I have to admit, I was one of the guys complaining that the UFC was putting on a few to many shows.It seemed like every other week I was gearing up for a new event. I mean c’mon Mr. White, there are only so many one-man parties I can throw. Only so …
I have to admit, I was one of the guys complaining that the UFC was putting on a few to many shows.
It seemed like every other week I was gearing up for a new event. I mean c’mon Mr. White, there are only so many one-man parties I can throw. Only so many ribs I could eat (final tally was 54). I was a little burnt out.
Then UFC 151 was cancelled.
I went from needing a break to needing a fix. Fight withdrawal hit me hard. Not seeing people punched in the face really took its toll on my psyche.
So I was rather happy when I realized this week is UFC 152. And while the whole Jon Jones controversy has thrown a blanket over everyone’s collective excitement for this card, I still believe there are a few gems that could make the night worth the wait.
The Ultimate Show goes all out this week, as UFC 152 is right around the corner.This is a UFC card that does not come around very often, being that there is not one, but two title fights on the card.Of course everyone knows that Jon Jones is fighting V…
The Ultimate Show goes all out this week, as UFC 152 is right around the corner.
This is a UFC card that does not come around very often, being that there is not one, but two title fights on the card.
Of course everyone knows that Jon Jones is fighting VitorBelfort for the light-heavyweight belt, due in large part to the backlash he received a month prior for refusing the ChaelSonnen fight. The second fight is between Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson and will determine who will be the first to ever hold the UFC flyweight belt.
The Ultimate Show caught up with Joseph Benavidez to get his thoughts on everything from his previous fight and TKO over YasuhiroUrushitani, to his man date with opponent Demetrious Johnson and Michael Bisping.
Also, former heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez stops by to show us one of his staple moves for our move of the week. See all of that and more here on this week’s episode of The Ultimate Show.
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With UFC 152 nearly upon us, fans around the world are still soured by Jon Jones and his decision to not do battle with Chael Sonnen at UFC 151. It was a selfish decision that didn’t truly benefit anyone, and it caused a laundry list of negative effect…
With UFC 152 nearly upon us, fans around the world are still soured by Jon Jones and his decision to not do battle with ChaelSonnen at UFC 151. It was a selfish decision that didn’t truly benefit anyone, and it caused a laundry list of negative effects.
However, this wasn’t the only major moment of 2012 that has caused fans to either face-palm or go into a fit of rage.
Here is a look at some of the most frustrating UFC moments of 2012.
Vitor Belfort travels to Toronto—the home of UFC 152 on Saturday night—with very few people in the world believing he has a chance to beat Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title.They say he’s too old. They say the sport has passed him by…
VitorBelfort travels to Toronto—the home of UFC 152 on Saturday night—with very few people in the world believing he has a chance to beat Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title.
They say he’s too old. They say the sport has passed him by. They say Jones is far too good in every facet of the sport.
But Belfort doesn’t hear any of it. Instead, he spent the precious few moments available to him before the fight undergoing intense preparation at the Jaco Training Center in Florida under the watchful eye of new coach Rashad Evans.
In this exclusive video, shot by Ryan Loco of Authentic Sports Management, you’ll get a deeper look into Belfort and his final days spent in training camp. It’s a look you don’t want to miss.
It’s no secret that the UFC has been waiting for Michael Bisping to make the leap from top-tier middleweight to title challenger. The “Count” is one of the most popular fighters in the promotion and a title fight in England will help with European expa…
It’s no secret that the UFC has been waiting for Michael Bisping to make the leap from top-tier middleweight to title challenger. The “Count” is one of the most popular fighters in the promotion and a title fight in England will help with European expansion.
Bisping‘s career in the UFC can best be described as unimpressive. That’s not to say he’s inconsistent or lacks talent. It’s just that whenever he has been given the opportunity to pick up that career-defining “big win,” he always finds a way to lose.
Whether it’s on the receiving end of an H-Bomb courtesy of Dan Henderson or losing a close decision to ChaelSonnen, Bisping has failed against the elite. Yet, he continues to carry on about how he’s close to a title fight and just needs that one win.
It’s a statement that defines his career.
To his credit, Bisping has remained just outside of the inner circle of elite middleweights. He’s always on the cusp but has never found a way to become one of those esteemed members. This weekend he has the opportunity to become peers with the Sonnen‘s and Chris Weidman‘s of the division.
Which is why he’s in a must-win situation. This weekend against Brian Stann could very well be Bisping‘s last chance to secure his legacy as a fighter. He can either be the fighter who made the most of an opportunity or he can be the guy who just can’t get there.
He’s one of the most well-rounded fighters in the division and yet Bisping can’t find it within himself to make the next step. Sure, he’s talented, but he’s essentially a British version of ChaelSonnen: a talented fighter whose biggest asset remains his gift of gab.
In the world of MMA, being able to talk the talk is just as important as being able to back it up. It’s just another piece of becoming a complete fighter. But at the end of the day, in-cage performance is what separates the legitimate stars from the also-rans.
He can talk about how no one cares about the lighter weight fighters or how he and Stann are the true fight of the night. He can comment that Joe Silva has promised him a title shot if he picks up a win. He can even take potshots at Chris Weidman for not deserving a title shot because he’s unknown.
He can talk about all of that. He just needs to back it up. And this Saturday may be his last opportunity to show that he belongs with the best the UFC has to offer.
A loss would surely send him to the back of the line, far away from UFC gold. A loss would also show that he’s just not there, not good enough to carry the proverbial promotional flag. A talented fighter more known for his abilities on the microphone than in the cage.
UFC 152 is almost here. I hope that Bisping is prepared to show that he’s ready to make the next big step in his career. If he can’t, then he’s just another fighter who can talk up a fight.
UFC 152 comes to you hot this weekend with a couple of title bouts, including the first ever flyweight title bout between Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson.Both men competed in the inaugural flyweight tournament. Benavidez knocked out Yasuhiro Ur…
UFC 152 comes to you hot this weekend with a couple of title bouts, including the first ever flyweight title bout between Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson.
Both men competed in the inaugural flyweight tournament. Benavidez knocked out YasuhiroUrushitani to make it to the finals, while Johnson drew against Ian McCall before earning a decision win over him.
Here is a head-to-toe breakdown of the first ever UFC Flyweight Championship match.
It’s no secret that the UFC has been waiting for Michael