Tag: Trying

Nate Diaz Says F— the Belt, He’s Trying to Beat the World’s Best Lightweight

If you told me I could only pick one potential fight to watch for the rest of 2012—just one fight, on an endless loop—my answer would be easy: Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz for the UFC lightweight title.  It’s safe to say that I…

If you told me I could only pick one potential fight to watch for the rest of 2012—just one fight, on an endless loop—my answer would be easy: Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz for the UFC lightweight title.  It’s safe to say that I’m excited for this fight. I get excited every time a Diaz […]

UFC: Mirko Cro Cop Will Return to MMA or Die Trying

Former PRIDE and UFC star Mirko Cro Cop last fought in October of last year when he met Roy Nelson at UFC 137. In a discouraging site for fans, the Croatian was knocked out for the third consecutive time and announced his retirement after the contest. …

Former PRIDE and UFC star Mirko Cro Cop last fought in October of last year when he met Roy Nelson at UFC 137. In a discouraging site for fans, the Croatian was knocked out for the third consecutive time and announced his retirement after the contest. While it was sad to see an influential star […]

Tyron Woodley Feels Marquardt Is Trying to Hype Himself for Fight

Tyron Woodley has traveled the road from prospect to contender and if everything goes as planned, on Saturday night he will be crowned champion. The former University of Missouri wrestling standout faces veteran Nate Marquardt for the vacant Strikeforc…

Tyron Woodley has traveled the road from prospect to contender and if everything goes as planned, on Saturday night he will be crowned champion. The former University of Missouri wrestling standout faces veteran Nate Marquardt for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title. This will undoubtedly be the biggest fight of Woodley’s career. Marquardt, who was once […]

UFC Is Trying to Sucker B.J. Penn out of Retirement by Using Josh Koscheck

Oh man, I love it when I have a fun story to kick off a day. The UFC—and Dana White in particular—really wants B.J. Penn to come back from his short-lived retirement and fight again. Penn is a huge fan favorite for the UFC, and White has do…

Oh man, I love it when I have a fun story to kick off a day. The UFC—and Dana White in particular—really wants B.J. Penn to come back from his short-lived retirement and fight again. Penn is a huge fan favorite for the UFC, and White has done everything he can do to goad Penn […]

Mirko Filipovic: “I Want to Return to the Old Cro Cop or Die Trying”

There was once a time Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic was the most feared fighter on the planet. He wasn’t hugging opponents or clapping hands on the way to the ring. This once cold-blooded warrior was emotionless and decapitating domes off…

There was once a time Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic was the most feared fighter on the planet. He wasn’t hugging opponents or clapping hands on the way to the ring. This once cold-blooded warrior was emotionless and decapitating domes off of countless of challengers who dare step into the ring with him. UFC 137 could […]

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Mirko Filipovic: “I Want to Return to the Old Cro Cop or Die Trying”

UFC 125: Thiago Silva Admits Trying to Cheat Urine Test, Will Accept Punishment

It seems as if the long, sordid tale of Thiago Silva and his drug test from UFC 125 is coming to a close. Silva took to the UnderGround Forum to release the following statement: We make decisions every day of our lives. Some are good and some are bad. …

It seems as if the long, sordid tale of Thiago Silva and his drug test from UFC 125 is coming to a close. Silva took to the UnderGround Forum to release the following statement: We make decisions every day of our lives. Some are good and some are bad. When you make a bad decision, […]

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UFC 125: Thiago Silva Admits Trying to Cheat Urine Test, Will Accept Punishment