Matthew Roth
Tito Ortiz responds to Jenna Jameson’s accusations of drug use
This afternoon, Jenna Jameson sent out several tweets implying that Tito Ortiz abused drugs. She even went as far as tweeting out a photo containing prescription bottles and several needles. The reason for those tweets is because she is currently in a battle with the former UFC light heavyweight champion for custody of the couple’s […]
Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson’s split heats up with latest twitter photos
Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson have had a tumultuous relationship. In 2010, there were accusations made by Ortiz that Jameson was a drug addict. Then there were the supposed instances of domestic abuse, though Jameson would later claim that Ortiz didn’t beat her. However, since splitting in 2011, the once happy couple have seen their […]
Bruce Buffer and a story of sacrifice, life in the octagon, and fan interaction
It was a few days after I was laid off from Apple that I decided to book a last minute flight to Arizona to attend the final WEC card. I was writing about MMA on Unintelligent Defense but for the most part I was lost and didn’t know what would be the next step for […]
UFC 160 Results: Brian Bowles and a career defined by injuries
The rise and fall of Brian Bowles’ MMA career is one of the more unfortunate stories, if only because it occurred because of injuries and not because of a lack of skill. This past weekend at UFC 160, Bowles made his return to the octagon for the first time in close to two years. He […]
UFC 160: K.J. Noons and a career caught between fact and fiction
When K.J. Noons hit the national MMA scene at EliteXC: Destiny, he was touted as the next big thing in MMA due to his kickboxing and boxing pedigree. The marketing of his bout with Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett focused almost entirely on how technically superior was and how outclassed Bennett would be on the feet. […]
Alexander Gustafsson squares off with Jon Jones at Legend Fighting Event in Moscow
Jon Jones has been on an absolute tear the past couple of years, defeating every opponent that Joe Silva and the UFC have placed in front of him. Without question, he’s the most dominant light heavyweight champion in UFC history, and there aren’t many challenges left at 205 pounds for him. However, one of those […]
The Ultimate Fighter Cruz Vs. Faber Episode 1 Live Discussion
Tonight on FX, the Ultimate Fighter debut for the first time on the cable network. Featuring bantamweights Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber as coaches, this season will be the first time in history that the fights are shown live. Tonight, 32 lightweight fighters will square off for the sixteen spots for the remainder of the […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Winners, Losers, And Other Thoughts
Strikeforce’s second show of 2012 is in the books with another great performance from the women. In the main event Ronda Rousey continued her streak of breaking bones when she snapped Miesha Tate’s arm and forced the former champion to tap. The night wasn’t without controversy as it was discovered that prelim fighter Brandon Saling […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Ronda Rousey By Armbar
Ronda Rousey defeats Miesha Tate by submission (armbar). The submission came at 4:27 in the first round. “I understand we are not touching gloves” is said by the referee. Miesha Tate came out swinging wild puches to open the round. Rousey got tagged and then tripped Tate to the ground. Rousey with an armbar and […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Josh Thomson Wins Lackluster Decision Over KJ Noons
Josh Thomson defeats KJ Noons by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 29-28 x 3. Josh Thomson landed a front kick to the jaw and followed up with a right hand to open the first stanza. K.J. cleared his head and pressed forward only to get backed up with a push kick. KJ worked […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Kazuo Misaki Takes Decision Over Paul Daley
Kazuo Misaki defeats Paul Daley by Split decision. The judges provided the follow score cards: 30-27 Misaki, 29-28 Daley, 29-28 Misaki. Paul Daley landed a cutting leg kick to open the first. Paul pawed out his jab to try and find his range. Misaki backed Paul up with an overhand right. Misaki came forward with […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Lumumba Sayers Submits Scott Smith
Lumumba Sayers defeats Scott Smith by submission (guillotine choke). The tap out came at 1:34 in the first round. Sayers the first to connect with a right hand. Sayers pressed forward and put Smith on his back. Sayers quickly took Smith’s back and opened up with punces. Sayers stood up and landed punches before hitting […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Jacare Chokes Out Bristol Marunde
Ronaldo Souza defeated Bristol Marunde by submission (arm triangle). The stoppage came at 2:43 in the third round. Jacare aggressive at the start of the first round when he landed a straight right that backed Marunde against the fence. Jacare was confident in his hands throwing punches early opening up opportunities for his kicks. Jacare […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Sarah Kaufman Wins Decision Over Alexis Davis
Sarah Kaufman wins a majority decision over Alexis Davis. The judges scored the fight 29-29, 29-28, and 29-28. The two Canadian women immediately opened the first round trading punches. Alexis Davis found success with dirty boxing from the single collar clinch. Kaufman created distance and found a home for her punches. Davis hung in tough […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Roger Bowling Stops Brandon Saling In Second
Roger Bowling defeats Brandon Saling by TKO. The stoppage came at 1:15 in the second round. Bowling opened up the fight with multiple kicks to the body. He then shot a quick takedown but couldn’t get the fight to the ground. Saling and Bowling trading punches against the fence and neither fighter is trying to […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Results: Pat Healy Submits Caros Fodor In The Third
Pat Healy defeats Caros Fodor by arm triangle choke. The tap out came at 3:35 in the third round. The fighters didn’t waste time and traded punches from the pocket. Healy initiated the clinch and looked for the early takedown. Fodor turned Healy into the cage but was quickly reversed with Healy opening up with […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Roudey Results: Ryan Couture Stops Conor Heun In The Third
Ryan Couture defeated Conor Heun by TKO. The stoppage came at 2:52 in the third round. Ryan Couture attacked early in the first with leg kicks to try and establish his range. As Ryan closed the distance Heun changed levels but couldn’t get the fight to the ground. Ryan Couture clinched up and worked knees […]
Strikeforce Tate Vs. Rousey Preview: Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Vs. Bristol Marunde
In the second fight of the Showtime portion of Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey, Ronaldo Souza (14-3, 4-1 Strikeforce) meets Bristol Marunde (12-6, 0-0 Strikeforce). Originally Souza was scheduled to face Derek Brunson, but Brunson was unable to pass his pre-fight medicals. Brunson requires corrective (contact) lenses in order to fight. Stepping up on short notice […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Winners, Losers, And Other Thoughts
The UFC’s incredibly busy first quarter schedule came to a close at UFC on FX 2 live from Australia. The card saw the Flyweight Tournament begin as well as the continued fall of Thiago Alves. The night was not without controversy as the scores were tabulated incorrectly and Demetrious Johnson was announced the winner when […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Martin Kampmann Chokes Thiago Alves Out In Round Three
Martin Kampmann defeats Thiago Alves by submission (guillotine choke). The stoppage came at 4:12 in the third round. The two welterweights traded punches early in the first round. Alves landed several leg kicks before Kampmann clinches up and punches and knees. Kampmann eventually took Alves down momentarily but Alves popped right back up. Kampmann threw […]
UFC On FX: Ian McCall Vs. Demetrious Johnson Fight Metric Report
UFC on FX 2 is host to the first Flyweight tournament. In the first fight Demetrious Johnson won a fairly controversial split decision over Ian McCall. The judges scored the fight 29-28 x2 for Johnson and 29-28 for McCall. After the fight there was some discussion on twitter if the third round should have been […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Joseph Benavidez Knocks Yasuhiro Urushitani Out In The Second
Joseph Benavidez defeats Yasuhiro Urushitani by TKO. The stoppage came at :11 in the second round. Joseph Benavidez started round one slow trying to find his range against Urushitani. He was unable to complete his first takedown attempt but followup chaining attempts together and finally hit the single leg to drag Urushitani to the ground. […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Demetrious Johnson Wins Controversial Decision Over Ian McCall
Demetrious Johnson defeats Ian McCall by Split Decision. The scores were 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. Leg kicks early from Demetrious Johnson landed early. McCall clinched and completed the takedown with an inside trip. McCall worked from a high half guard and attempted a to pass to mount. On the transition Demetrious hit a switch and took […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Constantinos Philippou Hands Court McGee First UFC Defeat
Constantinos Philippou defeats Court McGee by Unanimous Decision. The three scorecards were 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28. Court McGee landed an overhand right hand to open the fight as Costa Philippou circled away. Philippou responded with his own combination that had Court McGee shoot for a low takedown. McGee’s body kick was countered by a right […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: James Te Huna Knocks Out Aaron Rosa
James Te Huna defeats Aaron Rosa by TKO. The stoppage came at 2:08 in the first round. James Te Huna attacked first with a tentative outside leg kick. Te Huna closed the distance and landed several punches in the clinch to the head an body of Aaron Rosa. The fighters clinched against the fence and […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Anthony Perosh Stops Nick Penner In The First
Anthony Perosh defeats Nick Penner by TKO (referee stoppage). The stoppage came at 4:59 in the first round. Nick Penner landed a huge right hand but was countered by Anthony Perosh. Penner’s left eye was damaged early from one of Perosh’s strikes. Perosh took the fight to the ground but was swept by Penner. Penner […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Steven Siler Defeats Cole Miller By Unanimous Decision
Steven Siler defeats Cole Miller by Unanimous Decision. The three judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28. Steven Siler doubled up the leg kicks to open up the fight. Cole clinched up and threw knees to the thighs before looking for a clinch takedown. Siler found a home for those leg kicks early and […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Andrew Craig Wins Unanimous Decision Over Kyle Noke
Andrew Craig defeated Kyle Noke by Unanimous Decision. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28. Kyle Noke with an inside leg kick to open the fight. Noke then pushed forward and completed a takedown against the cage. He took Andrew Craig’s back and looked to finish with a rear naked choke. Craig defended […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: T.J. Waldburger Submits Jake Hecht With A Slick Armbar
TJ Waldburger defeated Jake Hecht by submission to armbar. The stoppage came at :55 in the first round. Leg kick and left hook from TJ Waldburger. Jake Hecht threw a teep and Waldburger came forward for a takedown. Hecht attempted a japanese wizzer but Walburger threw his legs over and secured an armbar. Hecht tried […]
UFC On FX 2 Results: Daniel Pineda Submits Mackens Semerzier Via Armbar
Daniel Pineda defeats Mackens Semerzier by submission (armbar). The stoppage came at 2:05 in the first round. Mackens threw a leg kick early and Pineda clinched against the fence. Pineda landed knees and punches from the clinch before Mackens turned him into the fence. Pineda pushed off and the two traded punches and knees. Pineda […]