Tag: Middleweight

Michael Bisping Says He’s the Unofficial Strikeforce Middleweight Champ

Middleweight title contender Michael Bisping isn’t impressed with Luke Rockhold. In fact, “The Count” claims that he outclasses the injured Strikeforce champion so thoroughly that he should technically be the one wearing Rockhold&#821…

Middleweight title contender Michael Bisping isn’t impressed with Luke Rockhold. In fact, “The Count” claims that he outclasses the injured Strikeforce champion so thoroughly that he should technically be the one wearing Rockhold’s title belt. However, Bisping doesn’t deny that Rockhold should get the call-up to the UFC when Strikeforce officially shuts down after January. […]

UFC 154: Is Francis Carmont Turning into a Middleweight Threat?

Francis Carmont appears to be the total package: He’s big, intimidating and, above all, highly skilled. Despite all of this, many fans are still unaware of him. But he’s poised to change that in a big way at the upcoming UFC 154 event. Carm…

Francis Carmont appears to be the total package: He’s big, intimidating and, above all, highly skilled. Despite all of this, many fans are still unaware of him. But he’s poised to change that in a big way at the upcoming UFC 154 event. Carmont made a successful UFC debut against the always tough Chris Camozzi […]

Anderson Silva to Stay at Middleweight, Wants No Part of Jon Jones

Regardless of the outcome at UFC 153, there will be no future superfight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones. For months, the two MMA stars have shrugged off the possibility of fighting one another. It’s all about respect for Jones, who says he …

Regardless of the outcome at UFC 153, there will be no future superfight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones. For months, the two MMA stars have shrugged off the possibility of fighting one another. It’s all about respect for Jones, who says he doesn’t want to be the man to defeat Silva. The two have […]

5 Possible Opponents for Rashad Evans at Middleweight

Rashad Evans sure knows how to work a crowd. According to Dana Becker of FightLine, Evans and his itchy Twitter finger have been feeding speculation lately that he may be preparing to move down from light heavyweight to middleweight. First, the Chael S…

Rashad Evans sure knows how to work a crowd. According to Dana Becker of FightLine, Evans and his itchy Twitter finger have been feeding speculation lately that he may be preparing to move down from light heavyweight to middleweight. First, the Chael Sonnen face-off picture, then, word from Evans himself that he is “50/5′” for […]

Rashad Evans Says He’s ’50/50? on Move to UFC’s Middleweight Division

I’ve been vocal in the past about the idea of Rashad Evans making a move to middleweight. I support the idea. And it’s not even that I don’t believe Evans can compete at light heavyweight, because I do. I think he still beats pretty m…

I’ve been vocal in the past about the idea of Rashad Evans making a move to middleweight. I support the idea. And it’s not even that I don’t believe Evans can compete at light heavyweight, because I do. I think he still beats pretty much everyone in the division not named Jon Jones. I simply […]

Anderson Silva Says He Won’t Leave the Middleweight Division

Anderson Silva has no intentions on leaving the middleweight division. The constant demand for the Brazilian to change weight classes has been ongoing for a few years. But despite having previous success at 205 pounds, Silva doesn’t plan on going…

Anderson Silva has no intentions on leaving the middleweight division. The constant demand for the Brazilian to change weight classes has been ongoing for a few years. But despite having previous success at 205 pounds, Silva doesn’t plan on going anywhere and vacating the UFC middleweight title. Silva said some of his teammates compete in […]