Tag: UFC 128

Is PRIDE Finally Dying?

Is PRIDE Finally Dying?

| March 27, 2011 | 3:19 pm | Reply

For years, PRIDE Fighting Championships was the biggest MMA organization in Japan. Building its popularity off of tournaments, open-weight “freak show” fights, and some of the biggest names in MMA putting on exciting shows for their fans from all over the world. Just as with the UFC today, for years, if you didn’t fight in PRIDE, you didn’t get any recognition.

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The Future is Now: How Jon Jones Changes the Game

The Future is Now: How Jon Jones Changes the Game

| March 26, 2011 | 10:32 am | 1 Reply

Three years ago the average age of the UFC Champions was over 31. Now, three years later, the average age of UFC Champions is 27. It is proof positive that we are in the midst of a recycling of talent in our sport. Jon Jones and Jose Aldo lead the way being 23 year old champions. The only title holder over 30 is Anderson Silva. The MMA times, they are a changing.

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In Case You Missed it! Check Ed Lover Talking MMA

In Case You Missed it! Check Ed Lover Talking MMA

| March 25, 2011 | 3:55 pm | Reply

Remember Yo! MTV Raps with Doctor Dre, Ed Lover and Fab Five Freddy? Well Ed Lover is doing YouTube Video’s titles “C’Mon Son” and last week he did a special edition video on UFC 128 and the Form Athletics fighters, Jon Jones, Urijah Faber and Anthony Pettis.

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MMAValor Presents: TWICBS for March 25th 2011

MMAValor Presents: TWICBS for March 25th 2011

| March 25, 2011 | 11:43 am | Reply

This weeks episode of This Week in Combat Sports recaps last weekends UFC 128 along with a look ahead at Saturdays UFN 24.

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Check out The Highs and Lows from UFC 128

Check out The Highs and Lows from UFC 128

| March 21, 2011 | 5:29 pm | 4 Replies

As the dust begins to settle from this weekend and we begin to look forward to UFC Fight Night 24, let’s take one last glance back at UFC 128. Through a night full of great fights, some things always stand out more than others; some good and some bad. Let’s take a look at some highs and some lows from Saturdays UFC 128.

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Picture of the Day: The Faces of Jon Jones Destruction

Picture of the Day: The Faces of Jon Jones Destruction

| March 21, 2011 | 2:00 pm | Reply

Unless you’ve been under a rock since Saturdays UFC 128 you’ve heard the name of the newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

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Jon Jones First Title Defense Against Former Teammate Rashad Evans

Jon Jones First Title Defense Against Former Teammate Rashad Evans

| March 21, 2011 | 9:52 am | 1 Reply

Jon “Bones” Jones (13-1) had an action packed day this past Saturday, March 19th, the day of UFC 128 when he faced Mauricio Rua (19-5) for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title. The day began with Jones and his coaches Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn, stopping a robbery attempt by catching the thief, turning him over to police and recovering the stolen property.

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The Five Defining Moments of UFC 128

The Five Defining Moments of UFC 128

| March 20, 2011 | 5:40 pm | 2 Replies

UFC 128 is in the books now, but there are five moments that will pass the test of time. Some good, some bad, some happy, some sad, these moments will impact the UFC and the sport of MMA.

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