Tag: Turn

Nate Diaz: ‘Maybe It’s My Turn’ to Be the Next Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Champion

The disciples of Cesar Gracie are some of the most loyal in all of MMA.  If you’ve seen a fight involving Gilbert Melendez or one of the Diaz brothers, you have no doubt heard a post-fight shout out to “Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu” an…

The disciples of Cesar Gracie are some of the most loyal in all of MMA.  If you’ve seen a fight involving Gilbert Melendez or one of the Diaz brothers, you have no doubt heard a post-fight shout out to “Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu” and rightly so, the camp builds champions. Nick Diaz and Jake Shields are […]

UFC: Why More Fighters Will Turn Down Short Notice Fights

If you thought that the frantic main card shuffles for events like UFC 149, UFC 151 and UFC 153 were bad, you haven’t seen anything yet. Now that the UFC has stretched itself from monthly pay-per-view events to supporting an additional three FOX …

If you thought that the frantic main card shuffles for events like UFC 149, UFC 151 and UFC 153 were bad, you haven’t seen anything yet. Now that the UFC has stretched itself from monthly pay-per-view events to supporting an additional three FOX Network channels, expect many more main card-caliber fighters to turn down last-minute […]

Bigfoot: ‘Overeem’s a Lion, but He’ll Turn into a Kitten When JDS Hits Him’

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Alistair Overeem both train with the Blackzilian camp, but that doesn’t mean they see eye to eye. The former Strikeforce heavyweights understand their paths could cross one day in the UFC, and according to …

Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Alistair Overeem both train with the Blackzilian camp, but that doesn’t mean they see eye to eye. The former Strikeforce heavyweights understand their paths could cross one day in the UFC, and according to Rashad Evans, they refuse to train together. Overeem is slated to face Junior dos Santos for the […]

How the UFC Can Turn Casual Fans into Hardcore Fans

The UFC will always try to improve their product. From free fights, to signing the best athletes in the world; the company has done its very best in promoting the sport of mixed martial arts in American culture. But with already popular entities like t…

The UFC will always try to improve their product. From free fights, to signing the best athletes in the world; the company has done its very best in promoting the sport of mixed martial arts in American culture. But with already popular entities like the NFL, MLB, NBA and boxing commanding the limited spotlight, it’s […]

7 Ways To Turn Your Girlfriend into a UFC Fan

It’s that time of year again. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, shopping for the perfect gift can be a real hassle. Maybe you spent hours finding the right restaurant for that fancy dinner date. Or maybe you’re a last-minut…

It’s that time of year again. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, shopping for the perfect gift can be a real hassle. Maybe you spent hours finding the right restaurant for that fancy dinner date. Or maybe you’re a last-minute shopper and could only find that clichéd, heart-shaped box of chocolates on sale in […]

UFC: Should Zuffa Turn Strikeforce into a Farm System?

If you’ve ever been privileged to see regional MMA action, you know it has some of the best fights you will ever see. Most of the guys are either trying to break into the UFC or attempting to work their way back. Ask any fighter that competes on …

If you’ve ever been privileged to see regional MMA action, you know it has some of the best fights you will ever see. Most of the guys are either trying to break into the UFC or attempting to work their way back. Ask any fighter that competes on a regional level (or outside the UFC […]

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UFC: Should Zuffa Turn Strikeforce into a Farm System?