Those of you who watched the epic UFC 198 card this past weekend in Curitiba, Brazil were treated to some spectacular, highlight-reel finishes showcasing the best that MMA has to offer. Technique, power and athleticism were on display as some of the world’s best fighters competed for pride, glory, and a heavyweight championship belt. However, […] READ MORE
Tag: Ronaldo Souza
Hammer 299: Michael Bisping, Cyborg Santos, and More
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. This week we are joined by fight journalist Shawn Smith (Sportsnet, Vice Sports) to […] READ MORE
Michael Bisping is Luke Rockhold's New Opponent at UFC 199
Michael Bisping will step in to face Luke Rockhold and get his first ever middleweight title shot. READ MORE
Candidates to Replace Chris Weidman At UFC 199
News broke this afternoon that Chris Weidman has pulled out of his title fight rematch with Luke Rockhold, originally scheduled for UFC 199 on June 4th, 2016. Candidates to Replace Chris Weidman At UFC 199 The obvious choice to replace Weidman would be Ronaldo Souza, as he emerged unscathed from his bout with Vitor Belfort […] READ MORE
Hammer 298: Werdum vs. Miocic Preview and More
The Boys at the Hammer feature weekly coverage of all things MMA. They have one of the premier radio shows in the world of MMA broadcasted weekly on Wednesday nights on 93.3 FM, CFMU and here at Last Word on Sports. UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic takes place this Saturday May 14th from Curitiba, Brazil. […] READ MORE
UFC 198 Night of Jiu Jitsu Champions
Two weeks before Thanksgiving ‘93 Royce Gracie submitted three men in one night. All told he spent less than five minutes in the cage and, in doing so, introduced audiences to the complex world of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Now, 22 years, six months, and one day later, three men are carrying on the legacy that […] READ MORE
UFC 198 Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza vs Vitor Belfort: Technical Pre-Fight Breakdown, Analysis & Prediction
UFC 198 featured middle weight match-up: #2 Jacare Souza vs #3 Vitor Belfort Saturday May 14th, the Zuffa war wagon will roll into Brazil for UFC 198. In the c0-main event of the evening, jui-jitsu specialist Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, will take on super striker Vitor Belfort. Both fighters are representing their home country of Brazil […] READ MORE
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ground Specialist of the Future
Despite being fraught with injuries, last minute replacements and the absence of Tony Ferguson, UFC on Fox 19 was a huge success. Fans experienced the full breadth and variety that mixed martial arts has to offer. Included in the broad spectrum of martial arts mastery was the wrestling and sambo of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who returned to vintage […] READ MORE
Cornucopia of Combat: UFC 198 Card Shaping Up
The media is all abuzz lately over the ultra-stacked UFC 198 card, which features an incredible breadth and variety of exciting fights across many divisions. The stacked line-up is a gratuitous gift to both the casual and the hardcore fan, including an olive branch to first-timers: a cornucopia of combat that bridges the gap between entertainment and sport. Amongst the plethora of […] READ MORE
What Makes Luke Rockhold so Special?
On December 12, 2015, 16,516 fans packed in the MGM Grand Garden Arena and millions around the world watched as Chris Weidman walked out to the octagon. Awaiting was his foe, the heralded 6-foot-3 inch super athlete from Santa Cruz, CA. On paper, both men looked as close to an even match as possible. Rockhold stood one […] READ MORE
