Tag: Waiting

Chael Sonnen Camp Waiting on Any Response from Nevada Commission

LAS VEGAS—A lawyer for Chael Sonnen has twice responded to an official letter from the Nevada State Athletic Commission that attempted to prevent Sonnen from competing on Saturday’s Metamoris event in Los Angeles. As of Wednesday morning, the commission has yet to reply. UPDATE: Wednesday, 1:16 a.m. ET On Wednesday afternoon, Sonnen lawyer Ross Goodman […]

LAS VEGAS—A lawyer for Chael Sonnen has twice responded to an official letter from the Nevada State Athletic Commission that attempted to prevent Sonnen from competing on Saturday’s Metamoris event in Los Angeles. As of Wednesday morning, the commission has yet to reply. UPDATE: Wednesday, 1:16 a.m. ET On Wednesday afternoon, Sonnen lawyer Ross Goodman […]

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Josh Thomson and Anthony Pettis Are Down to Fight, Just Waiting on the UFC Now

UFC lightweight contender Josh Thomson was hoping to score a fight against former WEC champion Anthony Pettis, and it appears he’s at least got part of the solution to make it happen. Thomson targeted Pettis for a fight because the two lightweights are currently near the top of the rankings and both coming off of […]

UFC lightweight contender Josh Thomson was hoping to score a fight against former WEC champion Anthony Pettis, and it appears he’s at least got part of the solution to make it happen. Thomson targeted Pettis for a fight because the two lightweights are currently near the top of the rankings and both coming off of […]

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Georges St-Pierre Possible for Fall Return: Is He Waiting for Anderson Silva?

Following a couple of fight camps back-to-back, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre was looking for some much-needed time off. But now it seems he is starting to target a return date to the Octagon. St-Pierre last fought in March, when he won a unanimous decision over longtime rival Nick Diaz at UFC 158. Following that […]

Following a couple of fight camps back-to-back, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre was looking for some much-needed time off. But now it seems he is starting to target a return date to the Octagon. St-Pierre last fought in March, when he won a unanimous decision over longtime rival Nick Diaz at UFC 158. Following that […]

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6 Reasons Carlos Condit Should Not Be Criticized for Waiting for St-Pierre

MMA personalities, fans and bloggers across the internet have been seriously discussing something lately. Something big. This previously absurd notion would be one of the biggest actions taken by UFC brass against their fighters, ever. Some people (gas…

MMA personalities, fans and bloggers across the internet have been seriously discussing something lately. Something big. This previously absurd notion would be one of the biggest actions taken by UFC brass against their fighters, ever. Some people (gasp) want to remove Georges St-Pierre from his position as welterweight champion. Half of this because St-Pierre suffered […]

Renan Barao: UFC Bantamweight Champion in Waiting?

Renan Barão has flown in under the radar. Outside Brazil, the 25-year old has failed to generate the hype normally associated with a 29 fight unbeaten streak and a 65 percent finishing record. Following the strangling of Brad Pickett and a unanimo…

Renan Barão has flown in under the radar. Outside Brazil, the 25-year old has failed to generate the hype normally associated with a 29 fight unbeaten streak and a 65 percent finishing record. Following the strangling of Brad Pickett and a unanimous decision victory over Scott Jorgensen, however, “Renan Mota do Nascimento Pegado” will not […]

Haven’t MMA Fighters Learned That Waiting for a Fight Is a Mistake?

Now that Carlos Condit has the interim welterweight title, he is not going to chance losing it to anyone other than GSP. Recently, Condit said he would be willing to wait until GSP has rehabilitated his knee to fight the Canadian sensation and unify th…

Now that Carlos Condit has the interim welterweight title, he is not going to chance losing it to anyone other than GSP. Recently, Condit said he would be willing to wait until GSP has rehabilitated his knee to fight the Canadian sensation and unify the titles once more. It seems like a great many fighters […]