Shane Carwin Talks Retirement: I Was Meant To Be A Fighter In The Cage
Shane Carwin had a brief and brutal MMA career, from knocking guys like Gabriel Gonzaga and Frank Mir silly, to taking a nasty beating from Junior dos…
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Daniel Cormier looks to fight this summer, doesn’t think any HW can beat Cain
UFC Heavyweight Daniel Cormier’s Octagon debut has came and gone, and while his one-sided decision victory over Frank Mir last month was a bit underwhelming,…
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UFC vs. Strikeforce: Breaking Down the Two Main Bouts
Fight week is upon us yet again, this time we will be treated to UFC On Fox 7 this Saturday April 20th. The headlining bouts are Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier…
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In wake of recent injuries, Strikeforce cancels November 3rd event
In the wake of the devastating injuries to headliners Frank Mir and Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, Strikeforce has been forced to cancel its proposed November 3rd event as suspected. With rumors circling abound that the promotion would soon fold, speculation may prove to be true. However, Showtime and Strikeforce officials have not confirmed any shutdown of the promotion’s fights, stating the following:
“Due to a series of injuries, we were forced to cancel the upcoming card on Nov. 3, but are -
Strikeforce’s Nov. 3 Card Loses Luke Rockhold & Sara McMann To Injuries
The injury bug continues to shred the November 3 Strikeforce card as both Luke Rockhold and Sara McMann join Frank Mir on the sidelines. Could this mean yet another card will be cancelled?
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Video: UFC 153 First Official Preview
UFC.com has released the first official video preview for the upcoming UFC 15, set to feature Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The bout is somewhat controversial in the sencse that many don’t believe Bonnar is worthy of a shot at the dominant Silva, but it could provide an interesting bout for the fans. In other action, Big Nog will take on Dave Herman in his first returning bout since injuring his arm grotesquely in a loss to Frank Mir last December. Do you think that UFC 153
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Fabricio Werdum is willing to fight Daniel Cormier in Strikeforce
With the unfortunate news that Frank Mir was forced to withdraw from his November 3rd bout with Daniel Cormier in Strikeforce, a search for a new opponent ensues. An accomplished Heavyweight without a fight currently scheduled has stepped and said he would like the fight. That man is none other than Fabricio Werdum, the fighter who put an end to the legendary win streak of Fedor Emelianenko and has most recently been seen in the UFC destroying Roy Nelson and Mike Russow. Werdum was interviewed by
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Daniel Cormier: Put me up against Jon Jones as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter
Earlier today, Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier came out with some interesting statements concerning MMA’s most oft-discussed man, UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones. While Cormier has been a Heavyweight throughout his whole career and is set to face former champion Frank Mir in Strikeforce’s final Heavyweight bout ever on November 3rd, he seems to have grand ideas for his foray into the UFC. Speaking to BloodyElbow.com, Cormier relayed the following about a possible move down
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Cormier: Standing across the cage from Jon Jones would be great for me
Strikeforce Heavyweight World Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier has one fight remaining in his Strikeforce contract, against former UFC Champion Frank Mir. Their bout is supposed to take place in late October or early November. He is supposed to enter the UFC, following that match.In an interview with MMA Fight Corner, the former Olympian stated that he wants a title shot in the UFC when he makes the transition: “I want to throw my name into the hat, if I’m able to get past Frank Mir. I’ve been
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Has TRT become a permanent aspect of MMA?
With former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir recently coming out with the statement that he will continue to use TRT indefinitely, MMA fans everywhere have to wonder if the hormone replacement therapy has became a mainstay for the sport. As more and more fighters detail their use of TRT, it seems that the controversy surrounding it declines. This could be a good thing or a bad thing for the sport, depending on which point of view you choose to take. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of TRT use in