Few fans can resist the lure of watching skilled heavyweights do battle in the Octagon. Perhaps that’s why the trilogy between UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and the company’s former champ, Junior dos Santos, could represent the most hyped grudge match in promotional history—particularly if the bout takes place in a stadium in Mexico. Roughly […]
Few fans can resist the lure of watching skilled heavyweights do battle in the Octagon. Perhaps that’s why the trilogy between UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and the company’s former champ, Junior dos Santos, could represent the most hyped grudge match in promotional history—particularly if the bout takes place in a stadium in Mexico. Roughly […]
On April 21, 2007, Fabricio Werdum debuted in the UFC as an accomplished grappler, but not-so-accomplished mixed martial artist. In his first fight with the promotion, Werdum fought Andrei Arlovski to a decision, losing on all three of the judges’ scorecards. His performance was utterly and undeniably underwhelming. The outcome—as well as the attention Werdum garnered […]
On April 21, 2007, Fabricio Werdum debuted in the UFC as an accomplished grappler, but not-so-accomplished mixed martial artist. In his first fight with the promotion, Werdum fought Andrei Arlovski to a decision, losing on all three of the judges’ scorecards. His performance was utterly and undeniably underwhelming. The outcome—as well as the attention Werdum garnered […]
While the expectations for UFC 160 weren’t as high as many MMA fans thought they would have been from a card featuring two heavyweight co-main events, the exciting event resulted in a fair amount of big-time winners. Not only did Cain Velasquez successfully retain his title, Junior Dos Santos won his fight to earn the […]
While the expectations for UFC 160 weren’t as high as many MMA fans thought they would have been from a card featuring two heavyweight co-main events, the exciting event resulted in a fair amount of big-time winners. Not only did Cain Velasquez successfully retain his title, Junior Dos Santos won his fight to earn the […]
What we knew would happen happened at UFC 160 on Saturday: Cain Velasquez made quick work of challenger Antonio Silva. It wasn’t much of a fight, if you can even call it a fight at all. Velasquez, who improved to 12-1, dropped Silva with a right hand. He then proceeded to execute a chokehold, and […]
What we knew would happen happened at UFC 160 on Saturday: Cain Velasquez made quick work of challenger Antonio Silva. It wasn’t much of a fight, if you can even call it a fight at all. Velasquez, who improved to 12-1, dropped Silva with a right hand. He then proceeded to execute a chokehold, and […]
On Saturday night, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos solidified their rankings as the best heavyweight fighters on the planet. Their knockout wins were the cherry on top of one of the best cards in recent memory. Anyone who saw UFC 160 knows that it was a non-stop thrill ride that showcased some of the […]
On Saturday night, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos solidified their rankings as the best heavyweight fighters on the planet. Their knockout wins were the cherry on top of one of the best cards in recent memory. Anyone who saw UFC 160 knows that it was a non-stop thrill ride that showcased some of the […]