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UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva predictions and analysis
The UFC is back on Pay Per View this weekend and once again the Heavyweights are the main attraction. The UFC’s Heavyweight title is on the line in the main event as Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva gets a second crack at reigning UFC champion Cain Velasquez.
Rivalry Between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson Heats Up on Twitter
Who knows when Jon Jones’ (pictured) mangled toe will allow him to return to the Octagon, but it’s getting pretty clear who the reigning UFC light heavyweight king would like to make his next title defense against.
After steamrolling Chael Sonnen at UFC 159, Jones has repeatedly said he’s got his sights set on Alexander Gustafsson.
Why “The Mauler”? Because Jones is sick...
UFC 160 HOV staff pick em
These days, hov-mma rolls deep. For UFC 160 we're rolling seven deep, to be exact. You're either with us, or you're against us. Regardless, you probably want to check out our picks for this Memorial Day weekend extravaganza. Luckily for you, we've provided them below. Enjoy. • Jeremy Stephens vs. Estevan Payan Dan Rose: It’s win or go home for Stephens, and...
History in the making: Cain Velasquez makes his Strikeforce debut by smashing Jesse Fujarczyk
Cain Velasquez fighting in the Strikeforce heavyweight division?
Believe it.
The man who would be king made his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut inside the Hexagon nearly seven years ago at the Save Mart Center from the campus of California State University in Fresno. Headlining the card was a 265-pound main event featuring David Abbott vs. Paul Buentello.
Yes, there was a time when...
Rainey vs. Pena ready for stand up war at XFC 24
Independence Day might be celebrated in July, but the XFC 24 will be setting off fireworks June 14th, when Welterweight sensation Ricky Rainey answers the call to take on Middleweight iron man, Reggie Pena. Xtreme Fighting Championships guarantees all out warfare when the “Sniper” and the “Regulator” shoot it out in the center of the [...]
Fallon Fox chases dream at CFA 11
Fallon "The Queen of Swords" Fox fights this Friday night, May 24th, against Allanna "Hands of Stone" Jones in the co-main event at CFA 11 on AXS TV. There have been many things said and written about Fox and whether or not she should be fighting inside of the cage. Most of it has been uninformed opinions. People reacting emotionally to something that is...
Jon Fitch “TRT is a joke; devised to let guys who used steriods re-boost their testosterone,” talks WSOF
Jon Fitch is one of the best welterweights to step foot inside the Octagon. Period. You all can argue or praise these words but they cannot be ignored as truth. In his run with the UFC, he was only defeated three times, with the sole stoppage coming from Jonny Hendricks, not even UFC ubermensch GSP could derail the AKA standout. Fighting to a draw with BJ Penn was the only other...
Cain Velasquez Is The Arnold Schwarzenegger Of UFC Commentary
Via YouTube:Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez mic’d up Octagon-side for UFC 156 as his next opponent is determined. See Velasquez’s live reaction as he watches Bigfoot Silva pull off an epic knockout against Alistair Overeem. Velasquez faces Bigfoot in the rematch at UFC 160 this Saturday, May 25th.What the description doesn’t point out is that Cain Velasquez’s live reaction...
Luke Rockhold Denies Fixing Fight with Vitor Belfort
Last Saturday’s fight between Luke Rockhold (pictured) and Vitor Belfort was obviously fixed – so say a handful of conspiracy theorists.
According to these very suspicious MMA observers, Rockhold gave Belfort a subtle head nod a split second before “The Phenom” unleashed a spinning heel kick that essentially end their shootout. The nod was a clear sign Rockhold was ready...
Matt Serra Officially Retires Largely Due To Health Complications
Matt Serra had his Octagon debut way back in 2001 and yesterday the former champ officially called it quits. Serra will always hold one of the biggest upset victories in UFC history when he won The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback season and was granted an immediate title shot against then, and current champ, GSP. Serra shocked the world and knocked out Georges in the first round...
TVP: Mark Hunt breaks Struve's jaw in Saitama
When Kiwi-born super hero Mark Hunt collides with Junior dos Santos this Saturday in Las Vegas he'll find himself just one finish away from a shot at UFC gold. Considering that Hunt was sporting a professional MMA record of 5-7 just two years ago makes his current state amongst the heavyweight elite all the more impressive.
One of the main reasons 'The Super Samoan'...
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MMA fighter suing sex shop
Ex-UFC fighter and current WSOP lightweight Waylon Lowe has filed a lawsuit alleging his genitals were "permanently disfigured" by a product he purchased.
Alistair Overeem returns in August to face Travis Browne in Boston at FOX Sports 1
“The Reem” is back after a brutal knockout loss that came from the gigantic hands of Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva at UFC 156. His opponent will also be a humongous heavyweight in 6’7″ Travis Browne, who returns after quickly defeating Gabriel Gonzaga with elbow strikes as “Napao” was trying to get in on a takedown.
When these two Heavyweights head into the Octagon on Aug...
Former UFC Champ Matt Serra ‘Walking Away’ From MMA
What? I thought Matt Serra (pictured) was already retired? That’s probably what most mixed martial arts fans were asking when they heard the former UFC welterweight champion has decided to “walk away” from MMA. On April 5, the 39-year-old spent four days in the emergency room to have a rib removed. Serra told NewsDay that was the telltale sign that it was over, although it’s...
Josh Barnett returning to the UFC
Josh Barnett is coming home. The seventh Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion has signed a multi-fight deal to return to the octagon for the first time in over eleven years.
Barao injured; Evans-Hendo in
An injury to interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao has forced a change atop the UFC 161 card.
The event scheduled for Winnipeg, Manitoba, on June 15 -- which was to feature Barao vs. Eddie Wineland -- will now have Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson as the main event, the UFC announced on Tuesday.
Barao tore ligaments in his foot during training, according to MMAJunkie.com.
Henderson...
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Vitor Belfort wants reporter beat up over TRT question
Vitor Belfort is without a doubt a multi-dimensional UFC personality. Only Vitor can thank God for his strength and ask a rabid Brazilian fan base to beat up a reporter that dares ask him about TRT in one press conference.
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