The Killing the King series is my attempt to shed light on some of the technical flaws and exploitable habits of the consensus best fighters in the world—the champions in each division of the UFC. So far, I have looked at Jon Jones, Junior dos Santos, Benson Henderson, Jose Aldo and Georges St-Pierre in good […]
The Killing the King series is my attempt to shed light on some of the technical flaws and exploitable habits of the consensus best fighters in the world—the champions in each division of the UFC. So far, I have looked at Jon Jones, Junior dos Santos, Benson Henderson, Jose Aldo and Georges St-Pierre in good […]
Fans of mixed martial arts can be an odd bunch at times. They’re quick to point out when a fight is boring and quick to let fighters know they expect some type of show for their ducats. However, cross the line from putting on a show to being perceived as a show-off, and a fighter […]
Fans of mixed martial arts can be an odd bunch at times. They’re quick to point out when a fight is boring and quick to let fighters know they expect some type of show for their ducats. However, cross the line from putting on a show to being perceived as a show-off, and a fighter […]
Between 2008 and the first half of 2010, the UFC middleweight division was in the midst of a dark age—a time where contenders were few and champion Anderson Silva‘s level of interest was diminishing. The downturn began just after Silva’s win over Dan Henderson at UFC 82 in March of 2008. Following that victory, Silva […]
Between 2008 and the first half of 2010, the UFC middleweight division was in the midst of a dark age—a time where contenders were few and champion Anderson Silva‘s level of interest was diminishing. The downturn began just after Silva’s win over Dan Henderson at UFC 82 in March of 2008. Following that victory, Silva […]
UFC 162 provides Anderson Silva an opportunity to add yet another unforgettable moment to his epic career. So much has been said about Anderson again and again. We all know what is at stake at UFC 162, and we continue to hear pundits and fans consider the endless possibilities right up to the opening bell. So […]
UFC 162 provides Anderson Silva an opportunity to add yet another unforgettable moment to his epic career. So much has been said about Anderson again and again. We all know what is at stake at UFC 162, and we continue to hear pundits and fans consider the endless possibilities right up to the opening bell. So […]
UFC President Dana White‘s worst fears did not come to reality after the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided who would referee the upcoming fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on Friday. In a meeting held by the commission in Nevada on Friday, veteran referee Herb Dean was chosen as the official […]
UFC President Dana White‘s worst fears did not come to reality after the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided who would referee the upcoming fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on Friday. In a meeting held by the commission in Nevada on Friday, veteran referee Herb Dean was chosen as the official […]
In principle, defeating Anderson Silva should be no different than beating any other fighter. Superior striking, athleticism, grappling or fight IQ should, if only for one evening, vanquish the middleweight king from his throne. But it never seems to work out that way, does it? Elite strikers and world-renowned submission specialists have all fallen short […]
In principle, defeating Anderson Silva should be no different than beating any other fighter. Superior striking, athleticism, grappling or fight IQ should, if only for one evening, vanquish the middleweight king from his throne. But it never seems to work out that way, does it? Elite strikers and world-renowned submission specialists have all fallen short […]