Junior dos Santos jokingly escalates growing rivalry with Cain Velasquez, saying UFC champ ‘hits like a girl’

Junior dos Santos jokingly escalates growing rivalry with Cain Velasquez, saying UFC champ ‘hits like a girl’ Translation Junior dos Santos will meet Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 166 on Oct. 19 in Houston,…

Watch Bellator 96 prelims live on Yahoo! Sports

Watch Bellator 96 prelims live on Yahoo! Sports Translation Posted by mmafightfans.com staff…

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)
UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine
UFC 161 Prelim Results: Krause Subs Stout, Spoils Sweep
Chael Sonnen says LeBron James is a ‘dork’
Anatomy of a Double Turn

Anatomy of a Double Turn

Translation On Sunday night (June 16, 2013) at WWE Payback, WWE effectively pulled off the rare and difficult “double turn,” where at the same time a heel turns babyface, a babyface turns heel. The double turn is rare for several reasons, but mostly because it’s…

Brock Lesnar returns to WWE on Raw, F-5′s CM Punk

Brock Lesnar returns to WWE on Raw, F-5′s CM Punk

Translation With Brock Lesnar and CM Punk both under contract to WWE, it was only a matter of time before the powers that be threw the two of them inside a ring together, stepped back, and watched the magic happen. That’s exactly what happened on…

WWE Payback results: What was ‘Match of the Night’ in Chicago?

WWE Payback results: What was ‘Match of the Night’ in Chicago?

Translation WWE has put a bow tie around its Payback pay-per-view (PPV) event from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, as the promotion wrapped up the show tonight (Sun., June 16, 2013) with John Cena retaining the WWE championship in a 3 Stages of Hell…

Preview for the June 17, 2013 episode of WWE Raw: Turns and Returns

Preview for the June 17, 2013 episode of WWE Raw: Turns and Returns

Translation Previously on Monday Night Raw The most pertinent issue hanging out from last Monday is how HHH is getting along with his father-in-law. The Game was bound and determined to get some revenge against Curtis Axel (who has some familiar family treasure around his…

WWE Payback results: The Shield retain tag team titles; Daniel Bryan takes pinfall loss

WWE Payback results: The Shield retain tag team titles; Daniel Bryan takes pinfall loss Translation Daniel Bryan may be one of the most over wrestlers on the entire WWE…

Here’s a video of Sheamus Brogue Kicking a choking man and stealing his girlfriend

Here’s a video of Sheamus Brogue Kicking a choking man and stealing his girlfriend Translation I have no idea what the purpose of this video is but you can…

WWE Payback Preview: John Cena vs. Ryback 3 Stages of Hell WWE Championship Match

WWE Payback Preview: John Cena vs. Ryback 3 Stages of Hell WWE Championship Match Translation 3 Stages of Hell for the WWE Championship John Cena (c) vs. Ryback After…

WWE Payback match previews: Featuring John Cena vs. Ryback, CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho and more!

WWE Payback match previews: Featuring John Cena vs. Ryback, CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho and more! Translation Breaking down the entire “Payback” match card with complete previews for every advertised match…

WWE ‘Payback’ Preview: Wade Barrett vs. The Miz vs. Curtis Axel

WWE ‘Payback’ Preview: Wade Barrett vs. The Miz vs. Curtis Axel Translation Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Wade Barrett (c) vs. Curtis Axel vs. The Miz A…

WWE Payback predictions and preview: John Cena vs. Ryback, CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho, and more!

WWE Payback predictions and preview: John Cena vs. Ryback, CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho, and more! Translation WWE returns to pay-per-view (PPV) tomorrow night (Sun., June 16, 2013) live from the…

WWE ‘Payback’ Preview: Tag Team Championship

WWE ‘Payback’ Preview: Tag Team Championship Translation WWE Tag Team Championship Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns (c) vs. Daniel Bryan &…

Junior dos Santos jokingly escalates growing rivalry with Cain Velasquez, saying UFC champ ‘hits like a girl’

Junior dos Santos jokingly escalates growing rivalry with Cain Velasquez, saying UFC champ ‘hits like a girl’

Translation Junior dos Santos will meet Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 166 on Oct. 19 in Houston, the third time in less than two years that the men have met with the heavyweight title at stake. Dos Santos took the belt from…

Watch Bellator 96 prelims live on Yahoo! Sports

Watch Bellator 96 prelims live on Yahoo! Sports

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Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Translation UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is so good at fighting that it can be easy to think he is really good at everything. These videos prove that Silva is quite human at playing soccer and singing.   In this “what could have been” video,…

UFC 161′s Three Stars: James Krause, Shawn Jordan and Stipe Miocic’s night

UFC 161′s Three Stars: James Krause, Shawn Jordan and Stipe Miocic’s night

Translation UFC 161 wasn’t the greatest of cards, but some fighters did stand out. Who stood out for you? Speak up on Facebook or Twitter. No. 1 star — James Krause: In 2009, Krause had two fights in the WEC. He lost to Donald Cerrone…

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine Translation   Winnipeg fans in the MTS Centre witnessed a mixed bag of performances from…

UFC 161 Prelim Results: Krause Subs Stout, Spoils Sweep

UFC 161 Prelim Results: Krause Subs Stout, Spoils Sweep Translation Lightweight James Krause spoiled the Canadian sweep in the UFC 161 prelims from Winnipeg,…

Four questions that UFC 161 will answer

Four questions that UFC 161 will answer Translation UFC 161 is this Saturday in Winnipeg. Before you tune in, see what questions…

Jon Jones set for UFC 165 bout with Alexander Gustafsson

Jon Jones set for UFC 165 bout with Alexander Gustafsson Translation UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has a date and an opponent for his…

UFC 161 picks from Kevin Iole, Maggie Hendricks and Cagereaders like you

UFC 161 picks from Kevin Iole, Maggie Hendricks and Cagereaders like you Translation UFC 161 is almost here, and it’s time to make a choice on who…

Watch a fighter vomit during his post-fight interview

Watch a fighter vomit during his post-fight interview Translation   So, you’ve made it through a three-round fight. It was described as “grueling,”…

Chael Sonnen says LeBron James is a ‘dork’

Chael Sonnen says LeBron James is a ‘dork’ Translation Chael Sonnen, the man who has dropped his last two UFC fights, thinks LeBron…

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Translation UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is so good at fighting that it can be easy to think he is really good at everything. These videos prove that Silva is quite human at playing soccer and singing.   In this “what could have been” video,…

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine

Translation   Winnipeg fans in the MTS Centre witnessed a mixed bag of performances from beloved UFC veterans on Saturday night, as main eventers Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson waged a careful war while heavyweights Pat Barry and Roy Nelson were outshined by up-and-comers After…

UFC 161 Prelim Results: Krause Subs Stout, Spoils Sweep

UFC 161 Prelim Results: Krause Subs Stout, Spoils Sweep

Translation Lightweight James Krause spoiled the Canadian sweep in the UFC 161 prelims from Winnipeg, becoming the first man since 2006 to stop Sam Stout in a well-rounded performance that signaled his long-fought arrival in the UFC.Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley Power wrestlers Tyron Woodley…

Chael Sonnen says LeBron James is a ‘dork’

Chael Sonnen says LeBron James is a ‘dork’

Translation Chael Sonnen, the man who has dropped his last two UFC fights, thinks LeBron James, the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, is a “dork.” Sonnen appeared on “The Jim Rome Show” and called James names, and then went on to rip the NBA’s practice…

Dana White: Georges St. Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks UFC welterweight title fight expected for October

Dana White: Georges St. Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks UFC welterweight title fight expected for October Translation Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight No. 1 contender Johny Hendricks has been waiting, and…

At UFC 160, Mike Tyson shared what Evander Holyfield’s ear tasted like

At UFC 160, Mike Tyson shared what Evander Holyfield’s ear tasted like Translation Remember how Mike Tyson was everywhere at UFC 160? He was cheering on a…

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson signs with Bellator

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson signs with Bellator Translation       Quinton Jackson has found life in MMA after the UFC. He…

Stars come out to congratulate UFC champ Benson Henderson for black belt

Stars come out to congratulate UFC champ Benson Henderson for black belt Translation UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson already has a shiny gold belt for his UFC…

Tweets of the Week – 5/31

Tweets of the Week – 5/31 Translation   Is Cub Fighting You Before or After He Fights Siver? Hey @realmichaelpena July…

Tweets of the Week – 5/24

Tweets of the Week – 5/24 Translation   UFC 160 Velasquez vs Bigfoot Silva II Don’t miss my fight this Saturday…

Cain Defends His Crown: UFC 160 Main Card Results

Cain Defends His Crown: UFC 160 Main Card Results Translation UFC 160’s main card had something for everyone – lightweights and heavyweights; kickboxing clinics…

Unofficial Half-Year Awards: The Upsets of 2013

Unofficial Half-Year Awards: The Upsets of 2013

Translation The Highly Unofficial Half-Year awards season continues with the biggest upsets of 2013 thus far… Boxing has long been called the Theater of the Unexpected, but mixed martial arts can lay claim to that title as well, because with so many ways to win,…

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Translation UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is so good at fighting that it can be easy to think he is really good at everything. These videos prove that Silva is quite human at playing soccer and singing.   In this “what could have been” video,…

UFC 161 Musings

UFC 161 Musings

Translation Looking back at UFC 161… RESURRECTING RASHAD It wasn’t a highlight reel knockout or slick submission that got Rashad Evans back into the win column for the first time since January of 2012 on Saturday night. And though either of those options would have…

Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s Father’s Day Message

Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s Father’s Day Message

Translation UFC lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg on his father Thomas… UFC lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg has had a rough time lately. An injury forced him out of his fight with Sam Stout and his dad is dealing with cancer. Ike obviously has a great relationship with his…

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine Translation   Winnipeg fans in the MTS Centre witnessed a mixed bag of performances from…

UFC 161 Prelim Results: Krause Subs Stout, Spoils Sweep

UFC 161 Prelim Results: Krause Subs Stout, Spoils Sweep Translation Lightweight James Krause spoiled the Canadian sweep in the UFC 161 prelims from Winnipeg,…

UFC 161 Fighter Nickname Ratings

UFC 161 Fighter Nickname Ratings Translation UFC 161′s stacked card of entertaining fight finishers includes a litany of nicknames, from…

Korean Zombie to Face Aldo at UFC 163 After Pettis Injury

Korean Zombie to Face Aldo at UFC 163 After Pettis Injury Translation Up-to-the-minute news about the UFC 163 fight card, taking place Saturday, August 3 in…

UFC 161: Post-Fight Presser and Bonus Recap

UFC 161: Post-Fight Presser and Bonus Recap Translation Read below took home Fight Night Bonuses at UFC 161… Seven fighters joined UFC®…

The Downes Side: UFC 161 Predictions

The Downes Side: UFC 161 Predictions Translation UFC/WEC veteran Dan Downes talks strategy and predictions for UFC 161, taking place Saturday,…

‘Bones’ Tasked with ‘The Mauler’ in Toronto

‘Bones’ Tasked with ‘The Mauler’ in Toronto Translation Up-to-the-minute news about UFC 165, taking place Saturday, September 21st, 2013, in Toronto, Canada.…

Bellator 96 results recap for ‘Lawal vs Petruzelli’ last night (June 19) from Thackerville

Bellator 96 results recap for ‘Lawal vs Petruzelli’ last night (June 19) from Thackerville

Translation Bellator Fighting Championships returned for the Summer Series on Spike TV last night (June 19, 2013) in Thackerville with a pair of tournament semifinals in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. Headlining the main event of Bellator 96 was a light heavyweight tournament semifinal…

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Anderson Silva not great at soccer, singing (Video)

Translation UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is so good at fighting that it can be easy to think he is really good at everything. These videos prove that Silva is quite human at playing soccer and singing.   In this “what could have been” video,…

Joe Silva’s shoes: Who should be next for UFC 161 main card winners?

Joe Silva’s shoes: Who should be next for UFC 161 main card winners?

Translation UFC 161: “Evans vs. Henderson” is in the books and for one of the weakest pay-per-view (PPV) cards in recent memory; the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) delivered mixed results. Rashad Evans, Stipe Miocic, Alexis Davis, Ryan Jimmo and Shawn Jordan were the big winners…

‘Worst luck’ Anthony Pettis details UFC 163 fight-canceling injury, says Ben Henderson ‘all against rematch’

‘Worst luck’ Anthony Pettis details UFC 163 fight-canceling injury, says Ben Henderson ‘all against rematch’

Translation Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC) Lightweight and Featherweight contender Anthony Pettis hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to mixed martial arts (MMA) title shots. When he — along with most of the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) roster — was absorbed into the UFC…

Ed Soares explains how Anderson Silva can lose to Chris Weidman at UFC 162

Ed Soares explains how Anderson Silva can lose to Chris Weidman at UFC 162 Translation Ed Soares, manager to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, among others,…

UFC 161 results recap: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson event wrap up from Winnipeg

UFC 161 results recap: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson event wrap up from Winnipeg Translation UFC 161: “Evans vs. Henderson” blew the roof off the MTS Centre in Winnipeg,…

UFC 161 results: Jake Shields want a top-five opponent after win over Tyron Woodley

UFC 161 results: Jake Shields want a top-five opponent after win over Tyron Woodley Translation After recording arguably the biggest win of his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) career against…

Anthony Pettis hoping for return at UFC 164 in Milwaukee; Dana White not so optimistic

Anthony Pettis hoping for return at UFC 164 in Milwaukee; Dana White not so optimistic Translation Despite the fact Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight Anthony Pettis was forced out of…

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine

UFC 161 Results: Shawn, Stipe, Suga Shine Translation   Winnipeg fans in the MTS Centre witnessed a mixed bag of performances from…

UFC quick quote: Vitor Belfort fights in Brazil because he does well, not because Dana White wants him to pass TRT tests

UFC quick quote: Vitor Belfort fights in Brazil because he does well, not because Dana White wants him to pass TRT tests Translation “I think Vitor has been unjustly beat down for the TRT thing. You guys…

UFC 161 results: Dan Henderson loses to Rashad Evans, will probably get title shot against Jon Jones anyway

UFC 161 results: Dan Henderson loses to Rashad Evans, will probably get title shot against Jon Jones anyway Translation Storied mixed martial arts (MMA) legend, Dan Henderson, came up short in his quest…