Author: By E. Spencer Kyte

“When, Lord? When? When’s gonna be my time?”
Though the above line was actually uttered by Ben Affleck’s character in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back in regards to the quiet titular character’s constant station as the muted sidekick of an obnoxious manchild, it’s entirely possible that Patrick Cummins offered up something similar as he languished on the regional circuit, struggling to find a fight.Sporting a serious collegiate and international wrestling pedigree, people weren’t exactly lining up to face the man sporting the moniker “Durkin” (which … Read the Full Article Here

To use language that refers back to Mike Rhodes’ time on the hardwood as a point forward for Ellsworth Community College, the Roufusport product hasn’t exactly had a bunch of open layups since getting the call to the Octagon.Assignment No. 1: make your UFC debut on less than two weeks’ notice and drop 36 pounds in the process.Assignment No. 2: fly to New Zealand and face a tough, young talent and TUF Smashes winner on his home court.Assignment No. 3: head to Brazil to share the cage with a heavily-hyped prospect coming off a loss in one of the most exciting fights of the ye … Read the Full Article Here

Every fighter reacts to setbacks differently.
After more than 15 years competing on the biggest stages in the sport, Alistair Overeem isn’t one to let the stinging effects of a loss linger or have too great an impact on his overall approach to his career in the cage.Back in September, the 34-year-old entered the Octagon opposite veteran Ben Rothwell in a bout that would propel the winner to the fringes of title contention in the heavyweight ranks. Coming off a measured, yet still dominant, victory over Frank Mir at UFC 168, Overeem was looking for the first two-fight winning streak of … Read the Full Article Here

“I’m really looking forward to winning my fight and asking for a title shot. That’s what I want.”Rafael dos Anjos’ voice doesn’t waver as he speaks of handing Nate Diaz a loss in his return to action and using his post-fight interview time with Joe Rogan to request a shot at the UFC lightweight title.Now 30 years old, the Brazilian is at the highest point of his career. In late August, he knocked out former champion Benson Henderson with a single shot just one tick beyond the midway point of the opening round to pick up his second consecutive stoppage due … Read the Full Article Here

Friday night might have marked the start of a serious rivalry in the 105-pound weight class, as 21-year-old Brazilian Herica Tiburcio collected a third-round submission win over Michelle Waterson at the Arena Theater in Houston, Texas to become the new Invicta FC atomweight champion.After a pair of close rounds to begin the fight that saw each fighter threatening with submissions, Tiburcio dumped Waterson on the canvas early in the third after the Team Jackson-Winkeljohn fighter missed a hook kick. Following a brief positional battle on the mat, Tiburcio locked her grip and clamped down on a d … Read the Full Article Here

For many athletes, when their career ends is a personal choice. They sit down with their family and survey the landscape, weighing out options and considering factors like age, health and opportunity while struggling to understand that though the competitive fire still burns, it’s not putting out as much heat as it once did.While some simply wash out, unable to compete at the highest level in their chosen field, for an unfortunate few, the end doesn’t come by choice, but by force, often due to injury or illness.There was a point not that long ago when Todd Duffee had to accept that … Read the Full Article Here