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UFC 100 prediction: GSP vs Alves

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:50:44 -0500

Thiago Alves is a very dangerous striker with a superb takedown defense. His ability to stop world class wrestler Josh Koscheck from taking him down in their bout speaks volumes of how good he is at stuffing takedown attempts. His Muay Thai is killer and guys like Karo Parisyan, Matt

UFC 100 prediction: Bisping vs Henderson

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:45:07 -0500

This is a tough one but I'll go with Dan Henderson over Michael Bisping in this battle between TUF coaches. It once again goes down to who can dictate where the fight goes. Bisping has some good takedown-D and will no doubt have it sharpened to the highest degree against

Mike Brown: Undisputed King of 145

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:18:25 -0500

The featherweight WEC title bout between Urijah Faber and Mike Brown left no doubt who the best 145er in the world is right now. Mike Brown showed solid skill in every area to win a unanimous decision of the crafty and highly talented Urijah Faber. Brown used his reach, power,

Machida the Master achieves his dream

Sun, 24 May 2009 18:55:25 -0500

It was great to see Lyoto Machida fulfill his long-time dream of becoming a UFC champion. He really felt this was his destiny and he achieved it Saturday night by knocking out the very game Rashad Evans. Great job by Evans in hanging in there and fighting hard--he wouldn't stop

UFC 101 tickets available this week

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:21:06 -0500

This has a terrific main event and co-main event for Philly fans. Kenny Florian vs BJ Penn is going to be an action packed 155 pound battle. Florian is very hungry and Penn is looking to redeem himself after a tough loss against GSP. Anderson Silva has been criticized

Dana White on E:60

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:32:59 -0500

ESPN's E:60 newsmagazine show will will feature UFC President Dana White during an episode which debuts tonight. ESPN followed White at UFC events in Las Vegas and Montreal, and traveled with him to New York and Boston, chronicling some of the sanctioning endeavors being taking by the leading mixed

UFC 99 promo

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:03:18 -0500

Machida vs Evans too close to call

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:29:57 -0500

UFC 98's main event between Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans is a tough one to call. Machida is the 205 pound juggernaut in MMA with his Shotokan striking style which confuses all strikers. His unorthodox stance, method of attack and mentality keep fighters guessing as to what will happen next.

Kudos to Chuck Liddell on an outstanding career

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:58:38 -0500

It appears Chuck Liddell will be walking away from competing in MMA, if that's the case I'd have to say it's been a great pleasure to witness Liddell compete all these years. He's dominance at 205 in the UFC during his reign as champ made him the biggest star in

Nick Diaz shines in win over Frank Shamrock

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:51:02 -0500

Photo: Tom Casino/Strikeforce Nick Diaz showed a tremendous of amount of skill, tenacity and sheer aggression to defeat Frank Shamrock over the weekend. It’s a very impressive win--Shamrock is a tough opponent who has a ton of heart and ample skill and experience under his belt. While Diaz threw

Lyoto Machida brining back ol' school Martial Arts to MMA

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:20:11 -0500

In a game that has gravitated towards the striking arts of boxing and Muay Thai for striking, it's amazing that Lyoto Machida has established himself as one of the top fighters at 205 by staying true to his roots--Shotokan Karate. Along with his brothers and father, who is a

UFC 2009 Undisputed Video Game looks solid

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:20:58 -0500

The new UFC video game which arrives in stores in May looks like a really fun game with some good graphics. The commentary is fun to listen to as well, you have Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan throwing out their patented lines out as fighters go for knockouts, submissions

Florian excited about BJ Penn fight

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:08:03 -0500

Kenny Florian is ecstatic he gets another crack at the UFC lightweight title. The Boston lightweight has been on a tear at 155 and has secured a number one contender status. Florian made the following remarks in a newsletter statement: “I am very excited to let you know that while

Bobby Lashley outpoints Jason Guida

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:19:57 -0500

Former WWE star turned MMA fighter, Bobby Lashley, won a unanimous decision at the "March Badness" mma/boxing event in Pensacola, Florida last night. Lashley, showed some aggressive striking and peppered in some ground and pound to outpoint Guida to win the decision. He won all 3 rounds. The MMA world

Shamrock vs Diaz hard to call

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:06:33 -0500

Both Frank Shamrock and Nick Diaz are quite evenly matched. Striking wise they both are good, BJJ-wise excellent, cardio is not a problem for either competitor and they both have extremely strong wills to win. The reach could help out Diaz in this bout, but shouldn't phase Shamrock much. This