UFC 116 Preview: Brendan Schaub, Seth Petruzelli Highlight Excellent Stock of Undercard Battles
One of the biggest UFC events of the year is finally upon us. After a huge month of mixed martial arts action in June, a…
Leland Roling Archives: 06/2010
Strikeforce Preview: Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum Battle for Possible Shot at Alistair Overeem
In the Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum main event, two old era heavyweights who still have the mettle to compete in the new era of mixed…
Strikeforce Preview: Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos Set to Defend Title Against Jan Finney
In a match-up that probably gets a few head scratches and bewildered looks, current Strikeforce women’s featherweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos (9-1, 3-0 SF) will…
Strikeforce Preview: Incredible Comeback Win Sets Stage for Scott Smith, Cung Le Rematch
Strikeforce middleweights Scott Smith (17-6-0-1, 3-1 SF) and Cung Le (6-1, 6-1 SF) have been down this same road before back in December of last…
Strikeforce Preview: Pat Healy Aims to Spoil Josh Thomson’s Trek Back to the Title
In the opening bout of the Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum main card on Saturday night, former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson (16-3-0-1, 7-2 SF) will…
Like a Fine Red Wine, Marlon Sandro Gets Better With Age
Buried underneath the easily accessible and far more popular mixed martial arts action of the UFC and WEC this past weekend lied a hidden gem.…
TUF 11 Finale Post-Fight Analysis: Matt Hamill Derails Keith Jardine’s Rebirth
One of the major storylines in the lead-up to The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale was the downward spiraling career of Keith Jardine. In the last…
TUF 11 Finale Preview: Will Matt Hamill End Keith Jardine’s Run in the UFC?
Previously dubbed the main event of the evening, the light heavyweight showdown between The Ultimate Fighter season three contestant Matt Hamill (8-2, 7-2 UFC) and…
TUF 11 Finale Preview: Undefeated Aaron Simpson Faces Toughest Test in Chris Leben
In middleweight action, UFC veteran Chris “The Crippler” Leben (19-6, 9-5 UFC) returns to the Octagon following an unanimous decision win over Jay Silva at…
TUF 11 Finale Preview: Spencer Fisher, Dennis Siver Square Off in Potential Slugfest
In the lone lightweight fight on The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, long-time UFC veteran Spencer Fisher (23-5, 8-4 UFC) will have the tough task of…
Strikeforce Los Angeles Post-Fight Analysis: Entertainment Delivered!
Clap! Clap! Clap! Stand up and applaud Scott Coker and Showtime, at least for one evening of action. While there wasn’t much optimism from fans,…
TUF 11 Finale Preview: Jamie Yager’s Unpopularity Earns Him Main Card Battle Against Rich Attonito
Say what you will about Jamie Yager (2-1, 0-0 UFC), but his campaign to become the “hated” fighter among fellow housemates and fans during the…
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale Preview: Talented Newcomers Litter Five-Fight Undercard
The flurry of MMA action continues this week as the most prominent mixed martial arts promotion in the world, the UFC, puts on a show…
Strikeforce Los Angeles Preview: Robbie Lawler, Renato “Babalu” Sobral Battle for Shot at Respective Titles
In the main event on Wednesday night, former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral (35-8, 1-1 Strikeforce) will battle the last EliteXC middleweight champion…
Strikeforce Los Angeles Preview: Marius Zaromskis, Evangelista “Cyborg’ Santos Collide in Welterweight Tilt
In welterweight action, DREAM Welterweight champion Marius Zaromskis (13-4, 0-1 Strikeforce) will make his second appearance on U.S. soil as he battles Chute Box-bred, PRIDE…
Strikeforce Los Angeles Preview: Tim Kennedy, Trevor Prangley Clash in Middleweight Showdown
One of the more interesting battles taking place at Strikeforce: Los Angeles will be a middleweight showdown between IFL and Strikeforce veteran Tim Kennedy (11-2,…
Strikeforce Los Angeles Preview: KJ Noons Aims to Regain Elite Status Against Conor Heun
One of the busiest weeks in mixed martial arts history will begin early this week as Strikeforce: Los Angeles will take place on Wednesday, June…
UFC 115 Post-Fight Analysis: Rich Franklin Ends Chuck Liddell’s Legendary Career
UFC 115 is in the books, and as usual — an event that didn’t have much hype or interest due to the lesser names associated…
UFC 115 Preview: Aged Legends Chuck Liddell, Rich Franklin Clash in Main Event Showdown
In the main event at UFC 115, mixed martial arts legend Chuck Liddell (21-7, 17-6 UFC) will step back into the Octagon after a fourteen-month…
UFC 115 Preview: Mirko “CroCop” Filipovic, Patrick Barry Battle in Showdown of Former Kickboxers
In a battle that most fans let out a collective sigh of frustration in thinking about, former PRIDE fighter and head-kicking highlight reel Mirko “CroCop”…