There is an old proverb that says, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” That said, it is becoming evident that the mysticism of Alistair Overeem and his ridiculously huge physique is fading. The surprise drug tests conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on March 27th on all six heavyweights [...]
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Rashad Evans trains with Felix Trinidad leading up to UFC 145
As the date fast approaches for former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (17-1-1) to enter the octagon against a man whom he once referred to as “brother” now turned enemy in the current champion, Jon Jones (15-1). “Suga” is doing all he can in training to walk out ofAtlantawith his championship around his waist [...]
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Shogun Rua 2 announced for later 2012
After going on recent tirades and Twitter wars about his discontent with UFC and how he was being treated, Rampage Jackson has made it very clear and public his desire to leave Zuffa and pursue fighting elsewhere. Stating that he was being “disrespected” by Zuffa and “they have taken my love of fighting away”, Jackson will [...]
Amateur fan sparring UFC champion – priceless
Sometimes we get a good idea that is so good, we think it would make for a better reality. Chuck Liddell thought that making fighting a professional career choice would do him good, great example of a good idea developed into an awesome decision. Aercio Medina had a good idea of sparring UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo [...]
TUF premiere delivers; promises exciting season
By Alex Mattis This past Friday kicked off season fifteen of The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC’s flagship show. The Ultimate Fighter reality show has brought the UFC, and mixed martial arts, where it is today. The first season of the show revolutionized the sport and took its public interest to levels that hadn’t been dreamed [...]
Mark Hominick – “Losing to Jose Aldo proved to me that I can compete with the best in the world”
By Monta Wiley Since challenging Jose Aldo for the featherweight championship at UFC 140 it has been a rocky road for Mark “The Machine” Hominick. However despite the hardships, it has only fueled his desire and motivated him to become the best in MMA. Hoping to make a comeback from a two fight losing skid, [...]
Tim Sylvia wants back in the UFC, believes he could knock out Christian Morecraft, Travis Brown and Stefan Struve
Tim Sylvia, a former UFC heavyweight champion has always brought negative responses from fans. Looked at as a joke and no serious threat in the Octagon, his resume would argue against the criticism: He has the most successful heavyweight title defenses (three), most consecutive heavyweight title defenses (two) and the first fighter to claim any [...]
Cheick Kongo knows Alistair Overeem’s weaknesses but is keeping them secret
By Will Gray Standing at 6’4” and possessing some of the best striking in the UFC heavyweight division, long time contender Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) heads into his match against PRIDE veteran Mark Hunt at UFC 144 this Saturday, live from Japan. Coming off of an impressive year, that saw him win in legendary fashion by [...]
UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit visiting Elgin Air Force Base March 2nd-3rd
Not only one calendar week into his reign as current welterweight champion* (interim) and Carlos Condit is giving back to the fans and people who do the most fighting out of anyone, the men and women serving in our Armed Forces. Condit, who is no stranger to being an ambassador of mixed martial arts or [...]
Fight Hub TV Locker Room: UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit post fight thoughts
When the lights go down in the city, all seems to be at peace, correct? In a city that is always lit and where the fun never ends, fans seemed to walk away from UFC 143 disappointed and confused as to what happened and understandably so after last years super bowl weekend (UFC 126) gave [...]
Chris Cope talks UFC 143 bout and Diaz vs. Condit “Diaz will win, he is firing on all cylinders”
By Dustin De La Torre Battling back from a tough loss, former Ultimate Fighter contestant Chris Cope (5-2) sits down with Fight Hub TV correspondent, Dustin De La Torre to discuss his upcoming fight at UFC 143 where he will be facing the always tough, Matt “The Immortal” Brown (12-11). Chris talks to us about [...]
UFC 136 Update – Aldo vs. Florian/Edgar vs. Maynard Mini Preview
On Friday the UFC announced some breaking news concerning the UFC 136 fight card for the event slated to take place October 8, in Houston, TX. Jose Aldo will defend his Featherweight title against Kenny Florian and Frankie Edgar will put his Lightweight title on the line again when he fights Gray Maynard for the [...]
Georges St-Pierre “I Don’t Think He (Nick Diaz) Is Better Than Jake Shields”
Last week a random set of occurrences happened. We sent our fight correspondent Marcos Villegas to The Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, CA last Wednesday. Amir Khan, one of boxing’s rising stars who currently holds one part of the junior welterweight crown was having a media day scheduled for his unification bout with veteran and [...]
How many is too many?
By Sammy Perez It is the age old question when it comes to boxing that a/o late has come into play more and more in the short history of mixed martial arts as well. The question, how many is too many? What are they referring to, knockouts? The answer, well that is up for debate. [...]
Fight Hub TV Presents FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 101
Fresh off the Century show with love coming from every direction, show 101 will be just a little bit better. That’s the goal this year, to drop a show just as good if not better than the one before. Show 101 is stacked with talent from South Beach to Diego. Don’t miss this show it [...]
What Is Inside Joe Stevenson’s Training Bag?
Do you remember Dana White referring to the welterweight tournament season finale fight at the end of the Ultimate Fighter Season 2? He said that the fight was Griffin/Bonnar on the ground. Well the man that won that fight was Joe Stevenson, and he has been a fan favorite since. Stevenson is a Black Belt [...]
UFC 132 – Three Main Fight Recaps
If you watched the UFC 132 event then no doubt you will agree that it was full of surprises. Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber won fight of the night but I think Wanderlei Silva vs. Chris Leben deserved it more. Knockout of the night went to Carlos Condit vs. Dong Hyun Kim due to Condit’s [...]
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber Results
Dominick Cruz def. Urijah Faber via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 48-47) Chris Leben def. Wanderlei Silva via Ko in R1 (0:27) Dennis Siver def. Matt Wiman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28,29-28) Tito Ortiz def. Ryan Bader via submission (guillotine choke) in R1 (1:56) Carlos Condit def. Dong Hyun Kim via TKO in R1 (2:58) Melvin [...]
Chuck Liddell Reflects On Retirment, Jon Jones And Creating Fight Cards
Imagine walking through the freezing cold with wind piercing you’re skin through the numerous layers of clothes you are wearing. You are climbing the Himalayan region of Nepal, India and Tibet when you see a large 9 foot monster, do you run or do you stand your ground? The Abominable Snowman and The Yeti have [...]