Tag: Says

Demian Maia Says There is Not Enough Brazilian Talent at 185 Pounds

When Mark Munoz fell to injury, promoting Michael Bisping into the co-main event against Chael Sonnen, Demian Maia‘s position on the main card was uncertain. Fans were quick to point to a potential matchup between Maia and fellow Brazilian Jiu-Ji…

When Mark Munoz fell to injury, promoting Michael Bisping into the co-main event against Chael Sonnen, Demian Maia‘s position on the main card was uncertain. Fans were quick to point to a potential matchup between Maia and fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Rouismar Palhares. However Palhares turned down the opportunity to face Maia on one week’s […]

Muhammad Lawal: King Mo Talks Positive Steroid Test, Says “I’m Not a Cheater”

Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal may have tested positive for steroids after his fight with Lorenz Larkin, but he isn’t admitting to it.  In an article with ESPN Lawal states that he was surprised to find out he had a prohibited substanc…

Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal may have tested positive for steroids after his fight with Lorenz Larkin, but he isn’t admitting to it.  In an article with ESPN Lawal states that he was surprised to find out he had a prohibited substance in his system.  Most fans take cheating in MMA very seriously and many are […]

UFC Rio Results: Dana White Says ‘We’re Probably Going to Cut Anthony Johnson’

On Friday at the weigh-ins for UFC 142 in Rio, Anthony Johnson was all set to make his long-awaited debut at middleweight. The only problem is he came in as a light heavyweight. Because of this, it appears that Johnson will find himself as a free agent…

On Friday at the weigh-ins for UFC 142 in Rio, Anthony Johnson was all set to make his long-awaited debut at middleweight. The only problem is he came in as a light heavyweight. Because of this, it appears that Johnson will find himself as a free agent in the MMA world. Much to the dismay […]

UFC News: Phil Davis Says Give the Light Heavyweight Title Shot to Dan Henderson

Generally being considered a top 10 light heavyweight, it would not be too crazy if the UFC higher brass offered Phil Davis a title shot at 205 pounds after a win over perennial contender Rashad Evans.  The two will square off in the Octagon at UF…

Generally being considered a top 10 light heavyweight, it would not be too crazy if the UFC higher brass offered Phil Davis a title shot at 205 pounds after a win over perennial contender Rashad Evans.  The two will square off in the Octagon at UFC on FOX 2 on Jan. 28th. However, even with […]

Anthony Johnson Says Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva Should Be Worried About Him

According to MMATorch.com, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the newest resident of the 185-lb division, has delivered a message of intent to Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and the rest of the middleweight assemblage, in which he says …

According to MMATorch.com, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the newest resident of the 185-lb division, has delivered a message of intent to Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and the rest of the middleweight assemblage, in which he says they should all be worried about him. “I will dominate Vitor Belfort. Chael Sonnen is seen as the […]

Miesha Tate Says Ronda Rousey Doesn’t Deserve a Title Shot Yet

Olympic bronze medalist Ronda Rousey (4-0) may have gained the most hype of any female fighter in 2011, but Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (12-2) definitely thinks she hasn’t done enough just yet to deserve a title sh…

Olympic bronze medalist Ronda Rousey (4-0) may have gained the most hype of any female fighter in 2011, but Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (12-2) definitely thinks she hasn’t done enough just yet to deserve a title shot, according to an interview with FightHubTV. “I would have no problem fighting her,” said Tate, who […]