ShinSplints Archives: 08/2012

In the last two years, UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva has become one of the UFC’s must see attractions. Prior to UFC 112, despite his…

Last week, rumors started swirling that UFC Light Heavyweight contender Dan Henderson was injured and forced from his title shot against Jon Jones. Those rumors…

UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has faced heavy scrutiny in the last week after turning down Chael Sonnen as a late replacement fight for…

Last week, the incredible news broke that the UFC had decided to cancel UFC 151 after Light Heavyweight contender Dan Henderson’s injury forced him to…

UFC Heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos looks to tie the title defense record set by Tim Sylvia and Brock Lesnar. At UFC 155, Dos Santos…

With all the news surrounding the cancellation of UFC 151 and Jon Jones rejection of a proposed Chael Sonnen fight, many other stories have gotten…

Although the UFC is taking a few weeks off, that doesn’t mean the weekend was lacking in MMA action. Bellator FC, Titan FC, and Score…

The last couple days have been an absolute whirlwind of incredible news from the UFC. First, rumors surfaced that UFC 151 headliner Dan Henderson suffered…

Tonight on MTV 2, Bellator Fighting Championship concluded their 2012 Summer Series in an action packed night of fights. Bellator 73 crowned two new tournament…

Tonight, Bellator’s second annual Summer Series comes to an end with Bellator 73 in Mississippi. Earlier this month, the event suffered a big loss when…

Yesterday afternoon, UFC president Dana White announced that they were forced to cancel UFC 151 following an injury to headliner Dan Henderson. The biggest factor…

At UFC 150, former Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar finally relinquished his claim to the 155 lb. title after a close-fought and controversial decision loss to…

Last week on UFC Tonight, Chael Sonnen made the official announcement that he’d be returning to the Light Heavyweight division for the first time since…

In only her 6th MMA fight, Ronda Rousey defends her Bantamweight title for the first time tonight against Sarah Kaufman. In completely predictable fashion, Rousey…

In the co-main event of Strikeforce: Rousey Vs. Kaufman, former Middleweight champion Ronaldo Souza knocked out Derek Brunson very early in the first round. Since…

Rounding out the fight card, Tarec Saffiedine met Cincinnati brawler Roger Bowling. Throughout the fight, Tarec used his reach advantage and Muay Thai clinch to…

In tonight’s second fight, Anthony Smith came out on top of a short back-and-forth fight. Sayers tried to establish dominance early by grabbing the clinch.…

Opening up the Strikeforce: Rousey Vs. Kaufman card, Ovince St. Preux finished a hard fight in the first minute of the final round. The fight…

Headlining the preliminary bouts on ShoExtreme, former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight champion Miesha Tate was able come back from adversity to armabar Julie Kedzie in the…

At UFC 150, former Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar lost the first rematch of his career to Ben Henderson. Although many disagreed with the decision, two…