Ross Pearson, George Sotiropoulos rumored as coaches for TUF: Australia vs. UK
The next season of The Ultimate Fighter will feature the United Kingdom vs. Australia and it appears a pair of TUF alumni are being talked about as team-heads. The series is slated to start in the fall, and when it does Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos may very well be the coaches. The Telegraph was first to report Pearson-Sotiropoulos were being targeted to lead the squads. Pearson (13-5) is a... [Read More...]
Junior Dos Santos questions Frank Mir’s manhood, says “he’s full of it”
UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos isn’t known for being much of a trash-talker, instead earning a reputation as a soft-spoken, humble fighter who would rather smash an opponent with actual jabs instead of throw any of the verbal variety. However, it appears he’s harboring some level of dislike regarding top contender Frank Mir who he recently took to task on an episode of UFC Primetime documenting... [Read More...]
Breaking It Down: UFC on Fuel 3 (Main Card)
It’s fight day, fight night, fight week, whatever. Tonight, some of the best mid-tier fighters in the UFC will go toe to toe in Fairfax, Virginia, as the Patriot Center hosts UFC on Fuel 3. Headlined by an intriguing match-up between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung, tonight’s card is highlighted by a number of fan favorites and features a few fighters who are fighting to stay relevant... [Read More...]
Dana White unleashes verbal tirade concerning recent UFC on FOX ratings reports
UFC President Dana White has used social media to interact with fans on a level never seen before by someone in his position. At the same time, White also likes to take advantage of those tools to get his personal points across as well. This week, White hammered home just how successful UFC on FOX 3 was. While some outlets reported the ratings numbers as being drastically down from previous shows,... [Read More...]
Breaking It Down: UFC on Fuel 3 (Prelims)
I keep thinking it’s Saturday today. Damn you UFC for putting a fight card on Tuesday and turning my run of the mill, humdrum day into an awesome 24-hour period full of violence. How dare you entertain me. Since no one apparently knows this card is happening, I might as well break it down for you, right? Here’s a look at the prelims… Francisco Rivera (7-2) vs. Alex Soto (6-1-1) Fresh... [Read More...]
Phil Davis welcoming Chad Griggs to light heavyweight division at UFC on FOX 4
Chad Griggs‘ debut in the UFC didn’t go so well when he ran into Travis Browne last month in his first fight since coming over from Strikeforce. Griggs started out strong but only lasted half a round, suffering a submission loss midway through the opening frame. If Phil Davis has anything to say about it, Griggs’ light heavyweight debut will result in a similar outcome. UFC officials... [Read More...]
Cesar Gracie says Nick Diaz’s lack of communication was inexcusable
Renowned coach Cesar Gracie is a lot of things for polarizing welterweight Nick Diaz – a trainer, a mentor, a father-figure, and now apparently a spokesperson. Gracie, who has stood up for Diaz publicly before, finally broke the silence surrounding the 28-year old’s decision to not show up for a scheduled grappling match this past weekend. While Gracie expressed disappointment in a written statement... [Read More...]
Dustin Poirier: “We’re going to go in there and rise to the occasion.”
UFC featherweight Dustin Poirier knows exactly what to expect tomorrow night when he locks horns with Chan Sung Jung inside the Octagon at UFC on Fuel 3. No, the 23-year old doesn’t have some sort of magical crystal ball revealing a detailed account of the action to come, but he does understand what he and “The Korean Zombie” both bring to the cage. “Fans can expect everything from me on Tuesday... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fighter 9 winner James Wilks retires
A few years back welterweight James Wilks followed in the footsteps of fellow Brit Michael Bisping by winning the Ultimate Fighter. Unfortunately, fast-forward to today and it appears Wilks will never have a chance to emulate his countryman’s success let alone compete inside the cage again. The 34-year old recently took to Twitter to announce he had hung up his gloves for good due to an undisclosed... [Read More...]
Gegard Mousasi out until at least November with torn ACL, has 6-7 fights left for Strikeforce
It looks like former Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi won’t be joining the UFC anytime soon. The 26-year old, who holds an overall record of 32-3 and has only lost a single time since 2006, recently revealed he’s in the process of recovering from a serious knee injury and is also contracted to Strikeforce for enough fights to keep him busy for a couple of years. “The operation was successful.... [Read More...]
Dana White says anyone surprised by Nick Diaz’s no-show must be “braindead”
It didn’t take long for word to spread about Nick Diaz’s decision to skip a heavily advertised jiu-jitsu match scheduled for Saturday night with the news since resulting in an overflow of opinions on how the controversial competitor handled the matter. Diaz, who was set to take on highly-touted blackbelt Braulio Estima, avoided informing anyone of his plans prior to pulling out and has yet to explain... [Read More...]
Jeremy Stephens aiming for a knockout against Donald Cerrone at UFC on Fuel 3
UFC lightweight Jeremy Stephens (20-7) is out to make history on Tuesday night when he mixes it up with Donald Cerrone (17-4) in a co-headlining clash at UFC on Fuel 3. Stephens has earned himself a reputation as a dangerous draw for any foe over the past five years inside the Octagon with heavy-hands and an aggressive approach to competition, notching fourteen TKOs in twenty victories, while Cerrone... [Read More...]
Rebellion MMA Radio: UFC’s Duane Ludwig, Strikeforce’s Ike Vallie-Flagg, Bellator’s Josh Quayhagen
The three main MMA organizations will come together this Sunday night when fighters from Bellator, Strikeforce, and the UFC grace the Rebellion MMA Radio airwaves! Stopping by the show to join hosts Mitch Ciccarelli and Bryan Levick will be UFC welterweight Duane Ludwig, Strikeforce lightweight Isaac Valle-Flagg, and Bellator’s Josh Quayhagen. The trio are all scheduled for fights this month and... [Read More...]
The Top 3 Pound-for-Pound MMA Mothers
In case you didn’t already know today is Mother’s Day, and let’s face it – you can’t spell MAMA without MMA. In honor of the holiday I’ve decided to show some love to the ladies whose contributions to the sport have helped make it such an incredibly entertaining endeavor. No, not the ring girls, but rather I’ll be ranking a few of my favorite MMA mothers. Also, if you’re a fighter out... [Read More...]
Nick Diaz no-shows grappling match with Braulio Estima
The legend of Nick Diaz grew last night, though not necessarily in a positive manner, after the controversial competitor played the role of absentee in a much-hyped BJJ superfight with decorated grappler Braulio Estima. The two were scheduled to serve as the main event in a series of matches at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo with their purses being donated to charity. Problems first arose when Estima had... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck calls Johny Hendricks out in hopes of a rematch
It’s not uncommon for fans to rant and rave in response to questionable scoring. In fact, decisions dating back years still invoke an emotional response. Michael Bisping vs. Matt Hamill, anyone? However, in relation to last weekend’s three-rounder between Johny Hendricks and Josh Koscheck at UFC on FOX 3 there hasn’t been any sort of uproar despite what many felt was a minor robbery. Whether... [Read More...]
Gilbert Melendez: “I wish some of these guys in the UFC would take the risk…”
In a week Gilbert Melendez will put his Strikeforce title on the line against Josh Thomson, the latest in a line of talented foes “El Nino” has faced lacking elite status. While a win over Thomson is an accomplishment to be proud of, it’s also one doing little to cement Melendez’s place at the top of the 155-pound division. Melendez is all too familiar with the unfortunate truth that the world’s... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fighter headed abroad with TUF: Australia vs. U.K.
A rivalry dating back more than a hundred years will play out later this year inside an Octagon overseas when fighters from Australia collide with those from the United Kingdom on an upcoming season of the Ultimate Fighter. Nicknamed “The Smashes”, the show is currently casting competitors who measure in between 135-170 pounds indicating the program will feature lighter weights as opposed to larger... [Read More...]
TUF 15 Results: James Vick, Michael Chiesa advance to semifinal round
Last night’s episode of the Ultimate Fighter 15 was heavy on action, light on out-of-the-ring antics, as the show hosted a pair of live quarterfinal clashes. Both bouts were competitive for the most part though only one featured a finish. Coach Dominick Cruz’s health was also addressed with the injured bantamweight champion joking he planned to cut his recovery time in half if possible. Though... [Read More...]
UFC adds trio of tilts to UFC on Fuel 4 lineup
The UFC announced three bouts for the July 11 UFC on Fuel 4 card, set to emanate from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, in the form of T.J. Dillashaw-Vaughn Lee, Raphael Assuncao-Issei Tamura, and Chris Cariaso-Josh Ferguson. Dillashaw (5-1) made it to the finals of The Ultimate Fighter before falling to John Dodson. The Team Alpha Male member rebounded with a win over Walel Watson earlier this... [Read More...]
