UFC Hall of Famer, Matt Hughes, who was last seen in action at UFC 135 in September, openly contemplates retirement, and discusses life after fighting. Hughes admits that he is still undecided about his future with the UFC, but says that, should he fight again, he would like an opportunity to avenge his 2008 loss to Thiago Alves. Photo: Francis Specker
After the first week in the house the fighters are divided up, and start their quest to out last their counterparts.
In November 2011 Dan Henderson returned to the UFC after spending some time in the Strikeforce organization. During his stay in Strikeforce he captured the organization’s Light Heavyweight title, defeating Rafael Cavalcante by TKO. He followed up that victory with another TKO win, stopping Fedor Emelianenko in the first round. When he stepped foot in the Octagon in November he and his opponent, Mauricio Rua delivered one of the best main events in UFC history going toe to toe for the full 25 minutes
After the dust settled on UFC 144 in Japan, Ben Henderson had taken the Lightweight title from Frankie Edgar in a five-round war. Henderson showed a well-rounded game and has reached the top of the division, but his work is far from over. This year promises to be a time of great action for the ultra-stacked UFC Lightweight division. Several fighters could make their own case for a title fight against Henderson. Let’s take a look at the most deserving:
Frankie Edgar: Some, including UFC President
The UFC will head to Atlanta on April 21, 2012 for UFC 145, which will be headlined by a bout that will see Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones defend his title against Rashad Evans, a fight that many, including the combatants, have been looking forward to for some time.
The two former friends had once said that they would never face each other inside the Octagon, but once UFC gold came into the equation that talk went out the window and the relationship between the two became quiet contentious.
Time has
After being promised a “dog fight” in the UFC 143 main event, UFC fans could not be blamed if they were somewhat skeptical when Diego Sanchez proclaimed that his UFC of Fuel TV main event bout against Jake Ellenberger was going to be the same.
After 15 minutes, I’m not sure if you could construe what occurred between Sanchez and Ellenberger as a dog fight, but even if you don’t there’s no denying that it was one of the more entertaining fights that fans witnessed
By CagePotato contributor Jason Moles Coming off a loss to Jorge Oliveira in December, James Irvin returned to action last weekend…
On Saturday, February 4th, undefeated kickboxing phenom Stephen ”Wonderboy” Thompson (5-0 MMA) will be making his UFC debut against Daniel “The Anvil” Stittgen (7-1 MMA) on the preliminary card, which can be viewed on the UFC’s Official Facebook page.
It’s not the first time we get to speak with Stephen Thompson. Only a few months ago, Thompson shared thoughts about his training alongside the likes of Georges St. Pierre at Montreal-based Tristar MMA. “Wonderboy” may be only at
The winner of the main event at UFC 145 will not only be the light-heavyweight champion. They will also be the greatest 205lb fighter in MMA history.
Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will meet on Saturday night to determine who will wear the interim UFC Welterweight title. The current UFC Welterweight Champion, Georges St, Pierre is currently recovering from knee surgery and took some time out of his rehab and training to offer his thoughts on the upcoming bout.
CHEERING FOR THE ENEMY“I respect Carlos Condit, but I want Diaz to win. It will be a weird feeling, sitting at the Mandalay Bay wanting Nick Diaz to win. I want this fight with Diaz so badly,
