Tag: Making

Dennis Hallman, UFC on FX 5: Hallman Reveals What Kept Him from Making Weight

When Dennis Hallman failed to make weight, thus causing his bout with Thiago Tavares to be scrapped, many UFC fans became upset. The failed cut to lightweight was the second time in as many fights for Hallman, and as expected, the fighter was cut from …

When Dennis Hallman failed to make weight, thus causing his bout with Thiago Tavares to be scrapped, many UFC fans became upset. The failed cut to lightweight was the second time in as many fights for Hallman, and as expected, the fighter was cut from the promotion. There were reports going around that Hallman was […]

UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort Is Making the Best of a Bad Situation

You know what’s interesting? People are still complaining about the cancellation of UFC 151. They’re trying to point fingers and cast blame, finding arguments anywhere they can about what went wrong and why it did. Some of that is due to th…

You know what’s interesting? People are still complaining about the cancellation of UFC 151. They’re trying to point fingers and cast blame, finding arguments anywhere they can about what went wrong and why it did. Some of that is due to the fact that Jon Jones, one of the more at-fault parties in the whole […]

Frankie Edgar Doesn’t Think Making 145 ‘Would Be Too Much of a Problem’

After losing a controversial split decision to UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson at UFC 150 on Saturday, Frankie “The Answer” Edgar is finally seriously considering a move to 145 pounds.  “I don’t think making the w…

After losing a controversial split decision to UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson at UFC 150 on Saturday, Frankie “The Answer” Edgar is finally seriously considering a move to 145 pounds.  “I don’t think making the weight would be too much of a problem,” Edgar said on Sherdog Radio Network’s It’s Time show with Bruce Buffer.  […]

10 UFC Stars in the Making

Various budding talents grace the Octagon on any given night. From KO specialists to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenoms, the spectrum of each division’s growth expands beyond our very own eyes. It may not be today. It may not be tomorrow.  But down…

Various budding talents grace the Octagon on any given night. From KO specialists to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenoms, the spectrum of each division’s growth expands beyond our very own eyes. It may not be today. It may not be tomorrow.  But down the line, the copious amount of athletes that grace the UFC will one day […]

Anderson Silva: Making a Case for His Retirement with a Win over Sonnen

Earlier this week I wrote an article on why I think Anderson Silva should retire with a win over Chael Sonnen at UFC 148. Today, I’m going to make that case more directly and simply. Silva has achieved more in the sport than anyone in the UFC&#82…

Earlier this week I wrote an article on why I think Anderson Silva should retire with a win over Chael Sonnen at UFC 148. Today, I’m going to make that case more directly and simply. Silva has achieved more in the sport than anyone in the UFC’s history. His 15-fight win streak includes an unprecedented […]

UFC: Making a Case for Official Rankings in the UFC

Have you ever looked at a recently announced matchup in the UFC and wonder to yourself, “How did they come up with that?” Or have you ever heard a story where one guy refuses to fight another, and you think to yourself, “Why would the…

Have you ever looked at a recently announced matchup in the UFC and wonder to yourself, “How did they come up with that?” Or have you ever heard a story where one guy refuses to fight another, and you think to yourself, “Why would they even ask that legend to fight that guy?” Well, if […]