Robbie Lawler, circa 2001, was a fight promoter’s dream. Raw-boned, corn-fed and lily white, the 19-year-old Iowan prodigy appeared to be cut from granite as he laid waste to Saburo Kawakatsu at a long-forgotten extravaganza in Hawaii. The world wasn’t watching Shogun Fights, but that wasn’t important, at least not for Lawler. One man who mattered […]
Robbie Lawler, circa 2001, was a fight promoter’s dream. Raw-boned, corn-fed and lily white, the 19-year-old Iowan prodigy appeared to be cut from granite as he laid waste to Saburo Kawakatsu at a long-forgotten extravaganza in Hawaii. The world wasn’t watching Shogun Fights, but that wasn’t important, at least not for Lawler. One man who mattered […]
What makes a knockout artist? KOs in mixed martial arts are 10 a penny, so lists such as these can’t be entirely result-based. Consider Michael Bisping, if you will. The Brit is a terrific fighter and, statistically, ends the majority of his fights via TKO/KO, yet it would be a stretch to label him a […]
What makes a knockout artist? KOs in mixed martial arts are 10 a penny, so lists such as these can’t be entirely result-based. Consider Michael Bisping, if you will. The Brit is a terrific fighter and, statistically, ends the majority of his fights via TKO/KO, yet it would be a stretch to label him a […]
This Saturday will mark the first time in nearly six years a new welterweight dynamo will be crowned UFC champion. Now while that initial perspective might frighten many fans still clinging on to the Georges St-Pierre era, it’s good news for a division in need of fresh fights and even more diverse opportunities. Fortunately for […]
This Saturday will mark the first time in nearly six years a new welterweight dynamo will be crowned UFC champion. Now while that initial perspective might frighten many fans still clinging on to the Georges St-Pierre era, it’s good news for a division in need of fresh fights and even more diverse opportunities. Fortunately for […]
Upcoming UFC welterweight title challenger Johny Hendricks believes his May 15 showdown with Robbie Lawler will be a more physical affair than the one he had with Georges St-Pierre in November. During a conference call promoting UFC 171 on Thursday, Hendricks explained the major differences between fighting “The Ruthless One” and GSP, per MMA Fighting. […]
Upcoming UFC welterweight title challenger Johny Hendricks believes his May 15 showdown with Robbie Lawler will be a more physical affair than the one he had with Georges St-Pierre in November. During a conference call promoting UFC 171 on Thursday, Hendricks explained the major differences between fighting “The Ruthless One” and GSP, per MMA Fighting. […]
UFC 171 features an Undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship bout without Georges St. Pierre for the first time since 2006. Johny Hendricks will take on Robbie Lawler in the evening’s main event. Stylistically, it looks to be an explosive title bout with two heavy-handed fighters who love to strike. Hendricks nearly captured the title back at […]
UFC 171 features an Undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship bout without Georges St. Pierre for the first time since 2006. Johny Hendricks will take on Robbie Lawler in the evening’s main event. Stylistically, it looks to be an explosive title bout with two heavy-handed fighters who love to strike. Hendricks nearly captured the title back at […]
Getting the uber-hyped UFC 168 started in the deep, dark hole that is the opening slot of the Facebook prelims was a featherweight bout between Robbie Peralta and Estevan Payan, two scrappy customers looking to make a name for themselves and move up the card. Peralta came out on top in a fight that showed […]
Getting the uber-hyped UFC 168 started in the deep, dark hole that is the opening slot of the Facebook prelims was a featherweight bout between Robbie Peralta and Estevan Payan, two scrappy customers looking to make a name for themselves and move up the card. Peralta came out on top in a fight that showed […]