Tag Archives: Mauricio Shogun Rua

UFC 149: Aldo vs. Koch Tickets go on Sale this Week

UFC 149

Just days after the UFC announced that Jose Aldo, the UFC featherweight champion would be taking on Erik Koch in the UFC 149 main event, tickets for the event will go on sale this week. The event will take place Saturday, July 21st from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and will be the promotions first trip to Calgary.

The Dwindling list of Competition for Jon Jones

jon_jones

When the UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defeated Rashad Evans by unanimous decision at last weekend’s UFC 145, the first things that came to mind was “WOW, he made it look easy.” Not too long after that though my mind reset and the second thing that came to mind was “who’s next?” for Jon Jones.

Rampage Jackson gets his wish, times two!

rampage jackson

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has recently been on a crusade to have himself removed from the UFC roster. Following his loss to Ryan Bader at UFC 144: Japan, Rampage has been publicly voicing his displeasure with the UFC as well as the business practices conducted by ZUFFA, and has verbally professed his desire to leave the flagship MMA organization.

Will Fame get the better of Jon Jones

jon_jones

Over hyped, underestimated and naturally blessed; all accolades that have followed the name of Jon Jones throughout his UFC career up to this point. Defying the odds, he has become the youngest champion in UFC history, disposing of former champions and superstars in his way.

MMA Fighter Rankings for December 2011

FighterRankings

The month of November might have only had two major title fights but both would end with the challengers hands raised. The two new champions along with the other action last month gave the ranking plenty of changes, including a new number one in the heavyweight division.

Mixed Martial Thoughts: Chandler vs. Alvarez or Hendo vs. Rua?

UFC 139 Mauricio Rua vs Dan Henderson

It’s not often we get two fight of the year caliber fights on the same night, however, that is exactly what happened this past Saturday.  Bellator had Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez and the UFC gave us Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.