Frank Trigg Returning to the UFC
Veteran Frank Trigg (19-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC) is returning to the UFC after signing a four-fight deal with the organization. The news recently came from a report issued by MMAJunkie.com. Trigg recently turned 37 and went 2-3 in his first go-around in the UFC that lasted from 2003-2005. Trigg made his octagon debut at UFC 45 where he lost to Matt Hughes. It was the first of two losses he would suffer to Hughes... [Read More...]
NSAC Medically Suspends Nine Fighters after UFC 98
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has issued nine medical suspensions following this weekend’s UFC 98 card, including former lightweight champion Rashad Evans, according to paperwork released by NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer. Evans suffered a brutal knockout loss to Lyoto Machida. He has been suspended from having contact until July 8 for precautionary reasons, which is customary when a... [Read More...]
T.J. Grant vs. Rory Markham at TUF 9 Finale
A welterweight matchup between T.J. Grant (14-2) and Rory Markham (16-5) will reportedly take place at “The Ultimate Fighter 9” finale on June 20 in Las Vegas. The news of the bout comes from a recent report by MMAWeekly.com who cited sources close to the fight. The fight replaces a bout between Matt Brown and Anthony Johnson that was canceled when Johnson injured his knee in training. Brown then... [Read More...]
Miguel Torres vs. Brian Bowles Set for WEC 42 in August
WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres (36-1) and top contender Brian Bowles (7-0) will meet on August 9 at WEC 42. The news of the bout was made public today in a report by MMAJunkie.com. The two fighters were originally set to meet at WEC 40 before Bowles was forced to pull out of the fight with a back injury. Bowles comes into this title fight with seven consecutive wins, including four in the... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida Says His Best is Still Yet to Come
New light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida has fought 17 rounds in the UFC. He has gone 17-0 in those rounds and moments after a close to a perfect performance against former champion Rashad Evans, Machida warned that his best is still yet to come. “Now that I’ve become champion is when the real work begins,” Machida said at Saturday’s post-fight press conference. “My... [Read More...]
Machida knocks out Evans, Hughes edges out Serra and Edgar surprises Sherk at UFC 98
The UFC’s light heavyweight championship has changed waists for the fourth consecutive time at UFC 98 as Brazilian Karate dynamo Lyoto Machida shattered Rashad Evans with a brutal second round knockout to become the division’s newest conquerer. The night featured some actioned packed brawls, surprising finishes and vicious knockouts. Come along as we take a closer look at some of the key... [Read More...]
Jay Hieron vs. Paul Daley Reportedly Signed for Affliction III
A welterweight fight between Jay Hieron (17-4) and Paul Daley (21-8-2) has reportedly been signed for Affliction’s upcoming third show, which is scheduled to take place on August 1st. The news of the signing was first reported by MMA Fanhouse. Hieron will be making his second appearance in Affliction. He fought on the promotion’s “Day of Reckoning” card where he knocked out Jason High... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans Can Silence his Critics at UFC 98
On the surface, “Sugar” Rashad Evans has it all. He’s 13-0-1. He holds notable wins over MMA headliners Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping. He’s the current light heavyweight champion of the world. He’s currently No. 7 in Five Ounces of Pain’s pound-for-pound rankings. But despite all of that, Evans still has his critics. A big thing going against Evans is... [Read More...]
Stephan Bonnar Says Matt Hughes is Done after UFC 98
The rumors have been swirling, but now Stephan Bonnar says he’s heard it straight from the horse’s mouth. According to Bonnar, Matt Hughes told him that Saturday night’s grudge match against Matt Serra will be his last fight before the UFC legend heads off into retirement. “I’ve heard it from Matt Hughes’ mouth that this is going to be his last fight – I think win or lose,”... [Read More...]
It’s Evans vs. Machida to the Rescue
Rashad Evans vs. Lyoto Machida is now just hours away and the matchup between the two unbeaten lightweights can’t come soon enough for this MMA fan. It’s seems like it’s been an eternity since we’ve seen anything resembling a real MMA fight. It’s been a month of Jose Canseco, Shaq and Roy Jones Jr. talking about entering the sport, as if anyone should care about that nonsense. But unfortunately,... [Read More...]
