‘Showtime’ and ‘Showstopper’ Set To Collide
Anthony Pettis is ‘Showtime.’ So his next opponent, Jeremy Stephens, recently began advertising himself as the ‘Showstopper.’ Days before the two highly-ranked 155-pounders collide, Stephens said that despite a pedigree that includes 12 Octagon appearances – versus just one Octagon test for Pettis – the knockout artist (Stephens) nevertheless perceives himself as the underdog headed [...]
Hathaway Hoping to Be One of Seattle’s Best
John Hathaway aspires to be the premier welterweight in the UFC. Yet the former semi-pro rugby player could do without the notoriety that would likely come with ascension. “I don’t ever get recognized too much” in public, said the exceptionally modest and reserved British fighter. “I don’t mind not getting recognized. This is just the [...]
‘Super’ Mario Miranda – One Step at a Time
The first time the name Mario Miranda popped up back in 2010 for his UFC Fight Night match against Gerald Harris, a blitz from the media took place in order to dig up enough information about him. The power of Google helped a lot, mainly with his record, previous titles and the academy which the [...]
Hendricks ‘A Little Meaner’ These Days
Tennis great Jimmy Connors unwittingly spoke for many elite athletes when he once confessed, “I hate to lose more than I love to win.” That gung-ho mindset certainly rings true for Johny Hendricks. A professional loss isn’t digested as simply a “learning experience” for the habitual first-place finisher. The 27-year-old UFC welterweight sees losing as [...]
Ortiz vs. Bader at UFC 132
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, who pulled out of his March 26th headlining bout against Rogerio Nogueria due to injury, has recovered and is back in fighting shape. ” This MMA legend will meet top UFC contender Ryan Bader at UFC 132,” said UFC president Dana White, confirming that [...]
Mike Russow Makes a Confession
Mike Russow, the man who staged one of the greatest comebacks in UFC history, recently made this startling admission: “I’ve never sat down and watched the whole fight.” The 34-year-old Chicagoan is referring to his May 2010 bout against then unbeaten-Todd Duffee, the heavyweight phenom who made a punching bag out of Russow for the [...]
Vegetarian Simpson Hungry to Halt Losing Skid
The meat-eating Aaron Simpson racked up a 6-0 record; the vegetarian Aaron Simpson has fared just 1-2. Friends of the UFC middleweight have suggested there might be a connection between the meat-free diet and Simpson’s recent struggles inside of the Octagon. “Guys have given me that crap,” the Arizonan, one of MMA’s most prominent non-meat [...]
Faber Cool As Ever Before UFC Debut
Urijah Faber is in New Jersey and aims to spread “California Love” around Saturday night at Prudential Center. “I think they’ll love it in Jersey,” said the 31-year-old, referring to his entrance anthem, a classic jam by Dr. Dre and the late, great 2Pac. “I think Jersey will welcome California with open arms. I hope [...]
Zuffa Buys Strikeforce
Las Vegas, Nevada –Forza, LLC, a subsidiary of Zuffa, LLC, which owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship® brand, announced today that it has purchased the assets of Explosion Entertainment, LLC dba Strikeforce®. Under the terms of the deal, all Strikeforce fighter contracts will be honored, as will its broadcast agreement with Showtime® Networks, Inc. Strikeforce will [...]