Ryan Bader was a man on a mission at UFC on Fox 6. After thoroughly destroying his opponent, Vladimir Matyushenko, via first-round submission, Bader wasted no time in calling out a potential next opponent. The man on the receiving end of this…
Ryan Bader was a man on a mission at UFC on Fox 6.
After thoroughly destroying his opponent, Vladimir Matyushenko, via first-round submission, Bader wasted no time in calling out a potential next opponent.
The man on the receiving end of this plea?
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
Bader, who has shared the Octagon with the likes of Tito Ortiz, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Jon “Bones” Jones, sees a fight with Shogun as yet another opportunity to square off against greatness, and the matchup makes all kinds of sense at this point in each fighter’s career.
Truly, this is one of the rare moments in recent memory where a fighter called for a fight that actually made sense (I’m looking at you, Mr. Belfort).
With the request issued, let us take a look at how this fight would play out.
Former PRIDE and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson missed his chance to add a piece of UFC hardware to his mantel when he withdrew from a light heavyweight title fight in September. However, according to a recent interview with MMA Junkie Radio, …
Former PRIDE and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson missed his chance to add a piece of UFC hardware to his mantel when he withdrew from a light heavyweight title fight in September.
However, according to a recent interview with MMA Junkie Radio, “Hendo” still believes he has the tools to take out divisional champion Jon Jones.
I feel that I’m probably the guy to beat in the weight class. I know that if I fought Jones, I’d knock him on his ass. But if I don’t get that opportunity, I’m not going to sit and dwell on it and wait for it. I waited last year, and I’m not going to do it this year.
After an incredible Fight of the Year performance against former 205-pound title holder Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 139 in Nov. 2011, Henderson was willing to sit on the sidelines for about 10 months to get a crack at Jones.
Now 42 years old, the Team Quest co-owner said he is going to opt to stay active instead of playing the waiting game again.
“If the timing’s right (to fight Jones), I’d do it,” Henderson told MMA Junkie Radio. “If not, I’ll beat the next top guy.”
In the midst of a four-fight win streak, also victorious in seven of his past eight fights, Henderson currently has a tough assignment in the form of LyotoMachida ahead of him at UFC 157 next month.
The bout marks the first action inside the cage for the former Olympic-level wrestler in nearly 15 months.
“Bones” next defends his belt against ChaelSonnen, a long-time friend and training partner of Henderson, at UFC 159.
If Henderson defeats Machida and Sonnen pulls off a massive upset to become the new champion, Henderson has indicated he’d be willing to fight his buddy as long as a title is on the line.
Does Henderson provide the biggest challenge for Jones out of all the current light heavyweights on the UFC roster?
Who doesn’t love a good knockout? Nobody, that’s who. We’ve seen a lot of fighters over the years with extraordinary levels of talent ply their skills in an effort to render another hapless man unconscious. The results are usually pleasing. Naturally, …
Who doesn’t love a good knockout? Nobody, that’s who.
We’ve seen a lot of fighters over the years with extraordinary levels of talent ply their skills in an effort to render another hapless man unconscious. The results are usually pleasing.
Naturally, some fighters are better than others at doing this. Some are, dare I say, artistic when it comes to finishing fights?
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the 10 Greatest Knockout Artists in MMA history. Here we look at the fighters who have separated themselves from the rest of the pack, be it through creativity or consistency, and established themselves as the Leonardo da Vinci of turning somebody into a bloody mess.
Enjoy the exploration of these past-and-present fighters and find out who could possibly be the best of this bunch of legends.
With fights like Todd Duffee vs. Tim Hague, Joe Lauzon vs. Jens Pulver and, more recently, John Moraga vs. Ulysses Gomez, it’s easy to say “that guy is going to become a great fighter.” Naturally, however, there is a flipside to this. We ha…
With fights like Todd Duffee vs. Tim Hague, Joe Lauzon vs. Jens Pulver and, more recently, John Moraga vs. Ulysses Gomez, it’s easy to say “that guy is going to become a great fighter.” Naturally, however, there is a flipside to this.
We have seen more than a few UFC debuts over the years that made us squirm, led us to think “what is this guy even doing here?” or even feel pity for the poor guy who just got his face punched off in front of a global audience.
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the 10 Ugliest Debuts in UFC History.
Here, we take a look at some of the fighters that chose the wrong foot to put forward in their first appearance on “The Show.” Some are names you’ll remember for the better days in their career. Some you’ll remember for how bad they were in these fights. Some, meanwhile, will just make you go “who?”
Either way, prepare to have your memories refreshed of these ugly, horrible fights that you probably wish never even happened in the first place!
(I had to downgrade from my platinum toothpick for this shit?!)
The UFC recently released the figures for UFC on FOX 5, and suffice it to say, it pays much better to be a fading legend than it does a rising star, or a lightweight champion for that matter (Author’s note: I guess Bisping was right after all *dials revolver*). Check out the full list of figures below, then get our thoughts on the matter after the jump.
Scott Jorgensen: $41,000 (includes $20,500 win bonus)
def. John Albert: $10,000
Thoughts…
(I had to downgrade from my platinum toothpick for this shit?!)
The UFC recently released the figures for UFC on FOX 5, and suffice it to say, it pays much better to be a fading legend than it does a rising star, or a lightweight champion for that matter (Author’s note: I guess Bisping was right after all *dials revolver*). Check out the full list of figures below, then get our thoughts on the matter after the jump.
Scott Jorgensen: $41,000 (includes $20,500 win bonus)
def. John Albert: $10,000
Thoughts…
Overpaid: Is Nate Diaz really so hot of a commodity that he deserves a higher show rate than the champion of the division? Methinks not, homie. We’re also kind of shocked that Mike Swick, who has fought just twice in the past ever, is still making damn near 50k to show. And that takes us to our next item on the agenda…
Underpaid: Look, we know these figures are void of any locker room bonuses, end of the night bonuses and yada yada, and we know that Ben Henderson doesn’t exactly deserve the kind of money a legend like Shogun makes per fight, but come on. Forty thousand to show for a champion is absolute rubbish. Nick Diaz throws more dough at freakishly deformed homeless people on his way to the airport for fuck’s sake. But like we said, we’re pretty sure Bendo got a stack of undisclosed cash so high that not even Rain Man could count all the toothpicks he plans on purchasing.
Just a few weeks ago, Gegard Mousasi, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, said that he would be interested in fighting former Pride and UFC champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.About the fight, Mousasi said,
That would be a good fight, that wo…
Just a few weeks ago, GegardMousasi, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, said that he would be interested in fighting former Pride and UFC champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
That would be a good fight, that would be an exciting fight. He’s the kind of guy who likes to fight. I like to fight guys like him who come to fight instead of fight(ing) to win.
I am 100 percent positive about my abilities to beat anybody, I don’t doubt myself I just have to have my priorities right. I know I can beat anybody.
Let’s take a look at a head-to-toe breakdown of these two.
