It’s strange to think of UFC 179 as a must-win situation for Phil Davis. Theoretically, Davis is still in the thick of his fighting prime. He’s a respectable 12-2-1 and continues to hang around the UFC’s light heavyweight Top 10. Before April’s decision loss to a resurgent Anthony Johnson, he hadn’t tasted defeat in more […]
It’s strange to think of UFC 179 as a must-win situation for Phil Davis. Theoretically, Davis is still in the thick of his fighting prime. He’s a respectable 12-2-1 and continues to hang around the UFC’s light heavyweight Top 10. Before April’s decision loss to a resurgent Anthony Johnson, he hadn’t tasted defeat in more […]
When he steps into the cage this Saturday in Nova Scotia, Paddy Holohan will compete outside of Europe for the first time as a pro MMA fighter. Is he nervous? “Nah, I’ve choked a Canadian or two in my day,” Holohan said with a laugh. “I love Canada.” It turns out he’s competed there before […]
When he steps into the cage this Saturday in Nova Scotia, Paddy Holohan will compete outside of Europe for the first time as a pro MMA fighter. Is he nervous? “Nah, I’ve choked a Canadian or two in my day,” Holohan said with a laugh. “I love Canada.” It turns out he’s competed there before […]
Thomas De Almeida, the top bantamweight prospect in MMA and one of the brightest up-and-comers in the entire sport, signed with the UFC on Tuesday, according to reports. The news originally broke via Brazilian site MMA Premium (translation h/t Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). The signing comes on the heels of Almeida‘s June 20 win over Caio Machado in […]
Thomas De Almeida, the top bantamweight prospect in MMA and one of the brightest up-and-comers in the entire sport, signed with the UFC on Tuesday, according to reports. The news originally broke via Brazilian site MMA Premium (translation h/t Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com). The signing comes on the heels of Almeida‘s June 20 win over Caio Machado in […]
A pair of Ultimate Fighter 19 teammates will do battle in Ireland, as opposed to the TUF 19 Finale, when Irish prospect Cathal Pendred takes on Mike King in the middleweight division. The fight, reported by MMA Junkie, will likely take place on the prelims of the Fight Pass exclusive event, which takes place July 19. Pendred, who is […]
A pair of Ultimate Fighter 19 teammates will do battle in Ireland, as opposed to the TUF 19 Finale, when Irish prospect Cathal Pendred takes on Mike King in the middleweight division. The fight, reported by MMA Junkie, will likely take place on the prelims of the Fight Pass exclusive event, which takes place July 19. Pendred, who is […]
On the heels of a Renan Barao win over Urijah Faber, the UFC has bolstered its bantamweight roster by adding promising Japanese prospect Michinori Tanaka. The 23-year-old announced his signing via Twitter: もう１つは、アマチュアの頃からの僕の目標である、世界一の総合格闘技団体 @ufc との契約を結びました。 当然ベルトを狙います。もちろん今の自分じゃ力不足だということもわかっています。ただ、自分が弱いことをわかっているからこそ、これからまだまだ強くなれる自信もあるんです。 — Michinori Tanaka (@Pnori_Pnori) February 3, 2014 As translated by BloodyElbow.com, Tanaka’s statement read: I have signed a contract […]
On the heels of a Renan Barao win over Urijah Faber, the UFC has bolstered its bantamweight roster by adding promising Japanese prospect Michinori Tanaka. The 23-year-old announced his signing via Twitter: もう１つは、アマチュアの頃からの僕の目標である、世界一の総合格闘技団体 @ufc との契約を結びました。 当然ベルトを狙います。もちろん今の自分じゃ力不足だということもわかっています。ただ、自分が弱いことをわかっているからこそ、これからまだまだ強くなれる自信もあるんです。 — Michinori Tanaka (@Pnori_Pnori) February 3, 2014 As translated by BloodyElbow.com, Tanaka’s statement read: I have signed a contract […]
The UFC added depth to its welterweight division Sunday when it signed Mike “Biggie” Rhodes, the hard-hitting champion from Resurrection Fighting Alliance. Rhodes will reportedly debut for the promotion later this month at UFC on Fox 10. The 24-year-old Rhodes (6-1) announced the news on his Twitter account Sunday, as did trainer Duke Roufus, head […]
The UFC added depth to its welterweight division Sunday when it signed Mike “Biggie” Rhodes, the hard-hitting champion from Resurrection Fighting Alliance. Rhodes will reportedly debut for the promotion later this month at UFC on Fox 10. The 24-year-old Rhodes (6-1) announced the news on his Twitter account Sunday, as did trainer Duke Roufus, head […]