Tag: Turning

UFC 154: Is Francis Carmont Turning into a Middleweight Threat?

Francis Carmont appears to be the total package: He’s big, intimidating and, above all, highly skilled. Despite all of this, many fans are still unaware of him. But he’s poised to change that in a big way at the upcoming UFC 154 event. Carm…

Francis Carmont appears to be the total package: He’s big, intimidating and, above all, highly skilled. Despite all of this, many fans are still unaware of him. But he’s poised to change that in a big way at the upcoming UFC 154 event. Carmont made a successful UFC debut against the always tough Chris Camozzi […]

Dana White on Matt Mitrione Turning Down Daniel Cormier Fight: “Makes Me Sick”

As far as bosses of major sports go, you’d be hard pressed to find one more approachable, more honest, more a fan of the sport that he presides over than UFC president Dana White. However, sometimes the peskiness of running the company gets in th…

As far as bosses of major sports go, you’d be hard pressed to find one more approachable, more honest, more a fan of the sport that he presides over than UFC president Dana White. However, sometimes the peskiness of running the company gets in the way of that fandom, and one nagging issue facing White […]

Dana White Blames M-1 Global Management for Turning Down Fight with Brock Lesnar

Despite his constant belittling of the former Pride FC heavyweight champion, UFC president Dana White insists he does not hate Fedor Emelianenko. The Russian heavyweight was a hot commodity for the UFC boss for many years and had pursued Emelianenko on…

Despite his constant belittling of the former Pride FC heavyweight champion, UFC president Dana White insists he does not hate Fedor Emelianenko. The Russian heavyweight was a hot commodity for the UFC boss for many years and had pursued Emelianenko on several occasions in an attempt to sign him with the company. White made one […]

Dan Henderson Denies Turning Down Rematch With Shogun Rua

Dan Henderson is being constantly pursued for a rematch with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The two light heavyweights contenders competed in a highly competitive bout at UFC 139, which saw Henderson walk away with the victory.  And according …

Dan Henderson is being constantly pursued for a rematch with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The two light heavyweights contenders competed in a highly competitive bout at UFC 139, which saw Henderson walk away with the victory.  And according to UFC President Dana White, Henderson has refused to match up with the Brazilian once again.  White spoke […]

Is the UFC Turning Fans Against Rampage Jackson?

The tumultuous relationship between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and the UFC is quickly turning a once beloved champion into an eyesore for the MMA community. Since losing to Ryan Bader at UFC 144, Jackson has been in a back-and-forth contract…

The tumultuous relationship between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and the UFC is quickly turning a once beloved champion into an eyesore for the MMA community. Since losing to Ryan Bader at UFC 144, Jackson has been in a back-and-forth contractual dispute with the UFC regarding financial figures. According to Jackson, the promotion believes he has lost […]

2011 Will Be Remembered as the Turning Point in MMA History

In November of last year, UFC President Dana White made it clear that 2011 was going to be a big year. At the post-fight press conference for UFC 123, White stated that the biggest mixed martial arts promotion on the planet was in talks to get two tele…

In November of last year, UFC President Dana White made it clear that 2011 was going to be a big year. At the post-fight press conference for UFC 123, White stated that the biggest mixed martial arts promotion on the planet was in talks to get two television deals done, planning to put on over […]

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2011 Will Be Remembered as the Turning Point in MMA History