite Lightweight

Nate Diaz finally stepped from the long-cast shadows of his brother Nick Diaz at UFC 141. The lightweight contender completely decimated a red hot Donald Cerrone en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory and quite possibly a shot at UFC gold. T…

Nate Diaz finally stepped from the long-cast shadows of his brother Nick Diaz at UFC 141. The lightweight contender completely decimated a red hot Donald Cerrone en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory and quite possibly a shot at UFC gold. To many, Diaz’s win over Cerrone represented his true coming out party as […]

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UFC 141 Results: Nate Diaz Is Now an Elite Lightweight

UFC 141 Results: Nate Diaz Is Now a Top 5 Lightweight

In what was perhaps the best performance of his career, Nate Diaz defeated Donald Cerrone in UFC 141′s “Fight of the Night.” Diaz used his excellent boxing to land an unheard of 258 punches to Cerrone’s 66.  What was scary …

In what was perhaps the best performance of his career, Nate Diaz defeated Donald Cerrone in UFC 141′s “Fight of the Night.” Diaz used his excellent boxing to land an unheard of 258 punches to Cerrone’s 66.  What was scary about last night’s fight was Diaz looked every bit like his older brother Nick.  If […]

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UFC 141 Results: Nate Diaz Is Now a Top 5 Lightweight

UFC 141: Why Donald Cerrone Will Become the UFC Lightweight Champion in 2012

Donald Cerrone is 4-0 since joining the UFC, and in those four fights, he has finished three of his opponents, earned three different fight night awards, and has worked himself into contender position in the lightweight division. At the beginning of 20…

Donald Cerrone is 4-0 since joining the UFC, and in those four fights, he has finished three of his opponents, earned three different fight night awards, and has worked himself into contender position in the lightweight division. At the beginning of 2011, the division was incredibly crowded, and the draw and subsequent injuries to Frankie […]

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UFC 141: Why Donald Cerrone Will Become the UFC Lightweight Champion in 2012

Strikeforce: Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez Ready for Jorge Masvidal

With only 10 days to wait until he returns to his hexagonal home, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez has much on his mind. He’s got a title to defend, a tough challenger in front of him and a road to the UFC that he hopes isn&#8217…

With only 10 days to wait until he returns to his hexagonal home, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez has much on his mind. He’s got a title to defend, a tough challenger in front of him and a road to the UFC that he hopes isn’t much longer. “[My management and I have] talked about […]

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Strikeforce: Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez Ready for Jorge Masvidal