Tag: Taking

Beneil Dariush Plans on Taking the UFC’s Lightweight Division by Storm

At UFC Fight Night 35, newcomer Beneil Dariush made his mark on the lightweight division by submitting MMA veteran Charlie Brenneman at one minute, 45 seconds of the very first round. Although he entered the Octagon as the underdog, the Iranian-born fighter made light work of “The Spaniard,” and will continue to prove his worth, […]

At UFC Fight Night 35, newcomer Beneil Dariush made his mark on the lightweight division by submitting MMA veteran Charlie Brenneman at one minute, 45 seconds of the very first round. Although he entered the Octagon as the underdog, the Iranian-born fighter made light work of “The Spaniard,” and will continue to prove his worth, […]

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Zahabi: GSP Considered Taking Time off Before UFC 154 Fight with Carlos Condit

Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre had considered taking a hiatus from mixed martial arts as far back as last fall, according to the Tristar Gym’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi.  Zahabi spoke today on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, explaining why he really wasn’t surprised that “Rush” decided to take an extended leave […]

Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre had considered taking a hiatus from mixed martial arts as far back as last fall, according to the Tristar Gym’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi.  Zahabi spoke today on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, explaining why he really wasn’t surprised that “Rush” decided to take an extended leave […]

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Dana White Can See Chael Sonnen Taking Administrative Role When He Retires

Chael Sonnen wears a lot of hats these days. In addition to being one of the top draws for the biggest promotion in mixed martial arts, he’s also an analyst for the UFC on Fox broadcasts as well as the co-host of UFC Tonight, which airs on Fox Sports 1 weekly. While those elements certainly serve […]

Chael Sonnen wears a lot of hats these days. In addition to being one of the top draws for the biggest promotion in mixed martial arts, he’s also an analyst for the UFC on Fox broadcasts as well as the co-host of UFC Tonight, which airs on Fox Sports 1 weekly. While those elements certainly serve […]

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Nate Diaz: Bryan Caraway Is a ‘Fag’ For Taking Pat Healy’s UFC 159 Bonus Money

Bantamweight fighter Bryan Caraway may be ecstatic about getting $65,000 in UFC bonus money due to a failed drug test from Pat Healy, but Nate Diaz isn’t smiling. In fact, the former lightweight contender thinks that Caraway is “the biggest fag” for doing so. Those were the strong words that the Stocktonian recently posted on […]

Bantamweight fighter Bryan Caraway may be ecstatic about getting $65,000 in UFC bonus money due to a failed drug test from Pat Healy, but Nate Diaz isn’t smiling. In fact, the former lightweight contender thinks that Caraway is “the biggest fag” for doing so. Those were the strong words that the Stocktonian recently posted on […]

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Forrest Griffin Admits to Taking Xanax Before UFC 101

Over the past few months, the UFC has been struggling with constant injuries that have nearly destroyed a number of events. And before the injury crisis, the UFC was in a battle with drugs, with top heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem and welterweig…

Over the past few months, the UFC has been struggling with constant injuries that have nearly destroyed a number of events. And before the injury crisis, the UFC was in a battle with drugs, with top heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem and welterweight Nick Diaz being suspended due to failed drug tests. Now, we discover that […]

Was Taking the Aldo Fight a Smart Move for Frankie Edgar?

Once again another injury has plagued a main-event fight and taken Erik Koch out of his title fight with Jose Aldo for the Featherweight championship. Stepping in to take his place is none other than former UFC Lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar. Edga…

Once again another injury has plagued a main-event fight and taken Erik Koch out of his title fight with Jose Aldo for the Featherweight championship. Stepping in to take his place is none other than former UFC Lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar. Edgar and title fights have been hand in hand these past years, involving the […]