UFC 167: Brian Ebersole Talks Rick Story, Move to Lightweight, Fighter Pay

When he learned he’d be fighting Rick Story at UFC 167, one of Brian Ebersole’s first thoughts wasn’t so much Story himself as it was one of Story’s prior victims. The old opponent drew Ebersole’s attention because he was, like Ebersole, left-handed and came from a wrestling background. The opponent’s name was Johny Hendricks. “For […]

When he learned he’d be fighting Rick Story at UFC 167, one of Brian Ebersole’s first thoughts wasn’t so much Story himself as it was one of Story’s prior victims. The old opponent drew Ebersole’s attention because he was, like Ebersole, left-handed and came from a wrestling background. The opponent’s name was Johny Hendricks. “For […]

Mike Pyle Expecting a Scrap with Rick Story at UFC 160

There isn’t much about the fight game that is going to rattle Mike Pyle. Over a decade spent competing against the best competition the sport has to offer has brought the 37-year-old to the mindset where he breaks things down to simple solutions. It’s the easiest way for Pyle to allow things beyond his control […]

There isn’t much about the fight game that is going to rattle Mike Pyle. Over a decade spent competing against the best competition the sport has to offer has brought the 37-year-old to the mindset where he breaks things down to simple solutions. It’s the easiest way for Pyle to allow things beyond his control […]

The Beaten Path: Prospect Rick Glenn Goes from Iowa Farm Town to World Series

Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn speaks softly. But he carries a big helmet. “I kind of became known for wearing it while I walk out,” he said. “I didn’t want to come out with a sword or anything. I didn’t want to go too far over the top.” An uncle gave Glenn the nickname years ago […]

Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn speaks softly. But he carries a big helmet. “I kind of became known for wearing it while I walk out,” he said. “I didn’t want to come out with a sword or anything. I didn’t want to go too far over the top.” An uncle gave Glenn the nickname years ago […]

UFC 153 Results: 5 Fights for Rick Story to Take Next

Rick Story faced off against BJJ master Demian Maia on the main card of UFC 153 and found himself quickly with Maia on his back. It was only a few moments later he was caught in a nasty rear-naked choke and was defeated in the first round. Story has no…

Rick Story faced off against BJJ master Demian Maia on the main card of UFC 153 and found himself quickly with Maia on his back. It was only a few moments later he was caught in a nasty rear-naked choke and was defeated in the first round. Story has now lost three of his last […]

UFC 153: What We Learned from Demian Maia vs. Rick Story

Demian Maia kicked the UFC 153 main card off in style by scoring a first-ound rear-naked choke submission win over Rick Story. The first-round stoppage was Maia’s second in two matches at 170 pounds. The rest of the welterweight division has offi…

Demian Maia kicked the UFC 153 main card off in style by scoring a first-ound rear-naked choke submission win over Rick Story. The first-round stoppage was Maia’s second in two matches at 170 pounds. The rest of the welterweight division has officially been put on notice.   What We’ll Remember About This Fight Maia’s jiu-jitsu […]

UFC 153: Rick Story Announces He Will Face Demian Maia in Brazil

UFC 153 will take place on October 13 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The card is beginning to fill up. Monday, it was reported that Jon Fitch would meet Erick Silva, while today Rick Story announced that he was set to face Demian Maia o…

UFC 153 will take place on October 13 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The card is beginning to fill up. Monday, it was reported that Jon Fitch would meet Erick Silva, while today Rick Story announced that he was set to face Demian Maia on the upcoming card:   I’m fighting […]