MMA is notorious for giving us upsets. It’s the beautiful nature of the sport. 2014 continued that tradition with some stunning upsets. Some of the most famous MMA moments were upsets—Gabriel Gonzaga’s head-kick KO of Mirko Cro Cop, Matt Serra’s chasing down a wobbly Georges St-Pierre and Fabricio Werdum’s frantic celebration after submitting Fedor Emelianenko. […]
MMA is notorious for giving us upsets. It’s the beautiful nature of the sport. 2014 continued that tradition with some stunning upsets. Some of the most famous MMA moments were upsets—Gabriel Gonzaga’s head-kick KO of Mirko Cro Cop, Matt Serra’s chasing down a wobbly Georges St-Pierre and Fabricio Werdum’s frantic celebration after submitting Fedor Emelianenko. […]
2014 was a rocky year for high-level mixed martial arts. While there were spots of excitement and transcendent glory, for the most part, it was a year marked by loss. First came the disappearance of the UFC’s two biggest stars, Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre, victims of injury and ennui, respectively. Then its two remaining brightest […]
2014 was a rocky year for high-level mixed martial arts. While there were spots of excitement and transcendent glory, for the most part, it was a year marked by loss. First came the disappearance of the UFC’s two biggest stars, Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre, victims of injury and ennui, respectively. Then its two remaining brightest […]
If one storyline dominated 2014, it was the best, most interesting fights in the sport not happening because of injuries to the biggest stars. It was a frequent, frustrating trend that helped to make 2014 one of the worst years in modern MMA history. From epic grudge matches to blue-chip title fights to sure-to-be-exciting slobberknockers, […]
If one storyline dominated 2014, it was the best, most interesting fights in the sport not happening because of injuries to the biggest stars. It was a frequent, frustrating trend that helped to make 2014 one of the worst years in modern MMA history. From epic grudge matches to blue-chip title fights to sure-to-be-exciting slobberknockers, […]
There is an art to matchmaking in combat sports. While some fights come together with natural ease, most bouts are formed through a hectic process of evaluation. Several aspects need to be graded on each side of the table before committing to the matchup. Whether or not a fight makes sense in the divisional scheme, […]
There is an art to matchmaking in combat sports. While some fights come together with natural ease, most bouts are formed through a hectic process of evaluation. Several aspects need to be graded on each side of the table before committing to the matchup. Whether or not a fight makes sense in the divisional scheme, […]
Wacky things can happen in the lower levels of any sport. From flea-flickers in high school football to bouncing-puck goals in junior league hockey, extra heaps of fun (be it through novelty or schadenfreude) can often be had when looking to the amateurs. MMA is no different, and absurd things, whether funny, silly or scary, […]
Wacky things can happen in the lower levels of any sport. From flea-flickers in high school football to bouncing-puck goals in junior league hockey, extra heaps of fun (be it through novelty or schadenfreude) can often be had when looking to the amateurs. MMA is no different, and absurd things, whether funny, silly or scary, […]
Believe it or not, there are still three UFC events left in 2014. As we draw closer to a promotional onslaught of title matches and stacked pay-per-view cards in the new year, we’re left with a handful of meaningful fights over the next few weeks. Between The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale, UFC on Fox 13 […]
Believe it or not, there are still three UFC events left in 2014. As we draw closer to a promotional onslaught of title matches and stacked pay-per-view cards in the new year, we’re left with a handful of meaningful fights over the next few weeks. Between The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale, UFC on Fox 13 […]