The Beaten Path: Prospect Sergio Pettis on New RFA Opponent, Winning Belt at 19

He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]

He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]

The Beaten Path: Prospect Sergio Pettis on New RFA Opponent, Winning Belt at 19

He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]

He’s only 19, but Sergio Pettis has done plenty of living. Perhaps that explains Pettis’ proclivity to make lemonade when the lemon truck dumps a package on his doorstep. Life has fashioned that proclivity for him, ensuring he doesn’t lapse too deeply into concern or apathetic cliche when a curveball comes over the plate. Case […]

The Beaten Path: 5 MMA Prospects to Watch in May

Man cannot live on Chael Sonnen alone. That’s why the prospect scene is so important in MMA. For if the great draw of MMA is its athletic purity, then truly must we look beyond the news cycle when attempting to discover its true essence. Plus, following the prospect scene allows you to smugly wag your […]

Man cannot live on Chael Sonnen alone. That’s why the prospect scene is so important in MMA. For if the great draw of MMA is its athletic purity, then truly must we look beyond the news cycle when attempting to discover its true essence. Plus, following the prospect scene allows you to smugly wag your […]

The Beaten Path: Prospect Rick Glenn Goes from Iowa Farm Town to World Series

Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn speaks softly. But he carries a big helmet. “I kind of became known for wearing it while I walk out,” he said. “I didn’t want to come out with a sword or anything. I didn’t want to go too far over the top.” An uncle gave Glenn the nickname years ago […]

Rick “The Gladiator” Glenn speaks softly. But he carries a big helmet. “I kind of became known for wearing it while I walk out,” he said. “I didn’t want to come out with a sword or anything. I didn’t want to go too far over the top.” An uncle gave Glenn the nickname years ago […]

The Beaten Path: Prospect Cathal Pendred and Irish MMA Are Blowing Up Together

Are combat sports in the midst of an Irish invasion? It wouldn’t be the first time. With their own bareknuckled hands, Irish and first-generation Irish-American fighters like John L. Sullivan, Paddy Ryan and Dominick McCaffrey poured the foundation of modern boxing. Now, a quarter-century or five later, it might be MMA’s turn. Super prospect Conor […]

Are combat sports in the midst of an Irish invasion? It wouldn’t be the first time. With their own bareknuckled hands, Irish and first-generation Irish-American fighters like John L. Sullivan, Paddy Ryan and Dominick McCaffrey poured the foundation of modern boxing. Now, a quarter-century or five later, it might be MMA’s turn. Super prospect Conor […]