According to MMAFighting.com, Dana White is set to announce this weekend at UFC 140 that the Flyweight class (116 pounds to 125 pounds) is coming to the UFC. The move comes a little over a year after the UFC officially absorbed the WEC’s talent roster, establishing the UFC Bantamweight (135) … Continue reading
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Is Anderson Silva really injured, ducking fights, or is he just bored?
Chael Sonnen is convinced that Anderson Silva is afraid of a rematch. He tells people that, in his mind, he won that fight and that he’s the true Middleweight Champion. It’s easy to dismiss that coming from Chael, though, because the guy’s a buffoon, a cartoon character, and a convicted … Continue reading
Michael Bisping has a chance to prove himself against Demian Maia at UFC on Fox 2
The UFC has released the full card (sans a couple prelims yet to be decided) for UFC on Fox 2 on Saturday, January 28th. In addition to the previously announced main event of Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis and co-main of Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz, both presumably to determine … Continue reading
Video: one-armed fighter Nick Newell wins by submission, improves to 6-0
From the “XFC 15: Tribute” show last Friday (the date on the YouTube video erroneously says it took place on 11/2; it’s a typo), one-armed fighter Nick Newell puts on not just a surprising, but a legitimately impressive performance against Denis Hernandez, winning by heel hook submission in a little … Continue reading
Why Michael Bisping, despite dominating Jason “Mayhem” Miller, still isn’t a contender
While the fight card for The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale provided plenty of excitement and wild finishes, it was the shocking drop in quality that occurred during the main event that had everyone talking. After showing up looking like he’d lost some muscle mass and with none other than comedic … Continue reading
Luke Rockhold to defend against Keith Jardine: is it time to get rid of the Strikeforce Middleweight Title?
Last night it was reported that Strikeforce Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will defend his title against “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine on Saturday, January 7th. The news was met online with an avalanche of ellipses and “wait, what?” Rockhold won the Middleweight title from Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in September. … Continue reading
Thoughts, criticisms, and overview of 2011 World MMA Awards
Last night was the World MMA Awards at the Palms in Las Vegas, which are chosen by fan voting organized by Fight! Magazine. Obviously, when I give out my (far less popular and meaningful) year-end awards, they’re going to look a little different, owing more to my personal views and … Continue reading
Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis is your UFC on Fox 2 main event
According to ESPN.com, the UFC is going to make the main event of their second broadcast on the Fox network a Light Heavyweight bout between Rashad Evans and Phil Davis. The fight, if confirmed, will air live in primetime on Saturday, January 28th. Davis vs. Evans is actually the perfect … Continue reading
The full card for UFC Japan on February 26th: what were they thinking?
The UFC has announced the full card for its first foray into the Far East in over fifteen years. MAIN CARD: Frankie Edgar (c) vs. Benson Henderson – UFC Lightweight Championship Rampage Jackson vs Ryan Bader Mark Hunt vs Cheick Kongo Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Jake Shields Anthony Pettis vs Joe … Continue reading
5 things MMA fans have to be thankful for this holiday season
With Turkey Day upon us, it’s time for us to count our blessings and give our thanks for all that’s right with the world of MMA. ***** Tom Lawlor’s entrances Last Saturday, Lawlor fought in the last Facebook prelim against Middleweight phenom Chris Weidman. He lost (Weidman is on a … Continue reading