‘UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga’ Official Event Poster
Did you think the welterweight shootout between former Strikeforce stars Tarec Saffiedine and Robbie Lawler would get third-to-top billing at “UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga”? That’s what I assumed until the show’s official event poster hit the Internet.
It appears the ladies have bumped their male counterparts to the main card’s opening act. Despite coming off losses...
'UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs. Moraga' Main Card Preview
The UFC is coming back to FOX with another monster show that has a little bit of something for everybody. Having just finished perusing the main card of this promotions latest offering for the fine city of Seattle and I've decided to include my not so final assessment below of the main card below. Feel free to take a gander.
Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche
Former Strikeforce...
UFC on FOX 8 Rumors
Date: July 27, 2013 Location: Seattle, Washington Venue: KeyArena Broadcast: FOX, FX, Facebook MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET) Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga - for UFC flyweight title Jake Ellenberger vs. Rory MacDonald Robbie Lawler vs. Tarec Saffiedine Liz Carmouche vs. Miesha Tate PRELIMINARY CARD (FX and Facebook, 4 p.m. ET) Mac Danzig vs. Melvin Guillard Danny Castillo vs...
Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Tarec Saffiedine Talks UFC Debut
Tarec Saffiedine was last seen blasting the legs of Nate Marquardt into ground beef, but with all the success that the Strikeforce guys are having in the UFC, I really look forward to him making his UFC debut. Too bad they didn’t serve him up a UFC veteran, instead they will face him off with former UFC and Strikeforce fighter Robbie Lawler, who is coming off a big KO of Josh...
This Is How Strikeforce Champ Tarec Saffiedine’s Son Plays
After seeing this Nate Marquardt is hoping he has a son and will start teaching him how to check leg kicks as soon as he can walk.
Tarec Saffiedine is set to take on Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
Jake Ellenberger as a kid
Kedzie, de Randamie join UFC on FOX 8
A bout between Germaine de Randamie and Julie Kedzie was added to the UFC on FOX 8 on July 27, the UFC informed FOXSports.com on Wednesday.
The fight at Key Arena in Seattle will mark the UFC debut for both fighters.
Kedzie told FOXSports.com earlier this week that she expected to be cleared after a medical suspension that stemmed from a shoulder injury suffered in her last bout...
News: Saffiedine-Lawler and Green-Castillo Added to UFC on FOX 8
The UFC has announced several intriguing match-ups for the upcoming UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle, Washington including a welterweights battle between Robbie Lawler and Strikeforce champ Tarec Saffiedine as well as a lightweight bout between Bobby Green and Danny Castillo. The news was revealed on the UFC’s official twitter account.
Tarec Saffiedine methodically dissected Marquardt...
Lawler vs. Saffiedine, Castillo vs. Green and Herman vs. Del Rosario added to UFC on FOX 8
The UFC on FOX 8 card has added three more fights to the July 27 show.
Robbie Lawler will take on Tarec Saffiedine, Danny Castillo will face Bobby Green and Dave Herman returns to the cage against Shane Del Rosario.
UFC officials announced the match-ups on Thursday.
Lawler (20-9) returned to the octagon for the first time in over eight years and picked up a big TKO victory over Josh...
Tarec Saffiedine Set To Take On Robbie Lawler At UFC On FOX 8
This is a big welterweight fight and landing on the same card as Jake Ellenberger vs Rory MacDonald. Both Saffiedine and Lawler looked great in their last performances, which were big upsets, with Tarec beating Nate Marquardt and Lawler TKOing Josh Koscheck. Saffiedine ended as the Strikeforce welterweight champion but is still relatively unknown by UFC fans so putting him on...
Robbie Lawler Fights Tarec Saffiedine at UFC on FOX 8
On Thursday morning, it was announced Robbie Lawler (pictured) will welcome fellow Strikeforce transfer Tarec Saffiedine to the big leagues. The welterweights will collide at UFC on FOX 8.
KeyArena in Seattle, Washington hosts the July 27 festivities.
Lawler made a triumphant return to the Octagon by posting a vicious TKO victory over Josh Koscheck in February at UFC 157. “Ruthless”...
What’s next for Nick Diaz?
Following his UFC 158 main event loss to Georges St-Pierre, Nick Diaz implied that he was going to retire from the sport of MMA. He stated that there were no other challenges for him in the welterweight division, however I beg to differ.
Diaz has shown that he has what it takes to compete with the best in the world, however in his last two fights has fallen short.
The Stockton native...
What's next for the cast of UFC 158?
As we enter the final stages of our UFC 158 digestion, it's time to record what we believe should be next for some of this past Saturday's stand out cast members. It was a extremely welterweight heavy card and that's where the majority of our focus is. We break it all down in three categories for your convenience below.
The Finishers
Jake Ellenberger: "...
Three fights to make after UFC 158
Now that UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz is over its time to start looking at what’s next for the fighters from the card. UFC 158 took place Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The main card aired on pay-per-view following preliminary bouts on FX and Facebook. The big stars of the [...]
Nick Diaz: If GSP Fought Robbie Lawler He Would Get Knocked Out
Nick Diaz continues to be the most talked about topic heading into Saturday night’s highly anticipated UFC 158 Pay-Per-View. After a memorable media conference call last week, Diaz once again made MMA headlines when he decided to no-show to his open media workout. On Thursday afternoon, the controversy continued during the pre-fight press conference as Nick voiced his opinion...
Robbie Lawler Signs Multi-fight Deal With UFC
Lawler was probably on the cusp of a one and done with the UFC if he would have lost to Kos at UFC 157. Well, after an impressive win over the talented blonde bad boy, Lawler has new life as a 170lb fighter in the biggest promotion on the planet. Lawler looked great at 170 and can make some noise in one of the most loaded divisions in the UFC. According to MMAJunkie.com the...
Robbie Lawler signs new multi-year contract with UFC following victory over Josh Koscheck
How impressed was UFC president Dana White with Robbie Lawler's first round knockout victory over UFC welterweight contender Josh Koscheck? Impressed enough to give the former Strikeforce...
The Two Sheds Review: UFC 157 Rousey vs Carmouche
It was a history making night for the Ultimate Fighting Championship as they presented their first ever women’s bout, with Ronda Rousey facing Liz Carmouche in the main event of UFC 157, shown live in the early hours of this past Sunday morning on ESPN here in Britain.The broadcast began with the prelims and Sam Stout taking on Caros Fodor in the lightweight division.This proved...
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche medical suspensions
The California State Athletic Commission released the medical suspensions for all combatants that took part in Saturday night’s UFC 157 event. The event took place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California and will go down in history as the first time women have fought inside the Octagon.
Co-Main event fighter Dan Henderson received the largest suspension for his three round loss...
Monday Musings - sWo Strikeforce World Order
"We're Taking Over!!" - Anonymous, Ok, me.
Zuffa closed up the Strikeforce shop, but brought over a
troupe of hungry young fighters into the UFC.
Those fighters have taken the bull by the horns and are doing work in
the Octagon. These guys have gone a
combined 5-1 in their UFC debuts. It's like they are doing a takeover angle, pro wrestling fans will get...
Strikeforce Fighters Raising the Stakes in UFC
Imagine if you were starving and standing outside of a restaurant, peeking through the window while watching others inhale gourmet food as if they were taking their last breath.
When you walk up to the hostess to request a table, you’re told they’re unable to seat you because admission is for members only. It would be a natural reaction to then work your tail off to one day earn...
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche results and takeaways
UFC 157 took place last night from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California and early gate figures are showing that Ronda Rousey and women’s MMA pulled over 15,500 people into the Honda Center and created a live gate of $1.4 million.
What Is Next For Josh Koscheck?
Koscheck was upset this Saturday by Robbie Lawler loosing in the first round by TKO. Kos was controlling the fight up until he got caught and with someone as powerful as Lawler all it takes is one. This is the second loss in a row for Koscheck, though in his previous fight he dropped a very controversial split decision to number one ranked Johny Hendricks. Still it puts Kos...
One Stop Shop: UFC 157 – Rousey vs. Carmouche Post-Fight Interviews
UFC 157 is history, in more ways than one.
In the main event fans were treated to the first ever women’s championship, as Ronda Rousey once again pulled off an amazing armbar against a very game Liz Carmouche. Lyoto Machida defeated Dan Henderson in a razor close split decision to gain himself number one contender status in the light heavyweight division.
An amazing performance...
Robbie Lawler Interviewed After KO Of Koscheck
170 is such a better weight for Lawler who looked better than he has in years. I’m sure there isn’t too many complaints about him taking out Kos.
Tate And Zingano Not Impressed With Rousey
Lawler And Lombard After Training
Playing Matchmaker: 5 Fights To Make After UFC 157
Ronda Rousey certainly lived up to all the hype and expectations on Saturday night. Surviving an early scare, the bantamweight champ took control late in the first round and succeeded in yet another first round arm-bar submission. While the historic main event may have been the selling point of UFC 157, there were several other notable performances worth mentioning.
Here are the...
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