Tag: Talks

Dana White Talks About Rampage, Ronda Rousey and Frankie Edgar

Following the UFC on Fox 3 press conference, UFC president Dana White had to address the lightweight title situation and give his thoughts as to where the top fighters stand in the division. The main event for the May 5 card will be Jim Miller vs. Nate…

Following the UFC on Fox 3 press conference, UFC president Dana White had to address the lightweight title situation and give his thoughts as to where the top fighters stand in the division. The main event for the May 5 card will be Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz. “Pettis is going to be looking for […]

Josh Thomson Talks Return, Josh Koscheck’s AKA Departure and More

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson, the last man to beat current champion Gilbert Melendez,  is making his return to fighting after a 15-month hiatus due to injury. Thomson took some time out of his schedule to talk to Bleac…

Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson, the last man to beat current champion Gilbert Melendez,  is making his return to fighting after a 15-month hiatus due to injury. Thomson took some time out of his schedule to talk to Bleacher Report about his layoff, Gilbert Melendez’ position in the lightweight division, former teammate Josh Koscheck‘s departure from […]

Demetrious Johnson Is Getting Married, Picks Benavidez and Talks Video-Gaming

Losing a five-round war for the UFC title is a hard thing to swallow. But, if your name is Demetrious Johnson (14-2) , things could be worse. “Losing to Dominick was pretty tough especially considering the fact with how hard I worked,” John…

Losing a five-round war for the UFC title is a hard thing to swallow. But, if your name is Demetrious Johnson (14-2) , things could be worse. “Losing to Dominick was pretty tough especially considering the fact with how hard I worked,” Johnson told Bleacher Report. “But, life is good and I have a lot […]

Jake Shields Talks MMA, Fighting in Japan and Training

Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show sat down with Jake Shields ahead of his critical fight at UFC 144 with Yoshihiro Akiyama. We asked Shields about his training regiment and how he is preparing for such a huge fight on the main card in Japan. Is…

Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show sat down with Jake Shields ahead of his critical fight at UFC 144 with Yoshihiro Akiyama. We asked Shields about his training regiment and how he is preparing for such a huge fight on the main card in Japan. Is Shields excited about fighting in Japan or would he rather […]

Sean Loeffler Talks Devastating Injury and Future in the UFC

Before the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career, Sean “The Destroyer” Loeffler (25-5) fell to the ground in pain. Loeffler’s ankle had given out. Just minutes later, Loeffler was scratched from what was scheduled to be his U…

Before the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career, Sean “The Destroyer” Loeffler (25-5) fell to the ground in pain. Loeffler’s ankle had given out. Just minutes later, Loeffler was scratched from what was scheduled to be his UFC debut against fellow middleweight Buddy Roberts (11-2). Instead of walking out to the bright lights […]

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 […]