Quickly falling victim to another live Spike TV event on Nov. 14 headlined by one of the most popular mixed martial artists ever -- Randy Couture -- is a top-lining fight that suddenly seems flimsy in comparison: Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard, a bout that caps UFC Fight Night 19 on Sept. 16.
After winning a season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Nate Diaz rattled off three consecutive submission victories and appeared to be a more compact version of brother Nick -- permanently furrowed brow and all. But with an escalation in competition came diminishing returns. Diaz, who worked for forty-five minutes total in his last three fights, looked at times like he was sorely lacking in strength training.
This is not a problem afflicting Guillard, who may not possess even a fraction of Diaz’ ability on the mat, but packs an enormously powerful punch and is getting better at emulating Chuck Liddell’s hydraulic core anti-wrestling skill. ... Read More
(PRESS RELEASE) -- What’s so funny about Mixed Martial Arts? Tune in this Sunday at 6:00 PM to www.ibnsports.com to find out as the Internet’s premiere sports broadcast network covers the “MMA Roast” present by Convicted Artist live from the John Lovitz Comedy Club in Hollywood, CA. ... Read More
EliteXC and Pride Fighting Championships veteran Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett will square off with Eric Moon at King of the Cage “Superstars” on Aug. 13 at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highlands, Calif.
The 29-year-old Bennett (21-15-2), one of the sport’s most polarizing figures, has an extensive criminal rap sheet. He last fought in June when he dropped a split decision to Anthony McDavitt at King of the Cage “Legends.” Blessed with explosive, natural striking power, Bennett holds notable knockout victories against one-time EliteXC lightweight champion Karl James Noons and former featherweight King of Pancrase Yoshiro Maeda. ... Read More
One might think -- and rightfully so -- that UFC 100 on July 11 in Las Vegas obscures and eclipses all other mixed martial arts action this month. Sadly, it’s not much of a stretch ... Read More
While other promotions falter and degenerate into the mixed martial arts’ rear view mirror, Strikeforce soldiers on, the little engine that most decidedly could ... Read More
At UFC 95 in London, a top welterweight nudged his way into the lightweight picture, a mohawked Brit made himself a star on his home turf and one of the best 170-pound fighters in the world was upended by the stiff uppercut of a relatively unknown Brazilian ... Read More
The Ultimate Fighting Championship salvaged its sophomore voyage into Montreal this week, as athletic commission officials in Quebec announced that UFC 97 ... Read More
Several details emerged regarding how the Strikeforce promotion plans to usher in a new era with its Showtime and CBS television contracts ... Read More
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