Tag: Shot

UFC: Zuffa Takes Yet Another Shot at Fedor Emelianenko

Zuffa has finally acknowledged Fedor Emelianenko—in trading card form. And it’s not even a card of him; it’s a card of Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva beating him up. The card is part of a recent series of Topps cards that also pr…

Zuffa has finally acknowledged Fedor Emelianenko—in trading card form. And it’s not even a card of him; it’s a card of Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva beating him up. The card is part of a recent series of Topps cards that also promote Strikeforce fighters along with their UFC counterparts.  Zuffa (the company that owns the UFC) […]

UFC 144: Frankie Edgar Deserves a Title Shot, No Matter Where He Fights Next

After Benson Henderson had his hand raised at UFC 144, Frankie Edgar looked dejected, and perhaps a bit shocked at the judges’ decision. In a closely contested bout that saw Edgar look far more beat up but put on an incredible performance, Hender…

After Benson Henderson had his hand raised at UFC 144, Frankie Edgar looked dejected, and perhaps a bit shocked at the judges’ decision. In a closely contested bout that saw Edgar look far more beat up but put on an incredible performance, Henderson walked away with the belt and left Edgar with a swarm of […]

UFC 144 Results: Anthony Pettis Deserves a Title Shot

When Anthony Pettis entered the UFC at the beginning of 2011, he carried with him a promised title shot after capturing the WEC lightweight belt at the promotion’s final event. Unfortunately for Pettis, Frankie Edgar fought Gray Maynard to a draw…

When Anthony Pettis entered the UFC at the beginning of 2011, he carried with him a promised title shot after capturing the WEC lightweight belt at the promotion’s final event. Unfortunately for Pettis, Frankie Edgar fought Gray Maynard to a draw at UFC 125 and rather than sit back and wait, he elected to take […]

Tim Sylvia Deserves Another Shot in the Octagon

Tim Sylvia is a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion. He defended his title a total of three times—tied for the most defenses ever—but he hasn’t seen the inside of the Octagon since 2008 when he lost an interim title fight to Anto…

Tim Sylvia is a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion. He defended his title a total of three times—tied for the most defenses ever—but he hasn’t seen the inside of the Octagon since 2008 when he lost an interim title fight to Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira. However, in his last seven fights, Sylvia has gone 6-1 […]

Jake Ellenberger Talks Diego Sanchez, Fighting in Omaha, Title Shot and More

Growing up, UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger (26-5) had it all—loving parents, an older brother, and even a fraternal twin. However, it wasn’t until October of 2009 when Ellenberger’s life would change after finding out his twin brot…

Growing up, UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger (26-5) had it all—loving parents, an older brother, and even a fraternal twin. However, it wasn’t until October of 2009 when Ellenberger’s life would change after finding out his twin brother Joe was diagnosed with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, also known as PNH. Jake, the youngest twin by exactly one […]

UFC on Fuel: With Diaz Out, Ellenberger Should Get the Next Shot at Condit

In September of 2009, Jake Ellenberger made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 19, taking on Carlos Condit at a time where Condit was 0-1 in the UFC and in desperate need of a victory. Condit was originally set to fight Chris Lytle on the card, but with …

In September of 2009, Jake Ellenberger made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 19, taking on Carlos Condit at a time where Condit was 0-1 in the UFC and in desperate need of a victory. Condit was originally set to fight Chris Lytle on the card, but with Lytle bowing out due to injury […]