Tag: Turned

Gina Carano and 5 MMA Fighters Turned Movie Actor

With the action flick Haywire hitting the silver screens, Gina “Conviction” Carano could soon be the biggest MMA star to venture into thespianism. Carano, who hasn’t fought since losing in a title bout to former Strikeforce featherwei…

With the action flick Haywire hitting the silver screens, Gina “Conviction” Carano could soon be the biggest MMA star to venture into thespianism. Carano, who hasn’t fought since losing in a title bout to former Strikeforce featherweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos in 2009, has for the best part been trying her hand at acting. She […]

BJ Penn and the 5 Best Grapplers Turned Strikers in MMA

In mixed martial arts’ heyday, fighters only specialized in one style or aspect of fighting. Grapplers had the advantage early on, as most MMA fighters had never seen or heard of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Fighters today are more well rounded than thei…

In mixed martial arts’ heyday, fighters only specialized in one style or aspect of fighting. Grapplers had the advantage early on, as most MMA fighters had never seen or heard of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Fighters today are more well rounded than their predecessors, forcing up and comers and veterans alike to evolve. Many grapplers have had […]

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BJ Penn and the 5 Best Grapplers Turned Strikers in MMA

Alistair Overeem Turned Down Title Shot in 2012 To Fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 141

ESPN’s Brett Okamoto is reporting, among other details, that Alistair Overeem turned down a UFC heavyweight title fight in 2012 in favor of fighting Brock Lesnar before the end of the year. The reigning king of the 265-pound division, Cain Velasq…

ESPN’s Brett Okamoto is reporting, among other details, that Alistair Overeem turned down a UFC heavyweight title fight in 2012 in favor of fighting Brock Lesnar before the end of the year. The reigning king of the 265-pound division, Cain Velasquez, will come back from rotator cuff surgery to defend his heavyweight title against Junior […]

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Alistair Overeem Turned Down Title Shot in 2012 To Fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 141

Quinton Jackson, Randy Couture and the Top 10 MMA Fighters Turned Actors

While some MMA fans are always quick to look down upon people who try to enter MMA from boxing, pro-wrestling and other such tangentially related activities, some MMA fans have also been quick to become cheerleaders for the crossover successes of MMA f…

While some MMA fans are always quick to look down upon people who try to enter MMA from boxing, pro-wrestling and other such tangentially related activities, some MMA fans have also been quick to become cheerleaders for the crossover successes of MMA fighters as they try to pursue fame and fortune outside of the cage. […]

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Quinton Jackson, Randy Couture and the Top 10 MMA Fighters Turned Actors

Quinton Jackson Explains Why He Turned Down a Shot at Mauricio Rua’s Title

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua revealed to Tatame that Jon “Bones” Jones was not the UFC’s first choice to step in for the injured “Suga” Rashad Evans at UFC 128. Rua said, ”The UFC thought of other alternati…

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua revealed to Tatame that Jon “Bones” Jones was not the UFC’s first choice to step in for the injured “Suga” Rashad Evans at UFC 128. Rua said, ”The UFC thought of other alternatives, but it didn’t work out. For some reason [Jackson] didn’t accept it.” “It” being a chance to fight Rua for […]

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Quinton Jackson Explains Why He Turned Down a Shot at Mauricio Rua’s Title

UFC 117: Has Chael Sonnen Turned The Fans Against Him

For many fans, a lasting image from UFC 112 is Anderson Silva dancing around and avoiding the fight.  This led to the fans booing Silva and cheering for Damien Maia.
Dana White made the statement after the fight that he was embarrassed by Silva an…

For many fans, a lasting image from UFC 112 is Anderson Silva dancing around and avoiding the fight.  This led to the fans booing Silva and cheering for Damien Maia.
Dana White made the statement after the fight that he was embarrassed by Silva antics and vowed to cut Silva from the UFC if anything like […]

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UFC 117: Has Chael Sonnen Turned The Fans Against Him