Both Ross Pearson and Lorenz Larkin Step up On Short Notice Jake Schneider July 15, 2016 Events, News, Previews, Spotlight, UFC The injury bug is alive and well. Jorge Masdival was set to face Siyar Bahadurzada at UFC 201, but due to an illness, the fight was canceled. Ross Pearson has been booked to replace him and go up against...
A Gambler’s Guide to UFC 200 RJ Gardner July 8, 2016 Events, Previews, Sports Betting, Spotlight, UFC The biggest event in MMA history is just days away now and if you aren’t foaming at the mouth for things to get under way you just can’t call yourself a fight fan. On Saturday July 9, 2016 the UFC will...
UFC 200: Jon Jones’ Failed Test a Depressing Career-Defining Moment Jay Anderson July 8, 2016 Events, News, Previews, Spotlight, UFC Jon Jones' list of infractions outside the octagon, at this point, is as lengthy as any hardened criminal's rap sheet. That's not to say Jones himself is a criminal — though, when you hit a pregnant woman's...
Brock Lesnar The Missing Piece Of UFC 200 Puzzle Jay Anderson July 8, 2016 Events, News, Previews, Spotlight, UFC Back in May, one of the biggest (perhaps the only) criticism of the otherwise stacked UFC 200 card was the lack of a "historic" feel to the event. Oh, sure it was a milestone, but there was no solid link to...
UFC 200: Where Oh Where Has Cain Velasquez Gone? Jay Anderson July 8, 2016 Events, Previews, Spotlight, UFC As UFC 200 approaches, there's one curious question to posit: where oh where has Cain Velasquez gone? Sure, he's on the UFC 200 card, fighting Travis Browne. Yet he has, for the most part, been left out of...
UFC 200: Scouting Report for Travis Browne RJ Gardner July 8, 2016 Events, Previews, Spotlight, UFC Name – Travis Browne Current Age – 33 Record – 18-3-1 Weight Class – Heavyweight (265 pounds) Height – 6’7” Reach – 79” Team/Gym – Glendale Fighting Club Striking 8/10 Big and...
UFC 200: Scouting Report for Cain Velasquez RJ Gardner July 8, 2016 Events, Previews, Spotlight, UFC Name – Cain Velasquez Current Age – 33 Record – 13-2 Weight Class – Heavyweight (265 pounds) Height – 6’1” Reach – 77” Team/Gym – American Kickboxing Academy Striking...
UFC 200: Frankie Edgar’s Scouting Report RJ Gardner July 7, 2016 Events, Previews, Spotlight, UFC Name – Frankie Edgar Current Age – 34 Record – 20-4-1 Weight Class – Featherweight (145 pounds) Height – 5’6” Reach – 68” Team/Gym – Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu Striking 8/10 One...
UFC 200: Jose Aldo’s Scouting Report RJ Gardner July 7, 2016 Events, Previews, Spotlight, UFC Name – Jose Aldo Current Age – 29 Record – 25-2 Weight Class – Featherweight (145 pounds) Height – 5’7” Reach – 70” Team/Gym – Nova Uniao Striking 9/10 One of the most decorated...
UFC 200: Amanda Nunes’ Scouting Report RJ Gardner July 7, 2016 Events, Previews, Spotlight, UFC Name – Amanda Nunes Current Age – 28 Record – 12-4 Weight Class – Bantamweight (135 pounds) Height – 5’8” Reach – 69” Team/Gym – American Top Team Striking 8/10 Ferocious and...