Tag: Fabricio Werdum

A Relaxed Werdum puts on Fight of the Night Performance at UFC 143

A Relaxed Werdum puts on Fight of the Night Performance at UFC 143

| February 5, 2012 | 4:23 pm | Reply

The UFC welcomed Strikeforce heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum back to the octagon Saturday night at UFC 143: Condit vs. Diaz, as he took on TUF winner, IFL veteran, and MMA fan favorite ‘Big Country’ Roy Nelson. MMA fans were surprised to see just how comfortable Werdum was standing and striking with the rotund brawler. Fabricio threw every attachment in his MMA Swiss army knife of tricks at Nelson, but Roy just took it like a boss, and kept coming back for more.

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UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Live Results and Analysis

UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Live Results and Analysis

| February 4, 2012 | 1:14 pm | 1 Reply

Forget about tomorrows little NFL game (for now) because tonight is UFC 143 and for some, the main event between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit is their Superbowl. Their bout is for the interim welterweight title and offers fans one of the more exciting fights thus far this year.

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UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Main Card Breakdown

UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Main Card Breakdown

| February 3, 2012 | 1:30 pm | Reply

As you all know, this weekend is the biggest football game of the season as the New England Patriots face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. However, on Saturday night, live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV we have UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit.

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MMA Fighter Rankings for February 2012

MMA Fighter Rankings for February 2012

| February 2, 2012 | 3:56 pm | Reply

It’s rare when the rankings don’t see any changes but the outcomes from fights held in the month of January didn’t changes things in any division. That might have due to the fact only four fighters in our top five ranks actually fought last month. Not to worry though because February will see nine top five fighters step into the cage, including three fights where both competitors are ranked.

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Roy Nelson Welcomes Fabricio Werdum back at UFC 143

Roy Nelson Welcomes Fabricio Werdum back at UFC 143

| February 2, 2012 | 10:08 am | Reply

Roy Nelson got back on the winning track at UFC 137, defeating the legendary Mirko Cro Crop. At UFC 143, Big Country will welcome BJJ Black Belt Fabricio Werdum back into the UFC.

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UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Bold Predictions

UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Bold Predictions

| February 1, 2012 | 9:00 am | Reply

With five welterweight bouts on the UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit card, including an interim 170 lbs. title bout and three top five fighters in the division, the card could be nicknamed UFC: Welterweights. The division has been ruled by Georges St. Pierre since the end of 2006, with only a brief reign by Matt Serra mixed in there. On Saturday for the first time in years a welterweight not named GSP will have a UFC belt strapped around their waist, albeit an interim one at that.

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UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Betting Corner

UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit Betting Corner

| January 31, 2012 | 9:00 am | Reply

Sorry GSP, but this fight is better than anything you’ve done in five years. While Canada’s sweetheart rehabs his knee, two of the grittiest fighters in the sports history will tear themselves apart for a piece of the title as Nick Diaz faces Carlos Condit at UFC 143. If that wasn’t enough of a reason to grab this PPV, the awesome wager potential on this card should seal the deal for you.

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UFC: Fabricio Werdum Returns to Face Roy Nelson at UFC 143

UFC: Fabricio Werdum Returns to Face Roy Nelson at UFC 143

| December 21, 2011 | 9:34 am | Reply

After much speculation Fabricio Werdum will in fact be returning to the Octagon in 2012. Prior to the news that the heavyweight division in Strikeforce would disband in 2012 the rumors of Werdum’s return were being heard. That move is now official and the first man to submit Fedor will be taking on the new-look Roy Nelson at UFC 143.

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