Tag: Matchup

Joe Riggs Talks Old School MMA, UFC Breakup Ahead of Bellator 106 Matchup

Long-time MMA fans can count on on their fingers the number of still-relevant fighters with a career that dates back to 2001. Joe Riggs is among a small, exclusive group alongside the likes of Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Nick Diaz and the Nogueira br…

Long-time MMA fans can count on on their fingers the number of still-relevant fighters with a career that dates back to 2001. Joe Riggs is among a small, exclusive group alongside the likes of Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Nick Diaz and the Nogueira brothers that, at the very least, can still win fights. His is […]

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UFC: The Worst Matchup for Every Champion

No man is invincible. Even the best of the best run into the occasional fist or shin, and they wake up with people thinking they’re not that good or that they never were. That’s one of the main rules of the game, and it happens to champions too. Every champion in the UFC will lose […]

No man is invincible. Even the best of the best run into the occasional fist or shin, and they wake up with people thinking they’re not that good or that they never were. That’s one of the main rules of the game, and it happens to champions too. Every champion in the UFC will lose […]

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UFC News: Gilbert Melendez And Diego Sanchez Targeting Matchup in the Fall

A former Strikeforce champion and one of the original winners of The Ultimate Fighter are gunning for a 155-pound scrap this fall. Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez are keen on meeting in the Octagon for their next fight, according to a report by Ariel Helwani for FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight. Report by @arielhelwani, @gilbertmelendez and @diegosanchezufc […]

A former Strikeforce champion and one of the original winners of The Ultimate Fighter are gunning for a 155-pound scrap this fall. Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez are keen on meeting in the Octagon for their next fight, according to a report by Ariel Helwani for FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight. Report by @arielhelwani, @gilbertmelendez and @diegosanchezufc […]

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What’s on the Line for Each Fighter in the Phil Davis vs. Lyoto Machida Matchup?

News broke on Monday via MMA Weekly that light heavyweight contenders Lyoto Machida and Phil Davis will face off this August, as part of UFC 163. The announcement comes as something of a surprise since Machida‘s recent triumph over Dan Henderson gave him the appearance of a No. 1 contender, positioning him next to Alexander […]

News broke on Monday via MMA Weekly that light heavyweight contenders Lyoto Machida and Phil Davis will face off this August, as part of UFC 163. The announcement comes as something of a surprise since Machida‘s recent triumph over Dan Henderson gave him the appearance of a No. 1 contender, positioning him next to Alexander […]

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Cain Velasquez Talks Possible Daniel Cormier Matchup

Cain Velasquez‘s next opponent was supposed to be Alistair Overeem. All the Dutchman had to do was win at UFC 156 (and pass his post-fight drug test) and it was a done deal.  It was supposed to happen, and UFC president Dana White confirmed the scenario. The only one apparently not on board was Antonio […]

Cain Velasquez‘s next opponent was supposed to be Alistair Overeem. All the Dutchman had to do was win at UFC 156 (and pass his post-fight drug test) and it was a done deal.  It was supposed to happen, and UFC president Dana White confirmed the scenario. The only one apparently not on board was Antonio […]

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Josh Koscheck Tweets of Possible Matchup with Retired Legend BJ Penn

Just a few moments ago, Josh Koscheck tweeted some news that is sure to get fight fans fired up.   From @JoshKoscheck, around 12:52 p.m. EST: #UFC just offered me to fight BJ Penn…I said YES!!!!! Just waiting on him!!!!!! Let’s sc…

Just a few moments ago, Josh Koscheck tweeted some news that is sure to get fight fans fired up.   From @JoshKoscheck, around 12:52 p.m. EST: #UFC just offered me to fight BJ Penn…I said YES!!!!! Just waiting on him!!!!!! Let’s scrap bra? If BJ accepts this fight, we’re in for one hell of a welterweight […]