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Ronda Rousey Continues to Take the UFC By Storm

Ernest James — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:26:59 GMT

As farfetched as that sounded a year ago, the beautiful master of the armbar is the headliner in tonight’s UFC 157 PPV live 10 ET. Rousey faces Liz Carmouche in a fight scheduled for five rounds inside of the Octagon.

UFC London – Che Mills interview

ben.lettman — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:17:19 GMT

For the 13th time the UFC will be returning to the UK with some of Britain’s top MMA practitioners set for battle inside the octagon at the Wembley Arena in London on February 16.

One of Britain’s most fearsome strikers appears on the main card of the bill as Gloucester welterweight Che Mills takes on Matthew Riddle, who appeared on The Ultimate Fighter back in 2008.

Mills, who has a record of 15 wins (eight knockouts, four submissions) and five defeats, first fought professional back in 2003 and, as he reveals, a career in MMA was not exactly the norm back then.

UFC on FOX 6: Main Card Preview & Predictions

zack.poff — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:18:16 GMT

While the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens take a week off preparing for the "HarBowl" the UFC takes center stage on FOX this Saturday night.

UFC on FOX 6 takes place at the United Center in Chicago and you would think Michael Jordan is running out of the tunnel again because the crowd will be going crazy all night long with the card UFC matchmaker Joe Silva lined up.

Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson puts his flyweight belt on the line against one of the most athletic fighters in the UFC, John Dodson.

Bellator 86: Karl Amoussou Interview

ben.lettman — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:29:01 GMT

Having won three consecutive contests in 2012, Karl Amoussou will fight for the Bellator welterweight world title on January 24 at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

The Frenchman won the Bellator 77kg tournament final against Bryan Baker back in July, which earned him a main event title shot against undefeated champion Ben Askren.

UFC president Dana White once labelled former US Olympic wrestler Askren as “the most boring fighter in MMA history”, and fans and MMA writers have voiced their displeasure with his lay and pray tactics.

UFC 155: Main Card Preview and Predictions

zack.poff — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:23:19 GMT

The last UFC card of 2012 is going out with a bang. Junior dos Santos puts his heavyweight belt on the line against Cain Velasquez.

The UFC has had it's fair share of injuries this year and the bad luck didn't stop at UFC 155. Chris Weidman, Forrest Griffin, Gray Maynard, Karlos Vemola and Cody McKenzie all pulled out with injuries.

Luckily, the UFC is filled with depth and this event is still going to be a very entertaining card.

UFC 155 takes place this Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

UFC Setting Dangerous Precedent Awarding Title Fights to Undeserving Contenders

Gregory Simpson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:09:23 GMT

The last few months has seen the term ‘number one contender’ in the UFC is losing any real meaning following the awarding of title bouts to fighters coming off losses, in so blurring the natural progressions within weight classes.

Georges St-Pierre vs Nick Diaz In The Works For Mega UFC 158 In Montreal

Gregory Simpson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:39:41 GMT

It appears as thou the welterweight title bout between Georges St-Pierre vs Nick Diaz will happen, and is being finalised to headline UFC 158 in Montreal, the same card which sees Rory MacDonald vs. Carlos Condit 2.

GSP has only really had eyes for Diaz ever since the Stockton Bad Boy started directing his usual line of verbal abuse to the next intended opponent. The fight is bound to do impressive PPV numbers and will be a guaranteed sell-out.

Nate Diaz Barely Makes Target At Eventful UFC On FOX 5 Weigh-ins

Gregory Simpson — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 06:32:14 GMT

The UFC on FOX 5 weigh-ins had a plenty of drama in Seattle last night, with contender Nathan Diaz missing weight twice before eventually hitting the 155 pound mark before his much anticipated fight with champion Benson Henderson.

The Californian came in .6 pounds overweight initially, and seemed unaware of the rules denying the usual one pound grace for title bouts. Scenes of Diaz arguing with UFC President Dana White on stage were rather comical, and you’d have imagined that a professional fighter in the biggest match of his life would have a touch more attention to detail.

Georges St Pierre Wants To Settle Score With Nick Diaz According To Dana White

Gregory Simpson — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:00:25 GMT

Fresh from a well earned holiday in France, UFC Welterweight champion Georges St Pierre has set his targets on a grudge match with controversial personality Nick Diaz: this according to comments by UFC President Dana White before UFC on Fox 5 on Saturday.

The news dampens talk of a super fight between himself and Anderson Silva, with the contest against Diaz being a far more manageable task for GSP. It’s a fight that the Canadian should win nine times out of 10 really.

UFC on FOX 5: Main Card Preview & Predictions

zack.poff — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:58:37 GMT

The UFC has had a very tough year in 2012. It has dealt with injury after injury and even saw the first UFC event cancelled since Dana White took over in 2002.

Luckily, for Dana White and the UFC the card this Saturday night on FOX is stacked, Pamela Anderson stacked.

UFC on FOX 5 features a highly anticpated lightweight title bout, a significant fight in the light heavyweight division and a legend taking on the next great prospect in the UFC.

UFC On Fox 5 Predictions: Far Reaching Title Implications For Seattle Showdown

Gregory Simpson — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 07:03:24 GMT

The UFC is bringing a stacked night of fights to their fifth card on the main Fox Network on December 8^th from Key Arena in Seattle, as Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson puts it all on the line against one of Stockton’s favourite sons, Nathan Diaz.

This will be Henderson’s second defence of the 155 pound strap after a controversial win over Frankie Edgar. Once again wrestling will be the deciding factor in this bout. In terms of striking Diaz would enjoy a slight speed advantage, though the power stakes are in Bendo’s favour – so no clear advantage there.

UFC Welterweight Aftermath: Where To Next For Georges St. Pierre, Johny Hendricks And Nick Diaz?

Gregory Simpson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:04:31 GMT

With Georges St. Pierre over his injury doubts following an authoritative display against interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit at UFC 154, what’s next for the Canadian superstar with talks of a super fight with Anderson Silva in 2013 looming?

It’s not many top-line athletes that came back an ACL re-construction, but GSP is one such, who was still able to hit his famed double leg takedown with ease. Not afraid to bring the fight to Condit either, and bar a flash knock-down in third round, GSP never looked like losing.

UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit Predictions: The Prelims

mike.bohn — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:03:23 GMT

Preliminary Card (FX)
Middleweight Bout: Patrick Cote (17-8) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-9)

UFC 154: The Return of Georges St. Pierre

zack.poff — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:48:58 GMT

Finally after 19 months we get to see Georges St. Pierre make his Octagon return. GSP has been the king of the welterweight division for nearly five years, but the division has improved tremendously while GSP was on the shelf nursing a torn ACL.

GSP has defended his belt six straight times, but he will get his toughest test this Saturday night against Carlos Condit. "The Natural Born Killer" enters the octagon on a five-fight win streak against some very tough competition.

With Strikeforce On Ropes Can Anybody Challenge UFC As Top Dog?

Gregory 007 — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:17:23 GMT

With the belated demise of Strikeforce all but complete, as rumors of a final show in January do the rounds, before tenuous ties with Showtime Sports are cut forever: Where does this leave the landscape of MMA in North America, in dire need of a viable competitor to the UFC?

UFC 154 George St-Pierre vs Carlos Condit on PPV, Main Card Predictions

Gregory 007 — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:49:50 GMT

Welterweight Title bout (St-Pierre vs. Condit):

St-Pierre vs Condit is one of the most long-awaited fights of 2012, with Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre returning from ACL surgery, which has kept him out of action over 18 months, raising serious concerns about his longevity on top the 170 pound division.

UFC on FUEL TV 6: Franklin vs. Le Predictions: The Prelims

mike.bohn — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:05:26 GMT

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar Predictions: The Prelims

mike.bohn — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:16:23 GMT

Preliminary Card (FX)
Featherweight Bout: Rony “Jason” Mariano Bezerra (11-3) vs. Sam Sicilia (11-1)
A striker vs. grappler match up headlines the UFC 153 preliminary card in a clash of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show veterans. Bezerra needs to be weary of the knockout power carried by Sicilia; if he can avoid it and take the fight to the ground, he’s in good shape. The first winner of “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil” should push his UFC record to 2-0 with a submission of Sicilia.

UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot Predictions: The Prelims

mike.bohn — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:12:53 GMT

UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot Predictions: The Prelims

mike.bohn — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:09:56 GMT

UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot Predictions: The Prelims

mike.bohn — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:08:55 GMT

Preliminary Card (FUEL TV)
Lightweight Bout: Jeremy Stephens (20-8) vs. Yves Edwards (41-18-1)
A single mistake could lead to a knockout for either man. Jeremy Stephens hits like truck and has a very solid chin to support him through stand up exchanges. Yves Edwards is a veteran who has been around the MMA scene since 1997 - the clock on his career is ticking. After losing two-straight fights, Stephens will be highly motivated and one of his crushing punches could send Edwards into retirement.

UFC: Carlos Condit vs. Georges St. Pierre Among 5 Must Watch Fights To End 2012

zack.poff — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:38:38 GMT

This has been a crazy past couple of months for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. UFC President, Dana White, had to cancel UFC 151 after Dan Henderson pulled out with a torn MCL.

This was the first time the UFC has ever axed an event since Dana White and the Fertitta brothers purchased the UFC in 2001.

UFC on FUEL TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic Predictions: The Prelims

mike.bohn — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:24:43 GMT

Before the main card broadcast for UFC on FUEL TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic begins, six preliminary bouts will kick off the night on Facebook at roughly 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT.   With the card fast approaching, here are my UFC on FUEL TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic preliminary card predictions.  