Blog Profile / Bleacher Report - MMA
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| Archived Since: | March 5, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Nate Marquardt, Brendan Schaub Join Coach Leister Bowling to Form New MMA Team
Denver, Colorado has always been a breeding ground for mixed martial arts ever since the first UFC event was held there all the way back in 1993. Since that time, a slew of great fighters have come out of the area, and some of the best...Show More Summary
Nick Diaz Promotions Targeting War MMA Debut on June 22
Nick Diaz 's rumored promotion, War MMA, is appearing like more of a reality by the day. After the launch of NickDiazPromotions.com and an associated Twitter account, MMAJunkie.com discovered on Monday that Diaz had applied for a promoter's license in California. Show More Summary
Nate Diaz: Bryan Caraway Is a 'Fag' For Taking Pat Healy's UFC 159 Bonus Money
Bantamweight fighter Bryan Caraway may be ecstatic about getting $65,000 in UFC bonus money due to a failed drug test from Pat Healy, but Nate Diaz isn't smiling. In fact, the former lightweight contender thinks that Caraway is "the biggest fag" for doing so. Show More Summary
UFC Champ Georges St-Pierre Lands Role in Monsters University
Georges St-Pierre has dominated opponents for years inside the Octagon, and now it looks like he's set to take Hollywood by storm as well. The reigning welterweight king announced via his Twitter account on Thursday that he will be lending...Show More Summary
UFC 164: Brandon Vera vs. Ben Rothwell Fight Is Official for August 31
Following a bad stint at 205 pounds, Brandon Vera is returning to the Octagon at UFC 164 for a heavyweight division battle with Ben Rothwell. MMA Junkie initially reported on Tuesday that the rumored bout was targeted for the upcoming...Show More Summary
MMA's Great Debate Radio: Chris Camozzi, Malki Kawa, and Kyle Noke
MMA's Great Debate Radio is back for UFC on FX 8 with a complete breakdown of the card, as well as guests including Chris Camozzi, MMA manager Malki Kawa and former Ultimate Fighter competitor Kyle Noke. Camozzi is fighting at UFC on...Show More Summary
Wanderlei Silva on Chael Sonnen: 'I'm Gonna Break His Nose with My Knee'
No one outside of the higher-ups at UFC knows whether or not Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen will headline the promotion's first FOX Sports 1 show in August. However, that doesn't mean these two rivals are going to stop hyping a potential showdown. Show More Summary
10 MMA Fighters That Didn't Let Age Stand in the Way of Success
Because age brings wear and wear breeds setbacks, few fighters in the realm of MMA continue to experience high levels of success once they pass their prime. It's certainly a rarity, but certain fighters have gained momentum and achieved excellence in their mid-to-late 30s or even early 40s. Show More Summary
Rich Franklin vs. Michael Bisping Head-to-Toe Breakdown
Even though Rich Franklin is seeing his storied career wind down, there are still some good fights waiting to be made for him, and one in particular—a bout against Michael Bisping —has the former middleweight champion smiling. In an interview with MMAWeekly.com, Franklin shared his optimism about such a fight. Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8: Predicting the Fight of the Night Bonuses
UFC on FX 8 goes down this Saturday from Brazil. It's been three weeks since the last UFC event, so fans are surely hungry for this free event, which essentially serves as an appetizer to the big event of the month, UFC 160, taking place over Memorial Day weekend. Show More Summary
UFX on FX 8: Three Things to Watch for on the Belfort vs. Rockhold Fight Card
UFC on FX 8 isn't exactly the most anticipated fight card of the year. It's not even the most anticipated card of May, if we're getting right down to it. That honor goes to next weekend's UFC 160 event in Las Vegas; it features a heavyweight...Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8 Preliminary Card Predictions
The UFC returns to Brazil with UFC on FX 8, as Brazilian legend Vitor Belfort welcomes Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold to the Octagon. That main event may thrust a contender into the rank of title challenger, depending on how his performance is. Show More Summary
UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold Fight Card, TV Info, Predictions and More
Many of Brazil's finest fighters will be in action when the UFC returns to Brazil on Saturday. Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, will be rocking as the legendary Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort headlines a Brazil-centric card for UFC on FX 8. Show More Summary
Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Head-to-Toe Breakdown
Former middle-and-light-heavyweight contender Chael Sonnen failed to make good on his bid to dethrone 205-pound kingpin Jon Jones, so he's once again reset his sights on Silva. Only this time, it's Wanderlei Silva, not Anderson. Sonnen...Show More Summary
Why Ronda Rousey Will Lose Her Belt to Cat Zingano
Since nearly breaking Miesha Tate's arm to capture the Strikeforce women's bantamweight strap back in 2012, Ronda Rousey has been on a meteoric rise to superstardom. After Strikeforce folded earlier this year, Rousey was named the UFC's first women's bantamweight champ. Show More Summary
Bryan Caraway Has 'Zero Remorse' Taking Pat Healy's UFC Bonus After Drug Test
Marijuana has cost former Strikeforce lightweight Pat Healy both his spot in the UFC title hunt and $130,000 in bonus money, but Bryan Caraway couldn't be happier. As reported earlier today by B/R MMA, Healy's misfortunes started when...Show More Summary
UFC 161 Video Preview: Dominick Cruz Breaks Down Barao vs. Wineland
It’s been a long while since we last saw Dominick Cruz defend his UFC bantamweight title. How long, you ask? Long enough for Renan Barao to put his interim bantamweight crown on the line for a second time when he faces Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161. Show More Summary
Life on the Local MMA Circuit Isn't as Big as the UFC but It's Just as Real
It was a rain soaked night in Columbus, Ohio but the parking lot at the Aladdin Shrine Center on the east side of town was filled with cars. Typically this particular venue is host to such exciting fare as the camera collector's society annual sale and auction as well as the local doll club and bear sale. Show More Summary
Coach: Chael Sonnen Won't Make It out of the First Round with Wanderlei Silva
While the fight between Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen still hasn't even been offered to either fighter by the UFC, everyone seems on board for the showdown to finally happen. Silva and Sonnen are no fans of each other, and their war of words has spread across social media, interviews and even made its way to UFC Tonight on Tuesday. Show More Summary
Diego Sanchez Makes a Wish List of Opponents for UFC 164
The UFC will return to Milwaukee on August 31, and Diego Sanchez is looking for a partner to tangle with. After a two-year hiatus, the Octagon will once again roll through the BMO Harris Bradley Center for UFC 164. The event is part of the Harley-Davidson "Hometown Throwdown " that will help to mark the company's 110th anniversary celebration. Show More Summary