May 28th, 2010
ericjanvier
In case you didn’t know, Rashad Evans and Rampage Jackson hate each other. During their stint as coaches on the Ultimate Fighter season 10, the two spent 95% of the time exchanging insults and almost coming to blows more then once. And the derogatory running commentary has continued unabated in the months since TUF 10 ended, even when it looked like Jackson was giving up fighting to become an actor.
When the two agreed to fight on the UFC 114 card, it was no surprise that the two were back at the arguing.
“(Beating Evans will) be like a moral victory for me,” Jackson said. “Rashad, he has no title. He couldn’t even hold onto the belt after one fight. Why am [...]
May 6th, 2010
ericjanvier
TJ Grant, an MMA fighter from Cole Harbor, Nova Scotia, looks to be a rising star in the UFC. Since his first fight at UFC 107 against Ryo Chonan, he’s been nothing but spectacular. Saturday he will be making his return to Canada with a 2-1 record in the UFC, as he faces off against Johnny Hendricks at UFC 113. I had a chance to interview TJ and here’s what he had to say:
First of all, I know you’ve probably been asked this many times but your first fight in the UFC was in Montreal, how do you feel fighting on Canadian soil again?
Oh it’s awesome to be back, being in front of the Canadian fans gives me goosebumps. There [...]
May 6th, 2010
ericjanvier
Last year when the unbeaten Lyoto Machida faced off against fellow Brazillian Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, no one expected the eventual outcome of the fight.
During the fight Shogun discoved and exposed the cracks in Machida’s almost impenetrable game. Machida had never lost a round in his 15 pro fights, but Shogun broke apart his game with leg kicks and tenacity.
However the Los Angeles crowd mostly reacted with disbelief when Machida won the unanimous decision with identical 48-47 edges on all three judge’s scorecards. Dana White even disagreed with the decision so he did something about it. He ordered a rematch almost immediately following the fight.
A good sportsman Shogun is, he didn’t let the decision get him worked up.
“This is all in [...]
May 6th, 2010
ericjanvier
Kimbo Slice is far from a great fighter, but he’s been marketed so damn well that it doesn’t matter, people will pay to see him fight. In his last three fights he’s lost twice, and took a dull decision victory in his UFC Debut. People still think he’s the youtube street thug who ends fights fast.
However there’s one person who thinks the fight will end fast, but not in Kimbo’s favor. Matt Mitrione believes he’s going to end the fight quickly and violently.
“I think I’m going to punch him in his face and I think he’ll go to sleep,” Mitrione says. “I’m hard-nosed and I’m aggressive and I will take the fight to him and it will be the fight [...]
May 6th, 2010
ericjanvier
It’s been confirmed that the winner of Josh Koscheck vs. Paul Daley will most likely face GSP for the UFC Welterweight Title.
Dana White told the press and the pre-fight conference that the winner will indeed receive a title shot. It was to be Fitch-Alves II who would face off against GSP, but the UFC wants a fresher matchup for the current champ.
As of Wednsday, both fighters were unaware of the high stakes on the fight. Both fighters told press that they are focused on their fight first. Daley went on to say if he were to win, he would consider turning down the fight.
“As much as I am confident,” Daley said. “I don’t want to go in there with negative [...]
April 21st, 2010
ericjanvier
Mike Brown lost his featherweight belt to Jose Aldo, and now he’s making a push back to it. This Saturday, Mike Brown will have his 2nd fight after losing his belt back in November.
Brown will be facing a tough opponent in the Armenian Judo expert and Former Ultimate Fighter finalist Manvel Gamburyan. While Gamburyan is a tough fight for Brown, he is very confident in his match-up.
“I’ve got the reach which is rare for me because I’m 5’6” but I’ve actually got some reach here and I always do really well against shorter guys. I feel good with the power edge and with the technical striking edge. I think that’s (standing) my area and I’m not easy to takedown so [...]
April 21st, 2010
ericjanvier
Almost two years ago, The California Kid Urijah Faber lost his Featherweight title to Mike Brown. However on Saturday, Faber looks to regain his title against new fan favorite and current champ Jose Aldo.
Aldo is a deadly fighter, finishing his last 6 WEC bouts with terrifying KO victories. His recent destruction was of Mike Brown who was coming off a 10 fight win streak. Urijah Faber on the other hand, is coming off one win after being defeated by Mike Brown once again. For Faber, he isn’t counting out Aldo, but he doesn’t care if the rest of the world is counting Faber out.
“He’s a fabulous fighter and there is merit to all the credit he’s getting,” Faber said. “I’m [...]
April 21st, 2010
ericjanvier
Ben Henderson tweeted on his twitter tonight, “I feel great, I am ready for a 5 round war with Donald, LETS DO THIS”
What Henderson forgot to say, was that he’s ready for a second 5 round war. Last October Hendo and Donald Cerrone fought for the interim lightweight belt, and it was indeed a war.
“That was an absolute war,” said Ben Henderson in the cage immediately after the bout. “Now I don’t ever want to do it again.”
But they are doing it again, this Saturday at WEC 48 on Pay Per View. This battle has more at stake, as last time they fought for the interim and this time they are fighting for the real deal. The belt to prove [...]
April 18th, 2010
ericjanvier
After Shields victory over Henderson, Jason “Mayhem” Miller in true Mayhem fashion disrupted the post fight interview.
During the interview, Mayhem walked into the ring, and asked for a rematch against Sheilds. No one is to sure how and who started the brawl, but what ensued will go down in MMA history along the lines of Coleman/Rua back in Pride.
Shields team, members of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu including Melendez and the Diaz brothers, stormed in and took Miller to the ground. Gus Johnson got in on the action trying to break the fight up yelling, “Gentleman, we’re on National Television.”
After the fight broke up, Shields apologized, and Miller wasn’t allowed to the post fight conference. He did have time to get on his [...]
April 18th, 2010
ericjanvier
Jake Shields went into his fight against Dan Henderson as the Strikeforce champ, and he walked away still the Strikeforce Champ.
Shields fought a tough fight against an MMA legend in Dan Henderson, but during the fight he was able to counter Hendo’s wrestling. On the ground Shields was able to get in some ground and pound and a few submission attempts.
For Shields is what a great win, but Hendo almost had him in the first 30 seconds when he rocked Shields with a heavy punch that dropped him.
“I was dizzy for a while there,” said Shields. “I didn’t know where I was in the first minute.”
Shields scored a takedown with just over a minute left in the first setting the [...]
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