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Jose Aldo Ready to Defend Title in Middle of Night

Jose Aldo Ready to Defend Title in Middle of Night

January 12th, 2012

The UFC 142 pay-per-view will air in its usual 10 p.m. ET time slot in North America, which means the main card will only begin at 1 a.m. BRST local time in Rio de Janeiro. That also means that by the time Jose …

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Jose Aldo trains at Barra da Tijuca beach

Jose Aldo trains at Barra da Tijuca beach

January 12th, 2012

This Wednesday’s afternoon was not like a regular summer day in Rio de Janeiro. But, Barra da Tijuca’s beach, on the west zone of the city, was crowed. That is because hundreds of MMA fans went to prestige the open …

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White on Silva vs. Sonnen II in Brasil

White on Silva vs. Sonnen II in Brasil

January 10th, 2012

If Chael Sonnen gets by Mark Munoz later this month at UFC on FOX 2, his next bout could be a huge one. UFC president Dana White recently joined “UFC Tonight” on FUEL TV to discuss potential plans for a …

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UFC on FUEL TV 2 adds Gustafsson vs. Nogueira

UFC on FUEL TV 2 adds Gustafsson vs. Nogueira

January 10th, 2012

The UFC’s first event in Sweden will feature a local in the night’s headliner. UFC officials today announced that fast-rising light-heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson (13-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) will meet veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) in April’s …

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Jose Aldo Takes UFC 142 Home Turf Pressures in Stride

Jose Aldo Takes UFC 142 Home Turf Pressures in Stride

January 10th, 2012

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo hasn’t fought on his home turf in more than four years. A lot has happened during that time for the fighter that used to train with Nova União buddy Wagnney Fabiano on an empty belly… …

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Anderson Silva back to training. Check exclusive pics!

Anderson Silva back to training. Check exclusive pics!

January 9th, 2012

The best pound by pound fighter of the world is back to the trainings. Anderson Silva, who stayed a while off the gym due to an injury on his shoulder, started training in Rio de Janeiro again, at X-Gym, and …

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Lil’ Nog wants a striker next in the UFC

Lil’ Nog wants a striker next in the UFC

January 9th, 2012

Rogerio Nogueira is tired of fighting wrestlers. The Brazilian who debuted in the UFC knocking out the striker Luiz Cane had faced four wrestlers in a row, getting only two wins out of it. After a quick knockout over Tito …

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UFC 142: Media Call Highlights Aldo and Mendes

UFC 142: Media Call Highlights Aldo and Mendes

January 5th, 2012

Featherweights battle for title in main event UFC 144 main event fighters Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes took part Wednesday in a media conference call 10 days ahead of their fight in Rio de Janeiro. Aldo (20-1, 2-0 UFC), the …

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UFC Rio Aldo vs. Mendes Extended Video Preview

UFC Rio Aldo vs. Mendes Extended Video Preview

January 4th, 2012

Undefeated Chad Mendes looks to be the first to dethrone featherweight champ Jose Aldo, plus Anthony Johnson makes his middleweight debut against Vitor Belfort in a battle of powerful strikers at UFC Rio 2 (UFC 142) in Rio de Janeiro …

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Aldo: Maynard has got him well-prepared for UFC 142

Aldo: Maynard has got him well-prepared for UFC 142

January 4th, 2012

In the end, everything boils down to training for Jose Aldo. The UFC featherweight champion believes he’s found areas where opponent Chad Mendes is exposed to his brand of violence, and he admits there are places – one, really – …

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Machida Successful Surgery, Calls Out Sonnen

Machida Successful Surgery, Calls Out Sonnen

January 4th, 2012

Lyoto Machida recently had successful left elbow surgery, and moments after the procedure, he took to Twitter to lay down a challenge to the loquacious Chael Sonnen. “Chael Sonnen, I just had surgery but I can still give you your present in …

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Johnny Eduardo: “There’s no pain, just desire”

Johnny Eduardo: “There’s no pain, just desire”

January 4th, 2012

Due to an injury on his left shoulder, Johnny Eduardo was prevented from doing his second fight in Ultimate. But, now 100 percent healed, after an arthroscopy and physiotherapy sessions, the athlete of Nova Uniao team little by little is …

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