Tag: Step

UFC 152 Results: The Next Step for Jimy Hettes After Losing to Marcus Brimage

Tonight at UFC 152 in Toronto, the person driving the Jimy Hettes bandwagon lost their GPS reception and ended up in some off-hours industrial park. The fast-rising featherweight suffered his first professional defeat at the hands of a much-improved Ma…

Tonight at UFC 152 in Toronto, the person driving the Jimy Hettes bandwagon lost their GPS reception and ended up in some off-hours industrial park. The fast-rising featherweight suffered his first professional defeat at the hands of a much-improved Marcus Brimage, who definitively outstruck Hettes and deflated all his hype with a unanimous decision win.   […]

Jon Jones Signing with Nike Is One Step Closer to the Mainstream for UFC

It may not seem like a big deal on the surface, but the news that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has signed a global endorsement deal with industry giant Nike is one of the biggest bombshells in a long time. The deal has been in the works for…

It may not seem like a big deal on the surface, but the news that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has signed a global endorsement deal with industry giant Nike is one of the biggest bombshells in a long time. The deal has been in the works for quite some time, and according to […]

Dana White: Would the UFC Be Better Off If He Took a Step or Two Back?

Gather around, kids. Let me tell you a little story. Last December, when I was living in Las Vegas, I texted Dana White to see if I, and the folks at my old employer, could stop by his office for an interview. He responded immediately in the affirmativ…

Gather around, kids. Let me tell you a little story. Last December, when I was living in Las Vegas, I texted Dana White to see if I, and the folks at my old employer, could stop by his office for an interview. He responded immediately in the affirmative. This wasn’t a new thing. White was […]

Can Nate Diaz Step out of His Brother’s Shadow and Capture UFC Gold?

For a while now, Nate Diaz has been stepping out of his big brother’s shadow, slowly but surely. While Nick Diaz is still in many of the water cooler conversations, Nate is getting very close to a title shot for the UFC lightweight title belt. Th…

For a while now, Nate Diaz has been stepping out of his big brother’s shadow, slowly but surely. While Nick Diaz is still in many of the water cooler conversations, Nate is getting very close to a title shot for the UFC lightweight title belt. The real question is: Can he do it? Yes, he […]

Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Rematch One Step Closer to Happening

It’s funny how quickly things can change. On Saturday night following a unanimous decision loss to Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz announced that he didn’t “need this s**t” and was most likely going to walk away from MMA. That retireme…

It’s funny how quickly things can change. On Saturday night following a unanimous decision loss to Carlos Condit, Nick Diaz announced that he didn’t “need this s**t” and was most likely going to walk away from MMA. That retirement may have to wait. Late Tuesday night UFC president Dana White tweeted, “the rumor is true. […]

UFC 144: Mark Hunt Says “The Next Step Is to Kick the Next Guy’s Teeth In”

When Mark Hunt takes on Cheick Kongo at UFC 144 in February, it will be the first time that the heavyweight contender has showcased his skills before a Japanese audience since May of 2009. Even though it’s been a few years since Hunt has fought i…

When Mark Hunt takes on Cheick Kongo at UFC 144 in February, it will be the first time that the heavyweight contender has showcased his skills before a Japanese audience since May of 2009. Even though it’s been a few years since Hunt has fought in Asia, he is by no means a stranger to […]

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UFC 144: Mark Hunt Says “The Next Step Is to Kick the Next Guy’s Teeth In”