Looks like the Heavyweight Division found its Jon Fitch. Clinch, smother, pop…clinch, smother, pop…clinch, smother, pop…and wait until Bruce Buffer announces the unanimous decision. The only bright spot in Cormier’s recent win was the genuine disappointment he expressed regarding his performance; it’s nice to see a fighter be honest when their potential isn’t met. That…
Month: October 2013
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3; Dizz Picks and Results
Saturday, October 19, 2013 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX Viewership: Pay-Per-View, Fox Sports 1, Facebook Attendance: 17,238 Live Gate: $2.5 million Main Card (PPV, 10pm EST) Champ Cain Velasquez vs. #1 Junior Dos Santos (UFC Heavyweight Title) Dizz picks: Velasquez via decision Results: Cain Velasquez def Junior Dos Santos via TKO (strikes) 5th Round; 3:09 #2…
The End Of The Heavyweight Division’s Newest Trilogy
Saturday night, October 19, 2013, Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos will close the chapter on the UFC heavyweight division’s newest Trilogy at UFC 166. Here’s a little history between the two: the two men first squared off at UFC on FOX 1. The contest ended at 1:04 of the very first round due to an over hand…
Nick Diaz: Right Place, Wrong Time
Nick Diaz is a warrior—he’s willing fight anyone, anytime, anywhere. Just a few years ago, the world of MMA catered perfectly to such temperaments. Unfortunately for Diaz, the landscape has drastically changed. No longer the underground renegade it once was, Mixed Martial Arts has injected itself into mainstream media. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has become…
Update: Mike Pierce Post UFC Fight Night 29
It’s been a long drawn out process for the MMA community awaiting word on UFC welterweight Mike Pierce’s injury to his left leg. Just a few minutes ago I was able to get a short statement from Team Sports Lab Coach Phil Claud on some clarity of the issue. “Mike will know the extent of…
UFC Fight Night: MAIA vs SHIELDS
UFC Fight Night 29 airs tonight on Fox Sports 1! The welterweight main event will feature Demian Maia against Jake Shields. With a win, Maia is one step closer to joining a rare group of fighters that have challenged for a title in multiple weight classes. Here is the full fight card. Comment below and…
Video: Joe Schilling Interview with Marcus Kowal at Glory World Series 10
Marcus Kowal of MMA Elite and Systems Training Center interviews Glory Middleweight Champion Joe Schilling at Glory 10 in Los Angeles Sept. 28 2013. It was an amazing fight and an amazing night for fight fans! Joe Schilling, the hometown favorite, defeated No. 1-ranked Artem Levin in the finals of the four-man, one-night middleweight tournament.…