Tag: Rather

Dana White: Shogun Would Rather Be Cut Than Have to Fight Glover Teixeira

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated …

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could be playing a little “Duck, Duck, Goose” with UFC newcomer Glover Teixeira. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was initially scheduled to face Thiago Silva in the UFC on FOX 3 main event slated for August 4, but an injury sustained during training forced Silva off the card. With the main […]

Look How Far We’ve Come: Politicans Embracing Rather Than Targeting the UFC

For fans new to the sport, it probably just looked like a cheesy photo-opportunity. Two middle-aged politicians trying desperately not to look their age, to demonstrate some vigor, to sprinkle a little fun into their stodgy old press conference. But fo…

For fans new to the sport, it probably just looked like a cheesy photo-opportunity. Two middle-aged politicians trying desperately not to look their age, to demonstrate some vigor, to sprinkle a little fun into their stodgy old press conference. But for long time MMA fans, watching Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper present a pair of […]

Exclusive with Johny Hendricks, Part II: ‘I’d Rather Be a Dad Than a Fighter’

While Johny Hendricks has certainly learned many valuable lessons and memories over the course of his 2.5-year career in the UFC, none come to mind more than his Octagon debut against Amir Sadollah at UFC 101. “The most memorable experience of my…

While Johny Hendricks has certainly learned many valuable lessons and memories over the course of his 2.5-year career in the UFC, none come to mind more than his Octagon debut against Amir Sadollah at UFC 101. “The most memorable experience of my career was the first time I walked out to the Octagon. I don’t […]