[[tmz:video id="0_ikr7wd1q"]] T.J. Dillashaw wants to fight Demetrious Johnson so bad, he's stepping his trash-talk game up to Nick Diaz levels to put the Ufc pound-for-pound king on notice. "Don't be scared ... man up, let's do it," T.J. told TMZ Sports out in L.A. Dillashaw's been chasing Mighty Mouse the whole year -- and says DJ's time at the top is almost up since that's the only fight he wants. The Ufc bantamweight champ told...
- 11/24/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
After Tyron Woodley called him out Thursday, Nate Diaz went to his brother's Mma studio in Stockton, CA begging the question ... is he finally gonna take the fight?!?! Woodley announced on "The Hollywood Beatdown" that he already agreed to fight Diaz at Ufc 219 in Vegas on Dec. 30 ... but he was waiting on Nate to sign his contract. Nate's been radio silent ... but he popped up at the Nick Diaz Academy where a jiu-jitsu class was in full effect.
- 11/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Tyron Woodley says a showdown with Nate Diaz at Ufc 219 is "50% complete" -- and the only thing that's holding it up is "scared" Nate Diaz. "All you gotta say is 'Yes,'" Tyron said in a message to Nate on "The Hollywood Beatdown" show ... "Put the ink to the paper and we done." Tyron says he's ready and training for the Dec. 30 fight in Vegas ... and says he honestly believes Nate is scared to fight him.
- 11/16/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_mw44913e"]] Rampage Jackson says there's only 1 way he can get square with Nick Diaz after Diaz tried to swoop his girl -- Fight!!!!!! "Nick Diaz, come to my weight class. You know you disrespected me. You know you was outta order. Come to my weight class, motherf**ker!" Fyi, Rampage and Nick were out partying in Vegas last week ... when Nick made his move in a video that some people think was staged. But now ... we...
- 10/29/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_55zdmdp3"]] Tyron Woodley says Georges St-Pierre is ducking him because he "doesn't want to come in and take the concussion" -- in other words, "He's Scared." Woodley called out Gsp after his Ufc 214 title defense against Demian Maia ... but Dana White shot the fight down, saying St-Pierre will face Michael Bisping instead. Tyron says the politics have nothing to do with it -- it comes down to Gsp being too afraid to get in the...
- 8/1/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nate Diaz is firing shots at Conor McGregor and Dana White -- mocking the Ufc duo on social media while proclaiming Himself the real champ. "There's 1 boss here," Diaz wrote under a picture of him busting out the Stockton Slap on both guys. That's not all ... Nate also ripped into the photo Conor and Dana took together on Sunday after landing in L.A. for their Mayweather fight media tour. "Little bitches," Diaz wrote ... "Got your ass beat.
- 7/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_7h2r0m9w"]] How did Nick Diaz respond Thursday after getting provisionally suspended by the Ufc's drug-testing organization??? He Smoked Weeeeeeeeeed, Son! Diaz fired up a fat joint with some friends in Vegas and didn't seem to have a care in the world after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) announced Nick accumulated 3 whereabouts failures over the last 12 months. In other words, when Usada comes calling, you have to check in -- and Diaz didn't. Three times. No...
- 6/30/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_k0m6orfd"]] Dana White says he's not sure if Nate Diaz or his brother Nick Diaz will ever fight in the Ufc again -- telling TMZ Sports straight-up, "They don't seem like they wanna fight." Dana says the Ufc has offered multiple fights to both Diaz brothers but they keep turning them down -- and White says he's not really sure why. "If they want to fight next week or if they never want to fight again,...
- 5/4/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz just got verbally Smacked by an ex-boxing champ who says Diaz is nothing more than a coward from a redneck city (sorry, Stockton) who's afraid to fight a real pugilist. The boxing great is Jean Pascal, former Wbc, Ibo, and The Ring magazine light heavyweight champ, who says he's sick of Ufc guys claiming they can hang with Real boxers. Pascal Also says he's got a real problem with the way Nick trashed his buddy,...
- 3/27/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_ztplzo2c"]] Dana White says Conor vs. Floyd is still a real possibility -- telling TMZ Sports, "It doesn't make a lot of sense for my business, but I would never keep Conor from making that kind of money." The Ufc boss was out in Bev Hills when he laid out Conor's opportunities ... some real big fights. He also said Conor's waiting for his kid to be born before he fights again. There's more ... including the real...
- 3/15/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_2hxibd29"]] Nick Diaz says Michael Bisping and Georges St-Pierre are Stupid for not fighting him -- telling TMZ Sports he'd make them both a lot of money ... but they're too chicken to take the match. We got Diaz leaving the Ufc 209 in Vegas ... and after he was done insulting Ufc welterweight champ Tyron Woodley ... we asked him his thoughts on Bisping & St-Pierre locking horns in the future. That's when Nick went in ... pulling our camera guy...
- 3/7/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Great news for Nick Diaz ... and other jocks who love weed -- the Nevada Athletic Commission is Finally considering removing marijuana as a banned substance ... TMZ Sports has learned. Now that Nevada has legalized pot, the N.A.C. has plans to discuss the removal of cannabinoids from the Prohibited Substances list which affect all athletes who compete in the Silver State. The N.A.C. is scheduled to discuss the matter on Friday --...
- 1/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_vjl2v0bu"]] Wanna get high out of Nick Diaz's face? Well, now you can because the Ufc legend is now a marijuana pipe ... and he's stoked! Nick hit up a head shop in Stockton, CA on Monday and found that artsy toner pipe designers had used his face -- and his brother Nate Diaz's face -- as the inspiration for some new glass. He also found "Diaz Brothers" rolling papers. Diaz was so excited he...
- 12/27/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_fdpdo73c"]] Ufc tough guy Max Holloway says he's Team Legalize Weed ... even though he doesn't smoke it himself. After Nick Diaz spelled out why the Ufc should do away with pot as a banned substance, we asked Holloway for his thoughts ... and he told us he's on board with the benefits of medical marijuana. But the funniest part of this clip ... when he calls out Anthony Pettis -- diagnosing the Ufc fighter with a case of "pussy-itis" ... and informing him,...
- 12/3/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc superstar Nick Diaz says he's the "face of weed for athletes" ... and isn't afraid to admit it. In fact, Diaz says he's the "Number 1 athletic stoner besides Michael Phelps." Diaz -- who's tested positive for weed on several occasions -- appeared on "The Jasta Show" and explained why athletes should be Allowed to smoke marijuana ... especially after a fight. You gotta listen to Diaz explain it ... but essentially says he relies on weed to...
- 11/30/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_xhzjn4wk"]] Nick Diaz was inside 1 Oak nightclub when Conor McGregor went off on Floyd Mayweather Tuesday night -- and had this 2 word reaction -- "F*** you." Diaz began Snapchatting himself during Conor's rant -- and said, "I was already the 2-weight world champion, bitch." Then he threw up a middle finger and said, "F*** you." Our Diaz sources tell us Nick wants a piece of the Irish superstar at some point in the future ... though no...
- 11/16/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_4kibps9n"]] Ufc superstar Michael Bisping has a message for Georges St-Pierre -- I'll Fight You With One Arm!!!! The middleweight champ was out in Burbank on Friday when he told us what really went down behind the scenes with Gsp -- and why the two couldn't get a deal done for Ufc 206 in Toronto. But Bisping's past that now -- he wants a piece of Nick Diaz ... claiming the fight would be Perfect for 206 and they...
- 10/28/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz's smokin' tour continues ... this time, he stopped by Snoop Dogg's studio and burned with the rapper -- and it was all on video. The Ufc superstar -- and avid pot enthusiast -- was a guest on Snoop's Ggn Network show ... where the two appeared to smoke some weed and hang out. Just last week, Diaz lit up with Tommy Chong ... and before that, he kicked it with Snoop backstage at one of the rapper's shows.
- 9/30/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_a61auwaj"]] Ufc fighter Nick Diaz just lived out every stoner's biggest dream ... by takin' part in a smoking sesh with the Weed King himself ... Tommy Chong. It shouldn't come as a surprise ... Diaz is notoriously 420 friendly. He was suspended for testing positive for pot last year ... and Chong is, well ... Tommy freakin' Chong. Check out the clip ... fighter Joe Schilling also joins in on the fun. Don't mess up rotation, Nick. Read more...
- 9/22/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Anthony Bourdain has split with Ottavia Busia, his wife of 9 years ... but the two are still on pretty good terms, all things considered. Sources close to the celebrity chef say the relationship hasn't been hot for quite some time now ... but they remain close. They married in 2007. They have a 9-year-old daughter together. Ottavia -- a trained jiu-jitsu fighter -- implied Anthony's demanding travel schedule for his show 'Parts Unknown' played a role in the split.
- 9/19/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_qf3pi2dt"]] Ufc legend Georges St-Pierre tells TMZ Sports he's training as if he Will fight at Ufc 206 in December ... and says Dana White needs to call his agent and book a match already! Gsp was at the "Kickboxer: Vengeance" premiere in Westwood Wednesday night -- and made it clear, he wants to return to the Octagon in a bad way. "I wanna be [at Ufc 206], but it's not my decision," St-Pierre said ... "I'm a phone call away." Gsp...
- 9/1/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz ended up in the middle of a huge brawl while partying at Hyde nightclub in Vegas early Wednesday morning ... TMZ Sports has learned. A rep for the club tells us the Ufc fighter went to a bathroom outside the club around 2:30 Am, and accidentally stumbled into another customer ... who started talking smack. Read more...
- 8/24/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_xkt78q1r"]] Ufc champ Tyron Woodley watched the TMZ Sports video of Nick Diaz going off about a possible fight for the belt -- and says one thing is clear to him ... Nick's an idiot. Woodley joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Monday night on FS1) and clapped back at Diaz ... saying he was trying to Compliment the guy as a great fighter to set up a big money fight. But Woodley says...
- 8/1/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_kfsx4ydb"]] Nick Diaz is Fired Up -- telling TMZ Sports he's still the Best Fighter in his weight class ... and he's down to fight Tyron Woodley ... or Anyone the Ufc throws at him, if the price is right. Woodley called Diaz out after he beat Robbie Lawler at Ufc 201 this weekend -- and now that Diaz finished his suspension and can fight again ... Nick says he's ready to take on the world. "I want to fight the best guy.
- 8/1/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_20isqsdl"]] Ufc star Nick Diaz says training with Jean-Claude Van Damme this weekend was a dream come true -- especially since Jcvd helped grow his love for fighting back when he was a kid. Both Nick and his bro Nate Diaz hooked up with the action legend for a clinic in leg strikes -- so, we hit up Nick to find out what exactly went down when the 3 got into the gym. Check out the clip...
- 5/2/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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For years one of the most passionate debates among mixed martial arts centered around who would win should top pound-for-pound fighters and future hall of famers Anderson Silva and George St. Pierre ever step into the octagon against one another. At the height of the discussion both men were champions, decisively cleaning out their respective divisions and Dana White was much less open to the idea of a superfight between two of his top draws.
But times have changed. St. Pierre is currently retired, vacating the welterweight championship he held for a record combined 2,204 days after his final fight against Johny Hendricks and has only recently begun publicly flirting with the prospect of a comeback. Silva has struggled since losing his middleweight title to Chris Weidman via knockout and dropping the rematch when he shattered his leg throwing a kick. He has a record of 1-2 since being uncrowned,...
For years one of the most passionate debates among mixed martial arts centered around who would win should top pound-for-pound fighters and future hall of famers Anderson Silva and George St. Pierre ever step into the octagon against one another. At the height of the discussion both men were champions, decisively cleaning out their respective divisions and Dana White was much less open to the idea of a superfight between two of his top draws.
But times have changed. St. Pierre is currently retired, vacating the welterweight championship he held for a record combined 2,204 days after his final fight against Johny Hendricks and has only recently begun publicly flirting with the prospect of a comeback. Silva has struggled since losing his middleweight title to Chris Weidman via knockout and dropping the rematch when he shattered his leg throwing a kick. He has a record of 1-2 since being uncrowned,...
- 3/31/2016
- by Brad Hamilton
- Obsessed with Film
[[tmz:video id="0_f2nn9lu6"]] Most celebs would be too embarrassed to show up a hot Hollywood nightclub with a black eye -- but most celebs aren't Nate Diaz. The Ufc superstar was proudly sporting his shiner from the McGregor fight as he hit up the legendary Hyde lounge on the Sunset Strip with his brother Nick Diaz. The two were in a Great mood -- partying with a massive entourage. In fact, we saw the gang hittin' a liquor...
- 3/11/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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Ufc Fight Night: Bisping vs. Silva takes place Saturday night, live from London’s O2 Arena. At long last, England’s Michael Bisping gets his wish: to fight the legendary Anderson Silva.
The only problem with this scenario is that it’s Anderson Silva, 2016 edition, otherwise known as post Ped-test failure, year-long suspension Silva, not Anderson Silva, ‘Greatest of All Time’, Ufc Middleweight champion. Sadly, for Bisping, that fight will never happen, because when Silva was in his prime, Bisping seemed incapable of winning the big fights, or putting together enough wins in a row to justify a title shot.
Now? Well, Bisping owns back-to-back wins for the first time since 2011, which is enough to see him in a headlining fight against Silva, who hasn’t fought since beating Nick Diaz early last year, then seeing the win turned to a No Contest after testing positive for multiple banned substances.
Ufc Fight Night: Bisping vs. Silva takes place Saturday night, live from London’s O2 Arena. At long last, England’s Michael Bisping gets his wish: to fight the legendary Anderson Silva.
The only problem with this scenario is that it’s Anderson Silva, 2016 edition, otherwise known as post Ped-test failure, year-long suspension Silva, not Anderson Silva, ‘Greatest of All Time’, Ufc Middleweight champion. Sadly, for Bisping, that fight will never happen, because when Silva was in his prime, Bisping seemed incapable of winning the big fights, or putting together enough wins in a row to justify a title shot.
Now? Well, Bisping owns back-to-back wins for the first time since 2011, which is enough to see him in a headlining fight against Silva, who hasn’t fought since beating Nick Diaz early last year, then seeing the win turned to a No Contest after testing positive for multiple banned substances.
- 2/25/2016
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
[[tmz:video id="0_fmsdo369"]] Now that he can't fight for the next 5 years, Ufc superstar Nick Diaz decided to spend a weeknight at the Hollywood club scene ... where he told he's happy Cher has his back! Diaz -- who was hit with a 5 year suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after testing positive for weed -- was leaving 1 Oak nightclub on the Sunset Strip Thursday night with a pretty thick unemployment beard. So, we had to ask about Cher!
- 10/9/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_9983looy"]] Floyd Mayweather needs to be more like Mike Tyson -- at least, if he wants to turn his life around and become a better person ... so says Floyd's archnemesis Ronda Rousey. Rousey was out in NYC Monday night -- where she told us there's still hope for Floyd ... "He could go the Mike Tyson route and go on a journey of self betterment." Mike had serious issues of his own during his storied boxing career...
- 10/6/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc superstar Nick Diaz says he's devastated over the 5 year ban he got in Nevada after testing positive for weed ... telling TMZ Sports, "I have to figure out how to make a living." "It's upsetting," Diaz told us when asked about the punishment dished out by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. "I held off on having kids and getting married so I could fight. I gave my life to this. I am a fighter. It's what I am.
- 9/22/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Floyd Mayweather was downright flabbergasted when he learned Ufc star Nick Diaz had been suspended for 5 years after testing positive for weed ... and his reaction was all caught on video. Floyd was talking to the Mayweather Boxing Channel when he was informed about the punishment handed out by the Nevada State Athletic Commission ... and responded: "Huh!?!?" He continued, "Man, let that man smoke weed and enjoy his life." Finally, Floyd and Ronda Rousey are on...
- 9/22/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A Nevada state senator is coming out swinging in defense of Ufc superstar Nick Diaz -- claiming his 5 year ban for weed is a complete load of crap. TMZ Sports spoke with Senator Tick Segerblom of Senate District 3 -- which includes parts of Las Vegas -- who says he's not happy with the punishment doled out by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. "I think what they did was totally inappropriate," Tick says ... "[marijuana] is a recognized...
- 9/21/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_s8ho42ej"]] Suspended Ufc star Nick Diaz just found his first celeb defender ... and maybe someone to smoke with ... 'cause Katt Williams is coming out strong for weed-blazing athletes saying it's not fair to ban them for toking up. As we previously reported ... the Nevada Athletic Commission slapped Diaz with a 5-year suspension after he tested positive for pot after Ufc 183. We got Katt out at Lax and he told us the suspension is Total Bs ... saying...
- 9/21/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz might never step in the Octagon again -- the Ufc fighter just got slapped with a 5 year suspension for failing a drug test. The Nevada Athletic Commission handed down the suspension, and also a $150k fine. He failed the test -- reportedly for marijuana -- earlier this year after his fight Anderson Silva in Ufc 183. Diaz will be 36 when the suspension ends, which would certainly make it difficult for him to make a comeback.
- 9/14/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc superstar Nick Diaz did Not look happy in his mug shot -- taken moments ago -- but shoulda been smilin' ... 'cause he'll be free in no time thanks to a Great deal in his two DUI cases. As we previously reported, Diaz was busted for DUI in 2013 and 2014 -- but cut a deal with prosecutors for both cases -- and he was only sentenced to a grand total of Two days in jail. And...
- 9/3/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc superstar Nick Diaz is headed for the slammer -- but not for long ... after cutting a pretty badass deal in his Two DUI cases ... TMZ Sports has learned. As we previously reported, the 31-year-old fighter was arrested for DUI in Lodi, CA back in September ... just one year after he was previously popped for DUI in the same city. Diaz was facing real jail time if convicted in both cases -- but struck a...
- 7/20/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Here's proof Conor McGregor wasn't the only Ufc star who won in Vegas this weekend ... check out fellow Mma head-basher Nick Diaz posing with a trophy of his own. Nick was in Vegas this past weekend for the big fight and hit up Wet Republic at the MGM Grand where he seemed to have both hands full ... with a super hot chick. Turns out the woman in the bikini is named Heather -- and she's...
- 7/13/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ufc superstar Anderson Silva tells TMZ Sports ... Jon Jones should Not return to the Octagon ... instead, saying Bones needs to focus on fixing his life outside the ring. The Spider explained that he Loves Jones (the two have been friends for years) but says he has a message for the embattled fighter -- "You need to change everything in your life." It's been a rough year for Jon ... he's been suspended by the Ufc indefinitely...
- 5/18/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Anderson Silva tells TMZ Sports ... he did Not use performance enhancing drugs to give him an edge in the octagon ... saying he's genuinely Shocked he failed his drug tests. The Ufc legend was out in L.A. when we asked straight up -- how do you explain the failed drug tests surrounding the January 31st fight at Ufc 183 with Nick Diaz??? His answer -- "I don't know what happened." Silva says he was completely blindsided...
- 3/4/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nick Diaz's trainer is calling for the Ufc to overturn Anderson Silva's victory at Ufc 183 after the fighter tested positive for anabolic steroids. We spoke with Cesar Gracie who tells us ... "In my opinion it needs to be overturned because you got a guy on performance enhancing drugs.""I get it. Silva is getting up there in age (he's 39) but if you need steroids to fight you shouldn't be fighting."Silva won by...
- 2/4/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
He's been called the "King of Trash Talk" ... and now Ufc superstar Nick Diaz is spitting his venom right at New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick ... saying the guy is completely "full of s**t."In a new promo spot for Ufc 183, Diaz goes in on Coach B ... mocking his Deflate-Gate news conference ... and claiming that Bill's "been selling bulls**t this whole time."The 31-year-old ends with this parting shot at the Pats --...
- 1/28/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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What ifs are always good for a lark, but lets not put that cart before the hose: before he fights anyone else, Anderson Silva needs to beat Nick Diaz.
Now, while Diaz is no slouch, a lot of factors are working against him. For one, he’s been out of the fight game quite a while; longer than Anderson Silva himself actually. Two, there’s a size disadvantage, and three, he’s fighting one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of all time in Anderson Silva.
And it appears to be a motivated Anderson Silva who is making his return at Ufc 183. Just recently, a video clip was released showing Silva knocking out a training partner with a flying knee in preparation for the fight. Fighters don’t usually go that hard in training, so Silva was either really into the moment, or...
What ifs are always good for a lark, but lets not put that cart before the hose: before he fights anyone else, Anderson Silva needs to beat Nick Diaz.
Now, while Diaz is no slouch, a lot of factors are working against him. For one, he’s been out of the fight game quite a while; longer than Anderson Silva himself actually. Two, there’s a size disadvantage, and three, he’s fighting one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of all time in Anderson Silva.
And it appears to be a motivated Anderson Silva who is making his return at Ufc 183. Just recently, a video clip was released showing Silva knocking out a training partner with a flying knee in preparation for the fight. Fighters don’t usually go that hard in training, so Silva was either really into the moment, or...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
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Over and over we hear about the lack of star power currently residing in the Ufc. Over and over, we hear about how the promotion tried to put the brand first, over the athletes, and failed. There’s a lot of truth to that statement – but it also ignores the fact that the Ufc is already rich with talented fighters full of personality who just need to be marketed the right way to really catch on with fans.
If 2015 has a theme, so far it seems to be the Year of the Fighter. Look no further than the marketing campaign for Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz, a fight that is all about marquee value. It’s not brand first, in fact that brand barely matters. Each fighter has their own promo in heavy rotation, with “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” being sung hauntingly over the Silva add, and...
Over and over we hear about the lack of star power currently residing in the Ufc. Over and over, we hear about how the promotion tried to put the brand first, over the athletes, and failed. There’s a lot of truth to that statement – but it also ignores the fact that the Ufc is already rich with talented fighters full of personality who just need to be marketed the right way to really catch on with fans.
If 2015 has a theme, so far it seems to be the Year of the Fighter. Look no further than the marketing campaign for Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz, a fight that is all about marquee value. It’s not brand first, in fact that brand barely matters. Each fighter has their own promo in heavy rotation, with “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” being sung hauntingly over the Silva add, and...
- 1/12/2015
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
Chael Sonnen, former Ufc title challenger, former Ufc Tonight host, recent Metamoris competitor, and current Espn personality, had a lot to say to Mma Mania on the topic of Cm Punk’s signing with the Ufc – and as usual, with Sonnen, it’s very, very insightful. Even more so in this case because Sonnen is a friend of Punk’s (Punk was once tapped to accompany Sonnen to the octagon, until Vince McMahon vetoed the idea), and because he had the hype machine turned off.
Yes, Sonnen broke kayfabe, so to speak (not that he’s an actual pro wrestler), turning off his “character” and speaking frankly about the Punk singing. The full piece is linked above, but some key comments include who Punk might face – and while Sonnen claims he has a good idea, he’s keeping it quiet for now. He did, however, challenge the idea put forward...
Yes, Sonnen broke kayfabe, so to speak (not that he’s an actual pro wrestler), turning off his “character” and speaking frankly about the Punk singing. The full piece is linked above, but some key comments include who Punk might face – and while Sonnen claims he has a good idea, he’s keeping it quiet for now. He did, however, challenge the idea put forward...
- 12/8/2014
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
David Becker/AP/Press Association Images
When you talk of the Greatest of All Time in Mma (the Goat), you have three options for the most part: Georges St. Pierre, recognized as the most dominant welterweight in Ufc history. Fedor Emelianenko, widely considered the greatest heavyweight of all time. And Anderson Silva, the greatest middleweight of all time.
Each option has its merits, but one thing is for certain: no fighter was as feared as Silva during his peak. “The Spider” had explosiveness that few could match, combined with pinpoint striking accuracy. Facing Anderson Silva was for many akin to a death sentence; their fate was certain, only the time at which it came was up in the air.
Though he has not won a fight since 2012, and was defeated twice in 2013 by now middleweight champion Chris Weidman, Anderson Silva remains the consensus greatest middleweight of all time. He continues...
When you talk of the Greatest of All Time in Mma (the Goat), you have three options for the most part: Georges St. Pierre, recognized as the most dominant welterweight in Ufc history. Fedor Emelianenko, widely considered the greatest heavyweight of all time. And Anderson Silva, the greatest middleweight of all time.
Each option has its merits, but one thing is for certain: no fighter was as feared as Silva during his peak. “The Spider” had explosiveness that few could match, combined with pinpoint striking accuracy. Facing Anderson Silva was for many akin to a death sentence; their fate was certain, only the time at which it came was up in the air.
Though he has not won a fight since 2012, and was defeated twice in 2013 by now middleweight champion Chris Weidman, Anderson Silva remains the consensus greatest middleweight of all time. He continues...
- 10/8/2014
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
Ufc superstar Nick Diaz was arrested for DUI in California last week -- and cops say to make matters worse, he attempted to "destroy evidence" by trying to make himself puke. We've learned ... Diaz was pulled over around 2Am on Sept. 6th in Lodi, CA for a routine traffic violation -- and during the stop, cops say they noticed Diaz appeared to be wasted. Diaz was taken to a nearby jail -- where cops say...
- 9/12/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
According to a report in the Lodi News-Sentinel, Ufc fighter Nick Diaz was arrested earlier this month for a suspected DUI. The controversial fighter recently signed a new contract with the promotion, and is set to meet Anderson Silva in early 2015, marking Silva’s first fight back from a vicious leg break that occurred in his rematch with Middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
As this news is breaking, the Ufc has yet to comment, but according to the report, the incident took place on September 6th. He was also charged with obstructing a police officer, destruction of evidence and driving with a suspended license, according to police.
His arraignment will not take place until later this month, but this could potentially put the bout with Silva in jeopardy. How the Ufc will handle it is unclear; the allowed Thiago Silva to rejoin the promotion recently despite the Brazilian fighter having been...
As this news is breaking, the Ufc has yet to comment, but according to the report, the incident took place on September 6th. He was also charged with obstructing a police officer, destruction of evidence and driving with a suspended license, according to police.
His arraignment will not take place until later this month, but this could potentially put the bout with Silva in jeopardy. How the Ufc will handle it is unclear; the allowed Thiago Silva to rejoin the promotion recently despite the Brazilian fighter having been...
- 9/12/2014
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
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During the Strikeforce to Ufc merger, there was no fighter’s debut that was more anticipated than Alistair Overeem. Nick Diaz was a close second, but the acquisition of Overeem had fans buzzing. After a five year undefeated run, they wanted to see him on the big stage. He had won championships in Dream, Strikeforce, and K-1. His accomplishments were endless.
The only goal left was to win the heavyweight title in the Ufc. It seemed evident that he would become champion following his domination of former champion Brock Lesnar. The newer fans were put on notice that a new heavyweight contender was here. The massive powerhouse wrestlers such as Lesnar and Shane Carwin were being phased out. A new contender had emerged, who had world class striking and great takedown defense.
Then it all came crashing down, as he failed his pre-fight drug...
During the Strikeforce to Ufc merger, there was no fighter’s debut that was more anticipated than Alistair Overeem. Nick Diaz was a close second, but the acquisition of Overeem had fans buzzing. After a five year undefeated run, they wanted to see him on the big stage. He had won championships in Dream, Strikeforce, and K-1. His accomplishments were endless.
The only goal left was to win the heavyweight title in the Ufc. It seemed evident that he would become champion following his domination of former champion Brock Lesnar. The newer fans were put on notice that a new heavyweight contender was here. The massive powerhouse wrestlers such as Lesnar and Shane Carwin were being phased out. A new contender had emerged, who had world class striking and great takedown defense.
Then it all came crashing down, as he failed his pre-fight drug...
- 9/12/2014
- by Allen Strk
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
A clean-shaven Cm Punk appeared a couple of weeks ago, hosting an Axs TV awards show, and was later hired by Nerdist to work at the San Diego Comic Con. Punk has worked with Nerdist several times in the past, appearing in mock movie trailers, and having his own segment called “Grammar Slam.”
While at Comic Con, Punk participated in several videos, and following the event appeared on the Nerdist podcast to talk about his experience.
Punk also called in to Mma Fighting’s Mma Hour program, which is hosted by his friend Ariel Helwani. Punk called in to wish undefeated light heavyweight Daniel Cormier luck in his upcoming title bout against Ufc juggernaut Jon “Bones” Jones. Cormier, a well documented wrestling fan, and amateur wrestling Olympian, was clearly excited about Punk’s well wishes.
Helwani asked about Punk’s recent marriage to WWE Diva’s champion Aj Lee,...
A clean-shaven Cm Punk appeared a couple of weeks ago, hosting an Axs TV awards show, and was later hired by Nerdist to work at the San Diego Comic Con. Punk has worked with Nerdist several times in the past, appearing in mock movie trailers, and having his own segment called “Grammar Slam.”
While at Comic Con, Punk participated in several videos, and following the event appeared on the Nerdist podcast to talk about his experience.
Punk also called in to Mma Fighting’s Mma Hour program, which is hosted by his friend Ariel Helwani. Punk called in to wish undefeated light heavyweight Daniel Cormier luck in his upcoming title bout against Ufc juggernaut Jon “Bones” Jones. Cormier, a well documented wrestling fan, and amateur wrestling Olympian, was clearly excited about Punk’s well wishes.
Helwani asked about Punk’s recent marriage to WWE Diva’s champion Aj Lee,...
- 7/31/2014
- by Sean Ross Sapp
- Obsessed with Film
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