Author: Dana Becker

Cris Cyborg: Ronda Rousey Looked Past Holly Holm

Cris Cyborg has the attitude that her biggest and most important fight is the one standing before her. Cyborg will defend her UFC female featherweight title next Saturday night at UFC 219 vs. Holly Holm. Holm, an ex-UFC bantamweight champion, claimed t…

Cris Cyborg has the attitude that her biggest and most important fight is the one standing before her. Cyborg will defend her UFC female featherweight title next Saturday night at UFC 219 vs. Holly Holm. Holm, an ex-UFC bantamweight champion, claimed that belt in 2015 when she knocked out Ronda Rousey at UFC 193. Heading […]

Betting Odds: Matt Mitrione Favorite to Win Bellator Heavyweight GP

In a tournament featuring former world champion Fedor Emelianenko, ex-UFC titleholder Frank Mir, former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and even current Bellator champ Ryan Bader, it is Matt Mitrione that is favored to prevail. Accor…

In a tournament featuring former world champion Fedor Emelianenko, ex-UFC titleholder Frank Mir, former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and even current Bellator champ Ryan Bader, it is Matt Mitrione that is favored to prevail. According to odds posted by Bovada recently, Mitrione is the favorite to claim the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix that starts […]

UFC 219: Why Cris Cyborg vs. Holly Holm Really Is A Dream Fight (Editorial)

To be honest, we the media tend to over-hype events and fights. Especially when it comes to the UFC. Maybe it is because we want to get on the “good” side of UFC president Dana White and other officials. Maybe it is just for “clicks&#…

To be honest, we the media tend to over-hype events and fights. Especially when it comes to the UFC. Maybe it is because we want to get on the “good” side of UFC president Dana White and other officials. Maybe it is just for “clicks” and more exposure. I’ve done it. Other writers have done […]

UFC on FOX 26 ‘Fight Motion’ Highlights Featuring Rafael dos Anjos-Robbie Lawler

This past Saturday night, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos secured his standing as the No. 1 contender in the welterweight division with a decision victory over Robbie Lawler. Dos Anjos-Lawler served as the main event to UFC on FOX 26, …

This past Saturday night, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos secured his standing as the No. 1 contender in the welterweight division with a decision victory over Robbie Lawler. Dos Anjos-Lawler served as the main event to UFC on FOX 26, which went down from Winnipeg, Canada. With the win, dos Anjos scored his […]

Jeremy Stephens vs. Doo Ho Choi to Headline UFC Fight Night 124: St. Louis

When officials announced Jeremy Stephens vs. Doo Ho Choi for UFC Fight Night 124 earlier this year, many felt like it would headline the event. After a few weeks without an announcement, the promotion went ahead and announced that Stephens vs. Choi wil…

When officials announced Jeremy Stephens vs. Doo Ho Choi for UFC Fight Night 124 earlier this year, many felt like it would headline the event. After a few weeks without an announcement, the promotion went ahead and announced that Stephens vs. Choi will indeed main event the January 14 card from St. Louis. Stephens (26-14) […]

Robert Follis’ Death Ruled Suicide by Nevada Coroner

The sudden and tragic passing of MMA coach Robert Follis has been ruled a suicide, according to a report by MMA Fighting. Follis, 48 years old, died Friday. The Clark County, Nevada Coroner declared his death a suicide, stating that Follis died from a …

The sudden and tragic passing of MMA coach Robert Follis has been ruled a suicide, according to a report by MMA Fighting. Follis, 48 years old, died Friday. The Clark County, Nevada Coroner declared his death a suicide, stating that Follis died from a gunshot wound to the head. The place of his death was […]