The UFC has told welterweight competitor Carlos Condit that he will receive the next title shot in the 170-pound division if he wins his UFC 171 showdown against Tyron Woodley. According to a tweet from UFC on Fox, the stipulations are simple: If Condit wins, the shot is his. He does not need a finish, […]
The UFC has told welterweight competitor Carlos Condit that he will receive the next title shot in the 170-pound division if he wins his UFC 171 showdown against Tyron Woodley. According to a tweet from UFC on Fox, the stipulations are simple: If Condit wins, the shot is his. He does not need a finish, […]
Jake Shields isn‘t getting any younger, and the former Strikeforce champion wants another crack at the UFC welterweight championship. Shields had one shot already, losing to Georges St-Pierre by unanimous decision at UFC 129. Since then, Shields has gone 3-1-1, with the one no-contest actually being a win that was overturned due to Shields failing […]
Jake Shields isn‘t getting any younger, and the former Strikeforce champion wants another crack at the UFC welterweight championship. Shields had one shot already, losing to Georges St-Pierre by unanimous decision at UFC 129. Since then, Shields has gone 3-1-1, with the one no-contest actually being a win that was overturned due to Shields failing […]
It’s going to take a lot more than knocking out Patrick Cummins for Daniel Cormier to convince Jon Jones that he’s ready for a shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The former Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion has sacrificed everything, including Popeyes chicken, to drop down to 205 pounds. Now that the hard part […]
It’s going to take a lot more than knocking out Patrick Cummins for Daniel Cormier to convince Jon Jones that he’s ready for a shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The former Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion has sacrificed everything, including Popeyes chicken, to drop down to 205 pounds. Now that the hard part […]
The path to getting a title shot in the UFC can be a tricky route to navigate. While building a solid winning streak is typically the key to unlocking that door, other factors such as marketability, drawing power and a temperature reading with the fanbase all come into play. A fighter’s ability to consistently perform […]
The path to getting a title shot in the UFC can be a tricky route to navigate. While building a solid winning streak is typically the key to unlocking that door, other factors such as marketability, drawing power and a temperature reading with the fanbase all come into play. A fighter’s ability to consistently perform […]
Dong Hyun Kim, welterweight contender and eligible bachelor, will leave no stone unturned on Saturday, when he steps into the Octagon with John Hathaway at The Ultimate Fighter: China finale. Admittedly, the main event bout came as a bit of a surprise to Kim when it was first announced. If not a top welterweight, the […]
Dong Hyun Kim, welterweight contender and eligible bachelor, will leave no stone unturned on Saturday, when he steps into the Octagon with John Hathaway at The Ultimate Fighter: China finale. Admittedly, the main event bout came as a bit of a surprise to Kim when it was first announced. If not a top welterweight, the […]
Coming off his blowout win over Patrick Cummins at UFC 170, Daniel Cormier is looking for a big step up in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Cormier told UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani that he either wants a No. 1 contender’s fight or, if things work out, a title shot at the winner of the UFC […]
Coming off his blowout win over Patrick Cummins at UFC 170, Daniel Cormier is looking for a big step up in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Cormier told UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani that he either wants a No. 1 contender’s fight or, if things work out, a title shot at the winner of the UFC […]