5 Opponents Who Could Welcome Demian Maia to the UFC Welterweight Division

Earlier today, Demian Maia tweeted the following: Guys, now I ll moving down to 170 pounds. Next fight I ll be a welterw[ei]ght @ufc Maia has struggled recently, posting a 4-4 record over his last eight middleweight contests. The drop to welterwei…

Earlier today, Demian Maia tweeted the following: Guys, now I ll moving down to 170 pounds. Next fight I ll be a welterw[ei]ght @ufc Maia has struggled recently, posting a 4-4 record over his last eight middleweight contests. The drop to welterweight should mitigate the size disadvantage he has faced against some larger opponents in the […]

5 Potential Opponents for Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s Last UFC Fight

The MMA world was sent into a state of perplexity yesterday as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson announced on his Twitter feed that his next fight would be his last in the UFC.  Now, for anyone who has watched him fight as of late, this doesn&…

The MMA world was sent into a state of perplexity yesterday as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson announced on his Twitter feed that his next fight would be his last in the UFC.  Now, for anyone who has watched him fight as of late, this doesn’t come as a total shock (provided that he is even serious).  […]

Strikeforce Challengers and Titan Fighting Championship Thoughts

Excellent fights in Titan tonight. Varner lost in the main event to newcomer Dakota Cochrane. This guy is someone to watch. His skills are rusty, but he has good wrestling and excellent escapes. Couple all that with some decent power. Keep an eye on him. Brett Rogers lost to Eddie Sanchez. I figured if Sanchez

Excellent fights in Titan tonight. Varner lost in the main event to newcomer Dakota Cochrane. This guy is someone to watch. His skills are rusty, but he has good wrestling and excellent escapes. Couple all that with some decent power. Keep an eye on him.

Brett Rogers lost to Eddie Sanchez. I figured if Sanchez can avoid those first few attacks Rogers brings on opponents the more technical Sanchez can win.

Strikeforce is also put on a decent show here. Both Couture and Shawn Jordan were impressive. Brian Melancon is one to watch though at 170. All around good and had a tough opponent, but won relatively easily.

Lorenz Larkin is an interesting fighter doing weird stuff like heel kicks to the calf while up against the cage. He came out with a jumping round house to kick things off as well. Larkin’s movement is a problem for anyone he is going to face. That is probably more important skillset than his dynamic striking.

It was back and forth through the first 2 rounds, but in the third, Nick Rossborough comes out with a fury backing Larkin in to the cage and starts unloading on him.

Out of nowhere, Larkin lands a hard knee to Rossborough’s body that makes him fall back in slow motion and on to the ground – unreal. Larkin jumps on top and tries to pound. Rossborough survives and Larkin lets him up. Now up against the cage Larkin takes Rossborough down and ends up on top. Larkin dropping elbows to the body while in the guard, but Rossborough has him tied up now pretty good.

Now Larkin slashing some Florian like elbows. Really good short elbows and Rossborough is now bleeding badly. Larkin remains on top until the bell.

Lorenz Larkin takes it 30-27 twice and 29-28

Jake Shields and 5 of Georges St-Pierre’s Toughest Opponents

According to UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre in a video on the UFC’s Facebook page, Jake Shields is probably the toughest opponent he’s ever faced. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion stood toe-to-toe with the French Ca…

According to UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre in a video on the UFC’s Facebook page, Jake Shields is probably the toughest opponent he’s ever faced. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion stood toe-to-toe with the French Canadian for five grueling rounds in their championship bout at UFC 129. Before facing Shields, St-Pierre hadn’t even lost a […]

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Jake Shields and 5 of Georges St-Pierre’s Toughest Opponents

Strikeforce Preview: Alistair Overeem Discusses Werdum, UFC, Future Opponents

Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Alistair Overeem has dealt with a lot within the last year, accomplishing almost everything in mixed martial arts.  However, “The Demolition Man” has yet to compete in Strikeforce, or defend his title …

Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Alistair Overeem has dealt with a lot within the last year, accomplishing almost everything in mixed martial arts.  However, “The Demolition Man” has yet to compete in Strikeforce, or defend his title since defeating challenger, Brett Rogers last year. Overeem will step back into the Strikeforce cage when he faces Fabricio Werdum […]

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Strikeforce Preview: Alistair Overeem Discusses Werdum, UFC, Future Opponents

UFC News: Cain Velasquez Discusses His Shoulder Injury and Future Opponents

The recovery process for any athlete can be grueling and hard to swallow, for the most part.  Since January, UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez has been nursing a shoulder injury he suffered during his title bout against Brock Lesnar at UFC …

The recovery process for any athlete can be grueling and hard to swallow, for the most part.  Since January, UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez has been nursing a shoulder injury he suffered during his title bout against Brock Lesnar at UFC 122, ultimately forcing him out of action.  Velasquez, who participated in the “Super 7″ […]

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UFC News: Cain Velasquez Discusses His Shoulder Injury and Future Opponents