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Ryan Martinez Replaces Vinicius Spartan in Bellator MMA Heavyweight Tournament
A knee injury has forced heavyweight Vinicius Spartan out of the Summer Series Heavyweight Tournament, and has been replaced by fellow heavyweight Ryan Martinez. With the change, the night will now see Rich Hale battle Martinez for a spot in the Bellator Heavyweight Summer Series Tournament Finals. “I’m looking at this opportunity as a blessing,” [...]
Alexis Davis defeats a tough and tenacious Rosi Sexton at UFC 161
Alexis "Ally-Gator" Davis and Rosi "The Surgeon" Sexton met in the octagon Saturday at UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It was the fight you expected from these two well rounded tough fighters. Sexton is a true pioneer of the sport, she has been fighting professionally for over ten years. She has fought as high as featherweight and is a more natural flyweight...
Stipe Miocic steals the show at UFC 161
When compiling my hov-mma staff fight picks I always do two things. 1. Make better picks than everyone else and 2. Find myself talking up an underdog. Anyone who has read the staff pick 'em will know the former is true but the latter is worth a little more discussion.
A prediction every event or so usually goes something like "If fighter X can execute his gameplan perfectly...
Perspective: What’s Next for Jon Fitch?
Prior to this weekend’s World Series Of Fighting main event, the general opinion was that Jon Fitch was going to steamroll through Josh Burkman. Fitch had been recently released by the UFC in a move that generated a large amount controversy and negative feedback in the UFC’s direction. Fitch was widely considered to be a top ten welterweight in the world, and had previously submitted...
Weekend in Violence 3 Stars - 'The James Krause' had a big weekend
With events from the UFC, World Series of Fighting and XFC, the excitement of a jam packed MMA weekend gave fans something to look forward while trudging along through their own respective work weeks. Looking back, it really didn't even come close to anyone's expectations.
Credit to the UFC, it's very rare that the worlds leading mixed martial arts promotion has a bad...
‘UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson’ Medical Suspensions
The Manitoba Combative Sports Commission has medically suspended all 22 athletes who competed in Saturday’s “UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson” event in Canada.
Every fighter was issued a mandatory 14-day ban, several were suspended indefinitely for various injuries sustained in their respective scraps.
Despite posting a split decision win over Dan Henderson in the show’s featured...
Anthony Pettis wants TJ Grant’s lightweight shot in Milwaukee, Benson Henderson just wants to fight.
Here we go again, another title shot, another possible usurper. This is why fighters need to look at their employer’s calendar of events and possibly discuss with their bosses, matchmakers, management and team to figure out just what the hell it is that they want to do. Anthony Pettis should’ve simply called up Joe Silva or Dana White, and said: “hey, any Milwaukee shows...
UFC 161 Evans vs. Henderson results and wrap up
This past Saturday night, the UFC held their first ever event in the Canadian province of Manitoba, holding UFC 161 on Pay Per View live from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Keith Kizer Responds To Dana White’s Criticism Of Steve Mazzaggatti
Dana white was very vocal about his thoughts on referee Steve Mazzaggatti’s work at the WSOF main event this Friday. Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Keith Kizer, responded to White’s Comments and here is what he had to say.
“It as neither a positive or a negative on the referee. All of us in the arena, and the commentators who know their stuff...
Michael Bisping: Evolve or Face Defeat
Michael Bisping has made great strides, but he must continue to evolve. (Photo credit)
2012 saw the debut of Michael Bisping version 2.0. As 2011 came to an end, Bisping understood that the caliber of competition in his weight class was drastically changing and he would have to evolve in leaps and bounds if he wanted to maintain his status as a top contender at 185 lbs. The blatant...
How Chael Sonnen Can Get His 4th Title Shot
Chael Sonnen (27-13-1) has been unsuccesful in his last three UFC title shots and it seems to many that he may never earn another shot at gold. However, with these certain cirumstances that could play out by the end of 2013, the American Gangster could earn himself another trip to a championship fight.
Sonnen recently lost his last bout to Jon Jones for the Light Heavyweight...
Dana White: Pettis Still in Line for Either Lightweight or Featherweight Title Shot After Recovery
A few days back, top featherweight contender Anthony Pettis was forced out of his highly anticipated title fight against Jose Aldo with a torn meniscus in his knee. The injury timing left Pettis with no choice but to withdraw from the match-up and allow the “Korean Zombie” Chan-Sung Jung to step in against the champ.
According to UFC President Dana White, who spoke with members...
Dana White’s reaction to the Fitch/Burkman fight was pretty interesting.
No bashing, no snide remarks, just a simple observation full of respect to Josh Burkman and cutting down Mazzagatti. Ok, so it wasn’t a completely vitriol-free tweet, Mazzagatti took one on the chin, but what matters here is the fact that Dana was giving respect to the fighters, that’s something I’m happy about. And let’s be honest here, Mazzagatti was just standing there...
UFC 161 Evans vs. Henderson predictions and analysis
It has been a long time since we as UFC fans have had to complain about the curse of the injury bug affecting UFC cards. It appears as though that may be changing as the UFC kicks it into high gear for the summer.
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MMAer defends gay marriage rant
UFC fighter Josh Thomson issued a statement on Thursday to clarify provocative comments he made on Facebook about gay marriage.
Chael Sonnen calls LeBron James a dork
UFC fighter Chael Sonnen was on Jim Rome on Showtime the other day with broadcaster Tom Tolbert and NFL linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo.
The subject of the Miami Heat’s LeBron came up, and here’s what he said:
“I think LeBron’s a dork. He won one world championship, and that was in the Olympic Games. It’s so aggravating to hear a title be called a ‘world champion’ when...
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