Author: By Duane Finley

There are some things Donald Cerrone sees a bit differently these days, but plenty of others remain the same. Make no mistake about it though, “Cowboy” is the genuine article – as real as they come – but even the toughest of the tough change their approach from time to time. The former WEC lightweight contender turned UFC title challenger has risen to the forefront of mixed martial arts on the strength of his hard-charging fighting, and a brash no nonsense approach to other trappings of the fight game. There is nothing the New Mexico transplant ever says or does for the sake of pro … Read the Full Article Here

There was a time in the not too distant past when Alistair Overeem was the most feared heavyweight fighter in the world, and it was a distinction well earned.The Dutch juggernaut absolutely lived up to the nickname he held back then – “The Demolition Man” – as he steamrolled a laundry list of formidable opposition across various stages around the globe. With each punishing knockout he delivered, the more the aura of his invincibility grew. With each new title the towering striker collected, his visibility rose, and when Overeem finally made his long awaited and highly anticipated a … Read the Full Article Here

There are a few distinct traits to a Nate Diaz fight.
The most obvious of course are the mean mugs, scowls and taunts he launches in the direction of his opposition before the Stockton native backs up his posturing with the other Diaz staples that include an all-out boxing assault and a ground game that has forced some of the current era’s best lightweight fighters to tap out.
If you are the man standing across the Octagon from the younger half of the fighting Diaz brothers and winner of season 5 of The Ultimate Fighter, it’s an accepted reality that he will be in your face fro … Read the Full Article Here

“There isn’t anything I haven’t seen inside the Octagon.”Those are the words Jim Miller shares as he works a phone interview inside his kitchen with what sounds like a festival of youth going off in the background. He apologizes for the background noise, but only slightly, because he’s a father above all else and doing pre-fight interviews are part of his day job that sometimes overlaps with his full-time gig as head of his household.If there is anything fans should know about the younger of the fighting Miller brothers, it’s that multi-tasking is part of … Read the Full Article Here

There are fewer badges of honor more prominent in the realm of athletics than being labeled a “gym rat.” While the designation may sound derogatory in tone, nothing could be further from the truth. It simply means the person involved eats, breathes and practically sleeps in the gym as they are busy working toward a mastery of their craft. And, by definition, talented UFC flyweight prospect Joby Sanchez certainly meets the criteria.The 24-year-old Albuquerque native is a constant presence on the mats of the Jackson/Winkeljohn facility. He’s one of the first bodies to get wor … Read the Full Article Here

Aljamain Sterling may be young in years, but he certainly understands the game he’s playing.The 26-year-old, undefeated bantamweight has put himself on the radar with three consecutive victories inside the Octagon, but the Serra-Longo product knows simply winning isn’t enough to move the proverbial needle these days. In the current era of mixed martial arts, it’s the fighters who draw attention who get the biggest push, and Sterling’s 2015 campaign has been a non-stop flow of soundbites and headlines around the MMA sphere.After his impressive finish over gritty vetera … Read the Full Article Here