Lyoto Machida interested in fight with Dan Henderson
With Rashad Evans a win away from earning his long awaited shot at Jon Jones’ title it seems fellow top contender, Dan Henderson, could be left in limbo if things play out as expected. However, at least one 205er has stepped up to say he’s interested in fighting the legendary light heavyweight if that’s the case – Lyoto Machida. Machida expressed his desire to hook up with “Hendo” in a... [Read more]
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Rashad Evans: “All this talking about the fight…I just want to fight already.”
Some fans may be under the impression the life of a top Mixed Martial Artist is one of luxury and leisure outside of the training center or ring. However, as evident in the latest video blog from UFC light heavyweight Rashad Evans, the day-to-day for a fighter on his level is anything but easy with the grind rarely stopping whether he’s in the gym or outside of it. In the entry, cameras follow Evans... [Read more]
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Antonio McKee misses weight, will be released following MFC 32 bout
2011 wasn’t a great year for Antonio McKee and 2012 isn’t off to the best of starts either. Finally making it to the UFC after going unbeaten in fifteen straight fights, McKee was released from the organization following a split decision loss to Jacob Volkmann at UFC 125. Scheduled to return to the MFC this weekend to defend his lightweight title, McKee will once again find himself unemployed... [Read more]
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Dana White: “Anybody that’s ever said that they didn’t know what’s being put in their body is full of sh*t.”
If Muhammed Lawal and Cristiane Santos were hoping the team at Zuffa would be understanding in regards to the situation surrounding their recent drug tests it appears they’re in for some disappointment. Lawal and Santos, who are both currently facing discipline after testing positive for PED usage, each made excuses for the result rather than showing genuine accountability for having slipped up. Specifically,... [Read more]
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Fedor Emelianenko sitting out until summertime
The spurt of activity from heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko towards the close of 2011 gave fans hope that “The Last Emperor” may have finally returned to his throne, poising himself for a solid 2012 after winning fights against Jeff Monson and Satoshi Ishii in November/December. However, it looks like Emelianenko intends to take a solid chunk of time off before eventually returning to the ring... [Read more]
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Phil Davis: “He’s not as good as he thinks he is, and I am better than he thinks I am.”
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Phil Davis could vault himself into title contention this Saturday night when he meets Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC on FOX 2. While some may feel like all of this is too much for “Mr. Wonderful” to fully grasp, the former Penn State University wrestling standout believes he will be able to handle the pressure quite well. Davis, who is 9-0 in his MMA... [Read more]
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UFC on FOX 2 Real Time Press Conference Highlights
Fans are only two days away from the first official offering from the partnership between broadcasting giant FOX and the UFC, a card surpassing the companies’ tease last November between Cain Velasquez-Junior dos Santos in terms of pure depth as well as scheduled in-ring action on the popular network. Set for Chicago this Saturday night, UFC on FOX 2 is headlined by former light heavyweight champion... [Read more]
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Chael Sonnen: “I came to Chicago to do Michael Bisping a lot of physical harm.”
Whether due to genuine respect for one another or the lack of time involved, typically outspoken middleweights Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen opted to focus on refining their skills in the gym than practicing any jabs of the verbal variety. However, with only a few days remaining before Sonnen battles Bisping in co-headlining action at UFC on FOX 2 it appears their newfound free time has prompted... [Read more]
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Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald booked for UFC on FX 3
Earlier this week UFC officials announced the first bout for UFC on FOX 3 and today they’ve announced the first bout for UFC on FX 3 as Jason MacDonald and Tom Lawlor will square off in a middleweight bout with both men in desperate need of a victory. The contest is set to go down on May 15 with the Octagon returns to the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. News of the bout was first Tweeted... [Read more]
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The Unfair UFC Career of Phil Davis
From the moment Phil Davis stepped into the Octagon, he was never given a fair chance. In the second round of his first UFC fight against Brian Stann, Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan compared his skills and physique to Georges St. Pierre. In the third round, with three minutes remaining in the bout, Rogan was already bringing up the possibility of Jon Jones vs. Davis. That’s right, before Davis had already... [Read more]
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Johnny Bedford-Mitch Gagnon bout pulled off UFC on FOX 2 lineup
UFC on FOX 2 has been forced to re-shuffle its lineup at the last second due to a paperwork issue after bantamweight Mitch Gagnon was unable to obtain his visa to enter the U.S. from Canada in time for his fight. Gagnon was set to face Johnny Bedford on the televised prelims. In place of Bedford-Gagnon, the heavyweight bout between Joey Beltran and Lavar Johnson will receive additional coverage leaving... [Read more]
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Demian Maia: “If you think like a white belt, you can keep getting better.”
While Demian Maia may be primarily known for his elite-level submission skills there’s no question the 34-year old grappler has shown marked improvement as a striker in his last few fights, the most recent of which involved a decision win over Jorge Santiago at UFC 136. Maia credits his mindset and love of boxing with the evolution in his game, an increasingly balanced attack he hopes to display... [Read more]
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Carlos Condit: “I’m a more technical fighter than Diaz.”
While this weekend’s event on FOX is certainly deserving of attention, the reality is the match-up UFC fans are truly thirsting for will take place on Super Bowl Weekend when Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz duke it out at UFC 143 for the right to be called an interim champion. While the trash-talk has been minimal between the two welterweights during the build up to their bout based on mutual respect,... [Read more]
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Rafael Cavalcante says he was supposed to fight Mo Lawal for the title
Another angle has surfaced pertaining to Strikeforce light heavyweight Muhammed Lawal failing a drug test after an outing earlier this month, as it appears “King Mo” was being targeted to take on Rafael Cavalcante on March 3 as the main event of a card in Columbus, Ohio. The two fought before in 2010 where “Feijao” came away with Lawal’s divisional title after stopping him with strikes in... [Read more]
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Dennis Siver draws Diego Nunes, not Ross Pearson, for April scrap in Sweden
It looks like Dennis Siver will indeed take to the Octagon in Stockholm, Sweden when the UFC stops there this spring for UFC on Fuel 2 but not against Ross Pearson as had originally been rumored. Rather, the 33-year old kickboxer will make his featherweight debut against Nova Uniao product Diego Nunes at the show where each man’s balanced attack should result in a fantastic fight once the cage door... [Read more]
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