Tag: Getting

Michael Bisping Talks Knee Surgery and Why Fighters Are Getting Injured

Michael Bisping appeared on Tuesday’s episode of UFC Tonight on Fuel to speak with hosts Kenny Florian and Todd Harris. Bisping addressed several key issues, including his injured knee and what he believes is the cause for the recent string of in…

Michael Bisping appeared on Tuesday’s episode of UFC Tonight on Fuel to speak with hosts Kenny Florian and Todd Harris. Bisping addressed several key issues, including his injured knee and what he believes is the cause for the recent string of injuries in the UFC.  Bisping was scheduled to face Hector Lombard at UFC 149 […]

UFC: Why Is Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Getting a Free Pass?

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has been catching a number of headlines recently for his refusal to fight fellow Brazilian Glover Teixeira. Following the UFC on FX 4 event, Dana White let it be known that “Shogun” would rather be cut than…

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has been catching a number of headlines recently for his refusal to fight fellow Brazilian Glover Teixeira. Following the UFC on FX 4 event, Dana White let it be known that “Shogun” would rather be cut than face Teixeira. As of now, Rua‘s camp has denied the fact they refused to fight […]

Alistair Overeem Needs to Prove Himself Before Getting a Title Shot

In Google Images type: “Alistair Overeem Steroids” and click search. In the top results you will find a timeline explicitly depicting the light heavyweight beanpole that he was in 2003 ballooning to a monster heavyweight complete with carto…

In Google Images type: “Alistair Overeem Steroids” and click search. In the top results you will find a timeline explicitly depicting the light heavyweight beanpole that he was in 2003 ballooning to a monster heavyweight complete with cartoon muscles. Even more remarkable, apart from the curious enlargement of Overeem’s head, is the 50 lbs of […]

UFC 146: Junior Dos Santos’ Fight Against Frank Mir Getting Personal

Despite being a “scary, scary dude” (h/t Joe Rogan), Junior Dos Santos is one of the most likable guys in MMA. So you have to take him on his word when he says his up-coming heavyweight title defense against Frank Mir is purely professional…

Despite being a “scary, scary dude” (h/t Joe Rogan), Junior Dos Santos is one of the most likable guys in MMA. So you have to take him on his word when he says his up-coming heavyweight title defense against Frank Mir is purely professional and there are no personal feelings involved. You have to believe […]

UFC: Why Major Sponsors Are Missing out by Not Getting Involved with the UFC

Major sponsors need to get involved with the UFC—sooner rather than later. It will only take one word to convince them of this fact: Everlast.  Everlast was practically the king of combat sports equipment before MMA‘s emergence. Everyb…

Major sponsors need to get involved with the UFC—sooner rather than later. It will only take one word to convince them of this fact: Everlast.  Everlast was practically the king of combat sports equipment before MMA‘s emergence. Everybody knew Everlast and it was a popular brand.  It still is in 2012 but not getting involved […]

UFC 146 News: Cain Velasquez Says Frank Mir Getting the Title Shot Would Be Fair

Ever since Alistair Overeem, the UFC’s No.1 contender in the heavyweight division, failed a surprise pre-fight drug test, the MMA world has been wondering who will step in to face heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos at UFC 146. It is worth noting…

Ever since Alistair Overeem, the UFC’s No.1 contender in the heavyweight division, failed a surprise pre-fight drug test, the MMA world has been wondering who will step in to face heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos at UFC 146. It is worth noting that Overeem has not yet been pulled from the fight and has a […]