Ray Longo: Chris Weidman Will Submit Anderson Silva at UFC 168

To the surprise of no one, it looks like UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman’s striking coach, Ray Longo, has all the confidence in the world in his prized pupil heading into his rematch with Anderson Silva at UFC 168.  Speaking to Ariel Helwani on yesterday’s edition of The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, Longo explained […]

To the surprise of no one, it looks like UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman’s striking coach, Ray Longo, has all the confidence in the world in his prized pupil heading into his rematch with Anderson Silva at UFC 168.  Speaking to Ariel Helwani on yesterday’s edition of The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, Longo explained […]

Renzo Gracie: Chris Weidman ‘Is Going to Take Anderson Down and Submit Him’

One of the most respected faces in the fight game, Renzo Gracie, believes his protege—UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman—will have no problem handling Anderson Silva a second time.  Gracie told Ariel Helwani on last week’s edition of The MMA Hour that he expects another decisive finish from “The All-American” at UFC 168 next month.  He will submit […]

One of the most respected faces in the fight game, Renzo Gracie, believes his protege—UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman—will have no problem handling Anderson Silva a second time.  Gracie told Ariel Helwani on last week’s edition of The MMA Hour that he expects another decisive finish from “The All-American” at UFC 168 next month.  He will submit […]

Fabricio Werdum: I’ll Submit Cain Velasquez If He Takes Me Down

UFC heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum has been champing at the bit to get a shot at UFC gold ever since submitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC on FUEL 10 in June.  Based on a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, it seems clear that “Vai Cavalo” has his sights set on current champion Cain Velasquez, […]

UFC heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum has been champing at the bit to get a shot at UFC gold ever since submitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC on FUEL 10 in June.  Based on a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, it seems clear that “Vai Cavalo” has his sights set on current champion Cain Velasquez, […]

Roger Gracie: ‘Chris Weidman Can Submit Any World-Class Grappler, Even Me’

Roger Gracie is one of the most accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in the world, but even he would have his work cut out for him against Chris Weidman. As a 10-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and two-time ADCC gold medalist, Gracie’s opinion is highly respected and valued in the MMA community, which is why his […]

Roger Gracie is one of the most accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in the world, but even he would have his work cut out for him against Chris Weidman. As a 10-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and two-time ADCC gold medalist, Gracie’s opinion is highly respected and valued in the MMA community, which is why his […]

Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz: Can Nate Diaz Submit Benson Henderson?

Benson “Smooth” Henderson secured his first title defence by besting Frankie Edgar in an extremely competitive five-round fight. During the fight, Benson Henderson briefly showed off his trademark submission defence. He easily avoided Edgar…

Benson “Smooth” Henderson secured his first title defence by besting Frankie Edgar in an extremely competitive five-round fight. During the fight, Benson Henderson briefly showed off his trademark submission defence. He easily avoided Edgar’s attempt to choke him out after dazing him in the second round. Henderson is able to stay very calm in the […]

Tim Boetsch Claims He Can Submit Anderson Silva

Hector Lombard’s conqueror, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch, has joined that exquisite clique of fighters vying for a showdown with UFC 185-pound linchpin Anderson Silva. In true Chris Weidman style, Boetsch claims he possesses the requis…

Hector Lombard’s conqueror, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch, has joined that exquisite clique of fighters vying for a showdown with UFC 185-pound linchpin Anderson Silva. In true Chris Weidman style, Boetsch claims he possesses the requisite skill set to submit the perennial champion. For me, when a guy runs his mouth and there’s high expectations, it’s […]