Tag: Ian McCall

The Fight Report: UFC 156

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | January 28, 2013 | 2:19 pm | Reply

On the heels of all this free UFC action, comes this Saturday’s UFC 156 PPV that is certainly worth the money. Defending featherweight champion Jose Aldo will return to the cage after a lengthy hiatus, taking on former Lightweight kingpin Frankie Edgar in our main event while Alistair Overeem will look to secure a title shot for himself against Bigfoot Silva in the Heavyweight division. Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will face off in a tilt at 205 pounds, while Jon Fitch and Demian Maia will clash in a grappler’s delight at Welterweight.

UFC 152: The Official Start of the UFC Flyweight Division

Chris Smolinski (Contributor) | September 12, 2012 | 1:23 pm | Reply

In ten short days the UFC will be crowning it’s very first flyweight champion. Joseph Benavidez will face off against Demetrious Johnson at UFC 152 in Toronto’s Air Canada Centre. Even with the addition of the flyweight division, most probably don’t know who most of these fighters are. Many of them had to fight in higher weight classes, or they had to fight in the lower organizations just to fight at this weight.

UFC 152 gets new Headliners

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | July 15, 2012 | 11:58 am | Reply

Originally it was thought that September’s UFC 152 would be headlined by a welterweight bout between B.J. Penn and Rory MacDonald. The UFC though would put those rumors to rest this weekend as they announced two new bouts (including a title fight) that will be sitting atop the UFC 152 fight card at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre.

MMA Rankings for July 2012

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | July 2, 2012 | 6:34 pm | Reply

The month of June was a mixed bag for the MMA Rankings, while it had many fights throughout the month; the bulk of the top-tier talent wasn’t in action. Just six fighters from the June MMA Rankings stepped into the cage over the last 30 days and with a 3-3 record amongst them, they didn’t fair to well.

Sergio Pettis talks staying focused, improvements he needs to make, and Ian McCall

Gerry Rodriguez | June 10, 2012 | 9:47 am | Reply

With only four bouts in his professional MMA career, Sergio Pettis is scheduled to fight for the third time this year on June 15th when he squares off against Tom McKenna.

UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall Live Results and Recap

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | June 8, 2012 | 12:22 pm | Reply

Those of you that are already having some TUF Live withdraw can get their Friday night fix with tonight’s UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall. Live from South Florida by way of the Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown, the UFC lands in the BankAtlantic Center with 12 bouts across Facebook, FUEL TV and concluding on FX.

UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall Bold Predictions

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) | June 7, 2012 | 2:16 pm | Reply

If the stars align and or people can add, Tomorrows UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall will finally set up the promotions first ever flyweight championship fight. The two fighters that ushered the flyweights into the UFC will now be the first 125 pound fighters to headline a UFC card as Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall look to earn a title shot against Joseph Benavidez.

The UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall Betting Corner

Mike Hammersmith (Featured Staff Writer) | June 6, 2012 | 7:14 pm | Reply

One of the best fights with the oddest conclusion will get its do-over as the main event of UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall, as “Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall takes on Demetrios “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. With a bungle on the score cards, this fight was denied its 4th and final “Sudden Victory” round, so we’ll be getting a full replay of two elite Flyweights in action.