Tag: Weight

UFC 155: Tim Boetsch and 9 Fighters Who Saved Their Career by Dropping Weight

On Saturday night, middleweights Tim Boetsch and Costa Philippou will do battle in a clash between fighters who are each pulling a freight train worth of momentum behind them. When competing at 185 pounds, the two have a combined record of 8-0 inside the Octagon. But Boetsch hasn’t always been a middleweight. In fact, he […]

On Saturday night, middleweights Tim Boetsch and Costa Philippou will do battle in a clash between fighters who are each pulling a freight train worth of momentum behind them. When competing at 185 pounds, the two have a combined record of 8-0 inside the Octagon. But Boetsch hasn’t always been a middleweight. In fact, he […]

BJ Penn and 8 Fighters Competing in the Wrong Weight Division

Weight cutting and making weight has been an essential element of MMA ever since the sport introduced weight divisions. Fighters will try and maximise their advantage in a contest by being as heavy as possible while dunking just under the bar on the ni…

Weight cutting and making weight has been an essential element of MMA ever since the sport introduced weight divisions. Fighters will try and maximise their advantage in a contest by being as heavy as possible while dunking just under the bar on the night of the weigh-in. The whole process is an exact science which […]

Pat Barry & Shane Del Rosario Exclusives Plus Making Weight with John Makdessi

It seems like it was just yesterday we were watching Benson Henderson completely dominate Nate Diaz and now in just five days we get to see the Ultimate Fighter Season sixteen finale. In what was set to be the exciting return of Shane Carwin and facing…

It seems like it was just yesterday we were watching Benson Henderson completely dominate Nate Diaz and now in just five days we get to see the Ultimate Fighter Season sixteen finale. In what was set to be the exciting return of Shane Carwin and facing off against Roy Nelson has now been hit with […]

MMA: One Fighter from Each Weight Division Ready to Become a Star

There’s no questioning the UFC’s dominance, but there are always crops of excellence springing up throughout the MMA fiefdom. Seeing as how trading on potential energy is always more exciting than simply acknowledging what’s in front …

There’s no questioning the UFC’s dominance, but there are always crops of excellence springing up throughout the MMA fiefdom. Seeing as how trading on potential energy is always more exciting than simply acknowledging what’s in front of you, the hunt for those new crops will never wane. This is a list of one fighter in […]

Anderson Silva Willing to Fight Jon Jones at a Catch Weight

After countless pleas from MMA fans, Anderson Silva is finally warming up to the idea of fighting Jon Jones. For months, Silva has downplayed the possibility of the super fight ever occurring. Despite competing at light heavyweight on several occasions…

After countless pleas from MMA fans, Anderson Silva is finally warming up to the idea of fighting Jon Jones. For months, Silva has downplayed the possibility of the super fight ever occurring. Despite competing at light heavyweight on several occasions, he has never shown any real interest of making a run in the division. The […]

Dennis Hallman, UFC on FX 5: Hallman Reveals What Kept Him from Making Weight

When Dennis Hallman failed to make weight, thus causing his bout with Thiago Tavares to be scrapped, many UFC fans became upset. The failed cut to lightweight was the second time in as many fights for Hallman, and as expected, the fighter was cut from …

When Dennis Hallman failed to make weight, thus causing his bout with Thiago Tavares to be scrapped, many UFC fans became upset. The failed cut to lightweight was the second time in as many fights for Hallman, and as expected, the fighter was cut from the promotion. There were reports going around that Hallman was […]