UFC 139 Results: Michael McDonald Isn’t Far From Becoming a Contender

UFC bantamweight prospect Michael McDonald picked up his biggest victory to-date after knocking out Alex Soto in just 56 seconds of the very first round in a UFC 139 undercard bout. At 14-1, the 20-year-old is quickly making a name for himself in …

UFC bantamweight prospect Michael McDonald picked up his biggest victory to-date after knocking out Alex Soto in just 56 seconds of the very first round in a UFC 139 undercard bout. At 14-1, the 20-year-old is quickly making a name for himself in the UFC’s bantamweight division. He is now 3-0 in the UFC with wins […]

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UFC 139 Results: Michael McDonald Isn’t Far From Becoming a Contender

Weight Cutting Becoming out of Control in MMA

For as long as there have been 24-hour weigh-ins, there have been fighters looking to use them to cut as much weight as possible. It’s gotten to the point where fighters are willing to risk their lives to get the biggest size advantage on an oppo…

For as long as there have been 24-hour weigh-ins, there have been fighters looking to use them to cut as much weight as possible. It’s gotten to the point where fighters are willing to risk their lives to get the biggest size advantage on an opponent.  Fighters are willing to cut anywhere from 10-20 pounds […]

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Weight Cutting Becoming out of Control in MMA

UFC 139: Is Rick Story a Win Away from Becoming an Elite Welterweight?

For, Rick “The Horror” Story, UFC 139 could not have worked out better for him without drawing the champion himself. Story took a UFC on Versus 4 bout with Nate Marquardt on short notice once Anthony Johnson pulled out, but issues pertainin…

For, Rick “The Horror” Story, UFC 139 could not have worked out better for him without drawing the champion himself. Story took a UFC on Versus 4 bout with Nate Marquardt on short notice once Anthony Johnson pulled out, but issues pertaining to circumstances outside of Story’s control caused Marquardt to be released by the UFC […]

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UFC 139: Is Rick Story a Win Away from Becoming an Elite Welterweight?

UFC 134: Becoming Asia’s First Homegrown UFC Champ, Okami Make It Okami Not?

2011 hasn’t been very kind to Asian fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Dong Hyun Kim was KO’d by Carlos Condit. Yoshihiro Akiyama must be seriously contemplating his other entertainment talents after suffering a beating from Vi…

2011 hasn’t been very kind to Asian fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Dong Hyun Kim was KO’d by Carlos Condit. Yoshihiro Akiyama must be seriously contemplating his other entertainment talents after suffering a beating from Vitor Belfort. Zhang Tie Quan was impressive in his guillotine choke win in his UFC debut, but he’s not […]

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UFC 134: Becoming Asia’s First Homegrown UFC Champ, Okami Make It Okami Not?

MMA: Is TRT Becoming the Default Excuse for Cheating in MMA?

I’m going to do something in this article I once thought I’d never do. I’m going to agree with BJ Penn. Recently, the pride of Hilo took to Twitter to vent his frustration about the Nate Marquardt/TRT scandal. In his usual measured, d…

I’m going to do something in this article I once thought I’d never do. I’m going to agree with BJ Penn. Recently, the pride of Hilo took to Twitter to vent his frustration about the Nate Marquardt/TRT scandal. In his usual measured, diplomatic style, Penn explained that the recent rash of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) […]

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MMA: Is TRT Becoming the Default Excuse for Cheating in MMA?

UFC 131: Demian Maia “I Am 100% Focused on Becoming the Best I Can Become”

For years, Demian Maia (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) has been a mainstay at the top of the UFC welterweight division. After arriving in the promotion, Maia went 6-1, defeating the likes of Ed Herman, Jason MacDonald, and Chael Sonnen before he was awarded a shot…

For years, Demian Maia (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) has been a mainstay at the top of the UFC welterweight division. After arriving in the promotion, Maia went 6-1, defeating the likes of Ed Herman, Jason MacDonald, and Chael Sonnen before he was awarded a shot at reigning Anderson Silva. His battle against Silva at UFC […]

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UFC 131: Demian Maia “I Am 100% Focused on Becoming the Best I Can Become”