So you remember that one MMA organization…Strikeforce? Yea, they have this little thing going on this weekend, you probably haven’t really heard much about it. It is really no big deal, just a former UFC heavyweight champion taking on some Olympian and one of the top lightweights in the world having a rubber match [...]
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Strikeforce Grand Prix Betting Picks: Josh Barnett vs Daniel Cormier
Finally the long awaited Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final will get underway this Saturday, May 19th at 10 PM ET/PT. This sold out event, also known as Strikeforce 40, is taking place in San Jose, California from the HP Pavilion. This marks the 60th Strikeforce event and as Strikeforce hasn’t listed any future events, this [...]
Kenny Florian “These next couple months will be deciding factor if I comeback” Talks Gilbert Melendez
It is always painful for us fans to see a fighter or athlete we have grown up watching be forced to hang ‘em up before their time. I can only imagine how hard it must be for the athlete themselves knowing they are still in peak physical condition, still capable of achieving great things and [...]
UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier full results
Happy Tuesday! Although it may not be a holiday, it’s like a party for us Fight Hub peoples! As a matter of fact, today is six months until my birthday, so I guess this can be a half way gift. UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier started off this afternoon with preliminary bouts [...]
UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier weigh in results
As the world turns and flame burns, UFC continues to roll strong into their summer season, tomorrow night setting up shop inside the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA for UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. Aside from the featherweight main event, there will be plenty of action on the undercard and main televised [...]
Rafael Dos Anjos “I will win by submission or KO, the fight with Kamal Shalorus will not go three rounds”
Tomorrow night we will see The Korean Zombie take on Dustin Poirier as the headliners of UFC On Fuel TV but the undercard bout between Rafael Dos Anjos and Kamal Shalorus is one that I think could take fight of the night honors. It is a no brainer, you have one guy (Shalorus) who likes [...]
Francisco Rivera “Once I hit Alex Soto he will Panic and try for a takedown,” talks UFC On Fuel TV matchup
This Tuesday at UFC On Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier, Bantamweight Francisco Rivera gets his comeback wish as he returns to the UFC after being cut almost one year ago. Rivera suffered back to back losses to Erik Koch and Rueban Duran and found himself fighting his way back up to the big show. [...]
Jeff Hougland looks to keep impressing at UFC on Fuel: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
by Monta Wiley Coming back after almost a year long absence away from the Octagon is UFC bantamweight contender, Jeff “Hellbound” Hougland. Debuting at UFC 132 with a unanimous decision win against Donny Walker, he has suffered minor set-backs, and has shared his time by mentoring other rising hopefuls. Hoping to pick up where he [...]
2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo Superfights results; Nick Diaz no shows to Estima super fight
By Monta Wiley Long overdue in its own right, May 12 marked the culmination of the recognition of the evolution in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hosted by Renzo Gracie, the first annual World Jiu-jitsu Expo was an event filled with famous faces of grappling and MMA, live Jiu-Jitsu action, seminars and overall exciting atmosphere [...]
Brad Tavares is looking “for a fast KO” of Dongi Yang at UFC on Fuel TV 3
With UFC on Fuel TV 3 just a few days away, we decided to give our MMA fans a early fix of pre-fight interviews with some of the fighters on that card. UFC middleweight Brad Tavares came onto our radars as a participant on the 2010 season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2011 he went [...]
“King” Mo Lawal to Bellator and TNA Wrestling; Could he become the face of Bellator and Spike TV?
by Alex Mattis Today, news broke that Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has inked deals with both Bellator Fighting Championships and TNA Wrestling. While Mo made these deals separate from Spike TV, the network surely has the most to leverage from this arrangement. Things have been quiet on the Lawal front since his March 27th hearing [...]
UFC on Fuel TV Analysis: Dustin Poirier is the Big Favorite Against The Korean Zombie
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier vs Chan Sung Jung aka “The Korean Zombie” is an awesome clash between two stand out featherweights. Both are all around fighters with wicked submission skills. Don’t miss out on the top Fight of the Night candidate going down on Tuesday, May 15th at 5PM/8PM PT/ET from the Patriot Center in [...]
Freddie Roach talks Carlos Condit working out at The Wild Card, St-Pierre expected Nick Diaz to win and was angry
Talk about going into overdrive this week! Non stop content for all you fight hubbers! In the MMA video of the day, we have boxing hall of fame elect Freddie Roach talk about the time interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit came into The Wild Card Gym. Actually, Condit was working out there for a [...]
Before ACL tear Dominick Cruz talks about Urijah Faber’s striking “My stand up has gotten better as well”
So as it was announced yesterday, Dominick Cruz, the current UFC bantamweight champion suffered a ACL injury and is out of his title defense against rival Urijah Faber. It comes as a major setback for the champion as injuries of the sort take up to or more than six months to recover from. His bout [...]
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller – Full Results
Before the fun of boxing happens in Sin City, the UFC is showing another great card inside the IZOD Center of New Jersey. Here are full fight results of the card: MAIN CARD ON FOX Nate Diaz def. Jim Miller via submission (Guillotine); R2 Johny Hendricks def. Josh Koshceck via Split Decision Alan Belcher def. Rousimar [...]
Joey Beltran – “Pat Barry will finish Lavar Johnson in late second, early third round”
“The Mexicutioner” Joey Beltran made his first UFC appearance as a late replacement against Rolles Gracie at UFC 109. After securing a second round TKO victory, he would go on to achieve an overall UFC record of eight fights (4-4). Known for his brawling style, standing center of the cage and keeping the action on [...]
Mike Chandler talks his Bellator 67 match up with Akihiro Gono; Talks UFC on FOX 3′s Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller match up
So with all the hoopla of Mayweather vs. Cotto going on this week, I feel that fight fans in general may be overlooking some very solid and entertaining fights that will also be happening this weekend. The first that may come to mind for you is the UFC on FOX 3 card, which will highlight [...]
UFC Middleweight Mike Massenzio Talks UFC on FOX 3 bout “I have never been more motivated for a fight ever in my life”
By Monta Wiley Every fighter has experienced a low points in their career. It is to be expected with all of the twist and turns the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has to offer. The last times fans saw UFC middleweight contender Mike Massenzio he was on the receiving end of a submission loss against [...]
The story of how Mark Munoz and Jason “Mayhem” Miller became friends
What makes a ideal partner? A roll dog that will be blood in and blood out with you? When we take a look back at the history of dynamic duos names come to mind such as Abbott and Costello, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, 50 cent and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Though a new page [...]
Tony Ferguson: “Fighter’s who miss weight and make excuses – I call BS, it’s unprofessional”
Since winning the thirteenth season of Ultimate Fighter, “El Cucuy” Tony Ferguson has started to become a nightmare that is haunting the lightweight division of the UFC. Blessed with NCAA division II wrestling capabilities, the fighter is known to have heavy hands and is comfortable to keep the fight on his feet if an opponent [...]