Jake Shields discussed being a vegetarian MMA fighter and how he’ll defeat Georges St. Pierre at UFC 129 with TheGarv.com. “I was raised a vegetarian, so I’ve never really eaten meat. I tried it, but I didn’t care for it. A lot of people think you can’t be strong without meat, but I’m proof they’re [...]

In a pre-fight video on UFC.com, Vitor Belfort talks about his UFC 126 headlining middleweight title fight with Anderson Silva. “My plan is to go in there to fight; I’m not going to be dancing around. With two champions in the ring, anything can happen…Anderson is an expert…with kicks and knees and elbows and I [...]

1. Jim Miller thinks he’s #3: Jim Miller told MMAJunkie.com that he believes he’s top 3 at lightweight. “Coming into the fight, I was trying to gain a little respect, to be honest. We went into the fight with him being the favorite, which I really didn’t understand. Before tonight, I was 7-1 in the [...]

1. Koscheck will knockout GSP: In an interview with MMAWeekly.com, Koscheck discusses the reason he lost to GSP the first time, and how it’ll end this time. “I think the first time me and Georges faced off, I think mentally I was all ‘this guy is a karate guy.’ I didn’t believe he could possibly [...]

A historic night for MMA, and overall, a really good PPV card. Easily worth my friend’s $49.99. Cain Velaquez defeated the seemingly undefeatable. Yeah, I know that’s not a word. Sue me. In doing so, Velasquez becomes the first ever Mexican Heavyweight Champion in any combat sport. Yes, I know he’s from America. He’s still [...]

1. Diego Sanchez sees holes in Paulo Thiago’s game: UFC.com spoke to Diego Sanchez about his upcoming fight with Paulo Thiago. “[Paulo Thiago is] a tough guy. I think his striking’s good, but I don’t think it’s great. I think he kinda got lucky with the Koscheck knockout and I don’t think he’s some flashy [...]

Do you hear that? The hype for this card is near eruption point. Everywhere I go I’m hearing about this fight. Jim Rome, ESPN, and even local sports radio is taking about Lesnar vs. Velasquez. I guess that’s to be expected when Brock Lesnar is on the card. Hate him or love him, he’s the [...]

1. Junior dos Santos talks Lesnar/Velasquez: Junior do Sants talked to Tatame.com about how he sees next week’s heavyweight title fight playing out. “It’s complicated, they’re very different. Cain’s technique is good and prevails, just like his great conditioning, while Brock is an aggressive guy, heavy…I think it’ll be a good fight and I can [...]