What Makes a Title Contender? Miocic vs. Gonzaga Preview
by Matt Lo Cascio One definition of contender is a person who has a good chance at winning. When it comes to heralding fighters as ‘title contenders,’ the word is thrown around a bit too lightly. Moving up the ladder, maintaining a winning streak and beating some of the division’s known quantities are but steps …...
Mike Russow: I Want to Take Fabricio Werdum Out
Chicago cop Mike Russow is undefeated in the UFC, and beat Jon Olav Einemo here in Chicago this January. But Russow faces his stiffest test yet this Saturday in Brazil at UFC 147: Fabricio Werdum. Russow talked about the matchup and how he’s always the underdog heading into fights....
Junior Dos Santos On First UFC Win in Chicago
Who knew that when UFC 90 hit the Allstate Arena back in October, 2008 that we’d be watching a future heavyweight champion in his first UFC fight. Such was the case as Junior Dos Santos entered the match as a huge underdog to BJJ specialist Fabricio Werdum. ‘Cigano’ not only got the dramatic, upset victory, …...
Roy Nelson’s Gruesome Head Cut [Pic]
Fabricio Werdum showed off his much-improved striking on Saturday night, and Roy Nelson’s face bears the evidence of all the knees that Werdum landed. ‘Big Country’ tweeted this post-fight photo of the nasty gash on his forehead. The controversial decision of the Diaz/Condit fight is the focus of all the chatter right...
Five UFC Fights For Fedor
The rumors about Fedor coming to the UFC are likely exaggerated. But it’s still intriguing to most fight fans, even after his three straight defeats. Fedor recently notched his first win in over two years by beating Jeff Monson. If you don’t think that Fedor is still UFC-worthy, tell that to Monson. According to Monson,...
MMA Fighters and the ESPY Awards
by Tim Stroud The 2011 ESPYS, hosted by Seth Meyers, will air live on ESPN this Wednesday, July 13th at 8pm CT. The ESPYS are always fun to watch and this year should be no different. It’s always great to see which player, team, coach or moment will win each award, but it’s even better …...
Fabricio Werdum Kicks Guy Right In the Goods
I have no idea why, but some dude named Horse wants Fabricio Werdum to kick him right in the crotch. Werdum obliges. We all get a laugh. And the guy named “Horse” will never have kids, which might be a good thing....
STRIKEFORCE ANNOUNCES BEST OF 2010 WINNERS
Strikeforce announced the winners in the voting for their Best of 2010. BEST KNOCKOUT: Paul Daley KOs Scott Smith 2:09 of Round 1 December 4, 2010 at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu BEST SUBMISSION: Fabricio Werdum submits Fedor Emelianenko 1:09 of Round 1 June 26, 2010 at Strikeforce & M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum RISING STAR:...
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