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, […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will expand its Canadian reach further in 2014 than ever before. At a news conference today in Quebec City, UFC Canadian director of operations Tom Wright was joined by a host of Canadian UFC stars to announce multiple cards. For the first time ever, the UFC will hold a total of […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will expand its Canadian reach further in 2014 than ever before. At a news conference today in Quebec City, UFC Canadian director of operations Tom Wright was joined by a host of Canadian UFC stars to announce multiple cards. For the first time ever, the UFC will hold a total of […]
When Anderson Silva suffered a gruesome broken leg in a rematch against Chris Weidman on Dec. 28, 2013, the idea of the 38-year-old accomplished veteran ever returning to the Octagon seemed unlikely. Well, less than a month after that injury, UFC president Dana White is claiming “The Spider” will be back in action before the […]
When Anderson Silva suffered a gruesome broken leg in a rematch against Chris Weidman on Dec. 28, 2013, the idea of the 38-year-old accomplished veteran ever returning to the Octagon seemed unlikely. Well, less than a month after that injury, UFC president Dana White is claiming “The Spider” will be back in action before the […]
Hector Lombard entered the UFC with much fanfare but did not live up to the hype. He faltered in the competitive middleweight division. He decided to drop to 170 pounds, and he made a statement in his first appearance at the weight. At UFC 166, he would face former Strikeforce welterweight champion and UFC middleweight […]
Hector Lombard entered the UFC with much fanfare but did not live up to the hype. He faltered in the competitive middleweight division. He decided to drop to 170 pounds, and he made a statement in his first appearance at the weight. At UFC 166, he would face former Strikeforce welterweight champion and UFC middleweight […]
Donald Cerrone may have difficulties with impulse control. Despite spending years as a lightweight contender in the UFC and WEC—and netting more than his share of lucrative post-fight bonuses along the way—”Cowboy” is broke and needs to refill his coffers. And for Cerrone, that means fighting as early and as often as humanly possible. “What […]
Donald Cerrone may have difficulties with impulse control. Despite spending years as a lightweight contender in the UFC and WEC—and netting more than his share of lucrative post-fight bonuses along the way—”Cowboy” is broke and needs to refill his coffers. And for Cerrone, that means fighting as early and as often as humanly possible. “What […]
On Monday, we experienced Part 1 of The Beaten Path’s top 25 MMA prospects of 2014. And it was good. Now it gets better. From No. 12 all the way to the top overall prospect of the year, we are strapped in and ready to get it. As a reminder, any current or former UFC signee […]
On Monday, we experienced Part 1 of The Beaten Path’s top 25 MMA prospects of 2014. And it was good. Now it gets better. From No. 12 all the way to the top overall prospect of the year, we are strapped in and ready to get it. As a reminder, any current or former UFC signee […]