Tag: Mistake

UFC 147: Fabricio Werdum Thanks Dos Santos, Vows Not to Make Same Mistake Again

Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum may have a strange aura of familiarity with his bout against Mike Russow on Saturday at UFC 147. Not simply because of fighting in his native Brazil, but also with an opponent like the tough Russow. Werdum spoke…

Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum may have a strange aura of familiarity with his bout against Mike Russow on Saturday at UFC 147. Not simply because of fighting in his native Brazil, but also with an opponent like the tough Russow. Werdum spoke to MMAJunkie about his upcoming fight with the Chicago police officer. “People who […]

UFC: Firing Jeff Curran Was a Mistake

With today’s announcement that the UFC has released 10 fighters, including former Ultimate Fighter winner Efrain Escudero, independent promoters must be salivating at the thought of adding former UFC stars to their upcoming events. There was one …

With today’s announcement that the UFC has released 10 fighters, including former Ultimate Fighter winner Efrain Escudero, independent promoters must be salivating at the thought of adding former UFC stars to their upcoming events. There was one name on the list hit me as surprising: former WEC competitor Jeff Curran. Curran is a journeyman fighter who […]

UFC on FOX 3: Overlooking Diaz Vs. Miller Because of UFC 146 Turmoil and Cotto Vs. Mayweather is a Big Mistake

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MMA: Was Zuffa’s Purchase of Strikeforce a Mistake?

A year ago Zuffa LLC dropped an absolute bomb on the MMA world: they were buying Strikeforce, the biggest competitor to their crown jewel, the UFC. No one saw it coming, and aside from some underwhelming explanations about competition and others trying…

A year ago Zuffa LLC dropped an absolute bomb on the MMA world: they were buying Strikeforce, the biggest competitor to their crown jewel, the UFC. No one saw it coming, and aside from some underwhelming explanations about competition and others trying to move in and buy the promotion, there was never a huge amount […]

Haven’t MMA Fighters Learned That Waiting for a Fight Is a Mistake?

Now that Carlos Condit has the interim welterweight title, he is not going to chance losing it to anyone other than GSP. Recently, Condit said he would be willing to wait until GSP has rehabilitated his knee to fight the Canadian sensation and unify th…

Now that Carlos Condit has the interim welterweight title, he is not going to chance losing it to anyone other than GSP. Recently, Condit said he would be willing to wait until GSP has rehabilitated his knee to fight the Canadian sensation and unify the titles once more. It seems like a great many fighters […]

Miesha Tate: “I’m Not Making the Rookie Mistake”

Four fights, four armbars and four victories. That’s exactly what Strikeforce No. 1 contender Ronda Rousey (4-0) has done since joining the sport just under a year ago. However, don’t expect Strikeforce’s women’s bantamweight ch…

Four fights, four armbars and four victories. That’s exactly what Strikeforce No. 1 contender Ronda Rousey (4-0) has done since joining the sport just under a year ago. However, don’t expect Strikeforce’s women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (12-2) to be the slightest bit concerned about the armbar. “I’m not really that worried about the arm-bar,” […]