The much awaited product of matchmaking scrambles that is UFC 143 will headline Carlos Condit’s bout against Nick Diaz for the interim welterweight title tomorrow evening. And, with each time the men step into the arena, other men can callously break down their performance for money. Below is a bettor’s analysis of the main card [...]
Dr. Michael B. Shapiro is an orthopedist specializing in the treatment of spinal disorders, lower back and neck pain, osteoporosis, scoliosis and sciatica. Whether or not they recognize the name, all MMA fans are familiar with his work in the now famous case of Nate Quarry. The most recent notch in Dr. Shapiro’s belt was [...]
Filmmaker Bobby Razak, who you may remember created the Georges St. Pierre documentary “The Striking Truth,” is gearing up to release a new documentary, this one all about the evolution of MMA. “Underdogs: The History of MMA” features a candid look behind-the-scenes of the earliest days of the sport, and gives viewers an inside look [...]
By Trevor Dueck, courtesy of MMA Sucka After rumors persisted about Chicago native and WWE superstar CM Punk walking down to the Octagon with Chael Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2 this Saturday night, it made me wonder if the UFC and WWE can work together and crossover. When talking to MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, [...]
Our last bit of coverage from this weekend’s UFC on Fox 2 event in Chicago is this video from the post-fight press conference. Featuring Rashad Evans, Phil Davis, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping, Lavar Johnson, and Mike Russow, Fight Nerd reporter Hiroko Yamamura snuck in a few questions during this event to rep the site the [...]
From Rockingham Park in Salem, New Hampshire, on January 27, 2012: John Ortolani vs Don Carlo Clauss Clauss wins via TKO, Round 2 Ray Shawdee vs Brandon Cyr Shawdee wins via KO, Round 1 Perry ‘Filthy’ Filkins vs Louis Taylor Filkins wins via TKO, Round 2 Walter Smith Cotito vs Josh Lange Lange wins via [...]
All fighters made weight for the UFC on Fox 2 event, and are set to go later today for this much bigger show that will give America a (hopefully) better taste of what MMA is all about beyond a 64 second knockout. Fight Nerd reporter Hiroko Yamamura was on hand to snap photos of the [...]
Earlier today at The Chicago Theater in Chicago, Illinois, the UFC held their weigh-in’s for this Saturday’s UFC on Fox 2 event. Fight Nerd reporter Hiroko Yamamura was on hand to snap some exclusive shots of this event, with plenty more shots after the jump! All fighters made weight with no troubles, other than Michael [...]
This Saturday, the UFC will hold its second card on Fox proper, marking the first time that Fox will host multiple fights on their flagship station in a single evening. Though slightly abridged from the Pay Per Views, the three fight main card still provides some opportunity to profit off of the hard work of [...]
brightcove.createExperiences(); Demiana Maia spoke with Fight Nerd reporter Hiroko Yamamura yesterday at the UFC on Fox 2 press workout in Chicago to break down his fight this weekend against Chris Weidman. Maia spoke about having his opponent changed on such short notice, his thoughts on Weidman’s grappling abilities, how Maia’s striking has improved since his [...]
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