Roy Nelson Welcomes Fabricio Werdum back at UFC 143
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.
Author Archive: Thomas Volkert (Contributor)
I was born in New York, but currently reside in PA. Have been following the sport since about 2000, ever since I picked up a few VHS' of the old UFC tournaments. I served on active duty in the Marines and currently serve in the PA Army National Guard. I've been doing sub-wrestling and BJJ for about 2 years and have studied Aikido for 3 years. I enjoy all forms of combat sports, but huge into BJJ tournaments and of course, MMA.
Two Title shots at UFC Gold on the line at UFC on FOX: Evans vs. Davis
By the end of the UFC’s second venture on FOX, two things will most certainly be answered; Who will be next in line for title shot against both Anderson Silva and Jon Jones. In the night’s Main and Co-Main Event, three of the involved fighters will be buying for their chance to fight for Championship gold later on this year with another patiently waiting on the sidelines.
Chris Weidman gets an Opportunity of a lifetime against Demian Maia
While it’s never great to see a fighter get injured prior to a fight, sometimes, the shuffling that ensues can only lead to someone getting the opportunity of a lifetime, which is what is happening to UFC Middleweight, Chris Weidman.
Who could be next for Jose Aldo?
Ever since his debut at WEC 34 in 2008, Jose Aldo has been on a tear in the Featherweight division. Currently riding a 14 fight win streak, Aldo has only dropped one fight in his professional career and has seemingly cleared out the UFC’s Featherweight division of contenders since winning the championship from Mike Brown at WEC 44.
Luke Rockhold Looks to keep his title on January 7th against Jardine
Luke Rockhold will look to start his 2012 campaign the way he ended his 2011 campaign, as the Strikeforce Middleweight Champion. Rockhold will make his first defense of the championship as he takes on former UFC Light Heavyweight Keith Jardine on January 7th.
Stungun comes out victorious at UFC 141
Coming off a brutal KO loss to current welterweight contender Carlos Condit, Dun Hyung Kim looked to have gotten himself back to the winning ways by defeating Sean Pierson via unanimous decision at Friday’s UFC 141. Stungun showed off his improving striking, landing most of his punches at will on the Canadian. Pierson, who himself was coming off KO loss to Jake Ellenberger, couldn’t get his strikes to land, falling short on almost all of his counters.
Jimy Hettes keeps his perfect record intact at UFC 141
It might be time for the young man from Swoyersville, Pennsylvania to change his nickname as Jim “The Kid” Hettes racked up another victory at UFC 141, beating veteran Nam Phan via decision.
The UFC welcomes back Miguel Torres
After a controversial tweet, Miguel Torres found himself on the unemployment line, being cut by the UFC. Less than a month later Torres now finds himself back into the UFC following actions taken by himself to get himself in the better graces of the UFC brass.
