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  • UFC 160 “Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2″ results from Las Vegas

    May 25, 2013 | 2 Comments UFC 160 “Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2″ results from Las Vegas
    The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight (Sat., May 25, 2013) with UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2". Several important fights take place tonight including the highly anticipated heavyweight rematch title fight between Cain Velasquez and Antonio "Big Foot" Silva. In addition, two... Read More
  • UFC 160 “Velasquez vs. Silva 2″ Main Card Preview

    May 24, 2013 | 3 Comments UFC 160 “Velasquez vs. Silva 2″ Main Card Preview
    Alexander Lee - It’s a rematch that nobody expected, but one that was inevitable given the circumstances.  When Antonio “Big Foot” Silva balanced the karmic scales with a stunning KO of Alistair Overeem, he gave the matchmakers no choice but to reward him with a title shot.  Standing in his way is Cain Velasquez, a fighter who utterly... Read More
  • Canadian TJ Grant eye’s title shot with victory over Gray Maynard at UFC 160 this Saturday

    May 23, 2013 | 2 Comments Canadian TJ Grant eye’s title shot with victory over Gray Maynard at UFC 160 this Saturday
    Nova Scotia's TJ Grant has the golden opportunity of a lifetime.  This Saturday night (May 25, 2013) at UFC 160, he will have the chance to earn a number-one contenders spot for the lightweight title with a win over Gray "The Bully" Maynard. UFC 160 "Velasquez vs. Silva 2" takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This... Read More
  • UFC 160 “Velasquez vs. Silva 2″ preliminary breakdown

    May 23, 2013 | 0 Comments UFC 160 “Velasquez vs. Silva 2″ preliminary breakdown
    Alexander Lee - You’ve got to feel for Jeremy Stephens (7-8 UFC, 20-9).  A mainstay in the lightweight division, Stephens has fallen on hard times dropping his last 3.  An arrest forced a rescheduling of his match with Yves Edwards and when the fight took place, Stephens was stopped via strikes for the first time in his career.  He’s... Read More
  • Roy “Big Country” Nelson added to UFC 161 main-card; Palelei left with no opponent

    May 21, 2013 | 2 Comments Roy “Big Country” Nelson added to UFC 161 main-card; Palelei left with no opponent
    With the loss of UFC 161's main-event between interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland, a heavyweight bout has been added as Roy "Big Country" Nelson will battle Stipe Miocic to add some firepower to the stacked fight card. Miocic was originally suppose to meet Soa Palelei but UFC president Dana White announced the addition of... Read More
  • Michael Hill to face Advin Omic at AFC Stampede Fight Night

    May 21, 2013 | 1 Comments Michael Hill to face Advin Omic at AFC Stampede Fight Night
    Michael Hill, undefeated in his pro career, returned to the Aggression Fighting Championship (AFC) cage on May 19th in Victoria to face Joel Powell in a much anticipated fight – with the winner moving one step closer to AFC’s welterweight title. After an exciting 3 round battle, Hill took a loss by split decision, pushing Hill’s record to... Read More
  • Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans new UFC 161 main-event for Winnipeg, Manitoba

    May 21, 2013 | 1 Comments Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans new UFC 161 main-event for Winnipeg, Manitoba
    The UFC debut in Winnipeg, Manitoba has a new main-event scheduled for June 15, 2013 at the MTS Centre as former champs Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson go to war at UFC 161. This 205-pound clash will replace the interim title defense of the injured Renan Barao and contender Eddie Wineland. UFC Canada Tweeted: Former champs Evans and Hendo new... Read More
  • Previewing UFC 160 main-event for ‘Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2′

    May 21, 2013 | 3 Comments Previewing UFC 160 main-event for ‘Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2′
    John Boldrick - What is Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva?  Some might say it’s a fight for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Others will point out that it’s the main event of UFC 160. Finally, fans will mention that it’s a rematch from last May. Admittedly, all of those answers are correct. The heavyweight title matchup at UFC 160 is a... Read More
  • Barao injury may force him to pull out of UFC 161 Winnipeg main-event

    May 20, 2013 | 0 Comments Barao injury may force him to pull out of UFC 161 Winnipeg main-event
    It appears that interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao has suffered a foot injury ahead of his title defense against Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 that takes place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Although there has been no official news, Tatame magazine claims Barao is injured and may not recover in time for his title defense at the MTS... Read More
  • Aggression Fighting Championship 18 fight results from Victoria, BC

    May 19, 2013 | 1 Comments Aggression Fighting Championship 18 fight results from Victoria, BC
    The AFC returned to the Bear Mountain Arena tonight (Sun, May 19, 2013) in Victoria, B.C. for its 18th show titled "Mayhem". The event will feature a list of Pro and Amateur bouts including welterweight #1 contenders spot between TUF veteran Michael Hill and Joel Powell. UFC vet Kalib Starnes will battle David Perron in the co-main... Read More

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