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Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum: What Went Wrong for the Fallen Champ?

Things did not go so well for Cain Velasquez at UFC 188. While the UFC constructed a card in Mexico City designed to showcase its heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum threw a wrench into its promotional plans by defeating Velasquez with an impressive third-round guillotine choke. It was a huge swerve for MMA fans. While Werdum […]

Things did not go so well for Cain Velasquez at UFC 188. While the UFC constructed a card in Mexico City designed to showcase its heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum threw a wrench into its promotional plans by defeating Velasquez with an impressive third-round guillotine choke. It was a huge swerve for MMA fans. While Werdum […]

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Jones vs. Cormier Results: What Went Right for the Champ at UFC 182

At UFC 182, Jon “Bones” Jones retained his UFC light heavyweight title and defended it for a record eighth time.  He proved once again why he is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world in defeating one of his most formidable foes to date, Daniel Cormier.  A lot went well for the champion at UFC […]

At UFC 182, Jon “Bones” Jones retained his UFC light heavyweight title and defended it for a record eighth time.  He proved once again why he is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world in defeating one of his most formidable foes to date, Daniel Cormier.  A lot went well for the champion at UFC […]

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GSP’s Coach Says Media Went Too Far with False Rumors About His Family

Last month, longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre dropped a bombshell on the MMA universe: He’s had enough. After nine consecutive title defenses and 21 total UFC fights, St-Pierre announced his retirement from the sport. While the door wasn’t completely shut on a potential return, GSP is no longer an active mixed martial arts fighter, for […]

Last month, longtime UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre dropped a bombshell on the MMA universe: He’s had enough. After nine consecutive title defenses and 21 total UFC fights, St-Pierre announced his retirement from the sport. While the door wasn’t completely shut on a potential return, GSP is no longer an active mixed martial arts fighter, for […]

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Georges St-Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks: What Went Right for the Champ

Although Georges St-Pierre walked away from UFC 167 wearing gold, there aren’t a lot of people in the MMA world who agree that he should be UFC champion. Johny Hendricks landed a slew of powerful punches and badly damaged St-Pierre’s face in Saturday’s  headliner. Looking at the FightMetric stats, St-Pierre actually landed more significant strikes, […]

Although Georges St-Pierre walked away from UFC 167 wearing gold, there aren’t a lot of people in the MMA world who agree that he should be UFC champion. Johny Hendricks landed a slew of powerful punches and badly damaged St-Pierre’s face in Saturday’s  headliner. Looking at the FightMetric stats, St-Pierre actually landed more significant strikes, […]

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UFC 166 Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3: What Went Wrong for JDS?

It was the same story but different venue for Junior Dos Santos, who took another lopsided beating at the hands of Cain Velasquez. “Heart” was the reoccurring theme throughout the night at UFC 166. Diego Sanchez had displayed tons of it in his epic, lightweight scrap with Gilbert Melendez. Roy Nelson demonstrated his fair share […]

It was the same story but different venue for Junior Dos Santos, who took another lopsided beating at the hands of Cain Velasquez. “Heart” was the reoccurring theme throughout the night at UFC 166. Diego Sanchez had displayed tons of it in his epic, lightweight scrap with Gilbert Melendez. Roy Nelson demonstrated his fair share […]

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Jon Fitch vs. Erick Silva: What Went Wrong for Silva

UFC 153 proved to be a learning experience for rising welterweight prospect Erick Silva. Taking on former top contender Jon Fitch, the young Brazilian just could not stop his opponent’s relentless grappling skills, losing via unanimous decision f…

UFC 153 proved to be a learning experience for rising welterweight prospect Erick Silva. Taking on former top contender Jon Fitch, the young Brazilian just could not stop his opponent’s relentless grappling skills, losing via unanimous decision for one of the toughest losses in his MMA career. Silva was able to land some nice shots […]