UFC Fight Night 70: Lyoto Machida’s Quick Turnaround Could Backfire

Back in October 2009, I attended UFC 104 in Los Angeles. After years of covering mixed martial arts from my home in Texas, I was finally beginning to attend UFC events on a regular basis. I believe UFC 104 was my sixth event in a row, though I’d kindly ask that you not hold me […]

Back in October 2009, I attended UFC 104 in Los Angeles. After years of covering mixed martial arts from my home in Texas, I was finally beginning to attend UFC events on a regular basis. I believe UFC 104 was my sixth event in a row, though I’d kindly ask that you not hold me […]

Alistair Overeem: Roy Nelson, His Turnaround and What’s Next

Coming off of his victory over Roy Nelson at UFC 185 last month, Alistair Overeem took some time off to relax and recuperate from the slight damage he sustained in the fight. Overeem spoke with Bleacher Report after his vacation in Puerto Rico:    Bleacher Report: You knew that Roy Nelson had a tough chin […]

Coming off of his victory over Roy Nelson at UFC 185 last month, Alistair Overeem took some time off to relax and recuperate from the slight damage he sustained in the fight. Overeem spoke with Bleacher Report after his vacation in Puerto Rico:    Bleacher Report: You knew that Roy Nelson had a tough chin […]

Nick Diaz: 5 Reasons UFC Star Must Make a Turnaround

Nick Diaz is undoubtedly one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts for both reasons good and bad. He is a rebel, controversial, tough as nails and exciting in the cage. But, with controversy comes baggage. Diaz is currently suspended due t…

Nick Diaz is undoubtedly one of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts for both reasons good and bad. He is a rebel, controversial, tough as nails and exciting in the cage. But, with controversy comes baggage. Diaz is currently suspended due to a failed drug test following UFC 143 against Carlos Condit. This […]

UFC on Versus 4: How Will Rick Story Handle Four-Week Turnaround vs. Marquardt?

When it comes to this Sunday’s main event between Rick Story and Nate Marquardt, the largest question is how Marquardt’s fairly bulky body will respond to shearing off extraneous poundage in his first drop down to welterweight. But his oppo…

When it comes to this Sunday’s main event between Rick Story and Nate Marquardt, the largest question is how Marquardt’s fairly bulky body will respond to shearing off extraneous poundage in his first drop down to welterweight. But his opponent is facing a similar, if not quite as urgent or closely dissected, question. Fighting on […]

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UFC on Versus 4: How Will Rick Story Handle Four-Week Turnaround vs. Marquardt?

UFC on Versus 4: Will Rick Story Be Bothered by Short Turnaround vs. Marquardt?

Heading into this Sunday’s UFC on Versus 4 event—or, as it’s officially known, UFC Live: Marquardt vs. Story—there are questions. First, will Rick Story mind the quick turnaround? Second, regardless of whether he minds it, can h…

Heading into this Sunday’s UFC on Versus 4 event—or, as it’s officially known, UFC Live: Marquardt vs. Story—there are questions. First, will Rick Story mind the quick turnaround? Second, regardless of whether he minds it, can he actually win this fight over Nate Marquardt? First question first, he doesn’t seem to mind at all. In […]

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UFC on Versus 4: Will Rick Story Be Bothered by Short Turnaround vs. Marquardt?