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UFC 136 was one of the best fight cards in UFC history, and it seems unreal that the UFC could even come close to topping it anytime soon. But, since Dana White and company never seem to disappoint, there are seven more fight cards left this year and a…
UFC 136 was one of the best fight cards in UFC history, and it seems unreal that the UFC could even come close to topping it anytime soon.
But, since Dana White and company never seem to disappoint, there are seven more fight cards left this year and a few of them have potential to join UFC 136 as instant classics.
Guys like Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones and George St-Pierre are all returning to action in the next three months, making the potential for amazing fight cards a very real thing.
Before it was announced that Jon Jones would be facing Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, fight fans were expecting the long-awaited showdown between Jones and Rashad Evans. Machida is a fighter who has already defeated Evans. If Jones defeats Machida many peop…
Before it was announced that Jon Jones would be facing Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, fight fans were expecting the long-awaited showdown between Jones and Rashad Evans.
Machida is a fighter who has already defeated Evans. If Jones defeats Machida many people will argue he can defeat Evans, too. That isn’t necessarily the case as Evans is a different fighter than he was when he faced Machida.
Read on to see why Rashad Evans is the best equipped light heavyweight to dethrone Jon Jones.
The tables have suddenly turned on Rashad Evans. Jon Jones has criticized the former UFC light heavyweight champion for backing out of their upcoming title bout, after Evans was forced out due to a hand injury, and accusing him of ducking him. Jon…
The tables have suddenly turned on Rashad Evans.
Jon Jones has criticized the former UFC light heavyweight champion for backing out of their upcoming title bout, after Evans was forced out due to a hand injury, and accusing him of ducking him. Jones suffered the same criticism from Evans when he was forced to pull out of their original bout at UFC 133, who was later replaced by Tito Ortiz.
In an interview with MMAFighting.com, Jones said he believes Evans intentionally pulled out of their title bout.
“I didn’t necessarily want to fight at (UFC)140, but because it was Rashad, I said, ‘You know what? I would take the fight in nine weeks.’ I’m already in shape,’ “Jones said.
“Rashad, predicting that I would say no, he kind of kicked himself in the butt because I said yes, he turns around and says, ‘Oh, I didn’t expect Jon to say yes. I don’t want to fight him that soon.’ So in reality, he’s kind of the one who’s ducking the fight. I feel like he’s ducking the fight.”
Evans now finds himself in limbo once again as he passes up another title opportunity. As a result, Lyoto Machida has replaced Evans to meet Jones in the main event at UFC 140.
Ironically, it was Machida who initially turned down the chance to face Evans when Jones was injured, as he asked for a higher compensation on a three week notice.
The feud between Jones and Evans will now only continue to escalate into the new year, and if everything goes according to plan, Evans will finally receive his title shot sometime next year.
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Earlier this year, Dana White made an announcement at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) that ZUFFA made a deal with Microsoft that would bring UFC pay-per-view events to Xbox 360 consoles.It has now been announced that the first event that w…
Earlier this year, Dana White made an announcement at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) that ZUFFA made a deal with Microsoft that would bring UFC pay-per-view events to Xbox 360 consoles.
It has now been announced that the first event that will be available on Xbox will be UFC 140, featuring Jon “Bones” Jones defending the light heavyweight title against Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida.
If that trailer doesn’t have you pumped for what’s to come, then you must be crazy.
The UFC on Xbox will have many more features than what your normal PPV offers. Some of those features will be:
This is going to be huge for the UFC, and is going to help them connect with even more fans.
Tim McTiernan is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. For the latest news on everything MMA, follow me on twitter @tmt2393.
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The year 2011 hasn’t gone exactly the way Rashad Evans planned.Multiple injuries have caused the former light heavyweight champion to pull out of two proposed title bouts. The first occurred a month out from his scheduled title bout with Mauricio “Shog…
The year 2011 hasn’t gone exactly the way Rashad Evans planned.
Multiple injuries have caused the former light heavyweight champion to pull out of two proposed title bouts. The first occurred a month out from his scheduled title bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128.
Evans injured his knee during training and was forced to withdraw from the fight. Jon Jones, Evans’ teammate, took his place and defeated Rua to become the new UFC champion.
After Jones’ win, he and Evans had a huge falling out, which ended in Evans leaving Jackson’s MMA and longtime mentor Greg Jackson.
Evans made his long-awaited return after over a year of hiatus against MMA legend Tito Ortiz. It looked like it was just another day at the office for Evans, who dominated and stopped Ortiz with strikes in the second round.
The win made him the No. 1 contender for the UFC title, but unfortunately for Evans, he injured his right thumb in the bout.
When the UFC came calling for the championship fight against Jones to take place on December 10, Evans’ response was disappointing to say the least.
“After my last fight against Tito Ortiz, I dislocated my right thumb, which required it to be set back in place and held with pins. 24 hours ago, my physician removed the pins. At that time, I learned that it would require another three weeks of rehabilitation before engaging in any exercise or training that would require the use of my hand,” Evans told MMAWeekly on Thursday.
With Evans unable to take the fight, UFC President Dana White made the decision to give the title shot to another former light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida.
“Dana White and I spoke earlier today, and I fully understand his decision to put Machida against Jones for the title at UFC 140. Given the rehabilitation time I require for my dislocated thumb, I would not be 100 percent ready by December 10,” said Evans.
UFC 140 will take place at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Even though he won’t be able to compete, Evans will be watching closely as two of the most unorthodox fighters in the sport vie for the world title.
“The UFC has to keep making fights that entertain the fans. I would have done the same thing as Dana in his position. I’m asking for the fans to support me as I rehabilitate my hand, and I promise I will be back fighting very quickly,” Evans said.
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It seems that Lyoto Machida’s luck has brought him good fortune in return after coming under scrutiny from UFC President Dana White for asking for “Anderson Silva money,” in order to accept a bout with Rashad Evans earlier this year.Now that Evans is o…
It seems that Lyoto Machida‘s luck has brought him good fortune in return after coming under scrutiny from UFC President Dana White for asking for “Anderson Silva money,” in order to accept a bout with Rashad Evans earlier this year.
Now that Evans is out with a hand injury, Machida will fill in as his replacement to challenge UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones at UFC 140 on December 10th.
MMAWeekly.com spoke to Machida’s manager, Ed Soares, to discuss the upcoming title bout, and Soares said everything worked out in their favour, despite the controversy.
“Everything does happen for a reason,” Soares said regarding the title bout between Jones and Machida.
“I was all for Lyoto taking that fight with Rashad, believe me I would have loved to see that happen, too, but everything does happen for a reason.”
Soares also spoke about the bout itself, and commented on how Machida poses a threat to the champion, stylistically. Although praising Jones’ abilities and success thus far in the UFC, he is confident that Machida will reclaim the light heavyweight crown.
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