Brock Lesnar As TUF Coach and WrestleMania Participant: Rumors Persist
Back in October of this year, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White said that the rumor of Brock Lesnar competing in WrestleMania was nothing more than idle talk. “Brock Lesnar is still under contract with the UFC,” White told TMZ. “He is not going to wrestle in the WWE. He cannot wrestle or box or [...]
Super Hero – Jones Stops Rua, Wins 205-Pound Title
NEWARK, March 19 – Champion. At 23 years old, Jon Jones now has that title next to his name after a dominating third round stoppage of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at Prudential Center Saturday night that justified all the pre-fight hype and may one day have fight fans asking “where were you when ‘Bones’ Jones’ won [...]
UFC 9 Review: Ken Shamrock V Dan Severn II, The Greatest Fight In MMA History
Okay, I lied in the title. After a hugely entertaining show in UFC 8, the Octagon heads to the Motor City for, uh, the most memorable UFC thus far. Beck introduces the UFC as “the ultimate finishing school”, which is slightly misleading, as the competitors are not taught etiquette or how to walk properly. Tonight, [...]
UFC 128 Main Card: New Venue, Same Faber – Urijah Beats Wineland
NEWARK, March 19 – Two former WEC champions met in the UFC Octagon for the first time in the co-main event of UFC 128 at Prudential Center Saturday night, and it was Urijah Faber beginning a new chapter in his storied career as he bounced back from some rough moments in the first round to [...]
UFC 128 Prelims: Brazilian Bombers Cane and Barboza Win Big
NEWARK, March 19 – Light heavyweight knockout artist Luiz “Banha” Cane got back on track after a two fight losing streak, stopping returning Eliot Marshall in the first round of their UFC 128 preliminary bout Saturday night at Prudential Center. Cane vs. Marshall“I wanted this win so bad,” said Brazil’s Cane, who dropped back-to-back bouts [...]
UFC 128 Post-Fight Press Conference
With no submission on the card, Dana White announced two Knockout of the Night bonuses: Erik Koch and Brendan Schaub. Kickboxers Anthony Njokuani and Edson Barboza took home Fight of the Night honors. Each of those fighters pocketed an additional $70,000.
Dynamite!! 2010: Alistair Overeem vs. Todd Duffee
According to mmajunkie.com, Alistair Overeem (33-11 (1NC)) will be fighting Todd Duffee (6-1) at Dynamite!! 2010 on December 31. Alistair Overeem is the current Strikeforce Heavyweight champion and reigning K-1 Grand Prix champion. Overeem has not fought in an MMA match since he defended his heavyweight title against Brett Rogers last May, although he is [...]
Jon Jones – Father, Contender, Crime Fighter
NEWARK, March 19 – For a world title challenger, fight day is a time for rest, reflection and last-minute attention to game plans. For Jon Jones, just hours before his challenge of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of UFC 128, it was also time for some crime fighting, as the light heavyweight title [...]
Strikeforce: ” We Did Pay Ring Girl Nicole Craner, Her Claims Are False”
Earlier this week, I published an article with quotes from a former Strikeforce ring girl, Nicole Craner, suggesting that Strikeforce did not compensate her for her efforts. Through speaking with Craner on my radio show, TUF Crap Radio, she told me that Strikeforce didn’t pay her during her time as a ring girl for the [...]
Tweets of the Week – 3/18
Pre-UFC 128 Tweets Just got to prudential center. Ready to weigh in for #ufc128 -Eliot Marshall Headed to weigh ins…hard part is almost over!! -Eddie Wineland @Jonnybones flossin in da cali head band, @formathletics bones hoody. We r some skinny mofos for anothr few hrs. twitpic.com/4aqvj8 -Urijah Faber Thanks for all the [...]