Luke Cho Yee

Luke Cho Yee is a writer from the UK who has followed MMA since before the term was coined, from the inception of the UFC to the glory days of PRIDE. A keen martial arts practitioner himself, he cannot wait to see how the sport continues to evolve.

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Rousimar Palhares versus Alan Belcher Could Prove a Modern Day Classic at UFC on FOX 3

Despite the razzmatazz that accompanied the UFC’s deal with FOX, the litmus test was always going to be the product itself and with two events in the bag, it is fair to say that the contests are still yet to truly catch fire. Enter rising middleweight powerhouse Rousimar “Torquinho” Palhare »»

Diego Sanchez versus Jake Ellenberger Can Put a Spark Back into the Welterweight Division at UFC on Fuel TV 1

Just eleven days removed from the hugely anticipated interim title fight between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit comes a match up that has all the ingredients to fulfill what many onlookers felt that contest sorely missed, as the always aggressive Diego “The Dream” Sanchez (23/4) faces rising welter »»

UFC 140 Preview Part Three: Jon Jones vs Lyoto Machida

In the main event of the evening, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones (14-1, 1 DQ) will face Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (17-2), whilst aiming to successfully defend his title and defeat his third former UFC light heavyweight champion in a row. Jones was originally scheduled t »»

UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Preview Part Six: Jose Aldo vs Kenny Florian

In the co-main event of the evening, the ultra talented UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo (19-1) will once again defend his title, against the ever dangerous and former Lightweight contender, Kenny Florian (15-5). This match-up had been muted for quite some time, as it was reported that Al »»

UFC 135 Jones vs. Rampage Preview Part Four: Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck

In the co-main event of the evening, former welterweight champion and ‘Hall of Famer’, Mat Hughes (45-8) will extend his incredible career one fight further against TUF alumni and perennial welterweight contender, Josh Koscheck (15-5). Though there is a generational gap between these two »»

UFC 134 Rio Preview Part Seven: Anderson Silva vs Yushin Okami

UFC Rio will culminate in a clash for the Middleweight Title, as defending Champion Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva (30-4) looks to extend his incredible win streak, and avenge his last official defeat to seasoned Japanese powerhouse, Yushin ‘Thunder’ Okami (26-5). That loss came six years ag »»

UFC 133 Evans vs Ortiz Previews Part Six: Vitor Belfort vs Yoshihiro Akiyama

In a contest which now shares co-main event status, former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort (19-09) faces Japanese MMA superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-03-2nc). This duel looks destined to provide fireworks in a town known to favor warfare of the pugilistic variety, as these warriors a »»

Nate Marquardt Signs Multi-Fight Contract With BAMMA

The former UFC middleweight title challenger and three time King of Pancrase has joined BAMMA (British Association of Mixed Martial Arts) following his controversial release by the UFC due to problems with his use of Testosterone Replacement Therapy. It had been expected that the consensus top te »»

Strikeforce Preview: Daniel Cormier vs Jeff Monson

Two generations of the MMA world will collide in the heavyweight division, as Strikeforce rising star Daniel Cormier (7-0) faces his toughest test to date in the shape of Jeff ‘The Snowman’ Monson (42-11). With a so far unblemished record, Cormier has demonstrated the kind of elite wrestling »»

UFC 131 Preview Part Three: Jon Olaf Einemo vs. Dave Herman

In an intriguing heavyweight clash, BJJ phenomenon Jon Olaf Einemo faces Dave ‘Pee Wee’ Herman as both journeyed warriors are set to finally make their octagon debuts. The two fighters were originally due to face different opponents with Einemo scheduled to take on former heavyweight title co »»

Flyweight division set for an explosive start as tournament begins at UFC on FX 2

UFC on FX 2 provides yet another exciting chapter in the company's event laden recent history, as Sydney, Australia plays host to a brand new 125 pound weight division, beginning with a four man tournament that will decide who will be the first UFC flyweight champion. And in an added dimension if ei »»

Rashad Evans can seal Title Shot with Victory against Phil Davis at UFC on Fox 2

Saturday’s main event presents potential title implications in the light heavyweight division as “Suga” Rashad Evans (16-1-1) finds himself in the familiar position of having to solidify his place as the number one contender, this time facing “Mr wonderful” Phil Davis (9-0). The contest »»

UFC 137 Preview Part One: Dennis Siver vs Donald Cerrone

In a contest that will now headline the Spike TV portion of this ever shifting card, Dennis ‘The Menace’ Siver (19-7) will face Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone (16-3-1 NC) in a sure fire clash between two of the most exciting and aggressive strikers in the lightweight division. Siver was original »»

UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Preview Part Four: Leonard Garcia vs Nam Phan

WEC veteran Leonard Garcia (15-7-1) will meet TUF alumni Nam Phan (16-9) once again, in a Featherweight clash designed to repeat the excitement of their first encounter and quell the controversy that immediately followed. Neither man will want to leave it in the hands of the judges this time »»

UFC 135 Jones vs. Rampage Preview Part One: Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt

Two veterans of the sport will go head to head in the heavyweight division, as "Big Ben" Rothwell (31-7) faces Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt (6-7). Both warriors have had great success outside of the UFC, whilst having fallen short within it and will be hoping to make one last surge toward the to »»

UFC 134 Rio Preview Part One: Thiago Tavares vs Spencer Fisher

Two of the more aggressive UFC lightweights will headline the Prelim portion of the card, as the always tenacious Thiago Tavares (15-4-1) faces the forever game Spencer ‘King’ Fisher (24-07). Both fighters will be intent on bouncing back from defeats in a division stacked from top to bottom with »»

UFC 133 Evans vs Ortiz Previews Part One: Chad Mendes vs Rani Yahya

Two of the most talented featherweight grapplers will meet on the Spike TV prelim special as Chad ‘Money’ Mendes (10-0) locks horns with Jiu-Jitsu ace, Rani Yahya (16-6). Since the demise of the always entertaining World Extreme Cagefighting, many of its more diminutive star attractions h »»

UFC 132 Preview Part Four: Carlos Condit vs Dong Hyun Kim

In what promises to be a highly competitive match-up, Carlos Condit faces Dong Hyun Kim in a battle which could have serious title implications in the perennially shifting cauldron that is the UFC welterweight division. Both will be brimming with confidence following impressive displays, and will no »»

UFC 131 Preview Part 5: Demian Maia vs Mark Munoz

Brazilian Jiujitsu specialist and submission wizard Demian Maia(14/2) faces ‘The Filipino Wrecking Machine’ Mark Munoz(12/2) in what could be a classic battle for grappling supremacy. A strong parallel can be made between these two fighters as when they first burst onto the scene they both ga »»

Story’s Stock Rises at UFC 130

Rick Story may have been on a five fight winning streak leading up to UFC 130 but his dominating decision victory over dangerous Muay Thai striker and former welterweight title contender Thiago Alves is by far his most significant to date. Story has come a long way since losing his UFC debut to John »»

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