Posted on Jun 17th, 2013

The Rundown: Silva vs. Wei...

On Saturday, July 6, the MGM Grand will play host to UFC 162, where the “All American” Chris Weidman will attempt to unseat the Pound for Pound King and undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion of the World, Anderson Silva.  MMA Fanboys (and girls) have the internet positively buzzing about the potential threat that Weidman poses to “The Spider’s” 17 fight win streak and his throne.  But does...

Posted on Jun 17th, 2013

UFC 161: Evans Earns Split...

Rashad Evans may not have been at his best, and was certainly not at his worst, in his UFC 161 main event bout with Dan Henderson.  Evans was rocked early in the fight and then played it safe for two rounds to get the split decision victory. It wasn’t the Rashad of old, but a win is a win at this point in his career. The two fighters came out in the first round looking for opportunities to attack....

Posted on Jun 17th, 2013

UFC 161: Nelson Gets Outwo...

Roy “Big Country” Nelson (19-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC) took on Stipe Miocic (10-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) in the co-main event at UFC 161.  Going into the fight many people expected Roy Nelson to get another knockout win.  Unfortunately for Nelson, the MMA gods were not on his side Saturday night.  For three rounds Miocic was able to dodge punches, run at times, and use accurate striking to pick Nelson apart. It was...

Posted on Jun 16th, 2013

Burkman Taps Fitch at WSOF...

Jon Fitch wanted to prove his critics wrong. He felt the UFC had no reason to release him earlier this year. Well if it had anything to do with his performance in the cage, UFC president Dana White must feel pretty good about his decision after Friday night. Fitch returned to action at the World Series of Fighting 3, when he faced Josh Burkman in the main event. The two had met in 2005 when they were still...

Posted on Jun 15th, 2013

Will Rashad Get His Swagge...

It is the night before UFC 161 and there is only one question on my mind.  Will former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans regain his swagger on Saturday night? For the first time in his pro career he has lost two fights in a row.  His reign as the UFC’s 205lb champion seems so long ago.  Evans’ head kick knockout of Sean Salmon is just a distant memory. There is one major difference between...

Posted on Jun 14th, 2013

UFC 161: The Show Must go ...

If you’re a fan of violence, then UFC 161 will likely satisfy your appetite.  In the beginning the event was supposed to be headlined by an Interim Bantamweight championship fight between Renan Barao and Eddie Wineland.  But, Barao got injured during training, and Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson was promoted to the main event.  Wait, things got worse for the UFC, co-headliner Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...

Posted on Jun 14th, 2013

Preview: World Series of F...

On Friday June 14th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) will hold the third event of very it’s short history. This event will mark the return of the promotion to Las Vegas in less than a year, and it’s an important event for the company’s future. If the WOSF wish to contend with promotions like Bellator or the UFC (on a smaller level)...

Posted on Jun 11th, 2013

UFC on FOX Sports 1 Debut ...

You wouldn’t have to search very hard to find an example of a weak UFC fight card.  In fact, next weekend’s UFC 161 fits the bill perfectly.  After a couple of injuries the event is now being headlined by Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson.  It is a decent main event, but after that the lineup resembles a free TV card, except it’s airing on pay-per-view.  This isn’t the first time this has...