One of MMA’s biggest free agents has finally found himself a home. Dana White confirmed the signing on a recent addition of “UFC Tonight” on FUEL TV. Marquardt had been a staple in the UFC’s middleweight division for 6 years. Always a top contender, Marquardt had earned himself a title shot in July of 2007. However like all other challengers in the middleweight division, Nate came up short against Kingpin Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Marquardt has however defeated the likes … Read more
With UFC 144 I start my main card predictions column and what an event to start out with. We’re being treated to a fresh, new title fight in the lightweight division, 7 fights on the main card and the return of Rampage Jackson in Japan. Let’s take a look at each fight on the main card with a quick analysis and my predicted outcome. Champ Frankie Edgar (14-1-1)vs. Ben Henderson (15-2) Analysis: Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson collide for Edgar’s … Read more
Prentice Williams (5-1 MMA) will fight in the Rhino Fighting Championship(RFC) for the Light Heavyweight title on February 24, 2012 in Tennessee. Though he doesn’t know much about his opponent, Carlton Little (10-6 MMA), he promises, “I’m gonna get into some business come Friday night.” After moving from Kentucky and working hard to get back into fighting shape under the instruction of John Hahn and Dennis Davis at Xtreme Couture, Williams says, “I’ve been gettin it in at Xtreme.” As … Read more
Jimmy Jones joined the MMA Fight Corner to talk about bringing home his 4th pro win; a submission win over Joao Victor in Superior Cage Combat with a 3rd round rear naked choke this past Saturday. Jones explained how he had to adapt to early after taking punches in the first round. He explained how he took control of the fight after a rocky first round, “Honestly, I was a little disappointed. Just because no one likes losing a round.” … Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada – Former unified UFC & PRIDE light heavyweight champion ‘Rampage’ Jackson is pumped to finally be fighting again in Japan – where he made his legend – after an absence of exactly six years. Jackson last fought in the Land of the Rising Sun in February 2006, defeating elite judo competitor Yoon Dong-Sik at the PRIDE® 31 event. Since then, Jackson has predominantly fought in Las Vegas, where the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization is headquartered; and he … Read more
UFC 144 is filled with big names and exciting match ups. When I see names like Rampage Jackson, Ryan Bader, Cheick Kongo and Jake Shields (among other well-known fighters) all on the same fight card, I get excited — and that’s not even half of ‘em. Every fight will have me glued to the action, but the main event for the UFC Lightweight title, even more so: Frankie Edgar (14-1-1) vs. Benson Henderson (15-2). This matchup between Edgar, the current … Read more
Las Vegas had been treating Tom Lawlor & Seth Petruzelli very well when they stopped by the MMA Fight Corner. The two who’ve been very close throughout their fighting careers came by to update us on their recent news. Bellator Season 6 will be underway March 9th this year and will have The Ultimate Fighter’s season 2 alumni, Seth Petruzelli (14-6 MMA), fighting in Spring of 2012. Since signing a multi-fight deal with Bellator, Petruzelli has found working with the … Read more
On February 25, the Hard Rock Hotel will host “Battle in the Desert 5″ featuring a NSAC approved full-rules Muay Thai fight featuring the WBC’s Interim Light Muay Thai Heavyweight champ Joe Schilling (12-1) and Simon Marcus (22-0). Known for knocking out 10 of his 13 opponents, Joe Schilling told the MMA Fight Corner that this is a winner take all situation…meaning whoever wins will get to hold onto the losers fight purse. Schilling came up with the idea … Read more
A little over three years ago, a much-hyped battle for the WAMMA Lightweight Title took place in Tokyo. Like a pair of colliding asteroids, the fight reshaped the careers of two outstanding young fighters. It was December 2008, and Eddie Alvarez was pushing the action, until Shinya Aoki caught his leg and shot for a takedown. Failing in his attempt, Aoki scooted around the ring on his butt, oddly chasing Alvarez down; until the ref stood them up. It became … Read more
Mayhem Miller’s recent pleadings on Twitter seem to have worked as he’s talked himself into another opportunity inside the Octagon. MMAJunkie is reporting that Miller has verbally agreed to meet TUF 7 finalist C.B. Dollaway on the Memorial Day weekend card. UFC 146 takes place on May 26th live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Expected to headline the event is a heavyweight championship fight between current champ Junior Dos Santos and #1 contender Alistair Overeem. Miller, … Read more
To say Steve Cantwell has had a roller coaster career in MMA would be an understatement. Cantwell’s gone from being the last man known as the WEC’s Light Heavyweight champion and breaking Razak Al-Hassan’s arm in his UFC debut, to losing last four UFC fights, all by unanimous decision. With the idea rejuvenating his career now in front of him, the man known as the “The Robot” (7-5 MMA) will travel to Japan for UFC 144 in search of a … Read more
Round One: Ellenberger comes out throwing a combo. Sanchez with a low leg kick. Diego gets a body shot in with the left, Ellenberger coutners with a body kick. Diego comes in with a left right punch combo. Ellenberger throws a right hook. Sanchez attacks witha left, right combo, Ellenberger counters with a left hook. Diego maintaining cage control. Ellenberger withan uppercut, Diego blocks. Sanchez works a left, to the body, follows right. Sanchez gets caught by a knne from Ellenberger. Sanchez swings … Read more
Round One: Herman kicks Struve’s inside lead leg, Herman lands a short right hand. Struve lands a right leg kick. Herman comes in with a jab, cross and a knee. Herman slams another leg kick to Struve’s lead leg, Herman follows with a right. Struve lands an overhand right. Herman gets a couple jabs in and lands an overhand right. Herman with a leg kick to Struve’s body. Herman with another combo Struve and works a couple low kicks to … Read more
Round One: Simpson comes in with a quick combo. Markes lands a two punch combo. Simpson lands a knee. Markes works the clinch on Simpson. Ref has them break. Simpson circles Markes looking to land jabs. Markes works the inside lead leg of Simpson. Markes jabs with the left, lands a power right on Simpson. Simpson circles back around hits Markes with a big right uppercut, Markes hits the ground. Simpson gets top control and pounds Markes. Markes goes for … Read more
