- by Gary Herman on 11 February 2010
Still a Star? Nogueira talks about Cain Velasquez, His Future, and Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looked terrible against Frank Mir
However, eight months after the Mir debacle, Nogueira looked like one of the
top mixed martial artists on the planet in dominating Randy Couture.
Nogueira won a clear-cut unanimous decision against the UFC legend.
- by Gary Herman on 14 January 2010
A True Legend? Frank Shamrock Talks His Career, the UFC, and Future Opponents
When people think of pioneers in the sport of MMA, Frank Shamrock’s name is not usually mentioned. The names Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, Ken Shamrock (Frank’s brother via adoption), and Chuck Liddell—just to name a few—are much more prominent.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 7 January 2010
Mega-fight canceled: Why boxing set itself back twenty years
So Floyd Mayweather is going to fight Manny Pacquiao? Awesome. Finally, there is a fight that the sports world and beyond could really get into.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 17 December 2009
WEC or Strikeforce: Which Will You Watch?
Two promotions are set to go head-to-head on Saturday night.
Strikeforce and WEC will face off with live shows. The main event of the Strikeforce card will be Cung Le vs. Scott Smith. On the opposing side, WEC headlines with Donald Cerrone vs. Ed Ratcliff.
- by Gary Herman on 10 December 2009
Next In Line?: Frankie Edgar Wants a Shot at The Title
Frankie Edgar wants to be next.
After Diego Sanchez and BJ Penn fight for the UFC lightweight championship. Edgar wants to fight the winner.
- by Gary Herman on 10 November 2009
Next for Fedor: Fabricio Werdum wants shot
Fabricio Werdum has moved himself to the on-deck circle for Fedor Emelianenko.
Werdum overcame first round troubles to grind out the close unanimous decision over Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.. Silva took the early edge and rocked Werdum in the first round, but he was unable to finish the contest.
- by Gary Herman on 3 November 2009
Strikeforce Predictions
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers
Is there any possible way not to take Emelianenko in this fight? No, there isn’t. I’m tired of hearing “well, Rogers has a puncher’s chance” because so did every other fighter that Fedor stepped in the ring with. They all lost. There’s a reason for that, and it is, simply put, [...]
- by Gary Herman on 6 October 2009
Ben Henderson set for Cerrone
In his first main event, Ben Henderson will be fighting for a title that will not exist very long.
That’s because Henderson is taking on Donald Cerrone for the “interim” WEC lightweight championship. As soon as the “regular” champion, Jamie Varner, returns from injury, he will reclaim his throne atop WEC’s lightweights.
- by Gary Herman on 17 September 2009
UFC 103 PREDICTIONS
Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort (195)
Even though no title is at stake, the main event of Belfort vs. Franklin is a very important fight. With a victory, Belfort could find himself at the top of the list for the next middleweight title shot (if Dan Henderson goes to 205 and Nate Marquardt doesn’t get the [...]
- by Gary Herman on 14 September 2009
ULTIMATE FIGHT NIGHT 19 PREDICTIONS
Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard (155)
Guillard is the brash, trash-talking, talented striker, and Diaz is the brash, trash-talking jiu-jitsu stud. The two fighters are polar opposites in the octagon, but they are very similar outside of it. They are also both street-tough fighters that will go for the finish. Once the bell rings, Guillard is [...]
- by Gary Herman on 10 September 2009
Can Shark Fight Promotions swim in the big ocean?
Starting a mixed martial arts promotion is not an easy thing to do.
Gary Shaw, one of the best boxing promoters in the history of the sport, tried and failed with Elite XC. Affliction Clothing, one the fastest growing clothing manufacturers in the country, also went up in flames.
- by Gary Herman on 8 September 2009
Kimbo Slice joins the Ultimate Fighter
The upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter is easily the show’s most anticipated. The main reason is simple: Kimbo Slice. Slice is the polarizing figure that garnered mass attention just two years ago. First, he rocketed up Youtube’s most popular list for his Internet street fights. Then, he embarked on a main event run with [...]
Read more- by Gary Herman on 26 August 2009
UFC 102 PREDICTIONS
Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (Hwt.)
Randy Couture finally takes on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in a battle of MMA heavyweight legends. What does Nogueira have left after the loss to Mir? He looked terrible in the defeat, but soon after the fight, rumors started circulating amount Nogueira having multiple ailments including a staph infection that [...]
- by Gary Herman on 17 August 2009
UFC NEWS & NOTES
Champion vs. champion?
As Anderson Silva and Lyota Machida continue to tear through the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, Dana White addressed the possibility of the two champions and friends meeting up in the octagon.
- by Gary Herman on 13 August 2009
STRIKEFORCE PREDICTIONS
Gina Carano vs. Cris Cyborg (for Strikeforce 145-pound women’s title)
Needless to say, this is a historic fight for women’s MMA. By pitting Carano against Cyborg, Strikeforce also has the fighters that can deliver on the hype. The fight should be a stand up war for as long as it lasts. In the end, Cyborg’s power [...]
- by Gary Herman on 13 August 2009
Mousasi prepares for Strikeforce debut
When Affliction canceled its “Trilogy” pay-per-view, many fighters became the unfortunate casualties. Two fighters that avoided the avalanche were Gegard Mousasi and Renato “Babalu” Sobral.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 10 August 2009
UFC 101 POST FIGHT NEWS & NOTES
Anderson Silva’s next match
With a dominating victory against light heavyweight Forrest Griffin, Anderson Silva proved that he is still one of the top fighters in the sport. Now, the question for the UFC is who will the middleweight champion go up against next?
- by Gary Herman on 6 August 2009
UFC 101 PREDICTIONS
BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian (lightweight title bout)
BJ Penn returns to lightweight for his first title defense since becoming the undisputed lightweight champion in May 2008. To become undisputed champ, he dismantled Sean Sherk. Now that Penn’s fight Georges St. Pierre is out of the way, he returns to the weight class that he has [...]
- by Gary Herman on 30 July 2009
The UFC is no longer interested in Andrei Arlovski
Of all the fighters to recently exit the UFC, Andrei Arlovski was the guy that Dana White stated he was not pleased to see depart.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 17 July 2009
MORE UFC 100 POST FIGHT NOTES
No dream match
One of the matches fans have been talking about for the past few years is a potential superfight between two current UFC champions. Since both fighters have beaten almost all of the top contenders in their weight classes, Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre seemed headed for a meeting in the octagon.
- by Gary Herman on 16 July 2009
When Don Frye talks, not enough people listen
Frye is a true pioneer in the MMA world. He has fought for over 13 years for almost every big promotion on the planet including seven times each for the UFC and Pride. But what makes Frye even more appealing to the fans are his colorful opinions. He has expressive thoughts on everything – from [...]
Read more- by Gary Herman on 13 July 2009
UFC 100 POST FIGHT NEWS AND NOTES
Fedor and the UFC
With his decisive TKO victory over Frank Mir, Brock Lesnar is clearly the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. However, the question remains: is he the best heavyweight in the world?
- by Gary Herman on 12 July 2009
UFC 100 RESULTS
Brock Lesnar defeated Frank Mir by TKO at 1:48 of round 2 to retain the UFC heavyweight championship.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 11 July 2009
EARLY UFC 100 RESULTS
Yoshihiro Akiyama defeated Alan Belcher by split decision. The three judges scored the fight 30-27 Akiyama, 29-28 Belcher, and 29-28 Akiyama.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 9 July 2009
Tough competition is nothing new for Dan Henderson
In his career, Henderson has fought seven fighters that have worn UFC gold. From Carlos Newton to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (twice) to Murilo Bustamante (twice) to Vitor Belfort to Quinton Jackson to Anderson Silva to Rich Franklin, Henderson has taken on some of the best fighters in the history of the promotion. He boasts a [...]
Read more- by Gary Herman on 8 July 2009
UFC 100 PREDICTIONS
Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir (to unify the UFC Hwt. & Interim Hwt. Titles)
Read more- by Gary Herman on 26 June 2009
Sapp looks to endure himself to American audience
He is one of the most-popular American athletes ever to fight in Japan. Yet, he is still relatively unknown in his own home country, but in just a few days, Bob Sapp returns to fight in the United States.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 13 June 2009
UFC 99 PREDICTIONS
Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva (catch weight: 195)
The matchup pits two guys who train as hard as anyone else in the sport, but both guys are in the midst of very rough stretches in their careers. Silva has only won one of his last five fights and Franklin is only 2-2 in his last four. [...]
- by Gary Herman on 4 June 2009
The Comeback of Kevin Randleman
What truly defines a comeback?
Is it when someone returns from over a year absence from the sport? Is it when someone returns from multiple serious injuries? Or is it when someone returns from a long suspension?
- by Gary Herman on 22 May 2009
UFC 98 PREDICTIONS
UFC light heavyweight title bout: Rashad Evans vs. Lyoto Machida
Is Lyota Machida the most unbeatable light heavyweight fighter in the world? No. He’s not. Rashad Evans is. Much has been made about how difficult Machida’s style is to figure out, but Evans has been just as unstoppable since he perfected his striking game a few [...]
