UFC on ESPN 8: Walt Harris Questioned Whether Return to Fighting Was Doing Right...
"A win over Overeem definitely puts me in the conversation." That's how Walt Harris sees his pending battle atop the UFC on ESPN 8 card. Harris (13-7, 1NC) is coming back from unthinkable tragedy. The abduction and murder of...
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris Preview
This Saturday when the third installment of the UFC Jacksonville trilogy takes place, it will be headlined with a fight that is certain to end things off with a bang. UFC on ESPN 8 offers a heavyweight slugfest, between...
UFC on ESPN 8’s Alistair Overeem Wants Heavyweight Division Moving, but Against Stripping Miocic
Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris were scheduled to headline UFC on ESPN 7 last December. Then, the unthinkable happened: Harris' step-daughter, Aniah Blanchard, was abducted and murdered. Harris withdrew, and Overeem was paired up with Jairzinho Rozenstruik. That didn't go...
Chase Sherman Credits Success at UFC Jacksonville to Leg Kicks, Bare Knuckle Stint
Welcome back, Chase Sherman. Sherman, the UFC's former GIF king, exited the promotion a couple of years back. A brief stint in bare knuckle boxing followed, and he went as far as winning a belt for the fledgling BKFC. At UFC...
Sijara Eubanks Explains Heated Words With Moras Following UFC Jacksonville Fight
Sijara Eubanks picked up a much needed win at UFC Jacksonville. After losing two straight, the TUF alum got back in the win column with a one-sided decision over Canadian Sarah Moras. Eubanks (5-4), exiled from flyweight after struggling to...
UFC Jacksonville: Omar Morales Discusses Moggly Benitez’s Gnarly Shin
A nasty gash on the shin of Gabriel Benitez had jaws dropping following Omar Morales' win at UFC Jacksonville. UFC lightweight contender Omar Morales discussed his victory over Gabriel Benitez and the gnarly open shin that he left "Moggly" with,...
UFC Jacksonville’s Andrei Arlovski on Retirement: “No F*cking Way”
UFC heavyweight Andrei Arlovski picked up his 18th win in the promotion at UFC Jacksonville. The victory came against newcomer Philipe Lins — a highly touted fighter out of Brazil, who won the million dollar prize at heavyweight during...
UFC Jacksonville: Thiago Moises Saw Holes in Michael Johnson’s Ground Game Ahead of Fight
Thiago Moises spent the first round of his UFC Jacksonville fight with Michael Johnson being outworked. Out-fought. With his back against the fence, frequently trying to circle out of harm's way. Just seconds into round number two, he was celebrating....
UFC Jacksonville: Ben Rothwell’s Older Peers Motivate Him to Continue
Ben Rothwell called out Aleksei Oleinik following UFC Jacksonville, and his reasoning is simple: Oleinik beat Fabricio Werdum. Rothwell (38-12) defeated Ovince Saint Preux at the event, for his second straight win in the octagon. The fight went the distance,...
“Contender Series Killer” Brian Kelleher Talks O’Malley Callout Following UFC Jacksonville
Just call him the Contender Series Killer. Brian Kelleher has polished off Ode Osbourne and now Hunter Azure in his past two fights. Both were highly touted prospects coming off the show, which has been a big hit for...