Judge, Jury and All the Wrong Scores
What has 10 Thumbs and No clue about judging? These guys!
You will find awful officiating in all professional sports. No matter what decision is made, someone will disagree with it. If you say anything negative about officiating in the NBA or NFL, you may find yourself slapped with a fine of $25,000. Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Golf, Soccer, and Tennis all have their...
UFC 159 adds Jimy Hettes vs. Steven Siler
Another featherweight tilt has been added to the ever expanding UFC 159 fight card, as Jimy Hettes meets Steven Siler.
UFC officials announced the featherweight match-up on Monday.
Hettes (10-1) began his career on a 10-fight winning streak, however lost his first fight in his career at UFC 152 against Marcus Brimage. “The Kid” is 2-1 inside the Octagon with victories over...
News: Steven Siler vs. Jimy Hettes Scheduled For UFC 159 In April
Another match-up has been revealed for the UFC 159 PPV card in New Jersey. Featherweight Steven Siler announced via twitter earlier today that he has “signed a bout agreement” and will be facing Jimy Hettes at the April event.
Steven Siver is coming off the first loss in his young UFC career, a decision loss to Darren Elkins back at UFC 154. Now 3-1 in the UFC with wins over...
Does Leonard Garcia plan to play it safe in must win UFC 155 fight? He says “Hell No!”
Leonard Garcia (15–9–1) is not new to the whole short notice fight situation. Back at UFC Fight Night 24 Garcia was expected to take on Nam Phan in a rematch, however Phan pulled out due to injury and Garcia ended up losing to Chan Sung Jung. This time around, Garcia’s original opponent Cody McKenzie was forced out of their UFC 155 bout with only two weeks to go and replaced...
UFC on FOX 5 medical suspensions: Numerous fighters on the indefinite list
Following the UFC on FOX 5 fight card, nine fighters have been suspended indefinitely. The Washington State Department of Licensing released the fighters who received medical suspensions earlier today.
All fighters received a mandatory seven days, however Nate Diaz, Alexander Gustafsson, B.J. Penn, Jeremy Stephens Raphael Assuncao, Joe Proctor, Ramsey Nijem, Henry Martinez...
UFC on FOX 5 Prelim Results
What a night so far of MMA action.
The preliminary fights are in the books and they were spectacular by and
large. Here’s who won, who lost, and who
looked awesome. The Key Arena was on the edge of their seats for these fights, and those watching on FX at home had to be pleased.
Scott Jorgensen and
John Albert play submission tag.
As soon as...
UFC on FOX: Live fight blog
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs. Diaz can be seen on FOX at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with prelim fights airing on FX Networks at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
Up Next: Dennis Siver vs Nam Phan
Scott Jorgensen vs John Albert
Round 1:
Jorgensen and Albert are kicking things off for UFC on FOX from Seattle! After a quick 20 seconds Albert start a scuffle jumping in for what could have been an early...
UFC on FOX 5 Weigh-in Results
UFC on FOX 5 Weigh-in Results
Preliminary Card (Facebook)
Scott Jorgensen (135.2) vs. John Albert (136)
Preliminary Card (FX)
Nam Phan (145.4) vs. Dennis Siver (146)
Abel Trujillo (155.4) vs. Marcus LeVesseur (155.4)
Henry Martinez (158.8)* vs. Daron Cruickshank (155)
Joe Proctor (154.6) vs. Ramsey Nijem (155.4)
Mike Easton (135) vs. Raphael Assunçao (136.4)
Jeremy Stephens...
'UFC on FOX 5' preliminary card preview and predictions
Saturday night, the UFC circus sets up the big top here in lovely Seattle. The card is absolutely stacked, and as always, we’ll be making our pick and filling you in on who we think should win each fight. This time, we’re talking about the preliminary bouts, which take place on FX, sans the John Albert vs. Scott Jorgensen fight which will be shown on Facebook. Here’s the who...
Phan vs. Siver and Means vs. Trujillo added to UFC on FOX 5 FX card
The UFC on FOX 5 FX prelims have added two additional fights to the three hour FX broadcast.
The two fights that have been officially added are Tim Means (18-3-1) vs. Abel Trujillo (9-4) and Dennis Siver (20-8 MMA) vs. Nam Phan (18-10).
The lone Facebook fight will be between Scott Jorgensen (13-6 ) and John “Prince” Albert (7-3).
Originally the Facebook prelims were expected...
MMASucka Radio w/ Mike Swick, Alexander Gustafsson and Nam Phan
We are back for a stacked episode of MMASucka Radio for your listening pleasure.
Carlin Bardsley rides shotgun with Jeremy Brand, as Trevor Dueck is on Daddy duty.
We welcome three fighters from the UFC on FOX 5 fight card.
First we are joined by Mike “Quick” Swick. Mike chats with us about returning from injury and his last fight against DaMarques Johnson, his upcoming bout...
Nam Phan replaces Eddie Yagin and takes on Dennis Siver at UFC on FOX 5
UFC featherweight fighter Nam Phan will once again grace the Octagon, as he replaces Eddie Yagin and will take on Dennis Siver on December 8 at UFC on FOX 5.
According to MMA Fighting Phan asked UFC officials if he could fight Siver and they granted his wish.
Yagin was unable to compete and was forced to bow out of action, due to a bruised brain.
Phan (18-10) last fought at UFC...
Nam Phan Replaces Eddie Yagin, Fights Dennis Siver at ‘UFC on FOX 5′
Ask and you shall receive. Shortly after requesting to replace fellow Asian fighter Eddie Yagin in his December 8th scrap against Dennis Siver, the UFC has granted featherweight Nam Phan his wish.
“if 1 azn brother falls than another must take his spot. Who wants 2 c me fight Dennis Siver? tweet 2 @ufc & @danawhite lol : ) ,” Phan tweeted to the powers that be.
It has been...
UFC 152 FX Preliminary Card Results: The Bama Beast emerges victorious via unanimous decision
A little bit of play by play for you violence hounds.
Round 1: Hettes shows no respect for the power of Brimage early. Hettes looks nothing like the prodigy we saw against Nam Phan at UFC 141 last December. He gets by Brimage at the mid way point of the fight and Brimage makes a mistake by following "The Kid" into his guard. Brimage gets back up though and continues...
Gunderson out of WSOF fight vs. Cavalcante with neck injury
John “Guns” Gunderson announced today that he was forced to withdraw from his upcoming fight with Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante due to a neck injury suffered in training. He made the announcement on “In the Cage with Bards” on NSSRadioTV.com.
The issue stems from bulging discs in his neck, aggravated by a guillotine in training. Gunderson hopes to resume training in just over...
UFC On Fox 4 Provides Four Free Fights That Don’t Make The Final Bell
By: Rich Bergeron
Nam Phan would earn the final decision on the UFC on Fox 4 Card Saturday night from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Phan beat Cole Miller to the punch throughout their three-round preliminary fight, which was the last to be shown on Fuel TV before the Fox card kicked off. It was a brutal striking battle from start to finish with Phan using superior boxing skills...
Nam Phan Discusses Brotherhood Bond with Team Alpha Male (Video)
Most fighters are thrilled to speak with the media following a win, but UFC featherweight Nam Phan (Pictured) was absolutely ecstatic to see there was an Asian reporter (yours truly) waiting in line for a one-on-one with him after beating Cole Miller at “UFC on FOX 4.”
Our off-camera conversation was pretty interesting, but we got some good stuff while the camera was rolling...
Results: UFC on FOX 4 – August 4th, 2012
Here are the quick results for the fourth installment of the UFC’s fights on FOX, starting with the undercard fights.
- John Moraga defeated Ulysses Gomez via knockout at 3:46 of the 1st Round
- Manny Gamburyan defeated Michihiro Omigawa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Philip De Fries defeated Oli Thompson via submission due to rear naked choke at 4:16 of the 2nd...
Nam Phan talks Cole Miller’s reach and how Urijah Faber and Team Alpha male were crucial for victory
Nam Phan scored a split decision victory over Cole Miller last night and he spoke to fight correspondent Marcos Villegas about how worried he was when Bruce Buffer was reading the final scorecards. Phan says Miller’s reach was not difficult to adjust to and he felt that he had landing the more telling blows. He [...]
Action-packed UFC on FOX delivers
Main card results:
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Brandon Vera
Round 1 -- Body kick from Vera early on. Rua counters with one of his own. Vera tries for another kick and Rua catches it and walks clear through it with a takedown. Shogun is in half guard and Vera is looking to control him on the mat. Vera continues to keep Rua at bay, but Vera slips free to his feet. Three...
'UFC on FOX 4' Shogun vs. Vera' Prelim Results: John Moraga emerges as a flyweight contender
UFC Flyweight John Moraga (pictured) opened up tonight's festivities with a bang
• Featherweight Bout: Cole Miller vs. Nam Phan
Great combos by Phan early but Miller is just too tall and lanky, he can easily use that reach advantage to, well, his advantage if this goes the distance. Phan is feeling it. He's getting the best of Miller on the toes. Phan is crisp...
UFC on Fox 4: Mauricio “Shogun” vs. Brandon Vera Live full results
Full results from Los Angeles: Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (205) vs. Brandon Vera (203) Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader (205) Joe Lauzon (155) vs. Jamie Varner (156) Mike Swick (170) vs. Damarques Johnson (171) Nam Phan def. Cole Miller via SD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Phil Davis and Wagner Prado fight to a no decision due to [...]
Early start for UFC on FOX undercard
The UFC on FOX festivities on Saturday start early, at 5 p.m. ET on Fuel TV. Here's a look at the fighters who will be battling in the Octagon before the main card:
Cole Miller (18-6) vs. Nam Phan (17-10)
In a featherweight clash, the American Top Team product Miller takes on Phan, a recent addition to Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male camp.
Miller, 28, struggled in his...
UFC on FOX 4 Weigh-in Video and Results
Catch the official weigh-ins for UFC on FOX 4 live in the video below beginning at approximately 7:00pm ET.
Weigh-in Results
UFC on FOX 4 Main Card
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Brandon “The Truth” Vera
Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader
Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner
Mike Swick vs. DaMarques Johnson
UFC on FOX 4 Preliminary Card
Cole Miller vs. Nam Phan
Phil Davis vs. Wagner Prado
Josh...
Fight Music: Nam Phan
We recently had UFC fighter, Nam Phan on MMASucka Radio and asked him what he likes to listen to while he visualizes for a fight. Well, it seems like he doesn’t listen to it at that time, but he does get down to some pretty cool stuff on a regular basis.
I don’t really listen to music when warming up, I just try to really stay focused. On a regular basis though, I like to listen...
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