With Quinton “Rampage” Jackson announced to face Lyoto Machida in Michigan at UFC 123 in November, some analysis about this intriguing match-up in order. The two fighters are both coming off of some big losses. Machida lost his title to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, and Rampage is coming off of a big loss to his archrival [...]
Archive for September, 2010
Breaking Down Machida vs. Rampage
Jens Pulver Documentary “Driven” Clip: The Plunge
Fading MMA legend Jens Pulver, best known for his heavy hands and his once-feared stand-and-bang style, has stumbled on rough times as of late. He wants to continue his famed professional MMA career at a time when many are calling for him to retire. It’s a turbulent time that is being expressed in a new [...]
Nate Diaz Expected to Fight at LW and WW
UFC fighter Nate Diaz recently won his second consecutive victory in the UFC welterweight division, as the controversial fighter establishes his position in two different weight classes. Diaz (13 -5) is a natural lightweight that has recently dabbled in the welterweight division after being exhausted of constantly cutting weight. Possible matchups exist in both weight [...]
Gomi Sets Sights on UFC LW Champion Edgar
During a press conference to promote UFC Undisputed 2010, Former PRIDE superstar Takanori Gomi shared his thoughts about a future title run in the lightweight division. Known for his heavy hands and fun standup style, Gomi was welcomed into the UFC by contender Kenny Florian. Florian eventually secured a rear-naked choke submission in the third [...]
Koscheck Prepared to Fight GSP in Montreal
As recently announced by the UFC, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and top contender Josh Koscheck will meet in a rematch this December at UFC 124 inside the Bell Centre in Montreal. The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) fighter appears ready to fight GSP in his own backyard, as long as it means a chance at [...]
The UK Wrestling Conundrum – More Sprawl, Less Brawl
With UFC 118 in the books it’s a good time to reflect on the card and see just what we’ve learned. Apart from learning that boxers shouldn’t fight wrestlers, in all fairness Rocky III taught us that, we were once again reminded of a reoccurring issue in the UFC. Anyone who witnessed Nick Lentz’s display [...]
Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons II Scheduled For Oct. 9
Strikeforce sent out a press release last night announcing the organization’s welterweight title will be on the line when Nick Diaz and KJ Noons meet in a highly-anticipated rematch. The fight will take place inside San Jose’s HP Pavilion, which is Strikeforce’s home base. In their first matchup during EliteXC’s Renegate in 2007, Noons won [...]
White Says Problems With Penn Aren’t His Fault
UFC President Dana White has had multiple public feuds with fighters signed for the UFC and fighters in other organizations — and his latest target is former UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. Both fighter and promoter admit past tensions, but plan to work on their rocky relationship in the future. “The problems with BJ and [...]
Pat Barry Shows Off His Kicking Skills
UFC heavyweight striker Pat Barry recently showed off his kicking skills during the UFC 118 Fan Expo recently held in Boston.
UFC 123 Expected in Detroit on Nov. 20
The UFC plans to bring UFC 123 to Detroit, Michigan, but a venue location still hasn’t been released by the UFC or the Michigan athletic commission. UFC 123 will take place on Sat., Nov 20 and will be headlined by Lyoto Machida vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Also expected on the card will be a matchup [...]









