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Nostalgia: Hayato Sakurai vs Frank Trigg
At one point, Hayato Sakurai could have been considered a top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He was 16-0-2 and the Shooto 168 pound champion. In late 2000, he took on Frank Trigg, who was 7-0. Trigg of course would go on to challenge Matt Hughes twice, leading to one of the most memorable moments [...]
TweetWhat’s next?: UFC 144 post-mortem
Frankie Edgar was unable to keep his name in the pound-for-pound greats discussion, as he lost a decision to Ben Henderson at last night’s UFC event in Japan. It was a close fight that could have gone either way, and a rematch would be a winner for viewers. Edgar was bloody and battered at the [...]
TweetOddsmakers for tonight: UFC 144- Edgar vs Henderson
The UFC returns to Japan for the 1st time in more than a decade tonight, with a main event featuring Frankie Edgar defending the lightweight championship against Ben Henderson. Here’s a look at the current betting lines: Odds from BetUS Sportsbook. Accurate as of 0730 February 25, 2012 Frankie Edgar (-135) vs Ben Henderson (+105) [...]
TweetRampage Jackson is full of surprises
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is one of the most interesting characters in the UFC. He’s an interesting soundbite whenever interviewed. In fact bleacher report did a piece on his top ten quotes. He draws you in, he’s compelling. There is no doubt about that. His interviews have become compelling fodder for those fans who have watched. [...]
TweetBritish Heavyweight Boxing: Dead or Disgraced?
Like a punch-drunk veteran British heavyweight boxing is sitting in its corner, weary, bloodied and now largely unnoticed. The flashbulbs are popping on the rim of other rings, in other countries. The fraternity is embarrassed by the British displays and even old ambassadors are distancing themselves. If it stays like this other sports are set [...]
TweetDiaz’s immaturity catches up with him
The biggest understatement of the year is that Nick Diaz is immature. If his first positive test for marijuana did not provide enough evidence then his actions before a title fight with Georges St. Pierre should suffice. Diaz did not show up for press conferences preceding his impending bout with the 170 lb champ. It [...]
TweetVID- Dana White: “Yes Floyd, You’re a Racist”
UFC founder Dana White is never one to mince words. In his occasional YouTube “Presidential Address”, White took Floyd Mayweather to task, saying he was a racist for his detrimental comments about Jeremy Lin. White also panned to Mayweather for his comment about Manny Pacquiao needing to “go make sushi somewhere” in spite of the [...]
TweetUFC 144: Manga Version
Dana White often clashes with MMA fans, but he gave his seal of approval for this fan-made video promoting the UFC’s return to Japan. Someone made a manga style video eaturing Frankie Edgar, Ben Henderson, Rampage Jackson, Ryan Bader, Bruce Buffer, Joe Rogan, the Octagon Girls, and the “Let’s Fighting Love” song from South Park: [...]
TweetBen Henderson needs a chill pill
If you ask most mma fighters, they will tell you that they strive to be the best in the business. But how many of them actually believe that they can be the best fighter in the UFC? For many fighters its just rhetoric that they spout. For Ben Henderson, its not just rhetoric, its a [...]
TweetNostalgia: Showtime presents Kimbo Slice et al. in the worst promo ever
At one point, Showtime and EliteXC had a highly marketable fighter by the name of Kimbo Slice. Showtime also runs boxing events, and at the time of Slice’s peak, a boxer named Samuel Peter was doing well, having beaten James Toney twice and being in line to fight the Klitschko brothers. So of course, Showtime [...]
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