UFC 155 prelims are best number on FX since July

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

The UFC 155 prelim fights on Dec. 29, headlined by a bantamweight clash between Eddie Wineland and Brad Pickett, scored solid ratings on Saturday night with 1.4 million viewers on FX. That number beat live main cards on both Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 on the network that had far more publicity. Of the 14 [...]

Morning Report: After two grueling fights in a row, Joe Lauzon wary of the threat of brain damage

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

The threat of the future, and how crippling it could become, is one that seems best left ignored by professional fighters, if only because the reality is terrifying. Tragic stories like that of Gary Goodridge are very real, and reconciling such a fact cannot be easy for anyone who cashes their paycheck with contests to [...]

UFC 155 results: Eddie Wineland beats Brad Pickett

Sunday, December 30th, 2012

It’s back to the drawing board for Brad Pickett. The British fighter, nicknamed “One Punch” for his power, was on the receiving end of far too many, taking a beating at the hands of Eddie Wineland en route to a split-decision defeat. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 28-29. Pickett had hoped that a win [...]

Marloes Coenen to face Fiona Muxlow on DREAM 18 New Year’s Eve fight card

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

Former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Marloes Coenen returns to familiar grounds as the latest addition to one of Japan’s traditional New Year’s Eve events. Coenen (20-5), a native of Holland who was a pioneer of Japanese women’s MMA dating back to her teenage years, fights for the 15th time in that country against Australian “Ferocious” [...]

Bellator cuts former bantamweight champ Zach Makovsky

Monday, December 24th, 2012

It only took a few months for Zach Makovsky to go from bantamweight champion to being out of the organization. Makovsky, 30, acknowledged he was released by Bellator in a Twitter message, saying, “Yes, released…but as every door closes, new ones (maybe better ones) open!” Makovsky (14-4) dropped a split decision to Anthony Leone at [...]

Brad Pickett hopes to cap off ‘great’ year with win at UFC 155

Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

One of UFC’s little secrets is how the year-end show, which takes place on Saturday night in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, may be traditionally one of the biggest of the year, but it’s also one show that a lot of fighters would just as well not fight on if they had [...]

Eddie Wineland looks to be in title contention if he can beat man in mirror

Saturday, December 22nd, 2012

Although nobody is saying anything, if you look at an overview of the UFC’s bantamweight division, Eddie Wineland may be one step away from a shot at gold for the second time. But unlike the first time he was champion, if he gets there this time, people will know about it. Wineland (19-8-1), the first-ever [...]

Marcos Galvao vs. Eduardo Dantas set for Bellator 89

Saturday, December 22nd, 2012

Along with several other Bellator titles, the Bellator bantamweight championship will also be contested in 2013. The promotion announced today reigning champion Eduardo Dantas will defend his strap against fellow Brazilian and Novia Uniao teammate Marcos Galvao. The bout will take place on February 14th from Charlotte, N.C.’s Bojangles’ Coliseum and will air on Spike [...]

Fightweets: Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate as TUF coaches?

Friday, December 21st, 2012

As The Ultimate Fighter’s ratings dropped during its less-than-memorable 16th season, one of the most frequently discussed ideas for reviving the brand involved the inclusion of women. UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has made it clear you won’t exactly have to twist her arm to get her to participate as a coach, whether the [...]

Dana White on why Ronda Rousey will headline UFC 157: ‘She’s the champ’

Sunday, December 16th, 2012

LAS VEGAS — UFC president Dana White has heard the critics who have questioned why Ronda Rousey is going to headline a pay-per-view event in her UFC debut. And he has a simple answer: “She’s the champ.” Rousey, the inaugural UFC women’s bantamweight champion, will meet Liz Carmouche in the main event of UFC 157 [...]

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